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- Referred to local government
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Relates to extending the authorization of the village of Patchogue to use sewer surplus for infrastructure projects
In Senate Committee · Rules · Sponsor Andrew R. Garbarino
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S7372
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 121 of the laws of 2012, relat- ing to authorizing the use of sewer surplus for infrastructure projects other than sewer projects in the village of Patchogue, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would allow the village of Patchogue to continue to use surplus funds received from sewer rents for other infrastructure projects until December 31, 2015.
Summary of specific provisions
Section One extends current law until December 31, 2015.
Section Two is the effective date
Justification
While water utilities are able to use their surplus funds for any munic- ipal purpose, sewer utilities are limited to using excess revenues for only sewer-related purposes. Generally, revenues derived from sewer rents, including penalties and interest, are credited to a special fund and the use of these funds are not permitted for use beyond costs incurred that relate to the sewer system.
However, in the village of Patchogue, the sewage plant and district plays a large role in this community's revitalization and economic growth. This growth has resulted in an influx of monies to the sewer fund but also in increased stress and pressure on the community's infrastructure. Allowing the village to use a limited amount of these funds to address infrastructure issues until December 31, 2015, would be a realistic and appropriate way to solve the problems created by this economic growth.
This legislation would allow the village of Patchogue to continue to use money, until December 31, 2015, from the sewer rent fund to pay expenses or obligations incurred for infrastructure improvements, after paying off all sewer-related expenses. The village would also be able to allo- cate up to 40% of this surplus to a special fund to be used specifically for infrastructure improvements. This ensures that the sewer needs are taken care of first, while allowing the village to use some of the excess funds derived from this source to solve the problems that come as a result of large and expanding sewage facilities.
Prior legislative history
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Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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