Chapter 08-100-03

ARTICLE 3 SUBSTITUTE A

RELATING TO BOND PREMIUMS

SECTION 1. Section 6, Article 3 of Chapter 289 of the 1986 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6. Proceeds of bonds and notes to be deposited in the Rhode Island clean water act environmental trust fund program. -- (a) As such funds are needed, the general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds from the sale of such environmental bonds, exclusive of premiums and accrued interest and net of the underwriter cost, and cost of bond insurance, in one of more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept in such special accounts (hereinafter cumulatively referred to as “such Rhode Island Clean Water Act Environmental Trust Fund”) as established by section 46-12-24.2 and to be used for the purposes specified in section 46-12-24.2. All proceeds from premiums shall be deposited into the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund.

(b) All proceeds of bonds and notes not immediately required for deposit into such Rhode Island Clean Water Act Environmental Trust Fund may be invested by the investment commission, as established by chapter 35-10 of the general laws, pursuant to the provisions of such chapter; provided, however, that the securities in which such fund is invested shall remain a part of such fund until exchanged for other securities, and provided further that the income from such investments made pursuant to this subsection shall become part of the general fund of the state and shall be applied to the payment of debt service charges of the state, unless prohibited by applicable federal law.

SECTION 2. Section 6, Article 1 of Chapter 425 of the 1987 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6. Proceeds of open space and recreational area bonds. – (a) The general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds from the sale of open space and recreational area bonds, exclusive of premiums and accrued interest and net of the underwriters cost, and cost of bond insurance, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may lawfully be kept in appropriately designated special accounts (hereinafter cumulatively referred to as “such open space and recreational area bond funds”), to be used for the purposes and in the manner set forth in this section. All proceeds from premiums shall be deposited into the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund.

(b) Up to forty-five million dollars ($45,000,000.00) of such open space and recreational area bond funds are hereby allocated for grants to the cities and towns, to be administered by the director of environmental management to be used:

(1) to purchase fee simple title or development rights to open spaces, coastal flood-prone areas and public recreational areas, and

(2) for the improving and restoration of public recreational areas. Fifty percent (50%) of the aforementioned sums shall be allocated to the cities and towns in the form of grants in the furtherance of section 6(b)(1) and shall be equal to seventy five percent (75%) of the cost of any such purchase of fee simple or development rights. All funds allocated for grants under this subsection must be obligated for grants no later than three years from the date of voter approval for the referendum authorized in section 1 of this act. All funds authorized but not obligated on that date shall revert to the control of the director of environmental management for use in the furtherance of the purposes contained in section 6(b)(1). Forty percent (40%) of said funds shall be allocated to the cities and towns in the form of grants in the furtherance of section 6(b)(2) and shall be equal to fifty percent (50%) of the cost of any improvements and restoration. The remaining ten percent (10%) of said funds shall be used to carry out the provisions of section 6(b)(1) or section 6(b)(2) so as to make it possible under certain circumstances, including the financial ability of a community, to fund any such program up to a one hundred percent (100%) grant. The director shall establish guidelines for the allocation of funds under 6(b).

(c) Up to fifteen million dollars ($15,000,000.00) of such open space and recreational area bonds are hereby allocated to the department of environmental management to be used to purchase fee simple or development rights for the preservation of open spaces and rehabilitation of state owned recreation areas. Priority shall be given to preserving those lands that either service or are accessible to people living in the more densely populated areas of the state. Not more than five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) of said funds shall be utilized for the rehabilitation of state owned recreation areas. Said funds shall be utilized to allow private land trusts to apply for and receive funds equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of any purchase.

(d) Up to five million two hundred dollars ($5,200,000.00) of such open space and recreational area bonds are hereby allocated for the restoration or rehabilitation of the following parks which shall be carried out pursuant to any applicable master plan dealing with the restoration of historic landscape in order to maintain the landscape architectural integrity of these parks.

(1) Three million dollars ($3,000,000.00) for the restoration of Roger Williams Park;

(2) Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for restoration of Jenks Park in Central Falls;

(3) Four hundred thousand dollars ($400,000) for restoration of Slater Park in Pawtucket;

(4) Two hundred thousand dollars ($200,000) for rehabilitation of Cold Spring Park in Woonsocket;

(5) Eight hundred thousand dollars ($800,000) for rehabilitation of City Park in the City of Warwick; and

(6) Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the rehabilitation of Carousel Park in East Providence

(7) Two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) for the rehabilitation of Freebody Park and Miantonomi Park in the city of Newport;

(8) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) for the rehabilitation of Wilcox Park in Westerly.

(e) Neither the director nor any municipality shall use such open space and recreational area bond funds to purchase title or development rights to any property whose natural condition is such that it can not be developed.

(f) The director shall pay the expense of issue for the open space and recreational area bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof.

(g) The state controller is hereby authorized and directed to draw orders upon the general treasurer for payment out of such open space and recreational area bond funds of such sum or sums as may be required from time to time, upon the receipt of properly authenticated vouchers approved by the director.

SECTION 3. Section 7, Article 1 of Chapter 434 of the 1990 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 7. Proceeds of capital development program. – The general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds from the sale of such capital development bonds, exclusive of premiums and accrued interest and net of the underwriters cost, and cost of bond insurance, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept in such special accounts (hereinafter cumulatively referred to as “such capital development bond fund”) appropriately designated for each of such projects set forth in sections 1 and 2 hereof which shall have been approved by the people to be used for the purpose of paying the cost of all such projects so approved. All proceeds from premiums shall be deposited into the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund.

All moneys in such capital development fund shall be expended for the purposes specified in the proposition provided for in sections 1 and 2 hereof under the direction and supervision of the director of administration (hereinafter referred to as “said director”); provided, however, with respect to the project regarding transportation, said director may delegate all of part of the authority hereunder granted to the director of transportation; said director or his delegate, as the case may be, shall be vested with all power and authority necessary or incidental to the purposes of this act, including where appropriate without limiting the generality of said authority, and only by way of illustration, the following authority: (a) to acquire land or other real property or any interest, estate or right therein as may be necessary or advantageous to accomplish the purposes of this act; (b) to pay for the preparation of any reports, plans and specifications, and relocation expenses and other costs such as for furnishings, equipment designing, inspecting and engineering, required in connection with the implementation of any project set forth in sections 1 and 2 hereof; (c) to pay the costs of construction, rehabilitation, enlargement, provision of service utilities, and razing of facilities, and other improvements to land in connection with the implementation of any project set for in sections 1 and 2 hereof; and (d) to pay for the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, materials and labor for repair, renovation or conversion of systems and structures as necessary to implement any project set forth in sections 1 and 2 hereof; (e) to pay the expense of issue for such 1990 and 1992 capital development program bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof.

No more of such moneys in such capital development bond fund shall be expended for any such project than the total amount appearing next to the description of such project in the proposition provided for in sections 1 and 2 hereof.

The state controller is authorized and directed to draw his orders upon the general treasurer for payment out of such capital development bond fund of such sum or sums as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him of properly authenticated vouchers approved by said director or his delegate as the case may be.

The powers and authorities granted by this act to said director or his delegate, as the case may be, shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, all other power provided by law.

SECTION 4. Section 7, Article 6 of Chapter 70 of the 1994 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 7. Proceeds of capital development program. -- The general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds from the sale of such capital development bonds, exclusive of premiums and accrued interest and net of the underwriters cost, and cost of bond insurance, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept in such special accounts (hereinafter cumulatively referred to as "such capital development bond fund") appropriately designated for each of such projects set forth in sections 1 and 2 hereof which shall have been approved by the people to be used for the purpose of paying the cost of all such projects so approved. All proceeds from premiums shall be deposited into the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund.

All monies in such capital development fund shall be expended for the purposes specified in the propositions provided for in sections 1 and 2 hereof under the direction and supervision of the director of administration (hereinafter referred to as "said director") said director or his delegate, as the case may be, shall be vested with all power and authority necessary or incidental to the purposes of this act, including where appropriate without limiting the generality of said authority, and only by way of illustration, the following authority: (a) to acquire land or other real property or any interest, estate or right therein as may be necessary or advantageous to accomplish the purposes of this act; (b) to pay for the preparation of any reports, plans and specifications, and relocation expenses and other costs such as for furnishings, equipment designing, inspecting and engineering, required in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in sections 1 and 2 hereof; (c) to pay the costs of construction, rehabilitation, enlargement, provision of service utilities, and razing of facilities, and other improvements to land in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in sections 1 and 2 hereof; and (d) to pay for the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, materials and labor for repair, renovation or conversion of systems and structures as necessary to issue for such 1994 and 1996 capital development program bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof.

No more of such monies in such capital development bond fund shall be expended for any such project than the total amount appearing next to the description of such project in the propositions provided for in sections 1 and 2 hereof.

The state controller is authorized and directed to draw his or her orders upon the general treasurer for payment out of such capital development bond fund of such sum or sums as may be required from time to time, upon receipt by him or her of properly authenticated vouchers approved by said director or his or her delegate as the case may be.

The powers and authorities granted by this act to said director or his or her delegate, as the case may be, shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, all other power provided by law.

SECTION 5. Section 6, Article 5 of Chapter 31 of the 1998 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6. Proceeds of capital development program. -- The general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds from the sale of such capital development bonds, exclusive of premiums and accrued interest and net of the underwriters cost, and cost of bond insurance, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept in such special accounts (hereinafter cumulatively referred to as "such capital development bond fund") appropriately designated for each of such projects set forth in section 1 hereof which shall have been approved by the people to be used for the purpose of paying the cost of all such projects so approved. All proceeds from premiums shall be deposited into the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund.

All monies in such capital development fund shall be expended for the purposes specified in the propositions provided for in section 1 hereof under the direction and supervision of the director of administration (hereinafter referred to as "said director") said director or his delegate, as the case may be, shall be vested with all power and authority necessary or incidental to the purposes of this act, including where appropriate without limiting the generality of said authority, and only by way of illustration, the following authority: (a) to acquire land or other real property or any interest, estate or right therein as may be necessary or advantageous to accomplish the purposes of this act; (b) to pay for the preparation of any reports, plans and specifications, and relocation expenses and other costs such as for furnishings, equipment designing, inspecting and engineering, required in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; (c) to pay the costs of construction, rehabilitation, enlargement, provision of service utilities, and razing of facilities, and other improvements to land in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; and (d) to pay for the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, materials and labor for repair, renovation or conversion of systems and structures as necessary for such 1998 capital development program bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof.

The powers and authorities granted by this act to said director or his or her delegate, as the case may be, shall be in addition to, and not in substitution for, all other power provided by law.

SECTION 6. Section 6, Article 5 of Chapter 55 of the 2000 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 6. Proceeds of capital development program. -- The general treasurer is directed to deposit the proceeds from the sale of capital development bonds issued under this act, exclusive of premiums and accrued interest and net of the underwriters cost, and cost of bond insurance, in one or more of the depositories in which the funds of the state may be lawfully kept in special accounts (hereinafter cumulatively referred to as "such capital development bond fund") appropriately designated for each of the projects set forth in section 1 hereof which shall have been approved by the people to be used for the purpose of paying the cost of all such projects so approved. All proceeds from premiums shall be deposited into the Rhode Island Capital Plan Fund.

All monies in the capital development fund shall be expended for the purposes specified in the proposition provided for in section 1 hereof under the direction and supervision of the director of administration (hereinafter referred to as "director"). The director or his delegate shall be vested with all power and authority necessary or incidental to the purposes of this act, including, but not limited to, the following authority: (a) to acquire land or other real property or any interest, estate or right therein as may be necessary or advantageous to accomplish the purposes of this act; (b) to direct payment for the preparation of any reports, plans and specifications, and relocation expenses and other costs such as for furnishings, equipment designing, inspecting and engineering, required in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; (c) to direct payment for the costs of construction, rehabilitation, enlargement, provision of service utilities, and razing of facilities, and other improvements to land in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; and (d) to direct payment for the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, materials and labor for repair, renovation or conversion of systems and structures as necessary for 2000 capital development program bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof. No funds shall be expended in excess of the amount of the capital development bond fund designated for each project authorized in section 1 hereof. With respect to the bonds described in section 1, the proceeds shall be utilized for the following purposes:

Question 1 relating to bonds for environmental and recreational purposes shall be allotted as follows:

(a) Open Space $23,500,000

Provide funds for the Department of Environmental Management to purchase or otherwise permanently protect, through the purchase of fee title, development rights, conservation easements and public recreation easements, greenways and other open space, agricultural lands, forested lands, state parks, consistent with the "Greenways, Greenspace" element of the State Guide Plan and the Department of Environmental Management Land Protection Plan, and for the purchase of development rights by the Agricultural Land Preservation Commission to preserve farmland throughout the state, and $1,300,000 for acquisition of land through the purchase of fee title, development rights, and conservation easements by the State of Rhode Island Water Resources Board for the protection of public drinking water supplies. The director of the Department of Environmental Management shall award up to $11,400,000 to communities and local land trusts, conservation commissions and other environmental non-profit organizations to provide matching funds for purposes which include, but are not limited to acquisitions, easements, and development rights on land consistent with the State Guide Plan and Local Comprehensive Plans.

(b) Recreational Development $9,000,000

Provide funds for the design, development, expansion and renovation of new or existing public recreational facilities and parks. Up to $3,000,000 of these funds shall be available for the development and/or renovation of state public recreational facilities. An amount not to exceed $6,000,000 shall be available to municipalities to provide grants on a matching basis, which funds shall be allocated as follows:

(i) Distressed Community Grants $1,000,000

(ii) Recreation Development Grants $5,000,000

(iii) Roger Williams Park Restoration $1,500,000

Provide funds for improvements and renovations at Roger Williams Park.

Question 2 relating to bonds totaling $60,000,000 for projects to improve the state's water quality shall be deposited by the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency in one or more of its revolving loan funds which, when leveraged with federal and state capitalization grants, will provide funding to municipalities, governmental entities and non-governmental entities for water pollution abatement projects and drinking water projects. Not less than $70,000,000 in leveraged funds will be allocated for loans at a subsidized rate of zero percent to the Narragansett Bay Commission to fund costs associated with combined sewage overflow projects. Not more than $3,000,000 of the bond proceeds shall be allocated to the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to provide state matching funds to obtain federal capitalization grants available to the state, enabling the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency to provide subsidized interest rate loans to community water systems, both privately and publicly owned, and non-profit non-community water systems for drinking water projects. The Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency will use the remainder of the bond proceeds to provide loans at a subsidized rate of zero percent to fund water pollution abatement projects pursuant to chapter 46-12.2 of the Rhode Island General Laws, including but not limited to, wastewater treatment facilities; sludge improvement projects; the construction of sewers to relieve areas that should no longer be served by septic systems; planning/feasibility studies to support water quality restoration projects including stormwater treatment, nutrient reduction, and other similar water pollution abatement projects; restoration of aquatic habitats; and implementation of stormwater treatment and other nonpoint source water pollution abatement projects.

Question 3 relating to bonds in the amount of $62,510,000 for transportation purposes shall be allocated as follows: $60,000,000 to match federal highways funds to fund improvements to the state's highways, roads and bridges, and $2,510,000 to purchase buses for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's fleet.

Question 4 relating to bonds in the amount of $36,950,000 to fund improvements to the University of Rhode Island, Rhode Island College and the Community College of Rhode Island shall be allocated as follows:

University of Rhode Island Residence Halls $22,000,000

Rhode Island College Residence Halls $4,015,000

Community College of Rhode Island Newport Campus $10,935,000

Question 5 relating to bonds totaling $25,000,000 for the creation, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Heritage Harbor Museum. The new Heritage Harbor Museum is being built at the site of the former South Street Power Plant. The general obligation bond proceeds shall be used to supplement funding available to the project from other sources, including, but not limited to federal grants, contributions from individuals and other corporations and foundations, state appropriations, and grants from the City of Providence.

SECTION 7. Section 6, Article 6 of Chapter 65 of the 2002 Public Laws is hereby amended to read as follows:

All monies in the capital development fund shall be expended for the purposes specified in the proposition provided for in section 1 hereof under the direction and supervision of the director of administration (hereinafter referred to as "director"). The director or his delegate shall be vested with all power and authority necessary or incidental to the purposes of this act, including but not limited to, the following authority: (a) to acquire land or other real property or any interest, estate or right therein as may be necessary or advantageous to accomplish the purposes of this act; (b) to direct payment for the preparation of any reports, plans and specifications, and relocation expenses and other costs such as for furnishings, equipment designing, inspecting and engineering, required in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; (c) to direct payment for the costs of construction, rehabilitation, enlargement, provision of service utilities, and razing of facilities, and other improvements to land in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; and (d) to direct payment for the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, materials and labor for repair, renovation or conversion of systems and structures as necessary for 2002 capital development program bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof. No funds shall be expended in excess of the amount of the capital development bond fund designated for each project authorized in section 1 hereof. With respect to the bonds and temporary notes described in section 1, the proceeds shall be utilized for the following purposes:

Question 1 relating to bonds and notes totaling $55.0 million for the support of the creation, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the new State Police Headquarters Facility and the new State Municipal Fire Academy. Additionally, funds may be used to upgrade the state's automated Fingerprint Identification System. The new State Police Headquarters Facility will be centrally located in Rhode Island to better serve the needs of the citizens of the state. The facility will serve the centralized dispatch functions for the Division and provide a more unified service delivery for the command staff, business office, communications center, traffic personnel, detectives, support staff and technology center.

The new facility moves headquarters from its current location in North Scituate to a centralized location in the state based on the number of assistance calls to which the Rhode Island State Police respond. With this move, the Division will centralize records, secure evidence, expand technology and provide a public service center. The new State Municipal Fire Academy will serve the citizens of the state in a modern facility dedicated to fire protection and prevention.

Question 2 relating to bonds and notes totaling $14,000,000 for preservation, recreation, and heritage shall be allocated as follows:

(a) Pawtuxet River Walkway $3,000,000

Provide funds for development and restoration of the Pawtuxet River Walkway located within the Town of West Warwick.

(b) Roger Williams Park $3,000,000

Provide funds for capital development and restoration at Roger Williams Park, located in the City of Providence.

historic structures $3,000,000

Provide state support of the Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission to fund capital preservation for renovation projects for museums and cultural art centers located in historic structures in the State of Rhode Island.

(d) Heritage Harbor Museum $5,000,000

Provide funds for the creation, design, construction, furnishing, and equipping of the Heritage Harbor Museum, a statewide history museum and cultural center for Rhode Island. The new Heritage Harbor Museum is being built at the site of the former South Street Power Plant. The general obligation bond proceeds shall be used to supplement funding available to the project from other sources, including, but not limited to, federal grants, contributions of individuals, corporations and foundations, state appropriations, and grants from the City of Providence. The Heritage Harbor Museum will feature artifacts from the Smithsonian Institution borrowed through the Museum's participation in the Smithsonian Affiliations Program. The Heritage Harbor Museum is currently the only Smithsonian affiliate museum in New England.

Question 3 relating to bonds in the amount of $63,500,000 for transportation purposes shall be allocated as follows:

(a) Highway Improvement Program $60,000,000

Provide funds for the Department of Transportation to match federal funds or to provide direct funding for improvements to the state's highways, roads and bridges.

(b) Facilities/Equipment Replacement $1,800,000

Provide funds for the Department of Transportation to repair or renovate existing maintenance facilities or to construct new maintenance facilities.

Provide funds for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to purchase new buses or for the rehabilitation of existing buses in the bus fleet.

Question 4 relating to bonds in the amount of $11,000,000 for Quonset Point/Davisville for improvements to road and utility infrastructure at the site, for the demolition of buildings, site preparation and pier rehabilitation.

SECTION 8. Section 6, Article 5 of Chapter 595 of the 2004 Public Laws is hereby amended as follows:

All monies in the capital development bond fund shall be expended for the purposes specified in the proposition provided for in section 1 hereof under the direction and supervision of the director of administration (hereinafter referred to as "director"). The director or his or her designee shall be vested with all power and authority necessary or incidental to the purposes of this act, including but not limited to, the following authority: (a) to acquire land or other real property or any interest, estate or right therein as may be necessary or advantageous to accomplish the purposes of this act; (b) to direct payment for the preparation of any reports, plans and specifications, and relocation expenses and other costs such as for furnishings, equipment designing, inspecting and engineering, required in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; (c) to direct payment for the costs of construction, rehabilitation, enlargement, provision of service utilities, and razing of facilities, and other improvements to land in connection with the implementation of any projects set forth in section 1 hereof; and (d) to direct payment for the cost of equipment, supplies, devices, materials and labor for repair, renovation or conversion of systems and structures as necessary for 2004 capital development program bonds or notes hereunder from the proceeds thereof. No funds shall be expended in excess of the amount of the capital development bond fund designated for each project authorized in section 1 hereof. With respect to the bonds and temporary notes described in section 1, the proceeds shall be utilized for the following purposes:

Question 1 relating to bonds in the amount of $66,520,000 for transportation purposes shall be allocated as follows:

(a) Highway improvement program $60,000,000

Provide funds for the Department of Transportation to match federal funds or to provide direct funding for improvements to the state’s highway, roads and bridges.

(b) Facilities equipment replacement $5,020,000

Provide funds for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to purchase new buses or for rehabilitation of existing buses in the bus fleet.

Question 2 relating to bonds and notes totaling $15,000,000 shall be allocated to the construction, renovation, and rehabilitation of the state’s regional career and technical schools.

Question 3 relating to bonds in the amount of $50,000,000 shall be allocated to provide $20,000,000 to construct, renovate and rehabilitate residence halls at the University of Rhode Island and $30,000,000 to construct a new residence hall at Rhode Island College.

Subject to any pledge of housing revenues derived by the Board of Governors for Higher Education from residence halls at Rhode Island College, the college shall, to the extent of any available funds, reimburse the state for debt service paid by the state on the bonds issued pursuant to this act.

Question 4 relating to bonds in the amount of $12,300,000 shall be allocated to restore the historic Cranston Street Armory facility for use as an a archives and records center and make space available for either office or educational use, provided that the bonds may not be issued until the Governor has submitted detailed expenditure plans and cost estimates to the General Assembly, and provided further that the General Assembly has reviewed the plans and cost estimates and passed a joint resolution approving the issuance.

Question 5 relating to bonds in the amount of $10,000,000 shall be allocated as follows:

(a) Emergency water interconnect $5,000,000

Provide funds for the Water Resources Board to fund matching grants to local water suppliers to develop interconnections between and among water systems to be used in the event of an emergency.

(b) Shad Factory Pipeline $5,000,000

Provide funds for the Water Resources Board to make necessary repairs to the Shad Factory Pipeline to ensure continuation of the state’s rights to water from two reservoirs located in Massachusetts.

Question 6 relating to bonds in the amount of $70,000,000 shall be allocated as follows:

(a) Narragansett Bay and Watershed Restoration $19,000,000

Provide $8.5 million for activities to restore and protect the water quality, and enhance the economic viability and environmental sustainability of Narragansett Bay and the state’s watersheds. Eligible activities shall include, but not be limited to: nonpoint pollution source abatement, including stormwater management; nutrient loading abatement; commercial, industrial and agricultural pollution abatement; and, riparian buffer and watershed ecosystem restoration. Provide $10.5 million funding for the Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency which will be leveraged to provide loans to municipalities and governmental entities for the design, construction, repair, equipping and upgrading of wastewater treatment facilities to implement nutrient reduction projects impacting Narragansett Bay and the State’s Watersheds.

(b) Open Space and Recreational Development $43,000,000

Provide funds for open space land acquisition farmland preservation, and recreational development to be allocated as follows: $25,000,000 would be used by the Department of Environmental Management to purchase or otherwise permanently protect through the purchase of fee title, development rights, conservation easements and public recreation easements, greenways and other open space, recreation lands, agriculture lands, forested lands and state parks. An amount not to exceed $10,000,000 of these funds shall be available to municipalities local land trusts, conservation commissions, and other environmental nonprofit organizations to provide grants on a matching basis for open space preservation consistent with the state guide plan and local comprehensive plan.

$18,000,000 would be used for the design, development, expansion and renovation of new or existing public recreations facilities and parks. $8,000,000 of these funds shall be available for the development or renovation of state public recreational facilities including $3,000,000 for restoration of Fort Adams.

The remaining $10,000,000 includes $4,000,000 for Roger Williams Park and Zoo, $4,000,000 for municipalities to provide grants on a matching basis for other municipal parks, and $2,000,000 for municipalities to provide grants on a matching basis for recreation development grants.

Provide funds for use by the Rhode Island Water Resources Board for acquisition of land through the purchase of fee title, development rights, and conservation easements for groundwater protection and protection of public drinking water supplies.

Question 7 relating to bonds and notes totaling $14,000,000 shall be allocated to the construction and renovation of the University of Rhode Island Pell Library and Oceanographic Information Center.

Question 8 relating to bonds and notes totaling $6,700,000 shall be allocated to the construction of the Athletic Performance Center and the renovation of facilities at Meade Stadium and Keaney Gymnasium at the University of Rhode Island.

Question 9 relating to bonds in the amount of $3,000,000 shall be allocated to the Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission to fund capital preservation for renovation projects for public and nonprofit historic sites, museums and cultural art centers located in historic structures in the State of Rhode Island.

Question 10 relating to bonds in the amount of $46,500,000 shall be allocated to provide funds to begin to purchase, build or modify state facilities for state agency use to reduce the state’s reliance on leased space and for the State Information Operations Center to meet the state’s growing technology needs, provided that the bonds may not be issued until the Governor has submitted detailed expenditure plans and cost estimates to the General Assembly, and provided further that the General Assembly has reviewed the plans and cost estimates and passed a joint resolution approving the issuance of all or a portion of the bonds.

Question 11 relating to bonds and notes totaling $50,000,000 shall be allocated to the construction of the University of Rhode Island Center for Biotechnology and Life Sciences.

Question 12 relating to bonds and notes totaling $48,000,000 shall be allocated to road and utility infrastructure, building demolition, site preparation, and pier rehabilitation at the Quonset Point/Davisville Industrial Park.

SECTION 9. This article shall take effect on July 1, 2008.