CHAPTER /8' '1
LAWS OF 19 !iK MIMORANDUlvI NO.
SENATE BILL lo42\B ASSEMBLY BILL
6438
IN SENATE
March 12, 1998
Introduced by Sen. VELELLA -- read twice and ordered printed, and when
printed to be committed to the Committee on Cities
AN ACT authorizing the city of New York to reconvey its interest in
certain real property acquired by in rem tax foreclosure in the
borough of the Bronx to former owner Amelia Vigliotti, notwithstanding
expiration of the two year period within which application may be made
to the city to release its interest in property thus acquired; Block
No. 5597, L~t NO.1_on tax m~p fo~ ~h~ b?rough of the Bronx
DATE RECEIVED BY GOVERNOR:
ACTION MUST BE TAKEN BY:
DATE GOVERNOR'S ACfION TAKEN:
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SENATE varE HOME RULE MESSAGE N
BILL IS DISAPPROVED
ASSEMBLY VOTE y N DATE _
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COUNSEL TO THE GOVEi mOR
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Senate Vote Bill: S6438 Date: 06/10/1998 Aye - 57 Nay - 0
Abs Abate Aye Alesi Aye Balboni Aye Breslin
Aye Bruno Aye Connor Aye Cook Aye DeFrancisco
Aye Dollinger Aye Farley Aye Fuschillo Aye Gentile
Aye Gold Aye Gonzalez Aye Goodman Aye Hannon
Aye Hoffmann Aye Holland Aye Johnson Aye Kruger
Aye Kuhl Aye Lachman Aye Lack Aye Larkin
Aye LaValle Aye Leibell Exc Leichter Aye Libous
Aye Maltese Aye Marcellino Aye Marchi Aye Markowitz
Aye Maziarz Aye Meier Aye Mendez Aye Montgomery
Aye Nanula Aye Nozzolio Aye Onorato Aye Oppenheimer
Aye Padavan Aye Paterson Aye Present Aye Rath
Aye Rosado Aye Sal and Exc Sampson Aye Santiago
Aye Seabrook Aye Seward Aye Skelos Aye Smith
Aye Spano Aye Stachowski Aye Stafford Aye Stavisky
Aye Trunzo Aye Vel ella Aye Volker Exc Waldon
Aye Wright
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GUY 1. VELELLA PLEASE RESPOND TO
SENATOR. 34TH DISTRICT SENATE OFFICE
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SENIOR ASSISTANT LEGISLATIVE OFFICE BLDG
MAJORITY LEADER ALBANY. NEW YORK 12247
CHAIRMAN THE SENATE TEL 518-455-3264
INSURANCE COMMITTEE FAX 518-426-6951
MEMBER COMMITTEES ON
STATE OF NEW YORK
DISTRICT OFFICE
02019 WILLlAMSBRIDGE RD
CIVIL SERVICE & PENSIONS
BRONX. NY 10461
CODES
TEL. 718-792-7180
EDUCATION
FAX 718-792-3924
FINANCE
JUDICIARY E-MAIL
LABOR VELELLAOSENATE STATE NY US
RULES
June 26, 1998
The Honorable James M. McGuire
Counsel to the Governor
Executive Chamber
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
Dear Mr. McGuire:
Senate Bill S-6438, of which I am the sponsor, is now before the Governor for
his consideration. I am writing to request approval of this legislation.
The bill authorizes the City of New York to reconvey its interest in certain
real property acquired by in rem tax foreclosure to the former owner, Amelia
Vigliotti. Following the death of her husband, Mrs. Vigliotti inadvertently failed to
pay the property taxes on this property. This legislation, which imposes all of the
customary requirements for such a reconveyance, including the payment of all taxes,
penalties and interest, will allow Mrs. Vigliotti to regain ownership of her home.
Therefore, I urge approval of 8-6438. Thank you for your consideration of
this request.
GJV/js
P.S. Please note my Albany office has moved. While the phone number remains the same, the room mnnber is now 612 and the fax number
has changed to 518-426-6984.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY
MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION
submitted in accordanc~ with Assembly Rule III, Section 1 (e)
(X) Memo on original draft of bill
() Memo on amended bill
BILL NUMBER: Assembly A.9312 Senate S . 6438
_SPONSORS: Member(s) of Assembly: KAUFMAN
Senators: VELELLA
TITLE OF BILL:
AN ACT authorizing the city of New York to reconvey its int"erest in
certain real property acquired by in rem tax foreclosure in the boroughof the
Bronx to former owner Amelia Vigliotti, notwithstanding expiration of the two
ye~r period within which application may be made to the city to release its
interest in property thus acquired; Block No. 5597, Lot No.1 on tax map for
the borough of the Bronx.
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
To reconvey property formerly owned by Amelia Vigliotti to its former
owner.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
Reconveys Bock No. 5597, Lot No. 1 on tax map for the Bronx to its
former owner.
JUSTIFICATION:
Amelia and Joseph Vigliotti spent their married life living at 227 Graff
Avenue, Bronx, New York. When Joseph Vigliotti passed away, Mrs. Vigliotti
inadvertently stopped paying her property taxes. The City of New York took
the property in an In Rem proceeding in 1987. Mrs. Vigliotti is willing to
pay all back taxes due and would like to reclaim her family home.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
None
EFFECTIVE DATE:
Immediately 000005
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IMPORTANT: READ INs'TRUCTtbNS ON REVERSE SIDE
HOl\fE RULE REQUEST
(Request by a Local Governrnent for Enactment of a Special L ~AGE J 2..-.
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To the Legislature:
Pursuant to Article IX of the Constitution. the .=.N..;.::E=-W~_Y.:...;O=RK..=.::_.;:C=ITY=_:=__ of
(counIy, city, town or vil1a&c)
______C=.;:O:::::;...;:UN~~C=IL=_ requests the enactment of Senate bill (No._--=S;;.;:64~3~8 ---,). entitled
" SS81R1lly
(strike out one)
"AN ACT authorizing the city of New York to reconvey its interest in certain real property acquired by in rem
tax foreclosure in the borough of the Bronx to fonner owner Amelia Vigliotti, notwithstanding e~piration of the
two year period within which application may be made to the city to release its interest in property thus acquired;
Block No. 5597, Lot No. 1 on tax map for the borough of the Bronx. "
It is hereby declared that a necessity exists for the enactment of such legislation. and that the facts establishing such necessity are as
follows: (Check: appropriate box)
S TIle local government does not have the power to enact such legislation by local law.
o Other facts. as set forth in the following -Explanation· establish such necessity.
EXPLANATION
(If space below is not sufficient, use separate sheet and attach here)
Such request is made by: (Check appropriate box)
o The chief executive officer of such local govenunent. occurred in by a majority of the total membership of the local legislative body.
(See paragraph A below)
~ The local legislative body of such local government. at least two-thirds of the total membership thereof having voted in favor of such
request. (See paragraph B below)
READ BEFORE SIGNING
A. If the request is made by the chief executive officer and concurred in by a majority of the total membership of the locaJ
legislative body. both the chief executive officer and the clerk of the local legislative body must sign below. In such case use
the word "majority" below even though the vote may have been greater.
B. If the request is made by the local legislative body. at least two-thirds of the total membership thereof having voted in favor of
such request, only the clerk of the local legislative body must sign below. In such case use the words "two-thirds" below,
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SIGNATURE
(Signed) ~~--~ ~------
(chief executive officec)
(Print or type name below sienawre)
Date: ~ 19_ _
(Title of chief executive officer)
CLERK'S CERTIFICATION
(print or type name) (local legislative body)
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~C:;.O.=_;UN:::..:....;..C=IL=_ of the -.,;C~IT~Y::...__ _
of (county. city. town OT Village)
______N=-..;.;E=-W~_Y-=-O=..:RK=_=~ and that on the 13th day of May , 1998_
two-thirds
such legislative body. at least a .. of the total membership having voted in favor thereof, approved the foregoing request.
A1iYgFl~'
(strike out one)
[SEAL OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT]
Date: ...::.M=aJ..v.._1:..:3::'.- , 1998_ _
B.:203 BUDGET REPORT ON BILLS Session Year 1998
SENATE NO RECOMMENDATION ASSEMBLY
No. 6438 Velella No.
Title: AN ACT authorizing the city of New York to reconvey its interest in certain real property
acquired by in rem tax foreclosure in the borough of the Bronx to former owner Amelia
Vigliotti. notwithstanding expiration of the two year period within which application may be
made to the city to release its interest in property thus acquired: Block No. 5597. Lot No.1 on
tax map for the borough of the Bronx
The above bill has been referred to the Division of the Budget for comment. After careful
review, we find that the bill has no appreciable effect on State finances or programs, and/or this office
does not have the technical expertise to make a recommendation on the bill.
We therefore make no recommendation.
Date: June 16, 1998 Unit Head: ~ _
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Fax:5184744290 Jun 24 '98 17:05 P.Ol
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OFFICE OF TIlE ATTORNEY GENERAL
DENNIS C. VACCO
LEGISLATIVE BUREAU
- FAX # 518-474-4290
CONFIRMATION # 518486-3000
June 24, 1998
TO: Juanita Nabors
FROM: Roberta Gilgore
NO. 0/ Pages (Including this Page)i-
COMMENTS:
The Attorney General's Office takes no position on the following bills that
were sent to us for comments:
A.8309..A S.3930-B 5.6123
A.S7So-B S.5661-A S.6152-A
A.9125-B S.S962 S.6153-A
A.I0379 S.6001-B S.6154-A
A.I0755 5.6041 S.6393-A
CONFIDENTlALlTY NOTICE.- This t1rJ:nIrnhsion Will intendetl solt!lJ for the intJividluzl or.ntity to whom it is
addrened tUUl mJ2Y cont/Jin infornuJlion which is corifiikntUil 0,. proucted by privilege_ If yotl. tIT8 not the inunded ncipien:4 plsase
contact the SentUT to arrange lor tM return or other disposition a/the tTansmisrion. Pending tlUpomion, you llTK requested not to
review the trcf:nsmitted mateTio.1s; not to disclose or distribute them t() tmY()1I.e; and not to mal" or allow to be 'fIIQJ1«, t:ltlY copus thereof.
A lawyer may have a profeuioTUJl obligation to avoid examilling COllfidentU:rl materifJh that inadvertently come into hi9 or her
possession, and shouM promptly comact /he lawyer from whose of/ke the materials WBre sent to arrange lor thdr disposition (Amerkan
BID" As~ociation Formal Opinion 92-368).
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STATE OF NEW YORK
DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE
Office of Counsel
W.A. HARRIMAN CAMPUS
ALBANY, NY 12227
STEVEN U. TEITELBAUM
Deputy Commissioner and Counsel June 19, 1998
The Honorable James M. McGuire
Counsel to the Governor
Executive Chamber
State Capitol
Albany, NY 12224
Re: Senate Bill No. 6438
Our File No. LBW-5411
Dear Mr. McGuire:
Your office has requested the views of the Department of Taxation and Finance on the
above referenced bill, which is presently before the Governor for executive action. Since the
subject matter of this bill is not within the province of the Department of Taxation and Finance,
the Department makes no recommendation with res ct to it.
Thank you for the opportunity to comme t on his legislation.
~~ U. Teitelbaum
Deputy Commissioner and Counsel
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THE CITY OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
ROBERT M. HARDING 52 Chambers Street
DIRECTOR New York, NY 10007
INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS (212) 788-2619
111 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12210
(518) 447-5200
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable James M. McGuire
Counsel to the Governor
FROM: Robert M. Harding
DATE: June 24, 1998
RE: 8.6438 -
AN ACT authorizing the city of New York to reconvey
its interest in certain real property
acquired by in rem foreclosure in the
borough of Bronx to former owner Amelia
Vigliotti, without public auction and
notwithstanding expiration of the two year
period within which application may be made
to the city to release its interest in
property thus acquired; Block No. 5597, lot
No. 1 on tax map for the borough of Bronx
You have requested the comments and recommendation
of the Mayor concerning the above bill which is before the
Governor for executive action.
Please be advised that the Mayor has no objection
to this legislation.
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