4 Sunset Park Projects Win Participatory Budgeting Funding

SUNSET PARK, BROOKLYN — Four projects in Sunset Park were awarded funding through the city's participatory budgeting process.

City Councilman Carlos Menchaca on Tuesday night announced the winning projects, as voted on by members of District 38, which includes Sunset Park and Red Hook.

"Participatory Budgeting is important for District 38 because it is a way for residents to change their relationship with government," Menchaca said in a press release announcing the results. "I believe we see the best results when everyone participates in decision making. When residents are informed and engaged they help me as an elected official set priorities and make better decisions."

Voters were allowed to choose five out of a host of possible projects. The winners would be funded up to $2 million, which was allocated by Menchaca.

Four of the winning five projects were in Sunset Park. The other was in Red Hook.

The winning projects, as communicated by Menchaca's office, were:

Security Cameras for Children Safety at P.S. 1, $400,000, 3,512 votes.

--P.S 1, 309 47th Street, Sunset Park, Brooklyn Installation of surveillance cameras outside and within the school will ensure student safety.

Schoolyard Improvement at P.S. 503, $700,000, 2,919 votes.

--P.S. 503/P.S. 506, 330 59th Street, Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Repair of track and add a ramp for families to use for easier access to the school yard.

Electrical Upgrade & A.C. Wiring for School's Gym, $400,000, 2,792 votes.

--M.S. 821/M.S. 136, 4004 4th Avenue, Sunset Park Brooklyn. An improved cooling system will be provided for student activities and community events.

Handball Court Renovations, $500,000, 2,609 votes.

--Within Sunset Park, 44th Street and 6th Avenue, Sunset Park, Brooklyn. All existing handball courts will be resurfaced and repainted serving hundreds of handball players.

Smart Tech for Summit Academy, $120,000, 2,591 votes.

-- Summit Academy, 27 Huntington Street, Red Hook, Brooklyn. To purchase and install teacher resource stations, computers and much needed equipment to improve students' learning environment.

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