BILL NUMBER: S9212A
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act authorizing the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, to
alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Authorizes the town of Yorktown, county of Westchester, to alienate and
discontinue the use of certain parklands.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 - Authorizes Yorktown to discontinue the use as parkland and
alienate the lands described in the bill.
Section 2 - Require Yorktown to dedicate an amount equal to or greater
than the fair market value of the parkland being alienated towards the
acquisition of new parkland and/or capital improvements to existing park
and recreational facilities.
Section 3 - Provides the legal description of the land.
Section 4 - If the town received federal money for the purchase, mainte-
nance, or improvement of the parklands, the discontinuance and alien-
ation of such parkland shall not occur until the town has complied with
any federal requirements.
Section 5 - Effective Date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The town of Yorktown has requested this bill in compliance with the
state's rules regarding home rule.
 
PRIOR LECIS,ATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
TBD
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately