Blue Ribbon Task Force

Task Force Mission

On August 30, 2006, the Elmira City Manager convened a Blue Ribbon Task Force of business, government, not-for-profit and labor leaders. The Task Force was charged with providing specific recommendations to the City Manager on ways to eliminate the city's deficit in the short run and restore financial stability in the long run. The Task Force immediately focused on understanding the current state of the city's finances.

Report 1: The State of City Finances

Issued: November 13, 2006

Report 1 of the Blue Ribbon Task Force presents finding and recommendations that should be incorporated by the City Manager in preparation of the 2007 budget.

»Click here to read- Report 1: The State of City Finances

Report 2: Final Report to the City Manager

Issued: January 29, 2007

Report 2 of the Blue Ribbon Task Force presents general strategies and recommendations to improve the city's fiscal strength and evaluate the delivery of municipal services including police, fire, public works, and central administrative services.

»Click here to read- Report 2: Final Report to the City Manager

Report Supplement: Armory Report

The Armory Building Brick Wall Collapse Engineering Study Report was prepared by Hunt Engineers for the City of Elmira following the collapse of the facade of the city-owned Armory building on March 10, 2006.

»Click here to read- Report Supplement: Armory Report *11.5 megabytes*

Connecting the Dots

On January 22, 2007, the Elmira City Council passed Resolution 2007-036 calling on Governor Eliot Spitzer and the members of the New York State Senate and Assembly to enact the legislative changes identified in the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM) report released in November of 2006 entitled "Connecting the Dots: A Blueprint for Revitalizing Our Communities and Our State."

The report analyzes the numerous obstacles currently confronting cities and villages in New York, and offers an agenda of state-level solutions for revitalizing these communities and, therefore, all of New York State.

The City Manager, Mayor, and the Elmira City Council encourage all citizens to read the report and request that their representatives enact the legislative changes to help improve economic prosperity and financial stability for all cities in New York State.
»Read the Report: Connecting the Dots
»Visit NYCOM's website to find out more
»Visit Senator Winner's website
»Visit Assemblyman O'Mara's website
»Visit Governor Spitzer's website