August 2012 - Empire State Development - New York State

City of Yonkers - Saw Mill River Daylighting Property Acquisition Capital (X917)
August 16, 2012
project area or in other areas not generally less desirable in regard to public utilities and public
and commercial facilities, at rents or prices within the financial means of such families or
individuals, and reasonably accessible to their places of employment.
Any current residential tenant of one of the properties to be acquired shall be assisted by a
relocation company hired by NMSDC with benefits determined by NMSDC, including benefits
under General Municipal Law Section 970(j) . The accommodations for residential tenants shall
include NMSDC providing all residential tenants with relocation assistance in the form of
assistance in finding a new apartment, relocation stipends to cover the costs of moving, utility
disconnect and reconnection costs, and possible rent increases for comparable space in
accordance with applicable New York Division of Housing and Community Renewal guidelines
and regulations. The foregoing provides a feasible method for the relocation of families and
individuals displaced from the project area into decent, safe and sanitary dwellings, which are
or will be provided in the project area or in other areas not generally less desirable in regard to
public utilities and public and commercial facilities, at rents or prices within the financial
means of such families and individuals, and reasonably accessible to their places of
employment.
Disclosure and Accountability Certifications:
The Grantee and Beneficiary have provided ESD with the required Disclosure and
Accountability Certifications. Grantee’s certification acknowledges that Grantee has the
following Conflict of Interest:
• When the subject grant was initially announced, Mayor Mike Spano’s brother, then
Senator Nick Spano, was a member of the New York State Senate; however, this grant
has been reappropriated every year since the grant was first announced.
Grantee’s certification acknowledges the following under Good Standings:
• Former City Council member Sandy Annabi was recently convicted for corruption while
in office, which constitutes a felony but this councilwoman was not involved with the
subject property or project.
• The City participated with New York State Department of Environmental Coordination
in a voluntary cleanup at a site located at 1061 North Broadway in Yonkers.
• The City received a notice of violation issued by the Environmental Protection Agency
regarding the removal of hazardous waste from City facilities.
• As with any large municipal entity, the City is a defendant in various legal matters and
will have judgments entered against it on occasion. None of these judgments impair
the City’s ability to function and provide necessary services.
• As with any large municipal entity, from time to time, the City or its employees or
agents will be subject to investigation by regulatory or enforcement agencies.
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