Authorizes the dormitory authority of the state of New York to sell certain land in the county of Queens to the Indian Cultural and Community Center, Inc.

BILL NUMBER:S5809

Title of bill

An act to authorize the dormitory authority of the state of New York to sell certain land in the county of Queens to the Indian Cultural and Community Center, Inc.

Purpose

To authorize the New York State Dormitory Authority to sell land, described in the legislation, to the Indian Cultural and Community Center, Inc. of Queens.

Justification

In an effort to address the needs of the growing Indian Community, many of whom who reside near the Creedmoor property, Chapter 156 of 2006 allowed for an Indian-American Community Center (ICCC) to be established on a portion of Creedmoor property. The current bill will allow for additional property to be conveyed to the organization for fair market value. This additional conveyance is necessary in order to meet New York City zoning regulations to make the current property useable. In addition, this conveyance will allow for significantly easier access to the existing property which is currently difficult, particularly for the elderly, those unable to walk long distances, and those without vehicles. Granting access to a centrally located parcel of land would be of great value to the ICCC and to the numerous citizens it seeks to serve.

Legislative history

2/11/10 - Uni A.9924/S.6827 (Padavan), referred to Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions 3/9/10 - Uni A.9924A/S.9924A (Padavan), amended and recommitted to Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions 4/20/10 - reported to Assembly Ways and Means 6/15/10 - reported to Assembly Rules 6/16/10 - passed Assembly, delivered to Senate, referred to Senate Rules 6/25/10 - passed Senate 8/3/10 - delivered to Governor 8/13/10 - vetoed, memo 6763

Fiscal implications

Proceeds to the state to be determined by sale/lease agreement.

Effective date

Immediately.