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- Referred to transportation
- Referred to transportation
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Provides for local waterfront revitalization plans and programs
In Assembly Committee · Tourism, Parks, Arts And Sports Development · Sponsor Angelo Santabarbara
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5440
Title of bill
An act to amend the canal law and the public authorities law, in relation to local waterfront revitalization plans and programs
Purpose
To include the Secretary of State as a voting member of the Canal Recreationway Commission, and to encourage and assist local governments in preparing local waterfront revitalization plans and programs.
Summary of provisions
Amends section 138-a(1) of the Canal Law to make the Secretary of State a voting member of the Canal Recreationway Commission. Amends section 138-b of the Canal Law to direct the Commission to encourage the preparation of local waterfront revitalization programs and plans. Amends section 384(1) of the Public Authorities Law to authorize financial assistance to municipalities for preparing and implementing such plans and programs.
Justification
The Canal Recreationway Commission was created to undertake the rehabilitation of the State's canal system. Because the Department of State is responsible for the administration of the State's coastal and inland waterways program, it is appropriate that the Secretary of State be actively involved in the Commission as a voting member. It is also desirable for the Canal Recreationway Commission to encourage local municipalities which are affected by its efforts to develop their own waterfront plans and programs. This will help encourage revitalization of these waterfront communities.
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Effective date
Immediately
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