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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
| Date |
01/26/2023 |
| Attendance |
| Kirkmeyer |
* |
| Lindsay |
X |
| Mullica |
* |
| Taggart |
X |
| Hinrichsen |
X |
| Story |
X |
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| Time |
07:49:28 AM to 09:17:04 AM |
| Place |
SCR 357 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Story |
| This Report was prepared by |
Bo Pogue |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hDepartment of Natural Resources Property Transaction Proposal |
Property Transaction Approved |
| hConsideration of Supplemental Request, Colorado State University-Pueblo |
Supplemental Request Approved |
| hConsideration of Supplemental Request, MSUD |
Supplemental Request Approved |
| hConsideration of Supplemental Request, Trinidad State College |
Supplemental Request Approved |
| hConsideration of Potential Committee Legislation |
Introduction of Committee Legislation Approved |
| hOther Business |
Committee Discussion Only |
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Department of Natural Resources Property Transaction Proposal - Property Transaction Approved
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07:49:39 AM |
Daphne Gervais, Legislative
Director for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Alice Horgan, Assistant
Director, Parks, Wildlife and Lands, DNR; and Bill De Virgie, Area 6 Wildlife
Manager, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, introduced themselves to the committee.
Ms. Gervais provided an overview of the Crystal Creek Ranch Conservation
Easement property transaction proposal. Committee members received
a CDC staff write-up of the project included as Attachment A. Ms.
Horgan and Mr. De Vergie responded to questions regarding potential geothermal
development on the property. Ms. Horgan responded to questions regarding
how the price was determined for the easement, and approval of the expenditure
in the Long Bill. Mr. De Vergie responded to questions regarding
the property's occupants.
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07:58:13 AM
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Motion |
Recommend support for the conservation easement acquisition on Crystal Creek Ranch (approximately 3,451 for $2,720,000). |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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Lindsay |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
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|
Taggart |
Yes |
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|
Hinrichsen |
Yes |
|
|
Story |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Consideration of Supplemental Request, Colorado State University-Pueblo - Supplemental Request Approved
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07:58:57 AM |
Dr. Donna Souder
Hodge, Vice President, Operations and Advancement, Colorado State University-Pueblo
(CSU-Pueblo) presented a supplemental request to rescope the Technology
Building Renovation and Addition project. Committee members received
a staff write-up of the request, which is included as Attachment B. Dr.
Souder Hodge provided an overview of the request.
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08:02:45 AM
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Motion |
Approve the supplemental request from Colorado State University–Pueblo to reduce the scope of the Technology Building Renovation and Addition project, with the university intending to request funding for a second project phase in the future. |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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|
Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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|
Lindsay |
Yes |
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|
Mullica |
Yes |
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|
Taggart |
Yes |
|
|
Hinrichsen |
Yes |
|
|
Story |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Consideration of Supplemental Request, MSUD - Supplemental Request Approved
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08:03:13 AM |
Kaycee Gerhart, Executive
Director of Government Affairs, Metropolitan State University Denver (MSUD),
presented a supplemental request to approve additional cash funds spending
authority for the Health Institute project. Committee members received
a staff write-up on the request, which is included as Attachment C. Ms.
Gerhart responded to questions regarding MSUD's waitlist for its nursing
programs, and how the Health Institute project will help to alleviate this
situation.
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08:08:40 AM
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Motion |
Approve the supplemental request from Metropolitan State University of Denver for additional cash funds spending authority for FY 2022-23 for the Health Institute project ($2,950,000 CF). |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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|
|
Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
|
|
Lindsay |
Yes |
|
|
Mullica |
Yes |
|
|
Taggart |
Yes |
|
|
Hinrichsen |
Yes |
|
|
Story |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Consideration of Supplemental Request, Trinidad State College - Supplemental Request Approved
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08:09:07 AM |
Geoff Graham, Project
Manager; Dr. Rhonda Epper, President; Shannon Shiveley, VP of Administrative
Services; and Danny Rogers, Director of Facilities, all representing Trinidad
State College (TSC), presented a supplemental request to reduce the scope
of the Freudenthal Library Renovation project. Dr. Epper provided
some opening remarks. Mr. Rogers provided an overview of the request
and the need for it. Mr. Rogers responded to questions regarding
the portions of the project that will be put on hold due to the rescoping.
Committee members received a staff write-up on the request, which is included
as Attachment D.
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08:14:29 AM |
Mr. Rogers responded to questions regarding the timeline for the project.
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08:15:54 AM
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Motion |
Approve the supplemental request from Trinidad State College for new project scope for FY 2021-22 for the Freudenthal Library Renovation. |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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|
Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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|
Lindsay |
Yes |
|
|
Mullica |
Yes |
|
|
Taggart |
Yes |
|
|
Hinrichsen |
Yes |
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|
Story |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Consideration of Potential Committee Legislation - Introduction of Committee Legislation Approved
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08:16:22 AM |
Megan McCall, Office
of Legislative Legal Services, presented draft legislation to allow History
Colorado to sell some of its properties. Luis Colon, Chief Administrative
Officer, History Colorado, responded to questions regarding closure of
the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, and potential buyers
for the subject properties. Senator Mullica suggested that the properties
be listed on the open market. Discussion ensued regarding the use
of the petition clause on the bill, as opposed to using a safety clause.
Discussion ensued regarding whether to vote on the bill's introduction
in the absence of two regular members, and sponsorship for the bill.
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08:33:05 AM
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Motion |
Introduce draft legislation as committee legislation |
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| Moved |
Hinrichsen |
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| Seconded |
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Kirkmeyer |
Yes |
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|
Lindsay |
Yes |
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Mullica |
Yes |
|
|
Taggart |
Yes |
|
|
Hinrichsen |
Yes |
|
|
Story |
Yes |
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YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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Other Business - Committee Discussion Only
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08:34:20 AM |
Nina Forbes, Legislative
Council Staff, noted some changes to some projects on the FY 2023-24 capital
construction list. Committee members received an updated list (Attachment
E). Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions
regarding the financing of the Department of Public Safety Firehawk Helicopter
project request. Discussion ensued regarding the Governor's Office
of State Planning and Budgeting's priorities on the list.
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| 09:17:04 AM |
The committee adjourned. |
