RESOLUTION NO. 594
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE SWITZKILL FARM LOCATED AT 165 GAME FARM ROAD (TAX MAP NO. 90.-1-16.100) IN THE TOWN OF BERNE
Introduced: 12/4/23
By Audit and Finance Committee:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to purchase a 358 +/- acre parcel known as the Switzkill Farm located at 165 Game Farm Road (Tax Map No. 90.-1-16.100) in the Town of Berne in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and
WHEREAS, The County Executive has indicated that the County will purchase the parcel from the Town of Berne for $150,000, and will allow the Town the right to use the property for Town events, festivals, and recreations use, and
WHEREAS, This purchase would enable the County to make repairs to the existing buildings for public use and other preservation efforts, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Executive is authorized to execute on behalf of the County any documents necessary to purchase a 358 +/- acre parcel known as the Switzkill Farm located at 165 Game Farm Road (Tax Map No. 90.-1-16.100) in the Town of Berne in an amount not to exceed $150,000, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the County Attorney is authorized to approve said documents as to form and content, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.