Bill > A09469

This bill enacts the "CR clean water and sewer authority act" by creating the CR clean water and sewer authority, a public benefit corporation, to manage and operate sewer systems. This authority will absorb the existing Rockland County Sewer District No. 1, taking over its assets, responsibilities, and liabilities. The bill outlines the structure of the authority's governing body, its powers and duties which include accepting, treating, and disposing of sewage, reducing pollution, conserving water, and constructing, operating, and maintaining sewerage facilities. It also details provisions for the authority to issue bonds for financing projects, collect charges for services, and manage its finances. The act specifies how municipalities can join the authority and addresses the transfer of property and employees from the prior sewer district. Importantly, it clarifies that the state, county, and municipalities are not liable for the authority's bonds, and the authority itself is exempt from taxes and assessments. The bill also includes provisions for legal actions against the authority, audits, and annual reporting.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9469