Hunts Point, Longwood, and Morrisania
Bronx Community Board 2
Appointed by the Bronx Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Roberto Crespo
chair · district manager Rafael Acevedo
Last Wednesday, 6:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
25
budget requests to the city this cycle
What this board asked the city for
From the city’s official register, in the board’s own words, ranked by the board’s own priority. The response is the city’s.
Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruct North Brother Island and allow public access.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Clean catch basinsClean out catch basins to prevent improve drainage.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsCreate proper outreach coordination with the District of vector surveillance schedule.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide new or increase number of sanitation trucks and other equipmentIncrease Snow removal equipment in District.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Forestry services, including street tree maintenancePlant more trees throughout the District including memorial trees.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Resurface local streets on a yearly basis. The District has a high number of vehicles traveling everyday and the roads needs yearly resurfacing.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Increase enforcement of illegal dumping lawsIncrease cameras throughout the Industrial Business Zone to enforce illegal dumping.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide new facilities such as a firehouse or EMS stationThe District can benefit from a new EMS Station.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Conduct BID Feasibility Analysis or support BID Formation Planning for a selected commercial districtThe District's Business Improvement District (BID) can greatly benefit in expanding the corridor and would need additional funding.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide more housing for extremely low and low income householdsThere is a need for affordable housing for single low income and middle income individuals.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Improve parking operationsImprove overall parking. The District is losing parking due to traffic pedestrian safety improvements. The District needs to replenish the loss parking spaces.City response (Department of Transportation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other transit infrastructure requestsCreate a water ferry station at the former DOC barge location.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance Cornerstone and Beacon programs (all ages, including young adults)Create more After-School programing to decrease at-risk engagement and promote social growth.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasIncrease Argus cameras throughout the District, including Parks in the District.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance programs for housing inspections to correct code violationsProvide more oversight to Management Companies who have multiple violations in certain buildings.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
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Renovate or upgrade an elementary schoolIncrease seating capacity in the community board so students won't need to travel via public transportation to attend class.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other request for services for vulnerable New YorkersThe District can benefit from more services providing resources. The District is one of the highest not only in the Bronx, but throughout the City in terms of Obesity, Diabetes and Hypertension. Social and Economic conditions, we rank the as one of the highest in poverty and school absenteeism.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Hire additional traffic enforcement agentsIncrease the 41st precinct's funds for enhanced personnel throughout the entire district due to the increase in foot traffic and vehicle traffic. - Increase funds for enhanced school safety personnel - Increase Park Enforcement Patrol Agents Within Community District #2 (Every community board should have its own deployment unit: 1 Sgt. and 6-8 Officers)City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsThe District Public Library can benefit with more programs to offer the influx of residents.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other community board facilities and staff requestsIncrease the Operations Budget for Community Boards.City response (Mayor's Office of Management and Budget): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Install a permanent pool at Barretto Point Park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)The District can benefit with more Park Enforcement regarding illegal cooking, and during closure of certain Parks.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingWith the completion of new road construction, the District needs additional traffic signage.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Provide or expand occupational skills training programsProvide job training for local residents for local jobs. The District benefits from an Industrial Business Zone and training should reflect opportunities from the iBZ.City response (Department of Small Business Services): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for HPDThe District can benefit from Affordable Home Ownership subsidies from HPD.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Reach the board
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From the city’s official community board directory and the Register of Community Board Budget Requests (updated daily). Member rosters arrive when borough president appointment lists are ingested; meeting summaries arrive with the document tier.