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Westchester Officially Receives Settlement Agreement |
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Posted by Westchester.com
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Friday, 14 August 2009 |
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 White Plains, NY - In response to the landmark settlement between the federal government and Westchester County, the county's Board of Legislators has officially received the final version of the proposed negotiated settlement agreement and Bond act.
“The proposed settlement was signed by the County Executive and has been received by the Board of Legislators for consent,” said Board Chairman William J. Ryan (D, WFP-White Plains). “I have transmitted the settlement and Bond act to the board’s Budget and Appropriations Committee to be discussed on Monday, August 17th at 10:00am.”
The settlement agreement is subject to and conditional upon approval of the county’s Board of Legislators. The Board must vote on the agreement no later than September 25th. Should the Board fail to provide approval, the agreement shall be null and void, and all parties would proceed to trial.
“Westchester County government has been active and successful in creating and sustaining affordable housing units and has always been committed to ensuring fair access to housing for all people,” said Chairman Ryan. “The Board of Legislators are prepared to begin its legislative process of thoroughly reviewing the agreement and conducting the appropriate due diligence.”
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