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Commission approves revised MFC for NYC Department of Corrections West Facility, sets 837‑bed maximum
Summary
A presenter described a revised MFC for the New York City Department of Corrections West Facility (work on sprung 6 and Mod 9); the commission approved the revision and accepted a maximum population of 837 beds for the West facility.
A revised MFC for the New York City Department of Corrections’ West Facility was presented to the Commission of Correction on May 7, and commissioners voted to approve it. "Before you today, I have agenda item b, which is a revised MFC for the New York City Department of Corrections at West Facility," the presenter stated when introducing the item.
The presenter said the revision follows completion of work that split Sprung 6 into two separate units and remodeled Mod 9 to accept ADA housing, resulting in a maximum population of 837 beds at West. Commissioners asked follow‑up questions and one commissioner remarked on continuity of long‑running issues that date back to Rikers Island. A motion to approve the revised MFC was moved, seconded and carried by voice vote.
