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RATS/Rodent Control Information

Contact the Erie County Department of Health directly at (716/961-6800).  Only Erie County can bait your property. The Village cannot.  The County has requested that residents contact them directly. 

You should also contact the Building Department (716/873-5700). A Code Enforcement Officer will be happy to look at your property to confirm the presence of rats on your property, and/or possible habitats or food sources.  The Village of Kenmore does not bait properties, nor do we have authority to enter onto private property without the consent of the owner or other person residing on that property. 

Please be aware that, during dry spells, rats become bold as they search for water. You are more likely to see rats out during periods of high temperature and little rain. If you run your sprinkler, be careful not to let water pool on the concrete as this will attract rodents.

You can also help to keep rats out of your neighborhood by following some simple steps:

1. KEEP THE LID CLOSED!  This simple step will eliminate access to your garbage (a primary rodent food source).

2. PICK UP AFTER YOUR PET.  Pick up any animal waste in your yard. This is also a food source for rats.

3. RAISE WOOD PILES OFF OF THE GROUND  Rats like to live in wood piles.

4. SKIP THE BIRDSEED!  Bird seed (and bread) spills over onto the ground attracting rats. Please note that under Erie County and Village law, bird feeders can only be used which are designed to prevent seed from dropping out of the feeder.

5. CUT DOWN WEEDS.  Overgrowth of weeds is a prime harbor for rats. Please cut down weeds located on your property. Typical problem areas include that space behind your garage and around/between fences.

6. DON'T ALLOW WATER TO POOL/COLLECT.  especially during dry spells. Rats are looking for water sources and a puddle area on your driveway or patio will attract them. Do not leave out water for your pets or for birds as this will attract rats, too.

7. LET US KNOW IF YOU SEE A RAT– Or if you observe your neighbors violating any of the above steps. While the Village cannot bait, we may be able to help identify the source location of the rats and will send out literature to advise your neighbors to the problem and to remind them of steps needing to be taken to get rid of the problem.

8. DON'T LEAVE FOOD or WATER OUTSIDE FOR CATS or DOGS - Leaving food/water outside for animals is an invitation to rats!  It's also illegal to ground feed animals.

If you see a rat, here’s what you should do:

1. Call the Erie County Department of Health (961-6800).  The County can bait your property.
2. Call the Building Department (873-5700).  We will inspect the property to see if we can locate the source of the rats.  In addition, we can send out literature to your neighbors to let them know that there has been a rat sighting and what steps they can do to help eliminate the presence of rats in your vicinity.

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MARRIAGE INFORMATION

Marriage licenses must be obtained through a City or Town Clerk’s Office. 

The Village Clerk/Treasurer’s Office is unable to issue marriage licenses.

 

To obtain information on obtaining a marriage license, you can contact

the Town of Tonawanda Clerk’s Office at (716) 877-8800 or Town Clerk - Town of Tonawanda

Marriage ceremonies can be performed by various Village officials,

including the Mayor, and Village Justices.  For information on securing an

Officiant for your wedding, please contact the

Village Clerk’s Office at (716) 873-5700 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Published: 03 November 2010

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KENMORE MUNICIPAL CODE

For your convenience, the Kenmore Municipal Code can be accessed through the link below.  This Code is updated annually, so it is possible that recently passed local laws will not appear on-line at this time.  The Code is updated each February with the prior year’s legislation.

PLEASE NOTE: We have recently discovered that some sections of the Kenmore Municipal Code are not appearing on line.  We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible.  If you are referencing Zoning (Chapter25), please contact the Building Department to ensure that you have accurate information.

Click Here for the Municipal Code

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 23/24 Village Taxes are due 7/3/2023

Your Village Tax Dollars at Work

• Police Protection – 24/7 patrols and the fastest response time in Erie County!
• Fire Protection – including First Aid response.  The Kenmore Fire Department also has the fastest response time in Erie County.  In addition, our fire department also provides service to parts of the Town of Tonawanda.

• Street Repair and Maintenance – The DPW repairs and maintains 39 miles of roads
• Water and Sewer Maintenance – The DPW inspects and maintains 120 miles of sewer lines and addresses water breaks.
• Street Snow Removal
• Street Lighting

• Full Street Reconstruction projects – Over $28 Million dollars have been invested in replacement of water and sewer pipes, and in the replacement of sidewalks, curbs and roads.  This is more than any other municipality in Erie County.
• Trash & Garbage Pickup and Recycling, including “white items”
• Special assistance is provided to our residents who have physical limitations.  The DPW will roll totes to and from the house.
• Zoning and Planning Boards focused on the needs of the Village and enforcement of Village zoning laws

• Village Code – maintained and updated regularly to address the specific needs of our community.
• Notary Public – There are 4 available to assist you in the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office
• Registrar services – Birth and death records that took place in the Village are available through the Clerk/Treasurer’s Office.
• Tree Planting  - Each year, the Village plants over 200 trees and harvests approximately 125.

• Tree Trimming and Removal
• Fall leaf collection
• Holiday Decorating, including street lights and flags.
• Community Development Block Grant Program administered through the Clerk/Treasurer's Office providing no-interest loan assistance to qualified residents for needed home repairs and using CDBG funding for sidewalk and sewer lining projects in CDBG-eligible areas.

• Rodent Prevention Program designed to educate the public, address complaints as quickly as possible and keep the rodent population under control
• Government meetings held twice per month, with some held at other public venues to allow greater access to government officials.

Your Town/County Tax, received in January, does not include a tax for these services.

Also note that SCHOOL TAXES are determined solely by the Ken-Ton School District, not the Village.  Any questions concerning your school tax bill should be directed to:

Kenmore-Tonawanda UFSD at (716) 874-8400. 

Under an Intermunicipal Agreement, the Town of Tonawanda Clerk serves as Tax Collector for the Village, School District, and County/Town taxes.  You will pay taxes directly to the Town Clerk in Rm 14, or you can pay on-line at the link below.  Please note that there will be a service fee for use of the on-line pay option.

BAS | Internet Tax (basgov.com)

CAPITAL PROJECT INFORMATION:

2023 CAPITAL PROJECTS - Investing in Kenmore!

Water Tower Demolition - Spring

Police Department Renovation/Expansion Project - Engineering

Somerton Water Main Replacement Project - Completion in Spring

2022 CAPITAL PROJECTS 

LED Streetlighting Replacement Project - Completed

Capital Improvements to the Kenmore Police Department - Engineering

Water Main Replacement on Somerton - Bid Awarded.  Work in progress - work will be completed in the Spring

Curb Ramp Replacements on Delaware Rd & Colvin - Completed

Water Tower Take Down - Bid Awarded.  Work to begin in the Spring

2021 CAPITAL PROJECTS 

Sewer Lining Projects - On-going

LED Streetlight Conversion Project - Engineering

Juvenile Aid Renovation Project - Completed

Kenmore Community Center - Phase II - Completed

Water Main replacement project - Kenmore Community Center - Completed