Q&A
Council member inquires about DOT's responsiveness to maintenance issues
0:22:37
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Council Member Julie Won questions the applicant about the Department of Transportation's (DOT) responsiveness to maintenance issues on the site. The applicant, Steven Bari, describes the poor condition of the area, including overgrown trees and weeds.
- Bari mentions making hundreds of 311 reports over the years
- He highlights the visibility issues caused by overgrown vegetation on the highway ramp
- The exchange reveals a history of neglect and lack of maintenance by the DOT
Julie Won
0:22:37
My main question was for the DOT on how helpful they have been, and it seems like you do have record of communicating with them to clean up and also for DSNY to come clean up the trash or the littering.
0:22:52
And,
Steven Bari
0:22:56
if I can just speak to the DOT's maintenance of the area, it's evident that it has not been taken care of.
0:23:05
The overgrown trees, as you can refer in the room, are weeds.
0:23:11
They've been growing there for forty years, and they cover, the ramp.
0:23:16
So if you're driving on the ramp and I invite anybody to take a trip, they're covering the entire ramp, so for visibility purposes.
Julie Won
0:23:24
Do you have records of your
Steven Bari
0:23:26
Three one one has all of our records.
Julie Won
0:23:28
Okay.
0:23:28
How many reports have you guys made now?
Steven Bari
0:23:31
Over the years, I couldn't quantify.
0:23:33
Over hundreds.
Julie Won
0:23:34
Okay.
0:23:34
And they have not been responsive at all?
Steven Bari
0:23:36
In terms of what we've responded to, I I mean, I can't say because, again, I don't know.
0:23:42
In particular, all those instances are DOT related.