Preconsidered Res. No. 2081
Resolution finding that the enactment of Proposed Int. No. 1174-A does not have a significant adverse impact on the environment and is consistent with the state environmental quality review act.
By Council Members Crowley and James
Whereas, The enactment of Proposed Int. No. 1174-A is an " action" as defined in section 617.2(b) of Title 6 of the Official Compilation of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York; and
Whereas, In accordance with section 5-03(d) of the City Environmental Quality Review ("CEQR") Rules of Procedure, the City Council and the Office of the Mayor are designated as co-lead agencies for local laws; and
Whereas, In accordance with section 5-03(d) of the CEQR Rules of Procedure, the City Council delegated its lead agency status to the Office of the Mayor, which in accordance with CEQR Rules of Procedure section 5-03(i), transferred its lead agency status to the New York City Fire Department, which considered the relevant environmental issues attendant to the enactment of Proposed Int. No. 1174-A; and
Whereas, After such consideration and examination of an Environmental Assessment Statement, the New York City Fire Department determined that a Negative Declaration should be issued; and
Whereas, The Council examined and considered the Negative Declaration that was prepared; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Council of the City of New York, having considered the Negative Declaration, hereby finds that:
(1) the requirements of The State Environmental Quality Review Act and Part 617 of Title 6 of the Official Compilation of the Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of New York were met;
(2) consistent with environmental, social, economic and other essential
considerations, the proposed action is one that will not result in any significant adverse environmental impacts; and
(3) the annexed Negative Declaration constitutes the written statement of facts and conclusions, and of environmental, social, economic and other facts and standards that form the basis of this determination.
RCC
12/16/13