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J_CDC_2023A 12/15/2023 09:02:23 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Date 12/15/2023
Attendance
Lindsay X
Mullica *
Simpson X
Weinberg X
Story X
Hinrichsen X
Time 09:02:23 AM to 11:12:46 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Hinrichsen
This Report was prepared by Nina Forbes
Hearing Items Action Taken
Department of Revenue Committee Discussion Only
University of Northern Colorado Committee Discussion Only
History Colorado Committee Discussion Only
Department of Personnel and Administration Committee Discussion Only
Office of the State Architect Committee Discussion Only

Department of Revenue - Committee Discussion Only
09:02:38 AM  
Heidi Humphreys,
Executive Director of the Department of Revenue, introduced herself and
began her presentation (Attachment A). Ms. Humphreys also introduced Rick
Johnson, Chief Administrative Officer. Ms. Humphreys gave an overview of
DPA's real estate and their work towards reducing office space and becoming
a hybrid workforce. Ms. Humphreys described the department's request to
occupy space on the Auraria campus. The 1881 Pierce St building currently
houses several DPA functions, but they have a lot of issues with the building,
including the parking lot. The department seeks to move over to the Department
of Transportation building for non-customer facing employees and then the
Auraria Higher Education Campus space for customer facing services.
09:15:18 AM  
Mr. Johnson answered questions from the committee.



University of Northern Colorado - Committee Discussion Only
09:26:52 AM  
President Andy Feinstein,
University of Northern Colorado, and Kirk Leichliter, Assistant Vice President
Facilities Management, introduced themselves. Mr. Leichliter described
the Osteopathic Medicine request and possible funding strategies. Dale
Pratt, Assistant Vice President for Administration/ Chief Financial Officer,
gave further information on the McKee, Crabbe, and Candelera Hall projects.
 



History Colorado - Committee Discussion Only
09:38:48 AM  
Dawn DiPrince, Chief
Executive Officer, and Luis Colon, Chief Administrative Officer, History
Colorado, introduced themselves and began their presentation. History Colorado
provided a handout, which is included as Attachment B. Ms. DiPrince described
the Grant Humphreys Mansion request. Ms. DiPrince also described how revenue
from Grant Humphreys is crucial to help fund upgrades at community museums.
Hannah Rabicoff, Director of Facilities, was available for questions.
09:56:19 AM  
Ms. Rabicoff responded to questions from the committee.
09:57:50 AM  
Mr. Colon and Ms. DiPrince answered additional questions from the committee.
10:02:33 AM  
Ms. DiPrince described the regional museum preservation project cash request.
10:09:10 AM  
Bo Pogue, Legislative Council Staff, answered questions from the committee on controlled maintenance.
10:09:39 AM  
Committee discussion ensued.
10:11:25 AM  
Ms. DiPrince described
the North Storage Facility project, which has turned into a lease-to-own
operating request



Department of Personnel and Administration - Committee Discussion Only
10:17:28 AM  
Natriece Bryant,
Director of State Property, Department of Personnel Administration (DPA)
introduced herself and began DPA's presentation. Rick Lee, Director the
Division of Capital Assets, introduced himself and described the Kipling
Campus Chiller project. Mr. Lee went over the Capitol Complex request.



Office of the State Architect - Committee Discussion Only
10:31:25 AM  
Natriece Bryant,
presented the Office of the State Architect's (OSA) Annual Report. Tana
Lane, State Architect, introduced herself and began OSA's presentation.
Ms. Lane went over terms, FCI definitions, and how OSA determines its recommendations.
She discussed additional responsibilities of OSA.
10:42:42 AM  
Ms. Lane responded to questions from the committee.
10:43:31 AM  
Cameron Kennedy, Manger of the Real Estate Program, introduced himself and discussed the report from his office.
10:47:52 AM  
Rod Vanderwall, Manager of the Energy and Environment Program Manager, presented on his section's annual report.
10:50:25 AM  
Mr. Vanderwall responded to questions from the committee.
10:54:16 AM  
Ms. Lane discussed
the Floodplain Permitting for State Buildings bill request (Attachment
C).
11:01:32 AM  
Ms. Lane answered questions from the committee.


11:06:23 AM
 Motion OLLS to draft a bill concerning the State Architect and properties in floodplain.
Moved Simpson
Seconded
Lindsay Yes
Mullica Yes
Simpson Yes
Weinberg Yes
Story Yes
Hinrichsen Excused
YES: 5   NO: 0   EXC: 1   ABS:  0   FINAL ACTION:  PASS
11:06:25 AM  
OLLS will draft a bill.
11:06:39 AM  
Ms. Lane answered questions from the committee about controlled maintenance.
11:10:28 AM  
Mr. Pogue gave some closing comments.
11:10:46 AM  
Representative Story
gave closing comments.


11:12:46 AM   The committee adjourned.






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