Legislature(2011 - 2012)SENATE FINANCE 532
03/16/2011 01:00 PM Senate FINANCE
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SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE
March 16, 2011
1:13 p.m.
1:13:08 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Co-Chair Stedman called the Senate Finance Committee
meeting to order at 1:13 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Lyman Hoffman, Co-Chair
Senator Bert Stedman, Co-Chair
Senator Lesil McGuire, Vice-Chair
Senator Johnny Ellis
Senator Dennis Egan
Senator Donny Olson
Senator Joe Thomas
MEMBERS ABSENT
None.
ALSO PRESENT
Michael Barnhill, Deputy Commissioner, Department of
Administration; Cheri Lowenstein, Director, Division
Administrative Services, Department of Administration; Anna
Kim, Director, Division of Administrative Services,
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development;
Sam Kito, Facilities Engineer, Department of Education and
Early Childhood Development; Susan Colligan, Director,
Division of Administrative Services, Department of Military
and Veterans Affairs; Mary Siroky, Director, Division of
Administrative Services, Department of Environmental
Conservation; Bill Griffith, Program Manager, Department of
Environmental Conservation; Charlie Swanton, Director,
Division of Sport Fish, Department of Fish and Game; Kevin
Brooks, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Administration;
Joseph Schmidt, Commissioner, Department of Corrections;
Leslie Houston, Director of Division of Administrative
Services, Department of Corrections; Chris Christensen,
Deputy Administrative Director, Alaska Court System; Ginger
Blaisdell, Director, Division of Administrative Services,
Department of Revenue; Laura Achee, Director of
Communications, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation,
Department of Revenue; 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; Dave Blaisdell, Director, Administrative
Services Division, Department of Law
PRESENT VIA TELECONFERENCE
SUMMARY
SB 46-BUDGET: CAPITAL
SENATE BILL NO. 46
"An Act making and amending appropriations, including
capital appropriations and other appropriations;
making appropriations to capitalize funds; and
providing for an effective date."
Department of Administration
MICHAEL BARNHILL, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF
ADMINISTRATION, introduced the available representatives
from the department.
CHERI LOWENSTEIN, DIRECTOR, DIVISION ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, discussed the
project review listings.
AMD RN 51847
Atwood Building and Linny Pacillo Parking Garage
Improvements for Security, Safety and Public Access
$2,800,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Division of General Services is requesting general fund
program receipts to make improvements to 5 interior floors
of the Atwood Building in Anchorage and to complete
construction in the unfinished street-level corner of the
Linny Pacillo Parking Garage (LPPG). Targeted areas of
improvement are building security, safety in and around the
building and to provide public access.
RN 51581
Statewide Network Connectivity Upgrades
$3,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The average shared bandwidth capacity for 35 cities outside
of the core communities of Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau
is below 1.5 megabits per second (mbps) or a T1. Public and
agency expectation for near or real time service has risen
to a level that requires increased capacity to these rural
locations. Bandwidth services in rural areas are expensive,
often unreliable and sometimes non-existent. This funding
will be used to address some bandwidth issues through
various means.
Ms. Lowenstein added that Bethel, Nome Ketchikan, Sitka,
Kotzebue, and the Palmer/Wasilla area would see an upgrade
in bandwidth services.
RN 51590
Classification System Conversion
$500,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Division of Personnel will use the services of a
contractor to assist in converting its current position
classification system (whole job method) to a point factor
system which will reduce staff processing time and the
number of staff required to perform the classification
function.
Ms. Lowenstein added that the state currently had 1,077 job
classes; the conversion was expected to reduce the number
of classes.
1:17:38 PM
RN 51796
Motor Vehicles Automatic Queuing System
$200,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The automated queuing system allows the Division of Motor
Vehicles (DMV) managers to accurately track the number of
customers served and wait times per customer. DMV's current
system allows DMV to measure wait times from when a ticket
is pulled from the queue in 20 minute increments only. The
system is beyond its lifespan and needs regular
maintenance, which is expensive and logistically
cumbersome, and the only replacement parts are refurbished
items.
Ms. Lowenstein stated that the new system would be instated
in all state-owned DMV offices.
Co-Chair Hoffman asked how many DMV offices were located in
the state and if the updates would occur in only Anchorage,
Fairbanks, and Juneau. Ms. Lowenstein said that the
automatic queuing system would be installed in each of the
16 state-owned offices.
1:17:53 PM
RN 51600
Retirement and Benefits Disaster Recovery System
$796,200
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Division of Retirement and Benefits (DRB) systems house
important data regarding health care eligibility and
premium payments. DRB is defined as the Covered Entity for
both the active and retiree health plans. This means that
DRB is legally mandated by the Health Insurance Portability
and Accounting Act to develop a continuity of operation
plan for critical IT systems that have access to electronic
protected health information. If the State is not in
compliance, it is possible that fines and penalties will be
imposed.
Ms. Lowenstein shared that the department was legally
mandated by the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA), to have a redundancy system in
order to access information in the event of emergencies and
natural disasters. The request is one of two in a two year
request.
RN 51599
Combined Retirement System Upgrade
$350,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Combined Retirement System (CRS) was developed in COBOL
using DB2 as a database on an IBM AS400. A complete upgrade
is needed to move the functions currently provided by CRS
from this older technology, incrementally. The new design
includes a State standard compliant JAVA web interface with
the data residing in an Oracle database.
Ms. Lowenstein stated that he request was the second of a
five year request. The current system maintained 200,000
existing and past members. The language of the system was
antiquated and needed to be brought up to modern
technological standards.
RN 51598
Retirement and Benefits Document Management System
$387,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Funding is needed to provide for the migration of the
Division of Retirement and Benefits' microfilm documents,
currently imaged on 16 mm silver negatives on 100 ft.
microfilm rolls, to the newly created Stellent system. The
migration will include approximately 8.5 million documents.
The new system will provide improved search capabilities
and better long term storage.
Ms. Lowenstein relayed that the request was the second of a
four-year request.
Senator Egan assumed that the department would have
sufficient back-up in the event of digital document
degradation. Mr. Barnhill replied that there was film back-
up of all documents.
RN 49602
Statewide Deferred Maintenance Projects
$10,250,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This request includes deferred maintenance projects for the
Department of Administration. Deferred Maintenance projects
for the Public Building Fund (PBF) and Non-PBF facilities
as well as projects for the State of Alaska
Telecommunication System (SATS) infrastructure and ETS
facilities are included.
Co-Chair Stedman queried the committee's desire to examine
the appropriation by allocation. None being heard, Ms.
Lowenstein concluded her presentation.
[A complete list of DOA requests can be found on the Office
of Management and Budget page at the Office of the Governor
Homepage.]
Co-Chair Stedman suggested that the department prioritize
the Capital Budget requests in the event that the committee
decided to make reductions.
1:21:05 PM
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
ANNA KIM, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT,
discussed the department's Capital Budget requests.
RN 51752
Abandoned School Site Assessments
$125,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Department of Education and Early Development currently
holds title to five abandoned school sites with buildings
located in the communities of Tuntutuliak, Rampart, Pilot
Station, Telida and Newtok. The department does not have
information regarding the nature or extent of potential
hazardous materials associated with these sites, nor does
it have the information to determine possible cleanup and
demolition costs. This project would assess the hazards at
the sites, and prepare demolition and mitigation plans for
each of the five locations.
RN 51820
Major Maintenance Grant Fund
$19,860,236
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
In accordance with AS 14.11.005 - AS 14.11.135, the
Department of Education and Early Development reviewed and
prioritized capital improvement project (CIP) applications
submitted by the school districts. The December 17, 2010
CIP Major Maintenance Grant Fund list contains 117
statewide projects for a state share total of $275,132,938.
Approval of this request will provide funding for the first
14 projects on the list.
RN 51761
St. Mary's Complex Renovation Completion
$105,954
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
St. Mary's Complex Renovation Completion is #1 on the
December 17, 2010 CIP Major Maintenance list. This aging
25,347 square foot facility was built in 1974. Renovation
included design and implementation of the mechanical room
re-piping, equipment replacement and standardization of the
design and components with other recently completed work. A
new "T" hood diffuser assembly and modifications to the
balancing dampers in the school's ventilation system were
also installed. This work was removed from the original
FY08 school renovation project and completed by the
district at a later date. This request will provide
reimbursement of funds expended by the school district to
complete the renovation project.
RN 51764
Valley Park Elementary School Roof Replacement
$1,211,170
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Valley Park Elementary School Roof Replacement is #2 on
the December 17, 2010 CIP Major Maintenance list. This
aging school was built in 1973 and received an addition in
2001. The proposed project will remove and replace the
existing roof system on the 40,686 square foot school. The
new roof system will include installation of ¾" plywood
over the old ½" deck, a vapor retarder, and six inches of
new tapered insulation with a ½" cover board to which a new
flexible rubber roofing membrane will be adhered. All
flashings, roof drains and appropriate accessories will be
included with the install. This work was necessitated by
persistent roof leaks that were unable to be fully repaired
by maintenance staff.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if the committee wished to peruse
the entire maintenance list. He noted that the list was
prioritized. There was no request for elaboration on the
Major Maintenance list.
[A complete list of DEED Major Maintenance requests can be
found on the Office of Management and Budget page at the
Office of the Governor Homepage.]
Co-Chair Stedman inquired whether the department had other
requests. Ms. Kim replied that there was one construction
grant project request.
RN 51754
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat K-12 Renovation/Addition,
Quinhagak
$28,489,312
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat K-12 School Renovation/Addition,
Quinhagak is the #1 project on the department's December
17, 2010 Capital Improvement Projects School Construction
Grant list. This project will construct a 32,245 square
foot addition and renovate 20,520 square feet of the
existing 24,314 square foot school. In accordance with the
department's space guidelines, the existing space is
adequate for 95 students; however, 205 students are
currently being served. In addition, the facility is almost
30 years old and many of the building systems have exceeded
their useful life.
1:25:26 PM
RN 51757
Mt. Edgecumbe High School Deferred Maintenance
$800,000 GF
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Mt. Edgecumbe High School is over 40 years old and deferred
maintenance is an ongoing necessity. Based on existing
funding and progress with projects on the current Mt.
Edgecumbe High School deferred maintenance plan, this
request would likely be used to complete Phase I of the
Heating System Renovation project. If there are funds
remaining, then the design for a field house
shower/locker/restroom renovation project would begin.
Ms. Kim relayed that upon completion of the heating system
renovation siding of the women's dormitory would be
considered. Co-Chair Stedman asked if the $800,000 request
was inclusive of all the deferred maintenance projects at
Mt. Edgecumbe High School. Ms. Kim responded that he
department had provided a six-year deferred maintenance
plan for the school to Co-Chair Stedman's office. The
department anticipated using $750,000 to complete Phase I
of the Heating System Renovation project. The field house
renovation was expected to cost $700,000. The siding of the
women's dormitory was expected to take priority over the
field house renovation because it would require less
funding. Co-Chair Stedman queried the Master Deferred
Maintenance list for Mt. Edgecumbe High School. He noted
that the list had a time sequence in years that extended
far into the future.
SAM KITO, FACILITIES ENGINEER, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND
EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, explained the deferred
maintenance list that had been provided to the committee
was a global list of all the deferred maintenance needs
that had been identified at the Mt. Edgecumbe campus. The
list was an interim list, as the department was in the
process of updating its master plan. The current list
highlights approximately $26 million in deferred
maintenance for the entire campus. The list had not been
prioritized from year-to-year. Current year plan
discussions include the field house renovation and the
siding of the women's dormitory. Co-Chair Stedman noted
that the timeframe of the list extended 10 years and was
expected to cost $26.5 million. He understood that the
projects had not been listed in priority order. Mr. Kito
replied that the list was prioritized by year from the
previous year's master plan. Projects not completed on year
would be placed on the deferred maintenance list of the
following year. The department was waiting for more
information from departmental consultants in order to
accurately prioritize remaining deferred maintenance.
1:29:07 PM
Co-Chair Stedman wondered how the funds would be spent were
the committee to increase the appropriation. Mr. Kito
replied that the dining facility was the next major
building up for renovation. Co-Chair Stedman said that the
committee would work with the department to identify the
cost of expected yearly deferred maintenance costs at the
Mt. Edgecumbe campus. Mr. Kito
RN 51756
Stratton Library Roof and Siding Replacement
$900,000 GF
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The 11,408 square foot Stratton Library is located in Sitka
on the Sheldon Jackson College campus, adjacent to the
existing state-owned and operated museum. During the 2010
legislative session, the legislature appropriated funding
for the State of Alaska Department of Education and Early
Development to purchase the Stratton Library from the
Sheldon Jackson College Trustees. The library was
originally constructed in 1974 and both the roofing and
siding systems have exceeded their useful life. This
project would replace the failing roof and siding,
protecting the state's recent investment in the purchase of
the library building.
Co-Chair Stedman expressed appreciation for the intent of
the appropriation. He noted that the building had been
acquired by the state in order to house the country's most
prolific Northwest Native Art collection.
[A complete list of DEED capital requests can be found on
the Office of Management and Budget page at the Office of
the Governor Homepage.]
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
SUSAN COLLIGAN, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS,
listed the department's capital requests in order of
priority.
RN 42900
Army Guard Facilities Projects
$3,750,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Funding is requested to address capital improvement
projects for three of the 96 Alaska Army National Guard
locations: Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Wasilla. Projects are
necessary to meet space requirements, code requirements,
property protection, conditions improvements, and the
lodging needs of soldiers.
RN 50957
Federal Energy Projects
$490,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Funding is requested to address energy conservation
requirements in Alaska Army National Guard Facilities in
the following communities: Juneau, Ketchikan, Kenai,
Kodiak, Nome, and Fort Richardson. The Alaska Army National
Guard is tasked with reducing energy consumption at its
facilities. Federal Executive Orders 13423 and 13514
prescribe the requirement for using more energy efficient
equipment and for utilizing energy obtained from renewable
sources. The proposed projects will install equipment and
provide designs that utilize available and proven
technology.
RN 42898
National Guard Counterdrug Support
$100,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The National Guard Counterdrug Support Program (CDSP)
supports law enforcement agencies in drug enforcement
operations, assists in training Law Enforcement Officers,
and provides community-based drug awareness programs. The
primary purpose of the U.S. Department of Justice Asset
Forfeiture Program is to deter crime by depriving criminals
of profits and proceeds from their illegal activities. The
CDSP program is needed to provide citizen protection and
life safety measures.
RN 42901
State Homeland Security Grant Programs
$9,500,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The various 100 percent federally funded State Homeland
Security grant programs are annually awarded by the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security. Programs include needed
homeland security planning, equipment, training, and
exercises to support local first responders, private sector
infrastructure and state preparedness. This request is
needed to assist in life safety citizen preparedness.
Response end results will be enhanced and improved within
our performance management framework. These funds provide
for critical tasks at the state level that include crisis
management, intelligence gathering and notification,
critical infrastructure analysis, mitigation projects,
policy development and effective grants management.
RN 49583
Military and Veterans Affairs Deferred Maintenance Projects
$12,085,800
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Funding is requested to address deferred maintenance
projects for the Alaska Army National Guard Facilities in
the following locations: Anchorage, Bethel, Kotzebue,
Sitka, Wasilla, Ketchikan, Juneau, Koyukuk, Fairbanks,
Kenai, Nome, Brevig Mission, Elim, and other communities
statewide. Projects focus on building repair and renovation
with an emphasis on fire, safety, and protection of
structures.
Ms. Colligan stated that the projects addressed deferred
maintenance for Army National Guard facilities around the
state, as well as the Alaska Military Youth Academy. The
appropriation had 17 allocations.
[A complete list of DMVA capital requests can be found on
the Office of Management and Budget page at the Office of
the Governor Homepage.]
1:35:45 PM
Department of Environmental Conservation
MARY SIROKY, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, introduced
available support staff. She shared that the list before
the committee was in priority order.
RN 41376
Village Safe Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects
$51,566,664
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project provides grant funding for first time service
to communities to plan, design and construct drinking water
and sanitation facilities and the associated operating
costs of the Facility Construction component within the
Division of Water. This project contributes to the
Department's End Result A - Citizens are Protected.
Drinking water and sewer projects constructed with grant
funds protect residents from unsafe sanitary conditions.
RN 46714
Municipal Water, Sewage, and Solid Waste Facilities Grants
(AS 46.03.030)
$20,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project provides funding for grants to communities to
plan, design and construct drinking water and sanitation
facilities and the associated operating costs of the
Facility Construction component within the Division of
Water. This project contributes to the Department's End
Result A - Citizens are Protected. Drinking water and sewer
projects constructed with grant funds protect residents
from unsafe sanitary conditions.
Ms. Siorky stated that there were nine projects to be
funded with the appropriation.
Co-Chair Stedman queried the weather the $20 million
appropriation would be enough to fund all of the projects
in the state that were listed under the department's "End
Result A - Citizens are Protected" plan.
BILL GRIFFITH, FACILITIES PROGRAM MANAGER, DIVISION OF
WATER, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, replied
that the appropriation would not service the full list of
the approximately 50 to 60 communities in need. Co-Chair
Stedman requested the total dollar amount of the list. Mr.
Griffith answered that the total dollar amount was
approximately $79 million. Co-Chair Stedman understood the
appropriation was $20 million of the total dollar amount.
Mr. Griffith replied in the affirmative.
Senator Thomas wondered if similar materials and equipment
were being used for each service grant funded facility. He
though that consistent use of similar materials would
streamline future maintenance, from community to community.
Mr. Griffith replied that significant standardization
occurs throughout the design process to simplify
maintenance. Standardization occurred less in the Municipal
Matching Grant program, because individual cities, and not
the state, administered the projects.
1:39:22 PM
Senator Thomas probed the department's distinction of
criteria for "city" versus "rural". Mr. Griffiths said that
the population limit for unincorporated communities and
first-class cities is 600 people. There is no population
limit for second-class cities.
Co-Chair Stedman shared that the committee had doubled the
governor's request for the program in the FY2011 Capital
Budget, which the governor had ultimately vetoed. He
expressed confusion that the administration would request
for FY2012, what it had vetoed for FY2011. Mr. Griffith
could not provide an explanation for the veto. He said that
the department would work closely with the administration
to ensure the process by which the project were selected
and prioritized was understood. Co-Chair Stedman stated
that the legislature was not in the practice of rearranging
the priority lists submitted by departments. In 2010,
appropriations were increased in areas where the committee
had determined the most need. He maintained puzzlement that
the items vetoed by the administration for FY2011, would be
requested again in FY2012. He wondered if increasing the
appropriations again would result in a governor's veto for
FY2012. Ms. Siorky stated that the department provided
information to the governor's office as the governor
considered final veto decisions.
RN 49749
Expansion, Upgrade, Replacement of Existing Service
$21,774,913
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project provides grant funding for expansion, upgrade
and replacement of existing service to communities to plan,
design and construct drinking water and sanitation
facilities.
RN 49748
First Time Service Projects
$29,791,751
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project provides funding for first time service grants
to communities to plan, design and construct drinking water
and sanitation facilities.
RN 51725
Haines: Asbestos Cement Pipe Replacement
$535,224
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 990 homes in the community. This
project will replace asbestos cement pipe in the 4th
Avenue, View, and Lynnvue areas. The local match
requirement is 30 percent of total eligible project costs.
RN 47787
Kenai: Water Transmission Mains Phase 3
$1,603,710
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 2,625 occupied homes in the
community. This project will construct the third phase of a
multi-phase effort to install new water transmission mains.
The local match requirement is 30 percent of total eligible
project costs.
1:44:16 PM
RN 49739
Ketchikan: Water and Sewer Improvements
$1,658,287
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 3,200 occupied homes in the
community. This project will install 4,800 feet of 8" and
16" water and sewer mains in the Jackson Street, Monroe
Street, 4th Avenue, and 7th Avenue areas. The local match
requirement is 30 percent of total eligible project costs.
Co-Chair Stedman noted that the allocations were going to
be short of funding. Mr. Griffith explained that the
Ketchikan: Water and Sewer Improvement project would be
partially funded, with a $ 20 million dollar cut-off. An
additional $931,000 would be requested by the community to
fully fund the project. Co-Chair Stedman asked why the
department had decided to partially fund the request. Mr.
Griffith replied that the decision had been made by OMB.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if the department normally funded
projects to completion. Mr. Griffith answered that the
department typically attempted to fund whole projects. Some
projects could be partially funded, such as pipe
replacement projects, but most projects could not split
funding from year-to-year. Co-Chair Stedman wondered if
funding for the other half of the Ketchikan project would
be at the top of the request list for FY2013. Mr. Griffith
relayed that communities had to reapply for funding from
year-to-year, so the project would be re-ranked. He added
that oftentimes projects that scored just below the funding
line ended up near the top of the funding list the
following year. Co-Chair Stedman asked if the department
gave the recommendation to OMB to half-fund projects, or
was it recommended that OMB follow the priority list and
fund projects entirely. Mr. Griffith said that the
department would recommend that the project was funded to
completion.
RN 49743
Ketchikan: Water and Sewer main Replacements
$2,616,824
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 3,200 occupied homes in the
Borough. This project will replace water and sewer mains in
the Alaska Avenue area. The local match requirement is 30
percent of total eligible project costs.
RN 45535
Kodiak: Ultraviolet Secondary Water Treatment Facility
$3,616,200
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 2,000 occupied homes in the
community. This project will fund an ultraviolet secondary
water treatment facility. The local match requirement for
this allocation is 30 percent of total eligible project
costs.
RN 46735
Palmer: Southwest Water Utility Extension, Phase 2B
$2,575,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 1,475 occupied homes in the
community. This project will provide additional funds for
the southwest water utility extension, Phase 2B. The local
match requirement for this allocation is 30 percent of
total eligible project costs.
RN 51726
Sitka: Ultraviolet Disinfection Facility
$3,587,500
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 3,300 homes in the community. This
project will construct an ultraviolet water treatment
disinfection facility. The local match requirement is 30
percent of total eligible costs.
RN 51724
Soldotna: Well House B Reconstruction
$717,255
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 1,450 occupied homes in the
community. This project will replace a well house and
related equipment. The local match requirement for this
project is 30 percent of total eligible project costs.
RN 51727
Unalaska: Water Treatment Plant
$3,090,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There are approximately 835 homes in the community. This
project will construct a new community water treatment
plant to bring it into compliance with the Long Term
Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Federal Drinking Water
Rule. The local match requirement is 30 percent of total
eligible costs.
Ms. Siroky continued.
RN 49697
Drinking Water Capitalization Grant - Subsidy Funding
$4,071,900
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The federal Drinking Water Capitalization Grant requires
States to issue 30 percent of the funding as subsidies (a
loan forgiveness process). This program has in the past
functioned strictly as a loan program until fiscal year
2011 when this provision was added to the federal budget.
In order to implement this provision, an appropriation is
necessary to properly record the loan forgiveness payment
as an expense in the Alaska Drinking Water Fund. This
project contributes to the Department's End Result A -
Citizens are Protected.
RN 49698
Clean Water Capitalization Grant - Subsidy Funding
$1,826,274
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The federal Clean Water Capitalization Grant requires
States to issue subsidies (a loan forgiveness process). The
subsidy amount required was identified under the grant
terms the Environmental Protection Agency has identified
for Alaska. This program has in the past functioned
strictly as a loan program until fiscal year 2011 when this
provision was added to the federal budget. In order to
implement this provision, an appropriation is necessary to
properly record the loan forgiveness payment as an expense
in the Alaska Clean Water Fund. This project contributes to
the Department's End Result A - Citizens are Protected.
RN 37753
Tax Exempt Usage Requirements for Investment Income from
Certificates of Participation
$205,300
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Department of Environmental Conservation requests
Miscellaneous Earnings authorization in order to satisfy
the tax exempt usage requirements for the investment income
earned from the issuance of Certificates of Participation
for the building of the Environmental Health Lab.
RN 35723
Spill Prevention - Best Available Technology Analyst
$100,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project provides funding for a review and appraisal by
the department of oil spill prevention and response
technologies that represent alternatives to the
technologies used by plan holders in their oil discharge
prevention and response plans. The department's review and
appraisal of emerging technologies, such as oil spill
response in arctic and ice covered waters, pipeline leak
detection and well blowout control, will include engaging
in studies, inquiries, surveys and analysis and the
sponsorship of technology conferences to provide persons,
organizations, and groups with interests and expertise in
relevant technologies to present data on these
technologies. Supports End Result B - Environment is
Protected.
RN 50943
Recreational Shellfish Beach Monitoring Pilot Program
$400,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
There have been several occurrences recently of Alaskans
eating recreational and subsistence harvested shellfish and
becoming ill from paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) and
other shellfish related pathogens. We are requesting a
pilot program to collaborate with four communities to
monitor recreational shellfish harvesting areas for
paralytic shellfish poison. This project contributes to the
Department's End Result A - Citizens are Protected.
RN 49339
Environmental Health Laboratory Building Deferred
Maintenance
$200,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This funding is to cover deferred maintenance items in the
Environmental Health Laboratory Building. Examples of
immediate deferred maintenance needs in the lab include
installing air flow safety alarms, ventilation
improvements, steam generator replacement, and a
decontamination shower upgrade. Supports End Result A -
Citizens are Protected.
Ms. Siorky explained that the items had been deferred due
to lack of funds during the construction of the building.
Co-Chair Stedman asked when the building was constructed.
Ms. Siorky thought the building was approximately six
years-old.
[A complete list of DEC capital requests can be found on
the Office of Management and Budget page at the Office of
the Governor homepage.]
1:49:35 PM
Department of Fish and Game
KEVIN BROOKS, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES,
DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION, relayed that the projects
would be presented in priority order.
RN 43322
Facilities, Vessels, and Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and
Upgrades
$700,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This annual request funds repair, maintenance and
renovation of department facilities statewide and vessel
and aircraft repair and maintenance. This project
contributes to the department's mission by providing the
department with the means to properly
maintain/repair/upgrade its facilities, vessels and
equipment, resulting in reduced long-term capital costs and
a more productive departmental workforce.
Mr. Brooks stated that the department has employees in over
40 locations around the state.
Co-Chair Stedman queried the evolution of the appropriation
from $700,000 in FY2012 to $1.1 million in FY2013 - FY2017.
Mr. Brooks replied that after financial analysis, the
$700,000 request for FY2012 was appropriate.
RN 50944
Critical Information Technology Infrastructure Maintenance
$400,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This request seeks annual maintenance costs for the
infrastructure components that supply the department's
information technology backbone. Examples are storage,
virtualization, databases, and disaster recovery. This
project contributes to the department's mission as all
facets of resource management, research, and administration
are dependent upon the networking, database, and computer
infrastructure.
1:52:45 PM
RN 39293
Westward Region DIDSON Sonar Purchase
$105,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project funds the acquisition of one Dual-Frequency
Identification Sonar (DIDSON) long-range sonar unit to help
commercial salmon fishery management and research within
the Westward Region. The unit will be used to provide
timely in season escapement estimates, allow fish counts
during emergencies when weirs are flooded or inoperable,
and address applied research questions such as smolt
avoidance of traps and salmon movement and distribution at
counting sites. DIDSON sonar units have proven to be highly
effective tools for salmon stock assessment, a core
component of the department's mission.
Senator Thomas asked where the sonar would be placed. Mr.
Brooks replied East Kodiak. Senator Thomas asked if a
similar project could be considered for the Yukon River
area. Mr. Brooks replied that the department had sonar in
all but the westward region. He said that the sonar devices
were portable, which allows for placement in a river for
120 to 150 days per-year. The device would not be dedicated
specifically to the Yukon, but would be used in the region.
Senator Thomas asked if the sonar used on the Yukon was as
high-quality as the DIDSON unit. Mr. Brooks replied that
the device would be consistent with other units used by the
department.
RN 41452
State Game Refuge Access and Development
$720,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Division of Wildlife Conservation manages state game
refuges that have identified tangible projects that will
improve hunter access as well as clean up and develop
public lands. Specific state game refuges include: Goose
Bay, Susitna Flats, Palmer Hay Flats, and Anchorage
Coastal. This project contributes to the department's
mission by protecting wildlife resources and managing their
use for people of the state.
RN 33647
Pacific Costal Salmon Recovery Fund
$12,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Federal fiscal year FY11 (state fiscal year FY12) federal
appropriations legislation contains funding for the Pacific
Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund (PCSRF). The Alaska portion of
the federal appropriation comes to the state through a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department
of Commerce designating the Alaska Department of Fish and
Game (ADF&G) as the program manager. This project
contributes to the department's mission by providing
funding for a wide range of fisheries research, management,
and restoration work which will enhance the agency's
capacity to contribute to the economy and general wellbeing
of the people of Alaska.
RN 48948
Pacific Salmon Treaty Chinook Fishery Mitigation
$7,500,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The federal budget for State FY12 (Federal FY11) is likely
to include up to $7.5 million to mitigate economic
consequences of harvest reductions in the Southeast Alaska
sport and commercial Chinook salmon fisheries imposed by
the Pacific Salmon Treaty. This project contributes to the
department's mission by mitigating some of the hardships
imposed on the Southeast Alaska salmon industry, in order
to achieve international conservation and allocation
objectives contained in the treaty.
RN 30432
Sport Fish Recreational Boating Access
$3,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This annual request authorizes the Division of Sport Fish
to continue to construct and upgrade recreational power
boating and sport fish access facilities statewide from
funds comprised of 75 percent federal assistance and 25
percent Fish and Game Fund, or other local government non-
federal match. Projects include: boat launches, mooring
floats, parking lots, restrooms, fish cleaning facilities,
and other services for recreational boaters. This project
contributes to the department's mission by providing
improvements and construction to statewide boating and
sport fish access facilities and results in improved
recreational boating and sport fishing access to the fish
and wildlife resources of the state.
1:56:21 PM
Co-Chair Stedman asked where ramps were going to be built
and queried future plans for the project. Mr. Brooks stated
that the $3 million request would fund boat ramps in
Hoonah, Bar Harbor, False Island moorage near Craig, and
various fish cleaning facilities. Co-Chair Stedman asked
about plans at False Island. Mr. Brooks replied that the
project was the False Island Moorage Float Renovation. Co-
Chair Stedman requested a list of projects going back three
years, as well as looking forward the next four years. He
asked that the methodology used for project selection be
presented in addition to the project list. Mr. Brooks
agreed to provide the information. Co-Chair Stedman added
that there had been very little General Fund money put into
the projects in the past, he believed that there was a
higher interest in the program then was reflected in the
funding streams. Mr. Brooks agreed that the program was in
demand. He stressed that the department set aside 15
percent as was required by the federal apportionment and
matched that with DF&G funds. Co-Chair Stedman asked if a
boat ramp at Banana Point in Petersburg could be expected
in the near future.
CHARLIE SWANTON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF SPORT FISH, DEPARTMENT OF
FISH AND GAME, testified that the department was in the
process off looking at upgrades and facility improvements
at Banana Pont. He could not speak to a timeline for the
project. Co-Chair Stedman requested information on past and
future plans for the project and a description of the
project selection process. He added that the communities of
Petersburg and Wrangell had been looking in to changing the
location of the ramp at Banana Point. Mr. Swnaton assured
the committee that the requested information would be
provided.
1:59:33 PM
AMD RN 51341
Campbell Creek Estuary Conservation Project
$5,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Department has applied to the National Marine Fisheries
Service (NMFS) under the Section 6 competitive grant
program for funding in support of the Campbell Creek
Estuary Conservation project. The project, adjacent to
ADFG's Anchorage Coastal Wildlife Refuge, has the support
of the Municipality of Anchorage and it will conserve 60
acres of coastal habitat for the critical habitat
designation of Cook Inlet beluga whales.
RN 45482
Statewide Facility Deferred Maintenance Projects
$1,400,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This is an appropriation for Alaska Department of Fish and
Game deferred maintenance projects and the details are
described in the allocations. This project contributes to
the department's mission by providing the department the
means to complete deferred maintenance on its facilities
resulting in reduced long-term capital costs and a more
productive departmental workforce.
RN 41922
Cordova Dock/Uplands Improvements and Upgrades
$650,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project will finalize the remaining deferred dock
improvements at the Cordova Fish and Game dock compound.
The dock float system is old and partially failing
requiring replacement.
RN 49672
Fairbanks Regional Office Repairs/Upgrades
$750,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Fairbanks Regional Office has a variety of needed
improvements and upgrades due to the age of the facility
and the constant heavy use: upgrade mechanical heating and
cooling systems, electrical system assessments and
upgrades, and facility efficiency and long term operational
plan/assessment. Funds are needed to contract for various
professional assessments, design plans and specifications,
and for the actual improvements and upgrades to the
facility.
Co-Chair Stedman queried the cost of deferred maintenance
projects beyond the two allocations listed under the
appropriation. Mr. Brooks said that the department could
provide a list of over $3 million in deferred maintenance
needs.
[A complete list of DFG capital requests can be found on
the Office of Management and Budget page at the Office of
the Governor homepage.]
2:02:10 PM
Department of Corrections
JOSEPH SCHMIDT, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,
discussed the capital requests.
RN 45637
Annual Facilities Maintenance and Repairs
$1,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project will provide funding for essential renewal,
replacement, renovation, remodeling and repair of
electrical, mechanical, roofing, walls, fire and life
safety, security, structural, food service, pavement and
site drainage systems at all correctional facilities. This
work is required to enable continued safe, secure and
efficient operation of the 24-hour incarceration facility.
This project assists in providing secure confinement, and
keeping the community safe from offenders placed in the
department's custody.
Commissioner Schmidt briefly skimmed the next two
appropriations.
Co-Chair Stedman asked why the deferred maintenance request
jumped from $1 million in FY2012, $10 million in FY2013, to
$16 million in FY2014.
LESLIE HOUSTON, DIRECTOR OF DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS stated that the numbers
represented the cost of the overall list of annual
maintenance and repairs in all facilities into FY2017.
Co-Chair Stedman asked why the schedule was so irregular.
Ms. Houston thought that the question would be more
appropriately asked of OMB.
2:05:10 PM
Senator Ellis pointed out to the committee that there had
been no discussion on second two appropriations.
Co-Chair Stedman requested the department begin the
presentation again; remembering to cite the reference
number, project title, and FY2012 request for each
appropriation and allocation.
Ms. Houston continued to list the capital requests.
RN 46995
Implementation of a Medical Information System
$1,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project will provide funding to fully implement
Medical Information System within the Alaska Corrections
Offender Management System (ACOMS). Offenders are
transported to various in-state correctional facilities,
community residential centers and to the Out of State
Contract Facility in Colorado. This system is necessary for
department medical staff to track all medical information
of an offender in one system that is accessible statewide.
This project assists in providing secure confinement and
keeping the community safe from offenders placed in the
department's custody.
Senator McGuire noticed that every plan to implement a
medical information system, in every division, had a
request for $1 million, she urged the committee to find out
how the $1 million figure had been determined.
Co-Chair Stedman requested further clarification of how the
$1 million request was determined. Ms. Houston responded
that the system was a consortium of various states and was
currently being joint-developed with Alaska and Utah. The
system was currently being used by Utah. The various states
had agreed that each state would contribute $1 million for
the implementation of the system.
RN 48960
Seward: Spring Creek Correctional Center Seward Land
Transfer
$250,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Funding for the Spring Creek Correctional Center land
transfer from the City of Seward to the State of Alaska.
This project assists in providing secure confinement and
keeping the community safe from offenders placed in the
department's custody.
RN 50675
Community Jails Repairs, Renovations, and Equipment
$150,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This project will provide funding for essential safety and
security repairs, remodeling, renovations, and equipment at
15 local government contract jails. These jails require
repairs and modifications to continue operations in support
of the department's mission to provide secure offender
confinement, thus enhancing community safety. This project
assists in providing secure confinement and keeping the
community safe from offenders placed in the department's
custody.
Co-Chair Stedman recalled that the committee had increased
the appropriation in FY2011 from $100,000, to $150,000. Ms.
Houston acknowledged that in FY2011 the department received
$100,000 dollars. The Senate Finance Committee increased
the request to $150,000; the increase was vetoed by the
governor. Co-Chair Stedman wondered if the community jails
would be happy with the FY2012 request of $150,000 dropping
down to $100,000 in FY2013 through FY2017. Ms. Houston
hoped so. Co-Chair Stedman was not optimistic. Ms. Houston
pointed out that the funding was in addition to the
operating contracts issued by the department to assist the
community jail operations.
2:06:03 PM
RN 49376
Deferred Maintenance Projects
$5,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This funds a few of the department's highest deferred
maintenance needs. This project will provide funding for
essential renewal, replacement, renovation, remodeling and
repair of electrical, mechanical, roofing, walls, fire and
life safety, security, structural, food service, pavements
and site drainage systems at multiple correctional
facilities. This work is required to enable continued safe,
secure and efficient operation of the 24-hour incarceration
facilities. This project assists in providing secure
confinement and keeping the community safe from offenders
placed in the department's custody.
Ms. Houston stated that the appropriation would be
allocated to 20 different projects.
[A complete list of DOC capital requests can be found on
the Office of Management and Budget page at the Office of
the Governor homepage.]
2:10:33 PM
Alaska Court System
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN, DEPUTY ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA
COURT SYSTEM, discussed the court system agency requests.
He stated that the court system did not have the right to
have items in the governor's capital bill. Requests were
submitted directly to the legislature and OMB. The governor
put two of the projects submitted for FY2012 in the capital
bill. He referred to the court system request document
(Copy on file). He stated the document listed the projects
in priority order. He stressed the two items that the
governor put in the bill.
Mr. Christensen discussed Priority 1: Anchorage Campus
Project Renovation.
RN 43152
Anchorage Campus Court Renovation
$4,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Anchorage court campus is comprised of three main
buildings - the Boney Courthouse, the Nesbett Courthouse,
and the Snowden Administration Building. This project is a
remodel of all but the third floor 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,
and provide spaces that are more conducive to efficient
customer services for the public.
Mr. Christensen said that FY2012 was the sixth year the
committee had seen the request. He added that the governor
had made substantial vetoes to funding agreed on by the
committee over the last three years. Last year the
legislature provided the money to finish the project, but
more than half if that money was vetoed.
Co-Chair Stedman wondered if the vetoes had had any
monetary repercussions. Mr. Christensen replied that in the
beginning it had been estimated that the project would cost
$23 million. Due to the phasing that was done and various
cost escalations, if it were funded in FY2012 the total
increase would be $8 million over the original estimate. He
added that only $350,000 of the total increase was due to
scope change. The rest was escalation due to the amount of
time it has taken and the way the phasing had to be done.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if the state had earned more than $8
million on the interest from the vetoes. Mr. Christensen
suspected not.
Mr. Christensen stated that as the population and caseloads
in Anchorage had increased, judges and court staff
additions had been moved to the older Boney Courthouse. He
shared that the old building had approximately 30 more
years of life, if fully renovated. Alternatively,
demolishing the building and building a new one would be
more expensive. He relayed that the ultimate goal was to
have the entire superior court; both criminal and civil, in
the new Nesbett Courthouse, and the entire district court;
both criminal and civil, along with the supreme court and
the court of appeals in the Boney Courthouse.
2:15:38 PM
Co-Chair Stedman wondered how many years this specific
request had been brought to the legislature. Mr.
Christensen replied that it was now in its sixth year of
the request.
Co-Chair Stedman hoped it would not be vetoed again. He
said that the committee had in the past expressed interest
in expediting the remodel of the courthouses in Anchorage
to help facilitate the flow of business. He stressed that
the executive branch vetoes had cost the state money. He
offered committee support for funding the project and
expected that the current request would not be vetoed.
2:18:10 PM
Mr. Christensen looked at Priority 2: Electronic Filing
System. The item was not in the governor's capital budget.
He explained that the project total would be $7,180,000,
with $1,830 requested for FY2012. To keep up with its
workload without adding employees, the court needs funding
to implement and electronic filing system. This system
would include and electric document management system and
would be fully integrated with the trial court case
management system. Mr. Christensen explained that currently
most attorneys prepare work processing documents, print
them out, and physically deliver them to the courthouse
with the appropriate filing fees and instructions. Court
clerks review the documents, accept payments, type
information into the courts case management system, and
place the documents into a case jacket. Case files are
routed to the appropriate judge or staff for processing
until the case is closed. Eventually, closed case files are
routed to central location for scanning, so that images of
the documents are stored in an electronically accessible
format. With electronic filing, documents are prepared in
much the same way, but are sent and stored electronically,
allowing the case to be managed electronically from
initiation through final disposition and archiving.
2:20:59 PM
Mr. Christensen continued to Priority 3: Court Security
Projects. He testified that FY2012 would be the ninth year
that security money had been requested. The court system
approached the legislature nine years ago with a long-term
plan to upgrade the 44 buildings the system operated around
the states. The legislature had provided funding for five
of the previous eight fiscal years. The FY2012 request
totaled $1.2 million. He relayed that it was important that
each courthouse maintain effective security, which
simultaneously ensures fair, safe and orderly trials while
creating a public atmosphere of respect for judicial
proceedings.
Co-Chair Stedman asked if funds previously appropriated for
the projects by the committee had been vetoed. Mr.
Christensen replied that in five of the last eight years
the legislature had provided the system with some security
funding. Funds had been used for the installation of
limited access systems in major courthouses with metal
detectors, video surveillance systems, security card
access, and DPS holding facilities had been upgraded.
2:22:57 PM
Mr. Christensen discussed priority 4: Statewide Remodel
Projects. He stated that the request would fund renovation
projects, which would increase staff efficiency, improve
access for the public, and increase efficiency of
conducting court business. Specific projects included
remodeling clerk benches to accommodate two clerks in
courtrooms in Anchorage Kodiak, Palmer, Valdez, Kenai,
Bethel, and Delta Junction the project was associated with
the No Dark Courtrooms Project that the legislature had
funded in the Operating Budget for the precious three
fiscal years. Funds would be used for remodeling and
installation of cooling equipment and additional power in
server rooms in Kodiak, Juneau and Tok. Additional projects
included remodels for security, safety and efficiency in
areas around the state including; Fairbanks, Valdez, Delta
Junction and Ketchikan. The FY2012 request totaled
$3,020,400.
Co-Chair Stedman suggested that appropriating the $4.9
million in total in FY2012, would excel orate the renewal,
safety and renovation projects. Mr. Christensen replied
that it could work that way. Co-Chair Stedman thought that
it should be considered. He pointed out that the financial
position of the state in 2015 and 2016 was unpredictable.
However, the state was currently in a positive economic
position.
2:24:37 PM
Mr. Christensen continued to discuss Priority 5: Replace
Worn Furniture and Repair Specialized Finishes in Public
Use Spaces. He said that the request had been seen before,
and emphasized that none of the funds were going to be used
to fund new furniture for judges or court employees. The
furniture and building furnishings would directly benefit
the public in assembly rooms, juror deliberation rooms,
courtrooms and lobby areas. Courthouses opened in Juneau,
Sitka, Ketchikan, Valdez, Kodiak, Delta Junction and Fort
Yukon between 1974 and 1976 were operating with original
furniture. He added that detailed list of all furniture to
be replaced in each courthouse could be provided to the
committee. The FY2012 request totaled $1,145,100.
Mr. Christensen continued to Priority 6: Deferred
Maintenance. He relayed that the list was a result of
agency participation in the Deferred Maintenance Taskforce.
The FY2012 through FY2017 request totaled $12.5 million.
The FY2012 request was for $4.1 million. He testified that
the governor had requested $2.5 million of the deferred
maintenance request in the Capital Budget. The $2.5 million
would fund the top four projects on the deferred
maintenance priority list, all at the Nesbett Courthouse in
Anchorage.
Mr. Christensen continued to Priority 7: Statewide Building
Code and Energy Upgrade for Court Buildings. He explained
that there were 38 total projects, 21 for which funding was
being requested in FY2012. The upgrades included;
earthquake bracing for library shelving and boilers, energy
efficient light fixtures for several court locations,
bringing doors in certain buildings into compliance with
the Americans with Disabilities Act, electrical system
upgrades in order to meet current code, fire alarm upgrades
and heating and ventilation systems.
2:26:31 PM
Co-Chair Stedman recommended Mr. Christensen meet with each
committee member to discuss the needs of the court system.
The committee would then return for a full discussion of
individual committee members.
Senator Ellis wondered if there had been coordination
between the court system and the Office of Public Advocacy
concerning the electronic records system. Mr. Christensen
replied that the Multi-Agency Justice Integration
Consortium (MAJIC) was a collaborative project of every
state justice agency, as well as a number of federal
justice agencies operating in Alaska. The consortium had
been meeting for several years to work to integrate various
computer systems to ensure communication. The consortium
was working to ensure that all new systems are fully
compatible.
Department of Revenue
GINGER BLAISDELL, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, presented the capital
requests for the department.
RN 51568
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards Statewide
Compliance
$2,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS)
Compliance is a mandatory requirement for all transactions
involving credit card vendors, online merchants and service
providers. The State of Alaska is considered a single
merchant and the compliance of any single department
reflects the state as a whole. This project reflects the
costs to bring all State of Alaska departments that are
currently accepting credit card payments into compliance.
Ms. Blaisdell said that a statewide survey had been
conducted to examine how many departments collected credit
card information. Each of the departments will be subject
to a security scan by the state's bank to identify where
personal identity security measures need to be improved.
The funding would be divided among the agencies to do
whatever remediation required for compliance.
RN 51503
Child Support Services Computer Replacement Project-Phase 2
$212,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This is Phase 2 of a third five-year replacement cycle of
the computer, server and printer replacement project. The
agency objective is to replace personal computers,
printers, servers, network attached storage and supporting
devices such as Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) that
have exceeded their useful life. With 274 computers in use
within the division, a five year replacement plan has 55
computers in that situation, as well as several servers and
duplex printers.
Ms. Blaisdell stated that FY2012 was the first year in the
second five-year phase of the project.
RN 42933
Permanent Fund Dividend Division Computer Replacement
Project - Phase 5
$266,500
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This request is for the fifth year of the PFD Division
replacement project for desktop computers, printers,
servers, and other office support equipment. The
replacement cycle is based on the warranty and expected
useful life of each type of equipment. Replacing worn out
and obsolete mission critical equipment on a planned life-
cycle basis facilitates maximum employee productivity on a
day-to-day basis, and enables the success of cost saving
and programmatic goals related to PFD Division Performance
Management targets to increase staff efficiency and
effectiveness; eliminate process bottlenecks; reduce
operational costs; reduce fraud; promote customer service
and respect; and prepare for the future.
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation
LAURA ACHEE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION, ALASKA PERMANENT
FUND CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, discussed the next
project request.
RN 51504
Permanent Fund Integrated Investment Accounting and
Reporting Software Analysis
$150,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
This funding will be used to analyze the Alaska Permanent
Fund Corporation's portfolio accounting and reporting
system needs and to assist in developing a scope of work
and preliminary budget plan aimed at implementing an
integrated system. The goal is to have an integrated
portfolio accounting system that will allow the APFC to
better track our internally traded Fixed Income investment
assets and perhaps any other asset type APFC may hold, such
as Real Estate, Equities, and Alternative assets. Prudent
monitoring and reconciling of our investment accounts is a
critical portion of the fiduciary duty of the APFC.
Ms. Achee highlighted the $1,000,000 request in FY2013. She
stated that the figure was an estimate, set in place in the
event that the corporation was able to implement an
improved system.
2:34:50 PM
Department of Labor
CLARK BISHOP, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, introduced his support staff.
GUY BELL, ASSISTANT COMMISSIONER AND DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT, discussed the department's capital requests.
RN 51501
Maritime Vessel Simulator Projection System Upgrade
$210,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Alaska Vocational Technical Center's (AVTEC) maritime
vessel simulator was installed in FY2001 with a Coast Guard
Class A rating. It uses a projection system with projectors
that are no longer supported by the manufacturer, 3D
Perceptions. Next year AVTEC's simulator, as it is
currently configured, will no longer qualify for a Class A
rating. Many maritime classes and maritime industry members
use the simulator for training exercises. Through training
AVTEC supports the department's mission to advance
opportunities for employment.
RN 51795
Fairbanks Pipeline Training Canter Construction and
Equipment Purchase
$500,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
The Fairbanks Pipeline Training Center (FPTC) is a
public/private partnership that prepares Alaskans for work
in the high demand oil/gas and construction industries.
This project is for a grant to the FPTC to be used in
combination with other funds toward constructing and
equipping training facilities. Equipment will include
classroom and instruction equipment. FPTC supports the
department's mission by preparing Alaskans for jobs.
Co-Chair Stedman noted that there were no targeted
appropriations for FY2013 through FY2017, but that there
had been appropriations in FY2006 through FY2011. He
wondered why the committee would not assume continued
support for the pipeline training center. Mr. Bell
responded that there was a federal act that had authorized
$3 million toward pipeline training center construction
that had not yet been released for appropriation. All
interested parties were working toward the increase and
release of the federal funding. The capital request assumed
the federal funding.
2:39:18 PM
RN 48821
AVTEC Deferred Maintenance
$1,000,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
Baseline requirements for facilities deferred maintenance
at Alaska Vocational Technical Center's (AVTEC) 16
buildings in Seward, include general facility maintenance,
apartment remodels (1-2 per year), gym safety and energy
upgrades, diesel shop ventilation system replacement, First
Lake facility electrical panel upgrade, and the Student
Service Center underground fuel tank replacement with an
above ground tank. Through training, AVTEC supports the
Department's mission to advance opportunities for
employment.
Mr. Bell informed the committee that the department's
current deferred maintenance estimate was approximately $15
million. Co-Chair Stedman reiterated the need for the
projects to be listed in priority order.
2:41:46 PM
Department of Law
DAVE BLAISDELL, DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION,
DEPARTMENT OF LAW, discussed the project review listing.
RN 51785
Information Technology Projects
$1,250,000
Brief Summary and Statement of Need:
1) $750,000 - Upgrade server room, continue ProLaw
deployment and Obtain a Security Audit 2) $300,000 - E-
Discovery Solution; and 3) $200,000 - Statutes and
Regulations Database Search Engine development. Each of the
projects will continue Law's efforts to more efficiently
prosecute crime and provide legal services to state
government for the protection and benefit of Alaska's
citizens.
Mr. Blaisdell explained that the funds would be allocated
as followed:
· $750,000 - Upgrade server room to a standard that will
accommodate our current and 3-5 year requirements
including upgrading our current cabling plant in the
server room, installing and relocating electrical
circuits and lights, wiring for and installing a
server room UPS and installing an air conditioning
system. The funds would also continue ProLaw
deployment integrating document management
functionality of the ProLaw case management system to
improve work process and information flow; and obtain
a Security Audit.
· $300,000 - Identify and deploy an e-discovery solution
for civil litigation and Public Records Act matters
involving a few pages to hundreds of thousands of
pages of non-electronic and electronic records. The e-
discovery solution would be used for all or some of
the following discovery-related tasks:
1. identification,
2. preservation and collection
3. processing, review, and analysis
4. production
5. presentation
· Deploying an e-discovery solution will involve
purchasing hardware (including servers, desktop
computers with substantial processing and memory
capabilities, and large-volume scanners) and software
licenses to collect, process, review, organize,
redact, and produce records.
· $200,000 - To improve the accuracy, performance and
accessibility of the State of Alaska Statute and
Regulations database.
2:44:06 PM
Co-Chair Stedman discussed housekeeping.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 2:44 PM.
| Document Name | Date/Time | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| SB 46 DEED ConstructionFinalList.pdf |
SFIN 3/16/2011 1:00:00 PM |
SB 46 |
| SB 46 DEED MaintenanceFinalList.pdf |
SFIN 3/16/2011 1:00:00 PM |
SB 46 |