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QUESTION

What is the budget for food in the correctional facility, and are there plans for in-house meal preparation?

3:19:46

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100 sec

The Department of Corrections' food budget is expected to rise to $23,000,000 due to increasing food prices and population. Deputy Commissioner Srinivasan discusses funding plans and the feasibility of in-house meal preparation.

  • The current food budget is between $18,000,000 and $19,000,000, with an anticipated increase to $23,000,000.
  • This increase is attributed to rising food prices and inmate population growth.
  • The cost per meal has escalated to $8.93.
  • Questions are raised about the use of contracted food services versus in-house meal preparation.
  • The council member inquires about the potential for in-house cooking to save money and improve meal quality.