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NY Env Conserv L § 52-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 1 - General Provisions 52-0105 - State Assistance Application Procedure for Title Three of This Article.

§ 52-0105. State  assistance  application  procedure  for title three ofthis article.1. A municipality upon the recommendation of its  governing  body  may   submit  an application for state assistance toward the cost of a project   which is eligible for state assistance pursuant to title three  of  this   article to the commissioner in such form and containing such information   as he may require.2.  The  commissioner  shall  review  such project application and may   approve, disapprove or recommend modifications thereto  consistent  with   applicable law, criteria, standards or rules and regulations relative to   such projects.3.  Upon approval of a project application, a municipality shall enter   into a contract  as  further  provided  within  this  article  with  the   commissioner  for payment of state assistance to be received pursuant to   this article.4. For purposes of this section, "state assistance" shall mean a grant   pursuant to title three of this article.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 1 - General Provisions 52-0107 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner for Title Three of This Article.

§ 52-0107. Powers and duties of the commissioner for title three of thisarticle.In  administering  the  provisions of title three of this article, the   commissioner:1. shall make an itemized  estimate  of  funds  or  appropriations  by   project required annually for inclusion in the executive budget.2.  may,  in  the  name  of the state, as further provided within this   article, contract to make,  within  the  limitations  of  appropriations   available  therefor,  a  state  assistance  payment  to  a  municipality   representing the state share of the cost of a project approved and to be   undertaken pursuant to title three of this article. Such contracts shall   be subject to approval by the state comptroller and, as to form, by  the   attorney general.3.  may,  in  the  name  of the state, as further provided within this   article, enter into contracts, within the limitations of  appropriations   available   therefor,  with  public  benefit  corporations  and  private   contractors for services contemplated  by  this  article  to  be  funded   hereunder.4. shall approve vouchers for the payment of assistance pursuant to an   approved  contract.  All  such  payments  shall be paid on the audit and   warrant of the state comptroller.5. may perform such other and further acts as may be necessary, proper   or desirable to carry out the provisions of this article.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0109 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 1 - General Provisions 52-0109 - Powers and Duties of a Municipality.

§ 52-0109. Powers and duties of a municipality.A municipality shall have the power and authority to:1.  undertake  and carry out any project for which state assistance in   the form of a grant is received or is to be received  pursuant  to  this   article and maintain and operate such project.2.  expend  money received from the state pursuant to this article for   costs incurred in conjunction with the approved project.3. perform such other and further acts as may be necessary, proper  or   desirable to carry out a project or obligation, duty or function related   thereto.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0301 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 3 - Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Projects 52-0301 - Projects; Authorization and Approval.

§ 52-0301. Projects; authorization and approval.The  commissioner is authorized to directly develop and implement, and   to cause and to approve development and implementation by municipalities   or by other  parties,  of  hazardous  waste  site  remediation  projects   consistent  with  title thirteen of article twenty-seven of this chapter   and section ninety-seven-b of the state finance law.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0303 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 3 - Hazardous Waste Site Remediation Projects 52-0303 - Contracts With Municipalities.

§ 52-0303. Contracts with municipalities.With  respect  to  a  project  which  the  commissioner has determined   pursuant to paragraph g of subdivision five of section 27-1313  of  this   chapter  to be eligible for funding, funding by the state shall be up to   an  amount  of  seventy-five  percent  of  the  eligible  cost  and  the   commissioner  and the municipality shall enter into a contract which, in   addition to such other terms and conditions that  the  commissioner  may   deem to be appropriate, provides as follows:1.  The  current  estimate of the cost of the project as determined by   the commissioner at the time of execution of the agreement.2. An agreement by the  commissioner  to  periodically  reimburse  the   municipality  for  costs  incurred  during  the progress of the project.   Such payments shall be subject to final computation and determination of   the total state share of the eligible costs of the entire project.3. An agreement by the municipality to proceed expeditiously with  and   complete  the  project  in accordance with plans approved for payment of   the municipality's share of the project cost.4. A provision that  in  the  event  that  any  federal  payments  and   responsible  party  payments become available which were not included in   the calculation of the state share pursuant to subdivision two  of  this   section, the amount of the state share shall be recalculated accordingly   and  the  municipality  shall pay to the state for deposit in the design   and  construction  account  of  the  hazardous   waste   remedial   fund   established  under  section  ninety-seven-b of the state finance law the   amount by which the state payment actually made exceeds the recalculated   state share.5. For purposes of this section, the term "eligible  cost"  means  the   non-federal  share  of  the approved project cost less amounts collected   from responsible parties as contemplated by title  thirteen  of  article   twenty-seven of this chapter.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0701 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 7 - Land Acquisition, Preservation and Improvement Projects 52-0701 - Approval and Execution of State Projects.

§ 52-0701. Approval and execution of state projects.1.  State  environmentally sensitive land projects and forest preserve   projects shall be undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this  article   only with the approval of the commissioner.2.  The  commissioner  shall  make  an  itemized  estimate of funds or   appropriations required annually for inclusion in the executive budget.3. The commissioner shall, after hearings and prior to the approval of   any  environmentally  sensitive  land  projects  and   forest   preserve   projects,  promulgate rules and regulations which shall include but need   not be limited to: eligibility requirements,  departmental  ranking  and   review  processes, project approval guidelines and criteria, and funding   distribution  for  forest  preserve  projects  and  for  each  type   of   environmentally  sensitive  lands project as defined in subdivision four   of section 52-0101 of this article.4. Real property acquired with  monies  provided  through  this  title   shall  not  be sold or disposed of, or used for any purpose inconsistent   with the natural resource value for which it was acquired,  without  the   express authority of the legislature. Prior to the implementation of any   sale,  disposal,  or  change  of  use authorized by the legislature, the   agency authorized to sell, dispose of or change  the  use  of  any  such   lands  shall  first provide substitute lands of equal fair market value,   equivalent natural resource value and  similarly  suitable  location  as   approved by the commissioner.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0903 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 9 - Historic Preservation, Municipal Park and Urban Cultural Parks Projects 52-0903 - Municipal Regulations; Limitations.

§ 52-0903. Municipal regulations; limitations.A   municipality  which  acquires,  develops,  improves,  restores  or   rehabilitates property with funds made available pursuant to this  title   may establish reasonable rules and regulations by local law or otherwise   to  assure  the  proper administration and development thereof, provided   that no such rule or regulation which restricts the use of such lands or   facilities by non-residents  of  the  municipality  shall  be  effective   without the express approval of the commissioner.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0905 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 9 - Historic Preservation, Municipal Park and Urban Cultural Parks Projects 52-0905 - Contracts.

§ 52-0905. Contracts.The  commissioner  shall  impose  such  contractual  requirements  and   conditions upon any  municipality  and  any  not-for-profit  corporation   which  receive  funds  pursuant  to  this  title as may be necessary and   appropriate to assure that a public benefit shall accrue from the use of   public funds by such municipality and not-for-profit corporation.   Such   conditions  may  include, but shall not be limited to limitations on the   right of the municipality or not-for-profit corporation to  demolish  or   convey  such  property,  provisions for public access where appropriate,   the granting of facade easements to the state, a  requirement  that  all   plans  for restoration, rehabilitation, improvement, demolition or other   physical change must be subject to the commissioner's approval, and such   other conditions which shall assure the preservation and  protection  of   the project.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0907 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 9 - Historic Preservation, Municipal Park and Urban Cultural Parks Projects 52-0907 - Restriction on Alienation.

§ 52-0907. Restriction on alienation.Real property acquired, developed, improved, restored or rehabilitated   by  a  municipality  pursuant  to subdivision four of section 52-0901 of   this title with funds made available pursuant to this title shall not be   sold or disposed of or used for other than public park purposes  without   the  express authority of an act of the legislature, which shall provide   for the substitution of other lands  of  equal  fair  market  value  and   reasonably   equivalent   usefulness   and   location  to  those  to  be   discontinued, sold or disposed of, and such other requirements as  shall   be approved by the commissioner.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0909 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 9 - Historic Preservation, Municipal Park and Urban Cultural Parks Projects 52-0909 - Powers and Duties of the Commissioner.

§ 52-0909. Powers and duties of the commissioner.   1. In administering the provisions of this title, the commissioner:  (a)  shall  make  an  itemized  estimate of funds or appropriations by project required annually for inclusion in the executive budget.  (b) may in the name of the  state  as  further  provided  within  this article  contract  to  make,  within  the  limitations of appropriations available therefor, a state grant  for  payment  to  a  municipality  or not-for-profit  corporation representing the state share of the costs of a project approved and to be undertaken pursuant to this  article.  Such contracts  shall  be subject to approval by the state comptroller and as to form by the attorney general.  (c) may in the name of the state as further provided within this title enter into  contracts  with  public  benefit  corporations  and  private contractors  for  services  contemplated  by  this  article to be funded hereunder.  (d) shall approve vouchers for the payment of assistance  pursuant  to an  approved  contract. All such payments shall be paid on the audit and warrant of the state comptroller.  (e) shall promulgate, after hearings  and  prior  to  the  receipt  of application  and/or  approval  of  projects, rules and regulations which shall include but need not  be  limited  to:  eligibility  requirements, application  procedures,  office  ranking  and review processes, project approval guidelines and criteria, and funding distribution for municipal park projects and for each type of historic preservation project.  (f) may perform such other and  further  acts  as  may  be  necessary, proper or desirable to carry out the provisions of this title.   2.  All actions taken by the commissioner pursuant to this title shall be consistent with provisions  of  the  federal  internal  revenue  code necessary  for  the  preservation  of  tax exempt status of bonds issued under the authority granted by the environmental  quality  bond  act  of nineteen hundred eighty-six.
NY Env Conserv L § 52-0911 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 52 - Implementation of Environmental Quality Bond Act of 1986 Title 9 - Historic Preservation, Municipal Park and Urban Cultural Parks Projects 52-0911 - Compliance With the Law.

§ 52-0911. Compliance with the law.Every  applicant for funds to be made available pursuant to this title   shall comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws.
NY Env Conserv L § 53-0101 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 53 - Tree Conservation and Urban Forestry Title 1 - Tree Conservation 53-0101 - Legislative Purpose.

§ 53-0101. Legislative purpose.There  is  a direct relationship between the planting of trees, shrubs   and associated vegetation in sufficient number in  populated  areas  and   the   health,  safety,  and  welfare  of  communities.  Trees  and  such   vegetation abate noise, provide welcome shade to  people,  preserve  the   balance  of  oxygen  in the air by removing carbon dioxide and fostering   air quality, and add color and verdure to human construction. They  also   stabilize  the  soil  and  control  water  pollution  by preventing soil   erosion and flooding,  yield  advantageous  microclimatic  effects,  and   provide   a   natural   habitat   for   wildlife.  The  destructive  and   indiscriminate removal of trees and related vegetation causes  increased   municipal  costs  for  proper  drainage control, impairs the benefits of   occupancy of existing residential properties and impairs  the  stability   and  value  of both improved and unimproved real property in the area of   destruction, and adversely  affects  the  health,  safety,  and  general   welfare  of  the inhabitants of the state. In the interests of a greener   and more livable state, it is determined  by  the  legislature  that  an   affirmative program to encourage the conservation and planting of trees,   shrubs and other vegetation is necessary in the public interest in order   that  coming  generations will continue to enjoy and benefit by our care   in a green New York.
NY Env Conserv L § 53-0103 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 53 - Tree Conservation and Urban Forestry Title 1 - Tree Conservation 53-0103 - General Functions of the Department.

§ 53-0103. General functions of the department.The department may:1.  Act  in an advisory capacity to state agencies in matters relating   to neighborhood improvement and to advise such  agencies  in  regard  to   developing  organized  tree and other planting programs to promote urban   neighborhood improvement and to enhance and conserve existing  tree  and   green  space  resources  particularly  where  state  action results in a   substantial destruction of trees or related vegetation.2. Advise, encourage and assist local governments in  the  development   and  coordination  of policies, programs and activities, and in the full   utilization of powers vested in local governments  by  the  constitution   and  laws  of  the  state,  to  organize  such  tree  and other planting   programs, to promote urban neighborhood improvement and to promote  tree   and green space protection and maintenance.3.  Act  as  a  clearinghouse  for  information  on urban neighborhood   improvement programs and organized tree and other planting  programs  in   accordance with this article.4.   Prepare  and  circulate  model  ordinances,  relating  to  trees,   appropriate to be used in implementation of section ninety-six-b of  the   general municipal law or other applicable municipal authority, including   but  not  limited  to  ordinances  or  local  laws  for  designation  by   municipalities of historic or specimen  trees,  stands  and  groves,  or   old-growth  forests,  and  to provide for the recognition and protection   thereof.5. Take such other steps as are necessary to carry out the purpose  of   this  article,  including the appointment of advisory committees, boards   and task forces.
NY Env Conserv L § 53-0105 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 53 - Tree Conservation and Urban Forestry Title 1 - Tree Conservation 53-0105 - Reports.

§ 53-0105. Reports.The  department  shall  from  time to time report to the governor, and   shall make an annual report to the governor  and  the  legislature,  not   later  than  May  first, concerning the effectiveness of this article in   carrying out the legislative purpose pursuant to this  article,  in  the   preceding calendar year.
NY Env Conserv L § 53-0107 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 53 - Tree Conservation and Urban Forestry Title 1 - Tree Conservation 53-0107 - Grants or Gifts.

§ 53-0107. Grants or gifts.The department, with the approval of the governor, may accept as agent   of  the  state  any  gift,  devise  or  bequest,  whether conditional or   unconditional (notwithstanding the provisions of section eleven  of  the   state  finance  law),  and  including  federal  grants,  for  any of the   purposes of this article. Any moneys so received may be expended by  the   department  to  effectuate  any  purpose of this article, subject to the   same limitations as  to  approval  of  expenditures  and  audit  as  are   prescribed  for  state  moneys  appropriated  for  the  purposes of this   article.
NY Env Conserv L § 53-0301 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 53 - Tree Conservation and Urban Forestry Title 3 - Urban Forestry Programs 53-0301 - Legislative Purpose.

§ 53-0301. Legislative purpose.The legislature finds and declares that:1.  It  is  the purpose of this title to promote a comprehensive urban   forestry program to assure positive benefit from urban trees planned and   managed with adequate recognition of the  physical,  biotic  and  social   surroundings  in  which  they  are  encouraged to grow and provide their   benefits.2. Trees can serve as a vital link between man in  the  urban  setting   and his environment, if properly planned and managed.3.  Trees  and shrubs can improve the quality of urban environments by   helping to prevent erosion, by providing shade,  modifying  extremes  of   temperature and humidity, helping to reduce noise and air pollution, and   enhancing the aesthetic quality of life. Also, vegetation in urban green   space can contribute to urban water shed management and provide habitats   for desirable urban wildlife.4.  Growing  conditions in urban areas for trees and associated plants   are frequent and  recurrent  problems  because  of  highway  and  street   widening,  sidewalk  reconstruction,  air  pollution, modified drainage,   erosion, soil  fertility  depletion,  insects  and  disease,  mechanical   hazards  and other adverse influences resulting from concentrated use of   land. On the other hand, many mature urban areas have  large  tracts  of   open space on which more urban vegetation could be grown.5.  Improved  and  expanded  urban  tree  programs  for  planting  and   maintenance of trees and associated vegetation in urban areas would help   make urban areas more pleasant and healthful places to  live,  work  and   visit; and6.  Trees  are an important economic asset and resource to urban areas   by increasing land values and  by  modifying  extremes  of  temperature,   humidity  and  winds  and thereby have an important role in reducing the   amount of energy consumed in heating and cooling  many  urban  buildings   and homes.
NY Env Conserv L § 53-0303 (2021)
2021 New York Laws ENV - Environmental Conservation Article 53 - Tree Conservation and Urban Forestry Title 3 - Urban Forestry Programs 53-0303 - Definitions.

§ 53-0303. Definitions.As used in this title:1.  "Urban forestry" means the planning, establishment, protection and   other management of trees  and  other  vegetation  in  urban  areas  for   present  and  potential contribution to the physiological, sociological,   and economic well-being of urban  society.  An  important  component  of   urban  forestry  is "arboriculture" which more specifically includes the   planting, growing, maintenance  and  protection  of  trees  and  shrubs,   individually and in small groups.2. "Urban forestry plan" means a comprehensive plan for the selection,   establishment,  maintenance  and management of existing and future trees   and associated vegetation in an urban area, which  plan  shall,  to  the   maximum  extent  possible,  present an analysis of physical, biotic, and   social conditions of present and potential sites for vegetation, and  of   improvement  needs,  opportunities  and planned projects within an urban   area.3. "Urban areas" means cities, villages or  towns  with  a  population   density of greater than one thousand persons per square mile.4.  "Contributed  funds"  means money donated by residents of an urban   area and others to an urban area for  urban  forestry  or  arboriculture   within that urban area.5. "Public funds" means money appropriated by a non-federal government   entity for urban forestry or arboriculture within that urban area.6. "Vacant public land" means any land owned by a state agency, public   authority,  public  benefit corporation or municipal corporation that is   not used, is unoccupied or idle; including rights-of-ways but  excluding   land subject to use restrictions under law.7.  "Municipal  forester"  means a municipal official appointed by the   chief executive officer of a municipal corporation to act as  a  liaison   with  the  department  and the public for the purposes set forth in this   article.