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Introduction to litter basket service funding concerns
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Council Member Shaun Abreu introduces the topic of litter basket service funding, highlighting the importance of maintaining appropriate service levels for street cleanliness. He expresses concern about the year-to-year funding approach and its impact on service consistency.
- The council secured $22 million in FY23 and $25 million in FY24 for increased litter basket service.
- These funds were one-time allocations, requiring yearly renegotiation.
- Expanded service has led to a record decline in 311 litter complaints.
- Abreu emphasizes the need for baseline funding in FY25 and beyond to ensure equitable and consistent service citywide.
Shaun Abreu
0:43:25
I mean yeah we're gonna have to start thinking about it and digging into that because obviously I think this committee has a lot of interest in trash containerization and to be able to plan for a full transition.
0:43:38
So that would look like we have to start figuring out what those details will look like.
0:43:41
I'd to transition now to litter basket service.
0:43:50
I'd like to recognize council members Banks and Paladino for joining us.
0:43:56
Maintaining an appropriate level of litter basket service is crucial in maintaining street cleanliness and reducing waste related complaints across New York City.
0:44:04
Despite securing 22,000,000 in f y twenty three and f y and 25,000,000 f y 20 4 for increased service, these funds were a one time allocation requiring the council to renegotiate for continued funding each year.
0:44:18
While expanded service has led to a record decline in three one one litter complaints, overflowing baskets remain a persistent issue, particularly in districts that have not received equal levels of service.
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Ensuring baseline funding in FY '25 and beyond is critical to maintaining equitable and consistent service citywide.
0:44:38
First question is why does the administration continue to fund expanded litter basket service on a year to year basis rather than committing to baseline funding in the budget despite the data showing that this improves cleanliness and reduces public complaints?