Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Date:08/07/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:11:14 AM to 12:18 PM
Berens
X
McElhany
X
Place:University of Colorado-Fitzsimons Campus
Riesberg
X
Windels
X
This Meeting was called to order by
McFadyen
E
Senator Bacon
Bacon
X
This Report was prepared by
Bo Pogue
X = Present, E = Excused, A = Absent, * = Present after roll call
Bills Addressed: Action Taken:
Colorado State University Emergency Supplemental Cash Request
Public Health & Environment Supplemental Cash Requests
Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposals		Pass
Pass
Pass

11:14 AM

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present.


11:15 AM -- Colorado State University Emergency Supplemental Cash Request

Mr. Mike Rush, Architect/Planner, Facilities Management, Colorado State University, presented an emergency supplemental cash request for the CHILL Antenna Replacement project. Committee members were provided with a description of the request, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment A). Mr. Rush provided an overview of the project and explained the function of the antenna. Mr. Rush then explained the need for a supplemental appropriation for the project. Discussion ensued regarding the surrounding community's opinion of replacing the antenna. Mr. Rush responded to a question regarding approval of the project by the Office of State Planning and Budgeting and the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

BILL:Colorado State University Emergency Supplemental Cash Request
TIME: 11:19:26 AM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Approve the emergency supplemental request from Colorado State University for additional FY 2003-04 spending authority to replace the CHILL antenna ($700,000 CFE). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



11:20 AM -- Department of Public Health and Environment Emergency Supplemental Cash Requests

Mr. Gary Baughman, Director, Hazardous Materials & Waste Management Division, Department of Public Health and Environment (DPHE), presented a pair of supplemental cash requests for continued cleanup of two Superfund sites, the California Gulch site in Leadville and the Clear Creek site in Clear Creek and Gilpin counties. Both sites are associated with mining activity. Members of the committee received written descriptions of the California Gulch request (Attachment B) and the Clear Creek request (Attachment C), both prepared by Legislative Council Staff. Mr. Baughman explained the funding sources and timelines for the projects. Mr. Baughman responded to questions regarding the expected timetable for cleaning up all 22 Superfund sites in Colorado, and in particular the California Gulch and Clear Creek sites. Mr. Jeff Deckler, Remedial Programs Manager for Superfund Cleanup for the department, provided further detail regarding the timeline for cleaning up Superfund sites.

11:30 AM

Discussion turned to the federal funds available for the project, as well as the matching state funds. Further discussion followed regarding the reasons for delays in performing the cleanup at the Superfund sites. Mr. Baughman responded to questions regarding the negotiation process between the department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), including signing a contract and committing funds to clean up a Superfund site. Mr. Deckler responded to questions regarding the number of EPA employees working on Superfund projects in Colorado.


BILL:Department of Public Health & Environment Supplemental Cash Request
TIME: 11:38:02 AM
MOVED:Windels
MOTION:Approve the emergency supplemental request from the Department of Public Health and Environment for extended FY 2003-04 spending authority to clean up the California Gulch Superfund site ($5,500,000, including $550,000 CFE and $4,950,000 FF). The motion passed on a 4-1-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
No
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



11:40 AM

Discussion ensued regarding the status of cash funds spending authority for the Clear Creek project. Ms. Kim Fear, Budget Manager for DPHE, provided further detail regarding the requested spending authority.

BILL:Department of Public Health & Environment Supplemental Cash Request
TIME: 11:45:09 AM
MOVED:Windels
MOTION:Approve the emergency supplemental request from the Department of Public Health and Environment for a combination of extended spending authority and additional spending authority from the FY 2000-01 appropriation to clean up the Clear Creek Superfund site - ($325,000), including $678,500 CFE and ($1,003,500) FF. The motion passed on a 4-1-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
No
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 4 NO: 1 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



11:46 AM -- Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposals

Mr. Grady McNeill, Acting Resources Support Section Leader, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (DOW), presented requests for approval of five property transactions. Committee members received two briefing papers prepared by the DOW regarding the preservation of sage grouse habitat in Colorado (Attachments D and E). Discussion ensued regarding the number of acres involved in the sage grouse habitat preservation plan in Colorado and future grouse habitat preservation needs. Discussion followed regarding the habitat required for the proliferation of sage grouse. Ms. Pam Wagner, DOW Legislative Liaison, provided further details regarding the habitat needs of sage grouse species, and offered to arrange a more detailed briefing on the subject in the future.



12:00 PM

Mr. McNeill presented a proposal to purchase a perpetual conservation easement on the Five Pine Mesa Ranch in Routt County to preserve sage grouse habitat. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment F). Discussion ensued regarding the appraisal price for the property involved in the easement.


BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 12:04:13 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission approval for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the Five Pine Mesa Ranch Perpetual Conservation Easement at a cost of $2,152,500 ($1,076,250 CFE and $1,076,250 FF). The motion passed on a 3-2-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
No
McElhany
No
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



12:05 PM

Mr. McNeill provided an overview of a proposal to purchase the LeValley perpetual conservation easement in Montrose County to preserve sage grouse habitat. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment G).


BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 12:06:58 PM
MOVED:Windels
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission support for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the LeValley conservation easement in perpetuity at a cost of $400,602, including $200,301 CFE and $200,301 FF. The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



12:07 PM

Mr. McNeill presented a proposal to accept the Kaichen Iola 2006 Perpetual Conservation Easement Donation for a parcel located in Gunnison County. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachement H).


BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 12:08:48 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission support for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the Kaichen Iola 2006 conservation easement donation ($0). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



12:09 PM

Mr. McNeill presented a proposal to accept the Stengel Perpetual Conservation Easement and Fee Title Donation for property located in Delta County. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment I).


BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 12:10:24 PM
MOVED:Berens
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission approval for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the Stengel Perpetual Conservation Easement donation and fee title donation ($0). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



12:11 PM

Mr. McNeill presented a proposal to accept the Relaford Pipeline Easement Donation near the division's warehouse facility in Craig. Committee members received a written description of the proposal, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment J).


BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 12:12:23 PM
MOVED:Berens
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission approval for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the Craig Warehouse S.A.A.-Relaford Pipeline easement ($0). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



12:13 PM

The committee discussed an upcoming tour of central and southeastern Colorado and potential dates for future meetings. Ms. Jennifer Moe, Legislative Council Staff, explained the timeline for future committee meetings in conjunction with receipt of the list of recommended K-12 capital construction projects from the Colorado State Board of Education and Joint Budget Committee activities related to the upcoming revenue forecast.


12:18 PM

The committee adjourned.

BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 02:52:48 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission support for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the Kaichen Iola 2006 conservation easement donation ($0). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS



BILL:Division of Wildlife Property Transaction Proposal
TIME: 12:07:48 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Recommend to the Colorado Wildlife Commission support for the Division of Wildlife's proposal to acquire the Kaichen Iola 2006 conservation easement donation ($0). The motion passed on a 5-0-1 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Excused
Bacon
Yes
Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS