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J_CDC_2021A 05/20/2021 07:35:54 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 05/20/2021
Attendance
Fields X
Rich X
Sonnenberg X
Valdez D. X
Story X
Hooton X
Time 07:35:54 AM to 08:53:30 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Hooton
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
HB21-1286 Recommendation for Support Failed
HB21-1319 Committee Discussion Only
HB21-1303 Recommend Support
Consideration of Property Transaction Proposals, Colorado Parks & Wildlife Committee Discussion Only

HB21-1286 - Recommendation for Support Failed


07:36:10 AM  
Representative Kipp,
co-prime sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1286, concerning measures to
improve energy efficiency, and, in connection therewith, requiring owners
of large buildings to collect and report on energy-use benchmarking data
and comply with rules regarding performance standards related to energy
and greenhouse gas emissions and modifying statutory requirements regarding
energy performance contracts.  The bill was presented to the committee
under House Rule 50.  Representative Kipp explained the effect of
the bill and discussed its need.  Representative A. Valdez, co-prime
sponsor, joined the meeting and provided further input on the merits of
the bill.  Discussion ensued regarding the types of upgrades that
can be made to large buildings to better manage energy use.  Tana
Lane and Rod Vanderwall, representing the Office of the State Architect,
provided further input on this issue.  Chris Piper, representing the
Colorado Energy Office, provided further input on how energy efficiency
for older buildings can be improved, and penalties for noncompliance with
HB 21-1286.


08:01:46 AM
Motion Recommend support
Moved Story
Seconded
Fields Yes
Rich No
Sonnenberg No
Valdez D. No
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 3   NO: 3   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  FAIL



HB21-1319 - Committee Discussion Only


08:03:08 AM  
Representative Duran,
prime sponsor, presented House Bill 21-1319.  The bill directs agencies
issuing a solicitation for certain public projects to temporarily use the
federally determined prevailing wage. The bill was presented to the committee
under House Rule 50.


08:04:37 AM
Motion Recommend support
Moved Story
Seconded
Fields Yes
Rich No
Sonnenberg No
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



HB21-1303 - Recommend Support


08:05:33 AM  
Representatives Bernett
and McLachlan, co-prime sponsors, presented House Bill 21-1303, concerning
measures
to limit the global warming potential for certain materials used in public
projects
.  The
sponsors presented the bill under under House Rule 50.  Discussion
ensued regarding the scope of the bill.


08:12:01 AM
Motion Recommend support for House Bill 21-1303
Moved Story
Seconded
Fields Yes
Rich No
Sonnenberg No
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Property Transaction Proposals, Colorado Parks & Wildlife - Committee Discussion Only

08:13:02 AM  
Doug Vilsack, Assistant
Director for Parks, Wildlife, and Lands, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW),
presented a proposal to acquire the Bacharach property adjacent to Fishers
Peak State Park in fee title.  Committee members received a write-up
on the transaction from Legislative Council Staff, which is included as
Attachment A.  Mr. Vilsack provided background on the property and
transaction proposal.  Mr. Vilsack responded to questions regarding
why the Bacharach property was not purchased when the initial Fishers Peak
property was acquired, and the appraised value of the property.



08:21:50 AM
Motion Recommend support for the fee title acquisition of the Bacharach property adjacent to Fishers Peak State Park (82 acres for $577,500).
Moved Story
Seconded
Fields Yes
Rich No
Sonnenberg No
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:21:56 AM  
Mr. Vilsack presented
a proposal to acquire a conservation easement donation adjacent to Ruby
Mountain.  Committee members received a write-up on the transaction
from Legislative Council Staff, which is included as Attachment B.  Mr.
Vilsack responded to questions regarding river access on the property.
 Brett Ackerman, CPW Southeast Regional Manager, provided input on
this issue, as well as the layout of the property in general.  Discussion
ensued regarding amenities associated with the property, such as parking,
and how to make public properties more accessible.  Mr. Vilsack responded
to questions regarding the funding source for CPW property acquisitions.


08:38:30 AM
Motion Recommend support for the acquisition via donation of a perpetual conservation and public access easement at Ruby Mountain (140 acres for $0),
Moved Story
Seconded
Fields Yes
Rich Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:38:40 AM  
Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, initiated a discussion about committee travel during the 2021 interim. Mr. Bishop provided background on committee travel, and suggested some dates for travel. Discussion ensued regarding the travel schedule and associated logistics and details.


08:53:30 AM   The committee adjourned.






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