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- Referred to environmental conservation
- Referred to environmental conservation
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Title of bill
An act to amend the environmental conservation law, in relation to environmental protection funding for coastal purposes
Purpose of the bill
This bill would allow not-for-profit corporations and education Corporations that partner with host municipalities to be eligible Waterfront Revitalization Program grantees under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund ("EPF") Act.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill amends Environmental Conservation Law ("ECL") §54-0101 to define an "education corporation."
Section 2 of the bill amends ECL § 54-0103(2) to reference an "education corporation" in general provisions relating to the State contracts that implement EPF grants.
Section 3 of the bill amends ECL § 54-1101(1) to authorize the Secretary of State to make state assistance payments to a not-for-profit Corporation or an education Corporation that is partnering with a host municipality to develop and implement a local waterfront revitalization program.
Section 4 of the bill amends ECL § 54-1101(5) to make conforming references to a not-for-profit corporation or an education corporation.
Section 5 of the bill provides for an immediate effective date.
Existing law
Title 11 of the EPF currently allows municipalities (i.e., cities, towns and villages) that undertake coastal management planning, implementation or construction activities to apply for and receive EPF grants. Currently, not-for-profits may apply for and receive EPF grants for open space projects under Title 3 of the EPF and for parks and historic preservation under Title 9 of the EPF.
Statement in support
Many municipalities seeking Waterfront Revitalization Program funding under Title 11 of the EPF have expressed a desire to partner with local not-for-profits and universities, and frequently it is more efficient for a community group to undertake or manage a project in cooperation with a local government. The Department of State's experience in helping local governments to develop and implement local waterfront revitalization programs has shown that these programs succeed when they are carried out in close cooperation with neighborhood not-for-profits and universities. Often, these entities have a direct interest in community revitalization, economic development, beautification, recreational opportunities and the other essential elements of a local waterfront revitalization program.
This bill would allow the Department of State to meet local needs by making direct grants under the EPF Waterfront Revitalization Program to not-for-profit corporations or education corporations that are partnering with a host municipality. All grantees would continue to be subject to the current competitive grant process and State contracting and procurement requirements. LEGISLATIVE HISTORY :
2007-2008: S.8251 (Passed Senate) Similar legislation passed the Senate in 2002 (S.6576 Marcellino/ A.11164 Rules), 2003 and 2004 (S.5077 Marcellino).
Fiscal implications
Minimal.
Effective date
This bill would take effect immediately.
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