The Auburn City Council will convene Thursday for a meeting focused on a series of issues impacting the city, including a Veterans Day proclamation, major repair plans for Hoopes Park and critical financial resolutions.

The session, scheduled for 5 p.m. at Memorial City Hall, will begin with a proclamation ceremony honoring Veterans Day, issued by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino. The proclamation will recognize the sacrifices of veterans and focus on this year’s theme, “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” Veterans and community members are encouraged to observe the declaration as Auburn prepares to commemorate Veterans Day on November 11.

One of the highlights of the meeting will be a presentation from Public Works Superintendent Mike Talbot on the extent of repairs needed at Hoopes Park. The southwest wall of the pond, originally built in the 1920s, showed signs of deterioration, prompting the city to secure a $150,000 grant from the New State Dormitory. York (DASNY). The winter repair project will address sediment accumulation, improvements to the outfall structure and an overhaul of upstream flow paths to reduce long-term sediment accumulation, according to state documents. city.

Council members will also vote on a series of financial resolutions, including approving a $20,000 property sale at 10 Nelson Street. The city, which acquired the multifamily property through tax foreclosure, is preparing to sell it to a buyer committed to rehabilitating it within two years.

Additionally, council will consider establishing a debt reserve for unspent bond proceeds from the North Division Street Bridge project, which is expected to reduce future budgetary impacts. Other resolutions include approving budget adjustments for fiscal years ending June 2024 and June 2025 to cover unforeseen expenses in key areas such as emergency vehicle maintenance and diversity training.

The meeting will be open to the public and broadcast live on the city’s website.

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