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2027 Tentative Town Budget and Tax Levy

This budget sets town spending and taxes for 2027 — the hearing is your chance to weigh in before it's final.

Zoning Code Revisions and BESS Regulations

Environmental Impact Review for River Road Concrete Plant

Unknown — costs fall on the applicant to prepare the environmental review.

Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions

Private commercial investments improve local property values and expand retail and industrial service options.

Transition of Automated License Plate Readers to Axon

Maintains existing surveillance contract allocations.

Sanitary Sewer Lining and Infrastructure Upgrades

Substantial private property damage incurred by homeowners, requiring ongoing capital investments in municipal sewer improvements.

Dollar Tree conversion of former Rite Aid

No direct town cost identified.

Corner Lot Fence Regulations and Height Limits

None for the town; bears private installation costs for homeowners.

Driveway Expansion Standards

None to the town; property improvement funded by the owner.

Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome Storm Resiliency Bond

Bids received range from $1,515,000 to $1,672,500 for capital improvements.

Youth Parks and Recreation Department Supply Bids

Impact is currently unknown until a new procurement method is determined.

E-Bike Safety and Regulatory Enforcement

Null

Residential Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Siting

None on municipal funds.

Commercial Cannabis Dispensary Expansions

Generates local sales tax revenue and new commercial investment.

Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements Bidding

Covered under existing approved capital trail contracts.

Residential Property Variances

None to the town; private property investments.

park and downtown upgrades

A cool $1 million was invested to level up local public spaces and draw more foot traffic downtown.

Drive-up ATM at Sheridan-Eggert Plaza

Proposed Data Center Moratorium

May prevent costly infrastructure upgrades and protect residential electricity rates from surging due to heavy industrial power consumption.

Proposed Data Center Development and Town Moratorium

Significant private investment expected, with potential tax and utility rate implications for local ratepayers.

Resolution RES-2026-702 — Call Hearing on 2027 Preliminary Budget

Approval of September 16, 2026 Minutes

Withdrawal of 2702 Colvin Blvd Variance

76 Deerhurst Park Blvd Area Variance

152 Riverdale Ave Area Variance

60 Creekside Dr Area Variance

Approve Minutes of Zoning Board Meeting held September 16, 2026.

Adoption of Local Law 3 of 2026 (Tax Cap Override)

Block Party Request - Cody Heuser

Claims Payment Approval

Personnel Actions: New Hires, Changes, and Separations

Highway Superintendent Personnel Actions

HEATT Sick Leave Donation Bank MOA

TTSWA Memorandum of Understanding

Utility Work Permits

Vertosoft LLC Technical Support Agreement

Erie County Legislative Grant for CERT

Highway Department Generator Purchase

CDBG Subrecipient Agreements

Youth, Parks & Rec Rate & Fee Amendments

Resolution RES-2026-702 — Call Hearing on 2027 Preliminary Budget

CALL A HEARING to Consider the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, Including the Special Districts and the Assessment Roll, to be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Council Cham

Adoption of Local Law 3 of 2026 (Tax Cap Override)

Enter Executive Session at 4:44 PM to discuss a personnel matter.

Close Hearing

Adopt a Budget for the Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute the Following CDBG Subrecipient Agreements with Belmont Housing Resources for WNY in the Amount of $11,000 for a Housing Counseling Program and Supporti

Engage the Professional Services of Geocove, Inc. to Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) On-Call Support at a Cost Not to Exceed $40,000 and Authorize the Supervisor, and the Town Board, as Co

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Sign the Local Emergency Management Mutual Aid Assistance Memorandum of Understanding as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:59 PM.

Adjourn Executive Session at 6:00 PM.

Approve New Hires, Re-Hires, and Separations, as submitted by the Personnel Department, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Amend Resolution 2025-547 to add Thirty-Two (32) Additional Toptracer Range Systems Sixteen (16) to the Lower Golf Range Deck and Sixteen (16) to the Upper Golf Range Deck at an additional $10,080 per

GRANT the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Benderson Development Co., LLC, for a Retail Operation Over 5,000 Square Feet at 2865 Elmwood Avenue, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Communication from the Personnel Department Recommending that the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any and all Documents for the Highway Superintendent Pursuant to Section 14

Further Communication from Matt Sutton, Recommending that the Town Board, as Commissioners of the Sewer Consolidated District, Approve the Services of Kenyon Pipeline Inspection, LLC for Job 3199 - 20

Communication from Matthew Sutton, Town Engineer, Recommending Acceptance of the Following Low Bids for Job 3127 - Sanitary Sewer Lining (Various Locations): United Survey, Inc. (Contract A) in the am

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Sign the Local Emergency Management Mutual Aid Assistance Memorandum of Understanding as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Communication from Mark Campanella, Superintendent of Youth, Parks and Recreation, Recommending the Town Board CALL FOR BIDS Returnable October 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for Chlorine

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor and Town Board, as Commissioners of the Water Acquisition and Storage District and Sewer Consolidated District to Engage the Services Black Rock Controls, LLC. in

Communication from Ted Rymarczyk, Superintendent of Highways, Requesting that the Town Board Approve and Authorize Payment in the Amount of $28,189.49 to Altec for Parts & Repairs to an Aerial Lift tr

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute Change Order No. 1 with CTM Services, Inc. in Connection with Job 3151 - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (Ice Resurfacer) for an Increase

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Nussbaumer & Clarke, Inc., Relative to Job 3174 - Highway Department Generator Replacement and

Communication from Kailee Van Brunt, Community Development Coordinator, Recommending that the Town Board Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute a Contract with Red Rose Landscaping LLC for To

Adjourn in Memory - MICHAEL ALLEN

Adjourn in Memory - SUSAN BRAUNSCHWEIGER

Communication from Deborah Schwarz, Comptroller, Recommending that the Town Board Approve Budget Transfers for 2026 as Requested by Various Departments, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

CALL HEARING to be Held October 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers to Consider the Adoption of Local Law (Intro.): 3 of 2026 - Entitled "A Local Law Authorizing the Town of Tonawanda to Impos

Communication from Matthew Sutton, Town Engineer, Recommending that the Town Board Authorize the Services of WNY Moving LLC for the Historical Society at a Cost of $14,950, as Set Forth in the Agenda

Communication from Matt Sutton, Town Engineer, Requesting that the Town Board CALL FOR BIDS Returnable October 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for Job 3043.2 - Paddock Chevrolet Golf Dome

Further Communication from Matt Sutton, Requesting that the Town Board CALL FOR BIDS Returnable November 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM in the Council Chambers for Job 3077.7 - Abatement and Renovations to 1835

Approve a Land Use License Application Submitted by Stephanie Guadagna for the Use of Town Owned Right-of-Way Property Adjacent to 177 Puritan Road, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Close Hearing

Approve and Authorize One (1) Block Party Request, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Approve and Authorize the Installation of Three (3) Streetlights on Town Highways to Enhance Public Safety, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Adjourn Work Session at 5:32 PM.

Install Children at Play Signs on Meadow Lane between Bayard Ave and Colvin Blvd, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Enter Executive Session at 4:40 PM to discuss a personnel matter in the Building Department and grievance settlement negotiations.

Adjourn Executive Session at 5:31 PM.

Approve and Authorize St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute to Hold their Recreational Bonfire on Friday, September 25th, 2026, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Resolution RES-2026-597

Resolution 2026-614 ADOPTED Adjourn in Memory - GLENDA M. FOX

GRANT the Issuance of a Special Use Permit to Jamie Dinero of Kornerstone Coffee for a Special Use Permit for a Food Processing Facility and Cafe at 1530 Military Road, as Set Forth in the Agenda Befo

Resolution 2026-610 ADOPTED Adjourn in Memory - MARY JANE BOCKRATH

Resolution 2026-613 ADOPTED Adjourn in Memory - JOSEPH DEAMATTEO

Close Hearing for Hearing - SUP - Jamie Dinero of Kornerstone Coffee for a Special Use Permit for a Food Processing Facility and Cafe at 1530 Military Road

Amend Resolution 2026-3 Salary, Title, and Rate of Pay, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Resolution 2026-612 ADOPTED Adjourn in Memory - MARILYN BROWN

Resolution RES-2026-599

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any and all Documents in Relation to the Town's Administration of Workers' Compensation Claims through Third Party Administrator Lodestar Claims & Risk