Joint Committee on State Building Construction

The Joint Committee on State Building Construction visited Fort Hays State University on Monday, November 13. FHSU was one stop on the statewide tour focusing on the growing issue of deferred maintenance. The committee members got a first-hand look at FHSU's $35.2-million backlog of academic building maintenance needs. Several key legislators attended the luncheon and were taken on a tour of the campus.

According to Dr. Edward Hammond and FHSU director of facilities planning, Dana Cunningham the state funding over the last 18 years has provided only an average of 7 percent of FHSU’s annual rehabilitation and maintenance funds, leaving FHSU to cover the remaining expenses. Dr. Hammond also estimates an annual maintenance need of around $1.9 million for FHSU.

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Additional resources:
FHSU Deferred Maintenance presentation November 2006
University Leader “Millions needed to repair FHSU infrastructure” November 16, 2006
Kansas Board of Regents State University Deferred Maintenance September 2006
Kansas Board of Regents State University Deferred Maintenance presentation September 2006