Bill > S06841

This bill amends the Public Authorities Law to modify the New York City Water Board's authority for establishing and collecting water and sewerage service charges. The bill expands the board's power to set fees by explicitly allowing charges for services "rendered or made available" and requires that charges be based on the actual amount of water consumed or wastewater discharged, with no offsets. The legislation changes the time limit for challenging water and sewerage service bills from four to six years for most entities, and establishes a ten-year challenge period specifically for not-for-profit institutions. The bill aims to ensure that the water and sewerage systems remain financially self-sustaining by allowing the water board to set fees that generate sufficient revenue to cover operational costs. By providing more detailed language about fee calculation and extending challenge periods, the bill seeks to provide greater clarity and flexibility in how water service charges are determined and potentially contested.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6841