Mayor Corradino Implores Oswego Residents To Clear Snow Around Fire Hydrants; Assures That The City Is Not Going Broke

OSWEGO – Mayor Robert Corradino is asking Oswego residents to clear snow around fire hydrants so that firefighters have easier access. The difference in not having to clear the snow could save time, resulting in lives being less likely to be lost. He went on to mention previous comments made at the earlier week’s meeting, where Councilman Peter Allen said that the city was losing money hand over fist, about 9 million dollars. Corradino wants to assure residents that the High Dam project is an investment and will make money for future generations. While the High Dam project is not yet finished, the High Dam is still producing energy and income for the city. “The best rate of flow from the Oswego River is September thru April, so right now we’re making money,” said Corradino.

Once the upgrade is complete, Oswego will be able to sell its power at .20 cents a kilowatt on the retail market. Corradino said that the High Dam had $188,000 in December. Renewable Energy Credits, also known as RECs, will be sold by Oswego on an open market. The city sold over $90,000 in RECs in 2024. Corradino is negotiating a new deal with brokers to market the city’s RECs, as the old agreement ended in 2024. Corradino says there are 25,000 RECs ready to be sold as soon as a viable company is chosen. “Make no mistake, the High Dam is a business that produces income for the city. A business must invest in its assets in order to continue to operate and be profitable,” said Corradino, “I understand the frustration with the work taking so long, but we need to be patient because it will be worth it.”

Corradino proclaimed at tonight’s meeting. The proclamation is as follows. “Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States affecting millions of individuals each year. Promoting awareness and understanding the importance of heart health is crucial to reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions, whereas heart health can be improved by adopting healthy lifestyles including regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco and managing stress. Whereas vitally important, medical research continues to advance in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease, offering hope for healthy futures for all. The observance of American heart month encourages individuals, families, and communities to take steps toward improving heart health and reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, I, Robert A. Corradino, Mayor of the City of Oswego, do hereby proclaim the month of February as American Heart month. I call upon all city of Oswego residents, community leaders and health care providers to raise awareness about heart disease prevention. Let us join together to build a healthy future where heart disease is less prevalent, and people have the chance to live longer lives.”

Oswego resident Gina Vaughn attended the meeting with her two children. Vaughn’s youngest daughter, Emmy, was diagnosed with heart failure, so the proclamation was near and dear to her. “She was diagnosed with a rare heart disease that does not have a cure. We now manage her condition with daily medication and trips to her cardiologist. She’s thriving, but it’s something that is lifelong and something we will have to maintain,” said Vaughn. Vaughn received news that her brother-in-law passed away from a heart attack 3 months after receiving Emmy’s diagnosis. Vaughn and Corradino hold this subject near them and hope to inspire a healthy lifestyle to combat heart disease. Vaughn and her older daughter, Liberty, are organizing a fundraiser to sell heart pins. All proceeds will go to the Women of Impact campaign.
The following resolutions were passed tonight.

• Resolution 41 – Authorize Mayor to sign Amendment # 1 with Seaman’s Industry Inc. for the Energy Improvement program at the High Dam.
• Resolution 42 – Authorize Mayor to sign Change Order #1 with Scriba Electric Inc. for the eastside Wastewater treatment plant blower improvement project.
• Resolution 43 – Authorize 2 budget amendments to the Police Department’s materials and supplies account in the total amount of $127,519 for law enforcement equipment.

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