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WHEREAS, the Plan takes into consideration the applicable Erie County Central Agricultu ral District No. 5, in which 24 parcels totaling approximately 2,143 acres within the Town are enrolled, and the Erie County Agriculture and Farmland Protection Plan, as required by Town Law §272-a(10); and WHEREAS, the Plan was referred to the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning ursuant to General Municipal Law §239-m at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearing, and [INSERT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: (a) the County recommended approval without modifications, OR (b) the County recommended approval with modifications, and the Town Board has considered those recommendations and [accepted/rej ected] them as set forth herein; OR (c) the County failed to respond within thirty (30) days of referral, which is deemed an approval pursuant to GML §239-m]; and WHEREAS, the Town Board completed a State Environmental Quality Review (SEQRA) of the - proposed Plan, as more fully set forth in a resolution adopted on March 23, 2026; and issued a Negative Declaration finding that adoption of the Plan will not result in any significa nt adverse environmental impacts; and WHEREAS, the Town Board held a duly noticed public hearing on March 9, 2026, at the Aurora Municipal Building, 575 Oakwood Avenue, East Aurora, New York 14052, at which all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard, and the Town Board has considered all comments received at and in connection with such hearing; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully reviewed the proposed Plan, considered the community input received throughout the planning process, reviewed the environ mental record, and considered the recommendation of the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that: - (a) The Plan was prepared in accordance with the requirements of Town Law §272-a; (b) The Plan reflects the shared vision, goals, and priorities of the Town's residents as expressed through the extensive community engagement process; (c) The Plan provides a sound basis for future land use regulation and decision-makin g within the Town; (d) The Plan adequately considers regional needs, the plans of other governmental entities, agricultural districts, and natural resource protection; (e) Adoption of the Plan is in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the Town and its residents; and (f) All procedural requirements under Town Law §272-a, SEQRA, and General Municipal Law §239-m have been satisfied. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Board of the Town of Aurora, Erie County, New York, as follows: