Geneva’s City Manager’s office released a comprehensive set of updates for April 2025, highlighting progress and plans across hiring, public works, economic development, intergovernmental partnerships, communications, and quality of life improvements.
City Manager Amie Hendrix outlined the city’s continuing efforts to reduce budget costs by maintaining two police department vacancies until $200,000 in savings is reached. Recruitment is now underway to hire an officer for the June academy. Additionally, applications are open for seasonal laborers and recreation attendants.
Major facility improvements are ongoing, with window and cornice work underway at City Hall. Construction is causing temporary traffic and parking changes. Meanwhile, a Request for Proposals is being evaluated for a Water and Sewer Rate Study, and three firms have submitted proposals to manage the CDBG Housing Program. Four firms have also submitted proposals for the Middle Street Bridge replacement under the Bridge-NY grant.
The city is also preparing for growth, having secured $1 million in county infrastructure funding to support its ATAD expansion. Geneva is now reviewing offers to purchase city-owned properties as part of its quarterly process. The next review deadline is July 6.
Geneva is strengthening intergovernmental ties, notably through a potential summer camp collaboration with the YMCA and continued talks around fire service sharing. Local residents with concerns about NYSEG billing or meters can access in-person customer support in Geneva and surrounding areas.
To promote transparency, a “Community Conversations” series kicked off in March, and a new weekly radio update begins April 3. The city will also collaborate with CGI Video Production to launch a new video series spotlighting Geneva’s appeal.
Public safety data from February shows police responded to 2,886 calls for service, including 31 domestic incidents and 8 overdoses. The fire department has a new recruit at the Webster academy, and public works staff recently completed spring safety training.
Spring and summer recreation programs are ramping up, with Spring Break Camp beginning April 14 and summer camp registration now open. The city’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for April 12 at the Recreation Complex.
Environmental efforts continue, including water treatment testing, ongoing streetlight repairs, and cleanup related to avian flu. Playground inspections and pothole repairs are also underway. Work is progressing on the Lake Tunnel project, a new gazebo for the lakefront, and an access ramp for the Clark Street entrance to the Pedestrian Rail Trail.
Looking ahead, Geneva plans to open its expanded Resource Recovery Facility later this month. Residents can purchase permits to access improved recycling and waste disposal services under new fee structures.
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