Community Development Committee - Council Committee Meeting
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25-1812 : Report of Sale Portion of 247 Loepere (EL)
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25-1849 : J.Golombek, Consitituent Concerns - Housing Crisis
Golombek brought forward constituent concerns regarding the housing crisis in Buffalo
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25-1861 : Halton-Pope - Resolution Requesting Data on DDAs in the City of Buffalo
The Council is concerned about the frequent extensions of DDAs, which can lead to redevelopment delays, prolonged vacancy of city-owned properties, an...
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25-1862 : Halton-Pope - Resolution Requesting Data on PILOT Programs in the City of Buffalo
The report should detail the total number of agreements, their terms and durations, compliance status (active, expired, in default), and a comparison ...
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25-1789 : Everhart - Letter Requesting DPW to Give an Update on Winter Prepardness and Warming Shelters
25-1789 Miscellaneous Masten District Council Member Zeneta B Everhart 8 appearances planningpublic_safety
Everhart to Nolan Skipper, Interim Commissioner of the Department of Public Works (DPW), requesting an update on winter preparedness and warming shelt...
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25-1710 : Everhart - Letter to DPIS Regarding Updates on Proactive Rental Inspection (PRI) Program
25-1710 Miscellaneous Masten District Council Member Zeneta B Everhart 8 appearances budgethousing +1 more
Everhart has sent a letter to the Commissioner of the Department of Permit and Inspection Services requesting an update on the Proactive Rental Inspec...
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25-1646 : Nowakowski - Re-Use of Vacant Rite Aids
Council Member Nowakowski has requested a reuse plan from the property owner, Corbin Holdings/Buffalo Main Commercial Group, due to the negative impac...
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25-1246 : Nowakoski - Long-Term Planning for the Erie Basin Marina
25-1246 Miscellaneous Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 8 appearances economic_developmenthousing +1 more
Nowakowski, addresses the long-term planning for the Erie Basin Marina and surrounding waterfront properties
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25-1575 : Everhart - Requesting Fire Commissioner Attendance and Report on Fire Hydrant Inspections
The resolution:
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25-1384 : Bollman - in the Case of Amanda Thompson: a Call for a Full Investigation and Report
Bollman, calls for a full investigation and report into the circumstances surrounding the murder of Amanda Thompson on July 17th in the Lovejoy Distri...
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25-1239 : Everhart - Requesting State Guidance on Firearm Restrictions in Private Businesses
25-1239 Resolution Masten District Council Member Zeneta B Everhart 8 appearances otherpublic_safety
It was prompted by an incident on June 17, 2025, where individuals were reportedly in possession of multiple ghost guns inside a Tops Market on Jeffer...
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25-1362 : Everhart, Wyatt – Public-Private Partnership to Return Foreclosed Residential Properties in the Masten District to Productive Use
The initiative aims to combat the shortage of affordable housing by partnering with organizations like Habitat for Humanity to acquire, renovate, and ...
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25-1377 : Halton-Pope, Nowakowski - Resolution Requesting Centralization and Tracking of All City-Owned Property Contracts and Lease Agreements Within the Office of Real Estate
Currently, these records are decentralized across various departments, leading to inefficiencies and hindering oversight
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25-1238 : Everhart - a Resolution to Dedicate Office Space Within Buffalo City Hall to the 5/14 Memorial Foundation, Inc.
This space will support the Foundation's mission to create a permanent living memorial, promote community healing, foster education, and address the r...
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25-1130 : Requesting an Update on the Creation of the Buffalo Parking Authority and the Sale of City-Owned Parking Structures
The "City of Buffalo Parking Authority Act" was signed into law on May 9, 2025, establishing a public benefit corporation to manage city parking struc...
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25-539 : City Snow Plan 2025-2026
The plan details a three-tiered response system for varying snow events: Tier 1 (general snowfall up to 12 inches), Tier 2 (localized extreme snow eve...
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25-578 : Disability Advisory Committee - Report and Recommendations
The committee, composed of 10 individuals with connections to the disability community, meets bimonthly and has engaged with various city departments ...
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25-580 : H. Howard, Request Concerning Cleve Hill Plaza
The block club, representing residents near the plaza, has outlined several issues including suspected drug activity, illegal dumping, broken sidewalk...
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25-585 : P. Moses, Concerns Cleve Hill Plaza
Moses, Concerns Cleve Hill Plaza," relates to ongoing issues and resident concerns regarding the condition and management of Cleve Hill Plaza
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25-472 : Commissioner's Report to the Common Council (Permits and Inspections)
The report highlights significant improvements made to the PRI program over the last year, including legislative changes that increased Rental Registr...
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25-525 : M. Kent, Concerns COB Contractor
Kent, Concerns COB Contractor, addresses ongoing concerns raised by the New York Foundation for Fair Contracting (NYFFC) regarding the public works co...
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25-425 : R. Wyatt, Concerns Regarding Condition of University Heights Lofts
Wyatt
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25-101 : Golombek - Opposition to Wind Turbines in Lake Erie
25-101 Resolution North District Council Member Joseph Golombek Jr 8 appearances environmentother +1 more
The Council cites numerous concerns regarding potential environmental, economic, and community impacts, including the disturbance of toxic waste, disr...
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25-83 : BSA Audit Findings Regarding Annual Report
The independent audit, performed by Drescher & Malecki LLP, found no deficiencies or irregularities in the BSA's accounting and financial work for the...
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25-113 : Wyatt - Requesting DPW for EV Infrastructure Plan
25-113 Resolution University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt 8 appearances environmentplanning +1 more
Wyatt, requests the Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Administration and Finance to collaboratively develop and submit an officia...
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24-2033 : M. Nowakowski-BENLIC Update for Community Stakeholders
24-2033 Miscellaneous Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 8 appearances housingplanning
Nowakowski-BENLIC Update for Community Stakeholders," concerns a proposed project to bring single-family homes to the Old First Ward neighborhood in t...
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24-2006 : Zero-Emission Vehicle Communication From
Key Deadlines:
Procurement: Begin procuring ZEVs for motorcycles, light-duty, and medium-duty vehicles by July 1, 2026
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24-2002 : M. Nowakowski - Audit of City-Owned Properties to Ensure ADA Compliance
24-2002 Miscellaneous Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 8 appearances planningpublic_safety
Nowakowski has proposed an audit of all city-owned properties to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to improve the f...
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24-1863 : P. Reese, Concerns Future of the Buffalo Animal Shelter
It was initiated by Peter A
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24-1871 : Bollman - Support for Buffalo Pro Soccer and Stadium Development
24-1871 Resolution President Pro Tempore Bryan J. Bollman 8 appearances economic_developmentother +1 more
Bollman, expresses the City of Buffalo Common Council's official support for the establishment of Buffalo Pro Soccer and the development of a multi-pu...
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24-1762 : Affordable Housing Task Force October 2024 Report
The report is currently TABLED by the Community Development Committee, with the next review scheduled for December 2, 2025
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24-1767 : A. Leveritte, Norfolk Ave Block Club, the Chickens Are Out the Coup - Think Tank
The group is seeking to address concerns regarding the increasing ownership of farm animals, specifically fowl like chickens and turkeys, within city ...
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24-1303 : Halton-Pope - Trailblazing Resolution for Mary Snell Davis
The resolution requests the Department of Public Works to waive petition signatures and fees for an honorary street name
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24-1452 : Nowakowski: VIA Communication on Middle Main Project
24-1452 Miscellaneous Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 8 appearances otherplanning +1 more
VIA, a non-profit serving the blind and visually impaired community at 1170 Main Street, expresses concerns about potential safety hazards during cons...
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24-1272 : Nowakowski- Letter Requesting Update on Sinatra Development at Canalside
The project faces a $10 million funding gap, with Sinatra & Co. seeking an additional $4 million loan from New York State to resume work
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24-1065 : S. Martin, Menthol Tobacco Ban Concerns
The item has been tabled repeatedly by the Community Development Committee since June 2024, with the latest update indicating it remains tabled with a...
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24-884 : Bollman- Addressing the Impact of Geiter Done on the Seneca Babcock Community
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued a Notice of Violation on May 13th, 2024, citing violations of solid waste man...
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24-876 : C. Glinski, Parking Concerns on Rosalia St.
The street provides dock access for MOD-PAC and is frequently obstructed by parked cars, primarily belonging to Verizon employees and Gerber Collision...
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24-589 : Bike Ped Advisory Board - Memorializing NYS Leg to Pass SAFE Streets Act
The Act aims to reduce traffic collisions through improved road design and vehicle safety standards
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24-216 : Halton-Pope - Status Update and Further Action on Ellicott Townhouse Association Management Concerns
It follows up on a previous resolution by former Council Member Darius G
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24-213 : Halton-Pope - Progress and Future Directions for Fruitbelt Green Space Development Plan
It acknowledges the prior resolution by former Council Member Darius G
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23-2202 : Nowakowski- Project Details Request - Old First Ward Community Center Parking Lot
23-2202 Communication Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 8 appearances contractsother +1 more
Nowakowski (Fillmore District) initially requested information on the project timeline, including commencement and completion dates, from Francisco Gu...
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23-1972 : Nowakowski - Pursuing the Foreclosure of 377 Main St.
23-1972 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 8 appearances budgethousing +1 more
The building, formerly the iconic Adam, Meldrum & Anderson Co. (“AM&A’s”), has been vacant for over 20 years and is delinquent on tax and sewer paymen...
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23-994 : Extend Lease Agreement Between COB and Community Action Organization of WNY, Inc (Edward Saunders) Located at 2777 Bailey Ave (UN)
The lease extension is for an additional three (3) years, with the same terms and conditions as the original agreement
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23-996 : Extend Lease Agreement Between COB and Seneca Babcock Community Association, Inc (Hennepin Community Center) Located at 24 Ludington (Aka 1207 Bailey Ave.) (LO)
The original lease, approved in 2019, was for three years and has since expired
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23-1003 : Extend Lease Agreement Between COB and Seneca Babcock Community Organization, Inc (Seneca Babcock Community Center) Located at 1168 Seneca St (LO)
The current lease, approved in May 2019, is set to expire
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23-1076 : Extend Lease Agreement Between COB and Seneca Babcock Community Organization, Inc (George K. Arthur Community Center ) Located at 2050 Genesee St (LO)
Arthur Community Center, located at 2050 Genesee St
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23-1002 : Extend Lease Agreement Between COB and Seneca Babcock Community Organization, Inc (Schiller Park Senior Center ) Located at 2057 Genesee St (LO)
Key Details:
Lease Term: Extended for an additional three (3) years
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23-1060 : K. Fiedler, Ciminelli's West End Development - Waterfront Village
A former chair of the Waterfront Village Advisory Council, Kim Fiedler, has raised concerns that the developer, Ciminelli, has violated several condit...
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23-1064 : J. Smith, West End Towing - Re: Purchase of Portion of Farmer St
Smith Jr.) to purchase a portion of Farmer Street
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23-616 : Wyatt - Identifying a Location for a New DPW Facility that Best Suits the Needs of the City
23-616 Resolution University District Council Member Rasheed N.C. Wyatt 8 appearances contractsplanning +1 more
Wyatt, calls upon the Department of Public Works (DPW) to identify a suitable location for a new DPW facility
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23-348 : Commissioner's Report - Proactive Rental Inspections
Despite challenges during the pandemic, the department conducted over 4,300 inspections and 195 outreach events
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22-339 : Wyatt, Pridgen - Improving Accessibility to the Government Channel
Previously accessible on local channel 22 without a cable contract or converter box, the channel now requires a Spectrum TV or internet contract, or a...