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Council approves Lower Washington parking changes

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Briefing

Jul 21, 2026

Council Reviews Motorized Vehicle Rules

The council considered Resolution #40-2026, which would create local rules for battery- and gas-powered alternative motorized vehicles, including speed and age limits, sidewalk and park restrictions, penalties, and possible impoundment. The meeting also addressed a budget gap analysis, property reassessment changes, and 2026 CDBG grant applications.

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Council Advances Repair-or-Demolition Action on Unsafe Building

The City Council approved, by a 6-2 vote with one abstention and one absence, a resolution to proceed with a public hearing on requiring repair or demolition of the unsafe building at 555 South Exchange Street. The council also unanimously authorized a New York Main Street grant application for renovations at 1 Railroad Place and scheduled public hearings for 2026 community development funding and the possible sale of Maryland Street parcels.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Council Holds Executive Session

The City Council unanimously entered an executive session at 6:02 p.m. to discuss the proposed sale or exchange of securities and exited at 8:08 p.m. The minutes record no further action on the matter.

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Briefing

Jun 16, 2026

Geneva Secures $12 Million for Water Infrastructure

Geneva was awarded $12 million in state and federal funding for water infrastructure, including $8 million in grants for lead and copper line replacement projects. The Council also unanimously funded a part-time administrative aide for the City Clerk’s Office.

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Briefing

Jun 3, 2026

Council sets zero-tax budget guideline

The City Council adopted 2027 budget-development guidelines using a 0% property-tax-levy increase as the planning target, while directing staff to identify revenue and improve efficiency before reducing programs or services.

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Briefing

May 27, 2026

Council Directs Zero Increase in 2027 Levy

The City Council voted 7-1 to direct staff to prepare a 2027 budget with no increase in the property tax levy. The discussion identified a projected structural gap of $1.81 million to $1.99 million that would need to be addressed through spending reductions, new revenue, or both.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council Leaves 2027 Tax Target Unset

Council did not adopt a 2027 property-tax levy target: proposals for no increase, a 2% increase, tabling the discussion, and a 0.5% reduction all failed. Officials also discussed an estimated gap of nearly $2.3 million across two categories and a $250,000 water and sewer gap-closing item.

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Briefing

May 19, 2026

Council Requests Disaster Declaration for Storm Damage

The Council unanimously approved a request for a New York State disaster emergency declaration tied to spring 2026 storms, flooding, high water, shoreline erosion, and infrastructure damage. Preliminary city repair needs were estimated at approximately $3 million to $5 million, including damage to Lakefront Park, shoreline structures, stormwater systems, culverts, and public-access facilities.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Council Approves Sewer Service Agreement

The Council approved an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Fayette for sanitary sewer service by a 7-1 vote, with one member absent. The meeting materials also reported approximately $4.35 million in grant funding secured during the first quarter of 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

City approves 2027 budget controls

The City Council unanimously approved interim budget control measures for developing the 2027 budget after reviewing a projected structural imbalance driven largely by wages, healthcare, retirement obligations, and inflationary service costs.

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Briefing

Apr 21, 2026

Geneva faces 20% projected budget cost increase

City staff projected a 20% cost increase for the 2027 budget, prompting discussion of tax increases, service priorities, new revenue, and cost controls. The Council also reviewed a debt strategy as the City’s leverage tightens and noted that 48% of assessed property value is tax exempt.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Council adopts strategic plan and city policies

The Council unanimously adopted the 2026–2027 Strategic Plan after amending it to include performance measures and outcomes. Members also approved city policies governing artificial intelligence use and customer service, appointed the Assistant City Manager as Fair Housing Officer, and approved an application for $201,192.50 in open-space conservation funding for 24 Colt Street.

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Briefing

Mar 28, 2026

Geneva Prioritizes Aging Infrastructure

The council identified infrastructure as a top priority for the next one to two years after reporting 19 water-main breaks in the first 60 days of 2026, compared with an annual average of 39. The strategic plan is expected to include measurable goals, but no formal plan adoption or other binding action was recorded.

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Briefing

Mar 17, 2026

Strategic Plan Hearings Scheduled

The City Council unanimously approved two public hearings on the proposed 2026 Strategic Plan: March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at the Geneva YMCA and April 1 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. The vote was 6-0, with three councilors absent.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council Approves Capital Project Bonding

The City Council approved issuing serial bonds for multiple 2026 capital projects, including street reconstruction and resurfacing, cellular water meters, water treatment plant upgrades, sewer infrastructure maintenance, lakefront structures, and communication and radio system upgrades. The minutes do not state the total borrowing amount.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Geneva Plans $5 Million in Capital Borrowing

The city reduced anticipated 2026 capital borrowing from about $15 million to approximately $5 million after reviewing project timing and readiness. Planned work includes street reconstruction, water and sewer improvements, water treatment plant upgrades, and a fire apparatus replacement supported by grant funding.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council Approves $93 Million Revenue Bonds

The Council unanimously approved the issuance of $93 million in revenue bonds for the Hobart and William Smith Colleges Project. The resolution states that the City of Geneva and other political subdivisions will not be liable for repayment.

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Briefing

Jan 14, 2026

Council Refers Councilor to Ethics Review

The City Council voted 7-1 to formally refer Councilor Whitfield to the City of Geneva Board of Ethics for review. The mayor also removed Whitfield from all liaison assignments effective January 13, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Council approves Lower Washington parking changes

The council unanimously approved the second reading of an ordinance changing parking rules on Lower Washington Street, including a two-hour limit during specified daytime hours. It also approved new meeting procedures by a 7-1 vote, with one councilor absent.

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