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Council Approves Budget Amendment

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 28, 2026

Council Approves $642,200 Pedestrian Project Change

The Common Council approved a $642,200 change order for inspections and oversight on the Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and SRTS Enhancements Project, increasing the contract from $742,000 to $1,384,200.

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Briefing

Jul 14, 2026

Council Approves $10.5 Million in Bonds

The Common Council unanimously approved bond ordinances authorizing up to $6.5 million for various city facility capital projects and up to $4 million for the Columbia Street Improvements Project.

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Briefing

Jun 23, 2026

Council Approves Water Treatment Financing

The Common Council adopted a bond ordinance authorizing up to $3.5 million for water treatment improvements, including chlorine-contact upgrades, a new approximately 1,300-foot water main loop, and related monitoring and control equipment.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Council Advances Trail and Street Projects

The council authorized a $451,000 contract with Maple Ridge Civil for improvements to the Empire State Trail and Delaware Avenue Bike-Hike Trail. It also approved advancing funding for the Columbia Street Pedestrian Accessibility and Safe Routes to School project, which is structured for 80% federal and 20% non-federal funding.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Council Approves Water Connection Fees

The Common Council unanimously approved new water connection fees effective April 15, 2026: $275 for residential buildings with up to two units, $475 for three to 20 units, $750 for 21 or more units, and $1,000 for buildings with at least one commercial unit. The council also unanimously approved sewer-code amendments and new rules for convenience stores and smoke or vape shops.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Major Cohoes Projects Move Forward

The mayor reported that the $1.5 million Cohoes Music Hall restoration began, with $1 million covered by NYS grants. The Columbia Street Project also started, including new sewer lines, sidewalks, trees, and paving.

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Briefing

Feb 24, 2026

Council Approves Infrastructure and Storefront Rules

The council authorized $465,260 in professional services for the Manor Avenue Sewer Separation Project and $329,475.45 in change orders for the Raw Water Pump Station Upgrade. It also advanced new vacant-storefront requirements, including a $50-per-day fine for failing to register a vacant storefront, effective April 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Council Approves Budget Amendment

The Common Council unanimously approved a resolution amending the city’s annual budget. Meeting documents also addressed a proposed $1,454,811 Music Hall roof restoration contract, a proposed $10,000 sale of a city-owned parcel, recycling changes, and new convenience-store and smoke- or vape-shop rules.

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Briefing

Jan 2, 2026

Council Elects 2026 Leadership

The Common Council unanimously elected Council Member Biggs as president and Council Member Soloyna as vice president for 2026.

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