Ronald Zorrilla

2027 City Budget

The proposed budget includes roughly $37 million for DPW, a 16% ($2.4M) jump in health insurance costs, and keeps the tax levy increase under the state tax cap.

Mayor and Council Salary Increase

Raises would cost taxpayers roughly $27,000 for the Mayor and $24,000/$20,000 per council member annually.

Flock License-Plate-Reader Program

Could shift surveillance spending and generate fine revenue (amounts unspecified).

Property tax levy above the tax cap

None unless the 2027 budget ultimately exceeds the tax cap — which officials say isn't the plan.

Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial

$200,000 grant sought, with $1.9 million already set aside for the memorial project.

Combined Sewer Control Facility Electrical Construction

Up to $5,087,000, financed through New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation Project No. C3-7332-11-03.

Newburgh Colored Burial Ground Memorial Project SEQRA Review

$1.9 million was set aside, but current construction estimates exceed it; two grant applications are pending.

Puebla FC youth soccer program access and fees at Delano Hitch Park

Up to $2.5 million from the PLAYES grant, possibly with a 20% city match; no commitment made yet.

Police technology contracts (Tasers and body cameras)

The tabled renewal is $811,187 over five years.

Charter Review Commission

No direct cost yet, but the outcome could reshape how the city spends and who holds power.

Water Filtration Plant Filter and SCADA Improvements

Up to $7.77 million from city funds for the water plant project.

Bourne and Kenney PILOT agreement

PILOT terms affect future property tax revenue from the redevelopment site.

Broadway pedestrian and traffic signal improvements

About $2.9 million in additional project costs, mostly grant-funded; the local match comes from CHIPS funds.

2026 citywide paving program

Roughly $750,000 of paving work is planned, drawing on CHIPS, Pave New York, extreme winter recovery and state touring route funds, with the list near budget capacity.

Lead Service Line Replacement Funding

Up to $1.9 million in grant funds plus $2.7 million interest-free financing; replacements valued at $10,000-$15,000 per home are done free to homeowners.

Brown's Pond Water Withdrawal Alternatives Analysis

$12,824 for testing plus up to $3,691 per treatment from the water budget.

County Tax Exemption for Reservoir and Filter Plant Properties

New Windsor taxes on city water properties have run around $600,000 in recent budget discussions.

Fire Department Security Upgrades

$6,826.98 from budget line A.3412.0201.

Halloween curfew for minors

Minimal direct cost, mostly enforcement time for police.

June 2026 personnel report

Retirements and promotions affect city payroll, but no specific figures were given.

Approval of minutes from October 26, 2026 council meeting

Resolution No. 260-2026 — Sewer Control Facility electrical contract (Bid 6.26E)

Resolution No. 261-2026 — Scarlet Oak treatment agreement

Resolution No. 262-2026 — Fire Department security camera upgrades

Approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of October 26, 2026 / Aprovacion del Acta de la Reunion General del Consejal del 26 de octubre 2026

Approval of minutes from October 13, 2026

Resolution No. 239-2026 — Gallo Construction water plant contract

Resolution No. 240-2026 — Arcadis Brown's Pond analysis

Resolution No. 241-2026 — Arcadis Lutheran Street fire flow analysis

Resolution No. 242-2026 — County tax exemption for reservoir and filter plant

Resolution No. 243-2026 — DPW and police vehicle surplus

Resolution No. 244-2026 — Colored Burial Ground SEQRA negative declaration

Resolution No. 245-2026 — Youth Employment Program

Resolution No. 246-2026 — BOCES records storage agreement

Resolution No. 247-2026 — Police K9 vest donation

Local Law No. B-2026 — Property tax levy above the tax cap

Resolution No. 248-2026 — Public hearing on charter salary amendment

Resolutions Nos. 249-259 — Eleven tax certiorari consent judgments

Approval of the minutes from the City Council meeting of October 13, 2026 / Aprovacion del Acta de la Reunion General del Consejal del 13 de octubre de 2026

Sale of 408 Carpenter Avenue Unit 24 pulled from Monday agenda

Approval of minutes from October 26, 2026 council meeting

Resolution No. 260-2026 — Sewer Control Facility electrical contract (Bid 6.26E)

Resolution No. 261-2026 — Scarlet Oak treatment agreement

Resolution No. 262-2026 — Fire Department security camera upgrades

Approval of minutes from October 13, 2026

Resolution No. 239-2026 — Gallo Construction water plant contract

Resolution No. 240-2026 — Arcadis Brown's Pond analysis

Resolution No. 241-2026 — Arcadis Lutheran Street fire flow analysis

Resolution No. 242-2026 — County tax exemption for reservoir and filter plant

Resolution No. 243-2026 — DPW and police vehicle surplus

Resolution No. 244-2026 — Colored Burial Ground SEQRA negative declaration

Resolution No. 245-2026 — Youth Employment Program

Resolution No. 246-2026 — BOCES records storage agreement

Resolution No. 247-2026 — Police K9 vest donation

Local Law No. B-2026 — Property tax levy above the tax cap

Resolutions Nos. 249-259 — Eleven tax certiorari consent judgments

Approval of minutes from September 28, 2026 City Council meeting

Resolution No. 231 - 2027 Budget - Scheduling the Public Hearing

Resolution No. 232 - Contract with MGT Solutions for City Comptroller Recruitment

Resolution No. 233 - Agreement with CDR Electronics for Recreation Department security cameras

Resolution No. 234 - 2026 Bulletproof Vest Partnership

Resolution No. 235 - Halloween Curfew 2026

Resolution No. 236 - Axon Standards Contract Renewal with Axon Enterprise, Inc.

Resolution No. 237 - Axon Body Worn Camera Contract Renewal

Resolution No. 177 - 2026 — Axon body-worn camera renewal (old business)

Approval of July 13, 2026 minutes

Resolution No. 164-2026 — Tilcon NY paving contract, $1,221,630.88

Resolution No. 165-2026 — Broadway pedestrian & traffic signal project, Change Order No. 5 (Verde Electric)

Resolution No. 166-2026 — QUEST asbestos testing at wastewater plant, $5,881

Resolution No. 167-2026 — Silver Stream Dam spillway, Change Order No. 1 (Remus Industries)

Resolution No. 168-2026 — Shamrock Shows carnival contract for International Festival

Resolution No. 169-2026 — Fireworks for International Festival, $16,000

Resolution No. 170-2026 — Municipal financial consulting (RFP 8.26), Capital Markets Advisors

Resolution No. 171-2026 — Downing Park pond algae treatment, $4,200

Resolution No. 172-2026 — 17 Johnston Street addendum with The Newburgh Ministry

Resolution No. 173-2026 — NY KICKS grant application, up to $150,000

Resolution No. 174-2026 — Channel-U LLC youth fishing program, $17,433.82

Resolution No. 175-2026 — Axon Taser contract, $116,988 over five years

Resolution No. 176-2026 — Axon body camera upgrade addendum, $35,240

Resolution No. 177-2026 — Axon body worn camera renewal, $811,187.46 over five years — TABLED

Wants the technology tested against the fair and welcoming policy and full pricing data.

Resolution No. 178-2026 — Empress Ambulance renewal, 2027-2029

Resolution No. 179-2026 — Street naming for Rev. Saul Williams

Resolution No. 180-2026 — Charter Review Commission appointments

Resolution No. 181-2026 — Hudson 200 LLC consent judgment

Resolutions Nos. 182-186 — In Rem property settlements (five properties)

Resolution No. 187-2026 — Breitschwerdt stipulation of settlement

Flock camera repeal — motion to force immediate vote DEFEATED 3-4

Immediate termination would cost hundreds of thousands; contract dies January 1 if not funded.

Resolution No. 159-2026 - Hometown Heroes Military Banner Program

Raised liability and cost concerns about banners installed by DPW

Resolution 124-2026 — WSP Construction Inspection Services (PIN 8005.26)

Resolution 125-2026 — WSP Construction Inspection Services (PIN 8758.75)