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Title of bill
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens to be administered by the division of homeland security and emergency services
Purpose
This bill establishes the municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens to repair damage to public infrastructure caused by a severe storm event between October 29 and November 3, 2012.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 amends the executive law by adding a new section 719 establishing the municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens. The relief program, administered by the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services, will apply to projects to repair public infrastructure damaged by a severe storm event from October 29 through November 3, 2012. Funding shall not be used for infrastructure repairs required due to normal wear and tear. The commissioner shall establish the application process for the issuance of such grants. Applications for grants are due no more than seven years after November 3, 2012. The funding shall consist of revenue received pursuant to appropriation, credit or transfer from any source pursuant to law.
Section 2 provides for the effective date.
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New law
Justification
Hurricane Sandy proved to be the second costliest hurricane in United States history. This severe storm event destroyed roadways, bridges, tunnels, boardwalks, municipal property, personal property, homes and businesses. Catastrophically, lives were undone by this superstorm. Rockaway, Queens was hit particularly hard and repairs are still underway several years later. This program will help ensure the public infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy is repaired to restore and protect this vulnerable coastal area.
Legislative history
New bill
Fiscal implications
To be determined
Local fiscal implications
No cost to localities
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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