Date: 09/08/2010

Final
State Capitol Dome Renovation Fund-Raising Taskforce and Contract

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Approve the contract between the Colorado General
Form a task force to review cause-related marketin		PASS
PASS

10:15 AM -- State Capitol Dome Renovation Fund-Raising Oversight Task Force

Ms. Donaldson reminded the committee that at its last meeting it moved to appoint a task force to review advertisements using the Share in the Care logo or trademark. She next outlined recommendations made by the Executive Committee of the Legislative Council regarding the task force, including: (1) the appointment of someone from the Governor's office; (2) the inclusion of Legislative Council Staff in the process of coordinating and recording recommendations made by the task force; and (3) the use of concurrence letters to indicated support for possible advertising by members of the task force. Ms. Donaldson responded to questions from the committee about these recommendations. She explained that House Bill 10-1402 requires that advertisements be "tasteful and appropriate" and that the committee previously approved a Sponsorship Policy as part of the fund-raising proposal submitted by Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI).

Ms. Debbie Haskins, Senior Attorney, Office of Legislative Legal Services, came to the table to address questions about the role of the task force and the legislation authorizing fund-raising for the State Capitol dome renovation project. She explained that it may be cumbersome for the entire committee to review every possible advertisement because there will likely be many possible advertisements to consider. Ms. Haskins suggested that one member of the Capital Development Committee could also participate on the task force and report on their proceedings. She reiterated that the Sponsorship Policy sets parameters for acceptable advertising. Discussion ensued about guiding principles dictating the approval or disapproval of various advertisements.

10:25 AM

Mr. Jim Hare, Executive Director, CPI, came to the table to discuss the task force. He explained that he would like an independent body to review possible advertisements. He responded to questions about how quickly this review would be required. Discussion ensued. Mr. Hare gave an example of a situation in which an accelerated review of an advertising campaign may be necessary. Representative Riesberg expressed reservations about giving decision-making authority concerning possible advertisements to a three-person committee and said the reporting requirements in House Bill 10-1402 give a lot of responsibility to various committees to oversee decisions related to the fund-raising campaign. Mr. Hare clarified that there will be no advertisements on the scrim of the scaffolding surrounding the dome. He said the intent of the task force is to look at the minutia of the advertising campaigns and said he was concerned that the volume of advertisements to be reviewed would overwhelm the committee. In response to a question, Mr. Hare offered additional examples of the type of advertising that might be reviewed by the committee or by an appointed task force.

10:35 AM

Discussion continued about the task force and reporting requirements specified in Senate Bill 10-192 and House Bill 10-1402. Representative Riesberg suggested that the committee could oversee the initial work of the task force. Ms. Haskins and Ms. Donaldson both made suggestions about the possible oversight and organization of the task force. Discussion continued on this topic.

10:45 AM

Mr. Hare clarified that in the vast majority of cases the review of possible advertising will not be time sensitive. He added that if the approval of an advertisement is time sensitive, it could be distributed electronically to the committee so its approval can be expedited. The committee agreed to appoint task force members at its next meeting. The committee discussed possible representation on the task force.

10:50 AM

Discussion turned to the appointment of someone from the Governor's office to the task force. Discussion returned to the various reporting requirements included in Senate Bill 10-192 and House Bill 10-1402. Discussion continued about the role of the task force.
BILL:State Capitol Dome Renovation Fund-Raising Oversight Task Force
TIME: 10:53:42 AM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Form a task force to review cause-related marketing advertising proposals. The task force shall consist of one member to be designated by the Governor's office, one member to be designated by the Capitol Building Advisory Committee, and one member to be designated by the Capital Development Committee. Those interested in participating in the task force should indicate their interest before the next meeting of the committee. The committee shall make appointments to the task force at its October 25, 2010, meeting. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Renfroe
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


10:54 AM -- State Capitol Dome Renovation Fund-Raising Contract

Mr. Bart Miller, Office of Legislative Legal Services, briefed the committee on the draft contract between the Colorado General Assembly and CPI for services pertaining to fund-raising on the Capitol dome restoration project. Committee members received a draft copy of the contract (Attachment K). Mr. Miller responded to a question regarding the frequency with which the General Assembly enters into contracts. Discussion ensued regarding language in the draft contract pertaining to the Fund-Raising Oversight Task Force and its duties. Discussion followed regarding language in the draft contract pertaining to compensation to be paid to CPI.

100908AttachK.pdf

11:05 AM

Discussion continued regarding compensation to be paid to CPI under the contract, and the basis for this compensation. Discussion ensued regarding the contract's allowance for additional sources of funding outside of those contemplated in the contract, such as funding from governmental entities, and the impact of these funding sources on CPI's compensation. Mr. Ed Nichols, representing the Colorado Historical Society, provided input on the contract from the perspective of the State Historic Fund.
BILL:State Capitol Dome Renovation Fund-Raising Contract
TIME: 11:12:07 AM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Approve the contract between the Colorado General Assembly and Colorado Preservation, Inc. (CPI) concerning fund-raising for the State Capitol dome restoration project, with conceptual amendments to conform the process of approving cause-related marketing to House Bill 10-1402 and to address compensation for CPI associated with various fund sources; allow the Office of Legislative Legal Services to make technical changes to the contract, including updating the names of the signatories, as necessary; and recommend the contract to the Speaker and President for their signatures. The motion passed on a 5-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Renfroe
No
Schwartz
Yes
Sonnenberg
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 1 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS