City Council Meeting June 22, 2026

The Ogdensburg, NY City Council held a meeting on June 22, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. The council approved claims totaling approximately $958,533 across general and capital funds. They discussed surplus real property, identifying 17 properties for potential sale, with a preference to explore interest from the land bank before proceeding with public auctions or bid solicitations. The council also reviewed grant applications submitted by the fire department, including a $585,000 assistance firefighters grant for a mini pumper and a $53,718 fire prevention and safety grant for citywide smoke detectors, with the city responsible for small matching shares. Additionally, the council approved a three-year memorandum of understanding for two school resource officers, transitioning to special patrol officers who are retired law enforcement. Updates were provided on the Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) and the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI), with a plan to prioritize the LWRP update starting in early 2027. The council also discussed a new gender-based violence workplace policy to comply with New York State guidelines. Several executive sessions were held to discuss personnel matters, real property transactions, and litigation, with no immediate actions taken afterward.