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Batavia Council approves series of budget transfers, personnel reclassifications and grant-related measures

City of Batavia City Council · May 11, 2026
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Summary

At its May 11 meeting the council approved resolutions to schedule a CDBG closeout hearing, release several committed fund balances, adopt the Genesee County Hazard Mitigation Plan, accept a STRIVE grant for police, authorize an MOU with Genesee County for pump station work, and reclassify two staff positions; all motions passed 9-0.

The City Council on May 11 approved a set of routine and grant-related resolutions by unanimous 9-0 votes. Key actions included:

- #61-2026: Schedule a public hearing for the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program closeout (City awarded $350,000; assistance provided to 10 homeowner-occupied properties); hearing set for May 26, 2026.

- #62-2026: Release and transfer $37,396.73 from committed fund balance to unassigned fund balance related to zoning code update work (Labella Associates contracted work).

- #63-2026: Release and transfer $43,984.01 from committed fund balance for FEMA flood map review and analysis (GHD invoices minimal; no further invoices anticipated).

- #64-2026: Release and transfer $1,363.04 from committed fund balance toward Brisbane Mansion sale preparation (Labella Associates invoice).

- #66-2026 and #67-2026: Personnel reclassifications — Secretary to Planning Clerk (grade V) and Ordinance Enforcement Officer to Planning Coordinator & Ordinance Enforcement Officer (grade X).

- #68-2026: Amend Police Department budget to reflect receipt of a $250,096 STRIVE Initiative award for intimate partner violence prevention and intervention.

- #69-2026: Authorize execution of a Memorandum of Understanding with Genesee County to administer a $500,000 County Infrastructure Grant (part of a $1.2M estimated Naramore Pump Station project to support housing growth).

- #70-2026: Adopt the 2025 Genesee County Hazard Mitigation Plan, prepared in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000.

All motions were seconded and approved on roll call votes recorded as 9-0.

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