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Town of Aurora | Town Board Meeting | April 13, 2026 WHEREAS, the Town Board is the only involved agency and has reviewed the Short Environmental Assessment Form (“EAF”) and the criteria in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c); NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board declares itself Lead Agency for SEQRA review of proposed Local Law No. 1-2026; and be it further RESOLVED, that the proposed Local Law is classified as an Unlisted Action under SEQRA; and be it further RESOLVED, that based on its review of the EAF and the criteria in 6 NYCRR § 617.7(c), the Town Board determines the proposed Local Law will not have a significant adverse environmental impact and issues a Negative Declaration under 6 NYCRR § 617.7; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately. Upon a vote being taken: ayes – four, noes – none. Motion carried. Action #118 Councilmember Wrazen moved to adopt the following law; seconded by LL1-2026 Town Councilmember McCann: Code: Alarm Systems adopted ADOPTION OF LOCAL LAW NO. 1-2026 (CHAPTER 35, ALARM SYSTEMS) WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Aurora (the “Town Board”) has proposed Local Law No. 1-2026 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. 1-2026, 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Erie County, and State of New York”; and be it further RESOLVED, that the existing Chapter 35 “Alarm Systems” is repealed and replaced as set forth in the Local Law; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is authorized to file the Local Law with the Secretary of State and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. TOWN OF AURORA LOCAL LAW NO. 1-2026 A LOCAL LAW, TO AMEND LOCAL LAW 1-1990 “ADOPTION OF CODE” ADOPTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF AURORA ON JANUARY 22, 1990, BY REPEALING AND RESCINDING CHAPTER 35 “ALARM SYSTEMS”. BE IT ENACTED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF AURORA AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. TITLE. This Local Law shall be known as Local Law No. 1 of the year 2026 and titled the “Alarm Systems Code of the Town of Aurora, Erie County, and State of New York.” SECTION 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT. The purpose of this local law is to repeal and rescind Chapter 35 “Alarm Systems” and replace and enact a new Chapter 35 “Alarm Systems”. SECTION 3. AMENDMENT. Chapter 35 of the Code of the Town of Aurora originally adopted on February 14, 1994, amended in its entirety on May 27, 2003, is hereby repealed and rescinded. Chapter 35 of the Code of the Town of Aurora originally adopted on February 14, 1994 is hereby repealed and replaced as follows: 2