Opn. No.

Daniel T. Cavarello, Esq. Informal Opinion No. 2009-1 Town Attorney Town of Tonawanda 2919 Delaware Avenue Kenmore, New York 14217

Dear Mr. Cavarello:

You have requested an opinion as to whether the town of Tonawanda may, without legislative approval, construct a public library facility on land held by the Town as parkland. You have further asked whether the Town may hold a public referendum on the construction of the library facility. As explained below, we conclude that the Town should seek alienation legislation and that an answer to the question of whether a referendum is authorized depends…