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J_CDC_2017A 01/19/2017 Committee Summary

Final

STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING



COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

Date: 01/19/2017
ATTENDANCE
Time: 07:31 AM to 09:00 AM
Becker J.
X
Hansen
X
Place: SCR 352
Kefalas
X
Sonnenberg
*
This Meeting was called to order by
Baumgardner
X
Representative Esgar
Esgar
X
This Report was prepared by
Matt Becker
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Governor's Office of Information Technology Budget Request

Western State Colorado University Budget Request

Department of Human Services Supplemental Request

Grand Junction Regional Center Update
Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only

Committee Vote - Final Action Failed

Witness Testimony and/or Committee Discussion Only





07:31 AM -- Governor's Office of Information Technology Budget Request



The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Peter Bangas, Public Safety Communications Network Manager, Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT), discussed OIT's FY 2017-18 capital budget request for the Public Safety Communications Network Microwave Infrastructure Replacement project. Committee members received a summary of the project, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment A). Mr. Bangas responded to a committee question regarding work completed to date on the project.



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07:42 AM



Mr. Bangas responded to committee questions regarding the potential use of an alternative system such as satellite communication and the use of similar systems in other states.





07:50 AM



Kori Donaldson, Legislative Council Staff, responded to a committee question regarding a staff recommendation to fund a portion of the project through the operating budget. Mr. Bangas responded to a committee question regarding other communication systems used in the state.











08:01 AM -- Western State Colorado University Budget Request



Ms. Donaldson provided the committee with an update from the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) regarding the prioritization of the Western State Colorado University (WSCU) Paul Wright Gymnasium Steam Heating System Replacement project. Committee members received a summary of the project, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment B). Julie Feier, Vice President of Finance and Administration, discussed the request.



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08:07 AM -- Department of Human Services Supplemental Request (For Action Only)



Tony Gherardini, Director, Office of Administrative Solutions, and Dr. Nancy VanDeMark, Director, Office of Behavioral Health, both representing the Department of Human Services (DHS), came to the table to discuss the FY 2016-17 supplemental request for the Suicide Risk Mitigation project. Committee members received additional information about the request, prepared by DHS (Attachment C). Discussion ensued on the materials cost for the supplemental request.



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BILL: Department of Human Services Supplemental Request (For Action Only)
TIME: 08:21:24 AM
MOVED: Hansen
MOTION: Approve the supplemental request from the Department of Human Services to increase the state-funded appropriation to the Suicide Risk Mitigation project ($235,109 CCF). The motion failed on a 3-3 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Becker J.
No
Hansen
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Sonnenberg
No
Baumgardner
No
Esgar
Yes
YES: 3 NO: 3 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: TIE

























08:22 AM -- Grand Junction Regional Center Update



Ms. Donaldson discussed a memorandum prepared by Legislative Council Staff regarding the Grand Junction Regional Center Campus FY 2017-18 Capital Budget Request (Attachment D).



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08:32 AM



Ms. Donaldson discussed possible committee actions regarding funding the budget request in FY 2017-18.



08:43 AM



Mark Wester, Director, Office of Community Access and Independence, DHS, responded to committee questions about reconvening the Grand Junction Regional Center Advisory Group. Ms. Donaldson responded to committee questions regarding the timing of the Capital Development Committee's recommendation to the Joint Budget Committee (JBC) for FY 2017-18 budget requests. Committee discussion ensued on the potential for a community centered board to provide services for the Grand Junction Regional Center. Mr. Wester responded to committee questions regarding Supreme Court decisions concerning Intermediate Care Facilities, as well as other private service providers in the Grand Junction area. Megan Davisson, JBC Staff, responded to a committee question regarding the timeline for a recommendation from the Capital Development Committee to the JBC concerning the Grand Junction Regional Center.



09:00 AM



The committee adjourned.