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JULY 6, 2026 WHEREAS, the Village Board recognizes that street trees are a valuable public asset that enhance community character, improve air and water quality, provide shade, reduce stormwater runoff, support wildlife habitat, and contribute to the health and well-being of residents; and WHEREAS, the Village seeks to promote a healthy, diverse, and resilient urban forest through the careful selection of tree species appropriate for planting within public rights-of-way; and WHEREAS, the Village Environmental Conservation Commission has reviewed the proposed updated Approved Street Tree Species List and recommends that the Village Board adopt the revised list in order to promote a more sustainable, diverse, and resilient urban forest with an emphasis on tree species native to Western New York where appropriate; and WHEREAS, the updated Approved Street Tree Species List reflects current arboricultural best practices, increases species diversity, improves resistance to insects and diseases, enhances climate resilience, and emphasizes the use of tree species native to Western New York whenever appropriate; and WHEREAS, the Village Board finds that adoption of the updated Approved Street Tree Species List is in the best interest of the Village and will provide guidance for future street tree planting, replacement, and development activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board hereby adopts the updated Approved Street Tree Species List, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, effective immediately upon adoption of this Resolution. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the adopted Approved Street Tree Species List shall supersede all previously adopted street tree species lists maintained by the Village. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all Village street tree planting and replacement projects, together with street tree planting required in connection with subdivision, site plan, or other development approvals, shall utilize species included on the adopted list unless an alternative species is approved by the Village Board or its designated representative based upon site-specific conditions or other sound arboricultural considerations. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Village Clerk is directed to maintain the adopted Approved Street Tree Species List as an official Village document and make it available to Village staff, developers, contractors, and the public. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 5. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, VILLAGE OF HAMBURG RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF A REQUEST FOR DESIGNATION OF THE WEST END CORRIDOR BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA WHEREAS, the Village of Hamburg has participated in the New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Program and has completed the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area Plan in accordance with Article 18-C of the New York State General Municipal Law and the guidance of the New York State Department of State; and 14