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- Referred to local government
- Committed to rules
- Advanced to third reading
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- 1st report cal.488
- Referred to local government
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Establishes the city of White Plains industrial development agency and provides for its functions, powers, and duties
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Amy Paulin
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BILL NUMBER:S3717
Title of bill
An act to amend the general municipal law, in relation to the establishment of the White Plains industrial development agency
Purpose or general idea of bill
Establishes the City of White Plains industrial development agency and provides for its functions, powers, and duties.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of the bill adds a new section 902-d to the General Municipal Law, creating the City of White Plains Industrial Development Agency. This section further provides that the powers of the IDA with respect to the acquisition of real property by purchase will be limited to the corporate limits of the City of White Plains.
Effects of present law which this bill would alter
Municipalities may not form IDAs unless specifically authorized by the General Municipal Law. Currently, more than fifty local governments in New York State have authorized IDAs under the General Municipal Law.
Justification
Industrial Development Agencies in New York State are created to promote the economic welfare and prosperity of the inhabit- ants of a municipality or county. Farther it is their function to actively attract and encourage development in the area in question. This legislation establishes the formation of an Industrial Development Agen- cy in the City of White Plains. The City has requested this legislation in an effort to promote economic and recreational opportunities for its residents.
Legislative history
A.143, 2011 and 2012 referred to local governments. Same as S.3797, 2011 committed to rules; 2012 referred to local govern- ment. A.1021, 2009 and 2010 referred to local governments. A.7205, 2007 and 2008 referred to local governments. A.1774, 2005-06 referred to local governments. A.2205, 2004 referred to local governments.
Fiscal implications
None to the state, possible administrative costs to the City of White Plains which should be offset by the increased econom- ic development.
Effective date
Immediate, with provisions.
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