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History
- Substituted by A8370
- Ordered to third reading cal.816
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the Union-Endicott central school district to discontinue the use of certain parklands
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Donna Lupardo
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Title of bill
An act to authorize the Union-Endicott central school district, in the county of Broome, to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill authorizes the Union-Endicott Central School District, in the county of Broome, to discontinue the use of certain parklands, in the Village of Endicott, in exchange for the dedication of other lands as parklands.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 authorizes the Union-Endicott Central School District to discontinue the use of certain lands as parklands, as describe in section three.
Section 2 states that the authorization shall take affect only upon the condition that the Union-Endicott Central School District dedicate additional parklands of equal or greater fair market value than the property being alienated.
Section 3 describes the property to be discontinued as parkland.
Section 4 describes the property to be dedicated for park and recreational purposes.
Section 5 requires the Union-Endicott Central School District to dedicate the differences of the fair market value of the lands.
Section 6 requires that the Union-Endicott Central School District comply with any federal requirements pertaining to the alienation or conversion of parklands.
Section 7 sets the effect date of the act as immediately.
Justification
Due to changing demographics and educational needs, the Union Endicott Central School District has a need for a new of enlarged middle school. The district explored five possibilities and chose to expand and renovate the school at its current location. To make this feasible the District has identified a portion of land adjoining the school of approximately 1 acre which they feel is best suited for the project.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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