Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Date:11/12/2014
ATTENDANCE
Time:01:34 PM to 02:13 PM
Baumgardner
E
Fischer
X
Place:SCR 356
Jahn
X
Kefalas
X
This Meeting was called to order by
Szabo
E
Representative Vigil
Vigil
X
(None), (None)
This Report was prepared by
Bo Pogue
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Election of Chair and Vice-Chair and Rules Adoption
CPW Flagg Creek Ranch Real Property Transaction
Other Business		Chair and Vice Chair Elected and Senate Rules Adopted
Approved
Supplemental Approved


01:35 PM -- Election of Chair and Vice-Chair and Rules Adoption

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Representative Vigil discussed the process of electing a chair and vice-chair for the upcoming year, which is required to take place at the next committee meeting after a general election.
BILL:Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
TIME: 01:36:39 PM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Nominate Representative Vigil as committee chair and Senator Baumgardner as committee vice chair. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Excused
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Szabo
Excused
Vigil
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS






01:35 PM

Representative Vigil discussed the merits of adopting the Senate rules as the committee's governing rules for the upcoming year. The committee elected to adopt the Senate rules as the committee's rules.

01:38 PM -- CPW Flagg Creek Ranch Real Property Transaction

Mr. Brian Ocepek, Parks Real Estate Program Manager, and Mr. Bill deVergie, Meeker Area Wildlife Manager, Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) within the Department of Natural Resources, presented a proposal for CPW to acquire the Flagg Creek Ranch Conservation Easement and Perpetual Public Access Easement. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment A). Mr. deVergie responded to questions regarding a program conducted on the subject property under which an organization facilitates hunting for select veterans. Mr. deVergie also responded to questions regarding which entity will hold title to the conservation easement under the proposed property transaction. Mr. deVergie discussed the management of hunting activities on the property, and land management by CPW in general. Mr. deVergie responded to further questions regarding activities that will be allowed on the property in addition to hunting. Discussion ensued regarding assurances that the property will not be exploited for minerals extraction in the future, or that any such activities will not impact other property values such as wildlife habitat.

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BILL:CPW Flagg Creek Ranch Real Property Transaction
TIME: 01:47:13 PM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Recommend support for the acquisition of perpetual conservation and public access easements on the Flagg Creek Ranch ($3,147,600 CF for 2,598 acres). The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Excused
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Szabo
Excused
Vigil
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS




01:48 PM -- Other Business

Ms. Kori Donaldson, Legislative Council Staff, initiated a discussion about several committee business matters. Ms. Donaldson first presented a staff-initiated emergency supplemental request on behalf of the Department of Personnel and Administration (DPA) for the State Capitol Building House and Senate Chamber Renovations capital project. Committee members received a written description of the supplemental request, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment B). Mr. Larry Friedberg, State Architect for DPA, and Mr. Lance Shepherd, Manager of Design and Construction for DPA, provided input on the need for the supplemental appropriation for the project. Mr. Shepherd provided an update on work completed on the project to date, as well as upcoming work on the project. Ms. Donaldson and Mr. Shepherd responded to questions regarding the budget for the project, and whether the project is currently within the projected budget. Mr. Shepherd responded to questions regarding the potential impact of the project on the acoustics and lighting within the House and Senate chambers.

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BILL:State Capitol Building House and Senate Chamber Renovations Supplemental
TIME: 01:55:26 PM
MOVED:Fischer
MOTION:Approve the supplemental request on behalf of the Department of Personnel and Administration for FY 2014-15 cash funds spending authority for restorations to the House and Senate chambers ($1,000,000 CF). The motion passed on a vote of 4-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Baumgardner
Excused
Fischer
Yes
Jahn
Yes
Kefalas
Yes
Szabo
Excused
Vigil
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



01:56 PM

Ms. Donaldson discussed the capital construction funding recommendations for the FY 2015-16 budget cycle, as prioritized by the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). Committee members received a table showing these recommendations, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment C). Ms. Donaldson discussed the contents of Attachment C, providing an overview of the capital recommendations and noting some issues associated with the prioritization process and certain projects. Ms. Donaldson responded to questions regarding the priorities assigned to projects by OSPB and CCHE. Discussion ensued regarding a recent breakout by inmates at the Lookout Mountain Youth Services Center, and the potential for funding hardened lock functions at the center. Mr. Friedberg provided input on funding for security features within the Division of Youth Services.

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02:07 PM

Ms. Donaldson discussed funding requests for controlled maintenance for FY 2015-16. Ms. Donaldson then initiated a discussion about the committee's upcoming meeting schedule. Discussion ensued regarding the committee's departmental hearing schedule in January 2015.

02:13 PM

The committee adjourned.