fy15 queen borough board preliminary budget priorities book

Queens Borough Board Fiscal Year 2015

Expense & Capital Priorities

Melinda Katz Queens Borough President

MELINDA KATZ (718) 286‐3000 PRESIDENT web site: www.queensbp.org e‐mail: [email protected]

CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE

PRESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS 120‐55 QUEENS BOULEVARD

KEW GARDENS, NEW YORK 11424‐1015

March 24, 2014 To: The Mayor of the City of New York Members of the City Council Director of Management and Budget From: Queens Borough President Melinda Katz Members of the Queens Borough Board The Borough of Queens is home to more than 2.2 million residents, representing more than 120 countries1 and speaking more than 135 languages2. The seamless knit that ties these distinct cultures and transforms them into shared communities is what defines the character of Queens. The Borough’s diverse population continues to steadily grow. Foreign‐born residents now represent 48% of the Borough’s population3. Traditional immigrant gateways like Sunnyside, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, and Flushing are now communities with the highest foreign‐born population in the entire city4. Residents with limited English proficiency now represent 28% of the Borough5, indicating a need for a wide range of social service support and language access to the City’s services. At the same time, Queens’ communities are quickly outpacing the available housing stock. Already, Woodside, Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, and Corona are among the most severely overcrowded communities in the entire city6. Low‐income households are left with few alternatives to living in overcrowded conditions. Yet, since the inception of the New Housing Marketplace Plan, which has so far created 157,230 units of affordable housing citywide – a total of $23.6 billion in investments – only 16,530 of those units and $2.2 billion were dedicated to Queens. This represents only 10.5% of the total affordable housing units and 9% of the total investments7. The City needs to invest in more affordable housing in Queens to match its growth, particularly to serve the growing senior population. Queens is home to one of the fastest growing aging populations. By 2030, New Yorkers older than 60 will increase significantly to a projected 1.84 million people, an increase of 47% from 2000; 30% of this population will reside in Queens8. Additionally, the fastest‐growing age cohorts among the elderly are those over the age of 85. Since 1990, Queens has experienced a 21.5% increase in those 85 and older9. As we serve our increasingly diverse older population, we must provide multi‐faceted solutions to multi‐faceted challenges, and provide services that are culturally considerate and linguistically competent.

The growth in the young population in Queens mirrors the growth of the aging population. There are currently 516,631 people in Queens under the age of 1910. These children and young adults deserve the best education and after‐school services the city can offer. Yet, class size has been gradually rising across the Borough’s 359 schools, and has now become the most overcrowded classrooms in the entire city; more than half of the buildings over capacity11. At the same time, Queens had the highest unmet needs for pre‐kindergarten12. Our students are our most valuable assets, and we need to ensure that they have every tool necessary to succeed. The state of our local economy continues to be a major economic engine for the city. Queens’ main economic hubs, Jamaica, Flushing, Long Island City‐Astoria, and Jackson Heights, continue to be major sources of economic impact for the city. Queens has over 44,000 businesses – more than 65% have less than five employees, and more than 80% of businesses have less than ten employees13. Additional investments are consistently being made in new market sectors like technology. There are now more than 50 tech start‐ups in Queens, with anticipated growth in the sector as the Borough continues to cultivate and attract tech entrepreneurs14. The city needs to provide services to expand this growth, while at the same time streamline government processes that hinder business development, as well as match the growth in human capital and increase investment in capital infrastructure. Infrastructure is particularly important for the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. The Borough has yet to fully recover from this natural disaster, and the investments made in housing and economic development must continue to support the revitalization of the Rockaway peninsula. A key to these revitalization efforts is to improve the peninsula’s transportation infrastructure, starting with permanent ferry service for these residents. Residents throughout Queens also need to be relieved from current environmental impacts; flooding in southeast and western Queens, in particular, needs to be resolved. The City also needs to continue to protect its cultural icons. For Queens, this means preserving the New York State Pavilion – the emblematic three towers and rotunda that served as the icon of the 1964 World’s Fair. The Pavilion was inducted into the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 for its historical significance, yet it has fallen into disrepair. We need to leverage private funds with public funds to restore this historical icon. The cost to dismantle and remove these structures has been estimated between $14 million and $20 million, but with an additional investment the Pavilion can be preserved for future generations. The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget outlines an ambitious $73.712 billion financial plan which includes the restoration of critical services across various agencies, including the Office of the Queens Borough President, and outlines several key new initiatives, most notably the expansion of after‐school programs and universal pre‐kindergarten. The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget also outlines a modest Capital Commitment Plan, expenditures totaling $9.7 billion. Capital funds are essential to building capacity for the future. We need to reassess the Capital Commitment Plan to increase allowable expenditures to finance essential projects throughout New York City. The Queens Borough Board commends the Mayor on the refocused approach to the budget process, and respectfully proposes the enclosed budget recommendations and budget priorities, pursuant to Section 241 of the New York City Charter. The recommendations and budget priorities proposed in this response seek to provide a meaningful approach to solving some of the longstanding challenges faced by the Borough of Queens.

Table of Contents

Summary…………………………………………………………………………… 1 Office of the Borough President ………………………………………… 5 Community Boards …………………………………………………………… 7 Department for the Aging ………………………………………….……. 35 Administration for Children’s Services ……………………………… 39 Department of Youth and Community Development ………. 41 Department of Education ………………………………………………… 45 City University of New York …………………………………………….. 49 Queens Borough Public Library ………………………………..………. 55 Department of Housing Preservation and Development……. 61 Department of Small Business Services…………………………….. 65 Department of Cultural Affairs…………………………………………. 69 Department of Parks and Recreation……………………….……….. 73 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene…………………..…. 89 Police Department …………………………………………………...…….. 93 Fire Department………………………………………….……………..…… 95 Department of Sanitation………………………………………………… 97 Department of Transportation………………………………………… 99 Capital Budget………………………………………………………………… 101 Queens Borough Board Hearing Testimony Summary….… 103

Summary The Office of the Borough President

• Increase budget to serve the growing immigrant population • Increase allowable headcount from 54 to 64 • Funds for Local Law 103‐2013 compliance

Community Boards

• Increase funding support to Community Boards • Fund the top capital priorities of each Community Board

o Each Community Board has submitted top ten capital priority needs and these requests are in addition to the priorities outlined in Agency specific sections

Department for the Aging

• Expand Home Delivered Meals to award organizations that provide culturally sensitive meals • Restore funding for the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities Services Programs to

continue funding for Northridge/Southridge/Brulene NORC and the Rochdale Village NORC • Increase funding for transportation services • Expand senior services in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy • Maintain City Council control of baselined providers • Restore senior service discretionary funding

o City Council discretionary funding o Access to Crisis Emergency Services o Handyman Services

Administration for Children’s Services

• Award EarlyLearn NYC Childcare and early education contracts throughout the Borough • Maintain City Council control of baselined providers • Continuation of City Council Initiatives

o Connect, INC Community Empowerment Program o Domestic Violence and Empowerment Initiative

Department of Youth and Community Development

• Ensure Middle School After‐School programming contracts are awarded throughout the Borough

• Increase funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program • Expand funding for organizations to provide lifeguard training courses in Rockaway • Maintain City Council control of baselined providers • Continuation of City Council Initiatives

o City Council discretionary funding for youth services o Immigrant Opportunities Initiative o Food Pantries initiative o New York Immigration Coalition o The After‐Three Corporation o New York Junior Tennis League o Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation o Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation

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o Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City o YMCA The Y After School Program

Department of Education

• Increase capital funds for the construction and expansion of schools • Increase support for arts and cultural programs in classrooms • Ensure universal pre‐k expansion meets the needs of Queens • Continuation of City Council Initiatives

o Bridge to Tomorrow o CHAMPS o Chess in Schools o Child Mind Institute o Community Schools Planning Grant o Council of School Supervisors and Administrators o Creative Arts Team o Custodial Operations o Dropout Prevention and Intervention o Full Day Universal Pre‐K o Jill Chaifitz Helpline o MOUSE o Non‐pedagogical School Base Staff o Teacher’s Choice o Urban Advantage Science Education

City University of New York

• Continuation of City Council Initiatives o Center for Puerto Rican Studies o Creative Arts Team o CUNY Advances Certificate Program o Dominican Studies Institute o Hunter College Food Policy Center

• Capital funding support for Queen’s CUNY schools Queens Borough Public Library

• Increase expense funding support for the Queens Borough Public Library • Increase capital funding support for Queens Borough Public Library

Department of Housing Preservation and Development

• Create more affordable housing in Queens • Increase funding in foreclosure services • Increase and consolidate the number of housing inspectors • Continue housing support services to residents in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy • Continuation of City Council Initiatives

o Citywide Task Force on Housing Court o Housing preservation initiative o Community consultants o Mortgage foreclosure prevention program o Anti‐eviction and SRO legal services

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o Subsidized housing information project o Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development

Department of Small Business Services

• Funding for Industrial Business Solutions Providers • Expand Avenue NYC • Continue small business support services to business in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy • Continuation of City Council Initiatives

o Minority and Women‐Owned Business Enterprise o Small business and job development/financial literacy o Jobs to Build On o Consortium for Worker Education

Department of Cultural Affairs

• Increase funding for cultural organizations in Queens • Continuation of the Cultural After‐School Adventure program

Department of Parks and Recreation

• Capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion • Capital funding support for the Rockaway Boardwalk • Increase funds for tree stump removal and tree pruning • Capital funding support for Queens’ Parks

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

• Funds for Affordable Care Act outreach and training • Capital funding support for Queens’ HHC Hospitals

Police Department

• Create a Flushing Meadow Corona Park sub‐station • Separate 105 precinct into two (creation of 116 precinct) • Increase support for Queens’ foot patrol • Create a Special Events Detail

Fire Department

• Budget restoration Department of Sanitation

• Increase cleanup of major commercial corridors • Increase garbage and recycling pickups throughout the Borough • Increase funds dedicated to snow removal to prepare for future snowstorms

Department of Transportation

• Increase the number of slow zones, install more pedestrian countdown signals and speed cameras, and increase police presence

• Expand Bus Rapid Transit • Increase capital funds to resurface streets and sidewalks • Reform MTA Access‐A‐Ride to better serve the Borough

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The Office of the Borough President The City Charter mandates the Borough President to perform such functions as: maintain a topographic bureau, coordinate capital construction within the borough, monitor and expedite capital projects, submit capital and expense allocations for inclusion in the Adopted Budget, plan the growth, improvement and development of the borough, review and make recommendations regarding land use proposals, provide technical assistance to community boards, monitor the performance of city contracts, have legislation introduced by the City Council, oversee the coordination of a borough‐wide public service complaint system, prepare a borough strategic policy statement for the borough, chair the Borough Board, submit a comprehensive statement of the expense and capital budgets for the borough, and serve as a trustee on the New York City Employee Retirement System Pension Board.

Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands)

Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget

Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget

Difference

Personal Service $2,609 $2,711 $102Other Than Personal Service $2,055 $1,674 ($381)Total 4,664 $4,385 ($279) Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget restored $1.519 million to the Office of the Borough President with an authorized Agency headcount of 54. Borough Overview A primary goal of the new administration of the Office of the Borough President is to be able to expand the scope of constituent services to meet the growing and ever increasing diversity of residents of the Borough. Since taking office in January, the Borough President has added additional staffs that serve as direct liaisons to the community and are able to provide constituent service that is both culturally and linguistically appropriate. Recommendations Increase budget to serve the growing immigrant population – Currently, the Office of the Queens Borough President receives less funding, per capita, than the majority of the other boroughs – Queens only receives $2.09 in funding per person. In order to adequately serve the Borough, in particular the growing immigrant population that needs more direct services for the Office of the Borough President, the Borough Board recommends that the expense budget for the Office of the Borough President be increased in order to expand the scope of community affairs and assist Community Boards in providing linguistically and culturally appropriate services to the community.

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Borough President Expense Budget awards per Borough Fiscal Year 2014 ($ In Thousands)

Borough Population Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget Amount

Per Capita Support

Bronx 1,385,108 $5,203 $3.76 Brooklyn 2,504,700 $5,238 $2.09 Manhattan 1,585,873 $4,327 $2.73 Staten Island 468,730 $4,048 $8.64 Queens 2,230,722 $4,664 $2.09 Increase allowable headcount from 54 to 64 – The Borough Board recommends that the authorized headcount for the Office of the Borough President be increased from 54 to 64 to expand the scope of constituent services to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services to the community. Funds for Local Law 103‐2013 compliance – In 2013, the City Council passed and the Mayor signed Local Law 103‐2013, which mandates webcasting of all public meetings throughout various city agencies. Agencies were budgeted $10,000 for initial technology set up and $5,000 annually for operations. The Borough Board recommends that $30,000 be allocated to the Office of the Borough President to comply with Local Law 103‐2013 to allow for Queens Borough Hall’s two hearing rooms to be webcast.

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Community Boards

The Community Boards are the eyes and ears of government, and are responsible for monitoring services, resolving problems and developing plans for their neighborhoods.




Difference

Personal Service $11,104 $11,022 ($82)Other Than Personal Service $4,395 $4,337 ($58)Total $15,499 $15,359 ($140) Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $15.36 million budget for the Community Boards citywide, in line with funding from Fiscal Year 2014. Recommendations Increase funding support to Community Boards – The Community Boards are pivotal to the governance of the City since they serve as frontline service for the residents. Yet, the Community Boards have received less funding over the past several years. In order for the Community Boards to meet the service needs of residents, the Borough Board recommends increasing funding support to the Community Boards citywide and providing funds to Community Boards to be able to webcast public meetings. Fund the top capital priorities of each Community Board – Each Community Board has outlined ten capital funding priorities for their districts. These priorities range from parks improvements to sewer infrastructure upgrades. The Borough Board recommends capital funding support for the top ten priorities outlined by each of the Community Boards.

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Community Board 1 PRIORITY AGENCY REQUEST REASON

1 DOT

Construct noise barriers between PS 85 and train tracks on 31st Street elevated structure.

A noise barrier is a necessity at this location. Currently, when a train is passing, classroom instruction must cease, taking valuable time from the classrooms.

2 PARKS

Astoria Heights Playground Erosion Control-‐(30th Road and 45th Street)

The unpaved areas along the perimeter are of the playground are in desperate need of erosion control. Tree roots are exposed and the area is devoid of vegetation.

3 PARKS

Astoria Heights Playground Entrance Gates

The playground is located on 30th Road between 45th and 46th Streets with entrances from both sides. Gates with safety locks must be installed for the safety of the children using the playground.

4 PARKS

Rainey Park Renovations including repaving, fencing, benches, volleyball court, tree planting and BBQ area.

Additional benches are needed to accommodate vistors who attend the park to enjoy the vista and to relax.

5 DOT Development over Grand Central Parkway for community enhancement.

Development such as green space, parking for both bicycles and vehicles, and future areas for development of tech incubators.

6 DOT

Handicap Access to Elevated Trains along 31st Street

The Americans with Disabilities Act, enacted in 1990, requires that citizens are afforded accessibility to public transportation. Currently, the elevated line along 31st Street has no handicap access.

7 DOT

Complete 2003 Streetlight Replacement Project on Commercial Strips; Steinway Street between 28th and 30th Avenue; mid Broadway between Broadway and 35th Avenue; and 30th Avenue between 35th and Crescent Streets.

Necessary for the safety and enhancement of commercial areas.

8 PARKS

Astoria Park: Implement Erosion Control Plan

Create and implement a long-‐term plan that will abate soil erosion in Astoria Park. Such a plan would include soil composting, planting self-‐ sustaining native plants and grass for landscaping and a management/maintenance plan for the lawn area.

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9 DOE Provide Handicap Accessibility at P.S. 2

P.S. 2 does not have handicapped accessibility as required by Federal Law Title II.

10 PARKS

Renovate Sean's Place-‐Upgrade Park Fixtures

Renovation is required to better serve te community. The installation of safety gates that will enclose the children's playground is to ensure a safer environment for the children.

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1 DOE

Request funding for IS 125 for Design and Construction project for expansion.

Currently there are 4 trailers on site with no shelter for children to enter or exit the school yard. The school is not handicapped accessible and is overcrowded. The school is over utilized and there is no playground space.

2 DEP

Reconstruct Hunters Point Sewers to provide adequate service for Hunters Point waterfront development and existing homes and manufacturing companies in Hunters Point residential area. DEP should study the entire Hunters Point sewer system to determine areas that require new sewers and catch basins. From Newtown Creek to 44th Drive, from East River west to Jackson Avenue.

There is chronic flooding of streets and water backups into basements along Vernon Blvd. 11th St, 21st Street, 23rd St and East to West Avenues in LIC between 51 Ave to 44th Drive. Current conditions will be further compounded with the Queens West Dev. which will place a strain on the currently overburdened system. DEP should study the entire Hunters Point sewer system to determine areas that require new sewers and catch basins to provide adequate infrastructure services to a community slated for major residential dev. Flood Zone. Rapid pace of construction, increase of office dev. is a concern for capacity.

3 DEP

Redesign and construct sewers and catch basins to eliminate and prevent flooding. Locations include 58th Street to 69th Street. Tyler Avenue to Maurice Avenue to Laurel Hill Blvd. and Queens Blvd.

Homeowners have experienced repeated flooding due to poor sewers and drainage. There has been significant damage to homes over many years of flooding.

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4 DOT

Reconstruct Winfield Industrial Streets From 69th Street to 72nd Drive, Queens Blvd. to Maurice Avenue.

These industrial streets are heavily utilized by tractor trailers and oversized trucks. This area includes three (3) schools two (2) churches and has had an increase of manufacturing and industrial firms. The sewer system must be replaced because of deterioration to the existing system. New catch basins are needed to eliminate current street flooding and sidewalks, curbs and street beds are deteriorated from on‐going flooding as well as heavy use of these local streets.

5 DOT

Reconstruct Hunters Point Streets. All Side streets including 11th Street, 21st Street, 23rd Street and Vernon Blvd. DEP should study the entire Hunters point sewer system to determine areas that require new sewers and catch basins.

Hunters Point is a mixed industrial/residential area‐with heavy truck traffic causing structural damage to pavement. The following grid of streets needs to be reconstructed: 5th Street between 46th Road and 50th Ave., 11th St. between 44th Dr. and Jackson Ave.

6 DOT

Request funding for Bradley Van Dam Triangle (formerly known as Admiral Triangle) and create a bioswale for the community

This site is currently a storage site that DOT leases. The community is seeking to make this a greenstreet/bioswale to beautify the community with Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Environmental Protection

7 DOT

Reconstruct 61st Street from 39th Avenue to 37th Avenue including sewers and catch basins

The street badly needs reconstruction. Heavily traveled street with buses, cars and trucks. This is one of the busiest streets within CB2.

8 DEP

Request funding for a broken water distribution regulator for the Woodside Community to also include reconstruction of sewers and catch basins on Woodside Avenue between 56th and 58th Street

Funds are needed to repair a broken water distribution regulator for the Woodside Community.

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9 DOB/HPD

Lake Vernon 44‐02 Vernon Boulevard

This is a stalled construction site. City should condemn and seize property, and convert site into affordable housing.

10 DOT Increase number of health facilities

This request is necessary in response to hospital closings in Western Queens.

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1 DOE

Construct New School Facilities in CB#3, especially Early Childhood Centers and a High School.

Our children are entitled to a clean, safe environment and space in which to learn. With the current overcrowding of classrooms, the need for new school facilities is clear.

2 DEP

Reduce Odor and Improve Water Flow in Flushing Bay.

Continued support of this project is requested to improve the quality of water in Flushing Bay, restore the eco system and implement the tidal breakwater removal; channel modifications; dredge the inner bay; dredge the creek and restore the wetlands.

3 QBPL

Expand East Elmhurst Library, Including a Cultural Center

The East Elmhurst Community urgently needs a cultural facility. Proceed with the final phase of the expansion of the library, construction by 2014.

4 QBPL

Construct a new building and expand the capacity of the Jackson Heights Regional Library -‐ Keep allocation in Place

The Jackson Heights Branch is one of the most heavily utilized library facilities in Northwest Queens and home to the most ethnically diverse population in the City. Space for expansion is available behind present structure. A new facility will significantly reduce overcrowding.

5 HPD

Create Affordable Housing for Middle & Low-‐Income Families including Seniors

Strategies and programs must be developed to stimulate the production of new/affordable housing facilities. There is a severe shortage of housing for middle and low-‐income families.

6 DEP

Reconstruct sewers on Astoria Blvd located between 84th and 96th Streets, 114th Street between Ditmars Blvd. and 23rd Avenue from Gilmore Street to the Cul-‐De-‐Sac. 110th Street from Astoria to Northern Blvd; Northern Blvd between 98th and 99th Streets; 99th Street between Ditmars Blvd. and 27th Avenue; S/S 87th Street and Astoria Blvd, 93rd Street and 35th Avenue,

The District has experienced serious flooding and property damage. Whenever there is a heavy rainfall, water and sewage back up into residential basements. Reconstruction of the sewers is urgently requested.

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98th Street, and Astoria Blvd.

7 DEP

Provide funding for a Comprehensive Study and the construction of a separate sewer system in CB #3.

Neighborhoods that were once comprised of one and two family homes have been replaced with units of six and ten families. These changes have increased the demand on our infrastructure and sewer system. Before 1996, conditions were confined to East Elmhurst or north of Northern Boulevard. Sewer backup conditions are now district-‐wide.

8 DOT

Reconstruct Streets in Community Board 3

Reconstruct 86th Street bet 25th and 30 Aves; and 86th Street bet 34th and 35 Aves; Northern Blvd from Junction to 114th St; 108 St. from 34th to Roosevelt Ave; 34th Ave from 94th to 106 St.; 37th Ave from 104 to 105 St; Junction Blvd from 34th to Roosevelt Aves; 34th Ave from 96 to 106th St.; 37th Ave from Junction to 114th St; 82nd Street from Astoria Blvd. to the BQE and 81st Street from Astoria Blvd to the BQE and 76th Street between 25th and 30th Avenues.

9 QBPL

Construct Library in Northwest Section of CB #3

The residents in this portion of the district are sorely lacking library facilities. There is an area in the Jackson Heights Shopping Center located at 75th Street and 31st Avenue where a structure could possibly be built.

10 NYPD

Conduct Traffic Study of Grand Central Parkway Exit located at 114th Street and Northern Blvd.

The Exit at 114th Street and Northern Boulevard off the Grand Central Parkway has been the site of several accidents. A traffic study as well as redesign is requested.

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1 QBPL

Build A New Reference Library in the vicinity of the Corona Heights area. (108th Street and Corona Avenue)

The population of Community Board #4Q is growing daily. The Elmhurst Library and Lefrak City Library are heavily utilized. A new reference library in the vicinity of 108th Street and Corona Avenue will help service the South East portion of CB #4Q, which currently lacks Library services.

2 NYPD

Construct a New Facility to House the 110th Precinct.

The building now housing the 110th Precinct is inadequate. The Precinct House is in a densely populated residential area with limited street access and no viable parking for Police vehicles. A new facility is desperately needed. The existing Precinct House could be retained by NYPD and utilized for special operation units. CB #4Q will continue to support this project until complete.

3 DEP

Reconstruct and Upgrade Existing Sewer System to Accommodate Existing and Future Needs. Queens Blvd.-‐from LIE to the CSX railroad line.

Queens Blvd. has experienced an inordinate amount of development. High-‐rise commercial and residential developments have replaced the typical low rise development along Queens Blvd. and many high rise developments are planned. Business owners, residents, and the now closed St. John's Hospital have reported flooding, worsening each year. The sewer drainage system in place is not able to process the demand placed on it. A complete study, reconstruction and upgrade of the existing sewer infrastructure is required.

4 DEP

Reconstruct and Upgrade Sewer System. Junction Blvd. from the LIE to Roosevelt Ave. 57 Ave. from Queens Blvd. to 99th St. Horace Harding Expy from 108th St to Queens Blvd.

These areas flood on a routine basis that is progressively worsening each year, especially in the Lefrak City area. A complete study, reconstruction and upgrade of the existing sewer infrastructure is required.

5 DEP

Reconstruct and Upgrade Existing Sewer System. 111th Street from Corona Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue

Numerous reports of flooding from residents along 111th Street. Flooding conditions worsening every year. A complete study, reconstruction, and upgrade of the existing sewer infrastructure

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is required.

6 PARKS Construct an Assisted Living Center in Sotuh Elmhurst.

In response to increasing demand.

7 PARKS

Reconstruct Louis Simeone Park

Louis Simeone Park located 100th St, 101st Street, Lewis Avenue, and Radcliff Avenue was constructed as a passive park. Illegal soccer and baseball games have worn out the grass in the park's center. Park needs to be redesigned to maintain its passive nature. Lighting is also needed.

8 DOT

Reconstruct Hoffman Park Hoffman Drive between 58th Avenue and Woodhaven Blvd.

9 PARKS

Rehabilitate CC Moore Homestead Park (Q361) 82nd Street-‐Broadway-‐45 Avenue

This is a heavily utilized playground. The design is obsolete. Redesign requested to meet the needs of the current park users.

10 HHC Reconstruct Medical Center in South Elmhurst

In response to the increasing demand.

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1 DEP

Redesign and Reconstruct Sewer System in Portions of CB5Q Area having worst Street Flooding Problems

After recent heavy rains, CB5 has received complaints of extensive flooding and basement sewer backups in many parts of our communities. The most extensive flooding was reported along and adjacent to Penelope Ave and adjacent to Eliot Ave, east of 75th St in Middle Village; in the area adjacent to the Cooper Avenue underpass, and 77th Ave between 81 and 88 St in Glendale; and along and adjacent to Maurice Ave and in the area of and adjacent to Grand Avenue and Flushing Ave between 61 and 64 Streets in Maspeth. Aged sewer lines likely need to be replaced, enlarged or realigned to reduce flooding and the resulting property damage.

2 DOT

Reconstruct Metropolitan Ave Bridge over LIRR at Fresh Pond Road

This vehicular bridge, located at a very busy intersection, must be structurally sound to allow on-‐going extensive use by tractor trailers, delivery trucks, emergency vehicles, buses and passenger vehicles. This vital roadway bridge is in unsatisfactory condition and is years overdue for replacement.

3 DEP

Reconstruct Deteriorated Catch Basins in the CB5Q Area

There is an increasing need to replace deteriorated brick catch basins with precast concrete structures. We have many catch basins that have adjacent cave-‐in conditions, and/or where the structure is sunken. There is on-‐going need for new catch basins to reduce street flooding during rainstorms.

4 DOT

Make Capital Improvements to Improve Pedestrian and Vehicle Safety on Grand Avenue at 69th Street, at Maurice Avenue/58 Street/Rust Street Five-‐Leg Intersection and at other Maspeth intersections.

Studies have been conducted but physical safety improvements have not been implemented to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety at several Maspeth intersections.

5 QBPL Rehabilitate Glendale Branch Library: ID

This local library project includes an elevator or other means of handicapped

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LQD122-‐GL, LQD122GL1 & LQD122GL2

access, new windows, new boiler and other upgrades. Library also needs façade restoration, pointing and the reconfiguration of the adult and teen reading rooms. Only part of the project is funded. Budget Line LQC122.

6 DOT

Evaluate the Structural Condition of the Elevated "M" train line, perform repairs and paint the structure from Wyckoff to Metropolitan Avenue.

The sructure needs to be evaluated for necessary repairs to prevent physical deterioration and to reduce the appearance of decay.

7 DEP

Continue Comprehensive Study of the Sewer System in CB5Q and Through Queens County, Considering Excessive Street and Household Flooding problems and Anticipated Future Growth

A thorough sewer system study, including analysis of flow patterns to treatment plants, needs to begin promptly and be accomplished in the very near future so that street flooding and basement sewer backups can be greatly reduced. The sewer system links our communities with those of other community boards throughout Queens.

8 DEP Rehabilitate Ridgewood Reservoir-‐ Phase II

The request is for construction of an Environmental Center to accommodate bathrooms at the Ridgewood Reservoir Site.

9 DOT/DEP

Reconstruct South Middle Village Streets

Reconstruction of the Cooper Avenue North Service Road, into 71st Avenue (along the LIRR) and 73rd Place, from Metropolitan Ave to the LIRR/70th Ave are the most important parts of this area wide project. We are informed that DOT funding is in place for this long awaited project, but funding from DEP is not yet in place. Unfortunately, this project has been pushed back to FY 2013.

10 PARKS Removal of Dead Street Trees, Tree Stumps

Street trees are vital in reducing air pollution and in beautifying streets.

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1 QBPL Expand Rego Parks Library

Request for an 18,000-‐sf Replacement Facility on the same site:

2 DEP Funding for catch basin clean ups and upgrading of all CB6 Sewer Systems

Upgrade sewer systems and catch basins throughout the district

3 PARKS Fund Lost Battalion Hall Air conditioner Repairs

Fund the repair of air conditioning for this highly utilized facility in CB6.

4 PARKS Fund DeVoy Park Improvement and Upgrade all Parks in CB6

Ensure that each park in district receives necessary funding

5 PARKS /DOT

Fund Reconstruction and Greenery of Queens Blvd. median along with sanitation, maintenance and a cracked sidewalk and crosswalk program.

Queens Boulevard is highly traveled by pedestrians and motorists and these medians are in need of maintenance.

6 DOT

Fund Pedestrian Timing Devices and Safety Improvements within CB6 District

Fund installation of pedestrian timing devices at additional locations within CB6 district as well as other safety improvements.

7 DOT

Request Woodhaven Blvd. Safety Improvements.

Because of numerous accidents and increased vehicle traffic as well as proposed development along Woodhaven Blvd, a new traffic and safety study has been initiated by DOT and funded in part by the Queens Borough President and DOT

8 MTA

Install Security Cameras at all subway stations in CB6

Install security cameras at all subway stations in Community District 6.

9 DOT Fund sound barriers along LIE boundaries in CB 6 district

Increase quality of life for residents of CB 6 by creating these sound barriers within their communities.

10 FDNY Upgrade Communications and Computer Equipment for all Firehouses in CB6

To ensure that all firehouses in the district are equipped with necessary communication devices.

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1 DOT

Reconstruct 20th Avenue from the Whitestone Expressway Service Road to 127th Street; and 127th Street from 14th to 22nd Avenues.

Heavily utilized main artery with the district that connects the communities of Whitestone and College Point, and also services a large shopping mall between these two areas.

2 DEP

Reconstruct Little Bay Park

Phase I: Construction of comfort station/park house 2) Rehab Soccer Fields and baseball fields. 3) Install additional lighting along the paths. 4) Investigate condition of sea wall for possible rehabilitation; 5) Construction of fitness track

3 PARKS

Develop Kissena Corridor Park

Develop Kissena Corridor Park to include, 1) Construction of a comfort station in close proximity to Silent Spring Playground, 2) Reconstruct ball field at Colden Street and Elder Avenue, 3) Reconstruct Little League Baseball and Soccer Fields

4 DOT

Reconstruct Union Street from Northern Blvd. to Willets Point Blvd.

This is a heavily used major artery serving the southern end of Whitestone into downtown Flushing, utilized by trucks and buses. The road, bus-‐pads and pedestrian ramps are badly deteriorated.

5 DOT

Reconstruction of Willets Point Phase II

This area has been neglected by the City of New York and needs a total capital reconstruction to include sidewalks, sewers, and street lighting.

6 PARKS

Reconstruct McNeil Park Phase I-‐ Due to the condition of the deteriorated seawall, drainage and paths within the park, reconstruction must be seriously looked at in order to eliminate the potential for liability to the City. Phase II-‐ Construct new playground. Phase III-‐ Additional paths must be upgraded.

7 DOT

Traffic Study for College Point Corporate Park

College Point Corporate Park is rapidly developing and implementation of the recommendations of the traffic study should move forward expeditiously. In addition, it will house the new Police Academy, which will be completed in Dec of 2013 and eventually with a full build out house and additional 1,800 to 2,000 cars coming to the site. A commitment was made by the city to

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address our traffic concerns since this area is choking with traffic congestion. DOS in nearing completion of marine transfer station and that too will add to the congestion.

8 DOT

Reconstruction of Ulmer Street between the Whitestone Expressway Service Road and 25th Avenue

This street, which is a main access road into Collegepoint, is collapsing causing drivers to lose control. The roadbed and sewers must be surcharged and placed on piles in order for the street to not collapse again.

9 DEP

Construct and Reconstruct Sanitary Storm and Combined Sewers within CB7.

The construction and reconstruction of sanitary storm and combined sewers will help lessen the incidence of sewer back-‐ups and will assist in the draining of storm and sanitary water.

10 PARKS

Reconstruction of Comfort Station/Park House for Flushing Memorial Field.

Reconstruction of Frank Golden Park is necessary in order to rehabilitate and correct serious drainage problems.

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1 DEP

Rehabilitate sewers, catch basins, water mains in Community Board #8, including but not limited to: 77th Ave from Parks Dr. East to Vleigh Place; 137 St & 76 Ave; Lander St. and 84th Rd; North of Main St-‐ Queens Blvd and GCP; 84th Rd by Queens Blvd -‐ Lander St.; Parsons Blvd. -‐Horace Harding Exp. & 75th Ave.; Jewel Avenue (Kissena Blvd. & 164th Street)

CB 8 has been negatively affected by flooding in recent years and the problem keeps getting worse. Many homeowners had to repair their homes a few times within one year costing thousands of dollars.

2 DEP

Install storm sewers/catch basins and or take corrective actions to eliminate surcharge in Community Board 8.

Hillside Ave. from Francis Lewis to Queens Blvd; Utopia Pkwy; 175th Street and 75 Ave. all four corners; 176 St and 75 Ave. all four corners; Union Turnpike near Hillcrest Jewish Center from 183rd St to Utopia Pkwy; Cloverhill and Clover Pl; 167 St and 81st Ave; SE corner 164 Pl and 82nd Rd; 166th St and SW corner of 81st Ave; SE corner of 169th St. and Union Tpke.; north side of 72 Rd-‐150th St to Kissena Blvd.; Catch basin I/F/O 176-‐03 Croydon Road; NE corner of 69th Ave. and 183rd Street; Eton Street (Barrington Street and Wexford Terrace); replacement of two catch basins at corner of 168th St and 82nd Road; New wider sewer lines on Utopia Pkwy from 73 Ave to LIE to handle flooding.

3 DEP

Fund Trench restoration in Community Board 8

Park Dr. East from 77th Ave north to 72 Ave.-‐ 77th Ave from Park Drive Dr. East to Vleigh Pl; 75th Ave. from 186th St to 188th St.; Park Dr. East from Union Turnpike to Jewel Ave. -‐ Avon Rd Chevy Chase and 188th St. 181 Street between 67 to 69th Avenues; Goethals Avenue from 168th St to 170th Street; 68th Drive (Main Street and 144th Street)

4 PARKS Rehabilitate Cunningham Park: B) Replace fencing along Avon Rd bet 188th

Large regional park needs rehabilitation of its 4 buildings, 3 parking lots, 2 ball fields, 20 tennis courts. Picnic areas, open lawn areas,

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and 193rd Streets. C) provide 8 cubic yard packer truck for Cunningham Park & single cab pickup truck; D) Oval walking path 193rd Street and Union Turnpike replace or reconstruct (inner and outer)

internal roads, lighting. Additional playing fields needed. Fence along soccer fields on 73rd Avenue to keep players off road. Park is heavily used by many Queens residents.

5 QBPL Upgrade Hollis Library Due to an increased demand for service,

Hollis needs to be upgraded.

6 DOT

Restore pedestrian pathway by paving, fencing and lighting at 73rd Terrace (137th & 136th Streets)

Paving and lighting is necessary to insure pedestrian safety

7 DOE

MS 216 needs: a) air conditioning units;b)astroturf refurbishing; c) auditorium painting and soundproofing; d) additional air conditioners for classrooms

Physical improvements are necessary due to constant use.

8 PARKS

Green street or equivalent on Goethals Avenue and 168th Street

To beautify Community District 8

9 QBPL Security Camera outside Pomonok Library

To improve security.

10 QBPL Expand Briarwood Library To cope with demand for service.

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1 DOT Increase funding for installation of sidewalks and curbs

Arterial Maintenance and Roadway Reconstruction projects are also necessary.

2 DOE Construct New Public School Buildings

Conduct Site Selection for new public schools due to extreme overcrowding in Community School Districts 27 and 28

3 DOT Implement Woodhaven Traffic Study and Landscaping Program

Reconstruction of Woodhaven Blvd. from Queens Blvd. to Liberty Avenue.

4 PARKS Fund Rehabilitation of the Greenhouse Playground

Upgrade equipment, swings, slides, and safety surface.

5 DOT Improve & Upgrade Lighting to LED

All commercial strips in CB 9 and throughout Forest Park.

6 PARKS

Purchase equipment for Maintenance & Operation

The following pieces of eqipment are necessary: two crew-‐cab pick-‐up trucks with hydraaulic tailgates; 1 mini sweeper for drives, parking lots sidewalks and mall cleaning; snow blowers, weed trimmers and an 1800 series dump truck; 1 tractor driven giant vac-‐blower as well as 3 -‐grass cutting Yazoos and 1 grass cutting gravely unit with blower attachment.

7 PARKS

Plant Street Trees There is a need to replace dead trees and plant new ones in locations where no trees exist. Particularly Jamaica Avenue from 121st Street to Woodhaven to Dexter Court. This area is devoid of Greenery.

8 PARKS

Update Marco Giovanelli Playground

This playground is in need of updated play equipment, rehabilitation of the spray shower, introduction of landscaping onto the site and restrooms.

9 PARKS

Install Unisex, Handicapped accessible bathroom at Forest Park Carousel.

This carousel is used by a multitude of individuals, including children and elders and many with special needs. A bathroom facility to fit these needs is a requirement.

10 PARKS

Restore Mary Walen Playground

Funding is needed to restore the playground in order to comply with current safety standards, which include new play equipment, spray shower, drinking fountain, safety surfacing, benches, landscaping and restrooms.

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1 DOE

Construct New Schools Within Community District 10, Queens.

Within Community District 10's area, serious overcrowding has created a desperate need for additional classrooms. Families with young children have two or three children in two or three different schools as a result not having a seat available in their neighborhood school.

2 DOT

Grade, Pave, Etc. 94th Street Area. (The Next Phase.) HWQ-‐411B

Reconstruct new streets bounded by Rockaway Boulevard on the north, Hawtree Ave. on the east, North Conduit on the south and Cross Bay Blvd on the west in Ozone Park. Serious flooding and drainage problems are causing safety and health hazards. In the winter, water freezes and buses and cars must dangerously traverse one way streets and jump curbs to proceed. (Next Phase).

3 DEP Construct bulkheads in Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach

Unbulkheaded, city owned properties and/or street stub ends contributed to Hurricane Sandy flood waters.

4 DOT

Grade, pave 104th Street from Russell Street to 165 Avenue.

Roadway in deteriorating condition and may have been underminded as a result of Hurricane Sandy. This is the only north-‐south roadway servicing the Hamilton Beach community

5 PARKS

Harden coastal protection at Hamilton Beach Park, F.M. Charles Park, Spring Creek Park, and Spring Creek Park Extension.

These areas along the northern coastline of Jamaica Bay require a coastal defense system to protect adjacent communities.

6 DOT

Continue support for roadway maintenance, sidewalk curbs, street signs and bridges for entire CB 10 area.

All roadways in CB 10 are in need of ongoing maintenance. There are areas within CB 10 without curbs and street signs. Bridges are in need of maintenance.

7 DOT

Reconstruct Jewel Street Area, Queens Portion including storm, sanitary and combined sewers, together with a substantial roadway and water main replacement work.

To eliminate severe flooding conditions and modify the grade so that the impact upon the residents will be minimal.

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8 DEP

Installation of larger sewer pipes and drains on 128th street between 116th Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard.

To alleviate constant flooding -‐ SEQ 200527

9 PARKS Renovation of DeMutiis Park

Playground deteriorating and in need of dire repair.

10 PARKS Reconstruction of P.O. Edward Byrne Park

Ball field and playground deteriorating and in dire need of repair.

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1 DOT

Fund curb repair and replacement contract

Union Turnpike between Springfield Blvd. and Hollis Hills Terrace; 42nd Avenue bet Francis Lewis Blvd and the Clearview Expwy; 46th Avenue between 192 Street and 195 Street.

2 PARKS

Acquire remaining lots in Udall's Cove Ravine

Block 8112, Lots 184, 170, 70: acquisition of these lots is crucial for the protection of freshwater wetlands and natural habitats of wildlife. Otherwise the lots will be developed.

3 DEP

Install storm sewers and catch basins to alleviate backlog.

Priority locations: 56 Ave between Utopia Pkway and Peck Avenue, 206 Street between 47 & 48 Avenue; 82Ave and 214 Str.; Union Turnpike from 85 Avenue to Hollis Hills Terrace, Northern Blvd. from Marathon Pkwy to City Line; 32 Ave and 15th Place; 210 St., and 53 Ave.

4 PARKS Renovation of two playing fields in John Golden

Reconstruct two playing fields in John Golden Park and alleviate flooding.

5 DOT/DEP

Fund Reconstruction of Streets and Drainage between Utopia Parkway and the Clearview Expressway and between Northern Blvd. and 48th Avenue.

Streets have been neglected and reconstruction is necessary. DOT acknowledges need but has not funded this project. It will now be put in the 10 year plan.

6 QBPL

Fund New library facility for the Douglaston/Little Neck Library located at Northern Blvd and Marathon Pkwy.

The existing Library is located on the northeast corner of Northern Blvd. and Marathon Parkway. It is too small to accommodate community needs. Existing Library requires expansion.

7 PARKS

Acquire remaining lots in Udall's Cove

Acquire the following remaining lots in Udall's Cove in this priority order: Block 8116; Lots 146, 152, 158, 170, Bloc 8114, Lots 122, 227, 339, Block 8103 portion of Lot 1. Acquisition is necessary to preserve wetlands from development.

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8 DOE

Build new Specialized high school

A new high school is needed in order to meet the growing number of high school students in the community.

9 DEP

Fund trench restoration/cave‐ins/ depressions as needed in district

251 Street between Horace Harding Expressway and 57 Avenue; 209 Street between 39 Avenue and 41 Avenue; Bay Street and Regatta Place; Rushmore Avenue between Marathon Parkway and 248th Street; Douglaston Pkwy & 65 Avenue.

10 EDC Fund Bayside Village Business Improvement District

This request is to fund Phase II of the Bayside Village Business Improvement District’s Streetscape project.

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1 DEP

Install Catch Basins Catch basins are needed at the following locations: S/E Corner of 161 Street and 137th Avenue; S/E Corner of 160th Street and 137th Avenue; S/E Corner of 159th Street and 137th Avenue; Center Block between 155th Street and 156th Street on 137th Avenue; 156th Street between 134th & 137th Avenue.

2 DOT

Install Sidewalks & Curbs Sidewalks and curbs are needed at the following locations: 1) 155th Street bet. 140th Avenue & North Conduit Avenue 2) Corner of 156th St. and 134th Ave. 3) 158th St. bet. 140th Ave. & 137th Ave. 4) East side of 137th Ave. bet. Rockaway Blvd. and 155 St. 5) South side of 155th St. bet. Baisley Blvd. and 129th Ave. 6) Installation of sidewalk and curbs at corner of 156 St., bet. 134th Ave. and 137th Ave. and 7) Installation of sidewalk and curbs on 129th Ave. bet. 157th St. and Guy R. Brewer Blvd.

3 DEP

Reconstruct storm sewer on 150th Street between Liberty Avenue and Archer Avenue

Reconstruct storm sewer on 150th Street between Liberty Avenue and Archer Avenue

4 DOT

Repair 116th Avenue Between 196th St. and 198th Streets.

116th Ave, between 196th Street and 198th Street, is in a serious state of disrepair. It requires reconstruction of the roadway with the installation of new sewers, additional catch basins, sidewalks, curbs street lighting and trees.

5 DOT

Pave and Open Montauk Ave. for Two Way Traffic from Linden Blvd. to 120th Ave. A Turning Light on Baisley and Montauk, and a Stop Sign on 120th Ave and Montauk are needed.

There is no turnoff from Baisley to Linden Blvd. All traffic has to go down Baisley to Farmers Blvd. to get to Linden Blvd. There are two schools in this area (St. Catherine's and PS36), and there are many small children who live and play in this area. Traffic is constant and heavy. The children are at risk. There have been a few accidents. This would remove some of the traffic and ensure a safer crossing for children and seniors.

6 DOT Reconstruct 91st Ave. at 197th Street.

This dead end street has been overlooked for 31 years. The street is severely deteriorated. Its present condition is a

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hazard to motorists and children who play on this street.

7 DEP

Reconstruct Brinkerhoff Avenue (110 Avenue) from 173rd Street to 178th Street. Reconstruct 176th Street from Brinkerhoff Ave (110th Avenue) to 109th Avenue

This section of Brinkerhoff Ave is in serious disrepair. It has not been resurfaced or properly maintained in the last 60 years. There is little to no sidewalk between 176th and 178th streets. The roadway is higher than the pedestrian walkway causing water from the rain and broken water mains to flow into the yards and basements of homes. Between 177th and 178th streets the roadway is so broken up, there is no paving from the pedestrian walkway to more than five feet into the roadway. Cars are parked in the mud. We are submitting photographic evidence. The conditions are deplorable.

8 DEP

Install Catch Basins. Install catch basins at the following locations to reduce flooding: 191 Street & 119th Avenue, Foch Blvd. (P.S. 36) & Lovingham Place, 192nd Street & 118th Avenue, 193rd Street & 118th Avenue.

9 DEP

Reconstruct Foch Boulevard Between Merrick Blvd. & 167th Street.

Foch Boulevard between Merrick Blvd. and 167th Street needs reconstruction of sewers to prevent serious flooding which is always apparent after rain. It is evidenced in the form of standing water for several days.

10 DOT

Grade 197th Street between 118th Avenue and 119th Avenue

Grading 197th Street, between 118th Avenue and 119th Avenue, is necessary because after any rain, the accumulation of water prevents homeowners from exiting and entering the street. The water stays for days in front of homes, mosquitoes and flies gather at the end of the street, and a foul odor is also noted.

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1 NYPD

Select Site for New 116th Precinct.

This new Precinct is needed in the southern portion of CD 13. The 105th Precinct is too large and has too many pressure points, which demand attention. When co-‐ terminality was developed, the City promised a facility, but has given this a low priority because they feel that the City and the Police have no intention of keeping their commitment. This was back-‐burned due to the "budget crunch". It is time to keep the commitment. Code says 1985, but we requested this in 1977.

2 DOT

Reconstruct Streets on Jamaica Avenue between Francis Lewis Blvd and 225th Street

Francis Lewis Boulevard needs to be studied and redone.

3 DOT/DEP

Reconstruct Streets in vicinity of Merrick Blvd. and 147th Avenue. It is very heavily traveled

The area in Rosedale bounded by 147th Avenue and South Conduit between Brookville Boulevard and Springfield Boulevard is heavily traveled, especially the South Conduit and 147th Avenue. Meanwhile there is also flooding in that area and some sort of storm water sewage disposal must be installed to eliminate the flooding. In the past, we have requested that 147th Avenue be done, but the situation has worsened and we now urge a scope be prepared for the entire area. The area from Guy R. Brewer Blvd. to Brookville Blvd. is in deplorable condition.

4 DOT Reconstruct Streets in the Brookville-‐Edgewood Triangle

Continued support is needed.

5 DOT

Reconstruct/construct the Street and Sewer System in Queens Village

Area bounded by Jamaica Ave on the north, Springfield Blvd on the east (including Springfield Blvd) and Francis Lewis Blvd on the west is a disaster. Flooding, broken streets, unrepairable streets, no curbs in areas, crowns too high (making this area a target for rats), flooded basements, overflowing catch basins, etc. are all evident. This section must be given attention to keep the city mandate of good quality of life for all. Type C seepage basins

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should work here.

6 DOT

Upgrade the Green Space Malls in Laurelton

The poor condition of the malls has long been a concern to property owners, civic associations and elected officials in the community.

7 QBPL

Construct new Library in Springfield Gardens

With the increased utilization of the existing libraries, there is need for additional services to meet the community's needs.

8 DOT

Reconstruct Streets in Bellerose-‐ Hillside Avenue to Jamaica Avenue between Little Neck Parkway and Cross Island Parkway.

The streets, in this area have sinking around the sewer basins, poor curbs, high crowns and eroding top surfaces. There have been some repairs, but a capital project is needed.

9 DOT Reconstruct 147th Avenue

Need to reconstruct 147th Avenue, including the bridge, since this area is not included in the Brookville Triangle.

10 DOT Reconstruct Little Neck Parkway

Little Neck Pkwy between Union Turnpike and Jamaica Avenue has been repaired a number of times and continues to cave in; also it has a number of potholes.

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1 DOT

Reconstruct Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel.

After years of sewer construction (SE-‐549) and much frustration, the road was finally completed in 1988. To expedite it the concrete base was omitted and only asphalt used. This will no doubt decrease the longevity of the road. This request will initiate the process calling for capital reconstruction of the entire roadway. We anticipate heavy increases in vehicular traffic due to residential and industrial development.

2 DEP

Design and Construct Seawall and Berm or Protective Barrier Along Norton Drive from Coldspring Rd. through Dunbar

This area is prone to flooding during high tides and storms making the roadway dangerous.

3 DOT

Extend design and reconstruction of Rockaway Beach Blvd/Edgemere Avenue from Beach 62 to Beach 32 Streets

Reconstruction and widening has been done up to Beach 62nd Street. Project needs to be continued to Beach32 Street.

4 DEP

Construct Sanitary Sewer Extension Along City-‐Owned Rockaway Point Blvd. from Beach 169 to 222nd Streets, Breezy Point.

The sewer now terminates at Beach 169th Street. Extension will include pumping stations, manholes and lateral branches to curb lines. Breezy Point Cooperative would be responsible for all internal lines. This project should be done in conjunction with reconstruction of Rockaway Point Blvd. (HWQ 628B), an approved project. The installation of the sewer extension will provide a quality of life for these residents which are enjoyed by all surrounding communities.

5 DOT

Install safety fence along median on Seagirt Blvd. from Beach 31 Street to Camp Road

Safety Fence installation needed to keep school children crossing at traffic light.

6 PARKS Fund Phases 3 -‐ Community Center for Broad Channel Park.

Continue funding for additional phases of Broad Channel Comm. Center.

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7 EDC

Design and Construct for the Repair or Replacement of Bulkhead to Protect City Owned Properties and Street Endings Abutting Jamaica Bay in this District -‐ storm drainage should be included.

There are city street ends in Broad Channel and the Rockaways, which are adjacent to the bay, that have deteriorated and are causing flooding. They also pose a danger to vehicles and residents. They must be repaired. These repairs should also include storm drainage improvements and include the sea wall from Beach 117th Street to base of Marine Park Bridge.

8 DOT

Install sidewalks & curbs west side of Bay 32nd Street from Beach Channel drive to Dwight Avenue adjacent to Bays Water Park.

This is District 14's busiest park and it does not have sidewalks or curbs along the entire length -‐ adjacent to Bay 32nd Street

9 PARKS

Design and Construct a park and boat ramps adjacent to new landfill pier

When the landfill was capped, the pier for unloading capping material was left in place at the Community Board's request. The Board would like the Parks Department to design a waterfront park with a boat-‐ramp and adjacent retail-‐restaurant, fishing supplies, etc.

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Department for the Aging

The Department for the Aging serves to support the growing, and increasingly diverse, older adult population in New York City.

Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands)

Budget Function FY 2014 Adopted Budget

FY 2015 Preliminary Budget

Administration and Contract Agency Support

$33,491 $25,173

Case Management $22,332 $23,248 Home Care $16,887 $16,887 Senior Centers and Meals $145,407 $155,901 Senior Employment and Benefits

$6,681 $6,726

Senior Services $33,214 $23,248 Total $258,013 $251,185

Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Department for the Aging’s financial plan is forecast to be approximately $251 million. The November 2013 Financial Plan baselined the restorations that the City Council traditionally made at budget adoption. Elder Abuse Prevention program was baselined $800,000; Social Adult Day Care, $400,000, Senior Center funding, $7.6 million (Borough President discretionary funds, $4.1 million, Transportation services, $2 million; and Rent, $1.5 million); Case Management, $5.5 million; Senior Centers, $3 million; Nutrition Services, $1 million; and Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities, $900,000.

FY 2015 Preliminary Budget Departmental Estimates of Key DFTA Programs

($ In Thousands) Program Departmental Estimate

Elder Abuse $800 Social Adult Day Care $400 Senior Centers $118,044 Case Management $21,478 Home Delivered Meals $28,410 NORC $6,327 Homecare Services $16,887 Transportation $2,000

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Borough Overview The programs that the Department for the Aging provides are critical for the Borough, particularly because the changes in the diversity of the Borough pose the greatest challenge in serving the aging population in Queens. There are more than 288,991 residents over the age of 65 in Queens today, 12.9% of the Borough’s population15, of which 157,011 are foreign‐born16. Additionally, approximately 35.6% of the Borough’s residents over the age of 65 is Limited English Proficient,17 with 76% of Spanish speakers 65 and older who speak English less than “very well,” 84% of Asian and Pacific Island language speakers 65 and older who speak English less than “very well,” and 45% of other language speakers 65 and older who speak English less than “very well.18” Anecdotal evidence tells us that, while the Agency’s programs provide service to a wide ranging demographic, many are not receiving services because culturally and linguistic sensitive services are not readily accessible. There needs to be more service providers throughout the Borough to match the growing need and diversity. Recommendations Expand Home Delivered Meals to award organizations that provide culturally sensitive meals – The aging population in Queens has deep ties to their cultural origin, and providing meals that are sensitive to these needs are important. The Borough Board recommends increasing funding for Home Delivered Meals to create a one‐year pilot program that will directly fund local organizations that provide specific culturally sensitive home delivered meals and, upon program completion, decide whether or not to expand this service and include it in the Home Delivered Meals Request for Proposal renewal. Restore funding for the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities Services Programs to continue funding for Northridge/Southridge/Brulene NORC and the Rochdale Village NORC – These two sites provide critical services in neighborhoods with fast growing older adults. The Borough Board recommends that funding for these two programs be fully restored, $275,000 for each site. Increase funding for Transportation Services – The Borough Board recommends the increased funding for transportation services for seniors, a crucial program for many homebound seniors in Queens to travel to senior centers and various program offices. The Borough Board also recommends policy reform for the MTA Access‐A‐Ride program, and asks that the Mayor and the City Council evaluate the program to better serve seniors. Expand senior services in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy – The Borough Board recommends the continuation and expansion of programs that target the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Maintain City Council control of baselined providers – It is still yet to be determined whether or not the baselined City Council discretionary funded senior programs will be incorporated with the Department for the Aging’s current programs. The Borough Board recommends that the City Council continue their ability to award these contracts in order to maintain balance in governance.

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Restore senior service discretionary funding – The Borough Board urges the continuation of key City Council discretionary funds and initiatives for senior services. These include:

‐ City Council Member discretionary funding for senior services – $5,546,250 ‐ Access to Crisis Emergency Services – This $600,000 allocation provides case‐assistance to

the working‐poor, near working‐poor, immigrants, senior living on fixed incomes, and the recently unemployed.

‐ Handyman Services – This $400,000 allocation helps low‐income seniors remain secure and independent through home repairs and home safety jobs free‐of‐charge.

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Administration for Children’s Services The Administration for Children’s Services helps protect and advance the interests of children. The Agency investigates allegations of child abuse, supports preventative services to families and children, provides foster care and adoption services for the children, and administers early childhood education programs through the Division of Child Care and Head Start.




Adoption Services $320,604 $320,604 Alternatives to Detention $1,030 $1,030 Child Care Services $820,581 $835,752 Child Welfare Support $46,986 $46,986 Dept. of Ed. Residential Care

$95,637 $96,201

Foster Care Services $509,452 $510,944 Foster Care Support $46,293 $46,085 General Administration $132,515 $132,224 Head Start $169,193 $285,661 Juvenile Justice Support $11,942 $10,493 Non‐Secure Detention $17,626 $17,933 Placements $127,192 $147,182 Preventative Homemaking Services

$18,486 $18,486

Preventative Services $215,197 $216,883 Protective Services $224,527 $221,651 Secure Detention $25,687 $27,486 Total $2,782,949 $2,935,601

Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the expense budget of the Administration for Children’s Services is forecast to be $2.9 billion. In Fiscal Year 2014, the City Council provided $57.4 million in for discretionary child care programs to close the cuts to EarlyLearn NYC. In the November 2013 Financial Plan, child care programming was baselined $62.5 million to equal the Fiscal Year 2014 City Council restorations of $57.4 million for discretionary child care funding, $5 million for Child Care Vouchers, and $100,000 for Job Training and Placement for Day Care Workers.

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Borough Overview Queens is home to 134,768 children under the age of five, 121,490 children between the ages of five and nine, and 124,775 children between the ages of 10 and 1419. Childcare and early education programs offered through EarlyLearn NYC are critical for families in Queens. In the past, contracts were awarded based on income of zip codes. Therefore, many areas considered high‐income did not receive EarlyLearn NYC center‐based sites. As an example, the neighborhoods of Queens Community District 11 (which includes zip codes 11358, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11365, and 11427), did not receive any center‐based Child Care or Head Start programs, despite 17% of households in Community District 11 making less than $24,999 per year, and approximately 8% making less than $14,999 per year20. In zip code 11358, 10.3% of children lived in households below poverty level*. In 11364, 11.2%, and in 11365, 17.3%21. Recommendations Award EarlyLearn NYC childcare and early education contracts throughout the Borough – The Borough Board recommends at least one center‐based EarlyLearn NYC program site be awarded in each Council district throughout the Borough upon renewal of the Request for Proposal. Maintain City Council control of baselined providers – It is still yet to be determined whether or not the baselined City Council discretionary funded childcare programs will be incorporated with EarlyLearn NYC. If it is incorporated, the City Council will lose the ability to choose which organizations will receive service contracts. The City Council’s control over these slots was instrumental in the previous Administration because EarlyLearn NYC contracts were awarded based on need by zip codes. The Borough Board recommends that the City Council continue their ability to award these contracts in order to maintain balance in governance. Continuation of City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include:

‐ CONNECT, Inc. Community Empowerment Program – This $600,000 appropriation to CONNECT, Inc.’s Community Empowerment Program provides domestic violence education, outreach, technical assistance, and training to community and school‐based organizations.

‐ Domestic Violence and Empowerment Initiative (through the Office of the Community Justice Coordinator) – The Domestic Violence and Empowerment Initiative supports neighborhood‐based organizations that provide prevention and empowerment workshops, comprehensive service referrals, and legal advocacy to victims of domestic violence. This $2.825 million initiative through the Office of the Criminal Justice Coordinator to Safe Horizon is a critical program, and the Borough Board recommends the restoration of this initiative.

* As defined by federal poverty guidelines of a household with 3 people making less than $19,790, or a household with 4 making under $23,850.

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Department of Youth and Community Development The Department of Youth and Community Development promotes and supports the development of healthy, educated youth who are involved in their communities, prepares youth for economic independence by providing education and skills training needed in the workplace and employment opportunities, and strengthens and revitalizes the communities in New York City. The Department of Youth and Community Development allocates funding through contracts for youth programs in areas such education, the arts, recreation, leadership development, delinquency prevention, substance abuse prevention, runaway and homeless programs, and summer jobs.




Adult Literacy $7,029 $12,551 Beacon Community Centers $58,860 $69,094 Community Development Programs

$54,337 $30,270

General Administration $21,887 $21,704 In‐School Youth Programs $7,664 $7,664 Other Youth Programs $37,473 $8,737 Out‐of‐School Time $147,887 $317,911 Out‐of‐School Youth Programs

$14,184 $15,663

Runaway and Homeless Youth

$12,599 $15,006

Summer Youth Employment

$38,233 $26,100

Total $400,153 $524,698 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Agency is forecast to be approximately $525 million. In the November 2013 Financial Plan, key programs that the City Council had to restore in the past, were baselined. Runaway and Homeless Youth was baselined $7.17 million bringing the program baseline to the Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget amount. Adult Literacy was baselined $1 million and the City Council’s Adult Literacy Services Initiative was baselined $1.5 million, bringing the baseline to the Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget amount. The Beacon program was baselined $2.3 million, approximately 86,000 slots, bringing the baseline to the Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget amount. Out‐of‐School Time was baselined $51.4 million. Cornerstone was baselined $926,000, approximately 711 slots, bringing the baseline to the Fiscal Year 2014 Adopted Budget amount. The City Council’s Immigrant Opportunities Initiatives was baselined $4.3 million In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, an additional $2.41 million was baselined for Runaway and Homeless Youth, and $190 million was baselined for Universal After‐School for Middle School.

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Borough Overview

Queens is home to 124,775 residents between the ages of 10 and 14, 81,302 between the ages of 15 to 17, 214,975 between the ages of 18 to 2422. The after‐school programs that the City provides are crucial to the development of social, leadership, and professional skills. The Summer Youth Employment Program is a unique program that provides residents between the ages of 14 and 24 six weeks of paid work and education experience at the minimum wage. Summer Youth Employment Program provides an environment for youth to develop professional skills and work ethic, as well as help build a professional network. At a time when 50.66% of residents between the ages of 16 and 25 are not in the labor force23, this program can provide that first job experience that can open the doors to future employment. In 2012, over 130,000 residents applied for Summer Youth Employment Program, of which only 29,416 participants, 20% of which came from Queens, could be enrolled. For 2014, $37.5 million is projected for the program, including State, Federal Community Service Block Grants, and Workforce Investment Act funding, but excluding private funds, to provide approximately 28,000 placements. A primary cause of reduction in placements is due to the minimum wage increase causing a cost increase. In order to meet previous year’s placement level, additional funds from the City will need to be committed. Recommendations Ensure Middle School After‐School programming contracts are awarded throughout the Borough – With the expansion of Middle School After‐School programming anticipated for Fiscal Year 2015, the Borough Board recommends that programs be awarded throughout Queens to ensure that every community has access to these programs. Increase funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program – At current funding levels, the State’s minimum wage increase is projected to cause a reduction in placements for the Summer Youth Employment Program. In order to match the same number of placements in prior years, the Borough Board recommends increasing funding for the Summer Youth Employment Program by $4 million to help offset the loss of placements due to the minimum wage increase. Expand funding for organizations to provide life guard training courses in Rockaway – The Borough Board recommends increased funds for organizations to expand life guard training programs to target more youth in Rockaway. Maintain City Council control of baselined providers – It is still yet to be determined whether or not the baselined City Council discretionary funding for Out‐of School Time will be incorporated with the Department of Youth and Community Development’s Out‐of‐School Time program. If it is incorporated, the City Council will lose the ability to choose which organizations will receive service contracts. The City Council’s control over these slots was instrumental in the previous Administration because Out‐of‐School Time contracts were awarded based on need by zip codes. The Borough Board recommends that the City Council continue their control of these slots to maintain balance in governance.

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Continuation of City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include:

‐ City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services – $7,737,414 ‐ Immigrant Opportunities Initiatives – This allocation provides funding for English for

Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes, legal services for recent immigrants to assist with applications for citizenship or permanent residency, and various other immigrant related legal services. The Borough Board recommends increased funding for this initiative to $5 million, as well as an increase of $1 million for the Citizenship NOW portion of the initiative.

‐ Food Pantries Initiative – This $570,000 allocation provides funding to food pantries throughout the city.

‐ New York Immigration Coalition – This initiative provides funding to the New York Immigration Coalition in the amount of $200,000 for consulate identification services to overcome barriers to schools, financial institutions, higher education, and public safety; financial empowerment and access to sound financial services and college readiness workshops, and other programs as determined by demand.

‐ The After‐Three Corporation – This initiative provides funding to the After‐Three Corporation in the amount of $3 million to support the expansion of quality after‐school education and enrichment programs for school children citywide.

‐ New York Junior Tennis League – This initiative provides funding to the New York Junior Tennis League in the amount of $800,000 to support the organization’s tennis program, which serves youth citywide.

‐ Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation – This initiative provides $1 million in funding to the Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation, which serves approximately 30,000 youth citywide through its after school and Cooperative Healthy Active Motivated and Positive Students (C.H.A.M.P.S.) programs, a collaboration between the organization, the City Council, and the Department of Education, to offer programs designed to fight childhood obesity and encourage you to be more physically active.

‐ Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCO) – This initiative funds WHEDCO $210,000 to provide services to small business owners and entrepreneurs through WHEDCO’s Home‐based Childcare Microenterprise Program. This program will train 500 low‐income, informal childcare providers and help 100 complete the licensing process to launch home‐based childcare businesses.

‐ Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City – This initiative provides $400,000 in funding to the Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City to support the organizations mentoring services program. Additionally, the organization will be able to provide educational support and training of other youth organizations across the city.

‐ YMCA The Y After School Program – This initiative provides funding to the YMCA to support the organization’s Y After School program, an in school/after‐school program primarily serving second, third and fourth graders with a focus on literacy, and educational reinforcement.

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Department of Education

The Department of Education is the largest municipal public school system in the United States. The Agency serves over a million students in over 1,700 schools.




Personal Service $12,877,277 $13,056,136 Other Than Personal Service $6,987,449 $7,422,285 Total $19,874,726 $20,478,421

Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, The Department of Education expense budget is forecast at $20.48 billion. Several baseline measures were made in the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget: a restoration of $347,000 for the Fiscal Year 2011 Executive Plan PEG on training opportunities for parent volunteers, a restoration of $1.55 million for the Fiscal Year 2014 November Plan PEG on Per Session; a restoration of $1.22 million for the Fiscal Year 2014 November Plan PEG on professional development. Additionally, Universal Pre‐Kindergarten was budgeted $340 million. Borough Overview Queens is home to 278,066 children and youth between the ages of 5 to 17 enrolled in one of the Borough’s 348 public schools24. Of these students, 68.2% of the students are performing at grade level in math, and 54.4% are performing at grade level in reading. Additionally, 63.6% are graduating high school in four years, and 9.5% are dropping out of high school25. Class sizes are gradually rising, and are now the largest they have ever been in Queens. Queens has the most over‐crowding in the entire city, with the largest percentage of over‐utilization of buildings and more than half of school buildings over capacity26. The School Construction Authority and Department of Education have worked to find and build new facilities, but this progress has been slow. In addition to the issue of overcrowding in the Borough’s elementary schools, Queens had the highest unmet needs for pre‐kindergarten; there were five applicants for every seat available27. Yet, at the same time, many public schools could not provide pre‐kindergarten due to limited space that needed to be dedicated to kindergarten classes. Recommendations Increase capital funds for the construction and expansion of schools – The Borough Board recommends increased capital investments in order to acquire and build new facilities to address the overcrowding of schools in Queens, particularly kindergarten classrooms, and ask that the Mayor and City Council work towards the full elimination of classroom trailers. Increase support for arts and cultural programs in classrooms – The Borough Board recommends increased funding support to increase arts and cultural programming in every school

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Ensure Universal Pre‐Kindergarten expansion meets the needs of Queens – The availability of space has been an issue for the expansion of Universal Pre‐Kindergarten. Some schools in the past had to cease pre‐kindergarten services in order to make room for students in higher grades. The Department of Education has just indicated that community‐based organizations have submitted proposals for 650 sites throughout the city, representing approximately 20,000 potential seats, and an additional 280 schools have submitted proposals for another 9,000 seats, effectively addressing the space issue. However, while the Mayor has set a goal of providing 53,604 seats by September 2015, the total proposal requests exceeds this goal by 8,000 seats. The Borough Board recommends that when the Department of Education awards sites for Universal‐Prekindergarten, they adequately address the unmet needs of the residents in Queens. Continuation of City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include:

‐ Bridge to Tomorrow – This initiative supports the Bridge to Tomorrow program in the amount of $1.25 million to provide GED assessments, preparation, and testing to clients of the Department of Small Business Services at Workforce1 Centers

‐ C.H.A.M.P.S. – This $125,000 allocation supports the C.H.A.M.P.S. program that helps to improve fitness levels and overall health of middle school students.

‐ Chess in Schools – this $200,000 allocation supports the School Program that offers chess classes during the school day and school chess clubs and the Project Chess initiative that trains teachers to teach chess and launch chess education programs.

‐ Child Mind Institute – This $250,000 allocation supports the Child Mind Institute’s Teacher‐Child Interaction Training. The project aims to provide teachers in public schools with a specific set of skills so they can better manage disruptive behaviors in the classroom.

‐ Community Schools Planning Grant – This $150,000 allocation supports the UFT’s Community Schools Program that will be launched in six public schools. Their community partners will create strategies that will tie specific health and social services directly to the school’ students and their families

‐ Council of School Supervisors and Administrators – This allocation supports the CSA’s Executive Leadership Institute, which maintains five borough‐learning centers and provides professional development and training to principals and other school leadership staff. The Borough Board recommends increased funds beyond the Fiscal Year 2014 allocation of $300,000 to expand the Executive Leadership Institute.

‐ Custodial Operations – This allocation partially restores a budget reduction to custodial allocations and shall mitigate reductions to services provided by DOE custodians. The Borough Board recommends increased funds beyond the Fiscal Year 2014 allocation of $3 million to allow the use school space during non‐school hours for additional programming.

‐ Dropout Prevention & Intervention – This $1 million allocation represents funding to support dropout prevention and intervention programs. Contracted providers offer a range of student support, school restructuring and professional development services to reduce drop put rates.

‐ Jill Chaifitz Helpline – This $200,000 allocation restores funding to support the Jill Chaifitz Helpline operated by Advocates for Children that provides information to parents of public school children and the public about the policies, programs, and practices of the Department of Education and its schools.

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‐ MOUSE – This $275,000 allocation provides funding to Making Opportunities for Upgrading Schools and Education (MOUSE) to prepare and support students in establishing and managing technical support help desks in their schools.

‐ Non‐Pedagogical School‐Base Staff – This $3 million allocation represents funding that contribute to the restoration of 650 school support staff positions, including school aides, family workers, SAPIS workers, and others.

‐ Teacher’s Choice – This $4.585 million allocation represents funding used to reimburse teachers and other school staff for purchases of supplies used for student instruction.

‐ Urban Advantage‐Science Education – This $2.5 million allocation supports the Urban Advantage Program, which is a unique collaboration of seven science oriented institutions to provide professional development for middle school science teachers, school and class‐based resources and assist middle school students in completing state‐mandated exit projects and requirements.

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City University of New York The City University of New York serves as a gateway to the rewards of higher education and successful careers. The CUNY campuses in Queens, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, Queens College, York College, and the CUNY Law School, are a vital resource and a gateway to economic and academic advancement.

Agency Financial Plan ($ in Thousands)



Personal Service $574,460 $670,995 Other Than Personal Service $315,405 $225,917 Total $889,865 $896,912

Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the City University of New York is forecasted $897 million. In the November 2013 Financial Plan, Black Male Initiative was baselined $2.5 million. In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, a tuition adjustment was made totaling $24.2 million. Borough Overview

Enrollment by Class Level and College: Fall 2013 Undergraduate Graduate Total College Full

Time Part time

Total Full time

Part time

Total Full time

Part time

Total

Queens 10,769 4,582 15,351 480 3,143 3,623 11,249 7,725 18,974York 5,153 3,108 8,261 46 0 46 5,199 3,108 8,307LaGuardia 10,455 9,109 19,564 ‐ ‐ ‐ 10,455 9,109 19,564Queensborough 9,626 6,665 16,291 ‐ ‐ ‐ 9,626 6,665 16,291Law School ‐ ‐ ‐ 380 3 383 380 3 383Total 36,003 23,464 59,467 906 3,146 4,052 36,909 26,610 63,519

The City University of New York is a vital resource of higher education for students in Queens. Enrollment remains robust, with an anticipated 63,519 students expected in one of the five CUNY schools in Queens. The City Universities also provide resources to Queens and city, including classes and lectures, arts and cultural events, resources for economic development, and other programs.

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Recommendations Continuation of City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include:

‐ Center for Puerto Rican Studies – This initiative provides $470,000 to the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, which was created to archive, preserve, and research Puerto Rican culture.

‐ Creative Arts Team – This $200,000 allocation represents funding to support the Creative Arts Team, which challenges at‐risk youth with participatory drama workshops and residencies that foster important learning skills and positive social development. These outreach programs serve a variety of student populations in regular, special education, alternative, and Head Start programs. They are also age‐appropriate and tailored for each grade level from Pre‐Kindergarten to high school.

‐ CUNY Advances Certificate Program – This initiative provides $50,000 for additional, targeted classroom and lab instruction for CUNY students studying computer science and related fields to prepare them to join the city’s tech workforce.

‐ Dominican Studies Institute – this initiative provides $470,000 to the CUNY Dominican Studies institute, which was created to archive, preserve, and research Dominican culture.

‐ Hunter College Food Policy Center – This initiative provides $200,000 to the NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College to assist New York City communities, residents, government agencies, and institutions to develop, implement, and evaluate policies that will improve the city’s food environment and reduce food‐related health, social, environmental, and economic problems.

Capital funding support for Queens’ CUNY schools – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funding support to CUNY schools throughout Queens.

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CUNY Capital Priorities Name of Institution Project Type FY 2015 Request Project Description

Queens College

Speech & Hearing Center Upgrade Phase II $1,500,000

This project is the 2nd step towards transforming the Speech & Hearing Center in to a state of the art facility. Our highly respected center has been serving the Queens community for over 70 years. It Provides low‐cost evaluations and treatment for everyone, from toddlers to adults, who suffer from such disabilities as Asperger's syndrome, autism, language and learning disabilities, speech disorders and stuttering. The center also houses our graduate program in communication disorders, which is training the next generation of speech‐language pathologists.

Queens College Black Box Theater Phase I $1,000,000

The $1 million we are requesting is towards a $3 million complete renovation of the college’s “black box” theatre facility which serves as a “lab” for the development of new and experimental plays. It is a smaller space than the campus’s other main theatres (2,100‐seat and two 500‐seat venues) and is an intimate environment in which our students can cultivate their skills in directing, writing, design and acting.

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York College

Information Technology and Network Upgrades $2,000,000

This Project Will Upgrade the college's data network to support the replacement of our telephone system, to increase data transmission capacity in response to current and future user demand, and to support a new campus‐wide applications such as video surveillance, public address and mass notification, access control, distance learning and virtual desktops. This project will also provide multiple lines of communication throughout the campus to minimize the possibility of a single event causing loss of service to significant areas or complete buildings.

York College

Classroom Space Reconfiguration $1,000,000

This Project will help to match classrooms with academic program needs. To better optimize space, this project will reconfigure later, underutilized classrooms into more appropriately sized spaces for students.

York College

Performance Arts Center Theater and Dressing Room Upgrades $1,400,000

The York College Performing Arts Center is heavily utilized by the college and many community based organizations. This project will refurbish the interior envelope, seating, lighting and acoustics of the theater. In addition, the dressing rooms and green rooms will be upgraded. This project will improve these areas to deliver better productions and a more realistic theater environment for students and performers.

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LaGuardia Community College

Customized Training Center Project: Construction of Business & Job Development Component $1,500,000

As part of the College's effort to create a comprehensive training center, the College has identified a vacant section in the C Building. We are requesting funding to build a Business and Job Development Component within the center. The proposed site will deliver high‐quality training programs... La Guardia's Customized Training Center will allow LaGuardia students to utilize other services that the center provides which will help the College better identify and deliver high‐quality workforce services. The funding will be matched by state to bring the total funding to $3 Million.

Queensborough Community College

Central Kitchen/Student Cafeteria $550,000

Building a central kitchen/ dining hall facility at Queensborough to serve as our students cafeteria.

Queensborough Community College Central Chiller Plant $1,000,000

Creating a central chiller plant to provide air conditioning to multiple building on campus to reduce long‐term operating expenses as well as to create a more sustainable environment by running these pipes underground.

Queensborough Community College Campus Roof Repairs $375,000

This project focuses on the highest‐priority defective roofs on campus, including the Administrative Building, Medical Arts Building, Science Building, Technology Building, Gymnasium Building, Library and Cafeteria/ Student Union Building.

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CUNY School of Law

State of the Art, High technology trial practice courtroom $500,000

The funding would enable us to create a flexible use modern trial courtroom. Most of the funds, about 365,000 would go towards all of the necessary audiovisual equipment to permit high‐definition capture and streaming of mock trials and jury deliberations‐‐ recording and audio systems, cameras, monitors and displays and all of the associated switching and routing technology systems. The balance of funding would be for the construction if a judge's bench, witness and jury box and technical service for the project. Once completed our law students will have the oppurtunity to train in the kind of modern trial space their dedication and hard work warrants.

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Queens Borough Public Library The Queens Borough Public Library is the busiest library system per capita in the city, with nearly 900,000 library cardholders, and nearly 12 million visitors last year. Operating 62 community libraries, the Queens Borough Public Library continues to serve as a nationally recognized model of excellence and lifelong learning for the entire population.

Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands, Adjusted for prepayments)



Queens Borough Public Library

$82,931 $82,801

Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, allocation to the Queens Borough Public Library is $82.8 million. In the November 2013 Financial Plan, $29.54 million was added to the baseline for Fiscal Year 2015 for the Queens Borough Public Library. Borough Overview The Queens Borough Public Library’s service is beyond the traditional role of book borrowing. It now serves as community centers, providing a wide range of cultural and educational programming. Last year alone, the Queens Library welcomed nearly 700,000 patrons to attend cultural and educational programs, circulated nearly 2 million items, and provided more than 3 million sessions of free internet ready computer use. Recommendations Increase expense funding support for the Queens Borough Public Library – The Queens Borough Board recommends increased funding to support the libraries throughout Queens, particularly to meet the increasing demand to serve an increasingly diverse population. Increase capital funding support for Queens Borough Public Library – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funding support to libraries throughout Queens.

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3,502

863,588

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45,600

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1,222

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27,290

28,587

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$

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2,137

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96

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896

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4,794

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Department of Housing Preservation and Development The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is tasked with promoting housing equality, sustaining viable neighborhoods, and creating and preserving affordable housing throughout the city. Throughout the economic crisis, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development has been responsible for helping mitigate the impacts of the housing and foreclosure crisis. The Agency is also tasked with implementing the New Housing Marketplace Plan.




Administration $31,425 $30,938 Administration Program $14,120 $13,064 Development $18,572 $14,364 Housing Operations – Section 8 Programs

$348,814 $349,508

Housing Operations – Emergency Housing

$19,504 $17,578

Housing Operations – Mgmt & Disposition

$36,570 $32,114

Preservation – Anti Abandonment

$6,332 $5,082

Preservation – Code Enforcement

$31,106 $30,631

Preservation – Emergency Repair

$26,881 $26,420

Preservation – Lead Paint $17,702 $16,564 Preservation – Other Agency Services

$26,679 $16,835

Total $577,707 $553,100 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Agency expense budget is forecast to be $533 million. No significant programs were baselined in the November 2013 Financial Plan, however, $750,000 was baselined in the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget for Foreclosure Assistance. Borough Overview The population growth in Queens is quickly outpacing accessible housing stock in Queens. Queens is already home to some of the most overcrowded communities in the entire city. Community District 3 is the most severely overcrowded Community District in the city; Community District 4 is the seventh most severely overcrowded and Community District 7 is the ninth28. Low‐income households are left with few alternatives to living in overcrowded and unsafe conditions. Already, Queens’ low‐income renters have the highest Median Rent Burden, 50.3% of annual household income29.

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Since the inception of the New Housing Marketplace Plan in 2003, 157,230 units of affordable housing has been created or preserved throughout the city; investments totaled $23.6 billion. However, only 16,530 of those units were created in Queens, for a total investment of only $2.2 billion. This means that only 10.5% of all affordable housing units created or preserved through the program, and only 9% of all investments, were dedicated to Queens. The impact of the affordable housing crisis in Queens is happening in conjunction with a continuing foreclosure crisis. Foreclosure starts in Queens grew faster than any other borough; Community District 12 had the highest rate of pre‐foreclosure notices and four out of the top five Community Districts with the highest number of homes entering Real Estate Owned in 2012 were in Queens30. Recommendations Create more affordable housing in Queens – The Borough Board recommends the increased investment in affordable housing preservation and development in Queens to match the growth and need of the borough, particularly to meet the need for affordable housing dedicated to a rapidly growing senior population. Increase funding in foreclosure services – The Borough Board recommends increased funding into foreclosure assistance and legal services to help stem the ongoing foreclosure crisis. Increase and consolidate the number of housing inspectors – The Borough Board recommends the consolidation of housing inspectors at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the Department of Buildings, and to increase the number of inspectors throughout the city. Continue housing support services to residents in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy – The Borough Board recommends the continuation of programs that target the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Continuation of City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include:

‐ Citywide Task Force on Housing Court – This initiative provides $500,000 to Housing Court Answers, Inc. for the provision of information services for tenants and small landlords at tables located in the city’s housing courts.

‐ Housing Preservation Initiative – This initiative provides $1.25 million to neighborhood‐based groups to design and implement a grassroots‐based approach to the most critical threat to affordable housing in their individual community.

‐ Community Consultants – This initiative provides $415,000 to neighborhood‐based groups to provide services in tenant organization, code enforcement advocacy, housing court assistance, apartment repossession, and other housing related public education.

‐ Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program: Center for New York City Neighborhoods – this initiative provides $750,000 to the Center for New York City Neighborhoods to coordinate the work of organizations that are working to assist homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes due to mortgage foreclosure.

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‐ Anti‐Eviction and SRO Legal Services – This initiative provides $2 million in funding to organizations to assist low‐ and moderate‐income people faced with illegal eviction; Single Resident Occupancy tenants.

‐ Subsidized Housing Information Project –This initiative provides $45,000 to the NYU Furman Center to conduct training and outreach to potential users of a new, comprehensive database of New York City’s privately owned subsidized housing, and support data uploads and maintenance of the database and website.

‐ Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development – This initiative provides $100,000 to the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development to support efforts to secure a commitment of permanently affordability in all city‐subsidized affordable housing projects.

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Department of Small Business Services The Department of Small Business Services Is tasked with providing support to our small businesses, fostering neighborhood development, and linking employers with a qualified workforce.




Agency Administration and Operations

$13,480 $13,464

Business Development $7,741 $7,804 Contract Services: Economic Development Corporation

$11,070 $15,461

Contract Services: NYC&Co/Tourism Support

$12,262 $12,262

Contract Services: Other $12,705 $11,886 Economic & Financial Opportunity: M/WBE

$2,977 $1,295

Economic & Financial Opportunity: Labor Services

$780 $780

MO Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting

$0 $0

MO Industrial & Manufacturing Businesses

$1,156 $0

Neighborhood Development

$5,948 $2,499

Workforce Development: One Stop Centers

$22,201 $19,954

Workforce Development: Program Management

$7,348 $7,302

Workforce Development: Training

$9,037 $5,488

Workforce Development: WIB and Other

$6,655 $473

Total $113,363 $98,669 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Agency was forecast $98.67 million. In the November 2013 Financial Plan, $2 million was baselined into the budget for East River Ferry. In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, $1.475 million was baselined into the budget for the New Business Acceleration Team.

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Borough Overview The state of our local economy continues to be a major economic engine for the city. Over the past two years, Queens had a stronger rate of job growth than the rest of the city31. Queens’ main economic hubs, Jamaica, Flushing, Long Island City‐Astoria, and Jackson Heights, continue to be major sources of economic impact for the city. Queens has over 44,000 businesses and small businesses, serving as a primary driver of job creation and retention in the Borough32. Two‐thirds of Queens businesses have less than five employees and more than 80% of businesses had less than ten employees33. Additionally, Queens boasts over 35 businesses with 1,000 or more employees34. The health care and social assistance sector accounts for the largest sources of employment in Queens with over 100,000 jobs35. The transportation and warehousing sector accounts for the second‐largest sources of employment in Queens with almost 60,000 jobs36. Retail trade, manufacturing, construction and a growing high‐tech economy also play vital roles in Queens’ economy37. There are now more than 50 tech start‐ups in Queens, with anticipated growth in the sector as the Borough continues to cultivate and attract tech entrepreneurs38.

Another key industry in Queens is the industrial and manufacturing sector. Currently, there are seven NYC Industrial Business Zones in Queens: Jamaica, JFK, Long Island City, Maspeth, Ridgewood/SoMa, Steinway, and Woodside. Businesses in these Industrial Business Zones are offered technical support by the Department of Small Business Services through NYC Business Solutions. The City needs to supplement the growth of our local economy and expand on programs that are aimed at enhancing the capacity of local businesses and revitalizing key commercial corridors.

Professional and Business

Services, 9%

Manufacturing, 5%

Construction, 9%

Financial Services, 6%

Accommodation and Food

Services, 8%

All Other*, 17%Retail Trade, 12%

Transportation and

Warehousing, 12%

Health Care and Social Assitance,

22%

Distribution of Private Sector Employment in Queens County

* "All other" includes wholesale trade, educational services, and personal and repair services such as beauty salons and auto shops.Source: New York State Office of the State Comptroller, An Economic Snapshop of Queens, December 2013, Report 9‐2014. Data from NYS Department of Labor and OSC analysis

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Recommendations Funding for Industrial Business Solutions Providers – This program is critical to preserving and enhancing the manufacturing and industrial business sector. In Fiscal Year 2014, the City Council fully restored this service at $1.16 million. The Borough Board recommends the expansion and baseline of this initiative, and urges the Administration to fund this program $2 million in Fiscal Year 2015 to support the 16 Industrial Business Zones. Expand Avenue NYC – Avenue NYC is a crucial grant that fosters commercial revitalization. The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts $1.6 million for this program. The Borough Board recommends this program be expanded to $2 million in order to enhance enterprising economic corridors in Queens and New York City. Continue small business support services to businesses in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy – The Borough Board recommends the continuation of programs that target the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Continuation of City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include:

‐ Minority and Women‐Owned Business Enterprise – This initiative provide $600,000 in funding to organizations to provide a wide range of services, including guidance on government contracting, assistance

‐ Small Business and Job Development / Financial Literacy – This initiative provides $600,000 in funding to provide technical and financial assistance, business counseling, and financial literacy and education to entrepreneurs and small businesses.

‐ Jobs to Build On – this initiative provides $4.1 million to the Consortium for Worker Education for the purpose of recruiting low‐skilled unemployed and under‐employed individuals to prepare them for entry union and non‐union jobs, attain credentials to enable them to meet general employer standards, and place participants in real jobs and career prospects at a living wage.

‐ Consortium for Worker Education – This $1 million initiative provides funding to the Consortium for Worker Education to provide job training to union workers to improve their employment skills and provide citizenship classes, ESL, GED, computer literacy and work readiness preparation to immigrant, minority, and long‐term unemployed workers.

‐ hackNY – This initiative provides $100,000 in funding to hackNY to connect jobseekers with opportunities at local tech companies and serve as a bridge between the City’s colleges and universities and the tech industry.

‐ Food Retail Workforce Training and Placement Program – This initiative provides $60,000 to The HOPE Program, Inc. to train the underemployed for a food retail career.

‐ New Skills / New Jobs – This $597,500 initiative provides funds to the Department of Small Business Services to run an on‐the‐job training program that will train long‐term unemployed New Yorkers.

‐ Workforce Development, Queens Tech Education – This initiative provides $65,000 in funding to the Coalition 4 Queens to help bring tech education courses to CUNY campuses in

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Queens to train New York City residents in skills that will help them secure jobs in the City's tech sector.

‐ Homecare Workers Materials Translation – This initiative provides $110,000 in funding to the Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute to translate test bank questions for homecare worker certification in 5 languages and make it available to the home care community.

‐ SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life Worker Cooperatives – This initiative provides $147,589 in funding to SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life to incubate 2‐3 worker cooperatives in low‐income neighborhoods in New York.

‐ Hard Hats for Vets – This initiative provides $100,000 in funding to The Center for Military Recruitment, Assessment, and Veterans Employment to provide job training and placements in construction for returning War Veterans through their program called “Helmets to Hardhats.”

‐ Service Women’s Action Network – This initiative provides $00,000 in funding to the Service Women’s Action Network to provide assistance to women veterans in New York City who have experienced or continue to experience various forms of discrimination relating to their military service.

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Department of Cultural Affairs The Department of Cultural Affairs provides support, advocacy, and technical assistance to the city’s cultural community to ensure that the arts remain a central feature of civic and economic life in the city, The Agency funds a portion of operating support for the city‐owned Cultural Institutions Group, as well as funding non‐profit organizations through the Cultural Development Fund.




Personal Services $4,207 $4,213 Other Than Personal Services $152,568 $144,937 Total $156,775 $149,150

Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Cultural Services was forecast $149 million, $145 million for Other Than Personal Services. In the November 2013 Financial Plan, an additional $60 million was baselined into the operating subsidy for the Cultural Institutions Groups. Funding for the eight Cultural Institutions Group members of Queens are listed below. In addition, approximately $34.4 million has been forecasted for the Cultural Development Fund.

Queens Cultural Institutions Group Budget Summary Institution Fiscal Year 2014

Adopted Budget Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget

Difference

Queens Botanical Garden

$1,729,682 $939,731 ($789,951)

New York Hall of Science

$1,891,147 $1,823,245 ($67,902)

Queens Museum of Art

$936,134 $812,135 ($123,999)

Queens Theatre in the Park

$499,917 $492,862 ($7,055)

Jamaica Center for Arts & Learning

$710,523 $650,523 ($60,000)

Museum of the Moving Image

$1,427,645 $1,357,645 ($70,000)

PS1 $704,848 $681,349 ($23,499)Flushing Town Hall $528,981 $455,053 ($73,928)Total $8,428,877 $7,212,543 ($1,216,334)

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Borough Overview Queens’ Cultural Institutions Groups have historically received significantly less funding, per capita, than any other borough, $3.23 per capita, compared to $6.70 for Brooklyn and $10.11 for Staten Island.

Cultural Institutions Group Funding per Borough Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget

Borough Population Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget Baseline

Per Capita Arts Support

# of Cultural Institutions Group

Avg. Funding per Institution

Bronx 1,385,108 $22,539,474 $16.27 6 3,756,579Brooklyn 2,504,700 $16,770,523 $6.70 5 3,354,105Manhattan 1,585,873 $56,876,028 $35.86 11 5,170,548Staten Island 468,730 $4,737,894 $10.11 5 $947,579Queens 2,230,722 $7,212,543 $3.23 8 $901,568

Bronx, $16.27

Brooklyn, $6.70

Manhattan, $35.86

Queens, $3.23

Staten Island, $10.11

FY 2015 Preliminary BudgetPer Capita Arts Support Cultural Institution Groups

Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island

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Awards for the Cultural Development Fund grants mirror this trend. In Fiscal Year 2014, Queens’ cultural groups were funded $1.34 per capita, lowest among the Boroughs.

Cultural Development Funds awards per Borough Fiscal Year 2013

Borough Population Fiscal Year 2013 Awards

Per Capita Arts Support

# of Cultural Organization Awards

Bronx 1,385,108 $2,274,212 $1.64 44 Brooklyn 2,504,700 $5,874,700 $2.35 152 Manhattan 1,585,873 $19,035,947 $12.00 601 Staten Island 468,730 $673,858 $1.44 24 Queens 2,230,722 $2,990,035 $1.34 69

Recommendations Increase funding for cultural organizations in Queens – The Borough Board recommends an increase of funds to increase the per capita spending for the Borough’s Cultural Institutions Groups and Cultural Development Fund recipients. Continuation of the Cultural After‐School Adventure program – The Borough Board recommends the continuation of the City Council’s Cultural After‐School Adventure program funding of $5.1 million.

Queens, $1.34

Bronx, $1.64

Brooklyn, $2.35

Manhattan, $12.00

Staten Island, $1.44

FY 2013 Per Capita Arts Support Cultural Development Fund

Queens Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Staten Island

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Department of Parks and Recreation The Department of Parks and Recreation oversees the maintenance of approximately 29,000 acres of land that includes parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, beaches, and athletic fields. The Agency also looks after 650,000 street trees, and two million trees in the park, as well as provides recreational and athletic programs, concerts, sports events, and cultural festivals.




Administration – Bronx $2,750 $2,750 Administration – Brooklyn $1,694 $1,694 Administration – General $31,341 $31,341 Administration – Manhattan

$1,712 $1,712

Administration – Queens $1,903 $1,903 Administration – Staten Island

$668 $668

Capital $35,587 $35,587 Forestry & Horticulture – General

$15,694 $15,739

Maint & Operations – Bronx

$20,408 $20,408

Maint & Operations – Brooklyn

$27,826 $27,301

Maint & Operations – Central

$68,318 $71,833

Maint & Operations – Manhattan

$35,202 $35,522

Maint & Operations – POP Program

$40,298 $40,659

Maint & Operations – Queens

$30,955 $30,955

Maint & Operations – Staten Island

$12,948 $13,808

Maint & Operations – Zoos $6,005 $6,005 PlaNYC $10,202 $10,202 Recreation – Bronx $2,434 $2,434 Recreation – Brooklyn $3,558 $3,558 Recreation – Central $5,238 $5,248 Recreation – Manhattan $6,579 $6,579 Recreation – Queens $3,527 $3,527 Recreation – Staten Island $1,717 $1,717 Urban Park Service $13,815 $13,815 Total $380,379 $384,965

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Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Parks and Recreation was forecast $385 million. Several baseline additions were made in the November 2013 Financial Plan. Seasonal Plan was baselined $5.3 million, Pools were baselined $546,000, Maintenance – Pool Season was baselined $891,000, Parks Opportunity Program Job Training Programs were baselined $16.4 million with an offset of ‐$12,306 million, Seasonal Workforce was baselined $5.7 million, playground initiatives were baselined $1 million, and Stump Removal was baselined $2 million. In the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget, the Ocean Breeze athletic facility was baselined $1.2 million, the Randall’s Island Connector was baselined $288,000, environmental monitoring of the Bush Terminal was baselined $150,000, maintenance of HVAC and Boilers was baselined $476,000, and Parks Bridge Flag Repairs was baselined $2.4 million. Borough Overview Queens is home to more than 7,200 acres of parkland, including 464 parks and playgrounds, 885 malls and green streets, and more than 310,000 trees. In 1964, Queens’ Flushing Meadows Corona park hosted the World’s Fair. The iconic New York State Pavilion, designed by influential architects Philip Johnson and Lev Zetlin, consists of the three observation towers, the Tent of Tomorrow, and the Theaterama, now home to the Queens Theatre. The Pavilion was inducted to the National Register of Historic Places in 2009 for its historical significance, yet these New York City icons have gone into disrepair and now only serve as scenic backdrops. It is important that we preserve our history, and the preservation of the Pavilion should be a priority. Recommendations Capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion – The Borough Board recommends $45 million in combined capital funds from the State and the City over four years, for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion. Initial needs include $972,000 for the upgrade of electrical for the towers, and $3.1 million to install roofs over each of the three towers to prevent further water infiltration and structural damage. Capital funding support for the Rockaway Boardwalk – The Borough Board recommends $15 million to speed up the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk. Increase funds for tree stump removal and tree pruning – The Borough Board recommends increased funds to meet the Borough’s demand for tree stump removals and tree pruning needs. Capital funding support for Queens’ Parks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funding support Parks throughout Queens.

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Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Bo

wne

Park

Q00

67

A‐ Upgrade

tot p

laygroun

d, install new

play

equipm

ent, safely surfaces &

ben

ches.

B‐ Restore asphalt pathways a

nd lawn areas. Rep

air

retaining wall.

A‐ $1,40

0,00

0B‐ $75

0,00

0$4

00,000

for com

fort

station BP

2MacNeil Park

Q00

97

Reno

vate portio

ns of seawall that a

re not includ

ed in

Ph

ase I. Re

pair walking

path and seaw

all fen

cing,

upgrade tot p

laygroun

d.$1

,500

,000

$2

,400

,000

B/P

$425

,000

Mayoral

3Joe Michael's Mile

Q01

211

Continue

path reno

vatio

n at Jo

e Michael's Mile. Install

security lighting and reno

vate asphalt walking

path.

$1,600

,000

for p

ark work

$1,700

,000

BP

4Little Bay Soccer F

ield

Q01

07

Upgrade

second

soccer field, provide

corrective

drainage, biosw

ales and

install fen

cing.

$1,850

,000

$1

,600

,000

CC

5Ba

yside Malls

Q17

811

Upgrade

Baysid

e Malls, re

habilitate brick structures &

repo

int b

rick.

$450

,000

6Ft. Totten Po

olQ45

87

Enhance interio

r poo

l space. R

enovate fencing to

includ

e ne

w chain link

fence and wrought iron

fence

enhancem

ents. Install ne

w con

crete pavers on

walkw

ay leading to poo

l.

$850

,000

7Ft. Totten

Administratio

n Bu

ilding

Q45

87

Replace woo

den windo

ws w

ith th

ermal insulated

replacem

ent w

indo

ws, adh

ere to historic building

façade

. Upgrade

electrical sy

stem

.$9

00,000

8Ft. Totten Ch

apel

Q45

87

Upgrade

bathroo

m facilities to includ

e AD

A accessibility, include

ADA

lift from

main flo

or to

lower

level, repair basemen

t overhang/alcove.

$750

,000

$2

,000

,000

com

bine

d with

Adm

inistratio

n bu

ilding.

Total

$10,05

0,00

0

Vallo

ne

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 1

9

75

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Maple Playgroun

dQ 211

7Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd, including

pub

lic

restroom

facility and tot p

laygroun

d.$1

,700

,000

2Ra

chel Carson

Playgrou

ndQ 300

‐05

7Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd. Install ne

w to

t and

junior equ

ipmen

t, ne

w sp

ray features and

safety

surfacing.

$1,800

,000

3Bo

wne

Hou

seQ 022

7Re

store interio

r finish

es in

the Major Block and

East

Additio

n.$5

00,000

4Mario Fajardo

Playgrou

ndQ 300

‐04

7Upgrade

existing play equ

ipmen

t, safety su

rfacing and

repair spray show

er.

$1,200

,000

5Kissen

a Park

146 Street Playgroun

dQ30

0‐02

7Re

desig

n playgrou

nd, upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd

safety su

rfacing. Install ne

w ben

ches and

upgrade

fencing.

$1,200

,000

6Murray Hill Playgrou

ndPS 22

Q43

77

Rede

sign playgrou

nd area, upgrade

equ

ipmen

t and

be

nche

s.$8

75,000

7FM

CP Pathw

ays

Q 099

7Re

store core area pathways a

nd ro

adways. Pathw

ays

need

to be regraded

to alleviate flo

oding.

$1,500

,000

8FM

CP‐ Field #7

Q 099

7Re

construct e

xisting synthe

tic tu

rf field on

field 7.

$1,500

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

0Ko

o

76

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1FM

CP‐

Soccer Field 4 & 6

Q09

93 & 4

Convert the

natural tu

rf fields to

synthe

tic. Fields a

re

in poo

r con

ditio

n.

$3,000

,000

each

$6,000

,000

for two

fields

2FM

CP‐

Core Area Paths a

nd

Roadway

Q09

93

The paths n

ear the

soccer field comfort station

building ne

ed to

be repaire

d and regraded

to alleviate

flood

ing.

$1,500

,000

3FM

CP‐ M

arina

Q09

9‐02

3Pavers and

fencing at th

e marina esplanade ne

ed to

be

repaire

d or re

placed

.$1

,500

,000

4Co

rona

Mac Playgroun

dQ47

34

Upgrade

adu

lt fitne

ss equ

ipmen

t, replace safety

surfaces.

$650

,000

5Louis S

imeo

ne Park

Q47

44

Upgrade

pavem

ent, be

nche

s and

lawn area.

$800

,000

6Lind

en Park

Q02

64

Repair and up

grade synthe

tic baseb

all field. U

pdate

and install adu

lt fitne

ss equ

ipmen

t.$1

,700

,000

7Fisher Poo

lQ44

13

Upgrade

and

enh

ance interio

r facility. U

pgrade

locker

room

s, provide

ADA

accessib

ility and

add

hot water to

show

er area.

$2,000

,000

Total

$14,15

0,00

0

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

1Ferreras

77

Constantinides

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Astoria

Hts Playgroun

d JHS 10

Q01

41

Rede

sign playgrou

nd, including

tot p

laygroun

d,

relocate adu

lt fitne

ss equ

ipmen

t, install new

ben

ches,

repair fencing and gates.

$1,600

,000

2Astoria

Park Ch

arybdis

Playgrou

ndQ00

4‐07

1Expand

playgroun

d, upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd

install w

rought iron

fencing to close off park building

adjacent to

tot p

laygroun

d.$1

,700

,000

Astoria

Poo

l Pe

rformance Space

$5,000

,000

CC

Astoria

Park Erosion

Project

$750

,000

BP

3Triborou

gh B

Playgrou

ndQ06

6B1

Upgrade

com

fort station, install new

fixtures, provide

AD

A accessibility and

add

heat.

$400

,000

4Woo

dtree Playgrou

ndQ33

21

Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd sa

fety su

rface, re

pair

fences and

install new

ben

ches. Provide

new

color se

al

coating and painted games.

$1,300

,000

5Astoria

Poo

lQ00

04‐02

1Upgrade

locker ro

oms a

nd lightin

g, install new

fixtures

and reno

vate com

fort stations in

locker ro

om.

$2,700

,000

Astoria

Poo

l Pe

rformance Space

$5,000

,000

CC

6Bu

lova/M

oser Park

Q36

61

Remove bo

cce court, up

grade play equ

ipmen

t and

install new

spray show

er.

$975

,000

Total

$8,675

,000

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

2Fiscal Year 2

015

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

78

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Cu

nningham

Park

Redw

ood Playgrou

ndQ02

1‐02

8

A‐ Upgrade

upp

er playgroun

d area, install ne

w

basketball coun

ts and

install new

playgroun

d.B‐ Upd

ate playgrou

nd‐ install ne

w play eq

uipm

ent a

nd

safety su

rface.

A‐ $1,50

0,00

0B‐ $1,70

0,00

0

2Cu

nningham

Park

210 Street Playgroun

dQ02

18

Upgrade

tot p

laygroun

d area, install ne

w sp

ray

show

ers/ timer and

new

ben

ches.

$1,300

,000

3Ch

allenge Playgrou

ndP.S. 187

Q03

4611

Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent, fencing and spray show

er

area.

$1,700

,000

4Be

llerose Playgroun

dPS 133

Q32

813

A‐ Upgrade

tot p

laygroun

d, install new

equ

ipmen

t and

safety su

rfacing.

B‐ Ren

ovate sm

all sitting area, provide

new

park

benche

s and

install new

planters.

A‐ $1,30

0,00

0B‐ $25

0,00

0

5Va

nderbilt Motor

Parkway

Q13

08, 11, 13

Pave se

ctions of the

motor parkw

ay fu

ll de

pth asph

alt

perim

eters. Asphalt is cracked and un

derm

ining.

Several phases a

re neede

d.$1

,700

,000

6Alley Sprin

gfield

Comfort Statio

nQ00

1‐03

11Re

novate existing comfort station, provide

ADA

accessibility, upgrade

fixtures and

lightin

g.$7

50,000

7Captain De

rmon

dy

Triangle

Q31

611

Upgrade

triangle, add

decorative pavers, fen

cing

and

greene

ry.

$275

,000

Total

$10,47

5,00

0

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

3Wep

rin

79

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Briarw

ood Playgrou

ndJHS 21

7Q37

98

Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd sp

ray show

er area,

repair site drainage issues and

und

ermined

safety

surfacing.

$2,500

,000

2Vleigh

Playgroun

d/Judge

Moses W

einstein

Q33

68

Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent, install new

ben

ches and

safety su

rfacing. Rep

air d

rainage issue

s.$1

,600

,000

3FM

CP Entry Pathw

ays to

Meado

w Lake

Q09

98

Create a fo

rmalize

d sid

ewalk and en

hance land

scaping

includ

ing pavers.

$1,800

,000

4FM

CP Tria

ssic

Playgrou

ndQ09

98

Upgrade

the playgrou

nd com

fort station to be AD

A accessible and

repair en

jector sy

stem

.$7

00,000

5Vo

n Do

hlen

Playgroun

dQ10

512

Upgrade

existing sittin

g area. Enh

ance with

new

be

nche

s and

land

scaping. Restore brick walls and

paint e

xterior fen

cing.

$900

,000

$900

,000

Com

fort

Station BP

$1

,200

,000

Million

Asph

alt field BP

6Ho

over Playgroun

dQ22

0‐G‐01

8Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd sp

ray show

er area,

correct e

rode

d slo

pes.

$2,000

,000

Total

$9,500

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

4

Lan

cman

80

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1CC

Moo

re Playgroun

dQ36

14

Phase II: Upgrade

sitting area and

hard courts, install

new backboards, fe

ncing and be

nche

s.$1

,300

,000

$1,800

,000

BP

2Ho

ffman

Playgroun

dQ36

0 N

4Upgrade

multi‐use asph

alt field. Field is cracked

and

in

poor con

ditio

n.$9

75,000

3Ve

teran's G

rove

Side

walk

Q01

34

Reno

vate existing pe

rimeter side

walk flags. R

eplace

old and up

liftin

g concrete side

walks.

$175

,000

$1,550

,000

CC

4Travers P

ark To

t Playgrou

ndQ30

33

Upgrade

small tot play area, red

esign and install new

play elemen

ts.

$1,200

,000

$3,700

,000

CC & BP

5Crow

ley Playgrou

ndQ36

04

Upgrade

basketball cou

rts a

nd junior play area, install

new backboards, rims a

nd provide

new

play

equipm

ent.

$750

,000

6New

town Playgrou

ndQ04

14

Enhance passive lawn area, install ne

w walkw

ays,

decorativ

e pavers, new

ben

ches and

plantings. Create

new entry and

repair retaining wall.

$1,400

,000

Total

$5,800

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

5Dromm

81

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Bu

sh Park

Q20

52

Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd, install ne

w play

equipm

ent, safety su

rfacing and spray show

er.

$1,800

,000

2Ra

iney Park

Q04

8‐1

1Form

alize

picnic grove by

add

ing gravel pads a

nd grills.

Install new

fences, ben

ches and

upgrade

basketball

courts.

$2,550

,000

3Thom

as Noo

nan

Comfort Statio

nQ04

4‐1

2Upgrade

Com

fort Statio

n, install new

fixtures, provide

AD

A accessibility, new

roof and

repo

intin

g of brick

exterio

r.$5

00,000

$2,000

,000

for

playgrou

nd $20

0,00

0 for h

ard court a

rea

CC

4Windm

uller P

ark

Skate Elem

ents

Q03

12

Install low

ramp skate plaza, add

a fe

w sk

ate elem

ents

and fencing. Rep

lace dam

aged

fence po

rtions in

Ba

ndshell.

$475

,000

5Strip

poli Triangle

Q35

51

Upgrade

triangle, install ne

w pavem

ent, fencing and

repair flagpole.

$250

,000

6Sixteen Oaks

Q28

41

Upgrade

triangle, install ne

w pavem

ent, ne

w ben

ches,

enhance greene

ry and

fencing.

$475

,000

Total

$6,050

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

6

Van Bram

er

82

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Ro

y Wilkins P

ark

Q44

712

Repair existing synthe

tic tu

rf field. Rep

air sub

‐base

and install new

top course field.

$2,500

,000

$4,700

,000

Re

creatio

n Ce

nter

$1,500

,000

Co

mfort Statio

n $2

,000

,000

Re

creatio

n Ce

nter

2Nautilus Playgroun

dQ44

812

Upgrade

playgroun

d area, install ne

w equ

ipmen

t, spray show

er and

ben

ches. R

enovate asph

alt in

basketball area and

new

color se

al coatin

g.$1

,500

,000

3East Springfield

Playgrou

nd

PS 147

Q40

413

Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent, install new

spray show

er,

upgrade basketball courts and

repair fencing.

$1,800

,000

4De

lphin Green

e Playgrou

ndQ30

713

Re‐design tot p

lay space, install new

play eq

uipm

ent ,

safety su

rfacing, new

ben

ches and

fencing.

$2,500

,000

5Ha

rvard Playgrou

ndQ12

012

Upgrade

basketball Cou

rt area. Rep

air a

sphalt and

install color se

al coatin

g, backboards a

nd ben

ches.

$475

,000

Total

$8,775

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

7Miller

83

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Ba

isley Pon

d Park

Exterio

r Athletic

Cou

rts

Q00

512

Upgrade

Baisle

y Extensions athletic

cou

rt area.

Reno

vate th

ree basketball courts and

upgrade

hand

ball courts.

$1,000

,000

2Vic Ha

nson

JHS 72

Playgroun

dQ41

312

Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd. Install ne

w color se

al

coating.

$700

,000

$525

,000

for B

uilding

Roof

3Ba

isley Pon

d Park

Comfort Statio

n @ 155

Street

Q00

512

Upgrade

existing comfort station that is boarded

up

and closed

. Provide

new

utilities, fixtures &

roof doo

rs.

Comfort station can be

used for lake programming.

$800

,000

4Judge Playgrou

nd

(Playgroun

d Sitting

Area)

Q11

910

Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd. Install ne

w play

equipm

ent a

nd enh

ance sitting area.

$1,200

,000

$500

,000

for C

omfort

station BP

$800

,000

Basketball

Courts

5Sm

okey Oval Park/ Phil

Rizzito

Playgroun

dQ12

9Upgrade

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd sa

fety su

rfacing.

Reno

vate basketball and

handb

all cou

rts.

$1,400

,000

Total

$5,100

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

8Wills

84

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Joe De

voy Playgrou

ndQ01

56

Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd.

$700

,000

2Au

stin Street

Playgrou

nd6

Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd. Install fencing arou

nd

tot p

laygroun

d.$3

50,000

3Sobe

lsohn

Com

fort

Station‐ Forest P

ark

Q10

59

Upgrade

pub

lic re

stroom

facilities. Provide

ADA

accessibility, install ne

w exterior a

nd interio

r lighting,

enhance green space adjacent to

building.

$550

,000

4Und

erbridge Park

Q45

16

Rede

sign Und

erbridge Park to m

eet com

mun

ity

need

s. Install new

play space and en

hance do

g area.

Install new

pavem

ents, fen

cing

and

ben

ches.

$1,500

,000

5Flushing

Meado

ws

Corona

Park/ M

eado

w

Lake W

est

Q09

96

Reno

vate paths and

roadways that h

ave severely

settled.

$1,500

,000

Total

4,60

0,00

0

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 2

9Ko

slow

itz

85

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Forest Park Green

house

Playgrou

ndQ01

59

Upgrade

existing playgrou

nd.

$1,500

,000

2Evergreen Park

Q30

25

Reno

vate asphalt multi‐pu

rpose play area. Red

esign

field to

meet the

current needs of the

com

mun

ity.

$1,600

,000

$1,000

,000

tot

Playgrou

nd

3Frank Principe

Field

Q13

15

Rede

sign fie

ld to

meet current needs. A

portio

n of

field can

be synthe

tic dep

ending

on scop

e.$3

,000

,000

4Forest Park Picnic Grove

Q01

59

Upgrade

timbe

r rails, gravel pads, fe

ncing and asph

alt

pathway. Enh

ance access from picnic area to

carou

sel.

$575

,000

Total

$8,175

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 3

0

Crow

ley

86

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Be

ach 59

Street

Playgrou

nd14

Playgrou

nd Upgrade

s$1

,600

,000

2Laurelton Playgrou

ndQ10

813

Upgrade

basketball cou

rts. Install a fe

w sk

ate

elem

ents at p

ark.

$600

,000

$250

,000

3De

lphin Green

Playgrou

ndQ30

713

Rede

sign existing tot p

laygroun

d, add

new

play

equipm

ent, safety su

rfaces, ben

ches and

fencing.

$1,700

,000

4P.S. 183

Beach Chann

el

Playgrou

ndQ40

314

Upgrade

and

rede

sign multi use fie

ld. Install ne

w

basketball courts, backboards.

$1,600

,000

$1,000

,000

BP & CC

5Lann

ett P

laygroun

d PS 197

Q40

714

Continue

upgrade

to Lanne

tt Playgroun

d. Install jun

ior

equipm

ent, be

nche

s & fe

ncing.

$1,100

,000

$2,440

,000

BP & CC

6Broo

kville Park

Q00

813

Enhance park entrance at 147

Avenu

e. Rem

ove bo

cce

court. Upgrade

asphalt pathways a

nd enh

ance green

space.

$1,500

,000

7Ba

yswater Park

Q00

714

Construct low

ramp skate plaza with

in park.

$950

,000

8Be

ach 26

to 27 Streets

Fitness E

quipmen

tQ16

214

Install adu

lt fitne

ss equ

ipmen

t/ units from

Beach 26

to 27 streets.

$850

,000

Total

$9,900

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 3

1

Richards

87

Priority

Park Nam

eProp

erty

Num

ber

CBProp

osed

Scope

of W

ork

Cost Estim

ate

Curren

t Fun

ding

1Sand

pipe

r Playgroun

dQ16

3‐02

14Re

novate playgroun

d, new

play eq

uipm

ent, safety

surfacing, fe

ncing & ben

ches

$1,665

,000

2Ro

ckaw

ay Beach 92

Street Small Skate Park

Q16

3‐01

14Install small skate plaza fo

r you

th. Con

crete skate

elem

ents will be installed adjacent to

the larger sk

ate

park.

$1,200

,000

3Be

ach 97

Street P

laza

Enhancem

ents Adjacen

t to perform

ace space

Q16

3‐13

14Enhance Plaza area th

at will su

pport o

utdo

or

performance sp

ace. Add

pavers a

nd green

space.

$500

,000

4Fitzgerald Playgroun

dQ33

79

Reno

vate playgroun

d, install new

play eq

uipm

ent a

nd

repair on

site drainage.

$1,500

,000

5Am

pere Playgroun

d PS 64

Q37

89

Reno

vate play eq

uipm

ent, spray show

ers, add

new

be

nche

s and

safety su

rface

$950

,000

Total

$5,815

,000

Prop

osed

Cap

ital Projects

Fiscal Year 2

015

Coun

cil D

istrict 3

2Urlich

88

Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with providing adequate health care services.




Administration – General $188,791 $168,093 Disease Prev & Treat – Bio Terrorism

$16,271 $12,048

Disease Prev & Treat – Communicable Dis

$2,938 $3,169

Disease Prev & Treat – HIV/AIDS

$162,623 $152,303

Disease Prev & Treat – Immunization

$12,822 $13,071

Disease Prev & Treat – Laboratories

$8,659 $8,659

Disease Prev & Treat – Sexually Trans Dis

$14,462 $14,607

Disease Prev & Treat –Tuberculosis

$23,174 $23,191

Disease Prev & Treat – Admin

$0 $0

Environmental Disease Prevention

$10,106 $10,277

Environmental Health – Administration

$2,127 $2,034

Environmental Health – Animal Control

$13,247 $14,084

Environmental Health – Day Care

$12,316 $12,296

Environmental Health – Food Safety

$18,979 $18,547

Environmental Health – Pest Control

$10,644 $10,644

Environmental Health – Poison Control

$1,892 $1,794

Environmental Health – Science/Engineer

$3,978 $4,030

Environmental Health – West Nile

$336 $336

Epidemiology $12,259 $12,558

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Agency Expense Summary (Continued)

($ In Thousands) Budget Function FY 2014

Adopted Budget FY 2015

Preliminary Budget Health Care Access & Improve – Admin

‐ $0

Health Care Access & Improve – Insurance

$1,281 $1,051

Health Care Access & Improve –Oral Health

$0 $0

Health Care Access & Improve –Primary Care

$4,179 $3,269

Health Care Access & Improve –Prison Health

$171,615 $173,276

Health Promo & Dis Prevention – Chronic Disease

$10,216 $4,962

Health Promo & Dis Prevention –District Offices

$3,626 $3,626

Health Promo & Dis Prevention –Maternal & Child

$8,215 $7,415

Health Promo & Dis Prevention –School Health

$87,562 $83,985

Health Promo & Dis Prevention –Tobacco

$8,172 $7,295

Mental Hygiene – Administration

‐ $0

Mental Hygiene – Chemical Dependency

$74,651 $75,553

Mental Hygiene –Developmental Disabilities

$9,697 $9,272

Mental Hygiene – Early Intervention

$204,983 $207,435

Mental Hygiene – Mental Health Services

$192,910 $203,089

Mental Hygiene – Prison Services

$856 $3,553

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

$56,796 $59,033

World Trade Center Related Programs

$19,252 $18,593

Total $1,369,653 1,343,149

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Budget Overview

The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary budget forecasts the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene a $1.34 billion expense budget. In the Fiscal Year 2014 Preliminary Budget and the November 2013 Financial Plan, all City Council initiatives and restoration made in Fiscal Year 2014 adoption were baselined. They include: Anti‐Gun Violence Initiative, $2.39 million, Asthma Control Program, $500,000; Cancer Initiative, $1.525 million, Children under 5 Initiative, $1.25 million; Family Planning, $350,000; Geriatric Mental Health, $2 million; HIV related programs, $8.445 million; Infant Mortality, $2.5 million; Mental Health contracts, $375,000; Mental Hygiene programs, $4.6 million; Obesity Prevention programs, $1.3 million; Oral Health services, $268,000; Rapid HIV testing, $2 million; School based health centers; $775,000. Borough Overview The needs of the residents in Queens are wide ranging. The Borough has the highest rate of uninsured, at 24%. Of the Borough’s residents, 27.9% have high blood cholesterol, 10.5% have asthma, 14.9% smoke cigarettes, 22.3% are obese, 27.3% have high blood pressure, and 10.5% have diabetes39. At the same time, Queens has faced more hospital closure than any other borough over the passed decade. Since 2008, Parkway Hospital, Marry Immaculate Hospital, St. John’s Queens Hospital, and Peninsula hospital have closed, a loss of more than 840 beds lost and thousands of highly trained professionals. Now, with only nine hospitals serving the Borough, our hospitals are more crowded than ever. Queens has the lowest number of beds per patient in the entire city, just 2.42 beds per 1,000 patients40.

Summary Status of Hospitals Borough Population Number of

Hospitals Total Number of Beds

Beds per 1000 Patients

Bronx 1,385,108 11 5,131 3.70 Brooklyn 2,504,700 15 9,487 3.79 Manhattan 1,585,873 20 13,165 8.30 Staten Island 468,730 4 1,324 2.82 Queens 2,230,722 9 5,401 2.42

Recommendations Funds for Affordable Care Act outreach and training – The Borough Board recommends funding for outreach and training to help residents sign up for health care coverage for the anticipated Affordable Care Act registration in November. Capital funding support for Queens’ HHC Hospitals – The Borough Board recommends capital funding support to Elmhurst Hospital and Queens Hospital Center in expanding their capacity.

91

Hospital Project Description Cost

Queens Hospital Center

Pharmacy Expansion/Renovation

Currently, the Pharmacy Department is not appropriately sized for the volume of medications that are needed to be dispensed to our ever‐growing patient population and for our sophisticated technology. This project will relocate the Hearing and Speech Dep't and expand the Pharmacy Department.

$1,500,000


Interventional Radiology

Replace existing 13‐year old equipment in order to continue optimum diagnosis services for patients requiring specialized interventional radiology. $1,500,000


Emergency Department (Monitoring Equipment)

Introduce state‐of‐the‐art diagnostic monitoring and replace current outdated monitoring system; uprade will allow for appropriate diagnosis of patients in need of urgent care.

$1,000,000


Endoscopy Room

Conversion

Renovation will support specialized surgical procedures including laparoscopic and minimally invasive radiologic procedures requiring an operating room setting. $750,000

Elmhurst Hospital Center

Renovation of the Labor and Delivery Suite

Phase I‐ The current utilization of the labor and delivery suite on unit D5 is significant and in excess of capacity with a high volume of births per year. The unit includes delivery rooms, labor rooms, antepartum, physician on‐call rooms and other required componments, all of which are out‐of‐date and in need of renovation. The first phase of this projects includes the renovation of one delivery room into a Labor‐Delivery Room(LDR), the renoavtion of antepartum, the updating of certain equipment and the conversion of the recovery room into a LDR suite.

$2,500,000

Elmhurst Hospital Center

Expansion of Emergency Department

Elmhurst Hospital Center is embarking on a major capital construction project to renovate and expand the Emergency Department to address the growing need of the hospital. It would include additional triage areas, an increased number of treatment bays (48 to 80), an expanded and reconfigured Fast Track area, five additional isolation rooms, increased nursing support areas, improved patient and staff flow, four distinct ambulance bays with stretcher transfer area, and the building of a new radiology area.

$13,600,000

Total $20,850,000

Summary of Health and Hospitals CorporationCapital Budget Requests FY 2015

92

Police Department The New York Police Department is charged with enhancing the quality of life of our residents by working in partnership with the community to enforce the laws, preserve peace, reduce fear, and produce a safe environment.




Difference

Personal Service $4,345,643 $4,352,906 $7,263Other Than Personal Service $411,219 $324,166 ($87,053)Total $4,756,862 $4,677,072 ($79,790) Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $4.68 billion budget for the New York Police Department. New baselined needs for the Department include $3 million for the expansion of the Inspector General Unit and $1.05 million for the expansion of Community Affairs Unit. Borough Overview Queens Patrol Boroughs North and South continue their strong efforts to address crime, despite a reduction in personnel over the years. Due to its large land area and physical distance between precincts, and due to the predominantly residential nature of the Borough, officers are often required to cover large distances to address crime and quality of life issues. In 2013, there was a decrease in the Seven Major Felonies, a trend over the past several years. However, there were slight increases in incidences of Violation Offences, Misdemeanors, and Non‐Seven Major Felonies. Recommendations Create a Flushing Meadow Corona Park Sub‐Station – The activity in Flushing Meadow Corona Park is only second to Central Park. It currently spans six Community Boards, and given its size and difficulty navigating the park, there should be a police sub‐station dedicated to safeguarding the park’s year‐round users. Separate 105 Precinct into Two (Creation of the 116 Precinct) – The 105 Precinct has the largest land area in New York City. Police vehicles travel more than 1,000 miles per week currently as a result of the distance within the precinct boundaries. Although the Queens South Task Force Headquarters is located in the southern portion of the 105 Precinct it does not serve an equal purpose of a full precinct. Funding is required to create the 116 Precinct (the precinct number has already been reserved) to reduce response times and increase personnel in Southeast Queens. Increase support for Queens’ foot patrol – The Borough Board recommends increased budget for Queen’s police force to increase the number of officers on foot patrol.

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Create a Special Events Detail – The Borough Board recommends increased funds to the Police Department in order to create a Special Events Detail. This detail should be comprised of officers from each Borough specifically assigned to police special events throughout the city in order to avoid the current practice of having to pull officers from local precincts and reduce community policing to support special events.

Queens North Year Summary

VIOLATION OFFENSES TOTAL

MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES TOTAL

NON‐SEVEN MAJOR FELONY OFFENSES*

TOTAL

SEVEN MAJOR FELONY OFFENSES**

TOTAL PCT 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 104 946 949 6,209 4,989 781 745 1,680 1,607 108 684 816 3,090 3,594 379 436 1,197 1,332 109 924 907 5,089 5,094 849 880 1,971 2,146 110 669 713 4,756 5,142 577 628 1,773 1,747 111 364 399 1,724 1,637 325 379 879 909 112 385 371 2,578 2,574 261 253 911 843 114 1,356 1,363 6,056 6,188 951 977 2,084 1,885 115 896 996 5,300 5,977 810 922 1,769 1,760 Total 6,224 6,514 34,802 35,195 4,933 5,220 12,264 12,229

Queens South Year Summary

VIOLATION OFFENSES TOTAL

MISDEMEANOR OFFENSES TOTAL

NON SEVEN MAJOR FELONY OFFENSES

TOTAL

SEVEN MAJOR FELONY OFFENSES TOTAL

PCT 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 100 383 354 1,572 1,494 428 334 615 558 101 664 655 3,015 3,134 535 618 899 852 102 836 929 3,837 4,131 629 729 1,612 1,699 103 1,076 1,205 5,908 6,521 1,240 1,552 1,840 1,811 105 1,075 1,066 4,163 4,178 1,035 987 2,030 1,917 106 878 885 3,861 3,906 653 743 1,600 1,665 107 637 722 3,258 3,482 426 401 1,286 1,298 113 793 890 6,092 5,608 1,480 1,533 2,367 2,055 Total 6,342 6,706 31,706 32,454 6,426 6,897 12,249 11,855 Source: NYPD Borough and Precinct Crime Statistics *Non‐Seven Major Felony Offenses include Felony Possession Stolen Property, Forgery/Theft‐Fraud/Identity Theft, Arson, Felony Sex Crimes, Felony Dangerous Drugs, Felony Dangerous Weapons, Felony Criminal Mischief, and Related Offenses **Seven Major Felony Offenses include Murder, Rape, Robbery, Felony Assault, Burglary, Grand larceny, and Grand Larceny of Motor Vehicle

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Fire Department The New York Fire Department serves as the city’s first responders to fires, public safety and medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts. The Department advances safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs. The timely delivery of these services enables the Department to make significant contributions to the safety of New York City and homeland security efforts.




Difference

Personal Service $1,597,216 $1,601,704 $4,488Other Than Personal Service $174,447 $161,997 ($12,450)Total $1,771,663 $1,763,711 ($7,952) Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $1.76 billion budget for the Department. Most notably, the City has restored and baselined the funds for 20 fire companies that have tbeen slated for closure in previous years. Borough Overview Overall, there were 8,079 fewer incidents of fire in 2013 compared to 2012, and the average response times were four seconds faster and 78 fewer serious incidents in 2013 than in 2012. Recommendations Budget Restoration – The Borough Board recommends that the Agency’s budget meet the funding levels of Fiscal Year 2014.

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FDNY Fire Incidents Summary

Fire Incidents

Structural Fires

Non‐Structure

Non‐Fire Emergencies

Medical Emergencies

Malicious False Alarms

Total/Avg

2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 Number

of Incidents

4,972 4,800 3,166 3,363 44,621 37,443 44,530 44,436 5,036 4,204 102,325 94,246

Avg Resp Time

4:23 4:25 4:47 4:35 5:34 5:17 4:25 4:28 4:39 4:41 4:45 4:41

Source: FDNY Citywide Statistics

FDNY Serious Incidents Summary

Serious Incidents

All Hands 2nd Alarm 3rd Alarm 4th Alarm 5th Alarm or Greater

Total

2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 2012 2013 Number of Incidents

608 524 26 35 4 0 2 3 1 1 641 563

Source: FDNY Citywide Statistics

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Department of Sanitation

The Department of Sanitation is currently the world's largest, collecting over 10,500 tons of residential and institutional refuse and 1,760 tons of recyclables per day. The City's businesses, whose waste is collected by private carting companies, generate another 13,000 tons of refuse each day. The Department ensures that our communities are clean and livable, and protect our quality of life.




Difference

Personal Service 833,689 $833,185 ($504)Other Than Personal Service 595,783 $645,710 $49,927Total $1,429,472 $1,478,895 $49,423 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $1.48 billion budget for the Department of Sanitation. There were no major substantive modifications made in the Fiscal Year 2015 budget that impacts Queens. It should be noted that the Fiscal Year 2014 budget has been modified in fund the increased costs of snow removal, increased by $35 million. Borough Overview

Acceptable Streets Acceptable Sidewalks Community Board FY12 FY13 Community Board FY12 FY13

1 94.3% 92.8% 1 96.7% 95.8% 2 92.6% 91.9% 2 94.1% 93.1% 3 93.1% 92.7% 3 95.5% 96.9% 4 91.1% 90.4% 4 96.6% 97.2% 5 96.1% 94.5% 5 97.3% 96.3% 6 98.6% 97.4% 6 98.8% 98.6% 7 99.1% 98.0% 7 99.1% 99.2% 8 97.8% 97.9% 8 98.6% 98.0% 9 90.9% 91.6% 9 95.4% 95.6% 9 90.9% 91.6% 9 95.4% 95.6% 10 96.2% 94.7% 10 99.1% 98.5% 11 99.4% 99.0% 11 99.7% 99.1% 12 94.9% 94.9% 12 94.9% 95.7% 13 97.9% 96.7% 13 98.1% 98.2% 14 96.3% 92.8% 14 93.5% 91.8%

Borough Total 96.3% 95.4% Borough Total 97.2% 97.0%

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Recommendations Increase cleanup of major commercial corridors – The Borough Board recommends more funds be dedicated to the cleanup of major commercial corridors in Queens, particularly those that do not have a dedicated Business Improvement District. Increase garbage and recycling pickup throughout the Borough – The Borough Board recommends additional funds be dedicated to increasing the number of garbage and recycling pickups throughout the Borough. Increase funds dedicated to snow removal to prepare for future snowstorms – The Borough Board recommends that more funds be dedicated to preparing for future snowstorms.

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Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation is tasked with providing a safe and efficient environment for people and goods to travel throughout New York City through the maintenance and enhancement of the City’s transportation infrastructure.




Bridge Engineering and Administration

$27,078 $27,930

Bridge Maintenance, Repair, & Operations

$50,677 $64,065

DOT Management & Administration

$47,115 $47,774

DOT Vehicles & Facilities Mgmt & Maintenance

$35,692 $36,810

Ferry Administration & Surface Transit

$4,262 $4,294

Municipal Ferry Operation & Maintenance

$95,640 $97,355

Roadway Construction Coordination & Admin

$12,772 $13,047

Roadway Repair, Maintenance & Inspection

$191,672 $190,288

Traffic Operations & Maintenance

$248,791 $288,724

Traffic Planning Safety & Administration

$15,246 $21,044

Total $728,945 $791,332

Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $791 million budget for the Department of Transportation. The Department of Transportation’s five‐year capital plan for 2014 – 2018 is $6.3 billion, of which $2.2 billion will be dedicated for street reconstruction and resurfacing, $435 million for the installation of speed lights and signals, and nearly $3 billion for bridge reconstruction.

Borough Overview The Borough of Queens has the largest landmass of the five Boroughs. Currently, over 80 bus routes, and 13 subway lines service the Borough, while residents drive throughout the Borough on one of its thousands of miles of roadway. Yet, much of the Borough’s residents do not have readily available access to public transportation, and many drive to access bus stops and subway stations. Transportation options need to be expanded in order to alleviate street traffic. At the same time, we need to make our streets safer. Between 2010 and 2012, 115 pedestrians in Queens were killed in traffic related accidents, second highest in the city, with Woodhaven Blvd.,

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Northern Blvd., Queens Blvd., and Union Turnpike indicated as having the highest number of fatalities41. A conscientious effort must be made to make these specific high‐traffic volume streets safer for travel.

Recommendations Increase the number of slow zones, install more pedestrian countdown crosswalk signals, install more speed cameras, and increase police presence – Queens had one of the highest numbers of pedestrian fatalities and hit‐and‐run instances in past several years. In order to mitigate this dangerous trend, the Borough Board recommends the increase of capital funds in order to expand the number of slow zones, install additional pedestrian countdown crosswalk signals, install more speed cameras, and increase police presence on high traffic corridors. Expand Bus Rapid Transit – The Borough Board recommends that the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority identify key areas that Bus Rapid Transit can be expanded to alleviate traffic and service more people. Increase capital funds to resurface streets and sidewalks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funds be dedicated to resurfacing and repaving the Borough’s streets and sidewalks, following the damage incurred during the snow storm. Reform MTA Access‐A‐Ride to better serve the Borough – The Borough Board recommends policy reform for the MTA Access‐A‐Ride program, and asks that the Mayor and the City Council evaluate the program to better serve residents.

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Capital Budget The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget outlines the Modified Capital Commitment Plan for Fiscal Years 2014 – 2017. The total authorized commitments total $38.59 billion for Fiscal Years 2014 – 2017, of which $29.77 billion is city funded. The capital expenditures planned for Fiscal Year 2015 is $9.7 billion. It is critical that we increase the expenditures of our Capital Commitment Plan, and fund additional projects in infrastructure and education to support the growing needs of the city. The Borough Board recommends the reassessment of the Capital Commitment Plan to increase the allowable capital expenditures to finance essential projects throughout the city.

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References 1 An Economic Snapshot of Queens, Office of the New York State Comptroller, 2013 2 Queens: An Economic Review, Office of the New York State Comptroller, 2000 3 ACS Table DP05; Selected Social Characteristics in the Untied States, 5‐Year Estimates 4 Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, New York University, State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2012 5 ACS Table DP02; Selected Social Characteristics in the Untied States, 5‐Year Estimates 6 Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, New York University, State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2012 7 NHMP By the Numbers, New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, 2013 8 Annual Plan Summary”, New York City Department for the Aging, 2013 9 Ibid. 10 ACS Table DP05, ACS Demographic and Housing Estimates, 5‐Year Estimates 11 Enrollment – Capacity – Utilization Organizational Report, Queens 2012 – 2013 School Year, New York City Department of Education, 2013 12 The PreK Crunch: How New York City Parents Struggle to Find Pre‐Kindergarten Slots, Public Advocate for the City of New York, Bill de Blasio, 2013 13 An Economic Snapshot of Queens, Office of the New York State Comptroller, 2013 14 Coalition for Queens: 2012 Year in Review, http://coalitionforqueens.org/year2012 15 ACS Table S0103; Population 65 Years and Over in the united States, 5‐Year Estimates 16 ACS Table B16007: Age by language spoken at home for population 5 years and older, 5 year estimates 17 ACS Table B16004: Age by language spoken at home by ability to speak English for the population 5 years and over, 5 year estimates 18 ACS Table S1601: Language spoken at home, 5 year estimates 19 ACS Table B01001; Sex by Age, 5‐Year Estimates 20 ACS Table S0901; Children’s Characteristics, 5 year estimates 21 Ibid. 22 ACS Table B01001; Sex by Age, 5‐Year Estimates 23 ACS table C23001; Sex by Age by Employment for the Population 16 Years and Over 24 ACS Table C14003: School Enrollment by Type of School by Age for the Population 3 Years and Over, 3 year estimate 25 New York State Education Department, Graduation Rate Data, 2012, obtained from Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York’s Keeping Track Online database 26 Enrollment – Capacity – Utilization Organizational Report, Queens 2012 – 2013 School Year, New York City Department of Education, 2013 27 The PreK Crunch: How New York City Parents Struggle to Find Pre‐Kindergarten Slots, Public Advocate for the City of New York, Bill de Blasio, 2013 28 Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy, New York University, State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2012 29 Ibid. 30 Ibid. 31 An Economic Snapshot of Queens, Office of the New York State Comptroller, 2013 32 Ibid. 33 Ibid. 34 Ibid. 35 Ibid. 36 Ibid. 37 Ibid. 38 Coalition for Queens: 2012 Year in Review, http://coalitionforqueens.org/year2012 39 NYC Community Health Survey 2012, Health Insurance Coverage by Borough 40 New York State Department of Health, New York State Hospital Profile, http://hospitals.nyhealth.gov/index.php 41 Tri‐State Transportation Campaign, http://tstc.org/reports/danger14/Queens.pdf

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AFFILIATION NAME COMMENTS

1Chairperson/District Manager

Community Board 1‐ ‐ Lucille Hartmann

Top priorities include construction of noise barriers between PS 85 and the elevated train structure that runs along 31st street; more than 75% of capital requests pertain to parks;


Community Board 2 ‐ ‐ Debra Markell‐Kleinert

Requests additional medical facilities within the new development of parcel c at hunters point south; expansion of transportation infrastructure must be given a priority; new and improved bus routes within hunters point area; reconstruction of hunters point sewers; redesign of sewers and catch basins to prevent flooding


Community Board 3 ‐ ‐ Giovanna Reid

Requests libraries stay open 7 days a week; identifying additional park space; request east Elmhurst library project be moved to the next phase; increase adult day care and senior services.


Community Board 4 ‐ Christian Cassagnol

Requests include acquisition of land and construction of school center; loss of valuable green space; expansion of 110th precinct; a medical facility within the district.


Community Board 5 ‐ ‐ Gary Giordano

Redesign sewer system; Ridgewood reservoir; reconstruction of streets in south middle village; street tree plantings.


Community Board 6 ‐ ‐ Frank Gulluscio

Fund lost battalion hall; expansion of Rego Park Library; upgrade all sewers; Woodhaven Blvd safety improvements.


Community Board 7 ‐ ‐ Marilyn Bitterman

Reconstruction of Willets Point phase #2; reconstruction of 20th avenue; reconstruction of ulmer street between the Whitestone expressway service road and 25th avenue.


Community Board 8 ‐ ‐ Marie Adam‐Ovide

Capital requests include rehab of Cunningham Park, funding to keep libraries open seven days a week, funding for a beacon program to be maintained and computers are requested for schools.


Community Board 9 ‐ ‐ Mary Ann Carey

Request support of Woodhaven Blvd. corridor study; rehab of greenhouse playground; purchase maintenance and operation equipment for district 9.

QUEENS BOROUGH BOARD BUDGET HEARINGSFebruary 20, 2014

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TESTIMONIES


Community Board 10 ‐ ‐ Karyn Petersen

Requests support for all expense and capital priorities; requests police presence to be strengthened; funding is also requested for infrastructure needs in Howard beach.


Community Board 11 ‐ ‐ Susan Seinfeld

Infrastructure maintenance remains a top priority; funding for Parks Dept; installation of new catch basins and storm sewers.


Community Board 12 ‐ ‐ Yvonne Reddick

Flooding remains a major problem; additional sanitation police; requests a tow truck; support for cultural programs; traffic study of downtown Jamaica.


Community Board 13 ‐ ‐ Lawrence McClean

Requests fully operational precinct in southern portion of district; increased number of crossing guards.


Community Board 14 ‐ ‐ Jonathan Gaska

Requests increase in crossing guards; expansion and upgrade of libraries; upgrade of sewers.

15 Break/Overage time

16 CUNY Queens College Evangelos Gizis

Requests $1.5 million for speech language hearing center; $1 million to complete renovation of "black box " theatre.

17 CUNY York College Dr. Keys

Requests $2 million for information technology upgrades; $1 million for classroom space reconfiguration; $1.4 million to refurbish performing arts center.

18CUNY LaGuardia College Dr. Mellow

Requests $1.5 million for customized training center project.

19CUNY Queensborough Community College Dr. Diane B. Call

Requests $1.9 million for central kitchen/student cafeteria, central chiller plant, and campus roof repairs.

20 CUNY Law School Dean GibsonRequests $500,000 to create a state of the art technology trial practice courtroom.

21

Jamaica Center Improvement Association Felicia Tunnah

Requests $425,000 for pedestrian arms along Jamaica Avenue and Union Hall Street in downtown Jamaica.

22 HHC Elmhurst ‐ blankDean Mihaltses, Associate Executive Director

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TESTIMONIES

23HHC Queens Hospital Center Julius Wool

Requests $1.5 million in capital funds for four new renovation and replacement projects as well as purchase of new equipment. Also requests $1.5 million to replace Interventional Radiology Suite.

24New York Hospital of Queens Mary Godfrey

25 Mt. Sinai Hospital Judy TrilivasRequesting $700,000 for state of the art lab equipment.

26 Jamaica Hospital

Request $1.5 million for the development of 72 units of affordable housing for low‐income elderly Queens residents.

27North Shore Health System William Cunningham

Requesting $2,768,143: $662,998 for essential medical equipment in Forest Hills, $72,885 for a medical support vehicle in Forest Hills; $954,856 in equipment for Long Island Jewish Medical Center, $186,463 for an environmentally friendly ambulance for LIJMC, $284,523 for an Emergency Evac Vehicle for LIJMC; $606,418 for equipment for Cohen Children's Medical Center.

28The Chocolate Factory Theater Sheila Lewandowski

Requests $700,000 to pay artists as employees not contractors.

29Flushing Council on Culture and the Arts Sami Abu Shumays

Requests $100,000 to complete the Linden Place Parking Lot; $50,000 to complete the Interior renovation project; $105,000 to completely upgrade failing lighting equipment in the Theater and Gallery; $70,000 to completely upgrade failing sound equipment in the Theater and Gallery; and $125,000 to completely renovate 6 bathrooms.

30 SNAP Marian Lewek

Requesting unspecified amount to support programs that provide door to door transport for seniors, Meals‐on‐Wheels, Case Management services at their two centers in Queens Village and Rosedale.

31 Queens Library Tom GalanteRequesting unspecified amount to fund Queens Library.

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TESTIMONIES

32

Library Action Committee of Corona‐East Elmhurst (emailed) Andrew Jackson

Requests $21,000 from the Borough President for artist fees, audio‐visual technical fees and newspaper ads for the 5th Annual Literary Arts Festival and 30th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration in December.

33Queensboro Council for Social Welfare Joan Serrano Laufer

Requesting unspecified discretionary funding to provide social service program training on child abuse, dating abuse, elder abuse, teenage suicides.

34 The Noguchi Museum Amy HauRequest $750,000 to install a 200 kW back‐up generator with a dedicated fuel tank.

35Queens Botanical Garden Susan Lacerte

Requests 500,000 for building management/geothermal diffusion well.

36Metropolitan Waterfront Alliance Jose Soegaard Requests funding for operating costs.

37 Maspeth Town Hall Eileen Reilly

Requests $150,000 for the upgrade of a fire and sprinkler system as well as new basement flooring. Additional request for $65,000 for programs held at St. Mark's United Church of Christ in Ridgewood.

38Queens Council on the Arts Hoong Yee Lee Krakauer

Requests $40,000 in program support to continue producing and growing the future creative workforce and businesses of Queens.

39 King Manor Mary Anne MrozinskiRequests $98,000 for operating costs including concert and lecture series and school programs.

40New York Hall of Science Dan Wempa

Requests $7.5 million in capital funds for facility improvements.

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Richmond Hill Economic Development Councl Vishnu Mahadeo

Requests $8,000 to offset operating costs to help advance the business, cultural, social, educational and civic welfare of Southeast Queens.

42 QICA Bruce CunninghamRequests continued funding for operating costs to support and expand aging advocacy.

43 MoMa Peter Katz Requests $500,000 for replacement of boilers.

44Hollis/Bellaire Athletic Association Ken Conyers

Requests $8,000 for programmatic and facility safety improvements.

45

Rockaway Development & Revitalization Corp. Kevin Alexander

Requests $5 million in capital funds to continue Downtown Far Rockaway Revitalization Plan.

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TESTIMONIES

46 Thalia Spanish Theatre Kathryn Giaimo Requests $20,000 for rent and utilities.

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Kupferberg Center for the Arts, Queens College Vivian Charlop

Requests $588,000 for lighting system and sound system.

48Queens County Farm Museum Amy Boncardo Request $74,800 for new heavy duty tractor.

49Queens Theatre in the Park Jay Rogers

Requests $2 million for replacement of theatrical rigging system, theatrical lighting system, theatrical sound and stage drapery.

50Business Outreach Center Network Ian Magerkurth

Requests $25,000 for support of small business services.

51Lifeline Center for Child Development Ian Magerkurth

Requests $25,000 in funding to assist with operating costs and to assist in covering children that are not funded under Medicaid.

52Queens Chamber of Commerce Ian Magerkurth

Requests $150,000 to help underserved communities and entrepreneurs looking to grow their businesses.

53Queens Economic Development Corp. Ian Magerkurth

Requests 50,000 for program support, including small business counseling, Queens Tourism Council, and the Entrepreneur Space Incubator.

54Child Center of New York Ian Magerkurth CANCELED

55 Met Council Sarah Felsenthal

Seeks unspecified amount to pay for master level social workers who are needed to provide direct assistance to seniors.

56Queens Jewish Community Council Cynthia Zalisky

Requests $90,000 for senior service programs such as Tenant/Landlord issues, Entitlement assistance and Women Issues.

57Southern Queens Park Association (SQPA) Trevor Scotland

Requests $262,000 in expense funding for TASC program extension and administrative staffing; and request $5 million in capital funds for restoration of athletic field and track.

58The Bowne House Historical Society Rosemary Vietor

Requests $750,000 for fencing, restoration of landscaping damaged work and relocation and reuse of existing fence.

59 Project LEAD Avrohom Hecht

Requests $19,000 for the assistance to fight against hunger, poverty and illiteracy to support new arrivals in the United States.

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TESTIMONIES

60Variety Boys and Girls Club of Queens Terence Hughes

Requests $5 million for aid in building a Charter school and several classrooms for early childhood learning.

61 Queens Museum David Strauss

Requests $2 million for expansion project that includes new classrooms, a state of the art storage vault, a much needed HVAC controls upgrade in the old half of the building and other necessary back house essentials.

62Louis Armstrong House Museum Michael Cogswell

Requests $860,570 to renovate Selma's House so it can be used for offices, meeting space, and museum storage.

63Museum of the Moving Image Carl Goodman

Requests $1 million for education programs serving 20,000 public school students and opening a new gallery dedicated to the work of Jim Henson and his collaborators.

64 QSAC, Inc. Pat Barrientos

Requesting $145,000 for purchase of 3, 15 passenger vans, and for educational supplies and equipment. Additional $25,000 is requested to purchase technology equipment.

65 Chhaya CDC Seema Agnani

Requesting $3 million for construction of South Asian community center and $25,000 for housing preservation program.

66Minkwon Center for Community Action James Hong

Requests unspecified amount specifically for Youth Empowerment Project and Social Services program as well as to fund services for the needs of booming Asian immigrant population in the Flushing area.

67South Asian Council for Social Services Sudha Acharya

Requests $30,000 for program support. The major focus is on healthcare access and awareness, parent education and support for South Asian elderly who are isolated or depressed.

68South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!) Chelsea Snow

Requests $15,000 to serve the needs of South Asian youth in Queens. SAYA provides comprehensive youth development programs for low income South Asian youth in NYC.

69 Rajkumari Center Pridha Singh No requests found.

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TESTIMONIES

70Habitat for Humanity New York City Neil Hetherington

Requests $1 million for the rehabilitation of 15 Homes in Queens; $75,000 per home located in Jamaica, Hollis, Saint Albans, Queens Village, Cambria Heights and Springfield Gardens.

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Alley Pond Environmental Center, Inc. Irene V. Scheid

Requests $100,000 for manpower to conduct both outreach and programs at the center.

72JASA Legal Services for the Elderly in Queens Donna Dougherty Requests unspecified amount for program support.

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Jewish Community Council of the Rockaway Peninsula Nathan Krasnovsky

Requests unspecified amount for renovation of basement for space to offer classes and extend services to the community, such as ESL classes, GED classes, computer workshops, etc…

74 Queens Legal Services Jennifer Ching

Requests $50,000 to support the QLS housing rights project in the Rockaways and Southeast Queens most affected by Superstorm Sandy. $45,000 for Staff Attorney (Housing Rights), $5,000 for Translation/Interpretation Services.

75 Urban Justice Center Harvey Epstein

Requests $25,000 for legal services for low wage immigrant workers in Queens. Money would be used for trainings and workshops to 50 additional low wage immigrant workers.

76 The Legal Aid Society Steve Banks

Requests $25,000 for civil legal services such as domestic violence, family law, elder law, housing and homelessness, income and economic security assistance such as federal disability benefits.

77Mount Sinai SAVI Program Melissa Goodman

78Dominico American Society of Queens Jose Tejada

Requests $60,000 to assist 250 people to learn or improve their English, participant to attain computer/ job skills to get better paying jobs, help with immigration, help with dream act application, and immigration workshop on new law legislation.

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79 A Better Jamaica Greg Mays

Requests $40,000 for active programs such as: family movies in the park, Jamaica reads, Jamaica ball, jac's holiday music, and cinema en espanol.

80Queens Community House Naomi B. Altman

Requesting $350,000 for two specific upgrades: 1) replace two vestibules with more secure weather resistant doors, and 2) upgrade and repair 6 bathrooms. And 50,000 to purchase a van for outreach across the Borough for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy.

81Robert Couche Senior Center John Butler

Requests $20,000 in capital funds for commercial type copy machine and transportation vans.

82Boys & Girls Club of Metro Queens Carol Simon

Requesting $2.25 million in Capital Funding for FY 2015 to complete the renovation of the existing Clubhouse structure. Another $50,000 for after‐school and summer programs.

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Adhikaar for Human Rights and Social Justice Luna Ranjit

84Forest Hills Chamber of Commerce Leslie Brown

Requests unspecified amount of funds for outdoor concert series.

85 AARP New York Christopher R. Widelo

86 Youth and Tennis Bill Briggs

Requests $40,000 to continue funding youth services and programs, such as indoor tennis bubble and initiatives stressing academic success and self‐responsibility.

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Center for the Integration & Advancement of New Americans, INC. (CIANA) Emira Habiby Browne

Requests $5,000 to provide small stipends to volunteers dedicated to giving back to their communities and helping young children succeed.

88The Fortune Society, Inc. Ismael Cedeno

Requests $10,000 for education and career exploration program.

89Forest Hills Visiting Neighbors Cynthia Maurer

Requests $5,000 to provide small stipends to help retain volunteers dedicated to giving back to their communities and to encourage others who want to help young children succeed.

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TESTIMONIES

90Turning Point for Women and Families Robina Niaz

Requests $25,000 to sustain programs and services for Muslim women and girls affected by domestic violence.

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Jamaica Service Program for Older Adults Beverly Collier

Requests $220,000 to fund services for older adults including: transportation, sponsorship of three senior centers, Adult Day Services, respite services, Crime Victims assistance and HIV/AIDS Senior Educating Seniors.

92Samuel Field YM&YWHA, Inc. Aaron Rosenfeld

Requests continued funding in the amount of $45,000 to offer increased availability of transportation services for frail elders.

93Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy Network Gloria Rochester

Requests $90,000 for Part Time Manager, Educator and Community outreach materials such as brochures and flyers.

94Caribbean American Repertory Theatre, Inc. Rudolph Shaw

Requests $80,000 to maintain website and fund 2015 project expenses for theater productions brought to underserved black communities. Funds to be used for artistic consultants and administrative costs for staged reading production of Moon on a Rainbow Shawl .

95Unity Hope Foundation Inc. Ronda Franklyn Moore

Requests $4.2 million which includes $3 million for the acquisition and renovation of a facility in Far Rockaway and $1.2 million for the operating and startup costs which include the cost operating the facility.

96Indo Caribbean Alliance Padma Seemangal

Requests $10,000 to continue providing free programs stressing youth development, leadership, skill building, cultural awareness, civic engagement and activism.

97Chaverim of Queens Inc Avi Cyperstein

Requests $15,000 for operating costs such as equipment for volunteers, dispatching and communication costs.

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Korean Community Services of Metroplitan New York Linda Lee

Requests unspecified amount of capital funding to replace 2 vehicles to deliver meals.

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TESTIMONIES

99Hip Hop Theatre Company Jason Marr

Requests $10,000 to cover the costs of transportation for a four week tour featuring free productions, poster and postcard production and rental fees for specialty equipment.

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THE Misunderstood Youth Development Center Terryl DeMendonca

Requests $7,500 to sustain Fresh Start Program, which provides prevention/intervention programs for at‐risk individuals aged 14‐24. Operational expenses: $1,200 for telephone, $250 for office supplies, $650 for marketing/advertising. Program expenses: $1,250 for toxicology testing (12 boxes), $3,500 for software and installation, $650 for 50 copies of "Losing Love, Having Faith & Finding Hope."

101 Upwardly Global Kristy Grammer

Requests $100,000 to help provide 310 skilled immigrants with resume development, interviewing and network training.

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Council of Senior Centers and Services of NYC, Inc. Allison Nickerson

Requests $20,000 to support Management Assistance Program.

103Astoria/Queens SHARing & CAREing Anna Kril

104Community Mediation Services, Inc. Mark Kleiman

Requests $72,000 to replace a fifteen year old antiquated phone and internet system.

105Swim Strong Foundation Shawn Slevin

Requesting $161,500 to fund two part time program managers for swim programs, 4 senior instructors to train volunteers in swimming methodology and one full time administrative staff assistant.

106 CHAZAQ Yaniv

Requesting $135,000 to build a stronger foundation for the Queens Bukharian community through programs for children, teens and women.

107 REBECA Inc. Sarah Benyaminova

Requests $50,000 to continue to run the TV talk show with two languages to help educate the community by providing useful information for families.

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108Violence Intervention Program Tania Davila Request unspecified amount for operational support.

109 Failte Care Corp Paul FinneganRequests $18,000 to cover potential operating budget shortfall.

110Visions Services for the Blind Mark Bones

Requesting unspecified $10,000 to assist 1,112 visually impaired Queens residents through vision rehabilitation therapy, mobility instruction, counseling, occupational therapy and congregate programs.

111 Housing Court Answers Louise Seeley

Requesting $5,000 to maintain services in helping underrepresented Queens tenants and landlords to navigate Housing Court system.

112Rego Park Green Alliance Yvonne Shortt

113PS 133/Bellerose Playground Roseann Reinhardt

Requesting unspecified amounts for the Bellerose Playground.

114 Shalom Task Force Dr. Alan Singer No requests found.

115 Literacy Inc. Safiya Raheem

Requests $15,000 to help fund the existing Comprehensive Literacy Model programs in Jamaica and Far Rockaway.

116Richmond Hill Business Persons Michael Butler Requests $5,000 for operational support.

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Bayside Village Business Improvement District Lyle Sclair

Requesting $20,000 for a study to determine the feasibility to significantly expand the current NYC DOT lot located on 41st ave and 214th place.

118Child Abuse Prevention Program Marion White

Requests $5,000 to provide support for a cluster of child abuse prevention programs to educate the community and provide resources and referrals to victims.

119 Elders Share the Arts Jennie Smith‐PeersRequests $10,000 for continuation of arts programs for older adults throughout Queens.

120Roy Wilkins Seniors Dolphins James B. Gulston Sr.

Requests $3,200 for a bus to allow for a trip to Cortland, NY for the Empire State Senior Games.

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121Big Brothers Big Sisters of NYC Valarie Stark‐Trimarco

Requests $425,000 to fund mentoring programs for at‐risk and low‐income youth. Requested funds will also be used towards Center for Training and Personal Development, which trains organizations in implementing mentoring programs.

122Rockaway Waterfront Alliance Jeanne Dupont

Requests programmatic funding in the amount of $30,000 to support youth and community programs.

123Center for the Women of New York, Inc. Ann J. Jawin

Requests $75,000 for fundraising activities and membership dues.

124Women for Afghan Women Naheed Bahram

Requests $7,500 to support Community Center to provide comprehensive case management and educational programs for women and children.

125Jewish Institute of Queens Shmuel Kogan

126Concerned Citizens of Laurelton President Kim Francis

127

Kickers Youth Sports Association of Southeast Queens Inc. FRITZ A. CASIMIR

128

Ridgewood Local Development Corporation Theodore M. Renz

Requests $75,000 for overall expense budget to implement Neighborhood Economic Development and Community Improvement Programs and $150,000 for overall capital budget projects such as Venditti Square Improvements and reconstruction of portions of sidewalks.

129Ridgewood Property Owners & Civic Assn Paul Kerzner

$2,000 to help with the costs of mailing, monthly meeting notifications, and rental payments to the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church.

130Greater Ridgewood Restoration Corp Paul Kerzner

$60,000 expense budget request to increase staff to 3 full time employees and 1 part time employee from 1 full time and 1 part time. Another $60,000 expense budget request to expand the Ridgewood Historic District and fund an architectural graduate student

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131

Queens Coalition for Parks and Green Spaces Frederick Kress

Requesting $13,500 to community programs such as "Going green in Queens" and their borough wide anti‐graffiti campaign.

132 Spirit of Laurelton Barbara MorrisRequesting unspecified amount for animal care and control.

133 Making Books Sing, Inc.

Andrew Frank

Requesting $50,000 from the Queens Borough President and $50,000 from the Queens delegation to fund borough‐wide anti‐bullying workshop program for 3rd grade public school classes in 157 elementary schools.

134Greater Astoria Historical Society

Bob SingletonRequests $20,000 to formalize efforts with a LIC/Astoria website dedicated to tours, to train guides and coordinate local events.

135 Medicare Rights CenterFrederic Riccardi

136Sources of Eternal Echoes Incorporations

Deborah Sarah JeanRequests $1 million dollars for start‐up costs.

137 India Home Inc.Megha Mehta Requests $50,000 to cover the salary of the driver,

insurance, gas and vehicle maintenance.

138

Sunnyside Shines Business Improvement District

Rachel Thieme

Requesting $56,950 in overall capital funding for project that creates 27 new street trees with tree guards and expands three tree beds in Sunnyside: $39,150 for new trees, $750 for tree pit expansions, $2,100 for four 5'x5' tree guards, and $14,950 for 23 5'x8' tree guards.

139Black Spectrum Theatre Co.Inc. Carl Clay

Requests $20,000 in expense funds. $10,000 is needed in emergency support to secure operational expenses for staff salaries, health care costs, facility insurance and air conditioning servicing. Another $10,000 is needed to attract top artists to the historic 12th annual St. Albans Jazz Concert.

140

Clergy United for Community Empowerment

Ernestine Sanders/Charles L. Norris, Sr.

Requests $80,000 for a van and the cost of customizing it for HIV testing.

141Korean American Family Service Center

Jungsook Grace Yoon Requests unspecified amount of funds for operating support.

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Flushing Meadow Corona Park Conservancy Jean Silva

Requests $10,000 to help restore workshops, support publications and public projects, and buy tools and equipment.

143Latin American Cultural Center of Queens, Inc. Nayibe Núñez‐Berger

$18,000 to cover general operating expenses as well as part of the costs related to their Concert Series Program.

144Conrad Poppenhusen Association Susan K. Brustmann

Requests $10,000 from BP , $10,000 from queens delegation and $20,000 from Paul Vallone. Funds will be used to supplement cultural performances. Capital request of $1m from BP office for zoned heating and plumbing upgrade.

145

Federation of Italian American Organizations Of Queens, Inc.

Joseph DiPietro, President and Angie Markham, Executive Director

Requesting $55,000 in discretionary funding to remain open and continue to provide programs including summer soccer camps and recreational activities for at‐risk youth, free summer outdoor concerts and the annual Queens Columbus Day Parade.

146Sunnyside Community Services Jonah Gensler

Requests $50,000 in support of the Caregivers Program. An additional $100,000 is requested to hire a case assistance coordinator help provide enrichment and fitness activities to members.

147Queens College Big Buddy Program Elizabeth Schneider

Requests $34,200: $25,000 for travel, $9,200 for literacy education.

148 Row New York Amanda Kraus

$20,000 to support programs at the World's Fair Boathouse: coaching, tutoring, equipment, hot meals, swim lessons, travel, etc…

149

The Forest Hills Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Inc. Ron Cohen

Requests approximately $10,000 for masonry repairs, roof repair, and general operating funds.

150Selfhelp Community Services Leo Asen

Requests $275,000 to help keep the NORC program located in Jackson Heights open.

151Neighborhood Housing Services of Jamaica Inc. Patricia Kerr

Requests $50,000 to support rental counseling and senior help program.

152 CONNECT Inc.Anindita ChatterjeeBhaumik

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153Long Island City Partnership Elizabeth Lusskin

Requests $20,000 to improve/expand commercial relocation support and retail attraction efforts. Additional $15,00 is requested for LIC and Western Queens Destination Food Event.

154

Hospital Audiences , Inc. d/b/a Healing Arts Initiative Rebekah Cross

Requests $95,000 and matching funds from the City Council to buy and modify a brand new International Starcraft Allstar commercial bus that is capable of transporting up to 10 wheelchair‐bound passengers to cultural destinations.

155Kehilat Sephardim of Ahavat Achim Rabbi Shlomo Nisanov No requests found.

156

York College Small Business Development Center Harry Wells CANCELED

157Make the Road New York

Karla Meyers. Presenter: TBD

Requesting $40,000 to fund programs such as "Too Crowded to Learn" which is aimed at tackling overcrowding in public schools, and their Youth Power Project which is tailored to aid low‐income, LGBTQ, undocumented and of‐color youth.

158Alpha Phi Alpha Senior Citizens Center Hilda M. Rodgers

Requests unspecified amount of funds for twenty four passenger mini‐bus, renovation of basement, and programmatic activities.

159Outreach Development Corporation Kendra Chiu

Requests $20,000 to enhance specialized services for women seeking substance abuse treatment.

160Eastern Queens Alliance, Inc. Barbara E. Brown

161Astoria Performing Arts Center Annie Jacobs

Requests $10,000 to maintain community‐based programs and operation costs.

162Queens Public Transit Committee Philip McManus

Requesting unspecified amount to study all options of the reactivation of the Rockaway Beach line.

163 No Doubt, Inc Jacqueline DensonRequest unspecified amount of funds for operational support.

164Zeta Zeta Lambda Company, Inc. Jeffrey Terry

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165Kissena Corridor Park Conservancy Roland G. Wade

Requests $25,000 for 2 employees to work for minimum wage at 20 hours per week.

166Rosedale Jets Football Association, Inc. Jacques Leandre

167 HOUSE‐A‐SOLDIER INC. APRIL S. JONESRequesting unspecified amount to provide affordable housing and social services for veterans.

168Friends of Brinckerhoff Colonial Cemetery

Yolanda dela Cruz Gallagher

Requests $200,000 for assistance in acquiring the property to maintain as a historical cemetery.

169

The St. Albans Multi‐Purpose Community Center Inc. Rev Edward Davis

Requesting $500,000 for construction of the interior of the community space (hardwood floors in gym, HVAC roof system, bathrooms, basketball equipment, etc…)

172Flushing Jewish Community Council PAUL ENGEL

173International Rescue Committee Paula Forero

Requesting unspecified amount for culturally appropriate services including immigration legal services, educational presentations, naturalization, and DACA eligibility requirements.

174The Harvest Life Center, Inc. Tyrone Sellers

175The Corona Self Help Center Inc. Marcos Loffredo

Requests $70,000 to renovate a two story temporary housing unit; $20,000 to outfit a commercial kitchen with adequate equipment.

176

Greater Woodhaven Development Corporation

Maria A. Thomson Executive Director

177

The Center for Independence of the Disabled , NY Queens Don Rickenbaugh No requests found.

178Jewish Child Care Association Harriet Lessel

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179Socrates Sculpture Park Katie Denny

Requesting $20,000 to fund two major initiatives: 1) three year partnership with Long Island City High School to develop and implement an arts education program for the school and 2) a transportation initiative to connect Queens residents to LIC's top art destinations.

180

Friends of Brinckerhoff Colonial Cemetery ‐ 168 spoke Joan Hausmann

181

Friends of Brinckerhoff Colonial Cemetery ‐ 168 spoke

Ashook Ramsaran / James Gallagher Jr

182Council of Aid For Central Asian Jews Khanna Mastova

Requests $135,000 to $150,000 to build an outdoor elevator to be in compliance with the American Disabilities Act to be able to provide services such as tutoring, ESL classes, social services, etc…

183 Anshe Sholom Chabad J Moredchai Z. Hecht184 VFW Post 5298 Leroy Barnes

185Ballroom Basix ‐ no written testimony Sidney Grant

186Flushing YMCA YouthBuild Donald Cogdell

Requesting unspecified $75,000 to provide services for at‐risk youth, including GED program, construction training and leadership training.

187

New Immigrant Community Empowerment NICE (emailed)

Valeria Treves or Jennie Encalada

Requests $60,000 for programmatic support, including job placement and workforce development programs. An additional $60,000 in capital funds is requested to buy materials and a space container that can shield workers in the morning.

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188NHS of Northern Queens Ygmar Wiel

Requesting $20,000 to continue assisting low‐income and underserved homeowners in CB's 1‐4 and other parts of Queens where services are needed: $5,000 for seminars, classes and orientations including materials, $10,000 for Senior Citizens Assistance, $1,000 for mailing distribution, and $4,000 for marketing, outreach and local access.

189 Afrikan Poetry TheaterRequesting $2.5 million to complete renovation of the renovation of its facility.

190

United Black Men of Queens ‐ spoke ‐will send testimony

191 Pamela Hazel ‐ no show

19282nd Street Partnership Seth Taylor

Requests $30,000 to provide programs and services to improve Roosevelt Avenue's business environment and quality of life: $10,000 for their Viva La Comida festival, $20,000 for plaza maintenance, horticulture, and regular programming (music, dance, education).

193Willets Point United Inc.

Requesting unspecified amount of funding for the maintenance and repair of dilapidated streets in Willets Point.

194Asian Americans for Equality John Choe

Requesting $100,000 to furnish their center with computers and equipment, and an additional $100,000 for operation costs.

195

Coalition of United Residents for a Safer Community Lucy Schillero

Requests to remain at 94‐41 43rd Avenue at Elmhurst. In addition, an unspecified amount of funding is requested for program support.

196Flowers For Speech Project

Requesting between $10,000‐$80,000 for beautification project transforming approximately 20 blocks along Sutphin Blvd., running from Rockaway Blvd. to Liberty Ave.

197 Ballroom Basix ‐

No funds requested. Organization designed to help bring values to school children and improving students' socialization skills.

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Greater Jamaica Development Corp(emailed)

Requests funding from the NYC Parks department to develop and implement a new landscape design for the south lawn that creates outdoor "rooms" for a range of activities.

199Printed Matter Inc (emailed )

Requests $20,000 from BP to be put towards the programming expenses of the NY Art Book Fair that accumulate with costs of production for the "Learn to Read Art" exhibition and "The Classroom" series.

200Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning (emailed)

Requests $50,000 to keep their three elevators up to code. An additional $50,000 is requested for maintenance, repair, and enhancement of their Performing Arts Center's infrastructure.

201 HANAC (EMAILED)

Requests funds for transportation program. The program provides transportation for seniors to Community Districts 1,2,3,4 and 7 in Queens.

202Gimme Five Worldwide ‐ emailed

Requests funding for operating costs. Funding will help purchase books and materials for all participants and assist with scholarships and sponsorship for those in need.

203 Medicare Rights Center

Requests $20,000 to support client services and education staff, including the Director of Client Services.

204Federation of Black Cowboys

Request $22,000 for a bulldozer and $10,000 for a trailer dump to be used to remover from the property.

205Jamaica Business Resource Center

Requests $25,000 for operational support, such as rent, and utilities.

206 ForestdaleRequests $15,000 for operating support to help serve vulnerable families in Queens.

207Queens Historical Society

Requests $25,000 for shutters and a safe walkway at the Kingsland Homestead, their primary facility. Also requests $10,000 for each of their 10 satellite sites ($100,000) to help increase tourism.

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208Transitional Services for New York

Requests $10,000 in operating costs to help individuals with mental illness and facilitate their transition to increased levels of independence.

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