Date: 04/13/2006

Final
University of Northern Colorado 202 Cash Request

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Votes: View--> Action Taken:
Approve the University of Northern Colorado's SB 9PASS


08:27 AM -- SB 92-202 Cash Request from the University of Northern Colorado

Ms. Fran Schoneck, Vice-President for Administration, University of Northern Colorado, presented a Senate Bill 92-202 project to improve the housing facilities on the school's West Campus, including demolishing McCowen Hall and constructing a new dormitory complex in its place. Committee members received a description of the project, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment G). Ms. Schoneck was accompanied by Dr. Bob Hetzel, Associate Vice-President for Planning and Policy, and Mr. Kirk Leichliter, Director of Facilities Management, University of Northern Colorado. Ms. Schoenecker explained the need for the improvements, the relationship between the current projects and other campus housing improvement projects, and the financing of the project. Ms. Schoenecker responded to questions regarding the useful life of a dormitory. Mr. Leichliter explained how the construction of the housing will go forward with minimal disruption while school is in session. A discussion ensued regarding the cost of the project per bed space and the configuration of the new building.
BILL:University of Northern Colorado 202 Cash Request
TIME: 08:36:32 AM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Approve the University of Northern Colorado's SB 92-202 request for the Housing Improvements, West Campus project ($63.2 million CFE). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Excused
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Yes
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS