FISCAL YEAR 2016
THE OPERATING BUDGET
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Submitted pursuant to
Section 243 of the
New York City Charter
THE COUNCIL
OF
THE CITY OF NEW YORK
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, N.Y. 10007
March 31, 2015
TO: Honorable Melissa Mark Viverito
Speaker
Honorable Julissa Ferreras
Chairperson, Finance Committee
FROM: Marcello Testa
Fiscal Officer
SUBJECT: THE BUDGET OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Precon. (M-269) The Operating Budget of the Council of The City of New York
Precon. (M-270) Schedule Detailing the Lump-Sum OTPS Unit of Appropriation of the Operating Budget of the Council of the City of New York
INITIATION: Pursuant to section 243 of the New York City Charter, the Council is authorized to present, for inclusion in the executive budget without amendment by the Mayor, its operating budget. This document presents a summary description of the structure and presentation of the Council's budget, and sets forth the proposed Council budget for consideration and approval by the Finance Committee and the Council. Also included are a budget for Council contractual services, and a resolution for the approval of a lump-sum OTPS unit of appropriation.
The allocation of funds made through this Resolution are based on current projections and information available. Final allocations may vary from those anticipated in this Resolution, subject to the discretion of the Speaker.
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In connection herewith, Council Member Ferreras offered the following resolution:
RES. NO. 641
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2016 OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Resolved, By the Council of the City of New York, pursuant to the provisions of section 243 of the New York City Charter, that the following amounts shall be submitted to the Mayor, for inclusion in the executive budget for the operating budget for the Council of the City of New York.
Summary:
Under the City Charter, the City Council is authorized to structure its own budget. This budget must be presented to the Mayor, for inclusion in the Executive Budget, after the Council approves it.
The Council's staff is described through divisions within three units of appropriation: Council Members and their aides, Committee Staffing, and Council Services. These and the standing committees each have a U/A for PS. OTPS is divided into two categories, one for members, one for central staff (see Appendix A) and one for each standing committee. A separate resolution approving the central staff's lump sum unit of appropriation is attached for Council approval pursuant to Section 100 (c) of the Charter.
Council Member office budgets are funded in U/A 001 object 021 (PS) and U/A 100 objects 400 and 414 (OTPS). Funds allocated for Member's budget total $384,000.
A new division created by this budget called "Drafting Division" provides a unit of staff who specialize in the drafting of legislation proposed by the Council Members which can be eventually offered for introduction to the full Council for consideration. The division will also work with the staff of Governmental Affairs, Human Services and Infrastructure divisions.
Staff from the Office of the General Counsel, Governmental Affairs, Finance, Land Use, Infrastructure, Human Services, and Policy & Investigations divisions are specifically assigned to each committee, subcommittee, select committee and task force. These analysts and attorneys in turn are supported by the Administrative Services Division, which functions as the central administration. (Please refer to the statements of programmatic objectives).
Staff from the following Divisions are assigned to these Committees, Subcommittees and Select Committees:
General Counsel
Rules, Privileges and Elections
Standards & Ethics
State & Federal Legislation
Governmental Affairs
Civil Rights
Consumer Affairs
Contracts
Courts and Legal Services
Fire & Criminal Justice Services
General Welfare
Governmental Operations
Immigration
Juvenile Justice
Oversight & Investigation
Public Safety
Finance
Finance
Human Services
Aging
Senior Centers (Subcommittee)
Civil Services and Labor
Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations
Libraries (SubCommittee)
Education
Non-Public Schools (Subcommittee)
Health
Higher Education
Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse & Disability Services
Small Business
Transportation
Veterans
Women's Issues
Youth Services
Infrastructure
Community Development
Economic Development
Environmental Protection
Housing & Buildings
Parks & Recreation
Public Housing
Recovery and Resiliency
Sanitation & Waste Management
Technology
Waterfronts
Land Use
Land Use
Landmarks, Public Siting & Maritime Uses (Subcommittee)
Planning, Dispositions & Concessions (Subcommittee)
Zoning & Franchises (Subcommittee)
CITY COUNCIL BUDGET
Function:
The New York City Council is the legislative branch of city government. Council members are elected every four years and each represents a district of approximately 160,000 people.
The Council is an equal partner with the Mayor in the governing of New York City. The Council monitors the operation and performance of city agencies. It has sole responsibility for analyzing and approving the city's budget which sets spending priorities and has decision-making powers over major land use issues. It is the city's lawmaking body.
The allocation of funds made through this Resolution are based on current projections and information available. Final allocations may vary from those anticipated in this Resolution, subject to the discretion of the Speaker.
600 Committee on the Aging - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department for the Aging and all federal, state and municipal programs pertinent to senior citizens. The committee has a subcommittee on Senior Centers.
602 Committee on Civil Rights - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to incidences of discrimination, the Human Rights Commission, the Equal Employment Practices Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity.
605 Committee on Civil Service and Labor - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to municipal officers and employees, the Office of Labor Relations, Office of Collective Bargaining, municipal pensions, retirement systems and worker rights.
607 Committee on Community Development - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters relating to poverty and its reduction within the City, especially in low-income neighborhoods.
- Committee on Consumer Affairs - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Consumer Affairs.
615 Committee on Contracts - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting oversight on matters related generally to City procurement and specifically to the activities of the Mayor's Office of Contracts, the Procurement Policy Board, City Procurement policies and procedures and specific city contracts.
616 Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries & International Intergroup Relations - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Cultural Affairs, libraries, museums, the Art Commission, the New York City Commission for the United Nations, Consular Corps and Protocol, the Mayor's Office of Special Projects and Community Events and encouraging harmony among the citizens of New York City, promoting the image of New York City and enhancing the relationship of its citizens with the international community. The committee has a subcommittee on Libraries.
617 Committee on Courts and Legal Services - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters relating to the Legal Aid Society, the court system, and the provision of legal services.
- Committee on Economic Development - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Economic Development Corporation and Department of Small Business Services.
625 Committee on Education - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Education and the School Construction Authority. The committee has a subcommittee on Non-Public Schools.
630 Committee on Environmental Protection - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Environmental Protection.
632 Committee on Finance - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters relating to budget review and budget modifications, the Banking Commission, the Comptroller's Office, Department of Design and Construction, the Department of Finance, Independent Budget Office and fiscal policy and revenue from any source.
633 Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters relating to the Fire Department/Emergency Medical Service (non-health related issues), Departments of Correction, Probation and the Office of Emergency Management.
635 Committee on General Welfare - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Human Resources Administration/Department of Social Services, Administration for Children's Services, Department of Homeless Services and charitable institutions.
640 Committee on Governmental Operations - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to municipal governmental structure and organization, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Community Boards, Tax Commission, Board of Standards and Appeals, Campaign Finance Board, Board of Elections, Voter Assistance Advisory Committee, Commission on Public Information and Communication, Department of Records and Information Services, Financial Information Services Agency and the Law Department.
645 Committee on Health - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services (health related issues), the Health and Hospitals Corporation and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
647 Committee on Higher Education - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the City University of New York and issues related to Higher Education.
650 Committee on Housing and Buildings - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, Department of Buildings, and rent regulation.
652 Committee on Immigration - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption and preparing committee reports on issues affecting immigrants in New York City and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Mayor's Office on Immigrant Affairs.
653 Committee on Juvenile Justice - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to Juvenile Justice.
654 Committee on Land Use - To ensure responsible use of City property, this committee considers and proposes to the full Council resolutions for adoption, prepares committee reports and conducts legislative oversight on matters in relation to the City Planning Commission, Department of City Planning, Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications (land use related issues), Landmarks Preservation Commission and Land Use and Landmarks Review. The committee has three subcommittees: Zoning and Franchises; Landmarks, Public Siting and Maritime Uses; and, Planning, Dispositions and Concessions.
656 Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse & Disability Services - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to mental health, developmental disabilities, alcoholism services, drug abuse, disability services, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (mental hygiene issues) and the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities.
657 Committee on Oversight and Investigations - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Investigation, and to investigate any matters within the jurisdiction of the Council relating to property, affairs or government of New York City.
660 Committee on Parks and Recreation - This committee is responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
665 Committee on Public Safety - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Police Department, District Attorneys, Special Narcotics Prosecutor, Civilian Complaint Review Board and the Criminal Justice Coordinator.
667 Committee on Public Housing - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the New York City Housing Authority.
668 Committee on Recovery and Resiliency - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to recovery in Hurricane Sandy affected communities and from natural disasters. Efforts to make New York City more resilient in the face of climate change, and preparing for, and responding to, and recovering from emergencies.
670 Committee on Rules, Privileges and Elections - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption and preparing committee reports on matters in relation to Council structure and organization and appointments.
671 Committee on Sanitation & Solid Waste Management - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Department of Sanitation and the Business Integrity Commission.
673 Committee on Small Business - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters that affect the creation and operation of retail businesses, small businesses and emerging industries throughout the City.
675 Committee on Standards and Ethics - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Conflicts of Interest Board and for Council ethics.
680 Committee on State and Federal Legislation - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation, state legislative requests and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to state and federal legislation and home rule requests.
681 Committee on Technology - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters relating to the use of technology in New York City, for the management and dissemination of public information, the Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment, NYC-TV, and the non land use-related activities of the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications.
682 Committee on Transportation - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to mass transportation issues, agencies and facilities, the New York City Transit Authority, Department of Transportation and the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
683 Committee on Veterans - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to public policy concerns of veterans and the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs.
685 Committee on Waterfronts - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters relating to the use of the City's waterfront and waterfront-related activities.
687 Committee on Women's Issues - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to public policy concerns of women, domestic violence, and the Office to Combat Domestic Violence.
690 Committee on Youth Services - Responsible for considering and proposing to the full Council legislation and resolutions for adoption, preparing committee reports and conducting legislative oversight on matters in relation to the Youth Board, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the Interagency Coordinating Council, and youth-related programs.
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In connection herewith Council Member Ferreras offered the following resolution:
RES. NO. 642
RESOLUTION APPROVING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2016 THE SCHEDULE DETAILING THE LUMP SUM OTHER THAN PERSONAL SERVICES UNIT OF APPROPRIATION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Resolved by the Council, pursuant to the provisions of section 100 (c) of the New York City Charter, that the following spending shall be presented in a lump sum OTPS unit of appropriation, the allocation of which corresponds to the following PS units of appropriation.
COUNCIL BUDGET
PS
U/A DESCRIPTION MEMO OTPS*
002 COMMITTEE STAFFING $ 4,469,248
005 COUNCIL SERVICES $ 6,171,818
TOTAL OTPS $10,641,066
*Set forth for informational purposes only in accordance with Charter Section 100 (c)