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Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning - Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands Close About Us History Functions and Structure FY 2026 Budget Honor Roll Rules of the 36th Legislative Youth Advisory Council Application Careers Archives Legislative Archives Tours × St. Thomas Senators  St. John Senators  St.Croix Senators  Districts All Senators St. Croix St. Thomas - St. John Senator at Large × Committees Committee of the Whole Budget, Appropriation and Finance Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Economic Development and Agriculture Education and Workforce Development Government Operations, Veteran Affairs and Consumer Protection Health, Hospitals and Human Services Homeland Security, Justice and Public Safety Housing, Transportation and Telecommunications Rules and Judiciary Session Folder × No event found! Calendars Bi-Weekly Senate Calendar Session Agenda × General Senators Committees Media Calendars Contact Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning The Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning has scheduled a meeting for Friday, September 12, 2025, in the Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room. Bill No. 36-0070 An Act amending title 28 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 19 by adding section 423 relating to failure to use property acquired through the exercise of the power of eminent domain.” Bill No. 36-0110 “An Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code, part I, chapter 1 to require a permit from the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works before the excavation of any public roadway.” Invited Testifiers: Honorable Derek Gabriel, Commissioner, Department of Public Works Julio Rhymer, Sr., Director, Office of Management and Budget Chris George, Administrator, GIS Division, Office of the Lieutenant Governor BLOCK II The Committee will receive testimony from the Office of Disaster Recovery regarding key disaster recovery efforts currently underway across the Territory. The discussion will focus on contractor performance, newly awarded projects, and the implementation and oversight of major recovery programs, with special attention to public concerns, transparency, and accountability. 1. Contractor Performance Review (Territory) • Receive updates on the performance of contractors engaged in disaster recovery projects and whether construction projects are progressing on schedule and within budget. • Discuss project oversight mechanisms, and local workforce participation. 2. Testimony on $961M in New Disaster Recovery Awards (St. Croix) • Receive testimony regarding the recent announcement of over $961 million in disaster recovery project awards. • Discuss major initiatives including: • Rebuild USVI Education Bundle • North Central St. Croix Horizontal Infrastructure Bundle • Selection process, contractor qualifications, and design-build approaches. 3. Oversight of the EnVision Tomorrow Program • Receive updates on progress of homes and address public concerns and media reports highlighting substandard or unsafe repairs under the EnVision Tomorrow Program. • Review issues raised by program participants and current oversight mechanisms for contractors. • Discuss actions to improve accountability, protect homeowners, and restore public trust. Invited Testifier: Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien, Director, Office of Disaster Recovery + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Tags: 36-0070 , 36-0110 , actions to improve accountability , address public concerns , Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien Director Office of Disaster Recovery , An Act amending title 20 Virgin Islands Code , An Act amending title 28 Virgin Islands Code , chapter 1 to require a permit , chapter 19 by adding section 423 relating to failure to use property , Chris George Administrator GIS Division Office of the Lieutenant Governor , construction projects , contractor performance , Derek Gabriel Commissioner Department of Public Works , disaster recovery project , disaster recovery projects , eminent domain , EnVision Tomorrow Program , Julio Rhymer Sr. Director Office of Management and Budget , local workforce participation , major initiatives , major recovery programs , mechanisms for contractors , media reports highlighting substandard , Office of Disaster Recovery regarding key disaster recovery , part I , performance of contractors engaged , program participants , project oversight mechanisms , projects , protect homeowners , public concerns , public roadway , Rebuild USVI Education Bundle , restore public trust , testimony regarding the recent announcement of over $961 million , transparency and accountability , updates on progress of homes , Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Date Sep 12 2025 Expired! Time 10:00 am Location Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room St. Croix Category Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure and Planning Organizer Senator Marise C. James Phone 340-774-0880 Email senatormarisejames@legvi.org Quick Links Home Senators Committees Media News Contact Important Links Revised Organic Act of 1954 (PDF) 36th Oath of Office Booklet 100 Day Report Rules of the 36th Public Information or Archives Request Search for: Follow Follow Follow Follow