City Advisories & Important Information
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March 25, 2011
Road Race Traffic Advisory for Sunday, March 27th

[Traffic Advisory] Mayor Harry Tutunjian announced road closures in downtown Troy this Sunday March 27th for the RPI Tour de Troy, which is a sanctioned USA Cycling Tour event. Races start at 8:30 AM and the events are scheduled to end at 4:30 PM. Closed Streets starting at 6:45am:

• River Street - 1st Street to Fulton Street/3rd Street
• Fulton Street - 3rd Street/River Street to 4th Street
• 4th Street - Fulton Street to Broadway
• Broadway - 4th Street to River Street
• 2nd Street - State Street to Broadway
• State Street - 1st Street to 2nd Street
• 1st Street - River Street to State Street
• 3rd Street - Fulton Street to Broadway

Perimeter streets to the race course may be barricaded in some cases. However, access to downtown churches and to the Arts Center of the Capital District will be permitted. Parking for the Arts Center will be located in the Front Street parking lots.

Traffic assistance and control will be provided by the Troy Police Department and the RPI Cycling Club. A map of the race course is below.

For more information on the event, please download the brochure at http://collegiatecycling.org/eccc/wiki/uploads/Calendar/20110326-rpi.pdf

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February 28, 2011
Former City Hall Parking Deck Temporarily Closed

[Parking Advisory] The parking deck at the former City Hall site is closed until further notice.  Anyone with a parking permit for that lot ONLY may park on the street while displaying their permit and not receive a ticket. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Mayor's Office at 279-7130.

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December 21, 2010
Holiday Schedule Pick up

[Advisory] Mayor Harry Tutunjian issued an advisory this morning informing residents that regularly will scheduled trash pick-up on Friday December 24th and Friday December 31st will still occur. There will be no interruption due to the holidays.

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October 17, 2010
Traffic Advisory for Federal Street & Sixth Avenue & River Street

[Advisory] Please be advised that on-going road construction work will be taking place at the
intersections of Federal Street and Sixth Avenue and Federal Street and River Street beginning on Monday October 18th thru Thursday October 21st. The work is scheduled to take place from 7AM- 7 PM, weather permitting. It is recommended that the traveling public seek alternate routes during this time frame.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of the City Engineer at telephone number 279-7194.

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October 4, 2010
Advisory for Burden Avenue & Morrison Avenue

[Advisory] Please be advised that traffic signal work will be taking place on Burden Avenue at Morrison Avenue beginning October 4th through October 7th weather permitting.

Work is scheduled from 7:00am – 7:00pm. 

It is recommended that you find alternate routes during this time period.  For more information, please contact the Office of the City Engineer at 279-7194.

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September 30, 2010
Homebuyer's Incentive Program

[Special Announcement] Mayor Harry Tutunjian and The City of Troy announces round 14 of its Homebuyer's Incentive Program. Grant funds will be provided to low/moderate income first-time homebuyers, to assist with down payment or closing costs for the purchase of a home located within the City of Troy boundary lines.

A public orientation meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 19th @ 6:00pm at City Hall (1776 6th Avenue) in Conference Room A, located on the 2nd Floor. The meeting will include Program Guidelines and Questions & Answers.

For more information, please contact the Department of Housing & Community Development (518)279-7149.

Download H.I.P Flyer or visit H.I.P Website.

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September 29, 2010 (updated)
Advisory for Federal Street & Sixth Avenue

[Advisory] Please be advised that construction work will be taking place on Federal Street at 6th Avenue and also Federal Street at River Street beginning on Wednesday, September 29th and with weather permitting will continuing through Monday Oct 4st. Work is scheduled from 7am-7pm.

It is recommended that the traveling public seek alternate routes during this time frame.

If you have any further questions, please contact the Office of the City Engineer at telephone number 279-7194.

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July 15, 2010
Troy Pig Out and Farmer's Market Advisory

[Advisory] Mayor Harry Tutunjian advised travelers to Troy to be aware of traffic changes for this weekend’s Troy Pig Out and Troy Waterfront Farmer’s Market.

“The Collar City is the place to be this weekend. From professional barbecue and fresh, locally grown produce to the free Powers Park concert, there’s lots of opportunities to enjoy Troy,” said Mayor Tutunjian.

Front Street from River Street to the old City Hall, as well as the Front Street parking lots, will be closed all weekend starting at 7 AM Saturday morning and scheduled to reopen at 5 PM Sunday evening.

River Street between 3rd Street and 1st Street, Broadway between 3rd Street and River Street, and the Franklin Street Alley at State Street will be closed Saturday from 6 AM through 3 PM.

Second Street between State Street and Broadway will be closed Saturday from 6 AM through 3 PM but will be open to local residential traffic.

Parking for this weekend’s events will be available anywhere there is on-street parking, including surface lots, in addition to the following:

- Uncle Sam garage located at the corner of Fourth Street and Fulton Street
- Parking lot on the north side of the Green Island bridge next to the River Street entertainment district
- State Street garage located at the intersection of Front Street and State Street
- Fifth Avenue garage on Fifth Avenue between Broadway and State Street

The Troy Pig Out has been designated as the New York State Championship for competitive barbecuing, establishing the event as a premier destination for barbecue enthusiasts and competitors.

Voted the 2010 Capital Region’s Best Farmer’s Market by readers of the Times Union, the Waterfront Farmer’s Market hosts over sixty food growers, bakers, chefs, artisans as well as entertainment and more every Saturday.

Please call 279-7130 with any questions. For more information about this weekend’s events please visit www.troypigout.com and www.troymarket.org.

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July 9, 2010
Mayor Announces Public Meeting for Riverfront Park Redevelopment

[Public Meeting] Mayor Harry Tutunjian today announced the city will be holding the first of several public meetings on the redevelopment of Riverfront Park. The consultant – W Architecture – will be presenting preliminary design alternatives for the park. “An inviting public space like Riverfront Park is a key component of economic development, attracting visitors to Troy, and enhancing river access for boaters to bring more people to our shops and restaurants downtown,” said Mayor Harry Tutunjian. “Additionally, improving Riverfront Park improves the quality of life for all of our residents and I encourage everyone to attend this meeting.” The meeting will be held next TUESDAY JULY 13TH at 6 PM in the ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER.

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July 7, 2010
Free "Learn to Swim" Program

[Special Announcement] Free "Learn to Swim" program will be available at the following locations:

Knickerbacker Pool on July 19, 2010 through July 30, 2010 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. For more information call 237-0097.

South End Pool on August 2, 2010 through August 13, 2010 from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. For more information call 270-1125.

Download Registration Form

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May 20, 2010
Demolition of Former City Hall

[Public Hearing] The City of Troy Planning Board will conduct two Public Hearings to solicit comment on the Environmental Review of the Demolition of the Former Troy City Hall, located at One Monument Square, Troy, New York.

Pursuant to Article 8, Part 6 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the City of Troy Planning Board, as lead agent, is reviewing the proposal and the Environmental Assessment Form for the purpose of determining the significance of the project.

The first Public Hearing will be held on Friday, May 28th at 9:00AM in the Second Floor Conference Room of City Hall, located at 1776 Sixth Avenue, Troy, New York. The second Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00PM in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, located at 1776 Sixth Avenue, Troy, New York. For additional information, contact Sondra A. Little at (518) 279-7166.

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May 20, 2010
Redevelopment of Former City Hall

[Public Hearing] The City of Troy Planning Board will be conducting two Public Hearings to solicit comment on the Environmental Review of the Proposed Redevelopment of the Former Troy City Hall Site and adjacent Riverfront Park, located at One Monument Square, Troy, New York.

Pursuant to Article 8, Part 6 of the State Environmental Quality Review Act, the City of Troy Planning Board, as lead agent, is reviewing the proposal and the Environmental Assessment Form for the purpose of determining the significance of the project.

The first Public Hearing will be held on Friday, May 28th at 9:30AM in the Second Floor Conference Room of City Hall, located at 1776 Sixth Avenue, Troy, New York. The second Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, June 8th at 7:00PM in the Second Floor Conference Room, City Hall, located at 1776 Sixth Avenue, Troy, New York. For additional information, contact Sondra A. Little at (518) 279-7166.

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April 26, 2010
City of Troy - 2010 Hydrant Flushing Program

[ADVISORY] The City of Troy hydrant flushing program will be conducted Monday, April 26, 2010 through Thursday, May 4, 2010.     Customers may experience temporary discoloration in their water and possible reduced water pressure during these flushing operations. They are also advised to avoid washing clothes when flushing is taking place in their area.     Water main and hydrant flushing will be completed during the regular working hours with the exception of the business district. For additional information, call 237-0241.
The schedule is as follows:

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[Special Announcement] Mayor Harry Tutunjian announced that Troy’s Frear Park Golf Course will be the site of an effort to get kids involved in a sport that they might not otherwise have the opportunity to learn or play. “Hook A Kid On Golf” is a week-long clinic that will be held at Frear Park Golf Course in Troy beginning July 12th for six consecutive weeks. Interested supporters can sponsor a child for $135.

“An old adage says ‘golf is a good walk spoiled’, which may be true. It’s also a game that teaches patience, focus, and concentration; things that are good for kids to learn,” said Mayor Tutunjian. “We are proud to bring ‘Hook A Kid On Golf’ to historic Frear Park Golf Course and urge Troy’s kids to take a shot and learn the game from community leaders this summer.”

- Download press release
- Download program brochure and registration form

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March 30, 2010
Mayor Announces Second Public Hearing for Consolidated Plan

[Public Hearing] Mayor Harry Tutunjian announced the second of several public hearings taking place to accept public comments on the city’s proposed Five Year Consolidated Plan will occur on Thursday April 1 at 6:00 PM at Christ Church United Methodist at 35 State Street in downtown Troy. (download press release)

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March 30, 2010
Mayor Announces Dates for "Alamo Saturdays"

[Public Information] Mayor Harry Tutunjian announced the dates for “Alamo Saturdays” where residents can bring their trash for spring clean up.

“The guys in our sanitation department work extremely hard to keep the streets of Troy clean but we can always use the effort from residents when it comes to keeping our neighborhoods and alleys free of debris,” said Mayor Tutunjian. “This has been a popular and successful option for residents to take advantage of and I’m happy to announce that for the seventh year in a row the Alamo will be open.”

The Alamo is used as a drop off for residents wishing to get rid of excess amounts of trash, and other debris that may be around their house or neighborhood. It is located across from the Rensselaer County Jail in South Troy, off of Main Street.

It will be open every Saturday in April and May from 7 A.M. to 2 P.M. From June to November, it will be open every third Saturday of the month.

The Alamo is open to Troy residents only, and those using the facility are asked to bring some type of identification with them. The City of Troy will NOT accept the following items: renovation material, construction debris, hazardous materials, and paint cans. There will be a charge of $3 per tire for residents who wish to get rid of old tires.

Additionally, Tutunjian reminded residents that at City Hall, there are bins where residents can drop of fluorescent light bulbs and all batteries except car batteries. Those bins can be located just inside the rear door of City Hall, off of the parking lot. (download press release)

Fore more information on the Alamo, please call the DPW at 270-4579.

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March 10, 2010
Spring Street Cleaning Schedule                    

[Public Information] The Department of Public Works has scheduled nine (8) weeks of street sweeping for the City of Troy. I have included the schedule for the next nine (8) weeks attached to this letter. Subsequently, the two (2) week schedule will be posted in the Troy Record every Saturday.

In order for the City of Troy to be cleaned properly and efficiently, everyone’s cooperation is being requested during this nine (8) week program.

View Schedule

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October 23, 2009
Zoning Ordinance Amendment                   

[Public Hearing] The Troy City Council has scheduled a public hearing for Thursday November 5th, at 6:30 p.m. to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow for the rezoning of a 50 acre parcel on Oakwood Avenue. For further information please contact the Planning Department at 270-4589.

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October 16, 2009
City of Troy Fair Housing Survey.                    

[Public Survey] As a recipient of federal funds through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the City of Troy is required to conduct an Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. The City supports fair housing and encourages citizen particpation in identifying impediments to fair housing within Troy neighborhoods. Please take approximately 10 minutes to complete the following survey. Information provided will allow the City to continue efforts to improve fair housing throughout the community.

Click here to take the survey.

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August 31, 2009
Rock N Soul Concert at Powers Park

[Special Annoucement] Due to rainouts of the previous weeks shows at Powers Park, the city of Troy has scheduled a full day of music on September 5th. Beginning at 1 p.m., a full day of music will be highlighting the afternoon on the Neil Kelleher Stage at Powers Park. Three separate groups, marking the end of the city's summer event season, will play a mix of different musical styles over the course of the day.
1:00 - 2:30p.m. - Wylder / Motown
3:00 - 4:30p.m. - Solid Smoke / R&B and Soul *5:30 - 7:30p.m. - Johnny Rabb & the Jailhouse Rockers

Food and beverages will be available at the shows, with a no dog or alcohol policy in effect. For additional information contact Vito Ciccarelli at, 270-4624.

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August 19, 2009
Special Meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority

[Special Meeting] A special meeting of the Troy Industrial Development Authority (IDA) is scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2009 at 9am. The meeting will be held in the Mayor's conference room on the second floor of Troy City Hall. For more information please contact the IDA Office at (518) 270-4589

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July 1, 2009
Rockin on the River                  

[Media Advisory] Tonight's Rockin' on the River has been moved inside due to the threat of bad weather. The concert will be held at Revolution Hall, located at 425 River Street in Troy, one block from the original outdoor river front location from 5:00pm - 8:30pm. This is still a completely free show and is open to all ages. Tonight's headliner is 80's tribute band Aquanet, and promises to be a wonderful evening of free music and fun in the City of Troy.

We will, weather permitting, return outside next week!

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June 9, 2009
City Sponsors FREE Summer Program for Kids                   

[Public Information] The City of Troy is sponsoring a FREE summer program for City Youth ages 9-13; the program will be held at the Frear Park Sports Facility, it will operate July 6 - August 14, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Weekly camps will include Culinary Lessons, All Sports, Swimming Lessons, Nutrition, Arts ‘n Crafts and various Field Trips. Breakfast and lunch will be offered in conjunction with Rensselaer County Department for Youth Summer Food Program.

Download: 2009 Summer Youth Program Application or the Flyer

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May 27, 2009
Notice of Review CDBG-R Amendment

NOTICE OF REVIEW PERIOD FOR A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN 2008 ACTION PLAN FOR THE COMMUNITY  DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT –  RECOVERY PROGRAM (CDBG-R)

[Public Notice] Notice is hereby given that the City of Troy, New York proposes to amend the 2008 One-Year Action Plan of its Consolidated Plan to fund two public facility infrastructure improvement projects.  The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has allocated $552,590.00 to the City of Troy for community development projects. 

Consistent with HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Recovery Program (CDBG-R), and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 a 7-day public review and comment period is hereby established commencing on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, and ending on Tuesday, June 2, 2009.  The City Council will conduct a public hearing to solicit public comments concerning the proposed use of Consolidated Planning grant funds. The public hearing will be held at 6:45 PM on Thursday June 4, 2009 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Troy City Hall.  Click here to download full notice.

- Community Development Block Grant Recovery Program (CDBG-R)
- CDBG-R Activitiey Sheet
- Benefits of City Betterment Costs
- Control Sheet / Federally-funded (Construction Project)
- Milling
- Utility Costs

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April 23, 2009
HPRP Amendment 12 Day Public Review                 

[Public Notice] Notice is hereby given that the City of Troy, New York proposes to amend the 2008 One-Year Action Plan of its Consolidated Plan to create two new homeless housing programs under the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. 

A 12-day public review and comment period is hereby established commencing on Monday, April 27, 2009, and ending on Friday, May 8, 2009.  During the 12-day public review period the City Council will conduct a public hearing to solicit public comments concerning the proposed use of Consolidated Planning grant funds. Click here to download full notice.

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April 21, 2009
City of Troy Hydrant Flushing Program                   

[Water Advisory] The City of Troy hydrant flushing program will be conducted Monday, April 27, 2009 through Thursday, May 7, 2009.  Customers may experience temporary discoloration in their water and possible reduced water pressure during these flushing operations. View Schedule

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April 17, 2009
Troy announces three public focus groups in conjunction with the preparation of its 2010-2014 Consolidated Plan.                    

[Public Focus Groups] All group sessions are from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The date and location of the focus groups are as follows:

April 29th - South Troy, Polish American Club, 507 1st Street
May 6th - North Central Troy, North Central Police Substation, 3100 6th Avenue
May 20th - North Troy, Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club, 505 4th Avenue

Download press release.

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April 14, 2009
City of Troy Five Year Consolidated Plan Survey.                    

[Public Survey] The City of Troy is in the process of developing an updated Consolidated Plan for the use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds. The Plan will cover the 2010-2014 period and will identify the City's priorities for allocating grant funds. We invite you to please assist the City in providing your input and ranking the needs within the community. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Please do not complete the survey more than once. The City of Troy appreciates your time and thanks you for participating in the community needs assessment survey!

Click here to take the survey.

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January 28, 2008
Notice of proposed project funding City of Troy Consolidated Plan 2009-2010 program year and notice of 30-Day public comment period and notice of City Council public hearing.                    

[Public Hearing] Notice is hereby given that the City of Troy, New York proposes to fund the following projects in its One Year Action Plan (OYAP) for the 2009-2010 Consolidated Planning program year that begins on July 1, 2009. Consolidated Planning funding includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, and HOME Program funding. The Troy City Council will approve the final spending plan at its regular Council meeting on Thursday May 7, 2009.

In addition, the Troy City Council will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers (2nd floor, Troy City Hall) to receive public comments regarding the proposed spending plan. This public hearing will be held during the statutory 30-day public comment period that begins on Monday, April 6, 2009 and ends on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. All residents, property owners, and other stakeholders of the City of Troy are invited to attend the public hearing and/or submit written comments or questions regarding the draft One Year Action Plan to the Department of Housing & Community Development located at City Hall, One Monument Square, Troy, NY 12180.

A copy of the updated Five Year Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan as well as all of the applications submitted for 2009-2010 Consolidated Planning funding are available for public review weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM at the offices of the Department of Housing and Community Development in Troy City Hall.

Download: 2009-2010 One Year Action Plan Notice

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January 28, 2008
Downtown snow removal.

[ADVISORY] Mayor asks residents to park in City garages and lots to facilitate better Downtown snow removal for the next two nights (Wednesday and Thursday). Residents can park for free until 9 am.

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January 23, 2009
A Call for Implementers (RFP) for the 2009-2010 Program Year

[Public Information] Mayor Harry Tutunjian Announces a call for implementers (RFP) for the 2009-2010 Program Year, Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG), Emergency Shelter Grant Funds (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnership Funds.

The Call for Implementers will ask for proposals from consultants, City departments, neighborhood organizations, public service agencies, and others to carry out priority projects and programs that will result in the benefit to low and moderate income persons or areas, the homeless or the elimination of slums and blight. The RFP will categorize all programs or projects under the primary goals of the HUD national objectives, which are Neighborhood Livability, Decent Housing and Economic Development as outlined in the Request for Proposal and in the 5-Year Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan.

Request for Proposals (RFP) along with applications and instructions will be distributed on Friday, January 23, 2009. All documents will be available at City Hall in the Housing and Community Development Department, third floor and at the Troy Public Library or downloaded from the City web site www.troyny.gov

All applications will be due at noon on Wednesday February 18, 2009. Applications can be submitted to Timothy Mattice, Department of Housing And Community Development, City Hall, third floor or can be e-mailed to tim.mattice@troyny.gov

Download (pdf) Version
2009-2010 Consolidated Plan Application and Instructionss
2009-2010 Consolidated Plan RFP

Download Microsoft Word Version
1. Click on link below.
2. Use the Save button to save the document to your PC.
2009-2010 Consolidated Plan Application and Instructionss
2009-2010 Consolidated Plan RFP

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December 30, 2008
Live Fire Calibration Testing of ShotSpotter Technology

[ADVISORY] The Troy Police Department is asking the local media outlets to get the word out to the TROY community that we will be conducting LIVE FIRE calibration testing of our ShotSpotter technology tonight Tuesday 12/30/08 between the hours of 10PM and Midnight.  We do not want to cause anyone any undue stress from firearms being discharged without notice. 

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December 30, 2008
City of Troy Consolidated Plan 2009-2010 Program Year

[Public Hearing] Notice is hereby given that the Department of Housing & Community Development of the City of Troy, New York will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Troy City Hall, to solicit public comments concerning potential projects and outcomes for the City of Troy's Consolidated Planning grant funding for the 2009-2010 program year that begins on July 1, 2009. Consolidated Planning grant funding includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, and HOME Program funding. All Troy residents and taxpayers, as well as neighborhood organizations, businesses and other stakeholders in Troy, are invited to attend this public hearing and speak regarding the targeting of 2009-2010 Consolidated Planning funds.

At the public hearing, the Housing & Community Department will accept public comments concerning the Department’s draft outcomes for the 2009-2010 Consolidated Planning year. Comments concerning other desired outcomes in the Strategic Plan, priorities for outcomes, and/or funding targets for the outcomes or categories of outcomes will be accepted. Copies of the Department’s draft outcomes for the 2009-2010 program year are available in the Department of Housing & Community Development Department on the third floor of Troy City Hall (ask for Timothy Mattice), Copies will also be available at the public hearing.

A Call for Implementers (RFP) will be developed after consideration of comments received at this public hearing. The Call for Implementers will ask for proposals from consultants, City departments, neighborhood organizations, public service agencies, and others to carry out projects in the 2009-2010 program year that will result in desired outcomes found in the Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan.

Timothy Mattice, Program Supervisor
Publication dates: January 5,7 & January 9,12, 200

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December 19, 2008
Mayor asks residents to park in City garages and lots to facilitate better Downtown snow removal.

[ADVISORY] Mayor asks residents to park in the City garages and lots to facilitate better Downtown snow removal throughout the weekend. People can park for free until 8 am Monday.

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November 7, 2008
Public Meeting Scheduled For Congress-Ferry Street Development

[Public Meeting] - The City of Troy will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the Italian Community Center to discuss the latest plans for development for the Congress-Ferry Street Corridor.

The City of Troy has hired Saratoga Associates to complete the design for the entire corridor, a project that has been more than four years in the making.

“This has been a project that has had many stumbling blocks, and tested the patience of many people,” Mayor Harry J Tutunjian said Friday. “A significant number of people have been working extremely hard on the Congress-Ferry Street redevelopment, and though it has taken longer than anyone hoped or expected, the potential still exists, and we hope that residents will come out Tuesday and voice their opinions about what they would like to see.”

The $6 million road reconstruction project is targeted for a late spring/early summer beginning. The City is hoping that the economic development end of the project will begin shortly thereafter. The United Group of Companies remains the selected developer for the corridor.

“Though the road reconstruction and development piece are essentially two separate projects, I do not think that ten years from now either will be considered a great success without the other,” Tutunjian said. “Feedback from all parties has gone into each project, and we remained excited about the possibilities.”

Saratoga Associates will run the public meeting, which will consist of an update of where the Master Plan for the corridor stands, as well as break out groups to collect data on what the residents and businesses owners of Troy would like to see in the corridor.

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September 15, 2008
Troy Homes Project - Phase II

[Public Information] The city of Troy is seeking HUD income eligible; bank pre-approved homebuyers that are interested in purchasing a new single family home in the city of Troy.

Interested homebuyers must meet the following requirements to be determined eligible to participate:

- Attend required Troy Homes workshop on September 30, 2008 at 6:00PM
- Must have an annual household income at the time of application and closing at or below 80% of the HUD median income.
- Must be pre-approved by a bank and obtain a mortgage pre-approval letter.
- Must have no more than 15% of total gross monthly income paid towards interest bearing household debt, (i.e. credit cards, auto loans, personal loans, and student loans.
- Must have good credit with a minimum credit score of 650.
- Must be current with creditors
- Must have a minimum of $750.00 in personal savings.

Eligible applicants will have their names placed in a lottery pool. Names will be randomly selected by lottery at 10:00a.m on November 6, 2008, City Hall second floor council chambers.

The city of Troy will conduct a Troy Homes workshop at City Hall on September 30, 2008 at 6:00p.m in the second floor council chambers to discuss program requirements, financing, and to provide general information.

Applicantions due OCTOBER 24, 2008 AT 4:00PM

Please call the Department of Housing Community Development at 270-4476 to access more information.

Troy Homes Project Flyer

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September 4, 2008
Water Advisory: Discoloration Could Continue Through The Week

[ADVISORY] Throughout this week there has been a minor discoloration in the drinking water supplied by the City of Troy. The slight discoloration is a result of minute elevated levels of dissolving iron and manganese from the Tomhannock Reservoir.

“There is absolutely no health risk involved with this discoloration,” Mayor Harry J Tutunjian said Thursday. “There is no need to boil water, and the water department is working to fix the problem as we speak.”

Officials said that the discoloration could last up to a week, as they work through what amounts to a natural occurrence. The water is continually tested and does meet state guidelines. Should any change occur, the City will alert the media immediately. Any help the media can give with the distribution of this notice is greatly appreciated.

Any media inquiries should be directed to the Water Commissioner Bill Bradley at 225-6942.

Residents with any inquiries may call the Water Department at 237-0611. See press release.

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July 11, 2008
Citywide Reassessment

[Important Information] Mayor's Weekly Message July 11, 2008

During the State of the City speech earlier this year, I announced that the City of Troy would be pursuing a revaluation for the first time since 1972.

I want everyone to know that I did not make this decision without weeks of contemplation. Unfortunately, we have come to a point where we cannot wait any longer. The intent of conducting a citywide reassessment is to have the City’s Assessment Roll be both fair and equitable, a point we are not near today.

A revaluation does not increase the amount of taxes collected; the purpose is to have the tax burden redistributed fairly.

As I said earlier this year, because we have not commissioned a revaluation in such a long time, our equalization rate has suffered. A lower equalization rate can negatively influence how much is allowed under STAR exemption amounts; how much of the county tax burden the City bears; how much the City residents pay in school taxes compared to the other towns within the school district, and the way state aid for schools is determined and distributed.

Earlier this week, we scheduled a meeting with the New York State Office of Real Property Services to help explain the process of a revaluation. The informational meeting was held primarily for the city council members to attend. Certainly the public was welcome, but the main purpose was for council members to have a one on one interaction with representatives the State Office of Real Property Services.

Since raising the issue at my State of the City address, many questions were raised by council members. I felt it was important to have a forum where they could ask the professionals their questions. Hopefully, they would then be able to become more informed and share the information with their constituents. The meeting was scheduled with permission and consent of the Council President nearly two weeks ago. Press releases were sent out days in advance to all media outlets. Informational packets were mailed to council members as well.

This was only the first step. There will certainly be more public meetings that I am sure many residents will attend.

As a matter of attempting to keep the public updated on the revaluation, we will be making updates to the City website.

Mayor, Harry J. Tutunjian

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April 14, 2008
Hydrant Flushing Program

[ADVISORY] The City of Troy hydrant flushing program will be conducted Monday, April 14, 2008 through Tuesday, April 22, 2008.

Customers may experience temporary discoloration in their water and possible reduced water pressure during these flushing operations. They are also advised to avoid washing clothes when flushing is taking place in their area.

Water main and hydrant flushing will be completed during the regular working hours with the exception of the business district. For additional information, call 237-0241. The schedule is as follows:

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March 31, 2008
Mayor Invites Public to Participate in the North Central Troy Opportunity Area Public Meeting

[Public Meeting] - Mayor Harry Tutunjian of the City of Troy is extending an open invitation for local residents and business owners to participate in the development of the City’s locally based planning initiative for North Central Troy. Public Community Planning and Charette workshops will be held in the Rainbow Room (851 River Street in Troy) offering hands-on participation as part of the development of the 2008 North Central Troy revitalization plan. The plan is being prepared with funds from a grant provided by the NYS Department of State in accordance with the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program. With the Technical and Steering committees established, and data gathering phase near completion, the public visioning process can begin.

The Project Introduction and Discussion will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rainbow Room. Community Planning and Charette workshops will be held on Wednesday, April 23 and Wednesday, May 7 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at a location TBA. The Community Planning and Charettes sessions will provide an opportunity for members of the community to participate in one of several working groups. Each working group will be facilitated by a member of the technical committee, consisting of the City of Troy, NYS Department of State, The Hudson Group, LLC and Barton and Loguidice, P.C. and will focus on a particular set of design challenges beginning with discussion and proceeding into conceptualizing ideas for physical improvements in North Central Troy. Each working group will then present their visions and ideas for comment to the rest of the participants at the close of the session.

No technical expertise is required of public participants. A Technical Committee member will moderate, advise and provide the necessary graphic presentation skills. All the graphic art supplies required for the charette will be provided by the Consultant Team. Base mapping of the North Central Troy area will be generated in multiple forms and will be provided to each working group.

A summary of the results of these Community Planning and Charette Workshops will be presented at a later date to the public, and attendees will have the opportunity to review and comment on the ideas presented.

Complete Scope and Schedule for the BOA Program

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March 20, 2008
Hudson River Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control

[Public Meeting] - The first public meeting for the Hudson River Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan will be held at 7pm on Monday, March 31, 2008 at Hudson Valley Community College in the Bulmer Telecommunications Center located at 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180.

Come and learn about the intermunicipal efforts to address water quality in the Hudson River. At this first public meeting learn more about: the study objectives, the scope of work, and the data collection process. Although the preparation of the Plan is a mandated responsibility of the Albany Pool Communities (Cities of Albany, Cohoes, Rensselaer, Troy, Watervliet and Village of Green Island), the surrounding communities will also be impacted and are urged to attend.

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February 19, 2008
Formation of a Troy-based Community Orchestra

[Public Meeting] - A public information meeting on the formation of a Troy-based community orchestra utilizing local and regional musicians will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, February 28, 2008 in the City Council Chamber on the second floor of Troy City Hall. Learn more about the Troy Orchestra and its mission. Participate, ask questions and provide your input. Meet the principals.

For more information, contact: Vito Ciccarelli at 518-270-4624, or Prudence Pechenik at 518-270-4401.

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January 8, 2008
City of Troy Consolidated Plan 2008-2009 Program Year

[Public Hearing] - Notice is hereby given that the Department of Housing & Community Development of the City of Troy, New York will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, January 16, 2008 in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Troy City Hall, to solicit public comments concerning potential projects and outcomes for the City of Troy's Consolidated Planning grant funding for the 2008-2009 program year that begins on July 1, 2008. Consolidated Planning grant funding includes Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funding, and HOME Program funding. All Troy residents and taxpayers, as well as neighborhood organizations, businesses and other stakeholders in Troy, are invited to attend this public hearing and speak regarding the targeting of 2008-2009 Consolidated Planning funds.

At the public hearing, the Housing & Community Department will accept public comments concerning the Department’s draft outcomes for the 2008-2009 Consolidated Planning year. Comments concerning other desired outcomes in the Strategic Plan, priorities for outcomes, and/or funding targets for the outcomes or categories of outcomes will be accepted. Copies of the Department’s draft outcomes for the 2008-2009 program year are available in the Department of Housing & Community Development Department on the third floor of Troy City Hall (ask for Timothy Mattice), Copies will also be available at the public hearing.

A Call for Implementers (RFP) will be developed after consideration of comments received at this public hearing. The Call for Implementers will ask for proposals from consultants, City departments, neighborhood organizations, public service agencies, and others to carry out projects in the 2008-2009 program year that will result in desired outcomes found in the Strategic Plan of the Consolidated Plan.

Cconsolidated Project Plan 2005-2009
2008-2009 RFP DRAFT Outline (pdf)

Timothy Mattice, Program Supervisor
Publication dates: January 5,7 & January 9,12, 14,2008