Bill > S05557

This bill authorizes the Jamesville-DeWitt central school district to lease approximately 14.85 acres of parkland to the town of Onondaga for park and recreational purposes, with several specific conditions. The lease can be for up to 30 years and must be at fair market value, with the proceeds dedicated to acquiring new parklands or improving existing recreational facilities. The town of Onondaga must continue to provide access to all residents of the Jamesville-DeWitt school district, without charging higher fees to non-town residents. If the leased land stops being used for park or recreational purposes, the lease will terminate and the land will revert back to the school district. The town is responsible for maintaining the land and facilities, and the parklands must remain available to the general public, with an equitable method determined if facility usage must be limited. The bill provides a detailed legal description of the specific parcel of land to be leased, located in the Towns of Onondaga and Dewitt, and includes provisions to ensure the continued public use and recreational value of the property. The act would take effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5557