City Council Meeting April 27, 2026

The Ogdensburg, NY City Council held a meeting on April 27, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related topics were discussed. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the city's sewer use law, highlighting the need for modernization to comply with EPA and DEC regulations, and ongoing infrastructure projects such as wastewater treatment plant upgrades and drinking water system rehabilitation estimated at $26.9 million. The council reviewed grant funding opportunities, including a $5 million WEIA award and a pending $7 million federal request, which could cover a significant portion of the water system project costs. The council expressed consensus on prioritizing the drinking water infrastructure improvements. Additionally, the council approved resolutions related to municipal marina fees, water and sewer rate amendments, and authorized entering into a leech treatment agreement with the Development Authority of the North Country. A moratorium on multi-residential dwelling unit applications was debated but ultimately not passed due to concerns about its impact on ongoing development projects and grant funding. Other discussions included code enforcement challenges, battery energy storage ordinance considerations, and support for legislative acts to modernize legal notice requirements and strengthen fire prevention enforcement. Several votes were taken to approve budget warrants, resolutions, and to table certain ordinance revisions.