NY A01714

Municipal fiber optic broadband companies in Erie county (local authorities or municipal corporations) would receive a real property tax exemption for their fiber optic networks, cable, and infrastructure, whether located on public or private property

The exemption applies to fiber optic cable and related equipment used to transmit broadband data, applications, and services to end users in Erie county

Contractors working on municipal fiber optic networks must meet workforce requirements including workplace safety certifications, compliance with OSHA, Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, and New York labor laws

Contractors must submit workforce plans detailing employment structure, workforce size, local hiring plans, and safety training standards, which the municipal broadband company must publish on its website

Construction of municipal fiber optic networks is subject to prevailing wage requirements under Article 8 of the labor law