OVERVIEW: CAPITAL BUDGET NO COMMITTEE ACTION (The following overview was taken in log note format. Tapes and handouts will be on file with the House Finance Committee through the 21st Legislative Session, contact 465- 2156. After the 21st Legislative Session they will be available through the Legislative Library at 465-3808.) Number 142 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Home Modifications for Individuals with Disabilities 100,000 REMOND HENDERSON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT discussed the item. The request would help the most severely disabled. The modifications must be needed to gain employment. Co-Chair Therriault observed that they received $100 thousand dollars in FY99 and FY98. Number 301 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION Anch Pioneers' Home Ventilation & Humidification System Emergency Repair/Upgrade 1,488,100 ALISON ELGEE, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION discussed the item. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The system is 20-years old and does not supply proper air. It would be funded through Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) receipts. Number 344 Information Service Fund Equipment Replacement 3,141,000 Ms. Elgee explained that this is an annual appropriation. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The internal service fund is the funding source. Number 402 Land Mobile Radio Migration 1,200,000 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. Vice Chair Bunde explained that the request would allow troopers, police and fire emergency personnel to communicate during emergencies. Number 441 License Plates and Drivers License Manuals 345,000 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. Number 503 Motor Vehicles Photo ID Equipment 350,000 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. The company is no longer maintaining the equipment. The records are used by criminal justice. Co-Chair Therriault questioned if the first half was a stand-alone contract. Ms. Elgee explained that the first stage was design; the second stage is implementation. Number 597 Pioneers' Homes Fire and Life Safety Repairs 350,000 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This meets emergency capital needs. The identified deferred maintenance list is over $20 million. It would be funded with AHFC receipts. Number 681 Senior Services Data Integration Project 308,200 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. Mental Health Trust receipts. The project would develop an integrated database and prevent duplication. Number 732 Sitka Pioneers' Home Preservation and Rehab. 650,000 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. It provides federal funds to allow roof repair and other maintenance. Number 801 State Owned Buildings Valuation Project 60,000 Ms. Elgee discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. There is no way to fix the cost of state owned buildings. The project would provide consulting to figure a methodology for fixed assets. Number 867 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Alternative Energy Program 150,000 JEFF BUSH, DEPUTY COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT discussed the request. State funds would match federal funds. He reviewed projects that would be funded under the request. The request would match $4.8 million dollars of federal funds. Co-Chair Therriault requested the actual required match amount. Number 986 Arctic Winter Games Team Alaska 75,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. He noted that the request is less than previous years. Number 1100 Bulk Fuel Systems Upgrades 1,600,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. It would be funded with Oil and Hazardous Waste funds, at the same level as funded over the last 5 years. Most of the funding is federal. Representative J. Davies questioned the amount of federal funds that would be available in FY01. Mr. Bush noted that $14 million dollars in projects would be addressed in FY01: 22 projects. Additional projects would be funded in the next two years. Number 1271 Community Block Grants 6,000,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or state general fund match is required for this item. It would be funded with federal funds from different sources: HUD, Community services block grant program, emergency shelters and others. Funds require matches at the local level for some programs. EDA Annual Planning Grant 100,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. Authorization for federal funding is in the operating budget. Funds have been provided to the state since 1985. The match is 1:1. Federal Funds for Capital Energy Projects 30,450,00 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. Alternative Energy Program and bulk fuel upgrade are among the programs that would be funded through this authorization. Number 1378 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grants 350,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. FEMA funds requires a 25% local match. Front Section: Electrical Emergencies 350,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This item has been historically funded through the Rural Electrification Revolving Loan Fund. The appropriation would be used to make emergency repairs. There are 7-8 emergency situations a year, which are addressed with private contracts. Number 1501 Front Section: Petroleum Remediation at Rural Alaskan Bulk Fuel Facilities 18,501,299 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. TransAlaska Pipeline Liability Funds can only be used for remediation or above ground storage tanks. The appropriation would allow 15 - 20 sites a year to be done in rural Alaska. Kodiak Launch Complex Range Safety System 9,500,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This is a new project funded with federal dollars. Rural Power Systems Upgrades 540,000 Number 1630 Mr. Bush discussed the request. This would provide general fund match for Denali Commission Funds of S5.7 million dollars. Denali Commission funds require a local match. This would provide the match if the community couldn't, after reviewing available sources. U.S. Forest Service Mini-Grants 200,000 Mr. Bush discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The request would be funded with USDA funds to help diversify local economies and develop new nonforest product activities. He explained that 10 to 20 grants are anticipated annually. The grants would focus on quality of life in rural areas. Number 1801 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS JOSEPH REEVES, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS explained the criteria used to prioritize projects. Offender Trust Account HOFA 160,000 Mr. Reeves discussed the request. He observed that Permanent Fund money would be used for the match. Computer Network Hardware Replacement and Upgrade 320,000 Number 2066 Criminal Justice Management Info Sys. Replace 762,200 Mr. Reeves discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. The funding would allow the completion of the system. It has received federal funds in past years. This will allow the completion of the last 10 modulars and allow record tracking. In response to a question by Co-Chair Mulder, Mr. Reeves noted that 6.5 million dollars have been spent since 1995. Facility Maint, Repair, Replace and Renovation 1,000,000 This item was not discussed during the meeting. Palmer Correctional Center Underground Fuel Line Replacement & Water System Repair 575,000 Mr. Reeves discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. He emphasized that the line could fail. The project would also develop a third well. Number 2333 Computer Network Operational Support 550,000 Mr. Reeves discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. He explained that this is an annual request. Replacement and Repair of Security Systems and Life and Safety Equipment 250,000 Mr. Reeves discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This is an annual request and funds life safety equipment. Telepsychiatry Video Communication System Equip 150,000 Mr. Reeves discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. (TAPE CHANGE, HFC 00 - 91, SIDE 2) Number 48 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT AK Vocational Technical Center Roof Repair, Replacement & Deferred Maint. 365,000 KAREN REHFELD, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY DEVELOPMENT discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. Co-Chair Therriault questioned if there are a number of buildings that need roof repairs. Ms. Rehfeld stated that there are 7 buildings needing repairs. Number 197 BIA School Site Cleanup 25,000 Ms. Rehfeld discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. This would be used to exam two abandoned sites. Representative Foster questioned if the funding was sufficient. Ms. Rehfeld noted that the request was in the last budget and was not funded. The request would identify costs for remediation. Co-Chair Therriault noted that 1,814,000 would be needed for the remediation. Number 221 Head Start Health and Safety Repairs 200,000 Ms. Rehfeld discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. The Head Start Association identifies the projects. Mt. Edgecumbe High School Dorm Renovation and Facilities Upgrades 250,000 Ms. Rehfeld discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. Part of the funds would be used for dormitories. (see below) Number 368 Museum Collection Preservation - Modification and Renovation of Storage Area 295,600 Ms. Rehfeld discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. She noted that the money would provide for dust collection and fire suppression. Statewide Library Electronic Doorway (SLED) 65,000 Ms. Rehfeld discussed the request. This item would be funded 100% with general funds and does not have a match requirement. The request would provide Internet access for 50 communities. Co-Chair Therriault asked for more information on dorms (see above). Ms. Rehfeld responded that the dorms are old and need some privacy within the rooms. She does not anticipate a reduction of space. Number 505 KAREN CRANE, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF LIBRARIES, ARCHIVES AND MUSEUMS clarified that the request is different from the university's Internet project. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION BARBARA FRANK, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION provided information on the agency's requests. NUMBER 652 Environmental Health Food Safety Lab Relocation Study and Specifications 240,000 Ms. Frank discussed the request. Representative Austerman clarified that existing space is being looked at. Alaska Clean Water Agenda Enhancement Projects 667,000 Ms. Frank discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The appropriation would be one time and administered through the university. It is federal funds. Number 767 Hazardous Material Response Capabilities for Local Government 200,000 Ms. Frank discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. Oil and Hazardous Substance Abuse Fund is the funding source. Statewide Contaminated Sites Cleanup 5,000,000 Ms. Frank discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This item provides funding when no responsible party is available. Number 784 Fine Particulate Monitoring 350,000 Ms. Frank discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This is a federally funded program for small particles monitoring. DAVID ROGERS, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION clarified that the projects would be located throughout the state. The funds would be used to assess the problem. Vice Chair Bunde clarified that natural causes would be assessed. Co-Chair Mulder noted that dust is a problem. Representative J. Davies observed that combustion products are smaller. In response to a question by Representative Austerman, Mr. Rogers observed that it is a nationwide program. The state has primacy in clean air: the program is not title 5, but is required by law. Number 999 Cook Inlet Info Management/Monitoring System 315,000 Ms. Frank discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funds. Number 1060 Mr. Rogers noted that the funds would expand the project beyond the Cook Inlet. Village Safe Water Project Administration 1,862,700 VILLAGE SAFE WATER FEASIBILITY STUDIES 3,342,300 DAN EASTON, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF FACILITY CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION explained that the grants are ranked and scored. Representative Foster questioned if the funds are the same. Mr. Easton review funding from previous years. The overall funding has gone from in $64 FY00 to $74 million dollars in FY01, while state funds have declined federal funds have increased from 2:1 to 3:1. Co-Chair Mulder observed that Senator Stevens has been successful in decreasing state contribution and increasing the availability of federal funds. Number 1278 Mr. Easton discussed the overall need. He observed that only 66 percent of households have access to safe water in Alaska. If the state continues at the current level the department expects to have 84 percent by 2003. Co-Chair Therriault, Mr. Easton explained that the projects are grants. Individual grants were not discussed. Representative J. Davies questioned if projects are designed to allow local residents to maintain. Mr. Easton affirmed that they were. Number 1446 DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME Statewide Facil Repair/Maintenance/Replacement 350,000 DOUG MECUM, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF COMMERCIAL FISHERIES, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME discussed the request. He noted that the department received half of their request in FY00. Vessel and Aircraft Repair and Maintenance 200,000 Mr. Mecum discussed the request. None of the request is going to aircraft repair. Dock Repairs, Maintenance and Replacement 375,000 Representative J. Davies questioned the total asset value of the Department of Fish and Game. GERON BRUCE, SPECIAL ASSISTANT, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME did not know the amount of the department's total assets. Number 1704 Upper Cook Inlet and Kuskokwim River Coho Salmon Projects 700,000 Mr. Mecum discussed the request. The request funds economic development or research projects. Some projects began with Exxon Valdez oil spill money. These would be new three-year projects. Representative J. Davies questioned the purpose of the projects. Mr. Mecum stated that the purpose is to improve the understanding of salmon in Cook Inlet. He observed that there have been allocation issues. Representative J. Davies emphasized that the studies need to be carried over a long- term basis to understand the stocks and recommended that they be added to the operating budget. Co-Chair Mulder observed that these types of projects were budgeted out of Fish and Game Funds, which have been reduced. Co-Chair Therriault observed that there would be $450 thousand dollars for each project over three years. Number 1955 Representative Phillips observed that the data has been collected for many years, yet no one feels that they have the right data or enough data. She questioned when the data would be sufficient. Mr. Mecum responded by detailing problems with data collection. Representative Phillips questioned how many years that escapement data should be collected on one river section. Mr. Mecum stated that he would run the escapement data collection on the Susitna every year. He acknowledged that the projects should be in their operating budget but noted that the department did not feel they could ask for an increment. In response to comments by Representative Phillips, Mr. Mecum discussed the need for data collection. He observed that demand on the resource continues and that the department has been underfunded. Number 2144 Representative Austerman observed that some rivers are harder to collect data on than others. He agreed that assessments are needed every year in some areas. Copper River (Miles Lake) Sonar Site Upgrade and Equipment Purchase 250,000 Mr. Mecum discussed the request. This is a one-time appropriation for equipment purchase. In response to a question by Vice Chair Bunde, Mr. Mecum noted that the department is replacing sonar equipment statewide. New technology that has been vastly improved is being used on the Kenai River. Number 2290 Mariculture Development/Permit Evaluation Program 250,000 Mr. Mecum discussed the request. This is a one-year appropriation. He observed that it is a small industry. The state received 40 applications for the Mariculture industry. He concluded that the state could not sufficiently support the industry without additional funds. (TAPE CHANGE, HFC 00 - 92, SIDE 1) Number 79 Mr. Mecum continued to discuss Mariculture projects. Representative Phillips questioned if Mr. Mecum had seen requests for three proto type farms. Mr. Mecum responded that specific permits are not being considered. The department is looking at the issue as a whole. Representative Phillips emphasized that the intent is to have some proto type farms. Number 333 Representative Austerman questioned if the department would encourage the development. Mr. Mecum stated that either additional funds for these activities or statutory clarifications are needed. The project would provide seed capital to get the industry going in a way that is consistent to assure public access and not threaten sustained yield. Economic activity could succeed if done right. Stressed that the department is struggling with the amount of money available. Number 464 Vice Chair Bunde expressed concern that private beachfront owners could lose access to farmers. Representative Austerman recommended that more money be put into the issue at some point in the future. Dall Sheep Research in the Central Alaska Range 78,000 Mr. Bruce discussed the request. The request would be funded with Fish and Game Funds. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The product was designed to address Dall sheep decline. Number 633 Sport Fishing and Recreational Boating Public Access & Facility Development 1,000,000 Mr. Bruce discussed the request. It is an annual request. He explained that 15 percent of federal aid must go toward boating access. There is a _ match requirement of Fish and Game funds. Kachemak Bay Research Reserve Facilities Design and Construction 2,500,000 KEN TAYLOR, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF HABITAT RESTORATION, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME discussed the request. He noted that the legislation was passed in the previous year. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The item utilizes federal funds. Number 823 In response to a question by Representative Williams, Mr. Mecum discussed problems with mariculture activities in Ketchikan. There have been 9 permit applications for goeduck farming. Representative Austerman questioned if there needs to be concern regarding exotic species. Mr. Mecum did not think there was a problem. If the industry moves forward there could be more concern. Number 1124 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR AccuVote System - Payment 3 of 6 387,789 MICHAEL NIZICH, ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR discussed the request. ADA Act Compliance Projects 500,000 Mr. Nizich discussed the request. Pacific Salmon Treaty 14,000,000 Mr. Nizich discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This item utilizes federal funds. Number 1329 Co-Chair Therriault asked if the state pays more to maintain the AccuVote system. Mr. Nizich affirmed. The system is being enhanced in smaller precincts. He observed that 50 percent of the precincts have the system. He reviewed the system. The initial purchase was for the biggest precincts. Co-Chair Therriault questioned if the entire state would be covered. Mr. Nizich responded tht there are some small precincts that could not be covered economically. Representative Phillips questioned how many years the state would receive salmon treaty funds. Mr. Nizich observed that this is the first year of a five-year appropriation. Mr. Mecum added that the revenues would not be available until next October. Representative Grussendorf observed that funding for the Crystal Lake salmon hatcheries are dependent on the funds and that they would need $300 thousand dollars to maintain them until October. Number 1537 In response to a question by Representative Williams, Mr. Mecum observed that the Administration is trying to move the Crystal Lake hatchery into private funds. Representative J. Davies questioned if the funds could be used for other sites. Mr. Mecum thought that they were restricted to a specific area. Number 1662 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES Child Protection Information System - Phase 2 5,400,000 JANET CLARKE, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES discussed the request. The request is a 50/50 federal/general fund match. She emphasized the amount of forms that Child Support Enforcement Division workers must fill out. Ms. Clarke noted the amount appropriated for phase I. Most of it was federal funds. Representative Phillips asked if community mental health could tie into this. Ms. Clarke stated that they would look at that. Vital Statistics Archive Imaging Project - Phase 2 346,800 Ms. Clarke explained the way in which phase II would be funded. A vendor is currently available to do the work. Co-Chair Therriault asked if there was authority for the program receipts. Number 1865 Deferred Maintenance/Renewal/Replacement/Equipment 537,600 Number 1960 Ms. Clarke noted that the deferred maintenance price has been dropped over the years. She noted that there is a list of buildings that were the result of a building audit. Ms. Clarke passed photos of buildings in need of repair. Front Line Worker Safety and Support Equipment 365,300 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. The funds would go to direct field staff support. Radios in the Division of Juvenile Justice would be among the purchases. Medicaid Management Info System Reprocurement 25,100,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. The system is 13 years old and must be replaced due to federal requirements. Number 2242 JEFF HUBBARD, MEDICAL ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES gave additional information on the system. He maintained that the system is on its last legs. The cost to build in Texas was $76 million dollars from scratch. The state of Alaska's system interfaces with other divisions and departments. Co-Chair Mulder noted that other states would be modeled and that the work would be contracted. Mr. Hubbard reviewed the costs of other states. A standard size system was estimated at $18 million dollars with the addition of enhancements. (TAPE CHANGE, HFC 00 - 92, SIDE 2) Mr. Hubbard continued to review the proposal. He stressed that the more time that is spent on time analysis the more likely they are to avoid difficulties on implementation. Juneau Public Health Center Heating, Ventilation, Fire and Life Safety Repairs 687,500 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. The request would purchase a new heating and ventilation system in the Juneau Public Health Center. There is no fire alarm. Vice Chair Bunde questioned if the Center would meet fire inspections. Ms. Clarke did not know. Emergency Medical Services Communications - Phase 2 241,600 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. MARK JOHNSON, CHIEF, COMMUNITY HEALTH AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES gave more information on the request. Number 563 Vice Chair Bunde questioned if there is duplication of other information systems request. Mr. Johnson stated that there is no duplication. Fairbanks - Reopen Fahrenkamp Residential Facility 495,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. She observed that the request would prevent children from having to go out of state for services. Number 726 Vice Chair Bunde clarified that part of the funding would come from the Mental Health Trust. Alaska Psychiatric Institute Stop-Gap Repairs 379,500 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The request is funded from federal funds and Mental Health Trust funds. The appropriation is only enough to keep the facility safe. Mental Health Grants - Facilities Renovation and Deferred Maintenance 650,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. Mental Health Grants - Essential Program Equipment 300,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. She gave examples of past grants that have been awarded. The grants utilize MHTA funding for equipment. Representative G. Davis asked if pioneer homes would qualify for any of the grants. Ms. Clarke stated that they might be eligible. Number 986 Housing Modifications for Mental Health Trust Beneficiaries 250,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The request would help beneficiaries to stay in their homes. Spirit Camp Facility Development 100,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. Rural Native health corporations would operate the project. Fairbanks Community Mental Health Center Relocation 150,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The request would use MHTA funds to relocate and pay new lease costs for the first year. Number 1108 Coordination and Resource Sharing Among Mental Health Services Providers 100,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. The intent is to help integrate and coordinate services. She gave examples of projects under the request. Services of a contractor would be used. Transitional Housing for Recovering Substance Abusers 300,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request. No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. This item utilizes MHTA funds. Number 1228 Alaska Psychiatric Institute 2000: Replacement of Existing Facility 1,000,000 Ms. Clarke discussed the request No general fund appropriation or general fund match is required for this item. She explained that they are trying to purchase Charter North Hospital in Anchorage. Representative G. Davis questioned how much had been appropriated. Ms. Clarke responded that over $20 million dollars had been appropriated. The existing site is on Mental Health Trust lands. Charter North would have to be remodeled. Planning has proceeded. The state attempted to build a new building but the bids were too high. Number 1377 MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS Air Guard Facility Maintenance 600,000 CAROL CARROLL, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS discussed the request. Military Youth Academy Dining Hall Upgrades and Safety Improvements 249,200 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. Army Guard Facility Deferred Maint. & Scheduled Renewal & Replacement 300,800 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. Facilities Spill Prevention and Countermeasures 115,000 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. The request would fund contingency measures. Emergency Wireless Communications 71,200 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. Emergency services would be extended to Kenai. Number 1569 Vice Chair Bunde asked if there is duplication. JIM HARPRING, CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER, OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER, MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS testified via teleconference. He observed that there is an integrated process between the reforming mobile radios and the request. The request would allow a wireless link between the department and the Kenai Peninsula. ADJUTANT GENERAL BG PHIL OATES, COMMISSIONER, DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS added that the request is extremely important due to the population density of the Anchorage and Kenai areas. Representative G. Davis questioned if public broadcasting services could be utilized. Number 1751 Emergency Rescue Coordination Infrastructure 133,700 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. The project would improve the Rescue Coordination Center's radio communication system and do a study to determine how to improve the system. Mr. Harpring provided additional information. He stressed that there would be an integrated package for the entire state of Alaska. Tudor Road Combined Support Maintenance Shop Clean-up 200,000 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. This is a general fund clean up of asbestos. Number 1781 Integrated Emergency Telecommunications Infrastructure 75,000 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. This would up date computer equipment. Federal Scout Readiness Centers 1,500,000 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Three centers would be built. Federal Scout Readiness Centers Energy Projects 240,000 Number 1863 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Alaska National Guard Counterdrug Support Program 100,000 Number 1878 Ms. Carroll discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. The funding comes from the Alaska National Guard Counterdrug organization. Number 1887 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES State Park Emergency Repairs 475,000 Number 1904 NICO BUS, ADMINSTRATIVE SERVICES MANAGER, DIVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES testified via teleconference. He stated that these monies would be used for deferred maintenance. Parks Capital Improvements through Reinvestments 225,000 Number 1952 Mr. Bus stated that this funding would help make improvements in the visitor centers and parks. The fees have already been collected. Mr. Bus stated that these projects were part of the deferred maintenance. JIM STRATTON, DIRECTOR, PARKS AND OUTDOORS, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES added that the capital improvements would be made that do not provide an immediate safety problem. Reduce Property Losses Due to Wildfires 200,000 Number 2027 Mr. Bus emphasized that investing money up front would save the state money in the long run. JEFF JAHNKE, STATE FORESTER, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES stated that funds would be focused on reducing the fire effort. Additionally, it would provide greater map planning to keep the fires small. It would also provide training of rural fire departments. Fire Suppression Engine Replacements and Equipment Refurbishment 300,000 Number 2143 Mr. Jahnke explained that the increment would provide for fire engine fleet up-keep, when the weight of the water and the equipment the engines are not holding up. These would be engines used on road systems. Representative J. Davies asked how many engines this cost would represent. Mr. Jahnke thought that six engines would be funded. There are approximately 30-35 engines that are operating at this time. Seismic Data Acquisition and Interpretation 60,000 Number 2272 Mr. Bus stated that this was a continuation of a service previously used in the leasing program. Recorder's Office Historic Records Improved Access and Preservation 150,000 Number 2300 Mr. Bus commented that the item would provide for a reduced space requirement that these books take up. It will be funded by program receipts. (TAPE CHANGE HFC 00 - 93, Side 1) Recorder's Office Equipment Replacement 226,000 Number 000 SHARON YOUNG, TESTIFIED VIA TELECONFERENCE, STATE RECORDER, ANCHORAGE stated that this would be a three year project. Additionally, they would be stored at State Archives. At present time they are kept in a non controlled situation. Representative J. Davies stressed the urgency of this project. Representative Phillips asked if the records would be scanned. Ms. Young replied that the records would be filmed. At the current time, there is no film available for this project. Representative Phillips suggested putting the documents on line for public access. Ms. Young agreed. The primary concern is to preserve these records as they are vital records. Airborne Geological/Geophysical Mineral Inventory 250,000 Number 472 Mining Claim Processing and Online Permitting 250,000 Number 518 Mr. Bus stated that this item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Representative J. Davies asked if $250 thousand dollars was enough to do another project. MILT WILTSE, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF GEOLOGICAL AND GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES testified via teleconference. He stated that it takes $450 thousand dollars to get an efficient survey underway. The funding would be used to do a geological survey. He added that each year four areas are considered and the program has had 50 survey areas. Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Federal Program 1,500,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. History and Archaeology Army Public Works 1,000,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Number 911 National Historic Preservation Fund/Federal Grants 640,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. This is an on-going program. Cooperative Forestry Pass Through Federal Grants 250,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Funds from the US Forest Service are passed through to communities. Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants 900,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. The program allows communities to apply for park improvements. A local match or in-kind labor is required. National Recreational Trails Federal Program 710,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Boating Safety Federal Program 660,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. This would be a new program for education in communities. Co-Chair Mulder asked if the legislation funded the fiscal note. Mr. Stratton explained that the fiscal note went to the Division of Motor Vehicles for implementation. Co-Chair Mulder thought that the federal funds were also included. Mr. Stratton noted that Alaska would be eligible for the base amount of federal funds if the legislation does not pass. Approximately half of the funds would be available without boating safety legislation. The amount would be approximately $340 thousand dollars without the bill. In response to a question by Representative J. Davies, Mr. Stratton discussed erosion problems. Co-Chair Mulder asked if boating funds have to be for education or if they could be used to construct safer boat launches. Mr. Stratton observed that safer boat launches could be built with the funds. He pointed out that after the program is up and running that access could be considered. Number 1336 Vice Chair Bunde observed that federal funds expand the state's budget. Agriculture Revolving Loan Fund Asset Disposals 125,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. This item is funded through federal funds and requires no general fund appropriation or general fund match. Mental Health Trust Land Development and Value Enhancement 870,000 Mr. Bus discussed the request. The request would be used for an office of the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. Number 1403 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Fish and Wildlife Statewide Law Enforcement Equipment Replacement 350,000 KENNETH BISCHOFF, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION discussed the request. He noted that all but two are recurring projects. Aircraft and Vessel Repair and Maintenance 1,121,600 Mr. Bischoff discussed the request. Co-Chair Mulder referred to an aircraft that went down. Mr. Bischoff had no information on the incident. Number 1538 Trooper Law Enforcement Equipment 350,000 Mr. Bischoff discussed the request. Video Arraignments - Phase 1 of 2 510,000 Mr. Bischoff discussed the request. The funding would be used to replace equipment that saves in prisoner transportation. Vice Chair Bunde did not think that the current equipment is very old. Mr. Bischoff responded that there is a coordinated effort to update equipment and pointed out that there is a new court building in Anchorage. Co-Chair Therriault observed that it would replace outdated equipment. He asked for more information. Southeast Emergency Communications Upgrade 400,350 Mr. Bischoff discussed the request. This would be in conjuncture with upgrades by the Coast Guard. Vice Chair Bunde questioned if the project would take into consideration the mobile land radio. Mr. Bischoff stated that it would. Breath Alcohol Equipment Replacement - Phase 2 of 3 123,750 Mr. Bischoff discussed the request. The request uses interagency federal receipts through highway funds. Number 1745 Crime Lab Equipment Replacement 207,100 Mr. Bischoff discussed the request. In response to a question by Representative G. Davis, Mr. Bischoff explained that $98.1 thousand dollars was included in the Senate operating budget to assist building code upgrades. DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Number 1895 Child Support Enforcement Computer Replacement 100,000 MIKE MAHER, DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE discussed the request. The request would allow the replacement of computers. There are 225 employees; there would be 25 new computers. DAN FAUSKE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE gave a brief overview of the Corporation's FY00 budget. He noted that they did 900 million in bonding between October and December. He observed that AHFC is looking at other bonding options to help the state. The Corporations request is $25.2 million dollars. The Corporation received $22 million dollars for capital projects in FY99. JOHN BITNEY, LEGISLATIVE LIAISON, ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE provided members with backup information. There is only one new item in the request. AHFC Supplemental Housing Development Program 6,000,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. This item provides up to 20 percent leveraging dollars to regional housing authorities to capture federal Indian housing funds. He discussed benefits from the program. Number 2168 AHFC Low Income Weatherization 5,400,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. Number 2244 Co-Chair Therriault spoke in support of the request and noted that the state saves money if people can remain in their homes. Representative J. Davies agreed. In response to a question by Co-Chair Mulder, Mr. Bitney noted that there is a match requirement, but that it is not for the entire amount. Number 2299 Senior Citizen's Housing Dev. Fund 2,250,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. He noted that the top two projects would funded. He stressed that the amount of subsidy has been limited to the difference between what the projects can support through financing and the full cost of construction. (TAPE CHANGE, HFC 00 - 93, SIDE 2) Number 44 Representative Phillips questioned if the project in Kotzebue would be new construction. Mr. Bitney affirmed that it would be a separate building on the same property. Number 115 BARBARA BAKER, DIRECTOR, PLANNING DEPARTMENT, ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (AHFC) discussed the purchase of the senior home by the Native corporation. There are some required modifications. Number 234 Co-Chair Mulder questioned why the units would be so expensive. Mr. Bitney responded that they are handicap accessible. Mr. Fauske added that wages are higher due to the Davis Bacon Act, which drives the cost up 10 to 15 percent. Number 400 Ms. Baker discussed the Kotzebue project. Vice Chair Bunde Ms. Baker explained that funding is for the apartments. Mr. Bitney added that Discussion continued on the Telketna Senior Center. Mr. Bitney observed that agreements are not in place. Co-Chair Therriault felt that AHFC is being used to build a senior center he questioned where a senior center fits into the picture. Mr. Bitney clarified that there is an on-going effort to build the project. AHFC Eyak Manor Renovation (Cordova) 1,600,000 WES WEIR, DIRECTOR, PUBIC HOUSING, ALASKA HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (AHFC) discussed the request. He noted that it is the third and final phase of the project. AHFC Central Terrace and Fairmont Renovation (Anchorage) 2,072,000 Mr. Weir noted that the third phase was not funded in FY00 and added that the request would renovate 187 units and dispose of 110. In response to a question by Co-Chair Mulder, Mr. Weir explained that the buildings would deteriorate and reduce the market if they were turned over at once without renovation. He acknowledged that it would be more cost efficient to bulldoze the buildings, but emphasized the role of AHFC in building neighborhoods. Number 1094 Mr. Fauske stressed that AHFC is not in the business of building parks. Co-Chair Mulder questioned the municipality of Anchorage's position. Mr. Fauske responded that the opinions are mixed. Number 1173 Mr. Weir stressed that the units are fully occupied. It would critically impact the availability of housing to bulldoze the facility. Representative Phillips asked if the project had been started. Mr. Weir noted that the first two phases were initiated. He noted that 5 homes were sold to date. AHFC Chugach View Renovation (Anchorage Senior Units) 4,000,000 Number 1310 Mr. Weir discussed the request. There are two senior housing units. In response to a question by Representative Phillips, Mr. Weir explained that renovations would give a building another 20 to 25 years. Individual building components need replacement even though the structure is still fine. Number 1475 Co-Chair Mulder pointed out that the cost is still less for renovation than building new facilities. AHFC Sea View Terrace Renovation (Ketchikan Senior Units) 600,000 Mr. Weir discussed the request. He observed that the project is in the first phase. AHFC Housing and Urban Development Capital Fund Program 3,500,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. Number 1610 AHFC Housing/Urban Development Federal HOME Grant 3,803,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. He noted that it is a federal corporate receipt match. Number 1640 AHFC Federal and Other Competitive Grants 2,750,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. Annual. He gave examples of the grants. Representative J. Davies noted that the amount of federal dollars that are captured vary. Ms. Baker acknowledged that the federal match changes from year to year and added that federal dollars are declining. Number 1771 AHFC Competitive Grants for Public Housing 1,000,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. AHFC Energy Efficiency Monitoring Research 950,000 Mr. Bitney discussed the request. Noted that the request is new. It was requested last year and was not authorized. He observed that Fanny Mae has made a new commitment. Mr. Fauske provided additional information. Co-Chair Therriault asked if the Path funding would fund the project. Mr. Fauske stated that he looked forward to product testing revenue. The approach is attempting product source. He added that AHFC is purchasing the mortgages. Co-Chair Therriault asked what would be used for the required match. Mr. Bitney stated that there has not been a fund source recognized. Senator Stevens is supporting this research. The total cost of the item was $14 million dollars. The current request would utilize the Fanny Mae money. That participation will go beyond that amount from the private sector. Co-Chair Mulder asked if the work plan was detailed. He thought the plan was "soft". Mr. Bitney stated that the project has been ongoing. There has been a lot of work done on it. These homes have to meet the energy standard. There is one standard ongoing in this state. That is the scope of the project looking at performance of the homes. AHFC Builder and Rater Education Program 200,000 Number 2223 (TAPE CHANGE HFC 00 - 94, SIDE 1) Mr. Bitney explained the plan for certification. Co-Chair Mulder asked if there was a charge for that certification. Mr. Bitney stated they did not charge for the energy efficiency. AHFC is bound by statute. Mr. Fauske stated that is core business. AHFC State Energy Program Special Projects 180,000 Number 096 Mr. Bitney stated that they were requesting a $130 thousand dollars lapse for getting the projects up and running. The attempt would provide for extended lapse dates for the program. This is a direct match. AHFC Homeless Assistance Program 450,000 Number 225 Mr. Bitney noted that this is with the Department of Health and Social Services. Ms. Baker stated that this is an ongoing program that helps the homeless shelters. The grant program has become the "life blood" for many of the shelters. Co-Chair Mulder asked the number of kids at that facility. Ms. Baker replied that there are 25 children. AHFC Beneficiary and Special Needs Housing 1,500,000 Number 364 Ms. Baker noted that this would provide continuation of a project that has been in existence for many years. It has funded a variety of programs for relocating people from institutions. The funding would be done through a RFP. Number 474 Co-Chair Mulder asked about the supplemental housing funds. He asked if the corporate receipts could be used to phase out interest receipts. Mr. Bitney replied that the component was operating funds for the operation of $675 million dollars. When the AHSA funds come into the State, each tribe is responsible for their own funds. Some of the tribes pool their funds and let AHFC disburse those funds. The control for those dollars does go down to the tribal level. They can elect to receive those funds directly. To use the funds for PCE, each tribe would have to be in agreement. Co-Chair Mulder asked the number of parties that would have to agree. Mr. Fauske replied that 236 tribes would have to be in agreement.