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S6023Senate2015-2016 SessionSame asA7770

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain not-for-profit corporation

Sponsor Velmanette MontgomerySD-25+1 co-sponsorAffects Economy
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Senate Floor Calendar
Impact
Pending
Outcome
Companion signed

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Signed via A7770

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Primary sponsor
Velmanette Montgomery

Senator · Senate District 25

1 Co-sponsor

History

  1. Substituted by A7770
  2. Advanced to third reading
  3. 2nd report cal.
  4. 1st report cal.1023
  5. Referred to corporations, authorities and commissions
  6. Referred to rules

Companion bill

The same bill in the other chamber. A bill becomes law when one version passes both houses and the governor signs it, so either number can carry it.

A7770Assembly

Provides for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain not-for-profit corporation

Signed by Governor · Sponsor Jo Anne Simon

Signed into law

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S6023

Title of bill

An act to amend the public authorities law, in relation to providing for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain not-for-profit corporation

Purpose or general idea of bill

to amend the public authorities' law in relation to providing for the financing and construction of capital facilities for a certain not-for-profit corporation

Summary of provisions

Section 1. Paragraph (b) of subdivision 2 of section 1676 of the public authorizes law is amended by adding a new undesignated paragraph to read as follow: Dancewave of Brooklyn, New York, for the financing, acquisition, construction, development, improvement, expansion and/or equipping of a facility or facilities and necessary ancillary and related facilities.

2. Subdivision 1 of section 1680 of the public authorities law is amend by adding a new undesignated paragraph to read as follows: Dancewave of Brooklyn, New York, for the financing, acquisition, construction, development, improvement, expansion and/or equipping of a facility or facilities and necessary ancillary and related facilities.

3. Any contracts entered into by the dormitory authority pursuant to this act shall be deemed state contracts within the meaning of that term as set forth in article 15-A of the executive law, and the authority shall be deemed, for the purposes of this act, a contracting agency as that term is used in this article.

Justification

Dancewave a non-profit dance education center began in 1995 and has inspired students to express themselves by combining rigorous training and mentorship from dance professionals in a nurturing and noncompetitive environment. School enrollment has increased dramatically and larger space is needed. This Capital Project will allow for the building of a new community arts and cultural center at 182 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, which will offer affordable rehearsal space, community events, performances, and professional development workshops and artists talks. The new Dancewave center will allow expansion of the current class offerings to meet demand and reduce reliance on outside studio rentals creating a new home that will accommodate Dancewave's growth and mission; providing affordable arts programming and cultural connectedness that strengthens the health and vibrancy of the community.

Legislative history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

To be determined

Effective date

This act shall take effect immediately.

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