Bill > S06421

This bill authorizes the city of Batavia, located in Genesee County, New York, to sell a specific parcel of parkland (approximately 1.58 acres) near East Main Street and Jefferson Avenue at fair market value. The purpose of the sale is twofold: to create a municipal parking lot and to preserve the historic Brisbane mansion for potential residential or hotel use. The bill includes a critical condition that the city must reinvest an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the sold parkland into acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities. Additionally, if the city previously received federal funding for this parkland, it must first 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 takes effect immediately upon passage, providing the city with immediate authorization to proceed with the land sale under these specified conditions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6421