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   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Administrative Services Committee",
   "headline": "Oswego committee to discuss $145,232 wastewater treatment equipment bid",
   "summary": "The Administrative Services Committee will consider five authorization requests. Major items include a $145,232 bid for rotary scum skimmer equipment at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant, budget amendments for fire department mobile computer-aided dispatch units ($88,090) and police department supplies ($59,669), discussion of the former Shapiro building demolition, and a request for the Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for their Marine Vessel.",
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   "headline": "Committee to consider sidewalk replacement and event permits for summer 2026",
   "summary": "The Physical Services Committee will review and vote on nine requests for use of public space, including a sidewalk replacement at 157 West Bridge Street, a bench donation, and multiple summer events such as the Summer Concert Series, a block party, and a drum festival. These are standard authorizations for temporary or minor public space uses.",
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   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on $18,887 digital forensics computer purchase",
   "summary": "The Oswego Common Council will consider several routine authorizations for public space use, bench donations, and financial resolutions. Notable items include a $18,887 transfer for a digital forensics computer, a $7,750 transfer for the Gallagher Park archaeological study, and approval of a standard workday for officials.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Human Services Committee to discuss LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and charter clarity",
   "summary": "The Oswego Human Services Committee will hold a discussion on LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources, as requested by Chairman Chance Kennedy. Additionally, the committee will review City Charter language for consistency and clarity. No votes or binding actions are scheduled; the items are for discussion only.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Physical Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss West First Street Project, consider 14 public space requests",
   "summary": "The Physical Services Committee will vote on 14 requests for use of public space, including fences, signs, an awning, and several community events, plus accept two bench donations. They will also discuss the West First Street Project.",
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   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Administrative Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider $7,750 transfer for pickleball court study at Gallagher Park",
   "summary": "The Administrative Services Committee will meet to approve minutes from June 1, 2026, and consider three new business items. These include authorizing an amendment to an elevator maintenance agreement with Kone, Inc. for the Conway Building, approving a standard workday for appointed and elected officials, and authorizing a $7,750 fund transfer for an archaeological study related to new pickleball courts at Gallagher Park, along with signing contracts for the Gallagher Park Improvement Project Grant.",
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   "date": "2026-06-08",
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   "headline": "Council to vote on three-year union contract, pool fee schedule",
   "summary": "The Common Council will consider authorizing a three-year labor agreement with two unions and approving a new fee schedule for the Fort Gallagher Pool. Several resolutions include appointing a Commissioner of Deeds, accepting a tree donation, and approving public space uses. A $9,585 budget amendment would fund a records intern. The Council will also authorize the mayor to sign contracts for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program update.",
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   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Physical Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on 9 public space use requests, fee waiver, and sign discussion",
   "summary": "The Physical Services Committee will consider approving minutes and then vote on authorization of nine Use of Public Space requests ranging from residential walkway work to community events, a fee waiver for the Sunset Concert Series, and discuss a potential addition to the Franklin Square Sign.",
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   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Administrative Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider grant for waterfront revitalization program update",
   "summary": "The Administrative Services Committee will consider several authorization requests, including accepting a state grant for the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Update and a budget amendment to hire a records intern. They will also discuss a potential new docking fee for Dragon Boats and accept a tree donation and memorial marker for Lake Side Park.",
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   "date": "2026-05-26",
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   "headline": "Council to consider 10-year docking agreement with American Cruise Lines",
   "summary": "The Common Council will vote on a resolution authorizing a 10-year docking facilities agreement with American Cruise Lines. The agenda also includes multiple approvals for use of public space, including a peace pole installation, a wedding at Breitbeck Park, and a summer music festival. Several budget transfers and a $5,000 donation for Independence Day celebrations are also up for consideration.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Physical Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on eight public space use requests",
   "summary": "The Physical Services Committee will consider eight requests for Use of Public Space. Items include sidewalk repairs, bike racks, a music festival, a wedding ceremony, promotional signs for a 5K, a peace pole installation, a community art initiative, and rescinding a prior approval due to administrative errors.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Administrative Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider Priority Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines",
   "summary": "The Administrative Services Committee will vote on several budget adjustments and a docking agreement. Items include transfers for street lighting and special events, a budget amendment for a City Hall access control system, and acceptance of funding for Independence Day celebrations. The committee will also discuss operating Little League bathrooms and consider a Priority Docking Agreement with American Cruise Lines.",
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   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss 988 suicide crisis lifeline signage",
   "summary": "The Human Services Committee will consider a request to discuss installing 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline signage at key locations in Oswego. The agenda also includes approval of previous meeting minutes and old business.",
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   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on three-year union contract with AFSCME",
   "summary": "The Common Council will vote on a three-year labor agreement with AFSCME Local 1785 (Resolution 164) and a new fee schedule for Fort Gallagher Pool (Resolution 163). They will also consider renewing a Helio Health agreement for a mental health clinician assigned to the police department (Resolution 162). The agenda includes numerous routine approvals for use of public spaces, donations, and a fee waiver request for a block party.",
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Human Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider mental health clinician agreement",
   "summary": "The Human Services Committee will discuss authorizing the Police Chief to contract with Helio Health, Inc. for an embedded Mental Health Clinician and authorize payment. The committee will also discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and consider an executive session on litigation.",
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "General",
   "headline": "Committee to vote on National Grid utility pole at 106-108 East Oneida Street",
   "summary": "The Physical Services Committee will consider authorizing 13 use-of-public-space requests, including a National Grid utility pole installation, fences, patios, event signs, and summer concerts. The committee will also discuss city rules on yard signs.",
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   "date": "2026-05-04",
   "body": "Administrative Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to consider fee changes at Gallagher Pool and bench donations",
   "summary": "The Oswego Administrative Services Committee will discuss and potentially authorize several items, including accepting donations of benches for Shapiro Park, implementing fee changes at Gallagher Pool, and accepting a donation of historical books. The committee may also enter an executive session to discuss collective negotiations.",
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   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Council to authorize 2026 paving project agreement with Northern Asphalt LLC",
   "summary": "The Common Council will consider several resolutions, including approving minutes, appointing a Commissioner of Deeds, and authorizing multiple public space uses for events and installations. Key decisions include approving a paving project agreement with Northern Asphalt LLC, amending a contract for a spill prevention plan at $8,300, and approving budget amendments for carpet installation ($53,124.77) and painting ($31,750) at Oswego City Court. The council will also vote on selling a 2009 fire engine, accepting a $500 donation for the Animal Shelter, and funding a dog census project at $5,311.61.",
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   "date": "2026-04-20",
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   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Physical Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to decide on 7 public-space use requests including driveway expansion",
   "summary": "The Physical Services Committee will consider seven requests for Use of Public Space, including a driveway expansion at 31 Bronson Street, a donor ceremony, fitness classes, art events, a 5k run, a basketball tournament, and a Healthy Miles sign. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.",
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   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Administrative Services Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to authorize 2026 Paving Project with Northern Asphalt LLC",
   "summary": "The Administrative Services Committee will consider authorization for the Mayor to sign a paving agreement with Northern Asphalt LLC, along with budget amendments totaling $84,874.77 for carpet and painting at Oswego City Court. Other items include declaring fire apparatus surplus, a second dog enumeration mailing project with a $5,311.61 budget amendment, acceptance of a $500 donation, and an amendment for spill prevention consulting services.",
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   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Common Council",
   "headline": "Council to consider $11.17M bond for water distribution upgrades",
   "summary": "The Common Council will vote on two major bond resolutions totaling over $17 million for water infrastructure: $6 million for lead pipe replacement and $11.17 million for water distribution system improvements. Other actions include a proposed zone change on Sheldon Avenue, noise ordinance waivers for two bars, and numerous fee waivers and public space permits for community events. The agenda also includes appointments to the Board of Assessment Review and an employment agreement for a new City Engineer.",
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