2SSB 6404 - H COMM AMD TO APP COMM AMD (H-5291.2)ADOPTED 3-22-00

By Committee on Appropriations

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ASec. 1042. 1999 c 379 s 905 (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.

The alternative finance authorization granted in this section and in section 222(2)(j), chapter 309, laws of 1999, do not imply commitments or guarantees that the legislature will provide for future expenses of properties and facilities acquired, constructed, or improved through financial contracts. The legislature will convene an interim workgroup to develop a policy for the use of alternative financing contracts and implications for future operating budget impacts. The office of financial management shall develop a standardized procedure for alternative financing contracts that incorporates the findings of the legislative workgroup, including a full assessment of all acquisition and operating costs, and proposed revenue sources for such expenditures. In the 2001-03 budget request from the governor, the office of financial management shall not forward to the legislature requests for alternative financing contracts that fail to fulfill the information requirements developed under this section.

(1) Department of general administration:

(a) Enter into a financing contract in the amount of $9,435,000 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 state agencies.

(b) Enter into a financing contract in the amount of $4,621,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, to purchase an existing office building and associated land in Kelso for use by the department of social and health services and the employment security department.

(2) Department of corrections: Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the department of corrections in the amount of $2,300,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase or construct a correctional industries transportation services warehouse.

(3) State parks and recreation: It is the intent of the legislature that the operating revenues of the department provide the primary source of funds necessary to meet financing contract obligations for the projects financed under this authority. In addition, state parks and recreation is authorized to pledge to make payments from appropriated funds pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW:

(a) Enter into financing contracts on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to construct cabins at Cama beach.

(b) Enter into financing contracts on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $250,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to complete improvements at the interpretive center/store at Deception Pass.

(c) Enter into financing contracts on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $1,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase and install additional yurts and cabins state-wide.

(d) Enter into financing contracts on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to construct a day use shelter at Lake Sammamish.

(e) Enter into financing contracts on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to improve campsite electrification state-wide.

(f) Enter into financing contracts on behalf of state parks and recreation in the amount of $750,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to develop additional campsites state-wide.

(4) Community and technical colleges:

(a) 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.

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

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

(d) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Grays Harbor Community College in the amount of $600,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the purchase and remodeling of the Riverview School and 2.83 acres of property, currently being leased by the college.

(e) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Everett Community College in the amount of $1,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the remodeling of the fitness center.

(f) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Tacoma Community College in the amount of $1,697,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for a 10,000 gross square foot addition to the existing student center.

(g) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Spokane Community College in the amount of $3,840,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for a 20,000 gross square foot addition and remodeling to the existing Lair student service building costing $6,000,000. The balance of project cost will be cash from student and activity fees and enterprise funds.

(h) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Big Bend Community College in the amount of $150,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the exchange of 10 acres of land with Grant county.

(i) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Green River Community College in the amount of $7,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for purchase and development of property in the downtown Kent area.

(j) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Columbia Basin Community College in the amount of ((~~$1,000,000~~)) $1,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for a 10,000 gross square foot student services auditorium.

(k) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Yakima Valley Community College in the amount of $375,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for a 2,700 gross square foot addition and remodeling to the existing student union building costing $1,400,000. Prior to commencing, the college shall prepare and present a business plan describing the financing of the complete project to the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of financial management, and the legislative fiscal committees.

(l) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Peninsula Community College in the amount of $2,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for a 10,000 gross square foot addition to the student union building.

(m) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Whatcom Community College in the amount of ((~~$2,500,000~~)) $3,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for a 20,000 gross square foot addition and remodeling to the existing extended learning/work force facility costing $4,388,000. Prior to commencing, the college shall prepare and present a business plan describing the financing of the complete project to the state board for community and technical colleges, the office of financial management, and the legislative fiscal committees.

(n) Enter into a financial contract on behalf of Green River Community College in the amount of $350,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase Lea Hill park from King county.

(o) Enter into a financial contract on behalf of Bellevue Community College in the amount of $4,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for replacement of the Robinswood school. This authority is provided in addition to the appropriation in section 761 of this act.

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

(q) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Whatcom Community College in the amount of $1,918,483 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the purchase of 10.71 acres of property for the completion of the Whatcom Community College campus.

(r) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Edmonds Community College in the amount of ((~~$3,700,000~~)) $4,150,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to develop a music building on the college campus.

(s) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Olympic College in the amount of $900,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for development of off-street student parking.

(t) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Bates Technical College in the amount of $4,300,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the purchase of a 9.41 acre site with an approximately 46,125 square foot broadcasting facility situated on 19th Street in Tacoma. It is the intent of the legislature that $2,000,000 of this financing contract will be repaid from private donations.

(u) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Renton Technical College in the amount $1,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the purchase of approximately 10 acres within the district boundary to support a future relocation of apprenticeship programs off the main campus.

(5) Central Washington University: Enter into a financing contract on behalf of Central Washington University in the amount of $5,700,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for the Central Washington University/Edmonds Community College center.

(6) University of Washington:

(a) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the University of Washington in the amount of $7,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to finance real property improvements to the Sand Point building.

(b) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the University of Washington in the amount of $7,500,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to finance primate center tenant improvements.

(c) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the University of Washington in the amount of $12,000,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for renovation of Husky Den, the food service in the Husky Union building, and the renovation of the McMahon Hall food service.

(d) Enter into a financing contract on behalf of the University of Washington in the amount of $5,700,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW for installation of Ethernet wiring and electrical upgrades in Lander Hall and McCarty Hall.

(7) Washington state convention and trade center: Enter into one or more financing contracts not exceeding an aggregate total amount of $27,500,000 plus financing expenses and reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW, for funding unanticipated costs in excess of the $111,700,000 principal amount of the financing contract authorized in section 802(10)(b), chapter 16, Laws of 1995 2nd sp. sess., for the construction of the expansion of the Washington state convention and trade center as authorized under chapter 386, Laws of 1995. The balance of the expansion project funds shall be provided from interest earnings and public or private funds. The financing contract or contracts representing all or part of the amount authorized by this section shall not be executed without prior written approval of the office of financial management based upon its determination that such financing contract or contracts are reasonably necessary for the expansion project.@

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