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History
- Referred to finance
- Referred to finance
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Appropriates 2.5 million dollars to the department of state for technical assistance grants to be awarded to each of the five boroughs
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor James F. Brennan
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Title of bill
An act making an appropriation to the department of state for technical assistance grants to be awarded to each of the five boroughs of the city of New York
Purpose or general idea of bill
To provide five grants, one to a not-for-profit organization per borough of not less that $250,000 nor more than $750,000, so that they can provide legal, technical and professional expertise to other not-for-profits and community boards regarding issues such as zoning, planning, architecture, historic preservation, building, and construction issues.
Summary of specific provisions
Makes an appropriation of $2.5 million
Justification
Neighborhoods in New York City are be inundated with new construction projects. There is a small subset of construction companies who are out to complete their projects quickly without regard to the laws and rules that govern construction in New York City. Neighbors and neighborhood groups complain, but have little ability to fight these large operations that disobey the rules. This bill will provide for an organization within each borough to provide the expertise and personnel to effectively stop these illegal practices.
Prior legislative history
A.7747B of 2008 - Referred to Cities
Fiscal implications to state and local government
$2.5 million to the State.
Effective date
Immediately.
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