The New York State Legislature has, heretofore,
amended the Real Property Tax Law (RPTL) to authorize municipalities
to permit enrolled volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance
workers to be eligible for a real property tax exemption as is more
particularly set forth in RPTL § 466-c.
The Legislature recognizes the role of the volunteer
firefighters and ambulance workers in securing the safety and well
being of our communities. The Legislature hereby finds that it is
in the best social and economic interest of the City of Beacon to
encourage volunteerism for said purposes. To that end, by providing
the following exemption, it is the intent to so encourage volunteerism
for our various fire and ambulance companies.
This article shall take effect immediately upon
filing in the Office of the New York State Secretary of State in accordance
with § 27 of the Municipal Home Rule Law, for taxable status
dates occurring on or after January 1, 2008.