§ 89-j. Title to facilities. Upon payment by the city of New York of
the costs of acquisition and construction, the state of New York shall
transfer title in fee simple absolute to the city of New York without
additional consideration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as long as an
operation agreement entered into pursuant to this article is in effect,
the department shall have sole and exclusive authority to operate,
manage and maintain such facility including but not limited to the
authority to authorize or make without obtaining approval from the city
of New York any capital repairs or improvements deemed necessary.