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Committee hears that Cocoa Head Stables demolition and hazardous‑material testing will likely exceed CIP eligibility

3297873 · May 13, 2025
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The Department of Design and Construction said $400,000 in current expenses remains necessary to cover hazmat testing and demolition at the Cocoa Head Stables; the department said demolition is not eligible for CIP funding and that hazardous‑materials handling increases costs.

The Budget Committee on May 20 heard from the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) that demolition and hazardous‑materials work at Cocoa Head Stables will require operating funds rather than capital improvement funds because demolition does not create new capital assets.

Haku Millis, DDC director, asked the committee to restore $400,000 in current expenses to support testing, hazardous‑material remediation and…

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