Table of Contents
for Amended and Restated Texas Eastern Pre-Application
for Term Easement at Liberty State Park
As compensation for the proposed lease and use of temporary work space, the Applicant proposes to tender to the State approximately $2.279 million total compensation, consisting of the following:
1. As rental for the 20-year lease, an annual rent of $33,773.00 per year based upon the rate of $0.83 per square foot per year, which will be escalated at 2.5% for each year after the first year (for an estimated total of $862,721 over the life of the lease);
2. As rental for the use of the temporary work space for a term of one year, a payment of $65,809 based on the same rate of $0.83 per square foot;
3. As mitigation for the permanent ecological, environmental and recreational impact to approximately 0.93 acres of State owned land, additional compensation in the form of the replacement value of the impacted property at a 4:1 ratio in a lump sum payment of $1,350,924.
4. For tree mitigation, a sum to be determined using the guidance found at N.J.A.C. 7:36-26.10.
You can review the entire Pre-Application for Term Easement at Liberty State Park (without attachments) here.
- I. General Information on the Proposed Conveyance
A.Brief narrative description of the project for which conveyance of State property is requested
Construction Methods
Upland Areas
Wetland Areas
Consultation with Division of Parks & Forestry Regarding Restoration Activities
B.Blocks/Lots and acreage of the area proposed for conveyance
C.Municipality and county of proposed conveyance
D.DEP administering agency (if known)
E. Contact information for party requesting conveyance
F. Contact information for additional owners of the property (if applicable)
- II. Description of the Proposed Conveyance
A.Include the intended use and owner of land proposed to be conveyed
B.Describe the compelling public need for and/or the significant public benefit
to be derived from the proposed conveyance
C.Include a detailed alternatives analysis identifying, describing, and explaining
why alternative plans, including a no-action alternative and all reasonable
alternatives using both public (non-Green Acres) and private lands, will not
satisfy the compelling public need or significant public benefit to be derived
from the proposed disposal or diversion. As applicable, the analysis should
describe the environmental impact of each alternativeThe No-Action Alternative
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Alternatives
Non-Natural Gas Energy Alternatives
Nuclear Energy
Fossil Fuels
Renewable Energy Alternatives
Wind
Tidal, Wave & Hydroelectric
Biomass
Photovoltaic
Conclusions Concerning the Renewable Energy Alternatives
Alternatives Involving Public and Private Lands
Alternatives to use of HUD-58 & HUD-59
(near Caven Point Road & Bayview AvenueAlternatives to Use of HUD-66, 69, & 71 & 72
near Liberty Science CenterDepartment Suggested Alternative
Other Alternatives Explored by the Applicant
Other Alternatives Involving Public and Private Lands
Highway I-78 Alternate
New Jersey Turnpike Alternative
Brooklyn Alternative
Marine Alternatives
Marine Alternative Option A
Marine Alternative Option B
Marine Alternative Option C
Marine Alternatives Analysis Conclusion - III. Description of Proposed Compensation
A.General Property Description, including topography, environmental features,
current use, historical use, current owner
B.Blocks/Lots and acreage of proposed replacement parcels
C.Municipality & County of proposed replacement parcels
D.Description (including valuation estimation) of park improvements, if any,
to be provided by the applicant as compensation
E.Deed for Replacement Parcel(s), if available
F.Preliminary Assessment Hazardous Waste Questionnaire for proposed replacement parcel(s)
- IV. Site Maps (to scale)
A. Tax Maps
B. GIS Aerial Maps
C. Reference Maps - V. Other Project Information
A.Plans and Specifications for Construction (if available) if the project
involves a building or infrastructure on land to be conveyed by the State
B.Copy of any existing lease, easement or license with the State for
the proposed property to be conveyed by the StateC.A listing of the status federal, interstate, state and local approvals
required for the applicants project
D.Copy of any previous correspondence with DEP concerning
the proposed conveyance - VI. Additional information required by the Department
A.Deeds
B.Appraisal Statements
C.Environmental Evaluation
D.Tree Impacts & Mitigation
E.Land & Water Conservation Funding Issues
- VII. Checklist
- VIII. Applicant Certification
Attachments
As referenced in the documents
1. Location Map
Figure 1 – Liberty State Park Site Location Map
Figure 2 – Bayview Avenue Vicinity
Figure 3 – Liberty Science Center Vicinity
2. Property Plats
Tract HUD-58 – Block 1494, Lot 30
Tract HUD-59 – Block 1497, Lot 11(B)
Tract HUD-66 – Block 2048, Lot H.3
Tract HUD-69 – Block 2048, Lot Part of H.3
Tract HUD-70 – Block 2048, Lot 44.B
Tract HUD-71 – Block 2145, Lot 61
Tract HUD-72 – Block 2145, Lot 44D
3. GIS Aerials
DWG. LD-A-1064, Rev. A14
DWG. LD-A-1068, Rev. A14
DWG. LD-A-1069, Rev. A14
4. Tax Maps
Jersey City Tax Map Page 8.06
Jersey City Tax Map Page 8.05
Jersey City Tax Map Page 12.10
Jersey City Tax Map Page 12.11
5. Erosion and Sediment Control Plan
6. Spill Prevention Control & Countermeasures Plan/Preparedness, Prevention and Contingency Plan
7. Excavation Management Plan for Handling Regulated Soils and Groundwater
Part 1 of 2
Part 2 of 2
8. Environmental Evaluation of Liberty State Park Properties
9. Wetlands Restoration Procedures for Temporary Wetland Impacts
10. Figures
Figure 2.3.2-2 – Dam & Pump Method Water Body Crossing
Figure 3.5.1-5 – Liberty Science Center Alternatives
Figure 3.4.1-6 – Highway I-78 Alternative
Figure 3.4.1-8 – New Jersey Turnpike Alternative
Figure 3.4.3-1 – Brooklyn Alternative
Figure 10-9 – Offshore HDD Equipment
Figure 10-10 – Conceptual Dredged Pipeline Trench
Figure 10-11 – Conceptual Jetted Trench
Figure 3.5.4-1 – Marine Alternative Option A
Figure 3.5.4-2 – Marine Alternative Option B
Figure 3.5.4-3 – Marine Alternative Option C
11. Deeds
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Spectra Tract Reference |
Block |
Lot |
Deed Book Number |
Deed Book Page Number |
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Block 1494 |
Lot 30 |
8585 |
206 |
|
|
Block 1497 |
Lot 11(B) |
3450 |
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|
Block 2048 |
Lot H3 |
3219 |
497 |
|
|
Block 2048 |
Lot Part of H3 |
3219 |
497 |
|
|
Block 2048 |
Lot 44.B |
3367 |
130 |
|
|
Block 2145 |
Lot 61 |
4320 |
229 |
|
|
Block 2145 |
Lot 44.D |
3366 |
822 |
12. Tables – Presenting Environmental Comparison
Table 3.5.1-3 – Liberty Science Center Alternatives
Table 3.4.1-3 – Highway I-78 Alternative
Table 3.5.4-1 – Marine Alternative Option A
Table 3.5.4-2 – Marine Alternative Option B
Table 3.5.4-3 – Marine Alternative Option C
13. New Jersey Turnpike Letter to FERC dated August 2, 2010
15. Prior Correspondence with the Department
17. Land & Water Conservation Issues
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