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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Discussion of Intro 573-2024 on drinking fountains in parks
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Intro 573-2024 would require NYC Parks to evaluate the need for drinking fountains in sections of park property adjacent to non-parkland and install additional fountains in these areas. NYC Parks maintains over 3,400 exterior drinking fountains and incorporates new and replacement fountains in most park renovation projects.
- NYC Parks is the largest provider of clean drinking water for New Yorkers in public spaces
- New and replacement water fountains are included in nearly all park renovation capital projects
- The agency appreciates the intent of the legislation but notes it may be largely duplicative of Intro 900
- NYC Parks expresses readiness to answer any questions from the committee
Margaret Nelson
0:34:14
Intro five seventy three would require NYC Parks to conduct a recurring evaluation of the need for drinking fountains in sections of park property that are adjacent to non parkland and further require the installation of additional drinking fountains in these areas.
0:34:30
NYC Parks maintains over 3,400 exterior drinking fountains throughout our parks and playgrounds, making us far and away the largest provider of clean drinking water for New Yorkers, and our dedicated staff works extremely hard to keep them in good working order.
0:34:48
As a general practice, we incorporate new and replacement water fountains into the design for nearly all of our park renovation capital projects, making sure they are thoughtfully located to best serve park visitors, whether it's used by kids at the playground on a hot day or a jogger taking a break to fill their reusable water bottle.
0:35:08
We appreciate the intent of this legislation, but it should be noted that its primary goal seems largely duplicative of the mandate that will be imposed by Intro 900, a bill which is slated to be passed by the council at tomorrow's stated meeting.
0:35:23
Thank you for allowing us to testify before you today and for all your continued advocacy for our city parks.
0:35:29
We will now be happy to answer any questions that you might have.