2EE7D3D5F159140B87258BF600585378 Hearing Summary

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BILL SUMMARY For DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date Dec 17, 2024
Location SCR 357

Department of Natural Resources - Two Property Transaction Proposals Recommended

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09:04:48 AM

Jeff Davis, Director,
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) within the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR), presented the division's annual capital-related budget line items
for FY 2025-26. CPW's presentation is included as Attachment B. Handouts
for each line item are included as Attachments C and D. Mr. Davis was joined
by Justin Rutter, Chief Financial Officer for CPW, and Margaret Taylor,
Capital Development Program Manager for CPW. Mr. Davis outlined the division's
goals. Mr. Rutter and Ms. Taylor provided an overview of the Property Acquisitions
and Improvements line item. Mr. Rutter responded to questions regarding
the source of cash funds for the line items, and the process by which CPW
budgets for asset repairs. Discussion ensued regarding the division's process
for acquiring easements on properties, and property access under these
easements. Ms. Taylor responded to questions regarding aquatic nuisance
species, and a capital project associated with this issue. Discussion followed
regarding the issue.

09:36:45 AM

Daphne Gervais, Director
of Legislative Affairs for DNR, presented two property transaction proposal,
starting with the Lake Pueblo State Park Kansas City Catholic Radio Fee
Title Acquisition. She next provided an overview of the State Land
Board Consolidated Interests Multiuse Lease Renewal proposal. CDC staff
write-ups of the requests are included as Attachments E and F, respectively.

09:41:54 AM

Senator Hinrichsen discussed the Lake Pueblo State Park property transaction proposal.

09:43:26 AM	Motion	Recommend support for the fee title acquisition of the Kansas City Catholic Network property ($190,000 for 6.22 acres).
	Moved	Mullica
	Seconded

	Hinrichsen	Yes
	Lindsay	Yes
	Pelton B.	Yes
	Winter T.	Yes
	Mullica	Yes
	Story	Yes
		YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:44:12 AM	Motion	Recommend support for the lease renewal of 24 properties from the State Land Board for public access, and for Colorado Parks and Wildlife to manage grazing rights, for a period of 10 years ($89,369 per year for 19,470 acres).
	Moved	Mullica
	Seconded

	Hinrichsen	Yes
	Lindsay	Yes
	Pelton B.	Yes
	Winter T.	Yes
	Mullica	Yes
	Story	Yes
		YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

09:44:14 AM

The committee recessed.

10:01:15 AM

The committee returned
to order.

Department of Natural Resources - Two Property Transaction Proposals Recommended

Colorado General Assembly