This is the biggest bullcrap article as of this date! OMG!!! First....they are going to save the taxpayers approx $750K???? They are bonding over $50MILLION!!!!!! $750K is a drop in the money pit bucket.
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County legislators authorized bonding of up to $50.5 million for the project, with roughly 85 percent of the cost of construction expected to be recouped through enhanced Medicaid reimbursement.
Have these folks been listening to the Lamestreammedia???? The federal government is looking to 'cut' more medicaid funding to the states without reversing the federal mandates. And NYS is broke!!
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The county will also realize $152,000 in savings by designating all work on the site as part of the Glendale project and using an expedited procedure for worker’s compensation.
What is an expedited procedure for worker's comp?
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“This project will create local jobs, teach important skills to apprentice workers, provide opportunities for minorities and women, and provide career opportunities for our returning veterans, all while saving taxpayers money.”
Is there going to actually be a 'quota' for how many minorities/women need to be employed?
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In addition, the agreement encourages the use of minority and economically disadvantaged workers, as well as military veterans.
First these 'economically disadvantaged workers' can be readily found at the dss building. Second......what constitutes someone who is 'economically disadvantaged? |
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