Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "borough of parks"

BILL NUMBER:S4145

Title of bill

An act to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to designating the borough of Staten Island as the "borough of parks"

Purpose

Provides that the borough of Staten Island shall also be known and designated as the "Borough of Parks."

Summary of provisions

Section one amends subdivision 5 of section 2-202 of the administrative code of the city of New York, to designate the borough of Staten Island, known as Richmond county to be known as the "Borough of Parks."

Section two is an immediate effective date.

Justification

This legislation would formally recognize Staten Island as the 'Borough of Parks' in statute. This measure will promote Staten Island parks which are comprised of over 7,400 acres of parkland. This amount comprises of twenty-five percent of New York City's total parkland. The Borough of Staten Island and its parks are unique. Staten Island has sixty-two playgrounds and over sixty ball fields for families to throughout the year. Staten Island is unique in that it has more park space than any of the boroughs in the City of New York. Open space is something that Staten Islanders value and have worked hard to preserve. This bill would recognize this great asset and it should be known not only to the residents of New York State but the millions of tourists who visit New York City every year.

Legislative history

2012: S.3548 Committed to Rules / A.7344 -Referred to Cities 2011: S.3548 Committed to Rules / A.7344 -Referred to Cities 2010: S.512 Referred to Cities/A.2540- Referred to Cities 2009: S.512 Referred to Cities/A.2540- Referred to Cities 2008: S.3118 Referred to Cities/A.6084- Referred to Cities 2007: S.3118 3rd Reading Calendar/A.6084- Referred to Cities

Fiscal implications

None.

Effective date

Immediately.