Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Date:08/14/2014
ATTENDANCE
Time:09:47 AM to 11:11 AM
Baumgardner
*
Fischer
X
Place:Dept. of Agriculture
Jahn
E
Szabo
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Vigil
X
Senator Schwartz
Schwartz
X
This Report was prepared by
Bo Pogue
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Department of Agriculture Emergency Supplemental Request
CPW Real Property Transactions (3)
Fort Lewis College Two-year Cash List
Red Rocks Two-year Cash List and Bond Intercept Project
Other Business		Approved
Approved Three Transactions
Approved
Approved
CBAC Proposal Approved


09:47 AM -- Department of Agriculture Emergency Supplemental Request

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Mr. Danny Tomlinson, Legislative Liaison, Mr. Jeff Stalter, Director, Budget and Business Operations, and Ms. Leanna Quinn, Budget Manager, Department of Agriculture, presented an emergency supplemental request for the Department Office Consolidation (COP Payments) project. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment A). Mr. Tomlinson provided background on the transition of the Denver Metropolitan area departmental offices to the new building, and highlighted some of the features of the new facility. Mr. Stalter provided an overview of the supplemental request, and discussed the benefits of consolidating the department's offices. Mr. Stalter responded to questions regarding the department's brand inspection function. Ms. Kori Donaldson, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the need for legislation to accompany the supplemental request, and responded to questions regarding the COP payment going forward.

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BILL:Department of Agriculture Emergency Supplemental Request
TIME: 09:55:59 AM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Approve the supplemental request from the Department of Agriculture for cash funds spending authority to make the FY 2014-15 annual lease payments on behalf of the Department Office Consolidation project ($528,063 CF). The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Excused
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:57 AM

Mr. Stalter discussed certain savings realized in acquiring the new Department of Agriculture building. Discussion ensued regarding efforts undertaken by the General Assembly to avoid payments in lieu of taxes for state-owned properties. Mr. Stalter responded to questions regarding the source of cash funds for the Department Office Consolidation project.



10:00 AM -- CPW Real Property Transactions (3)

Ms. Anne Kelson, Real Estate Unit Supervisor, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division (CPW) within the Department of Natural Resources, presented three proposed real property transactions. Ms. Kelson first provided an overview of the Cheyenne Mountain State Park Permanent Right-of-Way Easement transaction. Committee members received a written description of the property transaction proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment B). Ms. Kelson responded to questions regarding the physical size of the easement to be sold under the property transaction, and potential environmental concerns associated with installing utility lines under the transaction. Ms. Kelson responded to further questions regarding the potential for paving the road that is the subject of the easement, other utility rights-of-way associated with the road, and the potential for CPW to access the utilities to be installed under the transaction.

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BILL:CPW Cheyenne Mountain State Park Right-of-Way Easement
TIME: 10:09:18 AM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Recommend support for the sale of a permanent utility right-of-way easement for underground water and sewer lines along seven acres of road in Cheyenne Mountain State Park (($11,000)). The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Excused
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:09 AM

Ms. Kelson provided an overview of the Lathrop State Park Fee Title Acquisition and Lease Amendments property transaction proposal. Committee members received a written description of the property transaction proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment C). Ms. Kelson provided some background on certain concerns expressed by Huerfano County about the project, and the resolution of these concerns. Ms. Kelson responded to questions regarding the impact of the transaction on the public's enjoyment of the subject properties. Discussion ensued regarding the potential impact of the property transaction on an adjacent nursing home. Mr. Jay Cooper, Real Estate Specialist for CPW, provided input on this issue.

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10:22 AM

Discussion continued regarding the impact of the property transaction on adjacent parcels and uses, and the potential for CPW to draft a letter of clarification concerning the concerns raised about the impact of the project on adjacent land uses.
BILL:CPW Lathrop State Park Fee Title Acquisition and Lease Amendments
TIME: 10:26:44 AM
MOVED:Vigil
MOTION:Recommend support for a lease termination ($0 for 24 acres), lease amendments ($0 for 320 acres), and the conferral of fee title ($0 for 71 acres) for various parcels in and near Lathrop State Park. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



10:27 AM

Ms. Kelson provided an overview of the Roselund and Black Mountain Parcels Fee Title Acquisition and White River Access Easement property transaction proposal. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment D).

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BILL:CPW Roselund and Black Mountain Fee Title and White River Easement
TIME: 10:30:04 AM
MOVED:Baumgardner
MOTION:Recommend support for the fee title acquisition of the 535-acre Roselund Ranch parcel and the 160-acre Black Mountain parcel ($1,500,000 CF for 695 acres) and recommend support for the acquisition of a public access easement for fishing and hunting along the White River. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




10:31 AM -- Fort Lewis College Two-year Cash List

Mr. Danny Tomlinson, Legislative Liaison for Fort Lewis College from Tomlinson & Associates, presented a two-year projection of cash need list on behalf of Fort Lewis College listing a new project: Bader/Snyder Residence Hall Improvements Phase 2. Committee members received copies of the two-year projection of cash need list, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment E). Mr. Tomlinson responded to questions about the potential for the project to increase bed capacity at the college, and the source of cash funds for the project. Discussion ensued regarding an upcoming Water Resources Review Committee tour, and the potential for the tour to visit Fort Lewis College.

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BILL:Fort Lewis College Two-year Cash List
TIME: 10:38:20 AM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Approve the project listed on the Fort Lewis College two-year projection of cash need ($3,300,000 CF). The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:38 AM -- Red Rocks Community College Two-year Cash List and Bond Intercept Project

Dr. Michele Haney, President, and Ms. Peggy Morgan, Vice President for Finance and Administration, Red Rocks Community College, presented a two-year projection of cash need list listing one new project: Student Recreation Center. The project is subject to the Higher Education Revenue Bond Intercept Program. Committee members received copies of the two-year projection of cash need list (Attachment F) and a separate written description of the project associated with the intercept program (Attachment G), both prepared by Legislative Council Staff. Committee members also received a memorandum about the student fees approved on behalf of the project, prepared by Red Rocks Community College (Attachment H). Dr. Haney provided an overview of the project and discussed its need. Ms. Morgan discussed the student fees that will be used to fund the Student Recreation Center project. Ms. Morgan responded to questions regarding potential increases in these student fees over time, and the levying of the fees on future students.

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10:50 AM

Discussion ensued regarding the use of the new Student Recreation Center by the students, and the fee rates for students attending Red Rocks Community College. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of levying student fees for recreational facilities. Dr. Haney responded to questions regarding how one qualifies to use the Student Recreation Center.
BILL:Red Rocks Community College Two-year Cash List and Bond Intercept Project
TIME: 11:01:36 AM
MOVED:Szabo
MOTION:Approve the project listed on the Red Rocks Community College two-year projection of cash need ($15,809,437 CF). The motion passed on a vote of 3-2.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
No
Fischer
No
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS
BILL:Red Rocks Community College Two-year Cash List and Bond Intercept Project
TIME: 11:02:59 AM
MOVED:Szabo
MOTION:Approve the request from Red Rocks Community College to borrow under the Higher Education Revenue Bond Intercept Program on behalf of the Student Recreation Center project ($15,809,437 CF). The motion passed on a vote of 4-1.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
No
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




11:03 AM -- Other Business

Ms. Donaldson discussed some additional committee business. She first introduced Mr. Alfredo Kemm, Joint Budget Committee Staff, as the new capital construction analyst for the Joint Budget Committee. Ms. Donaldson discussed the upcoming committee meeting, State Capitol Dome reopening, and committee tour in October. The committee discussed its role during the State Capitol Dome reopening. Ms. Donaldson provided an overview of a recommendation from the Capitol Building Advisory Committee (CBAC) to move certain visitor services staff functions within the State Capitol. Committee members received copies of a letter (Attachment I) from Senator Newell, CBAC Chair, to Senator Schwartz outlining the proposal. Ms. Donaldson responded to questions regarding the purpose of moving these functions.

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BILL:Capitol Building Advisory Committee visitor services recommendation
TIME: 11:10:59 AM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Approve the reconfiguration and relocation of the visitor information and gift desks on the first floor of the State Capitol building. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Yes
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Excused
Szabo
Yes
Vigil
Yes
Schwartz
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

11:11 AM

The committee adjourned.