HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE January 31, 1994 1:30 P.M. TAPE HFC 94 - 20, Side 1, #000 - end. TAPE HFC 94 - 20, Side 2, #000 - #158. CALL TO ORDER Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Committee meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. PRESENT Co-Chair Larson Representative Foster Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Navarre Representative Brown Representative Parnell Representative Grussendorf Representative Therriault Representative Martin Representatives Hoffman and MacLean were not present for the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Bruce Campbell, Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Helvi Sandvic, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Ron Lind, Director, Administrative Services, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Jerome Komisar, President, University of Alaska (teleconference); Brian Rogers, Vice President for Finance, University of Alaska (teleconference); Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations, Administrative Office, University of Alaska; Alison Elgee, Budget Director, University of Alaska; Senator Dave Donley; Representative John Davies. SUMMARY AGENCY BUDGET OVERVIEW: Department of Transportation and Public Facilities University of Alaska AGENCY BUDGET OVERVIEWS: DOTPF AND UNIVERSITY (*Copies of log notes, meeting tapes and handouts are on file with the Legislative Finance Division. Contact #465- 3795). Log # DISCUSSION 1 HFC 20-1 Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Alaska, testified via teleconference in response to the FY95 Budget Overview for the University of Alaska. He explained the differences between the FY94 budget and the proposed FY95 budget. decrease administrative costs while continuing to establish goals: 1. Administrative proactivity standards. 2. Faculty workload obligations. 3. Creating a zero base organizational design. for the University: 1. Maintain existing programs. 2. Maintain buildings and equipment. 3. Improve campuses. 4. Improve instructional delivery. 5. Provide more research. support for the University's economic development in particular maintenance. planning and that relationship to the private sector. Finance, University of Alaska explained problems have existed in the past, although, currently, outside activity has been restricted. funds allocated for audio/visual equipment. Mr. Rogers replied that the University is at a standstill in instructional technology growth. communication system, video conferencing and the use of frequent flyer miles for 2 travel. single appropriation for the University. He suggested that shift did not address the "greatest need". President Komisar emphasized "micro managing" would not work well for the University as the single appropriation did. University of Alaska budget overview. of Transportation and Public Facilities, provided the Committee with a handout itemizing the DOTPF FY95 Operating Budget Overview. (Copy on file). INCREASES IN GENERAL FUND 1. Highways and aviation M&O. 2. Facilities maintenance. 3. Design and construction. 4. Administration and leasing. 5. Alaska Marine Highway System. participation in the North Star Borough and concerns with the changes in the Department's servicing. that the Department has had meetings without adequate focus on the public process. Commissioner Campbell defended DOTPF's position. the proposed budget's for the operations and maintenance allocation. She asked for further guarantees of fund distribution. component would assure the Department adequately responding to weather conditions. HFC 20-2 Discussion followed in regard to movement of #000 funds for operations within the Department. 3 discussion amongst Committee members on brush cutting procedures within the State. Committee adjourned at 2:25 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:25 P.M.HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE January 31, 1994 1:30 P.M. TAPE HFC 94 - 20, Side 1, #000 - end. TAPE HFC 94 - 20, Side 2, #000 - #158. CALL TO ORDER Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Committee meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. PRESENT Co-Chair Larson Representative Foster Vice-Chair Hanley Representative Navarre Representative Brown Representative Parnell Representative Grussendorf Representative Therriault Representative Martin Representatives Hoffman and MacLean were not present for the meeting. ALSO PRESENT Bruce Campbell, Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Helvi Sandvic, Deputy Commissioner, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Ron Lind, Director, Administrative Services, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities; Jerome Komisar, President, University of Alaska (teleconference); Brian Rogers, Vice President for Finance, University of Alaska (teleconference); Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations, Administrative Office, University of Alaska; Alison Elgee, Budget Director, University of Alaska; Senator Dave Donley; Representative John Davies. SUMMARY AGENCY BUDGET OVERVIEW: 4 Department of Transportation and Public Facilities University of Alaska AGENCY BUDGET OVERVIEWS: DOTPF AND UNIVERSITY (*Copies of log notes, meeting tapes and handouts are on file with the Legislative Finance Division. Contact #465- 3795). Log # DISCUSSION HFC 20-1 Co-Chair Larson called the House Finance Alaska, testified via teleconference in response to the FY95 Budget Overview for the University of Alaska. He explained the differences between the FY94 budget and the proposed FY95 budget. decrease administrative costs while continuing to establish goals: 1. Administrative proactivity standards. 2. Faculty workload obligations. 3. Creating a zero base organizational design. for the University: 1. Maintain existing programs. 2. Maintain buildings and equipment. 3. Improve campuses. 4. Improve instructional delivery. 5. Provide more research. support for the University's economic development in particular maintenance. planning and that relationship to the private sector. Finance, University of Alaska explained problems have existed in the past, although, currently, outside activity 5 has been restricted. funds allocated for audio/visual equipment. Mr. Rogers replied that the University is at a standstill in instructional technology growth. communication system, video conferencing and the use of frequent flyer miles for travel. single appropriation for the University. He suggested that shift did not address the "greatest need". President Komisar emphasized "micro managing" would not work well for the University as the single appropriation did. University of Alaska budget overview. of Transportation and Public Facilities, provided the Committee with a handout itemizing the DOTPF FY95 Operating Budget Overview. (Copy on file). INCREASES IN GENERAL FUND 1. Highways and aviation M&O. 2. Facilities maintenance. 3. Design and construction. 4. Administration and leasing. 5. Alaska Marine Highway System. participation in the North Star Borough and concerns with the changes in the Department's servicing. that the Department has had meetings without adequate focus on the public process. Commissioner Campbell defended DOTPF's position. the proposed budget's for the operations and maintenance allocation. She asked 6 for further guarantees of fund distribution. component would assure the Department adequately responding to weather conditions. HFC 20-2 Discussion followed in regard to movement of #000 funds for operations within the Department. discussion amongst Committee members on brush cutting procedures within the State. Committee adjourned at 2:25 P.M. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 2:25 P.M. 7