393.2001
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF
ANIMAL LAND PROPERTY
RESOLUTION NO.: 393, 2001
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Daniel Stec
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Theodore Turner
WHEREAS, two parcels of land totaling 54.19 acres known as the “Animal Land” property
(Property) located west of the Northway and off of Aviation Road, Tax Map Parcel No.’s: 295.12-1-2
(consisting of 6.78 acres) and 295.12-1-1 (consisting of 47.41 acres), were to be auctioned at the
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August 18, 2001 Warren County Tax Sale due to delinquent back taxes, and
WHEREAS, at the Town’s request, Warren County removed the Property from the list of
properties to be auctioned as the Town wishes to purchase the Property for public purposes as the
Property adjoins a number of public parcels owned by the Queensbury Union Free School District and
near the Indian Ridge Conservation Area, contains wetlands and would be valuable to the Town for
open space purposes, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board wishes to purchase the Property for the amount owed in back
taxes, or approximately $2,669.59 plus any costs associated with recording the deed, and
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WHEREAS, based on a review of the Abstract of title, there were no liens as of August 28,
2001 other than the one associated with the Warren County Tax Sale, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined that it will not be paying any more than the
Property’s fair value,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and authorizes the purchase of the
“Animal Land” Property known as Tax Map Parcel No.: 295.12-1-2 consisting of 6.78 acres and Tax
Map Parcel No.: 295.12-1-1 consisting of 47.41 acres located west of the Northway and off of
Aviation Road from Warren County for the amount due in back taxes or approximately $2,669.59, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs that payment for the
Property plus any necessary recording fees shall be by a transfer of funds from the Contingency
Account No.: 001-1990-4400 to the appropriate account as determined by the Town Comptroller,
and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor to
execute any and all documents necessary to complete these transactions, including, without limitation,
any Real Property Transfer Reports and Capital Gains Affidavits and take such other and further action
as may be necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
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Duly adopted this 15 day of October, 2001, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Brower, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec
NOES : None
ABSENT: None