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and, therefore, do not exceed the thresholds for a Type II Action established under 6 NYCRR Part 617. 2. The Board hereby determines the Proposed Action is a Type II action in accordance with SEQRA regulations. 3. And is therefore not subject to further review under 6 NYCRR Part 617. Municipal Resolution for 2026 NYS Transportation Alternatives Program WHEREAS, the Town of West Seneca, after thorough consideration of the various aspects of the problem and review of available data, has hereby determined that certain work, titled ‘Seneca Street and Ridge Road Pedestrian Improvements’, to address the need for safe pedestrian travel around West Seneca West Senior High School, herein called the “Project”, is desirable, is in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the NYS Department of Transportation (DOT) authorizes State assistance to municipalities for active transportation-related projects and programs that support the advancement of healthy lifestyles across New York State by means of a contract, and the Town of West Seneca deems it to be in the public interest and benefit under this law to enter into a contract therewith. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the West Seneca Town Board, that: 1. Supervisor Gary Dickson, or his representative or successor in office, is the representative authorized to act on behalf of the West Seneca Town Board in all matters related to State assistance under the New York State DOT and/or any applicable State grant provisions. 2. Supervisor Gary Dickson, or his representative, is also authorized to make application for 2026 New York State DOT Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funding in the amount of $1,725,709.00 (or 80% of the total project cost), submit Project documentation, and otherwise act on behalf of the West Seneca Town Board in all matters related to the Project and to State assistance; 3. The Town of West Seneca Town Board agrees to fund $431,427.00 of the $2,157,137.00 total Project cost, not to exceed 20%, by way of a General Obligation Bond or a series of Bond Anticipation Notes financed over a period of five or more years as well as a contribution from the Town’s capital reserves account, and that funds will be made available to initiate the Project efforts within 12 months of written approval of its application by the New York State DOT; Page 28 of 176