HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2023-078 Authorize Appraisal 135 Acres - South HillMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
May8, 2023
TB Resolution 2023 - 078: Authorization for Town Staff to Proceed with Contracting for Appraisal Services for Potential Purchase of +/- 135 Acres of Natural Lands on South Hill
Whereas, the owners of approximately 135 acres of undeveloped land located off King Road East, Chase Lane and Ridgecrest Road have expressed interest in the potential sale of their property
to the Town of Ithaca for a naturepreserve; and
Whereas, the Planning Department has solicited proposals from two qualified appraisers to provide professional services to determine the potential market value of these +/- 135 acres;
and
Whereas, the Planning Department has received a proposal from David Long Appraisal Company that meets or exceeds the criteria for this project, with a total cost of $1,000; now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, that the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca authorizes the hiring of David Long Appraisal Company to prepare the appraisal for the +/- 135 acres located off King Road East, Chase
Lane and Ridgecrest Road, at a cost not to exceed $1,000, to be allocated from the Open Space Plan Account.
Moved: Rob RosenSeconded: Eric Levine
Vote: ayes – Rosen, Levine, Howe, DePaolo and Johnson