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At roll call, Secretary Hargett, Treasurer Lillard, Commissioner Bridal and Comptroller Wilson were noted as present. The chair stated the commission had received no requests for public comment. The consent agenda was moved and approved by voice vote.

The State Architect reported several routine items received under the office's authority: five change orders, one capital project approval in the $1.1 million range, a guaranteed maximum price approval without change to total budget, an approval of a best-value alternative delivery method, two lease acquisitions and one designer additional service request submitted by MTSU. The office also filed the quarterly status report of current projects in the transportation improvement program in accordance with the transportation recording act of 02/2001 and provided clarifications on two transaction numbers.

The commission then approved the minutes of the Jan. 9, 2025 meeting on a voice vote. These routine approvals were recorded without roll-call tallies in the meeting transcript.

Ending: Administrative items were approved and routine reports were received without objection; commissioners proceeded to agenda items presented by agencies and universities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","State Building Commission\tFeb 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved consent agenda items 1–16, adopted minutes from the Jan. 9 meeting and received several administrative reports from the Office of the State Architect.","taxTitle","State Building, Joint, Committees, Legislative, Tennessee","taxId",79839,"location","Tennessee","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322688,"Tennessee State University presents five-year financial sustainability plan; seeks flexibility to use capital appropriation for operations",1227,2097210,3325140,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346990-7d7f2955985014fe825351ce59510f3c&start=2097&end=3325","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346990-7d7f2955985014fe825351ce59510f3c/thumbnail_2097210.jpg","/articles/6322688/Tennessee/Tennessee-State-University-presents-five-year-financial-sustainability-plan-seeks-flexibility-to-use-capital-appropriation-for-operations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322688-d816acc4bccb7cd645d8dacda97031a5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144045&Signature=LiDEuJsviYHWBADFDZKC2giCgr~FY00b0v00uCMDGvZHpQA2EezXM3OiG3CpaW7XbBQeWCE2NzjUTpU~IIePPJE00mJ9zG64LtcjhpXXVEvX1rvFXAAgiRYcTFzobmcce1tPXwzalna7uEo-fFoVuBd-~k9fG2NKsij82cTMsS-Z5LM~Pk81xnKwUQnPiUqzBD-bitD98NeqQLFr8p9gAIhjICgAcHnmipSs3fu1mc16jJN3LarUr5q0bpYCycaghgJ618uW5gMXLxsN5REu7gqHpY5t4AXbeui5~dwOY0cJFJIzvZrk57P0xcX37pNAy~j1oyC3KHL8f512q3O~XA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Interim President Duane Tucker and TSU officials presented a five-year financial plan to the State Building Commission outlining steps the university says would restore fiscal sustainability if the color of a remaining capital appropriation is broadened to allow limited operating use.

Tennessee State University said it has $250 million appropriated in a prior capital package, of which about $154.5 million remained uncommitted after existing projects. TSU's acting chief financial officer, Jim, presented projections showing the university would need roughly $95.7 million over five years to cover cumulative deficits while restoring $45 million to cash reserves. TSU proposed using a portion of the remaining capital appropriation to bridge the gap for operating needs over five years, not requesting new taxpayer funds, and to set aside roughly $13.8 million for capital contingencies.

Interim President Duane Tucker said TSU's spring enrollment is outperforming budget by about 600 students and that the university has trimmed incremental expenses by $7 million since his last report. Tucker described several internal reforms already underway: restructuring the cabinet, embedding finance staff from TBR to clear audit backlogs, imposing tighter scholarship discipline and planning a fundraising effort to raise private funds. \"We've actually picked up a little time in the air and we feel comfortable that the cash flow looks good through May, June timeframe,\" Tucker said.

Acting CFO Jim outlined three categories of corrective actions: scholarship discipline (including a proposed cap for each incoming freshman cohort), personnel cost reductions and non-personnel cost reductions. Together, the university estimates $32–$35 million in savings over two fiscal years from these measures and additional long-term changes such as program sunsetting and faculty workload adjustments. Jim said the university can pursue those steps without declaring financial exigency and that filing for exigency would yield only an additional $2–$3 million while creating disruptive consequences.

Consultant Beau Briggs of Alvarez & Marsal (identified in the meeting as part of TSU's advisory team) explained that the recent spike in TSU's discounting rate stemmed from scholarship commitments initially funded with federal CARES/HEERF grants that later rolled onto the university's base budget.

Commissioners pressed on details: several members asked about the timing of an upcoming debt-service payment (TSU said it is covered in the most recent cash analysis), the makeup of in‑state versus out‑of‑state enrollment (TSU said roughly 50/50), and whether scholarship caps would affect HOPE or other state scholarships (TSU said state scholarships are outside the proposed cap and the cap would target institutional scholarship/discounting policy). Several commissioners recommended benchmarks and a staged draw process if the legislature or commission authorizes repurposing capital funds for operating needs.

No formal commission action was taken on the funding request during the meeting; the presentation was informational. Commissioners generally praised TSU leaders for transparency and urged the university to provide measurable benchmarks if future draws of capital funds for operating purposes are requested.

Ending: TSU pledged additional reporting and proposed benchmarks to accompany any legislative or commission requests; university leaders signaled they may remain in place to steward the plan if trustees and stakeholders agree.","Interim President Duane Tucker and TSU finance staff presented a five-year sustainability plan that would repurpose remaining capital appropriation to cover an estimated $95 million cumulative deficit and restore reserves; commissioners asked for accountability benchmarks and expressed support for the university's transparency.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322693,"Commission approves revision in scope for Henry Horton State Park lodge reconstruction",979,871020,1850400,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346990-7d7f2955985014fe825351ce59510f3c&start=871&end=1850","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346990-7d7f2955985014fe825351ce59510f3c/thumbnail_871020.jpg","/articles/6322693/Tennessee/Commission-approves-revision-in-scope-for-Henry-Horton-State-Park-lodge-reconstruction","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322693-40419d445ff8e934f50e7aa581530f83/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144045&Signature=GqgM5GQS7z8hp-4gPpHSW2BVufQRDC4nxOJX-HXj3LXHMlwIvPjUYCgsNN8OKt2LMCurPp0lFSNXaVj5vbHO5~JEwHHeiDTdYB5V1QUce5WIDNRgB~i5nhPK-XmWZA0DH7HdYGvvEKds3JRo77gZ~lxp7vfg~4~tINUtS9FuktguDaQ-gOYun21RE5K2tzkfysyqjF~KEjTxsW9u~sD7TKjJFPofkoRqeq5UpgxQkV37GA9Kse5e068EUh429JZNFLGWsDea4TBiq4WoZGrwFAwd87kJYwFfnpjdv~NTYn5InTyFexPIHvwoZwjUroMCXQeas0i6GMvpkdkq0kzSfw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Building Commission approved a revision in scope, funding reallocation and early design work for the Henry Horton State Park lodge reconstruction, presented by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and EOA Architects.

TDEC Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel Jenny Howard told the commission the department requests approval to reallocate funds from administration and miscellaneous to construction and designer-fee lines to cover current estimates while keeping the total project funding at $89,990,000. The revision in scope includes demolition of the existing swimming pool, pool support structures and the former restaurant.

Michael Murdock of EOA Architects presented the early design proposal and site plan. The design shifts the park entrance to improve circulation and provide a clearer approach to the restaurant, visitor center and the proposed new 76-room, four-story lodge. Murdock described a boomerang-shaped lodge with banquet spaces, a glass-fronted lobby, a north-facing amenity deck and a pool area outside the lobby. The design aims to locate the lodge outside the flood plain and preserve views of a nearby meadow and the Duck River.

On programmatic details, Murdock said the lodge design includes roughly 3,000 square feet of banquet space and 76 guest rooms, and described mass timber for interior finishes and steel for exterior durability. Commissioner Bridal asked about conference capacity; Murdock said the combined banquet rooms seat slightly more than 200 at tables and can accommodate about 500 for presentations or standing-room arrangements. He said the banquet area totals about 4,000 square feet.

Howard said TDEC understands removing the pool removes an existing amenity for the community and committed to continuing conversations with Representative Warner, Senator Hensley, Mayor Kenny and local officials about recreational opportunities. Howard said the department is discussing grant opportunities and partnering with the Conservancy to offer reduced-cost swimming lessons at a pool 20 minutes from the lodge.

Commissioners moved and approved the revision in scope and funding reallocation on a voice vote. The commission recorded discussions about circulation, accessibility and design choices and asked TDEC to continue community engagement about recreational alternatives.

Ending: The project will proceed to design with the revised scope; commissioners and TDEC said they would continue outreach to local officials and community stakeholders about recreational impacts and alternatives.","The State Building Commission approved a revision in scope and reallocation of funds for the Henry Horton State Park lodge reconstruction to demolish the existing pool, associated support structures and the former restaurant; TDEC and EOA Architects presented the early design.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6322698,"State Building Commission approves retroactive approvals for four University of Tennessee–Knoxville projects",87,414370,502280,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2346990-7d7f2955985014fe825351ce59510f3c&start=414&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2346990-7d7f2955985014fe825351ce59510f3c/thumbnail_414370.jpg","/articles/6322698/Tennessee/State-Building-Commission-approves-retroactive-approvals-for-four-University-of-TennesseeKnoxville-projects","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6322698-49e6d7ccd160f56531b5185427705bea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771144045&Signature=AEOhJ51lJDsQq33jKJVe594kORsYyi8PlQEi0ZwdJ70YsGJu0R07kbDRCc660XPZqbWTbvixgLYdngn-qirrkhlgVYCShg56aTdT0-ef2-ML1o1dLdkZkX5TnGpIV15GIZIExXi79t0FRFdN5dLHlGsHsvd5xnOkKwCeM~XnFRSmDRf4zt051xiuYofSrvlO7egMSiobBrPWAKBF83H81sY~uZLrCvZRHQb4ra~WBu28yMoFJTAsEeX8-NwTywfcWKYtJ534avOgqDLYlcAxnL7lYxnPIlklr09J3aR2A3vWN6McsUopvD2KI~mxh463vXTMndn2ylXbx5z-CSCzGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The State Building Commission on a voice vote approved four retroactive project requests from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville (UTK), items that university officials said were ordered or started before formal commission approval.

The university asked the commission to retroactively approve purchase and procurement steps, and to include total project costs, for two chiller replacement projects at UTK, a controls upgrade for the Walters Academic Building and a budget revision for the Walters Student Health Center. President Randy Boyd presented the items and said the purchases were made to address aging equipment and long lead times.

The request covered: retroactive approval to use campus consultants and campus resources for design review, procurement and construction of new chillers for the UTK conference center and the UTK humanities building; retroactive approval to proceed with a controls upgrade for the Walters Academic Building; and a retroactive revision in project budget and funding for the Walters Student Health Center office renovations to account for additional furniture and sound-masking equipment.

Paul Burns, senior vice chancellor for finance and administration at UTK, apologized to the commission for the procedural lapse and said staff ordered four chillers on an open purchase order last September because lead times for chillers were about nine months and the existing units were more than 30 years old. \"One of my staff with the very best intentions ordered four chillers ... and back in September. Those chillers were about $400,000 each,\" Burns said. He told commissioners the staff believed the purchases were below threshold but were not.

Burns said the university will close open purchase orders in advance going forward and improve project controls to ensure materials, equipment and professional services are all captured in project planning. On the Walters Student Health Center budget revision, Burns said the project exceeded its budget by about $10,000 for AV equipment and furniture and that the university has funds to cover the overage but is tightening controls.

Commissioners asked follow-up questions about whether the other requests reflected the same procedural issue. Burns described the four items as related but distinct: the two chillers were a procurement-timing decision, the Walters controls work was pursued as a turnkey contract and the Student Health Center revision reflected an overrun in furniture and AV. The commission moved and approved the four items on a voice vote.

The commission recorded no requests for public comment at the start of the meeting, and the items appeared on the meeting agenda as late submissions from UTK. Commissioners encouraged the university to avoid repeating procedural oversights.

Votes at a glance: the four UTK items were approved by voice vote; no roll-call tallies were recorded in the transcript.

Ending: Commission members asked the university to report improved controls; UTK officials said they would join project meetings and tighten purchasing and project oversight.","The State Building Commission approved four retroactive project approvals for the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, including two chiller replacements, building controls upgrades and a Student Health Center budget revision after university officials apologized for procedural errors.","actionData","errors"]

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