316.2000
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF PARCEL OF LAND
LOCATED ON EAST AVENUE FROM JOHN AUSTIN
RESOLUTION NO.: 316. 2000
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. James Martin
WHO MOVED FOR ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHEREAS, John Austin has offered to donate to the Town of Queensbury a parcel of land
located on East Avenue adjacent to existing Town recreational property known as the Town of
Queensbury West End Park site designated as Tax Map No.: 128-6-6, and
WHEREAS, the Town Recreation Commission has evaluated the parcel and feels that
acquisition of the property would enhance the Park site and therefore recommends that the Town
accept the .11 acre parcel, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board agrees that acquisition of the parcel will benefit Town residents
and therefore the Board wishes to authorize acceptance of the parcel to become part of the Town of
Queensbury West End Park,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby approves and accepts the transfer of the .11 acre
parcel located on East Avenue adjacent to existing Town recreational property known as the Town of
Queensbury West End Park designated as Tax Map No.: 128-6-6, from John Austin, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that such property shall be added to and become part of the Town of
Queensbury West End Park, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor’s Office to
send a copy of this Resolution to John Austin with its thanks for Judge Austin’s generosity in donating
the parcel to the Town of Queensbury, 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 this transaction including a Deed, Real Property
Transfer Report and Capital Gains Affidavit in form acceptable to Town Counsel 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 7 day of August, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Brewer, Mr. Martin, Mr. Turner, Mr. Stec, Mr. Brower
NOES : None
ABSENT: None