NY S04489

Allows community boards with jurisdiction contiguous to coastal waters or inland waterways to submit waterfront revitalization programs alongside local governments and joint local government entities.

Grants community boards eligibility to receive technical and financial assistance from the secretary for waterfront revitalization program preparation under existing statutes.

Requires community board applications for grants to include certification of approval from the relevant borough president before being considered eligible for award.

Defines "community board" and "borough president" by reference to the New York City Charter sections 2800 and chapter 4 respectively.

Applies all existing waterfront revitalization program requirements, conflict resolution procedures, and approval criteria to community board applicants on equal terms with local governments.