N.Y.C. Charter § 265-a: Section 265-a. Allocation of authorizations to department of design and construction.

So much of the amount of any obligation authorized as is applicable to the completion of construction projects, acquisition of real property or acquisition of personal property in connection with construction or a capital project by the department of design and construction, including but not limited to the provision of services, utilities or facilities of such department, shall be allotted to the department of design and construction, but shall be considered and accounted for as a part of the cost of the project for which the obligations were authorized.