This request is part of a comprehensive multi-year elevator and escalator modernization and addition program designed to improve the vertical transportation systems within the Senate Office Buildings. This program was designed to create an integrated solution to the most critical vertical transportation problems. Funds were appropriated in. fiscal year 1993 to modernize the passenger elevators in the Dirksen the Ground Floor to the Basement. Building as well as to construct a stair in the Dirksen Building from
Funds in the amount of $150,000 are requested on a "No Year" basis of the Hart Building to the ground floor, for the design of new stairs and/or an escalator from the first floor the basement. and to the subway level in In the past, this option has been explored, but physical difficulties in the layout of certain building components and the cost to accommodate a stair around them have been prohibitive. However, it has been determined that solutions exist other than the originally proposed stair, and these must be explored. The new stair may be sufficiently large to provide for escalator transportation, which would be more costly, but more effective in terms of providing critical relief at this major vertical transportation bottleneck in the Hart Building. Construction funds will be requested in fiscal year 1996 for the most logical and cost effective solution to this problem. range. preliminary estimate based on conceptual costs is in the $1,500,000
1994. This project was requested and denied in fiscal years 1993 and this project was Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1993 budget for Administration. granted from the Senate Committee on Rules and
American with Disabilities Act Requirements.
In fiscal year 1994, funds were requested to begin a seven year program to identify and improve accessibility to buildings and services. That request was denied for the Senate Office Buildings, but was funded at a reduced level in other appropriations. For fiscal year 1995, funds are requested on a "No Year" basis at a comparably reduced level for the Senate Office Buildings to proceed with this program.
Priority work proposed for the Senate Office Buildings during fiscal year 1995 will be directed toward building entrances, paths of travel through the buildings, parking garages and toilet rooms. presently designated "accessible" entrances to the Dirksen and Russell Senate Office Buildings are not sufficient to meet the standards of the In addition, a study should be ADA and will require modification. undertaken to determine the feasibility of modifying the Constitution Avenue and First Street, N.E., entrances to the Dirksen and Russell. Work will be continued in toilet rooms in all three buildings. priorities are set following the accessibility surveys of the Senate Office Buildings, it may be determined that the configuration of sales and service counters in the cafeterias, coffee shops, post offices, · The individual etc., will receive attention in fiscal year 1995. accessibility needs of Members and staff will also be addressed on an as needed basis during the year.
It is thus requested that $300,000 be appropriated for this program on a "No Year" basis and to allow that amount to remain in the budget base for the duration of the program. Originally, the program was estimated to take seven years, but at the reduced funding level now being requested the program will take much longer. These funds are necessary to provide for materials and labor to design and perform the to provide for additional necessary modifications, Approval to request funds in
assistance from qualified consultants.
the fiscal year 1995 budget for this project has been sought from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
1995. In 1993 there were 32 moves. Senate election year moves will commence the first week of January, In 1991, moves were scheduled to allow two series of moves to progress throughout the move process. In 1993 at the direction of the Committee on Rules and Administration, the underway at all times. moves were further accelerated and scheduled to allow three moves to be
To accommodate this requirement, additional temporary craftsmen were hired to ensure that the accelerated schedules could be met. fiscal year 1993 a total of $500,000 was provided for moves. Further, additional funding of $359,000 was reprogrammed during the move process to support the temporary workforce. In addition, a great deal of ensure that moves were completed on time. overtime expense was incurred worked by the Senate Superintendent to
In addition to the actual moving process, there are expenses that directly relate to the moves including the accelerated repainting of all public corridors, the upholstering of selected items of furniture, and the updating of electrical panel documentation, even though these physical moves. items might be accomplished just after completion of the actual
24 versus the 1993 total of 32. It is anticipated that the total number of moves in 1995 may total Based upon the overall expenses incurred in this process in 1993 and the other considerations cited election year moves in FY 1995. herein, it is recommended that a total of $954,000 be provided for Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1995 budget for this project has been sought from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Alterations to Room SR B31-B, Capitol Police.
The Capitol Police were assigned office space in the Russell Building vacated by the Senate photo lab when it moved to Postal Square. The Police requested that the photo lab space be reconfigured to meet police activities and needs. Funds in the amount of $129,000 are requested to provide for Police officials' offices, a locker room, and a break area. Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1995 budget for this project has been sought from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
Network Operations Center Systems Furniture.
The Senate Telecommunications Department's Network Operations Center is located at Postal Square. The Department has requested that new systems furniture be provided in order to improve the operational efficiency and protect the resources within the area. Funds in the amount of $125,000 are requested to provide for these improvements. Approval to request funds in the fiscal year 1995 budget for this project has been sought from the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration.
systems. This appropriation provides for the structural, mechanical and domestic care of the three Senate Office Buildings, the operation of the mechanical equipment, and maintenance of the subway transportation The Russell Office Building contains approximately 425 offices and committee rooms, together with storage rooms, shops, electrical transformer station, and subway, and was occupied March 5, 1909, with the exception of the First Street Wing which was added and occupied in 1931-33. The Dirksen Office Building contains approximately 500 offices and committee rooms, together with storage rooms, shops, cafeteria, auditorium and telephone exchange, and was accepted for beneficial occupancy October 15, 1958. 11, 1972. The Old Building was designated as the "Richard Brevard Russell Office Building" and the New Building as the "Everett McKinley Dirksen Office Building" by Senate Resolution 296, 92nd Congress, agreed to October adding the word "Senate" prior to "Office." Senate Resolution 295, 96th Congress, made technical changes in the names of the buildings by Senate Resolution 525, 94th Congress, stipulated that upon Res. 295 added "Senate" before "Office." completion, the extension to the Dirksen Building be known as the "Philip A. Hart Office Building."
The 1995 appropriation request also provides for the structural, mechanical, and domestic care of beginning in fiscal year 1993. the former Immigration Building located at 119 D Street, N.E., acquired by the Government in April 1974, and domestic care of portions of Postal Square, formerly the City Post Office Building, which was leased In addition, the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence was authorized to which passed the Senate November 24, 1993. be acquired by Public Law 102-330, approved August 3, 1992, and so named in accordance with S. Res. 176, These properties are maintained and operated as part of the Senate Office Buildings under authority of Public Laws 93-305, 94-157, 102-330, and Sec. 107 of 101-520.
For 1995, a force of 592 authorized employees is required for the care of the Russell, Hart and extensive air conditioning and refrigeration systems; Dirksen Senate Office Buildings and their mechanical equipment, which includes such items as the 50 elevators, electric fixtures and wiring; legislative bell and buzzer systems; plumbing and piping; and subway systems; one annex building acquired in 1974, operated as part of the Senate Office Buildings facilities; the Senate Garage; and leased space which is operated under the same provisions as if it were a Senate Office Building.
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