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2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.056 - Duties of commission.

(1) The Capitol Planning Commission:
(a) Shall adopt and implement a plan of development for the areas described by ORS 276.054 and shall recommend to the Legislative Assembly any legislation necessary to effectuate the plan.
(b) Shall conduct continuing studies and analyses, in cooperation with affected state agencies, of the building needs of all state agencies located within the boundaries of the cities of Salem and Keizer.
(c) Shall establish, adopt and implement a master plan for the development of the state buildings situated within the area bordered by State Street on the south and D Street on the north, and Winter Street on the west and 12th Street, between State Street and Court Street, and Capitol Street, between Court Street and D Street, on the east.
(d) Shall adopt standards for the development of state buildings and grounds, including but not limited to landscaping requirements, setback requirements, lot coverage limitations, building height and bulk limitations and requirements for the protection of the surrounding community environment.
(2) If the commission establishes, adopts or implements a plan of development in an area that is located within the boundaries of the City of Salem or the City of Keizer, the commission shall recommend to the governing body of Salem or Keizer any legislation necessary to effectuate the plan.
(3) The commission shall consult with state agencies, transit districts and other local government agencies that have jurisdiction within the areas described by ORS 276.054 for the purpose of adopting a plan for facilitating coordination between state agencies and local government agencies in the development of state buildings and grounds in those areas.
(4) The commission shall coordinate with the Oregon State Capitol Foundation on all activities of the commission relating to the State Capitol, State Capitol grounds and the Capitol Mall. [2009 c.896 §4]
Note:
See note under 276.055.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.057 - Existing development plans and coordination plans.

Any development plan or coordination plan for the areas described by ORS 276.054 that is in effect on January 1, 2010, remains in effect until modified or repealed by the Capitol Planning Commission under ORS 276.056. [2009 c.896 §5]
Note:
See note under 276.055.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.058 - Investigation and review of proposals; advice to Oregon Department of Administrative Services and State Parks and Recreation Department.

The Capitol Planning Commission shall:
(1) Investigate the advisability of additions to, reductions of or other changes in state buildings and grounds in the areas described by ORS 276.054;
(2) Investigate, review and make recommendations on all proposals of state agencies to add to, reduce or otherwise change the use of a state building or grounds in the areas described by ORS 276.054;
(3) Advise the State Parks and Recreation Department on matters related to the State Capitol State Park and on matters related to development that is located within the State Capitol State Park; and
(4) Advise the Oregon Department of Administrative Services on:
(a) The planning and location of state buildings in the areas described by ORS 276.054;
(b) The development of the areas described by ORS 276.054, including but not limited to general design, landscaping, traffic management, monuments, statues and fountains; and
(c) All other matters connected with a proposed construction or development to be undertaken by the state within the areas described by ORS 276.054. [2009 c.896 §6]
Note:
See note under 276.055.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.059 - Activities requiring commission review and recommendation.

(1) A state agency may not give final approval to a proposal for the purchase or erection of a state building in the areas described by ORS 276.054, or for a significant change to the use of a state building in those areas that will require an expenditure of more than $1 million, until the Capitol Planning Commission has reviewed the proposal for compliance with development plans adopted by the commission under ORS 276.056 and has made a recommendation on the proposal. The commission shall complete the review of a proposal, and provide the agency with a written decision supporting the commission’s determination, within 90 days after the proposal is submitted to the commission. If the commission fails to provide the agency with a written decision within the time allowed, the project is deemed approved by the commission.
(2) Proposals that have been reviewed by the Capitol Planning Commission under this section need not be reviewed by the Capital Projects Advisory Board established under ORS 276.227. [2009 c.896 §7]
Note:
See note under 276.055.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.061 - Commission’s cooperation with City of Salem.

(1) The Capitol Planning Commission shall provide a report to the Legislative Assembly once every two years on plans adopted under ORS 276.056. The report shall be made in the manner provided by ORS 192.245.
(2) The Capitol Planning Commission shall make all possible efforts to obtain the cooperation of officers and commissions of the City of Salem for the purpose of establishing the zoning of that part of the city contiguous to the capitol area that will allow the State of Oregon to maintain the state’s administrative buildings in a continuous and park-like area.
(3) The Capitol Planning Commission shall provide regular updates to Salem neighborhood associations on plans developed under ORS 276.056 that may affect residents in the neighborhoods represented by those associations. [2009 c.896 §8]
Note:
See note under 276.055.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.062 - Disposition of buildings or improvements acquired for capitol area.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may sell, wreck or dispose of the buildings and improvements that exist, at the time of acquisition, on property acquired by the state for future expansion of the capitol area. [1953 c.67 §2; 1967 c.419 §59; 1969 c.199 §21; 1969 c.706 §26; 1977 c.598 §6]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.070 - Contract relating to building owned by Employment Department.

The Employment Department and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may contract for the operation, maintenance and insuring by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of any office building located in the capitol area, as defined in ORS 276.010, that is owned wholly or in part by the Employment Department. [1969 c.706 §42]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.071 - Applicability of certain statutes to public improvements under lease purchase agreements.

ORS 276.073 to 276.090, 279A.005 to 279A.030, 279A.050 to 279A.075, 279A.100, 279A.105, 279A.110, 279A.120, 279A.125, 653.268 and 653.269 and ORS chapter 279C, except ORS 279C.600 to 279C.625 apply to all public improvements that are being constructed, reconstructed or renovated for use by a state agency under a lease-purchase agreement or under any other agreement whereby ultimate state ownership is contemplated or expected. [1993 c.476 §2; 2003 c.794 §225]
Note:
276.071 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.072 - When written notice required for public improvement under lease purchase; public record.

(1) No state agency shall influence or affect the design of any construction, reconstruction or renovation of a public improvement that the agency intends to lease-purchase without first giving written notice to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of its intent to occupy or otherwise use the public improvement.
(2) Notice given to the department under subsection (1) of this section is a part of the public record of the state agency and the department. [1993 c.476 §1]
Note:
276.072 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.073 - Definitions for ORS 276.073 to 276.090.

As used in ORS 276.073 to 276.090, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Construction or alteration" does not include:
(a) Any construction, physical plant rehabilitation, improvement or remodeling project which has an estimated cost of less than $100,000.
(b) Indirect construction or alteration costs such as inspection fees, professional services, interest under construction, advertising, furnishings, soil testing, construction permits and legal fees.
(c) Remodeling or renovation projects in which more than 75 percent of the project cost represents improvements to mechanical systems.
(2) "Contracting agency" means any state agency authorized by law to enter into public contracts.
(3) "State building" does not include the following:
(a) Any correctional facility.
(b) Motor pools, heating plants, parking lots, maintenance sheds, highways, bridges, sewers, fishponds, fishways, service facilities at state parks and highway rest areas and similar nonarchitectural structures or improvements. [1977 c.848 §2; 1989 c.978 §1; 1995 c.732 §1]
Note:
276.073 to 276.090 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.075 - Public policy of acquiring works of art for state buildings.

The Legislative Assembly recognizes the responsibility of the state to foster culture and the arts and its interest in the development of artists and craftsmen. Further, the Legislative Assembly recognizes that the visual arts contribute to and provide experiences which are conducive to the enrichment and betterment of the social and physical environment. Art has enabled people of all societies better to understand their community and individual lives. Therefore, the Legislative Assembly declares it to be the public policy of this state to expend a portion of expenditures for capital purposes for the acquisition of works of art to be displayed in state buildings. [1975 c.472 §1]
Note:
See note under 276.073.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.080 - One percent of moneys for construction or alteration of state buildings to be used for acquisition of art works; use in other state buildings.

(1) All appropriations for the construction or alteration of any state building shall be considered to contain an appropriation of one percent of the amount thereof for the acquisition of works of art which may be an integral part of the building, attached thereto or capable of display in other state buildings.
(2) When it would not be appropriate to place works of art in a given structure, the funds authorized in subsection (1) of this section shall be expended to acquire works of art for placement in other buildings under the control of the contracting agency. [1975 c.472 §2; 1977 c.848 §3]
Note:
See note under 276.073.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.090 - State agencies to determine art work acquisitions; title to art works in name of state; administrative expenses and maintenance.

(1) The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, if the construction project is located within the area described in ORS 276.054, and the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the contracting agency if the project is located outside the area described in ORS 276.054, in consultation with the architect for the particular building shall determine the amount available for each state building and shall commission by contract or shall purchase suitable works of art for each building. The agencies designated by this section are solely responsible for selection, review of design, execution, placement and acceptance of works of art acquired pursuant to ORS 276.073 to 276.090. The designated agencies, to the extent reasonable, shall consult with appropriate local citizens groups and the occupants of the affected state building in determining the selection of the works of art.
(2) Of the amount determined to be available for a state building under subsection (1) of this section, a portion may be assessed by the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department and used to reimburse the program for costs incurred under ORS 276.073 to 276.090 as administrative expenses or as expenses for maintaining the works of art acquired. No more than 10 percent of the amount available for a state building may be assessed under this subsection.
(3) Title to works of art acquired pursuant to ORS 276.073 to 276.090 vests with the contracting agency in the name of the state. The agencies designated by this section may lend works of art between public buildings whenever in their judgment the loan will be to the benefit of the citizens of this state. However, the works of art shall be returned to the contracting agency at its request. [1975 c.472 §3; 1977 c.848 §4; 1993 c.209 §19; 2003 c.796 §§7,8; 2005 c.217 §16]
Note:
See note under 276.073.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.093 - Definitions for ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440.

As used in ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440:
(1) "Commercial activities" includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, food stores, craft stores, dry goods stores and display facilities.
(2) "Cultural activities" includes, but is not limited to, film, dramatic, dance and musical presentations, fine arts exhibits, studios and public meeting places, whether or not used by persons, firms or organizations intending to make a profit.
(3) "Director" means the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.
(4) "Educational activities" includes, but is not limited to, libraries, schools, child care facilities, laboratories and lecture and demonstration facilities.
(5) "Historical, architectural or cultural significance" includes, but is not limited to, buildings listed or eligible to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places under the National Historic Preservation Act of October 15, 1966 (54 U.S.C. 300101 et seq.).
(6) "Recreational activities" includes, but is not limited to, gymnasiums and related facilities.
(7) "State building" means all state buildings under the control of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services.
(8) "Unit of local government" means any city or county, or other political subdivision of the state. [1977 c.599 §1; 1993 c.500 §19; 1995 c.278 §31; 2019 c.278 §6; 2021 c.97 §21]
Note:
276.093 to 276.098 were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 276 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.094 - Public policy for state buildings.

The Legislative Assembly recognizes the responsibility of the state to promote more efficient use of the state’s construction resources, to foster the preservation of buildings of historical, architectural or cultural significance and to enhance the social and economic environment within and surrounding state buildings. State buildings are to reflect the highest standards of the environmental design arts and are to contribute to the citizen’s image of accessibility and responsiveness of government. [1977 c.599 §2]
Note:
See note under 276.093.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.095 - Use of buildings by state and public.

With respect to operating, maintaining, altering and otherwise managing or acquiring space to meet the office needs of state government and to accomplish the purposes of ORS 276.094, the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:
(1) Acquire or lease and utilize space in suitable buildings of historical, architectural or cultural significance, unless use of such space would not prove feasible and prudent compared with available alternatives, taking into consideration the purposes of ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440;
(2) Provide and maintain space, facilities and activities to the extent practicable that encourage public access to and stimulate public pedestrian traffic around, into and through state buildings, permitting cooperative improvements to and uses of the area between the building and the street, thereby complementing and supplementing commercial, cultural, educational and recreational resources in the neighborhood of state buildings;
(3) Encourage the location of compatible commercial, cultural, educational and recreational facilities and activities within or near state buildings; and
(4) Encourage multipurpose public use of state buildings for the benefit of children and community activities, including commercial, cultural, educational and recreational use of such buildings, providing such use would not be disruptive to state government. [1977 c.599 §3; 1999 c.387 §1; 2019 c.278 §7]
Note:
See note under 276.093.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.096 - Consultation with certain agencies, officers and groups; cooperation with State Historic Preservation Officer.

(1) In carrying out the duties of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 276.095, the director shall consult with the Capitol Planning Commission, the designated State Historic Preservation Officer, the State Parks and Recreation Department, the Oregon Historical Society, the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department, local landmark commissions and historic societies and the chief executive officers of those units of local government in each area served by existing or proposed state offices and shall solicit the comments of other community leaders and members of the general public that the director considers appropriate.
(2) Whenever the director undertakes a review of state building needs within a geographical area, the director shall request the cooperation of the State Historic Preservation Officer to identify an existing building within the geographical areas that is of historical, architectural or cultural significance and that is suitable, whether or not in need of repair, alteration or addition, for acquisition or purchase to meet the building needs of state government. [1977 c.599 §4; 1993 c.209 §20; 2001 c.104 §85; 2003 c.796 §§9,10; 2005 c.217 §17; 2009 c.896 §9]
Note:
See note under 276.093.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.097 - Public access to state offices.

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, where practicable, shall give priority in the assignment of ground floor space not leased under the terms of ORS 276.440 to state activities requiring regular contact with members of the public. To the extent ground floor space is not available, the director shall provide space with maximum ease of access to building entrances. [1977 c.599 §5; 2019 c.278 §8]
Note:
See note under 276.093.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.098 - Standards for development of state buildings and grounds.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall:
(1) Adopt standards for the development of state buildings and grounds, including but not limited to landscaping requirements, setback requirements, lot coverage limitations, building height and bulk limitations, and requirements for the protection of the community environment;
(2) Develop a template for area plans for use by state agencies that own real property; and
(3) Require state agencies to develop area plans and periodically update the plans. [2005 c.217 §9]
Note:
See note under 276.093.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.102 - Acceptance of donations for state executive residence.

(1) The Executive Residence Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for the purpose of acquiring or constructing, remodeling, decorating, landscaping, furnishing, equipping and maintaining a state executive residence.
(2) The department, on behalf of the State of Oregon, may accept gifts, grants or donations from public or private sources, including gifts of real or personal property, for the purpose specified in subsection (1) of this section. The department shall deposit moneys received under this section in the account established in subsection (1) of this section. [1967 c.615 §1; 1987 c.702 §1; 2003 c.796 §§11,12; 2005 c.217 §§18,19]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.106 - Use of Oregon products.

To the degree practicable, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall use or ensure the use of Oregon products in constructing, remodeling, equipping, furnishing and decorating the state executive residence. [1967 c.615 §3; 1987 c.702 §2; 2003 c.796 §§13,14; 2005 c.217 §§20,21]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.110 - Definitions for ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137.

As used in ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137, unless the context requires otherwise:
(1) "Cost of acquisition" includes the costs of sites, plans, specifications, architects’ fees, interest on investments of the investing funds and all other costs related to the erection and equipping of office buildings or to the purchase, alteration, repair and equipping of buildings for office purposes.
(2) "Investing agency" means the board, commission, department or other agency whose funds are defined as investment funds in ORS 293.701.
(3) "Investing funds" means those funds enumerated in ORS 293.701 (2), when invested pursuant to ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137.
(4) "Office building" means any building, or portion thereof, in the State of Oregon acquired under ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137, by appropriation therefor, or as otherwise provided by law, to provide office quarters for state agencies and may include parking, storage, motor pool, service and other facilities.
(5) "State Treasurer" means the State Treasurer in the capacity of investment officer for the Oregon Investment Council. [1957 c.727 §1; 1959 c.157 §5; 1967 c.335 §27; 1969 c.199 §24; 1969 c.706 §29; 1977 c.598 §7; 2019 c.278 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.112 - Authority to repay certain loans and to manage Salem office buildings.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:
(1) Use moneys in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund to repay loans made from investing funds to acquire buildings under ORS 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137 before July 1, 1969.
(2) Alter, repair and equip buildings acquired for office buildings under ORS 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137 before July 1, 1969. [1957 c.727 §2; 1967 c.419 §26; 1969 c.199 §25; 1969 c.706 §30]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.118 - Policy concerning location and manner of construction of buildings.

It is declared to be public policy that any building acquired or erected pursuant to ORS 276.005 shall be located and constructed in such a manner that it shall constitute a maximum value investment with emphasis on:
(1) Structural function and utility of the building.
(2) Access by the public.
(3) Resale value of the building.
(4) Compliance with the public policy of the state as declared in ORS 276.426. [1957 c.727 §13; 1977 c.598 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.120 - Building and site as investment of investing fund; title or leasehold interest of investing fund.

Each office building and the site, including leasehold interests therefor, shall represent an investment of the investing funds; and title or leasehold interest shall be vested in the investing funds to the extent that the same is used to pay the cost of acquisition of that office building and site or to the extent of any unrefunded or unpaid balance thereof. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall issue the investing agency appropriate evidence of this fact. [1957 c.727 §6; 1975 c.104 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.122 - Assistance, grants, donations or gifts from United States and others; disposition.

For any of the purposes of ORS 276.005 and 276.426, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:
(1) Accept financial assistance and grants, either in the form of land, leasehold interests, money or labor, from the United States, State of Oregon, or any of its agencies subject to the conditions imposed thereon, regardless of any conflicting state law and may accept any grant or donation of land, leasehold interest, money or other valuable property made by others. Unless enjoined by the terms of the grant or donation, the department may convert the same into money and all moneys so obtained shall be credited to the State Capital Construction Account; and
(2) Enter into agreements and joint ventures with the United States, other political subdivisions or other state agencies to accomplish these purposes. [1957 c.727 §3; 1969 c.706 §33; 1977 c.598 §9]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.128 - Fire and other insurance.

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, as an operating cost, shall insure the office buildings against fire and other hazards in such sums as required to protect the value of buildings. Such insurance shall be provided under the provisions of ORS chapter 278. [1957 c.727 §11; 1977 c.720 §1; 1985 c.731 §26]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.137 - Title to buildings.

On repayment of all moneys loaned by investing funds to acquire a building under ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137, title to such building shall vest automatically in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the name of the State of Oregon. [1969 c.706 §32; 1975 c.104 §2; 1977 c.598 §11; 2019 c.278 §13]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.180 - Transfer of certain buildings, grounds and facilities when vacated; operation; maintenance.

When vacated and no longer required for institution uses, all or any portion of the buildings, grounds and facilities presently operated and controlled by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Health Authority or the State Board of Education, are transferred to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services when so ordered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. Title shall vest automatically in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the name of the State of Oregon and the department shall operate and maintain all facilities described in this section. [1973 c.772 §6; 1974 c.71 §1; 1975 c.104 §4; 1987 c.320 §152; 1993 c.500 §20; 2001 c.900 §50; 2009 c.595 §194]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.210 - Definition for ORS 276.210 to 276.228.

When used in ORS 276.210 to 276.228, unless the context requires otherwise, "public buildings and grounds" means the works, buildings and grounds owned by, and situated in, this state and governed, managed or administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and the other state buildings owned by the state and used by any of the departments of the state. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §31]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.212 - Heat, light, communication and power systems; preference for use of biofuels.

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may, as the department deems necessary, suitable or expedient, acquire, design, erect, complete, maintain and operate:
(a) Steam heating systems, power systems, machines, engines and equipment, with necessary transmission poles and lines, pipes or conduits for the purpose of generating and furnishing steam heat, electric energy, current, light, heat and power for the public buildings and grounds.
(b) Systems for the purpose of transmitting and receiving messages by radio, telephone, telegraph or other device or system in the transaction of business of the state or in which the state is interested.
(2) To the maximum extent that is economically feasible, the department shall in lieu of diesel use biofuel, or direct-application electricity generated from biofuel, in all facilities or machinery the department acquires, designs, erects, completes, maintains or operates as stationary or backup generation for the systems described in subsection (1) of this section.
(3) The department may do all things necessary for:
(a) The delivery of steam heat, electrical current, energy, light, heat and power to the public buildings and grounds.
(b) The transmitting and receiving of messages by radio, telephone, telegraph or other device or system in the transaction of business of the state or in which the state is interested. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §32; 2023 c.553 §1]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.214 - Acquiring land, buildings and structures; eminent domain procedure.

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise:
(a) The land, buildings and structures deemed necessary, suitable or expedient for carrying out the provisions of ORS 276.212.
(b) The easements or rights of way, within or outside of any city or town, necessary for the construction, operation, maintenance or repair of underground conduits, pipes, transmission poles and wires.
(2) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall have the power of eminent domain for the purpose of acquiring any property necessary for carrying out the provisions of ORS 276.212. The action or proceeding shall be brought in the name of the State of Oregon in the circuit court of the proper county in this state. The procedure shall be that provided by law for the condemnation of real property or other property for the use of the public by the state or a subdivision of the state. The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may take immediate possession of the property, or the use of the property, required by the state for the purposes of ORS 276.212 by depositing with the clerk of the court the sum of money that the court, on five days’ notice to the adverse party, deems adequate to secure the owner of the property sought to be taken.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.218 - Acquiring machines and equipment; terms; pledging operating funds.

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, the machines, engines, boilers, pipes, steam fittings, electrical equipment, appliances, transmission poles, lines, wire and other equipment necessary in carrying out the provisions of ORS 276.212, for cash, on contract, conditional bill of sale, lease purchase or installment purchase. The department may contract to pay, as rental or otherwise, on the amortization plan, the principal and interest of the purchase price of such personal property.
(2) The rate of interest on the principal of the purchase cost and the terms and conditions for repayment shall be as determined by the department. The department may pledge, on behalf of the State of Oregon, for the retirement of such indebtedness, such reasonable sums from operating appropriations or service charges as is required for:
(a) The purchase or securing of steam heat, electrical current or energy from private persons or corporations for light, heat and power for any such public buildings.
(b) Transmitting and receiving messages by radio, telephone, telegraph or other device or system in the transaction of any or all business of the state or in which the state is interested.
(3) The department may make installment payments on such contracts on such purchase price. Such obligations shall not be deemed a general indebtedness of the state, but shall be payable out of appropriations made or provided for the operation and maintenance of such public buildings. In the case of telecommunications systems and all related equipment, repayment may be from service charges paid by agencies for the operation of the systems. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §33; 1983 c.424 §2]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.220 - Payment of cost of real and personal property.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may, for the purpose of paying in whole or in part the cost of any real or personal property acquired or contracted to be purchased or otherwise acquired under the provisions of ORS 276.210 to 276.228, use from any sum appropriated by law for the maintenance, operation and capital outlays of any of the public buildings and grounds or departments, such amount thereof, or equivalent amount, as is reasonably required or would otherwise be paid for the purchase of, or payment for, steam heat, electrical current or energy supplied by any person or corporation to any such state buildings for heat, light or power, and for the purpose of transmitting and receiving messages by radio, telephone, telegraph or other device or system in the transaction of business of the state or in which the state is interested. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §34]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.222 - Contracting to purchase services and use facilities.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:
(1) Contract with any person for the furnishing of heat, light, power, telephone, telegraph or radio, or either or all thereof, for any of the purposes mentioned in ORS 276.210 to 276.228.
(2) Enter into any necessary contract or agreement with any person for the exclusive use, joint use or common use of any facilities, structures or equipment needful, convenient or necessary to enable the state to carry out any of the provisions of ORS 276.210 to 276.228.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.224 - Charges for providing heat, light, communication, power facilities; transfer from appropriations to revolving fund.

In addition to any other lawful method of paying the costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of ORS 276.210 to 276.228, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may at its discretion estimate the cost to each and every state building or department affected by the cost and expense of any construction, contract, maintenance and operation made under ORS 276.210 to 276.228 and direct the State Treasurer to transfer from any appropriate or corresponding appropriation theretofore or hereafter made for such state buildings or departments, the amount thus determined by the department to a revolving fund hereby created. All obligations incurred under ORS 276.210 to 276.228 shall be paid from such revolving fund. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §35; 2005 c.755 §8]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.226 - Acceptance of federal funds; contracts with United States or its agencies.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:
(1) Accept on behalf of the State of Oregon from the United States or any of its agencies such funds as may be made available to this state for any of the purposes contemplated by ORS 276.210 to 276.228.
(2) Enter into such contracts and agreements with the United States or any of its agencies as may be necessary, proper and convenient, not contrary to the laws of this state.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.228 - Approval of claims.

All claims, bills and demands incurred in carrying out the provisions of ORS 276.210 to 276.228 shall be presented to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for its approval and, on approval, shall be audited and paid as other claims and demands against the state.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.229 - Four-year major construction budgets for state agencies; maintenance plans and budgets; application to certain agencies.

(1) State agencies shall develop four-year major construction budgets. Projects included in these budgets may be accelerated or deferred upon approval of the Emergency Board.
(2) State agencies shall include the biennial costs associated with maintenance, major repairs or building alterations in their regular budget presentation to the Legislative Assembly. Agencies shall include in their budget presentations short-term and long-term plans to reduce or eliminate any existing backlog of deferred maintenance.
(3) The provisions of this section do not apply to public universities listed in ORS 352.002, the Oregon Health and Science University, or a community college as defined in ORS 341.005. [1997 c.571 §3; 2011 c.637 §86]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.234 - Providing water and water power for public buildings and institutions.

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall provide for the supplying of the public buildings and grounds with water and water power sufficient for the present and future use of the facilities serviced. The department shall have full power to carry into effect the provisions of this section.
(2) As used in this section, "public buildings and grounds" means the public buildings and grounds and works that are, from time to time, created by law and come within the jurisdiction of the department and the other state buildings now or hereafter located at or near the seat of government. [Amended by 1953 c.259 §2; 1969 c.199 §36]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.236 - Department may acquire land, water and water rights, watercourses, franchises and privileges.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may purchase, contract for, and lease, in the name of the state, real property, water, water rights and watercourses, franchises and privileges. Whenever the department deems it necessary or proper, it may appropriate and condemn real property, water, water rights and watercourses, franchises and privileges, including the right to take and condemn real property, water, water rights and watercourses, franchises and privileges, appropriated for or devoted to a public use before February 27, 1901, by any person or corporation under and by virtue of the laws of this state or the Territory of Oregon.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.238 - Purchase of land, water and water rights, watercourses, franchises and privileges.

When the owner fixes a price for land, water, watercourses and water rights, franchises and privileges that is, in the opinion of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, reasonable, the department may purchase the property at the price fixed without further delay.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.240 - Eminent domain procedure; possession of property; rental value.

(1) In any condemnation proceedings under ORS 276.234 to 276.244, the practice, pleadings, forms and modes of procedure shall conform as near as may be applicable to the practice, pleading, forms and procedure prescribed for the appropriation of real property by private corporations in ORS chapter 35.
(2) When it appears that the Oregon Department of Administrative Services has offered the defendant, before commencing the action, an amount equal to or greater than that assessed by the jury, the state shall recover its costs and disbursements from the defendant.
(3) If condemnation proceedings are commenced, the department may, at the date of the commencement of the proceedings, take immediate possession of the real property, water and water rights, and watercourses and privileges mentioned in ORS 276.236, or of so much of any or either thereof as may be necessary for the uses of the state, and continue in the possession and have and enjoy the use thereof during the pendency of the condemnation proceedings and until the final determination of the condemnation proceeding, including an appeal to the Court of Appeals if appeal is taken. The reasonable rental value for such time shall be assessed by the jury, if the case is tried before a jury, otherwise by the court. The defendant owner shall have judgment for such reasonable rental value, regardless of whether the condemnation proceedings are finally decided for or against the department. Such reasonable rental value shall be included in the general damages allowed by the court or jury. [Amended by 1979 c.562 §11]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.242 - Proceedings in name of state; pleadings; conveyances and contracts.

All actions and proceedings shall be brought in the name of the state, and the pleadings shall be signed by the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. All conveyances of lands, or water and water rights, franchises and privileges, shall be made directly to the state, and all leases and contracts shall be made by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the name of and for the use and benefit of the state. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §37; 1979 c.284 §129]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.244 - Powers of department.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may:
(1) Go upon lands or premises in the manner provided by ORS 35.220 to make surveys and to make estimates of cost.
(2) From time to time, purchase, lease, contract for or condemn any property, land, water or water rights, franchises and privileges.
(3) Construct canals, flumes, ditches and pipelines for conveying waters and reservoirs for the storage of waters.
(4) Repair, improve and enlarge any plants, property or property rights, ditches, flumes and pipelines which may be acquired or constructed under the authority conferred by ORS 276.234 to 276.244.
(5) Use such measures and employ such persons as, in the opinion of the department, may be proper and suitable to carry out the provisions of ORS 276.234 to 276.244. [Amended by 2003 c.477 §14]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.246 - Repair, replacement and reconstruction of buildings, appliances, fixtures and furniture damaged by fire.

In case of the loss of or damage to any public building of this state or any state institution, educational or otherwise, by fire, or in case of the loss or damage by fire to the apparatus, fixtures, appliances or furniture of any such building, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may, upon the application of the proper authority or authorities in charge of the building, apparatus, fixtures, appliances or furniture, showing the nature, character and amount of the loss, authorize the immediate reconstruction, rebuilding, repairing or replacing of the buildings, apparatus, fixtures, appliances or furniture. The Secretary of State shall audit and allow all claims therefor, not exceeding in the aggregate an amount specified by the department, in the same manner as other claims against the state are audited and allowed and shall issue certificates of indebtedness therefor. Such certificates shall bear legal interest from date until paid. In no case shall the expenditure of a larger sum be authorized, permitted or made than the actual loss or damage sustained, as shown by the certificate of a competent person or persons appointed by the department to appraise the amount of the damage. [Amended by 1953 c.259 §3]
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.248 - Water pipes and supply; entry to place and repair pipes; damages for use of land.

(1) The directors or other lawful managers of any public institution of the state may:
(a) Enter upon the lands through which they desire to conduct their pipes for the purpose of providing water supplies and lay the pipes underground.
(b) Enter at all times upon such lands for the purpose of keeping the water line in repair and do all things to that end.
(2) If damages are claimed for the use of such lands and the parties cannot agree as to the amount of compensation to be paid, they may proceed in the manner provided by law for railroad companies to procure right of way.
2023 Oregon Revised Statutes › Volume : 07 - Public Facilities and Finance › Chapter 276 - Public Facilities › Section 276.250 - Agreement with City of Salem for water and fire protection.

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may enter into an agreement with the City of Salem for the furnishing of water and fire protection services to all state buildings in the vicinity of Salem. The rates and terms provided therein shall be equitable and shall not be higher than existing costs of the same amount of water to the state. In addition thereto, equitable payment, as agreed upon by the department may be made for fire protection or increased fire protection to state buildings outside the corporate limits of the City of Salem resulting from the improved water supply. [Amended by 1969 c.199 §38]