Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA)

Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA)

The Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA) is an independent corporate governmental unit established on June 21, 1966 by the New York State Legislature.

JURA Responsibilities

Housing, Building & Zoning Code Enforcement
Housing Rehabilitation & Development
Public Infrastructure Improvement
Industrial & Commercial Site Preparation
Downtown Development
Landbanking Activities
Community & Economic Development Planning Activities
Economic Development Loans & Grant Administration
Energy Conservation
Historic Preservation
Annual Administration of the City of Jamestown’s CDBG & HOME Program Allocations

Mission Statement

JURA is a multi-faceted organization that performs a series of legally-mandated functions on behalf of the City of Jamestown through an annual ‘Contract for Services,’ which includes, but is not limited to: Planning; Zoning; Code Enforcement (Residential & Commercial); Administration of Federal, State & Philanthropic Grants; Processing Grant Applications for City Endeavors; Coordination of Neighborhood & Housing Rehabilitation Initiatives; Marketing of Commercial & Residential Properties; and Administration of the City’s Revolving Loan Program.

Financials/ Minutes & Agendas/ Contacts

Board of Directors

Policies

Conflict of Interest & Whistleblower Policies

Public Hearing – Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant @ 4th Floor Police Training Room

Apr 17 @ 11:00 am – 11:30 am

City Council Work Session @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor

Apr 20 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Committee Meetings are generally scheduled in advance of City Council Work Sessions and are held at the times and locations outlined below. These meetings serve as a working forum for reviewing legislation, discussing policy matters, and advancing items prior to formal Council consideration.

Committee Meeting Schedule:

Housing Committee – 6:30 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Finance Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Mayor’s Conference Room, Municipal Building)
Public Safety Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Police Training Room, Municipal Building)
Public Works Committee – 7:00 p.m. (Department of Development Conference Room, Municipal Building)

Detailed information for each meeting—including agenda items, supporting materials, and departmental updates—is published in the weekly Council Agendas. These agendas should be considered the primary source for current topics and meeting details.

Please note that Committee Meetings are dependent on agenda volume. If there are no items requiring review, a meeting may not be held. Refer to the posted Council Agendas for the most accurate and up-to-date scheduling information.

Planning Commission Meeting @ City Hall - Police Training Room - 4th Floor

Apr 21 @ 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

City Council Voting Session @ City Hall - City Council Chambers - 2nd Floor

Apr 27 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Veterans Commission @ City Hall - Mayor's Conference Room - 4th Floor

May 4 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

April – May 2026 Apr – May 2026