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KATHY HOCHUL Governor KATHY MOSER Acting Commissioner December 18, 2025 Gary A. Dickson, Supervisor Town of West Seneca 1250 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224 RE: CLG Performance Evaluation 2025 Dear Gary A. Dickson: The National Park Service requires that each State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) must conduct regular performance evaluations of all municipalities participating in the Certified Local Government (CLG) program every four years. The evaluation process is important in assessing the municipality’s performance as a CLG participant and allows for tracking preservation activities in local communities. In addition, it affords the SHPO with an opportunity to provided technical advice and assistance directly to the municipality. The Division for Historic Preservation of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation conducted an evaluation of your municipality's CLG activities this year. The evaluation consisted of an examination of materials required to be kept on file with our office that were submitted to us electronically earlier this summer. We thank you for your cooperation in sending the required materials to our office when asked. Attached is a summary of the evaluation findings, which records performance strengths and weaknesses during the program years following certification. Any noted deficiencies must be adequately addressed and written documentation of the CLG’s efforts toward this end must be provided to the SHPO within 120 days from receipt of this letter. Failure to take and/or propose appropriate corrective action will result in the SHPO recommending to the National Park Service that CLG certification should be revoked. The Division for Historic Preservation appreciates your community’s involvement in the CLG program and looks forward to our continued partnership regarding historic preservation. If you have any questions regarding the audit, please do not hesitate to contact your Statewide CLG coordinator, Frances Stern, at [email protected] or (518) 268-2219. Sincerely, Frances Stern Coordinator, Certified Local Government Program DIVISION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P.O. BOX 189, WATERFORD, N.Y. 12188 | PARKS.NY.GOV | (518) 237-8643