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Committee clears pickleball grant and police sign‑on bonus; pro‑housing recertification approved; Harborfest funding tabled

3683375 · April 8, 2025
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Summary

The committee approved acceptance of a New York State parks grant for pickleball courts and associated city match, a $15,000 police lateral sign‑on bonus budget amendment, and authorization to apply for pro‑housing recertification. A separate Harborfest funding request for tug barges was tabled for further review.

The City of Oswego Administrative Services Committee approved several budget and grant actions: acceptance of a New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation grant to build four pickleball courts, a restroom and a picnic area; a budget amendment of $15,000 to provide a police lateral sign‑on bonus; and authorization to apply for annual recertification as a pro‑housing community. The committee tabled Harborfest’s separate request for a $30,000 budget amendment to cover tug barges for the annual fireworks display.

Amy Murphy of the Office of Economic…

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