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Approving the new designation and changes in the designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget
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Council staff welcomes attendees to the New York City Council Committee on Finance hearing. The staff announcement identifies the committee and signals the start of proceedings.
Staff reminds everyone to silence electronic devices and says no one should approach the desk during the hearing. These housekeeping instructions set the room rules before Chair Lee begins.
Staff informs the Chair that the committee is ready to begin. Chair Linda Lee responds, "Great," indicating she will take over the proceeding.
Chair Linda Lee greets the room and identifies herself as Councilmember Linda Lee, Chair of the Committee on Finance. She opens the hearing in her official capacity.
Chair Lee recognizes fellow committee members, naming Councilmembers Hudson, Brooks-Powers, Marano, Marte, Narcisse, Williams, Sanchez, Maloney, Wong, and Abreu. The recognition continues into the next line as she completes the list.
Chair Lee states that the committee will consider and vote on a preconsidered transparency resolution sponsored by her. The item concerns new designations and changes for organizations receiving Expense Budget funding.
Chair Lee describes the resolution as approving new designations and changes in designation of certain organizations to receive funding in the Expense Budget. She briefly stumbles but clarifies the item's purpose.
Chair Lee asks whether any of her colleagues have comments or remarks on the resolution. The committee waits for member responses before proceeding to the vote.
Chair Lee announces that Council Member Feliz has joined the committee hearing. She then checks whether members are ready to proceed.
Chair Lee asks if the committee is good, and with no objections, thanks the members. The committee moves toward the roll-call vote.
Chair Lee asks the clerk to call the roll on the preconsidered transparency resolution. The clerk begins recording member votes.
The clerk calls the roll and records ayes from members, including Councilmembers Feliz, Hudson, Marte, Narcisse, Maloney, Sanchez, Wong, Morano, and Chair Lee. The roll call continues through the committee roster.
The clerk reports 12 in the affirmative, none in the negative, and no abstentions. The preconsidered transparency resolution is adopted.
Chair Lee says the committee will close the vote and thanks those present. The hearing concludes after the resolution's adoption.