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3rd Town Board Meeting 02/04/2026 Page 5 Peter Lukasiewicz – Secretary Councilman Mariano as Liaison The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #9 Refer to the Planning and Conservation Board for their Recommendation 11) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOMBREA, TO WIT: RESOLVED, that Town Board does hereby refer the following to the Planning and Conservation Board for their recommendation: • Regarding 3129 Orchard Park Road, located in the old Valu Plaza, Zoned B-2. Applicant is proposing a change of use from mercantile, to multiple mercantile and restaurant businesses. (SBL #152.12-4-8 & 9) The resolution was unanimously adopted. New Business #10 Authorize Orchard Park’s Grant consultants to apply for a Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant through the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for Inclusive Playground Improvements at Green Lake Park. 12) THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS OFFERED BY SUPERVISOR LIBERTI, WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION, SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARIANO, TO WIT: WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park owns and maintains Green Lake Park, a vital community recreational asset that provides outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, the existing playground at Green Lake Park is aging and no longer fully meets current safety standards, accessibility expectations, or the recreational needs of the community; and WHEREAS, the Town seeks to renovate the existing playground into a modern, inclusive play environment designed in accordance with universal design principles, providing meaningful play opportunities for children of varying ages and abilities, including individuals with disabilities; and WHEREAS, the proposed playground improvements will incorporate ADA-compliant access routes, inclusive play equipment, safety surfacing, and durable materials that support long-term use, reduce maintenance demands, and extend the useful life of the facility; and WHEREAS, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) administers the Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program, which provides funding assistance for capital improvement projects that enhance public access, recreation, inclusivity, and park sustainability; and WHEREAS, the Town of Orchard Park is eligible to apply for funding under this program, with the grant award not to exceed Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000) and requiring a ten percent (10%) local match, which the Town is prepared to provide; and WHEREAS, the Town desires to authorize its grant consultant, J. O’Connell and Associates, to prepare and submit the grant application and all required supporting documentation on behalf of the Town. NOW, THEREFORE, be it