ASSEMBLY, No. 2558

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

INTRODUCED DECEMBER 9, 1996

By Assemblyman DALTON

A Supplement to "An Act making appropriations for the support of the State Government and the several public purposes for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1997 and regulating the disbursement thereof," approved June 30, 1996 (P.L.1996, c.42).

    Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey:

    1. In addition to the amounts appropriated under P.L.1996, c.42, there is appropriated out of the General Fund the following sum for the purpose specified:

Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law to the contrary, the Department of Environmental Protection shall complete the dredging and restoration of Laurel Lake within one year after the effective date of this act.

2. This act shall take effect immediately.

STATEMENT

      This bill makes a supplemental appropriation of $250,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Environmental Protection for the dredging and restoration of Laurel Lake in Lindenwold, Camden County. This appropriation will be used to restore Laurel Lake which has provided many years of enjoyment for children and adults. During the early 1950's and 1960's Laurel Lake served as a meeting place for many area residents where they spent time fishing and boating, and, in the winter months, ice skating and playing hockey. This recreational and community activity has steadily declined as debris has been sporadically tossed into the lake by careless individuals. The ecology of Laurel Lake has changed, resulting in sediment build-up as well as erosion in numerous areas. This capital project is to be completed by the department within one year after enactment of this bill.

Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to DEP for dredging and restoration of Laurel Lake.