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J_CDC_2023A 10/25/2023 07:49:40 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 10/25/2023
Attendance
Bradfield X
Lindsay X
Mullica *
Simpson X
Hinrichsen X
Story X
Time 07:49:40 AM to 08:58:03 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Story
This Report was prepared by Bo Pogue
Hearing Items Action Taken
Election of Chair and Vice Chair New Chair and vice Chair
Consideration of Property Transactions, History Colorado Property Transactions Approved
Consideration of Two-Year Cash List Amendment, University of Northern Colorado Two-year list amendment approved
Consideration of Nonmonentary Supplemental Request, Trinidad State College Approve supplemental request
Presentation on Higher Education Fiscal Health, Office of the State Treasurer Committee Discussion Only
Consideration of Property Transaction Proposal, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Property transaction proposal approved
Consideration of Waiver Requests, Community College of Aurora Two waiver requests approved

Election of Chair and Vice Chair - New Chair and vice Chair




08:08:31 AM
Motion Elect Senator Hinrichsen Chair of the Capital Development Committee.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Excused
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:09:52 AM
Motion Elect Representative Story Vice Chair of the Capital Development Committee
Moved Lindsay
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Property Transactions, History Colorado - Property Transactions Approved


08:10:17 AM  
Luis Colon, Chief
Administrative Officer, History Colorado, presented a proposal to dispose
of three department-owned properties pursuant to House Bill 23-1141.  Mr.
Colon explained the proposal. A CDC staff memo on the proposals is included
as Attachment A.


08:13:27 AM
Motion Approve the agreements relating to the sales of the properties at 217 Eureka Street in Central City, 1880 Gaylord Street in Denver, and 905 South Prairie Avenue in Pueblo
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Two-Year Cash List Amendment, University of Northern Colorado - Two-year list amendment approved


08:14:04 AM  
Kirk Leichliter,
Chief Facilities Officer and Assistant Vice President, University of Northern
Colorado, presented a request to amend the university's two-year cash list
with the addition of the Arlington Exterior Envelope and Structural Repairs
project.  Mr. Leichliter explained the project and the need for the
repairs.  Mr. Leichliter responded to questions regarding the current
occupancy of the Arlington Apartments complex, and the scope of the damage
to the roofs in the six complex buildings.  Mr. Leichliter responded
to further questions regarding a potential insurance claim for the damage.
A CDC staff write-up on the project is included as Attachment B.


08:19:56 AM
Motion Approve the new projects listed on the University of Northern Colorado two year projection of cash needed
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Nonmonentary Supplemental Request, Trinidad State College - Approve supplemental request


08:20:23 AM  
Danny Rogers, Director
of Physical Plant Operations, Trinidad State College, presented a nonmonetary
supplemental request to rescope the Fraudenthal Library Renovation pursuant
to Section 24-75-111.5, Colorado Revised Statutes.  Mr. Rogers explained
the need to rescope the project. A CDC staff write-up on the project is
included as Attachment C.


08:25:22 AM
Motion Approve the supplemental request from Trinidad State College for new project scope for FY 2022-23 for the Freudenthal Library Renovation.
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Presentation on Higher Education Fiscal Health, Office of the State Treasurer - Committee Discussion Only


08:25:50 AM  
Dave Young, State
Treasurer, presented an annual report on the fiscal health of higher education
institutions pursuant to Section 23-5-139, Colorado Revised Statutes.  Committee
members received copies of the annual report, prepared by the State Treasurer's
Office (Attachment D).  Treasurer Young provided an overview of the
report.  Treasurer Young responded to questions from the committee.
 Treasurer Young responded to further questions regarding the amount
of debt that a higher education institution can accrue through the Higher
Education Intercept Program.  Bo Pogue, Legislative Council Staff,
gave additional comments.



Consideration of Property Transaction Proposal, Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Property transaction proposal approved


08:37:05 AM  
Daphne Gervais, Legislative
Director, Department of Natural Resources, and Kimberly Rogers, Real Estate
Section Manager, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, presented a proposal to acquire
in fee title the Bellmire Property at Sweitzer Lake State Park.  A
CDC staff write-up on the project is included as Attachment E.  Ms.
Rogers responded to questions regarding the location of a campground that
the department plans to construct at the state park, and water resources
on the property.  Discussion ensued regarding the campsite location.


08:45:15 AM
Motion Recommend support for the fee title purchase of the Bellmire property adjacent to Sweitzer Lake State Park (5.18 acres for $522,000).
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS



Consideration of Waiver Requests, Community College of Aurora - Two waiver requests approved

08:45:47 AM  
The committee recessed.
08:50:39 AM  
The committee returned
to order.  Lynne Winchell, Vice President of Administrative Services/Chief
Financial Officer, Community College of Aurora, presented requests to waive
the six-month encumbrance requirement for two projects.  Ms. Winchell
first provided an overview of the request to waive the encumbrance request
for the Replace Roof, Classroom Building project.  Committee members
received a written description of the request, prepared by Legislative
Council Staff (Attachment F).  


08:54:32 AM
Motion Approve the request from the Community College of Aurora to waive the encumbrance deadline for the FY 2023-24 appropriation for the Replace Roof, Classroom Building project ($830,159 CF) Waiver Replace Roof Classroom Buildings
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
08:54:34 AM  
Ms. Winchell provided
an overview of a request to waive the encumbrance requirement for the Upgrade
Fire Alarm Systems, Four Buildings project.  Committee members received
a written description of the request, prepared by Legislative Council Staff
(Attachment G).


08:57:04 AM
Motion Approve the request from the Community College of Aurora to waive the encumbrance deadline for the FY 2023-24 appropriation for the Upgrade Fire Alarm System, Four Buildings project ($1,651,490 CCF) Waiver Upgrade Fire Alarms, Four Buildings
Moved Story
Seconded
Bradfield Yes
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Hinrichsen Yes
Story Yes
YES: 6   NO: 0   EXC: 0   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS


08:58:03 AM   The committee adjourned.






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