What's happening
This bill makes not-for-profit organizations benefiting seniors eligible for funding under the New York State and Municipal Facilities Program.
Why it matters
Broadens eligibility for critical infrastructure funding. by allowing not-for-profit organizations that serve seniors to access the State and Municipal Facilities Program, which previously only aided government and certain other public-serving bodies. This means more capital improvement projects could now target facilities commonly used by older adults.
Potentially improves quality of life for seniors. by enabling organizations that support them to undertake construction, renovations, or purchase equipment—such as updated vehicles or accessibility features—that they may have otherwise struggled to afford.
Could help address increasing needs of an aging population. in New York, as these organizations will have more resources to maintain or enhance their facilities and services, potentially reducing strain on public infrastructure and improving community-based care.
May drive local economic activity. by funding projects that require construction, maintenance, or technology upgrades at these organizations, potentially creating jobs and supporting local businesses involved in these efforts.
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STATE OF NEW YORK
7184
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 3, 2018
Introduced by Sen. SERINO -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Finance
AN ACT relating to making certain not-for-profit corporations eligible for funding under the state and municipal facilities program; and to amend chapter 54 of the laws of 2017, enacting the Capital Projects budget, in relation to including not-for-profit corporations which benefit seniors
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. For the state fiscal year 2017-18 and thereafter, not-forprofit corporations which benefit seniors shall be eligible for any monies appropriated to the state and municipal facilities program for the payment of capital costs.
§ 2. That part, entitled "MISCELLANEOUS -- ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES", of section 1 of chapter 54 of the laws of 2017, enacting the "Capital Projects Budget", is amended by adding thereto the items hereinbelow set forth in italic and is amended by deleting therefrom the items hereinbelow set forth in brackets as follows:
STATE AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES PROGRAM
CAPITAL PROJECTS 2017-18
APPROPRIATIONS REAPPROPRIATIONS
Capital Projects Funds - Other ..... 385,000,000 1,253,250,000
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All Funds ........................ 385,000,000 1,253,250,000
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STATE AND MUNICIPAL FACILITIES PROGRAM (CCP) ............... 385,000,000
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Capital Projects Funds - Other
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13500-01-7
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Capital Projects Fund
State and Municipal Facilities Purpose
For payment of the capital costs of
construction, improvement, rehabilitation
or reconstruction of facilities owned by
eligible entities; the acquisition of
capital facilities and assets by eligible
entities, including fixed capital assets;
the acquisition by eligible entities of
equipment and other capital assets,
including vehicles, in support of health,
safety, technology, or innovation; the
acquisition by an eligible entity of capi-
tal assets with a useful life of not less
than ten years purchased for the sole
purpose of preserving and protecting
infrastructure that is owned, controlled
or appurtenant to an eligible entity,
including but not limited to heavy duty
road maintenance and construction vehi-
cles, pavers, snow plows, street sweepers
and heavy duty fire, emergency response
and law enforcement vehicles; economic
development projects sponsored by the
state or municipal corporations, as
defined in section 2 of the general munic-
ipal law, that will create or retain jobs
in New York state as certified by the
commissioner of the department of economic
development; or environmental projects
sponsored by the state or municipal corpo-
rations as defined in section 2 of the
general municipal law. Eligible entities
shall consist of the state; municipal
corporations as defined in section 2 of
the general municipal law; water and sewer
districts; the Metropolitan Transportation
Authority; a college or university estab-
lished pursuant to section 352 of the
education law, section 6203 of the educa-
tion law or section 6302 of the education
law; an independent not-for-profit insti-
tution of higher education as defined in
subdivision 2 of section 6401 of the
education law; public school districts;
public housing authorities; public
libraries and library systems chartered by
the regents of the state of New York or
established by an act of the legislature;
public park conservancies or not for
profit corporations organized for the
purpose of investing in parks owned by the
state or municipal corporations, as
defined in section 2 of the general munic-
ipal law; not for profit fire districts,
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fire commissions, fire companies, fire
departments, volunteer rescue and ambu-
lance squads; not-for-profit corporations
which benefit seniors over age sixty; and
special act school districts, schools for
the blind and deaf and other students with
disabilities subject to article 85 of the
education law, and private schools for
students with disabilities authorized
pursuant to chapter 853 of the laws of
1976. Costs may include, but shall not be limited
to engineering services, construction,
project management, right-of-way acquisi-
tion, and work appurtenant and ancillary
thereto. No funds from this appropriation
may be used as a required match or be
considered a local share to other state
programs or to leverage state aid or
grants including but not limited to the
apportionment of aid under the education
law. Notwithstanding any provision of law
to the contrary, funds appropriated herein
may, subject to the approval of the direc-
tor of the budget, be (i) interchanged,
(ii) transferred from this appropriation
to any other appropriation of any state
department, agency or public benefit
corporation, or (iii) suballocated to any
other state department, agency or public
benefit corporation, to achieve this
purpose (SM0117SM) ......................... 385,000,000
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§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately; and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after April 1, 2017.
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Title of bill
An act relating to making certain not-for-profit corporations eligible for funding under the state and municipal facilities program; and to amend chapter 54 of the laws of 2017, enacting the Capital Projects budget, in relation to including not-for-profit corporations which bene- fit seniors
Purpose
To expand eligibility of the state and municipal facilities program to include not-for-profits that operate to benefit seniors
Summary of provisions
Section 1: Adds not-for-profit corporations which benefit seniors to the list of eligible entities to receive funding through the state and municipal facilities program.
Section 2: Amends section 1 of Chapter 54 of the Laws of 2017 to include not-for-profits which benefit persons over the age of sixty in the list of entities eligible to receive funding through the state and municipal facilities program.
Section 3: Establishes the effective date.
Justification
Senior centers serve a critical role in our communities, offering a vast array of programs and services that benefit older adults. These communi- ty focal points can assist seniors with their social, physical, emotional and intellectual needs through nutrition programs, health and wellness programs, transportation services, social adult day services, recreational activities, as well as volunteer and civic engagement opportunities, among others. The New York State Office for the Aging conducted a survey and study of senior centers across New York State in the summer of 2013, and released a report early the following year.
According to the report, more than half of the senior centers that responded to the survey identified as a non-profit agency. Furthermore, the study found that 26% of senior centers operated on an annual budget of less than $50,000.
These centers are absolutely critical in our efforts to make New York a state where our seniors can age in place and stay in their communities, but many face difficult decisions between continuing to offer certain programs or making much needed capital improvements. Expanding eligi- bility to the state and municipal facilities program to include not-for- profits that benefit seniors would open many of these facilities to state funding for capital projects, granting them access to funding that many desperately need.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately; and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after April 1, 2017.
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