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Senator · Senate District 43
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History
- Substituted by A8014B
- Ordered to third reading cal.1392
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 5511b
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Print number 5511a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the city of Rensselaer to discontinue use of certain park land and convey such land in exchange for land to be used for park purposes
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Ronald Canestrari
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5511B
Title of bill
An act to authorize the city of Rensselaer, county of Rensselaer to discontinue use of and convey certain parkland
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill will allow the city of Rensselaer to exchange a portion of land with Oreste Frank Orciuoli to facilitate access and use of the Coyne Memorial Playground
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 authorizes the city of Rensselaer to alienate a portion of park lands and convey such portion to Oreste Frank Orciuoli in exchange for an equal amount of land to be used as parklands. Section 2 requires the city of Rensselaer to use proceeds and/or land received in such exchange for park purposes. Section 3 outlines the property to be alienated by the city. Section 4 outlines the property to be received in replacement of the alienated parkland. Section 5 outlines the requirements the city must meet if such parcel being alienated has received funding pursuant to the federal land and water conservation fund. Section 6 is the effective date.
Justification
The City of Rensse1aer and Oreste Frank Orciuoli own lands adjacent to one another between Columbia Turnpike and Cambridge Avenue. Each would like to exchange a portion of their respective lands. Such transaction will facilitate the access and use of the Coyne Memorial Playground and provide additional rear property and setback to a commercial building on Columbia Turnpike.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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