Lobbyists' guide to Capitol Hill: 2014 legislative session [2014]

2014
Legislative Session

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Georgia Building Authority

Overview................................................................................................................... 3

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Vision and Mission ......................................................................................................3

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Governing Board .......................................................................................................3

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Annual Report ...........................................................................................................3

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Website ................................................................................................................... 3

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Partners on Capitol Hill

Department of Public Safety ........................................................................................4

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State Fire Marshal ......................................................................................................4

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Buildings

Building Access ......................................................................................................... 4

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Parking

Parking Assignments ..................................................................................................4

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Parking Permit/Hangtag ..............................................................................................4

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Visitor Parking ...........................................................................................................4

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Use of Capitol and Grounds

Use of State Capitol ...................................................................................................5

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Food Service

Eurest Dining Services ...............................................................................................5

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Cafs .......................................................................................................................5

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Limited Service for Cafs Before Holidays .....................................................................6

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Eurest Banquet and Conference Rooms ........................................................................6

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Banquet and Conference Room Capacity ......................................................................6

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Box Lunches and Deli Trays ........................................................................................7

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Miscellaneous

Capitol Tours ............................................................................................................7

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Flags .......................................................................................................................7

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Capitol Hill Map .........................................................................................................8

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GEORGIA BUILDING AUTHORITY

GBA Overview The Georgia Building Authority (GBA) is responsible for all services associated with the management of 36 buildings and various facilities located in the Capitol Hill Complex in Atlanta, including the Georgia State Capitol building and the Governor's Mansion in northeast Atlanta. GBA provides maintenance, renovations, housekeeping, landscaping, food service, event catering, recycling, parking, and building access services to state employees housed in GBA-managed facilities.
GBA Vision & Mission
Vision Setting the standard of excellence for facility management in government.

Mission To provide a clean, comfortable, and safe environment on Capitol Hill.

GBA Governing Board

Governor Nathan Deal serves as the Chairman of the Board. Biographies of all members are

available on the GBA Website under About GBA/Governing Board.

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o Governor Nathan Deal

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Board Chairman

o Alan Skelton

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State Accounting Officer

Board Vice-chairman

o Brian P. Kemp

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Secretary of State

Board Secretary

o Steve McCoy

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State Treasurer

Board Member

o Phil Carlock Citizen Member appointed by Governor

o Mike Nixon Citizen Member appointed by Speaker of the House

o Dr. George Snelling, III

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Citizen Member appointed by Lieutenant Governor

GBA Annual Report

The Georgia Building Authority's Annual Report is available on the GBA Website's

publications page.

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GBA Website

GBA is committed to supporting the Capitol Hill Complex by providing the highest quality

comprehensive facilities management services for state agencies, state employees, and the

citizens of Georgia. Visit our website at www.gba.georgia.gov for the most up-to-date

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information. We also invite you to visit www.howsmyservice.gba.ga.gov and tell us how

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we're doing.

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PARTNERS ON CAPITOL HILL
Department of Public Safety The Department of Public Safety (DPS), which includes the Capitol Police Division and the Georgia State Patrol, provides security to the GBA facilities on the Capitol Hill Complex. DPS has primary responsibility during an emergency or crisis and may order the evacuation of a building when there is evidence that there is a grave risk to life or property within a particular building. DPS has established a patrol post (Post 50) on Capitol Hill that is in the Capitol Education Center building located behind the Central Presbyterian Church.
State Fire Marshal (Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner) All buildings owned, operated, or occupied by the state are subject to fire safety inspections by the State Fire Marshal's Office. State inspectors are given the authority to determine whether the life safety of the occupants and the general public is in danger from fire, explosion, or related hazards, and to enforce requirements set forth by law (OCGA 25-222). The Fire Marshal's Office is charged with determining if the level of safety of each building is acceptable through a combination of prevention, protection, egress, and accessibility, which are established as a state minimum fire safety standard by the Safety Fire Commissioner.
BUILDINGS
Building Access Cards All visitors to Capitol Hill buildings, including lobbyists, are required to show identification to Capitol Police for entry. The Ethics Commission's lobbyist identification badge is considered proper identification for entry into the Capitol and the Coverdell Legislative Office Building.

PARKING
Parking Assignments Lobbyists can request parking in the fall for the following legislative session. Parking is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The cost is $400 for the Butler Deck Parking and $280 for parking at Pete Hackney. For an additional $20 lobbyists can request an access card for ingress/egress through the Sloppy Floyd Building.
Parking Permit/Hangtag Parking permits must be visible at all times. Parking permits/hangtags must be visible on the vehicle dash or the rearview mirror at all times to identify the responsible person for the vehicle. Permission cannot be granted for someone else to park in a lobbyist's space without the lobbyist's permit being displayed.
Visitor Parking Parking for visitors and private contractors to the Capitol is available at Steve Polk on MLK Jr. Drive, Pete Hackney at the corner of Decatur Street and Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, or the Capitol Lot across the street from the State Capitol building for a daily fee.

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USE OF CAPITOL AND GROUNDS
Use of State Capitol The large open areas located in the north and south wings of the Capitol on the second floor are available for nonprofit and community service events. These events can also be held outside on the Washington Street side (facing west) of the Capitol grounds. For use of these facilities, please contact the GBA Events Coordinator at 404-657-7407 or refer to the "Capitol and Grounds Exhibit and Event Guidelines" on the publications page of the GBA Website. Tours of the Georgia State Capitol cupola are prohibited.
Requests for an event to be held in the interior public areas of the Capitol after normal business hours will not be honored unless such event is: a) being held or hosted by a constitutional officer of the State of Georgia; b) the purpose for such event is of statewide significance and non-partisan based. As chair of the Georgia Building Authority, the Governor retains the discretion to determine whether or not the above-referenced conditions are met.
FOOD SERVICE
Eurest Dining Services Eurest Dining Services, A Division of Compass USA, provides the catering needs for Capitol Hill from casual events to black tie galas. Compass provides catering for many renowned events, including the U.S. Open, the Ryder Cup and the Academy Awards, in addition to food services for the U.S. House and Senate. Georgia venues served by Compass include Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome and Georgia World Congress Center and the Georgia Aquarium.
Eurest provides food services for the Capitol Commons Caf, Coverdell Caf and catered events at the Old Freight Depot and the Sloppy Floyd Building. Eurest Administration may be reached by contacting 404-656-2595. Catering and banquet services may be reached at 404-656-3850 or by email at DistinctiveCapitalCaterers@compass-usa.com.
Cafs
o Capitol Commons Caf located one level below the main entry in the Twin Towers. The Caf offers a wide variety of menus from Starbucks Coffee, Seattle's Best Coffee, Chick-fil-A, Quiznos, Barberitos Southwestern Grill, Hog Mountain BBQ, a Chef's Table, soup and salad bar, grill, and entre line.
Hours of Operation: Breakfast 6:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lunch 10:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. Starbucks 6:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
o Coverdell Legislative Office Building Caf located on the 6th floor. The Caf offers an entre line and grill. The Coverdell Caf also features Starbucks Coffee and Seattle's Best Coffee.
Hours of Operation: Breakfast 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Lunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Limited Service for Caf Before Holidays The Capitol Commons and Coverdell Cafs have limited service and operating hours the day before a State holiday.
Eurest Banquet and Conference Rooms Eurest manages the historic Georgia Railroad Freight Depot as well as rooms in the Twin Towers. The Georgia Railroad Freight Depot was completed in April of 1869 and is one of the oldest buildings in downtown Atlanta. The building served as the main freight depot for the Georgia Railroad and was restored by the Georgia Building Authority in 1981 for public use. Most of the original brickwork and freight bays remain in place to give the facility a unique setting for special occasions. The Freight Room can accommodate 850 guests for a seated event and 2000 for a stand-up reception. The Freight Room is an ideal location for large award ceremonies, wedding receptions, lunch and dinner events, trade shows, or charity events with sufficient room for a DJ, band or other entertainment. You are only limited by your own imagination. The Blue Room is a quaint catering and meeting facility within the Freight Depot used for mid-size gatherings. The Blue Room's hardwood floors and two fireplaces give it an antique look that creates a beautiful setting. The Blue Room seats 150 guests and can house 225 people for a standing reception. The Blue Room is often used for breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, charity events, meetings and receptions.
Banquet and Conference Room Capacity
o The Freight Room (located in the Historic Georgia Railroad Freight Depot) 850 Seated 2000 Reception
o The Blue Room (located in the Historic Georgia Railroad Freight Depot) 150 Seated 225 Reception
o The Floyd Room (located on the 20th floor, West Tower of the Sloppy Floyd building) 300 Seated 500 Reception 3 LCD projectors, large screens, and audio Panoramic view of downtown Atlanta
o The Empire Room (located on the 20th floor, West Tower of the Sloppy Floyd building) 150 Seated 300 Reception Overlooking the State Capitol
o The Georgia Room (located on the 20th floor, West Tower of the Sloppy Floyd building) 40 Seated 75 Reception
For all of your event solutions please contact Distinctive Capital Caterers at 404-656-3850, by email at DistinctiveCapitalCaterers@compass-usa.com or visit their website at www.distinctivecapitalcaterers.com.

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Box Lunches and Deli Trays A variety of box and sack lunches can be prepared for pickup or delivery. From meeting the needs of a healthy lunch for schools to the more sophisticated offering of deli trays, Eurest Dining Services can meet your needs. Contact Eurest Dining Services at Office: 404-6563850 or Fax: 404-651-9614. Box lunches are offered Monday through Friday. 24 hours notice is requested.

MISCELLANEOUS
Capitol Tours The Georgia Capitol Museum is a public educational institution housed in the State Capitol building under the administration of the Board of Regents. The museum seeks to preserve and interpret the history of the State of Georgia. To carry out this purpose, the museum collects, maintains, and exhibits significant artifacts, including historic flags and works of art, within the State Capitol. The State Capitol is open to the public Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and is closed on weekends and State holidays. Visit the museum website at www.libs.uga.edu/capitolmuseum for additional information. Tours of the State Capitol cupola are prohibited.
Flags Commemorative flags of the United States and State of Georgia are available to the public through the Georgia Building Authority. You may purchase a flag of remembrance for veterans, family, friends, current members of the armed services, or to honor someone for a special accomplishment, service or retirement. Each one of these memorial flags has flown at the State Capitol and comes with a certificate of authenticity including the date on which it was flown.
Commemorative flags are available for a charge of $25. Please refer to the GBA website under General Public and Commemorative Flags for more information or contact Wanda Isabelle at wanda.isabelle@gba.ga.gov or 404-656-3252.

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