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SERVING ERIE COUNTY - Supervisor Joseph Liberti Town of Orchard Park 4295 South Buffalo Street Orchard Park, NY 14127 Dear Supervisor Liberti, The SPCA is pleased to offer a renewal of the Animal Control Officer/ Dog Control Officer (ACO/DCO) tontract with the Town of Orchard Park for the term covering October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. Please be advised that the updated contract includes several revisions, which are clearly marked in yellow for your convenience and review. Additionally, regarding Section 4 of the contract, please be aware that the SPCA temporarily paused a I active animal crueity investigations beginning in July, which may affect our ability to provide services outlined in that section. This is due to not having the personnel necessary to continue responding to field investigations. Currently, all incoming animal cruelty and neglect complaints are now referred directly to local law enforcement gencies who have been made aware of this change. While our NYS Peace Officers will not be active on the road, tH e SPCA is not stepping away from our mission. We will continue to support your agencies through consultation, animal welfare expertise, and assistance whenever appropriate. Our organization is currently advertising for two vacant NYS Peace Officer roles, with the goal of rebuilding our investigative team to full capacity. To ensure uninterrupted service, we respectfully request that original signed and officially sealed contr acts be returned to the SPCA by mail no later than October 1, 2026. Electronic submissions, scanned copi BS, and photocopies will not be accepted. Contracts must be submitted in original format; once executed by th 2 SPCA CEO, a copy of the fully signed agreement will be mailed to the Town. If the Town wishes to retain an original signed copy, it may submit up to two original signed contracts, and one fully executed original will be ré eturned upon completion. If your municipality requires an extension of the current 2025-2026 agreement, please submit a formal written request to the mailing or email address provided below.