NY A04776

Defines "targeted communities" in Westchester County as cities, towns, villages, or census tracts where the combined average unemployment and poverty rate exceeds the countywide average by 10 percent.

Allows Westchester County to require the lowest responsible bidder on public works, construction, and purchase contracts to hire and retain residents from targeted communities with the highest unemployment rates.

Requires bidders to spend at least 10 percent of construction labor costs hiring targeted community residents, increasing to 20 percent if a community's combined rate exceeds 20 percent of the countywide average, and 30 percent if it exceeds 30 percent of the countywide average.

Establishes that combined unemployment and poverty rates be calculated annually using New York State Bureau of Labor Statistics data or U.S. Census data and adopted by county resolution or local law.

Permits the county to require bidders to hire previously incarcerated individuals participating in re-entry programs and to establish apprenticeship and training programs in construction trades for targeted community workers.