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Register of Community Board Budget Requests

This dataset reports each of the projects and programs requested by the City’s 59 community boards. The Register is the charter mandated product of a dynamic and cyclical budget process for the 59 community boards. The community boards consult with agencies on the capital and expense needs of the district. After consulting, each community board develops and votes separate priorities for up to 40 capital and 25 expense budget requests which the agencies review and respond to in the Register of Community Board Requests for the Preliminary Budget in January. The Mayor’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) reviews these same budget requests and updates the responses for the Executive and Adopted Budgets. This dataset is updated three times per year after publication of the Preliminary, Executive and Adopted Budget, usually in January, April and June respectively.

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20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
08
Tracking Code
206202408C
Request
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library (BPL)
Explanation
A total of $6.35M is requested for infrastructure upgrades to the Carroll Gardens branch library, to specifically include exterior renovation and windows ($1.0M), new boiler ($750k), interior renovation ($3.0M), new furniture & equipment ($750k), and safety and security enhancements ($250k). The Carroll Gardens branch is an unrenovated, heavily-utilized Carnegie branch. The building's critical infrastructure needs to be upgraded.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project was funded in a prior fiscal year and the scope is now underway.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Brooklyn Public Library
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
09
Tracking Code
206202409C
Request
Renovate, upgrade or provide new community board facilities and equipment
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the design and construction of a window replacement project for 250 Baltic Street in the Cobble Hill Historic District. This 1936 building still has the original single-paned and uninsulated windows making them highly inefficient energy-wasting devices which negatively contribute to the building tenants' comfort and safety. Modern, energy- efficient windows appropriately designed to area's historic district would go a long way toward reducing heating and cooling costs, improving safety, and creating a vastly improved work environment for the State, City and non- profit entities that occupy the space in this City- owned building. While the City-State have talked about changing ownership status of this building for more than a decade, it will crumble
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This building was recently surrendered to DCAS by NYS, the former tenant. Any capital construction is being held off on until a tenant for the full building is identified.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Citywide Administrative Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
10
Tracking Code
206202410C
Request
Reconstruct streets
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the reconstruction of Court Street from Atlantic to Hamilton Avenues with historic amenities. Preliminary Design Investigation to ascertain the condition of the infrastructure along the project limits. Relocate all utility service boxes below ground, repair/replace missing curb sections, reset curb elevations, repair concrete bus pads and repair defective sidewalk conditions. Use granite curb, bluestone or pigmented concrete sidewalks, historic replica street hardware including street lights, poles-in-ground, fire alarm boxes and hydrants. Also, the inclusion of appropriate traffic calming devices such as, but not limited to, neck downs, bus bulbs, etc. as called for in the Downtown Brooklyn Traffic Calming project.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Capital funding constraints, project capacity and City-wide priorities preclude this project at this time.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
11
Tracking Code
206202411C
Request
Roadway maintenance (i.e. pothole repair, resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)
Explanation
Sufficient funds should be allocated toward the inclusion of special treatment street resurfacing work in the department's development of future contract work to incorporate the restoration, preservation and maintenance of cobblestone streets. This construction material serves as a traffic calming device, is far more durable than commonly used asphalt material, is a signature characteristic of streets in our Red Hook community and enhances the historic integrity of the community.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Funds are unavailable for this project. We recommend this project be brought to the attention of your elected officials, i.e. Borough President, Council/Assemblymember, or State Senator.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
12
Tracking Code
206202412C
Request
Provide a new or expand an existing middle/intermediate school
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the design and construction of a soundproofing project at the PS 321 gymnasium at 180 7th Avenue in Park Slope. The poor acoustics in the gymnasium prevents it from being effectively used a multi-purpose space in a school that is historically crowded and in need of additional space. A relatively small project to soundproof the gymnasium would enhance school space utilization, making it more suitable for a wider variety of uses.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Unable to prioritize funding for this project request at this time.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
13
Tracking Code
206202413C
Request
Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public library (BPL)
Explanation
Funds in the amount of $3.0M are requested for the design and construction of roof and restoration of skylights ($1.0M) and exterior renovations ($2.0M) for the Park Slope branch library. The Park Slope library was recently reopened after an extensive interior renovation. This heavily-utilized branch and beloved community institution is one of the three landmarked Carnegie branches in the BPL system. A total exterior renovation would include brick work, refurbished wrought-iron fencing, stonework/repair of concrete entrance stairs, improved signage, landscaping, and sidewalk repair work.
Response
It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your Elected Officials.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Brooklyn Public Library
20250116
Publication: 20250116 • Boro: 1 • Board: 01
Publication
20250116
Boro
1
Board
01
Priority
01
Tracking Code
101202601C
Request
Repair or provide new street lights
Explanation
Upgrade illumination on existing street lighting in the District. Street lighting throughout the entire District at night does not appear to be providing the proper illumination to support public safety. The Board requests for an upgrade ad increase in foot-candles on the existing lamp poles, including within all pedestrian underpasses in the District.
Response
Agency does not support and cannot accommodate; remove request Explanation: Please contact the agency directly and promptly for more information.
Responded By
841
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
14
Tracking Code
206202414C
Request
Reconstruct streets
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to remediate the problems associated with the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway Trench running through our district parallel to Hicks Street. The BQE Trench inhibits local access and mobility between the Columbia Waterfront, Carroll Gardens and Cobble Hill neighborhoods. The concentration of traffic flowing through the trench creates vibrations, noise, odors and other air emissions that impact the residential communities adjacent to the trench. The trench provides opportunities to create new open space and expand resiliency measures (photovoltaics, storm water capture/diversion, etc.). Building on the momentum of a prior study's findings, remedies and opportunities must now be considered, funded and constructed.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows. Of note, this program is run by the state.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
15
Tracking Code
206202415C
Request
Provide more housing for special needs households, such as the formerly homeless
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the planning, site selection/acquisition, development and construction of affordable senior housing in the Carroll Gardens section of our district.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Housing Preservation & Development
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
16
Tracking Code
206202416C
Request
Other transportation infrastructure requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the construction of traffic safety median islands in the Furman-Atlantic-Columbia transition area, the approach to Brooklyn Bridge Park's Pier 6 public park, and area growing in popularity and increasingly traveled by pedestrians and recreation users. Prior to the opening of Pier 6, this area was generally unused by pedestrians and was almost exclusively a southbound route used by commuters seeking to avoid the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway. Now, with the opening of Pier 6 and the two-way conversion of Furman Street, vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns have completely altered the use and complexion of this bustling area. Immediate in- house improvements have done a lot to improve safety, at the cost of aesthetics.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Capital funding constraints, project capacity and City-wide priorities preclude this project at this time.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
17
Tracking Code
206202417C
Request
Other NYPD facilities and equipment requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the acquisition of radar speed signs to provide advisories to motorists in areas where speeding is suspected or confirmed. Radar Speed Signs can provide a constant monitoring presence to help raise awareness and act as a potential deterrent. Compliance with the City's new 25MPH speed limit relies on an enforcement presence which, at best, can be challenging given limitations of manpower and competing deployment priorities; to some degree these signs can help augment these limitations.
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
18
Tracking Code
206202418C
Request
Other transportation infrastructure requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to undertake a replacement of the existing standard-issue cobra head street lights with appropriate historic replica street lights in the neighborhoods of Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens. Currently, only Atlantic Avenue, Clinton Street and Smith Street in these neighborhoods have such amenities. The balance of the neighborhood's street lights should be replaced to enhance and restore the historic integrity of these landmark districts and historically-sensitive areas.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Funds are unavailable for this project. We recommend this project be brought to the attention of your elected officials, i.e. Borough President, Council/Assemblymember, or State Senator.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
19
Tracking Code
206202419C
Request
Repair or construct new curbs or pedestrian ramps
Explanation
In addition to the regular cement sidewalk replacement activity, we request that the department broaden its scope to include the option of restoring by contract those sidewalks which include special treatments, notably bluestone material. Not only is bluestone a more durable material with significantly longer life expectancy, it also serves to enhance the historic integrity and value of the community. Many property owners are willing to pay the extra cost to have this option, especially given the City's ability to leverage lower cost through bulk contracting.
Response
Sidewalks are the responsibility of the adjacent property owner. For curb repair, please submit specific locations to the Borough Commissioner for review. For Pedestrian Ramps, the Adopted Budget includes a Citywide allocation. Specific locations are determined by DOT.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
20
Tracking Code
206202420C
Request
Other NYPD facilities and equipment requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the acquisition and deployment of Variable Message Boards (VMBs), at least one per precinct, to be used to advise the public of upcoming street closures, events, alerts and other vital information that would enhance public safety and preparedness. The strategic placement of VMBs can provide important directions, reduce traffic congestion, and otherwise assist NYPD in messaging information to the public. Precinct Commanders should have the flexibility to deploy VMBs as needed and in response to ongoing changing conditions within the precinct.
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
21
Tracking Code
206202421C
Request
Invest in infrastructure that will support growth in commercial business districts
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the planning and construction of a cross harbor freight tunnel to link New York and New Jersey by rail to 1) provide for the efficient movement of bulk goods through the region, 2) reduce the amount of truck traffic with its corresponding impacts on traffic volumes, air quality, public safety, etc., and 3) expand opportunities for economic growth in the region. Transportation is one of the most significant obstacles to growth in the region, as our bridges, tunnels and highways experience on a daily basis. Without taking advantage of the area's features - its waterfront and untapped rail potential - further economic growth in the region is threatened. Replacing truck use by rail and barge options should be our top priority. (REQUEST IS FOR PANYNJ!)
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Economic Development Corporation
20240424
Publication: 20240424 • Boro: 1 • Board: 01
Publication
20240424
Boro
1
Board
01
Priority
04
Tracking Code
101202504C
Request
Repair or provide new street lights
Explanation
Fund major improvements including additional lighting at the Major Deegan underpasses at Brook, St. Ann's, Lincoln and Willis Avenues. There is a need for additional lighting at the Major Deegan underpasses at Brook, St. Ann's, Lincoln and Willis Avenues as it is dangerous for residents that have to pass through these locations due to inadequate lighting.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The Borough Commissioner's office is reviewing the request. It is under consideration. Please contact the B/C's office for further details.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
22
Tracking Code
206202422C
Request
Reconstruct streets
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the acquisition, mapping, design and construction of a new City street which would extend Conover Street northward from Pioneer Street to Hamilton Avenue in Red Hook. This new street will not only provide additional capacity to handle the new traffic volumes destined for the cruise ship terminal under construction at Pier 12, but will also provide an alternative for the relocation of the Van Brunt Street leg of the City's local Truck Route network in Red Hook. It will ensure that the local street grid is not only not negatively impacted by the cruise terminal traffic but that it will benefit from relieving Van Brunt Street of trucks and removing the existing conflict by directing trucks closer to the industrial section of the neighborhood.
Response
Please contact the Borough Commissioner's office to discuss this request.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
23
Tracking Code
206202423C
Request
Provide new or upgrade existing sanitation garages or other sanitation infrastructure
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the relocation of BK2 District Sanitation Garage and Broom Garage into the Community Board 2 district to comply with coterminality requirements of the Charter. In the interim, we encourage the department to explore alternatives at the current garage location at 127 2nd Avenue including the reconstruction of the existing garage (addition of a story?) to fully accommodate all fleet vehicles and equipment off the street and sidewalk and under one roof.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
24
Tracking Code
206202424C
Request
Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the design and construction of a new park--Columbia Waterfront Park--on the City-owned properties along the westside of Columbia Street between Kane and Degraw Streets. These properties are currently in the Department of Transportation's portfolio but they have agreed to release them for the development of a future park to be built there. Much work has already gone into conceptualizing a park use of the space which, with an adequate budget, can be easily adapted into designs and construction plans.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The Department of Parks and Recreation does not maintain this facility.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
25
Tracking Code
206202425C
Request
Renovate other site component
Explanation
Funds in the amount of at least $150,000 are requested for the design and construction of a soundproofing project at the PS 39 cafeteria at 417 6th Avenue in Park Slope. The tiny cave-like basement cafeteria is the largest open space in the school. The low tin roof and cement walls do little to absorb the loud whir of giant freezers or the noise of the fans used to cool the space due to the lack of air conditioning and window space. When you add more than 350 students during lunchtime the sounds reverberate around the room. The noise drowns out any conversations happening at the tables. By adding wall & ceiling mounted sound panels, extraneous noise will be lessened to manageable levels.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Unable to prioritize funding for this project request at this time.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
01
Tracking Code
206202401E
Request
Assign more non-teaching staff, e.g., to provide social, health and other services
Explanation
Funds are requested to expand access to free and low-cost day care services within CB6. There are only 3 child care facilities that take city vouchers within CB6. This is a critical economic issue: parents without access to affordable, high-quality, accessible day care for their children cannot work. Funding should increase the number of child care facilities in CB6 that accept vouchers, increase the amount of the vouchers, and make vouchers or other city-funded daycare options available to more residents.
Response
More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
02
Tracking Code
206202402E
Request
Funding for a new senior center program
Explanation
Sufficient funding is requested to increase baseline operating budget allocations in existing senior centers. At a minimum, additional funding is sought to help keep pace with cost of living increases which over time take more and more resources away from the base operating budgets from programming and salary monies. Effectively, by not providing for regular, modest increases the senior centers' budgets are being decreased over time as basic costs only go up. This need is especially pressing with an aging population, as more and more "baby boomers" will be placing increasing demands on these facilities, which is anticipated to increase in the near future.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department for the Aging
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
03
Tracking Code
206202403E
Request
Provide, expand, or enhance funding for Child Care and Head Start programs
Explanation
Conduct an assessment of alternatives to expand publicly funded early childhood programs in the Gowanus neighborhood: The EIS reports that rezoning would result in a significant adverse impact on publicly funded early childhood programs. As stated, ?With the Proposed Actions, child care facilities would operate over capacity by approximately 1,700 slots and exhibit an increase in the utilization rate of approximately 25 percentage points over the No Action condition. Possible mitigation measures for this significant adverse impact may include provision of suitable space in projected developments for early childhood programs, provision of suitable locations within the study area that are also within a reasonable distance (at a rate affordable to NYC DOC providers).
Response
More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
04
Tracking Code
206202404E
Request
Other workforce development requests
Explanation
Fund workforce development and training in Gowanus and Red Hook: The City must aggressively address unemployment levels in Red Hook and Gowanus, which are disproportionately high ? not just relative the district overall, but to other neighborhoods in the City. For example, In Red Hook Houses, based on the most recently available income data for the census tract, 47% of residents live below the federal poverty line, and 31% of residents over 25 years old are unemployed. Residents of the Gowanus neighborhood ? and particularly Gowanus Houses ? also suffer from significant economic, educational and health disparities and historic City and Federal underinvestment that is manifested in housing quality and conditions.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request includes more than one proposal. Funding for part is recommended.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Small Business Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
05
Tracking Code
206202405E
Request
Provide more community board staff
Explanation
Funding in the amount of $450,000 is requested in order for Community Boards to fulfill their Charter mandated roles to plan and advocate for neighborhood needs. An increase in funds will be used to fund the hiring of a full-time urban planner, to keep pace with cost of living adjustments which have never been applied to Community Boards, to upgrade complaint systems software which was previously supplied and supported by prior Administrations and to expand District Office functionality with the purchase of additional equipment and supplies. Increases to budget due to collective bargaining agreements and maintaining the budget at its current level do not address this request; both are effectively negative responses which should trigger a separate letter explaining the agency's position.
Response
As of the FY 2024 Adopted Budget, each Community Board's budget is $257,507.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Mayor's Office of Management and Budget
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
06
Tracking Code
206202406E
Request
Invest in planning for transportation-oriented infrastructure
Explanation
The public and private shoreline infrastructure along the industrial waterfront is aging and needs investment. This is particularly urgent because the City must require or encourage last-mile distribution warehouses to increase the use of water-borne delivery. This will require capital investment, but will also include expenses for non-infrastructure changes. This is not a new need, but has become more urgent as the new last-mile distribution warehouses will increase trucking through the neighborhood, with concomitant traffic safety, road wear, and environmental pollution. According to DCP's Comprehensive Waterfront Plan, "with advancements in the manufacturing, freight, and energy sectors, our city?s waterfront industrial zones will remain important, multi-faceted hubs.
Response
Securing funding for this request is outside of EDC's jurisdiction; please contact the agency if you have any questions about the EDC budget process.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Economic Development Corporation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
07
Tracking Code
206202407E
Request
Other programs to address public health issues requests
Explanation
Expand health programs in Red Hook to address needs identified in the Red Hook Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment (CHNAA). The CHNAA was conducted with support from the NYU Langone Health Community Service Plan. The assessment was planned by a team of six organizations: The Alex House Project, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone, Good Shepherd Services, NYU Langone Health Department of Population Health, Red Hook Community Justice Center, and the Red Hook Initiative. According to surveys, focus groups, and data research, top issues are asthma, mental health and diabetes
Response
The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
08
Tracking Code
206202408E
Request
Provide or expand occupational skills training programs
Explanation
Funds are requested to increase the capacity of NYCHA direct-entry union training programs. Membership in a union is a prerequisite for NYCHA residents to participate in the city?s new community hiring program. The current program is extremely successful but its capacity is only 100 residents. Building extra capacity would unlock the life-changing benefits of this program for CB6 NYCHA residents.
Response
This is not a budget request.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Small Business Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
09
Tracking Code
206202409E
Request
Other domestic violence services requests
Explanation
Additional funding is requested to expand the spectrum of services that provide assistance to victims of domestic violence - from counseling to protection to shelter - in order to ensure that adequate resources exist to help this vulnerable population in need. Outreach and promotional materials are needed to reach the population, provide them with convenient access to services and help educate communities on the importance of these services to remove any fear and stigma that may be attached to these facilities.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: HRA continues to maintain programs for Domestic Violence in the community.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Human Resources Administration
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
10
Tracking Code
206202410E
Request
Conduct a commercial district needs assessment
Explanation
Undertake a Commercial District Needs Assessment on the District?s main shopping corridors:. According to the DCP, "retail corridors subject to multiple cross-currents that influence retail mix and vacancy. These include the rise of ecommerce, demographic shifts, real estate market trends, local building stock, and other conditions that may vary from street to street. A deeper dive into local trends is needed to understand vacancy conditions. Many factors influence storefront use trends, and monitoring conditions can aid the development of effective policies. "? An October 2020 assessment in Patch reported that the : "Coronavirus crisis doubled empty stores on Park Slope's Fifth Avenue."
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: SBS is available for technical assistance. A sponsor group should apply to the agency through its funding process. For more information go to NYC.gov/neighborhoods.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Small Business Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
11
Tracking Code
206202411E
Request
Other programs to address public health issues requests
Explanation
Conduct narrowly targeted community health assessments in low-income sections of the district, rather than rely solely on district-wide data. The district?s data (health, economic, social, and population health related) is based on the district as a whole (or in some cases at the zip code level); unfortunately, as a whole, the district has excellent health. However, this masks the inequities in specific communities within the district. The Community Health Needs and Assets study by NYU Langone and Red Hook community partners identified high rates and concerns about asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
12
Tracking Code
206202412E
Request
Other expense budget request for SBS
Explanation
SBS: Sufficient funds are requested to support existing and enable additional groups to embark on feasibility studies and supportive planning activities to move toward the formation of additional Business Improvement Districts (BID) in appropriate commercial and industrial areas. BIDs are proven to be an asset for the City insofar as they provide needed administrative infrastructure designed to support local commerce at the neighborhood level. Furthermore, the expansion of BIDs from the traditional commercial into the industrial sector will enable the City to better protect the fragile manufacturing sector, which often produces higher wage paying jobs, with specialty skills, and reduces the cost of goods in the City by making us less reliant on imports.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: SBS is available to provide technical assistance. Please visit nyc.gov/SBS for more information.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Small Business Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
13
Tracking Code
206202413E
Request
Other housing support requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the expansion of NYCHA Maintenance personnel staff, perhaps through the creation of an in-house training program that would take employable NYCHA residents and train them in the skilled trades in an apprenticeship program and workforce development initiative. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates could be placed in maintenance and construction positions in the private market through the NYCHA- REES program.
Response
The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Housing Authority
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
14
Tracking Code
206202414E
Request
Provide more programs in parks or recreational centers
Explanation
Funds are requested for upgrades including resumption of the compost program at Red Hook Community Farms, a youth-led food justice program. Since curbside composting programs were cut due to the pandemic, the most-asked question at the farm has been ?Are you all accepting food scraps for composting?? Red Hook has no farmer?s market and so no access to even private food-scrap composting operations. As such, all food scraps are going to landfills (a city-wide increase of 100 million pounds / year) - food scraps that could instead be used to create rich compost at a local site that already has capacity and expertise, and increase community cohesion, youth empowerment to boot.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request is not recommended for funding.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
15
Tracking Code
206202415E
Request
Other NYPD staff resources requests
Explanation
Reallocate budget resources to restore NYPD bicycle patrols. Bicycle patrols provide a lowcost option for policing that combines the best elements of vehicular access with flexible patrol routes. With increased bicycling, and the call for better enforcement of bicycling rules, it would also provide a more convenient way for police to engage other bicyclists in the proper education and enforcement of the rules of the road. Previous bicycle patrols involved the use of vouchered and donated bicycles making this a cost-effective program that should be reinstituted.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
16
Tracking Code
206202416E
Request
Other NYPD programs requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to provide for a substantial increase in dedicated Truck Enforcement Program personnel to meet the overwhelming demand in our community for aggressive truck enforcement. Adherence to Truck Routes is necessary to reduce conflicts with, and impact on residential safety and quality of life. To protect and preserve public safety, effective enforcement is needed to combat pervasive and dangerous violations. Clear, publicly visible truck route signage is also requested to help enforce these routes.
Response
Restoring and/or increasing funding is needed for this request. It is recommended that this request be brought to the attention of your elected officials i.e. Borough President and/or City Council Member.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
17
Tracking Code
206202417E
Request
Other park maintenance and safety requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to restore Parks Maintenance personnel to provide for vital maintenance and report of Parks facilities. With the added supervisory role Parks Maintenance workers perform through the departmental use of JTP and other volunteer workers, more staff are needed to continue to fulfill the traditional roles and tasks performed by Parks Maintenance staff.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The Parks Department would support this request for personnel.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
18
Tracking Code
206202418E
Request
Other park maintenance and safety requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to restore Parks Recreation personnel to increase the inventory and range of recreation options available particularly to our teenage youth population. With fewer part-time job opportunities and shrinking afterschool programs we are looking to increase the number of constructive options for this population to keep them engaged in productive, supervised activities.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The Parks Department would support this request for personnel.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
19
Tracking Code
206202419E
Request
Provide more frequent garbage or recycling pick-up for schools and institutions
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested to restore the frequency of litter basket service to a minimum of two collections per day, especially on weekends, along busy commercial corridors such as Van Brunt Street, Columbia Street, Court Street, Smith Street, 5th Avenue, 7th Avenue, Atlantic Avenue, and Flatbush Avenue. Overflowing litter baskets create additional work for the department in discretionary cleaning, contributes to the clogging of catch basins, and results in the unfair issuance of summonses to victims of the strewn litter. Litter on commercial strips negatively contributes to the consumer's shopping experience, detracts from the residents' quality of life, and forces the businesses to shoulder the burden for the City after the mess.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This program is currently funded and the Department of Sanitation recommends its continued support.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
20
Tracking Code
206202420E
Request
Other traffic improvement requests
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for restoration of full- time (non-seasonal) work gangs to respond to year- round routine maintenance calls for potholes and street depressions. There has been a noticeable decrease in productivity and increase in response times in this area attributable to significant loss of manpower. There has also been a significant delay in pothole response times during the winter-spring transition which could be remedied by maintaining more year-round personnel to respond to complaints.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Funds are unavailable for this project. We recommend this project be brought to the attention of your elected officials, i.e. Borough President, Council/Assemblymember, or State Senator.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
21
Tracking Code
206202421E
Request
Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populations
Explanation
Sufficient funds are requested for the hire of additional Health/Pest Control Inspectors for initial field evaluations and compliance inspections. At least one inspector per Community Board ought to be assigned to eliminate bottlenecks in Pest Control servicing, ensure that annual inspections of Health- Licensed facilities can occur, improve agency's productivity and reduce response times for complaint investigation.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 06
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
06
Priority
22
Tracking Code
206202422E
Request
Other programs to address public health issues requests
Explanation
Expand the DOHMH?s healthy food access programs such as Shop Healthy, healthy corner stores, Green Carts and the FRESH programnto include Red Hook. Access to healthy affordable foods has long been a challenge for residents of Red Hook, but the neighborhood is not eligible for these healthy food access programs. : In the 2018 Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment by NYU Langone, Red Hook Initiative, Good Shephard Services and several other community partners, Healthy food options seem limited and too expensive to many Red Hook residents. 58% of survey respondents reported not having places in the neighborhood to buy affordable fresh fruits and vegetables.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
CS
Tracking Code
207202441C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Reconstruct Rainbow Playground.
Response
This project has already been funded, but the community board should reach out to the Agency with more detail regarding this request.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Site Street
6 Avenue
Street
5523 6 Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
CS
Tracking Code
207202442C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a park
Explanation
Replace all windows in the Sunset Park Recreation Center.
Response
This project has already been funded, but the community board should reach out to the Agency with more detail regarding this request.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
Site Street
7 Avenue
Street
4200 7 Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
01
Tracking Code
207202401C
Request
Reconstruct streets
Explanation
Allocate funds for the design and reconstruction of 3rd Avenue from 65th to 17th Street, to include all service roads, with safer pedestrian crossings and improved lighting at every intersection
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The agency will accommodate this issue within existing resources.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Transportation
Site Street
3rd Avenue
Cross Street 1
17th Street
Cross Street 2
17th Street
Street
3rd Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
02
Tracking Code
207202402C
Request
Renovate interior building component
Explanation
Rehabilitate all non-ADA compliant schools and facilities within schools to ensure they are 100% accessible to all student populations.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request includes more than one proposal. Funding for part is recommended.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
03
Tracking Code
207202403C
Request
Renovate, upgrade or provide new community board facilities and equipment
Explanation
Purchase fixed and portable equipment to allow Community Board 7/Brooklyn to hold blended meetings in the board and in locations around the district
Response
The request does not seem to be applicable to the Responsible Agency. OMB cannot make a determination at this time.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Dept of Information Technology & Telecommunication
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
04
Tracking Code
207202404C
Request
Other capital budget request for NYCTA
Explanation
Deck over the MTA property between 36th and 39th Streets, from 6th to 8th Avenues, to provide space to build housing for those with low incomes and essential workers
Response
More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Transit Authority
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
05
Tracking Code
207202405C
Request
Other capital budget request for NYCTA
Explanation
Deck over the MTA property on 38th Street between 4th and 5th Avenues to provide space to build housing for those with low incomes and essential workers.
Response
More information is needed from the community board before making a funding decision. The community board should contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Transit Authority
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
06
Tracking Code
207202406C
Request
Invest in capital projects to improve access to waterfront
Explanation
Full funding for construction of Bush Terminal Park through Phase 2, including playground, environmental center and pier 5. Although the park is open, EDC has not provided all the amenities promised to this community.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed. Therefore, OMB does not take any position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Economic Development Corporation
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