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NY S07501

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

6/14/2016

Primary Sponsor

James Seward

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Department of Environmental Conservation to lease the Rogers environmental education center in Sherburne, Chenango County to the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation
  • Establishes a minimum lease term of not less than 40 years to protect the lessee's investments in renovations, improvements, operations, and maintenance
  • Grants the lessee sole discretion to determine which private sector investments and investors to accept or reject for maintaining and operating the center
  • Permits the lessee to impose and collect reasonable use fees for educational programs, recreational activities, and fundraising events, with all revenue used exclusively for center operations and maintenance
  • Requires lease terms to protect the public interest, ensure public access, and preserve natural resources while allowing the lessee operational flexibility for public benefit

Legislative Description

Directs the department of environmental conservation to lease the Rogers environmental education center to the Friends of Rogers Environmental Education Center, Inc. for a term of not less than 40 years.

Last Action

referred to environmental conservation

6/14/2016

Committee Referrals

Environmental Conservation6/14/2016
Rules6/8/2016
Environmental Conservation5/5/2016

Full Bill Text

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