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4160 UPPER MOUNTAIN ROAD • SANBORN NY 14132-9416
Telephone: 716-433-8523
Fax: 716-433-7164
Wright H Ellis, Town Supervisor
March 2, 2001
Honorable Francine Del Monte
New York State Assembly- 138th District
1700 Pine Avenue
Niagara Falls NY 14301
Re: Request for Member Item Funds
Dear Assemblywoman Del Monte:
The Town Board purchased 108 acres of farmland located west of the Town Hall
on the south side of Upper Mountain Road in December 1999. The parcel is
currently designated for general town purposes. Our intention is the
eventual phased development of a town park with athletic fields and
recreation areas, since the Town of Cambria does not have such a facility.
This development would be in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the
Town’s 1997 Comprehensive Plan.
A Town Park Planning Committee has been appointed and held its’ first
meeting. They are conducting a needs analysis of recreational and leisure
opportunities within the Town of Cambria, focusing on current and future
demand, an assessment of availability and including the interests of youth
through senior citizens. Subsequent actions of the committee will produce an
orderly and phased plan for development of a town park/recreation area.
The committee’s budget includes $2,500 for administrative expenses,
including research and travel to study other municipal park sites; $4,500
for engineer consulting services including preparation of maps and plans,
liaison with various agencies and support for planning meetings. A visual
screening buffer of trees would be desirable between the town property and
adjacent building lots, estimated cost of $10,000. Planting could be
completed well in advance of the phased development.
Your assistance in obtaining State funding to offset one-half of the above
expenses would be most appreciated. Thank you for your support.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Wright H. Ellis
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