Buildings..... Elevator Modernization, Longworth Building. Continuing and Initiating Other Programs Exit Door Security/Safety. Election Year Moving Costs. Modifications to Post Office, Longworth Building. Renovate Capitol Police Locker Rooms, January, 1994 Locality Pay Annualization........ January, 1995 Locality Pay.......... January, 1995 Wage Rate Increase.............................. MANDATORY ITEMS Within-grades and Other Pay Changes. 332,000 Unfunded Positions and Other Pay Changes. 452,000 Other Personnel Compensation..... 503,000 Contribution to Health Benefits Funds....... Subsidy for Commuting Costs.. 20,000 (-) 90,000 32,197,000 8.4 $ 38,000 Elevator repairs increased from $82,000 to $120,000. It is requested that the allotment for elevator repairs be increased by $38,000 to keep abreast with the increased costs of labor and materials to maintain proper operation of the elevators and escalators. The age of the present equipment and the heavy traffic that is handled have resulted in an increase in the failure rate of the generators and motors. Another factor which impacts on the maintenance budget is the increasing frequency of repairs required for solid state controls which were installed over 10 years ago in several buildings to replace the original electro-mechanical controls. Because this relatively new technology can present specialized problems the use of outside consultants has recently been necessary. It is anticipated that this trend will continue to increase as the solid state equipment ages. This amount is required due to the age of the present equipment and the heavy traffic that is handled, which has resulted in an increase in the failure rate of the generators and motors. Since they are now obsolete and cannot be replaced, the generators and motors must be rewound by outside firms. This outside repair work is very costly, particularly when a priority elevator dedicated to Members' use during roll call votes or quorum calls must be returned to service under emergency conditions. This allotment provides for the regular annual maintenance and repair of 23 elevators and 1 lift in the Cannon and Longworth Buildings, 30 elevators and 23 escalators in the Rayburn Building, 6 escalators providing access between the Rayburn and Longworth Buildings, 2 elevators and 2 escalators in the Underground Garages in Squares 637 and 691, and 3 elevators in the O'Neill House Office Building and 8 elevators in the Ford House Office Building, and provides for the purchase of such items as cable, minor replacement and repair parts, lubricants, oil, grease, tools, and cleaning fluid 8.5 In recent years the Architect's Office has responded to recently The limited funding available for training is directed almost increase in this allotment there will be no monies available for work Because of the unique and high profile environment within which the These funds are requested to enable the Office to continue its 8.6 Supplies and materials increased from $933,000 to $957,000. An increase of $24,000 is requested in order to keep abreast with increased demands as well as increased costs of supplies and materials for maintenance and cleaning of the House Office Buildings. Expenses in this allotment have continued to increase over the last few years. The Supplies & Materials allotment is used for electrical, carpentry, plumbing and hardware maintenance activities; provides for cleaning supplies, toilet supplies and electric light bulbs and tubes, and provides supplies for Members' services such as plastic glasses, ice buckets, and huck towels. more Increased activities within the buildings have necessitated the need for frequent cleaning and maintenance schedules, thus requiring additional supplies and materials. In addition, the advancing age of the buildings continues to increase the cost of maintaining the appearance of the buildings, as well as, maintaining the operation of the electrical and plumbing systems. The increase in special functions by the Members also impacts on the quantities of plastic glasses, ice buckets, huck towels, etc. required to meet their needs. 24,000 Total Increase ANNUAL RECURRING ITEMS. 95.000 8.7 |