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 "city": "Albany",
 "state": "New York",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-06",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider local law amendment and commissioner of deeds resolution",
   "summary": "The Albany Common Council will hold a caucus and regular meeting on July 6, 2026. The agenda lists several items including a local law amending Chapter 99 and a resolution for a Commissioner of Deeds. However, the agenda is primarily procedural, listing filenames without detailed descriptions. The council will also consider legislation previously introduced and a majority consent resolution.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-2388",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on reappointing two members to Sustainability Commission",
   "summary": "The Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee will discuss a presentation from the Sustainability Commission and vote on resolutions to reappoint Daniel Kirk-Davidoff and Andre Lake to three-year terms on the Sustainability Commission. No fiscal impact is noted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-2389",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Board of Estimate & Apportionment",
   "headline": "Board to consider $750,500 budget transfer for police and fire insurance",
   "summary": "The Board of Estimate & Apportionment will discuss and possibly approve a budget transfer of $750,500 from the APD and Fire insurance accounts to a Special Items account. The transfer is needed because insurance payments are still being processed through Special Items despite updated general ledger structures. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2397",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee",
   "headline": "Albany committee reviews Local Law K to establish a city open data policy.",
   "summary": "The Law, Buildings and Code Enforcement Committee will discuss updates from the Department of Buildings and Regulatory Compliance. The committee will also review Local Law K of 2026, which would add Chapter 75 to the Albany City Code to create an Open Data Policy. This legislation would require the city to designate a Data Officer, form an Open Data Management Team, and publish public records to an online portal. A supporting memorandum notes the measure aims to improve transparency and reduce the administrative strain of public records requests, with minimal fiscal impact.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2390",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear conditional use permit for townhouse conversion at 369 Madison Ave",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to convert a two-unit townhouse into three units at 369 Madison Avenue. The board will also discuss a parking lot expansion at 10 Corporate Woods Drive, but no action is expected on that item.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-2392",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to consider variances for smaller apartments on Hamilton Street",
   "summary": "The Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on six variance applications from Arrowhead Estates Inc. to convert office space to residential apartments at 295-307 Hamilton Street. The applicant seeks approval for average dwelling unit sizes ranging from 483 to 732 square feet, below the 750-square-foot minimum required in the Mixed-Use, Neighborhood Edge district. Public comment will be taken during the meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-2394",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Community Police Review Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-2398",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Historic Resources Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider mural painting at 39 S Ferry Street",
   "summary": "The Historic Resources Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss two items. A public hearing will decide a Certificate of Appropriateness for a 1,600 sq ft mural on the west elevation of 39 S Ferry Street. Additionally, new business includes a presentation on salvage and storage of a cornice at 45 Second Avenue in the South End-Groesbeckville Historic District.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-2393",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Task Force on the Municipal Flag",
   "headline": "Task force to discuss resident voting process for flag design",
   "summary": "The Task Force on the Municipal Flag will hold a regular meeting at City Hall. Items include discussion of website implementation, outreach marketing packets, and a proposal to allow eligible resident voters one vote per calendar day. No binding votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-2385",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review 2026 Budget Intent Memo and plan FY2027",
   "summary": "The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will review the 2026 Budget Intent Memo and begin fiscal planning for FY2027. A public comment period is available.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-2380",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to review 2026 Budget Intent Memo and plan FY2027",
   "summary": "The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will discuss the 2026 Budget Intent Memo, FY2027 budget requests documentation, and fiscal planning for FY2027. No specific dollar amounts or project proposals are listed; the meeting is focused on preliminary budget review and planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-2381",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to review mid-year financial plan update and FY2027 budget trends",
   "summary": "The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will receive a presentation on the mid-year update to the financial plan. They will discuss FY2026 budget trends and implications for FY2027, as well as documentation for FY2027 budget requests. The meeting includes a public comment period.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-2382",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee",
   "headline": "Mid-year financial plan update to be presented",
   "summary": "The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will receive a mid-year update to the city's financial plan. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is informational with public comment permitted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-2383",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-17",
   "body": "Public, Education & Government Access Oversight Board",
   "headline": "PEG Oversight Board holds regular meeting with standard reports",
   "summary": "The Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board (PEGAOB) is meeting for a routine session. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comment, and reports from the treasurer, chair, and studio coordinator. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes are listed for discussion or vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172026-2384",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Municipal Civil Service Commission",
   "headline": "Routine civil service personnel actions and commission business",
   "summary": "The Albany Municipal Civil Service Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports on various appointments (competitive, non-competitive, provisional, labor, exempt, and unclassified classes), as well as non-selections, disqualifications, appeals, and creation or amendment of job specifications. No specific appointees, departments, or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda. The meeting is largely procedural with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-2378",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee",
   "headline": "Finance committee to discuss budget with tax cut, new financial rules, veterans exemption",
   "summary": "The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will discuss Local Law L to expand financial reporting requirements for the Treasurer and Department of Administrative Services, and Local Law N to grant a full property tax exemption for seriously disabled veterans. They will also review the City of Albany budget for fiscal year 2026, including a proposed 0.5% reduction in the property tax levy ($315,000), and consider the 2026 Budget Intent Memo. Public comment will be accepted.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-2379",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Albany Common Council to consider disabled veterans property tax exemption",
   "summary": "The Council will consider several local laws and ordinances, including a new property tax exemption for disabled veterans, revisions to budget transfer rules, and an ordinance allowing pesticide use on city property. Street renamings and board reappointments are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-2386",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-30",
   "body": "Human Resources and Human Rights Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers setting uniform Dec. 31 end date for Human Rights Commission members",
   "summary": "The Human Resources and Human Rights Committee is discussing Local Law M of 2026, which would amend the city code to set December 31 as the uniform end-of-term date for all members of the Commission on Human Rights. Currently, terms expire on various dates. The law would also extend sitting members' terms to the next December 31. A public comment period is provided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-2377",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06302026-2377",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-26",
   "body": "Water Board",
   "headline": "Water Board to vote on ending senior discount and backwater valve programs",
   "summary": "The Albany Water Board will consider resolutions to rescind the Senior Discount Program and the Backwater Valve Grant Program, along with numerous contracts and change orders for capital projects. Key items include authorizing a $523,100 task order for CSO elimination design, a $422,102.59 change order for Manning Blvd complete streets and lead service replacement, and a $346,900 transfer for bond counsel services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262026-2396",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Municipal Water Finance Authority",
   "headline": "AMWFA to vote on officer vacancies and $346,900 bond counsel payment",
   "summary": "The Albany Municipal Water Finance Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider resolutions including election of officers and approving disbursements for investment advisory services ($2,500) and bond counsel services ($346,900). The board will also receive financial and rate advisor reports, and hear updates on construction projects like the Lead Service Replacement Program. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2391",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "General Services, Health and Environment Committee",
   "headline": "Three honorary street renamings up for committee vote",
   "summary": "The General Services, Health and Environment Committee will consider three resolutions to rename portions of streets in honor of deceased community members. The resolutions propose honorary signs reading 'Madeline Seel's Way' on Raymo Street, 'Rev. James U. Smythe, Sr. Way' on Franklin Street, and 'Daise M. Dobbs Way' on Thornton Street. A public comment period is included.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2376",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-2376",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Commission on Monuments and Public Art",
   "headline": "Albany monuments commission to review jurisdiction, Schuyler condition, and proposals",
   "summary": "The Commission on Monuments and Public Art will discuss the condition of the General Philip Schuyler monument, review its own jurisdiction and scope, and consider two proposals: a USS Albany Museum exhibit at the Discover Albany Visitor Center and a basketball court project at Lincoln Park. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and updates on the America Semiquincentennial and strategic planning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-2375",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers reappointing two members to PEG Access Oversight Board",
   "summary": "The Planning, Economic Development and Land Use Committee will hear a presentation from the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board and consider resolutions reappointing Omonike Akinyemi and Debora Y. Brown to three-year terms on that board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-2372",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-2372",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Estimate & Apportionment",
   "headline": "Board to vote on $7,435 grant for Pine Hills improvement group",
   "summary": "The Board of Estimate & Apportionment will consider an increase appropriation of $7,435 from Albany County to the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association's Upper Madison Improvement Group, with the city acting as a pass-through entity. The funds are allocated for equipment and contracted services. A previous meeting offered this resolution; the board will decide on it at this meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2374",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "body": "Board of Estimate & Apportionment",
   "headline": "Board to approve $7,435 county grant pass-through for Pine Hills improvements",
   "summary": "The Board of Estimate & Apportionment is considering an increase in the 2026 budget to accept a $7,435 grant from Albany County. The funds will pass through the city to the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association's Upper Madison Improvement Group for park maintenance equipment and services.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-2373",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Council Operations and Ethics Committee",
   "headline": "Local Law J of 2026: adjusting public meeting notice for emergency meetings",
   "summary": "The Council Operations and Ethics Committee is discussing Local Law J of 2026, which would amend Section 34-2 of the City Code. The law currently requires all meetings to be noticed at least one week in advance; the proposal would allow meetings scheduled less than one week ahead to be noticed at least 48 hours prior. This change aims to enable short-notice emergency meetings while maintaining compliance with New York State's Open Meetings Law.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2364",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-2364",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Council to consider appointment to police review board, Thurlow Terrace resolution",
   "summary": "The Albany Common Council meets for caucus and regular meeting. The agenda is largely procedural with two majority consent resolutions: one appointing James Chaney to the Community Police Review Board, and another regarding Thurlow Terrace. Other legislation is listed without details.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-2369",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Community Police Review Board",
   "headline": "Albany police review board to consider budget return, complaint reviews",
   "summary": "The Community Police Review Board will consider partially returning 2026 budgeted funds to the city and review five complaints against police detectives. The board will also hear a program director's report on member updates and the budget, and may enter executive session for a litigation update. Public comment and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-2367",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112026-2367",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Public, Education & Government Access Oversight Board",
   "headline": "PEGAOB holds routine procedural meeting",
   "summary": "The Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board is meeting to receive reports from the treasurer, chair, and studio coordinator, and to address any unfinished or new business. No specific proposals, votes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2304",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-2304",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider charter amendment on budget transfer rules",
   "summary": "The Finance, Assessment and Taxation Committee will discuss Local Law I of 2026, which amends the City Charter to clarify requirements for budget transfers after adoption of the budget, including thresholds that trigger Common Council consent. The committee will also discuss the City of Albany Budget. A public comment period is scheduled.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2357",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-2357",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Common Council Caucus & Regular Meeting",
   "headline": "Fair housing protections law and budget transfer rules up for vote",
   "summary": "The Albany Common Council will vote on several local laws, including one adding protections against housing discrimination and increasing enforcement (Local Law H). Also up for action are laws clarifying budget transfers (Local Law I) and adjusting public meeting notice requirements (Local Law J). The council will consider ordinances on commercial vehicle parking, a lease at 239 Second Avenue, green street designs, and cottage courts. Resolutions include recognizing Juneteenth and Black Restaurant Week, and renaming portions of Raymo, Franklin, and Thornton streets.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-2371",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-2371",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Task Force on the Municipal Flag",
   "headline": "Task Force discusses youth flag submissions and voting rules",
   "summary": "The Task Force on the Municipal Flag will discuss outreach packets for youth, youth submission eligibility and voter age, copyright and terms of use for flag designs, and a proposed limit of one vote per participant per calendar day. No final decisions are expected; these are discussion items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-2360",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-2360",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Sustainability Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to discuss NY Green Amendment implementation and policy workshop",
   "summary": "The Albany Sustainability Commission will vote on approving April meeting minutes and discuss a partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension for education and outreach. Members will review outcomes from the April Policy Workshop and consider a pro bono offer from the Earth Law Center to implement the NY Green Amendment locally. Updates on the Climate Action Plan and working groups (Energy, Biodiversity) are also on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2366",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Historic Resources Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider demolition of 45 Second Avenue and stoop changes at 254 Clinton Ave",
   "summary": "The Historic Resources Commission will hold a public hearing and meeting to decide on two Certificate of Appropriateness requests. One request seeks approval to demolish a structure at 45 Second Avenue; the other seeks approval to modify the historic stoop configuration at 254 Clinton Avenue.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-2355",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-2354",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear event-space permit at 56 Robin Street",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit to convert an unoccupied ground floor at 56 Robin Street into an event space. A second item, a permit to add a dwelling unit at 369 Madison Avenue, has been removed from the agenda. The board will take public comment and deliberate on the active application.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2352",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-2352",
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Contract & Supply",
   "headline": "Board awards $170K pool chemical contract, SCADA maintenance deal",
   "summary": "The Board of Contract and Supply approved advertising for bids on landfill gas blower skid parts and maintenance, received a bid for Volvo equipment maintenance, noted no bids for pump system equipment, and awarded two contracts: one to Surpass Chemical for pool chemical supplies at $170,261.50 and another to General Control Systems for SCADA equipment maintenance with set hourly rates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2368",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Estimate & Apportionment",
   "headline": "Board considers $91,000 water fund budget transfer",
   "summary": "The Board of Estimate & Apportionment will vote on two budget transfers totaling $120,670 and approve a $189 legal settlement. The transfers reallocate funds for street lighting storage rent and water department equipment. The meeting also notes the absence of the City Treasurer.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2365",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Board of Estimate & Apportionment",
   "headline": "Board considers $29,670 budget transfer for street light storage rent",
   "summary": "The Board of Estimate & Apportionment will vote on a proposed budget transfer of $29,670 from the Sustainability Street Lighting account to Engineering to correct an erroneous charge for street light storage rent. The transfer reallocates funds for a 6-month period, with the purchase order already corrected for the remainder of 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.albanyny.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-2359",
   "minutes_url": null,
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