City Council Meeting June 8, 2026

The Ogdensburg, NY City Council held a meeting on June 8, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget-related matters. The council approved an ordinance amending administrative regulations concerning the sale of surplus city property, allowing for more flexible disposition of items that cannot be sold at auction. They also passed a local law to amend the municipal code on sewers to comply with EPA and DEC requirements. A significant budget item included approval of a grant application for up to $3 million, with an 80/20 funding split, for the purchase and installation of water meters as part of water treatment plant upgrades. Additionally, the council approved a grant application for a housing study linked to the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) funded by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The city manager was appointed as acting assessor with additional compensation due to the current assessor's medical emergency. The council discussed the temporary municipal assistance funding increase of approximately $400,000, recommending it be allocated to capital expenses to avoid recurring budget gaps. Public comments raised concerns about city finances, tax increases, and future costs related to new projects. The council also heard a presentation from the Ogdensburg History Museum requesting permission to install an America 250 mural on city property, which received council support. No contract awards or vendor selections were explicitly detailed, but the meeting included important budget approvals and policy decisions affecting future procurement and capital projects.