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History
- Referred to local governments
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 62–0
- Home rule request
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1304
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the county of Saratoga to transfer and convey reforested lands on Kinns Road to the town of Clifton Park, county of Saratoga
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor James Tedisco
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Title of bill
An act authorizing the county of Saratoga to transfer and convey reforested lands on Kinns Road to the town of Clifton Park, county of Saratoga
Purpose
To ensure the continued use and preservation of Kinns Road Park in the Town of Clifton Park, Saratoga County.
Summary of provisions
Section one of the bill authorizes Saratoga County to discontinue the use of a parcel of reforested land on Kinns Road in the Town of Clifton Park, and to convey its interest in such land to the Town of Clifton Park for continued park and recreational purposes. It provides that the Town shall continue to provide access to such land and recreational facilities to all county residents. It further provides that such lands shall be devoted for park and recreational purposes in perpetuity, and the conveyance of such lands shall be done without compensation and shall not require any replacement of reforested lands.
Section two identifies the specific parcel of land affected.
Section three provides that the land to be transferred, and all structures and facilities on such land, shall be maintained, owned and operated for park purposes by the Town.
Section four provides that the use of such parkland and facilities shall be available to the general public.
Justification
This legislation was requested by both the County of Saratoga and the Town of Clifton Park. It would provide for the transfer of reforested lands currently owned by the County to the Town, for use as parklands.
In 1938, the County acquired a 631/2 acre parcel of land on Kinns Road in the Town of Clifton Park. Since 1940, this land has been managed in accordance with the reforested land provisions of Section 219 of the County Law.
Beginning in the mid-1970s, there has been increased interest in the use of such land for park and recreational purposes. Subsequently, the Town established non-motorized trails and a picnic area on these lands, and it became commonly known as Kinns Road Park. The park has become very popular in the community, and the trails are widely used by hikers, runners and others.
A recent plan to harvest selected timber on the property generated much opposition and raised concerns about the use and preservation of these lands, which technically remain "reforested lands." As a result of these concerns, the County and Town have agreed on a plan to help protect such lands and ensure their continued use for park and recreational purposes.
This bill is based on previous laws which have authorized the transfer of parkland from one municipality to another.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
None to the State
Effective date
Immediately
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