Title 26, Public Facilities, Contracting and insurance

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Department” means the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. (2) “Director” means the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services. [1969 c.706 §2; 1993 c.500 §14] STATE BUILDINGS AND GROU…

(1) The Legislative Assembly, through the Legislative Administration Committee, shall exercise control over the use of the State Capitol. (2) The committee has exclusive power to assign and reassign quarters in the State Capitol for such periods and under such terms, including re…

(1) There is created in the General Fund of the State Treasury a State Capitol Operating Account. Moneys credited to the account are appropriated continuously to the Legislative Administration Committee to pay the expenses of operating, maintaining, protecting and insuring the St…

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and except for the Supreme Court Building, the State Capitol and the grounds included within the State Capitol State Park under ORS 276.053 (1) to (5), the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall manage and control the ut…

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services through funds appropriated therefor, from balances in the Capital Projects Fund, or as otherwise provided by law, may enter into all contracts or agreements deemed necessary to: (a) Purchase, construct, improve, repair, equip a…

(1) Moneys credited to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund by law are appropriated continuously to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and may be used to: (a) Repay investing funds for moneys loaned under ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and …

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may enter into an agreement or agreements with financial institutions to fund or otherwise acquire state office buildings and parking facilities by installment purchase or lease purchase contracts as provided in ORS 276.429. An…

As used in ORS 276.046 to 276.062: (1) “Capitol area” means the capitol group of buildings and the grounds owned by the state adjacent to the buildings, and includes any new buildings that may be constructed on the grounds as an addition to the capitol group of buildings. (2) “Ca…

When the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services determines that an office building as defined in ORS 276.110 would be the best means to further the public policy of this state as declared in ORS 276.426, or otherwise to accomplish the purposes of ORS 276.005…

For the purposes of ORS 276.002 to 276.007 and 276.010 to 276.137, the State Treasurer, with the approval of the investing agency, as defined in ORS 276.110, may invest not to exceed seven percent of the moneys in any appropriate fund included in the investment funds, as defined …

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, subject to any applicable provisions of the State Personnel Relations Law, shall appoint and supervise state building police officers, who shall protect the buildings and property in the capitol area that are withi…

If the Legislative Administration Committee appoints police officers to protect the State Capitol, when performing their duties, the officers shall have the same authority as other peace officers as defined in ORS 133.005. [1977 c.116 §7; 1981 c.132 §4] Note: 276.023 was enacted …

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may obtain title in the name of the State of Oregon by purchase, agreement, donation or exercise of the power of eminent domain, for development as a part of the capitol area to all land lying within the Capitol Mall. (2) From …

(1) The State Capitol State Park is created, consisting of: (a) The grounds immediately surrounding the State Capitol bordered by State Street on the south, Court Street on the north, Cottage Street on the west and Waverly Street on the east; and (b) The grounds surrounding the D…

A special relationship exists between the City of Salem, Oregon’s capitol, and state government. State lands and buildings and the functions of state government have a significant impact on the City of Salem. It is declared to be the purpose and policy of the State of Oregon to e…

(1) The Capitol Planning Commission is established. The commission shall consist of nine members, as follows: (a) Four members shall be appointed by the Governor; (b) One member shall be the Mayor of the City of Salem or the designee of the mayor; (c) One member shall be the chai…

(1) The Capitol Planning Commission: (a) Shall adopt and implement a plan of development for the areas described by ORS 276.054 and shall recommend to the Legislative Assembly any legislation necessary to effectuate the plan. (b) Shall conduct continuing studies and analyses, in …

Any development plan or coordination plan for the areas described by ORS 276.054 that is in effect on January 1, 2010, remains in effect until modified or repealed by the Capitol Planning Commission under ORS 276.056. [2009 c.896 §5] Note: See note under 276.055.

The Capitol Planning Commission shall: (1) Investigate the advisability of additions to, reductions of or other changes in state buildings and grounds in the areas described by ORS 276.054; (2) Investigate, review and make recommendations on all proposals of state agencies to add…

(1) A state agency may not give final approval to a proposal for the purchase or erection of a state building in the areas described by ORS 276.054, or for a significant change to the use of a state building in those areas that will require an expenditure of more than $1 million,…

(1) The Capitol Planning Commission shall provide a report to the Legislative Assembly once every two years on plans adopted under ORS 276.056. The report shall be made in the manner provided by ORS 192.245. (2) The Capitol Planning Commission shall make all possible efforts to o…

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may sell, wreck or dispose of the buildings and improvements that exist, at the time of acquisition, on property acquired by the state for future expansion of the capitol area. [1953 c.67 §2; 1967 c.419 §59; 1969 c.199 §21; 1969 c.…

The Employment Department and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may contract for the operation, maintenance and insuring by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of any office building located in the capitol area, as defined in ORS 276.010, that is owned…

ORS 276.073 to 276.090, 279A.005 to 279A.030, 279A.050 to 279A.075, 279A.100, 279A.105, 279A.110, 279A.120, 279A.125, 653.268 and 653.269 and ORS chapter 279C, except ORS 279C.600 to 279C.625 apply to all public improvements that are being constructed, reconstructed or renovated …

(1) No state agency shall influence or affect the design of any construction, reconstruction or renovation of a public improvement that the agency intends to lease-purchase without first giving written notice to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services of its intent to oc…

As used in ORS 276.073 to 276.090, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Construction or alteration” does not include: (a) Any construction, physical plant rehabilitation, improvement or remodeling project which has an estimated cost of less than $100,000. (b) Indirect cons…

The Legislative Assembly recognizes the responsibility of the state to foster culture and the arts and its interest in the development of artists and craftsmen. Further, the Legislative Assembly recognizes that the visual arts contribute to and provide experiences which are condu…

(1) All appropriations for the construction or alteration of any state building shall be considered to contain an appropriation of one percent of the amount thereof for the acquisition of works of art which may be an integral part of the building, attached thereto or capable of d…

(1) The Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department and the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, if the construction project is located within the area described in ORS 276.054, and the Arts Program of the Oregon Business Development Department, the Oregon…

As used in ORS 276.093 to 276.098 and 276.440: (1) “Commercial activities” includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, food stores, craft stores, dry goods stores and display facilities. (2) “Cultural activities” includes, but is not limited to, film, dramatic, dance and musica…

The Legislative Assembly recognizes the responsibility of the state to promote more efficient use of the state’s construction resources, to foster the preservation of buildings of historical, architectural or cultural significance and to enhance the social and economic environmen…

With respect to operating, maintaining, altering and otherwise managing or acquiring space to meet the office needs of state government and to accomplish the purposes of ORS 276.094, the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may: (1) Acquire or lease and ut…

(1) In carrying out the duties of the Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 276.095, the director shall consult with the Capitol Planning Commission, the designated State Historic Preservation Officer, the State Parks and Recreation Department, th…

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, where practicable, shall give priority in the assignment of ground floor space not leased under the terms of ORS 276.440 to state activities requiring regular contact with members of the public. To the extent groun…

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall: (1) Adopt standards for the development of state buildings and grounds, including but not limited to landscaping requirements, setback requirements, lot coverage limitations, building height and bulk limitations, and require…

(1) The Executive Residence Account is established separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned on moneys in the account shall be credited to the account. Moneys in the account are continuously appropriated to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for t…

To the degree practicable, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall use or ensure the use of Oregon products in constructing, remodeling, equipping, furnishing and decorating the state executive residence. [1967 c.615 §3; 1987 c.702 §2; 2003 c.796 §§13,14; 2005 c.21…

As used in ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) “Cost of acquisition” includes the costs of sites, plans, specifications, architects’ fees, interest on investments of the investing funds and all other costs related to th…

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may: (1) Use moneys in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services Operating Fund to repay loans made from investing funds to acquire buildings under ORS 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137 before July 1, 1969. (2) Alter, …

It is declared to be public policy that any building acquired or erected pursuant to ORS 276.005 shall be located and constructed in such a manner that it shall constitute a maximum value investment with emphasis on: (1) Structural function and utility of the building. (2) Access…

Each office building and the site, including leasehold interests therefor, shall represent an investment of the investing funds; and title or leasehold interest shall be vested in the investing funds to the extent that the same is used to pay the cost of acquisition of that offic…

For any of the purposes of ORS 276.005 and 276.426, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services may: (1) Accept financial assistance and grants, either in the form of land, leasehold interests, money or labor, from the United States, State of Oregon, or any of its agencies s…

The Director of the Oregon Department of Administrative Services, as an operating cost, shall insure the office buildings against fire and other hazards in such sums as required to protect the value of buildings. Such insurance shall be provided under the provisions of ORS chapte…

On repayment of all moneys loaned by investing funds to acquire a building under ORS 276.009, 276.013, 276.015 and 276.110 to 276.137, title to such building shall vest automatically in the Oregon Department of Administrative Services in the name of the State of Oregon. [1969 c.7…

When vacated and no longer required for institution uses, all or any portion of the buildings, grounds and facilities presently operated and controlled by the Department of Human Services, the Department of Corrections, the Oregon Health Authority or the State Board of Education,…

When used in ORS 276.210 to 276.228, unless the context requires otherwise, “public buildings and grounds” means the works, buildings and grounds owned by, and situated in, this state and governed, managed or administered by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services and th…

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may, as the department deems necessary, suitable or expedient, acquire, design, erect, complete, maintain and operate: (a) Steam heating systems, power systems, machines, engines and equipment, with necessary transmission poles…

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise: (a) The land, buildings and structures deemed necessary, suitable or expedient for carrying out the provisions of ORS 276.212. (b) The easements or rights of way, within or ou…

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may erect and construct the buildings and structures deemed necessary, suitable or expedient for carrying out the provisions of ORS 276.212 upon lands now owned by the state or lands acquired by the department.

(1) The Oregon Department of Administrative Services may acquire by purchase, lease or otherwise, the machines, engines, boilers, pipes, steam fittings, electrical equipment, appliances, transmission poles, lines, wire and other equipment necessary in carrying out the provisions …