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History
- Signed chap.188
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.236
- Substituted for A9429B
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1083
Show 5 earlier actions
- Print number 6836b
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Print number 6836a
- Amend and recommit to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
- Referred to cultural affairs, tourism, parks and recreation
Companion bill
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Authorizes the leasing and licensing of the main house at Caumsett state historical park preserve in the ninth park region
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Charles Lavine
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Title of bill
An act to amend the parks, recreation and historic preservation law, in relation to leasing and licensing of property
Purpose
This legislation would authorize the leasing and licensing of the main house at Caumsett state historical park preserve in the ninth park region.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of this bill would amend the Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Law (PRHPL) § 3.09(2-d) to add the Main House at Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve to the list of properties that the Commissioner may lease or license to a private entity for a term not to exceed forty years.
Section 2 of this bill would provide that no lease or license entered into by the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation for the Main House at Caumsett will result in the impairment of any existing collective bargaining agreements.
Section 3 of this bill provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) has a long tradition of working with private entities to invest in state park facilities to improve the public's experience and provide necessary resources needed to support park functions. OPRHP acquired Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve in 1961. Its 1500 acres are comprised a mix of developed, managed and natural settings, including trails for hiking and equestrian facilities. The Park Preserve contains a 22,000 square foot historic mansion built for Marshall Field as his residence and is known as the Main House. The Main House is not currently occupied and is not currently used for any park related purpose. Due to the large upfront investment needed to bring this property back into park use and maintain it, OPRHP proposes to seek a private partner to invest in the Main House to adaptively reuse the building for services to complement the public's use and enjoyment.
Any lease or license will be subject to environmental and historic preservation reviews, public notice and involvement, and any lease or license must comply with the State Finance Law. Surrounding park and historic resources will continue to be protected and any proceeds realized will be invested in capital improvements to the State Park system.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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