BILL NUMBER: S4040
SPONSOR: COMRIE
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in
relation to establishing city community improvement projects
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
This legislation establishes a framework for creating and extending City
Community Improvement Projects (CCIPs) in New York City. The goal is to
facilitate infrastructure improvements, enhance sanitation and security,
and promote community development through locally managed and funded
 
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Section 1 Amends Title 25 of the administrative code of the city of New
York by adding a new Chapter 5-A titled "City Community Improvement
Projects," which provides definitions and guidelines for establishing
and managing CCIPs.
1. Defines key terms such as "project," "project plan," "project
charge," and "project management association."
2. Outlines the content requirements for project plans, including:
* Boundaries of the proposed project.
* Proposed improvements and associated costs.
* Sources of financing and implementation timelines.
* Rules for project governance, including the role of the Project
Management Association.
3. Outlines the content requirements for project plans, including:
* Boundaries of the proposed project.
* Proposed improvements and associated costs.
* Sources of financing and implementation timelines.
* Rules for project governance, including the role of the Project
Management Association.
4. Establishes the process for community input and public hearings prior
to project approval, ensuring transparency and local engagement.
5. Provides for the establishment of a Project Management Association
for each CCIP to oversee implementation and operations, with represen-
tation from property owners, tenants, and city officials.
6. Details procedures for financing, including issuing bonds or munici-
pal obligations, and specifies limitations on project-related debt and
tax levies.
7. Includes provisions for amendments to project plans, reviews by the
State Comptroller, and dissolution of projects when necessary.
Section 2 sets forth the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This bill is essential in New York City. Where shared driveways or
sewers exist and other improvement projects are suggested by residents,
this bill provides a legal mechanism to ensure that more communal
improvements that may affect multiple adjoining properties can be
planned, funded, and executed. There is no clear path in current law
for major quality of life upgrades to shared residential infrastructure.
This bill will not only remedy that, it will also ensure that neighbors
can agree to move forward on projects they know are essential to their
quality of life.
 
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
This is a new bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
No state or local funding required.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it becomes law