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2025168
BROOK REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF DOVER
- Introduced
- October 13, 2025
- Latest action
- October 13, 2025
- Status
- ADOPTED
- District coverage
- scope: countywide
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PUBLIC WORKS AND CAPITAL PROJECTS
RESOLUTION NO.2025168
RE:
AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING TO ACQUIRE A
TEMPORARY EASEMENT ON REAL PROPERTY FROM SWIFT
CEMETERY PLOT IN CONNECTION WITH CULVERT (D-06)
CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD (CR-23) OVER STONY BROOK AND
CULVERT (D-07) HALLS CORNERS ROAD (CR 24) OVER STONY
BROOK REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF DOVER
Legislators METZGER, HOUSTON, PAOLONI, D'AQUANNI, and GORMAN offer the
following and move its adoption:
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works ("DPW") has proposed replacement of
Culverts D-06 located on Chestnut Ridge Road (CR-23) over Stony Brook and D-07 Halls Corners
Road (CR24) over Stony Brook, Town of Dover, which project includes the acquisition of
various portions of real property (the "Project"), and
WHEREAS, DPW has determined that this Project is classified as a Type II action
pursuant to Article 8 of the Environmental Conservation Law and Part 617.5(c) (2) of the NYCRR
(SEQR) and as such no further action is required, and
WHEREAS, DPW has made a determination that in order to complete the Project
referenced above, it is necessary to acquire a temporary easement over real property from Swift
Cemetery Plot, located at 767 Chestnut Ridge Road, Town of Dover, described as
approximately 1,084.31 +/- square foot parcel, Map No. 1, Parcel No. 1 of Tax Grid No. 132600-
6963-00-242169-0000, and
WHEREAS, ownership of the cemetery is undetermined and there is no known mailing
address, therefore authorization is requested to begin Eminent Domain Proceedings to acquire the
temporary easement over the portion of property from Swift Cemetery Plot, and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary for this Legislature to authorize the commencement of
proceedings pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law for the acquisition of said temporary
easement as follows:
Name
Swift Cemetery Plot
Map
Nos.
1
Parcel
Nos.
1
Area sq. ft
1,084.31 +/-
Proffered
Amount
$325
now therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Commissioner of Public Works on behalf of Dutchess County be
and is hereby authorized and empowered to commence proceedings against Swift Cemetery Plot
pursuant to the Eminent Domain Procedure Law for the acquisition of a temporary easement over
the above property in furtherance of the replacement of Culverts D-06 located on Chestnut Ridge
Road (CR-23) over Stony Brook and D-07 Halls Corners Road (CR24) over Stony Brook, Town
of Dover, Dutchess County, New York.
CA-109-25
AMS/rjw
R-1089-B
09/08/25
Fiscal Impact: See Attached
APPROVED
Sue Sriro
COUNT EXECUTE
Dono 10/16/25
STATE OF NEW YORK
SS:
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
This is to certify that I, the undersigned Clerk of the Legislature of the County of Dutchess, have compared the foregoing resolution with
the original resolution now on file in the office of said clerk, and which was adopted by said legislature on the 14d day of October 2025, and that the
same is a true and correct transcript of said original resolution and of the whole thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and scal of said Legislature this 14i day of October 2025.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
NO FISCAL IMPACT PROJECTED
APPROPRIATION RESOLUTIONS
(To be completed by requesting department)
Total Current Year Cost $ 325
Total Current Year Revenue $
and Source
Source of County Funds (check one): Existing Appropriations, •Contingency,
LI Transter of Existing Appropriations, • Additional Appropriations, L Other (explain).
Identify Line Items(s):
Related Expenses:
Nature/Reason:
Amount $
Anticipated Savings to County:
Net County Cost (this year): $325
Over Five Years:
Additional Comments/Explanation:
RESOLUTION REQUEST TO BEGIN CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS TO ACQUIRE TEMPORARY EASEMENTS
FROM SWIFT CEMETERY PLOT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CULVERT (D-06) CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD (CR 23)
OVER STONY BROOK AND CULVERT (D-07) HALLS CORNERS ROAD (CR 24) OVER STONY BROOK,
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, TOWN OF DOVER, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
Prepared by: Matthew W. Davis
Prepared On: 8/26/25
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AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE REAL PROPERTY
Project: CULVERT (D-06) CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD (CR 23) OVER STONY BROOK
AND CULVERT (D-07) HALLS CORNERS ROAD (CR 24) OVER STONY BROOK,
REPLACEMENT PROJECT, TOWN OF DOVER, DUTCHESS COUNTY, NEW YORK
This Agreement by and between SWIFT CEMETERY PLOT, with an address of 767
Chestnut Ridge Road, Dover Plains, NY10280, hereinafter referred to as "Seller", and
the COUNTY OF DUTCHESS, with offices at 22 Market Street, Poughkeepsie, New
York, 12601 hereinafter referred to as "Buyer.
1. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION. The Seller agrees to sell, grant, convey,
a temporary easement to 1,084.31+/- square feet of real property.
Purchase Price: $325.00
Located at 767 Chestnut Ridge Road, Dover Plains, NY 10280, being further
described on Map 1, Parcel 1, attached hereto.
Being a portion of those same lands with the Dutchess County Parcel
Identification Number (132600-6963-00-242169-0000).
2. TEMPORARY EASEMENT USE. The temporary easement shall be exercised for
the purpose of access and constructing or reconstructing a box culvert together with
all appearances.
3. TERM OF TEMPORARY EASEMENT. The term of the temporary easement shali be
for two (2) years. The commencement date may be up to nine (9) months after the
date of execution of the temporary easement. If required, the temporary easement
may be extended as agreed to by both the Seller and Buyer.
4. IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDED IN THE PURCHASE. The following improvements,
if any, now in or on the property are included in this Agreement: None
5. PURCHASE PRICE. The total purchase price is THREE HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE
AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($325.00). This price includes the real property described in
paragraph 1 and the improvements described in paragraph 2 if any.
6. THE PARTY OF THE SECOND PART is required to restore the property of the party
of the first part that is disturbed as a result of construction personnel or equipment
access to the condition that it was on the date of the execution of the temporary
easement, to the extent reasonably possible.
7. THE PARTY OF THE FIRST PART AND ITS HEIRS, SUCCESSORS AND/OR
ASSIGNS shall not be liable for personal injury or property damage caused by the
carelessness, negligence or conduct of the party of the second part, its employees,
contractors, invitees or agents in the use of the Easement Premises in connection
with this temporary easement. The party of the second part agrees to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless the party of the first part, its successor's and assigns
from any and all claims and damages caused directly by the existence of this
temporary easement, the use and occupancy by the party of the second part of the
easement premises, or the acts of party of the second part, its agents, employees or
8. THE CONTRACTOR hired by the party of the second part shall maintain in effect
during the term of this temporary easement, general liability insurance coverage to
cover the work being done on the property that is the subject of the temporary
easement. The party of the first part shall be listed as additional insured on the
contractor's certificate of insurance.
9. TITLE DOCUMENTS. Buyer shall provide the following documents in connection
with the sale:
A. Deed. Buyer will prepare and deliver to the Seller for execution at the time of
closing all documents required to convey the real property interests) described
in paragraph 1 above. Buyer will pay for a title search.
10. MARKETABILITY OF TITLE. Buyer shall pay for curative action, as deemed
necessary by the Buyer, to insure good and valid marketable title in fee simple
and/or permanent easement to the property. Such curative action is defined as the
effort required to clear title, including but not limited to attending meetings, document
preparation, obtaining releases and recording documents.
Seller agrees to
cooperate with Buyer in its curative action activities. The Seller shall be responsible
for the cost to satisfy liens and encumbrances identified by the Buyer. Said cost
shall be deducted from the amount stated in paragraph 3 and paid to the appropriate
party by the Buyer at the time of closing. In the alternative, the Seller may elect to
satisfy the liens and encumbrances from another source of funds.
11. RECORDING COSTS AND CLOSING ADJUSTMENTS. Buyer will pay all recording
fees, if any. The following, as applicable and as deemed appropriate by the Buyer,
will be prorated and adjusted between Seller and Buyer as of the date of closing:
current taxes computed on a fiscal year basis, excluding delinquent items, interest
and penalties; rent payments; current common charges or assessments.
12. RESPONSIBILITY OF PERSONS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT; ASSIGNABILITY.
The stipulations aforesaid shall bind and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs
executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement when signed by both the Buyer and the
Seller will be the record of the complete Agreement between the Buyer and Seller
concerning the purchase and sale of the property. No verbal agreements or
promises will be binding.
14. BUYER'S POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. For fee simple acquisitions and
permanent and temporary easements, the Buyer shall have possession of the
property rights on the day payment is received by the Seller. Any closing documents
received by the Buyer prior to payment pursuant to paragraph 4 above, shall be held
in escrow until such payment has been received by the Seller or the Seller's agent.
15. NOTICES. All notices under this agreement shall be deemed delivered upon
receipt. Any notices relating to this Agreement may be given by the attorneys for the
parties.
16. CLOSING DATE AND PLACE. Transfer of title shall take place through the mail or
at a mutually acceptable location. This Agreement may be subject to the approval of
the Dutchess County Legislature.
17. COUNTERPARTS. SIGNATURES TRANSMITTED BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. This
Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, all of which taken
together shall constitute one Agreement, and any of the parties hereto may execute
this Agreement by signing any such counterpart. A facsimile of signature transmitted
by electronic means applied hereto or to any other document shall have the same
and effect as a manually signed original. This provision contemplates giving legal
force and effect to copies of signatures. This provision dose not contemplate the use
of "electronic signatures" as regulated by New York State Technology Law Article 3,
"Electronic Signatures and Records Act."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, on this _
entered into this Agreement.
day of
2025, the parties have
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SELLER:
Swift Cemetery Plot
Department of Law
Print Name:
Title:_
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Department of Public Works
BUYER County of Dutchess
Print Name:
Title:
REPLACEMENT OF
CULVERT D-06
COUNTY ROUTE
CHESTNUT RICE ROADI
Originals of this map (sheets 1 & 21
are on flle at the offices of the
Dutchoss County Deportment of
Public Works.
Parcel ID No
132600-6963-00-242169-0000
IRUE NORTH AT THE 74°30
MERIDIAN OF WEST LONGITUDE
'EXHIBIT A'
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PIN H/A
SWIFT CEMETERY PLOT
(REPUTED OWNER)
DOCUMENT* N/A
MILLBROOK EQUESTRIAN
FARM, INC.
(REPUTED OWNER)
T79 CHESTNUT RIDGE RO
10180)
MAP NO. 1
PARCEL NO. 1
SHEET 1 Of 2
REPUTED OWNER:
SWIFT CEMETERY PLO
MAILING ADDRESS N/
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§ STA. CR 12+54.59
34.26+FT
S 30°01'12" W
54.20+FT
SWIFT
CEMETERY PLOT
(REPUTED OWNER)
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1,084.31 SQ.
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WHICH 253.70
SQ. FT+
IS UNDERWATER.
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MAP NUMBER
REVISED DATE
DATE PREPARED 12/23/2024
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REPLACEMENT OF
CUL VERT D-06
COUNTY ROUTE 23
(CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD)
'EXHIBIT A'
COUNTY OF DUTCHESS
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
PIN K/A
MAP NO. 1
PARCEL NO. 1
SHEET 2 OF 2
Eminent Domain Procedure Lov.
PARCEL
RESTORATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPLACEMENT OF
W'IN CONNECTION WITH THE REPLACEMENT SF UVERT 06, COUNTY ROUTE 23 CHESTNUT RIO
CUL VERT D-06.
ROAD TO RECONSTRUCT AND
SLOPES TO MEET
GRASS
SURFACE,
AND PLACEMENT
OF
TEMPORAR EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL MEASURES FOR THE SURIN
THIS PROJECT; DESCRIBED AS FOLLONS:
INTERSECTION OF
SAID BOUNDARY WITH THE DIVISION LINE
BETWEEN THE PROPERTY O
REPUTED OWNER ON THE SOUTHWEST AND THE
ON
THE NORTHEAST.
SAID
POINT
BEING
COMINGE
THE POINT OF BECA
FRETS UNCERNATER.
IS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE ITS PURPOSES FOR,
PE CONSTRUCTION ARD AS 50 CONSTRUCTED OR RESTRUCTED, THE MAINTENANCE, OF THE HEREIN IDENTIFIED
THE VERY 0E, COMEDY SOUVE 2 SEREST NUT ROGE ROADS AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLO MOR THE REPLACEMENT OF
BEGINNING AT STATION CR 10+00.00= HC 10+00.00, THENCE NORTH 23°03:20" EAST TO STATION CR 13+38.37.
ALL BEARINGS REFERRED TO TRUE NORTH AT THE 740-30° MERIDIAN OF WEST LONGITUDE.
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- 2025
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FURL DECK BY
Public Works and Capital Projects Roll Call
District
Name
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley
Truitt*
District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook
Houston*
District 3 - LaGrange
Polasek*
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon
Valdés Smith*
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie
Atkins*
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie
Gorman
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie
Johnson (VC)
District 12 - East Fishkill
Metzger (C)
District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger
Paoloni
District 15 - Wappinger
Faust
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck
Munn
Present:
Absent:
Vacant:
10
2
0
District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill
Resolution: /
Motion:
Rolison
Total :
Abstentions:
Yes
J
No
absent
Abgent
Yes
No
2025168 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING TO ACQUIRE A
TEMPORARY EASEMENT ON REAL PROPERTY FROM SWIFT CEMETERY PLOT IN
CONNECTION WITH CULVERT (D-06) CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD (CR-23) OVER
STONY BROOK AND CULVERT (D-07) HALLS CORNERS ROAD (CR 24) OVER STONY
BROOK REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF DOVER
OCTOBER 9, 2025
Roll Call Sheets
District
NO
District 7 - Hyde Park and Pleasant Valley
District 25 - Amenia, Washington, Pleasant Valley & Millbrook
District 3 - LaGrange
District 16 - Fishkill and Beacon
District 9 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 1 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 2 - LaGrange, Pleasant Valley & Town of Poughkeepsie
District 4 - Hyde Park and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 5 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 6 - Town of Poughkeepsie
District 8 - City and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 10 - City of Poughkeepsie
District 11 - Clinton, Pleasant Valley, and Rhinebeck
District 12 - East Fishkill
District 13 - East Fishkill and Wappinger
District 14 - Wappinger and Town of Poughkeepsie
District 15 - Wappinger
District 17 - Town and Village of Fishkill
District 18 - City of Beacon and Fishkill
District 19 - North East, Stanford, Pine Plains, Milan & Red Hook
District 20 - Red Hook, Tivoli, and Rhinebeck
District 21 - East Fishkill
District 22 - Beekman and Union Vale
District 23 - Pawling, Beekman and East Fishkill
District 24 - Dover/and Pawling
Present:
Absent:
Vacant:
Resolution: _
Motion:
Last Name
Truitt
Houston
Polasek
Valdés Smith
Atkins
Gorman
Travelpiece
Lawler
D'Aquanni
Kaul
Brendli
Johnson
Kearney
Metzger
Paoloni
Versaci
Faust
McHoul
Page
Drago
- Munn
Caswell
Garito
Rolison
House
Total :
YES/
V
Ibseut
absent
Absent
absent
absent
Absent
19
Yes
No
Abstentions:
2025168 AUTHORIZING CONDEMNATION PROCEEDING TO ACQUIRE A
TEMPORARY EASEMENT ON REAL PROPERTY FROM SWIFT CEMETERY PLOT IN
CONNECTION WITH CULVERT (D-06) CHESTNUT RIDGE ROAD (CR-23) OVER
STONY BROOK AND CULVERT (D-07) HALLS CORNERS ROAD (CR 24) OVER STONY
BROOK REPLACEMENT PROJECT IN THE TOWN OF DOVER
OCTOBER 14, 2025