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Fiscal Year 2016 PreliminaryBudget Register

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Request: Provide Funding for the Latest Technological Upgrades for All Area MiddleSchools.

Explanation:All area middle schools require the latest technological upgrade.

Responsible Agency: Department of Education

311201503C01 This request includes more than oneproposal. Funding for part isrecommended. Contact the agency forspecifics.

Request: Fund the Construction of a Consolidated Sanitation Garage for the CB11Catchment Area, Using Best Practices in Environmental Controls Including Air Qualityand Sound Quality.

Explanation:A consolidated sanitation garage is needed for the catchment area.

Responsible Agency: Department of Sanitation

311201501C02 DSNY will evaluate this request.

Request: Implement Pedestrian Safety Improvements Around the Intersection of ParkAvenue & 125th Street.

Explanation: For further safety, a station plaza needs to be constructed under the ParkAvenue Viaduct opposite the Metro-North station with improved lighting, amenities,public art and a potential commercial use involving rehab or replacement of the comfortstation building.

Responsible Agency: Economic Development Corporation

311201502C03 This project was funded in a prior fiscalyear and the preliminary design contracthas been let.

Request: Install Sidewalk Curb Extensions Adjacent to the Park Avenue Viaduct at KeyIntersections.

Explanation: Need to install sidewalk curb extensions adjacent to the Park AvenueViaduct at the intersections of 103rd, 107th, 108th, 109th, 110th, 111th Streets to protect

pedestrians crossing Park Avenue.

Responsible Agency: Department of Transportation

311201202C04 NYC DOT completed this project with anin-house initiative.


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Request: Provide Funding for the Rehabilitation of the 107th Street Pier on the EastRiver Espanade.

Explanation: The pier is in dangerous condition. Only part of the pier is accessible tothe public, which is heavily used during the summer months.

Responsible Agency: Department of Parks and Recreation

311201613C05 Department of Parks and Recreationfunds are insufficient for this project. Werecommend this project be brought tothe attention of your elected officials, i.e.Borough President and/or City Councilmember.

Request: Rebuild and Repair Parts of the East River Esplanade Between 125th Streetand 96th Street.

Explanation: Large and small holes in the Esplanade are fenced off for pedestriansafety. Many of the large holes extend all the way to the river's edge. This dangeroussituation must be repaired to be consistent with the Esplanade south of 96th Street.



Request: Provide Funds for the Partial Renovation of the Aguilar Library Branch.

Explanation: Necessary renovations include rehabilitation of interior spaces, includingADA compliance throughout the branch and restrooms, electrical systems upgrades,new furniture and equipment.

Responsible Agency: New York Public Library

311201614C07 NYPL supports this proposal asrequested. However, city fundedfinancial support is necessary toimplement this project.

Request: Renovate Poor Richard's Park (Playground) School Yard Fields.

Explanation: Poor Richard's Park school yard fields require to be renovated.


311201505C08 Department of Parks and Recreationfunds are insufficient for this project. Werecommend this project be brought tothe attention of your elected officials, i.e.Borough President and/or City Council

member.


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Request: Provide Additional Funds to Existing Project (LNCA11125) for ADA CompliantEntrance at the 125th Street Library Branch.

Explanation: Funds are needed to ensure completion of existing project.



Request: Fund Construction of Phase A, 125th Street to 132nd Street of the East RiverEsplanade, for 2015, when the DOT Staging Area is Returned to Parks and Recreation.

Explanation: This is a much needed resource for an area that does not have access toany nearby parks. The design needs to incorporate a comfort station as the park islocated on the opposite side of the Harlem River Drive, far away from any bathroomfacilities.



Budget Line: P-C018, P-C475, STATE

Project Id(s): P-311C475, P-311C475, P-311BIKE

Request: Fund the Capital Construction for Phase #2 of the Second Avenue SubwayProject.

Explanation: Funding is needed for the construction for Phase #2 of the SecondAvenue Subway Project.

Responsible Agency: Transit Authority

311201504C11 This project is included in the ten-yearplan.


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Request: Provide Funds for Major Renovation of the 125th Street Library Branch.

Explanation: Necessary renovations include improvements to the building exterior,replacement of windows, reevaluation of means of egress, installation of ADA compliantramps, rehabilitation of interior spaces, bathroom, elevator and electrical system

upgrades, new finishes, furniture and equipment.




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Request: Maintain the Budget of Community Boards to $206,895 per Fiscal Year.

Explanation: Community Boards play a vital role in planning and quality of lifeadvocacy. As the Community Board OTPS budget has not been increased over the pastseveral years, a budget cut this fiscal year will be more than Community Boards can

absorb given their historically low yearly budget allocation.

Responsible Agency: Office of Management and Budget

311201001E01 In FY 2016, the budget for eachcommunity board is increased to$229,895.

Request: Restore Funding for Meals on Wheels Programs Serving Manhattan CB11Seniors.

Explanation: CB11 senior citizens who live on fixed incomes and are immobile musthave easier access to the Meals on Wheels program. The program must be betterpromoted and streamlined in low income communities like East Harlem.

Responsible Agency: Department for the Aging

311201004E02 After clients are assessed, homedelivered meals are authorized based onindividual client need. Clients maychoose hot or frozen meals asappropriate. For more information call

311.

Request: Provide More Funding for Manhattan CB11 After-School Programs TargetingHigh School Students Who Often Age Out of Traditional Programs.

Explanation: Program funds should target high school students who often age-out of

traditional programs. Keeping youth off the streets and engaged in productive behavioris vital in CB11, where many of our older youth have difficulty finding employment.

Responsible Agency: Department of Youth & Community Development

311200904E03 DYCD has increased funding in thisservice area.


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Request: Expand Funding for East Harlem Based Employment Training Programs andOpen a New Workforce 1 Center in in CB11 to Target Employment Opportunities inExpanding Regional Industries and Development-Based Employment Growth in EastHarlem.

Explanation: To capitalize on the increased commercial development in East Harlemand the accompanying job growth, our workforce development and job training agenciesneed a substantial commitment in resources. Currently, there is only one active andfunctioning job training program in the community.

Responsible Agency: Department of Small Business Services

311200903E04 Sponsor group should apply to agencythrough its funding process. Call DSBSfor more details.

Request: Provide More Slots and Funding Per Child for Daycare and Head Start in EastHarlem.

Explanation: Providing more slots and funding per child for Daycare and Headstart isessential to provide the necessary developmental enrichment and early childhoodeducation for kids who cannot afford private sector childcare and schooling.

Responsible Agency: Administration for Children's Services

311201201E05 Further study by the agency of thisrequest is needed. Contact the agency.

Request: Fund the Necessary Environmental Assessment and ULURP Application for

the Recommendations of the East Harlem Land Use & Rezoning Initiative.

Explanation: Rezoning recommendations adopted by Manhattan CB11 for the areabound by East 115 Street, East 132 Street, Lexington Avenue and Madison Avenue.These recommendations have already been forwarded to City Planning forconsideration.

Responsible Agency: Department of City Planning

311201501E06 DCP is aware of the rezoning

recommendations adopted by CB 11.Further DCP analysis of the proposal isneeded, but we will try to accommodatethis request within existing resources.


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Request: Install Lighting Underneath Metro North Viaduct at Intersections Between East102nd Street and East 125th Street

Explanation: The installation of new lighting underneath the elevated Metro NorthViaduct structure will help to alleviate public safety concerns. The illumination provided

by the regualr street lights is insufficient because its full effect is blocked by the solidviaduct structure.

Responsible Agency: Department of Transportation

311201306E07 Project has been completed; pleaseremove from the Budget CommunityBoard Register.

Request: Hire Ten Additional Inspectors to Monitor Building Complaints.

Explanation:Additional inspectors are needed to improve response time for buildingcomplaints.

Responsible Agency: Department of Housing Preservation & Development

311200605E08 The agency will try to accommodate thisissue within existing resources.

Request: Increase Dedicated Funding for Public Health Education OutreachCampaigns in Manhattan CB11 Targeting Nutrition, Asthma, Diabetes, Obesity,Hepatitis, and STD's.

Explanation: Want to replicate the success of earlier programs targeting the East

Harlem Community.

Responsible Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

311201303E09 DOHMH has a variety of programs witheducational components on theseissues. We will review and assess therequest for additional programming,which would be contingent upon

available resources.


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Request: Hire Additional Pest Control Inspectors and Exterminators to InspectBusinesses and Buildings (including City-owned buildings) in Manhattan CommunityBoard Eleven to Reduce Rodent and Bed Bug Infestation.

Explanation: Having one exterminator for the borough of Manhattan has proven

catastrophic for CD #11. CD #11 has a high concentration of vacant lots that are notfenced, making them accessible to dumpers. The accumulation of garbage on our lots isthe contributing factor to rodent/rat infestation. It has become almost impossible to getour lots baited due to the borough just having 1 exterminator. The Health hazardsituation posed is alarming, therefore more exterminators are needed.


311199801E10 DOHMH continues to increase thenumber of inspections performedannually. We also continue to respond toall 311 complaints and readily participatein walk-through events requested by thecommunity in areas of concern. Feelfree to contact us to request awalk-through. DOHMH and other Cityagencies are also taking important stepsto address bed bugs in NYC. In 2010,the NYC Bed Bug Advisory Boardpublished policy recommendations onmanaging bed bug infestations. Theseresources are available in ourcomprehensive online portal.

Request: Hire More Multi-Lingual Teachers to Create Dual Language Programs, in theNative Language of the Respective Students, in the Schools with the Five HighestPercentages of English Language Learners in Manhattan Community Board 11.

Explanation: Dual language programs help students who migrated to this country learnEnglish more quickly and integrate into mainstream classes sooner.

Responsible Agency: Department of Education

311200902E11 English Language Learners (E.L.L.)funds are allocated on a studentper-capita formula based on a school'sE.L.L. student population.

Request: Increase Program Funding to Improve Access to Healthy Foods in CB11.

Explanation: Self-explanatory.


311201304E12 The Partnership for a Healthier NYC isworking with DOHMH and local stores toimprove access to healthy food inHarlem. We would love to connect CB11with that effort.


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Request: Hire Additional Park Rangers or Shielded PEP Officers for Harlem River Park,Thomas Jefferson Park and Marcus Garvey Park.

Explanation:Additional Park Rangers or Shielded PEP Officers are needed toaccommodate the increased usage of local parks and to respond to quality of life and

public safety concerns.


311200604E13 The agency recommends funding thisexpense budget request in FY 2016, butat this time the availability of funds isuncertain.

Request: Restore Funding to FY '08 Levels to Provide Increased Hours, DiversePrgramming, Strong Collections, First-Rate Research Services and Sufficient Staff toSupport These Functions.

Explanation: Despite an increase in the FY2015 budget, the Library still experienced anet reduction of $19.3 million (or 13%) as compared to FY '08. NYPL provides neededservices and with increased funding can be open more hours, including evenings andweekends, to better serve working families.


311201614E14 With the support of the CommunityBoards, the Borough Presidents, theMayor and the City Council, six daylibrary service was restored inneighborhood libraries. NYPL needs

continued support to maintain this levelof service and increase hours, materialsand central library services.

Request: Provide Seed Funding to Create a Non-Profit Arts/Cultural Advocacy andServices Organization that Cultivates, Supports and Promotes the Work of Artists and

Arts Organizations in East Harlem.

Explanation: Similar in function to the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance or the BronxCouncil on the Arts

Responsible Agency: Department of Cultural Affairs

311201502E15 The Department of Cultural Affairsrecommends this project be brought to

the attention of your local elected official,i.e. Borough President or City Councilmember.


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Request: Hire Additional Summer Playground Recreation Assistants to Work inCommunity District Eleven's Parks and Playgrounds.

Explanation: Community District 11 parks and playgrounds are heavily used in thesummer. Whereas many residents from more affluent communities have the means toleave the city for recreational purposes in the summer, most of our residents use ourcommunity's parks and playgrounds. The additional Summer Playground RecreationAssistants are needed to work in our parks and playgrounds during peak seasonalusage.



Request: Hire an Additional Planner for Upper Manhattan.

Explanation:An additional planner is needed for Upper Manhattan.

Responsible Agency: Department of City Planning

311201503E17 The Agency has hired an additional CityPlanner to focus on Upper Manhattan

planning issues.

Request:Allocate Additional Funding for Tree Maintenance for Street Trees inManhattan CB11.

Explanation:A recent audit by the Office of the New York City Comptroller reflects poor

management of street trees and a rise in tree-related accidents in CB11.



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