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Page 10 January 8, 2026 c) Conclude SEQR for Code Update-Adopt Negative Declaration – NEGATIVE DECLARATION RESOLUTION WITH REFERENCE TO THE PROPOSED TOWN OF CONCORD, ERIE COUNTY, NY TOWN CODE AND ZONING LAW REVISIONS STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW ACT (SEQRA) NEGATIVE DECLARATION WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations contained in 6 NYCRR Part 617, hereafter called SEQRA, the Town Board previously determined this action to be a Type 1 Action, and solicited Lead Agency status as provided for under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the proposed action to adopt Town Code and Zoning Law revisions that will advance and protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the Town; and WHEREAS, a coordinated review of the project scope has been completed and Involved Agencies have been consulted on specific potential impacts as referenced in the attached Negative Declaration: NOW, THEREFORE, be it RESOLVED as follows: 1. The Town Board of the Town of Concord assumes Lead Agency Status and determines the action will have no significant impact on the environment and therefore issues a Negative Declaration as defined under SEQRA. 2. The Town Clerk shall forward a copy of this Negative Declaration to all Involved Agencies. 3. The Negative Declaration will be submitted to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation for publication in the Environmental Notice Bulletin. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately. Motion by Council Member Drake, seconded by Council Member Krzemien, to enter and submit this into the minutes as is. Council Board Drake, Zittel, Krzemien & Kassel; Supervisor Drozd, voting aye. Carried. d) Approve Local Law #1 Code Update LOCAL LAW NO. 1- 2026 A LOCAL LAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CODIFICATION OF THE LOCAL LAWS, ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE TOWN OF CONCORD INTO A MUNICIPAL CODE TO BE DESIGNATED THE "CODE OF THE TOWN OF CONCORD" This local law: (1) Provides that the local law will be included in the Code as Chapter 1, Article I. (2) Provides for the designation of the local laws, ordinances and certain resolutions of the Town of Concord as the "Code of the Town of Concord." (3) Retains the meaning and intent of previously adopted legislation. (4) Provides for the filing of a copy of the Code in the Town Clerk's office. (5) Prescribes the manner in which amendments and new legislation are to be incorporated into the Code.