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Jamestown council approves multiple routine resolutions including $200,000 loan and CHIPS projects
Summary
At its June 29 meeting, the Jamestown City Council approved a package of resolutions: a $200,000 loan to Powerhouse Fitness LLC, participation in a state police grant ($309,445), CHIPS-funded roadway work, fleet purchases, an appropriation for flood mitigation ($560,000), and procurement of 25 ballistic vests ($25,123.08).
The Jamestown City Council approved a set of routine and project resolutions at its June 29 session, including economic-development, public-works and public-safety items.
Key approvals at a glance
- Powerhouse Fitness LLC: The council approved a $200,000 loan through the Jamestown Global Development Corporation, 10-year term at a 4% fixed rate, secured by a first lien on listed equipment and personal guarantees from owners.
- Police grant participation: The council authorized the mayor and police chief to participate in a state program for 7/1/2026–6/30/2027 with $309,445 in funding.
- Fleet and equipment purchases: The council authorized purchase of a Freightliner cab and chassis (approximately $153,027.32) and a dump body replacement not to exceed $94,515.78 for Truck #27; purchases were noted to be subject to corporation counsel review of form and to be paid from CHIPS or designated funds.
- CHIPS-funded roadway project: A low bid of $266,687.50 for work on West Virginia Boulevard to Douglas Plaza was presented for approval, to be funded through CHIPS.
- Flood mitigation appropriation: The council resolved to appropriate $560,000 to cover Jamestown’s participation in a flood mitigation project with the New York State Department of Transportation; the resolution was stated to take effect immediately.
- Police protective equipment: The council authorized purchase of 25 bulletproof vests for $25,123.08 from Federal Eastern International, to be paid from previously collected DWI fees and with partial reimbursement through the Vest Partnership Program.
Procedural notes: Most items were presented as resolutions with roll-call affirmation; the meeting record shows ayes during roll calls for the items listed. Several procurements and funding items are subject to corporation counsel approval of form before execution.
Next steps: Contracts and purchase agreements proceed subject to corporation counsel form review and available designated funding sources (CHIPS, DWI-fee funds, state grant reimbursements).
