Legislature(2001 - 2002)
03/19/2001 01:37 PM House FIN
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GENERAL SUBJECT(S):
HB 47-APPROP: GOVERNOR'S CAPITAL BUDGET
Overview:
Administration
Health and Social Services
Corrections
Labor and Workforce Development
The following overview was taken in log note format. Tapes
and handouts will be on file with the House Finance
Committee through the 22nd Legislative Session, contact 465-
2156. After the 22nd Legislative Session they will be
available through the Legislative Library at 465-3808.
LOG SPEAKER DISCUSSION
TAPE HFC 00 - 54
SIDE A
000 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
DAN SPENCER, Discussed the first two projects for the
DIRECTOR, DIVISION Pioneer's Homes. He noted that funds in
OF ADMINISTRATIVE the Homes Emergency Repairs and
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT Maintenance fund are prioritized.
OF ADMINISTRATION
424 JAME KOHN, DIRECTOR, Noted that homes would be reviewed for
ALASKA LONGEVITY safety code compliance. The Sitka
BONUS PROGRAM Pioneers Home Boiler would be replaced.
491 Co-Chair Mulder Observed that homes must be upgraded to
I-1.1 Occupancy codes.
Mr. Kohn Noted that it is a fire code that homes
must be upgraded to. The upgrade will
make the building last longer so that
there is more time to assist residents in
the event of an emergency evacuation.
700 GARY SHERIDAN, Discussed the Ketchikan Pioneers' Home
DEPARTMENT OF Exterior Entry Door Upgrade.
ADMINISTRATION;
760 Mr. Sheridan Noted that the Ketchikan Pioneers' Home
kitchen wall needs to be recovered.
797 Mr. Sheridan Discussed the emergency light home and
fire alarm upgrade for the Juneau Pioneer
Home. He noted that it is difficult to
hear alarms in various parts of the
building. The Ketchikan home would also
have an alarm upgrade.
897 Representative Croft Felt that the request was high for the
Ketchikan alarm upgrade.
948 Mr. Sheridan Discussed the Alzheimer's Disease and
Related Disabilities Modifications. He
noted that there are two projects at the
Anchorage home. He observed that
Alzheimer's patients have different
needs. Homes were built with residential
issues in mind. Programs must be created
to serve residents with a high level of
confusion. The projects focus in
establishing units to meet these needs.
1247 JANE DEMMERT, Discussed the Adult Day Facility
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Prototype Design for Dementia Clients.
ALASKA COMMISSION ON
AGING, DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION
1304 BILL THOMAS, Discussed the State-Owned Buildings
DIVISION OF FINANCE, Valuation Project. He noted that records
DEPARTMENT OF on cost were not kept. The project would
ADMINISTRATION hire a consultant to assist the Division
of Finance in creating a methodology to
recreate historical costs.
1395 MARY MARSHBURN, Discussed the request for license plates
DIRECTOR, DIVISION and drivers license manuals.
OF MOTOR VEHICLES,
DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION
1445 Representative John Asked why the request is in the capital
Davies budget.
1457 Ms. Marshburn Noted that it is a large fixed cost and
expands two years. The request provides
for the purchase of licenses.
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES
1575 JANET CLARKE, Discussed the request for Deferred
DIRECTOR, DIVISION Maintenance, Renewal and Replacement
OF ADMINISTRATIVE Equipment. She observed that the state
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT would need $3 million dollars to take
OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL care of these needs. A building and
SERVICES condition audit was done to prioritize
needs.
1640 Ms. Clark Provided members with the Department of
Health and Social Services, FY02 Deferred
Maintenance Capital Request (copy on
file).
1677 Ms. Clark Reviewed the handout. She noted that
there are a number of boilers that need
replacement.
1709 Ms. Clark Noted that the McLaughlin Youth Center
needs roof repairs.
1725 Ms. Clark Observed that the Juneau Johnson Youth
Center and the Nome Youth Facility need
roof repairs.
1833 Ms. Clark Continued to review repairs needed at:
Yukon Flats Care Center, Fairbanks Youth
Facility, Dillingham Health Center,
Denardo Center and the Sitka Public
Health Center. Facilities need boiler,
ramp, carpet, plumbing, fan, dielectric,
siding, tile, control panel, door, and
paint repairs.
1997 Co-Chair Williams Questioned if the department has funded
boiling repairs over the last year.
2019 Ms. Clark Noted that most of the funding goes to
keeping staff on 24 hours a day at youth
facilities. She stressed that there has
not been sufficient funding for repairs.
She observed that the request would fund
up to project 32. Over 200 projects that
have been identified.
2009 Representative Asked for a list regarding the total
Whitaker repairs need.
2163 Ms. Clark Noted that the Alaska Psychiatric
Institute Replacement would be funded
through legislation if it were passed.
2187 Ms. Clark Discussed the request for Public Health
Nurse, Probation Officer, Social Worker
Safety and Support Equipment. She noted
that $500 thousand dollars would go to
direct field staff. Federal funds of
$2,331 million dollars would be provided.
There is no requirement for a state
match. Some projects can earn federal
funds.
2263 Ms. Clark Noted that much of the previous request
would fund new vehicles. The department
did a vehicle field survey. She noted
that the survey found that, in Anchorage,
12 staff shares one vehicle.
2341 Ms. Clark Noted that the Division of Family and
Youth Services have not kept up with
vehicle replacement.
2358 Representative John Observed that there is a need for new
Davies vehicles in addition to the replacement
of existing ones. He asked for an up to
date replacement schedule.
TAPE HFC 01 - 54,
Side B
024 Ms. Clark Noted that the Division of Family and
Youth Services have focused on the need
for staff.
062 Ms. Clark Discussed the need for security
improvements. She discussed page 15 in
the department's request. The department
has some replacement credits, but they
are insufficient to purchase new
vehicles. The department is asking for
the additional funding. The bulk of
federal funds would go to the public
health lab.
210 Ms. Clark Discussed the request for the Juneau
Public Health Center. She provided
members with information on the Center
(copy on file). She noted that the
heating and ventilation system upgrade is
needed to be in compliance with safety
codes.
349 Ms. Clark Discussed the request for the Residential
Child Care Facility Capital Needs
Assessment and Grant Program. She
observed that there is $349 thousand
dollars in federal funds and a request
for $150 thousand dollars in general
funds. She showed a list of grantees. She
emphasized the responsibility to assure
that children in state custody are safe.
447 MATT ANDERSON, Reviewed the Emergency Medical Services
MANAGER, SECTION OF Equipment Grants. He noted that rural EMS
COMMUNITY HEALTH AND services have had difficulty keeping
SAFETY, DEPARTMENT staff. The Code Blue project was
OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL developed to quantify and prioritize
SERVICES needs for rural emergency services. Rural
communities have problems with training,
and equipment. There is a need for
patient care, and emergency vehicles. The
project matches equipment to community
needs. The program works with the
Department of Agriculture.
700 Ms. Clark Discussed the Alaska Psychiatric
Institute Stop-Gap Repair request. She
observed that there are fire and life
safety needs.
777 Ms. Clark Reviewed the Housing Modification for
Trust Beneficiaries and People with
Disabilities request. The project helps
keep people in their homes and is on-
going.
821 Ms. Clark Reviewed the Substance Abuse Treatment
for Rural Women with Children request.
She noted that women in treatment do
better if their children are allowed to
be with them.
859 Representative Referred to the Housing Modification for
Hudson Trust Beneficiaries and People with
Disabilities request.
886 Ms. Clark Clarified that there are three state
grantees that work with clients. Private
homes are modified.
927 Ms. Clark Discussed the Deferred Maintenance,
Americans with Disabilities Improvements
to Service Providers for Beneficiaries
People with Disabilities. This provides
funding for providers.
1011 Ms. Clark Discussed suicide prevention and the
Galena Mental Health Center. She stressed
that the suicide rate in Alaska is
alarming.
1084 Ms. Clark Commented on the developmental
disabilities systems reform initiative.
1156 Ms. Clark Noted that the program provides equipment
grants to service providers for trust
beneficiaries and people with
disabilities.
1187 Ms. Clark Commented on the recovery camps request
in the amount of $100 thousand dollars.
The project funds the capital portion of
the Family Recovery Camp Development
Project.
1235 Ms. Clark Spoke to the Hearing, Screening Assistive
technology for children request in the
amount of $100 thousand dollars.
1268 Co-Chair Williams Asked if there was a waiting list.
1288 Ms. Clark Replied that she would provide that
information.
1309 Representative Asked how many children would benefit
Hudson from the increment.
1321 Ms. Clark Offered to provide that information.
1328 Ms. Clark Testified to the Consumer Designed and
Managed Projects request in the amount of
$175 thousand dollars.
1355 Ms. Clark Commented on the Micro Enterprise Funds
request in the amount of $150 thousand
dollars.
1378 Ms. Clark Spoke to the Provider Resource Sharing
and Coordination request.
1396 Ms. Clark Spoke to the Mental Health Transition
Housing Facility request for the homeless
increment in the amount of $200 thousand
dollars.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
1447 JOSEPH REEVES, Spoke to the projects of the Department.
DEPUTY DIRECTOR,
DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OF CORRECTIONS
1478 Mr. Reeves Noted that the requests have been
consolidated. There is no state general
fund match required. Approval will not
require any funding from the operating
budget.
1522 Mr. Reeves Addressed facility maintenance, repair,
renewal, replacement and renovation of
state property. The request is in the
amount of $1 million dollars. The
project funds critical annual facility
maintenance for capital projects.
Mr. Reeves Noted that the back up illustrates that
most state facilities have some need for
repair and maintenance.
1702 Discussion followed on the various
projects.
1741 Mr. Reeves Spoke to the replacement and repair of
security systems, and life and safety
equipment. He noted that the request was
in the amount of $500 thousand dollars.
1854 Mr. Reeves Continued listing the items for
consideration of the community jails
facilities maintenance, repair and
renovation and life and safety equipment
in the amount of $100 thousand dollars.
1923 Representative Asked why the funding source had changed.
Hudson
1934 Mr. Reeves Spoke to the one time federal funding.
He added that the state would attempt to
receive other funding in the future when
they are available.
1978 Mr. Reeves Spoke to the Correctional Institutions
Roof Repairs and Replacement request. He
noted that the increment would be for
$2,090.0 in federal funds. It would be
used to replace the current flat roofs
and replace them with arched roofs.
2034 Representative John Asked where the federal funds came from.
Davies
2055 Mr. Reeves Replied that they came from grants that
were applied for by the department. This
is the second one received.
2075 Representative John Asked if the 50 beds would be available
Davies for how long.
2091 Mr. Reeves Noted that the bed would be available for
up to 20 years.
2098 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
2116 REMOND HENDERSON, Spoke to the request in the amount of
DIRECTOR, DIVISION $150 thousand dollars for the home
OF ADMINISTRATIVE modifications for individuals with
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT disabilities and would be received from
OF LABOR AND Alaska Housing and Finance Corporation
WORKFORCE (AHFC).
DEVELOPMENT
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Side A
000 Mr. Henderson Addressed the assistive technology loan
fund request in the amount of $100
general fund thousand dollars. The
maximum loan amount would be $40 thousand
dollars.
153 Representative Croft Asked the amount of federal funding.
170 Mr. Henderson Replied that the entire amount was
federally funded in 1997.
193 Representative Asked if the Department of Health &
Hudson Social Services and the department tapped
the same funding source.
265 Mr. Henderson Replied that these funds would be used
for modifications to the homes so that
the resident could go to work. They have
a similar purpose but different
constituency.
325 Co-Chair Williams ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 3:15 p.m.
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