MINUTES OF THE
INFRASTRUCTURE AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE
Wednesday, February 2, 2022 • 8:00 a.m. • 210 Senate Building


Members Present:
Sen. Chris H. Wilson, Senate Chair
Rep. Brady Brammer, House Vice Chair
Sen. David G. Buxton
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Sen. David P. Hinkins
Sen. Jani Iwamoto
Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion
Rep. Walt Brooks
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson
Rep. Clare Collard
Rep. A. Cory Maloy
Rep. Calvin R. Musselman
Rep. Merrill F. Nelson
Rep. Jeffrey D. Stenquist
Rep. Andrew Stoddard

Members Absent:
Rep. Douglas V. Sagers, House Chair
Sen. Karen Mayne
Sen. Daniel McCay

Staff Present:
Ivan D. Djambov, Finance Manager
Amanda Kilian, Financial Analyst
Karen C. Allred, Committee Secretary

Note: A copy of related materials and an audio recording of the meeting can be found at www.le.utah.gov.
1.Call to Order
Senate Chair Wilson called the meeting to order at 8:05 a.m.
2.Approval of Minutes
There were no minutes to approve.
3.RFA: Highway Fencing (Rep. Chew)
Rep. Scott Chew presented a request for appropriations for highway fencing along highway 45 south, out of Vernal.
4.RFA: The Depot District Clean Fuels Tech Center (Rep. Christofferson)
Rep. Christofferson introduced Shule Bishop, Director, Government Relations, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), and distributed a handout to the subcommittee. Shule Bishop presented a request for appropriation on the replacement of the 45 year old Central Bus Garage at the Depot District Clean Fuels Tech Center.
4a-Depot District Handout
4b-Depot District Presentation
5.RFA: Funding Utah's Public Land Survey System (Sen. Buxton)
Sen. Buxton introduced Brock Slaugh, and presented the request for appropriation for Utah's Public Land Survey System and the importance of monuments set up years ago that serve as boundaries.
Brock Slaugh presented the request for appropriation for monuments on public lands which serve as boundary markers, are becoming more endangered.
Rep. Christofferson commented that the monuments are small and hard to find, and that this request is very important.
Sen. Iwomoto commented on the importance of this request.
Sen. Buxton commented further on this small but very important request.
6.Department of Transportation Follow-up
Amanda Kilian, Financial Analyst, Legislative Fiscal Analyst, presented a budget follow-up for possible reallocation of funds for the Department of Transportation.
Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), explained that UDOT does not agree with the reallocation recommendations because the expenses have been incurred across multiple line items, and it would be difficult to reallocate.
Rep. Chrisofferson commented on the UDOT funding.
7.Dept. of Natural Resources - Lone Peak Facility
Jason Curry, Deputy Director, Division of Forestry Fire and State Lands, and Preston Ley, Manager, Lone Peak Conservation Program, introduced themselves. Jason Curry presented a request for a facility to house the majority of the wildland firefighting resources in the state, at the Lone Peak Facility.
8-Lone Peak Facility Presentation
8.Dept. of Natural Resources - Loa Fish Hatchery
Drew Cushing, Aquatics Chief, Division of Wildlife Resources, had handouts distributed, and presented the request for a fish hatchery in Loa.
9-Loa Fish Hatchery Presentation
9b-Loa Fish Hatchery Handout
9c-Loa Fish Hatchery Handout (2)
Rep. Christofferson asked about private fish hatcheries. Drew Cushing responded.
Sen. Buxton asked how long this request has been on the list, and commented that this is a request that will pay back. Drew Cushing responded.
9.Dept. of Natural Resources - Richfield Fire Cache and Storage Facility
Jason Curry introduced this request. Fred Johnson, State Fire Management Officer, Central Utah, presented the request for the Richfield Fire Cache and Storage Facility.
10-Richfield Fire Cache and Storage Facility Presentation
10.Dept. of Natural Resources - Logan Fish Experiment Station
11-Logan Fish Experiment Station Presentation
Drew Cushing, Aquatics Chief, Division Wildlife Resources, presented the request for a Fish Experiment Station in Logan.
11.Utah Valley University - Engineering Building
Dr. Astrid Tuminez, President, Utah Valley University, presented a request for a new College of Engineering and Technology building and stated that there are also private donors for this request.
7-UVU Presentation
12.Dept. of Human Services - USDC Comprehensive Therapy Building
Tracy Gruber, Executive Director, Department of Human Services, introduced Dr. Frank Reese Superintendent, Utah State Development Center (USDC), and presented the request for a USDC Comprehensive Therapy Building.
12a-USDC Comprehensive Therapy Building Handout
12b-USDC Comprehensive Therapy Building Presentation
Dr. Frank Reese presented the details of the plan for the USDC Comprehensive Therapy Building.
Rep. Brammer made a comment about this project and the need for a Therapy Building.
13.Dept. of Government Operations - Fleet, Surplus and DFCM Relocation
Jim Russell, Director, Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM), presented the request for Fleet, Surplus and DFCM Relocation.
13-DGO Relocation and Richfield Regional Presentation
14.Division of Facilities Construction and Management - Richfield Regional Center
Sarah Boll, Assistant Director, DFCM, presented the request for the Richfield Regional Center project, and stated that it is recommended by the Governor as part of the Rural Initiative.
14-DGO Relocation and Richfield Regional Presentation
Sen. Hinkins asked about other alternatives if this request is not granted. Jim Russell responded.
15.RFA: Cyclotron Remaining Costs (Sen. Cullimore)
Sen. Cullimore introduced Susan Sheehan, President and COO, Huntsman Cancer Center, and Dr. Jeffrey Yap, Director Cyclotron Facility, Huntsman Cancer Center. Susan Sheehan gave an introduction for the request for the Cyclotron facility remaining costs. Dr. Jeffrey Yap presented the request for the Cyclotron facility.
15-Cyclotron Presentation
Rep. Musselman asked about Alzheimer and Dementia comments mentioned in the presentation. Dr. Jeffrey Yap responded.
16.RFA: Central Wasatch Mountains Project (Sen. Cullimore)
Sen. Cullimore introduced Christopher Robinson, Chair, Central Wasatch Commission, and Ralph Becker, Executive Director, Central Wasatch Commission. Ralph Becker explained the request for the Central Wasatch Mountains Project.
Christopher Robinson explained the Central Wasatch Commission.
Ralph Becker explained the request for the Central Wasatch Mountains Project and that it is a request to finish off a previous request, and is for one-time appropriation.
Sen. Iwomoto expressed appreciation for the work done on this request and asked where the restrooms would be located. Ralph Becker responded.
17.Dept. of Public Safety - EOC Move to Taylorsville
Colonel Michael Rapich, Deputy Commissioner, Utah Department of Public Safety, introduced Kris Hamlet, Division Director, Utah Division of Emergency Management, and explained the need for the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Taylorsville.
17-Dept. of Public Safety Presentation
Kris Hamlet presented the request for the EOC move to Taylorsville for the Department of Public Safety and stated that this was a state EOC.
Colonel Rapich wrapped up the presentation on the importance of this request and stated that this is an ARPA funding request .
Sen. Hinkins expressed appreciation for the security provided at the Capital.
18.RFA: Veteran's Memorial Highway Signage (Rep. Abbott)
Rep. Nelson Abbott explained the request for appropriation for the Veteran's Memorial Highway signage on I-15 at the point of the mountain.
19.RFA: Navajo Mountain Transportation Corridor Plan/EIS (Sen. Hinkins)
Sen. Hinkins read a letter of support from the Navajo Council, explained the request for appropriation for the Navajo Mountain Transportation Corridor Plan/EIS, in several counties, and stated that this a top priority .
20.RFA: Telehealth Equipment for Schools (Sen. Hinkins)
Sen. Hinkins introduced this request for appropriation.
Dr. Kerry Palakanis, Executive Director, Community Connect Care, Intermountain Health Care, explained that this funding request is for ARPA funds to be able to communicate better with schools.
21.RFA: Bullfrog to Halls Crossing Bridge Planning (Rep. Lyman)
Rep. Phil Lyman introduced Bruce Adams, San Juan County Commissioner, and presented the Bullfrog to Halls Crossing Bridge Planning project.
Sen. Hinkins commented on the need for this project.
22.RFA: San Juan County Jail and Court Building Reno. & Cons. (Rep. Lyman)
Rep. Phil Lyman introduced this request for appropriation for the San Juan County Jail and Court Building Renovation and Construction.
Jason Torgerson, Sheriff, San Juan County, presented the need for the San Juan county Jail and Court Building renovations and construction.
Sen. Hinkins commented that Sheriff's Torgerson's Sexual Addiction Program has received national recognition and that there is a crucial need for this jail.
23.RFA: Paid Leave Modifications S.B. 100 (Sen. Weiler)
Sen. Todd Weiler explained the request for appropriations for paternity and adoption leave, S. B. 100, Paid Leave Modifications.
24.RFA: Critical Trail Needs Grant Funding (Sen. Weiler)
Sen. Weiler introduced Lorene Kamalu, County Commissioner, Davis County, and Kate Bradshaw, City Council, Bountiful, Utah, and introduced the request for appropriation for critical trail needs grant funding on trails in Davis County.
Davis County Trails
Kate Bradshaw commented on this funding requests for trails in Davis County.
Lorene Kamalu commented on this project request, and specifically mountain bicycle trails, and the Mueller Park trail.
Kate Bradshaw gave some follow-up comments.
Chair Wilson asked the amount of the request. Kate Bradshaw and, Lorene Kamalu responded, and said that there would be a match.
25.Adjourn
MOTION:House Vice Chair Brammer moved to adjourn.The motion passed with a vote of 5-0-14.
Yeas - 5Nays- 0Abs- 14
Rep. B. Brammer
Rep. W. Brooks
Rep. C. Collard
Rep. M. Nelson
Sen. C. Wilson
Rep. G. Bennion
Sen. D. Buxton
Rep. K. Christofferson
Sen. K. Cullimore
Sen. W. Harper
Sen. D. Hinkins
Sen. J. Iwamoto
Rep. A. Maloy
Sen. K. Mayne
Sen. D. McCay
Rep. C. Musselman
Rep. D. Sagers
Rep. J. Stenquist
Rep. A. Stoddard
Chair Wilson adjourned the meeting at 10:46 a.m.