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J_CDC_2023A 12/14/2023 09:06:02 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 12/14/2023
Attendance
Lindsay *
Mullica X
Simpson X
Weinberg X
Story X
Hinrichsen *
Time 09:06:02 AM to 05:10:15 PM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Hinrichsen
This Report was prepared by Matt Bishop
Hearing Items Action Taken
Colorado Community College System Committee Discussion Only
Department of Human Services Committee Discussion Only
University of Colorado System Committee Discussion Only
Western Colorado University Committee Discussion Only
Department of Corrections Committee Discussion Only
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Committee Discussion Only
Colorado State University System Committee Discussion Only

Colorado Community College System - Committee Discussion Only

09:06:15 AM  
Joe Garcia, Chancellor
of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), introduced the system's
capital requests and making other opening remarks. CCCS' presentation is
included as Attachment A.
09:15:21 AM  
Dr. Lisa Jones, President
of Colorado Northwestern Community College, presented the college's capital
request. Dr. Jones responded to questions from the committee. Lindsey Blake
and James Caldwell, both representing Colorado Northwestern Community College,
also responded.
09:28:54 AM  
Dr. Lance Bolton,
President of Pikes Peak State College, presented the college's capital
request. Jamie Fabos, representing the City of Colorado Springs, testified
in support of the project. Dr. Bolton responded to questions from the committee.
09:41:24 AM  
Dr. Rhonda Epper,
President of Trinidad State College (TSC), presented the college's capital
request. TSC's presentation is included as Attachment B.
09:53:01 AM  
Dr. Epper continued her presentation. Dr. Epper responded to questions from the committee.
10:03:03 AM  
Mr. Garcia made closing remarks.
10:03:36 AM  
The committee recessed.



Department of Human Services - Committee Discussion Only
10:15:43 AM  
The committee reconvened.
10:15:59 AM  
Peter Almeida, Deputy
Executive Director of the Department of Human Services (CDHS), introduced
the department's capital requests and made opening remarks. CDHS' presentation
is included as Attachment C.
10:23:49 AM  
Eduard Lucero, representing CDHS, presented on the department's capital requests. Mr. Lucero and Mr. Almeida responded to questions from the committee. Committee discussion ensued.
10:37:54 AM  
Mr. Almeida and Mr. Lucero continued the department's presentation. Mr. Lucero responded to questions from the committee. Bo Pogue, Legislative Council Staff, also responded to a question from the committee.
10:51:39 AM  
Clint Woodruff, representing CDHS, also testified to the committee. Mr. Lucero and Mr. Almeida continued the department's presentation. Mr. Lucero responded to questions from the committee.
11:04:16 AM  
Questions and discussion ensued regarding additional CDHS capital projects. Mr. Pogue also commented.
11:16:43 AM  
The committee recessed.



University of Colorado System - Committee Discussion Only

01:16:41 PM  
The committee returned
to order.  Todd Saliman, President, and Norbert Chavez, Regent, University
of Colorado (CU) System, initiated a presentation on the system's FY 2024-25
capital requests. A fact sheet was dsitributed and is included as Attachment
D. Regent Chavez provided opening remarks on the system and the role of
the Board of Regents in the capital project.  President Saliman discussed
the importance of capital projects to the CU System.  President Saliman
responded to questions regarding the amount of revenue recently generated
by CU Boulder's football program.
01:29:43 PM  
Phil DiStefano, Chancellor,
Chris Ewing Vice Chancellor, and Todd Haggerty, Vice Chancellor, presented
CU Boulder's FY 2024-25 capital construction requests. Chancellor DiStefano
provided an overview of the Guggenheim Geography Building Renovation project.
 He then discussed some university initiatives and their impacts on
capital construction.  Q&A for DiStefano/Ewing on Guggenheim schedule
and the work being done.  Chancellor DiStefano responded to questions
regarding admissions policies at CU Boulder and trends in applications
to attend the university.
01:51:14 PM  
Don Elliman, Chancellor,
CU Anschutz; Terri Carrothers, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial
Officer; and Andre Vite, Assitant Vice Chancellor and Campus Architect,
CU Anschutz, presented the university's FY 2024-25 capital project:  the
Strauss Health Sciences Library Renovation. A handout was distributed and
is included as Attachment E. Chancellor Elliman provided an overview of
the project and its need.



Western Colorado University - Committee Discussion Only
01:56:34 PM  
Brad Baca, President,
and Ian Higgins, Vice President for Finance Administration, Western Colorado
University (WCU), presented the university's FY 2024-25 capital requests.
WCU's presentation is included as Attachment F. President Baca discussed
some underlying facts and issues about WCU, and reviewed certain campus
trends. Mr. Higgins provided an overview of the Campus Roadway Rehabilitation
capital renewal project. He then discussed the Crawford Hall Renovation
capital renewal project. President Baca responded to questions regarding
a companion project to one he referenced during earlier testimony. Vice
President Higgins responded to questions regarding the facility condition
index of Crawford Hall, and energy efficiency elements in the renovation
project. President Baca responded to questions regarding trends in demand
for teacher education programs.
02:19:16 PM  
The committee recessed.



Department of Corrections - Committee Discussion Only
02:45:20 PM  
The committee returned
to order.  Ashley Clark, Director of Finance and Administration; and
Rhonda Boger-Linder, Assistant Director of Facility Management Services,
Department of Corrections (DOC), presented the department's FY 202-25 capital
construction requests. DOC's presentation is included as Attachment G.
Ms. Clark provided an overview of the department, its population, its facilities,
and its mission. Ms. Boger-Linder provided an overview of capital need
within DOC, and walked the committee through some of its capital requests,
starting with the Access Controls Electronic Security System Replacement
at Sterling Correctional Facility project. Ms. Boger-Linder then provided
an overview of the Steam Condensate Line, Sterling Correctional Facility
project. Ms. Boger-Linder discussed the DOC CSP Electronic Security System
Replacement request, and listed a number of the remaining projects among
the 15 total projects that the department has submitted for FY 2024-25,
which were not recommended for funding by the Governor's Office of State
Planning and budgeting. Ms. Clark provided input on one of the projects.
Ms. Boger-Linder returned to briefing the committee on some remaining FY
2024-25 capital requests.
03:20:51 PM  
Ms. Boger-Linder
discussed the goals of the improvements to be made under its FY 2024-25
capital requests. Ms. Boger-Linder responded to questions regarding how
DOC selects the products to be used in its capital projects, and the Wastewater
Treatment Facility Improvements, Trinidad Correctional Facility project.
Ms. Clark responded to questions regarding the Department of Human Services'
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo Kitchen Renovation project, and
the interplay between the project and the DOC facility on that campus.
Ms. Boger-Linder responded to questions regarding the status of the Take
Two program at the Buena Vista Correctional Complex, and the prioritization
process for capital projects observed by both DOC and OSPB. Ms. Clark provided
input on the latter issue. Discussion returned to the Trinidad Wastewater
Treatment project. Discussion ensued regarding the Electrical Distribution
Infrastructure Replacement, East Canon City Prison Complex project.
03:41:24 PM  
The committee recessed.



Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - Committee Discussion Only
03:51:52 PM  
The committee returned
to order.  Cher Haavind, Deputy Executive Director, and Mahesh Albuquerque,
Director of the Division of Oil and Public Safety (OPS), Department of
Labor and Employment (CDLE), presented its FY 2024-25 capital construction
request:  Testing Lab Relocation. CDLE's presentation is included
as Attachment H. Ms. Haavind provided some opening remarks and Mr. Albuquerque
provided an overview of the project. Mr. Albuquerque responded to questions
regarding the amount of petroleum products processed by OPS on a daily
basis, and the compliance rate of those entities regulated by the division.
Discussion ensued regarding the issues addressed by OPS. Mr. Albuquerque
responded to questions regarding the fire-suppression systems in the current
OPS lab facilities, and the dangers presented by this situation. Mr. Albuquerque
responded to questions regarding how long the OPS lab has been in its current
location.



Colorado State University System - Committee Discussion Only

04:08:23 PM  
The committee recessed.
04:08:33 PM  
Tony Frank, Chancellor,
Colorado State University (CSU) System; Henry Sobanet, Senior Vice Chancellor
for Administration and Government Relations/Chief Financial Officer, CSU
System; and Brendan Hanlon, Vice President of University Operations/Chief
Financial Officer, CSU, presented the university's FY 2024-25 capital requests.
 Dr. Frank made some opening remarks on capital need and funding.
CSU's presentation is included as Attachment I.
04:16:20 PM  
Mr. Hanlon provided
an overview of the FY 2024-25 capital projects, starting with the Clark
Building Renovation and Addition project and moving on to the San Luis
Valley Potato Research and Storage Facility project. A handout on the Potato
Research and Storage Facility was distributed and is included as Attachemnt
J. Mr. Hanlon next moved to the District Heating Plant Sustainability Upgrade
and Veterinary Health and Education Center projects. Mr. Hanlon next provided
an overview of capital and controlled maintenance projects funded for CSU
in recent years. Discussion ensued regarding the Potato Research and Storage
Facility project, and the process by which the project was planned. Discussion
followed regarding the scope of the storage facility project, the impact
of the project, and the potential for seeking additional cash funding for
the project. Discussion followed regarding a discrepancy between the submitted
cost of the potato facility project and a higher cost referred to during
the presentation.
04:42:58 PM  
Donna Souder Hodge,
Vice President of Operations and Advancement, CSU Pueblo, presented the
FY 2024-25 request for the Technology Building Renovation and Addition
project. CSU-Pueblo's presentation is included as Attachment K. Dr. Souder
Hodge also provided an overview of the university and its activities. Dr.
Souder Hodge responded to questions regarding the phasing of the Technology
Building project, and the potential for seeking grant funding to help fund
the project's next phase. Discussion ensued regarding the status of the
project as a continuation project.


05:10:15 PM   The committee adjourned.






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