Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning 
Friday, September 12, 2025 
10:00 AM 
Frits E. Lawaetz Legislative Conference Room 
St. Croix, USVI 
 
AGENDA 
BLOCK I: 
 
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.”  
Proposed by Senator Alma Francis Heyliger 
 
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.” 
           Proposed by: Senator Angel L. Bolques, Jr. 
 
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. 
 
 
 
 
 
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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