Queens Borough Board Expense and Capital Priorities Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget Melinda Katz Queens Borough President MELINDA KATZ (718) 286-3000 web site: www.queensbp.org e-mail: [email protected] PRESIDENT CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOROUGH OF QUEENS 120-55 QUEENS BOULEVARD KEW GARDENS, NEW YORK 11424-1015 March 23, 2015 To: The Mayor of the City of New York Members of the City Council Director of the Office 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 residents1, representing more than 120 countries 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 Queens’ 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. Yet, the immigrant population remains largely underserved, primarily due to linguistic and cultural barriers. 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 City 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. Rent-regulated housing is being lost to vacancy decontrol, and existing market rate housing is aging and being lost to degradation. More affordable housing needs to be created. Through the New Housing Marketplace Plan, the City created and preserved 157,230 units of low- and moderate-income housing. Yet, only 16,530 of these units were created in Queens, representing only 10.5% of total new units. Public housing through the New York City Housing Authority exists throughout the borough. However, waitlists are long and because of budget constraints the Authority has had limited effectiveness in managing buildings. This shortage has created two issues of concern in Queens. The first is the overwhelming need for housing assistance, which has been historically underfunded. The second is an emerging underground market of illegally converted housing, which includes partitioned apartments and converted attics and basements. Added to this is the loss in supply of the aging housing stock through degradation. Special attention also needs to be made for middle-income housing. There are currently few opportunities to create middle-income housing. The Mitchell-Lama program was the major source of middle income housing, but many landlords are now leaving the program, and only a few existing programs are able to create middle-income housing. Still, the overwhelming majority of the borough’s housing is privately owned, and there are outstanding issues specific to owner-occupied homes, including those living in cooperatives and condominiums. At its core, Queens is a borough of families, and the number of new families calling Queens home has been growing. There are now 134,408 children under the age of five living in the borough7. The Administration has made great strides in ensuring that all children have universal access to prekindergarten. Just in the last year alone, the Administration increased the number of pre-kindergarten seats in Queens to more than 20,000. However, child care programs for children under five offered by the City for the neediest families in Queens are not available in large parts of the borough. These programs are crucial, particularly for working families that depend on dual incomes, providing families with quality child care that develop critical thinking and strengthen social skills. These programs need to be accessible throughout the borough. The growth in the young population in Queens mirrors the growth in the number of families. There are currently 206,077 people in Queens between the ages of 10 to 178. These children and young adults deserve the best education and after-school services the city can offer. Yet, class size has been gradually rising at the borough’s 359 schools and it has now become some of the most overcrowded classrooms in the entire city – more than half of the buildings over capacity9. The City needs to identify alternative spaces, or in an annex or addition, so that the removal of Transportable Classroom Units can be expedited. Students are our most valuable assets, and they need every tool necessary to succeed. Queens is also home to one of the fastest growing aging populations. Currently, there are more than 294,000 residents over the age of 65 residing in Queens, representing 7.6% of the borough10. This population is increasingly diverse. Over half of these residents are foreign-born and 35.8% are Limited English Proficient11. This population’s LGBTQ community is rapidly growing as well. To serve this increasingly diverse older population, programs need to be multi-faceted so that they are culturally considerate and linguistically competent. Foremost, the need for affordable housing for seniors needs to be addressed. This means improving rent subsidies and creating more senior housing. The state of Queens’ 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. Additional investments are consistently being made in market sectors like technology, with anticipated growth in the sector as the borough continues to cultivate and attract tech entrepreneurs12. Still, traditional small businesses continue to be a primary driver of economic growth in Queens. These small businesses still need assistance to help them become stronger, more resilient, and more effective. This means providing access to small business support programs, helping businesses navigate the City’s regulations, and expanding business opportunities through government procurement opportunities. 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, infrastructure, transportation, and economic development must continue to support the revitalization of the Rockaway peninsula. In part, this means reactivating the Rockaway Ferry as part of the Administration’s planned Five Borough Ferry System. It also means ensuring that all the funds delivered by FEMA for rebuilding are entirely spent on the Rockaway Peninsula and Broad Channel, including, but not limited to, the rebuilding of the Rockaway Boardwalk. The $480 million will ensure that the conceptual plan agreed upon by the community will be realized. Infrastructure needs are not just limited to the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy. 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 needs to continue to promote its cultural icons, and for Queens this means supporting the wide range of arts available in the borough. Queens is amidst a cultural transformation. The borough is home to some of the most iconic buildings and structures in the world, including the globally recognized Unisphere and New York State Pavilion. Areas like Astoria and Long Island City are establishing themselves as major cultural hubs. In early 2014, the New York City Council designated the area surrounding Kaufman Astoria Studios as the city’s first arts district through a City Council Proclamation. The areas unique mix of adaptively reused residential, commercial, and manufacturing buildings serve as a catalyst for growth in culture and the arts. The City needs to equitably fund the arts and culture in Queens. The City also needs to protect its cultural icons. The preservation of the New York State Pavilion is of primary importance. In Fiscal Year 2015, initial steps toward preservation were undertaken through a $5.8 million capital investment from the Mayor, City Council Speaker, and the Queens Borough President. The funding will go a long way to make the Pavilion structurally sound and lighted, but more than $35 million dollars are needed to restore and adaptively reuse this heritage site. Addressing public safety and quality of life issues are at the heart of what government serves. With neighborhoods like Long Island City, Sunnyside, Woodside, Astoria, Rego Park, and Jamaica quickly growing, the City needs to ensure a responsive delivery of public safety and sanitation services. The City needs to particularly address the health needs of the borough. Over the past seven years, four hospitals have closed, leaving only nine acute hospitals to serve the borough. Queens is now the most underbedded borough with only 2.42 beds per 1000 patients with an average emergency room wait time of 54 minutes. The City needs to explore the expansion of free-standing emergency rooms in the borough. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget outlines an ambitious $77.7 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, universal pre-kindergarten, and federal funds for Hurricane Sandy recovery. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget also outlines a Capital Commitment Plan, with expenditures totaling $8.6 billion, notably budgeting an additional $1.3 billion in FEMA and $500 million in HUD CDBG-DR capital funding for Hurricane Sandy recovery. The Queens Borough Board 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 addressing some of the longstanding issues faced by the Borough of Queens. priorities proposed in this response seek to provide a meaningful approach to addressing some of the longstanding issues faced by the Borough of Queens. Table of Contents Summary Office of the Queens Borough President Community Boards Department for the Aging Administration for Children’s Services Department of Youth and Community Development Department of Education City University of New York Queens Borough Public Library Department of Housing Preservation and Development Department of Small Business Services Department of Cultural Affairs Department of Parks and Recreation Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Police Department Fire Department Department of Sanitation Department of Transportation Queens Borough Board Hearing Testimony Summary 1 5 7 23 27 31 35 39 45 47 51 55 59 85 89 93 97 99 103 Summary Office of the Queens Borough President Increase the agency budget to better serve the Borough of Queens Increase allowable headcount from 54 to 74 Allocate the revenue generated by map sales to the Office of the Queens Borough President Community Boards Increase funding support to Queens Community Boards Fund the top budget priorities of each Community Board Department for the Aging Restore Senior Services – Borough Presidents’ Discretionary Funding Restore funding for the NORC Services Programs Expand Home Delivered Meals to award organizations that provide culturally sensitive meals Increase funding for Transportation Services Continue City Council Initiatives o City Council Member discretionary funding for senior services o Senior Centers, Programs, and Services Enhancement o Space Costs for Senior Centers Enhancement o Elder Abuse Enhancement o Social Adult Day Care Enhancement o Handyman Services o LGBT o Transportation Operating Costs Administration for Children’s Services Increase number of child care sites in Queens Continue City Council Initiatives o City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services o Early Childhood Literacy Initiative o Priority 5 Vouchers o Technical Assistance for Child Care providers Department of Youth and Community Development Ensure that each community has a COMPASS NYC site Increase funding for COMPASS NYC summer programs Increase funding for the Beacon program Restore funding for the 17 COMPASS Department of Education pass-through sites Restore funding for Summer Youth Employment Continue City Council Initiatives o City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services o Adult Literacy o Food Pantries Initiative o Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City o Summer Youth Employment Program 1 o o o o o o o New York Junior Tennis League NYC Digital Inclusion and Literacy Initiative Sports & Arts in Schools Foundation Sports Training and Rolemodels for Success Initiative (STARS) The After-Three Corporation Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDCO) YMCA 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 Expand half-day pre-kindergarten program funding Increase the number of School Safety Officers in Queens Continue City Council Initiatives o Bridge to Tomorrow o C.H.A.M.P.S. o Chess in Schools o Child Mind Institute o Community Schools o Dropout Prevention & Intervention o Executive Leadership Institute o Jill Chaifitz Helpline o MOUSE o Middle School Expanded Learning Time o Small Schools Athletic League o Teacher’s Choice o Urban Advantage-Science Education City University of New York Provide capital funding support for Queens’ CUNY schools Continue City Council Initiatives o Center for Puerto Rican Studies o City Council Merit-Based Scholarships o Creative Arts Team o CUNY Advanced Certificate Program o CUNY Prep o Dominican Studies Institute o Murphy Institute Center for Worker Education o NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College o Results-Based Accountability for Council Initiatives Queens Borough Public Library Increase expense funding support to provide weekend service Increase capital funding support for Queens Borough Public Library 2 Department of Housing Preservation and Development Create and preserve more affordable housing in Queens Increase NYCHA housing availability for homeless families from 750 to 2,500 Increase funding in foreclosure services Continue housing support services to residents in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy Continue City Council Initiatives o Citywide Task Force on Housing Court o Community Consultants o Housing Preservation Initiative o Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program: Center for New York City Neighborhoods o Subsidized Housing Information Project o Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development o HPD Alternative Enforcement Program o Stabilizing NYC Department of Small Business Services Fund Industrial Business Solutions Providers Enhance funding for programs covered under Neighborhood Development Expand Avenue NYC Continue small business support services to businesses in the areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy Continue City Council Initiatives o Consortium for Worker Education o Create New Technology Incubators o Food Retail Workforce Training and Placement Program o hackNY o High Tech Connect o Jobs to Build On o MWBE Leadership Associations o New Skills / New Jobs o SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life Worker Cooperatives o Small Business and Job Development / Financial Literacy o Worker Cooperative Business Development Initiative Department of Cultural Affairs Increase funding for cultural organizations in Queens Continue City Council Initiatives o Cultural After-School Adventure (CASA) o Coalition of Theaters of Color o Cultural Immigrant Initiative Department of Parks and Recreation Increase capital funding support for Queens parks Ensure that the capital surplus from the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk remains in Queens 3 Provide capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion Increase funds for tree stump removal and tree pruning Increase funds to support the expansion of Park Enforcement Patrol Officers Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Funding for HHC operated article 28 free standing healthcare facilities Increase Expense and Capital funding support for Queens’ HHC Hospitals Increase funding for outreach for the New York State Health Exchange Increase funding for programs that promote HIV prevention Increase funding for programs that support behavioral health Increase funding for domestic violence related homicides investigation and awareness Police Department Create a Flushing Meadow Corona Park Sub-Station Separate 105 Precinct into Two (Creation of the 116 Precinct) Increase police presence in the 106th Precinct Allocate Capital funds to relocate or renovate the 110th Precinct Allocate funding for additional police officers Fire Department Reopen Engine 261 in Western Queens Create a Rockaway Peninsula Ladder Company Allocate funding to Increase the Number of Fire Marshalls Department of Sanitation Increase cleanup of major commercial corridors Increase garbage and recycling pickup throughout the borough Department of Transportation Increase the number of slow zones, install more pedestrian countdown crosswalk signals, install more speed cameras, and increase police presence Expand Select Bus Service Increase capital funds to resurface streets and sidewalks Reform MTA Access-A-Ride to better serve the Borough 4 The Office of the Queens Borough President The City Charter mandates the Queens 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. Personal Service Other Than Personal Service Total Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $2,711 $2,909 $1,958 $1,679 $4,669 $4,588 Difference $198 ($279) ($81) Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget allocates $4.59 million to the Office of the Queens Borough President, $81,000 less than the amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The authorized Agency headcount is 54. Recommendations Increase the agency budget to better serve the Borough of Queens – Queens is among the fastest growing and the most ethnically diverse counties in the country. This diversity creates circumstances where the Office of the Queens Borough President has to provide constituents with multi-faceted services that are unique to such a culturally diverse population. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget allocates the least per capita funding for the Office of the Queens Borough President – Queens receives less than $2.06 in funding per person. In order to adequately serve the borough, particularly the growing immigrant population that needs more direct services, the Borough Board recommends that the expense budget for the Office of the Queens Borough President be increased in order to expand the scope of services and to provide better administrative support for the Community Boards. 5 Borough Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Staten Island Queens Borough President Expense Budget Awards per Borough Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2016 Population Preliminary Budget 1,385,108 $5,288 2,504,700 $5,170 1,585,873 $4,410 468,730 $4,127 2,230,722 $4,588 Per Capita Support $3.817 $2.064 $2.781 $8.805 $2.057 Increase allowable headcount from 54 to 74 – The Borough Board recommends that the authorized headcount for the Office of the Queens Borough President be increased from 54 to 74 to expand the scope of constituent services to provide linguistically and culturally appropriate services to the community. Allocate the revenue generated by map sales to the Office of the Queens Borough President – The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget anticipates $345,000 in revenue to be generated through map sales by the topographic bureau of the Office of the Queens Borough President. The Borough Board recommends that this revenue be allocated directly to the Office of the Queens Borough President to offset operational costs. 6 Community Boards The Community Boards are the eyes and ears of government, and are responsible for monitoring services, resolving problems and developing plans for their neighborhoods. Personal Service Other Than Personal Service Total Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $11,028 $11,789 $4,455 $4,378 $15,483 Difference $16,167 $761 ($77) $684 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $16.17 million budget for the Community Boards citywide, $684,000 more than the amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Recommendations Increase funding support to Queens Community Boards – The Community Boards are pivotal to the governance of the City since they serve as frontline service for the residents. The 14 Community Boards in Queens serve in increasingly multi-ethnic and multi-lingual community. Yet, the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget estimates that Queens’ Community Boards receive the lowest per capita support out of the five boroughs. The Borough Board recommends increasing funding support to the 14 Community boards in Queens to be able to serve its residents sufficiently. Community Board Expense Budget Awards per Borough Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2016 Borough Population Preliminary Budget Per Capita Support Borough Total 1,385,108 Bronx $3,090 $2.23 2,504,700 Brooklyn $4,742 $1.89 1,585,873 Manhattan $3,686 $2.32 468,730 Staten Island $854 $1.82 2,230,722 Queens $3,796 $1.70 Fund the top budget priorities of each Community Board – Each Community Board has outlined budget priorities for their districts. These priorities range from parks improvements to sewer infrastructure upgrades. The Borough Board recommends funding support for the top ten priorities outlined by each of the Community Boards. 7 Community Board 1 Priority Agency 1 DOT 2 PARKS 3 PARKS 4 5 DOT PARKS 6 PARKS 7 DOT 8 DOT 9 DOE 10 DEP Request Construct noise barriers between PS85 and train tracks on 31st Street elevated structure IS 126 Schoolyard/Playground: Upgrade community play area at rear of school at 31‐52 21st Street Rainey Park Renovations including repaving, fencing, benches, volleyball court, tree planting and BBQ area Handicap access to elevated train along 31st Street Astoria Park: Implement Erosion Control Plan Create New Expanded Comfort Station in North Side of Astoria Park Complete 2003 Streetlight Replacement Project on Commercial Strips Development over the GCP in between 32nd and 41st Streets for community enhancement Provide Handicap Accessibility at PS 2 Upgrade Storm Sewers to Relieve Flooding in Vicinity of Shore Blvd. 8 Community Board 2 Priority Agency 1 DOT 2 DEP 3 DEP 4 PARKS 5 DEP 6 DOT 7 DEP 8 DOT 9 DOT 10 DOB Request Reconstruct Winfield Industrial Streets from 69th Street to 72nd Drive, Queens Blvd to Maurice Avenue. Reconstruct Hunters Point Sewers Redesign and construct sewers and catch basins to eliminate and prevent flooding. Reconstruct Little Bush Park and new play equipment. Request funding for Bradley Avenue and Van Dam Street Triangle for creation of a bioswale for the community Reconstruct 61st Street from 39th Avenue to 37th Avenue Request funding for a broken water distribution regulator for the Woodside Community to also include reconstruction of sewers and catch basins on Woodaide Avenue between 56th Street and 58th Street Increase the number of health care facilities due to hospital closings in Western Queens Reconstruct Hunters Point Streets. All side streets incluidng 11th Street, 21st Street and 23rd Street and Vernon Blvd from 51st Avenue to 44th Drive Lake Vernon 44‐02 Vernon Blvd backfill the entire site. This si a stalled construction site. City should condemn and seize property to be developed for affordable housing. 9 Community Board 3 Priority Agency 1 DOE 2 3 DEP QBPL 4 QBPL 5 HPD 6 DEP 7 DEP 8 9 DOT QBPL 10 NYPD Request Construct New School Facilities in CB#3, especially Early Childhood Centers and a High School. Reduce odor and improve water flow in Flushing Bay Expand East Elmhurst Library, Including a Cultural Center Construct a new building and expand the capacity of the Jackson Heights Regional Library ‐ Keep allocation in Place Create Affordable Housing for Middle & Low‐Income Families including Seniors. No property taxes for residential owners for 5 years 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, 98th Street, and Astoria Blvd. Provide funding for a Comprehensive Study and the construction of a separate sewer system in CB #3. Reconstruct Streets in Community Board 3 Construct Library in Northwest Section of CB #3 Conduct Traffic Study of Grand Central Parkway Exit located at 114th Street and Northern Blvd. 10 Community Board 4 Priority 1 2 Agency QBPL NYPD DEP Request Build A New Reference Library in the vicinity of the Corona Heights area. (108th Street and Corona Avenue) Construct a New Facility to House the 110th Precinct. Reconstruct and Upgrade Existing Sewer System to Accommodate Existing and Future Needs. Queens Blvd.‐from LIE to the CSX railroad line. 3 DEP 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 DEP FDNY PARKS DOT PARKS HHC 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. Reconstruct and Upgrade Existing Sewer System. 111th Street from Corona Avenue to Roosevelt Avenue Replace and Maintain Firehouses Rehabilitate CC Moore Homestead Park (Q361) 82nd Street‐Broadway‐45 Avenue Reconstruct Hoffman Park Reconstruction of Louis Simeone Park and Mac Playground Reconstruct Medical Center in South Elmhurst 11 Community Board 5 Priority Agency 1 DEP 2 DOT 3 DEP 4 DOT 5 DOE 6 DOT 7 QBPL 8 9 10 DOT/DEP DEP PARKS Request Redesign and Reconstruct Sewer System in Portions of CB5Q Area having worst street flooding problems Reconstruct Metropolitan Ave Bridge over LIRR at Fresh Pond Road in Ridgewood Reconstruct Deteriorated Catch Basins and Provide New Catch Basins in the Community Board 5Q Area 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. Construct new school space Evaluate the Structural Condition of the Elevated "M" train line, perform repairs and paint the structure from Wyckoff to Metropolitan Avenue. Rehabilitate Glendale Branch Library: ID LQD122‐GL, LQD122GL1 & LQD122GL2 Reconstruct South Middle Village Streets Rehabilitate Ridgewood Reservoir‐ Phase II Removal of Dead Street Trees, Tree Stumps 12 Community Board 6 Priority 1 Agency QBPL 2 DEP 3 MTA 4 PARKS 5 PARKS /DOT 6 DOT 7 8 9 DOT PARKS DOT 10 FDNY Request Expand Rego Parks Library Funding for catch basin clean ups and upgrading of all CB6 Sewer Systems Installation of security cameras at all subway stations in the district as well as street intersections on Queens Blvd Fund DeVoy Park improvement ‐ Upgrade of all CB 6 parks to include a crew cab which will enable all the workers to go together to various sites Fund Reconstruction and Greenery of Queens Blvd. median along with sanitation, maintenance and a cracked sidewalk and crosswalk program. Fund Pedestrian Timing Devices and Safety Improvements within CB6 District Fund Woodhaven Boulevard safety improvements Fund Lost Battalion Hall Air conditioner Repairs Fund sound barriers along LIE boundaries in CB 6 district Upgrade communications and computer equipment for all firehouses in CB6 13 Community Board 7 Priority Agency 1 DOT 2 3 DEP PARKS 4 DOT 5 6 7 DOT PARKS DOT 8 DOT 9 DEP 10 PARKS Request Reconstruct 20th Avenue from the Whitestone Expressway Service Road to 127th Street; and 127th Street from 14th to 22nd Avenues. Reconstruct Little Bay Park Develop Kissena Corridor Park Reconstruct Union Street from Northern Blvd. to Willets Point Blvd. Reconstruction of Willets Point Phase II Reconstruct McNeil Park Traffic Study for College Point Corporate Park Reconstruction of Ulmer Street between the Whitestone Expressway Service Road and 25th Avenue Construct and Reconstruct Sanitary Storm and Combined Sewers within CB7. Reconstruction of Comfort Station/Park House for Flushing Memorial Field. 14 Community Board 8 Priority Agency 1 PARKS 2 DEP 3 DEP 4 DEP 5 QBPL 6 DOE 7 DOT 8 DOT 9 10 QBPL QBPL Request Rehabilitate Cunningham Park to include a tractor, a crew cab (w/ dump and plow) and a Polar Trac. for Cunningham Park. Additionally, Rehabilitate the 193rd Street playground Rehabilitate sewers, catch basins and water mains. Install storm sewers/catch basins or take corrective action to eliminate surcharge in CB 8. Trench Restoration More computers and smart boards at the Pomonok and Hillcrest Libraries. MS 216 needs air‐conditioning units for first floor classrooms; upgrade electrical wiring throughout the school. Install bus pads at 188th Street & Union Turnpike and 188th Street from Union Turnpike to 73rd Avenue. Restore pedestrian pathway by paving, fencing and lighting at 73rd Terrace. Security camera outside Pomonok Library Annex for the Queens Public Library at Queens Hospital Center. 15 Community Board 9 Priority 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Agency DCAS PARKS PARKS DOT DOE DOT PARKS DOT PARKS PARKS Request Construction of Queens Borough Hall Municipal Parking Garage Resurfacing of Tennis Courts on Park Lane South Install Unisex Handicapped Accessible Bathroom at Forest Park Carousel Installation of sidewalks, curbs, potholes and roadway reconstruction projects. Construction of new school buildings in Districts 27 and 28 Implement Woodhaven Blvd. Congestion Corridor Project Rehabilitation of Greenhouse Playground Improve and Upgrade Lighting Plant Street Trees Purchase Equipment for Maintenance Operations 16 Community Board 10 Priority 1 2 3 4 Agency DOE DOT DEP DOT 5 PARKS 6 DOT 7 DOT 8 DEP 9 10 PARKS PARKS Request Construct New Schools Within Community District 10 Grade, Pave, Etc. 94th Street Area Construct bulkheads in Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach Grade, pave 104th Street from Russell Street to 165 Avenue. Harden coastal protection at Hamilton Beach Park, F.M. Charles Park, Spring Creek Park, and Spring Creek Park Extension. Continue support for roadway maintenance, sidewalk curbs, street signs and bridges for entire CB 10 area. Reconstruct Jewel Street Area, Queens Portion including storm, sanitary and combined sewers, together with a substantial roadway and water main replacement work. Installation of larger sewer pipes and drains on 128th street between 116th Avenue and Rockaway Boulevard. Renovation of DeMutiis Park Reconstruction of P.O. Edward Byrne Park 17 Community Board 11 Priority 1 2 3 4 Agency DOT PARKS DEP QBPL 5 DOT/DEP 6 7 8 9 10 DEP PARKS DOE PARKS DEP Request Fund curb repair and replacement contract Acquire remaining lots in Udall's Cove Ravine Install storm sewers and catch basins to alleviate backlog. Fund new library facility for the Little Neck/Douglaston Library. Fund Reconstruction of Streets and Drainage between Utopia Parkway and the Clearview Expressway and between Northern Blvd. and 48th Avenue. Fund capital repair of sanitation garage Acquire remaining lots in Udall's Cove Build new high school in northeast Queens Purchase broom truck for QN11 garage Fund Trench Restoration 18 Community Board 12 Priority 1 2 Agency DEP DOT 3 DEP 4 DOT 5 DOT 6 DOT 7 DEP 8 DEP 9 DEP 10 DOT Request Install Catch Basins Install Sidewalks & Curbs Reconstruct storm sewer on 150th Street between Liberty Avenue and Archer Avenue Repair 116th Avenue Between 196th St. and 198th Streets. 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. Reconstruct 91st Ave. at 197th Street. Reconstruct Brinkerhoff Avenue (110 Avenue) from 173rd Street to 178th Street. Reconstruct 176th Street from Brinkerhoff Ave (110th Avenue) to 109th Avenue Install Catch Basins. Reconstruct Foch Boulevard Between Merrick Blvd. & 167th Street. Grade 197th Street between 118th Avenue and 119th Avenue 19 Community Board 13 Priority 1 Agency NYPD 2 DOT 3 DOT/DEP 4 DOT 5 DOT 6 7 DOT QBPL 8 DOT 9 10 DOT DOT Request Select Site for New 116th Precinct. Reconstruct Streets on Jamaica Avenue between Francis Lewis Blvd and 225th Street Reconstruct Streets in vicinity of Merrick Blvd. and 147th Avenue. It is very heavily traveled Reconstruct Streets in the Brookville‐Edgewood Triangle Reconstruct/construct the Street and Sewer System in Queens Village Upgrade the Green Space Malls in Laurelton Construct new Library in Springfield Gardens Reconstruct Streets in Bellerose‐ Hillside Avenue to Jamaica Avenue between Little Neck Parkway and Cross Island Parkway. Reconstruct 147th Avenue Reconstruct Little Neck Parkway 20 Community Board 14 Priority 1 Agency DOT 2 DEP 3 DOT 4 DEP 5 DOT 6 PARKS 7 EDC 8 DOT 9 PARKS 10 EDC Request Reconstruct Cross Bay Blvd., Broad Channel. Design and Construct Seawall and Berm or Protective Barrier Along Norton Drive from Coldspring Rd. through Dunbar Extend design and reconstruction of Rockaway Beach Blvd/Edgemere Avenue from Beach 62 to Beach 32 Streets Construct Sanitary Sewer Extension Along City‐Owned Rockaway Point Blvd. from Beach 169 to 222nd Streets, Breezy Point. Install safety fence along median on Seagirt Blvd. from Beach 31 Street to Camp Road Fund Phases 3 ‐ Community Center for Broad Channel Park. 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. Install sidewalks & curbs west side of Bay 32nd Street from Beach Channel drive to Dwight Avenue adjacent to Bays Water Park. Design and Construct a park and boat ramps adjacent to new landfill pier Design and construct streetscape and street lighting improvements in Far Rockaway shopping district ‐ Mott Avenue/Central Avenue and Beach 20 Street 21 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 Administration and Contract Agency Support Case Management Home Care Senior Centers and Meals Senior Employment and Benefits Senior Services Total FY 2015 Adopted Budget $25,994 FY 2016 Preliminary Budget $26,669 $26,448 $16,887 $176,131 $25,145 $18,378 $151,020 ($1303) ($1,491 ($25,111) $6,826 $7,313 $487 $28,514 $280,801 $28,821 $257,345 $307 ($23,456) Difference $675 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department for the Aging’s financial plan is forecast to be $257.35 million, needing $23.46 million to meet Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels. Key programs like Home Delivered Meals, and Transportation Services have been funded at the same level as the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, while programs like Senior Centers, Case Management, the Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) Services Programs, and Elder Abuse were funded lower than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels. FY 2016 Preliminary Budget Departmental Estimates of Key DFTA Programs ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Program Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget Elder Abuse $1,800 $800 Social Adult Day Care $1,000 $400 Senior Centers $136,911 $116,501 Case Management $24,668 $24,078 Home Delivered Meals $29,773 $29,773 NORC $8,827 $6,327 Homecare Services $16,887 $18,378 Transportation Services $3,331 $3,331 Contracts 23 Difference ($1,000) ($600) ($20,410) ($590) $0 ($2,500) $1,491 $0 Borough Overview Queens is experiencing a rapid growth in the aging population. Currently, there are more than 294,000 residents over the age of 65 residing in Queens, representing 7.6% of the borough13. This population is increasingly diverse. Over half of these residents are foreign-born and 35.8% are Limited English Proficient14. This population’s LGBTQ community is rapidly growing as well. The changes in the composition of the borough’s older adult population present significant challenges to existing resources. The borough is faced with more vulnerable older adults needing more services. As of April 2014, there are 61 senior centers in Queens. They are funded through Title IIIC and Title XX of the Older Americans Act, the US Department of Agriculture, the New York State Community Services for the Elderly Program, the New York State Nutrition Assistance Program, and city tax levy funds. In recent years, the predominant source of funding for new centers, new programs, and the expansion of existing services have been through grants provided by the New York City Department for the Aging and discretionary funds allocated by the City Council and the Queens Borough President. Still, anecdotal evidence tells us that, while the programs provided by the Department for the Aging service 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 Restore Senior Services – Borough Presidents’ Discretionary Funding – The five Borough Presidents have historically received $4.10 million in discretionary funding through the City Council to support senior centers throughout New York City. In the Fiscal Year 2015 November Budget, these funds were baselined and subsequently adopted as part of the Department for the Aging’s program budget. This baseline measure removed the ability of the Borough Presidents to allocate these funds discretionarily to organizations that need these funds the most. The Borough Board is recommending that the City Council allocate these funds in the same amount during budget adoption. Restore funding for the NORC Services Programs – The NORC Services Program provides critical services in neighborhoods with fast growing older adults. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget funds the program at $6.33 million, emulating the level of funding designated in the Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget. It again does not consider funding for the Northridge/Southridge/Brulene NORC and the Rochdale Village NORC. The City Council restored funding to these groups in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, and the Borough Board recommends that the City Council to restore this funding in the Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget. 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 that will directly fund local organizations that provide specific culturally sensitive home delivered 24 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. 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. In addition, the Borough Board recommends that the Taxi Smart Card pilot program administered by the Department for the Aging be expanded to include all of Queens. Continue City Council Initiatives – 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 – $5,610,000 Senior Centers, Programs, and Services Enhancement – This $3,005,000 allocation enhances the baselined funding for senior center programs and services, currently budgeted at $116.5 million in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget. Space Costs for Senior Centers Enhancement – This $800,000 allocation enhances the baselined funds to address space and facility needs at senior centers. Elder Abuse Enhancement – This $1,000,000 allocation enhances the baselined funding for Elder Abuse program, currently budgeted at $800,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget. Social Adult Day Care Enhancement – This $600,000 allocation enhances the baselined funding for Elder Abuse program, currently budgeted at $400,000 in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget. Handyman Services – This $400,000 allocation helps low-income seniors remain secure and independent through home repairs and home safety jobs free-of-charge. LGBT – This $1,500,000 allocation to Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) ensures that LGBT seniors will have access to services needed to address this population. Transportation Operating Costs – This $500,000 allocation enhances the baselined funding for the support of operating costs of vehicles that are used by senior centers and other senior programs. 25 Administration for Children’s Services The Administration for Children’s Services helps protect and advance the interests of children. The Agency investigates allegations of child abuse, supports preventative services to families and children, provides foster care and adoption services for the children, and administers early childhood education programs through the Division of Child Care and Head Start. Budget Function Adoption Services Alternatives to Detention Child Care Services Child Welfare Support Dept. of Ed. Residential Care Foster Care Services Foster Care Support General Administration Head Start Juvenile Justice Support Non-Secure Detention Placements Preventative Homemaking Services Preventative Services Protective Services Secure Detention Total Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $320,604 $320,604 $1,030 $1,030 Difference $0 $0 $871,148 $46,986 $858,842 $49,291 ($12,306) $2,305 $96,201 $96,201 $0 $511,062 $43,532 $132,956 $510,944 $48,528 $144,570 ($118) $4,996 $11,614 $218,567 $12,127 $204,161 $12,127 ($14,406) $0 $17,933 $17,933 $0 $147,182 $18,486 $147,182 $18,486 $0 $0 $216,266 $213,362 ($2,904) $225,422 $28,232 $2,907,734 $279,516 $28,152 $2,950,929 $54,094 ($80) $43,195 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the expense budget of the Administration for Children’s Services is forecast to be $2.95 billion, $43 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Programs covered under Protective Services are funded significantly higher than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels, mainly attributed to an increase in personnel, particularly 201 more positions in the Family Services Unit, 28 more in Emergency Children’s Services, and five more Protection Agents. 27 Funding for child care programs is noticeably lower than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels. Programmatic funding for Child Care Services, which includes EarlyLearn NYC, is allocated at $839 million, compared to $852 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, which included the City Council’s Discretionary Child Care Initiative. Programmatic funding for Head Start is allocated at $204 million, compared to $219 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, which included UPK startup costs. Borough Overview These programs are crucial, particularly for working families that depend on dual incomes, providing families with quality child care that develop critical thinking and strengthen social skills. The Administration for Children’s Services administers EarlyLearn NYC, providing child care and Head Start programs for families in need. Queens is home to 134,408 children under the age of five15, with 18% of children who qualify for EarlyLearn NYC programs16. Yet, out of 362 center-based EarlyLearn NYC sites citywide, only 38 are located in Queens. Furthermore, four Community Districts do not have any sites. Early Learn NYC Center-Based Programs Distribution as of July 2014 Borough Child Care Only Head Start Only Dual Sites Total Sites Brooklyn 73 18 48 139 Bronx 40 20 34 94 Manhattan 29 29 29 87 Staten Island 0 3 1 4 Queens 25 6 7 38 Total 167 76 119 362 The first is Community District 4, (Zip codes 11373 and 11368) which did not receive any center-based Child Care or Head Start programs despite 16% of families with children under five having incomes below Federal poverty level guidelines; in zip code 11373, 11% of children live in households below poverty level, 21 percent in 1136817. The second is Community District 5, (Zip codes 11378, 11379, 11385), which did not receive any centerbased Child Care or Head Start programs despite 11% of families with children under five in Community District 5 having incomes below Federal poverty level guidelines; in zip code 11385, 21% of children lived in households below poverty level, 9% In 1137818. The third is Community District 10, (Zip codes 11414, 11417, 11419 and 11420) which did not receive any center-based Child Care or Head Start programs despite 16% of families with children under five having incomes below Federal poverty guidelines; in zip code 11417, 21% of children lived in households below poverty level, 19% in 11420,and 14% in 1141919. 28 The last is Community District 11, (which includes zip codes 11358, 11360, 11361, 11362, 11363, 11364, 11365, and 11427), which did not receive any center-based Child Care or Head Start programs despite 12% of families with children under five having incomes below Federal poverty guidelines; in zip code 11365, 25% of children lived in households below poverty level, 14% in 11362, and 10% in 1135820. Recommendations Increase number of child care and Head Start sites in Queens – The Borough Board recommends an increase in funding for EarlyLearn NYC and Head Start funding in order to increase the number of sites and seats of center based programs throughout the borough, particularly in Community Districts 4, 5, 10, and 11. The Borough Board further recommends that the City Council restore its $5 million funding for Discretionary Child Care for organizations that have a history of service in the community but do not receive a negotiated contract with the Administration for Children’s Services. Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include: - City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services – $7,650,000 - Early Childhood Literacy Initiative – This $1,500,000 initiative supports programming that aims to foster literacy development and provide wrap-around services to children, aged 0-5, in need. - Priority 5 Vouchers – This $10,000,000 funding enhances Priority 5 child care vouchers for low-income families with school-aged children. - Technical Assistance for Child Care providers – This $1,500,000 allocation provides funding for technical assistance for current child care providers through the NY Early Childhood Professional Development Institute. 29 Manhattan Bronx 7 LaGuardia Airport 1 3 11 4 2 5 6 8 12 9 Brooklyn 13 10 John F. Kennedy International Airport 14 Child Care only Dual Site Head Start only 30 3/7/2015 Department of Youth and Community Development The Department of Youth and Community Development promotes and supports the development of healthy, educated youth who are involved in their communities, prepares youth for economic independence by providing education and skills training needed in the workplace and employment opportunities, and strengthens and revitalizes the communities in New York City. The Department of Youth and Community Development allocates funding through contracts for youth programs in areas such education, the arts, recreation, leadership development, delinquency prevention, substance abuse prevention, runaway and homeless programs, and summer jobs. Budget Function Adult Literacy Beacon Community Centers Community Development Programs General Administration In-School Youth Programs Other Youth Programs Out-of-School Time Out-of-School Youth Programs Runaway and Homeless Youth Summer Youth Employment Total Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $16,081 $6,524 $77,798 $57,227 Difference ($9,557) ($20,571) $49,824 $25,606 ($24,218) $21,704 $40,075 $18,371 $7,664 $5,633 ($2,031) $41,369 $8,840 ($32,529) $276,213 $15,663 $301,216 $13,008 $25,003 ($2,655) $15,956 $17,246 $1,290 $51,033 $33,435 ($17,598) $573,304 $508,810 ($64,494) Budget Overview The Department of Youth and Community Development has a forecasted budget of $508.81 million in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, $64.49 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Several program areas are funded at higher levels than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. In particular is programmatic funding for Out-of-School Time (COMPASS NYC) budgeted at $290 million, funded $26.4 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget and includes $17.6 million to cover summer programming,. Several key youth programs are funded at lower levels than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Programmatic funding for Youth Programs at NYCHA is $11 million, $2.5 million less than the Fiscal Year 31 2015 Adopted Budget. Programmatic funding for Beacon Community Centers is $55.6 million, $20 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Programmatic funding for Summer Youth Employment Program is $32.5 million, $17.6 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Additionally, several key community development programs are funded at lower levels than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Food Pantry programs are unfunded in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, NYCHA Community Services are funded at $4.5 million, $19 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, and Adult Literacy is funded at $5.6 million, $9.6 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. 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 2421. The after-school and personal development programs that the City provides are crucial to the development of social, leadership, and professional skills. The primary after-school programs that are offered by the City are the Comprehensive Afterschool System of NYC (COMPASS), which includes the middle school after-school program School’s Out NYC (SONYC), and the Beacon Program. For Fiscal Year 2015, there are 861 COMPASS program sites throughout the city, funding a total number of 88,065 participants, including 174 sites and 18,006 participants in Queens. The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is another crucial program for young adults between the ages of 14 and 24. SYEP provides these young adults with six weeks of paid work and education experience at the minimum wage, providing an environment for youth to develop professional skills and work ethic and help build a professional network. At a time when 50.27% Queens residents between the ages of 16 and 25 are not in the labor force22, this program can provide that first job experience that can open the doors to future employment. In Fiscal Year 2015, over 130,000 residents applied for SYEP, of which 47,126, 19% of which came from Queens, were enrolled23. Recommendations Ensure that each community has a COMPASS NYC site – With the expansion of after-school programming, particularly SONYC, anticipated for Fiscal Year 2016, the Borough Board recommends that programs be awarded throughout Queens to ensure that every community has access to these programs. Increase funding for COMPASS NYC summer programs – The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget includes $17.6 million for summer programs. This funding takes over the City Council’s fiscal year 2015 funding of the program. However, the Administration uses a higher per participant rate, so while the funding amount is the same, the number of participants that can be funded is now lower by 2,300 slots. The Borough Board recommends an additional $7.7 million to maintain the same number of slots for this program. 32 Increase funding for the Beacon program – The Borough Board recommends that funding levels for the Beacon Program exceed Fiscal Year 2015 levels to continue programming and to expand the number of Beacon sites. Restore funding for the 17 COMPASS Department of Education pass-through sites – The Borough Board recommends the $5.9 million restoration of the 17 COMPASS sites that are currently funded by the Department of Education, four of which are in Queens serving 435 youth. These contracts are set to expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2015. Restore funding for Summer Youth Employment – The Borough Board recommends that funding meet Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget levels. Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include: - City Council Member discretionary funding for youth services – $7,650,000 - Adult Literacy – This $750,000 initiative provides English literacy and wrap-around service programs for adults who cannot reach, write, or speak English. - Food Pantries Initiative – This $1,320,000 allocation provides funding to food pantries throughout the city. - 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. - Summer Youth Employment Program – This $15,200,000 initiative expands SYEP by 10,640 slots. - 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. - NYC Digital Inclusion and Literacy Initiative – This $750,000 initiative funds digital literacy programs in each of the 51 City Council districts. - 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. - Sports Training and Rolemodels for Success Initiative (STARS) – This $1,000,000 initiative provides after-school programming for elementary, middle school, and high school girls, promoting physical activity, healthy living, and wellness. - 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. 33 - - 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. YMCA After School Program – This initiative provides $350,000 in funding to the YMCA to support the organization’s Y After School program, an in school/after-school program primarily serving second, third and fourth graders with a focus on literacy, and educational reinforcement. 34 Department of Education The Department of Education is the largest municipal public school system in the United States. The Agency serves over a million students in over 1,700 schools. Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Personal Service Other Than Personal Service Total Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget $13,290,889 $7,458,435 $20,749,324 Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget $13,807,103 $7,781,257 $21,588,360 Difference $516,214 $322,822 $839,036 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Education expense budget is forecast at $21.59 billion, $839.04 million more then the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The Personal Service budget is $516.21 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, while Other Than Personal Service is $322.82 million more. This budget continues the expansion of Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK). The total UPK budget is approximately $596.1 million, with the State budget providing approximately $340 million. In comparison, the Fiscal Year 2015 Budget, the total UPK budget was $557.8 million with the State budget providing approximately $305 million. Additionally, the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget accounts for $32 million in State aid for charter schools, compared to $20.7 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Fiscal Year 2015 was the first time the State provided funds for charter schools. Borough Overview Queens is home 277,527 public school students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Of these students, 68.2% of the students are performing at grade level in math, and 54.4% are performing at grade level in reading24. 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’ School Districts are among the most overcrowded in the entire city. Overcrowding persists for several reasons, including the sharp increase in population in neighborhoods like Long Island City, Astoria, Sunnyside, and Woodside, where development of new multi-story residential buildings is ongoing. New seats are desperately needed in Queens. Years ago, the use of Transportable Classroom Units, commonly known as trailers, was implemented to address overcrowding. However, trailers have a life span of 10 years, and several throughout Queens have been in use for much longer. Additionally, many times, these trailers have no heat and are in dire need of repair. The Department of Education had allocated $480 million in the 2015-2019 Capital Plan to permanently remove all trailers within five years. The schedule for removal of each unit is contingent upon capacity constraints within the communities. 35 However, these trailers are being used in the most overcrowded schools, and the issue of capacity still exists even after their removal. Top 5 Most Utilized Schools per School District26* District 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 26 27 27 27 27 27 28 28 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 30 30 School Name P.S. 28 Pan American International High School High School for Arts and Business P.S. 89 P.S. 12 P.S. 242 P.S. 24** John Bowne High School P.S. 163 P.S. 32 Francis Lewis High School** P.S. 41** Bayside High School** P.S. 191 P.S. 162 P.S. 51 P.S. 66** P.S. 64 P.S. 232** P.S. 262 Forest Hills High School P.S. 303 P.S. 16 P.S. 30 P.S. 174 P.S 131** P.S. 95** P.S. 35 P.S. 195 P.S./I.S. 295 P.S. 228 P.S. 11 Academy of American Studies P.S. 212 P.S. 222 36 Enrollment Capacity Utilization 553 328 169% 503 304 165% 887 577 154% 1,981 1,328 149% 1,280 870 147% 409 248 165% 934 587 159% 3,722 2,391 156% 614 395 155% 947 630 150% 4,058 2,164 188% 464 360 160% 3,241 2,046 158% 409 264 155% 711 468 152% 269 155 174% 538 320 168% 647 422 153% 1,068 709 151% 479 322 149% 3,800 1,988 191% 203 112 181% 118 78 151% 440 306 144% 676 502 135% 840 422 199% 1,477 952 155% 676 549 123% 675 547 123% 52 43 121% 370 214 173% 1,347 874 154% 810 578 140% 808 582 139% 343 249 138% At the same time, newly constructed schools are not effectively addressing overcrowding. The Department of Education’s method of filling newly constructed schools, called Grade Expansion, calls for only one grade being brought in each year until the school fills. This means, for a kindergarten throughgrade-six elementary school, it will take seven years to finally fill the school, once the students that started in kindergarten reach the sixth grade. The empty space does not go completely unused however. It is used to “incubate” newly created schools that do not have permanent buildings. Also, Queens has one of the fastest rates of new school openings out of the five boroughs, but the number of school safety agents has remained relatively static. When new schools open, existing officers in other facilities are shifted without replenishing new officers, leaving fewer numbers of school safety agents for a higher number of schools. 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. At the same time, the Borough Board recommends that the City identify alternative spaces in unused spaces in existing schools, or in an annex or addition, in order to expedite the removal of Transportable Classroom Units. Additionally, the Borough Board recommends reforming the Grade Expansion policy, starting with a policy of transferring students from neighboring overcrowded schools, especially those with the planned closures of trailers. Increase support for arts and cultural programs in classrooms – Currently, out of 313 public schools, 62 do not have any certified arts teachers, 39 do not have a dedicated art room, and 51 do not have any arts or cultural partnerships27. The Borough Board recommends increased funding support to increase arts and cultural programming in every school. Expand half-day pre-kindergarten program funding – The Borough Board recommends the continuation and expansion of half-day pre-kindergarten programs to support families that need these services. Increase the number of School Safety Officers in Queens – In order to ensure the safety of the Borough’s students, the Borough Board recommends increasing the number for School Safety Officers to keep all schools appropriately staffed. Continue 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 $1,150,000 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 $400,000 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. 37 - - - - - - - - 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– This $250,000 allocation supports the United Federation of Teachers’ 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 Dropout Prevention & Intervention – This $1,000,000 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. Executive Leadership Institute – This allocation supports the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators’ 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 2015 allocation of $450,000 to expand the Executive Leadership Institute. 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. 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. Middle School Expanded Learning Time – This $1,550,000 initiative provide funding to The After School Corporation to support an extended school day in 20 middle schools to include intense literacy training for high-needs students. Small Schools Athletic League – This $825,000 allocation supports funding for sports and enrichment services in schools participating in the Small Schools Athletic League. Teacher’s Choice – This $6,085,000 allocation represents funding used to reimburse teachers and other school staff for purchases of supplies used for student instruction. Urban Advantage-Science Education – This $3,500,000 allocation supports the Urban Advantage Program, which is a unique collaboration of seven science oriented institutions to provide professional development for middle school science teachers, school and class-based resources and assist middle school students in completing statemandated exit projects and requirements. 38 City University of New York The City University of New York serves as a gateway to the rewards of higher education and successful careers. The CUNY campuses in Queens, LaGuardia Community College, Queensborough Community College, Queens College, York College, and the CUNY Law School, are a vital resource and a gateway to economic and academic advancement. Personal Service Other Than Personal Service Total Agency Financial Plan ($ in Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $685,590 $676,488 $258,541 $246,629 $944,131 $923,117 Difference ($9,102) ($11,912) ($21,014) Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the City University of New York is forecasted $923 million. This allocation includes funding for the community colleges, $94.11 million for LaGuardia Community College and $73.20 million for Queensborough Community College. Borough Overview College Queens York LaGuardia Queensborough Law School Total Enrollment by Class Level and College: Fall 2014 Undergraduate Graduate Full Part Total Full Part Total Time time time time 11,079 4,694 15,773 482 3,055 3,537 5,121 3,317 8,438 54 1 55 11,054 9,099 20,153 9,551 6,631 16,182 322 3 323 36,805 23,741 60,546 858 3,059 3,915 Full time 11,561 5,175 11,054 9,551 322 37,663 Total Part time 7,749 3,318 9,099 6,631 3 26,800 Total 19,310 8,493 20,153 16,182 323 64,461 The City University of New York is a vital resource of higher education for students in Queens. Enrollment remains robust, with an anticipated 64,461 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. 39 Recommendations Provide capital funding support for Queens’ CUNY schools – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funding support to CUNY schools throughout Queens. Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include: - Center for Puerto Rican Studies – This initiative provides $970,000 to the Center for Puerto Rican Studies, which was created to archive, preserve, and research Puerto Rican culture. - City Council Merit-Based Scholarships – This $11,100,000 represents a restoration to scholarships for first year CUNY and FIT students who graduate high school with a B average or better. - 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 Advanced 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. - CUNY Prep – This $2,700,000 allocation represents a restoration to CUNY Prep, a high school equivalency and college preparatory program in the Bronx serving students ages 16-18 who have left traditional high schools. - Dominican Studies Institute – this initiative provides $970,000 to the CUNY Dominican Studies institute, which was created to archive, preserve, and research Dominican culture. - Murphy Institute Center for Worker Education – This $100,000 allocation is a restoration to the Murphy institute Center for Worker Education which provides access to education and training for working adults and New York City union members. - NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College – 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. - Results-Based Accountability for Council Initiatives – This $500,000 allocation provides funding for program evaluation of City Council initiatives. 40 41 This project will convert a suite of rooms originally designed for experiments that are no longer being conducted to a new acid digestion core lab wherein metal samples may be dissolved for analysis. This project will correct current deficiencies that prevent the lab suite from $1,300,000 being used for high level research and instruction. Core Chemistry Lab Upgrades Queens College Queens College Queens College Psychology Behavioral Neuroscience Lab Black Box Theater Queens College This project will convert two outdated, worn lab facilities formerly used for experimental psychology instruction into a behavioral neuroscience laboratory for instruction and $1,400,000 research. The black box theater within the Kupferberg Arts Complex is outdated and in need of complete renovation; in its current condition, it is not appropriate for student training programs and experimental productions. In order to transform the theater into a modern, multi‐disciplinary space, this project will provide architectural, mechanical, $2,800,000 electrical, plumbing and IT upgrades. Environmental Teaching Labs Project Description This project will address building electrical, mechanical and plumbing deficiencies on the second floor of the Science Building so that state‐of‐the‐art scientific equipment can be installed and fully utilized, and it will provide space modifications for teaching and research $2,000,000 related to near‐shore ecosystems. CUNY Capital Priorities FY 2016 Request Project Type Name of Institution 42 Central Kitchen/Dining Hall Facility ADA Restroom Upgrades Queensborough Community College Queensborough Community College York College York College Information Technology Network Upgrades Queens College Instructional Space and Data Center Upgrades This project will upgrade the college's data network to support the replacement of the telephone system, to increase data transmission capacity in response to current and future user demand. This project will also provide multiple lines of communication throughout the campus to minimize the possibility of a single event causing loss of $2,000,000 service to significant areas or complete buildings. One‐Stop Student Services Center This project will create a modern kitchen and dining hall. The undersized basement dining room will be replaced by enclosing the Science Building courtyard with a transparent roof and glazed façade; reconstructing the dining hall floor to permit on‐grade access; renovating the $750,000 basement east wing to create a new kitchen. Queensborough's buildings contain approximately 50 men's and women's restrooms which have limited accessibility. In order to meet ADA guidelines, all $2,000,000 restrooms will be renovated. This project will upgrade laboratory and classroom space in the Science and Modern Languages departments, resulting in instructional space equipped with the latest $2,000,000 technology and teaching devices. This project will create a centrally located one‐stop student services center in the Dining Hall addition that will provide a single point of communication for student admissions, academic records, advising, counseling, $3,200,000 religion and financial aid. 43 Creation of Cultural and Arts Community Space LaGuardia Community College LaGuardia Community College Shenker Hall Fire Alarm Replacement LaGuardia Community College Central Chiller Plant Queensborough Community College Customized Business and Entrepreneurial Training Center Refurbish and Upgrade of Research Labs Queensborough Community College This project will construct an educational center that will allow the college to deliver high quality customized business and entrepreneurial programs. The center will be housed in a vacant section of the ninth floor space in the C Building. The project will create classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices. A new mechanical room, HVAC upgrades and construction of new restrooms in support of the center are also included in the scope of the project. In FY 2015, this project received $750,000 from the Borough $4,100,000 President and $100,000 from the City Council. This project will convert 2,800 square feet of under‐ utilized space in the E Building to serve as an art and $500,000 cultural venue for the college. An investigation of the cooling capacity of the Medical Arts Building determined that the aging chilled‐water equipment in it and other buildings must be replaced. This project will install several chillers in the building and distribute chilled water to the surrounding buildings rather than install multiple, individual chillers, thereby reducing $1,000,000 long‐term operating expenses. This project will install a code‐compliant, state‐of‐the‐art fire alarm system in Shenker Hall. It will replace the outdated fire alarm system for which parts are increasingly $2,000,000 difficult to obtain. The college's three science and technology buildings, Technology, Science, and Medical Arts, are all between 35 and 50 years old. Only sporadic improvements have been made to these laboratories since their original $1,500,000 construction. 44 CUNY School of Law Facility Upgrades This project will provide several needed capital upgrades to the Law School facility. The main entrance doors are not functioning properly due to the failing revolving door mechanism, while the two side doors, which are large and heavy, are nearly impossible to close on windy days. This project will upgrade the revolving door mechanism and reconstruct the two main glass doors to increase their $2,000,000 operability. Queens Borough Public Library The Queens Borough Public Library is the busiest library system per capita in the city, with nearly 900,000 library cardholders and nearly 12 million visitors last year. Operating 62 community libraries, seven Adult Learning Centers, and two Family Literacy Centers, the Queens Borough Public Library continues to serve as a nationally recognized model of excellence and lifelong learning for the entire population. Queens Borough Public Library Agency Financial Plan ($ in Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $86,233 $87,405 Difference $1,172 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, allocation to the Queens Borough Public Library is $87.4 million. This is $1.17 million greater than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Borough Overview The Queens Borough Public Library’s service is beyond the traditional role of book borrowing. It now serves as community centers, providing a wide range of cultural and educational programming. Last year alone, the Queens Library welcomed 750,000 patrons to attend cultural and educational programs, circulated 16 million items, and provided 3.3 million sessions of free internet ready computer use. Only 5% of libraries were open seven days per week, while 33% were open six days a week. Recommendations Increase expense funding support to provide weekend service– The Queens Borough Board recommends increased funding to support so that weekend service is available to the residents of Queens. Increase capital funding support for Queens Borough Public Library –The Borough Board recommends increasing capital funding from the Administration to support the maintenance and infrastructure needs of Queens Library. 45 Department of Housing Preservation and Development The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is tasked with promoting housing equality, sustaining viable neighborhoods, and creating and preserving affordable housing throughout the city. Throughout the economic crisis, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development has been responsible for helping mitigate the impacts of the housing and foreclosure crisis. Budget Function Administration Administration Program Development Housing Operations – Section 8 Programs Housing Operations – Emergency Housing Housing Operations – Mgmt & Disposition Preservation – Anti Abandonment Preservation – Code Enforcement Preservation – Emergency Repair Preservation – Lead Paint Preservation – Other Agency Services Total Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $32,368 $34,785 $14,553 $22,615 Difference $2,417 $8,062 $15,499 $331,553 $178,261 $337,581 $162,762 $6,028 $19,979 $18,215 ($1,764) $34,650 $30,201 ($4,449) $6,534 $4,836 ($1,698) $30,962 $31,331 $369 $24,445 $29,021 $4,576 $14,307 $15,104 $797 $30,475 $17,938 ($12,537) $555,324 $719,878 $164,554 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Agency expense budget is forecast to be nearly $719.88 million. Since the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, the Fiscal Year 2015 budget has been modified to reflect the Mayor’s commitment to build and preserve 200,000 units of affordable housing; the current Fiscal Year 2015 modified budget is $959.42 million for the Agency. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget continues this policy commitment with a $178 million allocation for Development. Borough Overview Queens has a diverse and sound housing stock that attracts families with children, young adults and seniors. Approximately one quarter of all housing units in New York City are in Queens. The Borough’s housing stock is a mixture of mostly one and two-family homes and mid-rise apartment buildings with a concentration of a few higher-density apartment buildings. The higher-density apartment buildings are generally found in western and central Queens while lower density homes are found throughout the 47 borough, with higher concentrations in the eastern and southern parts of the Borough. For example in Bellerose, a community in eastern Queens, 92% of housing units are one & two- family homes. In contrast, only 12% of all available housing units in the Rego Park/Woodhaven neighborhoods consist of one and two-family homes. 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 4 is the Second most severely overcrowded Community District in the city; Community District 3 is the third, Community District 2 is the eighth, 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. At the same time, the rapidly growing aging population is left with few options for quality senior housing. The gap is a result of a lack of production of affordable units compounded by the loss of units due to housing deterioration and deregulation of rent regulated units. Under Mayor Bloomberg’s New Housing Marketplace Plan, 157,230 units of affordable housing has been created or preserved throughout the city. 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 substantial loss of its existing aging housing stock and a continuing foreclosure crisis. Housing and Building violations are going uncorrected, while foreclosure starts in Queens are growing 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 and preserve 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 NYCHA housing availability for homeless families from 750 to 2,500 – The Borough Board recommends that the New York City Housing Authority increase the number of annual allocation of units for homeless families from 750 to 2,500 units. Additionally, the Borough Board recommends that funds for maintenance for NYCHA units be properly funded to address some of the chronic issues related to elevators, lighting, and security cameras. Increase funding in foreclosure services – The Borough Board recommends increased funding into foreclosure assistance and legal services to help stem the ongoing foreclosure crisis. 48 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. Continue 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. - Community Consultants – This initiative provides $1,000,000 to neighborhood-based groups to provide services in tenant organization, code enforcement advocacy, housing court assistance, apartment repossession, and other housing related public education. - Housing Preservation Initiative – This initiative provides $2,000,000 to neighborhoodbased groups to design and implement a grassroots-based approach to the most critical threat to affordable housing in their individual community. - 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. - Subsidized Housing Information Project – This initiative provides $100,000 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 develop capacity building programs for Community Consultants and Housing Preservation Initiative funding recipients. - HPD Alternative Enforcement Program – This $750,000 enhances the Alternative Enhancement Program, a program that identifies and repairs the 200 most distressed multiple dwellings. - Stabilizing NYC – This $1,000,000 initiative funds legal and organizing resources to combat predatory equity tactics. 49 Department of Small Business Services The Department of Small Business Services Is tasked with providing support to our small businesses, fostering neighborhood development, and linking employers with a qualified workforce. Budget Function Agency Administration and Operations Business Development Contract Services: Economic Development Corporation Contract Services: NYC&Co/Tourism Support Contract Services: Other Economic & Financial Opportunity: M/WBE Economic & Financial Opportunity: Labor Services MO Film, Theatre, and Broadcasting MO Industrial & Manufacturing Businesses Neighborhood Development Workforce Development: One Stop Centers Workforce Development: Program Management Workforce Development: Training Workforce Development: WIB and Other Total Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $12,631 $12,845 Difference $214 $7,792 $39,127 $11,673 $56,442 $3,881 $17,315 $12,262 $12,262 $0 $17,018 $12,557 ($4,461) $3,188 $5,224 $2,036 $945 $945 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,408 $0 ($1,408) $7,720 $2,699 ($5,021) $19,954 $19,957 $3 $7,284 $9,145 $1,861 $9,037 $5,477 ($3,560) $8,296 $473 ($7,823) $146,662 $149,699 $3,037 51 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Agency was forecast $149.70 million, $3.04 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Funding for M/WBE programs, which is entirely funded with City funds, is increased to $5.22 million. Programs that are covered under Neighborhood Development, which includes program support for Business Improvement Districts, are $5 million less, mostly due to less City funding support. The same goes for Workforce Development programs. The total budget for the Business Acceleration Team (NBAT) increased, funded at $4.37 million, compared to $4.02 million budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The Industrial Business Solution Providers program, which was funded $1.41 million in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget, which included $830,000 from the City Council, is not funded in the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget. Borough Overview The Queens local economy continues to be a major economic engine for the city. Queens experienced a 3.1% increase in employment, the second highest in New York State31, a wage increase of 3.2%, the highest in New York State32, and has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, the second lowest out of the five boroughs33. 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 49,000 businesses and small businesses, serving as a primary driver of job creation and retention in the Borough34. Two-thirds of Queens businesses have less than five employees, more than 80% of businesses had less than ten employees and over 35 businesses with 1,000 or more employees35. No single ethnic group or nationality dominates the borough’s businesses composition. Instead, while some neighborhoods reflect a certain ethnic majority, most of the borough’s communities are an eclectic mix of cultures, reflecting the many immigrants that have come to Queens from across the world. These immigrant communities support the Queens economy through the enterprises they start and their strong and influential international connections. Queens’ diversity is not limited to its ethnic and cultural composition. This diverse economy of Queens has been a stabilizing force even as the nation and city’s economy have wavered. No single industry overwhelmingly dominates the Queens economy. The health care and social assistance sector accounts for the largest sources of employment in Queens with over 100,000 jobs36. The retail trade sector accounts for the second-largest sources of employment in Queens with almost 60,000 jobs37. Transportation and warehousing, manufacturing, construction and a growing high-tech economy also play vital roles in Queens’ economy38. 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 entrepreneurs39. 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. 52 Distribution of Private Sector Employment in Queens County Professional and Business Services, 9% Health Care and Social Assitance, 22% Manufacturing, 5% Construction, 9% Financial Services, 6% Transportation and Warehousing, 12% Accommodation and Food Services, 8% Retail Trade, 12% All Other*, 17% * "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 Recommendations Fund Industrial Business Solutions Providers – This program is critical to preserving and enhancing the manufacturing and industrial business sector. The Borough Board recommends the expansion and baseline of this initiative, and urges the Administration to fund this program $2 million in Fiscal Year 2016 to support the 16 Industrial Business Zones. Enhance funding for programs covered under Neighborhood Development – Programs covered under Neighborhood Development include the support of Business Improvement Districts, community based organizations that focus on economic development, and programs aimed at improving conditions of neighborhoods. The Borough Board recommends that these programs be restored. Expand Avenue NYC – Avenue NYC is a crucial grant that fosters commercial revitalization. The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts $1.58 million for this program, supporting 31 contracts. 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. 53 Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include: - Consortium for Worker Education – This $1,750,000 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. - Create New Technology Incubators – This $1,000,000 initiative creates four new technology incubators in the outer boroughs to support technology entrepreneurs and promote future growth in related sectors. - 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. - 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. - High Tech Connect – This $260,000 initiative develops hard sciences ecosystem in New York City through innovative programs. - Jobs to Build On – this initiative provides $5.1 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. - MWBE Leadership Associations – This $600,000 initiative provides a range of services for MWBEs, including guidance on government contracting, aid in connecting MWBEs to potential customers, and general assistance in financing and marketing. - 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. - SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life Worker Cooperatives – This initiative provides $148,000 in funding to SCO Family of Services/Center for Family Life to incubate 2-3 worker cooperatives in low-income neighborhoods in New York. - 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. - Worker Cooperative Business Development Initiative – This $1,200,000 initiative supports the creation of 234 jobs in worker cooperatives businesses and funds a comprehensive citywide effort to reach 920 cooperative entrepreneurs, provides the start-up of 28 new worker cooperatives, and assists another 20 existing cooperatives. 54 Department of Cultural Affairs The Department of Cultural Affairs provides support, advocacy, and technical assistance to the city’s cultural community to ensure that the arts remain a central feature of civic and economic life in the city, The Agency funds a portion of operating support for the city-owned Cultural Institutions Group, as well as funding non-profit organizations through the Cultural Development Fund. Personal Services Other Than Personal Services Total Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $4,213 $4,545 $153,638 $145,803 $157,851 $150,348 Difference $332 ($7,835) ($7,503) Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Cultural Services was forecast $150.35 million, $145.80 million for Other Than Personal Services. This budget includes $121.30 million in funding for the 35 Cultural Institutions Group (CIG), of which Queens receives $7.30 million, which represents 16.62% of total CIG funds. 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 Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Institution Difference Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget Queens Botanical $1,037,036 $957,801 ($79,236) Garden New York Hall of $1,828,397 $1,847,093 $18,696 Science Queens Museum $921,135 $812,135 ($109,000) of Art Queens Theatre in $524,239 $488,934 ($35,305) the Park Jamaica Center for $692,705 $627,705 ($65,000) Arts & Learning Museum of the $1,347,946 $1,317,946 ($30,000) Moving Image PS1 $774,496 $774,496 $0 Flushing Town Hall $569,352 $470,352 ($99,000) Total $7,695,306 $7,296,462 $(398,844) 55 Borough Overview Queens possesses one of the richest concentrations of cultural institutions in the world. The arts and cultural community is thriving in the Borough of Queens, and much of this success is due to the ethnic diversity found in its borders. Queens is the most ethnically diverse borough in New York City, and the most diverse county in the nation. It is this diversity that has spurred the creation of artistic gems unique only to Queens, significantly contributing to New York City’s offerings as a cultural hub for the global community. However, many of these Queens institutions still lack adequate funding to provide high quality programs to an ever-changing and ever-growing borough. These organizations not only face tight program budgets, but also tight operating budgets due to high insurance rates and, in many cases, high commercial rents. Admissions and ticket sales cover only a small portion of operating expenses, while foundation, corporate, state, and federal grants cover a little more. All of our institutions and organizations rely on basic funding provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs. However, the per capita support from the Department of Cultural Affairs for Queens is lower than every other borough. Queens’ Cultural Institutions Groups receive $3.27 per capita, compared to $6.85 for Brooklyn and $10.92 for Staten Island. Similarly, Queens’ cultural groups are funded $1.38 per capita for Cultural Development Fund grants. Borough Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Staten Island Queens Cultural Institutions Group Funding per Borough Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget Per Capita Fiscal Year Fiscal Year # of Arts 2015 2016 Cultural Population Support Adopted Preliminary Institutions Preliminary Budget Budget Group Budget 1,397,315 $21,790,136 $36,752,121 $26.30 6 2,539,789 $31,382,069 $17,407,948 $6.85 5 1,605,272 $55,858,481 $54,708,906 $34.08 11 470,233 $5,406,124 $5,135,354 $10.92 5 2,230,722 $6,764,699 $7,297,140 $3.27 8 56 Avg. Funding per Institution $6,125,353.50 $3,481,589.60 $4,973,536.91 $1,027,070.80 $912,142.50 FY 2016 Preliminary Budget Per Capita Arts Support for Cultural Institution Groups Queens, $3.27 Staten Island, $10.92 Bronx, $26.30 Brooklyn, $6.85 Manhattan $34.08 Cultural Development Funds awards per Borough Fiscal Year 2014 Fiscal Year # of Cultural Per Capita Borough Population 2014 Organization Arts Support Awards Awards Bronx 1,385,108 $2,729,735 $1.97 41 Brooklyn 2,504,700 $6,334,045 $2.53 168 Manhattan 1,585,873 $19,552,295 $12.33 581 Staten Island 468,730 $641,345 $1.37 19 Queens 2,230,722 $3,084,520 $1.38 68 Fiscal Year 2014 Cultural Development Funds Awards by Borough Per Capita Arts Support Queens, $1.38 Bronx, $1.97 Staten Island, $1.37 Brooklyn, $2.53 Manhattan, $12.33 57 Recommendations Increase funding for cultural organizations in Queens – The Borough Board recommends an increase of expense and capital funds for the borough’s Cultural Institutions Groups and Cultural Development Fund recipients. Continue City Council Initiatives – The Borough Board supports the continuation of City Council Initiatives. These include: - Cultural After-School Adventure (CASA) – This $7,100,000 initiative provides funding for after-school programs in partnership with cultural institutions. - Coalition of Theaters of Color – This $1,000,000 initiative enhances funding for operations and programming support to various theaters and cultural organizations that serve primarily communities of color. - Cultural Immigrant Initiative – This $1,500,000 initiative supports cultural organizations to provide programming focused on the cultural history or traditions of an immigrant community in New York City. 58 Department of Parks and Recreation The Department of Parks and Recreation oversees the maintenance of approximately 29,000 acres of land that includes parks, recreational facilities, playgrounds, beaches, and athletic fields. The Agency also looks after 650,000 street trees and two million trees in the park, and provides recreational and athletic programs, concerts, sports events, and cultural festivals. Budget Function Administration – Bronx Administration – Brooklyn Administration – General Administration – Manhattan Administration – Queens Administration – Staten Island Capital Forestry & Horticulture – General Maint & Operations – Bronx Maint & Operations – Brooklyn Maint & Operations – Central Maint & Operations – Manhattan Maint & Operations – POP Program Maint & Operations – Queens Maint & Operations – Staten Island Maint & Operations – Zoos PlaNYC Recreation – Bronx Recreation – Brooklyn Recreation – Central Recreation – Manhattan Recreation – Queens Recreation – Staten Island Urban Park Service Total Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $2,750 $2,788 $1,694 $1,740 $33,474 $33,603 $1,712 $1,743 $1,903 $1,929 $668 $680 $40,109 $42,742 $19,489 $17,548 Difference $38 $46 $129 $31 $26 $12 $2,633 ($1,941) $20,966 $27,301 $82,664 $35,522 $22,928 $31,136 $81,269 $39,767 $1,962 $3,835 ($1,395) $4,245 $40,659 $42,244 $1,585 $30,955 $14,847 $34,037 $15,087 $3,082 $240 $6,005 $10,202 $2,434 $3,558 $6,836 $6,579 $3,527 $2,078 $17,089 $413,019 $6,361 $10,245 $2,789 $3,947 $5,679 $7,028 $3,959 $2,236 $16,544 $428,030 $356 $43 $355 $389 ($1,157) $449 $432 $158 ($545) $15,011 Budget Overview In the Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget, the Department of Parks and Recreation was forecast $428.03 million, $15.01 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The total budget for Queens Operations is $35.38 million while the total budget for Queens Recreation is $4.37 million. 59 Borough Overview Queens has one of the highest parkland acreages of any borough. The 7,272 acres of parkland are situated in 464 parks, playgrounds, triangles, and malls throughout the Borough’s 14 community boards. This includes the flagship Flushing Meadows Corona Park and 127 acres of Jointly Operated Playgrounds adjoining schools. Other notable parks include Forest Park, Kissena Park, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond Park, Baisley Pond Park, Roy Wilkins Park, Idlewild Park, and Rockaway Beach. A guideline used in determining the adequacy of parkland acreage is the goal of 2.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons, established by the Department of City Planning. Queens compares favorably with this standard, having approximately 2.61 acres per 1,000 people. However, parkland is not equally dispersed along the 14 community districts. Eight districts, Community Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 12, fall below this standard, with several falling below one acre per 1,000 persons. Recommendations Increase capital funding support for Queens parks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funding support parks throughout Queens. Ensure that the capital surplus from the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk remains in Queens – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently released funding for the Rockaway Boardwalk at an amount of $480 million. The estimated cost of rebuilding the Rockaway Boardwalk is $274 million. The Borough Board recommends that all surplus funds be directed towards Hurricane Sandy recovery and revitalization efforts in Queens. Provide capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion – The Borough Board recommends allocation of capital funds to continue the restoration project of the New York State Pavilion. 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. Increase funds to support the expansion of Park Enforcement Patrol Officers – The Borough Board recommends funding for more Park Enforcement Patrol Officers in order to maintain a safe and clean environment in our parks. 60 Borough Overview Queens has one of the highest parkland acreages of any borough. The 7,272 acres of parkland are situated in 464 parks, playgrounds, triangles, and malls throughout the Borough’s 14 community boards. This includes the flagship Flushing Meadows Corona Park and 127 acres of Jointly Operated Playgrounds adjoining schools. Other notable parks include Forest Park, Kissena Park, Cunningham Park, Alley Pond Park, Baisley Pond Park, Roy Wilkins Park, Idlewild Park, and Rockaway Beach. A guideline used in determining the adequacy of parkland acreage is the goal of 2.5 acres of parkland per 1,000 persons, established by the Department of City Planning. Queens compares favorably with this standard, having approximately 2.61 acres per 1,000 people. However, parkland is not equally dispersed along the 14 community districts. Eight districts, Community Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, and 12, fall below this standard, with several falling below one acre per 1,000 persons. Recommendations Increase capital funding support for Queens parks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funding support parks throughout Queens. Ensure that the capital surplus from the construction of the Rockaway Boardwalk remains in Queens – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently released funding for the Rockaway Boardwalk at an amount of $480 million. The estimated cost of rebuilding the Rockaway Boardwalk is $274 million. The Borough Board recommends that all surplus funds be directed towards Hurricane Sandy recovery and revitalization efforts in Queens. Provide capital funding support for the restoration of the New York State Pavilion – The Borough Board recommends allocation of capital funds to continue the restoration project of the New York State Pavilion. 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. Increase funds to support the expansion of Park Enforcement Patrol Officers – The Borough Board recommends funding for more Park Enforcement Patrol Officers in order to maintain a safe and clean environment in our parks. 61 Priority Q458 Q458 Q006 Ft. Totten Bayside Historical Society Officers Club Bowne Park 7 11 11 7 Q476 Ft. Totten Pool 11 11 CB $450,000 $950,000 Upgrade plaza adjacent to bocce area, provide passive sitting area, decorative elements and enhance planting. $1 Million $14 Million $1.6 Million for path work $1 Million Tot Playground $1.1 for Lake $400,000 for Comfort Station $150,000 CC $1.5 Million CC $1,700,000 B/P Cost Estimate Current Funding Upgrade bathroom facilities to include ADA accessibility, include ADA lift from main floor to lower level, repair basement overhang/alcove. Construct new football field, mondo running track and sports lighting. Enhance interior pool space. Renovate fencing to include new chain link and wrought iron fence enhancements. Install new concrete pavers on walkway leading to pool. Acquisition of additional lots at Udall's Cove. Continue path renovation at Joe Michael's Mile. Renovate asphalt walking path, and informal running space. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 19 Q452 Q012 Joe Michael's Mile Phase II Udall's Cove Acquisition College Point Sports Fields Property Number Park Name CM Paul Vallone 62 Priority Q 022 Q300‐02 Q437 Q211 Q024 Bowne House Kissena Park 146 Street Playground Murray Hill Playground PS 22 Maple Playground Kissena Corridor Park‐ Meditation Garden Q 300‐05 Rachel Carson Playground Q 300‐04 Q326 Bland Playground Proposed CPI Phase II Mario Fajardo Playground Property Number 7 7 7 7 7 7 CB $500,000 $1.3 Million Restore interior finishes in the Major Block and East Addition. Redesign playground, upgrade play equipment and safety surfacing. Install new benches and upgrade fencing. $600,000 $1.2 Million $1.1 Million $1.2 Million Upgrade existing play equipment, safety surfacing and repair spray shower. Redesign playground area, upgrade equipment and benches. Install new equipment, enhance pavement and create new seating area with game tables Install passive meditation garden at Kissena Corridor Park. $1.7 Million Cost Estimate Upgrade existing playground. Install new tot and junior equipment, new spray features and safety surfacing. Full Capital renovation of Bland Playground. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 20 Park Name CM Peter Koo 63 Current Funding Priority Q099 FMCP‐ Improving entrances from College Point Blvd. Q099 Q099 FMCP‐ Fields 8 & 9 FMCP‐ Lawrence St. Playground Property Number 7 7 7 CB $750,000 Improving entrances from College Point Blvd to include new landscaping and path/road restoration at Lawrence Street Playground and Rodman Gate. $3.2 Million $ 3 Million Reconstruct existing synthetic turf field on field 8 & 9. Upgrade play equipment, spray showers, basketball courts, fencing & general landscaping. Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 20 Park Name CM Peter Koo 64 Current Funding Priority Q029 Q026 Q099 Q099 Q099 William F Moore Park Linden Park Playground FMCP‐ Soccer Field 4 & 6 FMCP‐ Core Area Paths and Roadway FMCP‐ Improve Pedestrian Access to Marina 3 3 3 & 4 3 4 3 Ditmars Blvd Pedistrian Access to LGA Airport 3 3 Q441 Fisher Pool CB $1.3 Million Create dog run, install water source & fencing. Install traffic calming measures, create paths, and improve landscaping. The paths near the soccer field comfort station building need to be repaired and regraded to alleviate flooding. Convert the natural turf fields to synthetic. Fields are in poor condition. Renovate Park, include new sitting area, enhance plantings and pavements. Upgrade playground, install new play equipment, spray shower, fencing & benches. $750,000 $1.5 Million $3 Million each $6 Million for two fields $1.2 Million $1.3 Million $850,000 $2 Million Upgrade and enhance interior facility. Upgrade locker rooms, provide ADA accessibility and add hot water to shower area. Improve pedistrian plaza access that links Ditmars to LGA Airport. Install fencing and reconstruct pathway. Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Needs Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 21 Dog Run in East Elmhurst Property Number Park Name CM Julissa Ferreras 65 $1 Million Current Funding Q099 Q099 FMCP‐ Install Adult Fitness Equipment FMCP‐ Decorative Fencing CM Julissa Ferreras 66 4 3 & 4 $400,000 $150,000 Installation would occur near Aquatic Center/Ice Rink Install fencing and improve landscaping around fountains near NYSCI and Zoo. Proposed Capital Needs Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 21 Priority Q322 Q226 Woodtree Playground Hallet's Cove Playground Q004‐07 Astoria Park Charybdis Playground Q004‐07 Q123 Astoria Health Playground CPI Phase II Astoria Park Charybdis Comfort Station Property Number 1 1 1 1 14 CB $1.3 Million $1.7 Million $2.5 Million $1 Million $350,000 Upgrade play equipment and safety surface, spray shower and benches. Renovate MPPA Area Renovate playground Renovate handball court wall $2.8 Million Cost Estimate Upgrade Comfort station, provide ADA accessibility, new utilities and fixtures, enclose comfort station with new fence. Expand playground, upgrade play equipment and install wrought iron fencing to close off park building adjacent to tot playground. Full Capital renovation of Astoria Health Playground. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 22 Park Name CM Costa Constantinides 67 Astoria Pool Performance Space $5 Million CC Astoria Park Erosion Project $750,000 BP Current Funding Priority Property Number Q116 Q385 Q066C One Room Schoolhouse Park Ditmars Playground Triboro C‐ Dog Run 1 1 3 CB $650,000 $1.6 Million $1 Million Upgrade playground, install new spray shower, install new benches & enhance greenery Create new Dog Run, install new fencing and water source. Cost Estimate Upgrade sitting area and enhance green space Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 22 Park Name CM Costa Constantinides 68 Current Funding Priority Q130 Q001‐03 Vanderbilt Motor Parkway Alley Springfield Comfort Station Q0346 Challenge Playground P.S. 187 Q328 Q021‐02 Cunningham Park Redwood Playground Bellerose Playground PS 133 Property Number 11 8, 11, 13 13 11 8 CB $1.7 Million $1.4 Million $1.7 Million $850,000 Upgrade tot playground, install new equipment and safety surfacing. Pave sections of the motor parkway full depth asphalt perimeters. Asphalt is cracked and undermining. Several phases are needed. Renovate existing comfort station, provide ADA accessibility, upgrade fixtures and lighting. A‐ $1.5 Million B‐ $1.7 Million A‐ Upgrade upper athletic area, install new basketball counts and play space. B‐ Update playground‐ install new play equipment and safety surface. Upgrade play equipment, fencing and spray shower area. Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 23 Park Name CM Mark Weprin 69 Current Funding Priority Q379 Q220‐G‐01 Hoover Playground Q023 Rufus King Park Briarwood Playground Q023 Rufus King Park Q105 Q336 Vleigh Playground/Judge Moses Weinstein Von Dohlen Playground Property Number 8 8 12 12 12 8 CB Cost Estimate $1.7 Million Upgrade existing sitting area. Enhance with new benches and $900,000 landscaping. Restore brick walls and paint exterior fencing. Renovate Jr. play equipment & $1.7 Million MPPA. Upgrade play equipment and spray $2 Million shower area, correct eroded slopes. Reconstruction of the comfort station for ADA compliance and new $1.2 Million interior finishes. Renovate exterior fence and rehabilitate South Lawn at Rufus King Park Upgrade play equipment, install new benches and safety surfacing. Repair $1.6 Million drainage issues. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 24 Park Name CM Rory Lancman 70 $200,000 CC $500,000 B/P $900,000 Comfort Station B/P $1.2 Million Asphalt Field B/P King Manor Roof $500,000 CC, $1.36 Million B/P Pathways & Gazebo $550,000 CC, $1.4 Million B/P Spray Shower $200K Mayoral Current Funding Priority Q099 FMCP Entry Pathways to Meadow Lake Q099 FMCP‐ Mauro Plgd Enhancements Q099 Q099 FMCP Triassic Playground & Comfort Station FMCP‐ Boathouse Parking Lot (Lot #7) Property Number 8 8 8 8 CB Cost Estimate $3 Million Create a formalized sidewalk and enhance landscaping including pavers. $1.8 Million Enhance and reconfigure the parking lot with planting beds/bioswales for $ 2 Million drainage, repave, and restripe. Install new play equipment and upgrade the sprinklers and safety surface. A‐ Replace safety surface and upgrade the BBQ area. A‐ $500,000 B‐ Upgrade the playground comfort station to be ADA accessible and B‐ $1 Million repair ejector system. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 24 Park Name CM Rory Lancman 71 Current Funding Priority Q360J Crowley Playground Northern Blvd Mall Q303 Travers Park Tot Playground Q360 N Hoffman Playground Q013 Q041 Newtown Playground Veteran's Grove Sidewalk Property Number 3 4 3 4 4 4 CB $1.3 Million $450,000 $300,000 Upgrade small tot play area, redesign and install new play elements. Upgrade and install additional security lighting at Park. Upgrade mall, enhance tree pits, plant new trees along mall. $975,000 Upgrade multi‐use asphalt field. Field is cracked and in poor condition. $175,000 $1.4 Million Enhance passive lawn area, install new walkways, decorative pavers, new benches and plantings. Create new entry and repair retaining wall. Renovate existing perimeter sidewalk flags. Replace old and uplifting concrete sidewalks. Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 25 Park Name CM Daniel Dromm 72 $3.7 CC & BP $1.55 CC Current Funding Priority Q284 Q044‐1 Sixteen Oaks Thomas Noonan Comfort Station Q048‐1 Rainey Park Q355 Q296 Playground Thirty Five XXXV Proposed CPI Phase II Strippoli Triangle Property Number 2 1 1 1 1 CB $250,000 $475,000 $800,000 Upgrade triangle, install new pavement, new benches, enhance greenery and fencing. Upgrade Comfort Station, install new fixtures, provide ADA accessibility, new roof and repointing of brick exterior. $1.6 Million Cost Estimate Upgrade triangle, install new pavement, fencing and repair flagpole. Formalize picnic grove, add gravel pads and grills. Install new fences, benches and upgrade basketball courts. Full Capital Renovation of Playground Thirty Five XXXV. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 26 Park Name CM Jimmy Van Bramer 73 $2 million for playground $200,000 for hard court area CC Current Funding Priority Property Number Q067A Hart Playground 2 CB Cost Estimate $600,000 Proposed Scope of Work Upgrade playground, install new play equipment, enhace planted areas & basketball courts Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 26 Park Name CM Jimmy Van Bramer 74 $1.1 Million Current Funding Priority Q448 Nautilus Playground Q307 Delphin Greene Playground Q447 Q404 East Springfield Playground PS 147 Roy Wilkins Park Property Number Park Name CM Daneek Miller 75 12 12 13 13 CB Cost Estimate $1.8 Million $2.5 Million $2.8 Million $1.5 Million Proposed Scope of Work Upgrade play equipment, install new spray shower, upgrade basketball courts and repair fencing. Re‐design tot play space, install new play equipment , safety surfacing, new benches and fencing. Renovate existing synthetic turf field. Replace sub‐base and install new top course field. Upgrade playground area, install new equipment, spray shower and benches. Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 27 $295,000 Mayoral $208,000 CC $4.7M Recreation Center $1.5M Comfort Station $2.55M Recreation Center Current Funding Priority Q129 Smokey Oval Park/ Phil Rizzito Playground Q005 Q119 Judge Playground (Playground Sitting Area) Baisley Pond Park Property Number 12 9 10 CB A‐ Convert natural turf field at Baisley Park Track & Field to synthetic. B‐ Install new mondo running track. Upgrade play equipment and safety surfacing. Renovate basketball and handball courts. Upgrade existing playground. Install new play equipment and enhance sitting area. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 28 Park Name CM Ruben Wills 76 B‐ $2.1 Million A‐ $2.8 Million $1.4 Million $1.2 Million Cost Estimate $700,000 CC $500,000 for Comfort station BP $800,000 Basketball Courts Current Funding Priority Q099 FMCP‐ Meadow Lake West Q451 Underbridge Park Q428 Q377 Playground Sixty Two LXII Proposed CPI Phase II Horace Harding Playground Property Number 6 6 6 6 CB $2.8 Million $1.5 Million Renovate paths and roadways, address flooding and shoreline restoration. $1.5 Million Cost Estimate Renovation and upgrade of Horace Harding Playground Redesign Underbridge Park to meet community needs. Install new play space and enhance dog area. Install new pavements, fencing and benches. Full Capital Renovation of Playground Sixty Two LXII. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 29 Park Name CM Karen Koslowitz 77 Current Funding Priority Q102 Q205 Juniper Valley Park‐ Synthetic Field Nathan Weidbaum Little Bush Park Q302 Forest Park Myrtle Avenue/ Glendale to Picnic Grove‐ Pedestrian Walkway Enhancements Q038 Q015 Forest Park Picnic Grove Benninger Playground Property Number 2 5 5 5 9 CB $2 Million $1.6 Million Upgrade existing playground, install new play equipment, safety surfacing and spray shower. $2 Million Renovate exisiting synthetic turf field. Renovate exisiting playground, add swings, fencing and spray shower. $1.9 Million $575,000 Upgrade timber rails, gravel pads, fencing and asphalt pathway. Enhance access from picnic area to carousel. Enhance "Dead Road" linking Glendale/Myrtle Ave to Forest Park picnic grove. Create safe pedestrian walkway access including new walkway and security path lighting. Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 30 Park Name CM Elizabeth Crowley 78 $2.5 Million for Running Track Current Funding Priority Q407 Q008 Lannett Playground PS 197 Brookville Park Q307 Delphin Green Playground Q403 Q443 Almeda Playground Proposed CPI Phase II P.S. 183 Beach Channel Playground Property Number 13 14 14 13 14 CB $1.7 Million $1.2 Million $1.5 Million Continue upgrade to Lannett Playground. Install junior equipment, benches & fencing. Enhance park entrance at 147 Avenue. Remove bocce court. Upgrade asphalt pathways and enhance green space. $1.8 Million Cost Estimate Upgrade and redesign multi use field. Install new basketball courts, backboards. Redesign existing tot playground, add new play equipment, safety surfaces, benches and fencing. Full Capital Renovation of Almeda Playground. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 31 Park Name CM Donovan Richards 79 $850,000 CC Current Funding Priority 14 14 Laurelton Parkway Playground Q162‐ Beach 9th Street Basketball Courts 14 14 Q007 Bayswater Park CB Arverne Playground Property Number $1.2 Million $1.6 Million Upgrade basketball courts, install new backboards, repair fencing and install color seal coating. Renovate tot playground, install new play equipment & spray shower. $1.2 Million $950,000 Construct low ramp skate plaza within park. Upgrade park to include new skate plaza. Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 31 Park Name CM Donovan Richards 80 $250,000 CC Current Funding Priority Q053 Q257 Equity Park Lt. Clinton L. Whiting Square Q378 Ampere Playground PS 64 Q118 Q163 Rockaway Beach Performance Space P.O. Nicholas Demutiis Park Phase II Property Number 9 9 10 9 14 CB $1.3 Million $275,000 Upgrade playground and spray shower area. Install new benches Upgrade Triangle, install new pavers, enchance plantingd and new fencing. $1.3 Million Renovate play equipment, spray showers, add new benches and safety surface. $1.2 Million $450,000 Enhance plaza area that will support outdoor performance space. Add pavers and green space. Reconstruct plaza area, new seatingand reconstruct exterior wrought iron fence Cost Estimate Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Council District 32 Park Name CM Eric Ulrich 81 $1.5 Million $350,000 CC Current Funding Priority Property Number Q291 Park Name Starr Playground CM Antonio Reynoso 82 5 CB Renovate playground, including new play equipment, spray showers & benches. Proposed Scope of Work Proposed Capital Projects Fiscal Year ' 16 Brooklyn Council District 34 $1.6 Million Cost Estimate Current Funding Priority 83 Borough Water Truck Purchase Water Truck to service Borough‐wide Greenstreets and planting beds at various parks $175,000 $210,000 Purchase one wagon to service festivals, performances & concerts throughout the borough. Cost Estimate Wenger Wagon (Show Mobile) Proposed Scope of Work $3.5 Million CB Renovation of the Palm House & main Vestibual area. Property Number Forest Park‐ Greehouse Park Name Proposed Capital Needs Fiscal Year ' 16 Queens Delegation $1 Million Current Funding Department of Health and Mental Hygiene The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is charged with providing adequate health care services. Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Difference Budget Function Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget Administration – General $101,474 $106,531 $5,057 Disease Prevention & $234,069 $237,450 $3,381 Treatment Emergency Preparedness $12,539 $17,008 $4,469 and Response Environmental Disease $0 $0 $0 Prevention Environmental Health $82,418 $84,353 $1,935 Epidemiology $12,723 $12,713 ($10) Health Care Access & $201,784 $222,850 $21,066 Improvement Health Promotion & $122,740 $131,666 $8,926 Disease Prevention Mental Hygiene $548,482 $545,615 ($2,867) Office of the Chief $63,639 $64,084 $445 Medical Examiner World Trade Center $20,573 $25,202 $4,629 Related Programs Total $1,400,441 $1,447,470 $47,029 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary budget forecasts the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene a $1.45 billion expense budget, $47.03 million more than the amount budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. This budget includes $8.2 million to support new community based health clinics. The Lump Sum payment to the Health and Hospitals Corporation is $214.69 million, 77.74 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Borough Overview The needs of the residents in Queens are wide ranging. The borough currently has the highest rate of uninsured, at 23.3%, the highest in the city40. Of the borough’s residents, 31.1% have high blood cholesterol, 8.1% have asthma, 16.4% smoke cigarettes, 19% are obese, 27.9% have high blood pressure, 10.2% have diabetes, and 38.1% have never been tested for HIV41. One of the most significant challenges facing Queens is access to healthcare. Since 2008, Parkway Hospital, Mary Immaculate Hospital, St. John’s Queens Hospital, and Peninsula hospital have closed, a loss of more than 840 beds and thousands of highly trained professionals. Queens was already under‐ bedded and underserved, but these closures have further strained an already overburdened system. 85 Queens now has nine acute care hospitals throughout the Borough responsible for serving 2.3 million residents. The borough has two municipal hospitals: Elmhurst Hospital Center and Queens Hospital Center. Major capital investments towards the expansion of Queens Hospital Center and renovation to Elmhurst Hospital Center have improved services and changed the perception of public hospitals in the communities they serve. The other seven hospitals are voluntary and are part of major, multi‐facility health systems. They are Jamaica Hospital and Flushing Hospital, part of the Medisys Health Network, Forest Hills Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, part of the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System, Mount Sinai Hospital of Queens, New York Hospital of Queens, and St. John’s Episcopal Hospital South Shore. Summary Status of Hospitals Borough Population Number of Total Beds per Hospitals Number of 1000 Beds 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 Together, these nine hospitals serve the entire Borough. However, Queens is the most under‐bedded borough in New York City. There are only 2.42 beds per 1000 patients in Queens, compared to 8.30 in Manhattan and 3.79 in Brooklyn42. There is an increasing demand for healthcare services. The development of new housing is attracting more families to Queens, the same time that more seniors are in need of accessible healthcare. Waiting Times in Minutes of Emergency Department for Hospitals in Queens County43* Time Until Transfer Hospital Waiting Time** Sent Home Time Elmhurst HHC 86 188 294 Flushing Hospital 44 56 233 Forest Hills Hospital 42 157 350 Jamaica Hospital 56 224 196 Long Island Jewish Medical Center 48 213 156 Mt. Sinai Queens N/A N/A N/A New York Hospital of Queens 58 152 282 Queens HHC 44 194 163 St. John's Episcopal Hospital 51 196 340 Average 53.625 172.5 251.75 86 Recommendations Funding for HHC operated Article 28 free standing healthcare facilities ‐‐ The Borough Board recommends exploring the creation of HHC operated Article 28 free standing healthcare facilities, starting with a needs and feasibility study of the borough. Increase Expense and Capital funding support for Queens’ HHC Hospitals – The Borough Board recommends increased expense and capital funding support to Elmhurst Hospital and Queens Hospital Center in expanding their capacity. Increase funding for outreach for the New York State Health Exchange – The Borough Board recommends funding for outreach to help residents sign up for health care coverage through the New York State Health Exchange. Increase funding for programs that promote HIV prevention – The Borough Board recommends increased support for HIV prevention programs. Increase funding for programs that support behavioral health – As the State moves from institutionalization to supporting patients through private residences, the Borough Board recommends the increase of program support for this policy. 87 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. Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Difference Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget Personal Service $4,391,562 $4,435,559 $43,997 Other Than Personal Service $418,233 $362,545 ($55,688) Total $4,809,825 $4,798,144 ($11,681) Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $4.80 billion budget for the New York Police Department, $11.68 million less than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The budget includes $4.2 million to replace bullet resistant vests, $10 million to expand the Police Cadet Program, $13.01 million for Parking Enforcement Systems, and the $72.45 million baseline measure to relieve NYCHA of its obligation to pay for NYPD services. 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 Queens North, between 2013 and 2014, overall incidents of crime in the Seven Major Felonies declined by 3.6%. However, there were noticeable increases in incidents of Murder and Grand Larceny of Automobile. In Queens South, between 2013 and 2014, overall incidents of crime in the Seven Major Felonies declined by 6.7%. However, there were noticeable increases in incidents of Rape, Felony Assault, and Grand Larceny of Automobile. Additionally, Queens was the only borough that experienced an increase in domestic violence related homicides, a 92.31% increase. Queens also experienced increases in the total number of client visits and new client visits seeking help through Family Justice Centers from 2013 to 2014. 89 Domestic Violence Related Homicides for 2013 and 201444 Borough 2013 2014 % Increase/Decrease Queens 13 25 92.31% Brooklyn 26 19 ‐26.92% 5 3 ‐40.00% 16 14 ‐12.50% 2 2 0.00% 62 63 1.61% Manhattan Bronx Staten Island Total Client Visits to All Family Justice Centers; 2013 vs. 201445 Total Client Visits New Client Visits % % Increase Increase Borough 2013 2014 2013 2014 Bronx 13,960 18,209 30.44% 4,661 5,786 24.14% Brooklyn 19,594 19,957 1.85% 6,662 6,854 2.88% Queens 11,102 11,928 7.44% 3,880 4,094 5.52% Manhattan ‐‐ 4,953 ‐‐ ‐‐ 1,554 ‐‐ All FJCs 44,686 54,687 22.38% 15,203 18,288 20.29% 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, a police sub‐station dedicated to safeguarding the park’s year‐round users is necessary. 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 police presence in the 106th Precinct – In Fiscal Year 2015, much needed officers were added to this precinct. While overall crime dropped by 6% in 2014, there were increases in three of the seven major crimes. With the precinct having to cover the Resorts World Casino and its 12 million annual visitors, police coverage is still strained. The Borough Board recommends that additional officers be assigned to cover the boundary of the 106th Precinct. Allocate Capital funds to relocate or renovate the 110th Precinct – The more than 75 year old building that houses the 110th Precinct faces significant structural deficiencies. There is chronic flooding, loose 90 bricks, and a lack of parking facilities. The Borough Board recommends relocating the 110th Precinct or renovating the current structure to meet the needs of the uniformed and civilian personnel. Allocate funding for additional police officers – The Borough Board recommends that the City allocate additional funds for the NYPD to increase the number of uniformed officers throughout the borough. Increase funding for domestic violence related homicides investigation and awareness – The Borough Board recommends that more resources are put towards preventative domestic violence homicide practices and awareness at the NYPD and the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice. 91 92 3 4 1 6 0 0 4 3 21 104 108 109 110 111 112 114 115 Total 27 6 2 -- -- 8 6 2 3 2014 2013 3 3 7 8 3 6 1 7 38 PCT 100 101 102 103 105 106 107 113 Total 37 9 1 2 7 9 3 5 1 2014 MURDER 2013 PCT MURDER 2013 145 18 7 19 18 37 24 19 3 144 31 23 7 1 28 21 15 18 2014 151 18 24 25 23 20 21 13 7 2014 RAPE 165 35 29 5 3 32 31 15 15 2013 RAPE 1,498 338 262 57 44 282 178 157 180 2014 2,235 376 242 328 331 438 311 148 61 2013 1,766 259 192 272 213 392 234 145 59 2014 ROBBERY 1,754 358 247 76 73 341 243 160 256 2013 ROBBERY 1,690 352 282 60 66 283 263 169 215 2014 306 2,427 383 173 232 279 471 244 339 2013 338 2,435 447 114 219 332 464 229 292 2014 BURGLARY 2,218 459 138 253 313 369 327 212 147 2013 2,287 464 118 239 353 458 240 279 136 2014 FELONY ASSAULT 396 2,421 244 346 469 300 288 227 151 2013 334 1,936 172 251 323 281 293 152 130 2014 BURGLARY Queens South Year Summary 1,763 341 308 59 65 292 286 171 241 2013 FELONY ASSAULT Queens North Year Summary 663 4,830 708 412 454 571 884 563 575 2014 637 3,528 517 522 520 487 490 182 173 2013 570 3,529 457 537 592 493 496 197 187 2014 GRAND LARCENY 592 4,968 709 470 457 692 904 572 572 2013 GRAND LARCENY 160 1,247 188 102 97 109 221 143 227 162 1,270 149 191 263 172 252 61 20 220 1,343 146 237 232 144 256 73 35 GRAND LARCENY OF AUTOMOBILE 2013 2014 125 1,131 205 60 79 105 210 166 181 GRAND LARCENY OF AUTOMOBILE 2013 2014 11,855 2,055 1,298 1,665 1,917 1,811 1,699 852 558 2013 Total 12,229 1,760 1,885 843 909 1,747 2,146 1,332 1,607 2013 Total 11,049 1,874 1,110 1,563 1,743 1,797 1,543 864 555 2014 11,871 1,888 1,912 752 881 1,613 2,037 1,278 1,510 2014 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. Personal Service Other Than Personal Service Total Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $1,608,415 $1,644,183 $170,418 $170,113 $1,778,833 $1,814,296 Difference $35,768 ($305) $35,463 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2015 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $1.81 billion budget for the Department, $35.46 million more than the Fiscal Year Adopted Budget. This includes $261 million for Queens Borough Command and an increase of $11.25 million in funding for Ambulance Services, increasing the number of full time positions by 411 positons for a total of 3,234. $1.92 million was budgeted to add 19 new staff to support the upgrade of the 911 system. Borough Overview For fire response, overall there were 566 more incidents of structural and non-structural fires from 2013 to 2014. There was also an increase in medical emergencies and other non-fire emergencies. Additionally, response times increased an average of 5 seconds in the Borough. For emergency medical services, the number of cardiac arrest and choking incidents increased by more than 10% while other non-life threatening calls experienced a slight increase. Additionally, response times for cardiac arrest and choking increased slightly by 1.5% while response for all incidents increased slightly by 1%. Recommendations Reopen Engine 261 in Western Queens – The population of western Queens is increasing rapidly with thousands of new apartments, new business centers and major attractions. The addition of so many new residents, workers, and visitors to the area requires the proportional increase in services. However, Engine 261 in Long Island City was closed in May 2003. The Borough Board recommends that funding be allocated to reopen Engine 261 in order to service this growing community. Create a Rockaway Peninsula Ladder Company – The Rockaway Peninsula continues to increase its population as a result of the on-going construction projects currently underway and planned for the future. Space is available for a ladder company in the quarters of E-266 located at Beach 92nd Street and Rockaway Beach Boulevard. Currently, when fires and emergencies occur on the peninsula, other ladder companies are relocated to cover the area. The Borough Board recommends that funding be allocated 93 to create an additional ladder company that would cover the Rockaway Peninsula and neighboring Broad Channel. Allocate funding to Increase the Number of Fire Marshalls – The Borough Board recommends that the City allocate additional funds for the FDNY to increase the number of fire marshals. The increase in fire marshals will enable the FDNY to fully investigate a backlog of open cases which will in turn allow the agency to better tailor its services to the most current fire trends. FDNY Fire Incidents Summary Structural Fires Fire Incidents # of Incidents Avg Response Time Fire Incidents # of Incidents Avg Response Time Non-Structural Fires Non-Fire Emergencies 2013 4,800 2014 5,170 Change 7.71% 2013 3,363 2014 3,559 Change 5.83% 2013 37,443 2014 42,630 Change 13.85% 4:25 4:31 2.26% 4:35 4:40 1.82% 5:45 5:26 -5.51% Medical Emergencies Malicious False Alarms 2013 2014 Change 2013 2014 Change 44,436 46,169 3.90% 4,204 4,480 6.57% 4:53 4:34 -6.48% 4:31 4:42 4.06% Total/Average 2013 2014 94,246 102,008 4:49 4:46 Change 8.24% -1.10% FDNY Serious Incidents Summary Serious Incidents Number of Incidents Serious Incidents Number of Incidents All Hands 2nd Alarm 3rd Alarm 2013 2014 Change 2013 2014 Change 2013 2014 Change 524 522 -0.38% 35 46 31.43% 0 5 N/A 4th Alarm 5th Alarm or Greater Total 2013 2014 Change 2013 2014 Change 2013 2014 Change 3 0 -100% 1 2 100.00% 563 575 2.13% 94 Segment Year Number of Incidents Ambulance Runs Segment Year Number of Incidents Ambulance Runs Segment Year Number of Incidents Ambulance Runs EMS Response Statistics Cardiac Arrest & Choking Life Threatening Medical Emergencies 1 2 % % 2013 2014 2013 2014 2013 Change Change 3 2014 % Change 5,766 6,379 10.63% 49,500 52,332 5.72% 31,540 34,614 9.75% 11,888 13,218 11.19% 60,235 64,898 7.74% 38,156 42,364 11.03% Non-Life Threatening Medical Emergencies 4 5 % 2013 2014 2013 2014 Change % Change 2013 2014 % Change 49,787 50,514 1.46% 50,966 51,105 0.27% 40,281 40,194 -0.22% 53,361 54,281 1.72% 53,780 54,124 0.64% 42,145 42,274 0.31% 6 Non-Life Threatening Medical Emergencies 7 8 % 2013 2014 2013 2014 Change Totals % Change 2013 20,348 21,301 4.68% 842 1,007 19.60% 249,030 257,446 3.38% 21,555 22,589 4.80% 1,854 2,241 20.87% 282,974 295,989 4.60% EMS Response Times Segment 1 1 to 3 1 to 8 2013 5:40 7:01 8:26 95 2014 5:45 7:09 8:31 % Change 1.47% 1.90% 0.99% 2014 % Change 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. Personal Service Other Than Personal Service Total Agency Financial Plan ($ In Thousands) Fiscal Year 2015 Fiscal Year 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $858,796 $885,783 $628,865 $682,756 $1,487,661 $1,568,539 Difference $26,987 $53,891 $80,878 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts a $1.57 billion budget for the Department of Sanitation, $80.88 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. The budget includes the addition of 78 uniformed District Field Supervisors and 15 uniformed Operations Management Supervisors. Borough Overview Acceptable Streets Community Board 1 FY13 FY14 92.80% 2 Acceptable Sidewalks FY13 FY14 89.60% Community Board 1 95.80% 95.10% 91.90% 87.60% 2 93.10% 93.50% 3 92.70% 93.70% 3 96.90% 95.70% 4 90.40% 88.90% 4 97.20% 97.00% 5 94.50% 93.60% 5 96.30% 96.90% 6 97.40% 97.40% 6 98.60% 99.20% 7 98.00% 98.20% 7 99.20% 98.80% 8 97.90% 98.10% 8 98.00% 98.40% 9 91.60% 93.30% 9 95.60% 97.30% 10 94.70% 94.80% 10 98.50% 98.40% 11 99.00% 99.20% 11 99.10% 99.70% 12 94.90% 93.80% 12 95.70% 95.60% 13 96.70% 96.30% 13 98.20% 98.10% 14 92.80% 95.30% 14 91.80% 93.20% Borough Total 95.40% 94.27% Borough Total 97.00% 96.92% 97 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. The Borough Board further recommends the budget include funds to combat illegal dumping found prevalent throughout parts of the borough. 98 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. Budget Function Bridge Engineering and Administration Bridge Maintenance, Repair, & Operations DOT Management & Administration DOT Vehicles & Facilities Mgmt & Maintenance Ferry Administration & Surface Transit Municipal Ferry Operation & Maintenance Roadway Construction Coordination & Admin Roadway Repair, Maintenance & Inspection Traffic Operations & Maintenance Traffic Planning Safety & Administration Total Agency Expense Summary ($ In Thousands) FY 2015 FY 2016 Adopted Budget Preliminary Budget $27,930 $30,420 Difference $2,490 $65,465 $66,669 $1,204 $50,224 $45,827 ($4,397) $37,424 $42,836 $5,412 $4,294 $4,346 $52 $98,178 $97,486 ($692) $13,047 $15,149 $2,102 $193,278 $194,951 $1,673 $311,816 $316,503 $4,687 $30,181 $25,990 ($4,191) $831,837 $840,176 $8,339 Budget Overview The Fiscal Year 2016 Preliminary Budget forecasts an $840 million budget for the Department of Transportation, $8.34 million more than the Fiscal Year 2015 Adopted Budget. Borough Overview The Borough of Queens has the largest landmass of the five boroughs. The borough is serviced by 13 subway lines, with 78 subway stops that reach from Western Queens to Flushing/Jamaica, and down into the Rockaways. Of these stops, Flushing-Main St. had the highest annual ridership in 2013 at 19.1 million rides, 11th highest in the city and the highest outside of Manhattan, followed by 74th St Broadway/Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue at 16.3 million rides, 14th highest in the city and the second highest outside of Manhattan, and Jamaica Center/Parson Blvd/Archer Avenue at 12.2 million rides, 25th highest in the city and the fourth highest outside of Manhattan46. 99 The Borough is also serviced by 63 local route busses and 22 express route busses. Of the local busses, the Q58 had the highest number of riders in 2013 at 9.6 million, followed by the Q44 at 9.3 million, and the Q10 at 7.7 million. The lowest numbers of annual riders were found on the Q103, Q104, and the Q67. Of the express busses, the QM2 had the highest number of riders at 530,000 followed by the QM5, and the QM1547. There are numerous transportation issues in Queens, but they essentially stem from the inadequate transit infrastructure of both mass transit and the roadways. Queens’ transportation infrastructure was designed piecemeal over time to meet burgeoning needs and the capacity has now been surpassed. The highest trafficked subway and bus stations are regularly overcrowded, and large parts of the borough, particularly eastern Queens, remain public transit deserts. At the same time, there is a growing need to make the streets safer for pedestrians. Between 2011 and 2013, 127 pedestrians in Queens were killed in traffic related accidents, second highest in the city (only Brooklyn had more with 130 fatalities), with Woodhaven Blvd., Queens Blvd., Rockaway Blvd., Jamaica Avenue, Northern Blvd., and Hillside Avenue indicated as having the highest number of fatalities48. A conscientious effort must be made to make these specific high-traffic volume streets safer for travel. Queens Fatalities and Injuries by Mode of Transit from January 2014 through January 2015 Neighborhood Community Pedestrian Pedestrian Bicycle Bicycle Motorist Motorist Speed Slow Zones Board Fatalities Injuries Fatalities Injuries Fatalities Injuries Humps (in miles) 1 3 255 0 129 5 549 4 0 2 0 158 0 103 0 655 22 0.007 3 1 155 0 68 0 440 28 23.707 4 3 200 0 94 0 271 4 7.250 5 4 145 0 56 3 416 11 0 6 2 130 0 16 0 363 4 0 7 4 299 1 52 0 545 12 1.565 8 3 131 0 21 1 442 12 0.999 9 3 153 1 42 3 524 14 3.481 10 1 149 0 34 0 881 1 0 11 1 83 0 14 0 365 15 7.200 12 2 355 1 88 5 1419 7 0 13 2 160 2 39 2 1189 24 3.723 14 0 84 0 26 2 287 1 0 Total 29 2457 5 782 21 8346 159 47.931 100 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 Select Bus Service on Woodhaven Blvd. – The Borough Board recommends that the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to work with the community to expand Select Bus Service on Woodhaven Blvd. to service the neighborhoods of Rockaway, Howard Beach, Ozone Park, Woodhaven, Middle Village, and Rego Park. Increase capital funds to resurface streets and sidewalks – The Borough Board recommends increased capital funds be dedicated to resurfacing and repaving the borough’s key thoroughfares, streets, and sidewalks 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. Ensure timely planning and rollout of the anticipated Five Borough Ferry System – The Borough Board commends the Mayor for the policy and vision he has set for a Five Borough Ferry System. The Borough Board recommends that the planning and implementation of the ferry system be timely in order to relieve the residents of the Rockaway Peninsula of the transportation challenges they face. 101 Number Queens Borough Budget Board Hearings 2/23/2015 Testimonies Name of Organization Contact Person Request 1 Community Board 1 2 Community Board 2 3 Community Board 3 4 Community Board 4 5 Community Board 5 6 Community Board 6 Lucille Hartman Top priorities include the sound abatement of the El structure that runs along 31st Street and passes directly in front of P.S. 85. Additionally, the schoolyard/playground of I.S. 126 is currently an open space with no play area for students. A request is being made to develop this area for both school and community use. Debbie Markell Requests additional medical facilities within the new development of parcel C at Hunters Point South; new and improved bus routes within the Hunters Point area; reconstruction of Little Bush Park. Giovanna Reid Top priorities include constructing new school facilities in the District, constructing a new building and expanding current capacity of Jackson Heights Regional Library, funding for a comprehensive study for a separate sewer system, and reconstruction of streets. Christian Cassagnol Request funding to renovate Veteran's Square; funds for a medical facility within the district is also requested. Gary Giordano Need for additional 20 police officers at the 104th Precinct; funding for essential fire department services are requested; redesign sewer system. Frank Gulluscio Fund expansion of Rego Park Library; Fund Lost Battalion Hall; Woodhaven Blvd. safety improvements. 103 7 Community Board 7 Marilyn Bitterman Reconstruction of 20th Avenue ; Reconstruction of Willets Point Phase 2; Fund the D.O.E. for joint operated playgrounds. 8 Community Board 8 Marie‐Adam‐Ovide 9 Community Board 9 Marey Ann Carey Rehabilitate sewers, catch basins and water mains, security cameras outside of Pomonok Library, an annex for the Queens Public Library at Queens Hospital Center, and restorign pedestrian pathway by paving, fencing and lighting at 73rd Terrace. Queens Borough Hall Municipal Garage; Woodhaven Blvd. corridor study; fund the resurfacing of tennis courts on Park Lane South. Karyn Petersen Infrastructure needs in Howard Beach; additional forestry services; request police presence to be strengthened. 10 Community Board 10 11 Community Board 11 Susan Seinfeld 12 Community Board 12 Yvonne Reddick 13 Community Board 13 Lawrence McClean 14 Community Board 14 Jonathan Gaska 104 Replacement of non‐functioning seepage basins with new catch basins and storm sewer connections. Trench restoration; Increased funding is requested for street tree pruning; Flooding remains a major problem; traffic study of downtown Jamaica; need for a full scale hospital in the district. Select site for 116th precinct, reconstruct streets along Jamaica Ave and Brookville‐Edgewood Triangle, upgrade sewers, construct new library in Springfield Gardens Re‐institute the ferry; restore Community Board's budgets back to the levels they were prior to the Giuliani Administration.. 15 Queens Library Bridget Quinn‐Carey 16 LaGuardia Community College Gail Mellow Funding is not keeping pace with the demand for quality curriculum‐based after school programs. The FY2016 Preliminary Budget does not include the increased funding provided last year. Capital funds are requested for the construction of the new library at Hunters Point. Requests $1million in capital funding to create a Customized Business and Entrepreneurial Training Center. 17 Queens College Jeff Rosenstock 18 York College Ronald Thomas Queensborough Community 19 College Diane Call 20 CUNY Law CJ Ortuno 21 Elmhurst Hospital Center Dean Mihalstes Requests $3.2 million in capital funds for the One Stop Service Center. Request $2million for IT upgrades; an additional $2million is requested for upgrades in laboratory and classroom space. Requests $2million for renovation of restrooms; additional $750,000 for completion of Student Cafeteria Facility. Request $750,000 to replace failing audio‐visual technology in the school's main auditorium. Request $1.8million to replace equipment and upgrade the Angiography Suite. 22 Queens Hospital Center 23 New York Hospital Queens Brian Stacy Requests $1.5million to expand and renovate the Pharmacy Department. 24 Mount Sinai Queens Judy Trilivas Requests $600,000 to obtain state of the art diagnostic imaging equipment. Robert Mendelson Requests $2,250,000 of the City's discretionary capital funds to equip two new cardiac invasive laboratories where cardiac catheterization and other invasive cardiac procedures will be performed. 25 Jamaica Hospital Long Island Jewish Medical 26 Center 105 St. Mary's Healthcare System Jan Mittan 27 for Children 28 Queens Botanical Garden 29 New York Hall of Science Susan Lacerte Requests $1.1 million for outfitting for 20 Ventilator Beds. $850,000 for Site Improvements, upgrading the Delivery Entrance. Dan Wempa Requests $7.5 million in capital funds for facility and grounds improvements. 30 Queens Museum Laura Raicovich 31 Queens Theatre Jay Rogers Jamaica Center for Arts and 32 Learning Cathy Hung 33 Museum of the Moving Image Carl Goodman 34 Flushing Town Hall Sami Shumays 35 PS 1 Peter Katz 36 King Manor Museum Mary Anne Mrozinski 37 Queens Council on the Arts 38 Chocolate Factory Louis Armstrong House Museum 39 Conrad Poppenhusen 40 Association Rockaway Development & 41 Revitalization Corporation Hoongyee Lee Krakauer Amalia Mallard Susan Brustmann Kevin Alexander 106 $2million in capital funds for additional classrooms, art storage facilities and other building upgrades. Capital funds are requested to support the purchase and installation of a technologically advanced lighting system. $500,000 in capital funds to replace the heating system; and $10,000 towards operating expenses. $500,000 to complete the new Jim Henson gallery project. $250,000 for restroom renovation and enlarged sewer connection. Request 1.5Million in capital funds to convert attic space in the building into artist studios and administrative offices. $103,000 to be allocated for school program as well a concert and lecture series. Requests $40,000 in program support to continue producing and growing future artists. Requests $18,000 in expense funding to completely re‐design the Museum's website. Requests $25,000 in expense funds for operating support. Requests funding for operating support. 42 QSAC, Inc. Pat Barrientos 43 Long Island City Partnership Elizabeth Lusskin 44 QEDC Seth Bornstein 45 Business Outreach Network Jean Tanler 46 Child Center of NY Deepmalya Ghosh 49 Birch Family Services 50 Afrikan Poetry Theatre Request $95,000 for the Entrepreneur Space Incubator; $25,000 for Small Business Counseling; and $25,000 for Neighborhood Development. Requesting $25,000 for the Business Outreach Center. Requesting $50,000 for the Child Center of NY. Jennifer Ching Their major contract, funded through $143,000 of City Council funds and DFTA, ended in 2009. This cut all services except senior centers, meals on wheels and case management. They request that funding be restored Request $50,000 to support anti‐ displacement work in underserved, underfunded communities like Jamaica. Katie Joyner The full project will cost $90,000, which will build a fully‐operational Greenhouse and create an outdoor planting program that will be specifically suited to the students' needs and abilities. To date, they have received $30,000 in grants to support the program. Carol Allen The proposed budget for the renovation of the cellar is $2.9Million. Queensboro Council for Social . 47 Welfare 48 Queens Legal Services Requests $170,000 in capital requests for the purchase of 2 15 passenger vans and 2 wheelchair accessible vans; expense funding is requested in the amount of $75,000 to help supplement and enhance educational services for students with autism. 51 Astoria Performing Arts Center Dev Bondarin 107 Requests $10,000 for operating support. Funding will help maintain low ticket prices so that all Queens residents have access to the theater. 52 A Better Jamaica Korean American Family 53 Service Center, Inc. The Misunderstood Youth 54 Development Center Greg Mays Requesting $2 million to support skatepark in Laurelton Playground Jeehae Fischer Asking for $1million in capital funding for a complete demolition and reconstruction of a culturally accessible, expanded emergency shelter; request an additional $50,0000 in expense funds for operation costs for their 24 hour bilingual hotline and 24 hour staffed emergency shelter. Terryl De Mendonca Naheed Samadi Bahram 55 Women For Afghan Women Erik Fogel 56 NYC Urban Debate League Caribbean American Repertory Rudolph Shaw 57 Theatre, Inc. Library Action Committee of 58 Corona‐East Elmhurst, Inc. Andrew Jackson 59 Chhaya CDC Tenzing Chadotsang They provide a wide spectrum of services including comprehensive case management and education programs for women and children. Request $10,000 for program support. Request $25,000 for programmatic support, including artist fees and 2 sound engineers. Request $1.4 Million to support the acquisition for the Community Center Project. MinKwon Center for 60 Community Action James Hong 61 Asian Americans for Equality Donna Chiu Request operating support in order to meet the needs of the community. They serve the community through social and legal services and they educate and organize around immigrants' rights, tenants' rights and Asian American civic engagement. Request that the Stabilizing NYC Initiative be a priority. Aaron Rosenfeld Request $50,000 for program support and additional $10,000 for an evening of music and culture to be created. 62 Samuel Field YM&YWHA 108 Young Israel of Forest Hills 63 Senior League Susan Rabinowicz Elmcor Youth & Adult 64 Activities, Inc. Saeeda Dunston Jacob A. Riis Neighborhood 65 Settlement Christopher Hanway 66 Swim Strong Foundation Shawn Slevin 67 Forestdale, Inc. Anstiss Agnew Big Brothers Big Sisters of New Angelie Singla 68 York City 69 NHS Northern Queens Center for Women of New 70 York 71 SculptureCenter 72 New York Irish Center 73 Break/Overage time Maspeth Town Hall 74 Community Center Darryl Washington Ann Jarwin Kim Schnaubert Request $ 9,000 for recreational trips; $3,100 for a new class to be offered called "Modern Dance"; $6,800 for a refrigerator/freezer; and $3,500 for a security camera system. Requesting $40,000 in expense funds to support capacity building for strategy and organizational development, and coalition and professional development activities relevant to address Elmcor's resource gaps. Seeks $40,000 for programmatic support, including exercise equipment and additional ESOL classes. Offers affordable water safety education and swimming programs. $336,000 in operation support is requested. Requests $50,000 for the new Reentry Fathering Program. They provide children with hope an opportunity, helping them develop skills, aspirations and positive attitudes. Requesting $400,000 in operating support to be restored. Request $20,000 for operating support, including seminars, classes, youth literacy program and marketing Requests $95,000 for a permanent staff, teachers, and counselors. Paul Finnegan Requests $25,000 for operational support. Eileen Reilly Requests $500,000 to help pay for a new HVAC system; additional $ 30,000 to help defray costs of their educational and recreational programs. Funds would be used for a yoga instructor and after school teachers. 109 Sunnyside District 75 Management Association Rachel Thieme Request $10,000 to re‐design the Shop Local Holiday Gift Guide and expand printing and mailing capabilities in order to reach more potential customers. 76 Row New York Sarah Kelly 77 Housing Court Answers Jenny Laurie Seeking $10,000 to support adaptive rowing programs. Their mission is to empower young people to develop confidence, build strength, and pursue excellence through training in competitive rowing paired with rigorous academic support. Requesting $5,000 for operational support. Kristy Grammer Requests $5,000 to provide approximately 100 skilled, yet marginalized immigrants from Queens with training and support needed to compete for jobs in NYC. 78 Upwardly Global NHS Development 79 Corporation Philippine Heritage Center, 80 Inc. Services Now for Adult 81 Persons, Inc. Greater Bethel Community 82 Development Corporation 83 Richmond Hill EDC Helen Maxwell Paola Miceli They are a new organization that are not yet qualified to apply for capital funding. Their purpose is to create a Filipino American cultural center where adults and children learn about the Philippine culture. Capital funding will be requested to finish move into their new site. Maria Hubbard Expense funds are requested in the amount of $70,000 for labor and costs for Home Depot One Million Dollar Partnership; capital funding in the amount of $50,000 is requested for Warehouse Renovations. Vishnu Mahadeo $5,000 is requested to help defray the $10,000 it is expected to cost to enhance their beautification program. This includes placing potted plants and street benches along Liberty Avenue. Felicidad Perez 110 85 Rockaway Waterfront Alliance Jeanne DuPont Requests $15,000 for Fortune's Youth Education & Career Exploration Program. This program provides criminal justice‐involved, out‐of‐school youth with literacy and numeracy instruction. Requests $764,000 for Firehouse 59/RISE Center )$569,580 in construction and $194,511 for equipment.) 86 JCCRP Devorah Pelman Operating funds are requested to increase awareness and participation in the underutilized food stamp program. JASA/Legal Services for the 87 Elderly in Queens Donna Dougherty Requests $65,000 for specially trained paralegals and lawyers to be on staff. SHALOM TASK FORCE requests $10,000 in order to continue to serve victims of domestic abuse 88 Hip to Hip Theatre Company Jason Marr 84 The Fortune Society, Inc. 89 Braata Productions Ronald Day Andrew Clarke Matthew Singh Request $25,000 for general operating support. These funds will enable them to sustain and continue programs and services, without which Muslim women, girls and children affected by domestic violence would not have any recourse. Requests $1.6Million for the Horse Barn to be refunded. Operational support is requested to continue their ministry. Cynthia Zalisky Requests $90,000 for programmatic support. They are committed to improving the economic, cultural and social prosperity of its clientele. Turning Point for Women and Robina Niaz 90 Families 91 Queens County Farm Museum James Trent 92 New Haven Ministries 93 QJCC Request support of $30,000 for operating expenses 111 Request $72,800 for two mental consultants who would provide bilingual (Spanish and English) services to four families at 7 hours a week. An additional $6,250 is requested for metro Cards for 25 families who frequently report that they are unable to afford travel costs . 94 Child HELP Partnership Komal Sharma‐Patel 95 India Home Thomas A. Edison CTE High 96 School Requesting $50,000 in expense funds Vasundhara Kalasapudi to provide meals at the senior center. Seeking $1.2 million to completely Moses Ojeda renovate the auditorium. South Asian Council for Social Sudha Acharya 97 Services Requests $30,000 to continue assisting seniors with various services, including health insurance, food stamps, and other benefits and resources. Ridgewood Local Development Corporation/Myrtle Avenue 98 Business Improvement District Theodore M. Renz Requests $65,000 in capital funds, including upgrading the Venditti Clock with LED lighting. 99 Bayside Village BID Lyle Sclair Requesting $3.2 Million for the Bell Boulevard Streetscape. This plan is for Bell Boulevard and includes new sidewalks, trees, lighting and benches. Metropolitan Waterfront 100 Alliance Roland Lewis Requesting support for development of an Eco Dock at Hallets Cove in Astoria. 101 Project Lead Avrohom Hecht 102 QCSW 103 PS 50 Joan Serrano‐Laufer Rina Manjarrez Joseph P. Addabbo Family 104 Health Center Alfonzo Chan 112 Requests $20,000 to be used for youth activities and part‐time staff salaries. Requests funding for operational support. Requests $3Million for construction of an expansion facility. Flushing Meadows‐Corona 105 Park Conservancy Jean Silva 106 HANAC, Inc. John Napolitano Requests $15,000 to make transportation available for seniors and disabled throughout the park. An additional $10,000 is requested to help restore workshops, support publications and projects, and to buy tools and equipment. Request $3Million under its Resolution A Capital Expense Program to help pay the cost of the Community Facility build out. David Saturn Requests $469,000 to deliver first class supplemental sanitation services. 107 Wildcat Service Corporation Sunnyside Community 108 Services Jonah Gensler Queens Sickle Cell Advocacy 109 Network Gloria Rochester 110 Holly Civic Association James Trikas Kissena Blvd Park Conservancy/Evergreen 111 Community Garden Roland Wade 112 Mount Sinai SAVI Program Rita Abadi 113 Volunteers for Springfield Park Fay D Hill Rockaway United to Save Our Laura Deckelman 114 Ferry 113 Requesting $50,000 to hire an additional case assistance coordinator. The coordinator is critical to meet the growing demands of seniors looking for assistance. Seeking $45,000 to help provide support that allow individuals in need to successfully seek medical care, adapt, thrive and achieve their highest potential. Requests that funding be allocated to build a Mediation Garden in the Kissena Park Corridor. Requests funding to help pay for cost of the Mediation Garden Project in the Kissena Park Corridor, totaling $1.2Million. Requests $25,000 to support the SAVI Emergency Department Advocate Program in three hospitals (Mount Sinai of Queens, Elmhurst Hospital Center, and Queens Hospital Medical Center.) Request is made for ferry service. Southern Queens Park 115 Association 116 Chazaq Organization 117 Break/Overage time Udalls Cove Preservation 118 Committee 119 Willets Point United Inc. 120 P.S. 31 121 Queens Historical Society 122 Solar One Debora Young Yaniv Meirov Requests operational support to provide workforce development, family and individual support services, environmental awareness and recreational outlets. Request $135,000 in operating support. These funds will be used to help the CHAZAQ Women's Division, which runs on community contributions. Proposes City acquisition of an additional piece of property for inclusion in Udalls Cove Park, a city‐ owned nature preserve in northeastern Queens. Walter Mugdan Request $15Million for the repair and Irene Prestigiacomo & maintenance of neglected streets Joseph Ardizzonw throughout Willets Point. Requests support for Interactive Whiteboard installations and upgrades JoAnn Westhall in classrooms. Request $200,000 for an upgrade to the bathroom, the installation of an elevator from the first floor to the second floor, upgrading the outdoor access ramp, and a complete diagnostic assessment of the electrical system. D. Alexandra Dyer James Ryan Southeast Queens Chamber of Simone Lord 123 Commerce 114 Request operating support. Solarone offers technical training and industry recognized certifications tied to green building operations and maintenance and energy efficiency. Requesting $10,000 for a marketing campaign to rebrand Southeast Queens. These funds will be used for compiling, designing, publishing and distributing the map through SE Queens. It will be used to publish a digital version of the printed map on their website. Dorsky Gallery Curatorial 124 Programs Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. ‐ 125 State of New York Shanell Robinson 126 Faith Missions Crises Center ALAN SIROWITZ Greater Astoria Historical 127 Society Chelsea Cooksey Bob Singleton Requests $10,000 for an Executive Director salary; $5,000 is also requested for the Community Awareness Campaign; $5,000 is requested to purchase equipment. 128 n/a Robert LoScalzo 129 REBECA, Inc. 130 Break/Overage time Sarah Benyaminova Request $15 million for the reconstruction of Willets Point streets. Requesting $50,000 to broadcast the radio show on TV. Funds would be used for personnel costs and other equipment. Sharon Chambers Funding is requested to offset the cost of programs enabling them to offer their services at more affordable prices, including After School and Summer Camp Programs. 131 ZMI Foundation, Inc. National Alliance of Native 132 Americans Longhouse, Inc. Anita Townsend 133 St. Albans Cycle of Life Darryle Hawes 134 Queens Community House Diana Bacchus‐ Ramsamooj 115 Request $15,000 to expand educational and cultural programs and to bring awareness of the plight of Native Americans and Taino natives, in the Land of Turtle Island. Request $500,000 in capital funds for construction of the interior fit out of the community space. Request for restoration and base lining of funds for after school programs. $288,000 is mentioned as an investment that is necessary to maintain existing elementary school capacity. 135 The Floating Hospital Cynthia Davis 136 Tully Construction Laura Imperiale 137 Emet Outreach New Immigrant Community 138 Empowerment Akiva Rutenberg 139 Reading 4 Smiles, Inc. Center for the Integration & Advancement of New 140 Americans (CIANA) Hope to secure $60,000 in capital funding to purchase one new 14‐ passenger mini‐bus to increase access to The Floating Hospital's primary healthcare services for 1,000 northwest Queens residents. Request support for the Industrial and Manufacturing Business Policy in NYC. Request $10,000 for programmatic support, including lectures and workshops and trained therapists. Jennifer Munoz Yawne Robinson Requesting $10,000 to assist with programmatic supplies such as laptops, books for reading, theater supplies, math manipulatives, science materials, and arts and crafts supplies. Emra Habiby Browne Requesting $25,000 in operational support. The Indian Subcontinent Partition Documentation 141 (ISPaD) Project, Inc. Shuvo Dastidar 142 Just Us Inc. Gerald Rosero New York Foundation for 143 Senior Citizens Elizabeth Sofield 144 Chaverim of Queens Avi Cyperstein ISPaD's purpose is to educate everyone about the events and effects of Partition of the Indian Subcontinent as well as other aspects of Indian culture. Requests funding for additional continuing education initiatives to be established City‐wide. Request $250,000 to ensure the continuation of the Home Sharing and Respite Care Program in FY 2016 budget Requests $15,000 for operating support, including equipment for volunteers, dispatching and communication costs. Angela Mirabile Requests $60,000 to increase staff. Additional $60,00 is requested to fund an architectural graduate student for 2 years to research 300 additional buildings in Ridgewood and Glendale. Greater Ridgewood 145 Restoration Corporation 116 Kissena Corridor Park 146 Conservancy Dorothy Woo Friends of the Brinckeroff 147 Colonial Cemetery Yolanda Gallagher The Center for the Women of New York Ann Jawin 148 Requesting $1.2 million for a meditation garden to be built in the park To preserve, refurbish, and renovate the Brinckerhoff Cemetery, funding is requested. Requesting $800,00 for the second phase of Ft. Totten building restoration which will feature a space for a Cultural Center 149 Jamaica Muslim Center Akhter Hussain 150 Tomchei Shabbos of Queens Adinah Pelman 151 ABLE Community Services Laurie Ackerman Funds are requested for a facility to provide social recreation to the youth. Currently, very few services are provided due to lack of funding. Request $20,000 to continue to provide basic foods to the needy. Request funding for a Vocational Training Program for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elena Maroule Request $ $10,000 for airtime fees for 2 media outlets in the efforts to reach over 350,000 Greek Cypriot and Greek American immigrants and over a half million New Yorkers throughout the 5 Boroughs. Irene Scheid Request $100,000 for a new building to house programs that will accommodate additional children. Alsion McKay Request $20,000 to support implementation of public programs, exhibits, and cultural events. 152 Akna Productions Alley Pond Environmental 153 Center 154 Bayside Historical Society 155 Braata Productions Andrew Clarke Chinese American Planning 156 Council 117 $30,000 is requested for programmatic support. Braata Productions aims to foster and develop a greater interest and appreciation in the Caribbean region. Fuds would be used for marketing, staff, workshops, and exhibits. $300,000 is requested to furnish and upgrade both interior and exterior terrace space serving the Childcare program. Civics United for Environmental Railroad 157 Solutions Mary Parisen Funds are requested for a sound and vibration study to be conducted in Queens. Coalition for a Safer 158 Community Lucy Schilero 159 Dancy Entropy, Inc. Valerie Green Request that the 110th Precinct remain at its present site of 94‐41 43rd Avenue; Secondly, funds are requested to help pay for Registration, Insurance, boots, travel and program support. Requests $15,000 for programmatic support, including their rental program and outreach. Miranda Sissons Requesting $25,000 to serve more than double their number of patients. 160 Doctors of the World USA 161 Dominico American Society Jose Tejada Forest Hills Chamber of 162 Commerce Leslie Brown Requesting $40,000 for programmatic support, including expenses for teachers and service providers, as well as help provide an Immigrant Workshop on new law and legislation. Requests $4,900 to be used for technical fees, including the staging, sound engineer, and keyboards and lighting. 163 Forest Hills Visiting Neighbors Cynthia Maurer $7,500 is requested for operational support. Visiting Neighbors' professional staff recruits volunteers, trains them, and provides ongoing support to volunteers and seniors. 164 God's Love We Deliver Request $90,000 from the Speaker of the City Council to support services citywide; request an additional $10,000 from each council member to support services in each district. 165 Grameen Primacare Greater Woodhaven 166 Development Corporation Karen Pearl Operational support is requested to help provide primary health care that addresses the health needs of immigrant women who lack access to, Georgia Schoonmaker or can't afford, health insurance. Request $15,000 to be allocated for new computers, and the salary for an Maria Thomson Office Aide. 118 167 Indo‐Caribbean Alliance Faudia Baijnauth Latin American Cultural Center of Queens Nayibe Nunez‐Berger 168 169 Make the Road New York Javier Valdes New Immigrant Community 170 Empowerment Valeria Treves New York Foundation for 171 Senior Citizens Kevin Queens 172 Peter Cardella Senior Center Barbara Toscano Polonians Organization to 173 Minister Our Community Ewa Kornacka Queen of Peace Athletic 174 Association David Goderich 175 School Sisters of Notre Dame Sister Catherine Feeney 176 Self Help Tova Klein 177 Shannon Gaels Colin Mahers 178 Thalia Spanish Theatre Angel Gil Orrios 119 Requesting $10,000 in expense funds to continue to provide free programs and services to the youth. Requesting $7,000 to cover two terms of ESL beginner's classes at Queens Center. The support will help them provide vital educational and cultural programs to Latinos in Queens. Request capital support to purchase or build a community center in Queens to meet the rapidly expanding need for our services and programs in Jackson Heights. Requests $60,000 in programmatic support. Additional $60,000 in capital funds is requested. Request $250,000 to allow the Foundation to continue to provide Queens' residents with services necessary to prevent homelessness. Request $31,000 to expand the FRIENDS program from one day a week to three days a week. Requests $58,000 for operating support, and continue the mission of serving the senior population. Seeking $4,500 to cover the purchase of a laptop, high volume color printer and printer cartridges. $25,000 is requested to help support their ESL and High School Equivalency programs. Requests operating support to programs. Funding is requested to continue with Phase Three and Phase Four, which includes the construction of a Plaza Area and the installation of flood lighting. Estimated costs for these projects is $2Million. Request $1Million in capital funding to renovate the theatre. 179 The Lowell School 180 Woodside on the Move Lonnie Fried Request $50,000 to help offset the cost of Musical Productions, After School Clubs, and the Interscholastic Sports Program. Adrian Bordoni Operating support is requested to help provide tenant advocacy programs to clients fearing eviction, not receiving heat, or being intimidated in their own homes. 181 Eastern Queens Alliance Barbara Brown Queens Interagency Council 182 on the Aging Bruce Cunningham Requesting $800,000 for the design and construction of the exhibit area in the Idle Wild Environmental Center. Request continued funding at maximum levels to sustain quality educational programming and aging advocacy. David Reid LP FAM is a community based organization dedicated to promoting recreational, educational and cultural activities for the youth of South Ozone Park. 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However, TCU is excluded in Capacity calculations. **Utilization includes all schools co-located within building; ***92 schools were not included in calculations; DOE Blue Book did not indicate Enrollment or Capacity 27 Office of the New York City Comptroller, State of the Arts: A Plan to Boost Arts Education in New York City Schools, 2014 28 Furman Center for Real Estate and Urban Policy at New York University, State of New York City’s Housing and Neighborhoods, 2013 29 Ibid. 30 Ibid. 2 121 31 Bureau of Labor Statistics at US Department of Labor, County Employment and Wages Second Quarter 2014, 2014, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cewqtr.pdf 32 Ibid. 33 New York State Department of Labor, Rate of Unemployment By County of Residence New York State, 2014 http://www.labor.ny.gov/stats/PressReleases/county_rates.pdf 34 Ibid. 35 US Census Bureau American Community Survey, Table CB1200A13, 5-Year Estimates 36 Ibid. 37 Ibid. 38 Ibid. 39 Coalition for Queens, Coalition for Queens: 2012 Year in Review, http://coalitionforqueens.org/year2012 40 New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Community Health Survey 2013,Health Insurance Coverage by Borough 41 New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, NYC Community Health Survey 2013,Health Insurance Coverage by Borough 42 New York State Department of Health, New York State Hospital Profile, http://hospitals.nyhealth.gov/index.php 43 ProPublica, ER Wait Watcher New York Waiting Times, 2014 http://projects.propublica.org/emergency/state/NY *Data from the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services ** Waiting time refers to the median time that a patient must wait until they are seen by a doctor, nurse, or nurse practitioner 44 45 Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence: 2014 Fact Sheet, 2015 Ibid. 46 Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Annual Ridership Data, http://web.mta.info/nyct/facts/ridership/ 47 Ibid. 48 Tri-State Transportation Campaign, The Region’s Most Dangerous Roads for Walking, 2014 http://tstc.org/reports/danger15/Queens.pdf 122
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