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Syracuse City schedules public hearing on housing strategy; staff outline budget cap and program terms

5069895 · June 24, 2025
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Council scheduled a public hearing on the city's housing strategy. Deputy Commissioner Chelsea Bantz said she circulated a full budget, a 10-year activity plan and program terms, and said the city will cap indirect administrative costs at $250,000 (10% of city funds) and will not create new positions with these funds.

Syracuse City Council on Thursday moved to hold a public hearing on the city's proposed housing strategy after staff provided updated program and budget documents.

Chelsea Bantz, Deputy Commissioner of Neighborhood Development, told councilors she had circulated updates after a recent committee meeting that included a full budget, a 10-year activity plan and draft program terms. "I sent out some updates following last Wednesday's committee meeting, which included a full budget...10 year activity plan, and then, drafts of all programmatic terms that have been contemplated by the board to date," Bantz said.

Bantz said the administration will limit…

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