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History
- Signed chap.81
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.249
- Substituted for A6326
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 61–0
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.1318
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- Referred to cities
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Extends certain prior approved work permits relating to Hurricane Sandy
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Phillip Goldfeder
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S4538
Title of bill
An act to amend chapter 100 of the laws of 2013, relating to authorizing the reinstatement of prior approved work permits and waiving the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law as such provisions relate to rebuilding and repairing homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in the city of New York, in relation to the effectiveness thereof
Purpose or general idea of bill
This bill allows those residing in Breezy Point to continue rebuilding their homes following the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. Due to the unique layout of Breezy Point many homes do not have mapped street frontage which triggers a BSA hearing and ultimate sign off. This application and review process can typically take 6-12 months or more without the 2013 waiver. It is necessary to extend the waiver for an additional two years so Breezy Point residents can continue the process of rebuilding their homes and putting their lives back together.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 of this bill authorizes the reinstatement of prior approved work permits. It also waives the requirements of section 35 and subdivision 2 of section 36 of the general city law relating to rebuilding and repairing of homes devastated by Hurricane Sandy in New York City. Finally, it amends chapter 77 of the laws of 2014 to state that the provisions of this act shall expire and be deemed repealed 4 years after the effective date.
Section 2 provides that the act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
The storms, rains and floods of Hurricane Sandy (Oct 29th 2012-Nov 3rd 2012) caused much devastation to residents of Breezy Point. General City Law requires applications that can take up to 12 months or more to be completed. That is too long for our residents to be without a home. They must be able to start rebuilding and have shovels in the ground as soon as possible. The extension of this bill continues progress made by those devastated by Hurricane Sandy.
Prior legislative history
None
Effective date
Immediately.
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