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👤 Members & officials (83)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Ethics
- Geoff Geiger
- Michael Salotto
- Mollie Dapolito
- Victor Nelson
Who’s on the City Council
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- Pealer
- Burrall
- Camera
- Regan
- Gaglianese
- Salamendra
- Noone
- Brimm
- Lavin
- Brennan
- Grimaldi
- Gillotte
- Petropoulos
- Whitfield
- Moracco
- Gummoe
- Kaim
Who’s on the Downtown & Economic Vitality Ad Hoc Committee
- James Petropoulous — Councilmember
- Jim Cecere — Mayor
- John Brennan — Councilmember
Who’s on the Finance Ad Hoc Committee
- Chris Lavin — Councilmember
- Jim Cecere — Mayor
- Pat Grimaldi — Councilmember
Who’s on the Green Committee
- Pat Wallace
- Richard Cox
- Anne Hoyt
- Larry Campbell
- Pat Keefe
- Marcia Cullen
- Jan Regan
- James Anderson
- Jim Stiles
- Julia Hoyle
- Sara Britting
- Jason Rearick
- Jim Norwalk
- Julie Coleman
- Marcia Culllen
- Catherine Price
- Joe Venuti
- Nicole Tillotson
- Pat Keef
- Rick Hoyt
- Sara Britting Joining
- Seneca Lake Steward
Who’s on the Planning Board
- Michael John
- Dave D’Amico
- Don Cass
- Chad McCusker
- Charles King
- Anne Nenneau
- Kevin Reed
- Wesley Greco
Who’s on the Police Budget Advisory Board
- Geoffrey Geiger — Board Member
- Andrew Spink
- James McCorkle
- Michele Neary
- Robert Maclean
- Stefanie Newcomb
- Amaris Elliott-Engel
- Jeremy Busch
- Anthony Noone
- BJ Radford
- Jim Kennedy
- Matthew Colton
Who’s on the Shade Tree Committee
- Charlie Rouse
- James McCorkle
- James Norwalk
- Jay Freer
- Jeremy Busch
- Jim Engel
- Joe Venuti
- Daisy Hoyt
- John Brennan
- Tom Burrall
- James Anderson
Who’s on the Zoning Board of Appeals
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Mon Oct 26, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Geneva City Council to discuss and adopt 2027 budget
The City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting. The body will discuss and adopt the 2027 budget.
- 2027 Budget Discussion & Adoption
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City Council Budget Workshop Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
October 26, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
2027 Budget Discussion & Adoption
V.
Adjournment
Wed Nov 4, 2026 · 19:00
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
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City Council to consider $1.59 million road construction for Idlewood Drive
The City Council will discuss whether to use city resources to construct a roadway and utilities for the undeveloped Idlewood Drive right-of-way. The meeting also includes public hearings on water and sewer rates.
- Public hearing on amending Geneva Municipal Code Chapter 441 water rates
- Public hearing on establishing sewer rates via Geneva Municipal Code Chapters 341-19(B) and 314-21(C)
- Discussion on spending $1,589,850 for construction of Idlewood Drive roadway and utilities
- Presentation from the Geneva City School District
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Agenda
City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
October 20, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss collective negotiations pursuant to the employment of a particular person or persons
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Reports
a.
City Manager's Report
V.
Public Comment
VI.
Public Hearings
a.
Amending Chapter 441, Article II of Geneva Municipal Code Water Rates
b.
Local Law Amending Geneva Municipal Code Chapters 341-19(B) and 314-21(C) to Establish Sewer Rates
VII. Presentation
a.
Geneva City School District
VIII. Discussion
a.
Chapter 209 Consideration of Local Improvements
IX.
Unfinished Business
X.
New Business
XI.
Adjournment
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Geneva City Council
CITY HALL- 47 CASTLE STREET- GENEVA, NEW YORK 14456
(315) 789-2603 - FAX (315) 789-0604 - www.cityofgenevany.com
Geneva City Council
Agenda Item Briefing
To: Mayor Valentino and the Members of City Council
From: Neal Braman – Superintendent of Building & Zoning
Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Item Title: Consideration of Local Improvements, Chapter 209, for Construction of
Idlewood Drive
Action Required:
Council to determine if City resources should be expended for the construction of
Roadway and u …
Tue Oct 20, 2026 · 18:00
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City Hall, Geneva
Mon Oct 19, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council to hold 2027 budget workshop
The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss the 2027 Budget.
- Discussion of the 2027 Budget
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Agenda
City Council Budget Workshop Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
October 19, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
2027 Budget
V.
Adjournment
Tue Oct 13, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council holds budget workshop meeting
The City Council is meeting for a budget workshop. The session consists of discussions with various city departments and the Geneva Business Improvement District.
- Budget discussion with City Manager
- Budget discussion with City Clerk
- Budget discussion with Human Resources
- Budget discussion with Information Technology
- Budget discussion with Planning & Economic Development
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Agenda
City Council Budget Workshop Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
October 13, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
City Manager
b.
City Clerk
c.
Human Resources
d.
Information Technology
e.
Planning & Economic Development
f.
Recreation
g.
Geneva Business Improvement District
V.
Adjournment
Wed Oct 7, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Geneva council weighs tax-cap override, short-term rental tax, water/sewer rates
The Geneva City Council meets October 7, 2026, starting with an executive session on collective negotiations and a proposed real property sale. In open session, the council holds public hearings on a local law overriding the property tax cap and a local law imposing a room occupancy tax on short-term rentals, and discusses a City Council modernization proposal and water and sewer rates. New business includes water and sewer rate ordinances and a resolution approving the Foreman tentative agreement; no final votes on the modernization proposal are scheduled tonight.
- Public hearing on a local law overriding the property tax cap
- Public hearing on a local law imposing a room occupancy tax on short-term rentals
- Discussion of a City Council modernization proposal (introduction only, no vote tonight; formal discussion Nov 4, public hearing Nov 17, final vote Dec 2)
- Ordinance amending Chapter 441, Article II water rates (first reading) and a local law amending Chapters 341-19(B) and 314-21(C) to establish sewer rates
- Resolution approving the Foreman tentative agreement
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Agenda
City Council Governance Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
October 7, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law, and the proposed
sale of real property.
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
V.
Proclamations
a.
Extra Mile Day
b.
Italian Culture and Heritage Month
c.
Fire Safety Week
d.
Code Enforcement Month
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Public Hearings
a.
Local Law Overriding Tax Cap
b.
Local Law Amending Amending Artivle VII of the City Code to Impose a Room Occupancy Tax to Short-Term
Rentals
VIII. Discussion
a.
City Council Modernization Proposal
b.
Water and Sewer Rates
IX.
Unfinished Business
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Local Law Overriding the Property Tax Cap
b.
Ordinance - South Main Street Speed Limit Second Reading
X.
New Business
a.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 441, Article II of Geneva Municipal Code Water Rates First Reading
b.
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for Ordinance amending Chapter 441, Article II Water Rates
c.
Local Law Amending Chapters 341-19(B) and 314-21(C) to Establish Sewer Rates
d.
Resolution Setting a Public Hea …
Mon Oct 5, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Geneva City Council holds budget workshop on 2027 Department of Public Works budget
The Geneva City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting at City Hall, 47 Castle Street, starting at 6:00 PM. The single discussion item is the 2027 Department of Public Works budget. No votes, contracts, or public hearings are listed on this agenda; it is a workshop discussion only.
- Discussion of the 2027 Department of Public Works budget
- Meeting held at City Hall, 2nd Floor Council Chambers, 47 Castle Street, Geneva, NY
- No ordinances, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings appear on this agenda
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City Council Budget Workshop Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
October 5, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
2027 Department of Public Works Budget
V.
Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
6 yea
Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Chris Lavin yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Jim Cecere yea
Mon Sep 28, 2026 · 18:00
General
Council to discuss 2027 Fire Department budget
The Geneva City Council is holding a budget workshop meeting to discuss the proposed 2027 Fire Department budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting includes standard procedural items like call to order, pledge, and roll call.
- Discussion of 2027 Fire Department budget
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City Council Budget Workshop Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
September 28, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
2027 Fire Department Budget
V.
Adjournment
Wed Sep 23, 2026 · 18:00
General
City Council holds public hearing on 2027 budget
The Geneva City Council is meeting for a budget workshop and will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, and roll call. No specific budget figures or details are provided in the agenda.
- Public hearing on the 2027 budget
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City Council Budget Workshop
City of Geneva, New York
September 23, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Public Hearings
a.
2027 Budget
V.
Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Chris Lavin yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Mon Sep 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council workshop to discuss 2027 police budget
The Geneva City Council is holding a budget workshop focused on the 2027 Police Department budget. This is a discussion item, not a final vote. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order, pledge, and roll call.
- Discussion of 2027 Police Department budget
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City Council Budget Workshop
City of Geneva, New York
September 21, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Discussion
a.
2027 Police Department Budget
V.
Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Chris Lavin yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council weighs occupancy tax on short-term rentals, tax cap override
The Geneva City Council will hold public hearings on extending the room occupancy tax to short-term rentals and on a proposed South Main Street speed limit, and will discuss roadway construction on Idelwood Drive and a comprehensive plan update. The council will also consider resolutions to declare itself lead agency for repairs to the Castle Creek gabion wall and to set a public hearing on overriding the state property tax cap. An executive session on litigation precedes the open meeting.
- Public hearing: CDBG 2026 housing activities infrastructure and housing rehabilitation
- Public hearing: South Main Street speed limit
- Discussion: Chapter 209 local improvements for roadway and utilities on Idelwood Drive (off Ridgewood Drive, connecting to Ada Street)
- First reading: Local Law to impose room occupancy tax on short-term rentals; public hearing set for Oct. 7, 2026
- Resolution: Declare City lead agency for Castle Creek gabion basket retaining wall repairs (behind 51 Geneva Street)
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Amended September 11, 2026
City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
September 15, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:30 PM
To discuss proposed, pending, or current litigation
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order Peter Gillotte, Deputy Mayor
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
City Manager's Report
V.
Public Comment
VI.
Public Hearings
a.
CDBG 2026 Housing Activities Infrastructure in Support of Existing and Housing Rehabilitation
b.
South Main Street Speed Limit
VII. Discussion
a.
Chapter 209 Local Improvements - Construction of Roadway and Utilities
b.
Comprehensive Plan Update
VIII. Unfinished Business
a.
Local Law First Reading to Amend Article VII of City Code to Impose a Room Occupancy Tax to Short-Term
Rentals
b.
Resolution Setting a Public Hearing for Local Law No. 1-2026 Amending Article VII of the City Code to Impose
a Room Occupancy Tax to Short-Term Rentals
IX.
New Business
a.
Resolution Declaring the City of Geneva Lead Agency for Proposed Improvements to the Castle Creek Gabion
Basket Retaining Wall
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b.
Resolution Establishig a Public Hearing for a Local Law Overriding the Property Tax Cap
X.
Adjournment
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Office of Development Services
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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
5 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Pat Grimaldi yea
Tue Sep 15, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Hall, Geneva
Wed Sep 9, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council hears 2027 budget presentation
This is a special meeting with a single substantive item: a presentation of the proposed 2027 city budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the council will only receive the budget information before adjourning.
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City Council Special Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
September 9, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 pm
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order Mayor Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Presentation
a.
2027 Budget Presentation
V.
Adjournment
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Wed Sep 2, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council debates 25 mph speed limit and parking bans on South Main Street
The Geneva City Council is holding a governance meeting to discuss structural changes to the council body and the repeal of obsolete ordinances. The primary focus is on traffic safety measures for South Main Street, including a proposed 25 mph speed limit and new parking restrictions. Additionally, the council will consider resolutions regarding short-term rental regulations, occupancy tax rates, and the sale of city-owned properties on Maryland Street.
- Ordinance No. 3-2026: Establishes a 25 mph speed limit on South Main Street between Seneca Street and Kings Lane.
- Ordinance No. 4-2026: Prohibits on-street parking on the east side of South Main Street between South Clover Leaf Drive and St. Clair Street.
- Ordinance No. 5-2026: Amends winter parking rules, limiting alternate-side parking to December 1–April 1 and removing summer restrictions on South Main Street.
- Resolution: Directs modernization of the Short Term Rental Registry and extends the occupancy tax to short-term rentals.
- Resolution: Requests state legislation to increase the maximum occupancy tax rate to 5%.
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City Council Governance Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
September 2, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss the empllyment of a particular person or persons
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
c.
Supervisor Report
V.
Proclamations
a.
Mesothelioma Awareness Day
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Discussion
a.
Structural Modernization of City Council
b.
Repealing Obselete Ordinances
VIII. Unfinished Business
a.
Ordinance South Main Street Speed Limit, First Reading
b.
Resolution to Set a Public Hearing, Ordinance South Main Street Speed Limit
c.
Ordinance Parking on South Main Street, First Reading
d.
Resolution to Set a Public Hearing, Ordinance Parking on South Main Street
e.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 335 Article IV Parking, Standing and Stopping, Winter Parking, First Reading
f.
Resolution to Set a Public Hearing for Chapter 335, Article IV Parking, Standing and Stopping, Winter Parking
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g.
Resolution Directing Modernization of the City's Short Term Rental Registry and Preparation of a Local Law
Extending the City's Existing Occupancy Tax to Short Term Rentals
h.
Resolution Requesting That Ontario County R …
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session [Amend]
14 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea · John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Consideration of Meeting Minutes
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Wed Aug 19, 2026 · 18:00
General
✓ Decided: Council sets 2026 must-do priorities: water/sewer rates, rentals, parking
The City Council held a special meeting to review the Strategic Plan and align it with the upcoming budget. Councilmembers discussed top priorities and agreed on must-do items for 2026, including water/sewer rates, short- and long-term rental tax, reorganization, winter parking, and South Main Street parking and speed reduction. A calendar was developed to guide the remainder of the year. The council also entered executive session to discuss employment of a particular person and adjourned without other substantive decisions.
- Identified must-do items for 2026: water/sewer rates, short/long-term rental tax, reorganization, winter parking, South Main Street parking and speed reduction
- Developed a calendar to guide the remainder of the year
- Moved into executive session at 7:31 pm to discuss employment of a particular person (unanimous, 7-2 absent)
- Exited executive session at 7:45 pm (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 7:46 pm (unanimous, 7-2 absent)
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The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
City Council Special Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
August 19, 2026 – 6:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Conference Room
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Discussion
a.
Strategic Plan Review
Mayor Cecere opened the meeting by recalling that this Council has surfaced more information in the City
than normal. He calls transparency the number one accomplishment this Council has achieved.
The mayor recommended using strategic objectives for the budget process, hoping for a majority idea of
where the budget should go when it is presented by the City Manager. Mayor Cecere presented a
document accompanying the Strategic Plan, and tying it to the proposed budget.
Council then had a high-level conversation about their top three priorities for the remainder of the year.
Suggestions for focus for the remainder of this year included: Water and Sewer Rates, Occupancy
Tax/Short and Long Term Rentals, Reorganization, Cash Management, License Fees, a branding North
Star, winter parking, and South Main speed and parking.
Paths to implementation were discussed for each priority.
Must-do items for 2026 were decided to be Water/Sewer Rates, Short and Long Term rental tax,
reorganization, winter parking, and South Main Street parking and speed reduction.
A calendar was developed to guide the remainder of the year.
V …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
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✓ Decided: Council adopts e-bike ordinance with age limits and fines
The Geneva City Council adopted Ordinance #2-2026, establishing regulations for battery and gas-powered alternative motorized vehicles, including a ban on operation by those under 16 on public highways and city property, a ban on sidewalk riding, and fines up to $1,000 plus impoundment. The council also designated 555 S. Exchange Street as an unsafe structure, ordering repair or demolition by September 30, 2026, and appointed representatives to the GTCMHIC Board. Discussions were held on South Main Street speed reduction and parking, and a short-term rental occupancy tax strategy, but no votes were taken on those items.
- Adopted e-bike ordinance (Chapter 336) with under-16 ban, sidewalk ban, and fines up to $1,000 (7-2)
- Designated 555 S. Exchange Street as unsafe, ordering repair/demolition by Sept 30, 2026 (6-1-2)
- Appointed Acting City Manager Youngs and HR Director Slywka to GTCMHIC Board (7-2)
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The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
Amended August 14, 2026
City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
August 18, 2026 – 6:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Reports
a.
City Manager's Report
Acting City Manager Youngs provided the following report:
One of the surest signs of summer in upstate New York isn't just warm weather — it's construction season.
If it feels like there are projects happening all over the City right now, you're not imagining it. Road
improvements, utility work, infrastructure upgrades, and private development projects all tend to converge
during the few months each year when weather allows crews to get the work done.
What isn't always visible is that many of these projects have been in the making for months — or even
years. Before construction begins, projects move through planning, engineering, permitting, environmental
review, grant applications, bidding, and contract negotiations. By the time equipment arrives on site, a
tremendous amount of work has already happened behind the scenes.
Construction can certainly bring inconveniences — road closures, detours, and noise — but it's also one of
the most visible signs that we're continuing to invest in Geneva's future. We'll continue keeping residents
informed as projects move forward and appreciate yo …
Tue Aug 18, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Hall, Geneva
Wed Aug 5, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider new rules for e-bikes, ATVs, and winter parking
The Geneva City Council will hold public hearings on selling city-owned Maryland Street parcels and on declaring 555 South Exchange Street an unsafe structure. The council will also discuss a proposed ordinance to regulate alternative motorized vehicles (e-bikes, ATVs, scooters) and a proposal to reinstate fixed winter parking restrictions from 2-6 a.m. from December 1 to April 1. A budget amendment transferring $25,292.66 from the General Fund to the Water Fund is on the agenda.
- Public hearing: sale of city-owned Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-5)
- Public hearing: enforcement of unsafe structures law at 555 South Exchange Street (104.12-2-22)
- First reading of e-bike ordinance; resolution to set Aug. 18 public hearing for Chapter 336 (alternative motorized vehicles)
- Discussion: winter parking regulations (2-6 a.m. restrictions, Dec. 1-Apr. 1)
- Resolution amending 2026 General and Water Fund budgets (transfer $25,292.66)
zoningpublic-hearingbudgettransportationpublic-safetyordinance
✓ Decided: Geneva Council advances e-bike rules, blight declaration, and 2026 budget amendment
The Geneva City Council approved a resolution setting an August 18 public hearing on a new Chapter 336 regulating battery- and gas-powered alternative motorized vehicles, and unanimously declared 122 N. Genesee Street (GEDC Building C) blighted for 2026 federal CDBG Imminent Threat funding. Council also amended the 2026 General and Water Fund budgets, moving $25,292.66 from the General Fund to the Water Fund, on a 5-1-3 absent vote. A public hearing on the sale of three Maryland Street parcels was held and closed with one speaker in favor; a hearing on enforcement of dangerous structures at 555 South Exchange Street remains open. Council discussed but did not vote on winter parking changes or the 2027 capital and operating budgets.
- Approved resolution setting Aug 18, 2026 public hearing on Chapter 336 alternative motorized vehicle rules (unanimous)
- Approved resolution declaring 122 N. Genesee Street (GEDC Building C) blighted for 2026 CDBG Imminent Threat Program (unanimous)
- Approved resolution setting Aug 18, 2026 public hearing on 2026 CDBG Imminent Threat grant application (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 General and Water Fund budget amendment moving $25,292.66 from General Fund to Water Fund (5-1-3 absent)
- Amended agenda to add two CDBG Imminent Threat resolutions (unanimous)
- Appointed Jacob Balamut to the Board of Ethics (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of July 1 and July 21, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
- Held and closed public hearing on sale of Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, -1-4, -1-5); no vote recorded
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Agenda
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
August 5, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss collective negotiations pursuant to article fourteen of the civil service law, and the proposed
sale of real property.
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Proclamations
a.
National Night Out
V.
Public Comment
VI.
Public Hearings
a.
Sale of City owned Property - Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-5)
b.
Establishing Enforcement of Dangerous or Unsafe Structures GMC Ch. 111 at 555 South Exchange Street
(104.12-2-22)
VII. Reports
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
c.
Comptroller's Report
VIII. Presentation
a.
2027 Budget Update
b.
Capital Plan
IX.
Discussion
a.
Winter Parking - Councilor Kaim
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X.
Unfinished Business
a.
First Readiong - E Bike Ordinance
b.
Setting a Public Hearing for Adopting Chapter 336 of City Code Establishing Regulations for Alternative
Motorized Vehicles
XI.
New Business
a.
Resolution Amending the 2026 General and Water Fund Budgets
XII. Board and Commission Appointments
a.
Jacob Balamut, Board of Ethics
XIII. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
a.
July 1, 2026
b.
July 21, 2026
XIV. Adjourn …
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The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
August 5, 2026 – 7:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Amendment to the Agenda
Action taken by Councilmember Petropoulos; seconded by Councilmember Brennan
Moved that the agenda be amended to add a resolution declaring blight for the
2026 CDBG Imminent Threat Program and a resolution setting a public hearing
under the 2026 CDBG Imminent Threat Program
Motion Passed Unanimously
V.
Proclamations
a.
National Night Out
VI. Public Comment
Jessica Farrell shared the following comment with Council:
The briefing introducing your discussion for tonight proposes to “eliminate ad hoc announcements”
“therefore restoring a consistent and predictable set of rules.”
- I’d like to suggest it already is consistent and predictable
- I think we are taking a problem with signage and suggesting a solution which will cause great hardship
to lots of people in this city.
4 units – it is entirely reasonable that we could have 8 adults or more – 2 parking spots
I would suggest that instead of reverting back to an archaic policy we should instead continue to use
today’s technology and commit to the implementation.
- Signs which direct people to the website where they can sign up for notifications would encourage
peop …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Amendment to the Agenda
6 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Jim Cecere yea
Consideration of Meeting Minutes [Approve]
6 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Jim Cecere yea
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
Council to vote on regulating ATVs, e-scooters, and other motorized vehicles
The Geneva City Council will hold a public hearing on 2026 CDBG grant applications, receive a budget gap analysis presentation, and discuss a property reassessment update and phase-in proposal. The main action item is a resolution to adopt Chapter 336, a new local law regulating battery- and gas-powered alternative motorized vehicles (including ATVs, e-scooters, and minibikes) on public streets, sidewalks, and city property, with fines and impoundment procedures. The council is also scheduled to discuss the employment of a particular person in executive session.
- Public hearing on 2026 CDBG grant applications
- Resolution #40-2026: Adopts Chapter 336 'Alternative Motorized Vehicles' with fines up to $1,500 and impoundment fees
- Presentation: Budget Gap Analysis
- Discussion: Reassessment Update and Phase In Process Proposal
- Unfinished business: Resolution regulating battery and gas powered alternative motorized vehicles
zoningpublic-safetybudgethousingtransportationordinancereassessment
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Agenda
City Council Operations Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
July 21, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss the employment of a particular person or persons
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
City Manager's Report
V.
Public Hearings
a.
2026 CDBG Grant Applications
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Presentation
a.
Budget Gap Analysis
VIII. Discussion
a.
Reassessment Update
b.
Reassessment Phase In Process Proposal
IX.
Unfinished Business
a.
Resolution Regulating the Operation of Battery and Gas Powered Alternative Motorized Vehicles
X.
New Business
XI.
Adjournment
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Resolution # 40-2026
Resolution Regulating the Operation of Battery and Gas Powered Alternative Motorized
Vehicles
ADOPTING CHAPTER 336 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GENEVA, ENTITLED “ALTERNATE MOTORIZED
VEHICLES,” ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF BATTERY POWERED AND GAS
POWERED ALTERNATIVE MOTORIZED VEHICLES, INCLUDING MICROMOBILITY DEVICES, UPON PUBLIC
HIGHWAYS, SIDEWALKS, AND CITY-OWNED PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF GENEVA, AND PRESCRIBING
PENAL PENALTIES AND IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF
WHEREAS, the City of Geneva has a compelling interest in promoting public safety, order, …
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
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Tue Jul 21, 2026 · 18:00
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Wed Jul 1, 2026 · 19:00
City Council
Council to consider NY Main Street grant for 1 Railroad Place redevelopment
The Geneva City Council will discuss and vote on several items, including authorizing a grant application for the redevelopment of 1 Railroad Place, setting public hearings for CDBG applications and the sale of city-owned property on Maryland Street, and a hearing on a property at 555 South Exchange Street. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Geneva Parks Collective and discussion of 2027 budget revenue projections.
- Resolution to submit NY Main Street grant application for 1 Railroad Place (no city match required)
- Public hearing set for July 21, 2026 on 2026 CDBG applications
- Public hearing set for August 5, 2026 on sale of Maryland Street parcels (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-5) to Flint Hall for $4,000
- Public hearing to require repair or demolition of 555 South Exchange Street
- Discussion of 2027 budget revenue projections
grantseconomic-developmenthousingpublic-hearingbudgetproperty-sale
✓ Decided: Council sets public hearing on 555 S. Exchange St. repair/demolition
The City Council approved four resolutions, including setting a public hearing for August 5, 2026, to consider requiring repair or demolition of the dangerous building at 555 South Exchange Street. The council also authorized a grant application for 1 Railroad Place, set a public hearing for 2026 CDBG applications, and set a public hearing for the sale of city-owned Maryland Street parcels. The meeting included reports and discussions on budget revenue projections and a presentation on a proposed community pool at Clark Street Park.
- Approved resolution to set public hearing for repair/demolition of 555 S. Exchange St. (6-2, 1 abstention)
- Approved submission of NY Main Street grant application for 1 Railroad Place (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for 2026 CDBG applications for July 21, 2026 (unanimous)
- Set public hearing for conveyance of Maryland St. properties for August 5, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from May 27, June 3, June 16, and June 17, 2026 meetings (unanimous)
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Agenda
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
July 1, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Executive Session Starts at 6:00 PM
To discuss proposed, pending, or current litigation and collective negotiations
Council Meeting Starts at 7:00 PM
Listen to the City of Geneva’s YouTube Channel:
YouTube.com/@CityofGenevaNY
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
b.
Council Reports
V.
Proclamations
a.
Parks & Recreation Month
b.
Independence Day
VI.
Public Comment
VII. Presentation
a.
Geneva Parks Collective
VIII. Discussion
a.
2027 Budget Revenue Projections
IX.
Unfinished Business
X.
New Business
a.
Approving and Authorizing Submission of a New York Main Street Grant Appliction for 1 Railroad Place
b.
Setting Public Hearing for 2026 CDBG Applications
c.
Setting a Public Hearing for Conveyance of City Owned Property Maryland St (90.84-1-3, 90.84-1-4, 90.84-1-
5)
Page 1 of 55
d.
Setting a Public Hearing to Require Repair or Demoliton of 555 South Exchange Street Pursuant to City Code
Sectoin 111-5(A)
XI.
Board and Commission Appointments
XII. Consideration of Meeting Minutes
a.
May 27, 2026
b.
June 3, 2026
c.
June 16, 2026
d.
June 17, 2026
XIII. Adjournment
Page 2 of 55
Resolution # 36-2026
Approving and Authorizing Submission of a New York Main Street Grant Applicti …
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The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
July 1, 2026 – 7:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Updates
a.
Mayor's Report
Mayor Cecere shared that he met with Senator Helming last week about housing, economic development,
occupancy tax, and how to get more state support. He also met with Ontario County Economic Developer
Ryan Davis, County Administrator Chris DeBolt, and Board of Supervisors Chair Bill Wellman. This group
discussed where the City is headed, and how the County can support the City in many areas, including
economic development, with real support for initiatives, as the largest city in the county. The Mayor
explained that the County is also working towards an occupancy tax, noting that he would like that to align
back to the City, with the funds generated to be put towards ongoing tourism support. Mayor Cecere also
raised the issue of funding lakefront repairs with the Senator and County related to damages from recent
storms and flooding.
Mayor Cecere then provided an update on the City Manager recruitment process, explaining that Council
will continue to pursue a City Manager form of government, while reviewing the role of City staff and council
to see how it's aligned, and to improve upon it during this vacancy. He went on to e …
🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Consideration of Meeting Minutes
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jamie Kaim, Jr. yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Wed Jun 17, 2026 · 18:00
City Council
City Council meets to discuss sale or exchange of securities in executive session
The City of Geneva Council will hold a brief regular meeting on June 17, 2026, consisting primarily of procedural items. The only substantive agenda item is an executive session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by the public body. No public comment or other decisions are scheduled on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss proposed sale or exchange of securities
financeproceduralexecutive-session
✓ Decided: Council holds executive session on securities, no public decisions
The Geneva City Council met on June 17, 2026, and held an executive session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the only actions were entering and exiting the executive session and adjourning.
- Entered executive session to discuss securities sale/exchange (unanimous)
- Exited executive session (unanimous)
- Adjourned at 8:08pm (unanimous)
47 Castle St., Geneva
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Agenda
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 17, 2026
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Council Meeting Starts at 6:00 PM
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV.
Executive Session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by such public body
V.
Adjournment
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The Geneva City Council
Journal of Proceedings
Regular City Council Meeting
City of Geneva, New York
June 17, 2026 – 6:00 PM
City Hall
2nd Floor Council Chambers
47 Castle Street
Geneva, NY
Presiding - Jim Cecere Mayor
I.
Call to Order – Mayor, Jim Cecere
II.
Pledge of Allegiance
III.
Roll Call
IV. Executive Session to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by such public body
Action taken by Councilmember Petropoulos; seconded by Councilmember Gummoe
Moved to enter executive session at 6:02pm to discuss the proposed sale or
exchange of securities held by such public body
Motion Passed Unanimously
Action taken by Councilmember Gummoe; seconded by Councilmember Gillotte
Moved to exit executive session at 8:08pm
Motion Passed Unanimously
V.
Adjournment
Action taken by Councilmember Gummoe; seconded by Councilmember Petropoulos
Moved that Adjourn at 8:08pm
Motion Passed Unanimously
City Clerk
🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
Executive Session [to enter executive session at 6:02pm to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities held by such public body]
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Chris Lavin yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Executive Session [to exit executive session at 8:08pm]
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Chris Lavin yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Adjournment
7 yea
John Brennan yea · Jim Petropoulos yea · Pete Gillotte yea · Chris Lavin yea · Ben Gummoe yea · Pat Grimaldi yea · Jim Cecere yea
Showing the 30 most recent meetings of 83 on record. See the yearly meeting archives below for the full history.
💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
| $94,453 | ADAIR KERRY Consumer Product Safety Commission · DATA COLLECTION ON CONSUMER PRODUCT RELATED INJURIES. |
| $55,710 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
| $50,177 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC ORDER - PROSTHETIC LIMBS |
| $41,771 | ADAIR KERRY Consumer Product Safety Commission · DATA COLLECTION ON CONSUMER PRODUCT RELATED INJURIES. |
| $35,814 | MARTIN'S OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT LLC Department of the Interior · NY-MONTEZUMA NWR-MOWERS |
| $19,957 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
| $15,168 | SMITH'S HEAVY EQUIPMENT, INC Department of the Interior · NY-MONTEZUMA-REPAIR JOHN DEERE 230C EX |
| $14,397 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · PROSTHETIC ORDER - PROSTHETIC LIMBS |
| $11,274 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
| $11,179 | HANGER PROSTHETICS & ORTHOTICS INC Department of Veterans Affairs · LIMB |
Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.
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Traffic fatalities2 (2024)
Adults with low literacy12.9% (low numeracy 21% · 2017)
Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC
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