Council approves $8.9 million reconstruction bonds
BuffaloMay 4, 20262 min read
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The council unanimously approved $8.905 million in general obligation bonds for Northeast Area street reconstruction and utility improvements. The winning interest cost was 3.83%, below the 4.34% estimate; the street portion requires an annual tax levy of $374,000.
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What this means
The bonds will finance major street and utility work, with annual debt payments for the street portion set at about $356,000. The council also authorized bidding for a new five-year residential waste, recycling, and yard-waste contract, with proposals due June 2 and a contract expected June 15. Other approved projects include $150,000 in water-treatment-plant piping improvements and a snow-removal equipment building with an estimated city share of $9,369.
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Approved the $8,905,000 general obligation street reconstruction and utility bond issue unanimously; the bonds are expected to close before Memorial Day.
Adopted Ordinance 2026-7, allowing administrative penalties for code violations and potential criminal prosecution when necessary. The changes apply going forward, not retroactively.
Approved proceeding with a competitive request-for-proposals process for a five-year residential solid waste, recycling, and yard-waste collection contract. The current contract expires December 31, 2026.
Awarded the snow-removal equipment building project to Grindstone Construction for $307,250, contingent on final grant documents. The total project cost is $374,760, with the city responsible for 2.5%, or $9,369.
Approved a $150,000 capital improvement to address critical piping at the water treatment plant, with construction planned during the fourth quarter.
Approved temporary parking permissions for 19 residents affected by Northeast Area street reconstruction.
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