Dear Neighbors
,
Once again we are on the verge of making history in New York City! Beginning this week, you have the chance to participate in our 6th Annual Participatory Budgeting Election in the 45th District. This process gives our community the power to decide how $1 million of my capital dollars will be submitted for allocation in the citywide budget, so I'm proud to be one of the founding members in the New York City Council.
Since August, community members across all five boroughs have proposed and developed projects for improvements to schools, parks, libraries, public housing, and other public or community spaces as part of this year's PB cycle.
PBNYC is open to everyone age 14 and older who lives in a participating district - regardless of immigration status, gender, race, ethnicity, or ability.
Residents can vote for
up to five of the following projects:
Rugby Library Renovation
100 Utica Avenue
Cost:$500,000
Project Scope: Create additional rooms and areas within the library in order to create a STEM Lab, Creative Studios, Meeting Room and a Business Center.
Brooklyn College Academy Stem Lab
2900 Bedford Avenue
Cost: $100,000
Project Scope: Create Genius labs areas for students to charge electronic devices, standing or stool height perimeter computer workstations, mobile workstations, separate areas for lectures, computer, and group work mobile tables that can be arranged for lectures or group work. Unique shape tables Tables with white board tops and soft seating and also storage for students to store jackets.
P.S. 181 Computer Lab Upgrade
1023 New York Avenue
Cost:$150,000
Project Scope: Renovate computer lab, with modern computers. New computer desks, and chairs for the students. A computer lab that is painted with colors that will help enhancing the learning experience of students.
P.S. 109 New Computer Lab / Public Address System Renovation
1001 East 45th Street
Cost: $150,000/ $650,000
Project Scope: Create new and modernized computer lab. A new PA system and new modernized projector screen will help both students and teachers. Students need to be able to access and use this newly renovated computer lab to enhance their learning experience.
P.S. 152 / P.S. 315 Schoolyard Renovation
725 E 23rd Street
Cost: $500,000
Project Scope:Install a new play structures catering to Pre-K through Grade 2 and another play structure catering to Grades 3-8. Upgrade the existing school garden by rebuilding and raising planting beds. Replace or reinforce existing fence surrounding garden to shield students and garden-users from concurrent recreational sports taking place in the field area.
Security Cameras for Glenwood Houses
925 East 56th Street
Cost: $140,000
Project Scope: NYPD cameras to be installed in the surrounding areas of the Glenwood houses. It will help decrease crime and also help the NYPD Detect criminals and crimes that are taking place in the area.
Now is the time to make your voice heard!
See you at the polls!
Here are the following locations where you can vote for community improvements:
Saturday, March 25
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Monday, March 27
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams'
District Office
4517 Avenue D
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flatbush Development Corporation
1616 Newkirk Avenue
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Glenwood Houses
1660 Ralph Avenue
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 28
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams'
District Office
4517 Avenue D
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flatbush Development Corporation
1616 Newkirk Avenue
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Bridge Multicultural Project
1894 Flatbush Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Glenwood Houses
1660 Ralph Avenue
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams'
District Office
4517 Avenue D
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flatbush Development Corporation
1616 Newkirk Avenue
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Midwood High School
2839 Bedford Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Glenwood Houses
1660 Ralph Avenue
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 30
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams'
District Office
4517 Avenue D
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flatbush Development Corporation
1616 Newkirk Avenue
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m.
P.S. 152
93 Nagle Avenue #121
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Glenwood Houses
1660 Ralph Avenue
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, March 31
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams'
District Office
4517 Avenue D
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Flatbush Development Corporation
1616 Newkirk Avenue
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The Bridge Multicultural Project
1894 Flatbush Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Midwood High School
2839 Bedford Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Glenwood Houses
1660 Ralph Avenue
3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1
P.S. 109
1001 East 45th Street
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Clarendon Library
2035 Nostrand Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Flatbush YMCA
1401 Flatbush Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 2
Flatbush YMCA
1401 Flatbush Avenue
1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
I hope that you will take the chance to vote for the projects you think should get funded, and hopefully enjoy the community improvements as a result.
For more information about Participatory Budgeting Election in District 45, call our office at (718) 629-2900.
Hope to see you at the polls!!
Council Member Jumaane D. Williams
