SVP (language only)

Item C-137 #1h

Language
Page 188, after line 11, insert:
"The Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, with the concurrence of the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, is hereby authorized to design and construct, or permit the design and construction of, a permanent facility for the Sexually Violent Predator Program on state-owned property identified by the Department.  The Department is authorized to enter into a comprehensive agreement pursuant to the Public-Private Partnership Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002 for the design and construction of the facility.  The comprehensive agreement shall provide for an operating or capital lease agreement, the term of which shall not exceed 20 years, or financing through the Virginia Public Building Authority in a principal amount not to exceed $62 million. The details of the financial arrangement shall be provided in writing to the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees at least 15 days prior to the Department entering into the comprehensive agreement."

Explanation
(This amendment expands the authority of the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services to add 200 more beds to the permanent facility for the Sexually Violent Predator Program under the Public-Private Partnership Educational Facilities and Infrastructure Act of 2002.)