QUESTION
Is the proposed FY 25 capital plan compliant with state and city law despite transparency concerns?
2:09:33
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The NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) affirms the FY 25 capital plan is compliant with law, detailing transparency in site selection and public engagement processes.
- SCA President Nina Kubota confirms the plan's compliance, highlighting its adherence to legal standards.
- Emphasizes the transparent nature of site selection, sharing locations publicly upon citation.
- Notes the engagement with Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and community boards as part of their public process.
- Asserts that the plan becomes public and undergoes review once a site is identified.
Rita C. Joseph
2:09:33
Does does SCA believe that the proposed FY 25 capital plan is in compliance with the state and city law despite the lack of transparency in the plan.
Nina Kubota
2:09:47
We do.
2:09:48
We do because remember and I think it is pretty explicitly stated that where the extent ascertainable to cite those locations, we do.
2:10:03
As soon as they're cited, we publish them with the address, you know, not to compromise any negotiations, but once we fully cite it.
2:10:10
And we do go through public process as well where we talk to the CDC's community boards.
2:10:18
So I think we are transparent in the sense of when we are pursuing a site.
2:10:24
As soon as it is cited, we do share it in the capital plan and all of the public review process be leading up to that.