BILL NUMBER: S8313
SPONSOR: HARCKHAM
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act authorizing the commissioner of general services to transfer and
convey certain unappropriated state land to The Arc Westchester New
York; and providing for the repeal of such provisions upon expiration
thereof
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To authorize the transfer of a parcel of state-owned, unappropriated
land to The Arc Westchester New York for the continued use and develop-
ment of a group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 authorizes the Commissioner of General Services to transfer
the parcel of state land located at 39 Sullivan Road, in the Town of
North Salem, Westchester County, to The Arc Westchester New York for the
nominal consideration of one dollar and other conditions deemed proper
by the commissioner.
Section 2 provides a legal description of the parcel to be conveyed,
located partially in the Towns of North Salem and Lewisboro, Westchester
County.
Section 3 allows for an accurate survey and legal description to be
submitted by The Arc Westchester and approved by the commissioner.
Section 4 requires The Arc Westchester to apply for the transfer within
one year of the bill's effective date, including a resolution acknowl-
edging and accepting the use restrictions.
Section 5 mandates that the property be used solely for the operation of
a group home for adults with disabilities, and includes a reverter
clause that returns the property to the state should this use cease.
Section 6 sets the effective date and provides that the bill will expire
and be deemed repealed two years after it takes effect.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation facilitates the transfer of underutilized state proper-
ty to a nonprofit organization providing essential services for adults
with disabilities. The Arc Westchester New York plans to use the site
for a group home, enhancing the availability of supportive residential
services in the region. The bill ensures that the land remains dedicated
to public benefit use by including a reversion clause, safeguarding
state interests if the intended purpose is no longer fulfilled.
Group homes are a critical component of the continuum of Care tor indi-
viduals with disabilities, offering a stable and inclusive living envi-
ronment. This transfer supports the state's goals of community inte-
gration and accessible care, without requiring substantial fiscal
investment from the state.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately and shall expire and be deemed
repealed two years after such effective date.