What's happening
This bill allows Tompkins County to fund and contract for the development, maintenance, and management of affordable housing.
Why it matters
Expands Local Government Powers. By letting Tompkins County directly fund and contract for affordable housing, the bill empowers local officials to address housing needs in ways tailored to their community, rather than relying solely on state or federal programs.
Supports Housing Stability. Increased county involvement could mean more stable, long-term support for affordable housing, potentially reducing displacement and homelessness among low- and moderate-income residents.
Promotes Accountability and Oversight. Allowing the county to contract for development and management creates opportunities for local oversight, which could lead to higher standards in the construction and maintenance of affordable housing projects.
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Boost Tompkins Affordable Housing
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History
- Referred to local government
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STATE OF NEW YORK
8421
IN SENATE
May 7, 2018
Introduced by Sen. O'MARA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Local Government
AN ACT to amend the county law, in relation to authorizing the county of Tompkins to appropriate and contract for the development, maintenance, and management of affordable housing
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 224 of the county law is amended by adding a new subdivision 29 to read as follows:
(29) Development, maintenance, and management of affordable housing located within the county of Tompkins.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD15729-01-8
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Title of bill
An act to amend the county law, in relation to author- izing the county of Tompkins to appropriate and contract for the devel- opment, maintenance, and management of affordable housing
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to authorize the county of Tompkins to appropriate funds for the purposes of affordable housing.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 of the bill authorizes the county of Tompkins to provide fund- ing for sustainable affordable housing projects.
Section 2 requires that this bill take effect immediately.
Justification
Section 224 of the New York State County Law provides the authority to a county board of supervisors to contract for public benefit services, which does not include the development, maintenance, or management of affordable housing. Tompkins County has an inadequate supply of afforda- ble and safe housing, but is unable to address the situation. An amend- ment to the law is necessary to meet the housing needs of Tompkins Coun- ty residents.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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