HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-002 Adopt LL 1 of 2024 City ParksMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
January 8, 2024
TB Resolution 2024 - 002: Adoption of Local Law 1 of 2024, “Authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities
Whereas, the Town Board adopted a budget for 2024 including an amount of $100,000.00 for a contribution towards City Parks, of which approximately $62,000 would result in a special benefit
to Town residents, but the remainder would be considered a gift, and
Whereas, pursuant to the Town’s New York State Municipal Home Rule powers, a local law may be adopted to authorize the Town to make a gift to another municipality where the gift furthers
a public purpose of the Town, and
Whereas, a public hearing was duly advertised and held on January 8, 2024,and all persons interested permitted an opportunity to speak on behalf of or in opposition to the proposed local
law, and
Whereas, pursuant to the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) and its implementing regulations at 6 NYCRR Part 617, it has been determined by the Town Board that
approval of the local law is a Type II action because it constitutes “routine or continuing agency administration and management, not including new programs or major reordering of priorities
that may affect the environment,” and therefore this action is not subject to review under SEQRA, now therefore be it
Resolved that the Town Board adopts Local Law 1 of 2024 “Authorizing a monetary gift to the City of Ithaca to support Cass Park and Stewart Park recreational facilities.”Moved: Susie
GutenbergerSeconded: Eric LevineVote: ayes – Gutenberger, Levine, Bleiwas, Howe and DePaolo