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Funding and staffing for outdoor dining application processing
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Council Member Brooks-Powers inquires about the funding and staffing needs for processing outdoor dining applications. Executive Deputy Commissioner Ochoa provides information on the current status and future plans.
- DOT has been funded for the current fiscal year to process outdoor dining applications
- The department is working with OMB and City Hall to secure full funding for the program moving forward
- DOT believes they have the appropriate level of staffing for both the current influx of applications and future needs
- Efforts are being made to ensure baseline funding for the permanent program's staffing requirements
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
3:41:12
Does DOT require additional funds to hire more staff to process the applications?
3:41:17
And if not, what is the reason for the lag process and time?
Ydanis Rodriguez
3:41:21
As
Paul Ochoa
3:41:25
you mentioned chair, we were funded for this fiscal year.
3:41:29
We're working with OMB and City Hall to make sure that we have the full funding of the program moving forward.
3:41:35
We do believe we have the appropriate level of staffing for this program for both the influx of applications and the applications moving forward.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
3:41:49
Sorry, can you repeat that?
Paul Ochoa
3:41:50
Yes, happy to.
3:41:52
The short answer is yes.
3:41:53
We were funded for fiscal twenty five as a one year funding, but we're working with OMB and City Hall to make sure we have appropriate level of funding in the baseline to make sure that the program is properly staffed for both the current set of applications that they're reviewing and also the work that will continue for the permanent program.
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
3:42:13
Thank you.
3:42:13
Next we're gonna hear from council member Resler.