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NY S06549

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Tony Avella

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the city commissioner to repair sidewalk flags damaged by roots of trees under the city's exclusive care
  • Applies only to sidewalks adjacent to Class One or Class Two residential condominiums/cooperatives that are owner-occupied and used exclusively for residential purposes, or adjacent to houses of religious worship
  • Mandates that the commissioner prune the tree roots causing the damage before making sidewalk repairs
  • All sidewalk repairs must conform to rules and specifications established by the Commissioner of Transportation
  • Takes effect 60 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Requires the city of New York to repair any sidewalk damaged by a tree under its exclusive care that is adjacent to any class one property, class two condo or coop or any house of religious worship.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CITIES

2/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Cities2/27/2012

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