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Authorize the sale of Real Property on Bushnell Avenue, Monticello, New York
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY ON BUSHNELL AVENUE, MONTICELLO, NEW YORK.
WHEREAS, Sullivan County Owns the site of the old Sullivan County jail and Sheriff's complex on Bushnell Ave, in the Village of Monticello, County of Sullivan, described as a portion of Section 112 Block 7 and Lot 17; and
WHEREAS: The County of Sullivan has determined that the County has no official use for said parcels of Real Property and declares the portion of 112.-7-17 known as the Old Sullivan County Jail Surplus and unnecessary for public use; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sullivan has elected to make the property available for economic development purposes as it legally permissible basis upon which to overcome the requirement that the parcels be subject to auction or bid and be sold to the highest bidder; and
WHEREAS: Mendel Stern or such entity formed prior to closing has expressed an interest in purchasing the property to be used to develop housing; and
WHEREAS, The County of Sullivan recognizes that the property would address a growing need for workforce housing within the County of Sullivan and the Village of Monticello, and
WHEREAS, after lengthy discussion and consultation with counsel this Legislature views a transfer of said parcels of Real Property as consistent with the best interests of the County of Sullivan's economic development interest.
NOW THEREFORE IT IS: RESOLVED: That the County Manager or the Chairman of the Sullivan County Legislature is hereby authorized ...
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