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- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Title of bill
An act to amend the legislative law, the municipal home rule law and the statute of local governments, in relation to the alienation of public parkland
Purpose
To insure that the there is adequate and thorough review by local community boards, including the issuing of a home-rule message before legislation is enacted to alienate public parkland.
Summary of provisions
Section One amends 52-a of the legislative law to state that a bill which enacts or amends any provision of law relating to the alienation of public parkland of the state of New York or any of its political subdivisions shall contain a home-rule message. Such home-rule message shall be adopted only after a mandated review of sixty days by the local community board.
A bill which enacts or amends any provision of law relating to the alienation of public parkland of the state of New York or any of its political subdivisions shall contain a general configuration and function for replacement of such parkland by a park or playground that is geographically close to such alienated parkland.
When a municipality grants a private entity the right to use or operate public parkland within the state of New York or any of its public subdivisions, there shall be a clear statement as the whether the type of privatization agreement created is a lease, franchise or a revocable permit.
The provisions of this section shall apply only to municipalities with a population of one million or more.
Existing law
New bill.
Justification
It is vital that before the State Legislature enacts legislation to alienates parklands that the local community has a complete and through vetting process -- including a home-rule message -- before any legislation is enacted in Albany.
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Local fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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