Wyoming State Construction Department, Construction Management Division

The State Building Commission (SBC) addressed several key agenda items. The commission reviewed and adopted rule revisions concerning leasing considerations, specifically amending Section 4(f) related to lease termination. The SBC recommended including the Wyoming State Fair Show Center floor concrete project in the Capital Construction (CAPCON) requests to the legislature, noting it will use joint private and public funding, excluding general funds. A significant discussion ensued regarding the inclusion of Wyoming Tourism Board (WTB) facilities in Major Maintenance (MM) calculations, eventually amending a motion related to emergency funding while noting the desire for future statutory correction. Secretary Norton provided updates on the expected adoption timeline for the rules and a report on gun-free zone exceptions. Financial reports showed minor changes across contingency and reserve funds. The commission reviewed a proposed Capitol Curation Policy intended to guide the placement of artwork and exhibits within the Capitol Square superblock. Updates were provided on major projects across various state entities, including Department of Corrections security upgrades, State Parks initiatives, Wyoming Military Department federal projects, and University of Wyoming capital projects like the South and North Dorms. The Department of Administration & Information (A&I) discussed lease optimization, noting the long-term Sutherland lease terms and costs. Updates were given on the progress of the Capitol Interpretive Exhibits and Wayfinding Subcommittee and the Working Group tour of the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy and Wyoming State Fair facilities. The meeting concluded with an executive session where the SBC unanimously approved the sale of the property at 100 West Midwest Avenue in Casper.

The combined Work Session and Business Meeting addressed several critical items. Information items included a welcome to a new Director, discussion on a Land Purchase by Sweetwater 2 (Green River), tentative 2016 SFC Meeting schedules, and the Design Professional Contract Approval Report. Action items included approval of 2015 District Facility Plans, revision of SFC Policy 20, and review of the Revised 2017-18 Biennial Budget Request. An Executive Session was held to discuss Land and Potential Litigation Issues. Separately documented minutes from the August 20, 2015 meeting covered action items such as approving the SFC Annual Report/2017-18 Biennial Budget Request despite funding source concerns, approving quarterly financial reports, adopting SFC Policy 22, and approving emergency funding for Platte CSD #1's Wheatland HS food service facilities. The August meeting also saw approvals for unanticipated funding transfers for bus facilities and school construction projects in Carbon #1 and design funds for Laramie #1's Freedom ES. A request for an exception to increase allowable square footage for vertical circulation at Carey JHS resulted in a tie vote and failure to pass, prompting follow-up discussions on the district's next steps. The executive session of the August meeting resulted in approvals for land purchases in Fremont #25, Big Horn #3, and Big Horn #4. Financial reports for September 2015 were also presented, summarizing appropriations, expenditures, and balances across Operations, Major Maintenance, and Capital Construction.

The meeting agenda included several current business items requiring discussion and potential action. Key topics involved the adoption of an emergency rule, requests for off-site infrastructure funds for Carbon 1 (Rawlins) and Natrona 1 (Casper), a request for artificial turf for Crook 1 (Moorcroft), and a request from Fremont 6 (Pavillion) to use Maintenance and Operations (MM) funds for a storage/maintenance facility construction. Other items included requests for 'Enhancement' funds for Natrona 1 (Casper) and Sublette 1 (Pinedale), approval of leases for Sweetwater 2 (Green River), and updates from the Technology Committee and regarding the upcoming FF&E meeting.

The meeting agenda included introductions, Chairman and Director remarks, and a legislative update. Action items featured the approval of the agenda, review of funding transfer transactions and financial reports for January 2026 across various funds (Unanticipated Cap Con, Land Opportunity Fund, Emergency Fund, Planning Fund), and several disposition/demolition/abatement requests from Albany CSD #1 concerning old administration buildings, special services buildings, an athletic field stadium, and excess property at Slade ES site. The financial reports detail appropriations, reversions/transfers, expenditures, and balances for Operations, Major Maintenance, and Capital Construction from July 2002 through the current period ending January 31, 2026. The Capital Construction summary detailed transactions resulting in $855,507 in transfer outs for awarded contracts and $855,507 in transfer outs for budgeted capital construction changes during the current period. A special meeting from December 10, 2025, is also referenced, where the Commission approved an emergency contract repair for an elevator at Upton HS, Weston CSD #7.

The meeting addressed infrastructure fund requests from Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for the new K-4 school in Rock Springs, resulting in an approved allocation of infrastructure funds to cover half of Summit Street's off-site infrastructure needs. The Commission also reviewed a request from Sheridan County School District No. 2 for $250,000 in infrastructure funds to cover required turning lanes and road widening for their new Woodland Park Elementary School access from the state highway. Furthermore, an agreement between the City of Riverton and Fremont County School District No. 25 regarding annexation and road extension costs for Lincoln Middle School was approved. The Commission conducted first readings for several policy updates concerning Rules & Regulations, Mechanical Space Relative to Guideline Square Footage, FF&E, and Land Acquisition. A review of statutory changes from the recent legislative session was provided, covering topics such as Major Maintenance funds, facility plan authority, and changes to the distinction between major and minor capital projects. Public comment was taken regarding a school's bus drop-off zone safety issue. Discussions also covered potential project budget overruns due to inflation and the need for better accountability from designers and contractors.