Breezy Point, Belle Harbor, Broad Channel, Neponsit, Arverne, Bayswater, Edgemere, Rockaway Park, Rockaway and Far Rockaway
Queens Community Board 14
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.
Dolores Orr
chair · district manager Felicia Johnson
Second Tuesday, 7:00pm
board meetings are public; anyone can speak
80
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 DOEIncrease funding for Beacon and Compass programs in Community Board 14.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearDesign storm/sanitary sewer system-construct streets in Phase 111 in conjunction with HW631City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other educational programs requestsFund Gifted & Talented programs within Community Board 14QCity response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersSanitary sewers are needed- none are in place Rockaway Point blvd from beach 169 st-222 street ,Breezy PointCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DEPInitiate study for storm and sanitary sewers: 1) Wheatley Street & Augustina Ave 2) Beach 9th Street & Central Ave 3) Brunswick Ave, Virginia street, Beach 12th streetCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Construct playground/Parkhouse phase 11-@Lannet PlaygroundCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): This request has already been completed.
priority 1Other programs to address public health issues requestsExpand street outreach for mental health and substance abuse services and increase oversight of adult home and transitional home services in CB14City 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)Fund phase 3 of American ball fields to include community center in Broad ChannelCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Other expense budget request for DPRFunding is being requested to install 4 ADA compliant curb cuts at the B.94th/95th St. parking lot. This lot is used for beach goers and for those accessing the amphitheater located on B. 94th St.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital request for DOTImprove lighting for Far Rockaway Shopping District, & Rockaway Beach Blvd.; from B.73rd St. to B. 102nd St.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other garbage collection and recycling requestsFund Commercial area Basket pick up seven days a weekCity response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Conduct traffic or parking studiesStudy and Design widening of Rockaway Beach Blvd./Edgemere Ave from Beach 62nd-38th streets to two lanes in each direction with turning lanes, adjacent to Arverne East projectCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support but can address the need alternatively
priority 1Other expense budget request for EDCFund a comprehensive Economic Development/feasibility study for a recreational plan for Jamaica Bay; to include a boat ramp, public dock or pier on -The Rockaway portion of the bay within CB 14 District .NYC Parks and NYC EDCCity response (Economic Development Corporation): The agency does not understand the request as written and requires more clarification.
priority 1Other expense budget request for HHCStudy, locate and fund Tier 2 or 3 Trauma center in CB14. With 30% increase in population scheduled to occur in next 2-3 years,(10,000 units). and nearest Trauma Center, Jamaica Hospital, is appx 10-16 miles away, depending on where you live on the peninsula. The reconstruction of the Van Wyck also adds additional time to reach the center. Therefore, a local facility is vital. The Councilwoman/City response (Health and Hospitals Corporation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other housing oversight and emergency housing programsIncrease funding to unsafe building demolition & Seal up ProgramCity response (Department of Housing Preservation & Development): Agency supports and can accommodate
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Other housing support requestsFund & hire additional DOB inspectors & assign 1 to each community board districtCity response (Housing Authority): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide additional patrol cars and other vehiclesPurchase equipment vehicles (NYPD)-rescue equipment specifically 2 additional Zodiac rafts with motors, & 4 dry suits (FDNY)City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DSNYFund cleaning & maintenance of Rockaway Point Blvd.-southside/Eastbound from B.169thth-193rd Streets; & Northside/westbound from B.184th to B.201st Streets.City response (Department of Sanitation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Reconstruct streetsRe construct Cross bay blvd -continue to raise streets in Broad channel install storm sewers with tide gateCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Provide new emergency vehicles, such as fire trucks or ambulancesFDNY has identified the need for a Major Medical Emergency Response Vehicle; which is used to triage and treat patients in a controlled closed environmentCity response (Fire Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Renovate or upgrade NYCHA community facilities or open spaceFund mold remediation in NYCHA developments in CB 14City response (Housing Authority): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 1Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsThis board is requesting funding to purchase 1-15 passenger van for the 101st Pct. Current vehicle is outdated and inefficient for the needs of the precinct and community, for transportation purposes.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Provide a new or expand an existing elementary schoolBuild a NEW magnet JHS/HS in zip codes 11691/11692 to to eliminate over crowding- in anticipation of thousands of new students due to construction of 10,000 new affordable units being built the need for new seats is necessaryCity response (Department of Education): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 1Other capital budget request for DOEIncrease funding for school-based preparatory, tutoring & remediation programming for elementary & middle school students on the Rockaway districts.City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearConstruct/reconstruct sanitary sewers in Queens-SE2QCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other educational programs requestsWith planned increase in population City must open additional Head Start centers in CB14 to be located in 11691/11692City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other capital budget request for DEPDesign and fund seawall, berm or a protective barrier along Norton Drive and bay 32 streets, from Cold Spring Road-Dunbar to protect community from floodingCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other expense budget request for DEPinitiate study and design for new storm and sanitary sewers, for Beach 84 street between Beach Channel Drive and Barbados Drive/dead end on the bay.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsParking for the completed Rockaway Freeway Dog Run, dog park does not have clearly defined, nor safe parking for patrons use. The community is requesting parking for the dog park.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsConstruct shade structures at ALL district Playgrounds/parks and along the boardwalk from Beach 17th Street to B 108 StreetCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Other park maintenance and safety requestsHire more Life guards so more beach can be open/fund a junior life guard programCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Expand the frequency or hours of Staten Island FerryFund, design & construct-permanent ferry pier with concessions, bathrooms, boat slips, and parking. Also add funding to increase weekend hours for ferry usage and staffing during summer season.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 2Repair or build new seawalls or bulkheadsrepair/replace bulkheads/seawalls at all street ends in CB14 Rockaway and Broad channel WITH PRIORTY TO Seawall in Bayswater - 56941037900City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 2Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsThis board is requesting funding to purchase 1-15 passenger van for the 10oth Pct. Current vehicle is outdated and inefficient for the needs of the precinct and community, for transportation purposes.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 2Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearConstruct storm & sanitary sewer system & reconstruct streets from B.43rd-B.49th streets, Norton Ave. Beach Channel Drive.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DOEInitiate a study to locate a Professional health related technical school and an aviation service school in CB14City response (Department of Education): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearBroad Channel is a low lying area in the district and requires all East side streets to be raised to mitigate continued flooding that occurs in the area. Council Member J. Ariola has allocated $1.1 million towards this project already. Recently, street raising on the west side of Broad Channel were recently completed.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DEPInitiate study & provide funding for storm and sanitary sewers on B.35th, 36th, & B.37th streets North of Beach Channel Drive.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Construct community park/playground on Parks Dept. property on B.62nd St. & Thursby Ave. Construction for "Thursby Park" has been stalled for years. The project is in the design phase, and there has been no movement. This project needs to move forward.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Install boat ramp at Rockaway Community park inside old landfill provide parking and lighting and bathroom facilitiesCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 3Other expense budget request for DPRFunding is requested for the purchase of 1-Scissor Lift,(to give access to flag poles), 3-Gators, and 2-Dingo machines,(to position MOBI Mats).City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Conduct traffic or parking studiesIn light of 10,000 new housing units being built over the next 2-5 years, DOT should initiate a peninsula wide traffic study of our East-West roadways and major North-South intersecting streets. Hurricane evacuation routes must also be studied and clearly defined by DOT peninsula wide.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Improve traffic and pedestrian safety, including traffic calmingThe intersections of Beach Channel Dr./B.35th St./Rockaway freeway/Seagirt Blvd. ; all merge and cause accidents, pedestrian difficulties, and traffic flow issues. The entire area needs to be reconstructed. The QBP has already allocated approx. $500,000 towards this project.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 3Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsAssign additional uniformed personnel to 100th & 101st pcts. , and increase number of uniformed personnel for the summer season beach detail. Purchase ATV vehicles for both pcts. Purchase 3 EMS fully equipped gators.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 3Other capital budget request for DEPInitiate a study for storm drainage improvements in Broad Channel, of the residential streets East & West of Cross Bay Blvd. from 3rd Rd.-21st Rd.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other capital budget request for DEPJamaica Bay water/high tides back up into our communities occurs with most new moons and high tides, water comes out of storm sewers into our local streets causing massive flooding- check valve and /or tide gates must be installed on all storm water outfallsCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Inspect sanitary sewer on specific street segment and repair or replace as neededInitiate a study for drainage improvement for B.30th St. between Beach Channel Drive and Rockaway freeway.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsinstall emergency PA system - full length of Boardwalk.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DPRFunding design and construction of community park/playground on Parks dept. property; B.62nd St. & Thursby Ave. to incl.; water access for boats, paddle boards and Kayak, also additional retail opportunitiesCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 4Other expense budget request for DOTAugment personnel in DOT for paving, pothole repair, signal, signage installation and repairCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Roadway maintenance (resurfacing, trench restoration, etc.)fund design and re- construction of Shorefront Parkway, include storm sewers, have crosswalks line up, have driveways for Dayton buildings line up with traffic lights and cross access to east bound road way-HWQ-1682City response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 4Other NYPD facilities and equipment requestsFunding request for the purchase of marked and unmarked vehicles for the boroughCity response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 4Other capital budget request for DEPReconstruct Boardwalk @ East 12th Rd., & reconstruct Lanark Rd.City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearHW631- design, fund last phases of this much needed project- this is last phase community has been waiting 20 years flooding is a monthly eventCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)CB 14 Q is requesting funding to complete and fully fund the restroom restoration/construction of the B.17th St. Park. It was partially funded,($3 million), by CM Brooks-Powers. There is still an an outstanding amount needed for the project to be fully funded. Currently the restrooms are in disrepair and the renovation/construction is needed ASAP!City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other expense budget request for DPRInitiate study to reconstruct Hammels Playground-(Rockaway Beach Blvd. ) site.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Other traffic improvement requestsInitiate study to widen Rockaway Beach blvd from Beach 110 street- Beach 120 street traffic has increased drastically and this area is a bottle neckCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Other transportation infrastructure requestsInstall safety fence along median on Seagirt Blvd. from Beach 31 Street to Camp RoadCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 5Provide surveillance (Argus) camerasIncrease funding to Cure the Violence initiative in CB 14: allocate resources to ensure the installation, replacement and maintenance of NYPD Argus street cameras.City response (Police Department): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 5Develop a capital project for specific street segments currently lacking sanitary sewersInitiate study & fund design to reconstruct Bay 32nd St. from Beach Channel Drive to Healy Ave. to mitigate flooding .City response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Move a planned capital project into the budget for the next fiscal yearStudy, fund design and capital project for accident prone area due to flooding on Crossbay blvd ,north of 1st road just south of Joseph Addabbo bridgeCity response (Department of Environmental Protection): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Other requests for park, building, or access improvementsReplace equipment which has exceeded life span(Parks Dept.) including the purchase of 2-4-wheel drive gators & 3 gas powered backpack blowersCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide more athletic programming (i.e. league, aquatic)Fund water safety program for all school age children in CB14City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 6Other capital request for DOTReplace sidewalks along southside of Rockaway Point Blvd. from B.169th St -193rd St. they are in severe disrepair and a safety hazard for pedestriansCity response (Department of Transportation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 6Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkfund, design, construct Park house at Beach 88 street/Bayview ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other expense budget request for DPRInitiate study of Vernam Barbados Park, as a recreational area; to include a boat ramp, and picnic area.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 7Other capital request for DOTBeach Channel Dr. is the gateway to CB 14; reconstruct/improve medians on BCD, from B.98th to B.109th St. (Rockaway Freeway) with environmentally friendly planting beds, trees and shrubs.City response (Department of Transportation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 7Other park maintenance and safety requestsDesign and construct Park House & park/playground at Beach 62 Street and Thursby Ave.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports and can accommodate
priority 8Other park maintenance and safety requestsSeasonal Staffing; Increase PEP officers by 100% ; and increase other Parks maintenance staff for the beach and playgrounds by an additional 50%- incl; carpenters, seasonal mechanics, gardeners, & helpers for the beach season. Increase by 50%City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 8Provide a new, or new expansion to, a building in a parkBuild two new comfort/concession stations along boardwalk between Beach 35 and Beach 50 streetsCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 9Improve access to a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Purchase and install Mobi mats at all beachside ramp entrances in Rockaway.City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency does not support and cannot accommodate
priority 10Other capital budget request for DPRFund Environmental education programs for all children in CB14 at Sunset Park in Broad channel and at Arverne East Nature CenterCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 11Provide a new or expanded park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Design & construct a new park at the former site of the Neponsit Children's Hospital/Neponsit Home for the Aged. The land is deeded Park land and has been cleared of all former building structures. Funding for this park has been allocated by the local Councilmember's office in the amount of $850,000City response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 12Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)The comfort stations at the Beach 59th St. Playground are in need of reconstruction/upgrades. The board is asking that the dilapidated conditions of the men's and women's restrooms as well as the insufficient storage and maintenance space be remedied to modern standards with proper heating and air conditioning for visitors and park staff. As you may be aware, these comfort station upgrades were nCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 13Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding is requested for upgrades and improvements to Beach 9th St. PlaygroundCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 14Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding requested for upgrades and improvements to Beach 30th Street PlaygroundCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 15Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding is being requested for upgrades and improvements to Beach 82nd St. Playground; AKA Rockaway Playground NCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 16Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding requested for renovate/restrooms at the B.86th St. -Rockaway beach ParkCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 17Reconstruct or upgrade a park or amenity (i.e. playground, outdoor athletic field)Funding request to renovate the restrooms at B.97th St concessionsCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 18Other capital budget request for DPRInitiate a study for a boat ramp and public dock or pier on Jamaica bay in RockawayCity response (Department of Parks and Recreation): Agency supports but cannot accommodate
priority 19Reach the board
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