Language Page 488, after line 15, insert:The Governor is authorized to request federal funds in support of providing an additional 80 beds for the new Veterans' Care Center project. Upon receipt of the federal funds, the Treasurer shall advance a loan of $2,800,000 to the Department of Veterans Services for the state share of the construction of the additional 80 beds. These funds shall be advanced to the Department of Veterans Services in the form of a short-term Treasury Loan, with no interest." "C-4.10 Construct New Veterans' Care Center (16249)
Explanation(This amendment authorizes the Governor to submit a request for federal funds in support of adding an additional 80 beds to the new Veterans' Care Center. The total cost of adding the 80 beds is estimated at $8 million of which the state share is $2.8 million. Upon receipt of the federal funds, the amendment provides for a Treasury loan of $2.8 million for the state share in order to move the project forward without delay.)