City Council - 5/5/26

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Chapters

Call to Order (00:02:15)
1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Opening Prayer 4. Roll Call 5. Acceptance of Minutes
6. Communications from the City Manager 6.1 City Manager's Report p.19 (00:04:02)
7. Communications from the Mayor (00:05:20)
9. Nominations, Appointments, Resignations, and Elections (00:10:16)
9.1 Resignation: Peg Higgins, Rochester Library Trustee (Ward 1) consideration to accept, with regret p.40
10. Budget Presentation: School Department O & M and CIP (00:10:48)
11. Appointments Review Committee Report (No Meeting) (01:17:20)
12. Codes & Ordinance Committee Report (01:17:22)
12.1 Codes and Ordinances Committee (Minutes: April 2, 2026) p.42 12.2 Amendment to Chapter 94 of the General Ordinances of the City of Rochester Relative to New Article III Syringe Service Program and Needle Disposal first reading and referral to a Pub
13. Community Development Committee Report (01:18:45)
14. Finance Committee Report (01:18:54)
14.1 Finance Committee Report (Minutes: April 14, 2026) p.61 14.2 Resolution Authorizing a Bank Loan in the amount of $7,350,000.00 in Connection with the Water-Sewer Fund Deficit and Borrowing Authority Pursuant to RSA 33:9 first reading and referral to
Committee Reports: (01:20:05)
15. Parking Commission Report (No Meeting) 16. Planning Board Report (No Action Items) 16.1 Planning Board (Minutes: April 6, 2026) p.72 17. Public Safety Report (No Action Items) 17.1 Public Safety Committee (Minutes: April 15, 2026) p.80 18. Public Work
19. Unfinished Business (01:20:37)
19.1 Development Agreement Between the City of Rochester, New Hampshire and Farmington Associates Properties, LLC (Waterstone), Related to the North RIDGE Project second reading and consideration for approval p.90

19.1 Development Agreement Between the City of Rochester, New Hampshire and Farmington Associates Properties, LLC (Waterstone), Related to the North RIDGE Project second reading and consideration for approval p.90
19.2 Resolution Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief (02:13:48)
19.2 Resolution Granting Community Revitalization Tax Relief to the Property Located at 16 Bridge Street Under the Provisions of RSA 79-E in Connection with a Proposed Rehabilitation Project second reading and consideration for adoption p.124
19.3 Resolution Terminating Community Revitalization Tax Relief Covenant for the Property Located at 135 North Main Street Under the Provisions of RSA 79-E:9 second reading and consideration for adoption p.177 (02:41:32)
19.3 Resolution Terminating Community Revitalization Tax Relief Covenant for the Property Located at 135 North Main Street Under the Provisions of RSA 79-E:9 second reading and consideration for adoption p.177
20. Consent Calendar (02:41:56)
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20.1 Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of $3,120.00 from the United States Government related to Seized Funds and Supplemental Appropriation Related Thereto first reading and consideration for adoption p.233 20.2 Resolution Deauthorizing Police Department Funding for Various Projects in the Amount of $22,060.35 first reading and consideration for adoption p.235 *Revised 20.3 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a JAG Grant from the State of New Hampshire in the amount of $23,627.00 first reading and consideration for adoption p.238
21.2 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation for the Riverwalk (02:43:03)
21.2 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation for the Riverwalk Overlook Fund Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Job Loan Funds in the amount of $200,000.00 first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 20

21.2 Resolution Authorizing Supplemental Appropriation for the Riverwalk Overlook Fund Utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Job Loan Funds in the amount of $200,000.00 first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 2026 p.299
21.3 Resolution Authorizing $400,000.00 Expenditure (02:43:23)
21.3 Resolution Authorizing $400,000.00 Expenditure from the Economic Development Reserve Fund for the Catholic Charities Development at 45 Old Dover Road first reading and consideration for adoption p.303
21.4 - 21.7 Resolutions for F27 Budget 1st Reading Public Hearing May 19, 2026 (02:52:38)
please see agenda items below.

21.4 Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget for the City of Rochester first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 2026 p.307 21.5 Resolution Authorizing and Approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Budget for the City of Rochester and Authorizing Borrowing in connection therewith first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 2026 p.309 21.6 Resolution Approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Operating Budget for the City of Rochester School District first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 2026 p.311 21.7 Resolution Authorizing and Approving Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Budget for the City of Rochester School District and Authorizing Borrowing in connection therewith first reading and referral to a Public Hearing to be held on May 19, 2026 p.313
23.1 Election Announcements from the Office of the City Clerk p.315 (03:01:38)
Please check with the City Clerk's Office on important updates on Elections and Voting requirements.

22. Other 23. Announcements 23.1 Election Announcements from the Office of the City Clerk p.315