Authorizes the dissolution and discontinuance by the town of Ballston, in the county of Saratoga, of the Jenkins Park District

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mary Beth Walsh

Authorizes the Town of Ballston to dissolve the Jenkins Park District and discontinue its taxing authority, transferring assets, liabilities, and governance to the town.

REFERRED TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

Bill at a Glance

Bill Number: A 2713

Title: Authorizes the dissolution and discontinuance by the town of Ballston, in the county of Saratoga, of the Jenkins Park District

Status: Referred to Local Governments (introduced January 22, 2025)

Primary Sponsor: Mary Beth Walsh

Companions/Related: S 3283 (companion in the Senate)

Purpose and Intent

A 2713 authorizes the dissolution and discontinuance of the Jenkins Park District by the Town of Ballston, Saratoga County. In practical terms, the bill would permit the town to terminate the park district as a separate municipal entity and discontinue its operations. The companion Senate bill (S 3283) indicates parallel legislation advancing in the Senate.

Key Provisions (What the bill would do)

Authorizes the Town of Ballston to dissolve the Jenkins Park District.

Authorizes discontinuance of the district’s separate governance and taxing structure.

The specific mechanics, sequencing, and required steps for dissolution (e.g., transfer of assets, handling of liabilities, potential tax adjustments, and transition of duties) would be set forth in the bill’s text. The summary here reflects the overarching authority to dissolve and discontinue the district, with the detailed procedures to be implemented by the legislation.

Who/What Would Be Affected

Jurisdictional Entity: Jenkins Park District would cease to exist as a separate park district.

Governing Body/Administration: Governance and operations of Jenkins Park District would transition to the Town of Ballston.

Taxpayers: Residents and property owners within Ballston, including those previously taxed for Jenkins Park District activities, could be affected by changes in levy authority and tax rates once the district is dissolved.

Assets and Liabilities: Any district assets and outstanding obligations would be addressed under the dissolution provisions of the bill (as specified by the actual text).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: January 22, 2025.

Current Status: Referred to the Local Governments committee (listed twice in the legislative actions, likely a duplicate entry).

Next Steps: As a committee-referred local government bill, it would proceed to hearings, amendments, and potential passage by the full Legislature, followed by any necessary gubernatorial action. The companion Senate bill S 3283 may parallel the timeline in the Senate.

Additional Notes

The exact procedural timeline, funding implications, and disposition of district assets/liabilities will be clarified in the text of A 2713 and any enacted provisions.

The existence of a companion bill (S 3283) provides an equivalent pathway in the Senate and can influence overall momentum and clarity of the final measure.

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