tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post6132253329565110646..comments2024-02-11T22:49:17.311-08:00Comments on Arizona Geology: AZGS transfer to University of Arizona - updateLee Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520300956249160005noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-48369663032552200022016-06-02T10:24:50.503-07:002016-06-02T10:24:50.503-07:00Actually, the museum transfer was very carefully p...Actually, the museum transfer was very carefully planned. The Governor requested a transfer plan in 2015 so Senator Griffin prepared one and presented it in 2016 in support of SB1440. That bill passed the Senate by 26 to 2. It would have passed the House by a similar margin because a similar bill did in 2015. However, it never received a public hearing. The AHS tried to kill the bill in the Senate and is suspected of being responsible for killing the bill in House committee.<br /><br />That is why the content of the bill was added to the consolidation bill with nearly unanimous support by both House and Senate. There is no problem with the very carefully planned museum transfer. AZGS is encountering difficulties because there is no transition plan for consolidation of the AZGS with the UA, not because of the museum transfer.<br /><br />Is the individual who posted the uninformed comment about Senator Griffin willing to debate the issue? Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17717447541461745969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-48700533293272114852016-06-01T13:21:11.708-07:002016-06-01T13:21:11.708-07:00However, do you define AZGS dismemberment as "...However, do you define AZGS dismemberment as "Agency relocation"? To get those monies, it would seem that the state agency must exist through the relocation process. IMO the gov's action on AZGS is not "relocation" in any sense of the word.<br /><br />Or can you interpret HB2695 more expansively than the language suggests? If so, great, Lee should get whatever funds he can for this move. I am a lot less optimistic.johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08344824510190345160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-78553821786636520252016-06-01T09:28:33.069-07:002016-06-01T09:28:33.069-07:00Unfortunately, the voices were heard and enacted b...Unfortunately, the voices were heard and enacted by one Gail Griffin, which resulted in an badly thought-out addition rushed onto the agency consolidation bill. All of this can be attributed to the whining and moaning of disgruntled MMM enthusiasts who hoped to wrestle the collections away from the nefarious Ann Woosley and the evil AHS. Be careful what you ask for, and whom you ask to speak for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-40510826935316374712016-05-31T19:14:17.762-07:002016-05-31T19:14:17.762-07:00Appears the political leaders have little care abo...Appears the political leaders have little care about many things. We, who are looking for the Arizona Mining and Mineral Museum to reappear, can only hope someone;[the current day Polly Rosenbaum] to appear and push to reopen a Phoenix Landmark. Teachers, and all those now adults who found real knowledge at the MINERAL MUSEUM programs: MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. DAVID MYERSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-69640618217436621092016-05-31T14:37:12.458-07:002016-05-31T14:37:12.458-07:00Of course, the AZGS has to move before the Agency ...Of course, the AZGS has to move before the Agency relocation monies become available. Those types of monies are always for someone else. I wonder who? And who will move into the space vacated by AZGS? That should be interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-87606526056520361742016-05-31T08:57:28.280-07:002016-05-31T08:57:28.280-07:00So sad to see the end of AZGS..............it was ...So sad to see the end of AZGS..............it was such a great agency and served the public and other State agencies well by providing a wealth of geologic, hydrogeologic, mining history and mineral resources information. It took many years under the leadership of Dr. Larry Fellows and Dr. Lee Allison to grow the AZGS into what was one of the premiere State geological surveys. Sad end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-74242887113562928052016-05-31T08:18:12.813-07:002016-05-31T08:18:12.813-07:00It was the same way with the AZ Mining and Mineral...It was the same way with the AZ Mining and Mineral Museum. The people lost far more than what was gained. Oh! What was gained? I keep forgetting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-85900985305406609152016-05-31T08:12:36.152-07:002016-05-31T08:12:36.152-07:00 According to Lee Allison –“The State of Arizona h... According to Lee Allison –“The State of Arizona has disavowed any responsibility for moving files, furniture, or staff, either in Phoenix or Tucson, saying that is the duty of the agency.” <br /><br />If this is the case, then why is there a general appropriation to the Dept of Administration (ADOA) for agency relocation? As outlined in:<br />2016 General Appropriations Bill HB 2695 sub for SB1526<br />Sec. 163. Appropriation; operating adjustments<br /> 2016–2017<br />Agency relocation $ 576,800<br />Agency relocation:<br />The amount appropriated is for one-time relocation costs for state agencies in fiscal year 2016-2017. The joint legislative budget committee staff shall determine and the department of administration shall allocate to each agency or department an amount for relocation costs. The joint legislative budget committee staff shall also determine and the department of administration shall allocate adjustments, as necessary, in expenditure authority to allow for the costs of relocation.<br /><br />Oh my goodness! There it is Agency relocation! Where did that come from! OOOPPS!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-72139914490831412882016-05-31T03:58:35.523-07:002016-05-31T03:58:35.523-07:00Gee thank you governor ducey and staff for destroy...Gee thank you governor ducey and staff for destroying and reducing the effectiveness of a fine organization. Well done. well done in the name of what? Short sighted and not well planned. No vision and no understanding of what azgs meant to our state. Just to save a few bucks? IT IS NOT WORTH IT. YOUR ARE LOSING FAR MORE THAN YOU WILL GAIN. HOW SAD.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com