County of Rockland
Open Space Acquisition Program

Nomination Form

All nomination forms should be returned to: C. Scott Vanderhoef, County Executive, Allison-Parris County Office Building, 11 New Hempstead Road, New City, New York 10956

I. Nominator Information:

Nominator’s Name: _________________________________________________________________

Nominator’s Address: _________________________________________________________________

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Nominator’s Phone #: _________________________________________________________________

II. Property Owner Information:

Property Owner or Legal Representative (If different from nominee): _________________________________________________________________

Property Owner’s Address: _________________________________________________________________

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Property Owner’s Phone #: _________________________________________________________________

III. General Site Information:

Address of Property: _________________________________________________________________

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Town: ___________________________ Village: _________________________

School District: ____________________________________________________

Tax Map #: _____________________________________ Block: ____________

Lot: ______________

Acreage: _______________________________ Zoning District: _____________

What was the property used for in the past?
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Are there any structures located on the proposed property? Yes - No - Unknown
If Yes, How many and what are they used for?
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Are there any Deed Restrictions, Covenants, or Easements, currently or proposed, affecting this property? Yes - No - Unknown
If Yes, Please describe all restrictions: 

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Are there any Known or Suspected Hazardous Waste Deposits located on this Property?
Yes - No - Unknown
If Yes, Please explain:
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Is the property you are nominating in immediate threat of development?
Yes - No - Unknown
If Yes, Explain: 

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Is the proposed property currently tax delinquent?
Yes - No - Unknown

Is the nominated property identified for protection by a Rockland County Department of Planning document or in another municipal, state, interstate or federal agency’s report?
Yes – No - Unknown
If yes, please specify: 

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IV. Acquisition Criteria:

The following section will be used by the County of Rockland to determine which properties should be given the highest priority for acquisition and thereby preservation. Please check all criteria that apply to the nominated property.

The property you are nominating connects with other protected open spaces.

Explain __________________________________________________________________________

The property protects environmentally sensitive resources.

Explain __________________________________________________________________________

The property is a farm or used for farming.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

The property has historic or cultural significance.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

The nominated property is located on the shore of the Hudson River or it provides the opportunity to connect with the Hudson River.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

The property will be available as the result of redevelopment.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

The property’s natural features provide a special opportunity for recreational use.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

The property will help in protecting a river or stream.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

The property is part of a watershed area.

Explain ___________________________________________________________________________

Please include any other reasons why this proposed property should be included in this program:

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V. Financial Information:

Are there any mortgages or liens on this property? Yes – No - Unknown
If Yes, Please list and explain all mortgages and liens against this property, please include

the original amount and approximate balance: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Is this property currently for sale? Yes – No - Unknown
If Yes, What is the current asking price for this property? ___________________________________________________________________________

VI. Additional Information Required:

Photos: Include 4 X 6 photos showing the overall property and any structures that exist on site.
Map: Submit a tax a map with subject property highlighted.
Narrative: Submit a one-page narrative detailing project acquisition describing why you feel property needs to be protected.