HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-069 Holmes Pokorney PDR - Authorize AppraisalMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April10, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - 069: Authorization for Town Staff to Proceed with Contracting for Appraisal Services for Potential Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easementson Tax Parcels
No.’s 24.-5-1.6 (Holmes) and 24.-1-34.2 (Pokorney)
Whereas, the owners of Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.’s 24.5.1.6 (Holmes) and 24.-1-34.2 (Pokorney) have expressed interest in the potential sale of the development rights to their property
through the purchase of an agricultural conservation easement by the Town of Ithaca; and
Whereas, on March 16, 2023 the Town’s Planning Committee has reviewed the applications and property details and has recommended that appraisals be completed for both properties; and
Whereas, the Planning Department has solicited proposals from two qualified appraisers to provide professional appraisal services to determine the potential market value of the agricultural
conservation easements on Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.’s 24.5.1.6 (Holmes) and 24.-1-34.2 (Pokorney); and
Whereas, the Planning Department has received a proposal from North East Appraisals & Management Co. Inc. that meets or exceeds the criteria for this project, with a total cost of $7,800;
now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes the hiring of North East Appraisals & Management Co. Inc. to prepare the appraisals for Town of Ithaca Tax Parcel No.’s
24.5.1.6 (Holmes) and 24.-1-34.2 (Pokorney) which the Town of Ithaca may purchase an agriculture conservation easement on, at a cost not to exceed $7,800, to be allocated from the Open
Space Plan Account.
Moved: Rich DePaoloSeconded: Margaret Johnson
Vote: ayes—DePaolo, Johnson, Howe, Goodman, Levine, Rosen and Bleiwas