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Committee on Parks and Recreation

Thursday, October 16, 2025 · 10:00 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Parks and Recreation Committee held hearings on three Hart Island-related matters, including a proposal for capital projects, a study on burial capacity, and a resolution to increase funeral cost assistance for low-income residents. Two items (the burial capacity study and the funeral cost resolution) were postponed for further consideration, while the Hart Island capital projects proposal was filed.

Key Decisions

  • Hart Island Capital Projects Proposal Filed
  • Local Law - Study and Report on Hart Island Burial Capacity Laid Over (postponed)
  • Resolution to Increase Funeral Cost Limit for Low-Income Residents (from $3,400 to $6,000) Laid Over (postponed)
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Agenda

  1. T2025-4143 Oversight - The: Hart Island Capital Projects Proposal.
    Oversight
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Oversight was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 1408-2025 A Local Law in relation to a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Res 0775-2025 Resolution urging New York State to increase the funeral cost limit of burial services for low-income residents of New York from $3,400 to $6,000.
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Jointly with the Committee on General Welfare and the Committee on Health
  5. Roll Call
  6. Untitled item
  7. Int 1408-2025 A Local Law in relation to a study and report on burial capacity on Hart Island
    Introduction
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee

  8. Res 0775-2025 Resolution urging New York State to increase the funeral cost limit of burial services for low-income residents of New York from $3,400 to $6,000.
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over by Committee

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Committee

  9. T2025-4143 Oversight - The: Hart Island Capital Projects Proposal.
    Oversight
    Action: Filed, by Committee

    This Oversight was Filed, by Committee