Bill > S09364

This bill authorizes the village of Southampton to stop using and sell certain parklands, which means to "alienate" them, for the purpose of building a new wastewater treatment facility. This action is permitted only if the village dedicates other specific lands as parkland, provided those new lands have never been used for public open space or park purposes before. If the fair market value of the newly dedicated parkland is less than the parkland being sold, the village must use the difference in value to acquire more parkland or make improvements to existing parks. Furthermore, if the village received any federal funding for the original parkland, they must comply with federal requirements, including ensuring any replacement land is of equivalent value and usefulness, before they can sell or convert the parkland.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9364