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Council accepts Empire State Development blight-removal grant after assurances 42 Fayette will not be demolished now
Summary
The council voted to accept a $125,950 Empire State Development grant for scattered-blight removal after staff and the mayor clarified the city will not include an occupied property at 42 Fayette Street in demolition bids while legal matters remain unresolved.
Binghamton City Council voted unanimously to accept a $125,950 Empire State Development (ESD) grant intended for scattered-blight removal, after members secured assurances about one contested property, 42 Fayette Street.
Council member Rathmell introduced the resolution R25-35 to accept the ESD pro-housing grant. Council had delayed a prior vote after concerns surfaced about five city-acquired properties the mayor proposed for…
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