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Participatory Budgeting voting is open now
Participatory Budgeting voting season is open now until April 19 — sorry for the late notice, but I sat on the press release sent April 10. (I also missed the rest of the process, when residents can submit ideas. Not sure how or why, but I find it annoying!)
I believe Councilman Marte has dedicated $1 million to this part of his budget allocation; the “winner” will be decided next month.
Voting is open to everyone aged 11 and older who live in, work in or has a special connection to District 1. Here’s the list of potential projects.
City Hall Park Lighting Upgrade
The proposal seeks $1 million to replace the non-functioning gas lights on the City Hall Park fountain with LED lights.
Pier 42 Shade Structures
The proposal seeks $1 million to install sail shade structures at Pier 42, on the southside of the FDR Drive at Gouverneur Street.
Battery Park City School (PS/IS 276) Playground and Track
The proposal seeks $1 million to renovate the playground and to convert the track field into a multi-sport space at PS/IS 276 at 55 Battery Place, just next to Wagner Park.
PS 140 Auditorium Upgrade
Seeking $1 million to renovate the stage and chairs in the auditorium of PS 140 on the Lower East Side.
Security Upgrades to New York Pubic Libraries
The proposal seeks $250,000 to make security upgrades to the isx NYPL branches in District 1 by modernizing the video surveillance system and improving physical security.
Dishwasher for NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur
The proposal seeks $350,000 for a commercial dishwasher for the skilled nursing facility at NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur, a 295-bed skilled nursing facility at 277 Madison on the Lower East Side.
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These prices seem insane.
$350k for a commercial dishwasher? I just checked online and the rates for commercial dishwashers = $2k-20k.
$1 million for a stage and chairs?
Can someone explain these costs?
We’ve done lots of upgrades to our building (and apt) over the years, and I know NYC contracting is expensive, but this seems way out of line. Where is this money going?
No wonder our taxes are so high if this is the kind of inefficient contracting the city does.
You’ve already forgotten the $600 hammer from decades ago? The high cost includes all the kickbacks and graft needed to get the contract.
That’s what this looks like indeed. Either horrible incompetence or actual intentional corruption.
I think the PS/IS 276 playground is a bit too much. That area has plenty of open space and play areas. Money could be better spent on another item. My 2 cents.