S T A T E O F N E W Y O R K
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3212
2023-2024 Regular Sessions
I N A S S E M B L Y
February 2, 2023
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Introduced by M. of A. PRETLOW -- read once and referred to the Commit-
tee on Cities
AN ACT authorizing the city of Yonkers to create a safe city streets,
safe city, safe schools program
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEM-
BLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The legislature hereby finds and declares that the safety
of the people of the city of Yonkers is of paramount concern, and that
the city faces unique and extraordinary problems in providing such
services to its people. The variety of state legislative enactments
specific to the city, the unique tax structure of the city, significant
increases in local taxes, and the need for a return to stable and
accountable government require the state to encourage, approve, and
authorize a comprehensive budget solution.
The choices made by the city government for the resolution of the
budget crisis, and the provision of the necessary level of services
require state authorization of a "safe streets, safe city, safe schools"
program as part of the resolution of the city's budget crisis.
§ 2. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the city of Yonkers
is hereby authorized to establish a separate safe streets, safe city,
safe schools special account for funds from revenue sources authorized
and dedicated therefor by the state. Moneys in such account shall be
used solely for programs to enhance public safety in the streets and
schools in the city of Yonkers pursuant to a safe streets, safe city,
safe schools plan adopted by the city of Yonkers.
§ 3. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08093-01-3