M E M O R A N D U M

							June 29, 2010		

TO:		Members of the Board of Trustees	

FROM:	Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor

SUBJECT:	Acquisition of Property (Brookhaven) - State University of New York, Empire State College

        I recommend that the Board of Trustees adopt the following resolution:

Whereas it is necessary for the purposes of the State University of New York, Empire State College to acquire the real property hereinafter described; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that the approximately 5.0 acre parcel of real property situated in the Town of Brookhaven, Hamlet of Selden, County of Suffolk, New York, owned by The County of Suffolk, as more fully described in the attached map, be purchased for the sum not to exceed $400,000 per acre, as established by a proper appraisal and an accurate survey and approval of title to said real property by the Attorney General; and, be it further 
                                                            
Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized to execute any and all documents, notices, maps, or any other instruments necessary or appropriate to effect the acquisition of title to and possession of such properties.

Background

	Empire State College requires this land to construct a Regional Center to provide space for administrative and student support services for the entire Long Island Region.  The current strategic plan is to replace leased regional center facilities with a prototypical 35,000 square foot facility that is designed to establish architectural consistency and enhance the College�s �branding�.  The proposed building has been funded as SUCF project #40029.  A property map showing the parcel from which the subject parcel will be subdivided from is attached hereto.

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Board Resolution                                  - 2 -                                  June 29, 2010