Bill > A07349

This bill authorizes the town of Niagara to discontinue the use of a specific 0.15-acre parcel of parkland and sell it to Rajendra Sharma at fair market value, specifically to allow him to add land to his adjacent property for constructing a residence. The sale is contingent on the town dedicating an equal or greater amount of funds towards acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing parks and recreational facilities. Additionally, if the town originally received federal funding for the parkland, they must first comply with federal requirements for parkland conversion, which includes obtaining approval from the secretary of the interior and ensuring that any replacement lands are equivalent in market value and usefulness. The bill provides a precise legal description of the specific parcel to be sold, located near Joanne Circle North, and includes a provision for the act to take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7349