Department of Development

Crystal D. Surdyk
Director of Development

The City of Jamestown Department of Development is committed to providing economic, social, and cultural opportunities through a variety of public and private partnerships and resources to engage, educate and empower our citizens, create vibrant and safe neighborhoods with decent and affordable housing options, and to generate new investment that will improve the overall quality of life, well-being and sustainability of the entire community. The Department of Development also aids business owners, both small and large, with grant and low-interest loan programs in the hopes of creating jobs within the city. This department is also in charge of administering Community Development Block Grant and HOME Program funds.

The DOD includes the Jamestown Local Development Corporation (JLDC) and the Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency (JURA). Further information can be received at 716-483-7541 or dod@jamestownny.gov.

Hours: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday

AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT GRANTS

Non Profit Assistance Program – March 20, 2023 – April 20, 2023

The City of Jamestown American Rescue Plan Non-Profit Assistance Program NPAP in the form
of competitive grant funding is designed to assist Jamestown non-profit organizations recover
from the COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding economic crisis. A major focus to relieve the severe impact of COVID-19 is targeting the economic impact that fell on low-income and underserved communities. These pre-existing disparities in low-income communities’ verses others, only amplified during the pandemic. We put our focus on diversity and assisting communities that have been disproportionately impacted. The nonprofits/Civic organizations needed assistance due to receiving increased demand for services during the pandemic, along with declines in revenue sources such as donations and fees. Application can be found here.

ALERTS & INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that The City of Jamestown’s Community Development Block Grant- CV Plan has been prepared under New York State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) funds of the Title 1 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to undertake a project known as Code Blue for the purpose of addressing the dire and immediate need to mitigate the urgent need for suitable, short term sheltering for those requiring such facilities in the City of Jamestown. This program will assist the implementation of such shelters providing homeless individuals services when the temperatures drops to 32 degrees or below, including wind-chill, between 5:00 PM and 9:00AM, providing safety from the extreme elements. Anyone in need of a place to go can walk into single adult or family shelters, without undergoing typical intake and eligibility procedures, for the night in question. Clients can access any shelter for the night in question.

The Plan has been prepared and will be submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) pending a mandatory 5-day public review period. The draft plan will be available beginning Thursday, February 3, 2023, in the Department of Development and the Office of the Mayor, on the fourth floor of the Municipal building at 200 East Third Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 and online at www.jamestownny.gov. All comments regarding the Plan will be accepted up until February 8th, 2023 by 4:00 pm, in writing to the Department of Development, Municipal Building, Fourth Floor, Jamestown, NY 14701.

The Jamestown City Council and the subsequent submission of the City’s Community Development Block Grant- CV Plan application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development will consider all comments received prior to the formal authorization of the application.

Click here for Resources for Businesses & Workers Impacted by COVID-19.

Click here for Resources for Homeowners, Renters and Utility Assistance.