NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 10, 2023) — On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, the New Rochelle City Council Committee of the Whole Session took place to discuss various matters. Superintendent of Schools Jonathan P. Raymond delivered a presentation on the school budget and the redesign of the transit center. The City Council also reviewed proposed resolutions initiating proceedings under New York State Eminent Domain Procedure Law for public use of the acquisition sites at 625 North Avenue and 662 Main Street.
In addition, the Department of Development proposed an amendment to the 2023 budget for the creation of a new position: Deputy Commissioner of Development. The council discussed this ordinance and authorized the appropriate officers to enter into an agreement with FX Collaborative for the redesign of the New Rochelle Train Station/Transit Center.
The Law Department proposed a resolution authorizing the appropriate officer(s) of the City of New Rochelle to sign a Home Rule Request for the Enactment of Senate Bill No. S6083 and State Assembly Bill No. A5717, extending the authorization of the City of New Rochelle to impose an Additional Sales and Compensating Use Tax until December 31, 2026.
Other items included the annual stormwater report for the year 2022, the award of a bid for Beechmont plaque reinstallation, amendment to the Code of the City of New Rochelle regarding parking regulation change for Ashland Street and 41 Beattie Lane, and the execution of agreements relative to hydrodynamic storm separator manholes.
Lastly, the Department of Parks and Recreation proposed a grant application and commitment of funds supporting the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) Long Island Sound Futures Fund Grant for a resilience and adaptation plan for Ward Acres Park.
The Committee of the Whole Session addressed a range of issues impacting the city and its residents, and the City Council will continue to discuss and deliberate on these matters.
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