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History
- Substituted by A8305A
- Ordered to third reading cal.1488
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Print number 6162a
- Amend (t) and recommit to local government
- Referred to local government
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Authorizes the town of Mohawk to extend the Town of Mohawk Fire District into the village of Fonda
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Angelo Santabarbara
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BILL NUMBER:S6162A
Title of bill
An act to authorize the town of Mohawk to extend the Town of Mohawk Fire District into the village of Fonda
Purpose
With the dissolution of the Fonda Village Fire Department within the last year, the Mohawk Fire District has agreed to provide fire protection services to the Village of Fonda. Since April 2013, Mohawk has been providing that service to the Village of Fonda through a contract.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Grants the Town of Mohawk in Montgomery County the authority to extend the Fire District to include and encompass the Village of Fonda, not withstanding any contrary provisions the NYS Town Law.
Section 2. Establishes, upon completion of the act of the Mohawk Town Board, that the Mohawk Fire District is extended and governed by article 11 of the Town Law, will all powers and duties as conferred by that section.
Section 3. Allows the corporation known as the "Town of Mohawk Fire Department Inc." to continue to operate, and expand its operations into the Village of Fonda.
Section 4. States that the expansion and appurtenant activities are deemed complete when the Town of Mohawk adopts a resolution extending the fire protection district, in compliance with subdivision 2 of section 170 of the NYS Town Law.
Section 5. Effective date - Immediate.
Justification
The Village of Fonda has already voted to dissolve its fire department. Due to decreasing membership and the inability to afford the maintenance and improvement of fire fighting apparatus, the Village has reached an agreement with the Mohawk Fire District to provider coverage. Currently provided through a contractual arrangement, this legislation would allow the Mohawk Fire District to encompass the Village of Fonda.
Legislative history
2014: (pre-filed) New bill.
Fiscal implications
None anticipated.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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