Revised Special Construction Delegation Guidelines
NUMBERED MEMO CC21-047
TO: Community College Presidents Chief Financial Officers, Business Officers, Capital Project Coordinators
FROM: Elizabeth Grovenstein Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
SUBJECT: Revised Special Construction Delegation Guidelines
DATE: October 5, 2021
On August 20, 2021, the State Board of Community Colleges approved the attached revisions to the special construction delegation guidelines. On August 27, 2021, the Director of the Budget approved these revisions, and on August 31, 2021, the State Building Commission approved these revised guidelines. Revisions are underlined in Attachment A. All future special construction delegation requests will be evaluated consistent with these revised guidelines. In addition, all currently approved colleges will need to submit documentation to show compliance with these changes by December 31, 2021. If a currently approved college needs additional time to comply, the college should contact me to request an extension.
A college’s decision to request special construction delegation authority is voluntary and should only be pursued after thoroughly considering the duties, responsibilities, and related liabilities associated with this increase in authority. The attached guidelines describe the process a college must follow to request special construction delegation authority. Also attached is the required Form 3-8.
Please note that if the State Board grants special construction delegation authority to a college, the college continues to be subject to all other statutes and rules governing community college capital improvement projects. The State Board may rescind a college’s special construction delegation for failure to comply with these laws and regulations.
If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please contact me or Brandy Andrews.
