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Common Council - Regular Meeting
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26-129 : Mayor Declaration of Local State of Emergency & Emergency Executive Order
Ryan has declared a Local State of Emergency in the City of Buffalo, effective January 25, 2026, at 10 AM, due to a severe winter storm forecast to br...
2.
26-130 : Mayor Ryan Out of Town Travel 1.28.26-1.30.26
Ryan will be traveling out of state from January 28, 2026, to January 30, 2026, to attend the US Conference of Mayors
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26-131 : DDA Extension for New Opportunities Community Housing Development Corp. C/O Belmont Housing Resources for WNY, Inc. (EL)
The specific nature of the extension and the project it pertains to are not detailed in the provided documents, which appear to be login pages for a m...
4.
26-132 : Report of Sale 95 Fifteenth (NI)
The plan involves the owner of the adjacent parcel at 97 15th Street acquiring this lot
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26-133 : Appoint Chief of Staff (Exempt)(Harrington)(138,000)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
6.
26-134 : Appoint Communication & Community Relations Coordinator (Exempt)(Ott)(115,970)-AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
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26-135 : Appoint Commissioner of Community Services (Exempt)(Roberts)(127,245)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
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26-136 : Appoint Commissioiner of Administration and Finance (Exempt)(J Brown)(177,000) AMENDED
Brown as the Commissioner of Administration and Finance
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26-137 : Appoint Commissioner of Fire (Exempt)(Pizarro)(166,796) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
10.
26-138 : Appoint Commissioner of Parking (Exempt)(Booth)(137,060)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
11.
26-139 : Appoint Commissioner of Police (Exempt)(WC Macy)(250,000) AMENDED
The appointment is effective December 21, 2025, and is a permanent position within the Division of Public Safety
12.
26-140 : Appoint Commissioner of Public Works (Exempt)(Skipper)(146,096)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
13.
26-141 : Appoint Confidential Aide to Mayor (Exempt)(Tomasulo)(81,861) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $81,861.00 per year
14.
26-142 : Appoint Confidential Aide PT (Exempt)(Saunders)(38,735)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $38,735.00 per year
15.
26-143 : Appoint Corporation Council (Exempt)(Pizzi)(171,068)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
16.
26-144 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Baines)(200,000) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
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26-145 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Russi)(200,000) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
18.
26-146 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Swanekamp)(200,000) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and the position is classified as Exempt
19.
26-147 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Whyte)(200,000) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
20.
26-148 : Appoint Director of Intergovernmental Affairs (Exempt)(Maguire)(121,540)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
21.
26-149 : Appoint Director of Government Relations (Exempt)(McMahon)(121,540) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
22.
26-150 : Appoint Director of Media Relations (Exempt)(Beiling)(97,500)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
23.
26-151 : Appoint Director of Special Projects (Exempt)(Castaneda)(121,540) AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and the position is classified as Exempt
24.
26-152 : Appoint Executive Assistant to the Mayor (Exempt)(Reid)(97,500)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $97,500.00 per year
25.
26-153 : Appoint Press Information Officer I (Exempt)(A Morrison)(67,807)
The appointment is effective January 20, 2026, with a starting salary of $67,807 per year
26.
26-154 : Appoint Special Assistant to the Mayor (Exempt)(McClenahan)(75,467)AMENDED
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and the position is classified as Exempt
27.
26-155 : Appoint Special Assistant to the Mayor (Exempt)(Johnson)(75,467)AMENDED
The position is designated as Exempt and has a starting salary of $75,467.00 per year
28.
26-156 : Certificate of Necessity - Operations
The transfer is certified by Mayor Sean M
29.
26-157 : CON - Repairs
The funds are being moved from the GF GRP INS HEALTH RET account (17301002-421001) to the VEHICLE DRIVETRAIN REPAIRS account (12132006-443303)
30.
26-158 : December 2025 Cashflow Report
It details projected cash receipts and disbursements for both entities, culminating in an ending cash and investment balance for the month
31.
26-159 : IFL-Paderewski
The original loan was approved on April 15, 2025
32.
26-160 : Appoint Director of Data Management (Exempt)(Min)(Walsh)(87,729)
The appointment is effective January 20, 2026, with a starting salary of $87,729 per year
33.
26-161 : Authorization to Enter into Agreement with Buffalo Naval Park Committee to Accept Funding for Ship Rehab Group 1112 ($1M)
This agreement allows the city to receive funds designated for critical repairs and maintenance of naval assets managed by the park committee.
34.
26-162 : Change Order - Busti Ave. Traffic Calming - PIN 5763.48 - Bergmann ($36,529.86)
Traffic Calming project
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26-163 : Corrected Permission to Enter into Thirteenth Amendment to Sub Grant Agreement with BUDC - RCWJF
This amendment facilitates two subgrants from BUDC to the City, funded by the Ralph C
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26-164 : Permission to Enter into Utility Work Agreement for Bridge Replacement, NY Route 5 Over ABD. Buffalo Creek R.R., PIN 5134.49
The project is identified by PIN 5134.49.
37.
26-165 : Permission to Hire - Labella Associates - Professional Services for Group 1137 - Broadway Fillmore- DRI
The specific nature of these services and the total cost are not detailed in the provided agenda item title.
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26-166 : Permission to Reduce Retention - Gilbane - RCWJCP Phase 1A, Contract 93003162
The attached document details various line items funded by grants (GLC PH II, GLC Year 2, NFWF, NFWF-Match) and the total retainage held on these line...
39.
26-167 : Report of Bids $152,800 - Delavan Grider CC HVAC Upgrade Project - Stark Tech Operating Company, LLC
The apparent low bidder is Stark Tech Operating Company, LLC, with a bid of $152,800
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26-168 : Report of Bid $254K - Leroy R. Coles Jr., Library - Allstate General Contracting
Coles Jr
41.
26-169 : Appoint Police Officers (Perm)(Step1)(Smith,Carrero,Kapsiak,Hess,Ramos)(57,453)
The appointments are effective January 16, 2026, at Step 1 of the 7-step salary scale
42.
26-170 : Appoint Fire Dept Deputy Commissioner (Exempt) (Stauffiger) (146,521)
The appointment is effective January 12, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
43.
26-171 : Food Store License (NEW) 356 CONNECTICUT (NIA)
The application fee for a Food Store license is $500.00
44.
26-172 : Food Store License (NEW) 1080 EAST LOVEJOY (LOV)
The application is for a "Food Store" license, which costs $500.00
45.
26-173 : Food Store License (NEW) 778 TONAWANDA (NOR)
The applicant, Tonawanda Mini Market Inc., with Saheem Musard as the primary applicant, is seeking this license
46.
26-174 : Property Managers License (NEW) DLM PROPERTY RENTALS LLC
According to City Ordinance Chapter 265, individuals managing three or more rental units in Buffalo must obtain this license
47.
26-175 : Used Car Dealer (NEW) 59 STANISLAUS ST (FILL)
The application includes details about the business name (Renn Kuk Sales & Service), owner information, and business activity
48.
26-176 : Appoint Community Recreation Aide (650)(Slattery)(49,835)
Slattery to the position of Community Recreation Aide within the Department of Community Services, Division of Recreational
49.
26-177 : Planning Board Findings for 203 St. James and 799 Northampton
James Place: The applicant seeks to change the use from a wine bar to a restaurant and tavern with on-site alcohol consumption and outdoor dining
50.
26-178 : BSA - Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2024-2025
This report was approved by the Authority's Board on January 14, 2026
52.
26-182 : Appoint Senior Leg Assist. V-South (Sperber 93,000)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $93,000
53.
26-183 : Central Terminal Neighborhood Association - Missing Streetlights in Broadway-Fillmore
These lights are missing due to poles falling or only bases remaining, indicating the aging infrastructure has exceeded its lifespan
55.
26-185 : R. Cheatom, Zoning Map Amendment - 179 Peach, 178-180 Grape from N-2R to N-2E Zone (Hrg 3.10.26)
The applicant, R
2.
26-125 : Designation - Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning (T Baines)
Ryan has designated Thomas Baines as the Executive Director of the Office of Strategic Planning for the City of Buffalo
3.
26-55 : Appoint Chief of Staff (Exempt)(Harrington)(138,000)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
4.
26-56 : Appoint Commissioner of Admin & Finance (Exempt)(Brown)(177,000)
Brown to the position of Commissioner of Administration & Finance
5.
26-57 : Appoint Commissioner of Community Services (Exempt)(Roberts)(127,245)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
6.
26-58 : Appoint Commissioner (Exempt)(Pizarro)(166,796)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
7.
26-59 : Appoint Commissioner of Parking (Exempt)(Booth)(137,060)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
8.
26-60 : Appoint Commissioner of Police (Exempt)(Macy)(250,000)
The appointment is effective 12/31/2025, and the starting salary is $250,000 per year
9.
26-61 : Appoint Commissioner of Public Works (Exempt)(Skipper)(146,096)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is designated as an Exempt position
10.
26-62 : Appoint Communication & Community Relations Coordinator (Exempt)(Ott)(115,970)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
11.
26-63 : Appoint Confidential Aide (Exempt)(Tomasulo)(81,861)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $81,861 per year
12.
26-64 : Appoint Corporation Council (Exempt)(Pizzi)(171,068)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
13.
26-65 : Appoint Deputy Commissioner of Fire (Exempt)(Peterson)(146,521)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position with a starting salary of $146,521.
14.
26-66 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Baines)(200,000)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
15.
26-67 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Russi)(200,000)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
16.
26-68 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Swanekamp)(200,000)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
17.
26-69 : Appoint Deputy Mayor (Exempt)(Whyte)(200,000)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
18.
26-70 : Appoint Director of Admin & Finance (Exempt)(Askew)(120,969)
Askew to the position of Director of Administration & Finance within the Department of Administration & Finance, Division of Budget
19.
26-71 : Appoint Director of Govt Relations (Exempt)(McMahon)(121,540)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and the position is classified as Exempt
20.
26-72 : Appoint Director of Intergovernmental Affairs (Exempt)(Maguire)(121,540)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
21.
26-73 : Appoint Director of Media Relations (Exempt)(Beiling)(97,500)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
22.
26-74 : Appoint Director of Purchase (Exempt)(Swallow)(120,969)
Swallow to the position of Director of Purchase within the Department of Admin and Finance, Division of Purchase
23.
26-75 : Appoint Director of Special Projects (Exempt)(Castaneda)(121,540)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as an Exempt position
24.
26-76 : Appoint Director of State Legislative Affairs(Exempt)(Lesser)(121,540)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
25.
26-77 : Appoint Executive Assistant to the Mayor (Exempt)(Reid)(97,500)
The appointment is effective January 12, 2026, with a starting salary of $97,500 per year
26.
26-78 : Appoint Graphic Artist (Exempt)(Aberg-Riger)(102,325)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and is classified as Exempt
27.
26-79 : Appoint Press Information Officer II (Exempt)(Jarzynski)(76,254)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $76,254 per year
28.
26-81 : Appoint Special Assistant to the Mayor II (Exempt)(Johnson)(75,467)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $75,467 per year
29.
26-82 : Appoint Special Assistant to the Mayor (Exempt)(McClenahan)(75,467)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, and the position is classified as Exempt
30.
26-94 : Appoint Director of Administrative Adjudication (Permanent) (Falicov)
The appointment is effective January 5, 2026, with a starting salary of $131,840.00
31.
26-95 : Appoint Senior Deputy Corporation Counsel (Exempt) (O'Neil) (141,110)
O'Neil to the position of Senior Deputy Corporation Counsel (Exempt) within the Department of Law
32.
26-100 : Appoint Director of Senior Services (Exempt) (Moppins) (76,142)
Moppins to the position of Director of Senior Services within the Department of Community Services
38.
26-127 : Buffalo Water Capital Bond Sale (Revenues and Refunding)
26-127 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 2 appearances budgetcontracts +1 more
This amendment, dated as of January __, 2026, primarily updates Appendix A to reflect the anticipated use of bond proceeds and system revenues for the...
39.
26-26 : Permission to Enter into Agreement for Erie Basin Marina
This agreement is for professional services related to the operation of recreational, marina, and hospitality facilities at the Erie Basin Marina
40.
26-126 : Veto Message - #25-2055 Water Board Appointments - Term Corrections (Hanley,Donovan,Billman,Gould,Sunderlin,Lombardo)
The Mayor's office expressed concerns about the accuracy of the dates of these appointments
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26-53 : Request to Approve Report of Sale for African Heritage Economic Initiative, Inc (EL)
The City of Buffalo is conveying two vacant lots located at 189 Locust and 240 Carlton to AHEI for the purchase price of $93,000.00
42.
25-1986 : Abandonment and Sale of Stetson Street (Portion) to PVS-Nolwood Chemicals, Inc. (FI)
The sale involves approximately 19,250 sq. ft. (0.44 acres) of the street, located between Howard Street and 22 Stetson Street
43.
26-98 : (NEW) Tobacco/Hookah/Vape 1255 BAILEY AVE (LOV)
The proposed business address is 1255 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14206
44.
26-114 : Comingling Event Application - 69 W Chippewa …
The event, named College Night Thursdays, is a recurring event seeking to allow patrons under 21 to mingle with those 21 and over while alcohol is ser...
45.
26-115 : Comingling Event Application - 69 W Chippewa …
The event, named "College Night Thursdays", will allow patrons under 21 to be present while alcohol is served to those 21 and over
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26-116 : Comingling Event Application - 69 W Chippewa …
The event, named College Night Thursdays, is recurring and will allow patrons under 21 to be present while alcohol is served to those 21 and over
47.
25-2013 : Used Car Dealer (NEW) 283 Broadway (ELL)
The application has been reviewed by various city departments, including Zoning, Fire, and Building Inspections, and found to comply with regulations
48.
25-1682 : Food Store License (NEW) 1005 Abbott (SOU)
The application has been reviewed for form and correctness, and is pending investigation and required approvals from various city departments includin...
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26-31 : Food Store License (NEW) 1129 E. Ferry (ELL)
Ferry
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25-2030 : Z. Kyaw, Special Use - 67 Hertel - Neighborhood Shop (Retail/Svcs Gen) N-2R Zone (Nor)(Hrg1/27/26)
The property is located in the N-2R Zone
51.
25-2031 : K. Twombly, Special Use - 2212 Niagara for Gas Station in D-S Zone (Nor)(Hrg1/27/26)
The applicant, United Refining Holdings, represented by APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC, proposes to demolish the existing gas station and redeve...
52.
25-1922 : J.Darbo, Special Use - 331 Vermont for Neighborhood Shop (Retail Svcs General) N-2R Zone (Nia)(12/30/25)
The property is located in the N-2R Zone
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26-186 : Bollman - Commissioner of Deeds
The specific individual being appointed is Bollman, as indicated by the title
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26-187 : Bollman - Commi of Deeds - Public Duties
The attached documents are primarily login screens for a meeting portal and do not contain substantive information about the specific duties, any asso...
58.
26-188 : Bollmant - Trailblazing Sign in Honor of Henry Pollard, Jr.
The specific details regarding the sign's location, design, and the process for its approval are not provided in the available documents
59.
26-189 : Everhart – Bridge to Ownership Initiative: from Housing Assistance to Generational Stability
Spearheaded by Councilwoman Zeneta B
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26-190 : Nowakowski - Calling for Bond Resolution Cathedral Park Playground
26-190 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 3 appearances budgetparks +1 more
The project aims to upgrade the playground with modern, safe, and accessible equipment, recognizing its importance as the sole park serving the growin...
61.
26-191 : Nowakowski - Calling for Bond Resolution for Father Conway Park Playground
26-191 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 3 appearances budgetparks +1 more
The project aims to upgrade the playground to meet modern safety and accessibility standards while respecting the park's historic nature
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26-192 : Nowakowski - Supporting Opting into Veterans’ Property Tax Exemption
26-192 Resolution Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski 3 appearances budgethousing
This exemption, established by state legislation (S.1183/A74), is applicable to assessment rolls prepared after January 2, 2026
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26-193 : Nowakowski- Transfer of Funds- Various DPW Projects
The funds are being reallocated from vacant personnel positions within the DPW
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26-194 : Nowakowski-Transfer of Funds-Vehicle Repair- Fire
26-194 Transfer of Funds Fillmore District Council Member Mitchell P. Nowakowski budgetpublic_safety
The funds are being moved from the 'GF GRP INS HEALTH RET' account (17301002-421001) to cover vehicle drivetrain repairs under account 12132006-443303...
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26-195 : Rivera – Prioritize Complete Street Construction on Grant Street Between Hampshire and Forest
26-195 Resolution Niagara District Council Member David A. Rivera 4 appearances planningtransportation
A Complete Street is designed to be safe and accessible for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit riders, in addition to moto...