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NY S07834

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lea Webb

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Town of Ithaca in Tompkins County to discontinue and alienate approximately 8.33 acres of parkland located along Seven Mile Drive for agricultural purposes

  • Requires the town to dedicate a replacement parcel of equal size (8.33 acres net) as new parkland before alienating the existing parkland, provided the replacement land has never been used for public open space or park purposes

  • Mandates that if the replacement parkland is not equal to or greater in value than the alienated land, the town must dedicate the difference in fair market value toward acquiring additional parklands or capital improvements to existing park facilities

  • Requires compliance with federal requirements before alienation if the original parkland received any federal funding for purchase, maintenance, or improvement, including obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes the town of Ithaca, county of Tompkins, to discontinue as parklands and alienate certain lands for the purpose of maintaining and operating such lands for agricultural purposes.

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8371A

6/11/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules6/11/2025
Local Government5/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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