With the intent to repeal any and all actions taken in connection
with the authority granted by § 466-a(8) of the NYS Real
Property Tax Law, the Village of Dobbs Ferry Board of Trustees finds
it in the public interest to adopt legislation in accordance with
§ 466-a of the NYS Real Property Tax Law with respect to
real property tax abatement for volunteer firefighters and ambulance
workers and other related persons under specific circumstances.
An exemption of 10% of assessed value of property owned by an
enrolled member as set forth below, or such enrolled member and their
spouse, is hereby granted from taxation with respect to the real property
taxes of the Village of Dobbs Ferry as long as eligibility requirements
are met.
Such exemption shall be granted to an enrolled member of an
incorporated volunteer fire company, fire department, or incorporated
voluntary ambulance service provided that:
A. The property
is owned by the volunteer firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker;
B. The property
is the primary residence of the volunteer firefighter or volunteer
ambulance worker;
C. The property
is used exclusively for residential purposes;
D. The volunteer
firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker resides in the Village of
Dobbs Ferry and the Village of Dobbs Ferry is served by such incorporated
volunteer fire company or fire department or incorporated voluntary
ambulance service;
E. The volunteer
firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker is certified by the authority
having jurisdiction as an enrolled member of such an incorporated
volunteer fire company, fire department, or incorporated voluntary
ambulance service; and
F. The volunteer
firefighter or volunteer ambulance worker meets the minimum service
requirement established by the Village of Dobbs Ferry, which is hereby
established as two years.