2006 New York Code - 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).