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JULY 6, 2026 WHEREAS, the BOA Plan identifies strategies for the redevelopment and revitalization of brownfield, vacant, and underutilized properties within the West End Corridor; and WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that designation of the West End Corridor as a Brownfield Opportunity Area will advance the Village's economic development, environmental restoration, and community revitalization objectives by increasing access to State funding and redevelopment incentives; and WHEREAS, the Village has prepared a Request for Designation, together with the supporting documentation required by the New York State Department of State, requesting designation of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute the Request for Designation and any related transmittal documents, and to submit the completed application and supporting materials to the New York State Secretary of State requesting designation of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Mayor, Village Administrator, and other appropriate Village officials are authorized to execute such additional documents and take such further actions as may be necessary to carry out the intent of this Resolution and facilitate the Department of State's review of the designation request. AYES: Five NAYS: None CARRIED 6. MOTION by Trustee Park, seconded by Deputy Mayor Gaughan, MOTION TO ESTABLISH THE VILLAGE OF HAMBURG AS LEAD AGENCY FOR THE WEST END CORRIDOR BROWNFIELD OPPORTUNITY AREA (BOA) PLAN ADOPTION WHEREAS, the Village of Hamburg has participated in the preparation of the West End Corridor Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) Plan pursuant to the New York State Brownfield Opportunity Area Program; and WHEREAS, the West End Corridor BOA Plan provides a comprehensive framework for the revitalization, redevelopment, and sustainable growth of properties within the designated Brownfield Opportunity Area; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the West End Corridor BOA Plan constitutes an action subject to review under the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA); and WHEREAS, pursuant to section 617.4 (b)(1) of the SEQRA regulations, the Village Board has determined that the Proposed Action constitutes a “Type I Action,” and a coordinated review will be conducted; and WHEREAS, pursuant to SEQRA and its implementing regulations, the Village of Hamburg Board of Trustees has determined that it is the appropriate agency to coordinate the environmental review of the proposed action; 15