Southtowns Record

TBA02.23.2026packet

Government
Town of West Seneca
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Feb 23, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Posted by publisher
Feb 21, 2026
Kind
Agenda packet
Topics
Budget and taxes, Water, sewer and drainage, Zoning and land use, Public safety, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight, Housing, Moratoriums, Short-term rentals

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TO:  Honorable Town Board
FROM:  Jason Foote, Town Engineer
DATE:  February 23, 2026
SUBJECT:  Town Engineer re Request for Proposal for a Phase 1 Environmental
  Site Assessment (ESA)

Requested Action:  We are requesting authorization to solicit Requests for Proposals
  (RFPs) from qualified environmental consulting firms to complete a
  Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) for a vacant parcel
  located at 4397 Seneca Street.

  A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment is a preliminary, non-
  intrusive evaluation of a property intended to identify potential
  environmental concerns. The process typically includes a review of
  historical records, regulatory databases, aerial photographs, and prior
  ownership or land use information, as well as a site reconnaissance
  and interviews with knowledgeable parties. The purpose of the Phase I
  ESA is to determine whether recognized environmental conditions may
  be present on the parcel and whether further investigation, such as
  subsurface testing, may be warranted.

  Importantly, a Phase I ESA does not involve soil borings or sampling;
  rather, it serves as a due diligence tool to identify potential risks before
  the Town proceeds with acquisition, development, or other municipal
  action involving the property.

  Upon receipt and review of the proposals, a separate recommendation
  will be brought back to the Town Board for consideration and award.

  Please let me know if you require any additional information.

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