This article shall be known and may be cited
as the "Ordinance Concerning Property Tax Freeze Relief for Certain
Elderly Homeowners."
This article is enacted pursuant to the provisions
of C.G.S. § 12-170v and C.G.S. § 12-170w of the
State of Connecticut.
[Amended 4-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023.02]
The Town Council of the Town of East Hampton finds that it is
fair and equitable and in the best interests of the Town of East Hampton
to provide property tax relief to certain eligible elderly homeowners
as permitted by state law. Accordingly, pursuant to the authority
granted to municipalities by C.G.S. §§ 12-170v, 12-170w,
and 12-129n, the Town of East Hampton seeks to improve the quality
of life for its older adult residents and encourage continued residence
and property ownership in the Town of East Hampton by establishing
this "Ordinance Concerning Property Tax Relief for Certain Elderly
Homeowners."
Should any court of competent jurisdiction declare
any section or clause or provision of this article to be unconstitutional
or ultra virus, such decision shall affect only such section, clause
or provision so declared unconstitutional and shall not affect any
other section, clause or provision of this article.
Whenever used, the singular number shall include
the plural, the plural the singular, and the use of either gender
shall include both genders.
Following its adoption by the Town Council,
this article shall become effective on the 21st day after publication
in a newspaper having circulation within the Town.