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NY A04322
Bill
Status
1/30/2015
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Authorizes cities to create public utility districts to provide light, heat, power, and energy services at lower costs through contracts with the Power Authority of the State of New York (PASNY).
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Establishes district creation process requiring a district plan, public hearings, and approval by city legislative bodies; allows creation upon petition by property owners representing 51% of assessed valuation and 51% of property owners, or by 10% of voters in a councilmanic/assembly district (5% in NYC community districts).
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Requires PASNY to submit annual capital improvement plans by February 1st to each city with districts, with city legislative bodies and district councils holding public hearings and submitting recommendations by April 15th.
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Mandates PASNY maintain separate accounts for each district's revenue, set just and reasonable rates covering operations and maintenance, and provide annual certified financial statements to local legislative bodies and district councils.
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Creates district councils as not-for-profit corporations with voting representation from property owners, tenants, ratepayers, and citizens; councils have authority to investigate service complaints, hold hearings, and recommend capital improvements and additional services.
Legislative Description
Provides for creation of city public utility districts and provision of cheaper power by means of cooperation between city legislative bodies, PASNY and citizen participation; sets forth goals, definitions and provisions for permissive referendum; provides for capital improvements, creation and establishment of such districts, including contracts for provision of power, construction of facilities, filing of financial statements and just and reasonable charges.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/6/2016