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Request New York State to expedite acquisition and opening of the former Keriland Property in the Town of Neversiink
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RESOLUTION INTRODUCED BY BRIAN MCPHILLIPS, DISTRICT 3 LEGISLATOR, MATT MCPHILLIPS, DISTRICT 1 LEGISLATOR, LUIS ALVAREZ, DISTRICT 6 LEGISLATOR CATHERINE SCOTT, DISTRICT 5 LEGISLATOR AND NADIA RAJSZ, CHAIR OF THE LEGISLATURE TO REQUEST NEW YORK STATE EXPEDITE ACQUISITION AND OPENING OF THE FORMER KERILAND PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF NEVERSINK
WHEREAS, the Open Space Institute has acquired a 3,100-acre property (formerly owned by and known as Keriland, Inc.) in Sullivan County's Town of Neversink within the boundaries of the Catskill Park; and
WHEREAS, the Open Space Institute intends on transferring that property to the State of New York, in order for the land and associated natural resources to be preserved and made accessible to the general public for recreational purposes; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Neversink has been informed that the State intends to pay property taxes on that acreage, ensuring no adverse financial impact to the Town and Sullivan County; and
WHEREAS, the Town has also been informed that the State does not accept title insurance, potentially creating a years-long and arduous process to clear title to the property, thus delaying the transfer and opening of the involved parcels;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Sullivan County Legislature urges the State to expedite acquisition and opening of the former Keriland property with all legal means available; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature thanks the State and the Open Space Institute for undertaking this major purchase and for ensuring pristine acreage within...
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