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Community benefits and oversight for Queens Future project
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Council Member Moya asks about the oversight mechanism for tracking community benefit commitments made by the Queens Future project team. Michael Sullivan from Queens Future LLC outlines their plans for oversight and enforcement.
- A seven-person local committee will be established based on proximity to the site
- Community Boards 3 and 7 will have representation on the committee
- A $163 million community benefit fund is included in the RFA application to the state
- The gaming license and its renewal will serve as the ultimate enforcement mechanism