Bill > A05900

This bill authorizes Suffolk County to swap a specific piece of parkland (approximately 0.232 acres) currently owned by the county with a similarly sized parcel (approximately 0.237 acres) to be conveyed by Russel and Deana Galindo. The bill establishes specific conditions for this land exchange: the Galindos must first transfer their land to the county, which will then dedicate it as parkland, and only then can the county discontinue and alienate (transfer ownership of) the original parkland parcel for residential improvements. If the fair market value of the lands are not equivalent, the county must dedicate the difference in value to acquiring additional parklands or improving existing park and recreational facilities. Additionally, the bill includes a provision requiring the county to comply with any federal requirements if federal funding was previously used for the original parkland, ensuring that any land conversion meets federal standards for parkland substitution in terms of value and usefulness. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5900