J_CDC_2021A 06/30/2021 09:05:15 AM Committee Summary

The committee was called to order. A quorum was present. Lynn Johnson, President of University Operations, and Mike Rush, University Architect, Colorado State University, presented an updated two-year cash list with three new projects. Committee members received copies of the list, prepared by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment A).  Mr. Rush responded to questions regarding certain rooms to be remodeled under the CIRA Commons project, and the source of cash funds for the project. Ms. Johnson responded to questions about the amount of water to be acquired under the Water Rights Acquisition project. Mr. Rush provided an overview of the Foothills Chilled Water Project.

Andy Stine, Director of Construction, Department of Education, and Scott Stevens, Chair, Public School Capital Construction Assistance Board for the Department of Education and Executive Director of Construction for the Boulder Valley School District, presented the FY 2021-22 Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) program grants. Committee members received copies of the FY 2021-22 packet (Attachment B).  Mr. Stine responded to questions regarding how the escalation of building costs will be accommodated. Discussion ensued regarding grants made in previous years, and recommended for FY 2021-22, in southeastern Colorado, and potential efficiencies that can be realized among proximate districts. Mr. Stine responded to questions regarding the capacity for rural school districts to fund capital construction, and the age and condition of the buildings recommended for replacement. Mr. Stevens provided input on the latter issue. Mr. Stine responded to questions regarding a supplementary round of BEST grants. Discussion returned to building cost escalation.

Discussion ensued regarding projects that were not recommended for funding for FY 2021-22, and the ability of multiple school districts to share a school building. Discussion returned to building cost escalation.

Discussion ensued regarding the tax ramifications of acquiring the Highline State Park-Long Family Trust property.

Discussion ensued regarding growth at the Anschutz Medical Campus, and the net-zero emissions aspect of the Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness Facility project.