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History
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Relates to siting requirements for the New York city school construction authority's leasing program
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Catherine Nolan
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BILL NUMBER:S594
Title of bill
An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to siting requirements for the New York city school construction authority's leasing program
Purpose or general idea of bill
The School Construction Authority's leasing program does not follow some of the important procedural steps that are required with new school construction. These provisions help protect the health of our children. This bill clarifies the School Construction Authority's responsibilities.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 clarifies that the School Construction Authority are required to submit site plans whenever they lease property for a school, as they already do when they buy or build such property, except for certain, specified short-term leases.
Justification
In 1997 the School Construction Authority spent millions leasing and renovating a dry cleaning factory as a site for school children. The school had to be abandoned, and those millions were wasted, as it was discovered that the children were being exposed to hazardous chemical fumes site plans, which enable community notice and environmental review, provide an opportunity to avoid such mishaps.
The SCA is currently planning to lease Over 30 existing buildings across New York City. In the past, schools have been sited on contaminated properties Exposure to toxic chemicals can lead to behavioral problems, teaming disabilities and decreased for children. Whether a building is leased or newly constructed, environmental hazards can pose serious risks to a school's occupants.
Prior legislative history
2012: Senate Bill 3438 (Gianaris) - Died in Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee 2012: Assembly Bill 1762 (Nolan)Died in Assembly Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee 2010: Senate Bill 1354-A (Oppenheimer) - Died in Senate Rules Committee 2010: Assembly Bill 1865 (Nolan) - Passed Assembly 137-1 (6/23/10); Passed Assembly 141-2 (3/1/10) 2008: Senate Bill 7127 (Sabini) - Died in Senate Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee 2008: Assembly Bill 8838 (Nolan) - Passed Assembly 140-1 (4/30/08); Passed Assembly 150-0 (6/20/07)
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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