REQUEST FOR LEGISLATIVE ACTION
Description (e.g., Contract Authorization for Information Services):
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Authorization to lease property to the Shaker Heritage Society, 50 years.
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Date: 2/5/20
Submitted By: Mike McLaughlin
Department: County Executive’s Office
Title: Director of Policy and Research
Phone: 518-447-7040
Department Rep.
Attending Meeting: Mike McLaughlin
Purpose of Request:
☒ Adopting of Local Law
☐ Amendment of Prior Legislation
☐ Approval/Adoption of Plan/Procedure
☐ Bond Approval
☐ Budget Amendment
☒ Contract Authorization
☐ Countywide Services
☐ Environmental Impact/SEQR
☐ Home Rule Request
☐ Property Conveyance
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CONCERNING BUDGET AMENDMENTS
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☐ Equipment
☐ Fringe
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☐ Personnel Non-Individual
☐ Revenue
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CONCERNING CONTRACT AUTHORIZATIONS
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☐ Change Order/Contract Amendment
☐ Purchase (Equipment/Supplies)
☐ Lease (Equipment/Supplies)
☐ Requirements
☐ Professional Services
☐ Education/Training
☐ Grant
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☐ Settlement of a Claim
☐ Release of Liability
☒ Other: (state if not listed) Lease: Property
Contract Terms/Conditions:
Party (Name/address):
Shaker Heritage Society
25 Meeting House Rd
Albany, NY 12211
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Scope of Services: Long term lease for Shaker Heritage Society encompassing property and buildings associated with the Shakers Historic Site.
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CONCERNING ALL REQUESTS
Mandated Program/Service: Yes ☐ No ☒
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Is there a Fiscal Impact: Yes ☐ No ☒
Anticipated in Current Budget: Yes ☐ No ☐
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Term
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Length of Contract: 50 years
Impact on Pending Litigation Yes ☐ No ☒
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Justification: (state briefly why legislative action is requested)
The Shaker Heritage Site is one of Albany County’s most valuable historic resources and a major tourist destination. As the leasing authority for this National Historic Site it is important we provide the managers of this attraction with all the tools they need to maintain the site for future generations and improve upon some of the rehabilitation progress that has already been made. Considering this, the County Executive request's approval to enter into a 50 year lease. The 50 year term of the lease will afford the Shaker Heritage Society the opportunity to qualify for grant opportunities they have currently been unable to utilize. The goal is to not only provide the Shaker Historical Society with a stable long term understanding of their status on the site, but also give them the best opportunity to fund themselves through grant and other financial opportunities, in turn reducing the County responsibilities to the site and allowing them to expand programming and the quality of the site experience.