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NYC 9/11 Public Portal Document

R ■ Capacity Replacement

The Department’s capital program funds the replacement of aging modular and sprung structures with permanent structures. Nine new housing areas (eight additions to existing facilities and one new facility) will be constructed at a total estimated cost of $998 million (inclusive of commitments prior to 2002). Design of the first facility, the 448-cell addition at the George R, Viemo Center (GRVC), began in 1999. It was designed as the Department’s new Central Punitive Segregation Unit. Construction will commence in 2002.

Upon completion of the modular program, the total operating capacity of the jails will remain the same. However, 5,400 beds that are now in temporary housing will be in permanent facilities. These new facilities will improve the operations, security, and environmental health of thejails.

The 2002 Ten-Year Strategy allocates $970 million for the completion of the modular replacement program. Commitments during the first four years include: /

• construction of a 448-cell addition to the GRVC ($ 100 million). i

• design completion and construction of an 800-bed addition to the Rose M. Singer Center ($88 million).

• design completion and construction of a 200-bed addition to the Adolescent Reception and Detention 1 Center ($27 million).

• design and construction for a 224-cell addition to the Eric M. Taylor Center ($45 million).

f design of a 448-cell addition to the George Motchan Detention Center ($11 million).

Building Systems and Infrastructure

Population reductions Will allow the Department to undertake significant improvements to building systems, infrastructure, and support space. The Ten-Year strategy includes $752 million. Commitments during the first four-year years ihclude:

• completidn of the upgrades to the fire safety systems in the borough houses and on Riker’s Island ($47 million), i ; l‘ • reconstnijction of the Bronx Detention Cpmplex ($22 million). 1 I • reponstruptipn of the Brooklyn Detention Complex fapade ($5 million)

' Equipment

' The Teh-Year strategy provides;$l 12 million for upgrades and/or replacements of communication equipment, vehicles, computers, and security equipment. Commitments during the first four years include:

• expansion of the DOCNet computer system and upgrade and replacement of existing computer equipment ($30 million).

replacement of vehicles for inmate transport ($10 million).

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