The Council met to discuss several legislative and administrative items. Key topics included a public hearing and proposed legislation for a new Hotel and Motel Occupancy Tax, as well as an update on the E-Bike local law and property tax relief for disabled veterans. The Council also addressed environmental review and the adoption of new flood damage prevention regulations to comply with updated FEMA mapping. Additional business included budget amendments and loan resolutions for the USDA Police Facility, a fire engine agreement with the Town of Alabama, participation in the County Fire Mutual Aid Plan, and the application for the Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program.
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The City Council meeting agenda included several key items: an annual audit presentation for fiscal year 25/26, public hearings regarding a moratorium on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and a local law concerning Hotel and Motel Room Occupancy Tax, and the introduction of a local law to repeal and replace Chapter 87 related to Flood Damage Prevention. The council also addressed administrative and operational items such as water and wastewater vehicle surplus, replacement of Squad 17, capital project closeout, the approval of temporary HR and finance positions, emergency equipment purchases, a revised undertaking agreement for infrastructure grants, an application for a NY BRICKS grant, a roof replacement project bid award, and surplus equipment disposal. Additionally, the council reviewed a recommendation to allocate unassigned fund balance to various reserve accounts.
Apr 27, 2026·Board meeting
Batavia City Council Conference Meeting
The Council discussed numerous operational items, including communication regarding anniversary parties and library events, and presentations on property maintenance code regarding debris in yards. Financial items included the release and transfer of committed fund balances for a zoning code update, FEMA flood re-mapping, and Brisbane Mansion sale preparations, alongside capital spending resolutions for equipment such as a hydro-excavation truck and hydrant cleaner. Administrative reclassifications for the Planning Clerk and Ordinance Enforcement/Planning Coordinator roles were reviewed. Grant-related matters included the scheduling of a CDBG housing rehabilitation close-out hearing, acceptance of the STRIVE initiative grant, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Genesee County for infrastructure improvements at the Naramore Pump Station. Adoption of the Genesee County Hazard Mitigation Plan and various contract agreements were also on the agenda.
