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New Local Law Proposed to Address Public Nuisances and Blighted Properties
A proposed local law for public nuisance and abatement was discussed. This law aims to provide the town with a clear, uniform process for addressing properties that pose public nuisances and safety hazards, which is currently lacking. It establishes minimum property maintenance standards and requires due process, including notification, posting, and a public hearing, before the town undertakes abatement actions like lawn cutting or cleaning up blighted properties. The costs would then be rolled onto the tax rolls. This measure is intended to help residents who complain about neglected neighboring properties with overgrown weeds, rodents, or other health hazards. The process involves a 30-day period for property owners to remedy violations after receiving notice. In cases of imminent life safety threats, such as a tree about to collapse on a property, the town could proceed with immediate action after town board approval. The law is scheduled for a public hearing on July 22nd and could be effective by October.
Town Board Debates Impact of Freezing Property Assessments vs. Annual Adjustments
The town board discussed the potential for freezing property assessments for five-year periods to stabilize property values for homeowners. Assessor Edie McCarthy explained that while assessments would be frozen, tax rates could still increase annually to cover government budgets. She presented an analysis showing that freezing assessments could lead to significant tax rate increases in the sixth year compared to annual assessment adjustments that track market fluctuations. The discussion also touched upon the current market conditions, the historical trend of real estate markets, and the impact of building permits on assessments. Board members considered alternative ideas like a one-year freeze and potential compromises to alleviate taxpayer stress, particularly for those on fixed incomes or seniors. The town attorney confirmed that freezing assessments would require state legislation, but the town board could implement annual adjustments without it. The pros and cons for taxpayers and government entities were weighed, with a focus on maintaining transparency and equity in property taxation. The town is currently saving approximately $15,000-$20,000 annually by performing market trend analysis in-house.
East Hartsdale Sewer Repair Project Approved to Proceed Under Emergency Contract Amidst Bidding Debate
The town board addressed a critical sewer repair project at 100 East Hartsdale Avenue. Initially estimated at $20 million for a bypass around the building due to a perceived break beneath the foundation, new camera technology revealed the break is accessible for repair. Commissioner Frank Morabito's team identified the break's actual location, allowing for an in-kind repair using the town's existing emergency on-call contract with Murano Brothers. However, questions arose regarding competitive bidding for the repair, causing a two-week pause. The town attorney and controller clarified that the existing contract was competitively bid for emergency services. A key concern was the ongoing failure of temporary bypass pumps, which, if they fail completely, could cause a public health emergency. The potential involvement of Westchester County's water main infiltration was also discussed, with the county stating they lack equipment to identify leaks. The board ultimately voted to allow the emergency contractor (Murano Brothers) to continue the work under the existing contract, ratifying the decision at the next board meeting, to avoid further delays and prevent potential winter impact on the project. The estimated cost for the repair is still to be determined via a change order resolution.
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