This report found that existing Federal and State protections protect New York City's tidal wetlands and large freshwater wetlands from threats related to land use and development. Included are diagrams and descriptions of the studies carried out on wetland areas in New York City.
In September 2010, New York City released the NYC Green Infrastructure Plan which presents an alternative approach to improving water quality that integrates green infrastructure, such as Right-of-way Bioswales and green roofs, with investments to optimize the existing system and to build targeted, cost-effective grey or traditional infrastructure.
New York City has been collecting water quality data in New York Harbor since 1909. These data are utilzed by regulators, scientists, educators and citizens to assess impacts, trends and improvements in the water quality of New York Harbor. Today the Harbor Survey Program is managed by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
This report compares the Department of Investigation's statistics of arrests of fiscal years 2009 and 2010. It summarizes the highlights of fiscal year 2010, which includes public corruption cases and prison sentences.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the New York City Water and Sewer System reports the financial activities of the New York Water and Sewer System (the System) for the fiscal year ending June 30. The System is a joint operation consisting of two legally separate and independent entities, the New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority and the New York City Water Board. The System is a component unit of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.
Mayor Bloomberg's executive budget for Fiscal Year 2011, totaling $66.2 billion, is balanced with a series of measures that underscore the vulnerability of the City's fiscal condition and reflects the poor prospects for economic recovery. The budget also reflects the Mayor's dependence on collective bargaining to narrow budget gaps. The Comptroller has concerns about the plan presented by the Mayor.
This report comments on New York City's preliminary budget for fiscal Year 2011 and financial plan for fiscal years 2010-2014. It is stated that while economic uncertainty has slowly diminished over this period due to the slow but steady recovery of the nation's economy, political uncertainty has filled the recesses. Analyses and reflections on the Mayor's budget and financial plan are included.
This medal day book features the employees of the different divisions of the New York City Fire Department who received commendations for the year of 2010 for their service to the City.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
This report, filed on May 13, 2010 is a compilation of systems development audits and an assessment of Citywide Systems-Development Strategy. This compilation report revisited lessons learned from the audit reports when viewed in total. It was concluded that, while improvements have been made in the process of developing IT system projects, up to $190.7 million of IT system-development projects examined may have been poorly spent. In general, it was determined that the City has not created a successful unified City-wide strategy for developing IT systems. As a consequence, the resources invested in these projects are at risk. Recommendations were made to rectify these issues.
Since 1948, the New York City Department of Transportation has monitored traffic flow on 47 bridges operated by the City of New York. This report summarizes vehicular volumes, classification data, and trends for the 47 bridges that cross over water, as well as the nine bridges and tunnels operated by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the six bridges and tunnels operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
This information booklet, also known as the Blue Book, has been prepared by the New York City Water Board to acquaint the public with its rate and billing policy and regulatory proposals for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and ends June 30, as well as the financial condition of the water and wastewater system and its budget for the upcoming year.
The Law Department presents its 2009 Annual Report. Key officewide initiatives include putting an end to double dipping, spearheading tavern on the green litigation, extending term limits, and
supporting the 9/11 victims compensation fund and protecting the city's interests.
This 2009 annual report details the activities and accomplishments of the Department of Records and Information Services for the year, as well as a summary of the Department's achievements since 2002. Even with reduced resources, the Department managed to strive and improve, allowing them to be a better resource to the public.
This report is compiled to satisfy requirements of the July 2007 United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) Filtration Avoidance Determination (FAD), which requires the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to submit a comprehensive annual report on the status of the watershed protection program. Under the filtration avoidance waivers that have been in effect since December 27, 1991, DEP produces and provides an extensive schedule of other reports, data and documents to the EPA and the New York State Department of Health (DOH). Further information on the programs discussed here can be found in the reports submitted pursuant to the May 1997, November 2002 and July 2007 FADs.
Annual Report that includes a review of IAB investigations and a review of disciplinary cases including those involving false statements and serious off-duty misconduct.
In compliance with Introduction 15, passed by the New York City Council in 2006, Children's Services submits Child Welfare Indicators to the Council quarterly. This is a summarized version of the report for 2009.
The City Charter requires that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) publish documentation of forecasting methodologies used for projecting tax revenues for those taxes which account for five percent or more of total City tax revenues.
This report contains a compilation of all workers' compensation claims indexed by the New York City Law Department during 2009. In accordance with Section 12-127, the report includes a breakdown of the expenses paid,
a list of specific claims for each agency, as well as specific types and locations of injuries. This report also contains year-to-year comparisons of the information compiled in 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and
2009.
The ICC annual report summarizes the Council's activities during the past fiscal year and showcases the important work of members who work collaboratively to address the myriad of issues facing young people. The ICC Annual Report for 2009, highlights include: 'A Parent's Guide - Understanding the Maze: If Your Child Has Contact with the Law' and 'the Youth Behavioral Challenges Subcommittee Report.'
The Citywide Statement of Needs for Fiscal Years 2011 and 2012 is the latest in the series of annual reports required under Section 204 of the City Charter. Along with the Criteria for the Location of City Facilities (the Fair Share Criteria), the Statement of Needs is part of a planning process in which communities are informed at the earliest possible stage of the city's needs for facilities and the specific criteria for selecting the locations of those facilities.
This report is a street design manual that sets the foundation for future coherence in design and excellence for New York City streetscapes. Included are the planned short-term and capital project ideas for this project, as well as New York City's approach to implement these ideas. Also included are the various approvals for the project as well as the City's strategy on how to see the project through.
This paper presents the development of a new integrated adaptive signal control decision support system and its planned implementation for two NYC arterials.
The NYC Green Infrastructure Plan continues the implementation of PlaNYC, not only by improving water quality, but by helping the City achieve cleaner air and greener streets. Included are data and information on the initiatives taken as well as predictions for future costs and progress.
Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports are prepared annually by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code and the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency, which require all drinking water suppliers to provide the public with an annual statement describing the sources and quality of its water supply.
This annual report discusses the status of the components of the Kensico Water Quality Control Program and the results of water quality monitoring in the Kensico Reservoir and its watershed for the calendar year.
An audit report was filed on September 1, 2009 on the Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) progress in constructing the Croton Water Treatment Plant. The audit determined DEP's effectiveness in carrying out the mandate in a 1998 Consent Decree to construct the Croton Water Treatment Plan, the purpose of which is to filter drinking water from the City's Croton water system. It was determined that much of the work completed to date was in accordance with established timeframes, and the Department has an effective management system to carry out construction. However, DEP will not be able to complete overall construction of the Plant and commence operations in accordance with the terms of the Consent Decree. Recommendations were made for DEP to hasten its operations and facilitate more efficient construction of the plant.
This report compares the Department of Investigation's statistics of arrests, complaints, caseload, and financial recoveries of fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
This report, published annually by the New York City Department of Transportation, presents vehicular volumes, classification, and trends for all bridge and tunnel facilities serving Manhattan for the calendar year of 2007.
Watershed Annual Reports provide summary information about the watersheds, streams and reservoirs that are the sources of New York City's drinking water. They provide a general overview of the city's water resources, their condition during the year, and report on the Department of Environmental Protection's compliance with regulatory standards or guidelines. These reports are complementary to the New York City Drinking Water Supply and Quality Reports, also published annually.
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the New York City Water and Sewer System reports the financial activities of the New York Water and Sewer System (the System) for the fiscal year ending June 30. The System is a joint operation consisting of two legally separate and independent entities, the New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority and the New York City Water Board. The System is a component unit of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection.