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Winter Edition

• Letter from the Utility Director, Jason Meusburger
• Department Year in Reviews
• Adopt A Catch Basin
• Smart Salting
• Prevent Frozen Pipes
• Report a Sewer Back Up
• and Much More!

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Spring Clean-Up Days

April 24th & 25th will provide City residents an opportunity to dispose of a wide variety of items including appliances, tires, electronics, and other items.  A fee will be charged for disposal of all items with cash or local check being accepted.  Residents will be asked to present identification (with proof of residence) prior to disposing of items. Be on the look-out for a flyer with all the details and fee schedule for Spring Clean-Up Days via this website, social media, electronic sign or local papers. 

About the Adopt-a-Catch Basin Program

The City of Buffalo is home to hundreds of catch basins which collect stormwater from streets and neighborhoods. This run-off flows directly to our lakes, rivers, wetlands and ponds. Catch basins play an important role in managing stormwater, but also acts as a conduit for trash, debris, and pollutants. 

Why Adopt?

To help protect water quality and keep our community clean, the City of Buffalo is inviting residents and business to "Adopt-a-Catch Basin"  and commit to keeping it clear of litter and debris. Together, we can make a difference in our watershed!

Who Can Volunteer?

Anyone! People of all ages, individuals, organizations, and businesses are welcome to participate.

Formore information visit the website.

Why is the City of Buffalo Considering a Public Utilities Commission (PUC)?

Buffalo is considering the establishment of a new Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to guide the future of our electric, water, and sewer services, and we want you to be part of the conversation. Please visit the Public Utilities Commission website page where you’ll find a concise FAQ that answers the most common questions about why the City is pursuing a PUC, how it will work, and what it means for you as a customer and taxpayer. For those who like to dig deeper, the PUC Roadmap (PDF) details the anticipated step-by-step timeline – from public input this fall to the PUC’s first meeting in early 2026. Explore the resources, share your feedback, and stay engaged as we work through this process.

Next Steps

• October 6, 2025City Council Meeting
  • First reading of DRAFT Ordinance NO. 2025-3 was APPROVED
• October 20, 2025City Council Meeting 
  • Public Hearing
• November 3, 2025City Council Meeting
  • Final adoption of Ordinance NO. 2025-3 is scheduled

Overview

The 219.3-acre property is comprised of a mixture of agricultural land, wetland areas, and woodland areas. The proposed development will consist of 69 villa lots, 232 single family lots, 78 twin homes, 160 back-to-back townhomes and 26 row-town homes for a total of 565 residential homes with the associated streets and utility infrastructure.

Expected to be built in phases over several years, this development will include the construction of a roundabout at 8 ^th  Street NE and County Road 35 / Willems Way as well as the connection of Griffing Park Road to Calder Avenue NE. 

A 2-acre park is also anticipated for the middle of the development, along with off-street trails that will connect new neighborhoods with the City’s existing trail network. 

An Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) has been completed for this development, with public comments received and incorporated into the findings of the report, see EAW and Findings of Fact on the South Shores on Lake Pulaski project page.

The first public hearing on land use requests for this development was held on August 11^th, with the 2^nd public hearing scheduled for the October 13^th Planning Commission meeting.

The updated set of plans for this development can be found on the project page, as well as the expected schedule of all City approvals.

Please contact Community Development Director David Kelly with any questions on this development or the approval process.

1st Avenue NE Reconstruction Project

Construction Project Website

Project Overview

With the completion of the 2040 Downtown Plan, Buffalo is moving forward with the first phase of revitalizing the northeast downtown area streets. This project focuses on improving sections of 1^st Ave NE, 3^rd St NE, 2^nd St NE and 1^st St NE including:

• Making downtown greener and more connected
• Creating inviting streetscapes that encourage pedestrians to support downtown businesses
• Adjusting parking areas to better fit the needs of downtown
• Creating flexible, multi-use public spaces to allow for a wide range of activities and events

Questions or concerns about these construction projects please contact City of Buffalo Engineer Justin Kannas at justin.kannas@bolton-menk.com.

Transportation Safety Action Plan

Safety Action Plan Website

Project Overview

The City of Buffalo is developing a city-wide Transportation Safety Action Plan that evaluates safety issues for people driving, walking, biking, using Trailblazer Transit, or using a wheelchair. This plan will identify safety issues and problem areas and then recommend potential projects and strategies to improve safety for the people who live, work, or play in Buffalo.

What this Project Will Do

• Evaluate city-wide car crash data
• Identify the most critical transportation safety problem areas in the city
• Develop preliminary design ideas for select priority streets or intersections
• Test safety improvements at select locations to understand their impacts
• Create a Transportation Safety Action Plan aimed at reducing crashes on our streets

Project Timeline

Please check out the project website for project timelines, engagement opportunities and updates.

Questions or concerns about these construction projects please contact City of Buffalo Engineer Justin Kannas at justin.kannas@bolton-menk.com.

Overview

City of Buffalo Municipal Utilities is beginning a new era of service. The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project will involve installing new electric and water meters throughout the entire city. The new equipment will allow us to provide improved service, operational efficiencies, and better billing information.

The installation of the new smart meters will begin in the spring of 2025. Due to the unique features of each type of installation, they will be installed by neighborhood with the assistance of a third-party vendor - Utiliuse.

View AMI Electric Postcard (PDF) or Water Postcard (PDF) that were sent to City of Buffalo Municipal Utilities customer.

Project Phase Map (PDF)

For more information please visit the AMI page.

About Buffalo Fiber

Buffalo Fiber boasts a full fiber optic network that provides a wired, fiber optic Internet connection to the customer. Using top of the line Calix (PDF) equipment, your home and work experience is unrivaled in-service quality, top speeds, and uncompromising Wi-Fi signal strength. We do not use older technologies like DSL and cable. 

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