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Requires municipalities to maintain sidewalks abutting streets; repealer
In Assembly Committee · Local Governments · Sponsor Michael DenDekker
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Title of bill
An act to amend the town law, the second class cities law, and the general municipal law, in relation to the maintenance of sidewalks; and to repeal sections 16-123 and 19-152 of the administrative code of the city of New York relating thereto
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to remove the financial burden on property owners for maintaining their sidewalks.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends subdivision 4 of section 130 of the town law.
Section 2 amends section 92 of the second class cities law.
Section 3 repeals section 16-123 of the administrative code of the city of New York.
Section 4 repeals section 19-152 of the administrative code of the city of New York.
Section 5 amends the general municipal law by adding a new section 96-c to read as follows, "The governing board of any county, city, town or village shall regulate the construction, maintenance or use of sidewalks abutting streets within the county, city, town or village; provided, however, that no county, city, town or village shall require the owners of property abutting such streets to maintain such sidewalks.
Section 6 this act shall take effect immediately.
Justification
Property owners pay significant property taxes to local municipalities. Local municipalities have an obligation to maintain their sidewalks and other infrastructure for the safety of pedestrians. In some municipalities the burden for sidewalk maintenance is on the property owner. Most sidewalk damage is a result of infrastructure negligence and trees that were planted by the municipality. Property owners should no longer be responsible for repairing their sidewalks for these unforeseen circumstances not caused by the property owner.
Legislative history
New Bill.
Fiscal implications
No fiscal implications to the State.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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