New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A10498

Introduced
3/6/26  

Caption

Authorizes the village of Mayville to transfer the funds of the Mayville ambulance reserve fund and the Mayville fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly formed North Lake Fire District reserve accounts.

Impact

The enactment of A10498 would facilitate the utilization of the previously allocated reserve funds under a new governance structure following the dissolution of the Mayville Fire Department. Stakeholders believe that such a transfer is necessary to ensure that the financial resources remain available for emergency services in the area, particularly benefiting taxpayers in both Mayville and neighboring regions serviced by the new North Lake Fire District.

Summary

Bill A10498 seeks to authorize the village of Mayville to transfer funds from its ambulance reserve fund and fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly established North Lake Fire District reserve accounts. This comes in light of the planned dissolution of the Mayville Fire Department as it merges with the Hartfield and Dewittville fire districts. The funds in question were originally accrued for the specific purposes of purchasing firefighting and rescue apparatus and enhancing emergency medical services within the village.

Contention

Despite its intent, A10498 may face scrutiny or debate concerning the permissive referendum process required for the fund transfers. While the bill includes provisions to guarantee that the funds are used specifically for the North Lake Fire District's purposes, critics might argue about the level of community input and transparency in the fund utilization. Ensuring that constituents are adequately informed and involved in decisions affecting local emergency services will likely be a point of discussion.

Additional_information

Furthermore, the bill includes a severability clause, which aims to protect the remaining parts of the act should any section be deemed invalid. This reflects legislative foresight to maintain the integrity of the bill's intent despite potential legal challenges.

Companion Bills

NY S08916

Same As Authorizes the village of Mayville to transfer the funds of the Mayville ambulance reserve fund and the Mayville fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly formed North Lake Fire District reserve accounts.

Previously Filed As

NY S08916

Authorizes the village of Mayville to transfer the funds of the Mayville ambulance reserve fund and the Mayville fire and rescue equipment reserve fund to the newly formed North Lake Fire District reserve accounts.

NY A10496

Adds BOCES to the list of entities that are authorized to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund.

NY A05921

Creates the jockey health insurance reserve fund for the payment of premiums not yet paid; provides for the return of funds if such reserve fund becomes no longer necessary.

NY S09550

Authorizes the Medford fire district, located in Suffolk county, to deposit into the insurance reserve fund an amount of $400,000 in each of the years 2026, 2027 and 2028.

NY A10683

Authorizes the Medford fire district, located in Suffolk county, to deposit into the insurance reserve fund an amount of $400,000 in each of the years 2026, 2027 and 2028.

NY A10973

Authorizes the Goshen central school district to establish an insurance reserve fund.

NY A09183

Permits the Johnson City central school district to create an insurance reserve fund.

NY S07524

Authorizes school districts to borrow against certain reserve funds, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of education of such school district.

NY A08539

Authorizes school districts to borrow against certain reserve funds, pursuant to a resolution adopted by the board of education of such school district.

NY S09670

Adds BOCES to the list of entities that are authorized to establish a workers' compensation reserve fund.

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