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Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Relations

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 · 1:00 PM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Committee on Cultural Affairs addressed capital construction project delays and costs, introducing a law aimed at reducing project timelines by at least 25%. The committee also advanced proposals for a Harlem River ferry service expansion study and requested state legislation to expand design-build authority for city agencies, which could streamline project delivery.

Key Decisions

  • Oversight hearing on capital construction contracting and cost escalation Held
  • Local Law to reduce capital project durations by at least 25 percent Introduced
  • Study and report on Harlem River ferry service expansion Introduced
  • Resolution requesting state legislation for expanded Design-Build authority for NYC agencies Introduced
Agenda PDF

Agenda

  1. T2026-1669 Oversight - Capital Construction Contracting and Cost Escalation.
    Oversight
  2. Int 0263-2026 A Local Law in relation to developing a strategic blueprint to reduce capital project durations by at least 25 percent
    Introduction
  3. Int 0465-2026 A Local Law in relation to a study and report on the expansion of ferry service along the Harlem River
    Introduction
  4. Res 0264-2026 Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to introduce and pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, legislation to grant permanent and expanded Design-Build authority to all New York City agencies
    Resolution
  5. Jointly with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Contracts