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HomeMy WebLinkAbout077769-001l 3 s • �o,�r•0 S �, o v • uctR 01 � 2.5 ��ct 188 l:;t1 �4, • �r DEED OF CONSERVATION EASEMENT This deed of conservation easement is made this I Us day day of _MAL, 1994 by John E. and Amy W. Little having an address at 3 Chase Lane, Ithaca, New York, 14850 ("Grantors") to the Town of Ithaca, a municipality of the State of New York having an address of 126 East Seneca Street, Ithaca, New York 14850 ("Grantee"). WITNESSETH • • WHEREAS, the Grantors are the sole owners in fee simple of certain real property (the "Property") consisting of eight and one-half acres (8.5 acres) in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, State of New York, more particularly described in Schedule A, attached hereto and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Property possesses natural and ecological values (collectively, "conservation values") of great importance to the Grantors, the Town of Ithaca and the people of the State of New York, and WHEREAS, the specific conservation values of the Property are documented in an inventory of relevant features of the Property, designated as "Baseline Documentation", which consists of the following items filed with the Grantee herewith: subdivision map indicating bounds of the casement, general description of the Property, photocopies of the tar map and the Town of Ithaca's aerial photo, photographs and related items, the parties agreeing that these items provide, collectively, an accurate representation of the Property at the time of this grant and that they serve as an objective information baseline for monitoring compliance with the terms of this grant; and WHEREAS, Grantors intend that the conservation values of the Property be preserved and maintained and that land use patterns existing at the time of this grant including but not limited to farming and passive recreation, that do not significantly impair or interfere with those values, • he allowed to continue; and WI IEREAS, Grantors further intend, as owners of the Property, to convey to Grantee the right to preserve and protect the conservation values of the Property in perpetuity; and WHEREAS, Grantee is a municipality organized under the laws of the State of New York and is interested in the preservation, protection and enhancement of this land, and/or open space condition, and NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above and the mutual covenants, terms, condition and restrictions contained herein, and pursuant to New York State Environmental i t F t ,f • WER� 725 PAGE lag cooked wPJ/1+A, wry Jl. 19w 11:1J— SCIIEDULE A PARCEL OF LAND COVERED BY THE CONSERVATION EASEMENT TO THE TOWN Of ITIIACA • ALL THAT TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND situate in the Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York, more particularly described as follows: COMMENCING al a point in the east line of Ridgecrest Road at an iron pipe which iron pipe is at the intersection of the south line of premises now or formerly owned by Puczkowski (sec Liber 638 of Dccds at Page 266) and the cast line of Ridgecrest Road, and which iron pipe is approximately 3(N) feet southerly along the cast line of Ridgecrest Road from its intersection with a south line of a I(8) foot wide New York State Electric & Gas Corporation right of way and which point of beginning is 25 feet easterly lions the caner line of Ridgecrest Road; running thence south 87 degrees 56 minulcs cast :long the south line of Puczkowski a distance of 255.5 feet ± to an iron pipe; running thence north 8 degrees 9 minutes west along an easterly line of Puczkowski 115.0 feel to an iron pipe; running thence north 89 degrees 47 minutes cast 5 feet to a Southeasterly corner of premises now or formerly of Stoffregen (sec Liber 641 of Dccds at Page 972): running thence north 5 degrees 8 minutes west ;Jong the east line of Slofliegen 118.6 feet to a northeast corner of Stolnegen; running thence south 82 degrees 48 minutes west 5 feet along the north line of Sloffregen to an iron Pin in the southeast corner of premises reputedly owned by Barr (see Liber 462 of Deeds at Page 329); running thence north 5 degrees 8 minutes west along the easterly line of Barr a distance of 137.5 feet to an iron pipe: running thence north 70 degrees 8 minutes cast, and subslantially parallel to the New York Stale Electric & Gas Corporation casement referred to above a distance ul' 583.8 feet to an iron pipe; running thence south 13 degrees 25 minutes cast 562 feet to an iron pipe: running thence south 77 degrees 52 minutes west 162.9 feet to an iron pin: running thence south 9 degrees 21 minutes west 175.2 feet to a point, which point is approximately 27 feet northerly from an existing wire fence; • running thence north 86 degrees 57 minutes west and Substantially parallel to said existing fence 350 feet to a point; running thence north 34 degrees I minutes west 170.6 feet to a point; running thence north 87 degrees 56 minutes west and parallel to the first course described above a distance of 274.4 feet to the cast line of Ridgecrest Road; running thence north 2 degrees 4 minutes cast along the cast line of Ridgecrest Road and parallel to the center line of Ridgecrest Road 25 feet to the point or place of beginning. BEING a portion of the premises conveyed to Citizens Savings Bank, F.S.B. by deed recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 673 of Deeds at Page 70. and being a portion of the premises conveyed by Citizens Savings Bank, F.S.B. to grantors herein by deed dated April 13, 1994, recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office in Book 722 of Deeds at page 66. 13 0 • lI6ER 725 PAGE 190 cm&d %pHish. May ll, IM 11:dJmw The above described premises are shown on a map entitled "Final Subdivision Map Showing Lands to he Subdivided by John E. and Amy W. Little located between Troy and Ridgecrest Roads, Town of Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York" made by T.G. Miller, P.C., Engineers and Surveyors, dated March 10, 1994. a copy of which map was filed in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office on April 27, 1994, in Map Drawer V, Sheet 133. 14 I C • • • uses 725 Pace 191 to -4,ed-p5hth, May 31, 19W 1 /.Ilan Conservation Law, Section 49-0301, et. seq. Grantors hereby voluntarily grant and convey to the Grantee a conservation casement in perpetuity over the Property of the nature and character hereinafter set forth (the "Easement"). 1. Purpose. It is the purpose of this Easement to: (a) Assure that, except as provided herein, the Property will be retained and managed forever in a natural condition, thus protecting significant natural habitat for wildlife and plants; (b) Prevent any use of the Property that will significantly impair or interfere with the conservation values of the property; (c) Protect the water quality of Six Mile Creek, the public water supply for the City of Ithaca. Grantors intend that this Easement will confine the use of the Property to such activities as are consistent with the purpose of this Easement. 2. Rights of Grantee. To accomplish the purpose of this Easement. the following rights are conveyed to Grantee by this Easement: (a) To preserve and protect the conservation values of the Property; (h) To enter upon the Property at least once a year, at reasonable times, in order to monitor Grantors' compliance with, and otherwise enforce the terms of this basement, provided that such entry, whenever practicable, shall be upon prior reasonable notice to Grantors, and Grantee shall not unreasonably interfere with Grantors' use and quiet enjoyment of the Property; and (c) To prevent any activity on or use of the Property that is inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement, and to require the restoration of such areas or features of the Property that may be damaged by any inconsistent activity or use, pursuant to paragraph S (Grantee's Remedies). 3. Prohibited Uses. The parties agree that the following uses and activities are prohibited on the Property: (a) Commercial or industrial activity, except as specified under Reserved Rights; (b) Except as provided under Reserved Rights: placement, construction or enlargement of roads, parking lots, billboards, buildings (including residences), permanent camping 2 LIBER 725 PA;E 192 CVWkkW *r5h1h, May JJ, JOW JJ:JJ� accommodations, mobile homes, or other structures; i (c) Tree cutting except as necessary under any activity permitted under Reserved Rights, with any tree cutting permitted under the Reserved Rights to not violate Prohibited Use (g); ! s (d) in areas that are wooded at the time of this Grant or within 50 (fifty) feet of wetlands or streams: grazing of domestic animals, or other use not related to the growing of crops; (e) In areas within fifty (50) feet of wetlands or streams, or areas within wetlands or streams, any agricultural activity except in accordance with a conservation plan approved by the United States Department of Agriculture or the United States Civil Conservation Service or other similar governmental entity performing essentially the same functions (hereinafter referred to as the "USDA/SCS"); (1) Dumping or disposal of waste. rel'use or debris on the Property, except for plant or animal materials generated on the Property, and disposed of at least 2W (two hundred) feet from any wetland, stream or other body of water, and in a manner consistent with the purpose of this t Easement; i i (g) Any alteration of the topography, including, but not limited to, the excavation or j removal of soil, sand, gravel, rock, or sod except as may be required in the course of any activity permitted herein; provided that construction :materials, such as rock and dirt, may be taken for use on the Property from locations approved by Grantee; (h) Any use or activity that causes or is likely to cause significant degradation of the land from a natural condition or significant sedimentation or pollution tit' any surface or subsurface waters; (i) Except as provided under Reserved Rights; any manipulation or alteration of any stream or wetland on the Property; 0) Application of pesticides (including but not limited to, insecticides, fungicides, rodenticides and herbicides), except as expressly permitted in writing by the Grantee which permission shall not he unreasonably withheld; any application of pesticides after permission is obtained shall be done only (i) in connection with the then permitted agricultural use of the Property and (ii) in an agriculturally, ecologically, and environmentally appropriate manner, and (iii) if in bulk, by a certified applicator reasonably satisfactory to Grantee; (k) The raising of animals (including farm animals) or the operation of any kennel; 3 • • • 061R 725 PAGE 193 e,ftktd -rJh h. Mw ll. IVW 11,11 e (1) Any use or operation of any motorized vehicles, except motorized vehicles such as tractors or trucks necessary or normally used in connection with any agricultural uses permitted under the terms of this casement: • (m) Any use of the Property or any activity thereon which is inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement. 4. Reserved Rights. Grantors reserve all rights accruing from their ownership of the Property, except for those rights and limitations specifically agreed to or surrendered by the terms of this instrument and except for those rights that would he inconsistent with the purpose of this casement. Without limiting the foregoing Grantors reserve the right to: (a) Raise and harvest Christmas trees and other crops, provided the same is done in accordance with ecologically sound and sustainable horticultural practices and provided that such use does not take place in any wetland or along any stream and provided further that if such activities occur within 50 feet of any wetland or any stream the same is to he done only in accordance with a soil conservation plan approved by the USDVSCS: (h) Cut firewood for personal use of the Grantor and cut trees to remove a hazardous or diseased condition provided such activities are dune in accordance with ecologically sound and sustainable horticultural practices: (c) Upon the written consent of Grantee, construct, repair, replace or enlarge nonresidential structures directly related to permitted agricultural uses, provided said structwes are located in a manner which will minimize the impact on wildlife habitat and waterways; (d) Upon the written consent of Grantee, build or enlarge ponds, wetlands, shallow water impoundments, or other improvements to enhance wildlife habitat; • (e) Upon the written consent of Grantee, construct unpaved access roads (not to exceed 12' in width) as may be needed for any agricultural activity permitted herein: (f) Engage in, and permit others to engage in, recreational uses of the Property, included, but not limited to, skiing, hiking, and hunting that neither require nor produce significant surface alteration of the land, and that are consistent with the purpose of this Easement; (g) Maintain and/or create foot trails; (h) Upon written consent of Grantee, construct a lean-to or other shelter not to exceed 150 square feet. • 116 725 Pact 194 cvwlyd wpJrlA, May!l , I M rl rrlaw (i) Upon 30 days prior written notice to Grantee: (i) Sell, give, lease or otherwise; convey the Property or portions of the Property, subject to the terms of this Easement; Of Harvest timber in accordance with ecologically sound forestry conservation practices. 5. Grantee's Remedies. If Grantee determines that Grantors are in violation of the terms of this Easement or that a violation is threatened, Grantee shall give written notice to Grantors of such violation and demand corrective action sufficient to cure the violation. Where the violation involves injury to the Property resulting from any use or activity inconsistent with the purpose of this Easement, Grantee shall require restoration of the injured portion of the Property. If Grantors fail to cure the violation within thirty (30) days after receipt of notice thereof from Grantee, or under circumstances where the violation cannot reasonably he cured within a thirty (30) day prior, fail to begin curing such violation within the thirty (30) day prior, or fail to continue diligently to cure such violation until finally cured, Grantee may bring an action at law or in equity for a temporary or permanent injunction, to recover any damages to which it may be entitled for violation of the terms of this Easement or injury to any conservation values protected by this Easement, including damages for the loss of scenic, aesthetic, or environmental values, and to require the restoration of the Property to the condition that existed prior to any such injury. Grantee, in its sole discretion, may apply any damages recovered to the cost of undertaking any corrective action on the Property. It Grantee, in its sole discretion, detemtines that circumstances require immediate action to prevent or mitigate significant damage to the conservation values of the Property, Grantee may pursue its remedies under this paragraph without waiting for the period provided for cure to expire, provided Grantee makes every reasonable effort to give Grantor prior notice. Grantee's remedies described in this paragraph shall be in addition to, and not in limitation of, any other rights and remedies available to the Grantee for enforcement of the Easement. 5.1 Costs of Enforcement. Any reasonable costs incurred by Grantee in enforcing the terms of this Easement against Grantors, including but not limited to, costs of suit and attorney's fees, and any costs of restoration necessitated by Grantor's violation of the terms of this Easement shall be borne by the Grantors. 5.2 Grantee's Discretion. Enforcement of the terms of this Easement shall be at the discretion of the Grantee, and any forbearance by Grantee to exercise its rights under this 5 • • • emW,,l »rPubh, May Jl, 1 W 11:13am LcR 725I'ME 195 Easement in the event of any breach of any term of this Easement by Grantors shall not he deemed or construed to be a waiver by Grantee of such term or any subsequent breach of the same or any other term of this Easement or any of Grantee's rights under this Easement. No delay or omission by Grantee in the exercise of any right or remedy upon any breach by Grantors • shall impair such right or remedy or he construed as a waiver. 5.3 Acts Beyond Grantors' Control. Nothing contained in this Easement shall be construed to entitle either Grantors or Grantee to bring any action against the other for any injury to, or change in, the Property resulting from causes beyond Grantors' control, including but not limited to, fire, flood, storm, and earth movement, or from any prudent action taken by Grantors under emergency conditions to prevent, ahate, or mitigate significant injury to the Property resulting from such causes. 5.4 Third party enforcement right. In addition to the right of the Grantee to enforce the terms of this Easement, the parties specifically agree that any not for profit conservation organization (as defined in Section 49-0303 of the Environmental Conservation Law or any successor or similar statute), specifically designated by name by a duly adopted resolution of the Town of Ithaca Town Board, shall he authorized and empowered to enforce any of the terms of this Easement except in those circumstances where the Grantee has, by written document, executed in accordance with all applicable requirements of law for the modification of easements, consented to a deviation from the requirements of this Easement and/or a modification of the terms of this Easement. 6. Access. No right of access by the general public to any portion of the Property is conveyed by this Easement. The Property shall remain for the private use of, and may he posted by the Grantors. 7. Costs, Liabilities, and Indemnity. Grantors retain alt responsibilities and shall hear all costs and liabilities of any kind related to the ownership, operation, upkeep, and maintenance • of the Property, including the maintenance of adequate comprehensive general liability insurance coverage. Grantors agree to obtain and maintain liability insurance in an amount required by Grantee, covering risks required by Grantee, and naming the Grantee as an additional insured. initially, the amount of such insurance shall provide coverage for any loss of at least $1,(X1),(NN).(X) per occurrence and $2,(NN),(NN) W in the aggregate. Copies of such policies or certificates acceptable to Grantee shall he provided to Grantee by Grantors at least annually. in addition, Grantors hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Grantee against all claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees, the Grantee may suffer as a result of the negligence or willful act of the Grantor in maintaining the Property or any structures or improvements on same, or by permitting any dangerous condition to exist on same, including any costs, damages, or losses the Grantee may suffer by reason of defending any lawsuits brought 0 LIBER 725 PAGE 196 to""» dBA, May ii, tvw cr:u.w against the Grantee by reason of having accepted the grant of this Easement and/or by reason of being the holder of this Easement. 8. ExtingulshmeriL If circumstances arise in the future that, in the opinion of the Grantee, render the purpose of this Easement impossible to accomplish or it is in the best interests of the public to do so, this Easement can be modified or terminated based upon the mutual agreement of the Grantee and the then owner of the fee title to the Property. No such extinguishment shall occur unless and until a public hearing on same has been held by the Town Board of the Town of Ithaca upon at least ten days prior public published notice and mailing of notice of such hearing to the then owners of the fee title to the Property and all owners of land adjacent to the Property. Notice shall also he given to the Chairperson of the Conservation Board of the Town of Ithaca, if there is one then in existence, and it) the Chairperson of the Tompkins County Environmental Management Council it' there is such an institution in existence. 8.1 Proceeds. This Easement constitutes a real property interest immediately vested in Grantee, with a fair market value that is equal to the proportionate value that the Easement bears to the value of the Property as a whole at the time of this gift. However, any increase in value that is attributable to improvements made alter the date of this grant shall not serve to increase the value of this Easement. The values at the time of this grant shall be those used to calculate the deduction for federal income tax purposes allowable by reason of this grant, pursuant to Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended. For the purposes of this paragraph, the ratio of the value of the Easement to the value of the property unencumbered by the Easement shall remain constant. 9. Assignment. This Easement is transferable by Grantee, but Grantee may assign its rights and obligations under this Easement only to an organization that is a qualified organization at the time of transfer under Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (or any successor provision then applicable) and the applicable regulations promulgated thereunder, and authorized to acquire and hold conservation casements under New York State statute. As a condition ol'such transfer, Grantee shall require that the conservation purposes that this grant is intended to advance continue to he carried out. 10. Payment of Taxes. Grantor agrees to pay all real estate taxes and assessments lawfully assessed against the Property and to furnish to the Grantee, upon request, copies of tax receipts showing such payment. In the event the Grantor fails to pay any such taxes or assessments within thirty (30) days of their original due date, then the Grantee may pay such taxes or assessments and Grantor agrees to reimburse the Grantee upon demand for the cost of said taxes, together with interest on the amount so paid by the Grantee at the highest rate permitted by law. 7 • • • • i6IR 725 Past 19,r ca k d-r5lad, May 31, 1 vW 1 /.24- 11. Subsequent Transfers. Any subsequent conveyance including, but not limited to, the transfer, lease, or mortgage of the Property or a portion of the Property, shall be subject to this Easement. Grantor agrees that any deed, lease, or other instrument evidencing or effecting such conveyance shall contain language substantially as follows: "This [conveyance, lease, deed, etc.] is subject to a conservation easement dated May 31, 1994 which nuns with the land for the benefit of the Town of Ithaca, and recorded in the Tompkins County Clerk's Office." Grantors further agree to give written notice to Grantee of the transfer of any interest at least thirty days prior to the date of such transfer. The failure of Grantors to perform any act required by this paragraph shall not impair the validity of this Easement nor limit its enforceability in any way. 12. Survey. Grantee has the right to conduct a professional boundary survey of the Property or any part thereof; however, said survey shall only be at Grantor's expense if and to the extent necessary to determine if a prohibited land use is located within the Property or in any 1 area thereof where it is prohibited. l 13. Certificates of Compliance. Upon request by Grantors, but no more frequently than every three years, Grantee shall within thirty (30) days execute and deliver to Grantors a document that sets forth any violation of this Easement known to the Grantee at the time of such request and further certifies, if no violations are then known, that as far as Grantee knows the Grantors are then in compliance with any obligation of Grantors contained in this Easement. No I such certificate shall be issued unless there is paid to the Town a fee, established by the Grantee, to compensate the Grantee for making any necessary inspections and the preparation of any documents to effect such certification. Such fee shall be reasonably commensurate to the cost and expense of the Town for so inspecting and so certifying. 14. Notices. Any notice., demand, consent, approval, or communication that either party desires or is required to give to the other shall be in writing and either served personally or sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as shown in this grant or to such other address as either party from time to time shall designate by written notice to the other. • IS. Recordation. Grantee shall record this instrument in timely fashion in the official records of Tompkins County, New York, and may re-record it at any time as may be required to preserve its rights in this Easement. Any expenses of recording the document shall be paid by Grantor, including any recording fees, deed stamps or similar such fees. 16. General Provisions. (a) Controlling Law. The interpretation and performance of this Easement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. • lIB[A 725 tact 19b COMIWr Mdifth, w.r er, ivw 11:13aW (b) Liberal Construction. Any general rule of construction to the contrary notwithstanding, this Easement shall be liberally construed in favor of the Grantee to effect the purpose of this Easement and the policy and purpose of NYS Environmental Conservation Law 49-0301. If any provision of this instrument is found to be ambiguous, an interpretation consistent with the purpose of this Easement that would render the provision valid shall be favored over any interpretation that would render it invalid. (c) Severability. If any provision of this Easement is found to be invalid, the remainder of the provisions of this Easement shall not be affected thereby. (d) Entire Agreement. This instrument, and the documentation referred to herein, set forth the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the Easement, and supersede all prior discussions, negotiations, undersuindings, or agreements relating to this Easement. No alteration or variation of this instrument shall be valid or binding unless contained in an amendment that complies with paragraph 17. (e) No Forfeiture. Nothing contained herein will result in a forfeiture or reversion of Grantors' title in any i.;spect. (f) Joint Obligation. In the event that more than one individual joins in the execution of this document as Grantor, said Grantors are subject to this Easement jointly and severally. (g) Successors. All covenants, terns, conditions, and restrictions of this Easement shall be binding upon, and inure to the benefit of, the parties hereto and their respective representatives, heirs, successors, and assigns, and shall continue as a servitude running in perpetuity with the Property. (h) Application of prohibited uses to other properly. The Grantor hereby relinquishes and terminates the development rights on the Property, as provided under "Prohibited Uses," so that such right.% are terminated and extinguished and may not be used or transferred to adjacent or any other parcels. (Fur example, the Property shall not be used as an open -space -set -aside for a development (,,u an adjacent or other property, thus increasing the density of that development beyond what would otherwise he permitted.) However, this shall not be construed to limit in any way the 'Reserved Rights" provided for under paragraphs 4 and 4.1. (i) Termination of Rights and Obligations. A party's rights and obligations under this Easement terminate upon transfer of the party's interest in the Easement or property, except that liability for acts or omissions occurring prior to transfer shall survive transfer. 0) Counterparts. The parties may execute this instrument in two or more counterparts, C+] • • r� • • 1� u USER 725 PACE 199 —ked wr5h&h. May 31. 19W 11:1 Jai, which shall, in the aggregate, he signed by both parties; each counterpart shall he deemed an original document as against any party who has signed it. In the event of any disparity between the counterparts produced, the recorded counterpart shall be controlling. 17. Amendment. If circumstances arise under which an amendment to or modification of this Easement would he appropriate, grantors and grantee are free to jointly amend this Easement by written document. signed and duly acknowledged, as with the case of the original agreement; provided that no amendment shall he allowed that will affect the qualification of this Easement of the status of the Grantee under any applicable laws, including ECL Section 49-0301 or Section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended, and any amendment shall txr consistent with the purpo.w of this Easement. Any such amendment shall he recorded in the official records of the O(lice of the Clerk of Tompkins County, New York State. All costs in connection with amendment shall he horne by the Grantor unless Grantee initiates the amendment or waives this requirement. No amendment shall he executed until a public hearing on the proposed amendment is held pursuant to public notice in manner similar to that set forth above for extinguishing this casement. 18. Representations, warranties, and covenants of Grantor. Grantor covenants, warrant.% and represents to Grantee as follows: (a) Grantor owns the Property and has good right to grant and convey this Easement. (b) The Grantee shall quietly enjoy this Easement and all of the benefits arising therefrom. (c) The Property is free from encumbrances and liens of any nature whatsoever. (d) The Grantor will execute or procure any further necessary assurance of the title to the premiws. (e) The Grantor has not suffered anything whereby the premises have been encumbered in any way. (1) This conveyance is made subject to the trust fund provisions of Section 13 of the Lien Law. (g) The Grantor grants this Easement unto the Grantee and its successors and assigns to have and to hold the same forever subject only to the modification or termination of same as provided in this Agreement. • ua[ii 725 moo: 200 eadeed wp.1h1h, May11, I M 11:13e 19. Consent of Grantee. So long as the Town of Ithaca is the holder of the easement granted by this instrument, the consent of the Grantee required by any provision herein shall mean the consent of the Town of Ithaca Town Board. If this easement is transferred to any other party, consent shall be by such other party, or by the duly authorized representative of such party. R 9 i • • 0 • ri 116E9 725 PACE 201 Iod-4 wp51A, May Jl, row 1/:/Ja.r 1N WITNESS WHEREOF, Grantors and Gnu a have set their hands on the day and year first above written. • { Gran or ..-o 'f Grantor S . . REALE31ATE TOyF OF ITHACA, Grantee JUN 3 IAA By: TR;u .F; 1 r,X f.► Towt upervisor I C,r: STATE OF NEW YORK ) COUNTY OF TOMPKINS) ss.c On this 0" day of _ rrdi . 1994, before me personally appeared JOHN E. LITTLE and AMY W, LITTLE, to me known and known to me to he the same persons described in and who executed the within instrument and they du a •knowledged to me that they executed the same. l e, Not ublic Jrll'N C RARNFY ! STATE OF NEW YORK) �1'-WYork • COUNTY OF TOMPKINS)" rn my On thisniday of -7� ().1 1994, before me, came John Whitcomb, to me personally known who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say that he resides at 233 Troy Road. Ithaca, New York, and that he is the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, who executed the j within instrument, and he acknowledged to me that he executed the same, and that such !, execution was on behalf of the Town of It4NotarPublic at the Town Board of such Town duly authori•red such execution. r Tompliro County, ss: "I2 Ir Recorded wr to Day oF.., ,14L � 19 'l.�•.o'; M., in Libor .... .�./ i ol...L,i.. D..'� Jf1NNf. RAaNFY of page ........ La. �. Jjdj a •off . Y. �f • ••• Netery r ... w York Tn ................................. Clerk •