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History
- Substituted by A1273
- Ordered to third reading cal.1569
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
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Creates the Starr public library district and provides for the means for construction and financing of facilities for the district
Vetoed · Sponsor Kevin Cahill
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S5500
Title of bill
An act creating the Starr public library district in the town of Rhinebeck, New York; and to amend chapter 672 of the laws of 1993 amending the public authorities law relating to the construction and financing of facilities for certain public libraries, in relation to including the Starr public library district within the provisions of such chapter and providing for financing through the dormitory authority
Purpose
To create the Starr public library district in the Town of Rhinebeck and provide for the election of the board of trustees as well as the means for construction and financing of facilities and operations within the district
Summary of provisions
Section 1 creates the library district.
Section 2 outlines the election procedures for the board of trustees.
Section 3 details the procedure for determining the term length of each trustee; filling vacancies in the board; appointing a board president, vice president, and secretary as well as any other positions the board deems necessary such as treasurer.
Section 4 explains the financial obligations and procedures for the library district to establish a budget, make payments, and collect funds. This section also establishes a treasurer as the overseer of all funds with the board auditing and approving all final payments and claims once they have had the opportunity to review an itemized record of the payment or claim.
Section 5 sets procedures for its charter from the board of regents, commencement of operations,and transfer of property and employees.
Section 6 provides for an ad valorem levy which means the tax collected will be based on the value of the real estate or personal property within the Town of Rhinebeck, given that property within the Town of Rhinebeck will benefit from the library facilities being established and maintained.
Section 7 clarifies that except as: otherwise provided by this act, the provisions of the education law relating to public libraries shall be applicable to the library district established by this act.
Section 8 deems the public library district separate and distinct from the town for all purposes, including but not limited to management, appropriations, and expenditures
Section 9 adds a new subdivision 49 to section 5 of chapter 672 of the laws of 1993.
Section 10 sets an immediate effective date.
Justification
Founded in 1862, the Starr Library in Rhinebeck has been serving patrons in the Mid-Hudson Valley for over 150 years. It is the oldest library in the Mid-Hudson library system and has an incredible history of being an important educational resource. Originally located in the Starr Institute Building in Rhinebeck, the library moved up to West Market Street in the 1970s. In 2005, they had outgrown their smaller building and the Board of Trustees raised the funds to construct a new wing, which expanded their offerings to the community.
The creation of the Starr public library district is the next step forward for this important institution to continue its important work in providing educational resources for residents in the Rhinebeck community and throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley.
Legislative history
2013-2014: S.7259-A - Vetoed, Memo.509
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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