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J_CDC_2024A 10/29/2024 10:04:56 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 10/29/2024
Attendance
Catlin *
Lindsay X
Mullica X
Pelton B. X
Story X
Hinrichsen X
Time 10:04:56 AM to 10:58:20 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Hinrichsen
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
Consideration of Intercept Program Request, Colorado Mesa University Intercept Program Use Approved
Consideration of Art in Public Places Program Waiver, Department of Human Services Approve Two Waiver Requests
Consideration of Two-Year Cash List, Colorado State University Two-year Cash List Amendment Approved
Consideration of Two-Year Cash List, Colorado School of Mines Two-year Cash List Amendment Approved
Consideration of Property Transaction Proposal, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Property Transaction Approved
Consideration of Two-Year Cash List, Fort Lewis College Approve Two-Year Cash List Amendment
Other Business Committee Discussion Only

Consideration of Intercept Program Request, Colorado Mesa University - Intercept Program Use Approved


10:05:02 AM  
Michelle Quinn, Vice
President for Finance and Administration, presented on Colorado Mesa University's
intercept program request. A CDC staff memo on the request is included
as Attachment A.


10:08:39 AM
Motion Approve the use of the intercept program for bonding of up to $55.0 million for the Colorado Mesa University Centennial Village Student Housing project.
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Catlin Excused
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Art in Public Places Program Waiver, Department of Human Services - Approve Two Waiver Requests


10:09:27 AM  
Ruth Wilson, Administration
& Partnerships Director for Colorado Creative Industries, presented
requests to waive the Art in Public Places Program requirements for two
Department of Human Services' projects that received appropriations for
FY 2024-25.


10:13:12 AM
Motion Waive the Art in Public Places requirements for the DHS Regional Centers Kitchens and Pools project and the DHS CMHHIP Kitchen Replacement project.
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Two-Year Cash List, Colorado State University - Two-year Cash List Amendment Approved

10:13:45 AM  
Brendan Hanlon, Vice
President for University Operations and Chief Financial Officer, Colorado
State University, presented a request for a two-year projection of cash
need list amendment for the Don and Suzie Law Engineering Future Technologies
Building. He also provided an update on the Forest Service nursery renovation.
Committee members received a CDC staff write up of the cash project (Attachment
B) and a memo on the Forest Service project update (Attachment C).  Mr.
Hanlon responded to questions regarding the programming to be impacted
by the new building, and the source of cash funds for the new building
project. Mr. Hanlon responded to questions regarding the timeline for the
new building project.


10:25:03 AM
Motion Approve the new project listed on the Colorado State University two year projection of cash needed.
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Two-Year Cash List, Colorado School of Mines - Two-year Cash List Amendment Approved


10:25:31 AM  
Jason Slowinski,
Associate Vice President, Colorado School of Mines, presented a two-year
cash list amendment request for two projects:  (1) Quantum COmmons
Existing Lab Building Renovations; and (2)  Quantum COmmons New Classroom
Building. Committee members received a CDC staff write-up on the projects
(Attachment D). Mr. Slowinski provided an overview of both projects. Mr.
Slowinski responded questions regarding the various funding sources for
the two projects.


10:34:19 AM
Motion Approve the new projects listed on the Colorado School of Mines two year projection of cash needed.
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Property Transaction Proposal, Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Property Transaction Approved


10:36:33 AM  
Daphne Gervais, Director
of Legislative Affairs for the Department of Natural Resources, presented
on the Lowe Ranch State Habitat Area - Grassland Service Lease request.
Committee members received a CDC staff write-up on the project (Attachment
E). Ms. Gervais responded to questions regarding the impact of the project
on grazing on the subject property. Jonathan Writz, Colorado Parks and
WIldlife, provided input on this issue, and the purchase price for the
transaction. Discussion ensued regarding hunting of certain species on
the property, and the strategy for maintaining the service lease at the
end of the lease term. Ms. Gervais responded to further questions about
uses of the property outside of species conservation.


10:46:12 AM
Motion Recommend support for the Lowe Ranch State Habitat Area grasslands service lease ($21/acre/year).
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Two-Year Cash List, Fort Lewis College - Approve Two-Year Cash List Amendment


10:46:40 AM  
Samantha Gallagher,
Chief Financial Officer and Interim Vice President of Finance and Administration,
and Steve Schwartz, Interim President, Fort Lewis College, presented a
two-year cash list request for the Apartment Acquisition project. Committee
members received a CDC staff write-up on the project (Attachment F). Ms.
Gallagher responded to questions regarding the demographics of those who
would be living in the building acquired under the request.



10:51:44 AM
Motion Approve the new project listed on the Fort Lewis College two year projection of cash needed
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Catlin Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Pelton B. Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Other Business - Committee Discussion Only


10:56:19 AM  
Bo Pogue, Legislative
Council Staff, discussed the committee's schedule for the rest of the year
and gave a reminder about the process for the December capital hearings.


10:58:20 AM   The committee adjourned.