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Authorizes the city of Auburn to prefer local businesses in awarding public contracts
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Gary Finch
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Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing the city of Auburn to prefer businesses located in the county of Cayuga in awarding public contracts
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill amends the general municipal law, in relation to authorizing the City of Auburn to prefer businesses located within the County of Cayuga in awarding public contracts.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends subdivision 1 of section 103 of the general municipal law, as amended by chapter 62 of the laws of 2003.
Justification
The City of Auburn is committed to encouraging economic development in the County of Cayuga. As part of this commitment, the City of Auburn has established a proposal granting preference in awarding public contracts to local firms. Currently, the general municipal law requires that all public contracts must be awarded to the business of a person who submits the lowest bid. This requirement provides no flexibility for the City of Auburn to attempt to encourage economic development in the County of Cayuga. The proposed bill would give the City of Auburn greater flexibility in awarding public contracts up to $100,000 to local businesses located within the County of Cayuga whose bids are within 5% of the lowest bid.
Legislative history
S.5922 of 2007/2008
Fiscal implications
None to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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