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Town Board Meeting August 6, 2026 REGULAR TOWN MEETING Colden Town Hall – 7:00 pm Page 9 WHEREAS, the Park currently lacks substantial nighttime area lighting, creating dark environments that invite unauthorized after-hours use, potential vandalism, and potential frequent violations of park rules; and WHEREAS, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office routinely patrols the Park’s town property, and the current lack of illumination hampers visibility, restricts proactive policing efforts, and creates unsafe blind spots for patrolling deputies; and WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Colden desires to upgrade the Park's foundational electrical system to support modern public safety infrastructure, including commercial LED area lighting, high-definition digital security cameras, and internet connectivity infrastructure for remote Town and Law enforcement monitoring; and WHEREAS, the estimated capital cost to execute these comprehensive infrastructure and electrical upgrades is approximately $85,000; and WHEREAS, New York State Legislative Item appropriations (such as the State Aid to Municipalities program) exist to provide financial assistance to local governments for capital improvements, public safety initiatives, and community infrastructure projects; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Colden hereby formally authorizes the Town Supervisor to submit a Legislative Item funding request in the amount of $85,000 to New York State Senator Patrick M. Gallivan and New York State Assemblymember David DiPietro for the Walter Kummer Park Security and Infrastructure Upgrade Project; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that James P. DePasquale, the Colden Town Supervisor, is authorized to execute any and all necessary applications, matching fund documentation (if applicable), and contractual agreements required to secure and administer these state funds on behalf of the Town of Colden. WHEREAS, on August 6, 2026, the Town of Colden adopts a resolution to authorize this funding request; and MOTION made by Councilwoman Zurbrick, seconded by Councilman Hrycik and Duly adopted this 6th day of August 2026, by the following vote: On the vote: Councilman Hrycik - yes Councilman Robinson - yes Councilwoman Zurbrick - yes Councilman Pietraszek - yes Supervisor DePasquale - yes