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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 2 3) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, TO WIT: WHEREAS, following due and timely notice, a public hearing relating to the matter of Local Law #01-2026 was conducted on July 15, 2026, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to speak; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park has determined that vacant and abandoned buildings can create conditions that negatively affect public health, safety, welfare, neighborhood stability, property values, and economic development; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that the registration, monitoring, maintenance, and regulation of vacant and abandoned buildings are necessary to protect residents and ensure that such properties do not become a burden upon the community; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 144 of the Town Code, entitled "Zoning," including the addition of definitions relating to vacant buildings, the establishment of a vacant building registration program, maintenance and security standards, enforcement procedures, and related administrative provisions; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments include: • Adding definitions for Building, Owner, Vacant Building, Abandoned Building, Responsible Party, and Secured to §144-5; • Renaming Article VIII to "Nonconforming Uses and Vacant Buildings"; • Amending §144-57 regarding abandonment of nonconforming uses; • Establishing a Vacant Building Registration Program requiring registration, maintenance, security, inspections, fees, and enforcement procedures for vacant and abandoned buildings; and • Authorizing the Town Board to establish fees and administrative regulations necessary to implement and administer the program; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that adoption of these amendments is in the best interests of the Town and its residents; and WHEREAS, all required reviews, notices, referrals, and public hearings required by law have been completed or shall be completed prior to the effective date of the amendments; and WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted SEQR action, and a Negative Declaration is hereby made. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, by the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park as follows: • The Town Board hereby adopts the amendments to Chapter 144 of the Town Code as presented and attached hereto, including the creation of vacant building registration and maintenance requirements and all related provisions. • The Town Attorney, Town Clerk, and Code Enforcement Department are authorized and directed to take all actions necessary to codify these amendments into the Town Code. • The Code Enforcement Officer is authorized to develop forms, procedures, and administrative guidance necessary for implementation of the Vacant Building Registry and enforcement of the provisions adopted herein.