Bill > A08252

This bill amends the town law for Warwick to expand the use of its community preservation fund to include water quality improvement projects. Specifically, the bill adds a new definition for "water quality improvement projects" as initiatives designed to enhance the quality of drinking and surface waters. The bill allows up to 10 percent of the community preservation fund to be used for these water quality projects, with the ability to carry forward unused funds from year to year. The existing purposes of the fund remain intact, which include preserving community character, acquiring property, and establishing a transfer of development rights program. The bill also maintains the existing limit of 30 percent of the fund that can be used for management and stewardship programs. If the community preservation project plan is completed and funds are no longer needed, any remaining money will be applied to reduce bonded indebtedness. The amendment provides the town of Warwick with more flexibility in using its preservation funds to address water quality and environmental concerns while maintaining its original community preservation goals.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8252