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Lackawanna City Council Meeting - 6/22/26
Published: Jun 22, 2026
City Council Approves Standard Workday Reporting Forms for Retirement System
The City Council approved two forms, RS 2417A and RS 2418, related to standard workday reporting for elected and appointed officials and documenting work hours for different employee titles. These are mandatory reportings for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS).
Church Street Closure Approved for First Ward Summerfest
The City Council approved a request from resident Kimberly Smith to close Church Street on Saturday, June 27th, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the First Ward Summerfest and Senior Fair. The request was referred to Public Safety and Public Works. This event has been held for approximately 7-8 years.
LaBella Associates Retained for Downtown Revitalization Initiative Application
The City Council approved retaining LaBella Associates to assist the city with the preparation and submission of an application for Round 10 of the New York State Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). LaBella Associates was selected from four proposals as the strongest overall and lowest cost, with a not-to-exceed fee of $14,985. Their experience includes similar DRI projects like the Village of Lancaster and the Shoreline Trail project.
New Fast Food Business Registration Approved for Big Will's Kitchen
The City Council approved the business registration for Big Will's Kitchen, a fast food takeout establishment located at 2540 Hamburg Turnpike. The recommendation was made by Jack Pollack, who noted its quality.
City Council Approves Updated Bereavement Leave MOU for Firefighters
The City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Lackawanna and the Professional Firefighters Association regarding bereavement leave. The changes update archaic language to be more reflective of the times, such as changing 'wife' to 'spouse' and removing the requirement for a funeral, as not all faiths have them or participate. An update also requires firefighters requesting bereavement leave to provide proof of death of a family member. The mayor will sign the MOU.
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