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JBC members press CDC on why DOC fire-safety project ranked below shower renovations
Summary
Members of the Joint Budget Committee questioned the Capital Development Committeeabout the ranking of Department of Corrections projects, pressing why a Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center fire-protection upgrade finished lower on the CDC list than a phased critical living unit shower, drain and toilet improvement.
Members of the Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday pressed the Capital Development Committee (CDC) to explain why the Denver Reception and Diagnostic Center (DRDC) fire-protection project ranked lower on CDClist than a phased renovation of critical living-unit showers, drains and toilets at corrections facilities.
The exchange began after lawmakers said they had heard directly from Department of Corrections officials that the DRDC fire protection project was more urgent for operations and safety than the shower-phase work. Rep. Taggart asked CDC members why the DRDC item appeared lower on the committeelist.
CDC members described a deliberate effort to favor continuation projects and controlled maintenance so ongoing work is…
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