25-1130 : Requesting an Update on the Creation of the Buffalo Parking Authority and the Sale of City-Owned Parking Structures

This resolution, initiated by Council Member Willis Doerr and sponsored by Council Member Leah Halton-Pope, requests an update from the Administration regarding the creation of the Buffalo Parking Authority and the subsequent 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 structures. The sale of these structures is a key component of the City's 2025-2026 Adopted Budget and future budgets. The resolution emphasizes that the sale cannot proceed until the Authority's members are appointed by the Mayor. It highlights the anticipated multimillion-dollar nature of the sales, the complexity involved, and the need for timely negotiation. The Common Council seeks transparency and collaboration, requesting a representative from the Administration to attend an upcoming Finance Committee meeting to provide an update on the Authority's creation and preparations for the sale. The resolution also directs the City Clerk to send certified copies to the Office of the Mayor, Corporation Counsel, and the Department of Administration and Finance.