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TOWN OF BOSTON RESOLUTION NO. 2026-53 AUTHORIZING INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENT WITH THE TOWN OF CONCORD FOR TEMPORARY DOG CONTROL SERVICES WHEREAS, the Town of Concord has requested temporary assistance from the Town of Boston to provide Dog Control Officer services during the period of August 14, 2026 through August 31, 2026, due to the unavailability of its own Dog Control Officer; and WHEREAS, the Town of Boston is willing to provide such assistance on a temporary, one-time basis, subject to the terms of an Intermunicipal Agreement; and WHEREAS, the proposed Intermunicipal Agreement provides that the Town of Boston shall not receive any general service fee for such assistance, but that the Town of Concord shall reimburse the Town of Boston for all actual costs incurred, including but not limited to transportation, veterinary expenses, boarding, and any other services rendered in connection with the handling and care of dogs from the Town of Concord; and WHEREAS, Article 5-G of the New York State General Municipal Law authorizes municipal corporations to enter into cooperative agreements for the performance of shared services; and WHEREAS, the Town Board finds that it is in the best interest of the Town to authorize this temporary cooperation to assist a neighboring municipality and ensure continuity of animal control services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Concord, substantially in the form presented, for the provision of dog control services from August 14, 2026 through August 31, 2026, with all costs to be reimbursed by the Town of Concord; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the terms of said Agreement.