2006 New York Code - Legislative Intent.

 
    § 430. Legislative  intent.  The  continuation  and improvement of the
  appropriate  level  of  rail  freight  and  passenger  service  and  the
  maintenance  and improvement of the railroad infrastructure enhances the
  economic vitality of local communities and the state.  The  legislature,
  upon  the  recommendation  of the railroad taxation and service advisory
  council, has:
    1. provided  for  temporary  alterations  in  railroad  real  property
  taxation  designed  to  encourage  the  continuation  and improvement of
  railroad  service  and  the  maintenance   and   improvement   of   rail
  infrastructure;
    2.  provided for the establishment of a service enhancement program to
  assure the continuation and improvement of the appropriate level of rail
  freight and passenger service and the maintenance and improvement of the
  railroad infrastructure; and
    3. provided for a process to evaluate information to review and assess
  the efficacy of the  temporary  property  tax  alterations  designed  to
  foster  the  goals  of  the service enhancement program. The legislature
  recognizes that the railroad taxation and service advisory  council  may
  make   recommendations   concerning  the  continuation  of  the  service
  enhancement program based upon its findings.