Championing quality parks and open spaces for all New Yorkers in all neighborhoods [NY4P] Parks Budget

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Parks Budget

NY4P annually provides the most comprehensive independent analysis of New York City Department of Parks & Recreation’s budget and advocates for more robust and targeted capital and expense funding for parks and open space.

Summary of requested additions to FY15 executive budget: $34 million

• $27 million added and baselined for new full-time maintenance, gardening, and           PEP positions 

• $4 million added and baselined for 55 new full-time Capital Division jobs 

• $3 million added and baselined for park-tree pruning and stump removal

New York City Council Committees on Finance
Hearing on the FY15 Final Budget
June 6, 2014
Submitted testimony of New Yorkers for Parks

This budget season has overwhelmingly, and encouragingly, focused on addressing equity issues across the city’s park system. It has been a constructive dialogue that has drawn the attention not only of the Council and City Hall, but also of the media and park advocates across the city. Now, it’s time to make sure all that talk about a better parks budget actually helps deliver one.

What are the needs? First and foremost, more full-time maintenance workers and gardeners in parks most in need. ...

What are the most pressing park needs for the FY15 budget? http://t.co/E44NRaB7D3 @MarkLevineNYC
— New Yorkers 4 Parks (@NY4P) June 6, 2014

RECENT REPORTS

A Survey of Capital Projects Management Among New York City Government Agencies (2014) 

The NYC Parks Department, which is responsible for carrying out capital improvements in parks, has been criticized by many for running behind schedule and over-budget on these projects. Working with Public Works Partners, NY4P has explored how the Department can improve its capital process through interviews with several City agencies that conduct capital projects, along with the City's offices of Management and Budget and Contract Services. This report offers a number of straightforward steps to ensure a timelier, more cost-effective, and transparent capital process. Read the full report. 

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