Final
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING

COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT

Date:01/05/2006
ATTENDANCE
Time:09:05 AM to 03:50 PM
Berens
X
McElhany
*
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:
Community Colleges FY 2006-07 Requests
University of Colorado System FY 2006-07 Requests
Cumbres & Toltec FY 2006-07 Request
Auraria Higher Education Center FY 2006-07 Requests
Adams State College FY 2006-07 Request
Fort Lewis College FY 2006-07 Request
CCHE FY 2006-07 Capital Recommendations
Mesa State College FY 2006-07 Requests
UNC 202 Cash Requests
Briefing on VOI-TIS Funds for Prison Beds		Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Witness Testimony Only
Pass
Witness Testimony Only

09:07 AM

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

09:08 AM

Dr. Nancy McCallin, Community College System President, Dr. Judy Giacomini, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Northeastern Junior College, Mr. Gary Ashida, Vice-President of Finance and Administration, Otero Junior College, Dr. David Smith, Interim Chief Administrative Officer, Lamar Community College, Dr. Mike Davis, President, Pueblo Community College, and Mr. Joe Garcia, President, Pikes Peak Community College, presented the Community Colleges System FY 2006-07 capital requests to the committee. Dr. McCallin presented an overview of the Community College System, and a brief overview of the scope of the system's capital requests. The committee was presented with a synopsis of the Community College System's capital requests and written responses to staff's questions pertaining to the individual projects (Attachment A). In response to committee questions, Dr. McCallin briefed the committee on the Community College System's current efforts and sources used to fund capital development. Dr. McCallin also explained space planning at certain campuses.

09:20 AM

Dr. Giacomini gave an overview of the Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) project the E.S. French Renovation project at Northeastern Junior College. The committee had no questions regarding this project. Dr. McCallin and Dr. Giacomini responded to a question regarding the school's contingency plan in the absence of funds in future years.


09:37 AM

Mr. Ashida presented an overview of the VOIP project at Otero Junior College. The committee had no questions regarding this project.

09:41 AM

Dr. Smith gave an overview of the Horse Training Management Facilities Remodel project at Lamar Community College, including an overview of the educational program that utilizes the facility. Dr. Smith responded to a question regarding potential funding of the project from private entities. A discussion ensued regarding personnel issues at the college.

09:51 AM

Dr. Davis presented an overview of the Learning Center Renovation project in the Academic Center at Pueblo Community College. Mr. Garcia presented an overview of Phase II of the Breckenridge and Physical Plant Renovation project at the Pikes Peak Community College campus. Dr. McCallin addressed a committee question regarding the status of presidential vacancies throughout the Community College System.

10:09 AM

Mr. Hank Brown, President, University of Colorado (CU), accompanied by the chancellors of the constituent CU campuses, presented CU's FY 2006-07 capital requests, along with a general overview of the requests. The committee was provided with an overview of CU's capital construction funding outlook (Attachment B) and a table detailing CU's FY 2006-07 capital construction requests (Attachment C). Dr. Phil Distefano, Interim Chancellor, CU Boulder Campus (UCB), provided overviews of the Visual Arts Complex, Ekeley Sciences Middle Wing Renovation, Ketchum Arts and Sciences Building, and Hellems Arts and Sciences Building projects. Dr. Distefano responded

10:14 AM

Ms. Pamela Shockley, Chancellor, CU Colorado Springs Campus (UCCS), provided an overview of the Dwire Hall Renovation and Technology Upgrade project, as well as an overview of the Science and Engineering Facility project, which is not included in FY 2006-07 capital construction requests.

10:17 AM

Dr. Greg Stiegmann, Interim Chancellor, CU Health Sciences Center and Denver campuses, provided an overview of the general capital needs at these two campuses, which are not included in FY 2006-07 capital construction requests. A discussion ensued regarding future system-wide capital construction and maintenance funding.


10:39 AM

Senator Lewis Entz, Commissioner, Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad Commission (Commission), Representative Gallegos, Mr. Leo Schmitz, Executive Director for the Commission, and Ms. Carol Salisbury, Commissioner, presented the Commission's FY 2006-07 request. Written responses to staff questions regarding the Track Rehabilitation project were presented to the committee (Attachment D). Representative Gallegos presented an overview of the financing of the railroad and the railroad's host region. Senator Entz briefly discussed the impact of TABOR on the railroad. Mr. Schmitz provided some background on the railroad and an overview of the Track Rehabilitation project. Mr. Schmitz also briefly discussed the proposed rehabilitation of an auxiliary locomotive. Mr. Schmitz responded to questions regarding potential Colorado Historical Society funding for Commission projects. A discussion ensued regarding the importance of the railroad and railroad financing issues.

11:01 AM

Mr. Dean Wolf, Executive Vice-President for Administration, Auraria Higher Education Center (Auraria), Dr. Stephen Jordan, President, Metropolitan State College of Denver (Metro State), Dr. Judy Fernandez, Executive Vice President, Community College of Denver (CCD), and Dr. Greg Steigmann, Interim Chancellor, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Denver Campus, presented Auraria's FY 2006-07 requests. Mr. Wolf presented a general overview of Auraria, and discussed the Science Building Addition and Renovation, South Classroom Addition and Renovation, and Arts Building Renovation projects. Dr. Jordan provided some background regarding Metro State, as well as additional details regarding the Science Building Addition and Renovation project. Dr. Jordan responded to a question regarding the process by which CCHE prioritizes projects. A discussion ensued regarding the Science Building.

11:19 AM

Dr. Fernandez presented some background regarding CCD and its programs, as well as additional testimony regarding Auraria's FY 2006-07 requests. Dr. Steigmann provided a brief background regarding the University of Colorado's Denver-based programs and additional testimony regarding Auraria's capital requests.

11:32 AM

Dr. David Svaldi, Interim President, Mr. Bill Mansheim, Vice President of Finance and Administration, and Mr. Todd Wright, Director of Facilities Services, all of Adams State College, presented the college's FY 2006-07 request. Dr. Svaldi provided an overview of the Plachy Hall Renovation and Addition project. The committee was provided with a printed background of the Plachy Hall project (Attachment E), as well as written responses to staff's questions regarding the project (Attachment F). Mr. Wright presented additional detail regarding the Plachy Hall project. Mr. Mansheim testified regarding the use of Plachy Hall for academic and community purposes. Discussion ensued regarding the potential for capturing revenue from the community to assist with capital improvements.

11:54 AM

Mr. Steve Schwartz, Vice President of Finance and Administration and Mr. Mark Gutt, Construction Manager, both of Fort Lewis College (FLC), presented the college's FY 2006-07 capital request. Mr. Schwartz provided an overview of the Berndt Hall Reconstruction project. The committee was presented with a packet of photographs of Berndt Hall facilities (Attachment G) and written responses to staff questions regarding the project (Attachment H). Mr. Gutt presented additional detail regarding the project, the project's financing, and the impact of the existing facilities on academic programs. A discussion ensued regarding the future of academic programs at FLC. Mr. Schwartz responded to a committee question regarding nonresident enrollment at the college.




12:08 PM

The committee recessed for lunch.

01:50 PM

The committee was called back to order. Ms. Joan Johnson, Capital Assets Director, Mr. Dean Quamme, Commissioner, Mr. Greg Stevinson, Commissioner, and Mr. Ray Baker, Commissioner, all of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), presented CCHE's FY 2006-07 capital recommendations. The committee was presented with a list of recommended state-funded capital projects (Attachment I), and a list of recommended cash-funded capital projects (Attachment J). Ms. Johnson provided an overview of CCHE's capital recommendations by priority number. In response to committee questions, Ms. Johnson explained how CCHE determined the priority order for the capital projects and the removal of a Colorado School of Mines project from the list. Mr. Quamme and Mr. Baker provided further background regarding the establishment of the capital request priority list.

2:03 PM

A discussion ensued regarding the inclusion of additional projects on the priority list. Ms. Johnson responded to questions regarding projects not included on the priority list and the estimated total cost of listed projects. Mr. Baker provided followup comments on capital development in higher education.

02:20 PM

Mr. Tim Foster, President, Mesa State College (Mesa State), and Ms. Lena Elliott, a member of Mesa State's Board of Trustees, presented the college's FY 2006-07 capital development requests. Mr. Erik van de Boogaard, Assistant Vice-President of Facilities for Mesa State, and Mr. Mike Feeley, Mesa State Trustee, joined them later. Mr. Foster provided overviews of the Business Information Technology Center project and the Campus Services Building SB 92-202 project. The committee was presented with written responses to staff's questions regarding the capital projects (Attachment K) and maps of Mesa State's Recreation and Athletics Master Plan (Attachment L). During presentation of these overviews, Mr. Foster discussed the plan to relocate a Colorado Bureau of Investigation forensics center to Mesa State's campus. Mr. Foster responded to a question regarding certain aspects of the project design. Mr. van de Boogaard and Mr. Foster responded to a question regarding phasing of the projects.



02:38 PM

Mr. Kirk Leichliter, University of Northern Colorado (UNC), provided a brief update on a previously funded capital project. Ms. Kay Norton, UNC President, Mr. Leichliter, and Dr. Robert Hetzel, UNC Assistant Vice President of Policy and Planning, presented the university's 2006-07 capital development requests. A copy of the written responses to staff questions regarding the projects was provided to each committee member (Attachment M). Mr. Leichliter provided an overview of UNC's Parking Improvements project and the Faculty Apartment #4 Renovation project. Both projects are SB 92-202 (cash) projects. Ms. Norton and Mr. Leichliter explained the funding sources for the projects.
BILL:UNC - FY 2006-07 Requests
TIME: 03:46:02 PM
MOVED:Riesberg
MOTION:Approve the University of Northern Colorado's requests for $2,000,000 Cash Funds Exempt (CFE) spending authority to renovate Faculty Apartment #4, and $4,000,000 CFE spending authority for the Parking Improvements project. The motion passed on a 5-0 vote.
SECONDED:
VOTE
Berens
Yes
McElhany
Excused
Riesberg
Yes
Windels
Yes
McFadyen
Yes
Bacon
Yes
Not Final YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

02:49 PM

The committee recessed.

03:17 PM

The committee came back to order. Mr. Karl Spiecker, Joint Budget Committee Staff, presented a briefing on funds for high custody offender beds available through the federal Violent Offender Incarceration and Truth-in-Sentencing (VOI-TIS) Incentive Grant Program. The committee was presented with a written summary of the issue (Attachment N). Mr. Spiecker outlined some potential options for utilizing the available federal funds. A discussion ensued about leveraging and utilizing these federal funds. Further discussion ensued regarding notification requirements of the Department of Corrections when the department seeks to go forward with certain projects.

03:47 PM

The committee discussed the January 12th committee meeting, and thereafter adjourned.