tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63261279730652228952024-02-19T17:59:53.810-08:00Utah State Capitol Preservation BoardDavid H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-2671267609316988752009-10-14T08:07:00.000-07:002009-10-14T08:08:08.999-07:00Joint Subcommittee Meeting & Board MeetingAGENDA<br /><br />CAPITOL PRESERVATION BOARD<br />Joint Subcommittee Meeting<br />Budget and Operations<br />Preservation Planning and Maintenance<br />&<br />Board Meeting<br /><br />Wednesday, October 14, 2009<br />3:00 p.m.<br />Capitol Board Room<br />State Capitol Building<br /><br /><br />Action 1. Call to Order<br />· Approval of minutes for April 22, 2009 Joint Subcommittee meeting.<br />· Approval of minutes for September 2, 2009 Budget and Operations Subcommittee meeting.<br />· Approval of minutes for September 19, 2009 Preservation Planning and Maintenance Subcommittee meeting.<br /><br />Discussion 2. Lease for Lobbyist Space-David Hart<br /><br />Discussion 3. Facility Use Rule – David Hart<br /><br />Discussion 4. Fees – David Hart<br /><br />Discussion 5. Visitor Services – Allyson Gamble<br />· New Website<br /><br />Discussion 6. ESCO Project Proposal – David Hart<br /> <br />Approval 7. University of Utah Publishing Press- Allyson Gamble<br /><br />Discussion 8. Sale of Lions- David HartDavid H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-4440290848014372122009-09-24T12:19:00.000-07:002009-09-24T12:20:33.257-07:00September 23rd, Capitol Preservation Board MeetingThe Capitol Preservation Board met on the 23rd of September in Committee room 250 at the Utah State Capitol to review budget and fee recommendation for FY2011 by the Executive Director David H. Hart, FAIA.<br /><br />After calling the meeting to order and approving the minutes of the last board meeting Speaker Clark, who was acting as chair for the meeting, turn the time over to Mr. Hart.<br /><br />The executive director presented both the FY2010 budget for background information as well as the FY2011 proposed budget. He highlighted the two main areas of concern and discussion. He explained that the board for FY2011 will receive money from two main sources of funds. These include General Fund, appropriated by the legislature, of approximately $3.2 million dollars and Dedicated Credits, which the CPB must earn, of approximately $600,000. The largest single expense for FY2011, he explained, is the cost of maintenance on Capitol Hill at the cut rate of $2.9 million dollars. He explained that the consequences of the lower rate will reduce staff from 7 to 4 FTE’s and it will not be feasible to maintain the capitol and the complex of building at that rate. Thus the Budget and Board Operation Subcommittee approved the executive director’s building block #1 of $445,700 to maintain the maintenance program.<br /><br />The second building block, which he presented, is designed to reduce if not eliminate the ill will that has been developed over the past two years by the board charging for space on Capitol Hill. Mr. Hart suggested that while some spaces, like the rotunda, board room, and dinning room, it is appropriate to require a charge, other spaces, such as conference rooms and the auditorium, it is not reasonable. The charge on these spaces only serves to create anxiety and anger. He suggested that if one looks at the earning capacity of the spaces where a charge is appropriate it is possible to earn $60,000 of the $120,000 dedicated credits that the CPB must earn to make the budget target. The other $60,000 would then be provided by the legislature through the General Fund appropriation. This would allow the CPB to rewrite the facility use rule allowing the free use, as a public service, of some spaces on Capitol Hill during the legislative meetings.<br /><br />The board asked many questions about both building blocks so that they could understand. Concerns were expressed that these are difficult time for all of state government and that asking for any kind of increase is going to be very difficult. Likewise, opposite feeling were voiced where they felt that it would be negligent to not support these requests since the State just spent $275 million redoing the Capitol Grounds and Buildings and to let them go unmaintained would not be right. At the end of the discussion the Speaker said that the executive director needs direction and a motion was made to approve both building block requests. The motion passed 5 votes to 4 votes.<br /><br />The executive director will not meet with Legislative Management to see about getting the rate approved for the upcoming general session.<br /><br />Speaker Clark next turn to Alan Bachman the Board’s legal council for discussion of the health amendment to the rule R131-13 Health Reform – Health Insurance Coverage in State Contracts - Implementation. Representative Dee, following Alan’s presentation, made a motion to approve the rule change. It passed 9 votes in favor and 0 opposed.<br /> Meeting was adjourned.David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-44771113716752031622009-09-15T08:02:00.000-07:002009-09-15T08:05:58.658-07:00Energy Services Companies (ESCO) on Capitol HillThe executive director of the Capitol Preservation Board in consultation with DFCM’s John Harrington is interested in pursuing several ESCO projects on Capitol Hill. The focus will be on projects with a 7 year payback located mainly in the State Office Building however, all of the buildings on Capitol Hill will be investigated for possible projects.<br /><br /><a href="http://capitolhillsustainability.blogspot.com/">For more information on ESCO projects on Capitol Hill click here.</a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-41204570056584006332009-09-14T11:26:00.000-07:002009-09-14T11:32:38.945-07:00Preservation Planning and Maintenance Subcommittee Meeting Synopsis – Held on September 10, 2009The Capitol Preservation Board’s Preservation Planning and Maintenance Subcommittee met on September 10, 2009 and reviewed the following:<br />· Maintenance Budget and Issues<br />· ESCO and the State Office Building Projects<br />· DUPM – Electrical and Exterior Stone Repair<br />· Capitol Restoration wrap-up<br /><a href="http://preservationsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">For information on this meeting please click here</a>.David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-21827905747320594412009-09-03T14:11:00.000-07:002009-09-03T14:14:14.535-07:00Subcommittee Meeting of September 2, 2009 SynopsisThe subcommittee reviewed two budget preparation items during it meeting of September 2, 2009. <a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">For more information click here.</a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-19030985015630298032009-09-01T15:16:00.000-07:002009-09-01T15:27:46.252-07:00Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee Meeting Wednesday, September 2, 2009The Capitol Preservation Board's <a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee </a>will meet Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at 3:00 PM in the Capitol Board Room at the Utah State Capitol.<br /><br />The Subcommittee will review the Executive Directors Budget Proposal for 2011. This proposal will include both the office budget and the fee schedule for rental/use of capitol facilities.David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-20523920241518559982009-08-13T08:00:00.001-07:002009-08-13T08:04:12.997-07:00Subcommittee Meeting of August 5, 2009 SynopsisThe Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee meet and discussed, an update on the Lions, the 2011 budget, the board fee schedules and a modification to R131-13 Health insurance coverage in State Contracts. <a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">For more information click here.</a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-58415294900259805942009-08-13T08:00:00.000-07:002009-08-13T08:04:08.051-07:00Subcommittee Meeting of August 5, 2009 SynopsisThe Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee meet and discussed, an update on the Lions, the 2011 budget, the board fee schedules and a modification to R131-13 Health insurance coverage in State Contracts. <a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">For more information click here.</a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-17171224266146772732009-07-31T15:12:00.000-07:002009-07-31T15:37:00.369-07:00Capitol Discovery Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbHtCP_U9y6xyjKivIsyOPWIZFL1jGLTjZXuR4tUk2mBIt2f5ZLNq2qdnDaxvTeHE1ZWwm0zvYFiBv6HHMHgW-4eQgoHEmXAvggXaJ_v9wBmc3CVT8sieUcu8NEX44hbgKNjP8npmxW0/s1600-h/CapitolDiscoveryDayPosterPRINT_2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364756831734236354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLbHtCP_U9y6xyjKivIsyOPWIZFL1jGLTjZXuR4tUk2mBIt2f5ZLNq2qdnDaxvTeHE1ZWwm0zvYFiBv6HHMHgW-4eQgoHEmXAvggXaJ_v9wBmc3CVT8sieUcu8NEX44hbgKNjP8npmxW0/s320/CapitolDiscoveryDayPosterPRINT_2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>Something for the whole family! The Utah State Capitol is at it again for their 5th annual Capitol Discovery Day. This free event, open to the public, will take place on August 29, 2009 from Noon until 10 p.m. <a href="http://utahcapitolvisitorservices.blogspot.com/">For more information click here</a>. </div></div>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-54427728477425141822009-07-31T15:08:00.000-07:002009-07-31T15:10:36.857-07:00Increased Energy Efficiency Planned for State Office BuildingThe executive director has been working with DFCM and their energy office to investigate the possibilities of combining several small energy related items into one larger ESCO (Energy Services Company) delivery process. <a href="http://capitolhillsustainability.blogspot.com/">Read more, click here.</a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-84802869138917393822009-07-31T14:45:00.000-07:002009-07-31T14:46:59.081-07:00Budget and Board Operations Subcommittee Meeting scheduled for August 5, 2009The Budget and Operation Subcommittee is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at 3:00 p.m. in the Capitol Board Room. <a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">Click here for details.</a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-45266438043293547102009-06-22T12:18:00.000-07:002009-06-22T12:20:56.320-07:00New Meeting Dates and TimesThe board meeting will be held on the following days:<br />June 24, 2009 - Capitol Board Room at 3:00 PM<br />September 23, 2009 - Capitol Board Room at 3:00 PM<br />December 2, 2009 - Capitol Board Room at 3:00 PMDavid H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-70592591830666714352009-06-04T16:23:00.000-07:002009-06-04T16:25:23.980-07:00Subcommittee Meeting of June 1, 2009 SynopsisThe Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee meet and reviewed the Capitol Facilities Rental structure within the context of the board budget which was developed around both general fund appropriations and dedicated credits. <em><a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">To read more click here</a></em>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-14427871711660475742009-05-29T07:40:00.000-07:002009-05-29T07:42:20.786-07:00Executive Office Building Workshop HeldAs part of the analysis process being used to determine the future direction for the executive office building, the executive director invited the Preservation Planning and Maintenance subcommittee, as well as interested member of the community, to discuss the option which the project definition team has been developing over the last five months. The results of these workshops can be reviewed by <a href="http://executiveofficebuilding.blogspot.com/"><em>clicking here.</em></a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-11361638595740981602009-05-14T07:56:00.000-07:002009-05-14T08:03:02.891-07:00Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee MeetingOn May 12, 2009 at 3:00 PM in the Capitol Board Room the Subcommittee met to review the following:<br />1. Donation of the original Lions to the Bountiful Lions Club<br />2. Facility Use Rules and a modification to the rules for the Legislative Sessions<br />3. Board FY2010 budget and dedicated credits.<br /><br />For and synopsis of the meeting see the <a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/"><em>Budget Development and Board Operations blog or click here.</em></a>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-7350862376748414922009-05-05T09:56:00.000-07:002009-05-05T10:01:53.694-07:00Executive Director Receives AIA Fellowship HonorOn Friday May 1, 2009 at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco, David H. Hart, FAIA the Executive Director and Architect of the Capitol was elevated to Fellowship in the American Institute of Architects (AIA).<br /><br />The AIA Fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession. Election to Fellowship not only recognizes the achievements of the architect as an individual, but also honors before the public and the profession a model architect who has made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.<br /><br />In bestowing fellowship upon David H. Hart, FAIA the AIA said “David H. Hart, FAIA was responsible for the innovation of a collaborative integrated delivery process that led to the successful restoration of the Utah State Capitol. This methodology influenced management of complex public building nationally.”David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-57832808983848318452009-05-05T09:47:00.000-07:002009-05-05T09:48:09.487-07:002009 Engineering Excellence AwardsThe Utah State Capitol Seismic Base Isolation and Restoration was given an Honor Award at the National American Council of Engineering Companies in Washington DC on Tuesday, April 28, 2009. <br /><br />In providing the award the ACEC said “Groundbreaking engineering has made the Utah State Capitol Building less vulnerable to seismic activity, despite the historic structure’s close proximity to an active fault capable of producing a 7.3 magnitude earthquake. Extensive renovation for the 90-year-old structure required complete foundation removal without raising or lowing the building by more than 1/16 in. Installation of 265 base isolators consisting of laminated rubber plates and steel allow the building to float above the ground during seismic activity. The 300,000-square-foot building and it occupants are not expected to survive a major earthquake with little injury or damage.”David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-28732505552002759852009-04-23T09:37:00.000-07:002009-04-23T09:39:38.846-07:00Joint Subcommittee Meeting of April 22, 2008 SynopsisThe Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee met jointly with the Preservation, Planning and Maintenance Subcommittee and reviewed several items of board business.<br /><br />For a synopsis of the <em><a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee click here</a></em> and for the <em><a href="http://preservationsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">Preservation, Planning and Maintenance Subcommittee click here</a></em>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-15034638715664936902009-04-20T19:45:00.000-07:002009-04-23T16:20:56.753-07:00Bountiful Lions Club Requests a Capitol Donation<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1V5YlaH2EqsMh5K7tbn9X54Z399LDwN1GVh_9SJrcvFXl19sOzkweor2nOlMZFoSozfZG7zm9EVBYhkzkx-bYWuCXC1dhulJSSmQCjGyAzWsEZ6FXJ_8NhFWTjKKZj8inHp0a0UjpK_s/s1600-h/DSC_0024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328030783944969810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 266px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1V5YlaH2EqsMh5K7tbn9X54Z399LDwN1GVh_9SJrcvFXl19sOzkweor2nOlMZFoSozfZG7zm9EVBYhkzkx-bYWuCXC1dhulJSSmQCjGyAzWsEZ6FXJ_8NhFWTjKKZj8inHp0a0UjpK_s/s400/DSC_0024.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div>The Bountiful Lions Club has written a letter requesting the Capitol Preservation Board to donate two of the original concrete cast lions. The Lions Club would like to restore the two lions and permanently place them on display at their clubhouse and rifle range facility located in the foothills of Bountiful.<br /><br />The Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee will review the request on April 22, 2009 and will make a recommendation to the Board.</div>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-12879370521806755062009-04-20T19:44:00.000-07:002009-04-20T19:45:28.712-07:00Representative Brad Dee Appointed to Capitol Preservation BoardSpeaker of the House David Clark appointed Representative Brad Dee to serve as a member on the Capitol Preservation Board. Representative Dee currently serves on the Executive Appropriations Committee; Capital Facilities and Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee; House Education Committee; House Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Committee; and, House Ethics Committee.<br /><br />Representative Dee replaces Representative Wayne Harper who served on the Board for the past eight years and chaired the Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee.<br /><br />We look forward to working with Representative Brad Dee.David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-74559502694792914312009-04-16T08:58:00.000-07:002009-04-16T09:05:39.017-07:00CAPITOL PRESERVATION BOARD JOINT SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING<em><a href="http://budgetsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">Budget Development and Board Operations<br /></a></em><em><a href="http://preservationsubcommittee.blogspot.com/">Preservation, Planning and Maintenance Subcommittee<br /></a></em><br />Wednesday, April 22, 2009<br />3:00 p.m.<br />Capitol Room 170<br />Utah State CapitolDavid H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-78100370288686564002009-04-16T08:39:00.000-07:002009-04-20T19:43:53.690-07:00Spring Blossoms at the Utah State Capitol<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHhWFEUyLQ0vMknpB70gaElCJub2E1yDcOrqIrVJqGd0MAg9J5y188IpFYYQZlyKnCagct6QJPsSkBOyXCd4EFdNIHo3O11BWEIzx5XiNIl0GWc-UlkvF03yToIdARiWUt8aifWmDVfE/s1600-h/Cherry+Blossoms+064.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326969735006353090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 286px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZHhWFEUyLQ0vMknpB70gaElCJub2E1yDcOrqIrVJqGd0MAg9J5y188IpFYYQZlyKnCagct6QJPsSkBOyXCd4EFdNIHo3O11BWEIzx5XiNIl0GWc-UlkvF03yToIdARiWUt8aifWmDVfE/s400/Cherry+Blossoms+064.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div>The master plan and restoration of the state Capitol included planting more than 400 new Yoshino Cherry trees, which have a beautiful pink color when in bloom, and 24 Bradford Pear flowering trees. These trees are now approaching full bloom and add a wonderful enhancement to the Capitol Hill Complex. Hundreds of tulips will also be in bloom and add a beautiful splash of red, yellow and white color to the complex.<br /><br />In addition, the grounds will have several drought tolerant gardens. These gardens include the south walkway garden, north gardens, Mormon Battalion garden and others. These gardens were designed by MGB+A and provide wonderful color variations while reducing water consumption.<br /><br />The Capitol Preservation Board invites you to visit Capitol Hill to enjoy its <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBpkJPYmdKxWKF3F3A4iRlabyIzlOI_PVx08fo5sZ7RmGZdXcmTvs4bYS64QXddOnyKK6v0LVfMi0auNmnRrSW4zQMvpcjsDWjIEsHpO__4FKUy3wdHvLqHDERWQFiom2TpgI02iI4Po/s1600-h/Cherry+Blossoms+003-1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325315709424813794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbBpkJPYmdKxWKF3F3A4iRlabyIzlOI_PVx08fo5sZ7RmGZdXcmTvs4bYS64QXddOnyKK6v0LVfMi0auNmnRrSW4zQMvpcjsDWjIEsHpO__4FKUy3wdHvLqHDERWQFiom2TpgI02iI4Po/s200/Cherry+Blossoms+003-1.jpg" border="0" /></a>picturesque grounds encompassing the Capitol. Walk the three quarter mile Memorial Olmsted oval walkway, which is lined with the cherry trees. Visit the center plaza just north of the Capitol to enjoy the tranquility of the reflecting pool and the flowering pear trees. Whatever your pleasure, you’re sure to enjoy the beautiful landscaping at the Capitol Hill Complex. <a href="http://utahcapitolvisitorservices.blogspot.com/">(<em>For more information about the Cherry Blossoms click here.)</em></a></div></div></div>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-76710905217702627602009-04-02T17:05:00.000-07:002009-04-02T17:26:19.274-07:00Executive Director’s Monthly Report for March 2009<strong>Legislative Recap for FY2009 and FY2010</strong><br />During the 2009 Legislative General Session, the legislature cut almost a billion dollars from the state’s FY2009 and FY2010 budgets. The executive director worked closely with the legislature to maintain the critical items within the Board’s budget. With the successful completion of the Capitol restoration, the project realized a savings of $864,000, which was returned to the Capitol Facilities and Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee. This money was used by the subcommittee as a one-time backfill for the Board’s priorities, as well as other state departments and agencies. Even with the returned monies, the Board took its fair share of budgetary cuts as did all state agencies.<br /><br />Due to these budget cuts, it was necessary to reduce part-time personnel, suspend hiring a much needed receptionist/secretarial position, and indefinitely suspend the purchase of supplies for FY2009. In addition, the office is using an automated telephone answering system. Janitorial services were reduced and basic services were changed to a charge-for-service basis. These services will be monitored to make sure the Capitol Hill Complex facilities are kept in proper condition. The grounds crew was significantly reduced, resulting in lawns being mowed every other week and planting and weeding done by volunteers arranged through communities and other state programs.<br /><br />For FY2010, the Board’s budget will be much tighter. To compensate for the reduction, the office will cut expenses and eliminate as many costs as possible. One option being investigated is furloughs for all employees. While plans have not been finalized, it appears that a furlough of some type will be required to avoid layoffs.<br /><br /><strong>Board Rules</strong><br />The Board approved R131-2 Capitol Hill Complex Facility Use Rule, which regulates the use of Capitol Hill facilities and grounds. To obtain a copy of this rule and necessary forms to make a reservation, please <em><a href="http://www.utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors/schedule/index.html">click here</a></em>. The Board will continue to review this rule to address issues that arise. One issue to be discussed is the use of the Capitol Hill facilities and grounds during the legislative session.<br /><br />The Board will also discuss the rule governing parking on Capitol Hill before submitting it to Administrative Rules for publication.<br /><br /><strong><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPSGKR9llFDL-wvvVQUC18V7GVRvfgSHV4qtEy9qvEJ9vycRcE2Qv6vjlGgzSZdaG3oyi6vo5Mo2Hnu6ot7t06bkIfUXQQJX30IfuKT-iFNMSkqS9zZScc6vY36XnwxdWfFjc0DKpSws/s1600-h/Site+visit+04-01-09+012.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5320250744785693874" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 156px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 201px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHPSGKR9llFDL-wvvVQUC18V7GVRvfgSHV4qtEy9qvEJ9vycRcE2Qv6vjlGgzSZdaG3oyi6vo5Mo2Hnu6ot7t06bkIfUXQQJX30IfuKT-iFNMSkqS9zZScc6vY36XnwxdWfFjc0DKpSws/s200/Site+visit+04-01-09+012.jpg" border="0" /></a></strong> <div><strong>Capitol Construction </strong></div><strong><div><br /></strong></div>Almost every aspect of the Capitol is complete. The two stone lions to grace the west side of the Capitol will be delivered and installed this summer during the month of August. To view the progress of the lions, please <em><a href="http://tinyurl.com/LionsProject1234">click here</a></em>. <div><br /></div><div>Currently, the project team is working with OCIP to close out more than 200 subcontractor’s contracts in order to determine any outstanding workers comp savings. It is anticipated that the OCIP will wrap up towards the end of June and some funds returned to the Board.<br /><br /><strong>Capital Facilities<br /></strong>This past summer, the Board completed improvement projects at the Travel Council. This year, the Board will focus on the following projects:<br /><br />1. Daughters of the Utah Pioneers Museum - The DUPM is in desperate need of a long term master plan and an electrical upgrade. The goal is to restore the building while keeping it functional.<br />2. State Office Building - Mechanical and electrical upgrades, tunnel upgrades and space reorganization is planned in order to keep the building functioning.<br />3. White Memorial Chapel - Minor repairs are needed, such as door and window improvements. In addition, painting and some exterior work needs to take place prior to next winter.<br /><br />These projects have been or will be funded through improvement monies and DFCM.<br /><br />The study investigating the State Office Building project is proceeding forward. For information regarding the progress of the study, please <em><a href="http://executiveofficebuilding.blogspot.com/">click here</a></em>.<br /><br /><strong>Visitor Services Report</strong><br />For information regarding Visitor Services activities, please <em><a href="http://utahcapitolvisitorservices.blogspot.com/">click here.</a></em><br /><br /><strong>Curatorial Services Report<br /></strong>We sincerely express our appreciation to the following individuals whose terms have expired for their services over the past several years:<br /><br />· Max Smith, AIA - Architect<br />· Kendall Brown - Historian<br />· Katie Slater - Artist<br />· Senator Carlene Walker - Board Representative<br />· Susan Lawrence<br />· Peggy Wallace<br /><br />Senator Madsen was asked to be the Board’s representative on the Art Placement Subcommittee for the next three months until the Board can meet and appoint an official member to the subcommittee.<br /><br />For more information regarding Capitol Hill Curatorial services, please <em><a href="http://capitolarts.blogspot.com/">click here</a></em>.</div>David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-48734370600498517562009-03-26T16:26:00.000-07:002009-03-26T16:27:55.787-07:00Capitol Preservation Board Approved Amended Facility Use RuleIn the Capitol Preservation Board’s quarterly meeting, the Board unanimously approved the proposed amendment to <em><a href="http://www.utahstatecapitol.utah.gov/visitors/schedule/index.html">R131-2, Capitol Hill Complex Facility Use</a></em>. This rule was amended to provide a process so an applicant may use a private caterer in Capitol Hill facilities. <br /><br />The amended rule requires private caterers to meet the same qualifications as the preferred caterer. Forms were developed for private caterers to fill out and meet the required qualifications. These forms were presented to the Board by the executive director.<br /><br />In approving the amended rule, the Board requested:<br />1. The executive director to work with applicants and caterers in completing the forms, as well as to provide feed back on the forms and their use.<br />2. The executive director to identify areas of conflict or confusion in the rule, such as prohibition of open flames, and bring these issues to the Budget Development and Board Operations Subcommittee for discussion.<br />3. The executive director to address the use of the facilities during the legislative session.<br /><br />The executive director introduced the new Blog for the Capitol Preservation Board. The Board’s office is looking to provide accurate and timely information, and at the same time save costs. The Blog will replace the executive director’s monthly report.David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6326127973065222895.post-78480792108076180812009-03-19T18:53:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:56:36.594-07:00Senate Appoints Board MembersSenate President Michael Waddoups has appointed <em><a href="http://www.utahsenate.org/perl/distbio2009.pl?Dist13">Senator Mark Madsen (R)</a></em> and <em><a href="http://www.utahsenate.org/perl/distbio2009.pl?Dist03">Senator Gene Davis (D) </a></em>as members of the Capitol Preservation Board. Senator Madsen will be replacing Senator Carlene Walker who did not return to the Senate at the end of last year. Senator Davis is returning as a board member after serving previously for 4 years.<br /><br />Senator Madsen will serve as the new chair of the Preservation and Maintenance Subcommittee, and will be member of the Budget and Board Operations Subcommittee.<br /><br />Senator Davis will continue to serve on the Preservation and Maintenance Subcommittee.<br /><br />We look forward to working with both. Welcome.David H. Hart, FAIA Architect of the Capitolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16264096801641057616noreply@blogger.com