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J_CDC_2021A 06/30/2021 09:05:15 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 06/30/2021
Attendance
Hansen X
Rich X
Sonnenberg *
Valdez D. X
Story X
Hooton X
Time 09:05:15 AM to 10:10:29 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Hooton
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
CSU Two-year Cash List Approved
BEST Program Prioritized List of Lease-Purchase Projects Approved
CPW Property Transaction Proposal Recommend Support
CU Denver Two-year Cash List Approved

CSU Two-year Cash List - Approved


09:06:02 AM  

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Lynn Johnson, President of University Operations, and Mike Rush, University Architect, Colorado State University, presented an updated two-year cash list with three new projects. Committee members received copies of the list, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment A).  Mr. Rush responded to questions regarding certain rooms to be remodeled under the CIRA Commons project, and the source of cash funds for the project. Ms. Johnson responded to questions about the amount of water to be acquired under the Water Rights Acquisition project. Mr. Rush provided an overview of the Foothills Chilled Water Project.



09:14:19 AM
Motion Approve the three new projects on Colorado State University's two-year projection of cash need list.
Moved Story
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Rich Yes
Sonnenberg Excused
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



BEST Program Prioritized List of Lease-Purchase Projects - Approved


09:14:51 AM  

Andy Stine, Director of Construction, Department of Education, and Scott Stevens, Chair, Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board for the Department of Education and Executive Director of Construction for the Boulder Valley School District, presented the FY 2021-22 Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) program grants. Committee members received copies of the FY 2021-22 packet (Attachment B).  Mr. Stine responded to questions regarding how the escalation of building costs will be accommodated. Discussion ensued regarding grants made in previous years, and recommended for FY 2021-22, in southeastern Colorado, and potential efficiencies that can be realized among proximate districts. Mr. Stine responded to questions regarding the capacity for rural school districts to fund capital construction, and the age and condition of the buildings recommended for replacement. Mr. Stevens provided input on the latter issue. Mr. Stine responded to questions regarding a supplementary round of BEST grants. Discussion returned to building cost escalation.

09:40:18 AM  
Discussion ensued regarding projects that were not recommended for funding for FY 2021-22, and the ability of multiple school districts to share a school building. Discussion returned to building cost escalation.


09:46:14 AM
Motion Approve the FY 2021-22 list of recommended Building Excellent Schools Today program projects.
Moved Story
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Rich Yes
Sonnenberg Yes
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



CPW Property Transaction Proposal - Recommend Support


09:46:36 AM  
Doug Vilsack, Assistant
Director for Parks, Wildlife, and Lands, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW),
and Alan Martinez, Park Manager for Highline State Park, presented the
Highline State Park-Long Family Trust property transaction proposal. Committee
members received copies of the proposal, assembled by Legislative Council
Staff (Attachment C).  Mr. Vilsack provided an overview of the proposal.
Discussion ensued regarding how the property came to CPW's attention as
a potential purchase, and the division's exploration of acquiring a lease
or easement on the property. Discussion followed regarding the price and
value of the property, and private sector interest in the property. Mr.
Martinez responded to questions regarding the location of the property.
09:55:55 AM  
Discussion ensued regarding the tax ramifications of acquiring the Highline State Park-Long Family Trust property.


10:00:13 AM
Motion Recommend support for the acquisition in fee title of the Highline State Park-Long Family Trust property (174 acres for $775,000).
Moved Story
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Rich Yes
Sonnenberg No
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 5   NO: 1   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



CU Denver Two-year Cash List - Approved


10:00:39 AM  
Kori Donaldson, Senior
Director for Capital Construction and Planning, University of Colorado
(CU) System, and Don Elliman, Chancellor for CU Denver, presented an addition
to CU's two-year cash list: Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness Facility.
Committee members received a copy of the two-year list, prepared by Legislative
Council Staff (Attachment D). Ms. Donaldson provided an overview of the
project.
10:04:34 AM  
Discussion ensued regarding growth at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the net-zero emissions aspect of the Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness Facility project.


10:07:40 AM
Motion Approve the new project on the University of Colorado Denver two-year projection of cash need.
Moved Story
Seconded
Hansen Yes
Rich No
Sonnenberg No
Valdez D. Yes
Story Yes
Hooton Yes
YES: 4   NO: 2   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


10:10:29 AM   The committee adjourned.






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