Oswego, NY

Common Council

The Oswego Common Council will consider a series of resolutions, including approving the amended 2027 city operating budget and tax warrant, adopting a multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan, and accepting a $1,500 grant for a community risk reduction initiative. The agenda also includes several public space use approvals for events and signage, as well as routine items like minutes and appointments.

• Approve amended 2027 city operating budget and tax warrant
• Adopt Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update for Oswego County
• Accept $1,500 grant from Richard S. Shineman Foundation for Safe Oswego Community Risk Reduction Initiative
• Authorize $40,500 in fund transfers for High Dam Hydroelectric Facility costs
• Approve $60,000 budget amendment for financial consulting services

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will review requests for use of public space, including several events and sign placements, and consider a bench donation. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting. Most items are routine permits and donations.

• Request to clean headstones for Veterans at Veterans Park
• Donation of a bench for the west side of Cahill Pier
• East Mohawk Street Block Party on September 13, 2026
• Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony by Oswego Rotary Club on September 26, 2026
• Sign placements for Paws Across Oswego County Rescue, Porchfest, and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Planning and Development Committee

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee is meeting to approve minutes and consider several financial authorizations, including fund transfers for the High Dam Hydroelectric Facility, a budget amendment for financial consulting, and acceptance of a grant. The committee will also discuss sewer and water rates. These are items being recommended for Common Council approval.

• Transfer of Funds totaling $40,500 for High Dam Hydroelectric Facility costs
• Budget Amendment of $60,000 for City Chamberlain Contracted Services
• Acceptance of 2026 Oswego County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Acceptance of $1,500 Shineman Foundation grant for Safe Oswego Community Risk Reduction Initiative
• Discussion on sewer and water rates

Human Services Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will hold a public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2026, which authorizes a property tax levy exceeding the state limit. Resolutions include accepting a $500,000 state grant for animal shelter expansion, referring a zoning change request for 37 West Cayuga Street to the Planning Board, and extending the renewable energy system moratorium. Other items cover budget amendments, public space permits for events, and a downtown mural grant.

• Public hearing on Local Law No. 2 of 2026 for property tax levy override
• Resolution 253: Refer petition for zone change at 37 West Cayuga Street from TN1 to TD
• Resolution 259: Accept $500,000 grant from NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects Fund for shelter expansion
• Resolution 255: Extend renewable energy system moratorium
• Resolution 257: Budget amendment of $46,000 for high dam operational costs

The Common Council tabled Resolution 254, which would authorize exceeding the state property tax cap, by a 4-3 vote, delaying the decision until August 24. The proposed FY2027 budget of $82,966,236 includes a 2.97% tax levy increase, and the council will review it at a public workshop on August 19. All other resolutions were approved unanimously, including a $500,000 grant for animal shelter expansion and a $46,000 budget amendment for High Dam costs.

• Tabled Resolution 254 (tax cap override) (4-3)
• Approved minutes of July 27, 2026 (7-0)
• Approved appointment of Commissioner of Deeds (7-0)
• Approved use of public space for National Grid utility pole (7-0)
• Approved use of public space for Community Health Outreach Fair (7-0)
• Approved use of public space for block party and Glow and Flow event (7-0)
• Approved referral of zoning petition for 37 West Cayuga Street to Planning Board (7-0)
• Approved $500,000 grant for animal shelter expansion (7-0)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will review a request to change the zoning of 37 West Cayuga Street. The body will also discuss extending a moratorium on renewable energy systems.

• Proposed zone change for 37 West Cayuga Street from TN1 (Traditional Neighborhood 1) to TD (Traditional Downtown)
• Renewable Energy System Moratorium Extension

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously approved forwarding a favorable recommendation to the Full Council for a proposed zone change at 37 West Cayuga Street from TN1 to TD, and also unanimously approved forwarding a request to extend the renewable energy system moratorium by six months. Both items will be considered by the Full Council.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation for zone change at 37 West Cayuga St. from TN1 to TD (unanimous)
• Forwarded request to extend renewable energy moratorium by six months (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 20, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee is discussing several requests to use public property for community events and utility work. The body will also consider a request regarding a couch donation to Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc.

• Request from Oswego County OASAS for Community Health Outreach Fair on August 26, 2026
• Request from National Grid to install a utility pole at 249 West Fifth Street
• Request from Susan McBrearty for a West 5th Street Block Party on August 15, 2026
• Request from Christine Wills for a Glow and Flow event on August 15, 2026
• Discussion on a couch donation to Oswego Harbor Festivals, Inc.

The Physical Services Committee unanimously approved five requests for use of public space, including a health fair, a utility pole installation, a block party, a kayak/paddleboard event, and a wedding ceremony. All approvals will be forwarded to the full council for final action. The committee also discussed but did not decide on donating a couch to Harborfest, instead tabling the matter pending legal guidance.

• Approved Community Health Outreach Fair at Breitbeck Park (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid utility pole at 249 West Fifth Street (unanimous)
• Approved West 5th Street Block Party with street closure and noise waiver (unanimous)
• Approved Glow and Flow event with August 22 rain date (unanimous)
• Approved wedding ceremony at Breitbeck Park (unanimous)
• Tabled couch donation to Harborfest pending valuation and legal review

Administrative Services Committee

The Administrative Services Committee is meeting to review two funding requests from the Engineering Office. These include a supplemental contract for professional services and a budget amendment for utility charges.

• Authorization for Mayor to sign Supplemental Request No. 2 with JMT of New York, Inc. for $30,278.60 regarding the Riverwalk West- Bridge Street to West Utica Street Project
• Authorization for City Chamberlain to complete a $46,000.00 budget amendment to the High Dam Utilities Account for a new PSC monthly customer charge

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously recommended approval of a $30,278.60 supplemental payment to JMT of New York, Inc. for additional professional services on the Riverwalk West project, bringing the total contract to about $435,578. The committee also unanimously recommended a $46,000 budget amendment to cover increased PSC charges for the High Dam. A proposal to add a 15-minute public comment session to committee meetings was tabled for future discussion.

• Approved supplemental request No. 2 for JMT of New York, Inc. ($30,278.60) for Riverwalk West project (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment of $46,000 to High Dam Utilities Account for PSC monthly charge (unanimous)
• Tabled proposal for 15-minute public comment session at committee meetings for future agenda

Human Services Committee

Common Council

The Common Council will meet to discuss local governance and resolutions. A key item is the authorization of a public hearing regarding a proposed local law to allow a property tax levy exceeding the limit set in General Municipal Law §3-c.

• Proposed Local Law No. *2 of 2026 regarding property tax levy limits
• Authorization for the placement of ten 988 signs in public spaces
• Approval of July 13, 2026 meeting minutes

Administrative Services Committee

Physical Services Committee

The Physical Services Committee will consider three items. First, the Zoning and Planning Office asks the Common Council to revoke Mr. Tony Morgan’s approval to use public space at 11 West Seneca Street for a patio and sidewalk, and to authorize the Code Enforcement Office to remove the installation and charge the cost to Mr. Morgan. Second, the Office of Economic Development will review a request from Collin Seeley of the Oswego County OASAS to use public space for a Community Health Outreach Fair on August 26, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Third, the Council will discuss and determine locations for 988 mental‑health crisis signs.

• Revoke Mr. Tony Morgan’s approval for a patio at 11 West Seneca Street and authorize removal and cost charge
• Consider request by Collin Seeley (Oswego County OASAS) to host Community Health Outreach Fair on Aug 26, 2026
• Discuss and determine placement locations for 988 mental‑health crisis signs

The Physical Services Committee approved the placement of 10 donated 988 suicide prevention signs at specific city locations. A request for a public space use permit for a health fair was tabled pending more information.

• Approved 988 sign locations: Utica Street Bridge (east/west), Bridge Street Bridge (east/west), East Linear Park, West Linear Park (Veterans Stage), Lakeside Park (East 10th and a Half St), Liberty Loop at Breitbeck Park, Sheldon Beach Park, and pedestrian rail trail bridge (unanimous)
• Tabled request from Collin Seeley (Oswego County OASAS) for Community Health Outreach Fair on August 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the July 6, 2026, Committee Meeting (unanimous)

Human Services Committee

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to review committee minutes and a request from Mayor Robert A. Corradino. The body will consider authorizing a public hearing for a proposed local law regarding property tax levies.

• Proposed Local law No. *2 of the year 2026: Authorizing a Property Tax Levy In Excess of the Limit Established in General Municipal Law §3-c

The Planning and Development Committee unanimously recommended that the Full Council hold a public hearing regarding Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026. This law would authorize a property tax levy in excess of the limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c.

• Approved minutes of April 6, 2026, meeting (unanimous)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation to Full Council for public hearing on Proposed Local Law No. 2 of 2026 (unanimous)

Common Council

The Oswego Common Council will meet on July 13, 2026, to vote on several resolutions. The agenda includes two budget amendments totaling $148,759 to fund police supplies and fire department dispatch equipment, which supports emergency response operations. Council members will also approve a $145,232 bid for wastewater treatment equipment and authorize the demolition of a former car dealership at 410 West First Street. Several public space use permits and a bench donation are also scheduled for approval.

• Budget amendment of $59,669 to the Police Department for materials and supplies
• Budget amendment of $88,090 to the Fire Department for mobile computer-aided dispatch units
• Acceptance of a $145,232 bid from Guardian Environmental Products for wastewater skimmer equipment
• Authorization to demolish a former car dealership at 410 West First Street
• Approval of multiple public space use permits for events along Lake Street, West Third Street, and local parks

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos considerará cinco solicitudes de autorización. Los artículos principales incluyen una oferta de $145,232 para equipo de desnatadores rotativos de espuma en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de Eastside, enmiendas presupuestarias para unidades móviles de despacho asistido por computadora del departamento de bomberos ($88,090) y suministros del departamento de policía ($59,669), la discusión sobre la demolición del antiguo edificio Shapiro, y una solicitud para que el Sheriff del Condado de Oswego compre combustible al costo para su Embarcación Marina.

• Autorización de oferta por $145,232 a Guardian Environmental Products para equipo de desnatadores rotativos de espuma en la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de Eastside
• Autorización de enmienda presupuestaria por $88,090 para unidades móviles de despacho asistido por computadora del Departamento de Bomberos
• Autorización de enmienda presupuestaria por $59,669 para materiales y suministros del Departamento de Policía provenientes de la Law Enforcement Technology Grant
• Discusión del proyecto de demolición del antiguo edificio Shapiro
• Autorización para que el Sheriff del Condado de Oswego compre combustible al costo para la Embarcación Marina

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously recommended several authorizations to the Full Council, including the demolition of the former Shapiro building and equipment upgrades for the fire and wastewater departments. The committee also recommended allowing the Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for their marine vessel.

• Approved minutes of June 15, 2026 meeting (Unanimous)
• Recommended $88,090 budget amendment for Fire Department Mobile Computer-Aided Dispatch Units (Unanimous)
• Recommended $59,669 budget amendment for Police Department camera installation (Unanimous)
• Recommended awarding demolition contract for former Shapiro building to Bronze Contracting for $122,000 plus up to $10,000 for air monitoring (Unanimous)
• Recommended $145,232 bid from Guardian Environmental Products for Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment (Unanimous)
• Recommended authorization for Oswego County Sheriff to purchase fuel at cost for marine vessel (4-0-1)

Planning and Development Committee

Human Services Committee

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos revisará y votará sobre nueve solicitudes de uso del espacio público, que incluyen la sustitución de una acera en 157 West Bridge Street, la donación de un banco y múltiples eventos veraniegos como la Serie de Conciertos de Verano, una fiesta de barrio y un festival de tambores. Estas son autorizaciones estándar para usos temporales o menores del espacio público.

• Autorización para la sustitución de la acera en 157 West Bridge Street (Craig Gilkey)
• Fechas adicionales para la Serie de Conciertos de Verano 2026
• Uso del espacio público para la Reunión de la Clase de 1976 el 31 de julio (David Thompson)
• Evento Oswego Big Latch On en Breitbeck Park el 7 de agosto
• Fiesta de barrio de West Third Street el 18 de julio (Ana Djukic-Cocks)

The Physical Services Committee unanimously approved a request to extend the sidewalk on West Bridge Street to Cayuga Street. It also approved an amended schedule for the Summer Concert Series and several use‑of‑public‑space requests for events such as a 1976 class reunion, a breastfeeding coalition gathering, outdoor fitness classes, and a West Third Street block party. The request to place Help Me Grow signage was tabled pending clarification, while a bench donation in memory of Eddie Myers was approved. All resolutions will be forwarded to the full council.

• Approved sidewalk extension to Cayuga Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended Summer Concert Series dates (unanimous)
• Approved 1976 Class Reunion use of public space (unanimous)
• Approved Oswego County Breastfeeding Coalition event (unanimous)
• Approved Mat Pilates/Yoga Sculpt classes in parks (unanimous)
• Approved West Third Street Block Party (unanimous)
• Tabled Help Me Grow signage request pending clarification (unanimous)
• Approved bench donation in memory of Eddie Myers (unanimous)

Common Council

El Oswego Common Council considerará varias autorizaciones rutinarias para el uso de espacios públicos, donaciones de bancos y resoluciones financieras. Los puntos notables incluyen una transferencia de $18,887 para una computadora de forense digital, una transferencia de $7,750 para el estudio arqueológico de Gallagher Park y la aprobación de una jornada laboral estándar para los funcionarios.

• Autorizar un adelanto de $18,887 para la compra de una computadora de forense digital (Resolución 218)
• Autorizar una transferencia de $7,750 para el estudio arqueológico de Gallagher Park (Resolución 216)
• Aprobar la jornada laboral estándar para funcionarios designados y electos (Resolución 215)
• Múltiples autorizaciones para el uso de espacios públicos: fiesta de cuadra, evento de prevención de la violencia, representación de Shakespeare, picnic comunitario, festival de música, caminata contra el cáncer de mama, porchfest, bazar
• Aceptar donaciones de bancos para Cahill Pier y Veteran's Park (Resoluciones 212, 213)

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos votará sobre 14 solicitudes de uso de espacio público, que incluyen cercas, letreros, un toldo y varios eventos comunitarios, además de aceptar dos donaciones de bancos. También discutirán el Proyecto de West First Street.

• Cerca en 57 West Van Buren Street (Sra. Courtney Doucette)
• Cerca en 123 East Third Street (Sra. Magdalena Rivera)
• Letreros de marco de alambre metálico en la entrada de Wright's Landing (Dragon Boat Club)
• Toldo, letrero en forma de A, jardineras en 75-79 East Bridge Street (Brittney's Way LLC)
• Programa de alfabetización de verano del Oswego Bookmobile en varias ubicaciones

The Physical Services Committee of the Oswego Common Council considered nine requests for use of public space at its June 15, 2026 meeting. It approved two fence requests, one with an amendment to follow property lines; withdrew a sign request for the Dragon Boat Club; approved a request for planters and an A-frame sign (excluding an already-approved awning); approved the Oswego Bookmobile's summer literacy program; approved a violence prevention event by Catholic Charities with fee waivers; approved a block party while denying a road closure fee waiver; and approved a community picnic and a breast cancer walk, both with fee waivers withdrawn or removed. All resolutions were forwarded to the full Common Council for final action.

• Approved fence at 57 West Van Buren St, amended to follow property line (3-0-1)
• Approved fence at 123 East Third St as submitted (3-0-1)
• Withdrew Dragon Boat Club sign request from agenda
• Approved planters and A-frame sign at 75-79 East Bridge St, excluding awning (3-0-1)
• Approved Oswego Bookmobile summer literacy program (3-0-1)
• Approved Catholic Charities violence prevention event with fee waivers (3-0-1)
• Approved Jordan Way block party, denied $150 road closure fee waiver (3-0-1)
• Approved Indivisible Oswego County community picnic, fee waiver withdrawn (3-0-1, Kennedy abstained)

Planning and Development Committee

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos se reunirá para aprobar las actas del 1 de junio de 2026 y considerar tres asuntos nuevos. Estos incluyen autorizar una enmienda a un acuerdo de mantenimiento de ascensores con Kone, Inc. para el Conway Building, aprobar una jornada laboral estándar para funcionarios nombrados y electos, y autorizar una transferencia de fondos de $7,750 para un estudio arqueológico relacionado con nuevas canchas de pickleball en Gallagher Park, junto con la firma de contratos para la Subvención del Proyecto de Mejora de Gallagher Park.

• Autorización para que el Alcalde firme la enmienda al acuerdo de mantenimiento de ascensores con Kone, Inc. en el Conway Building
• Aprobación de la jornada laboral estándar para funcionarios nombrados y electos
• Transferencia de $7,750 del Fondo General Contingente al ORP de Desarrollo Comunitario para el estudio arqueológico en las canchas de pickleball de Gallagher Park
• Autorización para que el Alcalde firme los contratos para la Subvención del Proyecto de Mejora de Gallagher Park

The Administrative Services Committee voted 4-0-1 to recommend three items to the Full Council: an elevator maintenance amendment with Kone, Inc., approval of a standard workday for officials, and a $7,750 fund transfer for an archaeological study for new pickleball courts at Gallagher Park. All recommendations were approved by a vote of 4-0-1 with one member excused.

• Forwarded favorable recommendation for elevator maintenance amendment with Kone, Inc. (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for standard workday for appointed and elected officials (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable recommendation for $7,750 fund transfer from General Fund Contingent to Community Development ORP for archaeological study at Gallagher Park (4-0-1)

Human Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Humanos de Oswego llevará a cabo una discusión sobre el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA+ y los recursos comunitarios, a petición del presidente Chance Kennedy. Además, el comité revisará el lenguaje de la City Charter para asegurar la consistencia y la claridad. No hay votos ni acciones vinculantes programadas; los temas son solo para discusión.

• Discusión sobre el Mes del Orgullo LGBTQIA+ y recursos comunitarios — el presidente Kennedy solicita la opinión del comité
• Revisión del lenguaje de la City Charter para consistencia y claridad

The Human Services Committee defeated a motion to proceed with discussion of LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources by a vote of 1-0-2 after debate about whether the topic required a legislative action. A separate request by Chairman Kennedy to review City Charter language for consistency and clarity was withdrawn and will be referred to the Planning and Development Committee. The committee also approved the minutes of the May 18, 2026 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 18, 2026 (2-0-1)
• Defeated motion to discuss LGBTQIA+ Pride Month and community resources (1-0-2)
• Withdrawn request to review City Charter language for consistency and clarity (no vote; sponsor withdrew)

Common Council

El Common Council considerará autorizar un acuerdo laboral de tres años con dos sindicatos y aprobar un nuevo programa de tarifas para la Fort Gallagher Pool. Varias resoluciones incluyen el nombramiento de un Commissioner of Deeds, la aceptación de una donación de un árbol y la aprobación de usos de espacios públicos. Una enmienda presupuestaria de $9,585 financiaría a un pasante de registros. El Concejo también autorizará al alcalde a firmar contratos para la actualización del Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.

• Autorizar acuerdo de tres años con NY Council 66 y AFSCME Local 1785
• Aprobar nuevo programa de tarifas para Fort Gallagher Pool
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $9,585 para pasante de registros
• Autorizar contratos para la actualización del Local Waterfront Revitalization Program
• Aceptar donación de árbol Ginko Biloba y marcador conmemorativo para Lake Side Park

Human Services Committee

Planning and Development Committee

Administrative Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Administrativos considerará varias solicitudes de autorización, incluyendo la aceptación de una subvención estatal para la Actualización del Programa de Revitalización del Frente Marítimo Local y una enmienda presupuestaria para contratar a un pasante de registros. También discutirán una posible nueva tarifa de atraque para los Dragon Boats y aceptarán la donación de un árbol y un marcador conmemorativo para Lake Side Park.

• Aceptar la donación de un árbol y un marcador conmemorativo en Lake Side Park
• Autorizar la aceptación de la subvención del NYS Department of State para la Actualización del Programa de Revitalización del Frente Marítimo Local y los contratos relacionados
• Enmienda presupuestaria de $9,585 para la Cuenta de Servicios Personales del City Clerk para contratar a un pasante de registros
• Discusión sobre la autorización de una nueva tarifa de atraque para los Dragon Boats en Oswego Wright's Landing Marina

The Administrative Services Committee unanimously recommended three authorizations to the Full Council regarding a tree donation, a waterfront revitalization grant, and a records intern. The committee also approved a recommendation for a new dragon boat docking fee at Wright's Landing Marina.

• Approved recommendation to accept tree and memorial marker donation for Lake Side Park (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation to accept $102,000 NYS grant for Waterfront Revitalization Program Update (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for $9,585 budget amendment to hire a records intern (unanimous)
• Approved recommendation for $200 dragon boat docking fee at Wright's Landing Marina (4-0-0-1)

Physical Services Committee

El Comité de Servicios Físicos considerará la aprobación de las actas y luego votará sobre la autorización de nueve solicitudes de Uso de Espacio Público que van desde trabajos en pasarelas residenciales hasta eventos comunitarios, una exención de tarifas para la Sunset Concert Series, y discutirá una posible adición al Franklin Square Sign.

• 16 West Eighth St – reemplazo de pasarela residencial y muro de contención (Gregory Peddle)
• Clases de yoga en silla en el McCrobie Building (Suzanne Maniccia)
• Fiesta de aniversario de Canale's Restaurant el 5 de julio de 2026 (1-7 p.m.)
• St. Mary's Bazaar el 17 y 18 de julio de 2026 con exención de las Ordenanzas de Recipientes Abiertos y de Ruido
• Solicitud de exención de tarifas para la Sunset Concert Series 2026

The Physical Services Committee approved nine requests for use of public space and a fee waiver, all by 3-0-1 votes, forwarding resolutions to the full council. One item was removed from the agenda after determining the project was not on public property. A discussion on adding a Porchfest sign to Franklin Square resulted in no action, with further consideration deferred.

• Removed item 1 (16 W 8th St) from agenda as not public space
• Approved use of public space for chair yoga at McCrobie Building (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for ORA block challenge signs (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Canale's Anniversary Party (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Fort Ontario Rev War Battle (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Porchfest 2026 (3-0-1)
• Approved use of public space for Drumfest 4 (3-0-1)
• Approved fee waiver for Sunset Concert Series (3-0-1)