COMMITTEE ON HOUSING WITH COMMITTEE ON BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS
MINUTES: May 3, 2004
BUDGET & APPROPRIATIONS PRESENT: Chair: Kaplowitz; Legislators: Bronz, LaMotte, Mosiello, Oros, Rogowsky, Ryan, Stewart-Cousins, Wishnie
GUESTS: CE’s office: B. Randolph, A. Neuman; Budget: K. Carrano, A. Vietro; DES: T. Sutton; DPW: R. Butler; Planning: L. Kelly, N. MacMillan, F. McLaughlin; Parks: J. Montalto, P. Reitano; Finance: P. Pucillo, S. Braege; C. DePasquale, F. Garito-NRNRC; LWV: K. Schatzel, B. Strauss; K. Eddings, Journal News; M. Bodin, H. Corbin; BOL: B. Boland, S. Schecter, R. Indelicato, S. Vanderberg, C. Chang, B. Dodds
HOUSING PRESENT: CHAIR: Lois Bronz; Legislators: José Alvarado, William Ryan; Marsha Gordon
With a quorum present, the Committee on Budget and Appropriations was called to order at 10:20 a.m.
With a quorum present the Committee on Housing convened at 11:25 am.
ITEM A16/C52
An Act authorizing the County to enter into an amended agreement with New Rochelle in connection with the Housing Implementation Fund Project known as -West End 2000 Project. And issuance of $3,150,000 in bonds to finance infrastructure improvements related to this affordable housing project.
On the motion of Legislator Rogowsky, seconded by Legislator Stewart-Cousins the item carried 7-0. Legislator Kaplowitz voted without prejudice.
A12/C21
An Act authorizing the county to purchase and convey 12,450 sq. feet of real property located at 153-157 S. Fifth Ave. in Mount Vernon for the purpose of developing 82 units of affordable housing units. Also attached is a $1,045,000 in Bond Act to finance this purchase.
It was decided the item would be held until additional discussion could be had.
The Committee on Housing adjourned at 12 pm.