Category: Capital Funding

BP Oddo Funds Security Cameras at Mount Loretto

8/3/2016

On Wednesday, August 3rd, Borough President James Oddo joined with Vincent Ignizio, CEO of Catholic Charities of Staten Island, to unveil a new security system at Mount Loretto. BP Oddo secured $24,000 to fund the project, which installed 54 security cameras around the campus.

Mount Loretto is home to many city and state programs, including two public schools, a senior center, a universal Pre-Kindergarten program, services for developmentally disabled, a food pantry, and two gymnasiums. Over a thousand people utilize the 120-acre campus daily.

“Mount Loretto is alive and thriving,” noted BP Oddo. “They host many great events, and all who visit the campus should be confident in knowing there’s a new level of safety here.”

"This is a family campus and a hub of family entertainment,” Ignizio said. “This adds a layer of security for everyone on the campus."

The state-of-the-art camera system was installed in June.

BP Oddo Announces Full Funding for MacArthur Park Renovations

7/13/2016

On Wednesday, July 13th, Borough President Oddo joined with Council Member Steven Matteo and Borough Parks Commissioner Lynda Ricciardone to announce that the funding for renovations to MacArthur Park at the Berry Houses has been finalized. The $9.3 million dollar project will fix existing drainage issues on the field, add a new synthetic turf to expand the field’s usage and renovate the basketball courts.

During his time as a Council Member, BP Oddo allocated funds to rehabilitate the fields. However, after 9/11, the funding was moved to other projects. After many years, BP Oddo was able to work with Council Member Matteo to cobble together funds from the City and FEMA to make the project a reality.

“‘The Berry’s’ are an institution in this borough and generations of Islanders have played there,” noted BP Oddo. “These upgrades have been long overdue, and we are excited to share this news. When this project is complete, scores of our fellow residents will create new memories, learn more life lessons, exercise and enjoy themselves at a new and improved Berry’s.”

Construction is expected to begin in 2018.

BP Oddo and Council Member Borelli Announce Fairview Park Funding

6/29/2016

On Wednesday, June 29th, Borough President Oddo joined with Council Member Joe Borelli to announce that Fairview Park is now fully funded. This $18 million project was funded by BP Oddo, who allocated $3.5 million, and Council Member Joe Borelli, who allocated $1.325 million.

Fairview Park has been in the planning stages for over a decade. The park, which is located in Charleston, will have a soccer field, bocce ball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts and a softball field. The park will be adjacent to the planned Charleston Library.

"It’s a happy day. It’s real. It’s going to happen. It’s needed," said BP Oddo.

The Parks Department says construction is expected to begin in 2018 and will take about 2 years to complete. This is the first in what will be an epic series of announcements this summer of new parks and recreation projects on Staten Island!

BP Oddo announces funding for new videotaping system for District Attorney’s office

9/25/2014

On Thursday, September 25th, Borough President James Oddo announced that he has allocated $380,000 in capital funding to the Staten Island District Attorney’s Office. The money will fund an overhaul of the videotaping system which produces footage for Grand Jury proceedings, trials and for use in their control room, line-up room, and witness room, as well as their media and conference center into a video recording system. The new system will replace the old system, last updated in 2005, which has fallen behind current industry standards.

“One of the first people I met with after becoming Borough President was District Attorney Dan Donovan,” said Borough President Oddo. “I wanted him to know that we at Borough Hall were committed to doing everything we could to assist him in his critical role as chief law enforcement officer on Staten Island, including help with capital dollars. Technology has come a long way in a few short years and it’s imperative that the District Attorney’s Office utilize an up-to-date system.”

The project will digitize the recording process, making high quality imaging available during necessary proceedings. Cameras and audio equipment will be replaced in the line-up room, the witness room and the media and conference center. In addition, the control room will get a total overhaul of equipment, which will improve the image quality and sound, converting the analog-based video-taping system into a server-based HD video-recording system.

In addition, an archive system will make it much more time efficient for prosecutors to locate footage needed for their cases. The new system will allow the DA’s office to export victim/witness/defendant videos directly onto ADA’s computers and create a more secure method of storing interviews.

“This much-needed upgrade will bring the outdated technology in my office into the next century. Interviewing victims, witnesses and defendants is the foundation on which strong cases are built,” said Richmond County District Attorney Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. “I want to thank Borough President Oddo for this capital funding, which will allow my office to better serve the people of Staten Island.”

Technology, Security, Recreational Improvements Coming to Island schools thanks to more than $3.6 million in capital funding by BP Oddo

9/5/2014

Borough President James Oddo has announced that he has allocated a total of $3,625,000 in capital funding to make much needed improvements in more than twenty-five Staten Island schools.

“This funding represents an investment by the taxpayers in the kids of Staten Island,” said Borough President Oddo. “This funding means that important and necessary projects and improvements will be made to local schools. From security measures, to laptops and smartboards, to new laboratories and auditoriums, to fields and fitness centers, these upgrades are essential for educating children in the safest, most supportive and challenging environment possible.”

According to “Understanding New York City’s Budget: A Guide,” published by the New York City Independent Budget Office (IBO), “The Capital Budget is a separate budget covering one fiscal year, funding physical infrastructure used either in support of government operations (such as government offices, schools, and fire stations) or for general public use (such as roads, bridges, libraries, and parks). Almost all state and local governments in the United States maintain a capital budget or plan distinct from their Expense Budget. To be included in the Capital Budget, individual projects must have a value of at least $35,000 and a period of probable usefulness of at least five years.”

Borough President Oddo makes his funding decisions in consultation with the principals of schools, who identify their schools’ most pressing needs.

A list of the capital funding allocated by the Borough President to our schools is below:
• PS 65 Laptops $80,000
• PS 35     Laptops $80,000
• PS 78     Smartboards/Laptops    $80,000
• IS 51 Schoolyard Upgrade       $200,000
• IS 61   Smartboards    $100,000
• McKee HS Upgrade Graphics Computer Lab     $120,000
• Port Richmond HS Upgrade of Fields       $348,000
• PS 9 Renovate Auditorium     $50,000
• PS 26     STEM Mobile Lab    $52,000
• PS 52     Additional Security Cameras     $50,000
• PS 41     New Surveillance Cameras    $250,000
• PS 54     STEM Mobile Lab    $52,000
• PS 58     New Smartboards/Laptops    $89,000
• PS 69     Laptops     $50,000
• IS 2       Laptops     $80,000
• Petrides School Laptops     $80,000
• New Dorp HS Renovations to Fitness Center        $200,000
• SI Technical HS Front Student Plaza        $35,000
• PS 1 Smartboards        $75,000
• PS 53     STEM Mobile Lab        $52,000
• IS 7        Upgrade Library Technology        $150,000
• IS 24      Auditorium Upgrade        $200,000
• IS 34      Auditorium Upgrade        $200,000
• IS 72      Laptops        $80,000
• IS 75      Smartboards        $112,000
• Marsh Avenue School Dance & Fitness Room Conversion        $100,000
• Tottenville HS Softball Field        $500,000
• Gaynor McCown HS Additional Security Cameras        $100,000

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BP Oddo Funds Security Cameras at Mount Loretto

BP Oddo Announces Full Funding for MacArthur Park Renovations

BP Oddo and Council Member Borelli Announce Fairview Park Funding

BP Oddo announces funding for new videotaping system for District Attorney’s office

Technology, Security, Recreational Improvements Coming to Island schools thanks to more than $3.6 million in capital funding by BP Oddo

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