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Elmira public meetings in 2024

30 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 31, 2024

Elmira City Council

Public hearing on 2025 budget and $895K park upgrades

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budgets. The council will also consider a local law regulating unlicensed cannabis sales, a $895,029.26 contract for new playground equipment and a splash pad at Brand Park, and a $93,640.00 contract to demolish the Brand Park pool. Other items include reappointments to the Cemetery Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals, a grant application for lead prevention, and agreements for insurance consulting and joining a health insurance consortium.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $895,029 for Brand Park playground and splash pad

The City Council approved significant investments in Brand Park, including new playground equipment and the demolition of an existing pool. The council also adopted a local law regulating unlicensed cannabis sales and joined a municipal health insurance consortium.

Tue Dec 17, 2024

Elmira City Council

Public hearing on proposed law regulating unlicensed cannabis sales

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 3 of 2024 to regulate unlicensed cannabis sales. It will also consider personnel actions, authorize multiple animal control service agreements with neighboring towns, and approve contracts including a concrete pad at Ernie Davis Park and a lead remediation program.

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✓ Decided: Council approved animal control contracts and park improvements in unanimous votes

The City Council unanimously approved all remaining agenda items (6-0). Actions included personnel appointments, an ordinance amending city code, animal control service contracts with five towns, and a $26,958 concrete pad at Ernie Davis Park. A public hearing on proposed unlicensed cannabis sales regulation was held; one item for a VIEWPOINT documentary series was withdrawn.

Tue Dec 3, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider first reading of local law regulating unlicensed cannabis sales

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on the city's Round 9 RESTORE NY application and consider a first reading of a local law to regulate unlicensed cannabis sales. They will also vote on overriding the state tax levy limit, accepting several grants and contracts including a $39,500 assessment of fire damage to the Washington Ave bridge, and approving multiple intermunicipal agreements for police and animal control services.

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✓ Decided: Council overrides state tax cap and advances unlicensed cannabis law

The Elmira City Council approved a resolution to override the state tax levy limit for 2024 (7-0) and passed a first reading of a local law regulating unlicensed cannabis sales (6-1). The council also accepted a $24,326 grant for the police department, awarded contracts for HVAC repairs, roof replacement, and bridge engineering, and approved inter-municipal agreements for police and animal control services.

Tue Nov 19, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to hold public hearing on overriding state tax levy limit

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2024 to override the state-imposed tax levy limit. The council will also consider resolutions to designate the city as lead agency and file a negative SEQR determination. Other business includes purchasing in-car cameras for police, contracting a medical director for SWAT and Fire EMS, and calling on the state to increase aid.

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✓ Decided: Elmira Council approves camping ordinance and police medical services contract

The Elmira City Council approved a new Article VI 'Camping' to the city code and authorized the retention of a medical director for the police department. The council also approved several contracts for printing, in-car cameras, and engineering services, and reported overtime costs for the fire department.

Tue Nov 5, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on overriding state tax levy limit

The Elmira City Council will consider a resolution to override the state tax levy limit established by General Municipal Law Section 3-c, along with scheduling a public hearing on the matter. Other actions include purchasing three tactical robots for the police SWAT team, accepting a SAFER grant for four new firefighters, and introducing a camping ordinance.

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✓ Decided: Elmira City Council approves police equipment, vehicle purchases, and infrastructure projects

The Council approved several expenditures including $48,700 for police tactical robots and the purchase of two DPW pickup trucks. They also authorized an alley closure, a public hearing for a tax levy law, and various municipal service contracts.

Tue Oct 22, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider $750,000 grant for Reynolds Way restoration

The Elmira City Council will consider resolutions authorizing grant agreements and appointments. Key items include a $750,000 capital grant for the Reynolds Way Restoration Project, a $17,345 traffic safety grant for the police department, and a stipend for the domestic violence coordinator. The council will also set Halloween trick-or-treating hours and approve personnel actions.

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✓ Decided: Elmira Council approves Halloween hours and $750K housing grant

The Elmira City Council approved a series of resolutions including setting Halloween hours, appointing a zoning board member, and authorizing a $750,000 grant for housing development. All items passed with a 7-0 vote.

Tue Oct 8, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $147,577 equipment purchase for street maintenance

The Elmira City Council will consider multiple equipment purchases, including a telescopic handler and skid steer for $147,577 and a police patrol car for $37,868.75. They will also act on a $90,000 contract amendment for hot mix asphalt overlay projects and accept $10,000 in community development grants. Additionally, the council will review several program audits and a property access agreement for Clemens Square.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves equipment purchases and road project funding

The Council approved several equipment purchases for city and police use and authorized additional funding for asphalt overlay projects. They also extended a landscaping contract and approved multiple program audits.

Tue Sep 24, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider police gunshot detection system and victim services contract

The Elmira City Council will vote on several resolutions, including accepting a $18,375.40 grant for police Livescan equipment and approving a $64,615.38 subscription for a gun-shot detection system. Other items include reappointing Charmain Cattan to the Board of Assessment Review, approving an independent contractor agreement for victim services with Family Services of Chemung County, and authorizing tree and stump removal via a county contract. The council will also receive overtime reports for the fire department and conduct audits for grant programs.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $64,615 police gunshot detection subscription (7-0)

The Elmira City Council unanimously approved all resolutions on the agenda, including police equipment purchases, grant acceptances, and departmental contracts. Key actions include a two-year subscription for a police gunshot detection system and accepting $18,375 in state grant funds for Livescan equipment. The council also reappointed Charmain Cattan to the Board of Assessment Review and authorized tree and stump removal services.

Tue Sep 10, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider grant application for Vacant Rental Improvement Program

The Elmira City Council will act on a resolution to submit a grant application to Homes and Community Renewal for the Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP). Other business includes referring the closing of an alley between Woodlawn Avenue and Noble Street to the Planning Commission, considering the repeal of a temporary signs zoning section, and approving a $13,100 contract for pavement replacement at Fire Station #1. The council will also repeal a previous resolution requiring monthly blight reports and declare surplus vehicles for auction.

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✓ Decided: Council authorizes grant application for vacant rental program

The Council approved a resolution to apply for a New York State Homes and Community Renewal grant for the Vacant Rental Improvement Program (V-RIP). It also referred a proposed alley closing between Woodlawn Avenue and Noble Street to the Planning Commission, and repealed a requirement for monthly blight reporting by the City Manager. All votes were 6-0, with Jackie Wilson absent.

Tue Aug 27, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on police gun-shot detection system and radio purchases

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), consider personnel actions including new hires and a resignation, and vote on resolutions to purchase a gun-shot detection system subscription for $66,553.85 and Motorola radios for $77,064.42. The council will also consider donating an air raid siren to the Chemung County Historical Society and act on several audits.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $77,064 for police radios and several personnel appointments

The City Council approved the purchase of Motorola radios for the Police Department and confirmed several new city employee appointments. The council also approved four separate audits and the donation of an air raid siren to the Chemung County Historical Society.

Tue Aug 13, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on ordinance adding camping regulations

The Elmira City Council will vote on an ordinance to add a new article on camping to the city code. They will also consider resolutions approving purchases including a $42,000 robot purchase using grant funds, a $11,560 extended warranty for the Mark Twain Golf Course irrigation system, and a $25,500 contract for elevator modernization at the Centertown Parking Garage. A public hearing is scheduled for August 26 on the city's 2023-2024 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for HUD.

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✓ Decided: Council tables proposed camping ordinance amendment (6-0)

The Elmira City Council voted unanimously (6-0) to table a proposed ordinance adding Article VI 'Camping' to the city code. All other resolutions were approved 6-0, including purchases of robots for $42,000 and an irrigation system warranty for $11,560, and a contract for elevator modernization at the Centertown Parking Garage. Council member Nannette M Moss was absent.

Tue Jul 30, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $284K interest transfer for debt service and capital projects

The Elmira City Council will consider several resolutions, including a transfer of $284,143.75 in interest from the Capital Fund to the General Fund for debt service, and a corresponding transfer back to support capital projects. Other actions include accepting a $300,000 grant for irrigation replacement at Mark Twain Golf Course, approving salary increases for the Fire Chief and City Chamberlain, and purchasing a $46,975 vehicle for the Buildings and Grounds Department. Two police officer resignations are noted as personnel actions.

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✓ Decided: Council approves police resignations, vehicle purchase, and salary increases

The Elmira City Council approved the resignations of two police officers, authorized the purchase of a Ford F-150 for $46,975, and approved salary increases for the Fire Chief and City Chamberlain. The council also approved several grants for equipment, road repairs, and downtown revitalization.

Tue Jul 16, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider exempting city from zoning laws, selling Dickinson St properties for $1

The Elmira City Council will consider a proposed zoning ordinance amendment to exempt the City and its departments from compliance with the City Zoning Ordinance. They will also vote on declaring 717-725 Dickinson Street as surplus property and conveying it to Elmira Downtown Development for $1.00, awarding a $610,855 hot mix asphalt overlay contract, and adopting a local law to use fire insurance proceeds for municipal charges. Personnel appointments and a grant application submission are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: City approves road projects, personnel, and surplus property sales

The Elmira City Council approved personnel appointments, road resurfacing contracts, and the sale of surplus properties. They also adopted a new investment policy and a local law regarding fire insurance proceeds.

Tue Jul 2, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $2.97M golf course irrigation contract and surplus property sale

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on proposed Local Law No. 1 of 2024, which would allow the city to use fire insurance proceeds to satisfy unpaid taxes and other municipal charges on real property. The council will also consider resolutions to award a $2,973,536.96 contract for the Mark Twain Golf Course irrigation system installation, declare 717-725 Dickinson Street as surplus and convey it to Elmira Downtown Development for $1.00, and approve a $208,147 GIVE Initiative grant agreement. Additionally, personnel actions include accepting the resignation of Code Enforcement Officer Chad M. Winslow.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $2.97M golf course irrigation contract (4-1)

Elmira City Council approved a $2,973,536.96 contract with George E. Ley Co. for the Mark Twain Golf Course irrigation system rebid project (4-1, with Nick Grasso voting no). The council also approved a $208,147 intermunicipal agreement for the GIVE Initiative gun violence prevention grant and an ordinance amending code sections 18-2(a)-(c). A resolution to convey city-owned properties at 717-725 Dickinson Street to Elmira Downtown Development for $1 was withdrawn from the agenda.

Tue Jun 18, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider $447,795 police grant and fire insurance law

The Elmira City Council will vote on accepting a $447,795 grant from the Division of Criminal Justice Services for the police department's technology program. They will also hold a public hearing on a proposed local law that would use fire insurance proceeds to satisfy unpaid taxes and municipal charges. Other business includes reappointments to the Planning Commission, personnel actions, and several audits.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $447,795 police technology grant

The City Council approved several grants, including a state law enforcement technology grant and a local concert series grant. The council also appointed a new Clerk/Typist and reappointed two members to the City Planning Commission. Additionally, a public hearing was scheduled for July 1 regarding the use of fire insurance proceeds for municipal charges.

Tue Jun 4, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $2.94M Fassett Road stormwater project

The council will decide on a $2.94 million contract for the Fassett Road Stormwater Project, retroactive approval of a fire truck purchase, and budget modifications totaling over $598,000. Other actions include elevator maintenance contracts, a $10,000 stipend for CDBG administration, and a gateway study for Church/Water Streets.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $2.94M stormwater project for Fassett Road

The City Council approved a major stormwater project on Fassett Road and several budget modifications. Other actions included approving a new fire truck purchase, elevator maintenance contracts, and various grant-related audits.

Tue May 21, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $6M bond for water system improvements

The City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the 2020 Annual Action Plan for CARES Act CDBG funds, then vote on several resolutions and an ordinance. Key items include a $6,043,913 bond for water system reconstruction, a Restore NY grant application, approval of police overtime totaling $132,488.39, and personnel actions. The council will also consider agreements for utility location services and fiber optic extension to city properties.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $6M bond for water system improvements

The council unanimously approved a $6,043,913 bond ordinance to fund water system reconstruction and improvements. Other actions included authorizing a grant application for the Restore NY Communities Initiative, approving police overtime of $132,488.39, and accepting a memorial in Riverfront Park. All resolutions passed 7-0.

Tue May 7, 2024

Elmira City Council

Elmira City Council considers asphalt projects and natural gas contracts

The City Council will review several contract awards, including a $794,095.95 bid for asphalt projects and a natural gas supply agreement with Stand Energy Corporation. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding the Carriage House Inn and Tommy Hilfiger Archive Project at 243 Lake Street and 254 Baldwin Street.

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✓ Decided: Council approved $794K asphalt paving contract for 2024 road projects

The Elmira City Council unanimously approved all 14 resolutions on its May 6, 2024 agenda. Major actions included awarding a $794,095.95 contract to Elmira Road Materials for hot mix asphalt paving, accepting a $61,400 bid from ID Booth for LED street lights, and authorizing a natural gas supply contract with Stand Energy Corporation. Routine items such as appointing an Animal Control Officer, adopting a Purchasing Policy, setting a public hearing for CDBG funds, and renewing a fire sprinkler inspection contract were also passed.

Mon May 6, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on appointing P. Michael Collins as City Manager

This special meeting includes an ordinance to appoint a City Manager with fixed compensation, plus several reappointments for key city positions. Two public comment periods are scheduled. The council will also act on minutes and adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Council approves appointments for city manager, clerk, and mayor

The Elmira City Council approved seven resolutions, including the appointment of a new City Manager and the reappointment of the City Clerk and Corporation Counsel. The council also approved a resolution to reappoint the Acting Mayor and adjourned the meeting.

Fri May 3, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to enter executive session for personnel matter

This special meeting is largely procedural. The council will approve minutes from April 22, then vote to move into executive session to discuss a personnel matter involving employee performance. The session will be followed by adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Elmira City Council approves minutes and adjourns special meeting

The Elmira City Council approved the minutes from the April 22, 2024, regular meeting and adjourned the May 2, 2024, special meeting. The session included a motion to enter executive session regarding a personnel matter.

Tue Apr 23, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council considers rezoning two parcels from Residential to Light Industrial

The Elmira City Council will vote on an ordinance to rezone two tax parcels (99.12-3-28 and 99.12-3-29) from Residential to Light Industrial. The Council also will act on a resolution to publish a list of rental properties with code violations, appoint new city staff, and schedule a public hearing for the RESTORE NY Communities program. Several grant program audits are on the agenda as well.

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✓ Decided: Council approves publishing names of landlords with code violations (5-1)

Council voted 5-1 to allow public naming of rental properties with uncorrected code violations or registration failures, including owner names; violators stay listed for one year after last violation. Also rezoned two parcels from Residential to Light Industrial (5-0, one abstention). Other approvals included personnel hires, a public hearing for RESTORE NY grant, and several audits.

Tue Apr 9, 2024

Elmira City Council

$1.09M Dunn Field repairs, rezoning, police patrol deal on council agenda

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning two Home Street parcels from Residential to Light Industrial. They will vote on a $1,094,000 contract for repairs at Dunn Field, a $53,312.76 agreement for additional police patrols for the Elmira Housing Authority, and the appointment of Christina Rodriguez as City Clerk at $57,833 annually. Other items include fund transfers, janitorial contract extensions, and intermunicipal agreements for animal control and code enforcement.

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✓ Decided: Elmira City Council approves personnel changes and several service contracts

The Council approved the appointment of Christina Rodriguez as City Clerk and Jillina P. Wallace as Deputy City Clerk. Additional actions included approving various intermunicipal agreements, service contract extensions, and a $1.09M repair project award.

Tue Mar 26, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to consider $12.6M capital bond, rezoning, and fire grants

The council will hold a public hearing on the 2024 Annual Action Plan for CDBG and HOME programs. It will vote on an ordinance authorizing $12,564,949 in capital items and issuing $3,296,500 in bonds. Other action includes scheduling a public hearing to rezone two parcels from Residential to Light Industrial, and authorizing grant applications for fire department staffing and equipment.

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✓ Decided: Council unanimously approves $12.6M capital projects bond ordinance

The Elmira City Council approved a $12,564,949 capital projects bond ordinance (7-0) for various city projects, with $3,296,500 in bonds. They also authorized fire department grant applications for staffing and equipment, approved park maintenance services, and accepted several reappointments and audits. All resolutions passed unanimously.

Tue Mar 12, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on police union contract with $588,904 in salary increases

The Elmira City Council will consider approving a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Police Benevolent Association and appropriating $588,904 from the fund balance for 2024 officer salary increases. Other actions include a resolution urging the state to increase AIM funding, a grant application for police document scanning, and renaming the Madison Avenue Bridge to the Berry-Allen Bridge. Several personnel retirements are also recognized.

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✓ Decided: Elmira council approves police contract and bridge renaming

The Elmira City Council approved a collective bargaining agreement with the Police Benevolent Association and renamed the Madison Avenue Bridge to the Berry-Allen Bridge. The meeting also approved personnel retirements and a police department grant application.

Mon Mar 4, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $175,812 additional City Hall clocktower restoration

The Elmira City Council will act on a resolution authorizing $175,812.47 in additional restoration work on the City Hall Clocktower Project by Lupini Construction Inc., funded by interest on capital accounts. The council will also consider approving the 2024 American Rescue Plan Budget and the Community Development Enterprise Partners Budget. Other items include multiple personnel appointments with listed salaries, a 2-year agreement with Online Auctions International for sale of abandoned vehicles, and a bi-weekly newsletter proposal.

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✓ Decided: City Council approves $175,812 for City Hall Clocktower restoration

The City Council approved several budgets for 2024 and authorized additional funding for the City Hall Clocktower Project. The council also approved personnel appointments, a new vehicle auction agreement, and various program audits.

Tue Feb 13, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on $37.8M 2024 budget and $16.17M tax levy

The Elmira City Council will vote on the 2024 city budget totaling $37,836,913 and a tax levy of $16,170,243. Other actions include awarding a $159,400 contract for Fire Station No. 5 floor replacement, adopting the ProHousing Communities Program to address the housing crisis, and designating polling places for the Elmira Housing Authority election. The council will also consider a revised repayment plan with Chemung County for $181,415 annually through 2028.

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✓ Decided: Elmira adopts 2024 budget and awards Fire Station No. 5 contract

The Elmira City Council approved the 2024 city budget and tax levy, awarded a $176,152 contract for Fire Station No. 5 floor replacement, and adopted a program to address the local housing crisis. Several audit approvals and personnel actions were also recorded.

Tue Feb 13, 2024

Elmira City Council 2

Public hearing on 2024 budgets; personnel retirements and appointments

The council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets, vote on personnel actions including retirements and new hires, and consider resolutions for payments, contracts, and a street project.

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Tue Jan 30, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council to vote on 2024 operating and capital budgets

The Elmira City Council will consider adopting the 2024 operating and capital budgets. They will also act on a rezoning request for 226 and 228 Home Street from Residential to Light Industrial, approve police personnel actions including a new sergeant and three officers, and authorize leases for three police vehicles. Several grant program audits and a printing contract are also on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Council adopted 2024 operating budget (6-1) and capital budget (7-0)

The Elmira City Council approved the 2024 operating budget (6-1) and capital budget (7-0). They also approved police personnel appointments, authorized leases for three new police vehicles, and referred a zoning request for properties on Home Street to the planning commission. Other actions included designating polling places, approving a printing contract for council minutes, and ratifying several grant program audits.

Wed Jan 17, 2024

Elmira City Council

Public hearing on proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets

The Elmira City Council will hold a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed 2024 Operating and Capital Budgets. The council also will consider personnel actions including retirements and appointments, resolutions authorizing payments and fund requests, and a contract renewal for water treatment services. Several agreements and audits are on the agenda, including funding for the East Water Street Rejuvenation Project.

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✓ Decided: Council approves $483,500 for East Water Street Rejuvenation Project

The Elmira City Council approved a series of resolutions unanimously (7-0), including funding for the East Water Street Rejuvenation Project, personnel actions covering retirements and appointments, and a request for $50,000 from the Elmira Water Board. The council also renewed a two-year contract with JEMCO Water Treatment Services, authorized bank deposit agreements for 2024, and accepted audits of several grant programs.

Wed Jan 3, 2024

Elmira City Council

Council schedules Jan 16 public hearing on 2024 operating and capital budgets

The Elmira City Council will act on several financial and development resolutions. The council will schedule a public hearing for the 2024 operating and capital budgets, which outlines proposed city spending and revenue plans for residents. Actions also include approving a bank depository agreement, amending a development contract with Cerulean Holdings, and reviewing audits for multiple grant programs.

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✓ Decided: Council approves budget hearing and audit reports, postpones depository agreements

The Elmira City Council approved a public hearing for the 2024 budgets and approved several audit reports. The council also approved an amendment to a development agreement and postponed the selection of official city bank depositories.