7.7.2 – Land and Lease Records
Standard: The agency shall have records on file of all lands owned or property leased by or for the agency. Each record shall include ownership, leases, legal description, and easements and covenants that restrict use or disposition. The records shall also include date and manner of acquisition. The manner of acquisition can limit right to use and dispose of parkland, for example acquisitions funded with funds from governmental grant programs such as LAWCON and UPARR place restrictions. Gifts and bequests often contain restrictive covenants that reflect the desires of donors.
Suggested Evidence of Compliance: Provide evidence that land records for land acquired since 1965 are on file.
Narrative:
The Westchester County Clerk’s Office is the repository of official property records. Additional records are maintained by the Department of Public Works and Transportation and the Planning Department. Authorized PRC staff has access to the County’s Real Estate Records Access via a shared drive.
With a history of land acquisition dating back to 1922, PRC has extensive files containing copies of property records, agreements, maps and easements.
Agency Evidence of Compliance:
7.7.2 – EOC 1 PRC Property Records Summary
7.7.2 – EOC 2 Real Estate Records Access via Shared Drive
7.7.2 – EOC 3 Deed – Wightman Parcel at Lenoir Preserve
7.7.2 – EOC 4 Acquisition Map – Stokes Green
7.7.2 – EOC 5 License – Sewer Line (Village of Scarsdale) at Saxon Woods
7.7.2 – EOC 6 Lease Agreement – Twin Lakes Farm