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- Print number 7185a
- Amend and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes Bay Park fire district to refund and pay a portion of the existing funds in its capital reserve account to the taxpayers of the district
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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BILL NUMBER:S7185A
Title of bill
An act in relation to authorizing the Bay Park fire district to refund and pay a portion of the existing funds in its capital reserve account to the taxpayers of the district
Purpose
This measure seeks to allow the Bay Park Fire District to refund and pay a portion of the existing funds in its capital reserve account to the taxpayers of the district.
Summary of provisions
See Bill.
Justification
The Bay Park Fire District serves the Bay Park and Hewlett Point communities in the South Shore of Nassau County through a contract with the Village of East Rockaway. In the 1970s the commissioners aspired to become their own fire department and therefore established and funded a capital reserve account in order to do so. Over the years the fund has grown to approximately $200,000. Within the last few years the fire district decided to terminate the pursuit of an autonomous fire district. Despite a desire by the Board of Commissioners to return these funds to the local taxpayers either through a direct refund or reduced taxes, state law currently prohibits such actions. This measure would allow only the Bay Park Fire District to reimburse local taxpayers.
Legislative history
New legislation.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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