What's happening
This bill authorizes the town of Southampton to create and manage an underground utility improvement district for converting overhead utilities.
Why it matters
Could lead to safer and more reliable utility services. By converting overhead utility lines to underground systems, the district may reduce outages from storms, accidents, or falling trees, and lower risks of fire hazards.
Allows for local control and tailored solutions. The Southampton town board would have the authority to design, fund, and manage these projects, potentially leading to solutions that better fit community needs and preferences.
May affect property values and aesthetics. Underground utilities can improve the visual landscape by removing poles and wires, which might boost property values and enhance community appearance.
Potentially impacts local taxes or fees. Funding and maintaining the underground infrastructure might require new or increased local charges, affecting residents and businesses in the improvement district.
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Bury Power Lines Southampton
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History
- Substituted by S4332
- Ordered to third reading rules cal.141
- Rules report cal.141
- Reported
- Reported referred to rules
- Reported referred to ways and means
- Referred to local governments
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.
Bury Utility Lines Southampton
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Kenneth P. LaValle
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
S. 4332 A. 5522
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
SENATE - ASSEMBLY
February 10, 2017
IN SENATE -- Introduced by Sen. LAVALLE -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government
IN ASSEMBLY -- Introduced by M. of A. THIELE -- read once and referred to the Committee on Local Governments
AN ACT authorizing the town of Southampton, Suffolk county, to establish an underground utility improvement district
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The town of Southampton, in the county of Suffolk, is hereby authorized to establish an underground utility improvement district pursuant to articles 12 and 12-A of the town law. Such underground utility improvement district shall be established, funded, operated and otherwise controlled by the provisions of articles 12 and 12-A of the town law and the provisions of this act. To the extent that the provisions of this act shall in any way be in conflict with articles 12 and 12-A of the town law, the provisions of this act shall be controlling.
§ 2. After an underground utility improvement district has been established, the town board may take such action as may be required to adopt plans and specifications and enter into a contract or contracts, or take such other actions as may be required, for the conversion of existing overhead utility facilities to underground facilities and construction of new underground facilities for utilities.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07626-01-7
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