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TB 2026-04-01 Agenda Packet (full text)

Town of Boston Town Board Apr 1, 2026 58 pages

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AGENDA REGULAR BOARD MEETING - TOWN OF BOSTON APRIL 1, 2026 – 7:30 P.M. ITEM NO. I PRELIMINARY MATTERS 1. Call Meeting to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Pledge of Allegiance 4. Other Preliminary Matters ITEM NO. II REGULAR BUSINESS 1. Correction and Adoption of the Minutes from March 4 2. Consideration of all Fund Bills ITEM NO. III CORRESPONDENCE 1. Patchin Volunteer Fire Company form 990 for 2025 2. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Supervisor’s Office, Community Room 3. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Supervisor’s Office, Planning Board Room 4. Application for Use of Meeting Facility – Hillside Riders ITEM NO. IV NEW BUSINESS 1. Requests from the Floor (3-minute time limit per person) 2. Public Hearing for Fill Permit – Matthew Kolodziejczak at 7008 Omphalius Road 3. Resolution 2026 – 27 Updating Ambulance District Schedule of Fees 4. Resolution 2026 – 28 Approving the 2025 Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) Points for Patchin Volunteer Fire Company 5. Resolution 2026 – 29 Approving the 2025 Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) Points for Boston Volunteer Fire Company 6. Resolution 2026 – 30 Update Procurement Policy 7. Resolution 2026 – 31 Addendum to Dog Sheltering Agreement with Eden Veterinary Clinic PLLC 8. Resolution 2026 – __ LOSAP Plan Document 9. Application for Use of Facility – Conservation Advisory Council – Blue Bird House Workshop 10. Application for Use of Facility – Conservation Advisory Council – Kids Fishing Derby 11. Application for Use of Sporting Facility – Bill Frascella - Boston Patriots Football

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ITEM NO. V OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. VI REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS 1. Highway Superintendent 2. Councilmembers 3. Town Clerk 4. Supervisor ITEM NO. VII ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING 1. Adjournment of Meeting

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PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF BOSTON PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Boston Town Board has scheduled a Public Hearing for 7:35 p.m. on April 1st, 2026 at Boston Town Hall, 8500 Boston State Road, Boston, NY, on the application of Matthew Kolodziejczak for a permit to store approximately 900 cubic yards of fill at 7008 Omphalius Road, Town of Boston. At such public hearing, all persons interested, who wish to be heard, will be heard. BY ORDER OF THE TOWN OF BOSTON TOWN BOARD Sandra L. Quinlan Town Clerk

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Sandra Quinlan From: Town of Boston Code Enforcment Sent: Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:40 PM To: Sandra Quinlan Subject: Kolo The only stipulation Codes would ask of Mr Kolo is to keep a log of how many and when loads of fill are delivered to his property on Omphalius in relation to his permit, along with the afore mentioned letter of attesting the fill is clean as we have required for other fill permits this past year. Sincerely, Robert Reed Town of Boston, N.Y. Code Enforcement/Building Inspection Phone: (716) 941-6113 ext. 111 8500 Boston State Road Boston, New York 14025 www.townofboston.com [email protected] 1

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TOWN OF BOSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -27 UPDATING AMBULANCE DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF FEES WHEREAS, in 1989 the Town of Boston formed the Town of Boston Ambulance District (“District”), encompassing the entire Town, to provide ambulance service for the Town; and WHEREAS, Boston Emergency Squad, Inc. (“BES”), has provided ambulance service to the District since it was created, and that not-for-profit, volunteer-run organization proudly has provided ambulance service to the Town since 1967; and WHEREAS, the District and BES annually enter into a contract that outlines the services to be provided by BES and the consideration to be provided by the Town; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Town Law § 198(10-f)(b), on behalf of the District the Town Board is empowered with respect to the District to “fix a schedule of fees or charges to be paid by persons requesting the use of such facilities, provide for the collection of such fees and charges, or formulate rules and regulations for the collection thereof;” and WHEREAS, the current schedule of fees for ambulance services which was previously adopted in January 2024 on Resolution 2024-11 requires updating to reflect current costs, industry standards, and reimbursement rates; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the proposed updated Schedule of Fees provided by the Boston Emergency Squad and finds it to be in the best interest of the Town and its residents; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to Town Law § 198(10-f)(b), that on behalf of the Town of Boston Ambulance District the Town Board of the Town of Boston hereby adopts the attached Fee Schedule dated April 1, 2026, to be effective immediately with respect to services provided to the Ambulance District by Boston Emergency Squad, Inc., to be further regulated by the terms of the contract between the Ambulance District and Boston Emergency Squad, Inc., and subject to amendment or revision by further Resolution of the Town Board. On April 1, 2026, the question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF BOSTON AMBULANCE DISTRICT SCHEDULE OF FEES EFFECTIVE APRIL 1, 2026 Pursuant to Town Law § 198(10-f)(b), the following fees are authorized by Town Board resolution to be collected for ambulance services rendered by Boston Emergency Squad, Inc., on behalf of the Town of Boston Ambulance District: Medicare BLS $418 Medicare ALS $497 Medicare Miles $8.7/mile Medicaid BLS $250 Medicaid ALS $296 Medicaid Miles $3.04/mile Fair Health Consumer Level of Service Adopted Fee Rates for Comparison Basic Life Support $1,600 $1,433 - $1,884 E/NE Advanced Life Support $2,100 $1,941 - $2,513 E/NE Advanced Life Support-2 $2,600 Not provided Treat/Release $500 $503 Paramedic Intercept $1,100 Not provided Mileage (loaded) $45/mile $40/mile Adopted by Town Board Resolution on April 1, 2026. ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF BOSTON - RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 28 APPROVING THE 2025 LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP) POINTS FOR PATCHIN VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY WHEREAS, the Town is the sponsor of a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) on behalf of the Patchin Volunteer Fire Company in accordance with Article 11-A of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML); WHEREAS, as required by GML § 219-a(2)(c), the Patchin Volunteer Fire Company has submitted the attached list, certified under oath, of active members of the Fire Company, indicating those volunteers who earned at least fifty (50) points during 2025 to qualify for service credit; WHEREAS, the certification made by the Fire Company includes a statement that the points recorded on the attached list have been tabulated in accordance with the Point System adopted by the Town to be in effect during calendar year 2025, and to the best of the knowledge of the Fire Company, is a true and accurate reflection of the activities performed by the active members; WHEREAS, GML § 219-a(2)(d) requires the Town Board (Board) to review and approve the attached list, then return it to the Fire Company to be posted for thirty (30) days; and WHEREAS, the Board has completed its review of the attached list; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the attached list of volunteer firefighters of the Patchin Volunteer Fire Company and the points earned by these firefighters during calendar year 2025; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this adopted resolution and the attached list shall be returned to the Fire Company for posting for a minimum of thirty (30) days. On April 1, 2026, the question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF BOSTON - RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 29 APPROVING THE 2025 LENGTH OF SERVICE AWARD PROGRAM (LOSAP) POINTS FOR BOSTON VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY WHEREAS, the Town is the sponsor of a Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) on behalf of the Boston Volunteer Fire Company in accordance with Article 11-A of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML); WHEREAS, as required by GML § 219-a(2)(c), the Boston Volunteer Fire Company has submitted the attached list, certified under oath, of active members of the Fire Company, indicating those volunteers who earned at least fifty (50) points during 2025 to qualify for service credit; WHEREAS, the certification made by the Fire Company includes a statement that the points recorded on the attached list have been tabulated in accordance with the Point System adopted by the Town to be in effect during calendar year 2025, and to the best of the knowledge of the Fire Company, is a true and accurate reflection of the activities performed by the active members; WHEREAS, GML § 219-a(2)(d) requires the Town Board (Board) to review and approve the attached list, then return it to the Fire Company to be posted for thirty (30) days; and WHEREAS, the Board has completed its review of the attached list; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the attached list of volunteer firefighters of the Boston Volunteer Fire Company and the points earned by these firefighters during calendar year 2025; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this adopted resolution and the attached list shall be returned to the Fire Company for posting for a minimum of thirty (30) days. On April 1, 2026, the question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk

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TOWN OF BOSTON – RESOLUTION NO. 2026 - 30 UPDATE PROCUREMENT POLICY WHEREAS, in 2023 New York expanded enforcement and interpretation of prevailing wage rules, particularly around maintenance, service, and system work performed for public entities under Articles 8 and 9 of the NY Labor Law; and WHEREAS, to bolster compliance with the requirements of Article 8 and 9 of the NYS Labor Law relating to prevailing wage, a new guideline is being added to the Town’s procurement policy directing that prior to the procurement and execution of any contract that may involve public work particularly in the fields of construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, installation, or maintenance of public buildings, structures, or infrastructure performed by laborers, mechanics, or trades, the responsible department head shall review the scope of work to determine whether prevailing wage requirements may apply and where such requirements apply, the applicable prevailing wage schedules and certified payroll requirements should be worked into the contract documents. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town of Boston does hereby update the Town’s procurement policies and procedures for this year: Guideline 1: General Every prospective purchase of goods or services shall be evaluated to determine the applicability of General Municipal Law, Sec. 103. Every Town officer, board, department head or other personnel with the requisite purchasing authority (hereinafter "Purchaser") shall estimate the cumulative amount of the items of supply or equipment needed in a given fiscal year. That estimate shall include the canvass of other Town departments and past history to determine the likely yearly value of the commodity to be acquired. The information gathered and conclusions reached shall be documented and kept with the file documentation supporting the purchase activity. Guideline 2: Bidding All purchases of (a) supplies or equipment which will exceed $20,000 in the fiscal year; or (b) public works contracts over $35,000 shall be formally bid pursuant to GML, Sec. 103. Guideline 3: Purchases Below Bidding Threshold 1. All estimated purchases of supplies or equipment of less than $20,000 but greater than $10,000 require a written request for a proposal (RFP) and written/fax quotes from three vendors; less than $10,000 but greater than $5,000 require an oral request/fax quotes from at least three vendors; less than $5,000 but greater than $1,500 require an oral request for the goods and oral/fax quotes from 3 vendors if possible; less than $1,500 are left to the discretion of the Purchaser. Page 1 of 5

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2. All estimated public works contracts of less than $35,000 but greater than $20,000 require a written request for proposal (RFP) and fax/proposals from 3 contractors; less than $20,000 but greater than $10,000 require a written request for proposal and fax/proposals from at least 2 contractors; less than $10,000 but greater than $5,000 require an oral or written request for quote and fax/proposals from 2 contractors; less than $5,000 but greater than $1,500 require an oral request for the goods and oral/fax quotes from 3 vendors if possible; less than $1,500 are left to the discretion of the Purchaser. 3. Any written RFP shall describe the desired goods, quantity and the particulars of delivery. The Purchaser shall compile a list of all vendors from whom written/fax/oral quotes have been requested and offered. 4. All information gathered in complying with the procedures of this Guideline shall be preserved and filed with the documentation supporting the subsequent purchase or public works contract. Guideline 4: Best Value 1. Purpose: The Town Board of the Town of Boston seeks to exercise the local option set forth in § 103, Subdivision 1, of the New York General Municipal Law, as amended by Chapter 608 of the Laws of 2011 and Chapter 2 of the Laws of 2012, which amendment authorizes the Town to award purchase contracts and contracts for services subject to competitive bidding under General Municipal Law § 103 on the basis of either lowest responsible bidder or "best value" as defined in § 163 of the New York State Finance Law. The "best value" option may be used if it is more cost efficient over time to award the good or service to other than the lowest responsible bidder if factors such as lower cost of maintenance, durability, higher quality and longer product life are germane. 2. Award based on low bid or best value: The Town Board of the Town of Boston may award purchase contracts and service contracts that have been procured pursuant to competitive bidding under the General Municipal Law § 103 by either lowest responsible bidder or best value. 3. Applicability: The provisions of this chapter apply to Town purchase contacts or contracts for services involving an expenditure of more than $10,000, but exclude purchase contracts necessary for the completion of a public works contract pursuant to Article 8 of the State Labor Law and exclude any other contract that may in the future be excluded under state law from the best value option. 4. Standards for best value: Goods and services procured and awarded on the basis of best value are those that the Town Board of the Town of Boston determines will be of the highest quality while being the most efficient. The determination of quality and cost efficiency shall be based on objectively quantified and clearly described and documented criteria which may include, but shall not be limited to, any or all of the following: cost of maintenance; proximity to the end user if distance or response time is a significant term; durability; availability of replacement parts or maintenance contractors; longer product life; product performance criteria; and quality of craftsmanship. Page 2 of 5

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5. Documentation: Whenever any contract is awarded on the basis of best value instead of lowest responsible bidder, the basis for determining best value shall be thoroughly and accurately documented. 6. Procurement policy superseded where inconsistent: Any inconsistent provision of the Town's Procurement Policy, as adopted prior to the effective date of this chapter by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Boston, or as amended thereafter, shall be deemed superseded by the provisions of this chapter. Guideline 5: Prevailing Wage Review for Maintenance and Service Contracts: In accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the New York State Labor Law, the Town shall evaluate all contracts for services, maintenance, repair, installation, or alteration of municipal buildings, facilities, infrastructure, or building systems to determine whether prevailing wage requirements apply. Particular consideration shall be given to contracts involving the maintenance, repair, or replacement of building systems including but not limited to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, plumbing systems, electrical systems, elevators, fire protection systems, and similar mechanical or structural components. Where such work may constitute public work or building service work under the Labor Law, the Town shall include the appropriate prevailing wage schedules issued by the New York State Department of Labor in the bid specifications or contract documents and require contractors to comply with all applicable wage, supplement, and reporting requirements. Departments initiating procurement shall consult with the Town Supervisor, Town Bookkeeper, or Town Attorney when there is uncertainty regarding the applicability of prevailing wage requirements. Contractors performing public work shall be required to submit certified payroll records and comply with all reporting requirements required under New York State Labor Law. The Town reserves the right to require compliance with prevailing wage requirements where the scope of work reasonably involves construction trades or maintenance of building systems, even if the applicability of prevailing wage requirements is uncertain at the time of procurement. Guideline 6: Inability to Obtain Proposals A good-faith effort shall be made to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations. If the Purchaser is unable to obtain the required number of proposals or quotations, the Purchaser shall document the attempt made at obtaining the proposals. In no event shall the inability to obtain the proposals or quotes be a bar to the procurement. Page 3 of 5

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Guideline 7: Exceptions Except when directed by the Town Board, no solicitation of written proposals or quotations shall be required under the following circumstances: (a) Acquisition of professional services; (b) Emergencies; (c) Sole source situations; (d) Goods purchased from agencies for the blind or severely handicapped; (e) Goods purchased from correctional facilities; (f) Goods purchased from another Governmental agency; (g) Goods purchased at auction; (h) Goods purchased for less than $1,500; (i) Public works contracts for less than $1,500. (j) Purchases pursuant to State or county bid, or local or federal bid. Guideline 8: Authorization Limits Any Town official designated by resolution as responsible for purchasing can approve purchases up to $1500. Purchases $1500 to $5000 require written approval by the Supervisor. Purchases over $5000 must be approved by the Town Board. Purchases of equipment over $300 require a P.O. as specified in the Capital Asset Policy. Guideline 9: Overnight Travel Overnight travel of any amount must be approved at a Town Board Meeting. Refer to the Town’s Mileage & Travel Policy for further details. Guideline 10: Expense Reimbursements Expense reimbursement will be submitted on a monthly or quarterly basis. Full year vouchers accumulated will not be honored. Guideline 11: Vouchers All vouchers shall contain information which properly and clearly identify the job, project, vehicle or equipment for which the parts, repair, and/or replacement pertain to. Guideline 12: Policy Review This policy shall be reviewed annually by the Town Board at its organizational meeting shall or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practicable. Page 4 of 5

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Guideline 13: Authorized Purchasers The following Town Officials are designated as responsible for purchasing: Town Supervisor Town Clerk Court Clerk Board Clerk Town Assessor Cobble Hill Cemetery Liaison Code Enforcement Officer Dog Control Officer Highway Superintendent Nutrition Site Coordinator Parks Superintendent Town Hall Laborer Town Historian Prosecutor Zoning Board Chairman Planning Board Chairman CAC Chairman On April 1, 2026, the question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk Page 5 of 5

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TOWN OF BOSTON - RESOLUTION NO. 2026 – 31 ADDENDUM TO DOG SHELTERING AGREEMENT WITH EDEN VETERINARY CLINIC PLLC WHEREAS, pursuant to the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, the Town of Boston is required to provide for the sheltering of seized and impounded dogs; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 2025-22, the Town Board authorized the Town Supervisor to enter into a Dog Sheltering Agreement with Eden Veterinary Clinic PLLC; and WHEREAS, Eden Veterinary Clinic PLLC has now requested an additional Addendum to the Agreement to incorporate further requirements relating to intake procedures, medical treatment, vaccination protocols, and fee adjustments in response to evolving regulatory requirements under New York State Agriculture and Markets Law Article 26-C; and WHEREAS, the Town Board desires to continue contracting with Eden Veterinary Clinic PLLC for such services and to authorize the execution of said Addendum to the existing Agreement; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Town of Boston, to execute an Addendum to the Dog Sheltering Agreement with Eden Veterinary Clinic PLLC, subject to review and approval as to form by the Town Attorney; and be it further RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and/or such other Town officials as may be necessary are hereby authorized to take any and all actions necessary to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. On the 1st day of April, 2026, the question of the adoption of the foregoing Resolution was duly put to a vote on roll call, which resulted as follows: Yes No Abstain Absent Councilmember Martin [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Selby [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Penders [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Councilmember Stephan [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Supervisor Keding [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ____________________________ Sandra L. Quinlan, Town Clerk

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ADDENDUM TO DOG SHELTERING AGREEMENT This Addendum (“Addendum”) is made as of the ___ day of __________, 2026, by and between the Eden Veterinary Clinic, PLLC, with offices at 8217 North Main Street, Eden, New York 14057 (hereinafter “SHELTER”), and the Town of Boston, a New York municipal corporation with offices at 8500 Boston State Road, Boston, New York 14025 (hereinafter “MUNICIPALITY”). WHEREAS, the parties previously entered into a Dog Sheltering Agreement (the “Agreement”) governing the care and housing of seized dogs; and WHEREAS, the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has implemented and continues to develop expanded regulatory requirements under Agriculture & Markets Law Article 26-C, requiring enhanced intake protocols, medical oversight, and recordkeeping; and WHEREAS, the SHELTER has advised that compliance with such requirements necessitates additional medical services, staffing, documentation, and increased operational costs; and WHEREAS, the MUNICIPALITY desires to continue utilizing the SHELTER’s services subject to reasonable and defined cost adjustments and authorization procedures; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein, the parties agree as follows: 1. This Addendum is incorporated into and made part of the existing Agreement. Except as modified herein, all other terms of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. This Addendum is intended to supplement, not replace, the existing Agreement. 2. At the time any dog is delivered to the SHELTER, the Municipal Dog Control Officer (DCO) shall perform an initial evaluation and examination of the animal and shall document the condition of the dog at intake, including its apparent health condition, any visible injuries or illness, and any relevant behavioral observations. Such documentation shall accompany the animal and be provided to the SHELTER at the time of intake. 3. The MUNICIPALITY hereby authorizes the SHELTER to perform the following required intake services for each dog received, regardless of the duration of stay: a physical examination at a cost of $65.00 per animal for routine or healthy animals and $80.00 per animal for animals that are sick or medically compromised; and parasite prevention and deworming utilizing Credelio Quattro at a cost of $50.00 per animal for dogs weighing between 0 and 100

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pounds, with animals over 100 pounds requiring two (2) doses. Each dose provides approximately thirty (30) days of coverage, and additional doses shall be administered and charged accordingly if the animal remains in the SHELTER beyond the initial 30-day period. 4. For any dog not redeemed during the statutory stray holding period, a Distemper/Parvovirus (DA2PP) vaccination shall be administered within twenty-four (24) to forty- eight (48) hours after the expiration of the five (5) day stray hold and prior to the release, transfer, or adoption of the dog, at a cost of $50.00 per animal. 5. Effective April 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, the boarding fee shall be increased to $40.00 per dog per day. This adjusted fee reflects increased requirements relating to monitoring and documentation, sanitation and enrichment, and compliance with applicable regulatory obligations. 6. Any additional diagnostics, treatments, medications, procedures, or emergency care shall require prior approval of the MUNICIPAL Dog Control Officer (DCO), except in emergencies where immediate treatment is necessary to preserve the life or prevent undue suffering of the animal. All such services shall be billed at rates consistent with those charged to the general public. 7. The MUNICIPALITY shall remain financially responsible only for the statutory holding periods set forth in the original Agreement and for approved services under this Addendum. No charges beyond the statutory holding period shall be incurred without the express written authorization of the MUNICIPALITY. The SHELTER shall provide itemized invoices for all services rendered. 8. This Amendment shall take effect April 1, 2026 and remain in effect unless modified in writing by both parties, or the Agreement is terminated pursuant to its existing terms. 9. This Addendum, together with the original Agreement, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Amendment as of the date first written above. EDEN VETERINARY CLINIC, PLLC By: ___________________________ Name: _________________________ Title: __________________________

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TOWN OF BOSTON By: ___________________________ Name: _________________________ Title: __________________________

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