S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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I N A S S E M B L Y
May 1, 2012
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Introduced by M. of A. V. LOPEZ, FITZPATRICK -- read once and referred
to the Committee on Housing
AN ACT to amend the private housing finance law, in relation to provid-
ing interactive maps
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 907 of the private housing finance law, as amended
by chapter 399 of the laws of 1992, is amended to read as follows:
S 907. Rules and regulations to be promulgated by the commissioner.
The commissioner shall issue and promulgate rules and regulations for
the administration of this article, which rules and regulations shall
include provisions concerning requirements as to eligibility for
contracting with the commissioner; the form of applications for
contracts; supervision and evaluation of neighborhood preservation
companies including standards and performance criteria for continued,
increased or decreased funding to insure the companies meet the objec-
tives of this article and the objectives outlined in their neighborhood
preservation plans; reporting, budgeting and record keeping require-
ments; provisions for renegotiation, modification, termination, exten-
sion and renewal of contracts, which provisions shall include the bases
for funding increases from the preceding contract including, but not be
limited to, performance which exceeds minimum performance criteria and
provisions for probationary periods where appropriate; PROVISIONS FOR
THE CREATION OF AN INTERACTIVE MAP DISPLAYING EACH NEIGHBORHOOD PRESER-
VATION COMPANY'S DEFINED GEOGRAPHIC NEIGHBORHOOD WHICH SHALL BE SEARCHA-
BLE BASED ON AN INPUTTED ADDRESS, SUCH INTERACTIVE MAP SHALL BE MADE
PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE DIVISION'S WEBSITE; provisions for technical
services and assistance to neighborhood preservation companies within
the limits of available funding; protection of the interests of tenants
in buildings owned or managed by neighborhood preservation companies;
and such other matters not inconsistent with the purposes and provisions
of this article as the commissioner shall deem necessary, proper or
appropriate. Such rules and regulations shall prohibit any neighborhood
preservation company receiving funds under contracts entered into pursu-
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
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ant to this article (i) from engaging in any activities promoting any
political candidate or party or (ii) from expending any such funds in
activities the purpose of which is to influence legislation.
S 2. Section 1007 of the private housing finance law, as amended by
chapter 399 of the laws of 1992, is amended to read as follows:
S 1007. Rules and regulations. The commissioner shall issue rules and
regulations for the administration of this article. Such rules and regu-
lations shall include provisions concerning requirements as to eligibil-
ity for contracting with the commissioner; the form of applications for
contracts; supervision and evaluation of corporations which contract
with the commissioner including standards and performance criteria for
continued, increased or decreased funding to insure the corporations
meet the objectives of this article and the objectives outlined in their
housing preservation and community renewal plans; reporting, budgeting
and record keeping requirements; provisions for renegotiation, modifica-
tion, termination, extension and renewal of contracts, which provisions
shall include the bases for funding increases from the preceding
contract including, but not be limited to, performance which exceeds
minimum performance criteria and provisions for probationary periods
where appropriate; PROVISIONS FOR THE CREATION OF AN INTERACTIVE MAP
DISPLAYING EACH NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH IS ENGAGED IN HOUSING
PRESERVATION AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL ACTIVITIES DEFINED REGION WHICH SHALL
BE SEARCHABLE BASED ON AN INPUTTED ADDRESS, SUCH INTERACTIVE MAP SHALL
BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ON THE DIVISION'S WEBSITE; provisions for
technical services and assistance to such corporations within the limits
of available funding; protection of the interests of tenants in build-
ings owned or managed by such corporations; and may include any
provisions, not inconsistent with the provisions of this article or
other applicable law, which the commissioner deems necessary or appro-
priate to carry out the policy and purposes of this article. Such rules
and regulations shall prohibit any corporation receiving funds under
contracts entered into pursuant to this article (i) from engaging in any
activities promoting any political candidate or party or (ii) from
expending any such funds in activities the purpose of which is to influ-
ence legislation.
S 3. This act shall take effect immediately.