Date: 12/04/2013
Final
History Colorado FY 2014-15 Capital Requests
COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT
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09:02 AM -- History Colorado FY 2014-15 Capital Requests
Mr. Nichols and Mr. Bell presented five FY 2014-15 capital construction requests for History Colorado. Mr. Nichols referenced the New Colorado History Museum COP Payment request, which was discussed earlier, and provided an overview of the Regional Museum Preservation Projects request. Mr. Nichols next provided an overview of the Georgetown Loop Business Capitalization Program request. Mr. Nichols provided an overview of the Lebanon Mill Dam Restoration project, which is associated with the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Committee members received a packet of letters in support of these two projects (Attachment B). Finally, Mr. Nichols provided an overview of the Pearce McAllister Renovation capital request. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for funding History Colorado's state-funded requests. Mr. Bell responded to questions regarding the location of the Pearce McAllister Cottage, the proposed uses of the cottage once renovated, and the potential rental rate for the property once the project is complete.
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09:14 AM
Mr. Nichols responded to questions regarding History Colorado's plans to purchase additional rolling stock for the Georgetown Loop Railroad. Discussion ensued regarding the committee's recent tour of the Georgetown Loop Railroad, and the importance of maintaining the railroad. Mr. Nichols and Mr. Bell responded to questions regarding the cash-funded portion of the Georgetown Loop Business Capitalization Program request. Mr. Bell responded to questions regarding water rights held by History Colorado at the Georgetown Loop Railroad, and the impact of the Lebanon Mill Dam Restoration project on these water rights.