M E M O R A N D U M

				
							May 11, 2010


To:		Members of the Board of Trustees

From:	Nancy L. Zimpher, Chancellor

Subject:	Transfer of Jurisdiction of Land - College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill 

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

Whereas the New York State Department of Transportation has requested that the State University consent to the transfer of jurisdiction to the Department of Transportation of certain lands under the jurisdiction of the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, which the Department of Transportation deems necessary for improvements to the State highway system; and 

Whereas the subject land is more particularly described on New York State Department of Transportation Acquisition Map, PIN 930694, Map No. 84-T, relating to Parcel 225, containing 1512 sq. ft. more or less; and 

Whereas Public Lands Law �3(4) authorizes the Commissioner of General Services to transfer jurisdiction of State land from one State entity to another, upon the consent of the State entity which has jurisdiction over such land or upon the Commissioner�s own initiative; now, therefore, be it

Resolved that the Chancellor, or designee, be, and hereby is, authorized, in the name of and on behalf of this Board, to consent to the transfer of jurisdiction over such land to the New York State Department of Transportation for the sole purpose of necessary improvements to the State highway system, and to execute and approve all documents, notices, maps or any other instruments necessary or proper to effect transfer of jurisdiction over such land to the New York State Department of Transportation for such purpose. 
Background

	The New York State Department of Transportation has requested that the State University consent to the transfer to the Department of jurisdiction of approximately .0347 acre of State land, presently under the jurisdiction of the College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill, for necessary improvements to the State highway system.  The Department seeks jurisdiction for the purpose of widening the road on the north side of State Route 7. 

	Public Lands Law �3(4) authorizes the Commissioner of General Services to transfer jurisdiction of State lands from one State entity to another upon request of the State entity seeking jurisdiction and the consent of the State entity giving up jurisdiction.
 
	The resolution authorizes the Chancellor or designee to give consent to transfer of jurisdiction and to take other appropriate steps to effect the transaction.

















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