2224-S AMH DUNS H4569.1

SHB 2224  - H AMD992
     By Representative Dunshee

     Strike everything after the enacting clause and insert the following:

"NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1   A supplemental capital budget is hereby adopted and, subject to the provisions set forth in this act, the several dollar amounts hereinafter specified, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to accomplish the purposes designated, are hereby appropriated and authorized to be incurred for capital projects during the period beginning with the effective date of this act and ending June 30, 2015, out of the several funds specified in this act.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2   A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
     Rural Washington Loan Fund (91000640)

Appropriation:
     Rural Washington Loan Account--State . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,800,000

     Prior Biennia (Expenditures) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
     Future Biennia (Projected Costs) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,800,000

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3   A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
     2014 Local and Community Projects (91000641)

     The appropriations in this section are subject to the following conditions and limitations:
     (1) Except as directed otherwise prior to the effective date of this section, the department shall not expend the appropriations in this section unless and until the nonstate share of project costs have been either expended, or firmly committed, or both, in an amount sufficient to complete the project or a distinct phase of the project that is useable to the public for the purpose intended by the legislature.
     (2) Prior to receiving funds, project recipients must demonstrate that the project site is under control for a minimum of ten years, either through ownership or a long-term lease. This requirement does not apply to appropriations for preconstruction activities or appropriations whose sole purpose is to purchase real property that does not include a construction or renovation component.
     (3) Projects funded in this section may be required to comply with Washington's high performance building standards as required by chapter 39.35D RCW.
     (4) Project funds are available on a reimbursement basis only, and shall not be advanced under any circumstances.
     (5) Projects funded in this section must be held by the recipient for a minimum of ten years and used for the same purpose or purposes intended by the legislature as required in RCW 43.63A.125(6).
     (6) Projects funded in this section, including those that are owned and operated by nonprofit organizations, are generally required to pay state prevailing wages.
     (7) The appropriations in this section are provided solely for the following list of projects:

ProjectAuthorized Amount
Centerstone Interior Remodel$500,000
Mukilteo Boys and Girls Club$500,000
TOTAL$1,000,000


Appropriation:
     State Building Construction Account--State . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000
     Prior Biennia (Expenditures) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
     Future Biennia (Projected Costs) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000,000

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4   A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
     Reduce Agricultural Toxic Pollution - Voluntary Stewardship Program (92000003)

     The appropriation in this section is subject to the following conditions and limitations: The appropriation is provided solely to implement voluntary stewardship program planning in the counties that have opted into the program that have yet to receive funding. County funding levels must be determined by the conservation commission, in consultation with the voluntary stewardship program statewide advisory committee, and must be consistent with the provisions of chapter 360, Laws of 2011 (Engrossed Substitute House Bill No. 1886).

Appropriation:
     Environmental Legacy Stewardship Account--State . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000

     Prior Biennia (Expenditures) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
     Future Biennia (Projected Costs) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000,000

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5   A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:
FOR THE WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY
     Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic and Research Facility (GAHBII) (30000498)

Appropriation:
     State Building Construction Account--State . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,300,000

     Prior Biennia (Expenditures) . . . . . . . . . . . . $0
     Future Biennia (Projected Costs) . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000,000
          TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . $72,300,000

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 6   A new section is added to 2013 2nd sp.s. c 19 (uncodified) to read as follows:
     ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES THROUGH FINANCIAL CONTRACTS. The following agencies may enter into financial contracts, paid from any funds of an agency, appropriated or nonappropriated, 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. Expenditures made by an agency for one of the indicated purposes before the issue date of the authorized financial contract and any certificates of participation therein are intended to be reimbursed from proceeds of the financial contract and any certificates of participation therein to the extent provided in the agency's financing plan approved by the state finance committee.
     State agencies may enter into agreements with the department of enterprise services 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.
     Department of enterprise services: Enter into a financing contract for up to $2,840,000 plus financing expenses and required reserves pursuant to chapter 39.94 RCW to purchase digital equipment.

NEW SECTION.  Sec. 7   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."

     Correct the title.

EFFECT:  Provides funding for the following projects: WSU Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic and Research Facility; the Centerstone Interior Remodel project; the Mukilteo Boys' and Girls' Club; the Voluntary Stewardship Program; and the Rural Washington Loan Fund. Authorizes a certificate of participation for TVW digital equipment through the Department of Enterprise Services.

EFFECT:  Increases state bonds by $6.3 million. Increases dedicated funds by $12.8 million.

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