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What is NYC RCNY § 12-08?

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A waiver may be granted in the following circumstances: (a) When the CCPO finds that a waiver would be in the best interests of the city. Such a finding shall only be made upon a determination that: (i) there is a compelling need to obtain such essential goods, services or construction from the person seeking the exe

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§ 12-08 Basis for Waiver.

RCNY § 12-08

A waiver may be granted in the following circumstances: (a) When the CCPO finds that a waiver would be in the best interests of the city. Such a finding shall only be made upon a determination that: (i) there is a compelling need to obtain such essential goods, services or construction from the person seeking the exemption; and (ii) no other reasonable alternative exists in light of such considerations as cost, uniqueness and the critical nature of such goods, services or construction to the accomplishment of the agency's mission.

(b)When a person is doing business with the city by virtue of the city's exercise of its powers of eminent domain.

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