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NY S09090

Bill

Status

Passed

7/31/2018

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Griffo

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Origin

Senate

2017-2018 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the bond issuance limit for the Upper Mohawk Valley memorial auditorium authority from $2 million to $50 million in aggregate principal amount.

  • Authorizes the authority to use design-build contracts for a multi-use sports complex project in Utica when a project labor agreement is in place, implementing a two-step selection process based on qualifications and best value.

  • Expands the authority's governing body from seven members to nine members beginning February 1, 2019, with five appointed by the county executive and four by the county legislature.

  • Requires all projects under design-build contracts to comply with prevailing wage laws, environmental regulations, minority- and women-owned business enterprise goals, and existing labor standards and collective bargaining agreements.

  • Sunsets the design-build contract authorization two years after the act takes effect, with an exception allowing projects with issued requests for qualifications to continue.

Legislative Description

Relates to the total amount of bonds the Upper Mohawk Valley memorial authority may issue; authorizes, for certain public works undertaken pursuant to project labor agreements, use of the alternative delivery method known as design-build contracts; increases the members of the governing body to nine.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.187

7/31/2018

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means6/18/2018
Rules6/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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