The Architect of the Capitol is responsible for the structural, mechanical, and domestic care of the Senate Office Buildings (SOB) consisting of the Russell (RSOB), Dirksen (DSOB), Hart (HSOB), leased space at Postal Square, Webster Hall, Senate Employees Child Care Center, and the Senate Garage, including operation of the mechanical equipment. The Architect is responsible for the care, repair, and purchase of furniture and furnishings. (Furniture and furnishings for the Senate side of the U.S. Capitol are under the jurisdiction of the Senate Sergeant-at-Arms.) The Architect is responsible for the heating, air conditioning, and lighting of the Senate Office Buildings as well as for all construction, structural improvements, and changes. The Architect is also responsible for the maintenance and operation of the subway transportation systems between the Senate Office Buildings and the U.S. Capitol, and for the garages in Dirksen and Hart, plus the Senate Garage. *The tables included in this budget submission have rounding variances to the nearest thousandth. Furniture Repairs (FR) Furniture and Furnishings, Inventory... Furniture and Furnishings.... Jurisdiction Centralized Activities (JR).. Lease of Facilities - Sargeant-at-Arms Storage (Postal Square).. Lease of Facilities - Sargeant-at-Arms Storage (Landover). Lease of Facilities - GPO Space... Senate Restaurants (SR)... Equipment - Maintenance and Repair.. Facility Improvements.... Refinish Historic Woodwork..... Seal Fire Wall Penetrations, HSOB, DSOB. Replace Carpet Hart Senate Office Building.. Point, Caulk and Clean RSOB...... Legislative Call System Upgrade, Phase I.... Emergency Lighting Upgrades, HSOB.. Replace Modular Furniture, HSOB.. Public Restroom Upgrades, S. Stack, HSOB.. High Voltage Switchgear Replacement, HSOB.. Total, Program Increases... Net Increase Total Appropriation The Operating Budget for this appropriation is comprised of all costs associated with the daily care, maintenance and operation of the facilities and activities under the jurisdiction of the Senate Office Buildings. The budget justification for the Operating Budget includes the below summary schedule that incorporates the following data: the Program Group and columns indicating funding levels for fiscal years 2004, 2005, and 2006, as well as the obligations for fiscal year 2004. Following this summary schedule are the Operating Allotment narratives that describe the purpose of all operating allotments funded in this appropriation. When increases or decreases have been requested for fiscal year 2006, the amount and justification for those changes appear in italics. In accordance with sound financial management practice, these allotments are reviewed and adjusted to reflect changing needs. Increases that cannot be absorbed are requested through the budget process. |