Bill > A05030

This bill authorizes the city of Poughkeepsie to discontinue using a specific parcel of parkland (approximately 0.079 acres located near North Clinton Street) and repurpose it for constructing an emergency communications tower. The authorization comes with two key conditions: first, the city must dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the parkland toward acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities; second, if the city previously received federal funding for the parkland, it must comply with federal requirements for parkland conversion, which includes obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior and ensuring that any replacement land is equivalent in value and usefulness. The bill provides a detailed legal description of the specific parcel to be alienated and specifies that the act will take effect immediately upon passage, giving the city the ability to proceed with its emergency communications infrastructure project while maintaining a commitment to preserving public recreational spaces.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5030