Intention of repeal.

It is the intention of the Town Board of the Town of Webster to repeal the existing law and discontinue the existing open space preservation program, specifically, that effective February 28, 2010 (or "immediately"), no new applications will be considered, and no renewals of existing applications will be approved. It is the intention of this provision to discontinue the existing program. Upon expiration of the latest contractual term hereunder, the effect of this chapter is null and void. All lawfully entered contracts and agreements with the Town pursuant to Chapter 220 as existing prior to February 28, 2010, shall continue until such time as the agreements expire by their terms, or until such time as the beneficiaries seek to cancel or terminate the agreements pursuant to the procedures set forth in § § 220-7 and 220-8 below.

It is the stated and express intention of the Town Board that such agreements or contracts in existence pursuant to Chapter 220 prior to the effective date of February 28, 2010, shall not be extended, renewed or renegotiated. There will be agreements through the 2032 assessment roll. These agreements are filed with the Assessor and an updated list is filed annually with the Town Clerk and Finance Director including owner name, address, tax account number, acreage, and taxable exemption amount.