Legislature(2007 - 2008)SENATE FINANCE 532
03/14/2008 09:00 AM Senate FINANCE
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| *+ | SB 221 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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| += | HB 310 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 312 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 209 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 243 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | SB 254 | TELECONFERENCED | |
SENATE BILL NO. 221
"An Act making appropriations, including capital
appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and
appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for
an effective date."
Co-Chair Stedman noted a new committee substitute which
includes federally funded projects. All of the general
funds or state funded capital projects have been deleted.
He related the intent to hear from the departments on each
deleted item, project by project. He requested that the
departments rank their appropriations. He emphasized the
committee's intent to be prudent and put excess funds into
savings.
Co-Chair Stedman commented that the focus of all
presentations is on state funds. He reminded the committee
that technology funding was requested by the Governor in FY
08. The intent is to fund the FY 09 capital budget out of
FY 09 operating revenues. He spoke of an attempt to not
cross fiscal years.
9:18:51 AM
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DAN SPENCER, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, turned to the first
allocation.
Project #41544
APSIN Redesign, Year 3 of 3-Year Plan
$2,000,000 Fed Rcpts
$5,000,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Spencer shared the history and function of the project.
This should be the last year of a three-year redesign plan.
Project #45321
Active Directory Development
$300,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Spencer related that this project is the key to the
APSIN system and controls access to it.
Project #45316
Modernize Supply Inventory, Delivery Order, and Arms
Databases
$50,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Spencer reported that the funds will be used to
modernize the supply operation.
Project #45336
AST Records Management System
$950,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Spencer explained that the allocation would take the
existing paper-based system and convert it to an electronic
system.
Project #44329
TraCS Project (Traffic and Criminal Software)
$900,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Spencer reported that the funding is to automate all
form-based items such as citations and reports.
Project #45401
Data Exchange with MAJIC Agencies
$600,000
Mr. Spencer related that the funding would make all of the
collected information available to other agencies such as
the Court System, the Department of Law, the Department of
Corrections, Division of Motor Vehicles, and the Department
of Administration.
Project #45328
Fingerprint Card AST Case Image Archive
$700,000
Mr. Spencer reported that currently there were 500,000
fingerprint cards stored at the Department of Public
Safety. The funding would provide for digitization of
those and future cards.
9:25:07 AM
Co-Chair Stedman voiced appreciation for the Department's
prioritized list. He noted that the Information Technology
(IT) projects are intermixed.
Senator Dyson referred to a question previously asked about
laptops belonging to state troopers. He thought the
technology was not in place yet. Mr. Spencer agreed.
Senator Huggins inquired about the status of Alaska Land
Mobile Radio (ALMR) and where it might be most
appropriately listed. Mr. Spenser reported that
yesterday's DPS conversation was about hand held radios
that are compatible with ALMR.
Senator Elton thought that ALMR should be a part of the EIT
process.
Senator Dyson commented on the ALMR system. He called it a
high priority.
Senator Huggins agreed with the importance of having a
system in place so that it works effectively, is cost
effective, and can be sustained over time.
9:30:58 AM
DIVISION OF ELECTIONS
GAIL FENUMIAI, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS, OFFICE OF
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, reported on one allocation,
Project #385224, Polling Place Accessibility Improvements
under the Federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA). It is a
request to expend $100,000 in federal funds received from
the U.S. Health and Human Services Department.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
9:32:05 AM
BETTY MARTIN, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OF LAW, explained the Project #45361 request for an
appropriation for $200,000 for the CRIMES Database Upgrade.
The system provides comprehensive case management, which
includes schedule management, generation of case documents,
and tracking of case statistics, as well as defendant,
victim, and witness information. She provided the history
of the system and how the upgrade would be accomplished.
9:34:17 AM
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION
ERIC SWANSON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, noted that the
Department had prioritized its comprehensive list.
Project #45399
Palmer State Office Building
$15,725,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Swanson provided the history of the facility and the
objective to transform it from a hospital to an office
building.
Senator Huggins asked how much the request was for
negotiating early buy-out of existing contracts. Mr.
Swanson replied that it was about $1 million.
Project #45546
Facility Deferred Maintenance
$7,618,000 ASLC Bonds
Mr. Swanson explained that the request was for funding for
deferred maintenance in public and non-public building fund
projects. He listed the projects and several examples of
the kind of work to be done.
Co-Chair Stedman asked about the State Museum's roof
completion.
9:38:59 AM
TANCI MINTZ, STATE LEASE/FACILITIES MANAGER, DIVISION OF
GENERAL SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, detailed
the two phases of the roof completion project. Co-Chair
Stedman asked if the Palmer State Office Building was the
same as in the number one appropriation request. Ms. Mintz
said it was. Mr. Swanson explained that the reason it was
listed again was due to a mold problem discovered after the
initial request. Ms. Mintz said that was correct.
Co-Chair Stedman asked about the expense for the Governor's
house and if any other maintenance was needed. He
requested more information about possible deferred
maintenance needed on the Governor's house. Mr. Swanson
agreed to do that.
Senator Elton asked how much would be the state's
responsibility and how much would fall to non-profit
fundraising. Mr. Swanson offered to provide that
information.
Senator Huggins asked what the Community Building was. Mr.
Swanson clarified that it was in Juneau and houses the
Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development.
9:41:23 AM
Project #45396
AOGCC Reservoir Depletion Studies Prior to Major Gas
$1,500,000 AK Cap Inc
Mr. Swanson noted that the Commissioner of AOGCC was
available to answer questions.
Co-Chair Hoffman requested more information about the next
project allocation on the list.
Mr. Swanson listed the building deferred maintenance
projects.
Project #45583
Atwood Building Deferred Maintenance Projects
$2,710,000 ASLC Bonds
Mr. Swanson explained that the Atwood Project was part of
the $7.6 million allocation. He continued to list all of
the deferred maintenance projects and their amounts.
Senator Elton requested more information about the Court
Plaza Building Deferred Maintenance Project. He asked if
the roof had already been replaced. Ms. Mintz replied that
it had not been replaced; it was the original roof.
Mr. Swanson returned to the AOGCC Reservoir Depletion
Studies item.
9:45:21 AM
CATHY FORESTER, COMMISSIONER, ALASKA OIL AND GAS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION (AOGCC), DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, explained that the request is for studies
of North Slope gas supplies for Prudhoe Bay and for Point
Thomson. The results of the studies will help to determine
appropriate offtakes.
Co-Chair Stedman asked how the study related to the
Department of Natural Resource's study. Ms. Forester did
not know.
Senator Huggins requested more information about the gas
offtake in Prudhoe Bay. Ms. Forester said the answer at
Prudhoe Bay depends on when the gas pipeline starts up and
what has happened in the meantime to mitigate for oil
losses and to accelerate oil depletion.
9:48:42 AM
Project #45354
Microsoft Directory Project Phase 3
$1,750,000 Info Svc
Mr. Swanson discussed the allocation for the Microsoft
Directory Project Phase 3 to build out the Microsoft Active
Directory, choose locations where deployment of
consolidated file and print servers makes sense, move data
from all file servers to Windows file servers, and
decommission legacy file and print servers.
Project #45391
Maintenance Projects for Facilities Outside the Public
Building Fund
$250,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Swanson reported on the Maintenance Projects for
Facilities Outside the Public Building Fund annual request,
which somewhat overlaps the facilities maintenance project.
The funding sources are different. He listed the
facilities covered.
Co-Chair Stedman questioned the Governor's mansion project
cost and the status of the building. Mr. Swanson offered
to provide more information.
Senator Elton asked about the $250,000 request as it
compares to the priority list. Mr. Swanson thought the
intent was to do lower cost projects first.
Ms. Mintz agreed with Mr. Swanson's answer.
9:52:34 AM
Project #45357
Public Building Fund Deferred Maintenance
$2,500,000 Public Bldg
Mr. Swanson spoke about the request for Public Building
Fund Deferred Maintenance, which is an annual request. The
funds are collected through rent for the buildings.
Project #45348
Web Based Banking Services
$325,000 Info Svc
Mr. Swanson reported on the allocation for Web Based
Banking Services to enhance and improve the functionality,
reliability, and security of Enterprise Technology
Service's (ETS) Enterprise Banking Web Services. These
services allow for customers to use credit cards for
payments.
Project #45395
Division of Motor Vehicles Alaska License and Vehicle
Information Network Replacement
$2,500,000 Rcpt Svcs
Mr. Swanson explained the allocation for the Division of
Motor Vehicles Alaska License and Vehicle Information
Network Replacement, which is needed to replace ALVIN
because the entire system is out of date. He pointed out
that the total cost would be for $10 million, the remainder
of which would be requested over the next two years.
9:55:43 AM
Project #45400
Retirement and Benefits Combined Retirement System Upgrade
$350,000 various fund sources
Mr. Swanson reported on the request for Retirement and
Benefits Combined Retirement System Upgrade. The existing
CRS is outdated.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if the system was developed in the
80's. Mr. Swanson thought that was true.
Project #45653
Cost of Living Survey
$400,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Swanson explained that the survey is required by
statute every five years.
9:58:08 AM
Mr. Swanson reviewed several IT requests.
Project #45376
Network Security
$2,000,000 Info Svc
Mr. Swanson reported that the request was in order to work
on a firewall zone or DMZ and Network Admission Component
(NAC) to keep the network secure.
Project #45346
Asset Management
$500,000 Info Svc
Mr. Swanson explained that the funding was also
appropriated last year.
Co-Chair Stedman noted that the three IT projects were
integrated on the prioritized list. Mr. Swanson said they
were.
Project #45352
Facilities Remediation
$2,700,000 Info Svc
Mr. Swanson reported that the funding is needed for the
Juneau and Anchorage Data Centers, as well as for the
Atwood Building and in rural areas. The remediation work
includes air conditioning, fire suppression, power
distribution, and some reconfiguration of physical space.
Equipment can be damaged if it is not kept at the right
temperature.
10:01:18 AM
Senator Thomas asked what percentage of IT projects the
funding requests cover. Mr. Swanson did not know. He
offered to provide that information.
Senator Dyson underscored the importance of the
deteriorating data base. He encouraged the importance of
keeping up the archives. Senator Elton noted an
appropriation for that item in the Department of
Education's budget.
AT-EASE: 10:04:00 AM
RECONVENE: 10:06:33 AM
DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
JOHN CRAMER, ACTING DEPUTY COMMISSIONER & DIRECTOR,
DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY
AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, explained the first allocation for
the Alaska Aviation Safety Project.
Project #40060
Alaska Aviation Safety Project
$500,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Cramer explained that the AASP is a multi-faceted,
multi-year research project funded by NASA. Its mission is
to reduce aircraft related fatalities in Alaska. He shared
statistics related to air crashes. He explained how
simulators would be used to train pilots.
Senator Olson asked where the simulators will be located
and who would have access to them. Mr. Cramer replied that
the simulators are currently at the Medallion Foundation in
Anchorage and access is available to private as well as
commercial pilots. Senator Olson inquired if student
pilots could use them. Mr. Cramer said they could. He
reported on a new, pending technology consisting of home
use of the simulation. He said there were currently three
simulators. Senator Olson asked if there was any chance of
decentralizing the simulators for greater access. Mr.
Cramer replied that there has been discussion about that.
10:09:43 AM
Senator Elton asked about the relationship between air
safety and this program and how it compares to the Capstone
program. Mr. Cramer reported that there has been a lot of
discussion on that topic. Capstone and Medallion have been
working together. This technology is greatly reducing the
number of crashes and fatalities in Alaska. Senator Thomas
echoed Senator Elton's concerns about coordinating the two
programs.
Project #45205
Anchorage Armory Roof Replacement
$2,000,000 Fed Rcpts
$2,000,000 G/G Match
Mr. Cramer said that the Anchorage National Guard Armory
Roof located on the Fort Richardson Army Base needs
replacement because it leaks.
Project #42900
Army Guard Facilities Projects
$750,000 Fed Rcpts
$750,000 G/F Match
Mr. Cramer talked about the Army Guard Facilities Projects
request. There are 237 Army National Guard buildings with
a backlog of maintenance needs.
Senator Dyson noted that he and Senator Olson researched
VPSO facilities. He shared the positive outcomes.
Project #43330
Compliance Cleanup Site Restoration
$5,000,000 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson discussed the request to deal with cleanup
liability estimated to be $33.9 million. The funds would
be used to investigate and clean up contaminated armory
sites.
Project 45174
Improved Communications for Emergency Response (ICER)
$3,200,000 Fed Rcpts
$800,000 G/F Match
Mr. Swanson reported on the Improved Communications for
Emergency Response (ICER). The state has been notified by
the Congressional delegation of a new interoperable
emergency communications grant to states starting in FY 09
and continuing for a minimum of five years.
Senator Elton asked that the federal receipts and the
general fund match be used to enhance the ALMR
communication system. Mr. Swanson replied that ALMR has
been looked at and this funding would not be used for it at
this time. Senator Elton asked if the systems would be
compatible. Mr. Swanson said they would be.
Co-Chair Hoffman asked if the program would be focused on
areas that are not currently covered by ALMR. Mr. Swanson
said that was true.
Project #35774
Military Youth Academy Deferred Maintenance, Renewal and
Replacement
$1,000,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Swanson explained the allocation is for the facility at
Camp Carroll on Fort Richardson which has 23 buildings.
The funds will address inadequacies that include basic
life-safety issues, outdated heating systems, toilets,
showers, and laundry facilities.
Project #42898
National Guard Counterdrug Support System
$100,000 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson discussed that the purpose of the funding is to
deter crime by depriving criminals of profits and proceeds
from their illegal activities.
10:16:44 AM
Project #42901
State Homeland Security Grant Program
$9,500,000 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson turned to the State Homeland Security Grant
Program allocation. He explained that the federally funded
program is awarded annually. He described the programs
that are included. It is mandated that 80 percent of the
funds go to first responders.
Project #45547
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred Maintenance Projects
$6,142,000 ASLC Bonds
$1,769,915 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson referred to a prioritized list of projects. He
explained that Project #45549 for the Alaska Military Youth
Academy is for more deferred maintenance projects. He
spoke of hazardous material cleanup work that has to be
done.
10:20:08 AM
Senator Elton asked how this Military Youth Academy
Deferred Maintenance Project is related to allocation
#35774. Mr. Swanson explained that #45549 would reduce the
allocation for #34774.
Project #45551
Alcantra Armory (Wasilla) Roof Replacement and Painting,
Security Installation, and Equipment
$1,120,000 ASLC Bonds
$250,000 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson explained that the allocation is a deferred
maintenance request. He shared that there are security
problems.
Project 45554
Bethel Readiness Center Stairwell, Fire Escape, Fuel Tank
and Building Repair
$42,500 ASLC Bonds
$42,500 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson discussed the deferred maintenance request.
10:23:02 AM
Project #45559
Camp Carroll Building Upgrades for Code Compliance
$625,000 ASLC Bonds
Mr. Swanson talked about the need to upgrade buildings to
code.
Project #45553
Camp Denali Security System
$174,877 ASLC Bonds
$268,015 Fed Rcpt
Mr. Swanson addressed the need for a security system inside
the armory.
Project #45560
Fairbanks Readiness Center Roof Replacement
$177,500 ASLC Bonds
$322,500 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson reported on the history of leakage in the
facility.
10:24:31 AM
Project #45562
Nome Readiness Center Water, Sewer and Energy
Efficiencies
$1,300,000 ASLC Bonds
$400,000 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson explained the allocation which would include
installation of water and sewer lines and secure heating
for the storage building.
Project #45565
Kotzebue Readiness Center Roof Replacement, Building
Repair, and Fuel Tank Replacement
$718,100 ASLC Bonds
$486,900 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Swanson turned to the last request, which would be used
to upgrade an old facility in Kotzebue.
Co-Chair Stedman noted the Department's list. He
questioned how items related to military youth and Alaska
aviation fit into the list. Mr. Cramer said the list he
provided was prioritized.
10:26:49 AM
Senator Thomas asked about prevention methods regarding the
clean up and site restoration project. Mr. Cramer replied,
"What we don't know today, may crop up tomorrow." He
thought the types of fuel tanks and reservoirs being used
would be preventative.
AT-EASE: 10:28:29 AM
RECONVENE: 10:40:00 AM
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
SAMUEL THOMAS, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, addressed the Departments allocations.
Project #38946
Community Block Grants
$6,030,000 Fed Rcpts
$70,000 G/F Match
Mr. Thomas itemized the four major components of the
grants: Community Services, Food and Nutrition, Community
Development, and Emergency Shelter.
Project #45296
Licensing Document Imaging and Archival System
$1,200,000 Rcpt Svcs
Mr. Thomas discussed the threefold purpose of the project:
replace hardcopy documents, integrate digitized
information, and streamline document access.
Project #45298
Investigation System Integration
$450,000 Rcpt Svcs
Mr. Thomas reported that the project consolidates the
departments various investigation systems into one system.
10:46:36 AM
Project #45292
Public Information System Security
$250,000 Blic & Corp
$250,000 Rcpt Svcs
Mr. Thomas addressed the request to provide administrative
support to all divisions and agencies for secure IT
services.
Project #43293
Professional Licensing Website Development
$400,000 Rcpt Svcs
Mr. Thomas explained that the funding would bring 32
professional licensing programs online.
Project #38950
Alaska Energy Authority Energy Projects
$10,000,000 AK Cap Inc
$30,000,000 Fed Rcpts
$500,000 I/A Rcpts
$500,000 Stat Desig
Mr. Thomas described the multiple federally funded energy
programs: Bulk Fuel Upgrades, Rural Power Systems Upgrades,
Alternative Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects.
Project #40056
Organization Grants
$200,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Thomas discussed the request for a grant to Wrangell to
defray the cost of incorporation.
Project #45409
Tourism Economic Impact Study
$100,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Thomas spoke of the request for funds to prepare the
study which promotes economic development and job
employment.
10:51:58 AM
Senator Elton asked why this is not funded by ATIA.
CARYL MCCONKIE, TOURISM PROGRAM MANAGER, DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, explained
that ATIA conducts market research and the state conducts
tourism visitor studies and economic impact studies. She
stressed the importance of the state's involvement in the
economic impact studies.
Senator Elton asked if the Department provides this
information for other industries such as seafood, mining,
timber, or transportation. Ms. McConkie replied that the
state does some research for the fisheries and mining
industries. Senator Elton inquired if existing staff are
doing surveys for other industries. Ms. McConkie explained
that as resources allowed, that was true. One industry
specialist is working for each of the industries. The
appropriation would be used for the specialist to manage a
contract to obtain the data.
SB 221 was set aside.
RECESSED: 10:57:06 AM
RECONVENED: 1:50:47 PM
Co-Chair Hoffman took over as chair of the meeting.
SENATE BILL NO. 221
"An Act making appropriations, including capital
appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and
appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for
an effective date."
Co-Chair Stedman asked the departments to provide
prioritized lists.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Project #41789
Kodiak Launch Complex Infrastructure
$14,000,000 Fed Rcpts
$3,500,000 Gen Fund
DALE NASH, CEO, ALASKA AEROSPACE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS,
presented an overview of the request. He observed that the
state has contributed $16 million and they have received
$140 million in capital infrastructure from the federal
government. He pointed out that $80 million has been
generated from launch activities and there is a five year
contract with the missile defense agency, which is taking
up most of their capacity. The Kodiak Launch Complex is an
established all-weather, state-of-the-industry spaceport
with 12 successful launches to date. He observed that the
complex is nearing capacity and an additional launch pad is
needed. There will be four launches in 2009. State support
will facilitate additional federal funds.
3:56:42 PM
Co-Chair Stedman clarified that a capital request is not in
the CS at the moment. The intent is to determine the
reliability of federal funding. The general fund component
is $3.4 million and the federal is $14 million. Mr. Nash
noted that they had good indications that the federal funds
would be forthcoming.
3:57:45 PM
GENERAL TOM CASE, PRESIDENT, KODIAK LAUNCH COMPLEX,
provided information on the request. He observed that he
has worked in the aerospace industry for most of his life.
He stressed that space supports national security. One of
the key vocations from project base to operational
responsive and affordable space launch is critical to the
nation. The third launch pad would make Alaska competitive.
Aerospace can be a large part of Alaska's economy in the
future. He spoke in support of the project and concluded
that the commercial and military demand would allow the
Kodiak Launch Complex to be a national spaceport.
4:00:58 PM
Senator Elton expressed interest in what measures are, or
would be taken, as a result of the recent security breach.
4:01:52 PM
Project #40242
Manufacturing Extension Program
$806,401 Gen Fund
SAMUEL THOMAS, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, reviewed the departments funding requests. He
observed that the request would support Alaska's small and
medium-sized manufacturers by providing them access to
specialists throughout the United States. The local match
is one-third. There are 350 locations nationwide. Rural
Alaskans would be able to receive assistance.
Project #41959
Arctic Winter Games Team Alaska
$250,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Thomas explained that the request would provide funding
for a non-profit, statewide organization to organize and
select, uniform, and transport 150 of Alaska's young
athletes to the Arctic Winter Games.
4:05:18 PM
Project #45654
Alaska Travel Industry Association
$3,000,000 Vehicle Rental Tax
Mr. Thomas observed that the funds would be appropriated to
the Alaska Travel Industry Association and includes $1.5
million of the unexpended and unobligated balance from June
30, 2008. The funds would not be needed if HB 140
legislation is passed to change the match requirement.
Senator Elton asked if the request was the entire amount
collected under the vehicle tax. Mr. Thomas affirmed.
4:06:33 PM
Project #38948
Language Section: NPR-A Impact Grant Program
$5,600,000 NPR Fund
Mr. Thomas observed that he would provide the list of
grantees.
4:08:22 PM
Project #32590
Language Section: Electrical Emergencies
$250,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Thomas observed that the request would address
electrical emergencies.
Senator Elton referred to the request for Project #45654,
Alaska Travel Industry Association (AITA), $3,000,000
Vehicle Rental Tax. He clarified that the tax is on cruise
line passengers. The cruise line simply collects the tax.
He did not want to provide a rationale for cruise lines to
reduce their contributions to ATIA, but only to collect the
tax.
AT EASE: 4:11:53 PM
RECONVENED: 4:12:57 PM
Mr. Thomas continued to explain Project #32590 regarding
technical support when electricity is lost and the need to
have a back-up when this occurs.
Co-Chair Stedman requested that Mr. Thomas prioritize the
list.
4:16:20 PM
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
AT EASE: 4:16:52 PM
RECONVENED: 4:17:27 PM
Co-Chair Stedman noted that there was a handout of a
prioritized list.
SHARLEEN GRIFFIN, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, introduced the
Department's projects.
Project #45637
Annual Facilities Maintenance and Repairs
$3,000,000 Gen Fund
Ms. Griffin pointed out that the list identifies 24
different projects that are priorities within the request.
Project #41925
Deferred Maintenance, Renewal, Replacement, Renovation
$8,678,000 ASLC Bonds
Ms. Griffin described Project #45599 for $800,000 in ASLC
Bonds as the roof repair of the Anchorage Correctional
Complex.
Ms. Griffin listed Project #45600 for $1,044,000 for the
Anvil Mountain Correctional Center.
Ms. Griffin detailed Project #45601, the Combined Hiland
Mountain Correction Center Projects for $800,000 in ASLC
Bonds.
Ms. Griffin discussed Project #45602, the Fairbanks
Correctional Center Projects for $600,000 in ASLC Bonds.
Ms. Griffin related details about Project #45603, the
Ketchikan Correctional Center Project for $1,000,000 in
ASLC Bonds.
Ms. Griffin explained Project #45604, the Lemon Creek
Correctional Center Project for $350,000 in ASLC Bonds.
Ms. Griffin listed Project #45605, the Palmer Correctional
Center Projects for $782,000 in ASLC Bonds.
4:23:55 PM
Ms. Griffin continued with Project #45609, the Point
MacKenzie Correctional Farm Project for $130,000 in ASLC
Bonds.
Ms. Griffin discussed Project #45606, Spring Creek
Correctional Center Project for $1,200,000.
Co-Chair Stedman inquired about the Point MacKenzie
Project. He wondered if the existing generators are being
upgraded for a heavier load. Ms. Griffin explained that
the generators don't support the electrical loads currently
placed on them. Co-Chair Stedman requested more
information.
4:25:17 PM
Ms. Griffin explained Project #45607, the Wildwood
Correctional Center Project for $85,000 in ASLC Bonds.
Ms. Griffin detailed Project #45608, the Yukon-Kuskokwim
Correctional Center for $1,887,000 in ASLC Bonds. She
noted it was the number one roofing project request.
Ms. Griffin explained Project #41515, the Institution
Equipment Replacement for $1,000,000 in General Funds.
Ms. Griffin explained Project #45208 for Inmate Health Care
Medical and Dental Equipment for $133,700 in General Funds.
Senator Elton asked if the dental chairs listed would have
been covered in last year's capital appropriation for
$55,000 that the Governor vetoed.
DWAYNE PEEPLES, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS, explained that the dental chairs are mid-range
priced. One was scheduled for Hiland and one for Wildwood
correctional facilities and were different projects than
last year's.
Ms. Griffin discussed Project #41516 for Community Jail
Repairs, Renovations, and Equipment for $200,000 in General
Funds.
Ms. Griffin concluded with Project #45247 for Information
Technology Systems Implementation and Replacement for
$1,750,000 in General Funds.
AT EASE: 4:30:06 PM
RECONVENED: 4:30:23 PM
Mr. Peeples explained that the request was to replace
servers and photo ID systems, purchase a medical record
system, and upgrade and renew the OTIS information system.
Co-Chair Stedman noted that item was priority three on the
list.
4:32:42 PM
Senator Elton pointed out that the language in the
justification makes it sound like the $250,000 component
with the base code would be a sole-sourced contract by a
software services company. He wondered if that was
allowable.
Mr. Peeples clarified that the OTIS system is owned by a
consortium of states and it would involve a government to
government relationship contract. Senator Elton asked if
that was allowed under the procurement code. Mr. Peeples
said it was acceptable with approval by the Department of
Administration.
AT EASE: 4:34:53 PM
RECONVENED: 4:36:28 PM
COURT SYSTEM
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA
COURT SYSTEM, explained that the Court System has presented
a list of projects directly to the legislature and the
Office of Budget and Management. The Administration did
insert several projects from the list into the capital
budget. He referred to a deferred maintenance request for
$3,276,000 that was placed in the Governor's bill, as well
as $5 million worth of other prioritized projects. The
current CS does not include these projects. He proceeded
to identify the original nine items in the list as well as
those that exceeded the $5 million cap.
Co-Chair Stedman noted that they were prioritized. Mr.
Christenson explained which list he was working off of.
AT EASE: 4:38:19 PM
RECONVENED: 4:39:20 PM
Mr. Christensen referenced the list entitled Capital
Projects Six Year Plan Form CP2.
Anchorage Campus Project Renovation
$23,507,600 Gen Fund
Mr. Christensen explained the history of the Anchorage
court campus project and the need for the renovations. He
pointed out that it would be more efficient to complete all
of the phases at this time, rather than over a period of
years.
CourtView Enhancements
$1,708,100 Gen Fund
Mr. Christensen pointed out that this is the court systems
only IT project and is the second priority. It is a three-
year program to enhance the court's case management system.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if this item was the number two
priority on the list. Mr. Christensen said it was.
Mr. Christensen provided several examples as to why the
system was needed. It would allow information to be
accessible on line for enforcement agencies.
4:43:09 PM
Co-Chair Stedman recalled conversations in the past which
highlighted the lack of a case management system as a
concern. He agreed that it was important to have such a
system in place.
Mr. Christensen highlighted the advantages of providing
CourtView for external agencies and the public. He
referred to the "Magic Committee" a group made up of 20 law
enforcement agencies. Co-Chair Stedman voiced concern that
there is no cross-referencing.
4:45:29 PM
Court Security Projects
$1,586,900 Gen Fund
Mr. Christensen described the request for a variety of
security projects around the state. A priority was for
$150,000 to fund an integrated security system in the
Ketchikan Court House. Another piece of the request was
for $350,000 for the Palmer Court House.
Co-Chair Stedman noted that the request for $150,000 was
reduced from the original submission. Mr. Christensen
reported that there was an additional request for
$1,350,000 of which $350,000 would fund the Department of
Public Safety's space in the Palmer Court House.
4:49:53 PM
Building Equipment and Systems Replacement
$591,000
Co-Chair Stedman defined the process the committee would
use to make its decisions.
Mr. Christensen reported that the building equipment and
systems replacement involves statewide replacement of
equipment and system components that have exceeded their
useful life expectancy.
Deferred Maintenance Projects
$3,276,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Christensen reported that included in these projects is
the Ketchikan Court and Office Building, the Anchorage
Boney Courthouse, Delta Courthouse, Ft. Yukon Court, Dimond
Court.
Mr. Christensen moved on to items that did not make it into
the Governor's budget.
Senator Elton referred to the deferred maintenance of the
Dimond Court and Office Building. He thought the Court
System was a part of the public building pool fund source.
Mr. Christensen said that was true. He offered to find out
more about it and get back to the committee. He pointed
out that most of the buildings mentioned are owned by the
Executive Branch.
4:52:41 PM
Senator Elton asked if the Court System's deferred
maintenance criteria is different than the Governor's. Mr.
Christensen said the same definition is used by all.
4:53:57 PM
Statewide Remodeling Projects
$2,155,000
Mr. Christensen reported that these were renovation
projects to increase staff efficiency, improve access for
the public, and accommodate new technology. Projects
included in the request would be to remodel the judicial
benches and in-court stations, and complete the remodel of
the fifth floor of the Fairbanks Courthouse.
Provide and Replace Worn Furnishings and Specialized
Finishes in Court Public Use Spaces
$650,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Christensen noted that all of the money is for public
courthouses.
4:56:36 PM
Statewide Building Code and Energy Upgrade for Court
Buildings
$850,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Christensen described the upgrades planned for
statewide building codes and energy efficiencies.
Vehicles and Forklift Replacement
$90,000
Mr. Christensen explained the use of funds to replace two
court automobiles and a warehouse forklift.
AT EASE: 4:58:31 PM
RECONVENED: 4:59:44 PM
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
GUY BELL, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT, said he had a presentation that summarized the
Department's priorities and a proposed net zero
reallocation of funding. The revisions revolve around the
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC). Recently,
revised cost estimates were received for the priority
projects previously submitted in the capital budget. The
funding has been reallocated because of those revised
estimates and one of the projects has been dropped.
5:01:48 PM
Project #43045
AVTEC Culinary Building Replacement and Instructional
Equipment
$7,119,000
Mr. Bell said the project would demolish the old building
and build a new one adjacent to the student cafeteria. He
requested that a deferred maintenance project, the remodel
of the cafeteria, be included as part of this project. He
referred to a schematic which showed the location of the
buildings.
5:04:42 PM
Project #45285
AVTEC Maritime Safety Training Facility
$2,000,000 Gen Funds
$1,350,000 G/F Match
Mr. Bell explained that it would fund the building of a
basic training facility for mariners.
5:06:05 PM
Project #45246
Alaska Labor Exchange System Enhancement and Gas Pipeline
Skills Inventory
$600,000
Mr. Bell noted that this is an IT project that will upgrade
the Alaska Labor Exchange System.
Project #49453
AVTEC Deferred Maintenance
$1,486,000 ASLC Bonds
$3,900,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Bell reported that this is a revised project and was
originally for remodeling the cafeteria and the 35-year old
dormitory. The cafeteria remodel has now been proposed to
be included with the building of a new culinary center. It
has also been determined that it would cost less to
demolish the dormitory and rebuild it than to remodel it.
Mr. Bell withdrew the request to remodel the dormitory
building and will readdress the project in FY 2010.
Mr. Bell proposed to take the remainder of the deferred
maintenance budget and reallocate the funds to other high
priority deferred maintenance projects at AVTEC.
Co-Chair Stedman requested a re-prioritized list.
5:11:25 PM
Project #45287
AVTEC Student Database System
$400,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Bell explained the request for funds to replace the
student database system. It would allow for a web-based
system and better student record keeping.
Project #45289
Business Services Management Information System
$3,700,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Bell reported that the request is an IT project to
replace a management information system. The current
system is over 10 years old. There would a $150,000
savings due to this project.
5:13:20 PM
Project #45221
Labor Standards Certified Payroll System Enhancements
$160,700 Gen Fund
Mr. Bell explained that the request is for funds in order
for the Division to have an enhancement to the existing on-
line system that would track public construction projects.
It would allow for electronic fee payment and the filing of
Notices of Work and Completion.
Project #45284
Vocational Rehabilitation Accounting Interface with AKSAS
#250,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Bell reported that the allocation would provide the
ability to transfer client related payments from the
Division's system to the state accounting system.
5:14:55 PM
Project #45288
AVTEC Student Records Archival System
$100,000 Gen Fund
Mr. Bell said that the funds would be used to acquire
electronic imaging equipment and software to store student
records on an electronic media source.
Project #AMD41944
Alaska Works Partnership Fairbanks Pipeline Training
$3,000,000 Gen Fund
$3,000,000 Fed Rcpts
Mr. Bell explained that the request was from the Governor's
amended budget. The purpose is to complete funding for
Fairbanks pipeline training center. He showed pictures of
the training center and spoke of prior appropriations. He
stressed that the project is a partnership.
5:17:04 PM
Co-Chair Hoffman noted that there are several labor
construction projects all around rural Alaska. He wondered
why there was not any assistance from the Department to
complete them. He pointed out the high unemployment rates
found in rural areas.
5:17:38 PM
Mr. Bell reported that the Department does provide
assistance to rural Alaska. He pointed to AVTEC as an
example of a program that draws students from rural Alaska.
Co-Chair Hoffman thought that there should be jobs and
projects provided in rural areas where the workers live.
Mr. Bell said the Department tries to work closely with
regional training centers around Alaska. He offered to
provide documentation.
Co-Chair Hoffman emphasized that the topic under discussion
was the capital budget. He questioned why the state was
not seeking completion of capital projects in rural Alaska.
Mr. Bell offered to provide an answer for the committee.
SB 221 was heard and HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
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