New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A08452

Introduced
5/16/25  
Refer
5/16/25  

Caption

Requires the commissioner of the New York city parks and recreation development to establish an application process for sole-source concession agreements; provides for enforcement of such agreements.

Impact

If enacted, A08452 would significantly affect the management of concession agreements within city parks. By formalizing the application process, it seeks to encourage more community involvement from non-profit organizations, ultimately enriching the city’s recreational and educational offerings. The bill includes provisions for independent arbitration if the City fails to respond to applications in a timely manner, ensuring that concession negotiations are completed and that deserving organizations are not left in limbo due to bureaucratic delays.

Summary

Bill A08452 aims to establish a formal application process for sole-source concession agreements in New York City, overseen by the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation. The bill mandates the creation of a publicly available application process that must be implemented within six months of enactment. This process will allow non-profit organizations that provide various community services to apply for concessions without competing against other bidders. The City is required to respond to applications within a specified timeframe, promoting transparency and efficiency in agreements that are crucial for community programs and recreational services.

Contention

Points of contention may arise regarding the implications of granting such agreements without competitive bidding. Some stakeholders may fear that this could lead to favoritism or a lack of accountability if the process does not ensure fair evaluation criteria. Additionally, ensuring that the definitions and parameters outlined in the bill do not inadvertently restrict certain organizations from applying, or that insurance requirements do not impose undue burdens on non-profits, might provoke ongoing discussions as the bill progresses.

Companion Bills

NY S07870

Same As Requires the commissioner of the New York city parks and recreation development to establish an application process for sole-source concession agreements; provides for enforcement of such agreements.

Previously Filed As

NY S07870

Requires the commissioner of the New York city parks and recreation development to establish an application process for sole-source concession agreements; provides for enforcement of such agreements.

NY A10417

Establishes the New York state park police under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation.

NY S09301

Establishes the New York state park police under the jurisdiction of the commissioner of parks, recreation and historic preservation.

NY A10215

Relates to street cleanliness and snow removal requirements for city concessionaires, franchises and for revocable consents; requires every person in charge of a permanent or semi-permanent structure installed or placed upon a sidewalk, street, alley, park, highway, or right of way pursuant to a concession or franchise agreement or revocable consent with the city of New York shall keep and cause to be kept the sidewalk, flagging and curbstone abutting said structure free from obstruction and nuisances of every kind, and shall keep said sidewalks, flagging and curbstones free from garbage, refuse, rubbish, litter, debris and other offensive material; provides penalties for failure to remove rubbish, snow or ice, dirt or other materials.

NY S00655

Enacts the accountability for development assistance act; standardizes applications for state development assistance; requires submission of certain development assistance agreements to the department of taxation and finance; requires recipients of certain development assistance to submit progress reports which include certain information and disclosures.

NY S10121

Establishes a former foster youth priority program that reserves at least five percent of units in housing lotteries that are administered by the New York city department of housing preservation and development or the New York city housing development corporation for eligible former foster youth; authorizes the promulgation of rules, regulations and marketing handbooks and procedural guidelines; establishes reporting requirements.

NY S09955

Establishes a parking placard review board to undertake a review of the impact of parking placard use within the city of New York.

NY S08579

Elevates assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation to a class D felony.

NY A09110

Elevates assault of an employee of the New York city department of parks and recreation to a class D felony.

NY S09391

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