Fordham, University Heights, Morris Heights, Bathgate, and Mount Hope
Bronx Community Board 5
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.
Angel Caballero
chair · district manager Ken Brown
Fourth Wednesday, 6:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
60
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.
Other capital budget request for DCASDCAS - Davidson Community Center is a DCAS leased property. The Center is seeking to renovate their existing space as well as to add 2 additional stories to the existing building. This space would be used for an expansion of youth and community services for the residents of the district.. Monies are needed to compete the expansion of the second floor to the property line. In addition, this renovaCity response (Department of Citywide Administrative Services): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Enhance educational and recreational programsCommunity Board #5 is Requesting funding for Stay Well exercising programs for seniors who are fit and for those with disabilities. Seniors are in dire need of Aerobic exercise as well as routines designed to enhance balance, build muscle strength and aid in the performance o task associated with daily living.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsMorris Heights Health Center (MHHC) is a vital resource for the delivery of medical and mental health care in our community. MHHC is piloting an innovative delivery model whereby services that contribute to health, outside of medical and mental health needs are delivered with the same level of prioritization. To facilitate this model MHHC needs monies to facilitate a build-out of their buildingCity response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Request Funding for Lighting Via Flood lights from the Light Post for the Steps of the park. Also funding Stage/Presentation/Community area at the top of the park. Restoration of walls, railings and update the fencing. To shift the current physical conditions and negative community perceptions of University Woods and help other communities use their parks to improve the conditions of the surroundCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DEPDEP - Hire additional Inspectors for the Department of Environmental Protection. Personnel Inspectors to Monitor Fire Hydrants (Opening and Closing). Community District 5, for the last three years, has experienced the highest rate of hydrant openings in the borough of the Bronx. Ranking in the top three citywide.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Animal and pest control requests including reducing rat and mosquito populationsExpand Pest & Animal Control Units to also include Animal Inspectors; additional Personnel Needed. CD5 is experiencing a major rat infestation. With major redevelopment, new construction and a growing population, rats are multiplying and moving into buildings/homes. Rats pose a health and safety danger with diseases they carry, especially to children.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Enhance park safety through more security staff (police or parks enforcement)Hire Parks Enforcement Police Officers for Bronx Parks. Our parks are becoming increasingly dangerous and are often unattended/un-patrolled by NYPD. Many parks are becoming havens for drug dealers.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Repair or build new step streetsReconstruct Step Streets from Palisades Place to Sedgwick Avenue. Step Streets are important access points. These are in extremely dangerous condition which must be addressed promptly.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more frequent litter basket collectionRecently there has been an increased incidence of waste baskets overflowing. This has occured primarilty (but not exclusively) in our main commercial corridore, Burnside Avenue). Incerased basket pick-ups would help a great deal.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for EDCEDC - Requesting Phase II of Mount Hope Housing Inc. Project to Construct Indoor Gymnasium, Parking Facility as Well as a Useable Pavilion Roof top on City Owned Land. The Mount Hope Housing project has just completed phase I a state of the art Community Center. In order to make this facility viable it needs parking facilities to accommodate conference hall and gymnasium participants.City response (Economic Development Corporation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other traffic improvement requestsIncrease Staff in Bureau of Highways Maintenance Division: Additional Staff Persons Needed. With an increase in the need to repair streets as well as sidewalks and radways, there is a serious need for additional manpower in the Bronx Highways Maintenance Division. One gang is not sufficient to address the street repair needs in the borough.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Rehabilitate or renovate existing fire houses or EMS stationsFund Firehouse Renovations/Upgrades. Funding is needed for firehouse renovations and upgrades in CD5 such as new roof (waterproofing), apparatus floor replacements, emergency generators, window replacements, pointing, electrical as well as kitchen and bathroom. Engine Company 42, Engine Company 43 and Engine Company 48City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance loan programs to rehabilitate multiple dwelling buildingsIncrease Funds to 8A Loan Program for Upgrading and Ongoing Maintenance Needs in Rehabilitated Buildings. New focus is to preserve existing housing of what has been rehabilitated. HPD indicates the fund is drying up.City response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide, expand, or enhance adolescent literacy programs and servicesCommunity Board #5 requests that DYCD establish a Computer Coding Program in the district for residents, (Youth and Young Adults and senior citizens) to learn computer coding. This is a very important skill which leads to quality job opportunities and assists in their educational development.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Improve accessibility of transit infrastructure, by providing elevators, escalators, etc.Install an Elevator/Escalator at the IRT #4 Burnside Avenue Station. The IRT #4 Burnside Avenue Station is heavily used in Bronx Community Board 5. It is highly elevated facility having three sets of stairs before a passenger arrives at the mezzanine level. Disabled individuals, people with carriages/strollers and seniors have a difficult time getting to the platform of this station serves as a mCity response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Show all 60 requests
Provide a new NYPD facility, such as a new precinct house or sub-precinctConstruct New 46th Precinct Facility. The 46th Precinct is in need of a new facility. The current facility is old, dilapidated, archaic and most of the furniture is old & broken. There is no space for parking, causing the streets to be congested with very little space for pedestrians. This situation must be improved not only for the working police officers, but also for the surrounding community.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand programs to support MWBE-owned firms and businessesCommunity Board #5 requests that a business incubator be established in the district to assist local business and Entrepreneurs to grow the businesses or establish new business ventures in technology, health care and retail areas, etc.. Possibly using Bronx Community College as a location for such an incubator.City response (Economic Development Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesFunding fire safety education outreach. The fire department needs to purchase smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors for distributing to the public.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other request for services for vulnerable New YorkersRequesting more Funding for Special Needs Services for Immigrants. For example, citizenship applications, residency, employment applications, spousal waivers, accessing resources and other legal documents. The foreign born are more than one-third of the population in Community Board #5. By addressing these immigrant specific concerns will ultimately enable the foreign born to contribute even moreCity response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryPartial Renovation of Francis Martin Library Branch. Francis Martin Library Branch needs the front faade rehabilitated, HVAC replaced additional units), electrical system upgraded, PC Refresh and VoIP Technology, 1st floor and lower level, (including ADA compliance), including elevator and bathrooms upgraded.City response (New York Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate exterior building componentCommunity Board #5 requests that the schoolyard of MS 459X be renovated for use by the school community, as well as programs sponsored by Good Shepherd Services and B.R.A.G. The schoolyard includes basketball courts, handball courts and a play area and is need of rehabilitation and new fixtures and play equipment.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other transit service requestsCreate a NYC Transit Authority Clean Team. A special team is needed to clean and paint elevated subway line stations, fight graffiti and work with communities on anti-litter/ant-graffiti activities.City response (Transit Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsFeasibility Study for the Expansion of the Existing 46th Precinct. Increase in personnel has made it extremely crowded in this old dilapidated and archaic building. This situation must be improved not only for the working police officers, but also for the surrounding community.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsNew York Public Library Request the City Restore Funding. The New York Public Library requests that the City restore funding to provide robust six day service including increased hours, diverse programming, strong collections and sufficient staff to support these functions. in these challenging economic times, the services provided through the Library are needed by New Yorkers more than ever.City response (New York Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other expense request for NYCEMThe Community Resiliency Network (CRN) helps the community prepare for and recover from an emergency. The CRN provides training to the community to prepare for emergencies. As a part of this training CRN would like to provide 'go-bags'. These bags would contain items pertinent for households in an emergency.City response (OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other senior center program requestsRequesting funding for computer labs and training. This will assist seniors to navigate computer and complex systems. The elderly have been an integral part of this community for generations. Seniors today live longer and despite some disabilities generally live better overall than their counterparts of previous generations. Many older adults are isolated, frail, homebound, vulnerable to fraud andCity response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a building in a parkImprove & Develop the Environment Walk at Aqueduct Land from Morton Place to Burnside Avenue. Build a Pedestrian Bridge, ADA Compliance Step Street or Ramp. Aqueduct Walk is adjacent to the newly constructed Morton Playground & Morton Place Homeowners Association. Walkway is in dire need of improvement.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Improve the quality/staffing of existing programs offered in parks or recreational centersHire Parks Recreation Specialist-Consider Seasonal Hires for Cost Containment. Our parks and playgrounds are in dire need of adequate staff with which to provide recreational activities for the tens of thousands of young people using our parks. We presently have only one recreation staff person for all our parks and playgrounds.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Repair or build new step streetsReconstruct Step Street from Sedgwick Avenue to Cedar avenue. Step Streets are important access points. This particular step street provides access form Sedgwick Avenue to Cedar Avenue which is the gateway to Roberto Clemente State Park. This location is in extremely poor condition and must be addressed promptly.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other cleaning requestsCreate a Step Street Task Force to Clean the City's 128 Step Streets. Until the recent use of Work Experience Program (WEP) workers for cleaning step streets, DOS had abandoned its responsibility for these public streets. CD5 has 12 step streets which are mad unsightly and dangerous by litter.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Conduct traffic or parking studiesOn Street Parking Study for Community Board 5 Area. On Street Parking is a priority Quality of Life issue for district 5. CB 5 is highly dense bedroom community. In addition, we have 7 Commercial Shopping Districts (Fordham Road, Webster Avenue, South Grand Concourse, Burnside Avenue, West 183rd Street, University Avenue/West Tremont Avenue and Featherbed Lane) and street parking is vital for ouCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DYCDYouth have a dearth of recerational facilites in our community and there is significant gang violence. These factors combine to make our youth vulnerable to substance-abusing behaviors. It is for that reasson that we are requesting enhanced services for anti-substance abuse programs in our communityCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Renovate or upgrade existing precinct housesHandicap Accessibility in Front of the 46th Precinct. Seniors and physically challenged residents are requesting a ramp and hadrails to the entrance of he 46th Precinct to make it ADA accessible.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance educational programs for adultsProvide more Independent Living Skills Programs for Single Mothers. Community Board #5 is in dire need of funding for he Independent Skills Services program in our district. This program will provide a solid support system to singe mothers who are working to make he transition from public dependency to self sufficiency.City response (Human Resources Administration): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other NYPD staff resources requestsHire Additional Clerical Workers for the 46th Precinct. The addition of 100 new officers to the 46th Precinct over the next 24 months will require additional support staff to process paper work and service community requests/complaints.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsExtend the library's programming so that it may be open 6 days per week.City response (New York Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Increase transportation services capacityThere is a dearth of access to the number 4 elevated train in our district. Through the length of Jerome Avenue in our district there is no access to the train for those with mobility impairments. We seek additional funding so that providers of services for the elderly can expand transportation services.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Community Board #5 is Requesting the Redesign of the University Avenue Park Malls. University Avenue from West Tremont Avenue to 175th Street. Community Board #5 is requesting that these malls be redesigned to accommodate some benches as well as some additional spaces for tree pits.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsRestore Parks Maintenance Employees (to include the Division of Forestry and a Greenthumb Crew). Bronx Community District #5 has several playgrounds and parks which need to be properly maintained. Essential increases in maintenance staff are needed.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 3Repair or build new step streetsReconstruct Step Street from Marion Avenue to 187th Street. The Step Street has been seriously deteriorated. There is heavy pedestrian traffic e.g. students, patrons and residents. Request additional lighting.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Increase enforcement of illegal dumping lawsIncrease Illegal Dumping Task Force from Current Low Level. Sanitation police personnel cannot serve the ire need of our district. Must improve ability of Department to conduct surveillance and apprehend illegal dumpers. his is a major quality of life concern in CD5.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide, expand, or enhance Cornerstone and Beacon programs (all ages, including young adults)The mission of the Featherbed Lane Improvement Assoc. two-fold: 1) to reduce the risk of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use / abuse, and 2) to assist socially and economically disadvantaged youth and young adults in attaining the skills, knowledge and motivation to become responsible self-sufficient citizens. The end result is stronger families and a better community. FLIA also utilizes evidencCity response (Department of Youth & Community Development): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasNew York Police Department Surveillance Cameras along Burnside Avenue Shopping District from Grand Concourse to Harrison Avenue. Burnside Avenue Shopping district is Vibrant. Merchants and shoppers have concerns about public safety. Surveillance cameras would enhance public safety and would serve as deterrent.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Expand, or enhance Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP)The experience of the recent pandemic has illustrated the vulnerability of our community to food insecurity. There was an increase of 500% in demand for some of our food pantry/emergency food providers. There remains a great need to expand the capacity of our Community Based Organizations to deliver emergency food for the communityCity response (Human Resources Administration): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other NYPD programs requestsCommunity Board #5 requests that the city enhances funding for a Victim Support Services Program in the district which would deal with the victims of crimes or the families of victims of crime. The program would assist these victims and their family's with funeral arrangements, counseling, financial support and other needs of these residents.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsTo extend the Francis Martin branch hours to 6 days per week.City response (New York Public Library): This request has already been completed.
priority 3Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Phase II Construction for University Woods Park to Develop the Plaza/Stage area of the park. University Woods Park construction improvements will enhance public safety perception and will increase environmental and recreational programming activities within the park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Plant new street treesWe are requesting tree plantings for the intersection of Sedgwick Avenue, Roberto Clement State park bridge and West Tremont Avenues. There are few plantings ta this location and there are residencies at this location. Tree plantings would also aesthetically link the park with the nearby community.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 4Repair or build new step streetsCreate Step Street at Kingsland Place (between West Tremont Avenue and Harrison Avenue) This location is in poor condition. DOT has paved and resurfaced this location in the prior fiscal year, however it remains unsafe and is heavily usedby pedestrians and children. Creating a step street would improve pedestrian mobility. Access now is dangerous for those that are mobility impaired. Repaving/recCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Expand opportunities for electronic waste collection and disposalBronx Community District 5 has no electronics waste recycling infrastructure. There is no collection point within the district. The Community District has been rezoned and residential development is accelerating. This will increase the volume of electronic waste. Our community thereby requests infrastructure for electronic waste disposal/recycling.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DYCDThere is a dearth of programming for youth of all ages. We need further resources for anti-gang/violence programs, especially trying to combat youth against the elderly crime prevention.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 4Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasAqueduct Homeowners Request Surveillance Camera's for Grand Avenue, Davidson Avenue and West 181st Street. Homeowners have public safety concerns. Surveillance camera's would enhance public safety and quality life. Cameras will serve as a deterrent.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Extend library hours, expand library programs, and enhance library collectionsWe are requesting monies so that staff may be allocated to provide services outside the Francis Martin Library branch. The proposed project will provide one library staffer to supervise reading of library materials in the park abutting the Francis Martin library during summer hours.City response (New York Public Library): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Transfer & Develop the Greenthumb Property at Walton Avenue & East 175th Street to the Department of Parks & Recreation. This Greenthumb, maintained by the Mount Hope Housing Company, is a beautiful resource with the potential of becoming a playground for neighborhood children.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other expense budget request for DPRThere is a lack of green space in Bronx Community Board 5. An identified resource that the community would like to expand and support so as to mitigate this deprivation is to expand the Community Garden program. This would include both greater outreach/recruiting efforts and also greater support for group formation and planning..City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Repair or provide new street lightsCommunity Board members voiced concern about the lack of adequate lighting along Webster Avenue. A PAL is located at this corner so improved lighting would add to the security of youth and enhance the attraction of this youth recreation facility.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasSecurity cameras are needed along Burnside Avenue between University Avenue and Sedgewick Avenue. This extension of security cameras would effectively extend our request for cameras along Burnside Avenue to our eastern most shopping hub.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Bean-Morris Community Garden is dilapidated and needs to be overhauled and maintained. The garden is in need of picnic tables and seating so that this area may be better utilized by the community.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Repair or provide new street lightsThe replacement of lighting from conventional lighting to LED will enhance the illumination of the street and increase the durability and service-life of such lights. An improvement in illumination will enhance this area as a commercial node.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 6Add NYPD parking facilitiesParking near the 46th precinct is very constrained. Officers, precinct vehicles, residents and commercial vehicles all compete for constrained space. A means to alleviate this is to build parking decks on the lots operated and owned by NYPD at 2069 and 2119 Valentine Avenue.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Reach the board
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