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Summary

The County of Westchester is authorized to enter into a Revocable Land Use Permit with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to access New York City-owned Muscoot Reservoir water supply lands for environmental conservation purposes, including managing hemlock woolly adelgid and beech leaf tree disease. The permit will be for a term of five years, with the option to renew for an additional five years, and will be at no cost to the County. The County will be required to indemnify the City and the New York City Water Board against any claims arising out of the County's use of the City land under the permit.

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Subject

Authority to enter into a Revocable Land Use Permit with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection

Summary

The County of Westchester is authorized to enter into a Revocable Land Use Permit with the New York City Department of Environmental Protection to access New York City-owned Muscoot Reservoir water supply lands for environmental conservation purposes, including managing hemlock woolly adelgid and beech leaf tree disease. The permit will be for a term of five years, with the option to renew for an additional five years, and will be at no cost to the County. The County will be required to indemnify the City and the New York City Water Board against any claims arising out of the County's use of the City land under the permit.

Adopting Body

Honorable Board of Acquisition and Contract

Adoption Date

2026-04-14