Notification of Public Comment Period for the Purchase of Land

Apr 24, 2024

AKWESASNE -- The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe adopted the Land Acquisition and Sales Policy and Program (the “Policy”) in TCR 2009-71 to provide a greater level of transparency when the Tribe acquires land.

In accordance with Section II.F of the Policy, the Tribe is providing the Community with notice of the proposed acquisition of 2.25 acres and an existing warehouse from Jeffrey Lazare.

The property, Tribal lot # 626, includes an existing 7,770 square-foot warehouse at 1123 State Rte. 37 to be used as a Tribal Police Department Sub-Station. The total cost of the land and structure is $400,000 USD.

The property has been assessed by a third-party appraiser, and the purchase price for the land and structure was validated within market. The SRMT Tribal Historic Preservation Office analysis articulated no issues of concern. The SRMT Environment Division is currently conducting an Environmental Review which will factor into a final purchase decision.

Tribal Members may provide written comments regarding the purchase at public.comment@srmt-nsn.gov. Comments will be accepted until May 25th, 2024.