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Provides for a 10 percent discount on N.Y. city water bills for senior citizens
In Assembly Committee · Cities · Sponsor Matthew Titone
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Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing a discount for senior citizens in the city of New York for such persons' water bills
Purpose
To provide a 10% discount for every New York City senior citizens water bill.
Summary of provisions
Section one amends section 1045-j of the public authorities law by adding a new subdivision 3-a to establish a 10% discount for all senior citizens water bill.
Justification
Double digit water rate increases are hurting people's budgets, especially our senior citizens who are living on fixed incomes and struggling to make ends meet in these tough economic times. In the last two years alone the New York City's Water Board raised water rates by 14.5% in 2008. In 2009 the Water Board met again and raised water rates another 14%. Senior citizens cannot afford these double digit increases especially when the cost of living is on the rise. This bill, by providing a 10% discount would give some relief to seniors who should be enjoying their lives instead of worrying about how they are going to pay their next City water bill.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
180 days after enactment.
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