J_CDC_2023A 12/13/2023 09:05:47 AM Committee Summary PUBLICSTAFF SUMMARY OF MEETINGJOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Date 12/13/2023 Attendance Lindsay X Mullica X Simpson X Weinberg E Story X Hinrichsen X Time 09:05:47 AM to 04:21:51 PM Place SCR 357 This Meeting was called to order by Hinrichsen This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes Hearing Items Action Taken hOverview of FY 2024-25 Capital Construction Requests and Available Revenue Committee Discussion Only hOffice of State Planning and Budgeting Committee Discussion Only hColorado Commission on Higher Education Committee Discussion Only hColorado Mesa University Committee Discussion Only hFort Lewis College Committee Discussion Only hColorado School of Mines Committee Discussion Only hDepartment of Natural Resources Three Property Transactions Approved hColorado Department of Transportation Committee Discussion Only hAuraria Higher Education Center Committee Discussion Only hMetropolitan State University of Denver Committee Discussion Only hAdams State University Committee Discussion Only hColorado School of the Deaf and the Blind Committee Discussion Only hDepartment of Local Affairs Committee Discussion Only 09:05:50 AM The chair gave opening remarks. Overview of FY 2024-25 Capital Construction Requests and Available Revenue - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/CA29396CCA43...$File/Attachment A.pdf?OpenElement Attachment A.pdf 09:06:22 AM Bo Pogue and Matt Bishop, Legislative Council Staff, gave opening remarks. Mr. Pogue gave an overview of the committee's tours during the interim, an overview of the capital request process and timeline, an overview of the documents distributed to the committee, and described a memo on the FY 2024-25 capital budget requests and projected available revenue (Attachment A). Mr. Bishop commented on the capital budget and pointed out some changes in returning projects. 09:27:55 AM Vice Chair Stoy and Chair Hinrichsen gave comments on the total requested need versus the likely amount funded and the growing need for capital investment. Office of State Planning and Budgeting - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/71A017C1F0A6...$File/Attachment B.pdf?OpenElement Attachment B.pdf 09:32:20 AM Mark Ferrendino, Dirctor of the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB), introduced himself as well as Adrian Leiter, Deputy Director for Budget, and Tammy Pacheco, Capital & Budget Manager. OSPB's presentation is included as Attachment B. Director Ferrendino gave an overview of the needs versus funding available. He gave an overview of the budget picture and how it impacted the recommended amount. He explained that OSPB is recommending Controlled Maintenance Level 1, and COP payments, as well as projects involving life safety, ADA investments, workforce development, and greening government. 09:46:13 AM Director Ferrandino and Ms. Pacheco answered questions from the committee. 09:46:29 AM Ms. Pacheco answered additional questions from the committee on project ranking. 09:47:06 AM Director Ferrendino answered additional questions about controlled maintenance funding. Colorado Commission on Higher Education - Committee Discussion Only 09:50:53 AM Kennedy Evans, Lead Financial Analyst, Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Eric Tucker, Commissioner of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) introduced themselves. Mr. Tucker gave opening remarks on CCHE's prioritization. Ms. Evans gave an overview of CCHE's prioritization process and the rubric. Ms. Evans explained that the rubric will be re-worked in January, which will include legislative input. Kennedy explained CDHE's timeline when ranking projects. 09:59:54 AM Ms. Evans answered questions from the committee. 10:01:51 AM Lauren Gilliland, CDHE Deputy Chief Financial Officer, also answered questions from the committee. 10:04:23 AM The committee took a brief recess. Colorado Mesa University - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/883595FC72E0...$File/Attachment C.pdf?OpenElement Attachment C.pdf 10:47:58 AM John Marshall, President, Colorado Mesa University, introduced himself and began his presentation (Attachment C). President Marshall went over the Moss Performing Arts Center continuation project. He also went over the expansion of the computer engineering building, which is the school's second priority. 10:58:02 AM President Marshall responded to questions from the committee. Fort Lewis College - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/1F15EFD4E678...$File/Attachment D.pdf?OpenElement Attachment D.pdf 11:05:07 AM President Tom Stritikus, Fort Lewis College, introduced himself and began his presentation (Attachment D). President Stritikus explained the Southwest Campus Renewal project. He explained the need for the projecty, the importance of funding rural institutions, taking care of existing facilities, and equity. 11:18:27 AM President Stritikus answered questions from the committee. Colorado School of Mines - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/13116B2D38BB...$File/Attachment E.pdf?OpenElement Attachment E.pdf 11:24:48 AM President Paul Johnson, introduced himself and began the Colorado School of Mines presentation (Attachment E). President Johnson went over the school's history, enrollment, and student success. Kirsten Volpi, Executive Vice President, introduced herself and presented on Mine's Utilities Infrastructure project request. Ms. Volpi also went over the Arthur Lakes Library request. Ms. Volpi went into more detail on the utilities infrastructure request and the library request. 11:43:50 AM Ms. Volpi answered questions from the committee. 11:44:39 AM President Johnson also responded to questions from the committee. 11:54:12 AM Ms. Volpi and President Johnson continued to answer questions from the committee. 11:54:32 AM The committee took a recess for lunch. Department of Natural Resources - Three Property Transactions Approved Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/5AAE4C23EB15...$File/Attachment F.pdf?OpenElement Attachment F.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/A5D48FF65631...$File/Attachment G.pdf?OpenElement Attachment G.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/DC1716ECE8EF...$File/Attachment H.pdf?OpenElement Attachment H.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/51A162D899A7...$File/Attachment I.pdf?OpenElement Attachment I.pdf 01:11:36 PM The committee returned to order. Jeff Davis, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) director, Justin Rutter, CPW Wildlife Budget Director, and Margaret Taylor, CPW Capital Development Program Director, presented the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) FY 2024-25 capital requests. CPW distributed fact sheets, which are included as Attachment F. Mr. Davis provided opening remarks on the department and its activities. Mr. Rutter provided an overview of DNR's two annual line items: (1) Infrastructure and Real Property Maintenance; and (2) Property Acquisition and Improvements. Ms. Taylor responded to questions regarding improvements to be made to the Highline State Park dam, and decontaminating aquatic nuisance species. 01:34:03 PM Daphne Gervais, Director of Legislative Affairs for DNR, presented three property transaction proposals, starting with the Hohnholz Lake State Wildlife Area Lease Renewal request. Committee members received a packet of information on the proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment G). 01:37:39 PM Motion Recommend support for the lease renewal for the Hohnholz Lakes State Wildlife Area ($56,000 per year for 20 years plus annual CPI increases). Moved Story Seconded Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Simpson Yes Weinberg Excused Story Yes Hinrichsen Yes YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 01:37:46 PM Ms. Gervais presented the Elk Creek State Wildife Area Conservation Easement and Access Easement. Committee members received a packet of information on the proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment H). Ms. Kimberly Rogers, CPW Real Estate Section Manager, responded to questions regarding the arrangement for the easements whereby a third party holds the easements. Johnathan Lambert, CPW Area Wildlife Manager, responded to questions regarding whether the owner of the property on which the easements will be placed will continue to conduct commercial hunting operations on the property. Senator Mullica made comments on this arrangement. Discussion ensued on this point, as well as the former point. Ms. Rogers responded to questions regarding how third parties manage state-owned easements. 01:55:03 PM Motion Recommend support for the contribution of funding assistance for a conservation easement to be held by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust ($2,500,000 for 9,309 acres) and the acquisition of a perpetual public access easement ($0 for 9,309 acres) for the Elk Creek State Wildlife Area. Moved Story Seconded Lindsay Yes Mullica No Simpson Yes Weinberg Excused Story No Hinrichsen Yes YES: 3 NO: 2 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS 01:55:10 PM Ms. Gervais presented the Collard Ranch State Wildlife Area Fee Title Acquisition property transaction proposal. Committee members received a packet of information on the proposal, assembled by Legislative Council Staff (Attachment I). Senator Mullica provided his position on the proposal. Mark Lamb, CPW Area Wildlife Manager, explained the layout of the property to be acquired. 02:03:41 PM Motion Recommend support for the fee title purchase of the two parcels, the Collard Ranch property ($8,250,000 for 1,860 acres) and the Michigan Creek parcel ($0 for 120 acres). Moved Story Seconded Lindsay Yes Mullica Yes Simpson Excused Weinberg Excused Story Yes Hinrichsen Yes YES: 4 NO: 0 EXC: 2 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS Colorado Department of Transportation - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/3091926BB82D...$File/Attachment J.pdf?OpenElement Attachment J.pdf 02:04:26 PM John Lorme, Director of Maintenance and Operations; Michael Chapman, Winter Operations Program Manager; and Emily Haddaway, Legislative Liaison, Department of Transportation (CDOT), presented the Vail Pass Supporting Structures Avalanche Defense on I-70 FY 2024-25 capital construction request. CDOT's presentation is included as Attachment J. Mr. Lorme provided opening remarks on the request, Ms. Haddaway commented on a recent change to the funding arrangement for the project, and Mr. Chapman provided details on the project. Discussion ensued regarding moneys that will be dedicated to avalanche mitigation at other mountain passes, and the connection with the Vail Pass project. Bo Pogue responded to questions on potential scope change for the project. Mr. Lorme responded to questions regarding funding streams for avalanche mitigation infrastructure, and how explosives are handled for avalanche mitigation. Discussion followed regarding fuel-air explosions for avalanche mitigation. Auraria Higher Education Center - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/BA2E80D99F62...$File/Attachment K.pdf?OpenElement Attachment K.pdf 02:30:15 PM Colleen Walker, Chief Executive Officer, Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), presented the center's FY 2024-25 capital construction requests. Ms. Walker provided an overview of AHEC, its mission, and its population, and discussed the Auraria Campus Safety Center project. Committee members received a packet of slides forming the basis for the presentation (Attachment K). Ms. Walker led the committee through the presentation. Carl Meese, AHEC Facilities Management, discussed some issues with respect to the size of the current safety center. Discussion ensued regarding the role of the campus police force in an urban environment, and the potential for phasing the Auraria Campus Safety Center project. Ms. Walker responded to questions regarding the position of AHEC's constituent higher education institutions on the project. Metropolitan State University of Denver - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/FFB3A9A0E8FB...$File/Attachment L.pdf?OpenElement Attachment L.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/D16F457996E2...$File/Attachment M.pdf?OpenElement Attachment M.pdf 02:53:48 PM Janine Davidson, President, and Maluwa Behringer, Executive Director of Industry Partnerships, Metropolitan State University Denver (MSUD), presented the university's FY 2024-25 capital construction requests. President Davidson read a statement about the university and the impact of its capital projects on MSUD's student body. Ms. Behringer explained the role of her office in enabling workforce and education opportunities for AHEC students, alumni, and faculty. President Davidson provided an overview of the Health Institute Tower project. President Davidson responded to questions regarding the location of the proposed tower. A handout on the C2 Hub project is included as Attachment L and a handout on the Health Institute Tower is included as Attachment M. Adams State University - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/3B1024CD84BA...$File/Attachment N.pdf?OpenElement Attachment N.pdf 03:08:50 PM Dr. David Tandberg, President; Bruce Del Tondo, Director of Construction Management; and Kevin Daniel, Vice President of Administration and CIO, Adams State University (ASU), presented the university's FY 2024-25 capital request: Facility Services Center Replacement. Committee members received a packet of presentation slides (Attachment N). President Tandberg walked the committee through the slides, providing an overview of the project and its need. Mr. Del Tondo provided additional information on the Facilities Services Center Replacement project. President Tandberg provided an update on trends at ASU. President Tandberg responded to questions regarding the location of the project with respect to the campus, and the potential for incorporating solar panels in the project. President Tandberg responded to further questions regarding the source of cash funds for the project, ASU's debt load, and the outlook for paying off the debt. Mr. Del Tondo provided input on this issue, and responded to questions regarding the ability to phase the Facility Services Center Replacement project. Discussion ensued regarding the facility condition index rating for the building, and how often buildings are rated. Colorado School of the Deaf and the Blind - Committee Discussion Only Attachment Tag File Name Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/0C8FE335B45E...$File/Attachment O.pdf?OpenElement Attachment O.pdf Attachment http://www2.leg.state.co.us/CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf/0/6BAAC99D8A8C...$File/Attachment P.pdf?OpenElement Attachment P.pdf 03:39:52 PM Tara Spangler, Superintendent; Jennifer Thompson, Preschool Director; Jamie Lugo, Blind School Principal; Beth Oliver, Controller; and Mike Nero, Facilities Director, Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB), presented CSDB's FY 2024-25 capital request: West Hall Renovation and Addition. CSDB's slides are included as Attachment O and a handout is included as Attachment P. Ms. Spangler provided an overview of the project. Ms. Lugo discussed the population served by the school and the impact of CSDB's capital challenges on programming. Ms. Thompson discussed the need to improve the Early Education Center. Mr. Nero discussed the condition of West Hall, and explained the impact of not funding the project. Mr. Nero responded to questions regarding the funding arrangement for the project. Discussion ensued on this issue. Ms. Thompson responded to questions regarding the waitlist to attend CSDB. Department of Local Affairs - Committee Discussion Only 04:07:09 PM Kristen Tombs, Director of the Office of Homeless Initiatives, and Bruce Eisenhauer, Legislative Liaison, Department of Local Affairs (DOLA), presented the department's FY 2024-25 capital request: Decentralized Fort Lyon Building Heating (Capital Renewal). Mr. Eisenhauer provided introductory remarks, and Ms. Tombs provided an overview of the project and the programming conducted at Fort Lyon. Ms. Tombs responded to questions regarding the arrangement between DOLA and the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless to run Fort Lyon. Mr. Eisenhauer and Ms. Tombs provided input on the potential for phasing the project. 04:21:51 PM The committee adjourned.
