The Buffalo City Community Development Committee convened on July 15, 2025, to address several key agenda items, focusing on community services and infrastructure improvements.

The meeting began with a discussion on potential collaboration between the council and the Department of Public Works (DPW) regarding budgetary support for various positions. A motion was made to close this discussion, which was seconded and approved.

The committee then moved on to item three, concerning an agreement for yard waste disposal services. A motion to table this item was made and seconded, effectively postponing further discussion.

Next, the committee addressed the proposal to dedicate office space within Buffalo City Hall to the 514 Memorial Foundation. A motion was made to hold this item for further consideration, which was also seconded.

Item five focused on addressing behavioral health crises in the Broadway Fillmore area. Similar to the previous items, a motion to table this discussion was made and seconded.

The sixth item on the agenda involved enabling the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority (NFTA) to proceed with a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The council opened the floor for discussion, with Commissioner Nate Morgan explaining that the item required council authorization for the DPW to execute necessary documents for the project. This authorization is crucial for the NFTA to receive funding and improve infrastructure within the city’s right-of-way.

After some clarification regarding the procedural aspects of the item, a motion was made to revisit the NFTA discussion. The council confirmed that the city maintains control over the right-of-way while allowing the NFTA to proceed with their project.

The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which was seconded and approved, wrapping up the discussions for the day. Overall, the committee focused on community service agreements and infrastructure projects, with several items tabled for future consideration.