The Auburn City Council will meet Thursday for a meeting focused on a variety of issues affecting 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 ceremonial proclamation in honor of Veterans Day, issued by Mayor Jimmy Giannettino. The proclamation will recognize the sacrifices of veterans and emphasize this year’s theme, “A Legacy of Loyalty and Service.” Veterans and community members are invited to observe the declaration as Auburn prepares to commemorate Veterans Day on November 11.

The highlight of the meeting will be a presentation by Public Works Superintendent Mike Talbot on the scope of repairs needed at Hoopes Park. The southwest wall of the pond, originally built in the 1920s, has shown signs of deterioration, leading the city to secure a $150,000 grant from the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY). The winter repair project will address sediment buildup, improvements to the outfall structure and a redesign of upstream flow paths to reduce long-term sediment buildup, according to city documents.

Council members will also vote on a number of financial resolutions, including approving the $20,000 sale of a property at 10 Nelson Street. The city, which acquired the multifamily property through foreclosure, is prepared to transfer it to a buyer committed to rehabilitating it within a two-year period.

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

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

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