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Potential Donation of Land for Recreation

At the February 11, 2025 meeting,  the Ulysses Town Board announced a donation offer of 15.234 acres of land (parts of 5150 and 5230 Cold Springs Rd.) with the intent to establish the Town's first publicly owned recreation park.

Documents for 6/10/25 Town Board mtg:
Donation agreement DRAFT
Parcel A description
Parcel B description
Survey
Full Environmental Assessment Form (FEAF)
-- part 1
-- part 2
-- part 3
Comments from Interested Agencies:
-- Tompkins County
-- Planning Board minutes & memo
-- BZA
 

APPROVALS NEEDED (may not be a complete list):

what who approves when
Public feedback n/a on-going
Acceptance of land donation Town Board TBD
Approval of subdivision Planning Board TBD
Variance Board of Zoning Appeals TBD
     
     

Additional information:
PUBLIC HEARING- opened Tues, 4/8 at 7pm, continues through 4/22
FAQ (Frequently asked questions)
Resolution from Trumansburg/Ulysses Youth Commission
2/24 FEAF (Full Environmental Assessment Form)- to assess any environmental affects of a land donation and subdivision
2/14 Press release.pdf
2/11 Presentation at Town Board mtg
2/8 Letter from the land owners
Watch town meetings on Youtube
Link to zoning requirements for 5230 Cold Springs (tax map # 12.-4-19.2)

Public comments as of 4/20/25:
in favor
opposed
other