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NY S07517

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/31/2012

Primary Sponsor

Rules

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the New York City Parks and Recreation Commissioner to transfer a parcel of land in Queens, Block 490, Lot 100 (containing 2,120 square feet or 0.049 acre), to the New York City Housing Authority

  • Requires the transferred parcel to be permanently operated and maintained for open space and recreational purposes under the jurisdiction of the NYC Housing Authority and Parks Department

  • If the parkland received federal Land and Water Conservation Fund financing, the transfer cannot occur until NYC complies with federal requirements, including obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior and providing equivalent substitute parkland

  • Provides that any transferred land used for public park purposes shall revert to the NYC Department of Parks and Recreation upon termination of such use

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Authorizes NYC to alienate a parcel of land in Queens to the NYC housing authority on condition that the parcel remains used for open space and recreational purposes.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A10622

6/20/2012

Committee Referrals

Cities5/31/2012

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