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Lackawanna City Council Meeting - 7/20/26
Published: Jul 20, 2026
City Council Designates West Seneca B as Secondary Newspaper
The City Council considered a resolution to designate the West Seneca B as a secondary newspaper for the city. This is intended as a cost-saving measure compared to using the Buffalo News for legal notices, with the West Seneca B estimated to cost about a third of the Buffalo News's previous costs. Buffalo Business First will remain the official newspaper for the city. The resolution was adopted.
City Approves Agreement with LaBella Associates for Downtown Renewal Grant Application
The City Council approved an agreement between the City of Lackawanna and LaBella Associates for services related to pursuing a grant for downtown renewal. This formalizes the retention of LaBella Associates for the purpose of submitting an application for a DRI grant. The agreement includes standard terms, conditions, and an indemnification provision in favor of the city. The cost to the city is just under $15,000 and is capped at that amount. The Mayor is authorized to sign the contract.
Stoney Street Closure Request Tabled Due to Concerns Over Event Nature and City Liability
The City Council reviewed a request for the closure of Stoney Street on August 22nd, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. for an event. Concerns were raised regarding the nature of the event (potentially private and for-profit, with ticket sales and vendors), liability for the city, impact on neighbors, public safety, and the need for proper applications and insurance. The Council decided to table the request for more information and further conversation with the applicant, William Taggart.
Ordinance Approved for Michelle Drive Property Sale to Sewer Authority; Secondary Newspaper Designated
The City Council approved an ordinance regarding the sale of a property on Michelle Drive to the Erie County Sewer Authority. This ordinance retroactively transfers the parcel to the authority as of October 30th, 2009, correcting a clerical error where the parcel was not placed on the tax map. The Mayor is authorized to sign a correcting deed. The transaction is tax-free. The council also approved a resolution designating the West Seneca B as a secondary newspaper to save costs on legal notices.
Street Closures Approved for Community Health Walk with Modifications
The City Council addressed a request for street closures for a community health and wellness walk on August 8th, 2026. The initial request included closures of Phillips, Holbrook, and Ingram streets, with a partial closure of Odell Street. The Council modified the request to a partial/moving closure and to partially close Odell Street from Wilmouth to 135 Odell until 2 p.m., referring the modified request to Public Safety and Public Works.
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