Postage and Metered Mail increased from $20,000 to $23,000. 3,000 This amount is needed for all postage and mail costs incurred by Rental of warehouse space increased from $784,000 to $831,000. an For fiscal year 1995, an amount of $831,000 is required for the The present lease contract at 1430 South rental of warehouse space. feet of space has Capitol Street, S.E., for 72,287 square inflationary increase factor which will result in an estimated cost of In addition, the present lease contract $587,000, including utilities. at 120 Canal Street, S. E., for 44,860 square feet of space has an inflationary increase factor which will result in an estimated cost of Thus the total estimated requirement $244,000, including utilities. for warehouse costs in fiscal year 1995 is $831,000, a $47,000 increase over the amount appropriated in fiscal year 1994. General Annual Repairs increased from $105,000 to $151,000. This allotment provides for recurring repairs and alterations needed for the general structural care and maintenance of the building such as carpentry, concrete, masonry, machinery, equipment, electrical, sheetmetal work, minor roof and skylight work, and its equipment plumbing, plastering, brickwork and venetian blinds. This increase is requested to meet rising costs for this work. This allotment was last increased in fiscal year 1989. 5.5 $ 10,000 Safety Engineering Operations and Maintenance increased from $98,500 to $108,500........ The Safety Engineering Division is tasked with providing a work Additional funds in the amount of $10,000 are needed for the administration of the Hazardous Materials and Waste Control and Disposal Program. The removal and proper disposal of all materials meeting the definition of hazardous waste are on the rise. An additional $10,000 is requested to accommodate the existing waste stream. More and more materials are being required to be disposed of in accordance with increasingly stringent regulations and this is reflected in the cost of removing these hazardous wastes." Training increased from $49,000 to $98,000. In recent years the Architect's Office has responded to recently amended civil rights legislation by sponsoring training such as prevention of sexual harassment, employee rights and responsibilities, substance abuse, and other subjects. This training is required for all current and new employees." Additionally, the Office requires supervisory development training and sponsors basic educational skills training for reading. Programs to respond to agency training needs such as trade apprenticeships and additional supervisory development, are being prepared. $ 49,000 5.6 Training (continued) The limited funding available for training is directed almost entirely toward the required training, leaving few resources available for other organizational training needs. reduced training opportunities. Cost increases have also As a result, the Office will have to the availability of basic educational skills training and eliminate trade apprenticeship training being developed. Without an reduce or increase in this allotment there will be no monies available for work Because of the unique and high profile environment within which the Office operates, employees must possess a combination of technical and to be effective and productive in communications skills in order Employees must have supporting the activities of the Congress. sufficient technical skills to operate and maintain the equipment the Office is responsible for, and they must have sufficient communications skills to perform their work within the Congressional community in an expedient and appropriate manner. These funds are requested to enable the Office to continue its efforts to permit all employees to be trained in their legal rights and to maintain and improve their work responsibilities. well as as performance efficiency. 5.7 150,000 OTHER INCREASES ANNUAL RECURRING ITEMS (continued) Funds in the amount of $150,000 are requested for a new annual The Safety Engineering Division was established in fiscal year 1991 has grown. for safety Services of an Environmental Health and Safety Specialist are Services of an Industrial Hygienist are required for: 5.8 OTHER INCREASES ANNUAL RECURRING ITEMS (continued) Services of a Safety Training Specialist are required to research With respect to Indoor Air Quality support, a directive in the 5.9 |