Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship for the Agricultural Drainage Well Closure Program. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The Agricultural Drainage Well Closure Program is typically funded from the Environment First Fund (EFF). The Program did not receive funding for FY 2012. In FY 2011, the Program received $1,250,000 from the EFF. Moneys from the appropriation will be deposited in the Agricultural Drainage Well Water Quality Assistance Fund. Funds are used for cost-sharing with landowners to close agricultural drainage wells and construct alternative drainage systems or install alternative management practices.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Corrections (DOC) for radio communications upgrades to meet the requirements of the federal narrowband mandate and to achieve the goal of interoperability. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The funds are for the provision of a statewide public safety radio network and purchase of radio equipment for the goals of meeting compliance with the federal narrowbanding mandate and achieving interoperability as defined in Iowa Code section 80.28. The DOC is authorized to enter into any public-private partnership that the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has entered for the provision of the statewide network and purchase of compatible equipment through a competitive bidding process. Funds are conditioned on the requirement that all equipment must comply with the federal narrowbanding mandate and provide maximum interoperability using P25 standards. The DOC has plans to purchase 1,710 handheld radios, chargers, speakers, and related equipment, 68 mobile radios, 14 base stations, and other equipment. Plans note that the equipment will meet the narrowbanding mandate and use P25 standards.

The federal narrowband mandate is from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The mandate says that by January 1, 2013, all Public Safety and Industrial/Business licensees in the 150-174 MHz and 421-512 MHz bands must either migrate to 12.5 kHz technology or utilize a technology that achieves equivalent efficiency. Narrowbanding channels from 25.0 kHz (wideband mode) to 12.5 kHz (narrowband) allows additional channels to exist within the same limited radio spectrum. The federal narrowbanding mandate does not specifically require digital technology, so licensees may continue to use analog equipment. The purpose of the mandate is to ensure a more efficient use of the spectrum and greater spectrum access for public safety users and other users. Failure to comply will result in loss of communication capabilities and possible federal fines.

Interoperability as defined in Iowa Code section 80.28 is the ability of public safety and public services personnel to communicate and share data on an immediate basis, on demand, when needed, and when authorized. The Iowa Statewide Interoperable Communications System Board (ISICSB) developed a long-term Master Plan for statewide interoperability that proposes a phased migration to or interconnection with the 700 MHz band using 265 towers to implement a digital microwave backbone. In addition, the plan proposes using the existing Iowa Communications Network (ICN) to provide additional backup and reliability. The phased migration aims to provide 95.00% coverage in every county. Estimated cost for the ISICSB Master Plan is approximately $336,000,000 and is planned in six phases. The Master Plan did not have a specific timeframe for the phased implementation, nor a specified completion date.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation for FY 2014 to the DOC to repair the hot water loop system at the Newton Correctional Facility.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2014. The hot water loop system was installed in the mid-1990s and has required significant repairs. The system has ongoing issues. One continued problem is with the thrust blocks that encase the loop at every bend in the pipe. The thrust blocks are sinking in soil and that has resulted in pipe breakage and system failure periodically. The other remaining problem is from valves that are not sealed completely. The FY 2014 funding is in addition to an FY 2013 appropriation of $167,000 from the Prison Bonding Fund in Division III, for a total of $425,000 over the two fiscal years.

Authorizes the DOC to use any funds appropriated for prison improvements, repairs, and construction since FY 2009 for purposes of repairing the hot water loop system, if necessary. This will allow the DOC to use funds from other prison-related infrastructure appropriations to make repairs to the hot water loop system without requiring legislative action to change language of the other appropriations.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) for renovation and improvements to the State Historical Building.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. Funds will be used for repairs, renovations, and improvements to the Historical Building for the 25th Anniversary of the Historical Museums. The Department of Administrative Services received $1,200,000 from the RIIF in FY 2012 for exterior repairs to the Historical Building, including repairing skylights, replacing granite wall panels, and repairing exterior sealant deficiencies. In addition, FY 2012 funds are being used for an assessment of interior renovations and overall building needs. Potential improvements include eventual roof repair that includes removing skylights to reduce the maintenance needs of the building. The addition of a Visitors Center is also being considered. The 2010 Master Plan for the Capitol Complex included a proposal for a Capitol Complex Visitor Center located in the Historical Building.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the DCA for the Great Places Infrastructure Grant Program.

DETAIL: This is a decrease of $500,000 compared to estimated FY 2012. The funding continues the Iowa Great Places initiative to enhance the cultural development of Iowa communities. House File 2782 (FY 2007 Infrastructure Appropriations Act) created the Iowa Great Places Program Fund and provided $3,000,000 per year for FY 2007 and FY 2008 for the Program. The Program received $2,000,000 in FY 2009 and $1,900,000 in FY 2010 from the RIIF and $2,000,000 in FY 2011 from the Revenue Bonds Capitals Fund (RBC). The projects in the Great Places Program are capital projects that must meet the definition of vertical infrastructure. Approved grants include infrastructure projects such as park creation and development, acquisition and renovation of historical buildings, renovation and expansion of museums, and recreational trails design and construction.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Human Services (DHS) to provide assistance to nursing homes for facility improvements.

DETAIL: The nursing home facility improvements effort has received multiple years of funding. The Nursing Home Financial Assistance Program in Iowa Code chapter 249K was established in HF 911 (FY 2008 Infrastructure Appropriations Act) to support the appropriate number of nursing facility beds for the State's citizens and to financially assist nursing facilities in remaining compliant with applicable health and safety regulations. The nursing home facility improvements received a $1,000,000 appropriation in FY 2008 and $600,000 in FY 2009 from the RIIF. During the 2010 Legislative Session, SF 2366 (FY 2010 Appropriations Adjustment Act) deappropriated $1,400,000 from those appropriations. because the Department had received federal funds for the improvements. In FY 2012, the project received $285,000 from the RIIF. The FY 2013 funds will be used to complete improvements underway.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation for a comprehensive inventory audit and appraisal of the Iowa Communications Network (ICN). This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The ICN is required to conduct a comprehensive inventory audit and appraisal before any sale or lease of the ICN. The comprehensive asset audit and appraisal must include a complete inventory and estimate of the value of all assets of the ICN to determine a market value of the ICN. The audit and appraisal must be conducted by an independent firm with specified credentials, not associated with the proposed sale or lease of the network. A comprehensive audit and appraisal will include all telecommunications and network equipment as well as ports, HVAC, power, and other equipment. In addition, all supporting structures such as racks and shelves would be included. According to the ICN, this type of comprehensive audit could cost between $400,000 to $900,000.

During the 2011 Legislative Session, the General Assembly enacted legislation, HF 45 (Appropriations Adjustments Act) requiring the Iowa Telecommunication and Technology Commission (ITTC) to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to sell or lease the ICN. The ITTC and ICN staff have been working toward this goal, issued an RFP, and hired Fiberutilities Group to coordinate the effort for issuing the RFP to sell or lease the network. During the 2011 legislative interim, several stakeholders were invited to be part of an RFP Implementation Team (RIT) to provide input and help focus the assumptions that will be incorporated into the RFP. The groups represented were: ITTC, Governor’s Office/Department of Management, Auditor’s Office, Attorney General’s Office, Department of Public Safety, Department of Education, Iowa Hospital Association, community colleges, and legislative members from both chambers. The RIT completed its work and anticipated foundational assumptions will be finalized soon, after review by the ITTC. The ICN staff and Fiberutilities Group have been working on property, contract, and asset identification and documentation during the first quarter of 2012. The RFP projected plan and outline will be created by March 2012. The legislation required the RFP to provide for the sale to be concluded or the lease to commence during FY 2013.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for lake restoration, dredging, and water quality projects. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. Funding levels have varied in the last few fiscal years. In FY 2011, the DNR received $3,000,000 from the Revenue Bonds Capitals II Fund (RBC2) and $7,000,000 from the RBC for a total of $10,000,000. For FY 2009 and FY 2010, the DNR received a total of $12,800,000 comprised of $2,800,000 from the RIIF for FY 2010 and $10,000,000 from the RBC for FY 2009, but the RBC funds were not available until FY 2010. In FY 2008, the funding was $8,600,000 from the RIIF. The funds are used for projects identified in the Lake Restoration Annual Report and Plan focusing on the first 35 projects that make up the priority list of lake candidates. The DNR must implement the projects in accordance with the Lake Restoration Report and Plan, submitted annually to the Transportation, Infrastructure, and Capitals Appropriations Subcommittee by January 1.

The Lake Restoration 2010 Report and 2011 Plan proposes using FY 2013 funding for Storm Lake, Clear Lake, Carter Lake, Five Island Lake, Lost Island Lake, Prairie Rose Lake, Lake Manawa, Black Hawk Lake, Central Lake, Hickory Grove Lake, Lake Miami, Swan Lake, Iowa Great Lakes, and Lake Icaria. Assessments and diagnostic studies on the watershed and lakes will be conducted at Kent Park Lake, North/South Twin Lakes, and Silver Lake (Palo Alto County).

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriations for restoration and reconstruction of a dam at Lake Delhi.

DETAIL: Provides new appropriations that total $5,000,000 over two fiscal years for reconstruction of the dam. Lake Delhi was created in the 1920s by the construction of a hydroelectric dam on the Maquoketa River. The dam flooded and failed in July 2010. Lake Delhi previously received State appropriations for dam maintenance, lake dredging, and related improvements. In FY 2011, Lake Delhi received an $100,000 allocation from the RBC appropriation for lake restoration. Lake Delhi received $100,000 in both FY 2008 and FY 2009 from the RIIF for dam maintenance and lake dredging. House File 648 (FY 2012 Infrastructure Appropriations Act) provided $350,000 for a hydrological and engineering preconstruction study of the dam. The study was completed in December 2011. According to the study, the estimated cost of the recommended project for restoration of the dam is $11,900,000. The local Lake Delhi taxing district has approved a bond referendum for potential bond issuance that could provide up to $6,000,000 for the reconstruction project and related improvements. In addition, local community fundraising is providing approximately $1,700,000 for the dam reconstruction effort. In addition, on March 6, 2012, the Delaware County Board of Supervisors voted to move ahead with the process of issuing $3,000,000 in bonds for Lake Delhi, but the decision will go before a public hearing later in the month.

The two appropriations for Lake Delhi are conditioned on the completion of a plan by the local Lake Delhi district to increase public access areas to the lake and to address wastewater treatment systems for homeowners on the lake. The plan must be submitted to the General Assembly by December 31, 2012.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the DNR for the Water Trails and Low Head Dam Safety Program. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: The funding level has varied. The Water Trails and Low Head Dam Safety Program received $800,000 in an FY 2010 appropriation from the RIIF and an FY 2009 appropriation of $250,000 from federal stimulus funds. In addition, there was $1,000,000 in FY 2009 funding from the RIIF, but the entire amount was transferred to the Jumpstart Housing Assistance Program, so the DNR did not have use of those funds. The funds are used by the Department to award grants to dam mitigation grants to dam owners, including State and local government entities, as well as private owners, to improve low head dam safety. Funds also provide grants for water trail enhancements.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Public Defense for major maintenance projects at National Guard facilities throughout the State.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. State funds for FY 2013 will be matched 1:1 with federal funds. Funds provide major maintenance to the National Guard’s readiness centers. Projects include roof repair, system upgrades, and other major maintenance projects at all 43 armories and numerous other buildings that are maintained by the Iowa National Guard.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Board of Regents for Tuition Replacement.

DETAIL: This is an increase of $825,000 compared to estimated FY 2012. The Tuition Replacement appropriation replaces the student tuition and fees that would be required to pay the debt service on academic revenue bonds authorized in prior fiscal years. The funding has been provided for many years. Until FY 2002, the appropriation was made solely from the General Fund. After FY 2002, a portion was funded from the General Fund and from the infrastructure-related funds such as the RIIF and Restricted Capital Fund. From FY 2006 to FY 2008, funding for this appropriation was divided between the General Fund ($13,975,431) and the RIIF ($10,329,981). For FY 2009 through FY 2012, the entire appropriation of $24,305,412 was appropriated from the RIIF. The increase in FY 2013 is due to the additional academic revenue bonds that have been issued in accordance with the authorization provided by the 2009 Legislative Session in SF 474 (Regents Bonding Act). Based on current bond issuance projections, the funding needed for the appropriation increases as additional bonds are issued from the 2009 authorization, reaching a high of $34,377,340 in FY 2018. Typically, the Board of Regents issues the bonds in $25,000,000 increments rather than all at once. In FY 2014, the estimated funding needed for the appropriation will be $27,867,775.

Iowa Code chapter 262A authorizes the sale of Academic Revenue Bonds and was enacted in the 1969 Legislative Session (63rd General Assembly). The first academic revenue bonds were issued in 1970 and provided the primary source of funds for construction of academic facilities at the universities for several decades. The academic revenue bonds issued by the Board of Regents are secured by student tuition and fees and are considered to be independent and not part of State obligations. The State regularly provides an appropriation to the Board of Regents and pays most of the debt service on the academic revenue bonds through the appropriation process and has done so for many years (decades). The appropriation is not mandatory by statute, but the Board of Regents has previously indicated that without a tuition replacement appropriation, an aggregate increase of 5.00% in tuition across the universities would be required to pay the debt service. The General Assembly provides the appropriation to keep tuition costs lower for students. The tuition replacement appropriation provides most of the annual debt service, but a portion of the debt service is paid from reserve fund interest.

NOTE: In prior years, this appropriation required "notwithstanding" language because it did not meet the definition of vertical infrastructure in Iowa Code section 8.57(6)(c). House File 648 (FY 2012 Infrastructure Appropriations Act) expanded the definition of vertical infrastructure to include the debt service on the academic revenue bonds beginning in FY 2012. Academic revenue bonds are issued and used for capital projects that would meet the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: Provides $325,000 from the RIIF over two fiscal years. Funding is for a collaborative effort between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Blank Park Zoo to allow veterinary medicine students to train on exotic animals and wildlife medicine. The College is establishing an exotic animal rotation at the Blank Park Zoo. The College received $400,000 from the RIIF in FY 2011 to purchase surgical and other equipment to modernize the facilities as part of the collaborative effort. Funds for FY 2013 and FY 2014 will be used to renovate the current Animal Service Building and Animal Health Clinic at the Zoo, including improvements such as creating an observatory room in the surgical suite, a dormitory space for veterinary students participating in the exotic animal rotation, a student work space, and a small animal hospital area for better veterinary practice and illness isolation. In addition to the RIIF funding, the project is receiving $175,000 for FY 2013 from the Technology Reinvestment Fund in Division II for a total of $500,000 over two fiscal years.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for the State Recreational Trails Program.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. Funding has varied over the years. The State Recreational Trails Program did not receive funding in FY 2011. In FY 2010, the Program received $3,500,000, but a total of $1,250,000 of that amount was earmarked for specific trails. In FY 2009, the Program received $3,000,000, but a total of $1,180,000 was designated to specific trails. In FY 2008, the Program received $2,000,000 with $415,000 designated to specific trails. When there are allocations for certain trails specified in session law the grants do not go through the typical application and approval process by the Transportation Commission. For FY 2013 there are no specified allocations. The FY 2012 funding provided grants for the Bee Branch Creek Trail, Bluff Creek Park Development Plan, Wild Cat Den Road Trail, Chichaqua Valley Trail to Gay Lea Wilson Trail, Dickinson County Spine Trail, Gray's Lake Neighborhood Connecting Trail and SW 14th Quiet Street, Gypsum City Park, Beaver Drive Trail, Turkey River Recreational Corridor, and related DNR trails.

Funds for the Program are used for grants for statewide recreational trails. The trail system is approximately 1,455 miles, including multiuse trails and off-road paths. A local match of 25.00% is required in accordance with the Department administrative rules. Trails that receive funding must be maintained for public use for a minimum of 20 years. Applications for funding from the trails program are considered twice per year and are approved by the Transportation Commission.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the DOT for public transit infrastructure grants through the Public Transit Infrastructure Grant Fund.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. Funding has varied in recent years. The Program received $2,000,000 from the RBC2 in FY 2011, $1,250,000 in FY 2010 from the RIIF, and $2,200,000 in FY 2009 from the RBC. The RBC funds were not available until FY 2010. Grants are provided for infrastructure-related projects at the 35 public transit agencies throughout the State. The transit agencies are eligible to apply for the grants that are approved through the Transportation Commission and the projects must meet the definition of vertical infrastructure. The State match requirements is up to 80.00%. Funds have been used for capital projects such as new bus storage buildings, administrative buildings, maintenance facilities, storage buildings, reconstruction of steam cleaning areas, vehicle storage and wash bays, as well as replacing roofs or other improvements.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the DOT for vertical infrastructure improvements at commercial service airports.

DETAIL: Maintains the current funding level compared to estimated FY 2012. The DOT received $1,500,000 from the RBC2 for FY 2011. The FY 2010 appropriation of $1,500,000 came from the General Fund and was subject to the across-the-board reduction so the amount was reduced to $1,350,000. There are eight commercial service airports in the State. They are located in Burlington, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Mason City, Sioux City, and Waterloo. Projects planned for the FY 2012 funding include rehabilitation and renovation of hangars, terminals, and other buildings, construction of parking garage bridges, renovation of an aircraft rescue firefighting facility, construction of an office addition, and other improvements.

Typically, the funds are distributed by a 50/40/10 formula, so in this case $750,000 of the funds appropriated will be allocated equally between each of the commercial service airports, $600,000 will be allocated based on the percentage of enplaned passengers during the previous fiscal year, and $150,000 will be allocated based on the proportion of air cargo tonnage at each airport during the previous fiscal year. Airports submit an application for specific projects for approval by the Transportation Commission. No local match is required.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the DOT for vertical infrastructure improvements at general aviation airports.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. General aviation vertical infrastructure projects receive State matching grants of up to 85.00% of the total project costs, with a minimum level of $5,000 in State match to be considered. Projects include landside development and renovation of airport terminals, hangars, maintenance buildings, and fuel facilities. These grants are available only to general aviation airports. There are 101 general aviation airports in the State that are publicly owned.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the DOT for deposit in the Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Fund. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: This is a decrease of $500,000 compared to estimated FY 2012. The funds are used to provide grants and loans for construction and improvements to railroad facilities, such as railroad main lines, branch lines, switching yards, sidings, rail connections, intermodal yards, and highway grade separations. The Railroad Revolving Loan and Grant Program is geared toward job growth and economic development so many of the grants have gone to construct spur lines that service ethanol and biodiesel plants. House File 648 (FY 2012 Infrastructure Appropriations Act) required $200,000 of the FY 2012 appropriation to be used for planning and development of rail ports in the State. The Program received $2,000,000 in FY 2011, but the entire amount was directed to the City of Davenport for a rail transload facility.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Economic Development Authority (EDA) for Regional Sports Authority Districts. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. The EDA uses the funding for promotional purposes at the ten sports authorities around the State to market their communities and sporting events and to attract sports teams to the communities. A few examples of events at the various regions are the Iowa Winter Games, the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II and Division III National Wrestling Championships, and the Central States Hockey League Showcase. The Regional Sports Authority District Program under Iowa Code section 15E.321 authorizes the EDA to certify up to ten districts for the promotion of youth sports, high school athletics, the Special Olympics, or other nonprofessional sporting events. Each district receives an equal share of the appropriation. Funding is awarded to the Convention and Visitors Bureaus for the areas. For FY 2012 the regional sports authorities include Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Grinnell, Mason City, Sioux City, Davenport, and Ames. Senate File 2212 (Economic Development Authority Policy Bill), that passed both chambers, proposes adding language to Iowa Code section 15E.321 that requires the EDA to certify the districts on a competitive basis, if more than ten applications are received.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the World Food Prize for administration and support for the Borlaug/Ruan Scholar Program. This appropriation notwithstands the definition of vertical infrastructure.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. The funds are used for administration and support of the World Food Prize and for the Borlaug/Ruan Scholar Program. The World Food Prize has a standing appropriation from the General Fund of $1,000,000 in accordance with Iowa Code section 15.368, but the funding has been reduced in recent fiscal years. Funding from the General Fund was $500,000 in FY 2012, $650,000 in FY 2011, and $750,000 in FY 2010. A portion of the General Fund appropriation, typically $40,000 to $100,000 annually, is used for the Borlaug/Ruan Scholar Program.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Des Moines Social Club (DMSC) for purchase or lease and renovation of a historic fire station to provide a permanent location.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The DMSC is in a temporary facility and has launched a capital campaign to locate permanently to the existing firehouse in the City of Des Moines at 900 Mulberry Street. The City is relocating its fire station to new facilities that are under construction. The DMSC is looking to acquire the historic firehouse and use it as its headquarters for future cultural and educational programs and events. The DMSC has a goal of raising $3,800,000 from corporate gifts, governmental grants, foundation gifts, individual donations, potential historic tax credits, and other funding. Proposed use of the firehouse includes space for hosting events such as conferences and weddings as well as a restaurant, in addition to theatrical, artistic, and educational space.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Fort Des Moines Museum for repairs and restoration of its historic Chapel and for improvements to develop a Collections Room.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center preserves and promotes the heritage of Black Officers that served in World War I and the Women's Army Corps that served in World War II through exhibits, educational programming, and public use of the facility. The funds will be used to repair the gutter and roof and restore the masonry of the Chapel and restore the stained glass window in its interior. In addition, funds will be used to develop and prepare interior rooms to be a Collections Room. The Black Officers research project and Women's Army Corps preservation project have received donations that have added to the collections of the museum. The Collections Room will provide proper storage and security for the items.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation for the Accelerated Career Education (ACE) Program vertical infrastructure projects at community colleges.

DETAIL: This is a decrease of $2,500,000 compared to estimated FY 2012. The Program received $5,500,000 from the RBC2 in FY 2011 and $5,500,000 from an FY 2009 RBC appropriation that was not available until FY 2010. The Program received $11,000,000 for combined FY 2008 and FY 2009 from the RIIF and the RC2.

Projects funded by the State appropriation must meet the definition of vertical infrastructure. In previous fiscal years, the funds have been used for constructing or expanding facilities for programs in dental hygienics, diesel technology, physical therapy, welding technology, mortuary science, automotive technology, nursing, health information, laboratory technicians, electromechanical systems technology, culinary arts, and wind energy and turbine technology. Funds are allocated equally to all the community colleges.

The ACE Program includes a contribution by businesses and prospective employers for 20.00% of the costs associated with the specific training program costs. The businesses qualify to offset these matching fund costs with State income tax credits. Students are not employees of the businesses when taking the training class, but may look for work in the sponsoring business after graduation from the Program.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriations to the State Fair Authority for renovations and improvements to the Cultural Center on the fairgrounds.

DETAIL: Provides new appropriations that total $500,000 over two fiscal years for the project. The Cultural Center was built in 1949 and needs restoration and additional accessibility. Funds will be used to make the building ADA compliant with elevators to all exhibits and sleeping areas and accessible restrooms. In addition, funds will be used to replace the roof and upgrade mechanical, electrical, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The project will be completed in phases. The first phase will focus on accessibility. The State Fair Authority has received a pledge of $1,000,000 from a private donation via its Blue Ribbon Foundation.

Rebuild Iowa Infrastructure Fund appropriation to the Treasurer of State for distribution to county fair societies that belong to the Association of Iowa Fairs.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. Funds are used for vertical infrastructure improvements at the 106 county fairs in the Association. County fairs will receive $10,000 each.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the DOC for costs associated with the Iowa Corrections Offender Network (ICON).

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. The funds are used for implementation and operation of the ICON System. The System is designed to streamline purchasing and procurement processes, standardize reporting of fixed assets across all institutions, facilitate issuance of smart cards to inmates to make services more efficient and cost effective, streamline collections from inmates for restitution, child support, DOC sanctions, and savings plans, and reduce paper in mailrooms and the DOC office. The ICON System continues to evolve and develop. Critical modules are implemented to benefit the DOC and the criminal justice community generally. For FY 2012, development included a data exchange between the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) with the State sex offender registry, a CJIS statewide crime code table to be used by the entire criminal justice community, and CJIS electronic presentence investigations (PSIs).

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Department of Education to pay the costs of maintenance and leases associated with the build-out of Part III of the ICN.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. The fiber optic cable for Part III sites is leased from the private sector from the vendors that installed the cable. The ICN administers leased digital data circuits to approximately 453 K-12 facilities and districts, libraries, and area education agencies (AEAs). According to the ICN, 92.00% of the total usage of video hours by K-12 facilities, AEAs, and libraries was provided through Part III sites. These leases and maintenance are a continuation of the Part III build-out project authorized in HF 578 in 1995. The funding is used for the leases and maintenance expenses. State funding draws down federal Universal Service Fund monies that pay for the additional cost of leasing the data circuits. Total costs for the leases and maintenance is estimated at $3,356,808.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Department of Education for development and implementation of a statewide education data warehouse.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. The funds are used to operate a statewide education data warehouse to meet various needs, including State and federal reporting requirements. The warehouse is intended to be used by teachers, parents, administrators, AEA staff, Department of Education staff, and policymakers. The purpose is to facilitate the flow of student transcript data between Iowa high schools and postsecondary institutions nationally as well as between postsecondary institutions across the country, and to facilitate flow of student records among Iowa school districts. In addition, the system provides a permanent repository for the records. The operation of the system, including ongoing licensing and fees, costs approximately $1,000,000 annually. The Department pays for $400,000 of the costs with federal funding.

Authorizes the Department of Education to use the funds from this appropriation for its e-transcript data system because both e-transcript and the data warehouse are components of a longitudinal data system that provides the ability to track students throughout their education via interconnectivity with multiple schools.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Iowa Public Television (IPTV) for the purchase of high-powered transmitting tubes.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The high-powered transmitting tubes are Inductive Output Tubes (IOTs). The IPTV advises it has eight IOTs around the State that are the primary transmitters (that communicate to the digital translators) needed for transmission of digital television. The IOTs have a useful life of approximately 40,000 hours. In order to conserve costs of electricity, the IPTV has powered down the tubes when not used. Based on the added stress and the IOTs being in place for three to four years, the IPTV anticipates that IOTs will start failing soon. If an IOT fails, the transmission to that area will go dark. Generally, the cost to replace one IOT is estimated at $40,000. The IPTV will be able to replace the eight IOTs over the next few years as needed.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Department of Human Rights for continued development and implementation of the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS).

DETAIL: This is an increase of $25,000 compared to estimated FY 2012. Total funding for the project received between FY 2007 and FY 2009 was $7,366,384. The CJIS will enable and facilitate the automated exchange of criminal justice information among local, State, and federal criminal justice agencies. This initiative is to develop a seamless, real-time, and electronic information sharing system for members of the criminal justice community in Iowa. Current collaboration with other criminal justice systems includes the County Attorney ProLaw Case Management and Judicial Dialog Case Management systems, Traffic and Criminal Software (TraCs) system, ICON, Iowa Online Warrants and Articles, Iowa Court Information system, and others. Funds will be used for operations of the system, further development, information technology and network hosting, and software needed for the system. Funding may be used for salaries and administrative support of the system.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Iowa Telecommunication and Technology Commission for the replacement of equipment for the ICN.

DETAIL: Maintains the current level of funding compared to estimated FY 2012. The funds will be used to replace aging ICN equipment to ensure connectivity, including replacement of network equipment, routers, switches, and phones. In addition, funds are used for upgrading to Internet Protocol technology and offering a better quality video via an Internet Protocol option to existing educational users. This appropriation is also used as a required match for the State to continue to receive a Universal Service Fund E-rate video discount that is passed on to school districts and libraries.

Permits the Commission to continue to enter into contracts for the replacement of equipment and for operations and maintenance of the ICN. Authorizes the Commission to replace equipment for the backbone of the ICN through financing with the Treasurer of State. Specifies that the Treasurer of State is not subject to the maximum principal limitation of $1,000,000 in accordance with Iowa Code section 12.28(6) for purposes of these costs. Requires repayment to be made from receipts associated with fees charged to use the ICN.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Department of Management (DOM) for an online searchable budget and financial information database.

DETAIL: This is the second year of funding for the database project. During the 2011 Legislative Session, HF 45 (Appropriations Adjustments Act) included a requirement that the DOM develop, and make available to the public, online searchable databases for budget and tax rate information with specified information included. The Internet site with both online tax and budget databases must be completed by January 1, 2013. The DOM must update the databases as new data and information become available, but at least annually within 60 days following the close of the fiscal year on June 30. The databases will be developed in coordination with the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Revenue. The DOM received a grant of $42,381 from the IowAccess Revolving Fund and used a portion of funding from the DOM operating budget, in addition to the FY 2012 TRF appropriation of $50,000, to begin funding the project. Funding will be used to continue development on the website and databases.

Technology Reinvestment Fund appropriation to the Board of Regents for Iowa State University (ISU) College of Veterinary Medicine to modernize the animal care facilities at the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. Funding is for a collaborative effort between the College of Veterinary Medicine and the Blank Park Zoo to allow veterinary medicine students train on exotic animals and wildlife medicine. The College is establishing an exotic animal rotation at the Blank Park Zoo. The College received $400,000 from the RIIF in FY 2011 to purchase surgical and other equipment to modernize the facilities as part of the collaborative effort. In addition to the TRF funding, the project is receiving $325,000 over two fiscal years from the RIIF in Division I for a total of $500,000 over two fiscal years. Funds for FY 2013 and FY 2014 will be used to renovate and equip the current Animal Service Building and Animal Health Clinic at the Zoo for purposes of exotic animal rotation for veterinary students.

Prison Bonding Fund appropriation to the DOC for repair of the Newton hot water loop system.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation for FY 2013. The hot water loop system was installed in the mid-1990s and has had significant repairs completed to date. The system has ongoing issues. One continued problem is with the thrust blocks that encase the loop at every bend in the pipe. The thrust blocks are sinking in soil that has resulted in pipe breakage and periodic system failure. The other remaining problem is from valves that are not sealed completely. The FY 2013 funding is in addition to an FY 2014 appropriation of $258,000 from the RIIF in Division I, for a total of $425,000 over the two fiscal years.

RC2 appropriation to the DOC for Fort Madison construction and one-time furniture, fixture, and equipment costs.

DETAIL: This is a new appropriation from the RC2 for FY 2013. Section 16 decreases the FY 2013 appropriation from the RIIF to Fort Madison by $2,000,000. The RC2 appropriation restores the FY 2013 funding by the same amount. The total amount for the Fort Madison prison construction project for FY 2013 remains at a funding level of $18,269,124. See Section 16 for additional discussion.

Adjusts multiyear RIIF appropriations for Mitchellville prison construction by decreasing the FY 2013 appropriation by $2,700,000 and increasing the FY 2014 appropriation by the same amount.

DETAIL: The multiyear appropriations provide a total of $35,521,658 over three fiscal years for construction and one-time costs. The total amount appropriated for construction and one-time costs for completion over the life of the Mitchellville project is $107,631,610. The planned construction will provide an expanded facility that will have 888 beds. This facility will provide a net gain of approximately 337 beds. Substantial construction is expected to be completed by spring 2013 and the facility should be open by or before January 2014.

Also, makes a technical correction to the language of the appropriation for consistency with related Mitchellville appropriations in the 2011 Acts.

Authorizes the Board of Regents to use funds from the FY 2012 and FY 2013 appropriations for fire safety and ADA compliance as deductible on property insurance, as match for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, and to provide for clean up and repairs from storm damage for the School for the Deaf and Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School.

DETAIL: The Board of Regents may use up to $2,000,000 from the combined $4,000,000 that was appropriated for two fiscal years for fire safety and ADA compliance. The School for the Deaf sustained damage from a severe hailstorm and thunderstorm in August 2011. Several buildings were damaged, especially the Lied Multipurpose Complex. The School is working with ISU facilities personnel and the insurance company to assess damage. The repairs include a new roof, repairs to the gymnasium floor, tree and limb removal campus-wide, repairs to glass breakage, and other related repairs. The storms affecting the School for the Deaf did not qualify for federal assistance.

The Iowa Braille and Sight Saving School campus in Vinton received damage from a severe storm with high winds that struck the area in July 2011. The most significant damage was to the Old Main and Cottage buildings and grounds. Other buildings sustained damages to roofs, windows, door, and siding. Numerous trees and debris were scattered around the campus. The Old Main building lost its roof and roof structure and sustained damage to interior walls and mechanical and electrical systems as well. The Cottage building sustained interior water damage due to a puncture to the roof that caused a water line to break. Total damages are assessed at approximately $6,650,000 including buildings and grounds. Insurance coverage is estimated at $4,750,000. There is a $1,000,000 deductible on the insurance. The storm did qualify for FEMA assistance based on a Presidential Declaration of Assistance. The FEMA reimbursements may allow up to 75.00% of eligible costs not covered by insurance. Restoration efforts, especially for the Old Main building, will continue into summer 2013.

Adjusts multiyear appropriations to the Board of Regents for the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Complex at ISU. Decreases the FY 2013 appropriation by $1,750,000 and increases the FY 2014 appropriation by the same amount.

DETAIL: The multiyear appropriations total $60,400,000 over four fiscal years. The funds are being used for Phase II of the Ag/Biosystems Engineering Complex. Phase I was the Biorenewables Research Laboratory (BRL). The General Assembly appropriated a total of $32,000,000 over several fiscal years for the building. The BRL was dedicated and opened in fall 2010 and is used to develop new technologies to produce biorenewable chemicals and fuels. ConocoPhillips and the National Science Foundation have provided grants for research the BRL is undertaking. Funds will provide for the construction and renovation of two wings that will house modern classrooms and laboratories, and faculty and staff offices. The building will be the new home of the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. The current location for the Department is 80 years old.

Adjusts multiyear appropriations to the Board of Regents for the Dental Science Building at the University of Iowa. Decreases the FY 2013 appropriation by $1,750,000 and increases the FY 2014 appropriation by the same amount.

DETAIL: The multiyear appropriations total $29,000,000 over four fiscal years. Funds are being used for renovation and improvements to the Dental Science Building at the University of Iowa. The existing building was dedicated in 1973. The project will include renovation and modernization of clinical spaces, research areas, and development of a multidisciplinary clinical area, including construction of a new 33,000-square-foot clinic addition to the South Wing. The new addition is scheduled for occupancy in October 2011. In the process of renovating, the clinics will be made ADA compliant.

Adjusts multiyear appropriations to the Board of Regents for the renovation of Bartlett Hall at the University of Northern Iowa. Decreases the FY 2013 appropriation by $500,000 and increases the FY 2014 appropriation by the same amount

DETAIL: The multiyear appropriations total $21,000,000 over three fiscal years. Funds are being used to renovate Bartlett Hall that was built in 1917 and has been used as a residence facility. The renovation project will convert Bartlett Hall to faculty offices, seminar rooms, and laboratories. In addition, the funds will be used to demolish Baker Hall. Baker Hall was first built in 1936 and is used for office and instruction space. Baker Hall has several deficiencies that will require deferred maintenance funding, including accessibility issues, health and environment issues relating to working conditions, and energy-related issues with an old inefficient energy system.

Adjusts the multiyear TRF appropriations to the Department of Human Services (DHS) for Medicaid Technology by shifting $500,000 from the FY 2013 appropriation to the FY 2014 appropriation.

DETAIL: The DHS received a total of $14,375,060 over four fiscal years for Medicaid technology upgrades. Funds will be used to upgrade the information technology (IT) system that supports Medicaid claims processing and other health plan operations through the Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS). The mainframe system for MMIS is more than 35 years old and supports over 23,000,000 claims per year, 450,000 members, and over 38,000 providers. In addition the funds will be used for IT upgrades for the HIPAA 5010/ICD-10 claims transaction and coding requirements. The ICD-10 is the International Classification of Diseases and has a new coding scheme for diagnosis. All payors and providers must implement the new coding by October 1, 2013. Lastly, the funds will be used for the comprehensive eligibility system, known as the Iowa Automated Benefits Calculation System (IABC). The mainframe for the IABC is also 35 years old. There is a federal match of 90.00% for these new system implementation costs. The total from the four fiscal year appropriations provides the State match.

Technical correction to the FY 2012 Revenue Bonds Capitals Fund appropriation to the DOC for construction of the Mitchellville prison to make the language consistent with the related appropriations for Mitchellville prison in the same chapter of the 2011 Acts.