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DOC's approach to capital funding and renovations given Rikers Island closure

0:28:37

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Council Member Brannan questions DOC officials about their approach to capital funding and renovations, considering the planned closure of Rikers Island and the five-year lifespan requirement for capital projects.

  • DOC has repeatedly stated that major renovations and capital repairs are not possible due to the impending closure of Rikers Island
  • The department cites the five-year lifespan requirement as a barrier to pursuing certain capital projects
  • Council Member Brannan raises the possibility of applying for waivers to bypass the five-year lifespan provision
Justin Brannan
0:28:37
Okay.
0:28:38
I wanna talk a little bit about capital funding.
0:28:40
Then I'm gonna turn it over to the chair nurse.
0:28:43
So DOC repeatedly responds that major renovations and capital repairs are not possible due to the impending closure of Rikers within the five year lifespan requirement.
0:28:56
Are you aware is DOC aware that the department can apply for a waiver from the controller's office to waive the five year lifespan provision?
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