BILL NUMBER: S7967
SPONSOR: CANZONERI-FITZPATRICK
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend chapter 672 of the laws of 1993, amending the public
authorities law relating to the construction and financing of facilities
for certain public libraries, in relation to including the Island Park
Public Library
 
PURPOSE:
To include Island Park Public Library in the list of eligible public
libraries for the purpose of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New
York financing and construction services.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1: Amends Section 5 of Chapter 672 of the Laws of 1993, relating
to the construction and financing of facilities for certain public
libraries to include the Island Park Public Library.
Section 2: Provides the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
This legislation was requested by the Island Park Public Library, in
Nassau County, so that the library can be deemed eligible to partner
with DASNY for financing and/or construction services. Such eligibility
will help enable the library to address critical needs, like HVAC, roof
work, and other infrastructure necessities, while saving taxpayers
money.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None.
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately.