The Peekskill Common Council unanimously approved a packet of resolutions during its July 13 meeting, authorizing program contracts, purchases, procurement steps and public hearings.
Key items the council approved included:
- Resolution j1: Authorization for an agreement with Arts 10566 for a 2026-27 Rhythm of Resilience arts program at the Neighborhood Center.
- Resolution j2: Authorization of a street closure (Brown Street) for a World Cup street fair on 07/19/2026 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Resolution j4: Authorization to purchase nine parking kiosks from CALE America Inc. at a total cost of $102,179.25, using 2022 capital funds.
- Resolution j5: Approval of a bond resolution authorizing up to $1,138,000 for purchase of vehicles and equipment for 2026; staff indicated the city plans to roll the borrowing into an August bond renewal at an estimated rate of ~3.75% to 4.53%.
- Resolution j6: Authorization to purchase a Lucas chest-compression device for the Peekskill Fire Department.
- Resolution j11: Contract amendment with Matrix New World Engineering for additional design services for Riverfront Green Park enhancements.
- Resolution j12: Authorization to issue a request for proposals for construction administration services for the Southern Waterfront Trail Connection and Shoreline Stabilization Project.
- Resolution j13: Five service contracts with TK Elevator Corporation for elevator maintenance at city-owned properties (annual amounts specified in the record).
- Resolution j15: Agreement with Westchester County for 2026 police community-related event funding ($1,200) including National Night Out.
All resolutions recorded in the meeting were carried without recorded opposition when called.