N.Y. Public Authorities Law Section 2701
Statement of legislative findings and purposes

It is hereby found, determined and declared that there is an immediate need to institute a comprehensive, coordinated program of economic development activities in the three county area comprised of the counties of Jefferson, Lewis and St. Lawrence which surround the United States Army base at Fort Drum in order to provide the region with the capability to effectively plan and develop the infrastructure needs of the region required by the population increase forecast due to the expansion of the United States Army facilities at Fort Drum. It is further declared to be desirable to create a regional development authority of the north county to provide the region with the capability to effectively and efficiently communicate with the United States Army to optimize the economic and social impact on the region of the Army’s plans to locate the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum. It is further found and declared that such needs are a matter of essential state concern and that such authority is necessary to provide for the health, safety and welfare of the people of the participating counties and the state. The authority shall carry out its purposes and responsibilities directly and through agreements with state and local entities, authorities and the United States Department of the Army. It is further declared that the authority shall be created as a public benefit corporation and that the corporate programs and powers conferred under this title and the expenditures of public moneys pursuant thereto are in furtherance of a valid public interest and public purpose.

Source: Section 2701 — Statement of legislative findings and purposes, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PBA/2701 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Nov. 29, 2025).

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Short title 2701
Statement of legislative findings and purposes 2702
Definitions 2703
Development authority of the north county 2704
Powers of the authority 2705
Special powers with regard to planning 2706
Special powers of participating counties and municipalities with respect to certain facilities 2707
Special powers with regard to solid waste management facilities 2708
Environmental applications, proceedings, approvals and permits 2709
Special powers with regard to sewerage facilities 2710
Special powers with regard to water facilities 2711
Bonds of the authority 2712
Bonds as legal investments 2713
Exemption from taxation of bonds 2714
Moneys of the authority 2715
Agreement of the state 2716
Remedies of holders of bonds 2717
Actions against the authority 2718
Limitation of liability 2719
Exemption from taxation of property and income 2720
Assistance by state officers, departments, boards and commissions 2721
State, counties and municipalities not liable on bonds 2722
Contracts of the authority 2723
Annual reports 2724
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N.Y. Public Authorities Law Section 2701 Statement of legislative findings and purposes

N.Y. Public Authorities Law Section 2701
Statement of legislative findings and purposes