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Senator · Senate District 61
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History
- Signed chap.227
- Delivered to governor
- Returned to senate
- Passed assembly
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.219
- Substituted for A10451
- Referred to ways and means
- Delivered to assembly
- Passed senateVote 60–0
- Ordered to third reading cal.1470
- Committee discharged and committed to rules
- Referred to finance
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Relates to adding the Ellicott Creek located in Erie county to the definition of inland waterways
Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor Raymond Walter
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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to adding the Ellicott Creek located in Erie county to the definition of inland waterways
Purpose
Designates Ellicott Creek located in Erie County as an inland waterway.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 - amends paragraph (c) of subdivision 4 of section 911 of the Executive Law by adding Ellicott Creek, located in Erie County to the definition of "inland waterways."
Section 2 - contains the effective date.
Justification
The headwaters of Ellicott Creek begin in eastern Erie County, and flow westerly to finally end at the Erie Canal and Tonawanda Creek near their confluence with the Niagara River. The creek flows through the Towns of Alden, Lancaster, Cheektowaga, Amherst and Tonawanda. It has played a significant historical role in the founding and development of communities all along its length, initially providing water power for mills in several communities. It has played a particularly important role in the history and current life of the residents in the Village of Williamsville. In the village, a waterfall, dam, rapids, historical watermill and both state and local parks are associated with the creek. In fact, many of the current revitalization efforts in the Village of Williamsville center around the creek and its surrounding facilities and area.
The creek borders the State University at Buffalo north campus, providing park amenities to both students and the greater community with walking and biking trails and the opportunity to engage with nature. It plays an important role in Ellicott Creek Park in the Town of Tonawanda, an Erie County park, providing recreational facilities for area residents. Finally, its confluence with the Erie Canal and Tonawanda Creek in the City of Tonawanda also represents a significant historical and recreational asset to the City of Tonawanda and greater community.
By defining Ellicott Creek as an inland waterway, the municipalities, communities and organizations along its banks will be eligible for Department of State and Environmental Protection Fund waterfront revitalization grants. The communities along the bank of this creek were originally settled in part because of the transportation and water power that was offered by this waterway. The opportunity to apply for, and possibly receive grant monies, is of considerable importance to the revitalization efforts of waterside communities.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None to the state.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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