QUESTION
How can the sanitation department avoid challenges with site procurement and finding creative uses for limited spaces?
1:23:14
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Ryan Merola acknowledges the department did not proceed as planned with a particular small and restricted site.
- The site has limited usability due to its size and restrictions
- The department has collaborated with HPD to explore alternative uses
- They are committed to finding a creative solution despite the constraints
- Merola promises to report back on any progress for the site's use
Christopher Marte
1:23:14
And I think the essence of my question is how do we avoid this in the future?
1:23:18
We have a lot of clever minds on our side and on your side.
1:23:21
I know Lincoln wrestler suggested ways where he can help speed up the procurement process, but We know this is a constant dance, and we're trying to avoid it.
1:23:29
My last question is about the 7th Normor site, which DSNY was trying to do a deposition of.
1:23:37
Have you thought about other uses for that location and where are you on the planning process to figure out what could happen at that space.
Jessica Tisch
1:23:46
I'm gonna turn that over to deputy commissioner, Marola, who is up to speed on the Northmore location.
Ryan Merola
1:23:54
Thank you, commissioner.
1:23:54
Thank you, council member.
1:23:56
As you know, we did not move forward in the way that we were planning to.
1:23:59
This site is a rather small and restricted site, but we have spoken with HPD, and we'll go back to them again to see if we can't find another use for it.
1:24:07
At the moment, no one wants to say a site like Fellow, but understanding that there is limited use, we're still trying to come up with a creative use for it.
1:24:15
So we'd happy be happy to report back to you on that.
Christopher Marte
1:24:18
Thank you on that.