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NY A05226
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Vivian Cook
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AI Summary
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Fire commissioners in cities with populations of one million or more must provide written notice to affected local community boards at least 30 days before substantially altering fire company boundaries, closing borough fire communications offices, removing fire alarm boxes, or closing, removing, or relocating fire companies.
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Notice requirement applies to any action that changes the level or manner of fire service delivery in these large cities.
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Affected local community boards gain the ability to conduct public hearings and discussions on proposed fire service changes through existing community board structures.
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Provision takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that the fire commissioner of any fire department in cities having a population of one million or more shall not substantially alter the boundaries of fire companies, once fixed, or close, remove or relocate a fire company unless at least thirty days prior to the taking effect of such action written notice thereof has been given to each local community board or boards having jurisdiction over that part of the city directly affected by such proposed action or service reduction.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/3/2024