6455-S AMC CONF H5578

6455-S AMC CONF H5578.3

SSB 6455 - CONF REPT

By Conference Committee

ADOPTED 3/12/98

Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Infrastructure needs assessment

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The public works board ("board"), in consultation with the department of community, trade, and economic development ("department"), shall contract for a local government infrastructure needs assessment. The board shall issue a progress report to the governor, house of representatives capital budget committee, the senate ways and means committee, the joint legislative transportation committee, the house of representatives government administration committee, and the senate government operations committee by January 31, 1999. The final report shall be delivered by June 30, 1999.

(2) The infrastructure needs assessment shall utilize local capital improvement plans, to the extent available, to identify local government infrastructure needs for the planning, acquisition, construction, repair, replacement, rehabilitation, or improvements necessary for the next six years. The definitions and principles to be utilized in determining infrastructure needs shall be those set forth in chapter 36.70A RCW, including economic development. The infrastructure assessment shall also include a listing, description and evaluation of utilization of all private and public financing options, and policy alternatives that would assist in meeting local government infrastructure needs. For the purposes of this infrastructure needs assessment:

(a) Local government shall include each city, county, town, and each water, sewer, storm water, and public utility district providing water or sewer services in the state of Washington.

(b) Infrastructure shall be limited to bridges, roadways, domestic water, sanitary sewer, and storm water systems.

(3) The board shall contract for the collection and review of local capital expenditure data, the evaluation of local government infrastructure needs, the projection of future infrastructure needs, including needs to meet requirements under chapter 36.70A RCW. The board shall also contract for the development of criteria for a data base which can be maintained and updated, and such other matters as the board may deem necessary to provide an adequate representation of local capital needs and the ability of local governments to finance such needs.

(4) The legislative evaluation and accountability program shall cooperate with the department in the completion of the infrastructure needs assessment and may enter into interagency agreements. The legislative evaluation and accountability program shall develop the structure of the local government infrastructure data base and provide recommendations on the maintenance of the data base. The data base shall: Use the data compiled by and be compatible with that developed by the board's contractor; and have a structure to maintain its future use and updates.

The department shall provide a compilation of all capital improvement plans prepared by local governments. The department shall identify: Federal, state, and local infrastructure financing sources currently in use; all revenue sources available, but not fully utilized by each local government, and obstacles to full utilization; and the compilation of local government expenditures for infrastructure investments by source of funds and by jurisdiction for the period beginning January 1, 1993, and ending December 31, 1997, for local governments with a population greater than 50,000; and January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1997, for local governments with fewer than 50,000 population.

(6) The board shall convene an advisory committee of stakeholders to include representatives from the department of community, trade, and economic development, the office of financial management, the legislative evaluation and accountability program, the Washington state association of counties, the association of Washington cities, the Washington association of realtors, the national association of industrial office properties, the building industry association of Washington, the associated general contractors, the association of Washington business, Washington state building and construction trades council, and 1000 friends of Washington. The board may, as it deems necessary, utilize technical advisory groups or state agencies in addition to the advisory committee to assist itself in implementing this proviso.

The advisory committee shall serve as the advisory committee to the board to assist in guiding the infrastructure assessment and developing interpretations of this proviso as necessary. The committee shall establish criteria and categorize infrastructure projects as necessary to meet the requirements set forth in chapter 36.70A RCW, or as reflective of other community priorities, and review elements and standards of infrastructure needs identified in the study.

Appropriation:

Public Works Assistance

Account--State.................. $ 750,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 750,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 2. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY, TRADE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Emergency flood and erosion repairs

The appropriation in this section is provided solely for shoreline repairs at Ocean Shores to prevent further erosion and flood control.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct--State.......... $ 150,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 150,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 3. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE OFFICE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Year 2000 building, facility, and equipment date conversion (99‑1‑001)

The office of financial management shall allocate appropriations to be used by state agencies and universities in performing Year 2000 assessments of facility management systems, control systems, and other computer systems related to capital facilities and equipment. Funds available in this appropriation may also be allocated for corrective measures on a priority basis to address critical system repairs. As used in this section, "CTC Cap Proj Acct" means Community and Technical Colleges Capital Projects Account.

Appropriation:

CEP & RI Acct--State................ $ 500,000

Thurston County Cap Fac

Acct--State..................... $ 60,000

TESC Cap Proj Acct‑-State........... $ 50,000

UW Bldg Acct‑-State................. $ 100,000

CWU Cap Proj Acct‑-State............. $ 50,000

WSU Bldg Acct‑-State................ $ 100,000

EWU Cap Proj Acct‑-State............. $ 50,000

WWU Cap Proj Acct--State............. $ 180,000

CTC Cap Proj Acct‑-State............. $ 100,000

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,866,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 3,056,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 3,056,000

Sec. 4. 1997 c 235 s 152 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

The control and management of the Wellington Hills property which was purchased by the state of Washington as a potential site for the University of Washington Bothell branch campus is transferred to the department of general administration. The site shall be disposed of at fair market value and the proceeds from the sale shall be deposited in the state building construction account. The department may retain from the proceeds of the sale an amount sufficient to provide reimbursement for expenses as approved by the office of financial management.

Prior to sale the department of general administration shall conduct a highest and best use study regarding the alternatives for future use of this site. Alternatives shall include, at a minimum, immediate sale, trade, transfer, lease, and retention for future state use. The study shall identify and consider the development characteristics and opportunities of the site, land use limitations and potential, and the desires and expectations of the surrounding communities. The study shall identify the benefits and risks of each alternative identified. The study shall be completed by June 30, 1998, and shall be transmitted for evaluation and determination of the best use of the property. Copies of the study shall be provided to the legislative fiscal committees, the office of financial management, and the higher education coordinating board.

The University of Washington shall continue to pay all necessary fees and assessments appurtenant to the property until the property is sold.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 5. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Fire safety sprinkler systems (99-1-001)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

Funds are provided solely for fire sprinklers in the Douglas building at the Northern State Multi-Service Center.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 600,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 600,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 6. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

Alaska Street Building: Cooling tower and chiller (99-1-002)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 155,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 155,000

Sec. 7. 1997 c 235 s 219 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

Green Hill redevelopment((~~: 416-bed institution~~)) (96-2-230)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under section 712 of this act.

(2) ((~~If Engrossed Third Substitute House Bill No. 3900 is not enacted by June 30, 1997, $3,800,000 of the new appropriation in this section shall lapse.~~)) The general fund‑-federal appropriation shall be transferred to the department of social and health services as a subaward of the violent offender incarceration and truth-in-sentencing grant awarded to the department of corrections.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 37,234,448

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 6,600,000

General Fund‑-Federal............... $ 3,466,558

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 10,066,558

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 4,669,321

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 11,200,000

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TOTAL................. $ ((~~59,703,769~~))

63,170,327

NEW SECTION. Sec. 8. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES

Security improvements at Western State Hospital

The appropriation in this section is provided solely for facility improvements that are required as a result of the passage of Senate Bill No. 6214. If Senate Bill No. 6214 is not enacted by June 30, 1998, the appropriation in this section shall be used for the same purpose as section 3 of this act.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 654,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 654,000

Sec. 9. 1997 c 235 s 241 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Orting: Main kitchen upgrade (95-1-001)

Reappropriation:

CEP & RI Acct‑-State................ $ ((~~1,147,147~~))

1,097,147

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 94,853

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~1,242,000~~))

1,192,000

Sec. 10. 1997 c 235 s 245 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Retsil: Minor works projects (97-1-006)

Reappropriation:

CEP & RI Acct‑-State................ $ 410,549

Appropriation:

CEP & RI Acct‑-State................ $ ((~~755,000~~))

652,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 249,451

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 7,050,000

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~8,465,000~~))

8,362,000

Sec. 11. 1997 c 235 s 247 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Emergency fund (97-1-012)

Appropriation:

CEP & RI Acct‑-State................ $ ((~~700,000~~))

750,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 2,800,000

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~3,500,000~~))

3,550,000

Sec. 12. 1997 c 235 s 249 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Retsil: Building feasibility study (97-2-015)

This appropriation is provided to conduct a study of the ((potential for consolidation of program functions and replacement of poor condition housing units into a new multi-use facility. The study will be submitted to the office of financial management and will be the basis of future capital investments at Retsil, based on clear programmatic need or economic benefits and improved efficiency)) physical condition of the Retsil and Orting campuses, determine the opportunities and constraints for use of the facilities on those campuses to serve current and future veterans program needs, and identify other options for the provision of services to veterans in the future. The studies will be submitted to the office of financial management and will be the basis upon which future capital plans for the department are developed.

Appropriation:

CEP & RI Acct‑-State................ $ ((~~112,000~~))

215,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~112,000~~))

215,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 13. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Local government criminal justice facilities (99-2-003)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation in this section is provided solely for the purpose of constructing, developing, expanding, modifying, or improving local jails and other correctional facilities in accordance with the violent offender incarceration and truth-in-sentencing grant requirements.

(2) The department of corrections, in consultation with the Washington association of sheriffs and police chiefs, shall develop criteria for allocating moneys appropriated in this section to local governments.

Appropriation:

General Fund‑-Federal............... $ 639,196

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 639,196

NEW SECTION. Sec. 14. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Washington Corrections Center: Replace razor ribbon wire (99‑1‑001)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,200,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 1,200,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 15. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

McNeil Island Corrections Center: Still Harbor dock (99-2-001)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 2,700,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 2,700,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 16. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Washington State Reformatory Farm: Dairy animal waste lagoon improvements (99-2-002)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The department shall contract with the joint legislative audit and review committee to conduct a cost/benefit review of the operations of the Washington state reformatory farm. The review shall make recommendations regarding the disposition of the farm and provide a report to the office of financial management and the appropriate legislative committees September 30, 1998.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,242,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 1,242,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 17. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 (uncodified) to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Grant administration and minor improvements

The appropriation in this section is provided solely for costs associated with administration of the violent offender incarceration and truth-in-sentencing grant program to local governments and other agencies receiving a subaward from the grant and minor improvements for correctional facilities.

Appropriation:

General Fund‑-Federal............... $ 155,550

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 155,550

Sec. 18. 1997 c 235 s 301 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Referendum 26 waste disposal facilities (74-2-004)

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The reappropriation in this section is provided solely for projects under contract on or before June 30, 1997. Reappropriated funds not associated with contracted projects shall lapse on June 30, 1997. The office of financial management may grant waivers from this lapse requirement for specific projects upon findings of exceptional circumstances after notification of the chairs of the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee. The department shall submit a report to the office of financial management and the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee by December 1, 1997, listing all projects funded from the reappropriation in this section.

(2) $378,500 of the appropriation is provided for the waste water treatment plant at the city of Connell.

Reappropriation:

LIRA‑-State......................... $ 4,028,749

Appropriation:

LIRA‑-State......................... $ ((~~210,969~~))

1,039,969

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 4,840,771

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 800,000

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~9,880,489~~))

10,709,489

Sec. 19. 1997 c 235 s 302 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Referendum 38 water supply facilities (74-2-006)

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $2,500,000 of the state and local improvements revolving account reappropriation is provided solely for funding the state's cost share in the water conservation demonstration project‑-Yakima river reregulation reservoir.

(2) The reappropriation in this section is provided solely for projects under contract on or before June 30, 1997. Reappropriated funds not associated with contracted projects shall lapse on June 30, 1997. The office of financial management may grant waivers from this lapse requirement for specific projects upon findings of exceptional circumstances after notification of the chairs of the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee. The department shall submit a report to the office of financial management and the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee by December 1, 1997, listing all projects funded from the reappropriation in this section.

(3) $1,500,000 of the state and local improvements revolving account appropriation is provided solely for funding the state's cost share of the Methow Valley irrigation district agreement.

Reappropriation:

LIRA, Water Sup Fac‑-State.......... $ 6,763,571

Appropriation:

LIRA, Water Sup Fac‑-State.......... $ ((~~485,495~~))

1,985,495

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 10,141,668

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 1,600,000

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TOTAL................. $ ((~~18,990,734~~))

20,490,734

Sec. 20. 1997 c 235 s 305 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY

Centennial clean water fund (86-2-007)

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $25,000,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for the extended grant payment to Metro/King county.

(2) $10,000,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for an extended grant payment to Spokane for the Spokane-Rathdrum Prairie aquifer.

(3) $1,850,000 of the appropriation is provided solely for allocation for on-site sewage system projects or programs identified in local watershed plans. Of this amount, $25,000 is provided solely for the Puyallup Washington state university research and extension center for on-site septic systems, and $25,000 is provided solely for the department of health to support the work group making recommendations on the development of an on-site septic system certification program pursuant to chapter 447, Laws of 1997.

(4) $10,000,000 of the appropriation is provided for the department to establish and administer a reclaimed water demonstration program to provide grants to five demonstration projects consistent with this section, and, if enacted, chapter 355, Laws of 1997. Of this amount:

(a) $100,000 is provided solely for an interagency agreement with the department of health for monitoring the activities and progress of the demonstration projects and to refine reclaimed water standards from the results of the projects;

(b) $75,000 is provided for the department of ecology's administrative costs in funding and monitoring the activities and progress of the demonstration projects;

(d) $985,000 is provided solely for a grant to the city of Royal City for a reclaimed water demonstration project;

(e) $3,398,500 is provided solely for a grant to the city of Sequim for a reclaimed water demonstration project;

(f) $3,398,500 is provided solely for a grant to the city of Yelm for a reclaimed water demonstration project; and

(g) $98,500 is provided solely for a grant to Lincoln county for a study of a reclaimed water demonstration project.

(5) A minimum of 80 percent of the remaining appropriation after allocation of subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section shall be allocated by the department for water quality implementation activities.

(6) A maximum of 20 percent of the remaining appropriation after allocation of subsections (1), (2), (3), and (4) of this section shall be allocated by the department for water quality planning activities.

(7) In awarding state-wide water quality implementation and planning grants and loans, the department shall give priority consideration to:

(a) Proposals submitted by communities with populations less than 2,500 or proposals that will be submitted by communities with populations less than 2,500 who have demonstrated an economic hardship which will prevent the completion or implementation of water quality projects; and

(b) ((~~Projects located in basins with critical or depressed salmonid stocks~~)) Allocate no less than twenty-five percent of the amount which has not been obligated as of July 1, 1998, for projects otherwise eligible under the water quality account and which have a component benefiting the recovery of priority salmonid stocks.

(8) The reappropriation in this section is provided solely for projects under contract on or before June 30, 1997. Reappropriated funds not associated with contracted projects shall lapse on June 30, 1997. The office of financial management may grant waivers from this subsection (8) for specific projects upon findings of exceptional circumstances after notification of the chairs of the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee. The department shall submit a report to the office of financial management and the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee by December 1, 1997, listing all projects funded from the reappropriation in this section.

Reappropriation:

Water Quality Account‑-State........ $ 38,653,000

Appropriation:

Water Quality Account‑-State........ $ 70,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 291,063,221

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 311,000,000

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TOTAL...................... $ 710,716,221

NEW SECTION. Sec. 21. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Storm disaster recovery (99-1-001)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 530,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 530,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 22. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

Cama Beach State Park development (99-2-001)

Appropriation:

Parks Renewal and Stewardship

Account‑-State.................. $ 1,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ 1,000,000

Sec. 23. 1997 c 235 s 329 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION

Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (98-2-003)

The appropriations in this section for the Washington wildlife and recreation program under chapter 43.98A RCW are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) $22,500,000 of the state building construction account appropriation shall be deposited in the habitat conservation account and is hereby appropriated from the habitat conservation account to the interagency committee for outdoor recreation for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 1999, for the Washington wildlife and recreation program under chapter 43.98A RCW.

(2) $20,000,000 of the state building account appropriation and $2,500,000 from the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation shall be deposited in the outdoor recreation account, and $22,500,000 is hereby appropriated from the outdoor recreation account to the interagency committee for outdoor recreation for the fiscal biennium ending June 30, 1999, for the Washington wildlife and recreation program under chapter 43.98A RCW. Funds from the aquatic lands enhancement account appropriation shall be distributed to eligible water access projects under RCW 43.98A.050.

(3) The new appropriations in this section are provided for the approved list of projects included in LEAP CAPITAL DOCUMENT NO. 98‑6 as developed on April 15, 1997, at 10:00 a.m., LEAP CAPITAL DOCUMENT NO. 99-1 as adopted on February 23, 1998, at 10:00 a.m., the pilot watershed plan implementation program under subsection (6) of this section, and for other projects approved by the legislature under RCW 43.98A.080 referencing this section.

(4) No moneys from the appropriations in this section may be spent on the Rocky Reach trailway project until an agreement with affected property owners has been reached.

(5) The legislature finds that, since the inception of the Washington wildlife and recreation program, over eighty-five percent of the moneys provided for the state parks category has been used for acquisition of property, and that demands for recreational facilities in state parks require that increased funding be devoted to development projects. The committee and the state parks and recreation commission shall ensure that at least forty percent of new funding provided for the state parks category during the 1997-99 biennium be allocated to development projects.

(6) $4,000,000 of the habitat conservation account appropriation from the unallocated portion of the fund distribution under RCW 43.98A.040(1)(d) is provided solely for matching grants for riparian zone habitat protection projects that implement watershed plans pursuant to this subsection. The interagency committee for outdoor recreation shall develop a pilot watershed plan implementation program within the Washington wildlife and recreation program. The program shall provide matching grants to eligible agencies for implementation of riparian zone habitat protection projects within watershed restoration plans under RCW 89.08.460(1), watershed action plans developed pursuant to rules adopted by the Puget Sound water quality action team, or plans developed pursuant to chapter 442, Laws of 1997. Projects shall have a useful life of at least thirty years. Eligible agencies include conservation districts, counties, cities, and private nonprofit land trust or nature conservancy organizations. Projects eligible for funding under this section include acquisition of land using less-than-fee-simple instruments such as conservation easements and purchase of development rights; and habitat restoration and enhancement projects on such lands including fencing and revegetation of native trees and shrubs that enhance the long-term habitat values of protected lands. The committee shall develop an application process and project eligibility and evaluation criteria in consultation with the state conservation commission. The committee shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature on the implementation of the pilot matching grant program. A preliminary status report shall be submitted by January 1, 1998, and a final report by January 1, 1999.

(7) Up to $400,000 of the reappropriations in this section is provided to develop an inventory of all lands in the state owned by federal agencies, state agencies, local governments, and Indian tribes. The committee shall develop the inventory in a computer database format that will facilitate the sharing and reporting of inventory data and provide options for future updates. The inventory shall include, at a minimum, the following information: Owner, location, acreage, and principal use. The inventory shall also include resource-based information for state and federally-owned recreation and habitat lands. The committee shall submit a status report on the inventory to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1, 1999, and a final report by January 1, 2000.

(8) All land acquired by a state agency with moneys from these appropriations shall comply with class A, B, and C weed control provisions of chapter 17.10 RCW.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 14,264,419

Aquatic Lands Acct‑-State........... $ 33,335

ORA‑-State.......................... $ 21,985,067

Wildlife Account‑-State............. $ 1,398,996

Habitat Conservation Account‑-State. $ 18,700,633

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Subtotal Reappropriation......... $ 56,382,450

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 42,500,000

Aquatic Lands Acct‑-State........... $ 2,500,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 45,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 101,449,844

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 200,000,000

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TOTAL...................... $ 402,832,294

NEW SECTION. Sec. 24. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

The appropriation in this section shall be expended solely for the conservation reserve enhancement program to provide grants to conservation districts to assist land owners to protect and restore riparian zones in areas with salmon stocks and a minimum of $420,000 shall be allocated to an evolutionarily significant unit east of the Cascade mountain range and a minimum of $420,000 to the tri-county water resource agency for projects and activities recommended by the Yakima river watershed council.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 4,500,000

Salmon Recovery

Account‑-State.................. $ 500,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 5,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 5,000,000

Sec. 25. 1997 c 235 s 344 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Water access and development (96-2-027)

Reappropriation:

ORA‑-State.......................... $ 997,000

Appropriation:

ORA--State.......................... $ 135,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 1,057,600

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~2,054,600~~))

2,189,600

Sec. 26. 1997 c 235 s 352 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Coast and Puget Sound wild salmonid habitat restoration (98-1-009)

No less than twenty-five percent of that portion of the appropriation under this section that has not been obligated as of March 1, 1998, shall be expended on projects for the recovery of priority salmonid stocks.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,428,770

Appropriation:

General Fund‑-Federal............... $ 800,000

General Fund‑-Private/Local......... $ 800,000

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 3,500,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 5,100,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 8,986,230

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 22,400,000

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TOTAL...................... $ 37,915,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 27. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE

Salmon restoration

The appropriation in this section shall be expended as follows:

(1) $842,000 for the lower Columbia river evolutionarily significant unit.

(2) Not more than $1,039,000 for fish passage barrier projects on land owned or managed by the department of fish and wildlife.

(3) At least $2,079,000 for the department to establish a program of competitive grants to local governments and regional fisheries enhancement groups for fish passage barrier projects.

(4) At least $1,039,000 for fish passage barrier projects that the department has determined to be priority projects. The distribution of money for priority projects may be in the form of grants to local governments, regional fisheries enhancement groups, and other state agencies.

(5) The projects selected for funding in subsections (2) through (4) of this section shall be based on a priority index developed by the department that yields the highest return of ecological benefit.

Appropriation:

Salmon Recovery Account‑-State...... $ 5,000,000

St Bldg Constr Acct--State.......... $ 750,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 5,750,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 5,750,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 28. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Natural Resources real property replacement (99-2-001)

Appropriation:

Nat Res Prop Repl Acct‑-State........ $ 9,400,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 9,400,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 29. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Land bank program to enhance trust land holdings (99-2-002)

Appropriation:

Resource Management Cost

Account‑-State.................. $ 1,800,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 1,800,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 30. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Arlington Survey Boundary Dispute. To purchase land as part of the settlement agreement to resolve claims and litigation over a survey boundary dispute near the town of Arlington in Snohomish county.

Appropriation:

For Dev Acct‑-State................. $ 2,600,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 2,600,000

Sec. 31. 1997 c 235 s 393 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Jobs for the Environment (98-2-009)

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriations shall be used solely for the jobs for the environment program to achieve the following goals:

(a) Restore and protect watersheds to benefit anadromous fish stocks, consistent with the limitations of subsection (8) of this section, including critical or depressed stocks as determined by the department of fish and wildlife;

(b) Conduct watershed restoration and protection projects primarily on state lands in coordination with federal, local, tribal, and private sector efforts; and

(c) Create market wage jobs with benefits in environmental restoration for displaced workers in rural natural resource impact areas, as defined under RCW 43.31.601(2).

(2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section and consistent with the limitations of this section, the appropriations are solely for projects selected by the department of natural resources, in consultation with an interagency task force consisting of the department of fish and wildlife, other appropriate state agencies, tribal governments, local governments, the federal government, labor and other interested stakeholders. In recommending projects for funding the task force shall use the following criteria:

(a) The extent to which the project, using best available science, addresses habitat factors limiting fish and wildlife populations;

(b) The number, duration and quality of jobs to be created or retained by the project for displaced workers in natural resource impact areas;

(c) The extent to which the project will help avoid the listing of threatened or endangered species or provides for the recovery of species already listed;

(d) The extent to which the project will augment existing federal, state, tribal or local watershed planning efforts or completed watershed restoration and conservation plans;

(e) The cost effectiveness of the project;

(f) The availability of matching funds; and

(g) The demonstrated ability of the project sponsors to administer the project.

(3) Funds expended shall be used for specific projects and not for ongoing operational costs. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, closure or improvement of forest roads, repair of culverts, cleanup of stream beds, removal of fish barriers, installation of fish screens, fencing of streams, and construction and planting of fish cover. Funds may also be expended for planning, design, engineering, and monitoring of eligible projects.

(4) The department of natural resources and the department of fish and wildlife, in consultation with the office of financial management and other appropriate agencies, shall report to the appropriate committees of the legislature by January 1, 1998, and January 1, 1999, on the results of expenditures from the appropriations.

(5) $800,000 of the appropriations in this section is provided solely for watershed restoration programs to be completed by the department of ecology's Washington conservation corps crews.

(6) All projects funded under this section shall be consistent with any development regulations or comprehensive plans adopted under the growth management act for the project areas. No funds may be expended to acquire land through condemnation.

(7) Projects under contract as of June 1, 1997, shall be given first priority for funding under the appropriations in this section.

(8) No less than twenty-five percent of the remainder of the appropriations under this section that have not been obligated as of July 1, 1998, shall be expended on projects for the recovery of priority salmonid stocks.

Appropriation:

For Dev Acct‑-State................. $ 500,000

Resource Management Cost

Account‑-State.................. $ 1,500,000

Water Quality Account‑-State........ $ 7,133,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 9,133,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 23,067,000

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 40,000,000

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TOTAL...................... $ 72,200,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 32. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Distribution of excess funds from the forest development account: For distribution of state forest land revenues to taxing authorities receiving such revenue during the calendar year 1993 through calendar year 1997

(1) Within fifteen days of the effective date of this act the department shall transmit funds in the amounts specified in subsection (3) of this section to the county treasurers of the counties receiving the funds.

(2) The county treasurer of the counties listed in this section shall distribute funds received from this appropriation to taxing authorities in proportion to the state forest transfer land funds distributed to the taxing authorities based on information available for the calendar years 1993 through 1997. Funds to be credited to the state of Washington and funds credited to school district general levies shall be remitted to the state of Washington within thirty days after the effective date of this act for deposit into the salmon recovery account.

(3) Funds shall be distributed in the following amounts:

Clallam $ 1,847,473

Clark $ 508,782

Cowlitz $ 433,013

Grays Harbor $ 454,016

Jefferson $ 222,289

King $ 352,016

Kitsap $ 174,374

Klickitat $ 62,613

Lewis $ 1,558,708

Mason $ 258,289

Pacific $ 385,900

Pierce $ 135,405

Skagit $ 1,606,164

Skamania $ 258,247

Snohomish $ 1,590,489

Stevens $ 4,992

Thurston $ 893,263

Wahkiakum $ 411,273

Whatcom $ 842,685

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TOTAL $ 12,000,000

Appropriation:

For Dev Acct--State................. $ 12,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 12,000,000

Sec. 33. 1997 c 235 s 506 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

New cottages: Design and construction (98-2-001)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ ((~~4,606,600~~))

4,786,600

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~4,606,600~~))

4,786,600

Sec. 34. 1997 c 235 s 510 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Old Physics Hall (Mary Gates Hall): Design and construction (92-2-008)

The reappropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under section 712 of this act.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State...... $ ((~~30,028,248~~))

31,328,248

UW Bldg Acct‑-State............. $ 305,891

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Subtotal Reappropriation.... $ ((~~30,334,139~~))

31,634,139

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).... $ 4,772,861

Future Biennia (Projected Costs) $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~35,107,000~~))

36,407,000

Sec. 35. 1997 c 235 s 523 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Health Sciences Center BB Tower Elevators--Design and construction: To design and construct the addition of one elevator and upgrading of the existing elevators in the health sciences center BB-wing and tower (96-1-007)

The reappropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under section 712 of this act.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ ((~~4,961,992~~))

561,992

UW Bldg Acct‑-State................. $ 208,546

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Subtotal Reappropriation......... $ ((~~5,170,538~~))

770,538

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 22,061

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ ((~~5,192,599~~))

792,599

Sec. 36. 1997 c 235 s 525 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Hogness/Health Sciences Center lobby: Americans with Disabilities Act improvements (96-1-022)

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ ((~~1,253,070~~))

1,353,070

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 46,930

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ ((~~1,300,000~~))

1,400,000

Sec. 37. 1997 c 235 s 526 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Fisheries Science-Oceanography Science Building: Construction (96-2-006)

The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under section 712 of this act.

(2) The department of general administration is directed, in keeping with section 152 of this act, to sell the Wellington Hills property as a means of partially offsetting the cost of this project with the proceeds of such sale being deposited into the state building and construction account.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State...... $ 3,449,850

UW Bldg Acct‑-State............. $ 1,548,150

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Subtotal Reappropriation.... $ 4,998,000

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State...... $ ((~~33,590,000~~))

36,090,000

H Ed Constr Acct‑-State......... $ 32,507,000

UW Bldg Acct‑-State............. $ 2,834,154

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Subtotal Appropriation..... $ ((~~68,931,154~~))

71,431,154

Prior Biennia (Expenditures).... $ 3,865,597

Future Biennia (Projected Costs) $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~77,794,751~~))

80,294,751

Sec. 38. 1997 c 235 s 527 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Social Work third floor addition‑-Design and construction: To design and construct a 12,000 gross square foot partial third floor addition to the Social Work and Speech and Hearing Sciences Building (96-2-010)

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ ((~~2,708,800~~))

3,208,800

UW Bldg Acct‑-State.............. ... $ 126,400

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Subtotal Reappropriation......... $ ((~~2,835,200~~))

3,335,200

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 80,400

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ ((~~2,915,600~~))

3,415,600

NEW SECTION. Sec. 39. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Kincaid Fire Damage (99-1-001)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,424,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 1,424,000

NEW SECTION. Sec. 40. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON

Nuclear reactor: Decommissioning (99-2-009)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,200,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 1,200,000

Sec. 41. 1997 c 235 s 542 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Veterinary Teaching Hospital--Construction: To construct, equip, and furnish a new teaching hospital for the department of veterinary medicine and surgery (92‑2‑013)

The reappropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under section 712 of this act.

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 77,884

H ED Constr Acct‑-State............. $ 239,098

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Subtotal Reappropriation......... $ 316,982

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 3,000,000

WSU Bldg Acct--State................ $ 500,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ 3,500,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 33,628,518

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~33,945,500~~))

37,445,500

Sec. 42. 1997 c 235 s 566 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Intercollegiate Center for Nursing Education: Telecommunications (96-2-915)

Reappropriation:

((~~St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State~~))

WSU Bldg Acct‑-State................ $ 524,386

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 975,614

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ 1,500,000

Sec. 43. 1997 c 235 s 567 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Minor works: Preservation (98-1-004)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

The appropriation shall support the detailed list of projects maintained by the office of financial management.

Appropriation:

WSU Bldg Acct‑-State................ $ ((~~5,553,000~~))

5,053,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 24,000,000

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~29,553,000~~))

29,053,000

Sec. 44. 1997 c 235 s 579 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Washington State University Vancouver: Phase II (98-2-911)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) No money from this appropriation may be expended that would be inconsistent with the recommendations of the higher education coordinating board.

(2) The appropriation in this section is subject to the review and allotment procedures under section 712 of this act.

(3) The engineering and multimedia buildings to be designed under this appropriation shall serve at least 950 additional student full-time equivalents. Funding is also provided to construct campus infrastructure and physical plant shops.

(4) $1,000,000 of the appropriation in this section is provided solely to reserve or acquire transportation capacity and traffic impact fee credits associated with the development of the Vancouver branch campus.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 13,500,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 123,000,000

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TOTAL........................... $ 136,500,000

Sec. 45. 1997 c 235 s 594 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR EASTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Minor works: Program (98-2-001)

The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations:

(1) The appropriation shall support the detailed list of projects maintained by the office of financial management.

(2) Up to $30,000 may be used for design of a residence for the president of the university.

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ ((~~500,000~~))

530,000

EWU Cap Proj Acct‑-State............. $ 1,200,000

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Subtotal Appropriation.......... $ ((~~1,700,000~~))

1,730,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 10,018,000

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TOTAL...................... $ ((~~11,718,000~~))

11,748,000

Sec. 46. 1997 c 235 s 606 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

((~~Boiler Plant: Expansion~~)) Heating system improvements (98-1-030)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,450,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ 1,450,000

Sec. 47. 1997 c 235 s 611 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

SeaTac Center Building: ((~~Renovation~~)) Facility improvements (98‑2-010)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 662,500

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ 662,500

Sec. 48. 1997 c 235 s 612 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY

Lynnwood Extended Degree Center: Facility design (98-2-080)

Appropriation:

((~~St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State~~))

CWU Cap Proj Acct‑-State............. $ 1,000,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ 1,000,000

Sec. 49. 1997 c 235 s 659 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Asbestos abatement (96-1-002)

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 484,317

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 700,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 1,142,040

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ ((~~1,626,357~~))

2,326,357

NEW SECTION. Sec. 50. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Lower Columbia College: Library heating system (99-1-003)

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State....... ... $ 512,000

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL...................... $ 512,000

Sec. 51. 1997 c 235 s 661 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

For roof repairs at various colleges in the system and for stabilization of Corbet Hall at Centralia Community College and development of alternatives for the replacement of Corbet Hall (96-1-010)

Reappropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 1,824,529

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 3,581,471

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 0

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TOTAL........................... $ 5,406,000

Sec. 52. 1997 c 235 s 681 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

FOR THE STATE BOARD FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES

Appropriation:

St Bldg Constr Acct‑-State.......... $ 11,580,400

Prior Biennia (Expenditures)........ $ 0

Future Biennia (Projected Costs).... $ 41,000,000

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TOTAL...................... $ 52,580,400

Sec. 53. 1997 c 235 s 702 (uncodified) is amended to read as follows:

ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRACTS. The following agencies may enter into financial contracts, paid for from operating revenues, for the purposes indicated and in not more than the principal amounts indicated, plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW. When securing properties under this section, agencies shall use the most economical financial contract option available, including long-term leases, lease-purchase agreements, lease-development with option to purchase agreements or financial contracts using certificates of participation. The director of general administration shall ensure that the clustering of state facilities and the collocation and consolidation of state agencies take place where such configurations are economical and consistent with agency space needs. Agencies shall assist the department of general administration with facility collocation and consolidation efforts.

State agencies may enter into agreements with the department of general administration and the state treasurer's office to develop requests to the legislature for acquisition of properties and facilities through financial contracts. The agreements may include charges for services rendered.

(1) Department of general administration:

(a) Enter into a financing contract in the amount of $8,804,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, to purchase an existing office building and associated land in Yakima for use by the department of social and health services.

(b) ((Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the joint center for higher education for $8,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, to purchase and make modifications to the Riverpoint One Building adjacent to the Riverpoint Campus. A financial plan identifying all costs related to this project, and the sources and amounts of all payments to cover these costs and a copy of the appraisal and engineering assessment shall be submitted for approval to both the office of financial management and the higher education coordinating board for approval before execution of any contract.

~~Copies of the financial plan shall also be submitted to the senate ways and means committee and the house of representatives capital budget committee.~~)) Enter into a financing contract in the amount of $2,874,100 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, to purchase and renovate the old federal building and associated land in Olympia for use by the secretary of state.

(c) Enter into a financing contract in the amount of $6,990,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, to buy out the lease and make improvements to the old Thurston county courthouse for use by the office of attorney general. The department of general administration shall advise and assist the office of attorney general on space and functional planning to improve the efficient use of the facility.

(2) Liquor control board:

Enter into a long-term lease for a headquarters office in Thurston County for approximately 46,000 square feet.

(3) Department of corrections:

(a) Enter into a long-term ground lease for 17 acres in the Tacoma tide flats property from the Puyallup Nation for development of the 400-bed Tacoma prerelease facility for approximately $360,000 per annum. Prior to entering into the lease, the department shall obtain written confirmation from the city of Tacoma and Pierce county that the prerelease facility planned for the site meets all land use, environmental protection, and community notification requirements that would apply to the facility if the land was not owned by the Puyallup nation.

(b) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the department of corrections in the amount of $14,736,900 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to construct a 400-bed Tacoma prerelease facility. The department of corrections shall comply with all land use, environmental protection, and community notification statutes, regulations, and ordinances in the construction and operation of this facility.

(c) Lease-develop with the option to purchase or lease-purchase approximately 100 work release beds in facilities throughout the state for $5,000,000.

(d) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the department of corrections in the amount of $396,369 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to construct a dairy barn at the Monroe farm.

(e) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the department of corrections in the amount of $2,100,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase or construct a correctional industries transportation services warehouse.

(4) Community and technical colleges:

(a) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Whatcom Community College in the amount of $800,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to develop a childcare center costing $2,410,000. The balance of project cost will be a combination of local capital funds and nonstate funds provided through private gifts or contributions.

(b) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Pierce College in the amount of $750,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to develop a new classroom building on the Lakewood campus costing $1,816,665. The balance of project cost will be provided through a combination of local capital funds and existing minor works appropriation to replace relocatable classrooms that are at the end of their useful lives.

(c) Enter into a financing contract in behalf of Bellingham Technical College in the amount of $350,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for construction of a new classroom addition to the diesel/heavy equipment instructional shop costing $411,309.

(d) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Green River Community College in the amount of $1,526,150 plus financing expenses and reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for remodel of the Lindbloom student center building.

(e) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Edmonds Community College in the amount of $2,787,950 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to ((~~purchase and make improvements to several buildings and property contiguous to the college campus~~)) develop a 10,000 square foot music building on the college campus.

(f) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Highline Community College in the amount of $2,070,613 plus financing and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the purchase of the Federal Way Center, currently being leased by the college.

(g) Enter into a financial contract on behalf of Green River Community College in the amount of $100,000 plus financing and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase approximately 1.5 acres of land adjacent to the westside parking lot.

(h) Enter into a financial contract on behalf of South Puget Sound Community College in the amount of $619,210 plus financing and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to expand and redevelop the main campus parking lot A.

(i) Enter into a financial contract on behalf of South Puget Sound Community College in the amount of $5,500,000 plus financing and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to develop a $6,500,000 student union facility.

(j) Enter into a financial contract on behalf of Wenatchee Valley College in the amount of $500,000 plus financing and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase two buildings and property contiguous to the college campus.

(5) State parks and recreation:

Enter into a financing contract on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $2,012,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, to construct cabin and lodge facilities at Cama Beach, develop new campsite electrical hookups, develop new recreational facilities, and expand campsites at Ocean Beach/Grayland. It is the intent of the legislature that debt service on all projects financed under this authority be paid from operating revenues.

(6) ((~~Central Washington University:~~

Enter into a financing contract for $3,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase and improve the Sno-King Building for the Lynnwood Extended Degree Center. A financial plan identifying all costs related to this project, and the sources and amounts of all payments to cover these costs and a copy of the building appraisal and engineering assessment shall be submitted for approval to the office of financial management before execution of any contract. Copies of the financial plan shall also be submitted to the senate ways and means committee and the house of representatives capital budget committee.

~~(7)~~)) Washington state patrol:

Enter into a financing contract for $600,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase the Washington state patrol Port Angeles detachment office.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 54. A new section is added to 1997 c 235 to read as follows:

The office of financial management will convene a working group of state agencies, higher education institutions, the office of the attorney general, and representatives of the design profession and construction industry to develop a strategy to manage the risks and reduce the potential for claims and litigation associated with state construction projects. This strategy shall include the enumeration of best practices for the management of project risk and conflicts, in order to minimize future expenses related to construction claims. A report on the findings and recommendations of this working group will be presented to the house of representatives capital budget committee and senate ways and means committee by October 31, 1998.

Sec. 55. RCW 76.12.110 and 1988 c 128 s 31 are each amended to read as follows:

There is created a forest development account in the state treasury. The state treasurer shall keep an account of all sums deposited therein and expended or withdrawn therefrom. Any sums placed in the account shall be pledged for the purpose of paying interest and principal on the bonds issued by the department, and for the purchase of land for growing timber. Any bonds issued shall constitute a first and prior claim and lien against the account for the payment of principal and interest. No sums for the above purposes shall be withdrawn or paid out of the account except upon approval of the department.

Appropriations may be made by the legislature from the forest development account to the department for the purpose of carrying on the activities of the department on state forest lands, lands managed on a sustained yield basis as provided for in RCW 79.68.040, and for reimbursement of expenditures that have been made or may be made from the resource management cost account in the management of state forest lands. For the 1997-99 fiscal biennium, moneys from the account shall be distributed as directed in the omnibus appropriations act to the beneficiaries of the revenues derived from state forest lands. Funds that accrue to the state from such a distribution shall be deposited into the salmon recovery account, hereby created in the state treasury. Funds appropriated from the salmon recovery account shall be used for efforts to restore endangered anadromous fish stocks.

NEW SECTION. Sec. 56. This act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, or safety, or support of the state government and its existing public institutions, and takes effect immediately."

SSB 6455 - CONF REPT

By Conference Committee

On page 1, line 1 of the title, after "budget;" strike the remainder of the title and insert "amending RCW 76.12.110; amending 1997 c 235 ss 152, 219, 241, 245, 247, 249, 301, 302, 305, 329, 344, 352, 393, 506, 510, 523, 525, 526, 527, 542, 566, 567, 579, 594, 606, 611, 612, 659, 661, 681, and 702 (uncodified); adding new sections to 1997 c 235; making appropriations and authorizing expenditures for capital improvements; and declaring an emergency."