Community DevelopmentRequest for Proposals (RFP) Comprehensive Development PlanCity of Olean, New York Notice is hereby given that the City of Olean, New York is requesting proposals from qualified professionals and/or consultants for assistance in preparing a twenty-year Comprehensive Development Plan. The RFP is currently available online at http://cityofolean.org/request-for-proposal/ or by contacting the Department of Community Development at (716) 376-5647. Responses must be submitted in a sealed package to: Keri Kerper,…

Council agendas for 2/14 now available.

City of Olean Fire Department Media Release118 Orleans Avenue Structure Fire In the early morning hours of Friday, February 10th at 0120, City of Olean Firefighters were alerted to a structure fire at 118 Orleans Avenue. Fire Department units were on location with two engines and one ambulance within three minutes of dispatch. Fire personnel were met with flames showing from west side of structure along with smoke coming from…

PRESS RELEASE OLEAN AREA RESIDENTSROAD CLOSURE – FRONT STREET On Friday, February 10, 2023, the City of Olean Department of Public Works Water Distribution Division will be undertaking an emergency repair of a water main in the 300 block of Front Street.  This work will require Front Street (from Seneca Avenue to Spring Street) to be shut down to traffic.  Work is expected to start at 10AM and could take most…

Press Release02/08/2023 The Olean Area Transit System City Loop will be rerouted on Thursday, February 9, 2023 due to Training Exercises/Drills being conducted by the City of Olean Police and Fire Departments at the former St. John’s School located on North Union Street.  The West Oak Street stop will not be serviced.  North Union Street between North First and West Oak Streets will not be serviced along with North Fourth…

City of Olean DPW The City of Olean Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for appointment to a full-time position of Water Maintainer.   Minimum qualifications as established by the Civil Service Commission state that applicants must have at least one year of experience as a plumber’s helper or two years as a laborer in the maintenance of a water distribution system.   Candidates for this position must have a…

LIFEGUARDS POSITIONS AVAILABLE City of Olean William 0. Smith Recreation Center and Franchot Wading Pool  All positions are seasonal part-time positions which run the summer recreation season. $17 Lifeguard/$18 Senior Lifeguard ( City will partially reimburse toward lifeguard certification upon completion of full work season.) Applications are available at the Youth & Recreation Department at the Olean City Building (Room 109) or on­line at cityofolean.org. If you have any questions or wish…

Council Agendas for 2/7 now available