AR SB365

Appropriates $10,250,064 to the Department of Health from the Development and Enhancement Fund for capital improvement projects at the Main Campus.

Funds include elevator modernization ($2,100,000), roof renovations ($1,759,900), restroom renovations ($880,940), HVAC and water riser renovations ($1,025,000), and basement through 4th floor HVAC renovations ($948,145).

Includes funding for fire alarm system upgrade ($540,000), cooling tower replacement ($425,172), steam plant conversion ($867,000), chilled water piping upgrades ($734,952), surface parking repairs ($900,000), and Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program office restructuring ($69,001).

Prohibits contracts from exceeding available State Treasury funds but allows agencies to supplement with grants, donations, Federal funds, and unobligated cash income.

Becomes effective July 1, 2021 under emergency clause provisions; appropriations comply with stated reasons in budget manuals and legislative testimony.