WHEREAS, the City of Rensselaer Common Council finds that for the betterment of the City and in an effort instill more pride in the City and its residents the Common Council seeks to create and adopt an official City crest, an official City flag, and an official crest of the Treasurer’s office. The City of Rensselaer presently has an official City seal with much appreciation to Ernie Mann and now the Common Council seeks to build on that by adding these items to symbolize our great city. Therefore, it is necessary to amend the Code of the City of Rensselaer by adding a new Chapter 13 titled “City Crest, City Flag, and Treasurer’s Office Crest” to achieve such purpose ; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed proposed Local Law No. 6 of the year 2026 a copy of which can be viewed on the Ccity website or obtained in the City Clerk's office; and
WHEREAS, such Local Law appears appropriate as to form and it appearing appropriate for a Public Hearing to be scheduled so as to consider public comments on such proposed Local Law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that proposed Local Law No. 6 of the year 2026 is hereby approved as to form; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a Public Hearing will be held at 6:30 pm on April 15, 2026, at the City Hall of the City of Rensselaer located at 62 Washington Street, Rensselaer, New York, so as to the allow the Common Council to hear Public Comment on proposed Local Law No. 6 of 2026.