Date: 10/02/2014

Final
CBI Update about the New Pueblo Laboratory Facility

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

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09:27 AM -- CBI Update about the New Pueblo Laboratory Facility

Mr. Stan Hilkey, Executive Director, Department of Public Safety, and Mr. Ron Sloan, Director, Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), provided an update on a project to construct a new CBI laboratory in Pueblo. Committee members received a fact sheet on the project, prepared by CBI (Attachment D). Mr. Hilkey discussed the need for new laboratory space in Pueblo. Senator Schwartz discussed the financing of the project, and a change in scope for the project. Mr. Sloan discussed the options explored by CBI in acquiring new laboratory space in Pueblo, and explained why the bureau has elected to construct a new building.

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09:38 AM

Mr. Sloan continued to provide an overview of the CBI Pueblo Lab project, and to explain why the bureau has chosen to construct a new laboratory building rather than renovate an existing building. He also discussed the financing of the project. Mr. Sloan responded to questions regarding the certifications that CBI will seek for the new facility, and issues that may arise in acquiring these certifications. Mr. Friedberg provided input on the laboratory project from his office's perspective. Mr. Sloan responded to questions regarding initial efforts to renovate an existing building that will be torn down under the rescoped laboratory project.


09:52 AM

Discussion ensued regarding transparency during the process of rescoping the Pueblo Lab project by CBI. Mr. Sloan responded to questions regarding the impact of constructing a new laboratory in Pueblo on the ability of CBI to process a backlog of rape kits. Mr. Brett Johnson, Deputy State Treasurer, responded to questions regarding the financing of the new building using the proceeds from the sale of certificates of participation (COPs). Discussion followed regarding the process observed during the planning and financing of the CBI Pueblo Lab project. Mr. Sloan responded to questions regarding the location of CBI's Pueblo offices while the new building is being constructed.