N.Y. Correction Law § 79-b: Adaptive reuse plan for consideration prior to prison closure

§ 79-b. Adaptive reuse plan for consideration prior to prison closure.

Not later than six months prior to the effective date of closure of a

correctional facility, the commissioner of economic development shall,

in consultation with the commissioner, the commissioners of civil

service, general services and the division of criminal justice services,

the director of the governor's office of employee relations, officials

of all local governments of any political subdivision in which the

correctional facility is located and any other appropriate state

agencies or authorities, provide a report for an adaptive reuse plan for

any facility slated for closure which will evaluate the community impact

of the proposed closure including but not limited to the following

factors: the potential to utilize the property for another state

government purpose, including for a new purpose as part of the state

criminal justice system; potential for the sale or transfer of the

property to a local government or other governmental entity; potential

for the sale of the property to a private entity for development into a

business, residential or other purpose; community input for local

development; and the condition of the facility and the investments

required to keep the structure in good repair, or to make it viable for

reuse.