2025 City of Geneva Budget Planning

Budget 2025 Planning Presentation 

May 1: Council Strategic Budget Overview and Discussion

May 9: Departmental Budget Kick Off

June 17: Departmental Budgets are due to the Comptroller

July 8: Departmental Review Discussions

August 5: Modified Departmental Budgets Due

September 16: City Manager Budget is Delivered to Council

October 2: Public Hearing on Budget

October 9, 16, 23, 30: Budget Workshops of Council

October 30: Final Adoption of 2025 Budget

The Geneva Lakefront Concert Series continues!

For the full series line-up, visit our website: Lakefront Concert Series

As a reminder, there is NO Farmers Market on August 3rd.

The Glorious Garlic Festival is taking place Saturday, August 3rd 10:30am-6pm & Sunday, August 4th 10:30am-5pm at Lakefront Park! Parking for the event will be in the lawn between 41 Lakefront Hotel & the Finger Lakes Welcome Center- cars can access the parking from E Castle St- follow signs and traffic flaggers. For more information, visit their website at www.gloriousgarlicfestival.com. 

The boat launch will be closed on Saturday 8/3 & Sunday 8/4. 

Department of Public Works Updates:

Storm Lawn and Tree Debris 

DPW has been actively cleaning up yard waste and tree debris from the recent extreme weather events. 

If you are cleaning limbs blown down alongside or from  the rear of your property, please bring the debris to the curb line for pick up.  DPW will not go on private property to retrieve limbs or brush.   Safety Reminder – Please contact local utility companies before working in and around any power lines.   Resource Recovery Park located on Doran Ave will continue to be open to residents Wednesday 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM for debris and food scrap drop off.  Tree Contractors are not allowed to deposit their debris.  

Grant Award Notification Received 

Bridge NY grant was awarded to the city for the replacement of superstructure for Middle Street Bridge over Marsh Creek for  $917k

Street Resurfacing Project 

Street Resurfacing is on schedule and weather permitting will begin next week.

Although DPW takes steps to minimize the inconveniences, this work requires dump trucks and special machinery and will include traffic disruptions.

We encourage everyone to please seek alternate routes when street closures affect your neighborhoods.  

Additional work on these streets may include, structure adjustments,  concrete sidewalk ramps, and pavement marking installations.

All work and schedules are subject to change due to weather and or unforeseen conditions. 

We appreciate everyone’s patience while this work is completed.     

Tentative Milling schedule is listed below.  Asphalt Paving will begin after milling is completed.

Monday 8/5 

Humbert St – Dead End to Ave E   

Ave F –  N Genesee to Humbert  

Ave G  - Lehigh to N Genesee 

Lehigh – Ave G to Gates

Tuesday 8/6

Herbert St – East North to Middle

Toledo St – Exchange to Center

Center St – North to Toledo

Genesee St  - North to John

Genesee St - Lewis to Castle

Wednesday 8/7

Oak St – North to Castle

Verplank St – Pulteney St to Dead End

Thursday 8/8

S West St – Washington to Hamiliton  

Beacon St – Jefferson to S West

Friday 8/9

Elm St – Colt St to Castle St  area

Washington St – Nursery Ave to Norwood Ave area

Scott Lafaro  - S Linden to Paradise Al area

Monday 8/12

Seneca St  - Linden to S Main west bound lanes only  

Jay Street Storm Culvert Replacement 

DPW will be replacing storm culvert piping under Jay  Street in an area between Kings Lane and Slosson Lane.

Work is expected to begin the week of August 5^th.

Please expect delays and road closures in the area from Pulteney to Slosson.

Thank you for your patience while we complete this repair.

Castle Street Sewer Lining

DPW will be lining and inspecting sewers under Castle St in the area between Main St and Brook St.

Work is expected to begin August 7^th.

Alternating traffic and temporary stoppages may be required at times.

Work will continue for several weeks. All work and schedules are subject to change due to weather and or unforeseen conditions.

July 2, 2024

Contact: Nicole Tillotson, City Clerk, ntillotson@geneva.ny.us

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE ON CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS

The City of Geneva is actively recruiting residents to serve in critical roles on City Boards, Committees, and Commissions. There are a range of opportunities to engage in and support the economic and community development functions of the City, and shape the future of your community.

Current opportunities to serve include the Board of Assessment Review, Geneva Housing Commission, Historic Districts Commission, Human Rights Commission, Planning Board, Police Budget Advisory Board, Recreation and Youth Advisory Board, and the Shade Tree Committee.

To learn more, and apply for City Boards and Commissions, visit the Boards & Commissions page of the City of Geneva website, https://www.cityofgenevany.com/282/Boards-Commissions. Paper applications are available at the Clerk’s Office, Geneva City Hall, 47 Castle Street, First Floor.