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Provides for temporary alternative methods of financing snow and ice removal expenses in the town of Brookhaven
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Marc Alessi
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Title of bill
An act to amend the local finance law, in relation to temporary alternative methods of financing snow and ice removal expenses in the town of Brookhaven
Purpose
Enables the town of Brookhaven to issue bonds to finance snow and ice removal.
Summary of provisions
The local finance law is amended by adding a new section 26.05 which provides for temporary alternative methods of financing snow and ice removal expenses in the town of Brookhaven.
Justification
Snow and ice removal are an enormous financial burden on local towns. There is a five percent limit on budget notes, but this does not apply to unforeseen emergencies. Budget notes which resolve an unforeseeable public emergency have no ceiling on the amount allowed to be issued. The budget notes must be repaid within one year and must be included in the following years DA FUND operating budget. This would cause a sharp increase in the following years tax rate.
This legislation would allow for snow removal notes. The snow removal note can be paid back over a five year period. The increase in time eases the burden on the tax rate.
By mid-February of the 2009-10 winter, has brought massive amounts of snow to the northeast. Long Island saw storms that dropped snow at the rate of 3 to 5 inches an hour. These storms left towns like Brookhaven and other local communities on Long Island dealing with 20 or more inches of snowfall. The average snowfall per winter from years 1995-96 through 2008-09 is 34.7 inches. At the time of introduction, this winter has already brought Long Island a total of 41.4 inches localized in large amounts.
Legislative history
2010: New Legislation
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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