NY A04752

Establishes the Eastchester Creek Intermunicipal Economic Revitalization Agency as a community development agency for the city of Mount Vernon and village of Pelham Manor, governed under Articles 15 and 15-A of the General Municipal Law.

Agency membership consists of the mayors of Mount Vernon and Pelham Manor, with powers limited to a defined area of approximately 231 acres in Mount Vernon (bounded by Sandford Boulevard, New York City, South Third Avenue, and the Hutchinson River) and a triangular portion of Pelham Manor (bounded by the Hutchinson River, Hutchinson River Parkway, and New York City).

Agency must defer to respective municipal zoning and land use laws and regulatory determinations while considering local zoning regulations and comprehensive land use plans in its actions.

Authorizes Pelham Manor to impose additional sales and compensating use taxes within the revitalization area at rates necessary to equalize tax rates with Mount Vernon, with all revenue collected by the state commissioner deposited to Pelham Manor's fiscal officer.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.