BILL NUMBER: S10276A
SPONSOR: WEBER
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the town law, in relation to authorizing the town of
Clarkstown to establish community preservation funds; to amend the tax
law, in relation to authorizing the town of Clarkstown to impose a real
estate transfer tax; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions
upon expiration thereof
 
PURPOSE:
Authorizes the Town of Clarkstown to establish community preservation
Funds.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section I: Adds section 64-k to the town law
Section II: Amends the tax law to add article 31-A-4
Section III: Provides" a severability clause
Section IV: Provides the effective date
 
JUSTIFICATION:
Rockland County and the Town of Clarkstown is home to some of the most
pristine land in all of New York State. The town has worked for years to
ensure responsible development/ while preserving open space/ and safe-
guarding its natural resources. This legislation would authorize the
town to establish a land trust to help raise critical funds for the
express purpose of preserving open space for future generations,
protecting historic places and properties/ and creating recreational
opportunities for Clarkstown residents. This legislation is critical to
help preserve the scenic beauty of Clarkstown.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New Bill
 
FISCAL IMPLICATZONS:
None to state
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately; provided, however/ that section
two of this act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall
have become a law and shall expire December 31, 2041, when upon such
date the provisions of such section shall be deemed repealed