PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESRECOMMENDED

Town of Halfmoon Board of Supervisors Meeting Agenda Jan 2026

Township Funding Recommended for ClearWater Conservation Easement

Not to exceed $95,120; not to exceed 50% of negotiated price or appraised value, capped at $2,000 per tillable acre and $1,000 per woodland acreTown of HalfmoonCLEARWATER CONSERVANCYJanuary 15, 2026

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Description

The Open Space Preservation Board recommends that Halfmoon Township commit up to $95,120 to partner with ClearWater Conservancy on a permanent conservation easement for the Dreibelbis/Spencer property. The two-year funding commitment would cover up to 50% of the easement cost, capped per acre, and help eliminate remaining lease payment obligations. ClearWater would acquire and manage the easement and oversee transaction and fundraising activities.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Not to exceed $95,120; not to exceed 50% of negotiated price or appraised value, capped at $2,000 per tillable acre and $1,000 per woodland acre

Vendor

CLEARWATER CONSERVANCY

Agency

Town of Halfmoon, PA

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

January 15, 2026

Contract Term

Funding commitment valid for two years from date of Board approval

Renewal Info

Initial two-year funding authorization; offer expires two years from Board approval if not executed. Any future modifications would require additional Board action.