N.Y. General Municipal Law § 980-c: Local legislative powers

§ 980-c. Local legislative powers. Upon establishment of a district

pursuant to the provisions of this article, the legislative body shall

have authority to exercise the following powers with respect to such

district, subject to the provisions of this article to: (a) provide for

district improvements located on or within municipally or district owned

or leased property which will restore or promote business activity in

the district:

(1) construction and installation of landscaping, planting, and park

areas;

(2) construction of lighting and heating facilities;

(3) construction of physically aesthetic and decorative safety

fixtures, equipment and facilities;

(4) construction of improvements to enhance security of persons and

property within the district;

(5) construction of pedestrian overpasses and underpasses and

connections between buildings;

(6) closing, opening, widening or narrowing of existing streets;

(7) construction of ramps, sidewalks, plazas, and pedestrian malls;

(8) rehabilitation or removal of existing structures as required;

(9) removal and relocation of utilities and vaults as required;

(10) construction of parking lot and parking garage facilities; and

(11) construction of fixtures, equipment, facilities and appurtenances

as may enhance the movement, convenience and enjoyment of the public and

be of economic benefit to surrounding properties such as: bus stop

shelters; benches and street furniture; booths, kiosks, display cases,

and exhibits; signs; receptacles; canopies; pedestrian shelters and

fountains.

(b) provide for the operation and maintenance of any district

improvement;

(c) provide for additional maintenance or other additional services

required for the enjoyment and protection of the public and the

promotion and enhancement of the district whether or not in conjunction

with improvements authorized by this section, including:

(1) enhanced sanitation services;

(2) services promoting and advertising activities within the district;

(3) marketing education for businesses within the district;

(4) decorations and lighting for seasonal and holiday purposes; and

(5) services to enhance the security of persons and property within

the district.

(d) enter into contracts to provide for the construction of

accessibility improvements adjacent to public areas by businesses within

the district which will increase access from public areas to such

businesses for persons with disabilities and the general public and

assist businesses in meeting requirements for removal of architectural

barriers in existing facilities, pursuant to the Americans with

disabilities act of 1990, as amended (P.L. 101-336).