[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the
Town of Woodstock 12-13-2019 by L.L. No. 4-2019. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
A.
At the present time, there are many Woodstock residents who are unable
to obtain traditional forms of photographic identification cards.
This barrier leaves many individuals, including immigrants, homeless
people, transgender people, senior citizens, young people, and those
who have been formerly incarcerated, without access to critical services
and benefits. Additionally, these people are listed as "Jane or John
Doe" if they end up in an emergency room.
B.
It is the intent of this legislation to affirm the Town of Woodstock's
standing as a welcoming and inclusive center for all residents, without
regard to a person's race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, disability, immigration, housing, or
financial status. Further, it is the intent of the Town Board that
the municipal identification card should affirm the resident status
of all Town of Woodstock residents.
A.
The Town of Woodstock hereby establishes a Woodstock municipal identification card program (muni card) which shall be issued to individuals who can prove their identity and residency in accordance with the terms of § 100-5 of this chapter. The office of the Town Clerk shall be designated as the department to administer the Town of Woodstock Identification Card Program.
B.
The Town Clerk shall develop procedures necessary to effectuate the
purposes of this Law, including, but not necessarily limited to, an
application form and procedure. The Town Clerk shall make the applications
available online.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
A person who can establish that he or she is a current resident
of the Town of Woodstock.
Unless otherwise identified, shall solely mean the Town of
Woodstock.
An identification card issued by the Town of Woodstock.
A.
The Muni Card shall be available to any resident of the Town, provided that such resident is able to provide the requirements for establishing his or her identity and residency as set forth in § 100-5 and of any applicable policies and procedures established by the Town Board.
B.
The Muni Card will display, at a minimum, the card holder's
photograph, name, date of birth, address, signature, expiration date,
and card number.
C.
The Muni Card will be designed in a manner to deter fraud, which
may include bar codes, serial numbers, watermarks, the Town seal,
and/or other security measures to deter fraud.
D.
The Muni Card will be valid for two years from the date of issuance.
Residents age 14 or over may apply for a card. Relocation out of the
Town invalidates the Woodstock Muni Card which should then be returned
to the Town Clerk's office for destruction.
E.
The fee for the issuance of the Woodstock identification card will
be $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 18, veterans,
the disabled and senior citizens (over age 62). The fees for renewal
of the card shall be the same. The fee for any change of information
shall be $5. The Town Board may waive such fees at their discretion
based upon the information presented with any application.
A.
Point system.
(1)
In order to obtain a Woodstock Muni Card, an applicant must establish
his or her identity and residency within the Town of Woodstock. The
Town of Woodstock Municipal Identification Card Program shall use
the following point system to determine if applicants are able to
prove identity and residency in the Town of Woodstock. Six points
of proof are required in total, four points used for identification
plus two points to validate residency. Applicants must have a total
of six points of proof: four points for identification plus two points
for residency.
(2)
Proof of identity four-point documents. Any one of the documents
below will satisfy the proof of identity requirement:
(a)
Any federal, state, county, or Town ID card with photo, date
of birth, expiration date, and name will be sufficient to prove identity,
including:
Employment authorization document (USCIS)
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National identification or electoral card with photo, name,
date of birth, and expiration date
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U.S. or foreign passport
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U.S. or foreign military ID
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U.S. or foreign birth certificate
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U.S. or foreign driver's license or learner's permit
(photo ID required)
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Prison or jail discharge papers with photo
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Unemployment photo ID card
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U.S. federal government or tribal-issued photo ID
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(3)
Proof of residency. In addition to the proof of identification requirements,
an individual must prove their residency in the Town of Woodstock.
A total of two points must be provided to meet this requirement; two
of the below items will satisfy this requirement.
(a)
One-point documents.
Utility bill with name and address
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A current residential property lease
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Automobile insurance card
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Local property tax statement
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Federal or state income tax or refund statement
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Mortgage payment receipt
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Social security card
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Library card
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High school or college diploma
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Voter registration card
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Medicare card
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EBT card
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Written verification issued by a social service agency or a
religious institution
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Attestation by a notary of the carrier's identity, including
a photo
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Proof of a minor enrolled in a public or private school based
upon a Town address
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Insurance bill other than automobile
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Bank statement
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Employment pay stub
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B.
The Town Clerk is authorized to accept any other reasonable documentation
and assign such documentation a single point. If the individual is
a minor, proof must be furnished on behalf of said minor by the individual's
parents or legal guardian or by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Residency may be established, in the reasoned discretion of the Town
Clerk, in the absence of a fixed address.
C.
Appeals process. Any refusal to issue or renew a Woodstock Muni Card
made hereunder shall be by written notice by the Town Clerk, or her/his
designee, to the applicant. Said notice shall include a statement
that the applicant is entitled to request review by the Supervisor
of Woodstock, provided that such demand is made in writing to the
Town Clerk, and such review shall be conducted within 30 days after
the applicant or licensee's request is received by the Town Clerk
or her/his designee.
A.
All Town departments and offices, and all Town employees, including
law enforcement officers, will accept the Town of Woodstock Muni Card
as proof of identity and residency and for access to Town services
and benefits, unless such acceptance is prohibited by or in conflict
with state or federal law. The Town of Woodstock will take reasonable
efforts to publicize the benefits associated with the Town of Woodstock
identification cards.
B.
The Town of Woodstock departments and offices will not require the
possession of a Woodstock Muni Card where identification is not required
to obtain Town's services.
C.
No Town of Woodstock departments or offices will discriminate against
or draw any inference about any aspects or characteristics of an individual
based upon the fact that the individual holds or presents a Town of
Woodstock Muni Card issued under this chapter.
It is a violation of the Town of Woodstock ID code under this
section for any person or entity to undertake any of the following
acts. A fine of no more than $100 may be imposed for each violation.
A.
To knowingly present false information in the course of applying
for a Woodstock Muni card.
B.
To alter, copy, or replicate a Woodstock Muni card without the authority
of the Town of Woodstock.
C.
To use a Woodstock Muni Card issued to another person, with the intent
to cause a third person or entity to believe the holder of the card
is the person to whom the card was issued.
This chapter shall be effective upon the Board's adoption
and filing with New York State of this law. Implementation shall begin
within 45 days of acceptance by the Town Board.
The invalidity or unenforceability of any section, subsection,
paragraph, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase of the aforementioned
sections, as declared by the valid judgment of any court of competent
jurisdiction to be unconstitutional, shall not affect the validity
or enforceability of any other section, subsection, paragraph, sentence,
clause, provision, or phrase, which shall remain in full force and
effect.
The Town of Woodstock is providing the Woodstock municipal ID
card for identification and access to services provided by the Town
of Woodstock, its institutions and businesses. The Town does not act
as guarantor or warrantor either of the information provided by the
applicant for the Woodstock Municipal Identification Card or against
any acts, criminal or otherwise, committed by the individual(s) while
possessing or using the Woodstock Muni Card. The Town does not waive
any of its protections afforded under federal, state or local statutory
law or under federal or state case law by processing or issuing the
Town of Woodstock municipal identification card.