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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 28 WHEREAS, should the value of in-kind services not fully satisfy the proposed local contribution, the Town Board commits to providing the balance of the required local share from available Planning Budget Reserve Funds; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to retain J. O'Connell & Associates to assist with grant application preparation and, if awarded, grant administration and compliance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park hereby authorizes the submission of an application to the New York State Department of State Smart Growth Community Planning and Zoning Grant Program for funding in the amount of $150,000.00 for the comprehensive update of the Town's Zoning Code; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby commits to providing the required local share through eligible in- kind services, with any remaining local contribution to be provided from Planning Budget Reserve Funds; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents, certifications, contracts, and agreements necessary to submit the application and, if awarded, to accept and administer the grant on behalf of the Town; and be it further RESOLVED, that J. O'Connell & Associates is authorized to prepare and submit the grant application and to provide grant administration services, including reporting and reimbursement requests, should funding be awarded. The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #2 Accept a donation for the Senior Center 11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER HONER, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: WHEREAS, the Orchard Park Senior Activity Council has offered to fund the repairs to the felt on the billiards tables in the billiards room at the Senior Center; and WHEREAS, the Senior Center Director and Community Activity Center Coordinator recommend accepting the donation of $2,550.00 for this work to be completed. NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby accept the $2,550.00 donation from the Senior Activity Council of Orchard Park for the billiards table repairs in the Senior Center billiards room. The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #3 Approve the appointment of Police Lieutenant Alex P. Vranic 12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENNETT, TO WIT: