New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S05557

Introduced
2/25/25  

Caption

Authorizes the Jamesville-DeWitt central school district to discontinue the use of school district-owned parklands and to lease such parklands to the town of Onondaga for use by such town for park and/or recreational purposes.

Impact

The bill aims to enhance recreational opportunities for local communities while addressing the management of parklands owned by the school district. By leasing the land, the school district can benefit from lease proceeds, which are required to be reinvested into acquiring new parklands or improving existing recreational facilities. This arrangement could potentially offer better-maintained local parks and enhance community engagement in recreational activities.

Summary

Bill S05557 authorizes the Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District to discontinue the use of certain school district-owned parklands and to lease these parklands to the Town of Onondaga. This lease will allow the town to utilize the land for park and recreational purposes. Notably, the bill stipulates that the town must maintain public access to these facilities for all residents, including those from the school district, and prohibits higher fees for Jamesville-DeWitt residents compared to town residents.

Contention

One point of contention may arise regarding the management and oversight of the leased parklands. Local residents may express concerns about the town's ability to adequately maintain these facilities and ensure equitable access for all community members. The bill incorporates provisions to protect access; however, the long-term success of such arrangements may depend on the town's commitment to fulfilling these obligations.

Companion Bills

NY A03949

Same As Authorizes the Jamesville-DeWitt central school district to discontinue the use of school district-owned parklands and to lease such parklands to the town of Onondaga for use by such town for park and/or recreational purposes.

Previously Filed As

NY A10139

Authorizes the town of Oyster Bay to discontinue as parklands and convey such parkland to the department of environmental conservation.

NY S09332

Authorizes the town of Oyster Bay to discontinue as parklands and convey such parkland to the department of environmental conservation.

NY S09212

Authorizes the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands.

NY A10161

Authorizes the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands.

NY S01112

Authorizes the county of Cattaraugus to discontinue as parklands and lease certain reforested lands in the town of Perrysburg.

NY A01515

Authorizes the county of Cattaraugus to discontinue as parklands and lease certain reforested lands in the town of Perrysburg.

NY S09035

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands for the purposes of developing a wastewater treatment plant.

NY A09887

Authorizes the town of Brookhaven to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands for the purposes of developing a wastewater treatment plant.

NY S08860

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.

NY A09754

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.

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