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29 V.S.A. § 48
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 2 - Art in State Buildings|§ 48. Powers and duties of Council

§ 48. Powers and duties of Council|(a) The Council shall facilitate a process that will result in a recommendation of an artist or artist team for each project selected for installation of artwork. The artist or artist team shall collaborate with the project architect or design team during the initial design phase of the project.(b) Following design of the project, the Council shall:  (1) Appoint persons to serve on the art selection panel. (2) Establish contract procedures for contracting with artists for works of art and with architects for services related to the planning for the acquisition of works of art. (3) On the advice of the art selection panel, arrange contracts with artists and order payments from the art acquisition fund for such works of art. (4) Review the final installation and placement of works of art. In the case of works to be commissioned, the art selection panel shall review the design, the final execution and the placement of the commissioned work. (5) Assist occupant and contracting agencies in locating insurance when it deems such insurance is necessary for the protection of the works of art that are purchased.   (c) Without further appropriation, the Council may expend funds transferred to it for administration of this chapter. (Added 1987, No. 267 (Adj. Sess.), § 1; amended 1993, No. 233 (Adj. Sess.), § 72, eff. June 21, 1994; 1997, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 48, eff. April 29, 1998; 2007, No. 52, § 29, eff. May 28, 2007.)
29 V.S.A. § 153
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 153. Parking rules

§ 153. Parking rules|The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services may from time to time make, amend, revise, or repeal parking rules for the use of land or structures either owned or leased by the State and that are under his or her jurisdiction and control. (Added 1969, No. 4, eff. Feb. 17, 1969; amended 1983, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(b), eff. April 11, 1984.)
29 V.S.A. § 153a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 153a. Use of conference rooms by legislators

§ 153a. Use of conference rooms by legislators|Conference rooms in State office buildings shall be made available for use by members of the General Assembly. (Added 1993, No. 233 (Adj. Sess.), § 66, eff. June 21, 1994.)
29 V.S.A. § 154
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 154. Preservation of State House and historic State buildings

§ 154. Preservation of State House and historic State buildings|(a) The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services shall give special consideration to the State House as a building of first historical importance and significance. He or she shall preserve the State House structure and its unique interior and exterior architectural form and design, with particular attention to the detail of form and design, in addition to keeping the buildings, its furnishings, facilities, appurtenances, appendages, and grounds surrounding and attached to it in the best possible physical and functional condition. Any permanent change, alteration, addition, or removal in form, materials, design, architectural detail, furnishing, fixed in place or otherwise, interior or exterior, of the State House may not be made without legislative mandate. Emergency and immediately necessary repairs may, however, be made without legislative mandate upon prior approval of the Governor.(b) [Repealed.]  (Added 1959, No. 328 (Adj. Sess.), § 10; amended 1983, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(b), eff. April 11, 1984; 2017, No. 84, § 26, eff. June 16, 2017.)
29 V.S.A. § 154a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 154a. State Curator

§ 154a. State Curator|(a) Creation. The position of State Curator is created within the Department of Buildings and General Services.(b) Duties. The State Curator's responsibilities shall include:  (1) oversight of the general historic preservation of the State House, including maintaining the historical integrity of the State House and works of art in the State House; (2) interpretation of the State House to the visiting public through exhibits, publications, and tours; and (3) acquisition, management, and care of State collections of art and historic furnishings, provided that any works of art for the State House are acquired pursuant to the requirements of 2 V.S.A. § 653(a).   (c) Acquisition policy. In coordination with the Legislative Advisory Committee on the State House, and in accordance with the plan developed pursuant to 2 V.S.A. § 653, the State Curator shall adopt an acquisition policy that ensures that the acquisition of art for the State House reflects a diversity of artistic media and artists, the natural history of the State, and the diversity of the people and stories of Vermont throughout the history of the State.(d) Interpretive plan. In coordination with the Friends of the Vermont State House and the Vermont Historical Society, the State Curator shall create an interpretive plan that tells the stories of the State House art collection through accessible written, multimedia, and oral means. The plan shall include appropriate and inclusive training of State House volunteers and staff. (Added 2017, No. 84, § 27, eff. June 16, 2017; amended 2019, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 33, eff. July 6, 2020.)
29 V.S.A. § 156
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 156. City of Montpelier District Heat Plant Maintenance Reserve Fund

§ 156. City of Montpelier District Heat Plant Maintenance Reserve Fund|(a) There is established a special fund pursuant to 32 V.S.A. chapter 7, subchapter 5 known as the City of Montpelier District Heat Plant Maintenance Reserve Fund.(b) The Fund shall comprise payments from the City of Montpelier for the City's share of the maintenance of the District Heat Plant.(c) Monies in the Fund shall be available to the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services for the maintenance of the District Heat Plant upon commencement of the District Heat Plant's operations.(d) The Commissioner of Finance and Management may draw warrants for disbursements from this Fund in anticipation of receipts. Any remaining balance at the end of the fiscal year shall be carried forward in the Fund. (Added 2015, No. 26, § 31, eff. May 18, 2015.)
29 V.S.A. § 157
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 157. Facilities condition analysis

§ 157. Facilities condition analysis|(a) The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services shall:  (1) maintain the condition of buildings and infrastructure under the Commissioner's jurisdiction to provide a safe and healthy environment through sustainable practices and judicious capital renewal; (2) conduct a facilities condition analysis each year of 20 percent of the building area and infrastructure under the Commissioner's jurisdiction; and (3) conduct investment grade energy audits to develop a pipeline of energy efficiency and conservation measures to be implemented through the State Energy Management Program or during construction projects.   (b) The Commissioner may use up to four percent of the funds appropriated to the Department of Buildings and General Services for major maintenance and planning for the purpose described in subsection (a) of this section. (Added 2011, No. 104 (Adj. Sess.), § 24, eff. May 7, 2012; amended 2013, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 23, eff. June 9, 2014; 2017, No. 84, § 23, eff. June 16, 2017; 2019, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. July 6, 2020.)
29 V.S.A. § 159
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 159. Building maintenance; appropriations

§ 159. Building maintenance; appropriations|The sums appropriated for facilities operations shall be continuing and shall not revert to the State Treasury at the end of the fiscal year and may be added to succeeding appropriations for facilities operations. (Added 1959, No. 328 (Adj. Sess.), § 32; amended 1965, No. 86; 1973, No. 39; 1983, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(b), eff. April 11, 1984; 1995, No. 178 (Adj. Sess.), § 297.)
29 V.S.A. § 160a
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 160a. Facilities Operations Internal Service Fund

§ 160a. Facilities Operations Internal Service Fund|(a) There is created a Facilities Operations Internal Service Fund in the Department of Buildings and General Services. The purpose of this Fund is to provide for:  (1) operating expenses for buildings, support facilities, and grounds; (2) maintenance expenditures on buildings, support facilities, and grounds; (3) major maintenance and renovation projects for buildings and support facilities; (4) relocation expenses for State agencies; (5) purchase of options for real estate acquisitions; (6) payments to build or acquire buildings or support facilities as approved by the Legislature; and (7) debt service payments on general obligation bonds authorized to build or acquire buildings and support facilities.   (b) The Fund shall consist of:  (1) Monies that are appropriated to the Fund or that are paid to it under authorization of the Emergency Board. (2) The proceeds of rental income received by the Department of Buildings and General Services from the leasing of buildings and property under its supervision. (3) Fees paid by departments and agencies including the Legislative and Judicial Branches. The rate of said fees shall be proposed by the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services subject to the approval of the Secretary of Administration. Proposed rates shall be based upon the cost of operations, debt service, and depreciation. (4) Revenue derived from the sale of properties. (5) Monies recovered from tenants for discretionary expenditures for services beyond the normal standards of facilities services. (6) Monies recovered as a result of litigation relating to facilities operations, construction, or renovations. (7) Funds received from the maintenance or operation of condominium facilities, including properties owned by nongovernmental persons or entities, in condominium facilities in which the State has an ownership interest.   (c) All balances remaining at the end of a fiscal year shall be carried over to the following year. (Added 1999, No. 152 (Adj. Sess.), § 270; amended 2001, No. 61, § 29; 2001, No. 142 (Adj. Sess.), § 310, eff. June 16, 2002; 2011, No. 63, § E.121.)
29 V.S.A. § 160b
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 160b. Sale of milk and milk products at information centers

§ 160b. Sale of milk and milk products at information centers|(a) The Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired is encouraged to sell milk and milk products, with a preference for the sale of Vermont-produced milk whenever feasible, in vending machines at rest areas and information centers in this State according to policies and rules established by the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services.(b) The Commissioner shall designate areas within rest areas and welcome centers for the sale of milk and milk products with an emphasis on the sale of Vermont-made products. The Commissioner, at his or her sole discretion, shall have the authority to designate the areas where sales may occur. (Added 2003, No. 63, § 72, eff. June 11, 2003.)
29 V.S.A. § 160c
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 160c. Nutrition procurement standards

§ 160c. Nutrition procurement standards|(a)(1) The Commissioner of Health shall establish and post on the Department's website nutrition procurement standards that:   (A) consider relevant guidance documents, including those published by the U.S. General Services Administration, the American Heart Association, and the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity and, upon request, the Department shall provide a rationale for any divergence from these guidance documents; (B) consider both positive and negative contributions of nutrients, ingredients, and food groups to diets, including calories, portion size, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, sugar, and the presence of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and other nutrients of concern in Americans' diets; and (C) contain exceptions for circumstances in which State-procured foods or beverages are intended for individuals with specific dietary needs.  (2) The Commissioner shall review and, if necessary, amend the nutrition procurement standards at least every five years to reflect advances in nutrition science, dietary data, new product availability, and updates to federal Dietary Guidelines for Americans.   (b)(1) All foods and beverages purchased, sold, served, or otherwise provided by the State or any entity, subdivision, or employee on behalf of the State shall meet the minimum nutrition procurement standards established by the Commissioner of Health.  (2) All bids and contracts between the State and food and beverage vendors shall comply with the nutrition procurement standards. The Commissioner, in conjunction with the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services, may periodically review or audit a contracting food or beverage vendor's financial reports to ensure compliance with this section.   (c) The Governor's Health in All Policies Task Force may disseminate information to State employees on the Commissioner's nutrition procurement standards.(d) All State-owned or -operated vending machines, food or beverage vendors contracting with the State, or cafeterias located on property owned or operated by the State shall display nutritional labeling to the extent permitted under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. ch. 9 § 301 et seq.(e) The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services shall incorporate the nutrition procurement standards established by the Commissioner into the appropriate procurement document. (Added 2015, No. 113 (Adj. Sess.), § 18.)
29 V.S.A. § 162
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 162. Easements and rights-of-way

§ 162. Easements and rights-of-way|The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services is authorized to grant easements and rights-of-way in connection with projects and land under his or her jurisdiction. In the event that the easement or right-of-way ceases to be used for the purpose granted, title to the easement shall revert to the State. (Added 1981, No. 48; amended 1983, No. 147 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(b), eff. April 11, 1984; 1995, No. 185 (Adj. Sess.), § 42, eff. May 22, 1996.)
29 V.S.A. § 164
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 164. Leases

§ 164. Leases|The Governor may lease any land he or she deems can be used to advantage by the State in connection with any State institution or department. Leases so entered into shall be kept on file in the office of the Secretary of State. The Commissioner of Finance and Management shall issue his or her warrants for obligations incurred under the provisions of this section. (Amended 1977, No. 253 (Adj. Sess.), § 3; 1983, No. 195 (Adj. Sess.), § 5(a); 2003, No. 63, § 26.)
29 V.S.A. § 167
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 167. Rental of State property to veterans' organizations

§ 167. Rental of State property to veterans' organizations|The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services is hereby authorized to lease to national veterans' organizations, with established central offices in this State, the first floor of the Adams House on State Street in the City of Montpelier, or some comparable space in some other building in said City of Montpelier owned by State, federal, county, or municipal government or by a private party, except the State Capitol, State Library, Pavilion State office building and the State office building at 120 State Street. Said lease shall be on a year-to-year basis with the right of renewal thereof by the lessee but with right of the lessor to terminate said lease upon notice of not less than six months to the said lessees. The rent shall be for the nominal sum of $1.00 per year for each tenant organization. Space allocations to the various organizations shall be made and may be modified from time to time by the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services. Interior repairs and alterations shall be at the expense of the respective tenant subject to the approval of and under the supervision of the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services and exterior repairs shall be at the expense of the State and under the supervision of the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services. The expense of light, heat, and water as proportionately allocated by the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services shall be paid by the tenant organization into the Property Management Fund established by section 160 of this title, expect that any costs above the proportional costs shall be paid out of the operating funds of the Vermont Adjutant General. (Amended 1959, No. 328 (Adj. Sess.), § 16(b); 1987, No. 243 (Adj. Sess.), § 31, eff. June 13, 1988; 1995, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 4(c)(1), eff. May 6, 1996; 1999, No. 1, § 100, eff. March 31, 1999; 1999, No. 148 (Adj. Sess.), § 42, eff. May 24, 2000; 2003, No. 63, § 28.)
29 V.S.A. § 169
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 169. Brochure distribution fees

§ 169. Brochure distribution fees|(a) The Department of Buildings and General Services is authorized to accept brochure distribution fees, and to enter into agreements with other State agencies and departments to provide marketing, promotion, and advertising services.(b) A special fund is established to be administered as provided under 32 V.S.A. chapter 7, subchapter 5 and to be known as the Brochure Distribution Special Fund for the purposes of ensuring that the fees collected under this section are utilized to fund travel destination promotion, information at the State's travel information centers, and operations and maintenance of State travel information centers. Revenues to the Fund shall be those fees collected for the placement and distribution of brochures of businesses in the State travel information centers and in other locations deemed appropriate by the Department.(c) Brochure distribution fees authorized under subsection (a) of this section shall be set by the Department and shall be based on the location or locations of distribution, the size of the brochures, and the number of brochures distributed. The Department shall report the details of the fees established under this section every three years pursuant to 32 V.S.A. § 605. (Added 2007, No. 153 (Adj. Sess.), § 24; amended 2018, No. 11 (Sp. Sess.), § E.114, eff. July 2, 2018.)
29 V.S.A. § 170
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5 - Department of Buildings and General Services|§ 170. Parking in State parking lots

§ 170. Parking in State parking lots|(a) The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services is authorized to place signs and markings on land or in structures owned or leased by the State, including State parking lots, directing the parking, stopping, standing, and operation of motor vehicles. The driver or owner of any motor vehicle in a State-owned or controlled parking lot shall obey the instructions of any applicable posted sign or marking.(b) Any sign or marking shall be presumed to have been placed at the direction of the Commissioner unless the contrary is established by competent evidence.(c) On land or in structures owned or leased by the State under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner, the Commissioner or designee, or an enforcement officer, is authorized, pursuant to 23 V.S.A. § 1102, to move, remove, or immobilize, or cause to be moved, removed, or immobilized, any motor vehicle that is stopped, parked, standing, or being operated contrary to applicable posted signs and markings or in the event of an emergency at the expense of the owner of the motor vehicle. (Added 1997, No. 62, § 6, eff. June 26, 1997; amended 1999, No. 29, § 41, eff. May 19, 1999; 2001, No. 61, § 35, eff. June 16, 2001.)
29 V.S.A. § 172
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 5A - State Facilities Security|§ 172. Capitol Complex security

§ 172. Capitol Complex security|The Commissioner of Buildings and General Services shall be responsible for all security operations pertaining to the lands and structures within the Capitol Complex, except the interior of the State House and the space occupied by the Supreme Court, which is provided for in section 171 of this title. (Added 1999, No. 29, § 44, eff. May 19, 1999; amended 2011, No. 139 (Adj. Sess.), § 26, eff. May 14, 2012.)
29 V.S.A. § 181
2021 Vermont Statutes|Title 29 - Public Property and Supplies|Chapter 6 - Capitol Complex|§ 181. Purpose

§ 181. Purpose|The General Assembly of the State of Vermont hereby finds, determines, and declares that the Capitol Complex is an important and unique historic district and that the maintenance of the architectural and aesthetic integrity of this district is of the utmost importance to all of the people of the State. It is the purpose of this chapter to establish a procedure for reviewing the plans for any structure within the Capitol Complex not substantially erected and completed on April 16, 1974. (Added 1973, No. 269 (Adj. Sess.), § 17, eff. April 16, 1974.)