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JACK CKSONVILLE LLE 2 2017

AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION & REVITALIZATION

Exxon Mobil Properties for Sale

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Contamination and Clean Up

• 1971-1984

Mobil Oil station had several gas leaks

• 1984

NYS DEC tests & requires Mobil Oil to clean up

• 1988

Mobil Oil cleans up & purchases properties

• 2000

Exxon Mobil demolishes all houses except Church

• 2004

Public Water extended from Town of Ithaca WD3

• 2005

DEC case closed after acceptable follow-up testing

PLANNI NNING, G, O OPPORTUNI NITY Y & RESEARCH CH

• 2009 Town adopts Comprehensive Plan based on community input that

includes goals to: * preserve historic structures * revitalize Jacksonville

• 2013 Supervisor Thomas follows up on JCA attempts to contact Exxon

Mobil (EMOC) to repair/protect/ preserve church

• 2013 Exxon Mobil expresses interest in divesting itself of properties
• 2014 Town & EMOC discuss options and start research on spill & condition of

church and soils on all parcels

• 2015 EMOC decides to sell properties; considers no/low cost sale to Town
• 2016 Town conducts environmental assessment & more tests; negotiates for

parcels, price, terms and conditions

• 2017 Town considers acquisition after reviewing public benefits and risks

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Evaluation of Old Church 2014

• EMOC paid for structural evaluation of

building

• EMOC paid for a 2nd opinion & estimate from

regional expert to stabilize structure

• Sought advice from historic preservation

experts re: conditions and potential 2016

• Sought informal estimates re: costs to

stabilize to assess financial feasibility

• Visited the structure with experts to assess

conditions

• Town’s environmental consultant

recommended asbestos study, paid for by

• EMOC. Results received 9/16

Research on all EMOC sites 2013

• Requested & reviewed DEC documents on spill/ clean up
• Reviewed JCA archives of events

2014

• Town asked EMOC re-test soils on all properties. Testing

done 9/14 2015

• Town received soil test results via NYS DEC
• Town asks for expert analysis from NYS DEC and NYS

Department of Health to review findings

• Town seeks guidance from national non-profit on

risks/benefits of acquiring properties 2016

• Town hired independent environmental contractor to do

Phase I Environmental Assessment

WHAT WILL the TOWN GET?

After many different approaches, negotiations resulted in a proposed contract that includes a single low price of $5,001 for a package of 3 parcels * Assessed at a total of taxable value of $84,700 * Valued at $170,500 on the open market

The Old Church- 5020 Jacksonville Rd to preserve historic structure The adjacent parcel at 5036 Jville Rd for Church septic and parking 1853 Tburg Rd. for possible housing, business, park & ride, or other uses permitted by zoning

Assurance that EMOC retains responsibility for DEC Spill No. 84-00518. DEC would hold EMOC responsible if new problems arise from old spill.

The “Old Church”

5020 Jacksonville Road

Photo from April 2017

Photo from 1983 Historic Building Inventory

Key Points about Old Church

• Built 1827 as Methodist Episcopal Church
• Moved to current location in 1898
• Greek Revival as public building is unique
• Last used as a home & store
• Structurally sound, despite neglect
• Asbestos found in exterior paint, bathroom

tile & roof caulking

• Lot is too small for septic/parking unless

combined with another parcel

• Preservation of exterior will be required by

deed restriction

5036 J 5036 Jacksonville Rd

• Adjacent to 5020 Jacksonville

Road- Old Church

• Provides space for septic system

& parking for Old Church

• To be joined with 5020 to be

sold as package with Old Church

1853 T 1853 Trumansb sburg Road

• Open lot across Post Office on Rt 96
• Comprehensive Plan of 2009 calls for

Jacksonville Revitalization

• Revitalization uses could include:
• Re-sale of parcel for Housing
• Re-sale for Business use
• Park & Ride lot
• Other uses allowed by zoning
• Zoning Update is underway and will

invite community input on land use.

Key ey a agreem eemen ents i in curren ent & & future e contracts

• Town agrees to accept properties “AS IS” with knowledge of

prior contamination. All documents are on file at Town.

• Town agrees not to sue EMOC. If future clean up is needed,

DEC will hold EMOC accountable directly.

• If approved for purchase and re-sale, Town would add to

the Old Church deed a covenant to preserve the exterior (Interior can be changed for allowable zoning purpose)

• No Agriculture or Groundwater Use (Public water available)
• No Sub-surface use to avoid accumulation of hydrocarbons from

soil, if any (ie. No basements)

Excavation IS allowed for water & septic hook up, geo-thermal

• Impervious liners or Vapor Barriers to prevent migration of

hydrocarbon vapors or liquids from soil, if any (Like Radon

measures)

• Slab on grade building required - no underground living spaces

Development Restrictions in Deeds

Are t e the P Proper erti ties es Safe to e to Re-Devel elop?

YES

NYS Department of Health stated the parcels are safe for re-development based on:

 Reviewing the spill and clean up history

 Reviewing recent soil test results  Reviewing proposed restrictions and possible future uses

WH WHAT’S N S NEXT, if APPRO ROVE VED

 Sign Contracts & Purchase Properties- late May  Select realtor to find buyers for Old Church & adjacent parcel willing to honor the deed restriction requiring historic preservation  Solicit bids from contractors to:

• Fix roof
• Clean up inside
• Screen foundation

 Insure properties and assure lawn maintenance until sold  (If not sold before Fall, Town will assure that building is secure)  Income from re-sale will help offset costs of purchase and repairs  Future use of 1853 Trumansburg Rd to be determined by zoning & future discussion

QUESTIONS? Should we proceed? COMMENTS? Thank You!