The
City Council holds public hearings as required for specific legislative items
on the agenda, as well as a monthly Speak to Council session. These meetings are open to the public in
order to allow an opportunity for constituents to voice their opinions, ideas, concerns
or support for either legislation that the Council will be voting on that month,
or any other issues that may be affecting the community.
Public
Hearings and Speak to Council sessions take
place in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 30 Church Street, Room 302-A,
generally on the 3rd Thursday of the month, beginning at 6:00 p.m.
For the month of May, public hearings
will be held for the following pieces of legislation:
Introductory No. 133 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance establishing the 2024-25 assessments and authorizing an agreement for
the High Falls Business Improvement District
Introductory No. 134 –
Authorizing an
application and grant agreement for Restore NY Communities Initiative – Round 8
grant to support the Downtown Eastside Initiative
Introductory No. 135 –
Resolution
endorsing Monroe County application for Restore NY Communities Initiative –
Round 8 grant to support the 422 East Henrietta Road Rehabilitation and 460
East Henrietta Demolition Project
Introductory No. 138 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance authorizing special work and services related to the South
Avenue/Alexander Street Open Space District for 2024-25
Introductory No. 139 –
Amending the
Zoning Map by changing the zoning classification of 573 South Clinton Avenue
Introductory No. 150 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – establishing the Arnold Park Enhanced Sidewalks Special Assessment
District
Introductory No. 151 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – Areaway Treatment at 23-27 East Main Street
Introductory No. 152 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – establishing the levy and budget for the special work and services
of the Downtown Enhancement District for 2024-25
Introductory No. 153 –
Continuation of Local Improvement Ordinance No.
1652 relating to the Maintenance of Upgraded Streetscape Features as a Part of
the Mt. Hope Avenue Improvement Project
Introductory No. 154 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – establishing the operating and maintenance costs of special
assessments for streetscape enhancements for 2024-25
Introductory No. 171 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – reestablishing the Public Market Snow Removal Special Assessment
District for 10 years and establishing the cost of the District’s special
services for 2024-25
Introductory No. 172 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – reestablishing the Public Market Security Special Assessment
District for 10 years and establishing the cost of the District’s special
services for 2024-25
Introductory No. 178 –
Continuation of Local Improvement Ordinance No.
1357 relating to the Culver/Merchants Commercial Parking Lot
Introductory No. 179 –
Local Improvement
Ordinance – Establishing the operating and maintenance costs of neighborhood
commercial and residential parking areas for 2024-25
Any person wishing to speak on any
of these matters may do so during the public hearing. Advance sign-up to speak at public hearings
is not required.
Copies of these introductory items
can be found in the City Council Proposed Legislation on the City’s website at:
https://www.cityofrochester.gov/councilproceedings/.
The Speak to Council session will begin immediately following the
conclusion of the public hearings.
Advance sign up is required for
citizens who wish to address the Council during the Speak to Council
session. All persons desiring to speak must signup no later than 4:30 p.m. on the day of the Speak to Council
session.
Constituents can register to speak
by calling (585) 428-7538. Dependent upon the total number of speakers, individuals
will be given a maximum of 3 minutes, or a minimum of 2 minutes, to share their
thoughts.
For more information on how to
participate in the public hearings or Speak to Council sessions, please go to
the Public Meeting Access page on the City’s website: www.cityofrochester.gov/publicmeetings .
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