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VILLAGE OF EAST AURORA VILLAGE HALL 585 OAKWOOD AVE. EAST AURORA, NY 14052 716-652-6000 www.east-aurora.ny.us June 15, 2026 Erie County - Environment & Planning Attn: Mr. Tyler Hamilton, Sr. Environmental Compliance Specialist 95 Franklin Street (Room 1079) Buffalo, NY 14202 Subject: Letter of Commitment - Plate to Field Project Partnership Dear Mr. Hamilton: On behalf of the Village of East Aurora, I am pleased to confirm our commitment to partner with Erie County on the Plate to Field project, funded through the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities program. The Village of East Aurora recognizes the importance of reducing food waste, promoting composting, and advancing sustainability efforts within our community. By working with Erie County, we are committed to implementing a residential food scrap drop-off program and supporting community outreach and education to ensure its success. Specifically, the Village of East Aurora, in conjunction with the Town of Aurora, agrees to: • Designate a municipal project contact to coordinate with Erie County staff. • Identify and host at least one residential food scrap drop-off site within the municipality. • Coordinate transportation of collected food scraps to a designated recycling facility or work with Erie County to identify alternatives. • Assist in planning and hosting at least one community education event to raise awareness about food waste reduction and composting. • Support data collection efforts by providing site photos, usage metrics, and feedback to Erie County. We look forward to collaborating with Erie County and our residents to make this program a success and to contribute meaningfully to New York State’s climate goals. Sincerely, ______________________ Luke Wochensky Mayor Village of East Aurora