FY 2007-08 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET H.B. 5221: GOVERNOR'S RECOMMENDATION


[Please see the PDF version of this analysis, if available, to view this image.]






House Bill 5221 (as introduced)
Committee: Appropriations

FY 2007-08 Year-to-Date Gross Appropriation $260,720,900
Changes from FY 2006-07 Year-to-Date:
  1. State Building Authority (SBA) Projects. The Governor recommended $100 line item authorizations for projects that would result in the issuance of $561.8 million in new State Building Authority debt. The recommendation included $100.0 million for State agency projects, $314.7 million for projects at 10 universities, and $105.2 million for projects at 15 community colleges. The recommendation also included a new $42 million Alternative/Renewable Energy Incentive for university and community college projects that meet certain criteria. Attachment A provides a listing of recommended SBA projects. 2,900
2. Natural Resources Trust Fund. The Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) Board of Trustees recommended 31 acquisitions and 34 recreation projects. The FY 2007-08 projects totals $35.2 million compared to the FY 2006-07 appropriation of $36.1 million. Attachment B provides a detailed listing of FY 2007-08 projects. (881,900)
3. Department of Military Affairs. Adjustments include an increase of $8,237,000 Federal (from $6,763,000 to $15,000,000) for maintenance projects; $3,500,000 Federal to construct a new Army Standard Infantry Platoon Battle Course/Live Fire Range at Camp Grayling; $8,000,000 Federal for a specially designed Company Headquarters Building facility (six structures) with attached barracks and dining facilities for the Camp Grayling Army Airfield; and a reduction of $950,000 associated with one-time FY 2006-07 projects. 18,787,000
4. Waterways Boating Program. Adjustments include $144,000 to replace a ramp and dock and other maintenance at Otsego Lake; $510,000 for a new boating access project at Walloon Lake; $1,000,000 for Phase V at Mackinaw City (breakwaters, floating docks, utility upgrades, boat launch, comfort station, parking and fuel facilities - total project cost $11.8 million); an additional $1,679,400 for Cheboygan lock and dam repairs (total project cost $4.3 million); $505,000 for Phase II of the Grand Haven marina rehabilitation (total project cost $2.0 million); $861,000 for a marina dock and harbormaster building expansion at Petoskey Harbor (total project cost $1.7 million); and a reduction of $8,334,400 associated with one-time projects and available revenue adjustments. (3,635,000)
5. Department of Transportation - Buildings and Facilities. Adjustments included $1,750,000 for a new Pontiac Transportation Center (rail and intercity bus transportation); $755,000 for renovation of the L'Anse maintenance garage; $7,450,000 for a new combined expanded state-owned maintenance garage in Lansing with shared storage building; and a reduction of $14,590,200 associated with one-time FY 2006-07 projects and available revenue. (4,635,200)
6. Department of Transportation - Airport Improvement Programs. Funding for the Airport Improvement Program increases from $166,457,200 to $183,191,300. Revenue adjustments include increases of $25,613,300 in Federal revenue, $2,561,100 in local aeronautics match, and $559,700 in State Aeronautics Fund revenue. A reduction of $12.0 million in Combined Comprehensive Transportation Bond Proceeds reflects the end of a five-year program for airport match. 16,734,100
7. Other Changes. Other adjustments include the reduction of $2.0 million related to statewide wetland acquisitions based on available revenue and the elimination of $5.0 million related to the grant for the Oscoda - Wurtsmith Airport, Maintenance Hangar. (7,000,000)
Total Changes $19,371,900
  FY 2007-08 Governor's Recommendation $280,092,800
FY 2007-08 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET BOILERPLATE HIGHLIGHTS

Changes from FY 2006-07 Year to Date:
  1. Re-appropriation of Funds. Provides that the authorizations in 2002 PA 530 and 2005 PA 297 for the Riverside Correctional Facility - power plant automation project (total authorized cost $4,500,000; State Building Authority share $4,499,800; State General Fund share $200) are re-appropriated to the following projects: (a) Huron Valley Complex - food service addition and facility renovations, for design and construction, originally authorized in 122004 PA 309 (total authorized cost increased from $3,675,100 to $5,775,100; State Building Authority share from $3,675,000 to $5,774,800; State General Fund share $300).
(b) Michigan Reformatory - A ward 140-bed expansion, for design and construction (total authorized cost $1,100,000; State Building Authority share $1,100,000).
(c) Camp White Lake - new waste water treatment plant, for design and construction (total authorized cost $1,300,000; State Building Authority share $1,300,000). (Sec. 406)
2. WCCC Project. Provides that the funds appropriated in Part 1 for the Wayne County Community College Northwest Campus replacement shall only be released upon approval of the planning documents and construction authorization request by the JCOS. The project may not move into final design until approved by JCOS. (Sec. 407)
3. Alternative Energy Incentive. Provides that planning projects authorized in Part 1 that obtain a score equivalent to "gold" (with an on-site renewable energy component) or "platinum" on the United States Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system in direct connection with the funded project shall receive a 10% increase in State match for the project, if matched with an equal or greater amount by the institution. Provides for notice of eligibility to JCOS when planning documents are transmitted for approval and certain reporting requirements. (Sec. 408)
4. Lump-sum Appropriations. Provides that the director-s of respective departments shall allocate lump-sum appropriations made in this bill consistent with statutory provisions and the purposes for which funds were appropriated. This section consolidates lump-sum appropriation language contained in Capital Outlay Appropriation Bills prior to FY 2006-07. Changes made in the Governor's recommendation include; replacing DMB Director with Department Directors regarding the allocation of funds; increasing the duration of the appropriation period from two to three years following the appropriation year; eliminating the reporting requirement; and other minor wording changes. (Sec. 501)

Date Completed: 01-24-08 Fiscal Analysts: Bill Bowerman
Jessica Runnels

Bill Analysis @ http://www.senate.michigan.gov/sfa This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations. hicap_gr.doc