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Politics & Government

City Considers Shared Police with Sea Cliff

Highlights from Tuesday's Glen Cove City Council meeting.

At Tuesday's Glen Cove City Council meeting, resident and 2011 mayoral candidate Paul Meli brought up the rumor that Glen Cove and Sea Cliff executives have pursued a shared-service agreeement.  

Meli inquired about the nature of the service in question, and after Mayor Ralph Suozzi said he could not discuss the matter, the mayor announced the service was police.

Meli cited a May 2 resolution from the Sea Cliff Village Board authorizing a contract for a feasibility study as to how the agreement could work.

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After the meeting, Mayor Bruce Kennedy of Sea Cliff said the agreement would benefit both sides.  

"I think it's a great idea," said Kennedy.  "If we get increased service for a price lower than we're paying [Nassau County] now, and if it won't effect Glen Cove service, then it's a win-win for both municipalities."

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Assessments

2011 council candidate Reggie Spinello expressed concern over his property's assessment. Citing a school board assessment hearing, Spinello announced that out of over 6000 homes, 2800's assessments have gone down.

"Because of the overall assessment of the city down 20 percent, what it means is the school has to get the tax number they need, so the tax rate which was about $10.38 (per $1,000), is now $13.41, so if you're assessment stayed the same, with a $500,000 home, your new school tax bill will be $1500 more. In two years, I've had an 18 percent increase on my school tax bill, so I'll be paying $2,000 more. This is a tough pill to swallow."

Suozzi explained that when assessments go down, the rates must go up, to reach the number. "The school district raised their budget about 3 percent, about $2 million," he said. "The money has to come from somewhere amongst the 7,004 homes in Glen Cove."

While the Glen Cove School District levies school taxes on property, the city manages assessment processes.  

2010 Fiscal Results

Suozzi announced the city received its annual audit report for 2010, and that the city delivered a surplus by underspending the expense limit by $1.2 million, even though revenues fell short by about $130,000.

Resolutions

The city council authorized two significant resolutions Tuesday night.  

The first was a resolution rescinding Resolution 6O from June 28, 2011, to Newborn Construction, Inc., and awarding bid to the lowest bidder, Carlo Lizza and Sons Paving, Inc., in the amount of $1.4 million.

The second authorized the issue a Serial Bond to finance payment for tax certiorari settlements.

Sept. 11

Suozzi announced the city would hold a candlelight ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at Morgan's Park in Glen Cove.

Earthquake

Suozzi reported that though a few alarms triggered as a result of Tuesday's earthquake, there was no damage in Glen Cove.

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