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S 5224

Authorizes the town of Union Vale, county of Dutchess, to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Rolison

Authorizes the Town of Union Vale to discontinue public use and alienate parklands, potentially removing them from public status and reducing local park access for residents.

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Bill Summary · S 5224

Summary — S.5224 (Chapter 329 of 2025)

Title: Authorizes the town of Union Vale, county of Dutchess, to alienate and discontinue the use of certain parklands

Main purpose

This enacted bill authorizes the Town of Union Vale (Dutchess County) to alienate (transfer, sell, or otherwise dispose of) and discontinue the public use of certain parklands under the town’s control. In short, it grants the town statutory authority to remove specific park property from public park status and to transfer or convey that property.

Key provisions (based on available information)

  • Grants the Town of Union Vale the legal authority to discontinue the use of certain municipally‑owned parklands and to alienate those parcels (i.e., convey, sell, or otherwise transfer fee interest).
  • The bill is a local/special act specific to the Town of Union Vale; it does not apply statewide.
  • The publicly available PDF/text included with the bill submission in the legislative record was not legible in the material provided here, so parcel descriptions, conditions, restrictions, compensation requirements, replacement‑land obligations, or approval procedures (e.g., town board resolution, public hearing, or state approval) are not visible in this summary. For the exact legal text and any conditions (such as required findings, appraisals, dedication of replacement parkland, or proceeds use), consult the enacted chapter.

Who is affected

  • Town of Union Vale government — gains authority to dispose of identified parkland parcels.
  • Local residents and park users — may lose access to the parkland parcels authorized for discontinuance.
  • Dutchess County and Town fiscal/land‑use planning — potential changes in municipal revenue, land use, and maintenance obligations.
  • Any prospective purchasers or transferees of the land.

Procedural and timeline highlights

  • Introduced in the Senate: February 19, 2025 (referred to Local Government).
  • Passed Senate: June 12, 2025 (with Home Rule request noted).
  • Passed Assembly: June 16, 2025 (substituted for companion A5851B; home rule request).
  • Delivered to the Governor: August 12, 2025.
  • Signed into law by the Governor: August 15, 2025 — enacted as Chapter 329 of the Laws of 2025.

Sponsor and related measures

  • Principal sponsor: Senator Robert Rolison.
  • Companion bill in the Assembly: A5851 (and its subsequent versions).

Notes and recommendations

  • Because the legislative files provided here do not include a readable copy of the bill text or parcel descriptions, anyone seeking the precise legal effect — including which parcels are involved and any conditions on alienation (e.g., replacement parkland, disposition of proceeds, required legislative or voter approvals) — should consult:
    • The enacted chapter: Laws of New York, Chapter 329 (2025)
    • The official bill text (S.5224) and related Assembly companion (A.5851) available on the New York State Legislature website
    • Town of Union Vale meeting records and local resolutions that implement the chapter

This summary highlights the bill’s intent and procedural history but is not a substitute for the enacted statutory language.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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