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Int 0089-2026
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Identifying and explaining the use of tree pits located on streets and in landscaped parks on the tree map. | Introduction | This bill would require that the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation identify tree pits located on streets and in landscaped parks and display them on the City's online tree map within 3 years after the effective date of the bill. The Commissioner would thereafter have to update the map annually to reflect changes to tree pits and the creation of new tree pits. The map must note whether each tree pit contains a tree, and if a tree pit does not contain a tree the reason for the disuse of the tree pit. | | |
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Int 0576-2026
| * | James F. Gennaro | | | Removal of trees under the jurisdiction of the department of parks and recreation and reporting thereof. | Introduction | This bill would specify that the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) may only issue a permit to remove a city-owned tree if the permit application provides the name of the certified arborist who will remove the tree. It would also specify that it is unlawful for anyone other than the certified arborist to conduct the tree removal. Finally, Parks would be required to report annually on city-owned trees removed in the previous year, including the location of removed trees, whether Parks has replaced removed trees, whether permitted removals were supervised by Parks employees, and, for illegal removals, whether anyone has been held liable. | | |
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Int 0666-2026
| * | Nantasha M. Williams | | | Requiring the department of parks and recreation to publish tree maintenance prioritization ratings. | Introduction | This bill would require the Department of Parks and Recreation (Parks) to publish any current maintenance prioritization rating assigned by Parks to each tree under its jurisdiction and the reason for the rating on its interactive tree map website. | | |
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Int 0859-2026
| * | Gale A. Brewer | | | Online publication of new biographical information relating to past local laws that changed the name of streets or parks. | Introduction | This bill would specify the process to be used by the Department of Records and Information Services to comply with existing law, requiring the posting of biographical information for the subjects of name changes of streets and parks, when no biographical information can be found in the legislative record. | | |
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Int 0864-2026
| * | Harvey D. Epstein | | | Pilot program for collecting dog feces at dog runs for the purpose of composting. | Introduction | This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to establish a pilot program to collect dog feces from dog runs under the Department of Parks and Recreation’s jurisdiction for composting. At dog runs, the Commissioner would install dog feces collection bins, provide compostable dog feces bags, and post a sign at each bin recommending that individuals deposit dog feces in the bins. The Commissioner would transport the dog feces and bags collected in the bins to appropriate compost facilities. This bill would also require the Commissioner to report to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council and post online on the amount of dog feces collected and composted, where the compost was used, the efficacy of dog feces composting efforts, program implementation challenges, and potential program expansion. The Commissioner would have to make best efforts to coordinate with compost facilities to obtain the information required in the report. | | |
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Int 0880-2026
| * | Mercedes Narcisse | | | Posting of signs on the prohibition of leaving dog waste on the ground. | Introduction | This bill would require the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation to post signs at the entrances and exits of parks, and at certain park facilities, stating the rule prohibiting a person from leaving dog waste on the ground and the associated penalties for violation. Separately, this bill would require the Commissioner of Transportation to post signs on the New York State requirement concerning dog waste removal in public areas and associated penalties. The Commissioner of Transportation would have to consult with the Commissioner of Sanitation to learn of 311 requests for service or complaints concerning dog waste removal from sidewalks or pedestrian plazas, and then post these signs at the involved locations. Finally, the Commissioner of Transportation would be required to submit to the Mayor and the Speaker of the Council, and post online, an annual report on the posting of these signs. | | |
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