Bill > S07493

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, with the intention of allowing Sharma to add the land to his adjacent property to construct a residence. The bill includes important conditions: the town must dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the parkland towards acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities. Additionally, if the town originally received federal funding for the parkland, they must first comply with federal requirements for alienating or converting parklands, which includes obtaining approval from the secretary of the interior and ensuring that any replacement lands are equivalent in value and usefulness. The specific parcel is located on Joanne Circle North and is part of a larger property originally surveyed by the Holland Land Company. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7493