Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee specified in Use and Occupancy Permit No. 82771 issued to the Bedford Hills Fire District, Town of Bedford, Westchester County allowing for the use of approximately 4,000 square feet of state land for parking for volunteer firefighter members of the Bedford Hills Fire District.
Summary
Bill S05387 directs the commissioner of transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee associated with Use and Occupancy Permit No. 82771 for the Bedford Hills Fire District in Westchester County. This permit allows the fire district to utilize approximately 4,000 square feet of state land for exclusive parking for its volunteer firefighter members. The bill aims to alleviate financial burdens on the fire district, enabling them to better serve the community without the added cost of the security deposit.
Impact
The passage of this bill will modify the financial obligations of the Bedford Hills Fire District by eliminating the annual security deposit fee for the specified Use and Occupancy Permit. This change will not affect any other provisions of the permit, allowing the fire district to continue its operations without interruption while also potentially setting a precedent for similar waivers for other volunteer fire departments in the state.
Sentiment
The sentiment surrounding Bill S05387 appears to be overwhelmingly positive, as evidenced by the unanimous support in both the Senate Rules Committee and the final Senate floor vote, where it received 61 votes in favor with no opposition. This strong backing suggests a recognition of the importance of supporting volunteer firefighters and their needs.
Contention
There are no notable points of contention regarding this bill, as it has received unanimous support during the voting process. The absence of dissent indicates a consensus among legislators on the importance of supporting volunteer fire services and the financial relief this bill provides.
Same As
Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee specified in Use and Occupancy Permit No. 82771 issued to the Bedford Hills Fire District, Town of Bedford, Westchester County allowing for the use of approximately 4,000 square feet of state land for parking for volunteer firefighter members of the Bedford Hills Fire District.
Directs the commissioner of transportation to waive the annual security deposit fee specified in Use and Occupancy Permit No. 82771 issued to the Bedford Hills Fire District, Town of Bedford, Westchester County allowing for the use of approximately 4,000 square feet of state land for parking for volunteer firefighter members of the Bedford Hills Fire District.
Authorizes the Bedford Hills Fire District to file an application for exemption from school and real property taxes for the 2022-2023 assessment years.
Authorizes the Bedford Hills Fire District to file an application for exemption from school and real property taxes for the 2022-2023 assessment years.
Makes technical corrections relating to authorizing the Bedford Hills Fire District to file an application for exemption from school and real property taxes for the 2022-2023 assessment years.
Makes technical corrections relating to authorizing the Bedford Hills Fire District to file an application for exemption from school and real property taxes for the 2022-2023 assessment years.