Town Board Regular Meeting Agenda, Sep 28, 2026 — Agenda (full text)
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Agenda
Natalie E. Nitsche Town Clerk
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby approve the minutes of the previous meeting as
follows: September 14, 2026
4. Agenda Items
4.1. Order Calling Public Hearing: Establishment of Drainage and Stormwater
Management District in the Town of Hamburg
4.2. Public Hearing Proposed Local Law 15, 2026
4.3. The Town of Hamburg Supporting the Expansion of World Trade Center Health
Program Coverage to Include Early-Onset Dementia and Related Cognitive Conditions
4.4. Town Board Authorizes Preservation Studios to submit the completed Hamburg
Lakeshore Reconnaissance Historic Survey to the New York State Historic Preservation
Office
4.5. Budget adjust from Planning Department to the Zoning Board of Appeals
4.6. Receipt of Revenue and Budget Transfer
4.7. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services Budget Adjustment - Town Park
4.8. Youth, Recreation and Senior Services Budget Adjustment - Recreation Foundation
Sponsorship
4.9. Town of Hamburg Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services Budget Adjustment - Y.E.S.
Sponsorship
4.10. Police/Domestic Violence-Budget Amendment Transfer-Donation
4.11. Police-Budget Amendment Transfer-Donation
4.12. Police-Budget Admendment
4.13. B&G Budget Transfers
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4.14. B&G Revenue Account Transfer
4.15. Highway Budget Transfer
4.16. Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers
4.17. Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. New Member-Lawrence
4.18. LiveBarn Services at Hamburg Town Ice Arena
4.19. Nike Concession and Bathroom Plumbing Connections
4.20. PAF – Police-Beach
4.21. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services P.A.F.
4.22. Board of Assessment Review Reappointment- Wielinski
4.23. SEQRA Resolution – TOWN of Hamburg Ambulance District
4.24. Establishing the Town of Hamburg Ambuluance District
4.25. Title IV Plan for Senior Citizen Transportation Service
4.26. Waterkeeper Foster Brook Monitoring
4.27. Traffic Safety Advisory Board-Stop Signs
4.28. Senior & Community Center Change Orders
4.29. Chapter 265 Amendments SEQR and Adoption Resolution
4.30. Resolution to adopt tax levy override
4.31. Implementation of RPTL §458-a(11), As Amended 100% Total and Permanent
Disabled Veterans Exemption
5. Public Comment
6. Meeting is adjourned by Supervisor
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4.1. Order Calling Public Hearing: Establishment of Drainage and Stormwater Management District in
the Town of Hamburg
ATTACHMENTS:
Order Calling Public Hearing
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4.2. Public Hearing Proposed Local Law 15, 2026
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPOSED LOCAL LAW #15, 2026
TAX LEVY LIMIT OVERRIDE
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held before the Town Board of the Town of
Hamburg, New York, on the 28th day of September, 2026 at 6:00 PM, at the Town Hall, 6100 South
Park Avenue, Hamburg, New York 14075, to hear all interested parties and citizens for or against the
adoption of proposed Local Law Number 15 for the year 2026. The proposed Local Law seeks to
override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law Sec 3-c.
Any resident of the Town of Hamburg is entitled to be heard upon said proposed adoption of
Proposed Local Law No. 15 for the year 2026.
Copies of the law will be available at the office of the Town Clerk for inspection by any person during
regular business hours and are posted on the town’s website.
Natalie Nitsche
Town Clerk
Town of Hamburg
Dated: September 14, 2026
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4.3. The Town of Hamburg Supporting the Expansion of World Trade Center Health Program Coverage
to Include Early-Onset Dementia and Related Cognitive Conditions
WHEREAS, thousands of brave first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, and survivors were
exposed to hazardous conditions during and after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, these men and women placed themselves in harm's way to rescue victims, protect the
public, and assist in the recovery and rebuilding efforts at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and
related sites; and
WHEREAS, many of those responders continue to experience long-term physical and mental health
consequences associated with their service and exposure; and
WHEREAS, emerging research and medical observations have raised concerns regarding the incidence
of early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, and other neurological conditions
among some exposed populations; and
WHEREAS, these illnesses can place devastating emotional, physical, and financial burdens onaffected
individuals and their families and require ongoing medical care and support services; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices made by first responders,
recovery workers, volunteers, and survivors who answered the call to serve during one of the darkest
days in our nation's history; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg believes that those who risked their lives in service to others
deserve access to comprehensive healthcare, monitoring, treatment, and support for any conditions
determined to be linked to their service and exposure;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg respectfully
urges the United States Congress, the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the
administrators of the World Trade Center Health Program to review the latest scientific and
medical evidence regarding early-onset dementia, Alzheimer's disease, cognitive impairment, and other
neurological disorders affecting eligible responders and survivors;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg supports the evaluation and inclusion of
medically supported neurological and cognitive conditions, including early-onset dementia, within
the scope of illnesses covered by the World Trade Center Health Program when warranted through
the established federal scientific review process;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg calls upon federal officials to ensure that
eligible first responders, recovery workers, volunteers, survivors, and their families receive access to
appropriate screening, treatment, long-term care resources, and supportive services related to
such conditions;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg expresses its deepest gratitude and
appreciation to the brave men and women who risked their lives to save others and whose sacrifices
continue to impact them and their families decades later;
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the President of the
United States, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the members of the United States Senate
and House of Representatives representing New York, and other appropriate federal officials for their
consideration and action.
Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg this _____ day of __________, 20____.
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4.4. Town Board Authorizes Preservation Studios to submit the completed Hamburg Lakeshore
Reconnaissance Historic Survey to the New York State Historic Preservation Office
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg engaged Preservation Studios to conduct a HAMBURG
LAKESHORE RECONNAISSANCE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY to identify and document
properties, neighborhoods, structures, and other resources that may possess historic or architectural
significance within the Town; and
WHEREAS, Preservation Studios has completed the HAMBURG LAKESHORE
RECONNAISSANCE HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY on behalf of the Town of Hamburg; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board believes that review of the completed survey by the NEW YORK STATE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE (SHPO) will provide professional assessment and guidance
regarding the historic resources identified through the survey and assist the Town in considering
appropriate future preservation and planning efforts; and
WHEREAS, submission of the HAMBURG LAKESHORE RECONNAISSANCE HISTORIC
RESOURCES SURVEY to SHPO for review and assessment will allow the State Historic Preservation
Office to evaluate the findings and provide comments, recommendations, or other appropriate guidance
to the town.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board authorizes Preservation
Studios, to submit the completed HAMBURG LAKESHORE RECONNAISSANCE HISTORIC
RESOURCES SURVEY and any associated documentation to the New York State Historic
Preservation Office for its review and assessment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any findings, comments, recommendations, or assessments
received from the New York state Historic Preservation Office shall be provided to the Town Board for
review, and consideration without obligation for additional action; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this authorization is for the sole purpose of obtaining professional
review and assessment of the completed HAMBURG LAKESHORE RECONNAISSANCE HISTORIC
SURVEY and does not, by itself, designate any property or district as historic or impose any additional
restrictions upon private property; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect immediately.
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4.5. Budget adjust from Planning Department to the Zoning Board of Appeals
WHEREAS, the Zoning Board of Appeals has requested a budget adjustment as outlined on the Town
of Hamburg Budget Adjustment Form to fund necessary expenditures; and
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available within the department’s approved budget, or through the
identified funding source(s), to accommodate this adjustment without exceeding the department’s total
allocation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg hereby
authorizes the budget adjustment as detailed on the attached Budget Adjustment Form for Fiscal Year
2026; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this adjustment is necessary to fund the items and purposes as
specified on the attached Budget Adjustment Form, and that no additional appropriations are required;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final adopted resolution, together with the completed Budget
Adjustment Form, shall be forwarded to the Town Finance Department for processing.
ATTACHMENTS:
DOC091526-09152026163332.pdf
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4.6. Receipt of Revenue and Budget Transfer
RESOLVED, The Hamburg Town Board approves the deposit of $6,950 generated from the Legacy
Trail Partner Agreement into Account A000.0000.2770.0000 Sponsorships and Naming Rights; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves a budget amendment transferring
$1,500.00 from Account A000.0000.2770.0000 Sponsorships and Naming Rights to Account
A000.7020.0440.0000 Independent Contractor Services; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Finance Office are authorized and
directed to make the necessary accounting and budgetary entries to carry out this amendment.
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4.7. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services Budget Adjustment - Town Park
WHEREFORE, the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg hereby authorizes the following budget
adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026 within the Department of Youth, Recreation & Senior Services to
account for fees that put the expense account in the negative, utilizing revenues recorded in designated
fee accounts:
WHEREAS, funds are available due to fees recorded as revenue in the specified revenue accounts;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Finance Department are
authorized to adjust the 2026 Budget as follows:
Transfer From Transfer To
Amount
Account Account
A.2001.6 A.7180.440 $5,368.73
A.2027 A.7180.440 $1,000.62
A.2027.1 A.7180.440 $1,214.26
A.2027.1 A.7180.440 $13.29
TOTAL $7,596.90
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4.8. Youth, Recreation and Senior Services Budget Adjustment - Recreation Foundation Sponsorship
WHEREAS, checks totaling $550.00 were received by the Youth, Recreation & Senior Services
Department from the Town of Hamburg Recreation Foundation as a sponsorship for Town of Hamburg
Youth, Recreation & Senior Services Summer Concert Series and Fall Fest Event.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a budget
amendment in 2026 to increase the appropriate expenditure lines to be used for these programs.
Transfer $550.00 from A000.0000.2705.0000 (Gifts and Donations) to A000.7020.0472.0000 (Special
Events).
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4.9. Town of Hamburg Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services Budget Adjustment - Y.E.S. Sponsorship
WHEREAS, checks totaling $250 were received by the Youth, Recreation & Senior Services
Department from the Character Council of Western New York as a sponsorship for Town of Hamburg
Youth, Recreation & Senior Services Y.E.S. Program.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a budget
amendment in 2026 to increase the appropriate expenditure lines to be used for these programs.
Transfer $250.00 from A000.0000.2705.0000 (Gifts and Donations) to A000.7310.0412.0000
(Recreation Supplies).
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4.10. Police/Domestic Violence-Budget Amendment Transfer-Donation
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg Police Department/Domestic Violence receives donations from
time to time and,
WHEREAS, the use of these funds has been determined by the granting agency/donor and,
WHEREAS, these items are not included in the 2026 budget,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the receipt of the following
monies and approves a budget amendment to the revenue and expenditure accounts as follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
2026 Budget Adjustment_Dom Vio_A2705 to A3225.0451 9-28-2026.pdf
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Board Meeting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Resolution Number:
Grants and Donations Budget Adjustment
Receipt Revenue Code Expenditure Code
$ 200.00 A2705 A3225.0451 Zonta Club > Domestic Violence Miscellaneous
Total:
$ 200.00
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4.11. Police-Budget Amendment Transfer-Donation
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg Police Department receives donations from time to time and,
WHEREAS, the use of these funds has been determined by the granting agency/donor and,
WHEREAS, these items are not included in the 2026 budget,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the receipt of the following
monies and approves a budget amendment to the revenue and expenditure accounts as follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
Budget Adjustment - Russo Donation - 9-28-2026.pdf
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Board Meeting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Resolution Number:
Recoveries and Sales Budget Adjustment
Receipt Revenue Code Expenditure Code
Amount To Increase To Increase Purpose/Source
$10,000.00 B2705 B3120.0492 Russo Charitable Foundation Donation > Training
Total:
$10,000.00
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4.12. Police-Budget Admendment
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg Police Department receives distribution payments from a share of
assets forfeited from defendants from time to time and,
WHEREAS, these items are not included in the 2026 budget,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the receipt of the following
monies and approves a budget amendment to the revenue account as follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
POLICE Budget Adjustment AF_23534.28.pdf
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Board Meeting Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Resolution Number:
Recoveries and Sales Budget Adjustment
Receipt Revenue Code Expenditure Code
Amount To Increase To Increase Purpose/Source
$12,359.10 B.4358.519 Assets Forfeited
$1,769.43 B.4358.519 Assets Forfeited
$926.76 B.4358.519 Assets Forfeited
$8,478.99 B.4358.519 Assets Forfeited
Total:
$23,534.28
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4.13. B&G Budget Transfers
RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the following budget tansfers; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor and Finance Office are authorized and
directed to make the necessary accounting and budgetary entries to carry out these transfers.
Transfer From: Transfer To: Amount
A.1620.303 A.7140.303 $3,418.40
A.1640.201 A.7141.201 $11,000.00
A.1620.303 A.7410.303 $4,007.13
A.1620.303 A.7410.423 $3,701.56
A.7181.440 A.7230.423 $630.00
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4.14. B&G Revenue Account Transfer
WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Department received a check from Naim Beyadh for $150.00 for
a sign at the Dog Park, and
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Town Board approves funds in the amount of $150.00 to be
deposited into Revenue Account A.2705 and transferred to Account A.7141.413 for the sign.
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4.15. Highway Budget Transfer
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT, RESOLVED, that the Town Board approve the transfer of $61,558.26
from Account B8160.444 (Large Trash Pickup) into Account DB5130.403 (Fuel) for purchase of fuel
that has exceeded the Budget appropriation due to increased cost.
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4.16. Moratorium on Large-Scale Data Centers
WHEREAS, the rapid development of large-scale data centers and artificial intelligence computing
facilities presents significant land-use and infrastructure considerations, including electrical and water
demands, noise, backup power generation, environmental impacts, and
compatibility with surrounding properties; and
WHEREAS, although the Town of Hamburg currently regulates artificial intelligence data centers
under its zoning laws, the Town Board wishes to further review those regulations in light of the rapidly
evolving nature and scale of these facilities;
WHEREAS, a one-year pause in the approval and development of new large-scale data centers would
provide the Town with an opportunity to study these issues and determine whether additional
regulations are necessary to protect Town residents, infrastructure, natural resources, and neighboring
properties;
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg Planning Department will complete filing requirements with Erie
County Department of Planning.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg hereby
directs the Town Attorney and appropriate Town departments to prepare a proposed Local Law
establishing a one-year moratorium on the approval and development of new large-scale data centers
within the Town of Hamburg, during which time the Town shall review its existing zoning and land-use
regulations applicable to such facilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town’s review shall include consideration of electrical and
water demands, noise, environmental impacts, emergency and backup power systems, infrastructure
capacity, and compatibility with surrounding land uses; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a public hearing upon the proposed Local Law shall be held on
November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., at Hamburg Town Hall, 6100 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, New
York, and that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to provide notice of such public
hearing as required by law.
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4.17. Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. New Member-Lawrence
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board approves that attached recommendation for the
membership of-Aspen Lawrence
ATTACHMENTS:
2026 0917 - Town Board Approval - Aspen Lawrence.docx
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Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company, Inc.
September 17, 2026
Hamburg Town Board
S-6100 South Park Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
Attn: Natalie Nitsche
At the last regular company meeting of the Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company Inc. held on
Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the following applicant was approved for active membership:
Aspen Lawrence
3157 Pleasant Ave.
Hamburg, NY 14075
Please notify us upon the Town Board’s approval of their membership.
Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Sincerely,
Peggie Lipka
Corresponding Secretary
Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Co. Inc.
4591 LAKESHORE ROAD | HAMBURG, NY 14075 | STATION (716) 627-3522 | FAX (716) 627-7502
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4.18. LiveBarn Services at Hamburg Town Ice Arena
WHEREAS, LiveBarn provides live and on-demand video streaming services at ice arenas, allowing
families, coaches, players, and spectators to remotely view games and other events; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to explore providing LiveBarn services at the Hamburg Town Ice
Arena for the benefit of residents and users of the facility;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg hereby
authorizes Jillian Gorman-King, Director of Youth, Recreation & Senior Services, to contact and
develop a plan for LiveBarn regarding the installation and operation of LiveBarn services at the
Hamburg Town Ice Arena; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any proposed agreement with LiveBarn shall be presented to the
Town Board for review and approval prior to execution.
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4.19. Nike Concession and Bathroom Plumbing Connections
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg authorized Kevin’s Plumbing to complete the connections for the
new concession and bathroom building at the soccer fields on the Nike Recreational Facility; and
WHEREAS, a damaged pipe was found on the project, which had filled with stone, and Kevin’s
Plumbing was able to vacuum out and replace the pipe, which was outside the original scope of work.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes Kevin’s Plumbing for the
additional effort in the amount of $2,500.
Funds are available in H.21.7141.0303
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4.20. PAF – Police-Beach
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approve the termination of personnel for the Police
Department (BEACH) as follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
Police_PAF_Beach_TERM_Gerace_Ioviero 9-21-2026.pdf
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4.21. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services P.A.F.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approve the termination and hiring of personnel for the
Youth, Recreation & Senior Services Department as attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
scan_2026_09_24_13_06_02_981.pdf
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4.22. Board of Assessment Review Reappointment- Wielinski
RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board does hereby re-appointment Brian Wielinski to the Town
of Hamburg Assessment Board of Review for a five (5) year term commencing October 1, 2026.
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4.23. SEQRA Resolution – TOWN of Hamburg Ambulance District
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg, New York, County of Erie (“Town”) has
determined that the availability of reliable, adequately staffed, and properly equipped emergency
medical and ambulance services and vehicles within the Town is critical to maintaining the health,
safety and welfare of those within the Town;
WHEREAS, the Town Board, pursuant to Article 12-a of the New York Town Law, desires to establish
the Town of Hamburg Ambulance District (“District”) to provide adequate funding, and a stable and
sustainable funding mechanism, to meet the emergency medical and ambulance services needs within
the Town (“Project”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Part 617 of the implementing regulations pertaining to Article 8 of the
Environmental Conservation Law (“SEQRA”); and
WHEREAS, August 10, 2026, the Town Board adopted a resolution (i) determining that the formation
of the District is an Unlisted Action, and (ii) accepting the Short Environmental Assessment Form for
the District; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2026, the Town Board adopted a resolution accepting an Amended Short
Environmental Assessment Form which corrected an inconsistency regarding the identification of the
potential boundaries of the District; and
WHEREAS, under the Amended Short Environmental Assessment Form, it remained that the formation
of the District will not require any bonding, cash outlay, new development, construction, or physical
work by the Town for the District, and as such, it remains that there are no anticipated environmental
impacts; and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has prepared a Full Environmental Assessment Form (Parts 1, 2, and 3)
and received input from the public and its consultants, and has taken a hard look at the social,
economic, and environmental impacts of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the findings of this review indicate that the Project will not adversely affect the natural
resources of the State and/or the health, safety and welfare of the public; and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board has reviewed the Project in accordance with the Town’s Local Waterfront
Revitalization Program and has completed a Waterfront Assessment Form (WAF) for a Coastal
Consistency determination and referred the Project to the LWRP committee, who recommended
consistency.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board has determined that funding
and implementing the Project is consistent with the Town’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program,
and will not result in any significant adverse impacts on the environment, including natural,
archeological or historic resources, and a Negative Declaration is hereby issued, based on the reasons as
set forth in the Environmental Assessment Form and attachments; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Supervisor to sign the
Environmental Assessment Form, which will act as the SEQR Negative Declaration, and authorizes the
placement of these documents in the Town’s files.
ATTACHMENTS:
FEAF Part 1 Hamburg Ambulance District Signed.pdf
FEAF Part 2 Hamburg Ambulance District.pdf
FEAF Part 3 Hamburg Ambulance District Unsigned.pdf
LWRP Committee Recommendation Ambulance District.pdf
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project and Setting
Instructions for Completing Part 1
Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,
are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification.
Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to
any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist,
or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies that would be necessary to
update or fully develop that information.
Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that
must be answered either “Yes” or “No.” If the answer to the initial question is “Yes,” complete the following sub-questions. If the
answer to the initial question is “No,” proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach
additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify the information in Part
1 is accurate and complete.
A. Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information.
Name of Action or Project:
Town of Hamburg Ambulance District Formation
Project Location (describe and attach a general location map):
Town of Hamburg, NY
Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need):
The Town of Hamburg is considering petitioning for the formation of a Town of Hamburg Ambulance District
to provide prehospital emergency medical services and including general ambulance services to transport
sick or injured persons within the boundaries of the District to a hospital or other place for treatment. The
District could include: (i) all properties within the boundaries of the Town, but excluding properties located
within the Villages of Blasdell and Hamburg (the “Villages”); (ii) all properties within the boundaries of the
Town, including properties located within the Villages; or (iii) all properties within the boundaries of the
Town, but excluding properties located in one of the Villages. (See attached Map, Plan, and Report).
Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: 716-649-6111
Town of Hamburg E-Mail:
Address:
6100 South Park Avenue, Hamburg NY, 14075
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
NY 14075
Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: 716-649-2023
Joshua Rogers E-Mail: [email protected]
Address:
6100 South Park Avenue
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Hamburg NY 14075
Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
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B. Government Approvals
B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial
assistance.)
Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date
Required (Actual or
projected)
a. City Council, Town Board, 9✔ Yes 9 No Hamburg Town Board Approval for Formation of Fall 2026
or Village Board of Trustees District
b. City, Town or Village 9 Yes 9 No
Planning Board or Commission
c. City, Town or 9 Yes 9 No
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
d. Other local agencies 9 Yes 9 No
e. County agencies 9 Yes 9 No
f. Regional agencies 9 Yes 9 No
g. State agencies 9 Yes 9 No
h. Federal agencies 9 Yes 9 No
i. Coastal Resources.
i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? 9
✔ Yes 9 No
ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? 9 Yes No
✔
iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? 9
✔ Yes 9 No
C. Planning and Zoning
C.1. Planning and zoning actions.
Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule, or regulation be the 9
✔ Yes 9 No
only approval(s) that must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed?
If Yes, complete sections C, F and G.
If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1
C.2. Adopted land use plans.
a. Do any municipally adopted (city, town, village, or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site 9
✔
Yes 9 No
where the proposed action would be located?
If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action Yes ✔ No
would be located? 9
b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway; ✔ Yes No
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; 9 9
or other)?
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
NYS Heritage Areas: West Erie Canal Corridor
c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan Yes ✔ No
or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? 9 9
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
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d. Is the proposed action in a municipality with an adopted comprehensive or individual plan that addresses climate ✔
Yes No
change?
9 9
If Yes , identify the elements of the plan that are relevant to the action:
9 9
C.3. Zoning
9 9
a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance? ✔ Yes No
If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district?
All zoning districts in the Town of Hamburg
b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? Yes No
c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? Yes ✔ No
If Yes, what is the proposed new zoning for the site?
C.4. Existing community services.
a. In what school district is the project site located?
All school districts in the Town of Hamburg
b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site?
Town of Hamburg Police, Erie County Sheriff's Department, New York State Police
c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?
All Fire Departments and EMS services in the Town of Hamburg
d. What parks serve the project site?
All parks in the Town of Hamburg
D. Project Details
D.1. Proposed and Potential Development
a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all
components)? 9 9
b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres 9 9
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres
c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units,
square feet)? % Units:
d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes,
i. Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types)
ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? Yes No
iii. Number of lots proposed?
iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum
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e. Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? 9 Yes 9 No
i. If No, anticipated period of construction: months
ii. If Yes:
Total number of phases anticipated
Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year
Anticipated completion date of final phase month year
Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may
determine timing or duration of future phases: 9 9
f. Does the project include new residential uses? Yes No
If Yes, show numbers of units proposed.
One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) 9 9
Initial Phase
At completion
of all phases
9 9 9
g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? Yes No
If Yes,
i. Total number of structures
ii. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: height; width; and length
iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: square feet
h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any Yes No
liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage?
If Yes,
i. Purpose of the impoundment:
ii. If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: Ground water Surface water streams 9 Other
9 specify:
iii. If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source.
iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: million gallons; surface area: acres
v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; length
vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete):
D.2. Project Operations
a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? Yes No
(Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated
materials will remain onsite)
If Yes:
i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging?
ii. How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site?
Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): 9 9
Over what duration of time?
iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them.
iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? Yes No
If yes, describe. 9 9
v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? acres
vi. What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? acres
vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? feet
viii. Will the excavation require blasting? Yes No
ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan:
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b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment Yes No
into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area?
If Yes:
i. Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic
description):
ii. Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g., excavation, fill, placement of structures, or
alteration of channels, banks, and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres:
iii. Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? Yes No
If Yes, describe:
iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? Yes No
If Yes:
acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed:___________________________
expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion:
purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access):
proposed method of plant removal:
if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s):
v. Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance:
c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day
ii. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? Yes No
If Yes:
Name of district or service area:
Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? Yes No
Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No
Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No
Do existing lines serve the project site? Yes No
iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Yes No
If Yes:
Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project:
Source(s) of supply for the district:
iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? Yes No
If, Yes:
Applicant/sponsor for new district:
Date application submitted or anticipated:
Proposed source(s) of supply for new district:
v. If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project:
vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), what is the maximum pumping capacity: gallons/minute.
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d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day
ii. Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and
approximate volumes or proportions of each):
iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? Yes No
If Yes:
Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used:
Name of district: 9 9
Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? Yes No
Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No
Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No
Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? Yes No
Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? Yes No
If Yes:
Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project:
9 9
iv. Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? Yes No
If Yes:
Applicant/sponsor for new district: 9 9
Date application submitted or anticipated:
What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge?
v. If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed
receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans):
vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste:
9 9
e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point Yes No
sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point
source (i.e., sheet flow) during construction or post construction?
If Yes: 9
i. How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel?
Square feet or acres (impervious surface)
Square feet or acres (parcel size)
ii. Describe types of new point sources.
iii. Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties,
groundwater, on-site surface water, or off-site surface waters)?
9 9
If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands:
Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? Yes No
iv. Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? Yes No
9 9
9 9
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f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel Yes No
combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations?
If Yes, identify:
i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii. Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii. Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, boilers, electric generation, surface coating)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require an Air Facility Registration, Air State Facility Yes No
Permit, Title IV Permit or Title V Permit?
If Yes:
i. Is the proposed action subject to the Nonattainment New Source Review or Prevention of Significant Deterioration Yes No
requirements discussed in 6 NYCRR Part 231?
ii. As calculated in the air permit application, the proposed action has the potential to emit:
Tons/year (short tons) of carbon monoxide (CO)
Tons/year (short tons) of oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Tons/year (short tons) of particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5)
Tons/year (short tons) of volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Tons/year (short tons) of sulfur dioxide (SO2)
iii. Will emissions of air contaminants from the proposed action described above exceed the corresponding major Yes No
source thresholds?
iv.Does the proposed action have the potential to emit 10 tons/year or more of any one designated hazardous air Yes No
pollutant or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants (6NYCRR 200.1(ag))?
If Yes, provide the total potential to emit hazardous air pollutants in short tons/year: _____________________________
h. Will the proposed action generate or emit annual direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons, or perfluorocarbons in excess of 10,000 metric tons of total carbon dioxide
equivalents per year at any point in the lifetime of the proposed action (estimated using the carbon dioxide equivalent definition and
global warming potentials provided in 6 NYCRR Part 496)? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Estimate the proposed action’s metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents in tons/year (metric):
ii. Describe any greenhouse gas capture, control, or elimination measures included in project design:
i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as Yes No
quarry or landfill operations?
If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust):
j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial Yes No
new demand for transportation facilities or services?
If Yes:
i. When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): Morning Evening Weekend
Randomly between hours of to .
ii. For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/day and type (e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks):
iii. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease
iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? Yes No
v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
vi. Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? Yes No
vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric Yes No
or other alternative fueled vehicles?
viii. Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing Yes No
pedestrian or bicycle routes?
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k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional energy demand? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action:
ii. Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or
other):________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii. Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade, to an existing substation? Yes No
l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply.
i. During Construction: ii. During Operations:
Monday - Friday: Monday - Friday:
Saturday: Saturday:
Sunday: Sunday:
Holidays: Holidays:
m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, Yes No
operation, or both?
If yes:
i. Provide details including sources, time of day and duration:
ii. Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Yes No
Describe:
n. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? Yes No
If yes:
i. Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures:
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? Yes No
Describe:
o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? Yes No
If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest
occupied structures:
p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) Yes No
or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage?
If Yes:
i. Product(s) to be stored
ii. Volume(s) per unit time (e.g., month, year)
iii. Generally, describe the proposed storage facilities:
q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides Yes No
(i.e., herbicides, insecticide) during construction or operation?
If Yes:
i. Describe proposed treatment(s):
ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? Yes No
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r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal Yes No
of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)?
If Yes:
i. Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility:
Construction: tons per (unit of time)
Operation : tons per (unit of time)
ii. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste:
Construction:
Operation:
iii. Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site:
Construction:
Operation:
s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or9 9
other disposal activities):
ii. Anticipated rate of disposal/processing:
Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or
Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment
iii. If landfill, anticipated site life: years
t. Will the proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous Yes No
waste?
If Yes: 9 9
i. Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled, or managed at facility:
ii. Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents:
iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons/month
iv. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling, or reuse of hazardous constituents: 9
v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? Yes No
If Yes: provide name and location of facility:________________________________________________________________________
If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: 9 9
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E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action
E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site
a. Existing land uses.
i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site.
9Urban 9Industrial 9Commercial 9Residential (suburban) 9Rural (non-farm)
9Forest 9Agriculture 9Aquatic 9Other (specify):
9 9
ii. If mix of uses, generally describe:
9
b. Land uses and cover types on the project site.
Land use or Current Acreage After 9 Change
9
Cover type Acreage Project Completion (Acres +/-)
Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious
surfaces (total)
• Industrial or manufacturing
• Commercial
• Residential
Forested
Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non-
agricultural, including abandoned agricultural)
Agricultural
(includes active orchards, field, greenhouse, etc.)
Surface water features
(lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.)
9 9
Wetlands (freshwater or tidal)
Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth, or fill)
Other, Describe:
9 9
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c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? 9 Yes 9 No
i. If Yes: explain:
d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed 9 Yes 9 No
day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site?
If Yes,
i. Identify facilities:
e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes:
i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment:
Dam height: feet
Dam length: feet
Surface area: acres
Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet
ii. Dam’s existing hazard classification:
iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection:
f. Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, 9 Yes 9 No
or does the project site adjoin property that is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility?
If Yes:
i. Has the facility been formally closed? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes, cite sources/documentation:
ii. Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility:
iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities:
g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin 9 Yes 9 No
property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste?
If Yes:
i. Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred:
h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any 9 Yes 9 No
remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site?
If Yes:
i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site 9 Yes 9 No
Remediation database? Check all that apply:
9 Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s):
9 Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s):
9 Neither database
ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures:
iii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes, provide DEC ID number(s):
iv. If Yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s):
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v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes, DEC site ID number:
Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement):
Describe any use limitations:
Describe any engineering controls:
Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? 9 Yes9 No
Explain:
E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site
a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? feet
b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? %
c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: %
________________________ _________%
________________________ _________%
d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: feet
e. Drainage status of project site soils: 9 Well Drained: % of site
9 Moderately Well Drained: % of site
9 Poorly Drained % of site
f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: 9 0-10%: % of site
9 10-15%: % of site
9 15% or greater: % of site
g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? 9 9
Yes No
If Yes, describe:
h. Surface water features.
i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, 9 Yes 9 No
ponds, or lakes)?
ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? 9 Yes No
If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i.
iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, 9 Yes No
state or local agency?
iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information:
Streams: Name Classification
• Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification
• Wetlands: Name Approximate Size
• Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC)
v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired 9 Yes9 No
waterbodies?
If Yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired:
i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? 9 9
Yes No
j. Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? 9 9
Yes No
9 9
k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? Yes No
9 9
l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Name of aquifer:
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m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site:
n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes:
i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation):
ii. Source(s) of description or evaluation:
iii. Extent of community/habitat:
Currently: acres
Following completion of project as proposed: acres
Gain or loss (indicate + or -): acres
o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as 9 Yes 9 No
endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species?
If Yes:
i. Species and listing (endangered or threatened):
p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of 9 Yes 9 No
special concern?
If Yes:
i. Species and listing:
q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use:
E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site
a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to 9 Yes 9 No
Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304?
If Yes, provide county plus district name/number:
b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? 9 Yes 9 No
i. If Yes: acreage(s) on project site?
ii. Source(s) of soil rating(s):
c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National 9 Yes 9 No
Natural Landmark?
If Yes:
i. Nature of the natural landmark: 9 Biological Community 9 Geological Feature
ii. Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent:
d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes:
i. CEA name:
ii. Basis for designation:
iii. Designating agency and date:
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e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district Yes No
listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYSOffice of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places?
If Yes:
i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: Archaeological Site Historic Building or District
ii. Name:
iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based:
f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Yes No
archaeological sites on the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?
g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Describe possible resource(s):
ii. Basis for identification:
h. Is the project site within five miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local Yes No
scenic, or aesthetic resource?
If Yes:
i. Identify resource:
ii. Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail, or scenic byway,
etc.):
iii. Distance between project and resource: miles.
i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers Yes No
Program 6 NYCRR 666?
If Yes:
i. Identify the name of the river and its designation:
ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? Yes No
E.4. Disadvantaged Communities Designated Pursuant to ECL Article 75
a. Is the project located within, or within ½ mile of, a disadvantaged community? Yes No
If No, could impacts(see examples below in E.4.b) from the project affect a disadvantaged community? Yes No
If Yes to either question in E.4.a, answer the remaining questions in this section.
b. Will there be direct or indirect impacts that may affect a disadvantaged community, such as those listed below? Yes No
i. new noise sources or expansions/modification of existing noise sources;
- noise from operational sources
- noise from construction activities
ii. emissions of air pollutants including, mobile emissions;
iii. wastewater discharges;
iv. generation of odors;
v. light pollution;
vi. new or modified radiation sources;
vii. new or modified sources of solid waste generation, management, or disposal.
If Yes, describe the impacts:
c. Do any of the State agency approvals identified in question B.g include any of the following DEC permits?
State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Yes No
Solid Waste Management Facility Yes No
Hazardous Waste Management Facility Yes No
Air Pollution Control (Title V or Air State Facility) Yes No
Water Withdrawal over 20 MGD for Cooling Water Yes No
Waste Transporter Yes No
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E.5 Future Physical Climate Risks
Will the proposed action be vulnerable to the following future physical climate risks under current or projected future conditions:
a. Is the proposed action vulnerable to damage from a projected 100-year flood? Yes No
b. Is the proposed action vulnerable to damage from a projected 500-year flood? Yes No
c. Is the proposed action in an area potentially affected by sea level rise? Yes No
d. Will the proposed action increase the vulnerability of human or ecological communities to the following:
i. drought? Yes No
ii. temperature extremes (hot or cold)? Yes No
iii. extreme storms, including high winds? Yes No
iv. landslides? Yes No
v. coastal erosion? Yes No
vi. stormwater flooding? Yes No
vii. other climate or weather hazards? Yes No If Yes, describe: _____________________________________
F. Additional Information
Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project.
If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any
measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them.
G. Verification
I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
Applicant/Sponsor Name
Joshua Rogers Date
9/24/2026
Town of Hamburg Planning Department
Signature Title
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Agency Use Only [If applicable]
Full Environmental Assessment Form Town of Hamburg Ambulance District Formation
Project :
Part 2 - Identification of Potential Project Impacts Date : 9/28/2026
Part 2 is to be completed by the lead agency. Part 2 is designed to help the lead agency inventory all potential resources that could
be affected by a proposed project or action. We recognize that the lead agency=s reviewer(s) will not necessarily be environmental
professionals. So, the questions are designed to walk a reviewer through the assessment process by providing a series of questions that
can be answered using the information found in Part 1. To further assist the lead agency in completing Part 2, the form identifies the
most relevant questions in Part 1 that will provide the information needed to answer the Part 2 question. When Part 2 is completed, the
lead agency will have identified the relevant environmental areas that may be impacted by the proposed activity.
If the lead agency is a state agency and the action is in any Coastal Area, complete the Coastal Assessment Form before proceeding
with this assessment.
Tips for completing Part 2:
Review all of the information provided in Part 1.
Review any application, maps, supporting materials and the Full EAF Workbook.
Answer each of the 18 questions in Part 2.
If you answer “Yes” to a numbered question, please complete all the questions that follow in that section.
If you answer “No” to a numbered question, move on to the next numbered question.
Check appropriate column to indicate the anticipated size of the impact.
Proposed projects that would exceed a numeric threshold contained in a question should result in the reviewing agency
checking the box “Moderate to large impact may occur.”
The reviewer is not expected to be an expert in environmental analysis.
If you are not sure or undecided about the size of an impact, it may help to review the sub-questions for the general
question and consult the workbook.
When answering a question consider all components of the proposed activity, that is, the whole action.
Consider the possibility for long-term and cumulative impacts as well as direct impacts.
Answer the question in a reasonable manner considering the scale and context of the project.
1. Impact on Land
Proposed action may involve construction on, or physical alteration of, ■NO
YES
the land surface of the proposed site. (See Part 1. D.1)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 2.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may involve construction on land where depth to water table is E2d
less than 3 feet.
b. The proposed action may involve construction on slopes of 15% or greater. E2f
c. The proposed action may involve construction on land where bedrock is exposed, or E2a
generally within 5 feet of existing ground surface.
d. The proposed action may involve the excavation and removal of more than 1,000 tons D2a
of natural material.
e. The proposed action may involve construction that continues for more than one year D1e
or in multiple phases.
f. The proposed action may result in increased erosion, whether from physical D2e, D2q
disturbance or vegetation removal (including from treatment by herbicides).
g. The proposed action is, or may be, located within a Coastal Erosion hazard area. B1i
h. Other impacts:
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2. Impact on Geological Features
The proposed action may result in the modification or destruction of, or inhibit
access to, any unique or unusual land forms on the site (e.g., cliffs, dunes,
✔NO
YES
minerals, fossils, caves). (See Part 1. E.2.g)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, move on to Section 3.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. Identify the specific land form(s) attached: E2g 9 9
b. The proposed action may affect or is adjacent to a geological feature listed as a E3c 9 9
registered National Natural Landmark.
Specific feature:
c. Other impacts: 9 9
3. Impacts on Surface Water
The proposed action may affect one or more wetlands or other surface water
✔NO
YES
bodies (e.g., streams, rivers, ponds or lakes). (See Part 1. D.2, E.2.h)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - l. If “No”, move on to Section 4.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may create a new water body. D2b, D1h 9 9
b. The proposed action may result in an increase or decrease of over 10% or more than a D2b 9 9
10 acre increase or decrease in the surface area of any body of water.
c. The proposed action may involve dredging more than 100 cubic yards of material D2a 9 9
from a wetland or water body.
d. The proposed action may involve construction within or adjoining a freshwater or E2h 9 9
tidal wetland, or in the bed or banks of any other water body.
e. The proposed action may create turbidity in a waterbody, either from upland erosion, D2a, D2h 9 9
runoff or by disturbing bottom sediments.
f. The proposed action may include construction of one or more intake(s) for withdrawal D2c 9 9
of water from surface water.
g. The proposed action may include construction of one or more outfall(s) for discharge D2d 9 9
of wastewater to surface water(s).
h. The proposed action may cause soil erosion, or otherwise create a source of D2e 9 9
stormwater discharge that may lead to siltation or other degradation of receiving
water bodies.
i. The proposed action may affect the water quality of any water bodies within or E2h 9 9
downstream of the site of the proposed action.
j. The proposed action may involve the application of pesticides or herbicides in or D2q, E2h 9 9
around any water body.
k. The proposed action may require the construction of new, or expansion of existing, D1a, D2d 9 9
wastewater treatment facilities.
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l. Other impacts: 9 9
4. Impact on groundwater
The proposed action may result in new or additional use of ground water, or
✔NO
YES
may have the potential to introduce contaminants to ground water or an aquifer.
(See Part 1. D.2.a, D.2.c, D.2.d, D.2.p, D.2.q, D.2.t)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 5.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may require new water supply wells, or create additional demand D2c 9 9
on supplies from existing water supply wells.
b. Water supply demand from the proposed action may exceed safe and sustainable D2c 9 9
withdrawal capacity rate of the local supply or aquifer.
Cite Source:
c. The proposed action may allow or result in residential uses in areas without water and D1a, D2c 9 9
sewer services.
d. The proposed action may include or require wastewater discharged to groundwater. D2d, E2l 9 9
e. The proposed action may result in the construction of water supply wells in locations D2c, E1f, 9 9
where groundwater is, or is suspected to be, contaminated. E1g, E1h
f. The proposed action may require the bulk storage of petroleum or chemical products D2p, E2l 9 9
over ground water or an aquifer.
g. The proposed action may involve the commercial application of pesticides within 100 E2h, D2q, 9 9
feet of potable drinking water or irrigation sources. E2l, D2c
h. Other impacts: 9 9
5. Impact on Flooding
The proposed action may result in development on lands subject to flooding.
✔NO YES
(See Part 1. E.2)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, move on to Section 6.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may result in development in a designated floodway. E2i
b. The proposed action may result in development within a 100-year or a 500-year E2j, E5a,
floodplain. E5b
c. The proposed action may result in development in an area potentially affected by sea E2k, E5c
level rise.
d. The proposed action may result in, or require, modification of existing drainage D2b, D2e
patterns.
e. The proposed action may change flood water flows that contribute to flooding. D2b, E2i,
E2j, E2k
f. If there is a dam located on the site of the proposed action, is the dam in need of repair, E1e
or upgrade?
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g. Other impacts:
9 9
6. Impacts on Air and Climate
The proposed action may include a state regulated air emission source. ✔
NO
YES
(See Part 1. D.2.f., D.2.h, D.2.g) or generate greenhouse gas emissions
over 10,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (See Part 1.
D.2.h)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - i. If “No”, move on to Section 7.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact
may
may occur
occur
a. If the proposed action requires federal or state air emission permits, the action may also
have the potential to emit one or more regulated air contaminants at or above the
following levels: D2g
i. More than 100 short tons/year of carbon monoxide (CO) D2g
ii. More than 100 short tons/year of oxides of nitrogen (NOx) outside the NYC
Metropolitan Area or Long Island OR 25 short tons/year within the NYC
Metropolitan Area or Long Island D2g
iii. More than 100 short tons/year of particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5) D2g
iv. More than 50 short tons/year of volatile organic compounds (VOC) outside the NYC
Metropolitan Area or Long Island OR 25 short tons/year within the NYC
Metropolitan Area or Long Island D2g
v. More than 100 short tons/year of sulfur dioxide (SO2)
b. The proposed action has the potential to emit 10 short tons/year or more of any one D2g
designated hazardous air pollutant, or 25 short tons/year or more of any combination of
such hazardous air pollutants.
c. The proposed action may include a heat source capable of producing more than 20 D2f, D2g
million BTUs per hour.
d. The proposed action may exceed 50% of any of the thresholds in “a” or “b”, D2g
above.
e. The proposed action may result in the combustion or thermal treatment of solid, D2f, D2s
hazardous, or hospital/medical/infectious waste.
f. The proposed action is subject to the Nonattainment New Source Review or Prevention D2g
of Significant Deterioration requirements discussed in 6 NYCRR Part 231.
g. The proposed action will emit more than 10,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalents per D2h
year.
h. A municipality adopted comprehensive or individual plan addressing climate change C2d
applies to the proposed action and the proposed action would materially conflict with
the achievement of one or more goals of the plan related to climate change.
i. Other impacts:
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7. Impact on Plants and Animals
The proposed action may result in a loss of flora or fauna. (See Part 1. E.2. m.-q.) ✔ NO YES
If “Yes”, answer questions a - j. If “No”, move on to Section 8.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may cause reduction in population or loss of individuals of any E2o
threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the Federal
government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site.
b. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2o
any rare, threatened or endangered species, as listed by New York State or the federal
government.
c. The proposed action may cause reduction in population, or loss of individuals, of any E2p
species of special concern or conservation need, as listed by New York State or the
Federal government, that use the site, or are found on, over, or near the site.
d. The proposed action may result in a reduction or degradation of any habitat used by E2p
any species of special concern and conservation need, as listed by New York State or
the Federal government.
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e. The proposed action may diminish the capacity of a registered National Natural E3c 9 9
Landmark to support the biological community it was established to protect.
f. The proposed action may result in the removal of, or ground disturbance in, any E2n 9 9
portion of a designated significant natural community.
Source:
g. The proposed action may substantially interfere with nesting/breeding, foraging, or
E2m 9 9
over-wintering habitat for the predominant species that occupy or use the project site.
h. The proposed action requires the conversion of more than 10 acres of forest, 9 9
E1b
grassland or any other regionally or locally important habitat.
Habitat type & information source:
i. Proposed action (commercial, industrial or recreational projects, only) involves use of D2q 9 9
herbicides or pesticides.
j. Other impacts: 9 9
8. Impact on Agricultural Resources
The proposed action may impact agricultural resources. (See Part 1. E.3.a. and b.)
✔NO
YES
If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, move on to Section 9.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may impact soil classified within soil group 1 through 4 of the E2c, E3b 9 9
NYS Land Classification System.
b. The proposed action may sever, cross or otherwise limit access to agricultural land E1a, Elb 9 9
(includes cropland, hayfields, pasture, vineyard, orchard, etc).
c. The proposed action may result in the excavation or compaction of the soil profile of E3b 9 9
active agricultural land.
d. The proposed action may irreversibly convert agricultural land to non-agricultural E1b, E3a 9 9
uses, either more than 2.5 acres if located in an Agricultural District, or more than 10
acres if not within an Agricultural District.
e. The proposed action may disrupt or prevent installation of an agricultural land El a, E1b 9 9
management system.
f. The proposed action may result, directly or indirectly, in increased development C2c, C3, 9 9
potential or pressure on farmland. D2c, D2d
g. The proposed project is not consistent with the adopted municipal Farmland C2c 9 9
Protection Plan.
h. Other impacts: 9 9
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9. Impact on Aesthetic Resources
The land use of the proposed action is obviously different from, or are in
✔NO
YES
sharp contrast to, current land use patterns between the proposed project and
a scenic or aesthetic resource. (Part 1. E.1.a, E.1.b, E.3.h.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, go to Section 10.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. Proposed action may be visible from any officially designated federal, state, or local E3h 9 9
scenic or aesthetic resource.
b. The proposed action may result in the obstruction, elimination or significant E3h, C2b 9 9
screening of one or more officially designated scenic views.
c. The proposed action may be visible from publicly accessible vantage points: E3h
i. Seasonally (e.g., screened by summer foliage, but visible during other seasons) 9 9
ii. Year round 9 9
d. The situation or activity in which viewers are engaged while viewing the proposed E3h
action is:
E2q,
i. Routine travel by residents, including travel to and from work 9 9
ii. Recreational or tourism-based activities E1c 9 9
e. The proposed action may cause a diminishment of the public enjoyment and E3h 9 9
appreciation of the designated aesthetic resource.
f. There are similar projects visible within the following distance of the proposed D1a, E1a, 9 9
project: D1f, D1g
0-1/2 mile
½ -3 mile
3-5 mile
5+ mile
g. Other impacts: 9 9
10. Impact on Historic and Archeological Resources
The proposed action may occur in or adjacent to a historic or archaeological
✔ NO YES
resource. (Part 1. E.3.e, f. and g.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 11.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous
to, any buildings, archaeological site or district which is listed on the National or E3e 9 9
State Register of Historical Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner
of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for
listing on the State Register of Historic Places.
b. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous E3f 9 9
to, an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory.
c. The proposed action may occur wholly or partially within, or substantially contiguous E3g 9 9
to, an archaeological site not included on the NY SHPO inventory.
Source:
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d. Other impacts: 9 9
If any of the above (a-d) are answered “Moderate to large impact may
e. occur”, continue with the following questions to help support conclusions in Part 3:
i. The proposed action may result in the destruction or alteration of all or part E3e, E3g, 9 9
of the site or property. E3f
ii. The proposed action may result in the alteration of the property’s setting or E3e, E3f, 9 9
integrity. E3g, E1a,
E1b
iii. The proposed action may result in the introduction of visual elements which E3e, E3f, 9 9
are out of character with the site or property, or that may alter its setting. E3g, E3h,
C2, C3
11. Impact on Open Space and Recreation
The proposed action may result in a loss of recreational opportunities or a
✔ NO
YES
reduction of an open space resource as designated in any adopted
municipal open space plan.
(See Part 1. C.2.c, E.1.c., E.2.q.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 12.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may result in an impairment of natural functions, or “ecosystem D2e, E1b 9 9
services”, provided by an undeveloped area, including but not limited to stormwater E2h,
storage, nutrient cycling, wildlife habitat. E2m, E2o,
E2n, E2p
b. The proposed action may result in the loss of a current or future recreational resource. C2a, E1c, 9 9
C2c, E2q
c. The proposed action may eliminate open space or recreational resource in an area C2a, C2c 9 9
with few such resources. E1c, E2q
d. The proposed action may result in loss of an area now used informally by the C2c, E1c 9 9
community as an open space resource.
e. Other impacts: 9 9
12. Impact on Critical Environmental Areas
The proposed action may be located within or adjacent to a critical NO
■ YES
environmental area (CEA). (See Part 1. E.3.d)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - c. If “No”, go to Section 13.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quantity of the resource or E3d 9 9
characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA.
b. The proposed action may result in a reduction in the quality of the resource or E3d 9 9
characteristic which was the basis for designation of the CEA.
c. Other impacts: 9 9
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13. Impact on Transportation
The proposed action may result in a change to existing transportation systems.
■ NO
YES
(See Part 1. D.2.j)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 14.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. Projected traffic increase may exceed capacity of existing road network. D2j
b. The proposed action may result in the construction of paved parking area for 500 or D2j 9 9
more vehicles.
c. The proposed action will degrade existing transit access. D2j 9 9
d. The proposed action will degrade existing pedestrian or bicycle accommodations. D2j 9 9
e. The proposed action may alter the present pattern of movement of people or goods. D2j 9 9
f. Other impacts: 9 9
14. Impact on Energy
The proposed action may cause an increase in the use of any form of energy.
■ NO
YES
(See Part 1. D.2.k)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, go to Section 15.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action will require a new, or an upgrade to an existing, substation. D2k 9 9
b. The proposed action will require the creation or extension of an energy transmission D1f, 9 9
or supply system to serve more than 50 single or two-family residences or to serve a D1q, D2k
commercial or industrial use.
c. The proposed action may utilize more than 2,500 MWhrs per year of electricity. D2k 9 9
d. The proposed action may involve heating and/or cooling of more than 100,000 square D1g 9 9
feet of building area when completed.
e. Other Impacts:
15. Impact on Noise, Odor, and Light
The proposed action may result in an increase in noise, odors, or outdoor lighting.
■ NO
YES
(See Part 1. D.2.m., n., and o.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - f. If “No”, go to Section 16.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may produce sound above noise levels established by local D2m 9 9
regulation.
b. The proposed action may result in blasting within 1,500 feet of any residence, D2m, E1d 9 9
hospital, school, licensed day care center, or nursing home.
c. The proposed action may result in routine odors for more than one hour per day. D2o 9 9
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d. The proposed action may result in light shining onto adjoining properties. D2n 9 9
e. The proposed action may result in lighting creating sky-glow brighter than existing D2n, E1a 9 9
area conditions.
f. Other impacts: 9 9
16. Impact on Human Health
The proposed action may have an impact on human health from exposure
■ NO
YES
to new or existing sources of contaminants. (See Part 1.D.2.q., E.1. d. f. g. and h.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - m. If “No”, go to Section 17.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action is located within 1500 feet of a school, hospital, licensed day E1d 9 9
care center, group home, nursing home or retirement community.
b. The site of the proposed action is currently undergoing remediation. E1g, E1h 9 9
c. There is a completed emergency spill remediation, or a completed environmental site E1g, E1h 9 9
remediation on, or adjacent to, the site of the proposed action.
d. The site of the action is subject to an institutional control limiting the use of the E1g, E1h 9 9
property (e.g., easement or deed restriction).
e. The proposed action may affect institutional control measures that were put in place E1g, E1h 9 9
to ensure that the site remains protective of the environment and human health.
f. The proposed action has adequate control measures in place to ensure that future D2t 9 9
generation, treatment and/or disposal of hazardous wastes will be protective of the
environment and human health.
g. The proposed action involves construction or modification of a solid waste D2q, E1f 9 9
management facility.
h. The proposed action may result in the unearthing of solid or hazardous waste. D2q, E1f 9 9
i. The proposed action may result in an increase in the rate of disposal, or processing, of D2r, D2s 9 9
solid waste.
j. The proposed action may result in excavation or other disturbance within 2000 feet of E1f, E1g 9
a site used for the disposal of solid or hazardous waste. E1h
k. The proposed action may result in the migration of explosive gases from a landfill E1f, E1g 9 9
site to adjacent off-site structures.
l. The proposed action may result in the release of contaminated leachate from the D2s, E1f, 9 9
project site. D2r
m. Other impacts:
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17. Consistency with Community Plans
The proposed action is not consistent with adopted land use plans.
✔ NO YES
(See Part 1. C.1, C.2. and C.3.)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - h. If “No”, go to Section 18.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action’s land use components may be different from, or in sharp C2, C3, D1a 9 9
contrast to, current surrounding land use pattern(s). E1a, E1b
b. The proposed action will cause the permanent population of the city, town or village C2 9 9
in which the project is located to grow by more than 5%.
c. The proposed action is inconsistent with local land use plans or zoning regulations. C2, C2, C3 9
d. The proposed action is inconsistent with any County plans, or other regional land use C2, C2 9 9
plans.
e. The proposed action may cause a change in the density of development that is not C3, D1c, 9 9
supported by existing infrastructure or is distant from existing infrastructure. D1d, D1f,
D1d, Elb
f. The proposed action is in an area characterized by low density developmentthat C4, D2c, D2d 9 9
will require new or expanded public infrastructure. D2j
g. The proposed action may induce secondary development impacts (e.g., residential or C2a 9
commercial development not included in the proposed action)
h. Other: 9 9
18. Consistency with Community Character
The proposed project is inconsistent with the existing community character.
✔ NO YES
(See Part 1. C.2, C.3, D.2, E.3)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g. If “No”, proceed to Part 3.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action may replace or eliminate existing facilities, structures, or areas E3e, E3f, E3g 9 9
of historic importance to the community.
b. The proposed action may create a demand for additional community services (e.g. C4 9 9
schools, police and fire)
c. The proposed action may displace affordable or low-income housing in an area where C2, C3, D1f 9 9
there is a shortage of such housing. D1g, E1a
d. The proposed action may interfere with the use or enjoyment of officially recognized C2, E3 9 9
or designated public resources.
e. The proposed action is inconsistent with the predominant architectural scale and C2, C3 9
character.
f. Proposed action is inconsistent with the character of the existing natural landscape. C2, C3
E1a, E1b
E2g, E2h
g. Other impacts:
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19. Impact on Disadvantaged Communities
The proposed project may impact a disadvantaged community. ✔ NO YES
(See Part 1. E.4)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - g . If “No”, proceed to Part 3.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. Is the potentially affected disadvantaged community identified as having E.4.c
comparatively higher burdens or vulnerabilities by the Disadvantaged
Community Assessment Tool?
b. The proposed action may create new air emissions or increase existing air emissions D.2.f-i, E.4
within a disadvantaged community.
c. The proposed action may create new wastewater treatment or discharges, or expand D.2.d
existing wastewater treatment or discharges, within a disadvantaged community.
d. The proposed action creates or expands a solid or hazardous waste management D.2.r, D.2.s,
facility, or involves the generation of solid or hazardous waste, within or near a D.2.t, E.1.f,
disadvantaged community. E.1.g
e. The proposed action may increase traffic within a disadvantaged community. D.2.j
f. The proposed action affects or involves one or more of the following facility C.3.c, D.1.a,
types: D.1.g, D.2.a,
i. landfill; D.2.d, D.2.f,
E.1.a, E.1.b.
ii. other industrial, manufacturing, or mining land uses; E.1.h, E.1.v,
iii. major oil or chemical bulk storage facility; E.4
iv. municipal waste combustor;
v. power generation facility;
vi. risk management plan site;
vii. remediation site; or
viii. scrap metal processor.
g. Other impacts:
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20. Future Physical Climate Risks
The proposed project may be vulnerable to future physical climate risks or increase the vulnerability of human or ecological
communities to future physical climate risks. ✔ NO YES
(See Part 1. E.5)
If “Yes”, answer questions a - e. If “No”, proceed to Part 3.
Relevant No, or Moderate
Part I small to large
Question(s) impact impact may
may occur occur
a. The proposed action is vulnerable to damage from a projected 100-year flood. E2j, E5a
b. The proposed action is vulnerable to damage from a 500-year flood. E2k, E5b
c. The proposed action is in an area potentially affected by sea level rise. E5c
d. The proposed action may increase the vulnerability of human or ecological E5d
communities to the following:
i. drought
ii. temperature extremes (hot or cold)
iii. extreme storms, including high winds
iv. landslides
v. coastal erosion
vi. stormwater flooding
vii. other climate or weather hazards? If yes, describe: _______________________
e. Other impacts:
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Agency Use Only [IfApplicable]
Project : Town of Hamburg Ambulance District Formation
Date : 9/28/2026
Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 3 - Evaluation of the Magnitude and Importance of Project Impacts
and
Determination of Significance
Part 3 provides the reasons in support of the determination of significance. The lead agency must complete Part 3 for every question
in Part 2 where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where there is a need to explain why a particular
element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse environmental impact.
Based on the analysis in Part 3, the lead agency must decide whether to require an environmental impact statement to further assess
the proposed action or whether available information is sufficient for the lead agency to conclude the proposed action will not have
a significant adverse environmental impact. By completing the certification on the next page, the lead agency can complete its
determination of significance.
Reasons Supporting This Determination:
To complete this section:
• Identify the impact based on the Part 2 responses and describe its magnitude. Magnitude considers factors such as severity,
size, or extent of an impact.
• Assess the importance of the impact. Importance relates to the geographic scope, duration, probability of the impact
occurring, number of people affected by the impact, and any additional environmental consequences if the impact were to
occur.
• The assessment should take into consideration any design element or project changes.
• Repeat this process for each Part 2 question where the impact has been identified as potentially moderate to large or where
there is a need to explain why a particular element of the proposed action will not, or may, result in a significant adverse
environmental impact.
• Provide the reason(s) why the impact may, or will not, result in a significant adverse environmental impact.
• For Conditional Negative Declarations identify the specific condition(s) imposed that will modify the proposed action so that
no significant adverse environmental impacts will result.
• Attach additional sheets, as needed.
The formation of the Town of Hamburg Ambulance District is not anticipated to have any significant
environmental impacts, as the action only involves legislative adoption of a district, and will not include
any development or construction.
Determination of Significance - Type 1 and Unlisted Actions
SEQR Status: Type 1 Unlisted
✔
Identify portions of EAF completed for this Project: Part 1
✔
Part 2
✔
Part 3
✔
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Upon review of the information recorded on this EAF, as noted, plus this additional support information
and considering both the magnitude and importance of each identified potential impact, it is the conclusion of the
Hamburg Town Board as lead agency that:
✔ A. This project will result in no significant adverse impacts on the environment, and, therefore, an environmental impact
statement need not be prepared. Accordingly, this negative declaration is issued.
B. Although this project could have a significant adverse impact on the environment, that impact will be avoided or
substantially mitigated because of the following conditions that will be required by the lead agency:
There will, therefore, be no significant adverse impacts from the project as conditioned, and, therefore, this conditioned negative
declaration is issued. A conditioned negative declaration may be used only for UNLISTED actions (see 6 NYCRR 617.7(d)).
C. This Project may result in one or more significant adverse impacts on the environment and an environmental impact
statement must be prepared to further assess the impact(s) and possible mitigation and to explore alternatives to avoid or reduce those
impacts. Accordingly, this positive declaration is issued.
Name of Action: Town of Hamburg Ambulance District Formation
Name of Lead Agency: Hamburg Town Board
Name of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Elizabeth Farrell-Lorentz
Title of Responsible Officer: Town Supervisor
Signature of Responsible Officer in Lead Agency: Date:
Signature of Preparer (if different from Responsible Officer) Date:
For Further Information:
Contact Person: Joshua Rogers
Address: 6100 South Park Avenue
Telephone Number: 716-649-2023
E-mail: [email protected]
For Type 1 Actions and Conditioned Negative Declarations, a copy of this Notice is sent to:
Chief Executive Officer of the political subdivision in which the action will be principally located (e.g., Town / City / Village of)
Other involved agencies (if any)
Applicant (if any)
Environmental Notice Bulletin: http://www.dec.ny.gov/enb/enb.html
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Outlook
Re: LWRP Committee Review for Town-Wide Ambulance District
From Henry Kleinfelder <[email protected]>
Date Fri 8/21/2026 8:43 AM
To Joshua Rogers <[email protected]>
Cc Elizabeth Farrell <[email protected]>; Mark Melewski <[email protected]>
3 attachments (5 MB)
SEAF Part 1 Signed_Hamburg Ambulance District_Amended.pdf; Hamburg Ambulance District MPR_FINAL 3_compressed.pdf;
Ambulance District Formation WAF.pdf;
Town of Hamburg Warning: Exercise caution with email messages from external sources such as
this message. Always verify the sender and avoid clicking on links, attachments or QR codes unless
certain of their authenticity.
Joshua
The TOH LWRP met last night and approved the Town-Wide Ambulance District submission for Coastal
Consistency.
Respectfully
Hank Kleinfelder
Chair
On Aug 20, 2026, at 12:03 PM, Joshua Rogers <[email protected]> wrote:
Hi Hank and Mark,
The Town is forming a Town-wide ambulance district, that will require a coastal
consistency recommendation. I attached the SEQR SEAF Part 1, the Map, Plan, and
Report describing the project, and I filled out a WAF. Similar to what we did for the West
Arnold Water District Formation, an email response should suffice if you deem the
project is consistent with the Town's LWRP. Just as a heads up, the Town is also looking
to create a stormwater and drainage district, so when I have that information, I will pass
that along as well.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Joshua Rogers, AICP
Town of Hamburg Planning Department
716-649-2023 (Town Hall)
716-688-0766 ext. 1065 (Mobile)
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.24. Establishing the Town of Hamburg Ambuluance District
WHEREAS, the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg, New York, County of Erie (“Town”) has
determined that the availability of reliable, adequately staffed, and properly equipped emergency
medical and ambulance services and vehicles within the Town is critical to maintaining the health,
safety and welfare of those within the Town;
WHEREAS, Town Board of the Town, pursuant to Article 12-a of the New York Town Law, desires
to establish the Town of Hamburg Ambulance District (“Ambulance District” or “District”) to provide
adequate funding, and a stable and sustainable funding mechanism, to meet the ambulance services
needs within the Town, including the continued availability of reliable, adequately staffed, and properly
equipped emergency medical and ambulance services and vehicles for those within the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Town has prepared a Map, Plan and Report for, and to support the potential formation
of, an Ambulance District (“Report”), in such detail as required by Section 209-c of the Town Law; and
WHEREAS, after the Report was filed in the office of the Town Clerk, the Town Board, on August 10,
2026, duly adopted an order reciting a description of the boundaries of the District, maximum amount
estimated and proposed to be expended by the Ambulance District for the first year of services, the fact
that a map, plan and report describing the needs, boundaries, and costs of the District is on file in the
Town Clerk's office for public inspection, and specifying that the Town Board shall meet at the Town
Hall on August 24, 2026, for the purpose of conducting a public hearing on the establishment of the
District and to hear all persons interested in the subject thereof concerning the same (the “Order Calling
Public Hearing” or “Order”); and
WHEREAS, as stated in the in the Order, it is in the best interest of the Town that the Ambulance
District includes all properties within the boundaries of the Town, including all properties located
within the Villages of Blasdell and Hamburg (the “Villages”); and
WHEREAS, because the final boundaries of the District are contingent upon the consent of each
Village, the geographic boundary of the District could include: (i) all properties within the boundaries
of the Town, but excluding properties located within the Villages; (ii) all properties within the
boundaries of the Town, including properties located within the Villages; or (iii) all properties within
the boundaries of the Town, but excluding properties located within one of the Villages; and
WHEREAS, the Report and Order included the proposed boundaries of the District, calculations of the
estimated assessment ad valorem tax rate applicable to the District, and the cost to the typical property
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in the District during the first year of the District’s operation under the following scenarios: (1) the
District includes all properties within the boundaries of the Town, excluding the Villages; (2) the
District includes all properties within the boundaries of the Town, including the Village of Blasdell; (3)
the District includes all properties within the boundaries of the Town, including the Village of
Hamburg; and (4) the District includes all properties within the boundaries of the Town, including the
Villages (collectively, “Proposed Scenarios”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article 12-a of the Town Law, the Villages may be included in the proposed
District on consent of each Village expressed in a local law, ordinance, or resolution, subject to a
referendum on petition under section twenty-four of the municipal home rule law or a permissive
referendum under article five-a of the village law, as the case may be; and
WHEREAS, the Villages are presently undertaking the required process to consent to their inclusion of
the District;
WHEREAS, copies of the Order were duly published and posted according to law, and the Town Board
did, at the time and place specified in said Order, duly meet and consider such proposal and heard all
persons interested in the subject thereof, who appeared at such time and place, concerning the same;
and
WHEREAS, the evidence offered at public hearing supports the Town Board making the determination
hereinafter made, and
WHEREAS, the formation of the District requires the Town to comply with, and the Town has properly
complied with, the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (Article 8 of the Environmental
Conservation Law and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617; “SEQRA”);
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Town Board, as follows:
Section 1. It is hereby determined that:
(1) The Order Calling Public Hearing was published and posted as required by law and is otherwise
sufficient;
(2) All of the property and property owners within the proposed District under each Proposed Scenario
are benefited thereby;
(3) All of the property and property owners benefited are included within the proposed District under
each Proposed Scenario; and
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(4) It is in the public interest to establish the District.
Section 2. The establishment of the District, as described in the Report and Order and as the boundaries
shall be finally determined, is hereby approved.
Section 3. District shall be designated and known as the Town of Hamburg Ambulance District.
Section 4. This resolution shall be subject to a permissive referendum in the manner provided in Article
Seven of the Town Law.
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.25. Title IV Plan for Senior Citizen Transportation Service
BE IT RESOLVED the Town Board approve the Title VI Plan we are required to have in place relating
to the New York State 5310 Transportation grant. We have utilized these funds to augment our fleet of
vans for the Senior Citizen Transportation service.
ATTACHMENTS:
NEW TAM PLAN AS OF 2026.pdf
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Appendix B
Template for Developing a
Title VI Plan for Open-Door Services
Updated: 4/22/2026
Title VI Plan Template for open-door services Updated 4/22/26
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Town of Hamburg
Title VI Plan for Open-Door Services
Date Adopted: 10/23/2026
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A. Program Description and Services ....................................................................... 3
B. [AGENCY NAME] Title VI Plan ............................................................................... 5
B1. [AGENCY NAME] TITLE VI Policy ............................................................................... 6
B2. Title VI Public Notice .................................................................................................... 6
B3. Title VI Complaint Procedures and Complaint Form..................................................... 7
B4. Transit Related Title VI Complaints, Investigations and Lawsuits ................................. 9
B5. Public Involvement Process ........................................................................................10
B6. Language Assistance Plan..........................................................................................11
B7. Minority Representation on Advisory Boards...............................................................13
B8. Recordkeeping and Reporting ....................................................................................13
B9. Plan and Policy Review ..............................................................................................13
B10. Facility Location Equity Analysis .................................................................................14
C. Requirements for Fixed Route Transit Providers .... Error! Bookmark not defined.
C1. Service Standards (Quantitative Measures) .................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
C2. Service Policies ............................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.
D. List of Appendices................................................................................................... i
APPENDIX 1: Documentation of Board Approval .................................................................... ii
APPENDIX 2: Title VI Complaint Form ................................................................................... iv
APPENDIX 3: Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Complaint ................................................... vii
APPENDIX 4: Title VI Complaint Letter of Closure ................................................................. ix
APPENDIX 5: Title VI Complaint Letter of Finding .................................................................. xi
APPENDIX 6: Title VI Notice to the Public ............................................................................ xiii
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A. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND SERVICES
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits
LEGEND – delete when done
discrimination on the basis of race, color, or
national origin in programs and activities receiving Italicized red font indicates instructions.
Federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI Typically, these will be in a black box (like this),
provides that "no person in the United States shall, but not always. Delete these boxes.
on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be
excluded from participation in, be denied the Green font identifies samples. If there is more than
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under one sample, pick the one that best fits your agency
any program or activity receiving Federal financial and tailor it.
assistance.”
Gray shading denotes the actual sample. Remove
Subrecipients of public transportation funding from the gray shading for the sample chosen and delete
the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), are the options that do not apply.
required to develop policies, programs, and
Black font is text that is strongly recommended by
practices that ensure that federal and state transit
NYSDOT and should not be changed without
dollars are used in a manner that is NYSDOT’s approval.
nondiscriminatory. Town of Hamburg is a
subrecipient of FTA financial assistance through a Yellow highlighting indicates something that you will
grant from NYSDOT. This Title VI plan details how need to update for your agency. It identifies items
that should be updated by your agency.
Town of Hamburg incorporates nondiscrimination
policies and practices in providing transit services
to the ridership we serve.
Insert a brief description of the transit services that your agency provides, and primary funding sources
received. Four sample descriptions are provided below. Select the sample that best fits your agency,
tailor it (such as changing service times and cost), and remove the gray shading by clicking the
dropdown menu for the paint can in the Paragraph box of the Home tab and selecting “no color.”
REMEMBER to insert YOUR agency’s name (once you do this the first time, it should auto populate but
this needs to be confirmed). Additional instructions included in the Title VI Agency Guide.
Sample 1: Town of Hamburg provides demand response transportation within ABC County NY.
The transportation services requires advanced scheduling. Service is operated for all residents
of the County for all trip purposes. Many trips are for personal business, medical, social, and
recreational trips. While the majority of our riders are older adults or have a disability, we serve
all riders, including youth and people traveling to work. A nominal fare is charged. Town of
Hamburg primarily receives funds from City of ABC as a subrecipient of FTA 5311 funding
through NYSDOT to acquire transit vans and operate open-door transit service. Matching funds
are provided by City of ABC, State Transit Operating Assistance (STOA) and general funds.
Sample 2: The County of NAME receives FTA Section 5311 funding and provides deviated
fixed route service for the counties of NAME X, NAME Y and NAME Z. NAME County offers four
routes that operate Monday through Friday, 7am-6pm. The fare is $2 each way. Matching funds
for operating costs are provided by STOA and general funds.
Sample 3: Town of Hamburg operates transportation services out of its senior center. Town of
Hamburg is a municipality who receives program funds from the NY State Office on Aging and
municipal general funds. Town of Hamburg also receives FTA Section 5310 funding through
NYSDOT to acquire transit vehicles. Town of Hamburg provides transportation for older adults
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aged 60 and over as well as individuals of any age with a qualifying disability, Services are
oriented to the senior center but are also operated to medical appointments, personal business,
and other activities. Riders must be a resident of Town of Hamburg and pay the fare of $1 each
way.
Sample 4: Town of Hamburg is a nonprofit who receives FTA Section 5310 funding through
NYSDOT to provide mobility management services within the counties of _________,
_________, and ___________. Town of Hamburg serves all transportation providers in the
region, maintains a call center, and works to inform callers of the available services to meet their
mobility needs. Town of Hamburg operates from 7am to 5pm Monday – Friday and is located at
1234 Sunset Way, Anytown, NY.
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B. Town of Hamburg TITLE VI PLAN
As a subrecipient to NYSDOT receiving Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 and/or
5311 funds, the Title VI Plan of Town of Hamburg complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964 as presented with the following elements:
Title VI Notice to the Public, including a list of locations where the notice is posted
Title VI Complaint Procedures (i.e., instructions to the public regarding how to
file a Title VI discrimination complaint)
Title VI Complaint Form
List of transit-related Title VI investigations, complaints, and lawsuits
Public Participation Plan, including information about outreach methods to
engage minority and limited English proficient populations, as well as a
summary of outreach efforts made since the last Title VI Program submission
Language Assistance Plan for providing language assistance to persons with
limited English proficiency
A table depicting the membership of transit related non-elected committees and
councils, the membership of which is selected by the subrecipient, broken down
by race, and a description of the process the agency uses to encourage the
participation of minorities on such committees
A copy of board meeting minutes, resolution, or other appropriate
documentation showing the board of directors or appropriate governing entity or
official(s) responsible for policy decisions reviewed and approved the Title VI
Program. (Board approval is not required if the subrecipient does not have a
Board.)
Title VI plans for subrecipients who also operate fixed-route service will incorporate the
following (in addition to the above). If you do not operate fixed-route service, delete the
service standards and service policies bullets below.
Service standards
o Vehicle load for each mode
o Vehicle headway for each mode
o On time performance for each mode
o Service availability for each mode
Service policies
o Transit Amenities for each mode
o Vehicle Assignment for each mode
The Town of Hamburg shall update its Title VI plan every three years and present the updated
plan to NYSDOT for their review and approval.
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B1. Town of Hamburg TITLE VI Policy
The Town of Hamburg commits to comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that
prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in programs and activities
receiving federal financial assistance. Specifically, Title VI provides that "no person in the United
States shall on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be
denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving
federal financial assistance" (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. § 2000d et seq.).
This requirement is included in the Section 5310 agreement between NYSDOT and Town of
Hamburg and any related agreements the agency may have with third-party contractors.
For more information on Town of Hamburg’s Title VI program, contact:
Tara Rinaldi
Town of Hamburg
Senior Personnel Clerk
6100 South Park Ave
Hamburg, NY 14075
Phone 716-649-611 x2386
[email protected]
B2. Title VI Public Notice
The Town of Hamburg’s Notice to the Public is shown in Appendix 6 and is posted in the
following locations:
☒ Agency website at: www.townofhamburgny.gov
☒ Public areas of the agency office (Main office at the Rec Dept. and at the dispatch
office.)
☒ Inside transit vehicles (required by NYSDOT)
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B3. Title VI Complaint Procedures and Complaint Form
The Town of Hamburg’s Title VI Complaint Procedure is available in the following locations:
☒ Agency website at: https://www.townofhamburgny.gov/
☒ Hard copy in the central office
☒ In client intake materials
☒ Other- posted in vehicles
Anyone who believes they have been discriminated against on the basis of race, color, or
national origin, may file a complaint by completing and submitting the Title VI Complaint Form
(contained in Appendix 2) to the address below.
Town of Hamburg
Tara Rinaldi
6100 South Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
Phone 716-649-6111 x2386
[email protected]
The complaint form is not required to file a complaint. The complainant may submit any written
report as a complaint notice. Town of Hamburg will make reasonable modifications and take
information verbally if the complainant requires this accommodation.
The Town of Hamburg investigates complaints received no more than 180 days after the
alleged incident. Once the complaint is received, the Town of Hamburg will follow the steps
below:
1. Acknowledge receipt of the complaint within 10 days (Appendix 3)
2. Determine if the Town of Hamburg has jurisdiction to investigate the complaint.
3. Plan to complete the investigation within 45 days.
4. Schedule an interview, if deemed necessary.
5. Determine if other public or private entities are or should be involved.
6. Determine if additional information is needed. Complainant has 15 days to provide the
additional information.
7. If the Town of Hamburg is not contacted by the complainant or does not receive the
additional information within 15 days, the case can be administratively closed.
Additionally, a case can be administratively closed if the complainant no longer wishes to
pursue the case.
8. Determine if meetings with the affected party or other interested parties are needed.
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After the investigation process has been completed, the Town of Hamburg will issue one of two
letters to the complainant: a closure letter or a letter of finding (LOF).
1. A closure letter summarizing the allegations and stating that there was no Title VI
violation and that the case will be closed. (Appendix 4)
2. A letter of finding (LOF) summarizing the allegations and the interviews regarding the
alleged incident, and explaining whether any disciplinary action, additional training of the
staff member, or other action will occur. (Appendix 5)
If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision, the complainant must submit the appeal within
21 days after the date of the closure letter or the LOF.
Filing complaints with Town of Hamburg enables the agency to properly investigate the
complaint. A person may also file a complaint directly with:
• New York State Department of Transportation
Office of Diversity and Opportunity
50 Wolf Road, 6th Floor
Albany, NY 12232
(518) 457-1129 Fax (518) 549-1273
[email protected]
• Federal Transit Administration
Office of Civil Rights
Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator
East Building, 5th Floor-TCR,
1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC 20590
If information is needed in another language, please contact Town of Hamburg at 716-649-6111
Si se necesita información en otro idioma, por favor contacto 716-649-6111.
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B4. Transit Related Title VI Complaints, Investigations and Lawsuits
The Town of Hamburg maintains a log of all Title VI complaints, investigations, and lawsuits
pertaining to its transit-related activities since the last Title VI plan update.
Title VI complaints must be logged
Reporting Period: Oct 2023- Oct 2024 at least annually. You may use this
form for all three years, but you will
Nov 2024- Oct 2025 need to fill out each reporting year
separately. This should be for the
Nov 2025- Current PREVIOUS three years.
Note: do not include the
complainant’s name. Use of a case
Check One: number is preferrable.
There have been no investigations, complaints and/or lawsuits filed against Town
x
of Hamburg during the reporting period.
There have been investigations, complaints and/or lawsuits filed against Town of
Hamburg. See list below.
Date Summary
Status Disposition
(Month, (include basis of complaint:
(open/closed) (finding/no finding)
Day, Year) race, color, national origin)
Complaints
1.
2.
3.
Investigations
1.
2.
3.
Lawsuit
1.
2.
3.
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B5. Public Involvement Process
Strategies and Desired Outcomes
This section describes how Town of Hamburg disseminates vital agency information and
engages the public in the transit service decision-making process. We seek out and consider
the input and needs of interested parties and groups traditionally underserved by transportation
systems. These groups may face challenges accessing our services, such as minority and
limited English proficient (LEP) persons. Underlying these efforts is our commitment to
determining the most effective public involvement methods for a given project or population.
Public Outreach Activities
In efforts to involve minority and limited English proficient (LEP) populations in the planning
process and to address linguistic, institutional, cultural, economic, historical, or other barriers
that may prevent minority and LEP persons from effectively participating in Town of Hamburg’s
decision-making process, Town of Hamburg implements early, frequent and continuous
engagement for public involvement. The engagement methods include and are not limited to:
1. Posting public involvement notifications on transit vehicles, Town of Hamburg building,
and on the Town of Hamburg website.
2. Public meetings will be conducted at times, locations, and facilities that are convenient
and accessible.
3. Meeting materials will be available in a variety of predetermined formats and language(s)
to serve diverse audiences.
4. Provide professional interpreters in the language(s) spoken by the targeted LEP
population(s).
The determination of how specific public participation activities should take place, and which
specific measures are most appropriate is based on the following:
• A demographic analysis of the persons serves and/or are eligible to receive services.
• The type of transportation program and/or service provided.
• The resources available for public outreach.
Summary on Public Involvement Activity
Since the last Title VI plan update, Town of Hamburg conducted the following public
involvement outreach (emails, website posting, media outlets, in-person, virtual) sessions:
Date Communication
Event Name Brief Description of Summary of
(Month, Methods to
Event Purpose Attendance
Day, Year) Notify Public
Age Friendly 2025 Survey was conducted Survey Monkey public
Survey to find out the needs of Link and paper
senior population in copies, constant
community which contact,
included FaceBook,
transportation Instagram, senior
questions center flyers,
library, etc
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B6. Language Assistance Plan
To comply with the FTA Title VI requirement on nondiscrimination based on national origin, as it
affects limited English proficient (LEP) persons, Town of Hamburg will take reasonable steps to
ensure meaningful access to our programs and activities by persons for whom English is not
their primary language and who have a limited ability to read, write, speak, or understand
English.
The Language Assistance Plan for Town of Hamburg is based on a Four Factor Analysis that
describes the demographic characteristics of our service area, the frequency with which riders
use our services, and the importance of our transportation services. These three factors identify
the need for language assistance and are balanced with a fourth factor, that of the available
resources with which to provide language assistance to result in an assistance plan to address
the identified needs of the LEP population(s) served.
The Town of Hamburg is a small agency serving a limited number of clients who are well
known and maintains a registration list of clients, can use that internal data on clients to determine
language assistance needs. This data can also document how language assistance needs change
as clients change. Language assistance needs should be evaluated regularly. This can be as
simple as listing all the clients, where appropriate, and noting their language needs including the
language spoken, requirements for interpreters or other assistance, and perhaps impairments to
hearing.
LEP Four Factor Analysis
To determine what the specific languages are spoken in our transit service area and to
determine what language services are appropriate for the LEP population, the Town of
Hamburg has conducted a Four Factor Analysis 1: (1) Demography, (2) Frequency,
(3) Importance, and (4) Resources and costs.
1. Demography: A number or proportion of the LEP population(s) specifically served or
that could be served by Town of Hamburg transit service.
2. The frequency with which LEP persons come into contact with Town of Hamburg.
3. The nature and importance of Town of Hamburg transit services to LEP population(s).
4. The resources available for LEP outreach and how employees are trained to provide
language assistance to LEP persons.
Our analysis is based on:
- internal client registration data for our transportation services.
Factor 1–Demography | Number or proportion of the LEP population(s), specifically served or
could be served by Town of Hamburg transit service.
1 DOT LEP guidance https://www.transportation.gov/civil-rights/civil-rights-awareness-enforcement/dots-
lep-guidance
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We examined our transit services and our experiences with LEP individuals who specifically
use our transit services to determine the breadth and scope of the LEP preferred language
services that were needed in providing the specific transit services.
• Fewer than 1,000 persons and less than 5% of eligible population: No specific written
translation requirement (though oral interpretation must still be provided upon request).
Town of Hamburg clients and potential clients are primarily older adults and individuals with
disabilities. When our clients register for our transportation services, they provide
information such as address, emergency contact, and mobility aids used (e.g., canes,
walkers, or wheelchairs). As part of the registration process any language assistance needs
are identified, along with any impairments which may affect the ability to hear spoken
language.
Factor 2–Frequency | Frequency with which LEP people come in contact with Town of
Hamburg
The Town of Hamburg’s services are critical to the lives of its clients, enabling them to
participate as fully as possible in the community, interact and socialize with others, and
carry out the activities of daily living. The Town of Hamburg has taken positive steps at the
intake process to identify non-English speaking clients with whom we have regular contact.
Therefore, the Town of Hamburg has staff available to provide oral interpretation as needed
thus ensuring the importance of our client services be communicated to all clients in a
language other than English. If there is ever a language barrier dispatch will forward the
person to our personnel department.
Since the last Title VI plan update, Town of Hamburg has found that our existing language
support meets the needs of our clientele.
Factor 3–Importance | Importance of the service to clients who need language assistance
The Town of Hamburg’s services are critical to the lives of its clients, enabling them to
participate as fully as possible in the community, interact and socialize with others, and
carry out the activities of daily livingThe Town of Hamburg has taken positive steps at the
intake process to identify non-English speaking clients and their parents or guardians with
whom we have regular contact.
Therefore, the Town of Hamburg has staff available to provide oral interpretation as needed
thus ensuring the importance of our client services be communicated to all clients in a
language other than English.
Since the last Title VI plan update, Town of Hamburg has found that our existing language
supports meet the needs of our clientele.
Factor 4–Resources and Costs | Resources available and costs
To meet the language assistance needs of our Town of Hamburg LEP population, Town of
Hamburg utilizes readily available resources and works to strengthen our partnership with
other organizations our riders engage with. Some of those readily available resources may
include the inclusion of Google translate toolbar to our website, tablets, and computers, by
calling personnel, and the NY Office on Aging Services language assistance tools. To
supplement these resources, Town of Hamburg may also retain the services of an
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interpreter, translate vital documents, and utilize community volunteers. After analyzing the
Town of Hamburg budget and reviewing available resources, cost associated to meet
language assistance needs of the LEP population at 5% or greater will be incurred for
translating vital documents. For languages that do not meet the 5% threshold, the cost of
interpretive services will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Results of the Four Factor Analysis
As a result of the four-factor analysis, a written Language Assistance Plan is not required.
However, reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate any persons encountered who
require written translation or oral interpretation services. Our agency will do this at no cost to the
program clientele. Further, we will work with other agencies to identify resources that will
effectively meet the needs of LEP individuals.
During the registration process, Town of Hamburg is able to identify non-English speaking
clients with whom we have frequent contact; and therefore, have language assistance tools or
staff available to provide oral interpretation.
Training Employees to Provide Language Assistance
Town of Hamburg employees are oriented on the principles of Title VI and language assistance
at hire and when the Title VI plan is updated. New employees will be provided guidance on the
needs of clients served and how best to meet their language needs. Training will include review
of the following Title VI program components:
1. Title VI Notice to the Public
2. Title VI complaint procedures and form
3. Complaint log
4. LEP and Language Assistance Plan
If an employee needs further assistance related to LEP individuals, they will work with the Town
of Hamburg’s Title VI Coordinator to identify strategies to meet the language needs of the
participants of the program or service.
B7. Minority Representation on Advisory Boards
Town of Hamburg has no transit-related, non-elected committees or advisory councils.
B8. Recordkeeping and Reporting
Town of Hamburg maintains records related to the agency’s implementation of Title VI program,
including records of the Title VI Plan adoption and approval (see section B5), records of Title VI
staff training, public involvement activities, complaints, investigations, language assistance
services and other implementation activities.
Town of Hamburg shall update the Title VI Plan, every three years and submit the plan to the
New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for approval.
B9. Plan and Policy Review
The Title VI policy will be disseminated to employees through training at new employee
orientation and every time the plan is updated. The Town of Hamburg will review its Title VI Plan
at least once every three years to determine if modifications are necessary. The Town of
Hamburg directly operates and will review implementation annually to ensure compliance with
Title VI Plan requirements. The agency’s review includes verifying that all employees have
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received ongoing updates, training, and a copy of the Title VI policies and that all postings are in
place and in good condition.
Program Monitoring
The Town of Hamburg will monitor the effectiveness of the Title VI program through the
feedback from clientele, employees, general public and other agencies (NYSDOT, FTA). Town
of Hamburg seeks opportunities to continuously improve its Title VI plan, public participation
outreach efforts and providing meaningful access of our services to LEP individuals.
B10. Facility Location Equity Analysis
As a subrecipient of federal funds, Town of Hamburg understands we are required to conduct a
Title VI equity analysis when planning to acquire land to construct a new transportation facility or
expand an existing transportation facility to ensure the location is selected without regard to
race, color, or national origin. A facility includes storage facilities, maintenance facilities, and
operations centers, but it does not include bus shelters, transit stations, or power substations.
The equity analysis requirement applies even to land acquired to construct a new facility that do
not receive direct federal funding (as long as Town of Hamburg receives federal financial
assistance, Title VI requirements apply to all programs and activities). The equity analysis
compares the equity impacts of various siting alternatives and must occur during the planning
phase, prior to the selection of the preferred site, and must include the following:
1. A description of the outreach to persons potentially impacted.
2. A comparison of equity impacts of various siting alternatives.
3. An analysis about whether a disparate impact occurs on the basis of race, color or
national origin (including potential cumulative adverse impacts from other facilities with
similar impacts in the area) because of the location and construction of a facility. (If there
is a disparate impact, the construction of the facility may only occur if there is a
substantial legitimate justification, there are no alternative locations that would have a
less disparate impact, and it is not a pretext for discrimination).
For any land acquired to construct a new facility Town of Hamburg will work with NYSDOT to
ensure that the equity analysis is completed and submitted to NYSDOT. The equity analysis will
be provided upon request to NYSDOT, FTA and during the triennial review.
The below is intended to provide direction to the reader as to whether Town of Hamburg was
required to, completed, and included a Title VI equity analysis with this Title VI Plan update.
Did Town of Hamburg acquire land to construct a transportation facility in the past three years?
(check the box next to the appropriate response below)
☒ No. Town of Hamburg has not acquire land to construct a transportation facility.
☐ Yes. Town of Hamburg did acquire land to construct, a new transportation facility and
completed a Title VI equity analysis to compare the equity impacts of various siting
alternatives.
Does Town of Hamburg plan to acquire land to construct a new transportation facility in the next
three years? (check the box next to the appropriate response below)
☒ No. Town of Hamburg does not plan to acquire land to construct a new transportation
facility.
☐ Yes. Town of Hamburg plans to acquire land to construct a new transportation facility.
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If yes, was a Title VI equity analysis completed? (check the box next to the
appropriate response below)
☐ Yes. A Title VI equity analysis was completed. A copy of the analysis is
included as Appendix X.
☐ No. A Title VI equity analysis was not completed.
If no, when will the Title VI equity analysis be completed?
Begin typing here.
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C. LIST OF APPENDICES
1. Documentation of Board Approval
2. Title VI Complaint Form
3. Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Title VI Complaint
4. Title VI Complaint Letter of Closure
5. Title VI Complaint Letter of Finding
6. Title VI Notice to the Public
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APPENDIX 1: Documentation of Board Approval
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Town of Hamburg Title VI Plan Board Approval
On behalf of the Town of Hamburg, we the Board have reviewed and adopted the Town of
Hamburg Title VI plan. We the Board are committed to ensuring that all decisions are made in
accordance with the adopted Title VI plan, to that end no person is excluded from participation
in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any Town of
Hamburg services and activities based on race, color or national origin, as protected by Title VI
of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Federal Transit law under Title 49 Part 21.
Effective: INSERT DATE
Adopted: INSERT DATE
NAME OF BOARD OR APPROPRIATE GOVERNING ENTITY OR
Adopted By: OFFICIALS
Revised: INSERT DATE IF APPLICABLE
NAME OF BOARD OR APPROPRIATE GOVERNING ENTITY OR
Adopted By: OFFICIALS
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APPENDIX 2: Title VI Complaint Form
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Town of Hamburg Title VI and ADA Complaint Form
Section I:
Your Name:
Address:
Telephone (Home): Telephone (Work/Mobile):
Email Address:
Accessible Format Large Print Audio Tape
Requirements? TDD Other
Section II:
Are you filing this complaint on your own behalf? Yes* No
*If you answered "yes" to this question, go to Section III.
If not, please supply the name and relationship of the person
for whom you are complaining:
Please explain why you have filed for a third party:
Please confirm that you have obtained the permission of the Yes No
aggrieved party if you are filing on behalf of a third party.
Section III:
I believe the discrimination I experienced was based on (check all that apply):
☐ Race ☐ Color ☐ National Origin ☐ Disability
Date of Alleged Discrimination (Month, Day, Year): _____________
Agency name complaint is against: ______________________________________________
Location of where the alleged discrimination occurred:- _____________________________________
Explain as clearly as possible what happened and why you believe you were discriminated
against. Describe all persons who were involved. Include the name and contact information of the
person(s) who discriminated against you (if known) as well as names and contact information of
any witnesses. If more space is needed, please attach additional pages.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Section IV
Have you filed this complaint with any other Federal, State, or local agency, or with any Federal or
State court?
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☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, check all that apply:
☐ Federal Agency:
☐ Federal Court: ☐ State Agency:
☐ State Court: ☐ Local Agency:
Provide information for the contact person at the agency/court where the complaint was filed.
Name and Title:
Agency:
Address:
Telephone:
You may attach any written materials or other information that you think is relevant to your
complaint.
Signature and date required below.
_____________________________________ ________________________
Signature Date
Please submit this form by mail, email or in person to the address below.
Town of Hamburg
Tara Rinaldi
6100 South Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
Phone 716-649-6111 x2386
[email protected]
This complaint may also be filed directly with the New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Civil Rights, 50
Wolf Road, 6th Floor, Albany, NY 12232, (518) 457-1129 Fax (518) 549-1273, [email protected] or the Federal
Transit Administration, Office of Civil Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200
New Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC, 20590.
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APPENDIX 3: Letter Acknowledging Receipt of Complaint
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Date
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Name:
This letter is to acknowledge receipt of your Title VI complaint against Town of Hamburg
alleging _______________________________________________________________.
An investigation will begin shortly. If you have additional information you wish to convey or
questions concerning this matter, please feel free to contact this office by contacting our office
at 716-649-6111 or in writing to Town of Hamburg, 6100 South Park Ave, Hamburg, NY 14075
Sincerely,
Town of Hamburg
Tara Rinaldi
6100 South Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
Phone 716-649-6111 x2386
[email protected]
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APPENDIX 4: Title VI Complaint Letter of Closure
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Date
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Name:
The matter referenced in your Title VI complaint dated __________________ against Town
of Hamburg alleging ________________________________________________ has been
investigated. The results of the investigation did not indicate that the provisions of Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, had in fact been violated. As you know Title VI prohibits discrimination
based on race, color, or national origin in any program receiving federal financial assistance.
Town of Hamburg has analyzed the materials and facts pertaining to your case. There was no
evidence identified that a violation of your Title VI rights were denied. I therefore advise you that
your complaint was not substantiated and that I am closing the matter in our files.
You have the right to 1) provide additional information to this office for reconsideration of your
complaint within seven (7) calendar days of receipt of this final written decision and/or 2) file a
complaint externally with the Federal Transit Administration at:
Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil Rights Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator East
Building, 5th Floor- TCR 1200 New Jersey Ave., SE Washington DC 20590
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. If I can be of assistance to you in the future, do not
hesitate to call me.
Sincerely,
Town of Hamburg
Tara Rinaldi
6100 South Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
Phone 716-649-6111 x2386
[email protected]
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APPENDIX 5: Title VI Complaint Letter of Finding
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Date
Name
Address
City, State Zip
Dear Name:
The matter referenced in your letter dated _________________ against Town of Hamburg
alleging Title VI violation has been investigated. The investigation determined non-compliance
by Town of Hamburg in administering the Title VI obligations of nondiscrimination in the
programs and services we administer. Immediate efforts are underway to correct the findings.
Thank you for bringing this important matter to our attention. You were extremely helpful during
our review of the program to correct our implementation of the Title VI Program. If I can be of
assistance to you in the future, do not hesitate to call me at ___________.
Sincerely,
Town of Hamburg
Tara Rinaldi
6100 South Park Ave
Hamburg NY 14075
Phone 716-649-6111 x2386
[email protected]
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APPENDIX 6: Title VI Notice to the Public
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Notifying the Public of Rights under Title VI and the ADA
Town of Hamburg
The Town of Hamburg operates its programs and services without regard to race,
color, and national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and
for persons with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any
person who believes they have been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice
under Title VI or the ADA may file a complaint with the Town of Hamburg.
For more information on the Town of Hamburg’s program, and the obligations and
procedures to file a complaint, contact 716-649-6111;
email [email protected]; or visit our office at Town of Hamburg, 6100
South Park Ave, Hamburg NY 14075. For more information on how to contact Town of
Hamburg to find out about Title VI,
visit https://www.townofhamburgny.gov/317/Transportation .
A complainant may file a complaint directly with Town of Hamburg TITLE VI
Coordinator by following the Town of Hamburg complaint procedures also found on
the agency’s website. A complaint can also be filed with the New York State
Department of Transportation on its Civil Rights website
at https://www.dot.ny.gov/main/business-center/civil-rights/title-vi-ej. Finally, a
complaint can be filed directly with the Federal Transit Administration Office of Civil
Rights, Attention: Title VI Program Coordinator, East Building, 5th Floor-TCR, 1200 New
Jersey Ave., SE Washington, DC, 20590.
If information is needed in another language, contact 716-649-6111 x2386.
Si necesita información en otra idioma, por favor contacto 716-649-6111 x2386.
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.26. Waterkeeper Foster Brook Monitoring
WHEREAS, the Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper has approached the Town of Hamburg with a request to
install monitoring equipment at the Hoover Road crossing of Foster Brook; and
WHEREAS, the monitoring is being done across the region to learn more about localized flooding and
to build upon prior scientific knowledge in hopes to improve coastal resiliency; and
WHEREAS, the monitoring period will be 5 years and Waterkeeper will handle installation,
maintenance and removal; and
WHEREAS, there will be no effort or cost to the Town and the Legal and Engineering Departments
have worked with Waterkeeper to prepare an agreement for the monitoring including insurance
requirements.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the
agreement with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper.
ATTACHMENTS:
Monitoring Equipment Agreement BNW 9.22.26.docx
Monitoring Insurance Requirements.docx
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Monitoring Equipment Installation Agreement
This Monitoring Equipment Installation Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into by and
between the Town of Hamburg, New York (“Town”), and Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper
(“BNW”). The Town and BNW may each be referred to as a “Party” and collectively as
the “Parties.”
1. Purpose and Location
The Town authorizes BNW to install and operate monitoring equipment at the crossing
of Hoover Road over Foster Brook, subject to the terms of this Agreement.
2. Term
This Agreement will remain in effect for five (5) years beginning on the date of the last
signature below, unless terminated earlier by written notice of either Party.
3. Installation and Site Protection
BNW will install the monitoring equipment using non-obtrusive measures designed to
minimize impacts to the roadway, bridge, watercourse, surrounding property, public use,
and Town operations. BNW will coordinate the timing and method of installation with the
Town and comply with applicable laws, permits, and reasonable Town requirements.
4. Access, Operation, and Maintenance
The Town grants BNW reasonable access to the site during the term for installation,
inspection, operation, maintenance, repair, and removal of the equipment. BNW will
maintain the equipment in a safe and orderly condition and will promptly address any
condition caused by its activities that interferes with public safety or Town operations.
5. Ownership and Removal
The monitoring equipment remains the property of BNW. At the end of the term, or upon
earlier termination, and not more than fifteen (15) days after such event, BNW will
remove the equipment and restore affected areas to substantially the condition that
existed before installation, reasonable wear and existing conditions excepted.
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6. Insurance
Before beginning work and throughout the term, BNW will maintain insurance meeting
the Town’s requirements as stated in the attached Schedule A and will provide
certificates of insurance and any required endorsements upon request. Coverage will be
issued by insurers authorized to do business in New York State and will name the Town
and its officers, employees, and agents as additional insureds on a primary and non-
contributory basis where required by the Town, and include a waiver of subrogation.
7. Responsibility for Work
BNW is responsible for the acts and omissions of its employees, agents, contractors,
and subcontractors in connection with the installation, operation, maintenance, and
removal of the equipment. BNW will promptly repair damage to Town property directly
caused by those activities. BNW shall indemnify and hold Town harmless from any and
all damages, claims, or other liability related to or resulting from the installation,
inspection, operation, maintenance, repair, and removal of the monitoring equipment.
8. General Terms
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding of the Parties regarding the
monitoring equipment at this location and may be amended only by a written instrument
signed by both Parties. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior
written consent of the other Party. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the
State of New York.
9. Signatures
TOWN OF HAMBURG BUFFALO NIAGARA WATERKEEPER
By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________
Name: Name:
____________________________ ____________________________
Title: Title:
_____________________________ _____________________________
Date: Date:
_____________________________ _____________________________
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Insurance Requirements
Instructions pertaining to the Town of Hamburg regarding:
CONTRACTORS' OR VENDORS'
INSURANCE COVERAGE AND CERTIFICATES
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
As to all required insurance:
.1 The Vendor shall provide current Certificates of Insurance and accompanying documents and agrees to obtain a
health permit prior to opening as described herein for the Town's approval prior to Town's signing of contract(s).
.2 "Certificate Holder" shall be Town of Hamburg at the address of 6100 South Park Avenue Hamburg, NY
14075.
.3 Coverage must comply with all specifications set forth herein.
.4 All insurance documents must be executed with authorized signatures.
.5 The Vendor's required liability policies must be endorsed to provide that any Notice of Cancellation or Notice
of Non-Renewal given to the First Named Insured shall also be given to the Additional Insureds for this project. A
copy of such endorsement(s) must be furnished to the Certificate Holder.
.6 Failure of the Town to object to the Vendor's failure to furnish a Certificate or other evidence of the required
insurance coverages, object to any defect in such Certificate or other evidence of coverage, or demand receipt of
such Certificate or other evidence of coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of Vendor's obligation to furnish the
required insurance coverages described herein. Nothing contained herein imposes on the Town a duty or
obligation to review any evidence of insurance coverages or issue any formal approval or acceptance of such
evidence.
.7 The Vendor's liability and indemnification of the Town shall not be relieved or diminished by the Vendor
securing insurance coverage in accordance with the Town's requirements. Any approval by the Town of such
insurance coverage shall not be construed as accepting in any way the deficiencies in the Vendor's insurance
coverage.
.8 In addition to Certificates of Insurance and other documents, the Vendor shall provide to the Town and other
Certificate Holders, on a timely basis, copies of any subsequently issued endorsement(s) that amend applicable
coverages or limits.
.9 When any required insurance shall expire, due to the attainment of a normal expiration or renewal date, the
Vendor shall supply, no later than ten (10) days prior to such expiration, the Town with Certificates of Insurance
and accompanying documents evidencing continuation of coverage in the same manner, limits of protection and
scope as provided by the previous policy.
.10 The Vendor will assure that any and all subcontractors retained by the Vendor carry and maintain insurance
with reasonably prudent limits and coverage satisfactory to the Town in light of the work to be performed, written
by companies meeting the same criteria as required in Section 2. LIABILITY INSURANCE, and that the Town is
named additional insured on the subcontractor's liability policies according to the same requirements as described
in Section 2.1(b).
.11 The Vendor shall disclose to the Owner any deductible or self-insured retentions applicable to any of the
coverages required herein of the Vendor.
.12 The Town reserves the right to modify the requirements herein, including limits, based on circumstances
involved, including but not limited to the nature of the risk involved, prior experience, insurer, or coverage.
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2. LIABILITY INSURANCE
The Vendor agrees to secure and maintain, at the Vendor's own expense, all insurance coverage required herein
from one or more insurance companies that are licensed to write such insurance in New York State or are eligible
non-admitted insurers, per the current Excess Line Association of New York's (ELANY) official list. Insurers
must carry an A.M. Best "Secure" rating of B+ or better. The vendor will secure health permit annually. The
Vendor's insurance shall include the following, and shall be written with limits no less than hereinafter specified:
.1 COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY
(a) Occurrence based Commercial General Liability coverage to include bodily injury, personal injury, and
property damage applicable to ongoing operations and contractual liability. The coverage limits applicable shall
be the greater of the amounts indicated below or the amounts carried by the VENDOR:
General Aggregate $2,000,000
Products & Comp/Op. Aggregate $2,000,000
Personal & Advertising Injury $1,000,000
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
Fire Damage (any one fire) $50,000
Med. Expense (any one person) $5,000
(b) Additional Insured: Coverage in Commercial General Liability coverage section shall be written or endorsed
so as to apply to the following as additional insured on a primary and non-contributory basis:
"Town of Hamburg and its employees, authorized volunteers and board members."
The Certificate of Insurance must clearly state how Additional Insured coverage is achieved in the General
Liability policy. Certificates of Insurance must show the form numbers that are used to achieve all of the
Additional Insured coverage. A copy of the actual policy language that affects this coverage in each policy must
be provided to the Town with the Certificate of Insurance.
3. WORKERS COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE
Coverage as required by New York State statutory limits. Coverage shall include a waiver of subrogation in favor
of the Town of Hamburg.
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.27. Traffic Safety Advisory Board-Stop Signs
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Advisory Board has received a request for three stop signs to be
installed at the intersection of Horton and Jack's Trail and Tim Tam Trail
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board authorizes three stop signs to
be installed
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town of Hamburg Traffic Safety coordinator shall generate
the required work order project to be completed
Funds available in account DB5110.0205
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.28. Senior & Community Center Change Orders
WHEREAS, as the Senior & Community Center project progresses, the contractors have run into
challenges, and the Town has made requests for revisions on the project; and
WHEREAS, the General Contractor, Resetarits Construction, has provided change orders to cover the
changes required as part of the project and the change orders have been reviewed by the Supervisor,
Town Engineer and town’s construction manager; and
WHEREAS, the attached change orders cover the following items:
- Relocation of the stormwater management pond to create more open space behind the center =
$50,000
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Supervisor to sign the
attached change order and approves a budget amendment increase of $50,000 from the following
accounts:
INCREASE: A000.0000.0599.0000 (General Fund Appropriated Fund Balance) by $50,000
INCREASE: A000.9950.0975.0004 (Interfund Transfers Transfer to Capital) by $50,000
INCREASE: H119.0000.5031.0000 (Capital Construction) by $50,000
INCREASE: H119.7187.0281.0004 (Interfund Transfers Transfer to Capital) by $50,000
ATTACHMENTS:
RFC15R1 Pond Revisions.pdf
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.29. Chapter 265 Amendments SEQR and Adoption Resolution
WHEREAS, the Hamburg Town Code contains and specifies the local laws and ordinances of the
Town of Hamburg; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg received a recommendation from the Erie County Department of
Public Works for speed limits specific to a speed study requested from the Town for Pleasant Avenue;
and
WHEREAS, the Code Review Committee reviewed various regulations of Chapter 265 and sent these
suggested revisions to the Town Board to begin the adoption process; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, the Town Board is proposing to enact a local law
as follows:
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg, New York, that the Hamburg Town Board
amends the Hamburg Town Code as follows (full copies attached):
Amend Chapter 265 (Vehicles and Traffic), by amending § 265-1, entitled “Speed limits and
highways designated”; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 14th, 2026, for discussion and public comment
concerning adoption of this proposed local law; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg has determined that this proposed local law amendment is a Type II
action under SEQR, and no further SEQR review is necessary; and
WHEREAS, this proposed local law amendment was referred to Erie County through the 239-m referral
process and received no objections; and
WHEREAS, the proposed local law amendment is in accordance with the recommendation of the Town
of Hamburg Code Review Committee.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Hamburg Town Board amends Local Law #2 of the year
1964 of the Code of the Town of Hamburg Chapter 265 entitled “Vehicles and Traffic” to provide for
the revisions of the Town Code as referenced above and attached.
ATTACHMENTS:
FEAF Part 1 Pleasant Ave.pdf
Vehicles and Traffic Code Amendments Track Changes Clean Version 8-13-26.docx
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Full Environmental Assessment Form
Part 1 - Project and Setting
Instructions for Completing Part 1
Part 1 is to be completed by the applicant or project sponsor. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding,
are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification.
Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to
any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information; indicate whether missing information does not exist,
or is not reasonably available to the sponsor; and, when possible, generally describe work or studies that would be necessary to
update or fully develop that information.
Applicants/sponsors must complete all items in Sections A & B. In Sections C, D & E, most items contain an initial question that
must be answered either “Yes” or “No.” If the answer to the initial question is “Yes,” complete the following sub-questions. If the
answer to the initial question is “No,” proceed to the next question. Section F allows the project sponsor to identify and attach
additional information. Section G requires the name and signature of the applicant or project sponsor to verify the information in Part
1 is accurate and complete.
A. Project and Applicant/Sponsor Information.
Name of Action or Project:
Chapter 265 Vehicles and Traffic Code Amendment
Project Location (describe and attach a general location map):
Pleasant Avenue, Hamburg NY 14075
Brief Description of Proposed Action (include purpose or need):
The proposed action is the amendment of Chapter 265, Vehicles and Traffic, of the Town Code. The
amendments include modifications to the regulations affecting Pleasant Avenue (section 52) and revisions to
the listed speed limits for the roadway sections specified in the code, as specified by recommendations from the
Erie County Department of Public Works.
Name of Applicant/Sponsor: Telephone: 716-649-6111
Town of Hamburg E-Mail:
Address:
6100 South Park Avenue
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Hamburg NY 14075
Project Contact (if not same as sponsor; give name and title/role): Telephone: 716-649-2023
Joshua Rogers/Hamburg Planning Department E-Mail: [email protected]
Address:
6100 South Park Avenue
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
Town of Hamburg NY 14075
Property Owner (if not same as sponsor): Telephone:
E-Mail:
Address:
City/PO: State: Zip Code:
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B. Government Approvals
B. Government Approvals, Funding, or Sponsorship. (“Funding” includes grants, loans, tax relief, and any other forms of financial
assistance.)
Government Entity If Yes: Identify Agency and Approval(s) Application Date
Required (Actual or
projected)
a. City Council, Town Board, 9✔ Yes 9 No Town Board Approval September 2026
or Village Board of Trustees
b. City, Town or Village 9 Yes 9 No
Planning Board or Commission
c. City, Town or 9 Yes 9 No
Village Zoning Board of Appeals
d. Other local agencies 9 Yes 9 No
e. County agencies 9✔ Yes 9 No County 239-m referral August 2026
f. Regional agencies 9 Yes 9 No
g. State agencies 9 Yes 9 No
h. Federal agencies 9 Yes 9 No
i. Coastal Resources.
i. Is the project site within a Coastal Area or the waterfront area of a Designated Inland Waterway? 9 Yes 9✔ No
ii. Is the project site located in a community with an approved Local Waterfront Revitalization Program? 9 Yes No
✔
iii. Is the project site within a Coastal Erosion Hazard Area? 9 Yes 9✔ No
C. Planning and Zoning
C.1. Planning and zoning actions.
Will administrative or legislative adoption, or amendment of a plan, local law, ordinance, rule, or regulation be the 9
✔ Yes 9 No
only approval(s) that must be granted to enable the proposed action to proceed?
If Yes, complete sections C, F and G.
If No, proceed to question C.2 and complete all remaining sections and questions in Part 1
C.2. Adopted land use plans.
a. Do any municipally adopted (city, town, village, or county) comprehensive land use plan(s) include the site 9
✔
Yes 9 No
where the proposed action would be located?
If Yes, does the comprehensive plan include specific recommendations for the site where the proposed action Yes ✔ No
would be located? 9
b. Is the site of the proposed action within any local or regional special planning district (for example: Greenway; ✔ Yes No
Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA); designated State or Federal heritage area; watershed management plan; 9 9
or other)?
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
Agricultural and Open Space Overlay District. The portions of Pleasant Avenue located below the NYS Thruway.
c. Is the proposed action located wholly or partially within an area listed in an adopted municipal open space plan ✔ Yes No
or an adopted municipal farmland protection plan? 9 9
If Yes, identify the plan(s):
Erie County Agricultural and Farmland Protection Plan Update (2026).
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d. Is the proposed action in a municipality with an adopted comprehensive or individual plan that addresses climate Yes ✔ No
change?
9 9
If Yes , identify the elements of the plan that are relevant to the action:
9 9
C.3. Zoning
9 9
a. Is the site of the proposed action located in a municipality with an adopted zoning law or ordinance? ✔ Yes No
If Yes, what is the zoning classification(s) including any applicable overlay district?
R1-Single-family residence district, RA-Residential-agricultural district, PUD-Planned unit development district,
C2-General commercial district M2-Light industrial district
b. Is the use permitted or allowed by a special or conditional use permit? Yes ✔ No
c. Is a zoning change requested as part of the proposed action? Yes ✔ No
If Yes, what is the proposed new zoning for the site?
C.4. Existing community services.
a. In what school district is the project site located?
Frontier Central School District, Hamburg Central School District
b. What police or other public protection forces serve the project site?
Town of Hamburg Police, Village of Hamburg Police, Erie County Sheriff
c. Which fire protection and emergency medical services serve the project site?
Hamburg Volunteer Fire Department, Lake Shore Volunteer Fire Company Station 1 and 2
d. What parks serve the project site?
Glen Meadows Park
D. Project Details
D.1. Proposed and Potential Development
a. What is the general nature of the proposed action (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial, recreational; if mixed, include all
components)? 9 9
b. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? acres
b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? acres 9 9
c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned
or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? acres
c. Is the proposed action an expansion of an existing project or use? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes, what is the approximate percentage of the proposed expansion and identify the units (e.g., acres, miles, housing units,
square feet)? % Units:
d. Is the proposed action a subdivision, or does it include a subdivision? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes,
i. Purpose or type of subdivision? (e.g., residential, industrial, commercial; if mixed, specify types)
ii. Is a cluster/conservation layout proposed? Yes No
iii. Number of lots proposed?
iv. Minimum and maximum proposed lot sizes? Minimum Maximum
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e. Will the proposed action be constructed in multiple phases? 9 Yes 9 No
i. If No, anticipated period of construction: months
ii. If Yes:
Total number of phases anticipated
Anticipated commencement date of phase 1 (including demolition) month year
Anticipated completion date of final phase month year
Generally describe connections or relationships among phases, including any contingencies where progress of one phase may
determine timing or duration of future phases: 9 9
f. Does the project include new residential uses? Yes No
If Yes, show numbers of units proposed.
One Family Two Family Three Family Multiple Family (four or more) 9 9
Initial Phase
At completion
of all phases
9 9 9
g. Does the proposed action include new non-residential construction (including expansions)? Yes No
If Yes,
i. Total number of structures
ii. Dimensions (in feet) of largest proposed structure: height; width; and length
iii. Approximate extent of building space to be heated or cooled: square feet
h. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that will result in the impoundment of any Yes No
liquids, such as creation of a water supply, reservoir, pond, lake, waste lagoon or other storage?
If Yes,
i. Purpose of the impoundment:
ii. If a water impoundment, the principal source of the water: Ground water Surface water streams 9 Other
9 specify:
iii. If other than water, identify the type of impounded/contained liquids and their source.
iv. Approximate size of the proposed impoundment. Volume: million gallons; surface area: acres
v. Dimensions of the proposed dam or impounding structure: height; length
vi. Construction method/materials for the proposed dam or impounding structure (e.g., earth fill, rock, wood, concrete):
D.2. Project Operations
a. Does the proposed action include any excavation, mining, or dredging, during construction, operations, or both? Yes No
(Not including general site preparation, grading or installation of utilities or foundations where all excavated
materials will remain onsite)
If Yes:
i .What is the purpose of the excavation or dredging?
ii. How much material (including rock, earth, sediments, etc.) is proposed to be removed from the site?
Volume (specify tons or cubic yards): 9 9
Over what duration of time?
iii. Describe nature and characteristics of materials to be excavated or dredged, and plans to use, manage or dispose of them.
iv. Will there be onsite dewatering or processing of excavated materials? Yes No
If yes, describe. 9 9
v. What is the total area to be dredged or excavated? acres
vi. What is the maximum area to be worked at any one time? acres
vii. What would be the maximum depth of excavation or dredging? feet
viii. Will the excavation require blasting? Yes No
ix. Summarize site reclamation goals and plan:
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b. Would the proposed action cause or result in alteration of, increase or decrease in size of, or encroachment Yes No
into any existing wetland, waterbody, shoreline, beach or adjacent area?
If Yes:
i. Identify the wetland or waterbody which would be affected (by name, water index number, wetland map number or geographic
description):
ii. Describe how the proposed action would affect that waterbody or wetland, e.g., excavation, fill, placement of structures, or
alteration of channels, banks, and shorelines. Indicate extent of activities, alterations and additions in square feet or acres:
iii. Will the proposed action cause or result in disturbance to bottom sediments? Yes No
If Yes, describe:
iv. Will the proposed action cause or result in the destruction or removal of aquatic vegetation? Yes No
If Yes:
acres of aquatic vegetation proposed to be removed:___________________________
expected acreage of aquatic vegetation remaining after project completion:
purpose of proposed removal (e.g. beach clearing, invasive species control, boat access):
proposed method of plant removal:
if chemical/herbicide treatment will be used, specify product(s):
v. Describe any proposed reclamation/mitigation following disturbance:
c. Will the proposed action use, or create a new demand for water? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Total anticipated water usage/demand per day: gallons/day
ii. Will the proposed action obtain water from an existing public water supply? Yes No
If Yes:
Name of district or service area:
Does the existing public water supply have capacity to serve the proposal? Yes No
Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No
Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No
Do existing lines serve the project site? Yes No
iii. Will line extension within an existing district be necessary to supply the project? Yes No
If Yes:
Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project:
Source(s) of supply for the district:
iv. Is a new water supply district or service area proposed to be formed to serve the project site? Yes No
If, Yes:
Applicant/sponsor for new district:
Date application submitted or anticipated:
Proposed source(s) of supply for new district:
v. If a public water supply will not be used, describe plans to provide water supply for the project:
vi. If water supply will be from wells (public or private), what is the maximum pumping capacity: gallons/minute.
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d. Will the proposed action generate liquid wastes? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Total anticipated liquid waste generation per day: gallons/day
ii. Nature of liquid wastes to be generated (e.g., sanitary wastewater, industrial; if combination, describe all components and
approximate volumes or proportions of each):
iii. Will the proposed action use any existing public wastewater treatment facilities? Yes No
If Yes:
Name of wastewater treatment plant to be used:
Name of district: 9 9
Does the existing wastewater treatment plant have capacity to serve the project? Yes No
Is the project site in the existing district? Yes No
Is expansion of the district needed? Yes No
Do existing sewer lines serve the project site? Yes No
Will a line extension within an existing district be necessary to serve the project? Yes No
If Yes:
Describe extensions or capacity expansions proposed to serve this project:
9 9
iv. Will a new wastewater (sewage) treatment district be formed to serve the project site? Yes No
If Yes:
Applicant/sponsor for new district: 9 9
Date application submitted or anticipated:
What is the receiving water for the wastewater discharge?
v. If public facilities will not be used, describe plans to provide wastewater treatment for the project, including specifying proposed
receiving water (name and classification if surface discharge or describe subsurface disposal plans):
vi. Describe any plans or designs to capture, recycle or reuse liquid waste:
9 9
e. Will the proposed action disturb more than one acre and create stormwater runoff, either from new point Yes No
sources (i.e. ditches, pipes, swales, curbs, gutters or other concentrated flows of stormwater) or non-point
source (i.e., sheet flow) during construction or post construction?
If Yes: 9
i. How much impervious surface will the project create in relation to total size of project parcel?
Square feet or acres (impervious surface)
Square feet or acres (parcel size)
ii. Describe types of new point sources.
iii. Where will the stormwater runoff be directed (i.e. on-site stormwater management facility/structures, adjacent properties,
groundwater, on-site surface water, or off-site surface waters)?
9 9
If to surface waters, identify receiving water bodies or wetlands:
Will stormwater runoff flow to adjacent properties? Yes No
iv. Does the proposed plan minimize impervious surfaces, use pervious materials or collect and re-use stormwater? Yes No
9 9
9 9
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f. Does the proposed action include, or will it use on-site, one or more sources of air emissions, including fuel Yes No
combustion, waste incineration, or other processes or operations?
If Yes, identify:
i. Mobile sources during project operations (e.g., heavy equipment, fleet or delivery vehicles)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii. Stationary sources during construction (e.g., power generation, structural heating, batch plant, crushers)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii. Stationary sources during operations (e.g., process emissions, boilers, electric generation, surface coating)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
g. Will any air emission sources named in D.2.f (above), require an Air Facility Registration, Air State Facility Yes No
Permit, Title IV Permit or Title V Permit?
If Yes:
i. Is the proposed action subject to the Nonattainment New Source Review or Prevention of Significant Deterioration Yes No
requirements discussed in 6 NYCRR Part 231?
ii. As calculated in the air permit application, the proposed action has the potential to emit:
Tons/year (short tons) of carbon monoxide (CO)
Tons/year (short tons) of oxides of nitrogen (NOx)
Tons/year (short tons) of particulate matter (PM-10, PM-2.5)
Tons/year (short tons) of volatile organic compounds (VOC)
Tons/year (short tons) of sulfur dioxide (SO2)
iii. Will emissions of air contaminants from the proposed action described above exceed the corresponding major Yes No
source thresholds?
iv.Does the proposed action have the potential to emit 10 tons/year or more of any one designated hazardous air Yes No
pollutant or 25 tons/year or more of any combination of such hazardous air pollutants (6NYCRR 200.1(ag))?
If Yes, provide the total potential to emit hazardous air pollutants in short tons/year: _____________________________
h. Will the proposed action generate or emit annual direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions, such as carbon dioxide, methane,
nitrous oxide, sulfur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons, or perfluorocarbons in excess of 10,000 metric tons of total carbon dioxide
equivalents per year at any point in the lifetime of the proposed action (estimated using the carbon dioxide equivalent definition and
global warming potentials provided in 6 NYCRR Part 496)? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Estimate the proposed action’s metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents in tons/year (metric):
ii. Describe any greenhouse gas capture, control, or elimination measures included in project design:
i. Will the proposed action result in the release of air pollutants from open-air operations or processes, such as Yes No
quarry or landfill operations?
If Yes: Describe operations and nature of emissions (e.g., diesel exhaust, rock particulates/dust):
j. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels or generate substantial Yes No
new demand for transportation facilities or services?
If Yes:
i. When is the peak traffic expected (Check all that apply): Morning Evening Weekend
Randomly between hours of to .
ii. For commercial activities only, projected number of truck trips/day and type (e.g., semi trailers and dump trucks):
iii. Parking spaces: Existing Proposed Net increase/decrease
iv. Does the proposed action include any shared use parking? Yes No
v. If the proposed action includes any modification of existing roads, creation of new roads or change in existing access, describe:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
vi. Are public/private transportation service(s) or facilities available within ½ mile of the proposed site? Yes No
vii Will the proposed action include access to public transportation or accommodations for use of hybrid, electric Yes No
or other alternative fueled vehicles?
viii. Will the proposed action include plans for pedestrian or bicycle accommodations for connections to existing Yes No
pedestrian or bicycle routes?
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k. Will the proposed action (for commercial or industrial projects only) generate new or additional energy demand? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Estimate annual electricity demand during operation of the proposed action:
ii. Anticipated sources/suppliers of electricity for the project (e.g., on-site combustion, on-site renewable, via grid/local utility, or
other):________________________________________________________________________________________________
iii. Will the proposed action require a new, or an upgrade, to an existing substation? Yes No
l. Hours of operation. Answer all items which apply.
i. During Construction: ii. During Operations:
Monday - Friday: Monday - Friday:
Saturday: Saturday:
Sunday: Sunday:
Holidays: Holidays:
m. Will the proposed action produce noise that will exceed existing ambient noise levels during construction, Yes No
operation, or both?
If yes:
i. Provide details including sources, time of day and duration:
ii. Will the proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a noise barrier or screen? Yes No
Describe:
n. Will the proposed action have outdoor lighting? Yes No
If yes:
i. Describe source(s), location(s), height of fixture(s), direction/aim, and proximity to nearest occupied structures:
ii. Will proposed action remove existing natural barriers that could act as a light barrier or screen? Yes No
Describe:
o. Does the proposed action have the potential to produce odors for more than one hour per day? Yes No
If Yes, describe possible sources, potential frequency and duration of odor emissions, and proximity to nearest
occupied structures:
p. Will the proposed action include any bulk storage of petroleum (combined capacity of over 1,100 gallons) Yes No
or chemical products 185 gallons in above ground storage or any amount in underground storage?
If Yes:
i. Product(s) to be stored
ii. Volume(s) per unit time (e.g., month, year)
iii. Generally, describe the proposed storage facilities:
q. Will the proposed action (commercial, industrial and recreational projects only) use pesticides Yes No
(i.e., herbicides, insecticide) during construction or operation?
If Yes:
i. Describe proposed treatment(s):
ii. Will the proposed action use Integrated Pest Management Practices? Yes No
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r. Will the proposed action (commercial or industrial projects only) involve or require the management or disposal Yes No
of solid waste (excluding hazardous materials)?
If Yes:
i. Describe any solid waste(s) to be generated during construction or operation of the facility:
Construction: tons per (unit of time)
Operation : tons per (unit of time)
ii. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling or reuse of materials to avoid disposal as solid waste:
Construction:
Operation:
iii. Proposed disposal methods/facilities for solid waste generated on-site:
Construction:
Operation:
s. Does the proposed action include construction or modification of a solid waste management facility? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Type of management or handling of waste proposed for the site (e.g., recycling or transfer station, composting, landfill, or9 9
other disposal activities):
ii. Anticipated rate of disposal/processing:
Tons/month, if transfer or other non-combustion/thermal treatment, or
Tons/hour, if combustion or thermal treatment
iii. If landfill, anticipated site life: years
t. Will the proposed action at the site involve the commercial generation, treatment, storage, or disposal of hazardous Yes No
waste?
If Yes: 9 9
i. Name(s) of all hazardous wastes or constituents to be generated, handled, or managed at facility:
ii. Generally describe processes or activities involving hazardous wastes or constituents:
iii. Specify amount to be handled or generated tons/month
iv. Describe any proposals for on-site minimization, recycling, or reuse of hazardous constituents: 9
v. Will any hazardous wastes be disposed at an existing offsite hazardous waste facility? Yes No
If Yes: provide name and location of facility:________________________________________________________________________
If No: describe proposed management of any hazardous wastes which will not be sent to a hazardous waste facility: 9 9
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E. Site and Setting of Proposed Action
E.1. Land uses on and surrounding the project site
a. Existing land uses.
i. Check all uses that occur on, adjoining and near the project site.
9Urban 9Industrial 9Commercial 9Residential (suburban) 9Rural (non-farm)
9Forest 9Agriculture 9Aquatic 9Other (specify):
9 9
ii. If mix of uses, generally describe:
9
b. Land uses and cover types on the project site.
Land use or Current Acreage After 9 Change
9
Cover type Acreage Project Completion (Acres +/-)
Roads, buildings, and other paved or impervious
surfaces (total)
• Industrial or manufacturing
• Commercial
• Residential
Forested
Meadows, grasslands or brushlands (non-
agricultural, including abandoned agricultural)
Agricultural
(includes active orchards, field, greenhouse, etc.)
Surface water features
(lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, etc.)
9 9
Wetlands (freshwater or tidal)
Non-vegetated (bare rock, earth, or fill)
Other, Describe:
9 9
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c. Is the project site presently used by members of the community for public recreation? 9 Yes 9 No
i. If Yes: explain:
d. Are there any facilities serving children, the elderly, people with disabilities (e.g., schools, hospitals, licensed 9 Yes 9 No
day care centers, or group homes) within 1500 feet of the project site?
If Yes,
i. Identify facilities:
e. Does the project site contain an existing dam? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes:
i. Dimensions of the dam and impoundment:
Dam height: feet
Dam length: feet
Surface area: acres
Volume impounded: gallons OR acre-feet
ii. Dam’s existing hazard classification:
iii. Provide date and summarize results of last inspection:
f. Has the project site ever been used as a municipal, commercial or industrial solid waste management facility, 9 Yes 9 No
or does the project site adjoin property that is now, or was at one time, used as a solid waste management facility?
If Yes:
i. Has the facility been formally closed? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes, cite sources/documentation:
ii. Describe the location of the project site relative to the boundaries of the solid waste management facility:
iii. Describe any development constraints due to the prior solid waste activities:
g. Have hazardous wastes been generated, treated and/or disposed of at the site, or does the project site adjoin 9 Yes 9 No
property which is now or was at one time used to commercially treat, store and/or dispose of hazardous waste?
If Yes:
i. Describe waste(s) handled and waste management activities, including approximate time when activities occurred:
h. Potential contamination history. Has there been a reported spill at the proposed project site, or have any 9 Yes 9 No
remedial actions been conducted at or adjacent to the proposed site?
If Yes:
i. Is any portion of the site listed on the NYSDEC Spills Incidents database or Environmental Site 9 Yes 9 No
Remediation database? Check all that apply:
9 Yes – Spills Incidents database Provide DEC ID number(s):
9 Yes – Environmental Site Remediation database Provide DEC ID number(s):
9 Neither database
ii. If site has been subject of RCRA corrective activities, describe control measures:
iii. Is the project within 2000 feet of any site in the NYSDEC Environmental Site Remediation database? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes, provide DEC ID number(s):
iv. If Yes to (i), (ii) or (iii) above, describe current status of site(s):
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v. Is the project site subject to an institutional control limiting property uses? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes, DEC site ID number:
Describe the type of institutional control (e.g., deed restriction or easement):
Describe any use limitations:
Describe any engineering controls:
Will the project affect the institutional or engineering controls in place? 9 Yes9 No
Explain:
E.2. Natural Resources On or Near Project Site
a. What is the average depth to bedrock on the project site? feet
b. Are there bedrock outcroppings on the project site? 9 Yes9 No
If Yes, what proportion of the site is comprised of bedrock outcroppings? %
c. Predominant soil type(s) present on project site: %
________________________ _________%
________________________ _________%
d. What is the average depth to the water table on the project site? Average: feet
e. Drainage status of project site soils: 9 Well Drained: % of site
9 Moderately Well Drained: % of site
9 Poorly Drained % of site
f. Approximate proportion of proposed action site with slopes: 9 0-10%: % of site
9 10-15%: % of site
9 15% or greater: % of site
g. Are there any unique geologic features on the project site? 9 9
Yes No
If Yes, describe:
h. Surface water features.
i. Does any portion of the project site contain wetlands or other waterbodies (including streams, rivers, 9 Yes 9 No
ponds, or lakes)?
ii. Do any wetlands or other waterbodies adjoin the project site? 9 Yes No
If Yes to either i or ii, continue. If No, skip to E.2.i.
iii. Are any of the wetlands or waterbodies within or adjoining the project site regulated by any federal, 9 Yes No
state or local agency?
iv. For each identified regulated wetland and waterbody on the project site, provide the following information:
Streams: Name Classification
• Lakes or Ponds: Name Classification
• Wetlands: Name Approximate Size
• Wetland No. (if regulated by DEC)
v. Are any of the above water bodies listed in the most recent compilation of NYS water quality-impaired 9 Yes9 No
waterbodies?
If Yes, name of impaired water body/bodies and basis for listing as impaired:
i. Is the project site in a designated Floodway? 9 9
Yes No
j. Is the project site in the 100-year Floodplain? 9 9
Yes No
9 9
k. Is the project site in the 500-year Floodplain? Yes No
9 9
l. Is the project site located over, or immediately adjoining, a primary, principal or sole source aquifer? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Name of aquifer:
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m. Identify the predominant wildlife species that occupy or use the project site:
n. Does the project site contain a designated significant natural community? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes:
i. Describe the habitat/community (composition, function, and basis for designation):
ii. Source(s) of description or evaluation:
iii. Extent of community/habitat:
Currently: acres
Following completion of project as proposed: acres
Gain or loss (indicate + or -): acres
o. Does project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by the federal government or NYS as 9 Yes 9 No
endangered or threatened, or does it contain any areas identified as habitat for an endangered or threatened species?
If Yes:
i. Species and listing (endangered or threatened):
p. Does the project site contain any species of plant or animal that is listed by NYS as rare, or as a species of 9 Yes 9 No
special concern?
If Yes:
i. Species and listing:
q. Is the project site or adjoining area currently used for hunting, trapping, fishing or shell fishing? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes, give a brief description of how the proposed action may affect that use:
E.3. Designated Public Resources On or Near Project Site
a. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in a designated agricultural district certified pursuant to 9 Yes 9 No
Agriculture and Markets Law, Article 25-AA, Section 303 and 304?
If Yes, provide county plus district name/number:
b. Are agricultural lands consisting of highly productive soils present? 9 Yes 9 No
i. If Yes: acreage(s) on project site?
ii. Source(s) of soil rating(s):
c. Does the project site contain all or part of, or is it substantially contiguous to, a registered National 9 Yes 9 No
Natural Landmark?
If Yes:
i. Nature of the natural landmark: 9 Biological Community 9 Geological Feature
ii. Provide brief description of landmark, including values behind designation and approximate size/extent:
d. Is the project site located in or does it adjoin a state listed Critical Environmental Area? 9 Yes 9 No
If Yes:
i. CEA name:
ii. Basis for designation:
iii. Designating agency and date:
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e. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district Yes No
listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYSOffice of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the State Register of Historic Places?
If Yes:
i. Nature of historic/archaeological resource: Archaeological Site Historic Building or District
ii. Name:
iii. Brief description of attributes on which listing is based:
f. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for Yes No
archaeological sites on the New York State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory?
g. Have additional archaeological or historic site(s) or resources been identified on the project site? Yes No
If Yes:
i. Describe possible resource(s):
ii. Basis for identification:
h. Is the project site within five miles of any officially designated and publicly accessible federal, state, or local Yes No
scenic, or aesthetic resource?
If Yes:
i. Identify resource:
ii. Nature of, or basis for, designation (e.g., established highway overlook, state or local park, state historic trail, or scenic byway,
etc.):
iii. Distance between project and resource: miles.
i. Is the project site located within a designated river corridor under the Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers Yes No
Program 6 NYCRR 666?
If Yes:
i. Identify the name of the river and its designation:
ii. Is the activity consistent with development restrictions contained in 6NYCRR Part 666? Yes No
E.4. Disadvantaged Communities Designated Pursuant to ECL Article 75
a. Is the project located within, or within ½ mile of, a disadvantaged community? Yes No
If No, could impacts(see examples below in E.4.b) from the project affect a disadvantaged community? Yes No
If Yes to either question in E.4.a, answer the remaining questions in this section.
b. Will there be direct or indirect impacts that may affect a disadvantaged community, such as those listed below? Yes No
i. new noise sources or expansions/modification of existing noise sources;
- noise from operational sources
- noise from construction activities
ii. emissions of air pollutants including, mobile emissions;
iii. wastewater discharges;
iv. generation of odors;
v. light pollution;
vi. new or modified radiation sources;
vii. new or modified sources of solid waste generation, management, or disposal.
If Yes, describe the impacts:
c. Do any of the State agency approvals identified in question B.g include any of the following DEC permits?
State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) Yes No
Solid Waste Management Facility Yes No
Hazardous Waste Management Facility Yes No
Air Pollution Control (Title V or Air State Facility) Yes No
Water Withdrawal over 20 MGD for Cooling Water Yes No
Waste Transporter Yes No
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E.5 Future Physical Climate Risks
Will the proposed action be vulnerable to the following future physical climate risks under current or projected future conditions:
a. Is the proposed action vulnerable to damage from a projected 100-year flood? Yes No
b. Is the proposed action vulnerable to damage from a projected 500-year flood? Yes No
c. Is the proposed action in an area potentially affected by sea level rise? Yes No
d. Will the proposed action increase the vulnerability of human or ecological communities to the following:
i. drought? Yes No
ii. temperature extremes (hot or cold)? Yes No
iii. extreme storms, including high winds? Yes No
iv. landslides? Yes No
v. coastal erosion? Yes No
vi. stormwater flooding? Yes No
vii. other climate or weather hazards? Yes No If Yes, describe: _____________________________________
F. Additional Information
Attach any additional information which may be needed to clarify your project.
If you have identified any adverse impacts which could be associated with your proposal, please describe those impacts plus any
measures which you propose to avoid or minimize them.
G. Verification
I certify that the information provided is true to the best of my knowledge.
Joshua Rogers 8-13-26
Applicant/Sponsor Name Date
Town Planner
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Town of Hamburg, NY
Chapter 265
VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
§ 265-1. Speed limits and highways
designated.
§ 265-2. Effective date.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg 5-19-1964 by L.L. No. 2-1964.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Parking Code — See Ch. 185. Traffic regulations at shopping centers — See Ch. 210.
§ 265-1. Speed limits and highways designated.
A. No person shall operate a motor vehicle, motorcycle or other motor-propelled vehicle upon the
following public highways within the Town of Hamburg at a rate of speed in excess of the speed
designated herein. This section shall not apply to ambulances, fire vehicles or police vehicles when
on emergency trips.
(1) Thirty-five miles per hour on Abbott Road, CR 4 and CR 52, between Mile Strip Road and
Willett Road (boundary line between the Town of Hamburg, Orchard Park and West Seneca and
the City of Lackawanna), a distance of 1.1 miles, plus or minus, within the Town of Hamburg.
[Amended 4-22-1974 by L.L. No. 3-1974]
(2) Thirty-five miles per hour on Clerk Street, CR 51, between the northerly Hamburg village line
and Abbott Road, a distance of 1.7 miles, plus or minus, in the unincorporated community of
Armor.
(3) Thirty-five miles per hour on Abbott Road, CR 17 and CR 4, between Clark Street on CR 17 in
the Town of Hamburg and a point 500 feet, plus or minus, north of Big Tree Road, Route US
20A on CR 4 in the Town of Orchard Park, a distance of 1.8 miles, plus or minus, in the
unincorporated community of Armor.
(4) Abbott Parkway. [Repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
(5) Highland Parkway. [Repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
(6) Thirty-five miles per hour on Tayor Road (North Feddick Road), CR 468, from the south
Hamburg village line southeasterly for a distance of 0.9 mile, plus or minus.
(7) Mile Strip Road. [Repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
(8) Thirty-five miles per hour on Versailles Road, CR 465, between North Creek Road and a point
1,000 feet, plus or minus, north of Center Road, a distance of 1.2 miles, plus or minus, in the
unincorporated community of Lakeview.
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(9) Thirty-five miles per hour on Center Road, a town highway, between Lakeview Road and
Versailles Road, a distance of 0.4 mile, plus or minus, in the unincorporated community of
Lakeview.
(10) Thirty miles per hour on Lakeview Road, CR 65, between a point 200 feet, plus or minus, west
of the New York Central Railroad crossing and a point 700 feet, plus or minus, east of Versailles
Road, a distance of 0.67 mile in the unincorporated community of Lakeview. [Amended
2-12-1973 by L.L. No. 3-1973]
(11) Thirty-five miles per hour on Amsdell Road, CR 122, between Lake Shore Road, Route 5, and
a point 300 feet, plus or minus, south of Brundage Drive, a distance of 0.6 mile, plus or minus,
in the unincorporated community of Wanakah.
(12) Thirty-five miles per hour on Roger Road, CR 464, between Lake Shore Road, Route 5, and the
grade crossing of the New York Central Railroad, a distance of 0.4 mile, plus or minus.
(13) Mile Strip Road. [Amended 10-27-1980 by L.L. No. 7-1980]
(a) Thirty-five miles per hour on Mile Strip Road, CR 460, between McKinley Parkway and
Abbott Road, a distance of 1.2 miles.
(b) Forty-five miles per hour on Mile Strip Road, CR 460, between the easterly Blasdell
Village line and McKinley Parkway, a distance of 0.5 mile, plus or minus.
(14) Thirty-five miles per hour on East Eden Road, CR 220, from the southerly Hamburg Village line
southerly for a distance of 0.1 mile, plus or minus.
(15) Forty miles per hour on Old Lake Shore Road, a county road, between Pleasant Avenue and
Eighteen Mile Creek Road, a distance of 1.5 miles, plus or minus, in the unincorporated
community of Pinehurst. [Amended 11-13-1967 by L.L. No. 18-1967]
(16) Thirty-five miles per hour on Scranton Road, a town highway, from Camp Road to South Park
Avenue in the unincorporated community of Scranton. [Amended 12-9-1974 by L.L. No.
18-1974]
(17) Forty miles per hour on McKinley Parkway Extension, CR 204-4, between Clark Street and the
Boston-Springville Road, Route US 219, a distance of 1.2 miles, plus or minus.
(18) Thirty miles per hour within the Athol Springs-Mount Vernon area, the boundaries of which are
described in Subsection A(18)(a) below: [Amended 11-13-1967 by L.L. No. 18-1967]
(a) Area description: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southeasterly right-of-way
line of Lake Shore Road, Route 5, SH 5407, and the westerly right-of-way line of Camp
Road, Route 75, SH 1067; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly right-of-way line
of Lake Shore Road to its intersection with the northeasterly right-of-way line of Rogers
Road; thence southeasterly along the northeasterly right-of-way line of Rogers Road to its
intersection with the northwesterly right-of-way line of the New York Central Railroad;
thence northeasterly along the northwesterly right-of-way line of the New York Central
Railroad to its intersection with the westerly right-of-way line of Camp Road; thence
northerly along the westerly right-of-way line of Camp Road to the point of beginning.
(19) Thirty miles per hour within the Mount Vernon-Clover Bank area, the boundaries of which are
described in Subsection A(19)(a) below: [Amended 11-13-1967 by L.L. No. 18-1967]
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(a) Area description: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southeasterly right-of-way
line of Lake Shore Road, Route 5, SH 5407, with the southwesterly right-of-way line of
Rogers Road, a county road; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly right-of-way line
of Lake Shore Road to its intersection with easterly right-of-way line of Amsdell Road;
thence southerly along the easterly right-of-way line of Amsdell Road to its intersection
with the northwesterly right-of-way line of the New York Central Railroad; thence
northeasterly along the northwesterly right-of-way line of the New York Central Railroad
to its intersection with the southwesterly right-of-way line of Rogers Road; thence
northwesterly along the southwesterly right-of-way line of Rogers Road to the point of
beginning.
(20) Thirty miles per hour within the Wanakah area, the boundaries of which are described in
Subsection A(20)(a) below: [Amended 11-13-1967 by L.L. No. 18-1967]
(a) Area description: Beginning at the point of intersection of the southeasterly right-of-way
line of Lake Shore Road, Route 5, SH 5407, with the westerly right-of-way line of Amsdell
Road, a County Road; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly right-of-way line of
Lake Shore Road to its intersection with the westerly right-of-way line of Columbia
Avenue; thence southerly along the westerly right-of-way line of Columbia Avenue to its
intersection with the northwesterly right-of-way line of the New York Central Railroad;
thence northeasterly along the northwesterly right-of-way line of the New York Central
Railroad to its intersection with the westerly right-of-way line of Amsdell Road; thence
northerly along the westerly right-of-way line of Amsdell Road to the point of beginning.
(21) Thirty miles per hour within the area between Lake Shore Drive and Lake Erie, the boundaries
of which are described in Subsection A(21)(a) below:
(a) Area description: Beginning at the point of intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way
line of Lake Shore Road, Route 5, SH 5407, with the westerly right-of-way line of Camp
Road, Route 75, SH 1067, produced northerly; thence northerly along the westerly right-
of-way line of Camp Road projected northerly to its intersection with the shoreline of Lake
Erie; thence southwesterly along the shoreline of Lake Erie to its intersection with the
westerly right-of-way line of Columbia Avenue produced northerly; thence southerly along
the westerly right-of-way line of Columbia Avenue projected northerly to its intersection
with the northwesterly right-of-way line of Lake Shore Road; thence northeasterly along
the northwesterly right-of-way line of Lake Shore Road to the point of beginning.
(22) Thirty miles per hour within the Amsdell Heights area, the boundaries of which are described in
Subsection A(22)(a) below:
(a) Area description: Beginning at the point of intersection of the westerly right-of-way line
of Amsdell Road, a county road, with the southeasterly right-of-way line of Brundage
Drive; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly right-of-way line of Brundage Drive
to its intersection with the easterly right-of-way line of Stillwell Avenue; thence southerly
along the easterly right-of-way line of Stillwell Avenue to its southerly terminus; thence
westerly to the southerly terminus of the westerly right-of-way line of Sterling Avenue;
thence northerly along the westerly right-of-way line of Sterling Avenue to its intersection
with the northwesterly right-of-way line of Brundage Drive; thence northeasterly along the
northwesterly right-of-way line of Brundage Drive to its intersection with the westerly
right-of-way line of Amsdell Road; thence southerly along the westerly right-of-way line
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of Amsdell Road to the point of beginning.
(23) Thirty miles per hour within the Salem Drive-Lake Avenue area, the boundaries of which are
described in Subsection A(23)(a) below:
(a) Area description: Beginning at a point on the northerly right-of-way line of Salem Drive at
its intersection with the easterly village line of the Village of Blasdell; thence easterly along
the northerly right-of-way line of Salem Drive to its intersection with the westerly right-
of-way line of the New York State Thruway; thence southerly along the westerly right-of-
way line of the New York State Thruway to its intersection with the northerly right-of-way
line of Lake Avenue; thence westerly along the northerly right-of-way line of Lake Avenue
to its intersection with the easterly village line of the Village of Blasdell; thence northerly
along the easterly village line of the Village of Blasdell to the point of beginning.
(24) Thirty miles per hour within the Osborne, Sagamore and Highland Acres area, the boundaries of
which are described in Subsection A(24)(a) below:
(a) Area description: Beginning at the intersection of the northerly right-of-way line of Big
Tree Road and the westerly right-of-way line of McKinley Parkway; extends westerly
along the northerly right-of-way line of Big Tree Road to its intersection with the easterly
right-of-way line of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad Tracks; thence northerly along the
easterly right-of-way line of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad Tracks to its intersection with
the southerly right-of-way line of Mile Strip Road (Maple Street); thence easterly along the
southerly right-of-way line of Mile Strip Road (Maple Street) to its intersection with the
westerly right-of-way line of McKinley Parkway; thence southerly along the westerly
right-of-way line of McKinley Parkway to the point of beginning.
(25) Carnegie Subdivision. [Repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
(26) Scranton Subdivision. [Repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
(27) Thirty-five miles per hour on Sowles Road from Route 20 to South Park Avenue.
(28) Thirty-five miles per hour on Electric Avenue from Scranton Road to Sowles Road.
(29) Sunset Drive. [Repealed 12-13-1971 by L.L. No. 18-1971]
(30) Speed limits shall be 35 miles per hour on Hoover Road from Big Tree Road and Lake Shore
Road, Route 5 to Lake Shore Road, Route 5 (Armondo's Tavern). [Added 8-4-1964 by L.L. No.
3-1974]
(31) Speed limits shall be 30 miles per hour within the area bounded by Route 5 on the east, Old Lake
Shore Road on the west, North Creek Road on the south, and Triangle Road on the north. [Added
8-4-1964 by L.L. No. 3-1964]
(32) Speed limits to be 40 miles per hour on McKinley Parkway extending north from Clark Street
to Quinby Drive. [Added 8-4-1964 by L.L. No. 3-1964]
(33) Thirty miles per hour on the following streets in the Town of Hamburg: [Added 10-6-1964 by
L.L. No. 4-1964; amended 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974; 2-12-1979 by L.L. No. 3-1979]
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Taylor Road
South Creek Road1
(34) Thirty-five miles per hour on the following roads in the Town of Hamburg: [Added 10-6-1964
by L.L. No. 4-1964]
Amsdell Road from Rogers Road to the railroad
Rogers Road from Pleasant Avenue to the railroad
Bayview Road from Abbott Road to McKinley Parkway
(35) Thirty-five miles per hour on the following streets in the Town of Hamburg: [Added by L.L.
No. 2-1965]
Cloverbank Road (from the New York Central tracks to Rogers Road)
(36) Thirty miles per hour on the following roads in the Town of Hamburg (Lake View): [Added by
L.L. No. 2-1965]
Hanley Drive
Burke Road
(37) Thirty miles per hour on the following streets in the Town of Hamburg: [Added by L.L. No.
4-1965; amended 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
Willet Road - Hamburg side (south side) from McKinley Parkway to Abbott Road
Wilson Drive
Tomaka Drive
Old Lakeview Road
Parker Road
(38) Twenty-five miles per hour on the following streets in the Town of Hamburg: [Added by L.L.
No. 6-1965; amended 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-1974]
First Street
Second Street
Third Street
Fourth Street
Fifth Street
Sixth Street
Seventh Street
Lake View Avenue
1. Editor's Note: Legion Drive, which immediately followed this entry, was repealed 10-27-80 by L.L. No. 7-1980.
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Woodlawn Avenue
(39) Thirty-five miles per hour on the following streets in the Town of Hamburg: [Added by L.L.
No. 7-1965]
Big Tree Road (between South Park Avenue and Bayview Road)
Bayview Road (between Big Tree Road and Route 5)
(40) Thirty-five miles per hour on Beetow Drive from South Park to McKinley Parkway. [Added 10-
25-1965 by L.L. No. 8-1965]
(41) Thirty miles per hour on Sheldon Road from McKinley Parkway to Orchard Park Town line.
[Added 10-25-1965 by L.L. No. 8-1965]
(42) Thirty miles per hour on Quinby Drive from South Park Avenue to McKinley Parkway. [Added
10-25-1965 by L.L. No. 8-1965]
(43) Thirty miles per hour on Fairgrounds Road. [Added 10-25-1965 by L.L. No. 8-1965]
(44) Nash Road. [Added 10-25-1965 by L.L. No. 8-1965; repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No. 18-
1974]
(45) Van Peyma Street. [Added 12-25-1965 by L.L. No. 8-1965; repealed 12-9-1974 by L.L. No.
18-1974]
(46) Forty miles per hour on Taylor Road from Woodland Drive east to the Boston Town line.
[Added 6-13-1966 by L.L. No. 3-1966]
(47) Thirty miles per hour on Ockler Avenue (from the corner of Ockler Avenue and Oakland to
Ockler and Camp Road). [Added 6-13-1966 by L.L. No. 3-1966]
(48) Thirty miles per hour on all streets in Bethford Subdivision. [Added 8-8-1966 by L.L. No.
5-1966]
(49) Thirty miles per hour on all streets in Orchard Acres Subdivision. [Added 8-8-1966 by L.L. No.
5-1966]
(50) Thirty miles per hour on Gerber Drive (that portion located within the Town of Hamburg.
[Added 8-8-1966 by L.L. No. 5-1966]
(51) Forty miles per hour on Abbott Road (also known as Erie County Road No. 17) from Armor
Duells Corner Road southerly to the town line at or near Best Street covering that portion of said
highway located within the Town of Hamburg. [Added 11-13-1967 by L.L. No. 18-1967]
(52) Pleasant Avenue. [Added 4-8-1968 by L.L. No. 6-1968; amended 10-27-1980 by L.L. No. 7-
1980]
(a) Thirty miles per hour on Pleasant Avenue from the Village line to East Pleasant Drive.
(b) Thirty-five miles per hour on Pleasant Avenue from East Pleasant Drive to Rogers Road.
(c) Thirty-five miles per hour on Pleasant Avenue from Rogers Road to Amsdell Road.
(d) Forty miles per hour on Pleasant Avenue from Amsdell Road to Route 20.
(e) Forty-five miles per hour on Pleasant Avenue from Route 20 to Versailles Road.
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.30. Resolution to adopt tax levy override
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 28, 2026, for discussion and public comment
concerning adoption of proposed local law #15, 2026
WHEREAS, proposed local law #15, 2026, is a local law to override the tax levy limit established in
General Municipal Law Section 3-c,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Hamburg Town Board adopt this proposed local law
to read as follows:
Local Law No. 15 of the year 2026
Town of Hamburg, State of New York
A local law to override the tax levy limit established in General Municipal Law §3-c,
Be it enacted by the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg as follows:
Section 1. Legislative Intent
It is the intent of this local law to override the limit on the amount of real property taxes that may be
levied by the Town of Hamburg pursuant to General Municipal Law §3-c, and to allow the Town of
Hamburg to adopt a budget for the fiscal year 2027 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the
“tax levy limit” as defined by General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 2. Authority
This local law is adopted pursuant to subdivision 5 of the General Municipal Law §3-c, which expressly
authorizes a local government’s governing body to override the property tax cap for the coming fiscal
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year by the adoption of a local law approved by a vote of no less than sixty (60%) of said governing
body.
Section 3. Tax Levy Limit Override
The Town Board of the Town of Hamburg, County of Erie, is hereby authorized to adopt a budget for
the fiscal year 2027 that requires a real property tax levy in excess of the amount otherwise prescribed
in General Municipal Law §3-c.
Section 4. Severability
If a court determines that any, clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or the
application thereof to any person, firm, corporation, or circumstance is invalid or unconstitutional, the
court’s order or judgment shall not affect, impair, or invalidate the remainder of this local law, but shall
be confined in its operation to the clause, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, or part of this local law or
in its application to the person, individual, firm or corporation or circumstance, directly involved in the
controversy in which such judgment or order shall be rendered.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This local law shall take effect immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
September 28, 2026 Meeting
4.31. Implementation of RPTL §458-a(11), As Amended 100% Total and Permanent Disabled Veterans
Exemption
WHEREAS, New York Real Property Tax Law §458-a(11), as amended, authorizes a real
property tax exemption for the primary residence of an eligible veteran who is considered 100%
total and permanently disabled as a result of military service; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg wishes to continue to acknowledge and support disabled
veterans by providing this exemption as authorized under New York State law;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
hereby adopts and implements the real property tax exemption authorized pursuant to New York
Real Property Tax Law §458-a(11), as amended, for eligible veterans who are considered 100%
total and permanently disabled as a result of military service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the appropriate Town departments are authorized and
directed to take all necessary actions to administer this exemption in accordance with applicable
law.
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