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14th Town Board Meeting 07/15/2026 Page 8 WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed all comments received and has determined that adoption of the proposed local law is in the best interests of the Town and its residents; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Orchard Park has determined that the existing provisions governing parking violations, ticketing procedures, fines, and enforcement should be updated and clarified to improve public safety, promote compliance, support winter maintenance operations, and provide fair and efficient administration of parking regulations; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that standardized procedures for the issuance, payment, contesting, and enforcement of parking tickets will improve consistency and transparency for residents, businesses, and visitors; and WHEREAS, pursuant to New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law §1660(a)(25) and the Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town Board has prepared Local Law No. 02 of 2026 amending Chapter 131, “Vehicles and Traffic,” of the Code of the Town of Orchard Park by establishing a new article governing parking violations, parking tickets, fines, penalties, appeals, towing, immobilization, and related enforcement procedures; and WHEREAS, the proposed local law authorizes the Town Board to establish schedules of fines and surcharges by resolution and provides for administrative procedures to ensure uniform enforcement of parking regulations throughout the Town; and WHEREAS, this is an Unlisted SEQR action and a Negative Declaration is hereby made. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby adopt Local Law #02-2026 Parking Violations, Tickets and Penalties. "A Local Law Amending Chapter 131 of the Code of the Town of Orchard Park Regarding Parking Violations, Tickets, Penalties, and Enforcement." and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby give authority to the Town Clerk, Town Attorney, and such other Town officials as may be necessary are authorized and directed to take all actions required to incorporate the provisions of this Local Law into the Code of the Town of Orchard Park; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby direct the Town Clerk to file the adopted Local Law with the New York State Department of State in accordance with Municipal Home Rule Law §27; and be it further RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately, and the Local Law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State as provided therein. The Local Law is as follows: 1. Purpose and Findings A. Purpose The purpose of this local law is to modernize and clarify the Town of Orchard Park’s regulations governing parking violations, ticketing, fines, and enforcement, to promote public safety, ensure turnover of parking spaces, support winter maintenance operations, and provide fair, transparent procedures for residents and visitors. B. Legislative findings The Town Board finds that: • Existing regulations governing prohibited and time-limited parking require clearer penalties and procedures.