N.Y. Public Health Law § 1383: Powers of municipalities

§ 1383. Powers of municipalities. Any municipality or municipalities

acting jointly may:

1. apply to and contract with the commissioner for state aid pursuant

to this title;

2. enter into contracts for consulting engineering services for the

preparation of detailed plans for the construction of solid waste

management facilities or the improvement of existing solid waste

management facilities; provided, however, the contract cost negotiated

between the person or firm chosen to perform the consulting engineering

services or market research and the applicant for state aid under this

title shall be subject to the approval of the commissioner;

3. expend money received from the state pursuant to this title only

for purposes consistent therewith.