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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: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
17
Tracking Code
207202417E
Request
Expand bus service frequency or hours of operation
Explanation
Restore full funding for the B-37 bus to 3rd Avenue in CD 7, with 24 hour service
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
18
Tracking Code
207202418E
Request
Expand bus service frequency or hours of operation
Explanation
Provide additional buses to increase frequency of the B70 bus.
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
19
Tracking Code
207202419E
Request
Provide, expand, or enhance adult literacy programs services
Explanation
Increase funding for adult ESOL, literacy and education programs in CD 7.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: DYCD funding is allocated through public solicitations including Requests for Proposals.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Youth & Community Development
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
20
Tracking Code
207202420E
Request
Provide, expand, or enhance preventive services and community based alternatives for youth
Explanation
Increase programmatic funding for youth-oriented diversion programs concerning drugs, crime, alcohol and gangs in CD 7.
Response
The agency will try to accommodate this issue within existing resources. OMB supports the agency's position.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Administration for Children's Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
21
Tracking Code
207202421E
Request
Provide, expand, or enhance after school programs for elementary school students (grades K-5)
Explanation
Allocate funding for after school music and arts programs, comprehensive ASP, ELA, STEAM, sports, math COMPASS and SONYC programs to all schools in the district
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Presently, there are a variety of agency-funded programs in the district for this target population. Additional programs are contingent upon available funding and will be distributed through an RFP process. Organizations are encouraged to apply.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Youth & Community Development
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
22
Tracking Code
207202422E
Request
Other expense budget request for DEP
Explanation
Study water and sewer problems in area bounded by Kermit Place, East 7th Street, East 8th Street and Caton Avenue
Response
Further investigation of this request is needed. Contact the agency.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Environmental Protection
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
23
Tracking Code
207202423E
Request
Support non-profit organizational development and capacity building
Explanation
Fund adult vocational and apprenticeship programs in CD 7
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Feedback will be used for future programs
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Small Business Services
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
24
Tracking Code
207202424E
Request
Forestry services, including street tree maintenance
Explanation
Increase funding for tree planting and pruning district-wide in order to expedite schedule
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 07
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
07
Priority
25
Tracking Code
207202425E
Request
Other cleaning requests
Explanation
Allocate additional personnel for manual street sweeping in CD 7 and/or implementation of the Clean Curbs program for schools
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
CS
Tracking Code
208202425C
Request
Provide a new or expand an existing middle/intermediate school
Explanation
We thank the DOE and SCA to agree to create a designated District 13 middle school in the B15 building of the Atlantic Yards/Pacific Park Development. We look forward to the school's design and completion, and the great impact it will have on the parents of middle school students in Prospect Heights.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This request has already been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Education
Site Street
Sixth Avenue
Street
37 Sixth Avenue
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
01
Tracking Code
208202401C
Request
Provide new or increase number of sanitation trucks and other equipment
Explanation
To help combat both rodents and dirty streets, we encourage DSNY to implement a pilot program incorporating several GOAT curbside cleaning devices with Brooklyn North 8 at the helm receiving at least three GOATS. This pilot program will help DSNY assess the efficacy of GOAT cleaners in relation to street, tree pit, and vacant lot cleanliness as well as rodent population reduction. After the multiple month pilot program, DSNY officials should have ample data to determine if they should be implemented as part of a regular street and lot cleaning regimen in the battles against litter and rodents.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
02
Tracking Code
208202402C
Request
Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calming
Explanation
Implement DOT's Safety Improvements and Service Road Signalization Plan for the north side of Eastern Parkway. This plan was presented to and approved by the Board in 2017 and has yet to be implemented despite continued dangers and loss of life and property along the parkway.
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 Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
03
Tracking Code
208202403C
Request
New equipment for maintenance
Explanation
Purchase an additional front loader for Parks employees to clean garbage cans in Brooklyn 8 parks and playgrounds.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
04
Tracking Code
208202404C
Request
Provide new or increase number of sanitation trucks and other equipment
Explanation
Purchase and provide four (4) new mechanical brooms to BK North 8 Sanitation Garage. The four new brooms will allow more brooms on the street at one time for greater cleanliness as well as a back-up broom in case of mechanical failure.
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 Sanitation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
05
Tracking Code
208202405C
Request
Expand loan programs to rehabilitate multiple dwelling buildings
Explanation
Many small scale landlords desire to maintain and upgrade their apartments and charge affordable rates but cannot make necessary repairs and upgrades without raising rents. Loan programs to help them with rehabilitation projects are necessary to ensure that these landlords and property owners do not have liens levied against their properties because of code enforcement violations. Furthermore, they allow landlords to keep units below market rate, and this must be a priority for the City.

Current resource allocations by the agency have proven to be too scarce at this time, and we encourage additional resources.
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 Housing Preservation & Development
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
06
Tracking Code
208202406C
Request
Provide more housing for special needs households, such as the formerly homeless
Explanation
Seniors, the disabled, and homeless singles are often left out of housing conversations and forced to compete for scant quantities of units. Existing affordable units need to be preserved and there is a greater need for incentives for property owners to keep rents low to reduce the growing numbers of rent burdened households. Housing across the city is being created at a fast pace, but not affordable for the majority of the city's residents, and vacant newly created units leads to unnecessary increased competition for less expensive rent-stabilized units.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
07
Tracking Code
208202407C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Completely reconstruct playground at St. Marks Playground, including play equipment for all ages, safety surface, pavement, drainage, interactive spray shower, landscaping, bollards on sidewalk, path, fencing, lockable gates.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
08
Tracking Code
208202408C
Request
Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Create a dog park/run in District 8. As more and more people become pet owners, they need a place to take their pets for socializing and activity. We encourage the creation of a dog park/run in one or more locations in District 8 to accommodate this growing need.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: 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 Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
09
Tracking Code
208202409C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Completely reconstruct the basketball courts at Lincoln Terrace Park. Park users claim they are in terrible shape and create an urgent safety hazard for those that utilize them, citing weeds and plants growing from the cracks in the pavement, large pits of missing asphalt, and uneven pavement.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
10
Tracking Code
208202410C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
The skate park at Brower park is in dire need of refurbishment. Users cite an uneven and pitted ground that makes it impossible to skate safely, thus creating an immediate hazardous condition. Additionally, users cite awkward features/obstacles leaving no room to skate comfortably.

The following suggestions have been provided to improve the skate park:
1. Repave the ground to be exactly like that of the basketball court.
2. Open the center and leave free of features/obstacles for acceleration/deceleration and free skating on flat ground.
3. Line the perimeter of the skate park with the same height and style ledges as the basketball courts.
4. Use a strong cement or granite for all features, obstacles, and ledges to withstand skating and BMX pegs.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
11
Tracking Code
208202411C
Request
Purchase equipment for cultural facility
Explanation
Allocate funds for, and initiate repairs to the HVAC system at BCM. Since 2019, BCM has been without any air conditioning, which deters families from visiting.
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
Department of Cultural Affairs
Support By 1
Amanda Sue Nichols
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
12
Tracking Code
208202412C
Request
Other capital budget request for DPR
Explanation
Install lamp posts around Dean Street Playground. Currently, there is a lighting issue in Dean Street playground. The playground does not have an operating system and in the past relied upon stadium lights to illuminate the area. Light posts placed strategically around the park will illuminate the playground without creating a nuisance situation for the park's residential neighbors.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Further study by the agency of this request is needed.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
13
Tracking Code
208202413C
Request
Other requests for park, building, or access improvements
Explanation
Install a changing table in the Men's restroom/comfort station at both Brower Park and Lincoln Terrace Park. More and more men are active in child rearing, and require the same amenities as women for caring for their children. It would make it easier for them when in public to change their babies.
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
14
Tracking Code
208202414C
Request
Other capital budget request for DPR
Explanation
Install community messaging board in Brower Park.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: 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 Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
15
Tracking Code
208202415C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Reconstruct natural turf ballfield at Lincoln Terrace Park, including drainage, new sod, new clay, shaded dugouts, new fencing, remove brick bleachers and replace with bleachers that allow safe site lines, flagpole, bottle filler accessible fountains, clay storage and grooming equipment storage. New pavement, drainage and benches in Carroll Street allay and make accessible.

You can do the same amenities as above but convert field to multi-purpose synthetic field.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This project has not been funded.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
16
Tracking Code
208202416C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Completely reconstruct playground at Dean Street Playground, including all new play equipment, new safety surface, sitting areas, landscaping.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
17
Tracking Code
208202417C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)
Explanation
Completely reconstruct playground at James Forten Playground (formerly Underhill Playground) including all new play equipment, new safety surface, sitting areas, landscaping, spray showers.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
18
Tracking Code
208202418C
Request
Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a park
Explanation
Reconstruct comfort station at Lincoln Terrace Park. Summer 2022 saw a terrible vandalism of the women's comfort station, with all but one toilet smashed and broken.
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 Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
19
Tracking Code
208202419C
Request
Provide new or upgrade existing sanitation garages or other sanitation infrastructure
Explanation
Create capacity and local community scale compost sites and food scrap drop offs.
We are requesting the following:
1. That a community composting and education site be created in our community
2. That five new FSDO sites be created,
3. That community composting and FSDO sites are equitably distributed and fully accessible
in our community
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
20
Tracking Code
208202420C
Request
Repair or upgrade subway stations or other transit infrastructure
Explanation
The Franklin Avenue Shuttle line is in dire need of repainting. The four stops along the line, specifically the Park Place station in District 8, is in terrible repair with peeling paint and graffiti both interior of the station and exterior. Each year we are advised to contact Mr. Andy Inglesby at NYC Transit for implementation of this request, but we need the agency to understand that this is of utmost importance.

We are requesting that this request be expedited as the shuttle is an integral connection for Brooklyn residents, and must be prioritized and maintained as other stations in the network.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
21
Tracking Code
208202421C
Request
Repair or construct new curbs or pedestrian ramps
Explanation
The southeast corner of St. Marks Avenue and Nostrand Avenue and the northwest corner of Park Place and Nostrand Avenue are in need to new pedestrian ramps. Project HWP21KQC for non-standard pedestrian ramp installations failed to install new ramps at these two locations. Consequently, they have been flagged by community members for ramp installation.
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 Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
22
Tracking Code
208202422C
Request
Other capital budget request for DPR
Explanation
Improve the lighting in Brower Park. Currently, and despite the installation of lamp posts along the pathways in Brower Park, residents and users of the park and playground complain that the lighting is insufficient and that there are many areas that are completely dark and encourages dangerous activity. Recent shootings have amplified the need for increased lighting.
Response
Due to fiscal constraints, the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
23
Tracking Code
208202423C
Request
Increase energy efficiency and environmental performance of NYCHA developments
Explanation
The Brownsville power grid is insufficient to support its service base. Con Ed has identified that NYCHA developments place most of the strain on the grid. An audit of energy efficiency and environmental performance should be conducted to ensure that NYCHA developments are running efficiently and using as little energy as possible to function effectively. The use of energy efficient bulbs in all units and common areas and the installation of solar panels on NYCHA buildings will aid tremendously in this effort and also reduce the electricity bill owed to Con Edison.
Response
Further study by the agency of this request is needed.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Housing Authority
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
24
Tracking Code
208202424C
Request
Add NYPD parking facilities
Explanation
With the construction of Pacific Park around the 78th Precinct, there is a dearth of parking spaces available for officers of the precinct. The 77th Precinct also lacks adequate parking spaces and the result is officers angle parking on the sidewalk in front of private homes, double parking on residential streets, or disobeying alternate side parking rules. We urge the officers of the 78th Precinct to utilize the parking spaces that have been set aside for their use in the Pacific Park project at 535 Carlton Avenue to dispel the negative impact their actions have on the community.
Response
This is not a budget request.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Police Department
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
01
Tracking Code
208202401E
Request
Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populations
Explanation
Community Board 8 residents have expressed dissatisfaction with DOHMH's response to the rodent epidemic in the neighborhood and citywide. The large number of development, renovation, and enlargement projects in the district and citywide have disrupted rodent burrows to the point where rodents are visible during daylight hours. Residents and CB8 staff and members overwhelmingly support DOHMH implementing a policy change mandating that developers bait more than just the perimeter of their projects and instead bait a wider berth, as well as the city enforcing harsh penalties on properties that do not perform abatement to allow the city the opportunity to focus on other health related issues and needs.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
02
Tracking Code
208202402E
Request
Provide new traffic or pedestrian signals
Explanation
Implement DOT's Safety Improvements and Service Road Signalization Plan for the north side of Eastern Parkway. This plan was presented to and approved by the Board in 2017 and has yet to be implemented despite continued dangers and loss of life and property along the parkway.
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 Transportation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
03
Tracking Code
208202403E
Request
Increase resources for youth crime prevention programs
Explanation
There is certainty that kids without productive and stimulating activities will engage in illegal activities not out of malice, but rather out of boredom. The midnight basketball program implemented in the 1990s was effective in reducing youth crime by offering alternative activities and stimulation. We urge funding for sports programs like this and similar, as well as STEM programs and other activities (gaming, cooking, gardening, etc) that youth may be interested in engaging with, to promote their social well-being.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
04
Tracking Code
208202404E
Request
Improve public housing maintenance and cleanliness
Explanation
All NYCHA developments should be equipped with containers for garbage storage since maintenance staff currently places garbage curbside multiple times per day. This leads to curbs of NYCHA developments always having garbage outside, which is unsightly and unsanitary, and contributes to the growing vermin (rats and roaches) epidemic in the District. Containerized collection will provide a place to house garbage until pickup day.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
05
Tracking Code
208202405E
Request
Other garbage collection and recycling requests
Explanation
A "Cleaning Supervisor" located at the BK8 Sanitation garage is needed to perform necessary duties to ensure proper cleaning of District 8's streets.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
06
Tracking Code
208202406E
Request
Increased community board training, including on core land use process and practices
Explanation
As more and more development projects come to CB8 via upzonings requiring ULURP applications, members have expressed a desire for better understanding of the ramifications of such zoning changes. Adequate training to consider the "envelope" rather than "just the building put in front of them," long term neighborhood impacts, and even the technical definitions that the agencies use rather than the common understanding that is antithetical to agency usage, is paramount. This training is necessary to ensure that members make clear determinations on land use matters before the Board.
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 City Planning
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
07
Tracking Code
208202407E
Request
Provide or expand NYC organics collection program
Explanation
Our community lacks robust education and outreach for organics collection and composting, which is critical for the success of municipal composting. We advocate for sustainability programs at each school and organics/compost outreach programs and educational resources for local residents. Regular curbside organics collection will help reduce the rodent population by eliminating feeding grounds, reduce garbage hauling costs, and will also contribute to reduced greenhouse emissions by eliminating methane buildup by keeping organics and food scraps out of landfills.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Although the Department of Sanitation supports this program, due to fiscal constraints the availability of funds is uncertain.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
08
Tracking Code
208202408E
Request
Other zoning and land use requests
Explanation
We encourage DCP to examine public realm improvements (PRI) for projects within the manufacturing district bounded by Grand and Franklin Avenues between Atlantic Avenue and Bergen Street (blocks 1125, 1126, 1133, 1134, 1141, and 1142), as well as the south side of Atlantic Avenue between Grand and Vanderbilt Avenues (blocks 1122 and 1124). This area was identified by CB 8 for a zoning change allowing for mixed residential and manufacturing use according to Community Board 8's M-CROWN proposal as amended and submitted to the Department of City Planning. We urge the PRI study as soon as possible, so that they can be added into any and all private applications in this area.
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 City Planning
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
09
Tracking Code
208202409E
Request
Provide, expand, or enhance rental assistance programs/vouchers for permanent housing
Explanation
The last few years, and especially the end of the "Pandemic Rent Deals" has amplified the severity of rent burden that residents citywide and especially in District 8 face. The definition of rent burden should be expanded beyond the current 30% of gross annual salary and applied to net pay. Calculating rent burden this way would paint a more accurate picture of rent burden than what is currently in place.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: Homelessness prevention is one of the Agency's priorities. Funds have been allocated in the budget for these services. The definition of rent burden is not in the HRA/DSS scope of responsibility.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Human Resources Administration
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
10
Tracking Code
208202410E
Request
Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)
Explanation
Existing resources are currently not sufficient to accommodate this request, and it is our understanding that funding constraints and budget cuts have further reduced funds available for this specific service. Our outdoor spaces are integral to our health and wellbeing. As such, we urge the city to allocate additional funds to the Parks Dept. to hire additional Park Enforcement Personnel (PEP officers) to enforce the rules of the park in an effort to make our parks and playgrounds safe and enjoyable for all.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: This would require a larger expense budget.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Parks and Recreation
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
11
Tracking Code
208202411E
Request
Hire additional traffic enforcement agents
Explanation
A recent survey by CB8 received an overwhelming show of resident support for increased enforcement for traffic scofflaws that double park, block bike lanes, and/or park in fire hydrants as well as vehicle owners that do not move their vehicle during alternate side parking. Residents also requested increased traffic enforcement for speeding motorists, e-bike/e-scooter operators and manual bicycle operators that ride on the sidewalk. All complainants requested a more visible presence of traffic enforcement agents to help ticket these violators and increase compliance.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
12
Tracking Code
208202412E
Request
Increase resources for other crime prevention programs
Explanation
A recent CB8 survey saw respondents overwhelmingly supporting higher visibility of the 77th and 78th Precincts' NCO officers as a way of building trust, tightening community-police bonds, and ultimately reducing crime. Based on respondent suggestions, we urge NYPD to increase the number of NCO officers so that there can be at least four (4) per section, to "kindly" interact with the individuals that gather on corners, by fire hydrants, and in parks/playgrounds. We believe this will reduce the rising number of quality of life issues in the district as well as create a safe interaction for residents to report violent crime.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
13
Tracking Code
208202413E
Request
Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatment
Explanation
The stigma of admitting to having a mental illness is great, especially in immigrant and communities of color. This stigma prevents those suffering symptoms from seeking help. The last few years have certainly illustrated the need for mental health programs and greater understanding of the issues and the ways mental health issues can manifest and be expressed. Programs are needed to address the stigma because many more are willing to acknowledge their issues courtesy of the recent pandemic.
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: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
14
Tracking Code
208202414E
Request
Expand programs for housing inspections to correct code violations
Explanation
The growing affordability crisis in the New York City housing stock has led to a growing number of residents living in unkept units with habitability violations. Unfortunately, many residents do not have access to quality housing due to financial constrains and outstanding repair requests. Because so few have the luxury of means to move to better housing options, HPD needs to ensure that consequences and repercussions for allowing units to fall into disrepair are great enough and harsh enough to encourage speedy and proper repair to units.
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 Housing Preservation & Development
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
15
Tracking Code
208202415E
Request
Clean catch basins
Explanation
Climate change has brought much heavier storms, flooding, and even flash flooding to NYC. Recent storms have illustrated the dangers of clogged catch basins. Catch basin cleaning should be increased to eliminate and prevent debris build-up to maximize water drainage from streets during downpours and other rain sessions.
Response
The agency has stated that they will try to accommodate this request with existing resources. OMB supports this.
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Environmental Protection
20230630
Publication: 20230630 • Boro: 2 • Board: 08
Publication
20230630
Boro
2
Board
08
Priority
16
Tracking Code
208202416E
Request
Increase enforcement of canine waste laws
Explanation
It is imperative that Pooper Scooper law be enforced and that signs alerting dog owners that it is their responsibility to clean up after their dogs are installed. AS A RESULT, WE ARE ASKING THAT FUNDING TO RE-INSTATE THE SIGNAGE UNIT BE PROVIDED. Furthermore, additional Sanitation Police Officers are also needed to issue summonses to dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs as canine waste has the potential to create health hazards for humans and other dogs. Dog owners must be held responsible for properly caring for their pets.
Response
OMB supports the agency's position as follows: The educational signs program was discontinued several years ago.The Community Board may contact the agency with specific locations (including cross streets) for review
Responded By
OMB
Responsible Agency
Department of Sanitation
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