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NY A08903
Bill
Status
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Slater
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Putnam County to discontinue and alienate parklands in the Town of Carmel to Homeland Towers, LLC for installation of a 160-foot cellular tower with equipment shelter, backup generators, and telecommunications equipment
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Requires Putnam County to dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the discontinued parklands toward acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities
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Covers two parcels of land along Hill Street and Red Mills Road, including property adjacent to Lake MacGregor and Hill Cemetery (Tax ID: 64.14-1-8)
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Requires compliance with federal requirements if the parklands received any federal funding, including approval from the Secretary of the Interior and substitution of equivalent lands in fair market value and usefulness
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Authorizes the county of Putnam to alienate certain lands used as parklands in the town of Carmel for use as a cell tower.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026