Tim Hennessy

Industrial and Commercial Solar and Facility Expansions

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

Dollar Tree conversion of former Rite Aid

No direct town cost identified.

Tonawanda Rail Trail Enhancements Bidding

Covered under existing approved capital trail contracts.

Drive-up ATM at Sheridan-Eggert Plaza

Proposed Data Center Development and Town Moratorium

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

Commercial and Industrial Site Plan Reviews

Promotes local business investment and property tax base growth.

Vacant Commercial Property Blight

Over $400,000 in delinquent taxes owed to the town and county.

Commercial Redevelopment of Former Bon Ton into Medical Offices

Private investment in commercial real estate revitalization along a major retail corridor.

River Road Apartment Development

Generates private investment and housing stock along the waterfront.

Victoria Place Apartments Affordable Senior Housing

Federal HOME grant funding of $1,046,685 allocated to local affordable housing construction.

waterfront development

It's a half-million dollar investment coming out of city funds to upgrade our local views.

Grocery Store Development at 281 Kenmore Avenue

Economic development and commercial activity along Kenmore Avenue.

Redevelopment and Cleanup of Former Tonawanda Coke Site

The project represents a reported $100 million cleanup effort paired with significant private investment in a data center designed to generate long-term tax revenue for the town, school district, and county.

Development Services Center Relocation

$33,375 expenditure for moving services

Commercial Retail Expansion at 2865 Elmwood Avenue

Private commercial investment revitalizes a vacant property and generates local economic activity.

2865 Elmwood Avenue – Dollar Tree final site plan (Benderson Development)

Special Use Permit for Benderson Development (2865 Elmwood Avenue)

Community Development Block Grant Program Budget Adoption (FY 2026)

Call Hearing for Benderson Development Special Use Permit

Resolution RES-2026-557: Amend FY 2025 Community Development Budget

Motion: Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute Change Order 1 with One Diversified, LLC in Connection with Job 2966 - Development Services Building, for an Increase of $2,845.18, as Set Forth in the Agenda Before You.

Development Services Building Conference Room Equipment

Development Services Center Moving Services

Authorization for Community Development Loan Programs

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

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 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

Approve and Authorize Increasing Appropriations and Related Revenues for Reimbursement of Salaries and Fringe Benefits in the Planning and Development Office in the Amount of $22,851.94, which is Fund

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Sign a Mutual Access Easement Agreement with SP Developments WNY, LLC for a Portion of Town-Owned Land Adjacent to 169 Sheridan Parkside Drive, SUBJECT TO A PER

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute an Agreement with J. O'CONNELL & ASSOCIATES, INC., GRANTS CONSULTANTS, for the Period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 for Grant Development

Approve and Authorize the Sale of Town Owned Vacant Land Known as 40 Pirson Parkway Located in the North Youngmann Commerce Center, to Peak Development, LLC, SUBJECT TO PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM, and Furt

Approve the Appointment of Randy Pekarski, Project Engineer, as Interim Director of Planning and Development for the Town of Tonawanda to Administer the Provisions of Chapter 215 of the Town Code, Eff

Approve the Professional Services of Imagine Solutions on an as Needed Basis for Planning & Development and Authorize the Supervisor to Execute any Documents In Connection Therewith, as Set Forth in t

Approve and Authorize the Supervisor to Delegate Kailee Van Brunt, Community Development Coordinator, the Authority to Carry Out Responsibilities of Certifying Officer as Provided in 24 C.F.R. Part 58

Motion: Approve the Purchase and Installation of Equipment from One Diversified, LLC for the Conference Room, in Connection with Job 2966 - Development Services Building, at a Total Cost of $23,584.73

Authorize the services of WNY Moving LLC for Job 2966 Development Services Center at a Cost of $33,375