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Discussion on applying for waivers for DOC capital projects

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Council Member Brannan and DOC officials discuss the process of applying for waivers to allow for capital projects despite the planned closure of Rikers Island.

DOC confirms they are aware of the possibility of seeking waivers and have applied for them through DCAS
Council Member Brannan suggests that DOC can apply for waivers directly to the Controller's office under Directive 10
DOC officials express uncertainty about this specific process and agree to look into it
The discussion highlights a potential gap in DOC's understanding of available options for pursuing necessary capital projects

Faisal Zuber

0:29:05

Thank you for the question.

0:29:07

We do we are aware, and wherever we can, we do seek a waiver.

Justin Brannan

0:29:12

Have you applied for that waiver?

Faisal Zuber

0:29:13

We have applied to waivers not to the comptroller's office, but to DCAS instead.

0:29:19

That's that's usually where we reach out to for for our five year span waivers.

Justin Brannan

0:29:25

So are you saying you're not eligible for capital funds in general?

Faisal Zuber

0:29:29

We're not.

0:29:31

In general, we have capital funding to further capital projects and improvements if we need to.

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However, on average, whenever we seek additional capital funding or approval for the ones, the capital projects that we have, our waivers are not sufficient because of the impending closure of records.

Justin Brannan

0:29:55

Okay.

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Because I believe that under directive 10, you can apply for a waiver to the controller's office and waive the five year lifespan provision for capital projects.

0:30:05

Do you do you not agree with that that assessment?

Faisal Zuber

0:30:09

We we were not aware of that, but we could look into it.

Justin Brannan

0:30:17

Okay.

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We've been joined by council members Marte, Ressler, and Brooks Powers.

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I'm gonna turn it over to chair nurse.

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Thank you.

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