Legislature(2011 - 2012)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/02/2012 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| SB100 | |
| SB159 | |
| SB151 | |
| SB226 | |
| SB179 | |
| SB210 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | SB 100 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 159 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 151 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SB 226 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 179 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 210 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED | ||
| + | SB 221 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| *+ | SCR 24 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | SB 192 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SENATE BILL NO. 226
"An Act relating to the purchase by the Alaska Housing
Finance Corporation of an office building in Nome;
approving the issuance of bonds for the purchase of
the office building; providing notice of, and
authorizing the commissioner of administration to
enter into, a lease-purchase agreement with the Alaska
Housing Finance Corporation for the office building;
and providing for an effective date."
10:02:17 AM
Co-Chair Hoffman MOVED to ADOPT the proposed committee
substitute for SB 226, Work Draft 27-LS1448\B (Bannister
3/30/12). Co-Chair Stedman OBJECTED for purpose of
discussion.
Senator Olson stated that SB 226 addressed the immediate
need for a state office space in Nome. This was first
recognized in 2008. Due to the current seriousness of the
need, the governor had proposed $10 million to continue the
process. However, the momentum had stalled because of the
question of the location and square footage of the
building.
DAVID SCOTT, STAFF, SENATOR DONNIE OLSEN, stated that the
bill directed the Alaska Housing Corporation (AHFC) to
finance, with bond proceeds, the purchase of a state office
building in Nome. It also directed DOA to enter into a
lease-purchase agreement with AHFC for the building. The
Nome State Office Building was built in 1974, and there
were numerous engineering reports from as far back as 1994
noting corrosion damage to the southern side of the
building. In 1997, there was a subsequent engineering
report, which pointed out structural integrity issues with
corrosion of the steel columns.
Co-Chair Stedman REMOVED his OBJECTION. There being NO
further OBJECTION, Work Draft 27-LS1448\B was ADOPTED.
Mr. Scott stated that the mechanical systems in the Nome
State Office Building were part of the original, 1974
system.
10:05:04 AM
Co-Chair Stedman pointed out one fiscal note from DOA in
the amount of $3.310 million for the operating cost of a
new building; and one fiscal note from the Department of
Revenue (DOR) on behalf of AHFC in the amount $2.927
million for the annual rental obligation and AHFC
administrative costs.
DOUG WOOLIVER, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA COURT
SYSTEM, testified in support of SB 226 and explained that
the courthouse in Nome was old and inadequate. He stated
that the Court System was interested in being part of a
joint state office building in Nome, and that this bill
would provide that opportunity.
Senator Olson clarified that the State currently leased a
court space in the existing federal building in Nome that
was built in the 1940s.
DENISE MICHELS, MAYOR, CITY OF NOME, NOME (via
teleconference), expressed support of SB 226. She felt that
the current state office building was deteriorating
rapidly. She stressed the need for increased space, and the
need for meeting the current security and technology
standards. She stressed that the location desired by the
City of Nome was on the north side of Front Street, out of
the flood zone. She declared that the location proposal was
"in line" with the city's comp plan, and was supported by
resolution from the Nome Chamber of Commerce. The proposed
location would continue to provide effective delivery of
services.
Senator Olson pointed out that the legislation was
patterned after the government relationship outlined SB
317, which was the expeditious building of the Anchorage
Parking Garage.
SB 226 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.