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Committee on Environmental Protection, Resiliency and Waterfronts

Thursday, April 24, 2025 · 11:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The City Council's Environmental Committee passed three measures aimed at improving water infrastructure and managing stormwater. Two resolutions were approved calling on the State to remove funding barriers so NYC can access more federal money for lead pipe replacement and water system upgrades. A new law was also approved requiring the city to create a comprehensive stormwater management plan and online dashboard to track progress.

Key Decisions

  • Comprehensive Stormwater Plan and Dashboard Law Passed
  • Resolution for Fair Lead Service Line Replacement Funding from State Passed
  • Resolution to Remove State Funding Barriers for Water Infrastructure Upgrades Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 1150-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a comprehensive stormwater plan and a stormwater dashboard, and to repeal section 24-526.1 of such code, relating to the creation of a sustainable stormwater management plan
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Res 0008-2024 Resolution calling upon the New York State Department of Health and New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to fairly allocate grants and loans for lead service line replacement approved in the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and to remove all rules preventing New York City from receiving a fair share of this funding.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Res 0144-2024 Resolution calling upon the New York State Environment Facilities Corporation to remove restrictive barriers and uncap funds New York City can receive for water infrastructure upgrades.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Res 0144-2024 Resolution calling upon the New York State Environment Facilities Corporation to remove restrictive barriers and uncap funds New York City can receive for water infrastructure upgrades.
    Resolution
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Resolution was Amended by Committee

  5. Int 1150-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a comprehensive stormwater plan and a stormwater dashboard, and to repeal section 24-526.1 of such code, relating to the creation of a sustainable stormwater management plan
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

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  7. Int 1150-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a comprehensive stormwater plan and a stormwater dashboard, and to repeal section 24-526.1 of such code, relating to the creation of a sustainable stormwater management plan
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  8. Res 0144-2024 Resolution calling upon the New York State Environment Facilities Corporation to remove restrictive barriers and uncap funds New York City can receive for water infrastructure upgrades.
    Resolution
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Resolution was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  9. Res 0144-2024 Resolution calling upon the New York State Environment Facilities Corporation to remove restrictive barriers and uncap funds New York City can receive for water infrastructure upgrades.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  10. Roll Call
  11. Int 1150-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the creation of a comprehensive stormwater plan and a stormwater dashboard, and to repeal section 24-526.1 of such code, relating to the creation of a sustainable stormwater management plan
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  12. Res 0008-2024 Resolution calling upon the New York State Department of Health and New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation to fairly allocate grants and loans for lead service line replacement approved in the Federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and to remove all rules preventing New York City from receiving a fair share of this funding.
    Resolution
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.