Legislature(2007 - 2008)HOUSE FINANCE 519
03/17/2008 06:00 PM House FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
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| Start | |
| HB311 | |
| 43152 | |
| 43155 | |
| 43156 | |
| 45580 | |
| 43153 | |
| 38524 | |
| 43045 | |
| 45285 | |
| 45493 | |
| 45410 | |
| 41944 | |
| 45221 | |
| 45284 | |
| 45288 | |
| 43045, AVTEC CULINARY BUILDING/INSTRUCTIONAL EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AND CAFETERIA REMODEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $8.659 MILLION GENERAL FUND DOLLARS; AND || 43493, AVTEC DEFERRED MAINTENANCE IN THE AMOUNT OF $241 THOUSAND GENERAL FUND DOLLARS AND $1.486 MILLION ALASKA CAPITAL INC. DOLLARS. | |
| 45493 | |
| 45361 | |
| 45623 | |
| 45468 | |
| 45356 | |
| 45326 | |
| 45648 | |
| 45644 | |
| 45645 | |
| 45646 | |
| 45647 | |
| 45642 | |
| 45643 | |
| 43218 | |
| 45339 | |
| 43209 | |
| 45331 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 311 | TELECONFERENCED | |
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HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 17, 2008
6:10 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Meyer called the House Finance Committee meeting to
order at 6:10:27 PM.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Representative Mike Chenault, Co-Chair
Representative Kevin Meyer, Co-Chair
Representative Bill Stoltze, Vice-Chair
Representative Harry Crawford
Representative Les Gara
Representative Mike Hawker
Representative Reggie Joule
Representative Mike Kelly
Representative Bill Thomas Jr.
MEMBERS ABSENT
Representative John Harris
Representative Mary Nelson
ALSO PRESENT
Representative Bob Buch; Chris Christensen, Staff Counsel,
Alaska Court System; Linda Perez, Administrative Director,
Office of the Governor; Gail Fenumiai, Director, Division of
Elections, Office of the Lieutenant Governor; Guy Bell,
Assistant Commissioner and Director, Division of
Administrative Services, Department of Labor and Workforce
Development; Clark Bishop, Commissioner, Department of Labor
and Workforce Development; Betty Martin, Director,
Administrative Services, Department of Law; Eddy Jeans,
Director, Education Support Services, Department of
Education and Early Development; Mark Lewis, Director,
Division of Administrative Services, Department of Education
and Early Development; Eddy Jeans, Director, Education
Support Services, Department of Education and Early
Development; Pete Kelly, Director, State Relations,
University of Alaska; Fred Esposito, Director, Alaska
Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), Division of Business
Partnership, Department of Labor and Workforce Development;
Michelle Rizk, Budget Director, University of Alaska,
Fairbanks; Keith Gerken, Director of Facilities Services,
University of Alaska-Southeast
SUMMARY
HB 311 An Act making appropriations, including capital
appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and
appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing
for an effective date.
HB 311 was HEARD & HELD in Committee for further
consideration.
Agencies Heard:
ALASKA COURT SYSTEM
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
6:11:08 PM
HOUSE BILL NO. 311
An Act making appropriations, including capital
appropriations, supplemental appropriations, and
appropriations to capitalize funds; and providing for
an effective date.
6:11:17 PM
ALASKA COURT SYSTEM
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN, STAFF COUNSEL, ALASKA COURT SYSTEM,
highlighted the proposed projects for the Alaska Court
System.
6:12:42 PM
#43152
Anchorage Campus Project Phase 1
Renovation & Remodeling
$4.55 million dollars
Mr. Christensen noted that the project is the Court System's
first priority and would provide a major remodel to all
floors of the Boney Courthouse and a minor remodel in the
Nesbett Courthouse to accommodate additional judges, provide
safe prisoner transport to additional courtrooms in the
Boney Courthouse, provide spaces that are more conductive to
efficient customer service for the public and to address
seismic and safety concerns.
6:14:45 PM
#43155
Court Security Projects
Equipment
$150 thousand dollars
Mr. Christensen said it would be a multi year project & that
recent national & State incidents highlight the need to
protect the public and court staff in both rural and urban
facilities. The first year funding would be used to
complete an integrated security system for superior court
sites and security upgrades to the Judicial Service areas in
Palmer and Kenai. Future year's funding would include a
secured exit from the Anchorage Jail courtroom and improved
lighting for exterior security.
6:16:49 PM
#43156
Building Equipment & System Replacement to Extend Life of
Facilities
Deferred Maintenance
$300 thousand dollars
Mr. Christensen stated the request would address statewide
replacement of equipment and system components that have
exceeded useful life expectancy.
6:17:27 PM
#45580
Court System Deferred Maintenance Projects
Deferred Maintenance
$3.276 million dollars
Including:
· AMD45581/Ketchikan Court & Office Building
· AMD45582/Anchorage Boney Courthouse
· AMD45586//Delta Courthouse
· AMD45597/Ft. Yukon Court & Office Building
· AMD45584/Dimond Court & Office Building
6:18:39 PM
Technology Project:
#43153
Critical Courtroom & Case Management Technology
Information Systems
$1.5 million dollars
Mr. Christensen explained that the requested funding would
address modifications to CourtView, the trial court case
management system and for the replacement of outdated
computer equipment, software and telephone systems in court
locations statewide. The enhancement would capture bail and
other conditions of release in the court room so the
information is accessible on line for enforcement agencies
and providing enforcement agencies custom views.
6:21:13 PM
Co-Chair Meyer said he had no information on that project.
Mr. Christensen referenced the handout contained in member
files addressing requests included in the Governor's
proposed budget, detailing information submitted by the
Court System.
6:22:16 PM
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
LINDA PEREZ, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF THE
GOVERNOR, addressed the only item submitted by the
Governor's office.
#38524
Polling Place Accessibility Improvements under the Federal
Help America Vote Act (HAVA)
Transitional funding project
$100 thousand dollars
Ms. Perez explained that the dollars would be used to expand
and improve access to polling places and voter participation
by individuals with disabilities.
6:22:56 PM
Co-Chair Chenault inquired if the item had been removed from
the operating budget. Ms. Perez explained it was a federal
grant and only the language was pulled, placing the same
money into the Election Fund.
Vice-Chair Stoltze commented on public school polling places
in his district and asked about the parking related issues.
He hoped to see improved access.
GAIL FENUMIAI, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ELECTIONS, OFFICE OF
THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, responded that the Division is
attempting to address that matter.
6:25:21 PM
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
GUY BELL, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT, introduced the Commissioner.
CLARK BISHOP, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, referenced the documents on file.
Mr. Bell explained that there were two documents, the
Governor's Capital projects and another, which highlights
the capital project priorities and proposed revisions.
6:26:39 PM
#43045
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) Culinary Building
Replacement & Instructional Equipment
Renewal and Replacement
$5 million dollars
Mr. Bell explained that the request would provide for the
construct and equipment of a teaching facility, which would
include a training kitchen, classrooms and café. The
project supports the Department's mission to advance
opportunities for employment as measured by employment of
the Alaskan workforce.
6:27:32 PM
#45285
AVTEC Maritime Safety Training Facility
Construction
$2 million dollars
Mr. Bell pointed out that AVTEC has been awarded a $2
million dollar federal Economic Development Administration
grant with a $1.35 million non-federal match requirement to
construct a Maritime Safety Training Facility in Seward. A
4,800 square foot facility would expand capabilities and
allow training of 114 more mariners per year to meet a
critical high demand for high growth jobs in the
transportation industry. The project supports the
Department's mission to advance opportunities for employment
as measured by employment of the Alaskan workforce.
6:28:22 PM
#45493
AVTEC Deferred Maintenance
$3.9 million dollars
Mr. Bell pointed out that so far in FY08, AVTEC's cafeteria
is serving approximately 231 meals per day, which is a 23%
increase from last year. Upgrading the cafeteria's
equipment and ventilation hood is needed to meet the current
volume and sanitation requirements. The upgrades would
include replacing walk-in regrigerators/freezers, the
ventilation hood, ceiling tiles and enlarge/renovate the
dishwashing room.
6:29:32 PM
#45410
Alaska Construction Academy Training Opportunities
Construction
$3.5 million dollars
Mr. Bell said the project would provide an opportunity for
Alaskans to attend a construction academy focused on high
demand, high wage occupations in the construction industry.
The request promotes the Department's mission to advance
opportunities for employment.
6:29:52 PM
#41944
AK Works Partnership-Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center
$3.5 million dollars
Mr. Bell noted that the funding would be a combination of
federal funding in the amount of $3 million dollars &
General Funds in the amount of $3 million dollars. That
amount would be combined with prior appropriations totaling
$5.6 million dollars, which would enable the completion of
the facility.
Co-Chair Meyer questioned if the request should continue to
be placed in the capital budget. Mr. Bell clarified it is a
construction project.
6:31:24 PM
Mr. Bell referenced the Information Technology (IT)
projects.
#45246
Alaska Labor Exchange System Enhancement & Gas Pipeline
Skills Inventory
Information Services
$600 thousand dollars
Mr. Bell pointed out that the project would complete a multi
year, statewide inventory of skills by community to allow
for a quick hiring of locals during the construction of a
gas pipeline. The project supports the Department's mission
to advance opportunities for employment and positively
affect measures associated with full employment of the
Alaskan workforce.
#45287
Student Database System
Information Systems
$400 thousand dollars
Mr. Bell stated that AVTEC will purchase a student database
system that will effectively support the needs of student
records and student accounts. The system will be
interactive with AVTEC's website to prove for online student
registration for admissions. Accurate documentation of
student records and accounts is required as part of AVTEC's
accreditation, which is vital to the Department's mission to
promote employment.
#45289
Student Database System
Information Systems
$3.7 million dollars
Mr. Bell noted that the project's purpose is to replace
Business Services Management Information System, required
for monitoring the Workforce Investment Act job training
funds with a more stable system that will reduce maintenance
and operational costs. The current system is contracted
out-of-State, sole source that owns the enhancement capacity
and code and is written in an extinct technical language.
The end results will reduce costs associated with fiscal and
outcome based reporting and provides a more effective data.
Mr. Bell pointed out that Page 8 identifies an anticipated
savings to the system in the amount of $150 thousand
dollars.
#45221
Labor Standards Certified Payroll System Enhancements
Information Systems
$160,700 dollars
Mr. Bell advised that Chapter 111, SLA 2003 required the
Department to have a secure on-line system available for
filing certified payrolls by 7/1/04. Initial funding for
the project was provided in FY07. As the project evolved,
additional programming needs developed to improve the
system. The enhancement will improve user satisfaction by
allowing for electronic fee payment and filing of Notices of
Work and Completion.
6:36:07 PM
#45284
Vocational Rehabilitation Accounting Interface with AKSAS
Information Systems
$250 thousand dollars
Mr. Bell explained that the project would provide the
software programming to electronically transfer financial
data between the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
Management Information System and the State's accounting
system. The system would expedite payment to vendors and
reduce the workload of staff.
6:36:51 PM
#45288
AVTEC Student Records Archival System
Information Systems
$100 thousand dollars
Mr. Bell noted that the request would allow AVTEC to place
20-years of paper records and put them into image format by
acquiring the imaging software. These are important records
to maintain.
Representative Hawker questioned the small size of the
request.
FRED ESPOSITO, DIRECTOR, ALASKA VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER
(AVTEC), DIVISION OF BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, DEPARTMENT OF
LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, responded that the estimate
had been provided by the State Archive's system to acquire
the soft and hardware systems; staff time is another issue.
Representative Hawker asked if an increment was needed for
the ongoing operations. Mr. Esposito responded that could
be handled in-house. Representative Hawker did not believe
that the Department could address it with that efficiency.
6:40:00 PM
Mr. Bell referenced the handout - "Capital Projects
Priorities and Revisions, March 17, 2008". (Copy on File).
The handout lists in order the ten priority projects and
combines the IT and non-IT items. He pointed out the two
priority revisions.
· #43045, AVTEC Culinary Building/Instructional
Equipment Replacement and Cafeteria Remodel in the
amount of $8.659 million General Fund dollars; and
· #43493, AVTEC Deferred Maintenance in the amount of
$241 thousand General Fund dollars and $1.486
million Alaska Capital Inc. dollars.
6:41:29 PM
Representative Gara questioned the requested amount for the
remodel of the culinary building. He pointed out that the
new building would not result in a facility large enough for
additional students. He asked the difference in the quality
of education between having a new building or not.
Mr. Esposito explained that the difference is between having
and not having a program. The current facility basically
has no foundation, which has cracked windows that need to be
replaced. The State offers a high quality culinary art
program, training approximately 30 chefs per year. He
emphasized that it is an important & high quality program.
Representative Gara asked assurance regarding efficiencies
for the 30 students in a $5 million dollar building. Mr.
Esposito replied that the facility is designed to
accommodate two groups of students moving through the
Culinary Academy at the same time. The design is
efficiently planned and energy efficient. It was designed
to be compact and to meet the needs of the program.
Representative Gara thought that the size of the building
was big to accommodate only 30 students.
Representative Joule asked if the funds would be used for
the cafeteria also. Mr. Esposito stated that the cafeteria
is now serving between 50-60,000 meals per year and is an
important part of the school. The funding sets the
cafeteria up for other 30-years of service.
Representative Gara pointed out that the total project is
over $8 million dollars. Mr. Bell referenced Page 3 of the
summary, acknowledging the large amount at $8.6 million
dollars for the project. The cost estimate for the culinary
building is $7.1 million dollars & the cafeteria cost will
be $1.5 million dollars. Mr. Esposito advised that the
project will be builds a commercial kitchen, which allows
training for the students and that is what commercial
kitchens cost to construct.
6:48:48 PM
Mr. Bell noted that the Department has requested funding for
the culinary remodel funds be moved. He mentioned the
dormitory remodel proposed. Page 4 highlights the location
of the dormitory. That building is a 35 year old facility.
Unfortunately, a recent cost estimate indicates that it will
cost over twice as much to replace and even more to
renovate. The Department is dropping the project from the
request and instead, requesting the reallocation of those
funds for deferred maintenance projects.
#45493
AVTEC Deferred Maintenance
$241.0 General Fund/$1.486.0 AK Cap. Inc
Co-Chair Meyer asked if the students were tracked after
graduation from the program. Mr. Esposito explained that
the cooks are positioned everywhere in the State and the
country. It is a very diverse program, which feeds all
levels of the cooking industry.
Co-Chair Chenault indicated his appreciation for the
organizational work provided by the Commissioner and the
Department.
6:52:59 PM
DEPARTMENT OF LAW
BETTY MARTIN, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OF LAW, identified the one request submitted by the
Department.
#45361
CRIMES Database Upgrade
Information Systems
$200 thousand dollars
Ms. Martin noted that the Criminal Records Management and
Exchange System (CRIMES) provide comprehensive case
management, including schedule management, generation of
case documents and tracking of defendant, victim and witness
information.
Representative Hawker did not believe it would be possible
to accomplish for the amount requested. Ms. Martin
responded that her experience with conversions had surprised
her and that the support services had been included in the
operating budget.
6:58:17 PM
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT
MARK LEWIS, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, stated that
aside from the school construction item #1 and major
maintenance items #2-21, the Department has submitted three
projects for consideration.
#45623
Mt. Edgecumbe High School Deferred Maintenance
$1.914 million dollars
Mr. Lewis stated that the request would change the Alaska
Student Loan Corporation (ASLC) Bonds fund source to the
Alaska Capital Income Fund since the credit market concerns,
precluding it from returning capital to the State in FY09.
Through a facility audit, major components were identified
that need to be replaced.
Co-Chair Chenault pointed out the building had been built in
1988, twenty years ago. Mr. Lewis said correct. Co-Chair
Chenault asked if it would basically need to be rebuilt.
Mr. Lewis replied, the request was for deferred maintenance
items. Co-Chair Chenault asked how big it is. Mr. Lewis
replied 24,000 square feet.
Representative Gara inquired if the projects had run through
the major maintenance list order. Mr. Lewis said the three
items would be separate from the major maintenance &
construction list. They are internal Department of
Education and Early Development items.
Representative Gara noted that urban schools tend to use
bonding to be built. He asked if schools and bondable areas
end up with major maintenance lists.
EDDY JEANS, DIRECTOR, EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT
OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT, explained that the grant
program was open to all districts. Those districts that do
submit applications and go before the Department's
prioritization process. He mentioned that municipalities
have debt reimbursement available to them.
Mr. Jeans added that there is a Bond Reimbursement Grant
Committee, which helps establish the State's standards,
which the Department attempts to establish the school
building standards.
Representative Thomas commented that construction bids
usually go to the lowest bid and so the State "Gets what
they pay for".
7:03:59 PM
#45468
Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum: Planning and
Design of New Facility
Planning
$4.5 million dollars
Mr. Lewis pointed out that all three components are housed
within the same Division of the Alaska State Library. He
stated the need for a new building is acute. The plan would
consolidate the collections in one building by expanding the
existing museum located in Juneau.
Representative Hawker voiced support for the advancement of
the project and asked about the procurement process. Mr.
Lewis replied there would be a new procurement process.
7:06:15 PM
Co-Chair Chenault inquired if currently, the project has
$1.2 million dollars in an account. Mr. Lewis said yes the
money has been held in reserve. Co-Chair Chenault asked if
the proposal was to add the $4 million to the $1.2 million.
Mr. Lewis confirmed. He thought that $7.5 million would be
needed for design of the facility because of the
environmental controls required. Co-Chair Chenault pointed
out the $80 million dollars needed to build the facility and
was concerned with that cost, using 10% for the bid design
alone. He warned the costs will be higher than estimated.
Co-Chair Meyer asked if the design amount was provided,
would the Legislature see the construction costs included
next year. Mr. Lewis responded that if the appropriation
was granted, the Department would come back immediately for
the full request; otherwise, the plans could be out-of-date.
7:09:46 PM
#45356
Outreach and Compliance Access Database Project
Information Systems
$40 thousand dollars
Mr. Lewis discussed the outreach and compliance access
database project, which would allow for the analysis,
design, programming and implementation of a Microsoft Access
database for the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary
Education's outreach and compliance units.
7:12:25 PM
Co-Chair Chenault asked if any work had been work done on
the building since 1984. Mr. Jeans said that was the last
time there were any additions to the building. There were
minor renovations done approximately four years ago.
Co-Chair Meyer recalled a gym floor in Dillingham that
needed repair. Mr. Jeans said yes, resulting from a leaking
roof. He understood that the community had passed a bond
for the project to be funded through debt reimbursement.
Co-Chair Meyer suggested that a number of the projects could
be addressed through that program. Mr. Jeans explained that
any municipal government projects could be considered under
the bond program.
7:15:12 PM
Representative Gara asked if the $8.9 million dollars was
part of the 70%. Co-Chair Meyer said it was 70% of the
total. Mr. Jeans noted that some of the districts had moved
to 35% and did not know if Anchorage was one of them. Co-
Chair Meyer asked if $8.9 million dollars was the total cost
of which the State would assume 70% of. Mr. Jeans stated
that the amount approved by Department of Education and
Early Development was $13.8 million dollars.
7:16:16 PM
Representative Gara asked if the Department was recommending
the percentage the school district would otherwise receive
from the State, for the district projects that could be
bonded. Mr. Jeans clarified that the participating share is
set-out in statute and based upon the assessed value per
child.
Representative Gara asked if for some of the projects on the
major maintenance list, the Department was proposing an
amount 70% of the actual cost of the project. Mr. Jeans
responded that the State share would be the 70% and would
then approve the project based on eligibility.
Representative Gara inquired if the community would be
responsible for coming up with the remaining need to cover
costs. Mr. Jeans explained the local share for the project
could be covered by bonds. Co-Chair Meyer did not believe
they all would be eligible for bonding.
Representative Thomas pointed out that the largest
percentage of requests was for roof repairs. Mr. Jeans
acknowledged that roofs do not last forever and if they are
not replaced, other issues result. School districts can sue
their contractors from faulty installation.
Vice-Chair Stoltze asked if insurance proceeds would suffice
to meet the local match. Mr. Jeans responded that the
insurance proceeds reduce the total project costs.
7:23:09 PM
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA
PETE KELLY, DIRECTOR, STATE RELATIONS, UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA,
noted that the majority of the requests from the University
are for deferred maintenance, totaling over $50 million
dollars per year. The University funds about $27 million
dollars for maintenance projects from the operating budget.
The average that the Legislature has placed into maintenance
over the past eight years has been $13 million per year. It
is a high priority for the University.
7:27:07 PM
MICHELLE RIZK, SYSTEMS BUDGET DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA, FAIRBANKS, highlighted the University requests.
7:27:54 PM
#45326
Maintaining Existing Facilities & Equipment Renewal &
Renovation Annual Requirement
Renewal and Replacement
$41 million dollars
Ms. Rizk explained that given the magnitude of facilities,
the University requires an annual investment of over $40
million dollars for facility renewal and renovation and code
compliance. The amount requested is slightly below the
annual level of funding necessary for the University to
avoid adding to the deferred maintenance backlog.
7:28:21 PM
#45648
UA-Statewide Annual Capital Renewal & Renovation Requirement
Renewal & Replacement
1.5 million dollars
Ms. Rizk noted the request would be directed toward the
Office of Information Technology upgrade Butrovich Data
Center, phase 1 of 2 and other high priority needs as the
funding allows.
7:29:03 PM
#45644
UA-Fairbanks & Tanana Valley Campus Annual Capital Renewal
& Renovation Requirement
Renewal & Replacement
$19.587 million dollars
Ms. Rizk pointed out the funding would be directed toward
projects such as campus main sanitary waste line repairs and
Arctic Health building deferred renewal.
7:29:50 PM
#45645
UAF-Community Campuses Annual Capital Renewal & Renovation
Requirement
Renewal & Replacement
$677,403 dollars
Ms. Rizk noted that the request would be directed toward
critical deferred renewal at the Northwest Campus and other
high priorities.
7:30:12 PM
#45646
UA-Juneau Annual Capital Renewal & Renovation Requirement
Renewal & Replacement
$10.2 million dollars
Ms. Rizk explained that the request would be used for the
UA-Southeast renewal and renovation funding directed toward
the Anderson Building.
KEITH GERKEN, DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES SERVICES, UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA-SOUTHEAST, explained that the Anderson Building was
an example of over ½ of the University inventory that is
over 30-years old. There are systems within that building
that need to be renovated. He added that the University is
building a new fisheries building at Lena Point in Juneau
for the Fairbanks graduate school. The Anderson building
will be reconfigured to be the principle science teaching
facility. The project is the highest priority for the
University capital project.
7:31:48 PM
#45647
UAS-Community Campuses Annual Capital Renewal & Renovation
Requirement
Renewal & Replacement
$356,392 dollars
Ms. Rizk discussed the funding directed toward the Paul
Building roof replacement.
7:32:42 PM
#45642
UA-Anchorage Capital Renewal & Renovation Requirement
Renewal & Renovation
$7.255 million dollars
Ms. Rizk pointed out that the request would be directed
toward projects such as roof replacement, fire alarm panel
upgrades, gas extraction and some of the campus heating,
ventilation, and air conditioning upgrades.
7:33:20 PM
#45643
UAA-Community Campuses Annual Capital Renewal & Renovation
Requirement
Renewal & Renovation
$1.423 million dollars
Ms. Rizk stated that the funding would be directed toward
projects such as fire systems upgrade at Mat-Su College &
Kodiak College and cable plant renewal at Kenai, Homer, Mat-
Su, and Kodiak College and other high priorities.
7:34:35 PM
#43218
Planning, Design & Capital Projects Receipt Authority
$20 million dollars
Ms. Rizk indicated that the request is an estimation of
potential receipt authority needed for FY09-FY14 projects at
the main and community campuses. Prior university receipt
authority was used for UAA Student Health Center, Student
Recreation Center floor replacement, the Intertie, Southeast
Alaska Vocational Training Center, UAA Kachemak Bay
Expansion, Office of Electronic Miniaturization Purchase,
Patty Center Ice Locker Room, Elvey Cooling System and the
Gitkov remodel.
7:35:10 PM
#45339
UAA Small Business Development Center
$550 thousand dollars
Ms. Kizk pointed out that the Alaska Small Business
Development Center (ASBDC) is a statewide business
assistance program. Services are offered to small
businesses and are not duplicated or provided by any other
agency.
7:35:35 PM
#43209
UAA Student Housing - Phase 2
Construction
$7.9 million dollars
Ms. Kizk discussed that the funding would be used for the
receipt authority necessary to support of the construction
of a new student residence hall north of Sharon Gagnon Lane.
The new building will provide approximately 200 additional
beds to be built in the same style and design as the three
residence hall buildings, completed and occupied by UAA in
1988. Additional funding would be necessary to complete the
project.
7:36:08 PM
#45331
UAF Alaska Regional Research Vessel Additional Receipt
Authority
Construction
$45 million dollars
Ms. Rizk pointed out that in FY05, UAF was appropriated
receipt authority up to $80 million dollars for National
Science Foundation funding to purchase a new research
vessel. The National Science Foundation funding became
available in the fall of 2007 and has increased to
accommodate inflation & changes in scope of work over the
past few years. Additional receipt authority is needed to
accept the National Science Foundation funding and the new
research vessel.
7:36:33 PM
Co-Chair Meyer referenced revenue received from the business
license plates. Ms. Rizk explained that is the revenue
source for the small business development center and that
the University does receive a small amount from that.
7:37:27 PM
Ms. Rizick referenced the two main construction projects:
· UAF Bio-Sciences Facility
· UAA Allied Health Sciences Facility
Mr. Kelly added that the Bio-Science Facility is a research
and teaching facility at the Fairbanks campus. It would
create a complete facility for the teaching mission of the
project. There is a surge of research activity at the
University. The research is not associated with the
Washington D.C. delegation. The request is mostly for the
teaching aspect.
7:40:03 PM
Co-Chair Meyer noted the Bio Science Center request of $66
million dollars needed for the year. Mr. Kelly pointed out
that there is a portion that addresses some of the research
that has gone into construction already. The next portion
is for teaching and continued research.
Co-Chair Meyer mentioned the amount of revenue coming into
the State resulting from the research. He asked about using
a revenue bond for the second phase. Mr. Kelly understood
that was possible. Co-Chair Meyer noted concern that Phase
2 is estimated to be $47 million dollars, totaling $113
million General Fund dollars. Mr. Kelly interjected the
request completes the mission. The next phase is for future
plans.
Mr. Kelly continued, the Health Sciences building would
house the allied health and nursing programs and the
Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho Medical Education
Program (WAMI) students at the Anchorage campus. He added
that the Anderson building deferred maintenance needs were
previously addressed by Ms. Kizk. Those are three big
projects in the University system.
7:42:59 PM
Co-Chair Meyer commented on how well the UA basketball team
was doing. He questioned if that project was a priority of
the Board of Regents. Mr. Kelly noted that it was one of
the requests but was not the top priority and that there are
no safety issues at stake. Ms. Rizick added that the new
construction priorities support preparing Alaskans for jobs
in research and are included in the operating budget. She
emphasized the need to address the deferred maintenance
back-log. $70 million dollars has been requested and there
is a back log amount of $700 million dollars.
7:45:41 PM
Vice-Chair Stoltze commented on the cost for building a
multi-use facility and sports dome; he suggested that the
project be closely scrutinized.
Co-Chair Meyer agreed major maintenance should be considered
before new projects are built. He recommended that a
program be in place to identify the maintenance concerns.
7:49:08 PM
Representative Crawford commented that he had never heard
about the research vessel requested by the University for
$45 million dollars. Mr. Kelly countered that it is a
federal project and that the University would be managing it
through research grants. The requested dollars are federal
receipt authority.
Representative Crawford worried about future payments and
asked the type of research done by the vessel. Mr. Kelly
explained that the vessel would be replacing the Alpha
Helix. It has been a long-term project for the University
for research done in the Bering Sea.
7:51:43 PM
HB 311 was HELD in Committee for further consideration.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:52 P.M.
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