Buffalo, NY

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The Buffalo Planning Board meets Monday, October 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the OPS Conference Room at 912 City Hall. The agenda includes new business on a major site plan amendment at 439 Pearl Street and a special use permit for outdoor dining at 568 South Park in the N-2C zone. Old business includes a proposal to construct a one-story 2,970 SF commercial building at 1002 Abbott Rd. in the N-3E zone and a special use permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers in the N-3R zone. The agenda also lists routine items: call to order, roll call, and minutes approval.

• 439 Pearl Street — Major Site Plan Amendment
• 568 South Park — Special Use Permit for outdoor dining in N-2C zone (public hearing 11/4/26)
• 1002 Abbott Rd. — construct one-story 2,970 SF commercial building in N-3E zone
• 416 Wohlers — Special Use Permit for assembly in N-3R zone (hearing 10/6/26)

Civil Service Committee

The Buffalo Common Council's Civil Service Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 9:45 AM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists four new appointments, including three Assistant Corporation Counsel positions and one supervisor role, plus ten tabled items carried over from September 8. Tabled items include appointments to Deputy Finance Officer and Director of Treasury, and resolutions on city employee salaries, water authority working conditions, IVF coverage in city health insurance, and hiring and grievance reports.

• New appointment: MEM Supervisor 1 (permanent), max $60,240 (Pokornowski)
• New appointment: Assistant Corporation Counsel I (permanent), max $88,956 (Roman)
• New appointment: Assistant Corporation Counsel II (permanent), max $107,898 (Silverstein)
• New appointment: Assistant Corporation Counsel I (provisional), max $88,956.00 (Acoff)
• Tabled: Deputy Finance Officer and Director of Treasury appointments, each exempt at $124,676

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Finance Committee

The Buffalo Common Council Finance Committee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 10:00 AM in Council Chambers to take up new items and a long list of tabled items. New business includes a $3,569,987 GoBike Buffalo agreement correction, a $2,000,000 city-wide architectural and engineering master planning hire, a $645,504 Augspurger Parking Ramp girder repair bid, and several park and waterfront agreements. The tabled list covers budget, audit, cashflow, and rating reports plus resolutions on property taxes, in-rem sales, and a proposed commuter tax.

• 26-000737: Correction to GoBike Buffalo agreement, $3,569,987
• 26-000209: Permission to hire $2,000,000 for City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services
• 26-000723: Report of bids, $645,504 Augspurger Parking Ramp girder repair and replacement (Patterson-Stevens)
• 26-000645: Permission to hire Davey Resource Group, $56,815.00
• 26-000730: Accept funds and enter agreement for Parkside at Linden intersection safety improvements, PIN 5764.43 SA1

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Community Development Committee

The Community Development Committee of the Buffalo Common Council meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda lists three new items and dozens of tabled items, most carried over from prior meetings. Topics include housing conditions at BMHA-managed facilities and properties run by Cornerstone Management and Corvus Property Management, a proposed Buffalo Youth Council Initiative, the Drive Forward Initiative for youth involved in motor vehicle theft, and several lease extensions with community organizations. The agenda does not state outcomes; items are listed for committee consideration.

• New: Appointment to Buffalo Sewer Authority Board (26-000755)
• New: Constituent concerns on COB Transition and Transformation Fund (26-000759)
• Proposed Buffalo Youth Council Initiative (26-000398)
• Proposed Drive Forward Initiative for youth involved in motor vehicle theft (26-000500)
• Lease extensions with Community Action Organization of WNY at 2777 Bailey Ave and Seneca Babcock community centers at 24 Ludington, 1168 Seneca St, 2050 Genesee St, and 2057 Genesee St

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The Buffalo Preservation Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the OPS Conference Room at 901 City Hall. The board will hold public hearings on designating the Nietzsche Building at 248 Allen Street and Public School 51 at 101 Hertel Avenue as local landmarks. It will also act on several certificate applications, including exterior changes at 124 Mariner Street and 844 Delaware Avenue, and consider old business items such as demolitions at 328 North Oak Street and 188 and 192 Fougeron Street, plus establishing the Hospital Hill Historic District.

• Public hearing: designate the Nietzsche Building at 248 Allen Street as a local landmark
• Public hearing: designate Public School 51 at 101 Hertel Avenue as a local landmark
• Certificate activity: 124 Mariner Street - extensive window, siding, balcony, and door changes
• Certificate activity: 844 Delaware Avenue - rebuild front porch, install accessibility ramp, relocate ADA parking space
• Old business: establish the Hospital Hill Historic District at 927 & 937 Washington Street and 756-788 Ellicott Street

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The Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on September 30, 2026, to consider a lengthy list of variance requests and public hearings. The agenda includes items such as parking pads, fences, house construction, and lot combinations, each requiring specific zoning code variances. The board will also approve minutes from its September 16 meeting.

• 67 Park St. - Short-term rental permit (non-owner-occupied, multiple-unit dwelling)
• 194 Windsor Ave. - Accessory Dwelling Unit (use not permitted in zone)
• 345 Main St. - Security booth (accessory structure in front yard)
• 1363 & 1375 South Park Ave. - Lot combination (excess lot width)
• 286 Masten Ave. - House construction (transparency variances)

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The Buffalo Common Council's Claims Committee meets on September 30, 2026, to review claims submitted by the Law Department. The agenda includes personal injury and general litigation settlements, prior-year fiscal invoices, and other matters. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for committee consideration.

• Personal injury settlement: Margarita Rossy, as Administrator of the Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy, $4,500,000.00 (Item 26-000663)
• Personal injury settlements: Monica Taylor $175,000.00; Pablo Alicea $125,000.00; Sara Plenty-Paige $900,000.00 and Zoraida Rivera $210,000.00; Jose DeLeon $45,000.00
• Prior-year fiscal invoices include Verizon Wireless Services, LLC $6,140.34; Safety-Kleen Systems, Inc. $5,274.36; Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative $5,500.00
• Other prior-year invoices: Adams Towing & Recovery $1,250.00; Cappelino Chevrolet Inc. $1,282.93; Empire Emergency/Island Tech Services $1,406.25; Matthew M. Burke $1,330.00
• Smaller invoices: A 24 Hour Door National, Inc. $338.60; Albx Solutions $399.00; Service Bridges, Inc. $160.00

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The Buffalo Common Council meets Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM in Council Chambers. The agenda includes a $4,500,000 settlement for Margarita Rossy as administrator of the estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy, a correction to a $3,569,987 agreement with GoBike Buffalo, and numerous public works change orders and bid reports. The Council will also consider appointments, food store and liquor licenses, and a proposed two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers.

• Settlement of $4,500,000.00 for Margarita Rossy, as Administrator of the Estate of Jose Hernandez-Rossy (Item 47)
• Correction to permission to accept and enter into agreements with GoBike Buffalo for $3,569,987 (Item 35)
• Change Order #2 for $540,000.00 for Residuals Handling Improvements Project with State Group Industrial (Item 13)
• Report of Bids for $645,504 Augspurger Parking Ramp Girder Repair and Replacement with Patterson-Stevens (Item 20)
• Resolution to adopt a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers (Item 5, Submissions List)

The Common Council adopted, as amended, a two-year moratorium blocking approval of new data center projects and expansions of existing data processing centers in the city. It also approved a series of public works change orders and bid awards, including a $685,606.11 contract for the Bailey Ave Gateway Arch, and referred numerous items to committee. Most other items were routine referrals, appointments received and filed, and claims sent to the Claims committee.

• Adopted as amended a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers (9-0)
• Approved $685,606.11 contract award for Bailey Ave Gateway Arch, Group 1059 Phase 3 (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 $305,000 for Traffic Engineering Services, Group 1036 - C&S Companies (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 $540,000 for Residuals Handling Improvements Project - State Group Industrial (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #1 $29,100 for BFD MEP Upgrades - M/E Engineering (9-0)
• Approved Change Order #2 $54,050 for 271 Grant St. Yr 49 Improvements (9-0)
• Approved sole source contract with BER-NATIONAL (PARKEON) for meter/reporting software (9-0)
• Adopted SEQR negative declarations for 412 Auburn Ave. and 674 Jefferson Ave. (9-0)

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Police Oversight Committee

The Buffalo Police Oversight Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a wide range of police oversight matters, including a request to establish a civilian review board, an investigation into the BPD camera room, and concerns about police conduct during the Puerto Rican Festival. The agenda includes several new items and many tabled items covering topics such as misconduct costs, foot patrol data, and community engagement. Most items are under discussion, with no final votes indicated in the agenda.

• 26-000636: Concerns about BPD during Puerto Rican Festival
• 26-000628: Calling for investigation into BPD camera room
• 26-000709: Request to establish a Civilian Review Board
• 26-000691: BPD misconduct article (MT 25-1714)
• 26-000707: Appointment of Cellblock Attendant (Perm)(Min)(Walls, Harris-White)

At its September 23, 2026 meeting, the Buffalo Common Council's Police Oversight Committee tabled every item on its agenda — two new items and twenty tabled items — with no substantive decisions, approvals, or denials recorded. The tabled matters included calls to investigate the BPD camera room, requests to establish a civilian review board, police reform proposals, and letters to the Police Commissioner. The minutes record only motions to table; no votes to adopt, reject, or advance any item appear.

• Tabled 26-000636, T. Febres concerns about BPD during the Puerto Rican Festival (Yes 2, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Tabled 26-000628, Wyatt resolution calling for an investigation into the BPD camera room (Yes 4, No 0, Abstained 0)
• Tabled 26-000691, Wyatt - BPD misconduct article
• Tabled 26-000692, Wyatt - the cost of misconduct proposal
• Tabled 26-000693, Halton-Pope resolution asking BPD to answer questions
• Tabled 26-000694, Rivera - BPD foot patrol unit data collection
• Tabled 26-000695, Rivera - Erie County Sheriff official's April 2024 crash
• Tabled 26-000696, Wyatt - article on police union agreement

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Finance Committee

The Buffalo Finance Committee is meeting to consider new items including bond ratings for the Board of Education and a resolution on insurance for vacant properties, and to revisit numerous tabled items covering audits, cashflow reports, budget gaps, and various financial resolutions. The agenda is largely procedural, with many items being correspondence, reports, or resolutions carried over from previous meetings.

• Moody's and S&P ratings for BOE 2026 School Series Bonds
• Resolution on insurance and financial responsibility for vacant/abandoned properties
• Sale of City of Buffalo Parking Ramps correspondence
• Buffalo Sewer Authority 2026-2027 Budget
• Resolution to explore a commuter tax for Buffalo

The Buffalo Finance Committee met on September 22, 2026, and took action on only a few items. It voted to receive and file correspondence on Moody's and S&P bond ratings for the 2026 school series bonds, as well as two resolutions to hire consultants for city-wide master planning and bicycle facility planning. All other items, including a resolution on insurance for vacant properties, the Comptroller's estimate, and numerous financial reports, were tabled.

• Received and filed correspondence on Moody's ratings for BOE 2026 School Series Bonds (5-0)
• Received and filed correspondence on S&P ratings for BOE 2026 School Series Bond (5-0)
• Received and filed resolution to hire consultant for $2M City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services (5-0)
• Received and filed resolution to hire CPL for $172K Bicycle Facility Master Plan Implementation, Phase 2 (5-0)
• Tabled resolution on insurance and financial responsibility for newly acquired, vacant, and abandoned properties (5-0)
• Tabled FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and Report (5-0)
• Tabled July 2026 COB Fitch Ratings Report (5-0)
• Tabled numerous other items including the FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and various financial reports

Civil Service Committee

The Buffalo Civil Service Committee will consider four new appointments, including a Chief Data Officer (exempt, $124,676), a Fair Housing Officer (exempt, $73,542), a temporary Account Clerk Typist ($41,887), and a paralegal. The committee will also revisit ten tabled items, including resolutions on employee salaries, IVF coverage, and hiring reports. The meeting is a routine administrative review of personnel actions and pending requests.

• Appoint Chief Data Officer (exempt) at $124,676
• Appoint Fair Housing Officer (exempt) at $73,542
• Appoint Account Clerk Typist (temporary) at $41,887
• Tabled: Resolution on IVF & fertility preservation in city health insurance
• Tabled: Resolution requesting supplemental vacancy, separation, and demographic data

The Civil Service Committee received and filed four appointments: a Paralegal (Prov)(Min)(Penman), an Account Clerk Typist (Temp)(Min) Graham at $41,887, a Chief Data Officer (Exempt)(Ignatz) at $124,676, and a Fair Housing Officer (Exempt)(Flat)(Montanez) at $73,542. The committee also tabled 10 previously pending items, including appointments for Deputy Finance Officer (Seaman) and Director of Treasury (Cardone), and several resolutions and letters from Councilmembers Halton-Pope, Wyatt, Everhart, Scanlon, Bollman, and Nowakowski. No denials or new substantive policy decisions were recorded.

• Received and filed appointment of Paralegal (Prov)(Min)(Penman) (4-0)
• Received and filed appointment of Account Clerk Typist (Temp)(Min) Graham at $41,887 (3-0)
• Received and filed appointment of Chief Data Officer (Exempt)(Ignatz) at $124,676 (3-0)
• Received and filed appointment of Fair Housing Officer (Exempt)(Flat)(Montanez) at $73,542 (3-0)
• Tabled appointment of Deputy Finance Officer (Exempt)(Seaman) at $124,676
• Tabled appointment of Director of Treasury (Exempt)(Cardone) at $124,676
• Tabled Halton-Pope resolution requesting supplemental vacancy, workforce separation, and demographic data
• Tabled Wyatt resolution on COB employee salaries and letter requesting HR and DPW attendance

Community Development Committee

The Buffalo Community Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially act on a large agenda of 70 items, including new resolutions and many tabled items. Topics range from housing conditions and youth programs to infrastructure and property concerns. The agenda is mostly a list of items for discussion or action, with several resolutions and reports.

• Establishing the Drive Forward Initiative for Youth Involved in Motor Vehicle Theft
• Resolution Requesting Action at the Former Wonder Bread Factory
• In Rem 174 List of Delinquent Tax Liens
• Resolution Directing a Public Hearing on Critical Housing Issues
• Extend lease agreements with community organizations at multiple locations

The Community Development Committee took no substantive action on most of its agenda, tabling 73 items to its next meeting on 9/8/2026. The only item not tabled was a resolution by Councilmember Golombek to adopt a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers, which the committee moved to the full Council 'Without Recommendation' by a 5-0 vote. The committee also tabled a Department Order on Council Member contact, a Charter Revision Commission report, and dozens of pending resolutions and communications on housing, city services, and neighborhood concerns.

• Cryptocurrency mining and data center moratorium (26-000627): moved to full Council 'Without Recommendation' (5-0)
• Department Order on Council Member Contact (26-000600): Tabled (5-0)
• Charter Revision Commission Report (26-000633): Tabled (5-0)
• Drive Forward Initiative for youth in motor vehicle theft (26-000500): Tabled
• In Rem 174 list of delinquent tax liens (26-000382): Tabled
• Resolution directing a public hearing on critical housing issues (26-000415): Tabled
• Report of sale for a portion of 247 Loepere for $3,200 (26-000416): Tabled
• City Snow Plan 2025-2026 (26-000429): Tabled

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Legislation Committee

The Buffalo Common Council's Legislation Committee is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including new and renewed licenses for food stores, property managers, and other businesses, as well as contracts for property board-up and securing services. The agenda also includes several resolutions introduced by Councilmember Halton-Pope on topics such as tow truck licensing enforcement, tenant protections from utility shutoffs, and establishing a legislative counsel. Many items are tabled from previous meetings, covering special use permits, zoning changes, landmark designations, and various policy resolutions. The committee will also hold a public hearing.

• Contracts for property board-up and securing services with Hannah Demolition, Property Mgmt. Services, and Geiter Done of WNY
• Special use permit for tavern at 462 Niagara St (J. Anzalone)
• Resolution on enforcement and transparency of tow truck licensing (26-000637)
• Resolution protecting tenants from landlord-caused utility shutoffs (26-000640)
• Resolution directing Corporation Counsel to approve local law establishing legislative counsel (26-000651)

The Legislation Committee voted 7-0 to forward six food store license applications and three property board-up and securing service contracts to the full Common Council without recommendation. The committee also voted 7-0 to recommend approval of two additional food store licenses (3209 Bailey Ave and 3198 Main St). All other items on the agenda, including a tavern special use permit, property manager licenses, and numerous resolutions, were tabled.

• Food store license 1076 Sycamore forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Food store license 761 aka 755 E Delavan forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Food store license 74 aka 76 Elmwood forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Food store license 1042 aka 1044 Fillmore Ave forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Food store license 523 Starin Ave forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Food store license 1780 Seneca St forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Board-up & securing contracts with Hannah Demolition, Property Mgmt. Services, and Geiter Done of WNY forwarded without recommendation (7-0)
• Food store licenses at 3209 Bailey Ave and 3198 Main St recommended for approval (7-0)

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The Buffalo Planning Board meets to hold a public hearing and vote on a proposed daycare center, review a major site plan extension request, and continue discussion on a commercial building. The agenda is noted as incomplete, with additional items including Common Council referrals likely to be added.

• Public hearing: 484 Abbott Road — construct a 6,900 SF daycare center (N-3C Zone)
• New business: 129 Holden Avenue — Major Site Plan Extension Request
• Old business: 1002 Abbott Road — construct a one-story 2,970 SF commercial building (N-3E Zone)

The Buffalo Planning Board approved a 6,900 square foot daycare center at 484 Abbott Road, closed the public hearing, and adopted a negative declaration. They also approved a one-year site plan extension for 129 Holden Avenue, recommended approval with conditions for a tavern special use permit at 462 Niagara Street, and tabled a special use permit for an assembly use at 416 Wohlers.

• Approved 6,900 SF daycare center at 484 Abbott Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and adopted negative declaration for 484 Abbott Road
• Approved one-year site plan extension for 129 Holden Avenue (4-0-1)
• Recommended approval with conditions for tavern special use permit at 462 Niagara St (5-0)
• Tabled special use permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers (5-0)

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The Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider two extension requests for properties at 1707 Hertel Ave and 54 High St. The agenda is otherwise routine, covering standard items like roll call, minutes approval, and adjournment.

• Extension request for 1707 Hertel Ave
• Extension request for 54 High St

The Buffalo Zoning Board of Appeals approved 11 variance requests, denied 5, and tabled 3 at its September 16, 2026 meeting. All votes were 3-0, with Chairman James Lewis absent. Denials included a short-term rental at 21 Folger St., a residential density increase at 200 Englewood Ave., a driveway expansion at 35 McCarthy Dr., a bookstore at 38 Brinkman Ave., and a lot combination at 9-25 Lakeview Ave. The board also approved one-year extensions for projects at 1707 Hertel Ave. and 54 High View Terrace.

• Approved minutes for July 15, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved one-year extension for 1707 Hertel Ave. (3-0)
• Approved one-year extension for 54 High View Terrace (3-0)
• Approved parking pad variances at 79 Pomona Pl. (3-0)
• Approved building variances at 11 Armbruster St. (3-0)
• Approved parking pad variances with conditions at 992 Fillmore Ave. (3-0)
• Denied short-term rental variance at 21 Folger St. (3-0)
• Approved lot combination at 22 & 26 Lemon St. (3-0)

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The Buffalo Common Council is holding its regular meeting on September 15, 2026, with a lengthy agenda of administrative items, contracts, appointments, and licenses. Key items include a resolution to adopt a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers, several ordinance amendments related to rental housing, and multiple contracts for city services. The agenda also includes numerous routine items such as food store licenses, appointments, and contract approvals.

• Resolution to adopt a two-year moratorium on cryptocurrency mining and data processing centers (26-000627)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 264-19 on rental dwelling unit registration (26-000623)
• Ordinance amendment to Chapter 264-18 B(2) (26-000622)
• Contract with Weatherproofing Technologies for city-wide roofing (26-000562)
• Change Order #2 for Sheas Roof Replacement, $56,012 (26-000621)

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The Civil Service Committee is meeting to process various notices of appointment and status changes for city employees. The agenda includes several seasonal, permanent, and provisional hires across departments such as sanitation, parks, and engineering.

• Appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Streets & Sanitation (Exempt) at $1,339,460
• Appointment of Division Chief (Permanent) at $123,355
• Appointment of Assistant Auditor (Provisional) at $58,535
• Appointment of Superintendent of Fleet Maintenance (Provisional) at $76,000
• Multiple seasonal lifeguard appointments at $20 per hour

The Civil Service Committee approved four appointments: Assistant Auditor (Chakraborty), Supervisor of Streets Sanitation 1 (Cornman), Motor Equipment Mechanic (Linkowski), and Supervisor of Streets Sanitation 1 (Zybala). It received and filed three items and took no recommendation on 30 others. Eleven items were tabled, including resolutions on IVF coverage, workforce data, and employee concerns.

• Approved Assistant Auditor appointment (Chakraborty) (4-0)
• Approved Supervisor of Streets Sanitation 1 appointment (Cornman) (4-0)
• Approved Motor Equipment Mechanic appointment (Linkowski) (4-0)
• Approved Supervisor of Streets Sanitation 1 appointment (Zybala) (4-0)
• Received and filed Complaint Clerk appointment (Feeney) (4-0)
• Received and filed Laborer II appointment (Colbert, Jr.) (4-0)
• Received and filed Laborer II seasonal appointment (McCants) (4-0)
• Tabled Deputy Finance Officer and Director of Treasury appointments

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The Legislative Committee is reviewing numerous business licenses, including food stores, property managers, and lodging houses. Members are also discussing various city policies, ranging from bulk trash collection to landmark designations and budget authority.

• Food store licenses for multiple locations including 3198 Main St and 3209 Bailey Ave
• Special use permit hearings for outdoor dining and taverns
• Designation of 756 Broadway and 619 Exchange Street as local landmarks
• Discussion on reinstating biannual bulk trash collection
• Property manager license applications for Matthew Pfeiffer, Shashi Bhargava, and Janet Meiselman

The Buffalo Legislation Committee met on September 8, 2026, to process various business license applications, special use permits, and landmark designations. The committee approved several food store and tire handler licenses, while tabling numerous resolutions and property management license applications for further review.

• Approved food store license for 405 Hampshire (9-0)
• Approved food store license with conditions for 2082 South Park (9-0)
• Approved food store license for 970 Kensington (9-0)
• Denied garbage collector license for Everything Auto LLC (9-0)
• Approved landmark designation for 319 Fourteenth Street (9-0)
• Approved landmark designation for 619 Exchange Street (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for 1680 Elmwood (9-0)
• Tabled property manager license for Matthew Pfeiffer (9-0)

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The Buffalo Planning Board is meeting to hold public hearings on two proposed projects: a renovation of the Broadway Market at 976 Elmwood with a 73-space accessory parking lot, and construction of a 16,000-square-foot daycare center at 981 Broadway. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, roll call, and minutes approval. No other substantive business is listed.

• Public hearing: 976 Elmwood — renovation of Broadway Market and construction of 73-space accessory parking lot (N-3C zone)
• Public hearing: 981 Broadway — construction of 16,000 SF daycare center (F-IL zone)

The Buffalo Planning Board approved a special use permit for a neighborhood shop at 412 Auburn (5-0), and tabled several other items, including a commercial building at 1002 Abbott Rd. and special use permits for 416 Wohlers and 674 Jefferson. The board also approved the minutes from the July 27, 2026 meeting.

• Approved special use permit for neighborhood shop at 412 Auburn (5-0)
• Tabled commercial building at 1002 Abbott Rd. (5-0)
• Tabled special use permit for assembly at 416 Wohlers (5-0)
• Tabled special use permit for rooming house at 674 Jefferson (5-0)
• Approved July 27, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)

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The Finance Committee will review new items including a $2,000,000 request for architectural and engineering services. The meeting also includes discussions on several sole-source providers and various tabled items regarding city audits and budget reports.

• Permission to hire $2,000,000 for City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services
• Professional services for Bicycle Facility Master Plan Implementation, Phase 2
• Contract for Cheektowaga Firing Range
• Sole source provider approvals for Berla Corporation and LeadsOnline
• FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and Report

The Buffalo Common Council Finance Committee met on September 8, 2026, and took action on several items. The committee voted to table the FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and Report, the July 2026 Fitch Ratings Report, and a resolution clarifying the Common Council's authority over discretionary funding, among many other items. The committee recommended approval of several sole-source vendor contracts and contract amendments, including for Berla Corporation, LeadsOnline, Insight Public Sector, and additional services for a fire department contract. Several other contracts were moved forward without a recommendation.

• Tabled FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and Report (8-0)
• Tabled July 2026 Fitch Ratings Report (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Berla Corporation as sole source (8-0)
• Recommended approval of LeadsOnline as sole source provider (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Insight Public Sector as single source (8-0)
• Recommended approval to add services to Fire Dept contract #93003679 (8-0)
• Recommended approval of Summer Youth Payroll Administrator contract amendment (8-0)
• Tabled resolution clarifying Common Council authority over discretionary funding (8-0)

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The committee will review new items regarding parking enforcement and court appointments. The meeting also includes a large volume of tabled items covering housing conditions, city infrastructure, and several lease extensions.

• Appointment to Buffalo City Court Housing Advisory Council
• Concerns regarding Buffalo parking Violations Bureau enforcement
• Lease extensions for 2777 Bailey Ave, 24 Ludington, 1168 Seneca St, 2057 Genesee St, and 2050 Genesee St
• Resolution for a public hearing on critical housing issues
• Request for updates on winter preparedness and the City Snow Plan

The Community Development Committee approved the appointment of A. Falicov to the Buffalo City Court Housing Advisory Council by a 9-0 vote. All other items on the agenda, including a resolution on parking violations enforcement practices and numerous tabled items, were either tabled or carried over without action.

• Approved appointment of A. Falicov to Buffalo City Court Housing Advisory Council (9-0)
• Tabled C Tarr concerns on Buffalo Parking Violations Bureau enforcement practices
• Tabled Drive Forward Initiative for youth involved in motor vehicle theft
• Tabled resolution supporting CABY-WDI youth workforce program
• Tabled resolution on former Wonder Bread Factory at 356 Fougeron St.
• Tabled In Rem 174 list of delinquent tax liens
• Tabled resolution on city pools constituent concerns
• Tabled resolution on 596 South Park property concerns

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The Buffalo Preservation Board will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including designating the St. Casimir Social Center and School as a local landmark, and reviewing a demolition request for the Otis Elevator Company Foundry Division Complex. The board will also act on certificates for window replacements, a mural, and interpretive signs, and will consider new business items to designate three more local landmarks.

• Public hearing: 1823 & 1833 Clinton Street - Designate St. Casimir Social Center and School as local landmark
• Demolition: 741 & 777 Northland Avenue - Otis Elevator Company Foundry Division Complex
• New business: 101 Hertel Avenue - Designate Public School 51 as local landmark
• New business: 248 Allen Street - Designate Nietzsche Building as local landmark
• New business: 1131 Broadway - Designate Dzimian Building as local landmark

The Preservation Board recommended the landmark designation of the St. Casimir Social Center and School to the Common Council. The board also issued several certificates for building alterations and noted new National Register listings.

• Recommended St. Casimir Social Center and School for local landmark designation
• Approved window replacements at 72 North Pearl Street
• Approved window replacements at 134 Mariner Street
• Approved wall mural installation at 646 Main Street
• Approved interpretive sign installations at Riverside, Delaware, and Cazenovia Parks
• Scheduled public hearings for Public School 51, Nietzsche Building, and Dzimian Building

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The Buffalo Common Council meets on September 1, 2026, to approve the FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and Report. The agenda includes authorizing a $2,000,000 contract for City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services and reviewing multiple public works contracts. Additionally, the body will consider numerous business licenses, including ten new liquor licenses and several food store permits.

• Permission to Hire $2,000,000 for City-Wide Architectural & Engineering Master Planning Services
• FY 2026-2027 Comptroller's Estimate and Report
• Permission to Accept Agreement for Elk Street Bridge Replacement
• Change Order #1 $30,012.07 for Crane Library Roof Paver
• Ten Liquor License Notices including locations on Elmwood, Clinton, and South Park

The Common Council approved a resolution opposing the administration's decision to reduce bulk trash collection from twice a year to once a year, requesting its immediate reversal. The council also approved a $856,466 contract to upgrade the city's financial software to a cloud-based system, and approved numerous other contracts, appointments, and fee waivers.

• Adopted resolution opposing bulk trash collection reduction to once a year (9-0)
• Approved $856,466 contract with Tyler Technologies for cloud-based financial software (9-0)
• Approved $2M permission to hire for city-wide architectural & engineering master planning services (referred to Finance)
• Approved $390,300 contract with LiRo-Hill for underground petroleum storage tank project (9-0)
• Approved $600,000 amendment for Peter Crotty Roof project with LaBella Associates (9-0)
• Approved special use permit for tavern at 617 Fillmore Ave (9-0)
• Approved food store license for 2083 Seneca St with conditions (9-0)
• Approved $34,000 agreement with Clementine Gold Group for Charter Revision Commission outreach (9-0)