Legislature(1993 - 1994)
01/31/1994 01:30 PM House FIN
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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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.
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