Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Cortlandville, county of Cortland for lease to Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc. for the purpose of erecting, maintaining and operating an electronic sign.
Impact
The bill includes provisions that validate the town's actions in leasing the parkland despite previously lacking state legislative authorization to do so. It emphasizes the need for all proceeds from the lease to be allocated towards acquiring new parklands or enhancing existing recreational facilities. This requirement ensures that while the parkland is being utilized for commercial purposes, the town remains committed to improving community recreational resources.
Summary
Bill A08373 seeks to authorize the town of Cortlandville in Cortland County to discontinue the use of specific parklands for leasing to Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc. This lease would facilitate the erection, maintenance, and operation of an electronic sign for a term not exceeding ten years. The town's governing body is tasked with establishing the conditions under which this lease will be executed, marking a significant shift in the use of designated recreational spaces within the township.
Contention
Critics might argue that leasing parklands for commercial purposes undermines public access to recreational spaces and could set a precedent for similar actions in other municipalities. Furthermore, the bill contains a clause ensuring that should the leased land no longer serve the intended purpose, it will revert back to public use as parkland. This condition aims to mitigate potential community backlash by ensuring a safeguard for the park's original intent, but dissenters may still find it inadequate given the nature of the initial alienation.
Same As
Authorizes the discontinuance of certain parklands in the town of Cortlandville, county of Cortland for lease to Park Outdoor Advertising of New York, Inc. for the purpose of erecting, maintaining and operating an electronic sign.
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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 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.