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J_CDC_2023A 05/04/2023 08:14:26 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 05/04/2023
Attendance
Catlin *
Lindsay *
Mullica X
Simpson X
Hinrichsen X
Story X
Time 08:14:26 AM to 09:01:33 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Story
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
Consideration of Two-Year Cash Request, University of Colorado System Two-year Cash List Amendment Approved
Consideration of Supplemental Request, Colorado Mesa University Two Deadline Waivers Approved
Consideration of Encumbrance Deadline Waivers, Department of Local Affairs Committee Discussion Only
Consideration of Senate Bill 23-306 under Senate Rule 42 Advisory Recommendation Approved
Any other items referred to the CDC may be heard at this time. Committee Discussion Only

Consideration of Two-Year Cash Request, University of Colorado System - Two-year Cash List Amendment Approved
08:14:38 AM  
The committee was
called to order.  A quorum was present.  Chris Ewing, Vice Chancellor
for Infrastructure and Sustainability, University of Colorado (CU) at Boulder,
and Kori Donaldson, Assistant Vice President for Budget, Planning, and
Capital, CU, presented a two-year cash list amendment for CU Boulder.  Mr.
Ewing provided an overview of the project, which was the East Campus Athletics
Project.  A CDC staff write-up for the project is included as Attachment
A.


08:19:00 AM
 Motion Approve the new projects listed on the University of Colorado Boulder two year projection of cash needed.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Excused
Lindsay Excused
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 4   NO: 0   EXC: 2   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Supplemental Request, Colorado Mesa University - Two Deadline Waivers Approved
08:19:33 AM  
John Marshall, President,
Colorado Mesa University, presented a supplemental request to increase
cash spending authority for the Replace Robinson Theater project.  Mr.
Marshall provided an overview of the project and the nature of the request.
 Discussion ensued regarding cost escalation for the project.  Mr.
Marshall responded to questions regarding the status and expected completion
date of the project, and the importance of the project to the Western Slope.
 President Marshall responded to further questions regarding the scope
of the project.   A CDC staff write-up for the project is included
as Attachment B.


08:26:37 AM
 Motion Approve the supplemental request from Colorado Mesa University to increase cash funds spending authority for the Replace Robinson Theater project for FY 2022-23 ($10,334,285 CF).
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Encumbrance Deadline Waivers, Department of Local Affairs - Committee Discussion Only

08:28:38 AM  
Bruce Eisenhauer,
representing the Department of Local Affairs, presented requests to waive
the six-month encumbrance deadline for two controlled maintenance projects
at the Fort Lyon campus.  CDC staff write-ups for the projects are
included as Attachments C and D.
08:29:00 AM  
Mr. Eisenhauer further
explained the issues that led to the need for the deadline waiver.


08:31:27 AM
 Motion Approve the request from the Department of Local Affairs to waive the encumbrance deadline for the FY 2022-23 appropriation for the Refurbish Water Tower project ($190,347 CF).
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:32:29 AM
 Motion Approve the request from the Department of Local Affairs to waive the encumbrance deadline for the FY 2022-23 appropriation for the Replace Emergency Generators, Buildings 6 and 8, Fort Lyon project ($687,440 CF).
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Senate Bill 23-306 under Senate Rule 42 - Advisory Recommendation Approved
08:33:51 AM  
Senators Moreno and
Simpson prime sponsors, presented Senate Bill 23-306 pursuant to Senate
Rule 42.  The bill concerns state capital assets, and, in connection
therewith, determining office space for the Legislative Department in the
Capitol Complex, specifying additional sources of funding and modifying
the timing of the funding for certain capital construction projects for
state-owned buildings, and making an appropriation.  Senator Moreno
provided background on capital construction in the Capitol Complex, and
provided an overview of SB 23-306.  Senator Simpson provided further
input on the merits of the legislation.  Senator Moreno responded
to questions regarding the timeline for renovating and populating the Capitol
Annex.
08:44:51 AM  
Senator Moreno responded to questions regarding the impact of SB 23-306 on state lease savings, and the departments that would populate the Capitol Annex under the bill. Discussion ensued regarding how to go forward with the agenda item, and the cost of renovating the Capitol Annex. Senator Moreno responded to questions regarding the impact of the bill on the State Services Building. Discussion returned to how to move forward with the agenda item.


09:00:52 AM
 Motion Draft a letter in support of Senate Bill 23-306 to the Senate Appropriations committee.
Moved Hinrichsen
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story No
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Any other items referred to the CDC may be heard at this time. - Committee Discussion Only


09:01:33 AM   The committee adjourned.






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