244.2008
RESOLUTION ENACTING LOCAL LAW NO. 4, OF 2008 TO AMEND
QUEENSBURY TOWN CODE CHAPTER 155, “TAXATION” BY
AMENDING ARTICLE III ENTITLED “EXEMPTION FOR VETERANS”
RESOLUTION NO. 244, 2008
INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, the Queensbury Town Board wishes to consider adoption of Local Law No.: 4,
of 2008 to amend Queensbury Town Code Chapter 155, “Taxation,” Article III thereof entitled,
"Exemption for Veterans,” to provide for an increase in the cap or maximum exempt amount for
Veterans’ tax exemptions in accordance with New York State Real Property Tax Law §458-a and
provide for a Cold War Veteran’s Exemption in accordance with New York State Real Property
Tax Law §458-b, and
WHEREAS, this legislation is authorized in accordance with New York State Real Property
Tax Law §458-a and §458-b and New York State Municipal Home Rule Law §10, and
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WHEREAS, the Town Board duly held a public hearing on Monday, May 5, 2008 and heard
all interested persons, and
WHEREAS, a copy of the proposed Local Law has been presented at this meeting and is in
form approved by Town Counsel,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby enacts Local Law No.: 4, of 2008 to
amend the Queensbury Town Code Chapter 155, “Taxation,” Article III thereof entitled, "Exemption
for Veterans” as presented at this meeting, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board hereby authorizes and directs the Queensbury Town Clerk
to file the Local Law with the New York State Secretary of State in accordance with the provisions of
the Municipal Home Rule Law and acknowledges that the Local Law will take effect immediately
upon filing with the Secretary of State.
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Duly adopted this 5 day of May, 2008, by the following vote:
AYES : Mr. Stec, Mr. Metivier, Mr. Montesi, Mr. Strough, Mr. Brewer
NOES : None
ABSENT: None
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