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Richard Harrington, a neighborhood resident, told the committee that late-afternoon and evening activity by people riding unlicensed small motor vehicles presents a hazard to residents and drivers. The committee asked Deputy Chief Forester to take a “zero tolerance” approach during the summer and to, when officers are available, stop and cite operators and tow unregistered vehicles being used on the roadway.

Council discussion also included broader public-safety context. One council member said many crimes in recent reports were targeted incidents (for example, drug-dealer-on-drug-dealer violence) rather than random crimes against residents, and urged support for police, fire and EMS staff. Another member expressed concern that upcoming housing projects could increase call volumes for police, fire and EMS and asked whether the Gateway Project would draw residents from outside the area.

Fire department updates reported progress on Station 5 renovations and the new second ambulance. The battalion chief said Station 5 renovations are nearly complete and staff expect to reoccupy the station in the coming weeks; the second ambulance is operating and has reduced calls being sent to neighboring districts. The department said they will monitor EMS revenue as the second ambulance completes its first year of service.

Provenance: Public-safety committee report and resident comment.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 10, 2025 - Jamestown City Council Work Session","oneSentenceSummary","A resident reported unlicensed mini-bikes and motorized lawn tractors operating on public roads; the council’s public-safety committee asked police for heightened enforcement and discussed EMS/fire resources and station renovation updates.","taxTitle","Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York","taxId",51479,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643133,"Council approves ARPA reallocation, Gateway amendment submission, training travel and video-review software",217,1653000,1870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532584-792357a51b7318f26e9549b67961110e&start=1653&end=1870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532584-792357a51b7318f26e9549b67961110e/thumbnail_1653000.jpg","/articles/6643133/Jamestown/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Council-approves-ARPA-reallocation-Gateway-amendment-submission-training-travel-and-video-review-software","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643133-9199fbaa93a541207227b8ddd4302e3b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775116004&Signature=H6VVgbflUNwfcNvXSyovCg5g7qfsDAQAqmMQWJwvBYqLJVmCNw~CmtXJG~0-efhYiHGweZiDa6q7S~b7ebPJgXn6xdEtLAYzKBWzIxZ4oZrCEEbCOXUc8mSF356qnAZ-WK-0moQsyoNT6qauKmpISgh6aX3h9RkCtn43HsqU8801Eeb3f6w9wVp5PC3BtCD4ws-UxM~CI6Vj2MSDoq1WkZwAvhUOALmSNPW3rgIOU~wSEtEzx53d7IVy-SRXou-E11~4214ZD7g1cI6OsbVExrasFVznO-fvh5-VpV3VFEW4WZCWKyOi7kv3j0FuDcw8N4-vTX6r~NJkUeKshPsRmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jamestown City Council on March 10 approved a set of finance resolutions reported by the finance committee. The committee described five approved actions: a reassignment of ARPA funds, submission of a HUD significant amendment tied to the Gateway Project, a housing-pledge resolution, travel authorization for training paid by a grant, and a 36-month purchase order for video-review software.

The finance committee reported the following actions and amounts (motions and roll-call tallies were not included in the transcript):

• Reallocate $269,685 in ARPA funds from the first-time homebuyers rebate-assistance category to a strategic-acquisition category (reported as approved by the committee).

• Authorize and direct staff to submit a significant amendment to HUD reallocating $640,000 of HOME/block-grant funds to the Gateway Project; committee reported the motion passed. The finance report said the project package includes a proposed $85,000 annual pilot payment to the city (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes for a 15-year term) and $355,000 for citywide demolition/mitigation work committed by a project partner; staff said details will be clarified in the mitigation plan.

• Approve a housing-pledge resolution intended to take steps alleviating the local housing shortage; the finance report said the pledge had been previously voted and is being reaffirmed in coordination with the Gateway Project.

• Authorize Detective Damon to attend advanced forensic techniques and crime-scene investigation training in Glendale, Georgia, from April 6–19, 2025, with transportation, lodging and meals funded by a Chautauqua County District Attorney / DCJS grant; reported as approved.

• Authorize a 36-month subscription/purchase of video-review software (Axon/Axon Investigate or Hexagon Investigate referenced in committee notes) using previously approved grant funds in the amount of about $19,483.96; reported as approved.

Committee members said they will circulate the mitigation plan and other project details to council members for clarification; the transcript does not include resolution numbers or roll-call vote counts.

Provenance: Finance committee report to council and committee remarks in the March 10 meeting.","At the March 10 meeting the council approved five finance resolutions including an ARPA reallocation of $269,685, submission of a HUD significant amendment reallocating $640,000 to Gateway Project, a housing pledge, travel authorization for detective training funded by a grant, and a 36-month purchase of video-review software for about $19,483.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643137,"Auditors: Jamestown general fund fell $923,000 in 2023; ARPA spending drove revenue and expenditure spike",688,543000,1231000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532584-792357a51b7318f26e9549b67961110e&start=543&end=1231","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532584-792357a51b7318f26e9549b67961110e/thumbnail_543000.jpg","/articles/6643137/Jamestown/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Auditors-Jamestown-general-fund-fell-923000-in-2023-ARPA-spending-drove-revenue-and-expenditure-spike","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643137-9c7cd7f89f3c0cc744cf21517a613b72/orig.mp4?Expires=1775116004&Signature=U9~O0p9YTGk2ETZmLJmzTIArwAzjl3NURvXrrdGdl72sb872zSG6TQRoWAhva3Y-aLiIbujI09wIgmqJekBuW7EKwlyOXb9u1vovppnIsTDhSwbBcofVxDi7SstGtTcR4fvXwXjqvrmVToLiIbDf~AYMWhnsufok6MxS-18yWuhT75LHbpzhQLun4l~iR1Q3cqjZkaw7H3gvc~dhEybKD8pD~Z-kmvlma8d6HXAjgNor13HPcdDmiUkVRX-N630PPg8MCBiIp0eUJrJNiQ33K-TYhezK8XLZEcQHsSWzBYMC19ZIhLuUx5UbEfSmVmuRk9Cd60F9XtUyVvsyAkKgDg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Independent auditors presented Jamestown’s fiscal year 2023 audit results at the March 10 meeting, reporting the general fund balance decreased by $923,000 to about $8.3 million and that nearly $10 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were spent during 2023.

Karl Wittmer of the audit firm summarized required deliverables and compliance testing, and said the ARPA program was selected for federal compliance testing because the city spent nearly $10 million of ARPA money in 2023. “The audit of 2022 was significantly delayed. This one was anticipated to go quicker,” Wittmer said, noting the firm and city staff worked to complete the 2023 audit after the city was ready for fieldwork in December. Jared Takayre, senior manager on the engagement, assisted the presentation.

The auditors said 2023 spending rose to about $50 million and revenues were just under $50 million; the net effect was the $923,000 decrease in the general fund. The audit showed an unassigned fund balance (the portion available for general use) of roughly $7.1 million. Using a common benchmark from the Government Finance Officers Association, auditors described the unassigned balance as approximately 14% of annual spending, below a 16.7% (two months) benchmark that some governments use as a guideline.

Auditors flagged operational items for improvement, including increased risk from limited segregation of duties in accounting cycles and delayed financial reporting. Wittmer said auditors found no evidence indicative of fraud but emphasized those risks matter for internal control. The firm noted the city is behind the typical nine-month turnaround for submitting financials and that accounting-software changes, open projects and union negotiations have slowed records preparation.

Council members asked when the next audit cycle would be completed; auditors said they are monitoring records and will seek to improve timelines but could not guarantee a September 30 turnaround for the next year. The audit presentation was delivered to the finance committee in advance of the full meeting and was included in the finance committee’s report.

Provenance: Audit presentation by Karl Wittmer and Jared Takayre and subsequent council questions.","City auditors presented the fiscal 2023 audit noting a $923,000 decrease in the general fund balance to $8.3 million, heavy ARPA spending, delayed audit turnaround and internal-control recommendations including segregation of duties.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6643144,"Jamestown council approves submission to HUD to reallocate $640,000 toward Gateway Project",1722,77000,1799000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2532584-792357a51b7318f26e9549b67961110e&start=77&end=1799","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2532584-792357a51b7318f26e9549b67961110e/thumbnail_77000.jpg","/articles/6643144/Jamestown/Chautauqua-County/New-York/Jamestown-council-approves-submission-to-HUD-to-reallocate-640000-toward-Gateway-Project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6643144-010fe1d72eb6d6183f0b0783a23a5eec/orig.mp4?Expires=1775116004&Signature=eIV1UoD0g1AzbFucvkblkshxqp75KGQlFMViSar6jpREAid8FqRSakRwymbRhPvk0-8TRO7P1z7g8Gf2JgTNSuxJuvR3hPTvPR~aiDvVvOHPDqLsJ~qxLMBu3ALq2csQNrUSIf4RYW86AsqKe-eKLg9ZYDdhWPQTE-qfK~xmqyqk9tx83oL2J7pjCMAvUTxBXRMAF6tnQnJGdkpt4OLBWobKC6YwWGfM9WeWnrYVyurVfO04iHxhInDGV~nVAGWiajhNT3FIm36O9owmsARU9KK5vZ7bxprDzXaOLtb04XYrbx-NtIEowpZ7x9kn-kf2GltVG0uWwuigmOzOdxXE~w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jamestown City Council on March 10 voted to submit a significant amendment to the city’s consolidated plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that would reallocate $640,000 in HOME/block-grant funding to the Gateway Project.

The vote follows public comment and committee discussion about whether the city’s citizen-participation requirements for substantial amendments were followed, and about potential local impacts including eligibility, parking and emergency-service demand.

Resident Hub Champ urged the council to follow the consolidated-plan amendment process, saying “when you have an amendment, there’s certain specific requirements that have to be maintained and done. A substantial amendment is exactly what is in front of you tonight,” and he warned the funding could be lost if federal programs change. Crystal (staff member) told the council the city has discussed the project with HUD staff and that “this is not the first time we've done a significant amendment. It is underway. It will be followed.” The council set a public hearing for March 31 prior to its voting session.

Committee and staff presentations said the $640,000 would be used to start site remediation and related site-preparation work for redevelopment known as the Gateway Project. Officials described the development as a mix of supportive-housing units with 24-hour on-site staffing, transitional units for youth aging out of foster care, and low- to moderate-income one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Staff said one income-eligibility figure in materials listed $27,000 as an example threshold for a single occupant and that the site plan showed about 50 parking spaces.

Finance committee remarks referenced related commitments tied to the development: a proposed annual pilot payment of $85,000 to the city (described as a payment in lieu of taxes for a 15-year term) and a separate $355,000 contribution to citywide demolition/mitigation work. Committee members said those amounts and mitigation details will be clarified in the mitigation plan and other project documents.

Those who spoke at the meeting raised concerns about process and local impacts. Champ and other council members asked whether the required public notification and waiting periods under the city’s citizen-participation and consolidated-plan rules had been observed; staff replied the formal amendment process is underway and a public hearing is open. Several council members also asked whether units would be limited to Jamestown residents; staff said agencies operating the supportive units would prioritize local referrals but that funding rules require that units be made available to eligible applicants for the program.

The finance committee reported the resolution directing staff to submit the significant amendment to HUD was approved. The record does not include a roll-call vote tally in the transcript.

If the Gateway Project does not proceed, staff said the remediation and site-preparation work funded with the $640,000 would still be coordinated with other city remediation efforts already underway at the site.

Provenance: Public comment from Hub Champ and later finance-committee discussion and vote (public hearing announced for March 31).","At its March 10 meeting the council approved submitting a HUD-required ‘‘significant amendment’’ to reallocate $640,000 in HOME/block-grant funds toward the Gateway redevelopment, prompting public questions about citizen notice, eligibility and local service impacts.","actionData","errors"]

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