Howard Beach, Ozone Park, South Ozone Park, Richmond Hill, Tudor Village, and Lindenwood
Queens Community Board 10
Appointed by the Queens Borough President, half on the recommendation of local Council members. Advisory, but the first government to hear about anything on your block.
Betty Braton
chair · district manager Karyn Petersen
First Thursday, 7:45pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
78
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.
Renovate or upgrade a senior centerRequest funds to be made available to build new senior centers. Senior population continues to grow and additional services are needed.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Upgrade playground for Judge ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Improve safety at homeless sheltersSupport for additional security, recreation and added programs. To ensure agency resources are sufficient to fulfill agency missionCity response (Department of Homeless Services): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 1Other capital budget request for DEPCorrect drainage problem to alleviate street flooding. Correct drainage problem on 125th, 126th, 127th Streets between Rockaway Blvd. and North Conduit Avenue, South Ozone Park to alleviate street flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Increase case management capacitySupport case management, increased allocation for meals, funding for elder abuse programs, legal services, caregiving, intergenerational programing and workforce development to older adults and to improve transportation. The request is to ensure agency resources are sufficient to fulfill agency mission.City response (Department for the Aging): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense requestSupport to hire 4 Community Engagement Inspectors for DOB to help routing out an inspector for an inquiry faster.City response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction of P.O. Edward Byrne Park. Ballfield and playground deteriorating and in dire need of repair.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other educational programs requestsEstablish a contribution by the Department of Education for Joint Operated Playgrounds. Joint operated playgrounds are presently maintained/operated solely with Parks Department personnel and budget. Due to severe cutbacks, the responsibility must be shared as joint operated implies. Dept. of Education must contribute a fair share to this program. This is a matter of safety for the children thCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Inspect sanitary sewer on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededProvide ongoing inspection and maintenance of sewers and catch basins.To assure that flooding of the magnitude that engulfed the community board area recently does not occur again, it is essential that ongoing inspection and maintenance of sewers and catch basins occur on a far more regular basis.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Grade, pave etc. 104th Street from Russell Street to 165 Avenue. Roadway in deteriorating condition and may have been undermined as a result of Hurricane Sandy. This is the only north-south roadway servicing the Hamilton Beach community. Although there has been paving done on the street, a full street reconstruction is greatly needed.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other expense request for DOHMHRequest for the reimbursement rate for the Department of Health to be increased from 20% to 36%City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other park maintenance and safety requestsAdditional support for Parks personnel to better address forestry services.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsPurchase of generators.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other garbage collection and recycling requestsRemove two Districts (CDs 8 and 12) from the Bergen Landing facility. The overcrowded facility adversely impacts the adjacent residential community. Trucks parked/stored outside generate foul odors.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasProvide additional ARGUS surveillance cameras.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
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Other commercial district revitalization requestsContinue funding neighborhood business development programs and provide support for increased revitalization efforts on all commercial/retail strips within CB10.City response (Department of Small Business Services): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other traffic improvement requestsSupport for pothole repair crew/arterial maintenance. Innumerable potholes and large street depressions are causing hazardous roadway conditions for the motorist and pedestrian and must be addressed.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Create a new, or renovate or upgrade an existing public libraryConstruct a new library in Hamilton Beach. The community has approximately 320 homes with an estimated 500 to 600 school age children. The nearest branch is located at 156th Avenue and 92nd Street which is inconvenient and a hardship for those using public transportation.City response (Queens Borough Public Library): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other runaway and homeless youth requestsRequest support for increased state funding for runaway and homeless youth programs.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolWithin Community District 10's area, serious overcrowding has created a desperate need for additional classrooms in new schools. Expansion of preK programs add to the need for additional school buildings and seats.City response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide more firefighters or EMS workersRequest more funding for EMS & Firefighting classes.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for HRAOur goal is to have a permanent 5 day a week site and staffing in Community District #10 Q to serve as a single point of entry within the communityCity response (Human Resources Administration): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Hire additional uniformed officersAssign additional personnel to the 106th Police Precinct for all patrol services.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Restroom needed at P.O. Edward Byrne Park as there is no facility.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPConstruct a sanitary sewer from the outlet of the existing sewer at 160th Avenue and 102nd Street, etc. A sanitary sewer is needed in the remaining area not served starting from the outlet of the existing sewer on 160th Avenue and 102nd Street, going east and west of 102nd Street between Russell Street and 160th Avenue.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DOBSupport for more staff examiners, clerical staff, record scanning staff and inspectors for the Department of Buildings. To insure that the agency resources are sufficient to address illegal conversions, illegal construction, and all other DOB responsibilities.City response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Reconstruction of Rocket PlaygroundCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance funding for Child Care and Head Start programsCB 10 suffers from a lack of Early Learn Centers within our District.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for DEPRequest for air and noise inspectors to monitor sound camerasCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or build new seawalls or bulkheadsHarden coastal protection including bulkheads where parkland abuts city streets and all other roadway stub ends.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Create or promote programs to de-stigmatize mental health needs and encourage treatmentSupport for mental health services.City response (Department of Health and Mental Hygiene): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other street trees and forestry services requestsSupport for DPR contracts related to maintenance of street treesCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Rehabilitate or renovate existing fire houses or EMS stationsUpgrade firehouse buildings. Many of the firehouses are old buildings that need upgrades such as new roofs, apparatus, floor replacements, waterproofing, pointing, electrical upgrades as well as new kitchens and bathrooms.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other cleaning requestsRequest for support for additional funding for median cleaning.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Renovate or upgrade existing precinct housesBuild 106th Precinct Parking lot. Lack of parking space in the perimeter of the 106th Precinct arouses residents' ire and blocks trucks and other larger vehicles like fire engines from readily navigating the streets near the Precinct. The precinct block abuts Liberty Ave. which is a congested corridor. Lack of off street parking exacerbates congestion.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other traffic improvement requestsSupport Safe Streets for Seniors program. With additional funding, DOT can increase their community outreachCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Provide, expand, or enhance the Summer Youth Employment ProgramRequest support for additional state funding for SYEP and other youth services.City response (Department of Youth & Community Development): This request has already been completed.
priority 2Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsRequest for gators for the FDNY to help them ride through rough terrain during an emergency situation when needed.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other NYPD staff resources requestsRequest additional resources for civilians and larger class. To insure adequate levels of service.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense request for DOBRequest for funding to support agency initiative DOB In Your Community where they go out and assist homeowners to resolve complaints.City response (Department of Buildings): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsFunding request for the State of Good Repair program to help renovate park sites with persistent paved surface, sidewalks, fencing and other capital repair needs.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DEPRequest for expansion of FloodNet sensors into all areas of CB 10 where there is tidal and/or storm water flooding.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Continue support for roadway maintenance for entire CB 10 area.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other park maintenance and safety requestsAssign Park Staff to Reconstructed Parks & Jointly Operated Parks/Playgrounds. In order to protect the large capital dollar expenditure, it is essential to assign park staff to each reconstructed facility.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesProvide (1) MERV (Mobile Emergency Response Vehicle) to be used for disasters to shelter and treat individuals in one place.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other cleaning requestsAdditional support for increased MLP's (Motorized Litter Patrol) for additional cleaning in CB 10.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Renovate or upgrade existing precinct housesAgency request to support Capital improvements at the Precinct level. Many of the Police Department's facilities are old buildings that need upgrades regularly. We request facility upgrades at the 106 Pct.City response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DOTSupport for arterial maintenance. Arterial Highways within CB 10 are large and need ongoing maintenance.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesIncrease FDNY budget for purchase of smoke /carbon monoxide alarms to promote safety practices and ensure protection for all residents.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other NYPD programs requestsSupport for vehicle maintenance for the NYPD.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsConstruct Parks Department recreation center within our district. There is no recreation center located in southwest Queens. Such a center would meet some of recreational needs of our youth and senior populations year-round. There is no pool in southwest Queens.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsContinue support for sidewalk repair for entire CB10 area.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other park maintenance and safety requestsAdditional personnel to cut overgrown weeds along primary and secondary roadways. Necessary so that the visibility of the motorist is not obscured.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesRequest (1) Rapid Response Vehicle Sierra Pick-up truck. This equipment is used to respond ahead with a liaison to coordinate.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DSNYRequest for an additional basket truck to be assigned to the commercial strips within CB 10 where there is a very large population and baskets overflow daily.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsRequest for more police vehicles for the aging NYPD fleetCity response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DOTRequest funding for additional DOT engineering and planning staff to ensure that the agency resources are sufficient to fulfill agency missionCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Expand funding for fire prevention and life safety initiativesSupport mobile CPR unit. With additional funding FDNY can produce instructional DVDs in multiple languages, increase their community outreach and conduct more classes throughout all 5 boroughs especially on the weekends.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsSupport Forest Park Greenhouse and contract staffing. Plants grown in this facility support Parks and public spaces in Community Board 10.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct streetsReconstruct Queens portion of Jewel Street Area, including sewers together with substantial roadway and water main replacement. Needed to eliminate severe flooding conditions. Grade changes must be such that the impact upon the residents will be minimal.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Other park maintenance and safety requestsSupport for maintenance personnel for Park maintained Greenstreets and malls.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other FDNY facilities and equipment requestsRequest for training mannequins for the FDNY to practice civilian and firefighter removal.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsRequest for building a more robust IT Infrastructure for the NYPDCity response (Police Department): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct streetsA full reconstruction of Lincoln Street and 132nd Street between 116th Avenue and Foch Blvd. is needed to bring the two streets up to current NYC DOT standards, including building out the grassy space as a proper sidewalk. The roadbed between Foch Blvd. and 116th Ave. is flat without proper grading for water drainage. Drainage needs to be studied and improved. A concrete base, if missing is needCity response (Department of Transportation): This request has already been completed.
priority 6Other park maintenance and safety requestsFunding to provide staffing to maintain park landscapes, gardens, lawns and other horticultural amenities.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesRequest for an Alternative Support Apparatus Unit ( ASAP) to quickly reach and transport sick and injured patients where there are long sections of beach and boardwalk.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)Support trench restoration in Community Board 10.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7New equipment for maintenanceRequest for new equipment for daily Park maintenanceCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesRequest for two trailers for the FDNY designed to mimic real life scenarios that represent the most common fire related threats to he community to serve the Borough of QueensCity response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Repair or construct sidewalks, curbs, or pedestrian rampsContinued support for curb maintenance for entire CB10 area.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Other park maintenance and safety requestsProvide an additional mobile crew. An additional mobile crew would permit the level and quality of maintenance necessary for the many parks and ball fields widely dispersed within the community.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesRequest for a Polaris for FDNY Marine 4 to navigate challenging off road terrain with ease.City response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Reconstruct streetsRequest Street Reconstruction of 130th Street Between 107 & 109 Avenues Including Hawtree Creek Road from 109 Street to 111 Avenue and all ancillary street work. To eliminate severe flooding conditions and modify the grade so that the impact upon the streets will be minimal.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 9Enhance park safety through design interventions, e.g. better lightingIncrease Height of Fencing at Tennis Courts from 10 to 15 ft. at P.O. Edward Byrne Park, North Conduit Avenue between 131st and 133rd Streets in order to prevent tennis balls from going over existing fence and startling motorists or causing crashes.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Other transportation infrastructure requestsReconfigure Cohancy Street exit of the westbound Belt Parkway. A very dangerous situation exists for motorists who need to merge across traffic to the right on North Conduit Avenue in order to access Albert Road or Cross Bay Boulevard. There is limited sight distance and roadway distance for drivers to maneuver their vehicles safely to the right.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Other park maintenance and safety requestsRequest for 3 gators for the Parks Department to help them ride through rough terrain.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 10Reconstruct streetsReconstruct Linden Blvd./South Conduit Avenue Merge. Added signalization has alleviated existing conditions however increasing traffic and the construction of a new shopping center in the immediate vicinity exacerbates conditions, further improvements are neededCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Other park maintenance and safety requestsRequest for 1 scissor lift for the Parks Department to help with painting of flagpoles.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Reach the board
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