Town Board Regular Meeting Agenda, May 4, 2026 — Agenda (full text)
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Agenda
Natalie E. Nitsche Town Clerk
Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
May 4, 2026
1. Roll Call
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Minutes of Previous Meeting
4. Agenda Items
4.1. Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Local Law 7, 2026
4.2. Police – Beach Security
4.3. POLICE - PAF
4.4. PO17 for the IT Department
4.5. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Serves P.A.F.
4.6. B&G PAF
4.7. Planning Board Alternate Member Appointment
4.8. B&G Equipment Lift
4.9. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services Budget Transfer
4.10. Budget Amendment/Transfer
4.11. Traffic Safety Advisory Board-Speed Study Recommendation to Erie County
4.12. Ice Rink Roof Top Units Design Request For Proposals
4.13. Town Hall Parking Lot Police Station Revisions CO#2
4.14. State and Federal Action to Establish High School Firefighter Education and Training
Programs for Juniors and Seniors
4.15. Townwide ERP Software Implementation
5. Public Comment
6. Meeting is adjourned by Supervisor
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4.1. Notice of Public Hearing Proposed Local Law 7, 2026
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
TOWN OF HAMBURG
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 13, 2026, there has been presented to the Town Board of
the Town of Hamburg, New York, a proposed local law #7 2026. This proposed local law would
impose a temporary 12-month moratorium on all battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities and
Tier 2 and Tier 3 Solar Energy Systems in the Town of Hamburg.
THEREFORE, pursuant to statute the Town Board will hold a public hearing on said proposed local
law at 7:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, at Hamburg Town Hall, 6100 South Park Avenue, Hamburg, New
York 14075, at which time and place all persons interested will be heard. A copy of the proposed local
law is on file for public review at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hamburg during regular
business hours.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HAMBURG
Dated: April 13, 2026 Natalie Nitsche
Town Clerk
Town of Hamburg
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4.2. Police – Beach Security
BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town Board approves the rehiring of Maureen M Grande to the seasonal
PART-TIME position of BEACH SECURITY, effective May 22, 2026; and
THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Town Board authorizes Maureen Grande the
authority to enforce the laws and ordinances of the Town of Hamburg Code, and is further authorized to
issue Parking Tickets (188-18 Town Code).
Salary is $24.00 per hour with a maximum of 35 hours per week.
Funds are available in A7180.0104.
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4.3. POLICE - PAF
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the hiring of personnel for the Police Department as
follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
Police PAF_Beach_Grande_M_Ioviero K 5-4-2026.pdf
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4.4. PO17 for the IT Department
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Supervisor to sign the attached PO17 for the IT
Department
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution-PO17 Microcomputer Technical Support Specialist.pdf
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4.5. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Serves 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 follows:
ATTACHMENTS:
YRSS PAF 5-4-26.pdf
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4.6. B&G PAF
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the termination and hiring of the following
employees in Buildings & Grounds.
ATTACHMENTS:
Signed BG PAF 05-04-26.pdf
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4.7. Planning Board Alternate Member Appointment
RESOLVED, pursuant to Town Code §34-12, the Hamburg Town Board appoints Milton Quandt as an
Alternate to the Planning Board for a two (2) year term ending May 3, 2028.
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4.8. B&G Equipment Lift
WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Department has a need to replace the equipment lift, and
WHEREAS, the Buildings & Grounds Department has received two quotes:
Grassland Equipment & Irrigation Corp. $10,815.00
PrecisionUSA $12,236.33
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board approves the purchase of a new lift from Grassland
Equipment & Irrigation Corp. for $10,815.00.
Funds available in Account # A.7183.413 to be transferred to A.7183.201.
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4.9. Youth, Recreation, & Senior Services Budget Transfer
WHEREAS, the Recreation Department would like to move one of its computer stations at the golf
course requiring the IT department to incur various expenses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board does hereby authorize a budget transfer
in 2026 to decrease/increase the appropriate expenditure lines.
A.7182.0412 to A.1690.423, in the amount of $748
A.7182.0412 to A.1690.207, in the amount of $100
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4.10. Budget Amendment/Transfer
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg is dedicated to enhancing our parks and playgrounds on an annual
basis; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg would like to purchase 1 design from a Sourcewell and/or Omnia
approved company to replace damaged equipment at Taylor Road Park in 2026 in an amount not to
exceed $150,000 for equipment; site preparation; installation; freight, and compliance.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves a budget amendment to
transfer $150,000 from the Park Fund Balance to the General Fund Playgrounds and Recreation Center
Permanent Improvements as follows:
PARK FUND (SB):
SB00.0000.0599.0000 - Appropriated Fund Balance –$150,000
SB000.9901.0915 – Interfund Transfers to General Fund –$150,000
GENERAL FUND (A):
A0000.0000.5031.0015 – Interfund Transfers from Park Fund –$150,000
A0000.7140.0303.0000 – Playgrounds & Recreation Permanent Improvements - $150,000; 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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4.11. Traffic Safety Advisory Board-Speed Study Recommendation to Erie County
WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Board has received complaints from residents about the posted speed
limit on Lakeview Rd from Southwestern to Versailles Rd.
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg Traffic Safety Advisory Board, reviewed all the information
provided and voted to recommend a resolution be sent to Erie County to review the speed limit on
Lakeview Rd from Southwestern to Versailles Rd.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Hamburg Town Board authorizes the TSAB
Coordinator to generate the proper paperwork to be sent to Erie County.
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4.12. Ice Rink Roof Top Units Design Request For Proposals
WHEREAS, there are two Roof-Top Units at the Town ice rink. One is not functional and cannot be
repaired. The other is in poor condition and should it fail will also be unrepairable; and
WHEREAS, the Town needs a design firm to analyze the HVAC operation of the service areas and
provide recommendations and design of replacement of the units with all related structural, mechanical,
electrical and control needs; and
WHEREAS, the Engineering Department would like to connect with qualified local design firms for
this work.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the Town Engineer to prepare and distribute the
RFP and collect proposals for consideration by the Town.
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4.13. Town Hall Parking Lot Police Station Revisions CO#2
WHEREAS, the Town has undertaken the renovation and repaving of the Town Hall parking lot; and
WHEREAS, following a field visit with the engineer, several concerns were identified with the
concrete ramps and utility box in front of the police station; and
WHEREAS, Wendel Engineering, who designed the original project, has provided a proposal to
incorporate the revisions to this area.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes the supervisor to sign the proposal from Wendel
Engineering in the amount not-to-exceed $4,100.
Funds are available in H.108.1440.456.403
ATTACHMENTS:
ToH Town Hall Parking_Change Order #2_04-24-26.pdf
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TOWN OF
HAMBURG
Town Hall Parking Lot
2025 Design Services
Change Order #2
Town of Hamburg
Ms. Camie Jarrell
Town Engineer
6100 S Park Avenue
Hamburg, New York 14075
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SUBJECT: TOWN HALL PARKING LOT 2025 DESIGN SERVICES – CO#2
Dear Ms. Jarrell:
Thank you for the opportunity to continue working with the Town on this important project. During
our in-person meeting at the Town Hall on 4/14/2026, we visited the west face of the Police Station
and discussed adding to the project scope for Police Station pedestrian circulation. These
improvements to the Police Station were not previously included in the project scope of work and
therefore are captured in this Change Order #2. Per our in-person meeting on 4/14/2026 and
emails on 4/22/2026 and 4/23/2026, below please find the Additional Scope of Services,
Assumptions, and Fees for the Change Order #2 Design Services on the Town Hall Parking Lot
project.
A. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Task 1: Detailed Design / Construction Documents (CD) (Completed, not included)
Task 1 was included in our original contract. Task 1 has been completed, invoiced, and
paid in full.
Task 2: CO #1 Concept (Completed, not included)
Task 2 was included in our Change Order #1 contract. Task 2 is complete.
Task 3: CO #1 Construction Plans Revisions (not included)
Task 3 was included in our Change Order #1 contract.
Task 3.1: CO #1 Sidewalk Heating Plans (not included)
Task 3.1 was included in our Change Order #1 contract.
Task 3.2: CO #2 Police Station Revisions
The following improvements will be added to the construction plans for the Police Station:
Removal of unnecessary concrete ramp segment and handrail, while protecting
the main public entrance ramp. The area where the ramp is removed will be
paved at parking lot grade. ADA-compliant handrail will be added to fit the
proposed condition. Open area below the ramp that is exposed by removal of the
concrete ramp segment will be enclosed with CMU and grout.
Removal of concrete sidewalk where the communications box is located. The
communications box and adjacent downspout will be protected during
construction. The area where sidewalk is removed will be replaced with grass
area. The bottoms of the ramps on either side of this area will be cordoned off via
installation of new ADA-compliant handrails. Bollards to further protect the
communications box will not be required since the proposed pole-mounted ADA
parking signs will obstruct vehicles from driving too close to the box.
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Task 4: CO #1 NYSDOT Driveway Permitting (not included)
Task 4 was included in our Change Order #1 contract.
B. ASSUMPTIONS
1. Any and all work not specifically included in the above “scope of work” is excluded.
2. All assumptions and exclusions in the Original Contract apply to this change order.
3. Town of Hamburg Planning Board Site Plan Review and Approval is not required.
4. It is assumed that site disturbance will be less than one (1) acre therefore, SPDES
General Permit coverage and a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) will
not be required. If SPDES coverage, SWPPP, and SWPPP Inspections become
necessary, Wendel can provide as additional services.
5. It is assumed Change Order #2 will not require modification of the project Bid Book.
6. It is assumed Change Order #2 will not require modification to Mechanical and
Electrical specifications. Civil specifications may be modified or added, as needed to
match Change Order #2 scope.
7. It is assumed Change Order #2 does not include heating of additional sidewalks.
8. It is assumed a revised Opinion of Probable Cost is not required.
9. It is assumed all work will be performed outside of the NYS Department of
Transportation (DOT) Right-of-Way.
10. Bidding, Construction Administration, Construction Inspection, and Construction
Management Services are excluded.
11. Delivery of revised Construction Plans will be in electronic PDF format. Printing of
hardcopies are excluded.
12. It is assumed that meetings with the contractor are not required.
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CHANGE ORDER #2 FEE:
We trust the above scope of work meets your requirements. We are proposing to perform the scope
of work on a Lump Sum basis. The proposed Lump Sum fee is provided below.
Task Fee
Task 1 – Construction Documents (Completed,
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not included)
Task 2 – CO#1 Concept (Completed, not
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included)
Task 3 – CO#1 Construction Plans Revisions
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(not included)
Task 3.1 – CO#1 Sidewalk Heating Plans (not
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included)
Task 3.2 – CO#2 Police Station Revisions $4,100
Task 4 – CO#1 NYSDOT Driveway Permitting
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(not included)
TOTAL CO#2 FEE $4,100
Fee Notes:
1) Should Wendel be required to perform additional services beyond those outlined above, in
Change Order #1, or the Original Contract, Wendel shall be compensated on an hourly or
fixed sum basis for a mutually agreed scope of services.
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C. TERMS:
This change order proposal and the attached “Professional Services Terms and Conditions” are
intended to represent the entire contractual relationship. Please contact me if you have questions.
If this proposal and the attached terms and conditions are acceptable to you, please indicate your
acceptance by signing one (1) executed original and returning it to our office.
Respectfully Submitted,
William G. Anterline, III, P.E. Sheila Ransbottom, P.E.
Project Manager Project Sponsor
Should Wendel’s proposal be accepted, Wendel WD Architecture, Engineering, Surveying & Landscape
Architecture P.C., a New York State licensed architecture and engineering firm that is part of a consolidated
group of Wendel Companies, will contract to undertake the work. Our letterhead and plans will still
prominently say “Wendel” and we will refer to ourselves as Wendel throughout the project.
ACCEPTANCE / AUTHORIZATION:
Accepted this _______________ day of ___________ , 20________
Print Name: _______________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________________
Title: _____________________________________________________
RETURN TO:
Wendel
375 Essjay Road, Suite 200
Williamsville, NY 14221
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AGREEMENT. It is mutually understood and agreed that the Client’s acceptance of the agreement to which these terms and
conditions are attached constitutes an incorporation of these terms and conditions which, together with any attached supporting
documentation, embody and constitute the entire understanding between the parties with respect to the transaction
contemplated hereby and constitute a binding legal agreement (“Agreement”). Each Party represents and warrants to the other
that it has the requisite authority to accept, deliver and perform this Agreement. If Wendel is authorized by the Client to provide
services set forth in this Agreement or a Change Order, either orally or in writing, prior to formal acceptance of either, such
authorization shall be deemed an acceptance of this Agreement effective as of the date Wendel commences providing the
services, and such services shall be provided and compensated for in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in this
Agreement.
STANDARD OF CARE/PERFORMANCE. Wendel shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily
provided by design professionals practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances and shall
perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the work.
No warranty, guarantee or fiduciary relationship, either express or implied, is made or intended by this Agreement.
OBLIGATIONS OF WENDEL. Wendel will prepare the work and deliverables in a timely manner but it is agreed between the
parties that Wendel cannot be responsible for delays occasioned by factors beyond its control, nor by factors which could not
reasonably have been foreseen at the time this Agreement was entered into. Wendel commits to provide adequate and qualified
resources to meet the schedule, and will work with Proposal Recipient’s management in a manner that enables management to
make informed decisions.
OBLIGATIONS OF PROPOSAL RECIPIENT. Client will work in a diligent and timely manner with Wendel to facilitate the contractual
services required herein. To ensure a cooperative and successful effort, Client will commit to open disclosure of information
required for the performance of services, will properly position Wendel with its staff, and will make available subject matter
knowledgeable staff in a timely manner to address questions, unforeseen circumstances or other unexpected conditions that
may arise.
PAYMENT. Progress payments shall be made in proportion to services performed and shall be due and payable within thirty (30)
days of invoice submittal, without retainage. Overdue invoices shall bear an interest rate of 1-1/2% per month calculated from
the 31st day after submittal. Wendel reserves the right to suspend services if payment of any undisputed invoice amounts are
sixty (60) days overdue.
CHANGE ORDERS. During the term hereof the scope of services and compensation therefor may be adjusted by mutually agreed
upon written Change Orders hereto.
SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION BY WENDEL. If the Client (i) fails to timely make payments due, or (ii) suspends the work for
more than ninety (90) calendar days for reasons other than the fault of Wendel, or (iii) substantially fails to perform in accordance
with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of Wendel, then Wendel may suspend services or terminate this Agreement
upon seven (7) days advance written notice to Client, and Client shall pay all sums due for services performed prior to suspension
or termination and any costs attributable to suspension or termination. Upon any resumption of services, Fees and time schedules
shall be equitably adjusted. Wendel may terminate this Agreement for convenience upon not less than seven (7) days written
advance notice and Client shall pay all sums due for services performed prior to termination.
SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION BY CLIENT. If the Client suspends the work, Wendel shall be compensated for services
performed prior to notice of such suspension and Client will be liable for any expenses incurred in the interruption and resumption
of services. Upon resumption of services, Fees and time schedules shall be equitably adjusted. If the Client terminates this
Agreement for its convenience, the Client shall compensate Wendel for Wendel’s services performed prior to termination,
reimbursable expenses incurred, and costs attributable to termination, including the costs attributable to Wendel’s termination
of consultant agreements. Client may terminate this Agreement for default upon not less than seven (7) days’ advance written
notice should Wendel substantially fail to perform in accordance with the terms of this Agreement through no fault of the Client.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Client shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Wendel, its
affiliates, subconsultants and subcontractors, and their respective officers, directors, partners, employees, and agents from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys,
and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) caused by, arising out of, or relating to the
presence, discharge, release, or escape of asbestos, PCBs, petroleum products, radioactive materials, or any other hazardous
materials at, on, under, or from the work site.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. All the documents, reports, boring logs, field data, field notes, laboratory test data, calculations,
estimates, drawings, specifications and other documents, data or information prepared by Wendel in any form, including machine
readable format, (collectively "Documents") are instruments of Wendel’s services and shall remain the sole property of Wendel.
Wendel retains all ownership and all other rights, including copyrights, in all such documents.
LIMITATIONS ON USE OF DOCUMENTS. The Documents are prepared for use for the purpose and at the site identified in the
Agreement or Change Order only and are not appropriate for use for any other purpose or site, except by the authorization and
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agreement in writing with the appropriate compensation to Wendel. Client agrees to release Wendel and its affiliates from any
liability associated with any unauthorized changes made to the Documents and their use thereof and further agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless Wendel and its affiliates from any and all claims arising out of such changes or use.
MACHINE READABLE MEDIA. Where Wendel agrees to supply some or all of the Documents in machine readable format
(hereinafter "machine readable media"), the parties understand and agree that any Documents supplied in such machine
readable format are so supplied as a convenience to the recipient. Such Documents are not intended to replace the printed forms
of such Documents. The content of the Documents supplied by Wendel in printed form shall govern over the contents of
Documents supplied in machine readable format. The recipient shall be solely responsible for comparing the output of the
machine readable media with the printed Documents designated by Wendel as the contract documents and determining the
accuracy of such output. Recipient shall only use the output of machine readable media for the limited purpose agreed to by
Wendel and shall not alter, mediate or change the contents of such machine readable media in any way, or transfer to others,
without the express written approval of Wendel.
CONFIDENTIALITY. Wendel shall not disclose or permit the disclosure of any confidential information except to its employees of
Wendel and its affiliates, and other consultants who need such confidential information in order to meet contractual obligations
under this Agreement.
PUBLICATION. Wendel has the right to photograph the work and to use the photos in the promotion of its professional practice
through advertising, public relations, brochure or other marketing materials. Client agrees that Wendel has the authority to utilize
its name as a client and general description of the work or service performed as references. Wendel will be given proper credit
and acknowledgements for all services rendered including, but not limited to, planning, design and implementation. Proper credit
shall be defined as being named by the Client (or their agent/owner) in project identification boards, published articles,
promotional brochures and similar communications.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION. In an effort to resolve any conflicts that arise during the design or construction of the work or following
the completion of the work, the Client and Wendel agree that all disputes between them arising out of or relating to this
Agreement shall be submitted to non-binding mediation unless the parties mutually agree otherwise. The parties further agree
to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with independent contractors they retained for the work and to require
all independent contractors and consultants to include a similar mediation provision in all agreements with their respective
subcontractors, subconsultants, suppliers or fabricators retained, thereby providing for mediation as the primary method for
dispute resolution between the parties to those agreements. In the event resolution of any conflict cannot be settled as a result
of non-binding mediation, it will be addressed in an appropriate court of proper jurisdiction.
LIABILITIES. THE CLIENT AND WENDEL HAVE DISCUSSED THEIR RISKS, REWARDS AND BENEFITS OF THE WORK TO BE
PERFORMED, WENDEL’S TOTAL FEE FOR SERVICES AND HAVE ALLOCATED THE RISKS SUCH THAT, UNLESS STATED OTHERWISE
ELSEWHERE IN THIS AGREEMENT, THE CLIENT AGREES THAT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, WENDEL’S TOTAL
LIABILITY TO THE PROPOSAL RECIPIENT FOR ANY AND ALL INJURIES, CLAIMS, LOSSES, EXPENSES, DAMAGES, OR CLAIM EXPENSES
ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT FROM ANY CAUSE OR CAUSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WENDEL’S NEGLIGENCE,
ERRORS, OMISSIONS, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL
COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY WENDEL UNDER THIS AGREEMENT OR $500,000.00 WHICHEVER IS LESS.
INDEMNITY. Each Party agrees to indemnify the other from liability for losses, damages, or expenses (including reasonable costs
and attorney’s fees) to the extent caused by the Party’s negligent acts, errors, or omissions relating to this Agreement, subject to
any limitations of liability set forth elsewhere herein.
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NEITHER PARTY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO THE OTHER FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
BUDGET/CONTINGENCY. The Client agrees to establish a realistic budget for the cost of the work; the budget will include a
contingency fund which will be used solely for the purpose of paying for contractor change orders, addressing omissions from
the construction documents, and Client approved Change Orders for Wendel’s services.
OPINIONS OF CONSTRUCTION COST. Any opinion of construction cost prepared by Wendel represents its judgement as a design
professional and is supplied for the general guidance of the Client. Since Wendel has no control over the cost of labor and
material, or over competitive bidding or market conditions, Wendel does not guarantee the accuracy of such opinions as
compared to contractor bids or actual cost to the Client.
CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
SITE VISITS. Wendel shall make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various phases of construction to observe the
progress and quality of the construction work and to determine, in general, if the results of the construction work are in
accordance with the drawings and the specifications. Wendel shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site
observations to check the quality of the construction work. Wendel does not guarantee the performance of any contractors. On
the basis of on-site observations as a design professional, Wendel shall keep the Client reasonably informed about the progress
and quality of the portion of the work completed, and promptly report to the Client (1) known deviations from the contract
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documents, (2) known deviations from the most recent construction schedule submitted by the contractor, and (3) defects and
deficiencies observed in the work.
CONSTRUCTION MEANS AND METHODS. Wendel is not responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences
or procedures, time of performance, programs or for any safety precautions in connection with the construction work. Wendel
is not responsible for the contractor's failure to execute the work in accordance with the construction contract.
SHOP DRAWING REVIEW. If shop drawing review is included in the services, Wendel shall review shop drawings, samples, and
other submissions of the contractor only for general conformance to design concept.
FAST TRACK. In the case of the Client requesting the fast-track and phased project delivery method in which design services
overlap construction, and recognizing the inherent risks of fast tracking to the design professional, Wendel will not be responsible
for any design changes, design omissions, coordination errors, delays, disruptions, damages, liabilities, additional costs or
modifications to work already in place that may result from a decision to accelerate the design and construction process. As an
additional service, Wendel will be compensated for all changes in services to modify, correct or adjust the construction
documents and coordinate them with other disciplines in order to meet a project's scope, program cost or schedule requirements
because of the Client’s decision to design and build the project in a fast track manner.
OTHER CLAUSES
FORCE MAJEURE. Neither Party shall hold the other responsible for damages or delays in performance caused by acts of God,
strikes, lockouts, accidents or other events beyond the control of the other or the other's employees and agents.
PURCHASE ORDERS. Client acknowledges and agrees that any purchase order issued by Client in accordance with this Agreement
is intended only to establish payment authority for Client’s internal accounting purposes. No purchase order shall be considered
to be a counteroffer, amendment, modification, or other revision to the terms of this Agreement.
WAIVER. No waiver by either Party hereto or any failure or refusal by the other Party hereto to comply with its obligations
hereunder shall be deemed a waiver of any other or subsequent failure or refusal by such Party to so comply.
GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state in which the
work or Project is located, without regard to principles of conflict of laws.
THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES. This Agreement is made solely for the benefit of the Client and Wendel, their successors and
assigns, and no other person shall have any right, benefit or interest under or because of this Agreement.
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4.14. State and Federal Action to Establish High School Firefighter Education and Training Programs
for Juniors and Seniors
WHEREAS, the Town of Hamburg relies significantly on the service and dedication of volunteer fire
departments to protect life and property within the community; and
WHEREAS, volunteer fire departments throughout New York State and the nation are experiencing
ongoing challenges with recruitment, retention, and training of new members; and
WHEREAS, providing structured firefighter education and training opportunities to high school juniors
and seniors would introduce young people to public safety careers while addressing critical workforce
shortages in fire service; and
WHEREAS, integrating firefighter training into high school curricula would allow students to earn
academic credit toward graduation while acquiring valuable life skills, leadership experience, and
nationally recognized firefighting certifications; and
WHEREAS, students completing such programs would enter volunteer and career fire service with
foundational training already completed, resulting in significant cost savings for towns, villages, and
cities that would otherwise bear the expense of initial firefighter training; and
WHEREAS, municipalities and career fire departments would benefit by hiring candidates who are
already trained and certified, provided such candidates successfully complete all required New York
State Civil Service examinations; and
WHEREAS, New York State has previously demonstrated support for fire service recruitment and
training through initiatives such as firefighter training stipends, grants, and assistance programs; and
WHEREAS, existing federal grant programs, including those administered by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), provide a framework that could be expanded or adapted to support
firefighter education programs within secondary schools.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Board of the Town of Hamburg respectfully
urges the New York State Legislature and the United States Congress to develop, support, and fund a
comprehensive firefighter education program for high school juniors and seniors that integrates
certified firefighter training into approved high school curricula, provides academic credit toward
graduation, and creates a direct pathway into volunteer or career fire service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that such a program would strengthen public safety, reduce municipal
training costs, and promote long-term sustainability of volunteer and career fire departments across
New York State; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby directed to forward certified copies of
this resolution to the Governor of the State of New York, the New York State Legislature, the Town’s
State and Federal representatives, and the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF).
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Town Board of the Town of Hamburg
May 4, 2026 Meeting
4.15. Townwide ERP Software Implementation
WHEREAS, The Town of Hamburg has researched a Town-Wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
a Town-Wide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software solution to update its current software in a
number of departments and achieve operational efficiencies; and
WHEREAS, the implementation of the ERP system is expected to reduce or eliminate costs associated
with existing software systems, resulting in operational efficiencies and potential future cost savings.
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes the Town Supervisor to negotiate and execute a
contract with Tyler Technologies, Souorcewell contract #060624-TTI for Town-Wide Enterprise
Resource Planning (ERP) software solution; and be it further
RESOLVED, that the total cost for the first year of services, including full integration and
implementation, shall not exceed $206,000 in year 1 recurring costs and $537,000 in one-time
implementation and conversion costs; and be it further
RESOLVED, that $190,000 in funding for this project is available in Capital Account H123 – Software
Purchase and Implementation, with any additional required funds to be transferred from the General
Fund balance (A.0000.0909).
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