Bill > A08140

This bill authorizes the village of Nyack to discontinue the use of a specific parcel of parkland (approximately 7,062 square feet located on Burd Street) and sell or transfer the property for the purpose of constructing a restaurant. The bill includes an important condition that the village must dedicate an amount equal to or greater than the fair market value of the parkland towards either acquiring new parklands or making capital improvements to existing park and recreational facilities. Additionally, if the village previously received any federal funding for the parkland in question, they must first comply with federal requirements regarding parkland conversion, which includes obtaining approval from the Secretary of the Interior. The bill ensures that any new or improved parklands would be equivalent in value and usefulness to the land being alienated. The legislation is specifically tailored to the village of Nyack and will take effect immediately upon passage, providing a legal mechanism for the village to repurpose this particular piece of parkland while maintaining the overall quality and accessibility of public recreational spaces.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8140