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NY S07895
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Palumbo
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AI Summary
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Requires developers to set aside land for parks when planning boards determine a subdivision or site plan warrants recreational space, with the land held in public trust exclusively for park, playground, or recreation use
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Mandates developers deposit money into a trust fund equal to 20% of the land value or 20% of the town's projected improvement costs (whichever is greater), capped at 30% of land value
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Expands allowable uses of park trust funds to include improvement, expansion, repair, replacement of facilities and equipment, design and construction costs, and general management and maintenance
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Allows planning boards to require money payments in lieu of land when suitable park space cannot be properly located on the subdivision plat, with amounts set by the town board
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Amends both section 277 (subdivision plats) and section 274-a (site plans) of the town law to apply these requirements consistently across different types of development approvals
Legislative Description
Relates to the use of certain park funds required by a planning board in lieu of land for parks for the costs associated with the acquisition of property, improvement, expansion, repair or replacement of parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities and equipment, general maintenance of parks and recreational facilities.
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 7895A
2/25/2026