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ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. <L -2026 AZ (CHAPTER 35, ALARM SYSTEMS) WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board”) has proposed Local Law No. at -2026 to repeal and replace Chapter 35 “Alarm Systems” of the Town Code, originally adopted February 14, 1994, and last amended May 27, 2003; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law regulates alarm systems to reduce false alarms and improve the utilization of police, fire, and emergency response resources, including provisions for automatic cutoff requirements, false alarm fees, administrative review, and penalties; and WHEREAS, the proposed Local Law includes a severability clause and takes effect upon filing with the New York State Secretary of State under Section 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was duly held on March 23, 2026, and the Town Board, acting as SEQRA Lead Agency, issued a Negative Declaration finding no significant adverse environmental impact; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed Local Law, public hearing comments, and all relevant materials; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board adopts Local Law No. —L - 2026, the “Alarm Systems Code of the Town of Aurora, Erie County, and State of New York”; and be it further RESOLVED, that the existing Chapter 35 “Alarm Systems” is repealed and replaced as set forth in the Local Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to file the Local Law with the Secretary of State and take all actions necessary to effectuate this Resolution; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.