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BILL NUMBER:A9379
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to the election by certain counties to withdraw from the metropolitan commuter transportation district; and in relation to permitting the counties of Orange and Rockland to make such election
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to provide Orange and Rockland Counties the option to withdraw from the metropol- itan commuter transportation district.
Summary of specific provisions
The bill amends section 1279-b of the public authorities law to give Orange and Rockland County the option to elect to withdraw from the metropolitan commuter transportation district.
The county seeking to withdraw shall provide the commissioner of trans- portation, and chairman of the authority and the other counties which have an option to withdraw, a resolution adopted by the county legisla- ture providing notice of intent to withdraw and furnish a public trans- portation plan.
The "public transportation plan" shall include an agreement where the county shall be entitled to lease facilities and services comprising such rail transportation system at fair market value which provides for negotiations for withdrawal from the metropolitan commuter transporta- tion district.
If no agreement is reached after sixty days from the commencement of such negotiations, either party may make application to a justice of the supreme court residing in the counties of Orange or Rockland for an appointment of a special referee.
The special referee shall mediate negotiations for withdrawal for a period of no longer than sixty days. If after the sixty day period the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the special referee shall, within thirty days; recommend the terms of the withdrawal to the justice, who shall review the recommendations of the referee and the positions of the parties thereon and shall issue an order setting forth the terms of the withdrawal.
Justification
Due to various new and increased taxes and fees passed in 2009 for the metropolitan commuter transportation district an undue hardship has been placed on my constituents. This bill will allow Orange and Rockland Counties the option to withdraw themselves from the MTA Commuter Transportation District.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
This bill would result in a cost savings to be determined after such county or counties reach an agreed upon public transportation plan.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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