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KATHY HOCHUL Governor KATHY MOSER Acting Commissioner CLG Performance Evaluation Summary Name of Certified Local Government Community: Town of West Seneca Date of Certification: February 28, 2023 Evaluation Period: February 28, 2023 – September 30, 2024 (date of certification through end of specified performance evaluation period for CLGs receiving evaluations in 2025). Meets Standards Below Standards Legislation X Commission/Board X Reports & Records X General Activities (Survey/Grants etc.) X Public Participation X Overall Assessment X General Comments: The Town of West Seneca is one of New York State’s newest CLGs, with a certification date in 2023. Therefore, this evaluation only considers information and activities following that certification date. The legislation adopted by the Town closely mirrors the NYS model law for historic preservation and contains all the relevant and necessary sections and clauses. The ordinance clearly notes the qualifications necessary for service on the Historic Preservation, and although individual resumes for commission members were not submitted with evaluation materials, SHPO has considered those submitted with the certification package in 2023 as sufficient. The cover letter and additional materials submitted with the evaluation are clear, concise, and well- organized. Because this evaluation only covers from the 2023 certification date onward, it is reasonable that certain initiatives (local designation/ordinance updating) are in progress or haven’t yet begun. Overall, SHPO is pleased with West Seneca’s efforts. We note that a FY23 CLG grant funded an important survey which has spearheaded other survey and designation efforts. Deficiencies Noted: No major deficiencies noted at the time of this report. As one of our newest CLGs, SHPO applauds the efforts of West Seneca to create and establish a robust preservation program. We look forward to your continued progress. Suggestions: Please continue to maintain and strengthen your efforts in local preservation and do not hesitate to reach out to SHPO for assistance as needed. SHPO would like to see a list of designated local landmarks or historic districts before the next required performance evaluation (approx. 2029) and regular CoA reviews commence. As a reminder, the designation process should occur independently of State and National Register listings in accordance with the procedures set forth in the ordinance. DIVISION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION | P.O. BOX 189, WATERFORD, N.Y. 12188 | PARKS.NY.GOV | (518) 237-8643