It is requested that a new recurring allotment be allowed for Training increased from $7,000 to $14,000. as In recent years the Architect's Office has responded to recently amended civil rights legislation by sponsoring training such prevention of sexual harassment, employee rights and responsibilities, substance abuse, and other subjects. This training is required for all current and new employees. Additionally, the Office requires supervisory development training and sponsors basic educational skills training for reading. Programs to respond to agency training needs such as trade apprenticeships and additional supervisory development, are being prepared. The limited funding available for training is directed almost entirely toward the required training, leaving few resources available for other organizational training needs. Cost increases have also reduced training opportunities. As a result, the Office will have to reduce the availability of basic educational skills training and eliminate trade apprenticeship training being developed. Without an increase in this allotment there will be no monies available for work performance improvement training, technical skills training, or training necessary for implementing or maintaining new programs or technologies. Because of the unique and high profile environment within which the Office operates, employees must possess a combination of technical and communications skills in order to be effective and productive in supporting the activities of the Congress. Employees must have sufficient technical skills to operate and maintain the equipment the $ 7,000 11.5 Office is responsible for, and they must have sufficient communications These funds are requested to enable the Office to continue its performance efficiency. as to Supplies and Materials increased from $148,150 to $152,000. This allotment provides all supplies and materials for the Total Increase ANNUAL RECURRING ITEMS In fiscal year 1989 $100,000 was appropriated for an architectural and engineering study of the Botanic Garden Conservatory to determine the functional integrity of the building and its systems. The consulting firm of Daniel, Mann, Johnson and Mendenhall (DMJM) was engaged to conduct the study. The firm's final report was submitted to the Architect of the Capitol in late 1990. The results of the testing conducted by DMJM showed extensive deterioration of the aluminum structure in the Palm House. Because of concern about the structural integrity of the Palm House superstructure, the unobligated balance from the $500,000 appropriated in fiscal year 1991 for design was approved to be reprogrammed for dismantling of the Palm House. Funding in the amount of $2,000,000 for the complete design and construction documentation phases of the Conservatory renovation was appropriated in fiscal year 1993. This effort, to be completed October 1, 1994, will provide the final design and construction phasing plan for the renovation work, based upon the goal of maintaining public access to portions of the Conservatory during renovation, the logic and efficiency of construction, safety and structural factors, and the anticipated availability of partial project funding each year for a period of years as required to complete the work. 11.7 Renovation of the Conservatory (continued) The schematic (or "concept") design phase has been completed. The original cost estimate for the Conservatory renovation was the 11.8 Renovation of the Conservatory (continued) The present detailed cost estimate, including additional escalation at 3% per year throughout the construction phases, totals $28,980,000. million. This also includes a contingency applied to the design phases of $1.45 million and a contingency applied to the construction phases of $2.37 During the design development phase, every effort will be made to reduce project costs, especially through refinements in design and determination of the most efficient construction phasing. At present, it is requested that the amount requested for fiscal years. four The fiscal year 1995 funds will provide for phase I of construction, including the reconstruction of the Palm House, the completion of underground utilities in the Conservatory courtyards that are intended to serve the Palm House and other major spaces on the north side of the Conservatory, and related reconstruction in the two low-houses on the south side of the courtyards. A funding request for this project has been approved by the Joint Committee on the Library. Total Increase Cyclical Maintenance. 7.000.000 11.9 |