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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lackawanna urges the New York State Legislature to include, at a minimum, this additional $100 million in Temporary Municipal Assistance in the adopted state budget; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Lackawanna calls upon the Governor and the State Legislature to develop a more permanent and predictable solution for unrestricted municipal aid to ensure long-term fiscal stability for New York’s local governments; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor, the Temporary President of the Senate, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the members of the State Legislature representing the City of Lackawanna. THIS RESOLUTION SHALL TAKE EFFECT IMMEDIATELY Dated: March 16, 2026 Lackawanna, New York Moved by Marrano second by Anderson to adopt resolution as written. Yeas: Muflahi, Anderson, Meegan, Marrano Carried 4-0 Communications from Division/Department Heads: Director of Development requests the Council allow a 7 to 10-minute presentation pertaining to the South Branch of Smoke Creek Stream and Habitat Restoration Project. Informational only. 6. Frederic Marrano, Council President Charles Clark, Director Re: City Council Meeting Agenda Item for March 16th I’m requesting time on the March 16th City Council Meeting Agenda for a short information-only presentation pertaining to the South Branch Smoke Creek Stream & Habitat Restoration Project. Upon completion, this grant-funded initiative will produce a 60% design solution for addressing identified habitat and ecology improvement opportunities on ~ 110-arces of property located south of Martin Road; a footprint comprised of various parcels owned by the City of Lackawanna, the Lackawanna City School District and Erie County which is designated wetland under oversight of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The presentation will present a high-level overview of the 60% design elements and grant-funded opportunities for further development which may be possible in the future. Your cooperation in allowing 7-10 minutes for the presentation, inclusive of questions, is appreciated. C&S Engineers assisted the Department of Development with this project and a representative will attend the meeting to co-deliver the presentation. Thank you for your consideration.