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Senator · Senate District 62
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History
- Referred to local government
- Referred to local government
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Relates to services provided by village volunteer fire companies in certain counties
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor John Ceretto
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4412
Title of bill
An act to amend the village law, in relation to volunteer fire companies in certain counties
Purpose or general idea of bill
To allow fire companies to extend or renew an existing contract to provide services to a town in which the village is located
Summary of specific provisions
Section one amends section 10-1004 of the village law by adding a new section 2 to read as follows: A village fire, hose, protective or hook and ladder company may, without the consent of the village board of trustees or the village board of fire commissioners, enter into a contact to provide services to a town in which the village is located provided that (a) the services to be provided shall be limited to fire protection, general ambulance service, or emergency services in the case of accidents, calamities, or other emergencies, or any combination thereof (b) such contract shall be an extension or renewal of an existing contract for such services in the town.
Justification
Volunteer fire fighters are some of the most important members of any community, and the services they provide are essential for the safety of all members in a village or town. In some cases, continuous years of valuable fire services provided to both a town and village can be disrupted by contractual disagreements. A contract disagreement between local officials in a village can detrimentally result in a loss of fire services. Services provided by a village fire company in times of need cannot be restricted by local disagreements. Communities depend on these vital services. This bill will ensure village fire companies can act independently to provide a consistent and equal level of service to all residents, regardless if they reside in the village or town.
Prior legislative history
A8312/S5595 of 2011-12; referred to Local Governments/Passed Senate. 2014 - A.6977
Fiscal implications
None
Effective date
Immediately.
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