Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage for the town and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.
Impact
The approval of Bill A08146 has potential implications for state laws regarding local governance and land use policies. It reflects a legislative framework that facilitates local development needs while navigating the complexities of maintaining public parklands. By allowing the town of Hurley to repurpose its land use, the bill aims to balance infrastructure development with environmental and communal considerations, thus ensuring continued public access to alternative parklands.
Summary
Bill A08146 pertains to the town of Hurley in Ulster County, New York, granting it the authority to alienate certain parklands for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage. The legislation outlines a process for the town to discontinue the use of specific lands as parklands, contingent upon the dedication of other lands as replacement parklands that have not been used for public open space or park purposes. This aims to provide the necessary infrastructure while maintaining some level of parkland dedication within the community.
Contention
Notable points of contention could arise during discussions regarding the alienation of the parklands, especially from conservationists and community members concerned about losing green spaces. The bill specifies that in the event the fair market values of the lands do not match, Hurley may need to acquire additional parklands or invest in improvements to existing facilities, making it essential to monitor how this balance is managed. Furthermore, compliance with federal requirements for parkland alienation and conversion can become a point of scrutiny, as local governments must ensure they are fulfilling these obligations when making changes to designated park areas.
Same As
Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage for the town and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.
Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate certain parklands for the purpose of constructing a municipal drainage system and acquire and dedicate certain other lands as parklands.
Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate certain parklands for the purpose of constructing a municipal drainage system and acquire and dedicate certain other lands as parklands.
Authorizes the town of Henrietta, county of Monroe to alienate certain lands used as parkland to Forest Creek Equity Corp., and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.
Authorizes the town of Henrietta, county of Monroe to alienate certain lands used as parkland to Forest Creek Equity Corp., and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.
Authorizes the town of New Windsor to alienate certain parklands for use as a sewer treatment plant and to dedicate other lands as replacement parklands.
Authorizes the town of New Windsor to alienate certain parklands for use as a sewer treatment plant and to dedicate other lands as replacement parklands.
Authorizes the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, to alienate certain parklands for the purpose of installing an algae skimmer in Lake Agawam, and to replace such alienated parkland with a new, dedicated parkland.
Authorizes the town of Southampton, county of Suffolk, to alienate certain parklands for the purpose of installing an algae skimmer in Lake Agawam, and to replace such alienated parkland with a new, dedicated parkland.
Authorizes the town of Eden, county of Erie, to discontinue as parklands and alienate certain lands for the purpose of providing needed resources to the existing parks within such town.
Authorizes the town of Eden, county of Erie, to discontinue as parklands and alienate certain lands for the purpose of providing needed resources to the existing parks within such town.
Protection of parklands: American River Parkway: County of Sacramento: removal of persons engaged in the act of unpermitted camping and clearing of unpermitted campsites.
Authorizes the town of Hurley to alienate certain lands used as parklands for the purpose of constructing a new highway garage for the town and to dedicate certain other lands as parklands.