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| SPONSOR: | Maes | DATE TYPED: | 03/01/01 | HB | |||
| SHORT TITLE: | PRC Office Space | SB | SJM 51 | ||||
| ANALYST: | Carrillo | ||||||
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| FY01 | FY02 | FY01 | FY02 | ||
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(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
General Services Department
SUMMARY
Synopsis of Bill
Senate Joint Memorial 51 directs the General Services Department to identify and negotiate for suitable office space (in the area of the Central Capitol Complex) for the Public Regulatory Commission.
Significant Issues
GSD staff states it is standard practice for the Property Control Division (PCD) to consult with agencies that are being relocated or have new or changing housing needs. If space is leased from a private sector landlord, the agency's approval is required throughout the lease process - from establishing evaluation criteria for the request for proposals, through approval of lease recorded drawings. If state-owned space is involved, Section 5-3-2 NMSA 1978 requires the PCE director to assign space "which may make the best and highest beneficial use of the property". It is not standard practice for PCD to report back to the Legislature on this type of issue, but GSD will be happy to do if so requested.
GSD also states it is preferable for all offices of a state agency to be housed in the same location. PCD's efforts are toward that end, including co-location of offices in campus settings throughout the state to provide improved public access to state facilities.
Lastly, GSD comments Marian Hall has not yet been sold, and provisions may be included in a sale for state agencies to continue occupancy for a time. The state is also considering purchase of the PERA Building, which would have impact on the PRC.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS
None identified at this time.
WJC/prr