HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH RES 1088Southampton Town Board
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Sundy A. $chermeyer Town Clerk
Telephone: (631) 287-5740
Fax: (631) 283-5606
Hampton Bays Annex: (631) 723-2712
November 14, 2012
Honorable Elizabeth Neville
Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Honorable Elizabeth Neville:
Responding to this letter will serve as an acknowledgement of receipt of the attached
copies of resolutions adopted by the Southampton Town Board. Please sign this letter and
return it to the Town Clerks Office via standard mail, by fax at 631-283-5606 or you may
scan and email it back to townclerk@southamptontownny.qov.
Signature: Date:
Please be advised that the Town Board, at a meeting held on November 13, 2012
1:00 PM, reviewed the following resolution(s):
Resolution RES-2012-1088 Adopted as Amended [Unanimous]
Amend Town Code Chapter 216 in Order to Provide a Priority to Homeowners that are
Displaced by Natural Disasters who are Eligible for Housing Opportunities Created Pursuant
to Town Code Chapter 330
Sincerely Yours,
Sund¥ ^. Schermeyer
Town Clerk
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Southampton Town Board
116 Hampton Road
Southampton, NY 11968
Sundy A. $chermeyer Town Clerk
Telephone: (631) 287-5740
Fax: (631) 283-5606
Hampton Bays Annex: (631) 723-2712
November 14, 2012
Honorable Elizabeth Neville
Town of Southold
P.O. Box 1179
Southold, NY 11971
Dear Honorable Elizabeth Neville:
Please be advised that the Town Board, at a meeting held on November 13, 2012
1:00 PM, reviewed the following resolution(s):
Resolution RES-2012-1088 Adopted as Amended [Unanimous]
Amend Town Code Chapter 216 in Order to Provide a Priority to Homeowners that are
Displaced by Natural Disasters who are Eligible for Housing Opportunities Created Pursuant
to Town Code Chapter 330
CC:
Christopher Nuzzi, Councilman
John Capone
Kim Myers
Kathleen Murray
Lisa Dunlap
Cindy Guerriero
Kim Ottati
Sundy Schermeyer, Town Clerk
Tara Coady, E-Gov
Michael Baldwin
Sandra Cirincione
Anna Throne-Hoist, Supervisor
Paul Rubano
Karin Johnson
James Malone, Councilman
Bridget Fleming, Councilwoman
Russell Kratovill
Tiffany Scarlato
Christine Preston Scalera, Councilwoman
Leonard Marchese
Janice Wilson
Diane Neill, PR Planner
Kristen Tuffy
Janice Scherer, Principal Planner
Beth Kamper, Village Clerk
Christopher Lubicich
Brenda Prusinowski, Deputy Comm. of PELM
Lori Riccardi, ZBA Head Clerk
Martin Haley, Comm. of Bldg & Fire Prevention
Patricia Eddington, Brookhaven Town Clerk
Rebecca Molinaro, Village Clerk - Treasurer
Michael Benincasa, Chief Building Tnspector
Clare Vail, Planner
Dennis Finnerty, Planning Board Chairman
David Wilcox
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Honorable Dorothy Ogar, Town Clerk
William H. Rogers, Deputy Commissioner of PELM
Tullio Bertoli, Commissioner of PELM
Robert Quinlan, Brookhaven Town Atty
Gilbert Anderson, Deputy Commissioner
Herb Phillips
Stephen Funsch, Village Clerk/Treasurer
Rosemarie Cary Winchell, Village Clerk
Donald Louchheim, Mayor
Honorable Frederick Overton, Town Clerk
Freda Eisenberg
Janice Scherer
Sarah Lansdale, Director
Jacqueline Fenlon, Principal Planner
L.T. State Park Commission
Laura ~. Delessandro, Village Cerk
Alexandra Sullivan
Kerri Meyer
Honorable Diane Wilhelm, Town Clerk
Kyle Collins
Georgia Welch, Village Clerk
Tim Laube, Clerk
Andrew Freleng, Chief Planner
Richard Blowes, Executive Director
Carol Oborski
Elizabeth Vail, Assistant
Freda Eisenberg
Robert Pearce
Lin Marzano
Virginia Bennett
Sincerely Yours,
Sund¥ ^. Schermeyer
Town Clerk
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RESOLUTION 2012-1088
ADOPTED
Item # 6.24
DOC ID: 16253
Amend Town Code Chapter 216 in Order to Provide a Priority
to Homeowners that are Displaced by Natural Disasters who
are Eligible for Housing Opportunities Created Pursuant to
Town Code Chapter 330
WHEREAS, the Town Board is considering amending Sections 216-2 and 216-4 of Chapter
216 of the Code of the Town of Southampton to provide a priority to homeowners that are
displaced by Natural Disasters who are eligible for housing opportunities created pursuant to
Town Code Chapter 330; and
WHEREAS, public hearings were held on September 25, 2012, October 23, 2012 and
November 13, 2012, at which time any and all persons either for or against the
amendments were heard; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that Local Law No. 14 of 2012 is hereby adopted as follows:
LOCAL LAW NO. 14 OF 2012
A LOCAL LAW amending Sections 216-2 and 216-4 of Chapter 216 of the Code of the Town
of Southampton in order to provide a priority to homeowners that are displaced by Natural
Disasters who are eligible for housing opportunities created pursuant to Town Code Chapter
330.
BE IT ENACTED by the Town Board of the Town of Southampton as follows:
SECTTON 1. Legislative Intent.
The Town Board of the Town of Southampton recognizes that there are certain homeowners
whose primary residence has been rendered uninhabitable due to a natural disaster. This
local law shall be amended so those homeowners will be eligible for priority housing
opportunities created pursuant to Town Code Chapter 330.
SECTTON 2. Amendment.
Section 216-2 (Definitions) of the Southampton Town Code is hereby amended by deleting
the stricken words and adding the underlined words as follows:
§216-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shaft have the meanings indicated:
ACCESSORY APARTMENT
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
ADAPTABLE DESTGN
As defined in §123-30 of Chapter 123, Building Construction, of the Town Code. [Added 6-
9-2009 by L.L. No. 24-2009]
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AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
A recorded restriction imposed on real property reserved for income-eligible households that
limits any windfall profits upon resale of the real property and ensures long-term
affordability.
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
For purposes of this chapter, community benefit housing located in the Town of
Southampton that is subject to an affordability restrictive covenant, as defined herein, to
ensure occupancy by households meeting income limitations. See "low-income household,"
"moderate-income household," "median-income household," and "middle-income
household."
AGE-RESTRICTED UNIT
A housing unit in which there are restrictions on occupancy as set forth in §330-14A, B, C,
D and E or as the Town Board may determine by resolution ordinance or local law.
Procedures governing the provisions for qualified disabled individuals are set forth in §216-
5E of this chapter.
APARTMENT
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
APARTMENT HOUSE
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
APPRECIATION BENEFIT
The difference between the original market value of the unit based upon the Town's
appraisal and the market value at the time of resale and upon the Town's appraisal less the
cost of any permanent improvements.
BUYER BENEFIT
A lien on a housing unit calculated by the difference between the original purchase price of
the housing unit paid by the buyer and the Town's appraisal of the fair market value of the
housing unit at the time of sale.
CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
The document issued by the Town to confirm that resale prices are in conformity with the
applicable provisions of the Town Code of the Town of Southampton.
CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY
The document issued by the Town to confirm eligibility status for an applicant seeking a unit
reserved for an income-eligible household.
CONSUMER PRICE INDEX
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The Consumer Price Index as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau
of Labor Statistics for the New York Metropolitan Area.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT UNIT
Housing unit(s) which is (are) intended to provide a long-term benefit to the community as
an affordable housing unit(s) for income-eligible households.
COMMUNITY HOUSING
Owner-occupied housing for households whose incomes are not sufficient, pursuant to
banking industry standards, to induce private lenders to finance the costs of acquisition of a
home with a value at or less than median housing value in the particular hamlet area or
census tract, without benefit of subsidies or special financing programs from the Town.
COMMUNITY HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION
The Town of Southampton Housing Commission established pursuant to this chapter of the
Town Code.
COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES
Generally, defined as below-market-rate housing.
COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND (CHOF)
The revolving fund established by the Town Board, pursuant to this chapter and Chapter 8,
Budget, to facilitate community housing opportunities.
COMMUNITY HOUSING TRUST
The Southampton Town Community Housing Land Trust, a private nonprofit corporation.
COMMUNITY HOUSING UNIT INVENTORY
The list maintained by the Department of Land Management of units reserved for income-
eligible households. Said inventory of community housing units shall be listed on a
community planning area basis or by hamlet, with respective school districts and pertinent
property information identified.
COMMUNITY LAND TRUST (CLT)
A non-profit corporation created to acquire and hold land for the benefit of a community and
provide affordable access to land and housing for community residents. In particular, the
CLT attempts to meet the needs of residents least served by the prevailing market. The
Community Land Trust helps the community keep housing affordable for future residents
and capture the value of public investment for long-term community benefit.
CURRENT APPRAISED VALUE
The value of a housing unit which is a calculation of the average of the Town's appraisal of
such unit and the owner's private appraisal of such unit. Editor's Note: The former definition
of "Director of Housing," which immediately followed, was repealed 8-12-2008 by L.L. No.
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49-2008.
DWELLTNG UNTT
As defined in {}330-5 of the Town Code.
EFFTCTENCY UNTT
As defined in {}330-5 of the Town Code.
ELTGTBTLTTY LTST$
The lists, maintained by the Department of Land Management, of applicants (households)
seeking a unit reserved for either a Iow-income, moderate-income, or middle-income
household. [Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L. No. 49-2008]
HOI~IEOWNER DTSPLACED BY NATURAL DTSASTER
A "homeowner displaced by a natural disaster" means:
A homeowner displaced by a hurricane, flood or tornado whose primary residence has been
rendered uninhabitable as determined by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services;
and ,A,~^ . ...... ~ ....... ~-~ ~ *~" .... *" of c..~^., ~
(a) who had no other source of total indemnity for the loss of the primary residence
available to the homeowner from any other federal, state or county program; and
(b) who meets the asset limitation policy of net assets that are less than 25% of a
current, fully constructed appraised value of the housing unit after deducting the
downpayment and estimated closing costs necessary to purchase the unit.
HOUSTNG AUTHORTTY
The Southampton Town Housing Authority, a municipal corporation. Editor's Note: The
former definition of "Housing Office," which immediately followed, was repealed 8-12-2008
by L.L. No. 49-2008.
HOUSTNG REGTSTRY
The listing, maintained by the Department of Land Management, of applicants seeking
certificates of eligibility for community housing opportunities. [Amended 8-12-2008 by
L.L. No. 49-2008]
TNCOI~IE-ELTGTBLE HOUSEHOLDS
Those individuals/families whose incomes are classified as "low income," "moderate income"
or "middle income" as defined by Town Board resolution adopted annually or at such other
additional times as the Town Board deems appropriate.
TNTENT TO SELL NOTTCE
A written notice, sent certified mail to the Town or its agent by the owner of a particular
housing unit setting forth his/her desire to locate a buyer for such unit.
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LOTTERY OR HOUSING LOTTERY
A random selection process in connection with community housing opportunities.
LOW-TNCOI~IE HOUSEHOLD
A household, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),
whose gross annual income is less than 50% of the median gross household income for
households of the same size within the housing region in which the housing is located, or as
determined from time to time by Town Board resolution.
I~IEDTAN-TNCOI~IE HOUSEHOLD
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household
whose gross annual income is 100% of the median gross household income for households
of the same size within the housing region in which the housing is located.
I~ITDDLE-TNCOI~IE HOUSEHOLD
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household
whose gross annual income is greater than 80%, but does not exceed 120% of the median
gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region in which
the housing is located, or as determined from time to time by Town Board resolution.
I~IODERATE-TNCOI~IE HOUSEHOLD
According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), a household
whose gross annual income is greater than 50%, but does not exceed 80% of the median
gross household income for households of the same size within the housing region in which
the housing is located, or as determined from time to time by Town Board resolution.
I~IULTTFAI~ITLY PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPI~IENT (I~IFPRD)
As defined in §330-5 and subject to the provisions of Article TV of Chapter 330, Zoning, of
the Town Code.
I~IULTTFAI~ITLY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPI~IENT (I~IFRD)
As defined in §330-5 and subject to the provisions of §330-138 of the Town Code.
I~IULTTPLE DWELLING
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code for "dwelling, multiple."
ON E-FAI~ITLY DWELLING
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
PERI~IANENT FIXED TI~IPROVEI~IENT
Additions that provide added value to the property above and beyond repairs to maintain a
property in good condition; for purposes of this chapter, an improvement to a unit reserved
for income-eligible households which cannot be removed without substantial damage to the
subject premises or total loss of value of said improvements. No adjustment will be deemed
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a permanent fixed improvement unless the actual cost of the improvement to the owner
exceeds 1% of the purchase price for the unit paid by the owner. No adjustment will be
made unless valid written documentation of the cost of said improvement is presented to
the Director.
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PDD)
As defined in Article XXVT, §_330-240., of the Town Code.
QUALIFIED ACTIVE MEMBER OF FIRE/EMS VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE
An enrolled volunteer who is certified to be so enrolled for not less than one year by an
incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department or volunteer ambulance service.
QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUAL
An individual who is not age-eligible for senior citizen housing or an age-restricted housing
unit but at the time of availability of a community benefit unit has a physical impairment
that substantially impairs one or more of his / her major life activities. Such individual shall
be eligible for occupancy within an age-restricted unit under other provisions of applicable
law governing age-restricted housing, provided that a letter of permission is authorized by
the Town, pursuant to §216-5E. The Town may require proof of disability.
SENIOR CITIZEN
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING UNIT
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
SENIOR CITIZEN PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ($CPRD)
As defined in §~330-5 and subject to the provisions of this chapter and Article TTT of Chapter
330, Zoning, of the Town Code.
TOWN
The Town of Southampton.
TWO-FAMILY DWELLING
As defined in §330-5 of the Town Code.
UNIT RESERVED FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
A dwelling unit, or unimproved lot, the cost of which makes it available to a Iow-income
household; rental price and maximum sales price to be determined by the Department of
Land Management based upon a formula adopted by Town Board resolution at such times as
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the Town Board deems appropriate. [Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L. No. 49-2008]
UNIT RESERVED FOR MIDDLE-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
A dwelling unit, or unimproved lot, the cost of which makes it available to a middle-income
household; rental price and maximum sales price to be determined by the Department of
Land Management based upon a formula adopted by Town Board resolution at such times as
the Town Board deems appropriate. [Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L. No. 49-2008]
UNIT RESERVED FOR MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLD
A dwelling unit, or unimproved lot, the cost of which makes it available to a moderate-
income household; rental price and maximum sales price to be determined by the
Department of Land Management based upon a formula adopted by Town Board resolution
at such times as the Town Board deems appropriate. [Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L. No.
49-2008]
UNIVERSAL DESIGN
As defined in §123-30 of Chapter 123, Building Construction, of the Town Code. [Added 6-
9-2009 by L.L. No. 24-2009]
Section 3. Amendment.
Section 216-4. (Administration and control of housing opportunities created pursuant to
Chapter 330 of Town Code) of Chapter 216 of the Southampton Town Code is hereby
amended by deleting the stricken words and adding the underlined words as follows:
,Ei216-4. Administration and control of housinq opportunities created pursuant to
Chapter 330 of Town Code.
A. The Department of Land Management or its agent will be responsible for the
administration and control of community housing opportunities, as defined in §216-2, and
community benefit units created pursuant to Chapter 330, Zoning, of the Town Code.
[Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L. No. 49-2008]
B. The Town will promulgate all rules and regulations, including model agreements and
forms, necessary to implement this chapter and the provisions of Chapter 330, Zoning,
pertaining to affordable housing or community benefit units.
C. The Town will cause to be prepared and will maintain a housing registry, as defined in
§216-2, of applicants interested in community housing opportunities and eligibility lists for
the various units reserved for income-eligible households under Chapter 330, Zoning, of this
Code.
D. The Town will cause to be prepared and will maintain a community housing unit
inventory, as defined in §216-2, of all units reserved for income-eligible households.
E. Priority households.
(1) To the extent permitted by law and federal, state, and county programs, priority
for non-age-restricted affordable housing opportunities is as follows:
(a) Income-eligible households residing year-round in the Town of
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Southampton in which at least one adult member is a qualified active
member of fire / EMS volunteer community services in the Town, as
defined in §216-2. Higher priority will be given to households residing in
the school district in which a particular housing unit is located.
(b)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing year-round in the Town in which one
adult family member is an honorably discharged veteran of the United
States Armed Forces.
(c) Tncome-eligible Homeowners Displaced by Natural Disasters consistent
with the definition provided in Section 216-2 of this Chapter who live or
work in the Town of Southampton.
(d)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing year-round in the Town of
Southampton. Higher priority will be given to such households residing in
the school district in which a particular housing unit is located.
(e)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing year-round outside of the Town of
Southampton but in which an adult member works at a location
physically within the Town. A higher priority will be given to those
households in which at least one adult family member is currently
employed by the Town of Southampton.
(f) Tncome-eligible households an adult member of which previously resided
year-round in the Town of Southampton.
(g)
Tncome-eligible Homeowners Displaced by Natural Disasters consistent
with the definition provided in Section 216-2 of this Chapter who live or
work in the County of Suffolk.
(h) All others.
(2) To the extent permitted by law and federal, state, and county programs, the
priority population for age-restricted housing opportunities is as follows:
(a)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing year-round in the Town of
Southampton in which at least one adult member is a qualified active
member of fire / EMS volunteer community services in the Town, as
defined in §216-2. A higher priority will be given to those households
residing in the subject school district in which a particular housing unit is
located.
(b)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing year-round in the Town in which one
adult family member is an honorably discharged veteran of the United
States Armed Forces.
(c) Tncome-eligible Homeowners Displaced by Natural Disasters consistent
with the definition provided in Section 216-2 of this Chapter who live or
work in the Town of Southampton.
(d)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing year-round in the Town of
Southampton. A higher priority shall be given to households currently
residing in the school district in which the particular housing unit is
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located.
(e)
. . Tncome-eligible households residing outside of the Town in which an adult
child or adult grandchild who is a caregiver to the income-eligible /age-
eligible individual resides in the Town of Southampton. Higher priority will
be given if the child or grandchild is a qualified active member of fire /
EMS volunteer community services in the Town, as defined in §216-2
Tncome-eligible households who reside outside of the Town of
Southampton but in which at least one adult member works at a
location physically within the Town. A higher priority will be given to
those households in which at least one adult member is currently
employed by the Town of Southampton.
(g) Tncome-eligible households an adult member of which previously resided
year-round in the Town of Southampton.
(h) Tncome-eligible Homeowners Displaced by Natural Disasters consistent
with the definition provided in Section 216-2 of this Chapter who live or
work in the County of Suffolk.
(i~ All others.
(3) The Town may develop a system for purposes of ensuring a weighted housing
lottery for community housing opportunities.
F. New York State General Municipal Law §72-h transfer program. Where designated
uninhabitable improved parcels and vacant parcels are transferred by the County of Suffolk
to the Town, or other not-for-profit housing organizations, for nominal consideration and
constructed and/or reconstructed for affordable housing purposes, the following additional
standards shall apply:
[Added 6-9-2009 by L.L. No. 24-2009 Editor's Note: This local law also provided
for the redesignation of former Subsections F through 3 as Subsections G through
K_, respectively.]
(1) Priority shall be given to income-eligible military veterans prior to any lottery
system, consistent with the terms of Article 36 of the Suffolk County Administrative Code
and §216-5A(5)(e) herein. Tncome-eligible military veterans shall have served during
expeditionary service in a theatre of conflict in Traq or Afghanistan, as verified by the Office
of Veterans' Affairs and the Director of Human Services, subject to the following:
(a) The Office of Veterans' Affairs, together with the Director of Human
Services, shall verify that an applicant possesses a form DD-214 to verify
honorable service and one or more of the following awards/medals in
order to qualify under this section:
[1] Afghanistan Campaign Medal;
[2] Traq Campaign Medal;
[3] Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal;
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[4l Navy Expeditionary Medal (Iraq or Afghanistan);
[5] Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal (Iraq or Afghanistan);
[6] Combat Action Ribbon;
[7] Combat Action Badge;
[8] Combat Medical Badge;
[9] Purple Heart Medal; and
[10] Silver Star Medal.
(2) Prior to any lottery system, priority shall be given to income-eligible
Homeowners Displaced by Natural Disasters consistent with the definition provided in
Section 216-2 of this Chapter who live or work in the Town of Southampton.
(2) (3) Units constructed and/or reconstructed on a parcel transferred pursuant to
this Subsection F, to wit, the §72-h program, shall be constructed or reconstructed, as the
case may be, using universal design features in compliance with Article IV, Universal
Design, of Chapter 123, Building Construction, of the Town Code.
(3) (4) Each developer constructing and/or reconstructing units on a parcel
transferred pursuant to the §72-h program shall submit written assurance to the
Department of Land Management that construction activities will be provided in compliance
with Article IV, Universal Design, of Chapter 123, Building Construction, of the Town Code.
G. The Town Board may establish a limitation on the percentage of units reserved for
income-eligible households for the higher priority populations in order to ensure a greater
dispersion among eligible applicants on the housing registry.
H. The Town Board may, upon recommendation by the Department of Land Management
and the Community Housing Commission, for a particular housing lottery for certain
development projects, establish an additional eligibility preference for first-time home
buyers for units reserved for income-eligible households. [Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L.
No. 49-2008]
I. The Town Board may for any particular housing lottery establish an additional eligibility
preference for year-round income-eligible senior citizen residents of the Town who have
provided a life estate to their children or grandchildren for their existing home or have
agreed to sell an interest in their existing home to the Community Housing Opportunity
Fu nd.
I. In instances where the conditions of any grant or federal, state or county regulations
require eligibility priorities and restrictions different from the restrictions set forth in this
chapter, the Town may accept same.
K. In instances where the Department of Land Management recommends deviation from the
aforementioned eligibility preference, the Town Board, by resolution, may authorize
alternative priority income-eligible households. [Amended 8-12-2008 by L.L. No. 49-
2008]
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SECTION 4. Authority.
The proposed local law is enacted pursuant to and Municipal Home Rule Law
and (12) and ~10(1)(ii)(d)(3).
SECTION 5. Severability.
]f any section or subsection, paragraph, clause, phrase or provision of this law shall be
adjudged invalid or held unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, any
judgment made thereby shall not affect the validity of this law as a whole or any part
thereof other than the part or provisions so adjudged to be invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. Effective Date.
This local law shall take effect upon filing with the Secretary of State pursuant to Municipal
Home Rule Law.
AND BE [T FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Town Clerk is hereby authorized to publish the
following Notice of Adoption:
NOTICE OF ADOPTION
PLEASE TAKE NOTTCE that after a public hearing was held by the Town Board of the Town of
Southampton on September 25, 2012, October 23, 2012, and November 13, 2012 the Town
Board at its meeting of November 13, 2012 adopted LOCAL LAW NO. 14 OF 2012 as
follows: "A LOCAL LAW amending Sections 216-2 and 216-4 of Southampton Town Code
Chapter 216 to provide priority housing opportunities to homeowners whose primary
residence has been rendered uninhabitable by a natural disaster and who are eligible for
housing opportunities created pursuant to Town Code Chapter 330.'"
Copies of the proposed local law, sponsored by Supervisor Anna Throne-Hoist are on file in
the Town Clerk's Office, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD
TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON, NEW YORK
SUNDY A. SCHERMEYER, TOWN CLERK
Financial Tmpact:
None
RESULT: ADOPTED AS AMENDED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Anna Throne-Hoist, Supervisor
SECONDER: ]ames Malone, Councilman
AYES: Anna Throne-Hoist, ]ames Malone, Christine Preston Scalera, Chris Nuzzi
ABSENT: Bridget Fleming
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