BILL NUMBER: S909
SPONSOR: SANDERS
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the
municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens to be adminis-
tered by the division of homeland security and emergency services
 
PURPOSE:
This bill establishes the municipal severe storm relief fund for Rocka-
way, Queens to repair damage to public infrastructure caused by a severe
storm event between October 29 and November 3, 2012.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1 amends the executive law by adding a new section 719 estab-
lishing the municipal severe storm relief fund for Rockaway, Queens. The
relief program, administered by the Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Services, will apply to projects to repair public
infrastructure damaged by a severe storm event from October 29 through
November 3, 2012. Funding shall not be used for infrastructure repairs
required due to normal wear and tear. The commissioner shall establish
the application process for the issuance of such grants. Applications
for grants are due before November 3, 2026. The funding shall consist of
revenue received pursuant to appropriation, credit or transfer from any
source pursuant to law.
Section 2 provides for the effective date.
 
EXISTING LAW:
New Law
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Hurricane Sandy proved to be the second costliest hurricane in United
States history. This severe storm event destroyed roadways, bridges,
tunnels, boardwalks, municipal property, personal property, homes and
businesses. Catastrophically, lives were undone by this superstorm.
Rockaway, Queens was hit particularly hard and repairs are still under-
way several years later. This program will help ensure the public
infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy is repaired to restore and
protect this vulnerable coastal area.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2021-22 REFERRED TO SENATE VETERANS,HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY
AFFAIRS
2021-22 referred to assembly ways and means
2019-20 REFERRED TO SENATE VETERANS,HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY
AFFAIRS
2017-18 REFERRED TO SENATE VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY
AFFAIRS
2016 Referred to Senate Rules
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
To be determined
 
LOCAL FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.