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DOCR seeks $23 million for planning, asks $35.6 million to finish women’s facility; site options debated
Summary
DOCR requested $23 million for design and planning of a proposed new facility (MRCC/600‑bed concept) and asked for $35.6 million to complete a new women's facility at the Youth Correctional Center campus. Lawmakers and the department discussed NDSP, MRCC and other site options and the importance of long‑range planning and legislative engagement.
DOCR presented multiple capital projects to the Appropriations — Human Resources Section, including a $23 million planning and design request for a proposed new adult facility and a remaining $35.6 million request to complete the women’s facility under construction at the Youth Correctional Center (YCC) campus.
Michelle Zander and Colby Braun said the $23 million planning package would fund a detailed needs assessment, alternatives analysis and design work so the department — working with outside architects and OMB — can present concrete construction options and cost…
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