The project is not prioritized for the coming year awaiting full Commission review. A second group of projects continues the pilot program and recommends the general assembly consider funding a restricted architectural and engineering appropriation for the Ute Indian Museum project. The program plan as submitted is not sufficient to recommend approval. However, the program plan has defined a need for upgrading the facility. It reflects a significant community cash-funding effort for the size of the project.
Many community groups use the museum facilities for meetings.
Commission Policy III-L provides the Commission the opportunity to recommend a project proceed on this basis. The second policy area is the factor affecting this project. In keeping with current Commission directive to prioritize projects that will preserve the existing state assets, the majority of the prioritized projects renovate or remodel existing facilities. Of the first 10 projects prioritized, for example, eight renovate existing facilities. Remaining projects reflect programmatic changes and new facility needs and technology integration and upgrades for various institutions.