Bill > S07243

This bill extends the term estate for the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, a property in Staten Island, New York, originally acquired by the State from the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of Jewish Philanthropies (UJA) in 1990. The bill modifies the original deed and agreement to change the existing 99-year term estate, which was set to expire in 2089, to a new term extending until September 30, 2122. Specifically, the bill requires the commissioner of environmental conservation to amend the original documents to replace references to the 99-year term with the new expiration date. Additionally, the bill grants the commissioner the power to waive in writing any limitations or restrictions in the original agreement. The legislation also mandates that UJA and the commissioner prepare, execute, and record the amended documents within a specified timeframe after the bill takes effect. This extension will allow UJA to continue using the 18-acre campground property for its original intended purpose for an additional several decades beyond the original term.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7243