Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Date:01/06/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:09:05 AM to 12:16 PM
Berens
X
McElhany
X
Place:SCR 356
Riesberg
X
Windels
X
This Meeting was called to order by
McFadyen
X
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:
Natural Resources FY 2006-07 Requests
Parks FY 2006-07 Requests
Wildlife FY 2006-07 Requests
Revenue FY 2006-07 Request
Historical Society FY 2006-07 Request and Supplemental Requests
FY 2006-07 Controlled Maintenance Requests		Witness testimony only
Witness testimony only
Witness testimony only
Witness testimony only
Pass
Witness testimony only

09:05 AM

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

09:06 AM

Mr. Russell George, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), provided an overview of the department's FY 2006-07 capital requests, comprised of both the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (Parks) and the Division of Wildlife (DOW). Mr. George responded to questions regarding the Wildlife Habitat Stamp program and fishing licenses.

09:19 AM

Mr. Lyle Lafferty, Director, and Mr. Larry Kramer, Field Operations, both of Parks, presented the division's 2006-07 capital requests. The committee was provided with a table detailing Parks completed and in-progress FY 2004-05 projects, as well as state parks visitation figures (Attachment A), and responses to staff's questions regarding the projects (Attachment B).

Mr. Lafferty first described Parks' scope of duties, then provided an overview of the Cheyenne Mountain State Park project. Mr. Kramer and Mr. Lafferty responded to questions regarding the financing of the project and road building involved in the project. Mr. Lafferty next explained the status of the Chatfield State Park Visitor Center project. Mr. Lafferty then provided brief overviews of the Continental Divide Trail, Corps Cost Share Improvements, and Front Range Trail projects. Discussion ensued regarding the Front Range Trail. Mr. Lafferty then provided overviews of the Lake Pueblo State Park Improvements and Lone Mesa State Park projects. Mr. Lafferty next provided brief overviews of the Off-highway Vehicle Program, Park Improvements/Buffer Acquisitions, Reservoir Enhancements, Saint Vrain Corridor, State Trails Grant Program, and Staunton State Park projects. Mr. Lafferty responded to questions regarding Staunton State Park. Finally, Mr. Lafferty provided overviews of the Water Acquisition/Lease Options and Dam Repairs and the Wildfire Prevention projects. Mr. Lafferty responded to a question regarding Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) allocations. Mr. Lafferty and Mr. Kramer responded to a question regarding places for dogs to run off-leash at state parks. Mr. Lafferty then responded to a question regarding Parks' volunteer program.

09:50 AM

Mr. Steve Cassin, Chief Financial Officer, and Mr. Ed Frazar, Chief Engineer, both of DOW, presented the division's FY 2006-07 capital requests. The committee was provided with responses to staff's questions regarding the requests (Attachment C). Mr. Cassin provided overviews of the Property Acquisition, Cooperative Habitat Development, and Wetland Improvement projects. Mr. Frazar provided brief overviews of the Dam Maintenance, Repair, and Improvement; Property Maintenance, Improvements, and Development; Fish Unit Maintenance and Improvement; Stream and Lake Improvements; Employee Housing Repair; Small Maintenance and Improvement; Motorboat Access on Lakes and Streams; and Service Centers Improvements projects. A discussion ensued regarding wind breaks for boat ramps. Mr. Cassin responded to further questions regarding Wildlife Habitat Stamp requirements. The discussion expanded to include broader hunting and fishing licensing requirements, with Mr. George joining the discussion.

10:13 AM

The committee recessed to wait for the next presenters.

10:20 AM

The committee returned to order. Ms. M. Michael Cooke, Executive Director, and Mr. Gary Krueger, Chief Financial Officer, both of the Department of Revenue (DOR), presented DOR's 2006-07 capital projects. Ms. Cooke and Mr. Krueger were joined by Mr. Brett Mueller, Chief Information Officer, DOR, and Mr. Paul Doyle, from DOR's budget office. Ms. Cook provided an overview of the department's Revenue Integrated Tax Architecture (RITA) project. Ms. Cooke responded to a question regarding a specific tax that would be integrated into the RITA system during the project's second year. Mr. Krueger reviewed the responses to staff's questions regarding the project, copies of which were provided to the committee (Attachment D). Ms. Cooke responded to a question regarding potential cost savings from reduced personnel associated with the project, as well as other potential cost savings.

10:38 AM

Ms. Georgiana Contiguglia, President/CEO, and Mr. Joseph Bell, Division Director, Facilities Services, Colorado Historical Society (CHS), presented their FY 2006-07 capital request, as well as a pair of FY 2005-06 emergency supplemental requests. Ms. Contiguglia provided an overview of the Regional Museum Preservation projects, a single request comprised of a number of projects of varying expense. Ms. Contiguglia next provided an overview of a supplemental request for Regional Museum Preservation Projects for FY 2005-06. (A second supplemental project was mentioned, then subsequently withdrawn.) Descriptions of the supplemental request were provided to committee members (Attachment E). Ms. Contiguglia and Mr. Bell responded to a question regarding certain expenditures at the Fort Vasquez museum in Platteville. Prompted by a committee question, discussion ensued regarding the governing and financing of the Cumbres and Toltec Railroad. Ms. Contiguglia offered an explanation regarding CHS funding of the railroad.
BILL:CHS Supplemental Request
TIME: 11:09:26 AM
MOVED:McElhany
MOTION:Approve the Historical Society's supplemental request for $400,840 Cash Funds Exempt and $330,000 Federal Funds spending authority for the Regional Museum Preservation Projects. The motion carried on a vote of 6-0.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Yes
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Yes
Bacon
Yes
Not Final YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS


Ms. Contiguglia commented on the potential for a master plan for state historical facilities, as well as the State Historical Fund. Committee members were provided a table detailing State Historical Fund distributions (Attachment F) and responses to staff's questions regarding the Regional Museum Preservation projects (Attachment G). Ms. Contiguglia addressed a final question regarding the spending priorities of the State Historical Fund.

11:27 AM

Mr. Larry Friedberg, State Architect, provided an overview of recommended FY 2006-07 controlled maintenance projects. Mr. Friedberg was joined by Mr. Rod Vanderwall, State Energy Engineer, and Mr. Mike Karbach, Manager of Real Estate. Committee members were provided with the Department of Personnel and Administration's State Buildings and Real Estate Programs Annual Report (a copy of the report is on file with Legislative Council Staff). Mr. Friedberg answered questions regarding the difference between controlled maintenance and capital construction projects, and the method of prioritizing projects. Mr. Vanderwall addressed the committee regarding energy management within state facilities. A discussion ensued regarding energy efficiency and energy sources, with Mr. Vanderwall and Mr. Friedberg answering questions about these issues. Mr. Karbach provided an overview of the state real estate program and real estate management. Mr. Karbach answered committee questions regarding bonding, lease options, and relocation of the Secretary of State's office.

12:16 PM

After closing comments by the vice-chair, the committee adjourned.