J_CDC_2023A 01/26/2023 07:49:28 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Date 01/26/2023 Attendance Kirkmeyer * Lindsay X Mullica * Taggart X Hinrichsen X Story X Time 07:49:28 AM to 09:17:04 AM Place SCR 357 This Meeting was called to order by Story This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue Hearing Items Action Taken hDepartment of Natural Resources Property Transaction Proposal Property Transaction Approved hConsideration of Supplemental Request, Colorado State University-Pueblo Supplemental Request Approved hConsideration of Supplemental Request, MSUD Supplemental Request Approved hConsideration of Supplemental Request, Trinidad State College Supplemental Request Approved hConsideration of Potential Committee Legislation Introduction of Committee Legislation Approved hOther Business Committee Discussion Only Department of Natural Resources Property Transaction Proposal - Property Transaction Approved Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/E9E00DEF0785...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 07:49:39 AM Daphne Gervais, Legislative Director for the Department of Natural Resources (DNR); Alice Horgan, Assistant Director, Parks, Wildlife and Lands, DNR; and Bill De Virgie, Area 6 Wildlife Manager, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, introduced themselves to the committee. Ms. Gervais provided an overview of the Crystal Creek Ranch Conservation Easement property transaction proposal. Committee members received a CDC staff write-up of the project included as Attachment A. Ms. Horgan and Mr. De Vergie responded to questions regarding potential geothermal development on the property. Ms. Horgan responded to questions regarding how the price was determined for the easement, and approval of the expenditure in the Long Bill. Mr. De Vergie responded to questions regarding the property's occupants. 07:58:13 AM Motion Recommend support for the conservation easement acquisition on Crystal Creek Ranch (approximately 3,451 for $2,720,000). Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Taggart Yes Hinrichsen Yes Story Yes YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Consideration of Supplemental Request, Colorado State University-Pueblo - Supplemental Request Approved Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/6A5A49693965...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf 07:58:57 AM Dr. Donna Souder Hodge, Vice President, Operations and Advancement, Colorado State University-Pueblo (CSU-Pueblo) presented a supplemental request to rescope the Technology Building Renovation and Addition project. Committee members received a staff write-up of the request, which is included as Attachment B. Dr. Souder Hodge provided an overview of the request. 08:02:45 AM Motion Approve the supplemental request from Colorado State University–Pueblo to reduce the scope of the Technology Building Renovation and Addition project, with the university intending to request funding for a second project phase in the future. Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Taggart Yes Hinrichsen Yes Story Yes YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Consideration of Supplemental Request, MSUD - Supplemental Request Approved Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/770696458007...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 08:03:13 AM Kaycee Gerhart, Executive Director of Government Affairs, Metropolitan State University Denver (MSUD), presented a supplemental request to approve additional cash funds spending authority for the Health Institute project. Committee members received a staff write-up on the request, which is included as Attachment C. Ms. Gerhart responded to questions regarding MSUD's waitlist for its nursing programs, and how the Health Institute project will help to alleviate this situation. 08:08:40 AM Motion Approve the supplemental request from Metropolitan State University of Denver for additional cash funds spending authority for FY 2022-23 for the Health Institute project ($2,950,000 CF). Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Taggart Yes Hinrichsen Yes Story Yes YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Consideration of Supplemental Request, Trinidad State College - Supplemental Request Approved Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/C892920B1E8C...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 08:09:07 AM Geoff Graham, Project Manager; Dr. Rhonda Epper, President; Shannon Shiveley, VP of Administrative Services; and Danny Rogers, Director of Facilities, all representing Trinidad State College (TSC), presented a supplemental request to reduce the scope of the Freudenthal Library Renovation project. Dr. Epper provided some opening remarks. Mr. Rogers provided an overview of the request and the need for it. Mr. Rogers responded to questions regarding the portions of the project that will be put on hold due to the rescoping. Committee members received a staff write-up on the request, which is included as Attachment D. 08:14:29 AM Mr. Rogers responded to questions regarding the timeline for the project. 08:15:54 AM Motion Approve the supplemental request from Trinidad State College for new project scope for FY 2021-22 for the Freudenthal Library Renovation. Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Taggart Yes Hinrichsen Yes Story Yes YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Consideration of Potential Committee Legislation - Introduction of Committee Legislation Approved 08:16:22 AM Megan McCall, Office of Legislative Legal Services, presented draft legislation to allow History Colorado to sell some of its properties. Luis Colon, Chief Administrative Officer, History Colorado, responded to questions regarding closure of the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, and potential buyers for the subject properties. Senator Mullica suggested that the properties be listed on the open market. Discussion ensued regarding the use of the petition clause on the bill, as opposed to using a safety clause. Discussion ensued regarding whether to vote on the bill's introduction in the absence of two regular members, and sponsorship for the bill. 08:33:05 AM Motion Introduce draft legislation as committee legislation Moved Hinrichsen Seconded Kirkmeyer Yes Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Taggart Yes Hinrichsen Yes Story Yes YES: 6 NO: 0 EXC: 0 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Other Business - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/39602DDD69A3...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 08:34:20 AM Nina Forbes, Legislative Council Staff, noted some changes to some projects on the FY 2023-24 capital construction list. Committee members received an updated list (Attachment E). Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, responded to questions regarding the financing of the Department of Public Safety Firehawk Helicopter project request. Discussion ensued regarding the Governor's Office of State Planning and Budgeting's priorities on the list. 09:17:04 AM The committee adjourned.
