The Council addressed several legislative and operational items, including the status of the NYS Veterans Property Tax Exemption (RPTL 458-a(11)) and the scheduling of a public hearing regarding the proposed local law. The Council approved the bid for the Senior Center Improvements Project and various budget amendments to facilitate capital improvements and equipment procurement. Furthermore, authorization was granted for the sale of a surplus police vehicle, the execution of gas and electricity contracts, and the acceptance of grant funding for Fire Department facility renovations and emergency equipment. The Council also passed a resolution concerning Community Development Block Grant funding allocations for the upcoming cycle.
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The City Council addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key agenda items included the resignation and appointment of the City Comptroller, authorization to obtain RFPs for electricity and natural gas services, and approval for traffic signal replacement at city fire stations. The Council also approved a budget transfer for the Martin Road Paving Project and authorized the purchase of land from the Diocese of Buffalo for the Veterans Stadium Project. Additionally, the Council approved a street closure for the 1st Ward Fall Festival, discussed a full property tax exemption for disabled veterans, and authorized temporary assistance for the annual audit preparation.
Jul 20, 2026·Board meeting
Lackawanna City Council Caucus And Meeting
The council discussed various administrative items, including an ordinance for a property transfer to the Erie County Sewer Authority, the designation of a secondary official newspaper for legal notices, and a service agreement with Labella Associates for a grant application. Other agenda items included a fire department budget transfer for equipment repairs, a street closure request for a community wellness walk, and an entertainment license application for Sunny Reds, which prompted concerns regarding noise levels and operational hours. The council tabled the entertainment license request to facilitate a meeting for further discussion.
Jun 22, 2026·Board meeting
Lackawanna City Council Regular Business Meeting
The City Council approved an update to the bereavement leave policy in the firefighter union contract, which replaces archaic terminology with more modern language and adds a requirement for proof of death. The Council approved an ordinance creating a new budget line to accept a $20,000 grant from the Division of Criminal Justice Services for fire prevention materials. LaBella Associates was retained to assist the city with its application for the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Furthermore, the Council approved standard workday reporting resolutions for various city officials and employees, authorized the closure of Church Street for the First Ward Summerfest, and approved a business registration for a local eatery.
