The following rules shall apply to the rental of park facilities:
A.
Reservation permit requests are required and are available at the
Town Park Office, located in the lodge building. See below for the
fee schedule for the appropriate permit fees.[1] Additionally, a full payment, fee and deposit must be
made at the time of reservation, after which the deposit will be returned
the following month after the venue has been inspected for damage
and cleanliness. Checks are payable to the Town of Williamson.
[1]
Editor's Note: The fee schedule is on file in the Town offices.
B.
Call for information and reservations for lodge, pavilions, band
shell, and ball fields Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.:
call 585-329-5999, except on holidays.
C.
Permits shall be issued on a first-come basis.
D.
Any cancellations or changes after payment has been received shall
result in a handling fee of $10. Refunds for lodge cancellations will
only be issued if the lodge is rented again for the same date.
E.
Applications shall only be accepted from adults 21 years of age or
older. The permit holder assumes the responsibility for all damages
to park property and for the conduct of his/her group in compliance
with the Town of Williamson's Park Rules and Regulations.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See Part 2, Park Rules and Regulations.
The Town Board of the Town of Williamson has the power and authority
under Municipal Home Rule Law § 10, Subdivision 1(ii)d(3),
to enact parks and recreation impact fees and, in doing so, may amend
or supersede in local application §§ 274-a and 277
of the Town Law. In order to accomplish its legislative purpose, the
Town Board enacts this article pursuant to §§ 274-a
and 277 of the Town Law and, to the extent inconsistent therewith,
expressly supersedes such sections of the Town Law.
The Town Board of the Town of Williamson recognizes the need
to provide appropriate recreational facilities for its residents in
the form of parks and programs. This article is thereby adopted for
the purpose of promoting the health, safety, and general welfare of
the residents of the Town of Williamson by:
A.
Requiring all new residential development to pay its proportionate
fair share of the land, capital facilities or funds necessary to accommodate
new residential developmental impacts on parks. Complementing the
subdivision, site plan, and zoning regulations of the Town of Williamson
by requiring all new residential development within the Town to pay
its fair share of costs attributable to the impact of the development
on public parks.
B.
Implementing the Comprehensive Plan of the Town of Williamson by
providing adequate and available parkland and facilities in a timely
and well-planned manner.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Includes an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an
incorporated association, or other similar entity.
Any building or portion thereof designed or used as the residence
of one or more individuals as a unit for occupancy for living and
sleeping purposes, but excluding farm labor seasonal housing.
Any person who is granted a permit for the construction or installation
of any building or structure, or alterations of any existing building
or structure, for one or more new residential dwelling units shall
pay the park and recreation impact fees in the manner set forth in
this article. If a change in an existing residential development or
subdivision is made that allows for additional residential dwelling
units, each new unit shall pay the park and recreation fee applicable
at that time. This article shall apply to all new residential development,
installation and construction within the Town, including mobile homes,
apartments, and single- and multifamily construction within the Town,
including mobile homes, apartments, and single- and multifamily dwellings.
The Town Board of the Town of Williamson shall establish by
resolution, and may amend from time to time, the parks and recreation
impact fee required under this article. The fee shall be established
per residential dwelling unit, or such other basis or schedule consistent
with this article.
Pursuant to §§ 274-a and 277 of the Town Law,
or whenever the Planning Board is required or permitted to approve
a site or subdivision plan, the Planning Board may waive, in whole
or in part, the park and recreation impact fees for all or part of
the residential dwelling units for which approval is granted if it
finds sufficient and suitable land located within the site plan or
subdivision for a park or parks, and provides for such on the site
or subdivision plan. In making such determination of suitability,
the Board shall assess the size and suitability of lands shown on
the plan that could be possible locations for park or recreation facilities,
as well as practicable factors, including whether there is a need
for additional facilities in the immediate neighborhood.
There is hereby established the Town of Williamson Parks and
Recreation Impact Fee Trust Fund. Parks and recreation fees collected
pursuant to this article shall be earmarked and deposited in the trust
fund to ensure that the fees and all interest accruing from the fees
are designated and expended exclusively for the acquisition, establishment,
or use for park, playground, or other recreational purposes or programs.
The trust fund shall be administered by the Town Board and is subject
to investment and expenditures by the Town Board for the proper purposes
herein established.
