THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK RESOLUTION NO. 1996 Title Resolution approving the decision of the City Planning Commission on ULURP No. C 000676 MMX, an amendment to the City Map (L.U. No. 1124). Body By Council Members Eisland and Linares WHEREAS, the City Planning Commission filed with the Council on June 1, 2001 its decision dated May 23, 2001 (the "Decision"), on the application submitted by the New York Bus Service Advertising Company, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter, for a change in the City Map involving the elimination, discontinuance and closing of a portion of the New England Thruway between Merritt Avenue and Conner Street, north of Tillotson Avenue, the adjustment of grades necessitated thereby, and any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, Community District 10, Borough of the Bronx, in accordance with Map No. 13090, dated October 3, 2000 and signed by the Borough President (ULURP No. C 000676 MMX) (the "Application"); WHEREAS, the Decision is subject to review and action by the Council pursuant to Section 197-d(b)(3) of the City Charter; WHEREAS, upon due notice, the Council held a public hearing on the Decision and Application on June 19, 2001 and recessed until June 28, 2001; WHEREAS, the Council has considered the land use implications and other policy issues relating to the Decision and Application; and WHEREAS, the Council has considered the relevant environmental issues and the Negative Declaration, issued on January 1, 2001 (CEQR No. 00DCP066X); RESOLVED: The Council finds the action described herein will have no significant effect on the environment. _________ Page 2 of 2 C 000676 MMX Reso. No. 1996 (L.U. No. 1124) Pursuant to Sections 197-d and 199 of the New York City Charter, the Council approves the Decision. Adopted. Office of the City Clerk, } The City of New York, } ss.: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a Resolution passed by The Council of The City of New York on June 28, 2001, on file in this office. ............................................ City Clerk, Clerk of Council