The council reviewed and adopted various municipal budgets, including the General Fund, Library Fund, Self Insurance Fund, Water Fund, Sewer Rent Fund, and Debt Service Fund for the upcoming fiscal year. Key legislative actions included amendments to the municipal code and table of organization, authorization of funding for the White Plains Cable Access Commission, and the confirmation of special assessments for the Downtown Business Improvement District. Additionally, the council addressed revisions to water rates and received a presentation regarding the Department of Public Safety's May Luv Initiative.
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Common Council Of The City Of White Plains Regular Stated Meeting
The Common Council meeting included several key administrative and capital project actions. The Council President recommended and the Council approved the appointment of Valerie Simmons to fill a vacancy on the Common Council. The Mayor recommended and the Council approved the appointment of Michael Peter Rubin as City Court Judge. A consent agenda covering items 3 through 68 was adopted, approving various ordinances and appointments. The Council also addressed capital projects: approving funding authorization and related SEQR findings for Renovations to City Facilities (Capital Project No. C5678) and the City Wide Alarm System Upgrade (Capital Project No. C5679), and authorizing issuance of serial bonds for Public Safety Building Interior Repairs (Capital Project No. C5681). The Council further approved funding authorization and SEQR findings for the Gas Boy Fuel System Replacement (Capital Project No. C5680) and budget amendments to cover property maintenance costs at the City Court funded by the NYS Unified Court System. An ordinance was adopted authorizing street closures and parking restrictions for the St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled for March 14, 2026. The Council also authorized the execution of an agreement concerning the White Plains City Center Garage and approved the settlement of certain tax review proceedings involving Bryant Gardens Corp.
