Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUS
00:33Council requested analysis related to the allowance of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) within the City. ADUS are a smaller, secondary housing unit located on the same lot as a single-family home. It provides complete, independent facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation. An ADU can be part of the existing primary structure, such as an addition, basement, or attic, or within a separate structure like a backyard cottage or garage conversion. Planning Director Rick Brown has prepared a memo on ADUs and outlines questions to be addressed prior to enacting ADU legislation.
NYS Parks Grants Submissions
33:52Staff met with Scott Burto from G&G Municipal Consulting and Grant writing to discuss pursuing parks funding. City Staff has been working closely with Scott and his team on the grant submission for the new park across from Kershaw and the parcel adjacent to Lagoon Park. City Staff believes the City can be competitive for the NYS NY Plays Grant for new playground equipment at Baker Park and the NYS Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant for a new building at Sonnenberg Park. G&G’s proposal also includes preparing and submitting an application to Gametime Equipment for a fifty percent grant on the purchase of playground equipment. The contract amount with G&G would be $5,500 for the preparation and submission of all three grants. The City Manager recommends appropriating $5,500 from the 2025 Budget contingency to fund the grant writing contract.
2024 Audited Financial Statements
40:26The City’s independent audit of the 2024 Financial Statements has been completed. Mike DeBadts from Mengal, Metzger, Barr & Co., LLP will be at the meeting to present the audit, review the highlights and answer questions.
2025 Six Month Financials Review
01:12:52City Manager Goodwin will review the six-month financials with the Committee.
Renewal of the Fire Services Agreement with the Town of Canandaigua
01:23:19Fire Chief Magnera and City Manager Goodwin met with Town representatives on September 4th related to renewal of the City’s current Fire Services Agreement set to expire at the end of 2025. The City currently provides fire protection and emergency services to specified areas of the Town. A new proposal was presented with the following suggested amendments: This proposal includes the current roster of 20 Firefighters, 1 Chief and 1 Part-Time Admin Assistant. A 28% cost share based on the call volume and assessed value. Based upon an estimated 2026 Fire Budget, the Town’s cost will be $1,460,000.