Chapter 13

13.48(40m) (40m) Lac du Flambeau Indian Tribal Cultural Center.

13.48(40m)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has played a vital part in the course of Wisconsin history and has contributed in countless and significant ways to the cultural richness and diversity of this state. Moreover, the legislature finds and determines that Wisconsin citizens, including students, can benefit from learning more about the history and the culture of the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa in the construction of a tribal cultural center.

13.48(40m)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $250,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of a tribal cultural center for the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has secured at least $1,373,000 in additional funding from nonstate donations for the project.

13.48(40m)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a tribal cultural center, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(41) (41) Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation.

13.48(41)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that sports and entertainment facilities encourage economic development and tourism in this state, by reducing unemployment and by bringing needed capital into the city of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation in the capital maintenance and repair of its sports and entertainment facility under ch. 232.

13.48(41)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $5,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation in the capital maintenance and repair of its sports and entertainment facility under ch. 232. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation has secured additional funding from nonstate donations for the project.

13.48(41)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Bradley Center Sports and Entertainment Corporation under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is maintained or repaired with funds from the grant is not used as a sports and entertainment facility under ch. 232, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(41m) (41m) Badgerland After School Enrichment Program facility.

13.48(41m)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that providing out-of-school care that inspires local youth to be contributing, productive, and responsible members of their communities through intentional programming that supports positive character development and unique opportunities to grow as individuals is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Badgerland After School Enrichment Program, Inc., in the purchase and renovation of a building to serve as a facility to provide out-of-school care to youth.

13.48(41m)(b) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (3) (x), the building commission may provide a grant of up to $1,000,000 to assist the Badgerland After School Enrichment Program, Inc., in the purchase and renovation of a building to serve as a facility to provide out-of-school care to youth. Before approving any state funding commitment for the construction of such a facility, the building commission shall determine that the Badgerland After School Enrichment Program has secured additional funding for the project of at least $10,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(41m)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Badgerland After School Enrichment Program, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the facility that is purchased and renovated with funds from the grant is not used as a facility for out-of-school care, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(42) (42) Madison Children’s Museum.

13.48(42)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that connecting children with their families, their communities, and the world beyond through discovery learning and creative play enhances the intellectual and cultural development of children and builds strong communities. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist the Madison Children’s Museum in the construction of a museum facility in Madison.

13.48(42)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $250,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of a museum facility in Madison for the Madison Children’s Museum. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to the Madison Children’s Museum. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that the Madison Children’s Museum has secured additional funding from nonstate donations for the project.

13.48(42)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to the Madison Children’s Museum under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant, or the equipment that is purchased, is not used as a museum for the Madison Children’s Museum, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(42m) (42m) Museum of nature and culture.

13.48(42m)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that providing education, programming, and immersive exhibits concerning Wisconsin’s natural history and the intersection of nature and culture in Wisconsin and the world vastly enriches the lives of the citizens of this state and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Historic Haymarket Milwaukee, LLC, in the construction of a new building to serve as a museum of nature and culture in the city of Milwaukee.

13.48(42m)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $40,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist Historic Haymarket Milwaukee, LLC, in the construction of a museum of nature and culture to be located on the northeast corner of 6th Street and McKinley Avenue in the city of Milwaukee. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to Historic Haymarket Milwaukee, LLC. Before approving any state funding commitment for the construction of the museum, the building commission shall determine that Historic Haymarket Milwaukee, LLC, has secured additional funding for the project of at least $85,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(42m)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Historic Haymarket Milwaukee, LLC, under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a museum of nature and culture, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(43) (43) Dane County Yahara River Watershed Project.

13.48(43)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that the protection of water quality through reduction in manure nutrient loadings, in particular phosphorus, from agricultural enterprises is necessary for preserving public health in Wisconsin. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Dane County in the construction of anaerobic digesters for the Dane County Yahara River Watershed Project.

13.48(43)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $6,600,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid Dane County in the construction of anaerobic digesters for the Dane County Yahara Watershed Project. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to Dane County. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that Dane County has secured additional funding from nonstate donations for the project.

13.48(43)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Dane County under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the anaerobic digesters that are constructed are not used for the purpose of protecting water quality in Dane County, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the digesters equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(44) (44) Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc.

13.48(44)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that creating a unique destination with dynamic educational programming on the environment, interactive displays, and live animal exhibits will advance the appreciation and conservation of this state’s natural resources. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc., in the construction of an educational center facility in the city of La Crosse.

13.48(44)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $500,000 in general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of an educational center facility in the city of La Crosse for Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment under this paragraph, the building commission shall determine that Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc., has secured additional funding from nonstate donations for the project.

13.48(44)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Myrick Hixon EcoPark, Inc., under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the facility that is constructed with funds from the grant is not used as an educational center facility, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(45) (45) University of Wisconsin parking facilities. The building commission may not authorize any general fund supported borrowing to aid in the construction of parking facilities at any institution, as defined in s. 36.05 (9), of the University of Wisconsin System.

13.48(46p) (46p) Beyond Vision; new facility.

13.48(46p)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that the employment of individuals who are blind or visually impaired, including statewide remote employment, and the provision of other related services to those individuals improves those individuals’ lives, increases the workforce and reduces unemployment in this state, and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Wiscraft, Inc., doing business as Beyond Vision, in the purchase and renovation of a new facility in Milwaukee County, to be known as the VisABILITY Center, for the employment of and provision of other related services to blind and visually impaired individuals.

13.48(46p)(b) (b) The building commission may authorize up to $5,000,000 in general fund supported borrowing to assist Wiscraft, Inc., in the purchase and renovation of a new facility in Milwaukee County for the employment of and provision of other related services to blind and visually impaired individuals. The state funding commitment shall be in the form of a grant to Wiscraft, Inc. Before approving any state funding commitment for the purchase and renovation of the new facility, the building commission shall determine that Wiscraft, Inc., has secured additional funding for the project of at least $14,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(46p)(c) (c) If the building commission authorizes a grant to Wiscraft, Inc., under par. (b) and if, for any reason, the space that is purchased and renovated with funds from the grant is not used for the employment of and provision of other related services to blind and visually impaired individuals, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the renovated space equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(46s) (46s) Food and Farm Exploration Center.

13.48(46s)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that providing hands-on learning experiences to teach students about agricultural innovation and sustainability will attract more interest in agricultural careers; assist in workforce and development training for elementary, secondary, technical college, and university students; and help the state retain talent and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is the public policy of this state, and it is in the interest of the state, to assist Farming for the Future Foundation, Inc., with the construction of the Food and Farm Exploration Center.

13.48(46s)(b) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (3) (x), the building commission may award a grant to Farming for the Future Foundation, Inc. The amount authorized for the grant is $3,000,000. The grant shall be to assist in the construction of the Food and Farm Exploration Center. Farming for the Future Foundation, Inc., shall secure additional funding for the project of at least $38,000,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(46s)(c) (c) If the building commission awards a grant to Farming for the Future Foundation, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the Food and Farm Exploration Center constructed with funds from the grant is not used for agricultural education, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the facility equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(48) (48) Versiti Wisconsin, Inc.

13.48(48)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that research focused on blood health, including research in the areas of blood cancers, benign hematology, cellular therapy, and immunology is essential to the health and well-being of the people of this state and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Versiti Wisconsin, Inc., in the expansion of Versiti Wisconsin for purposes of blood research.

13.48(48)(b) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (3) (x), the building commission may award a grant to Versiti Wisconsin, Inc. The amount authorized for the grant is $10,000,000. The grant shall be to assist in the expansion of Versiti Wisconsin. Versiti Wisconsin, Inc., shall secure additional funding for the project of at least $53,500,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(48)(c) (c) If the building commission awards a grant to Versiti Wisconsin, Inc., under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the expanded space constructed with funds from the grant is not used for blood research, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the expanded space equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48(49) (49) Regional forensic science center.

13.48(49)(a) (a) The legislature finds and determines that offering training and continuing education opportunities to coroners and medical examiners, law enforcement, district attorney offices, and emergency medical and health services providers will improve the quality of the death investigation process for central and northern Wisconsin and is a statewide responsibility of statewide dimension. It is therefore in the public interest, and it is the public policy of this state, to assist Marathon County with the construction of a regional forensic science center.

13.48(49)(b) (b) From the appropriation under s. 20.867 (3) (x), the building commission may award a grant to Marathon County. The amount authorized for the grant is $7,000,000. The grant shall be to assist in the construction of a regional forensic science center. Marathon County shall secure additional funding for the project of at least $7,800,000 from nonstate revenue sources.

13.48(49)(c) (c) If the building commission awards a grant to Marathon County under par. (b), and if, for any reason, the space constructed with funds from the grant is not used as a regional forensic science center, the state shall retain an ownership interest in the expanded space equal to the amount of the state’s grant.

13.48 History History: 1971 c. 125; 1973 c. 90; 1973 c. 243 s. 82; 1973 c. 335 s. 13; 1975 c. 39, 40, 198, 199; 1977 c. 26; 1977 c. 29 ss. 7, 8r, 1654 (8) (c); 1977 c. 325; 1977 c. 418 ss. 5, 5m, 924 (18) (c); 1979 c. 34, 221, 350; 1981 c. 341; 1983 a. 27 ss. 11 to 12n, 2202 (5); 1983 a. 36 ss. 18 to 20, 96 (3); 1983 a. 207; 1985 a. 29, 120; 1987 a. 27, 186, 395, 399; 1989 a. 31, 366; 1991 a. 39, 269, 315; 1993 a. 16, 288, 414; 1995 a. 27, 216, 225, 227; 1997 a. 5, 27, 35, 237; 1999 a. 9; 1999 a. 150 s. 672; 1999 a. 197; 2001 a. 16, 103; 2003 a. 33 ss. 25 to 26i, 9160; 2003 a. 91; 2005 a. 25, 253, 391; 2007 a. 20; 2009 a. 28, 185, 361; 2011 a. 7, 10, 32; 2013 a. 20; 2015 a. 55, 185, 230; 2017 a. 59, 185, 237; 2019 a. 9; 2021 a. 58, 240; 2023 a. 6, 19, 77; s. 35.17 correction in (20v) (e).

13.48 Annotation The requirement of “final plans” under sub. (10) was satisfied when plans were adequate to award a contract under design/build process. Waiver standards under sub. (19) are sufficient. This section does not violate the separation of powers doctrine. J.F. Ahern Co. v. Building Commission, 114 Wis. 2d 69, 336 N.W.2d 679 (Ct. App. 1983).

13.48 Annotation State building projects that necessitate construction of utility services, sidewalks, driveway entrances, etc. are not subject to municipal control or regulation. 59 Atty. Gen. 62. See also Hartford Union H.S. v. Hartford, 51 Wis. 2d 591, 187 N.W.2d 849 (1971).

13.48 Annotation The building commission has the power of condemnation under sub. (16) for the acquisitions authorized by sub. (17), and also for acquisitions under sub. (18), provided that the acquisitions fall within the criteria of sub. (16). The commission must file the plan called for in s. 32.25 whenever it contemplates engaging in land acquisition activities for which the power of condemnation exists under law. 63 Atty. Gen. 290.

13.48 Annotation Under sub. (13), the state is subject to local zoning when remodeling a newly acquired or leased facility. 67 Atty. Gen. 251.

13.48 Annotation Subject to certain limitations, the lease of state office building space to a commercial enterprise serving both state employees and the general public is constitutional. Such leases do not require bidding. 69 Atty. Gen. 121.

13.48 Annotation Sub. (13) does not subject the Department of Natural Resources to local zoning with respect to its construction of any facility whose purpose is to assure public access to outdoor recreational areas, rather than to facilitate the department’s internal operations. 81 Atty. Gen. 56.

13.482 13.482 State Public Building Corporation.

13.482(1) (1) Organization. The building commission is authorized to organize a nonprofit-sharing corporation to be known as the Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation. When so requested by the building commission, such corporation shall have authority to lease any state-owned land that may be available for the purposes of this section and to construct thereon such building projects, including all necessary buildings, improvements, facilities, equipment and other capital items as are required for the proper use and operation of such building projects after their completion. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prohibit the building commission from exercising the powers conferred upon it by this section and s. 13.488 with nonstock, nonprofit corporations other than the Wisconsin state public building corporation.

13.482(2) (2) Building commission may acquire and lease lands.

13.482(2)(a) (a) For the purpose of providing housing for state departments and agencies, including housing for state offices and the completion of the state office building, and to enable the construction, financing and ultimate acquisition thereof by the state, the building commission may acquire any necessary lands, and, subject to s. 13.48 (14) (am), lease and re-lease any lands owned by the state and available for the purpose to the Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation or other nonstock corporation organized under ch. 181 that is a nonprofit corporation, as defined in s. 181.0103 (17). The lease and re-lease shall be for a term or terms not exceeding 50 years each and shall be made on the condition that such corporation shall construct and provide on such leased lands such building projects, including buildings, improvements, facilities or equipment or other capital items, as the building commission requires, and shall re-lease the same to the building commission upon satisfactory terms as to the rental, maintenance and ultimate acquisition by the state as is in its best interests in the judgment of the building commission. After such leases and re-leases are executed and until the projects are acquired by the state, they shall be operated by the building commission through the department of administration, which shall have charge of such property as provided in ss. 16.85 and 16.8511. The building commission shall operate the projects in such manner as to provide revenues therefrom sufficient to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of the project and to provide for the payments due the Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation or other nonstock, nonprofit corporation but if the building commission finds and declares that the housing available in any such project is in excess of the current housing needs or requirements of the state departments and agencies occupying or availing themselves of the space in or capacity of such project, the building commission need not operate such project in a manner to provide revenues therefrom sufficient to pay the costs of operation and maintenance of the project and to provide for the rental payments due the Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation or other nonstock, nonprofit corporation.

13.482(2)(b) (b) The building commission shall annually determine and fix the rate of annual rental and the share which shall be paid by each state department and agency occupying the building project. Such share shall be computed on a basis of square feet of floor space occupied or used by each department and agency, giving proper weight to the quality of space occupied. The building commission may continue to charge each such department and agency such rental after the project has been completed and acquired by the state. Such rentals shall be credited to the appropriation account under s. 20.505 (5) (ka). Plans for projects and all contracts and leases and re-leases made pursuant to this section shall, before becoming effective, have the written approval of the secretary of administration and the governor. This paragraph does not authorize the building commission to incur any state debt for the construction, lease or re-lease of such buildings, improvements, facilities or equipment for the housing of state departments and agencies.

13.482(3) (3) Powers. In exercising the powers, functions and duties conferred upon the building commission pursuant to this section, the building commission shall have and may exercise all of the powers conferred upon it pursuant to s. 13.488 not inconsistent with this section. The state shall be liable for accrued rentals and for any other default under any lease or re-lease made with the Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation or other nonstock, nonprofit corporation under this section and may be sued therefor on contract as in other contract actions pursuant to ch. 775, except that it shall not be necessary for the Wisconsin State Public Building Corporation or other nonstock, nonprofit corporation or any assignee of any such corporation or any person or other legal entity proceeding on behalf of any such corporation to file any claim with the legislature prior to the commencement of any such action.

13.482 History History: 1979 c. 32 s. 92 (5); 1983 a. 36 ss. 21, 96 (3), (4); 1987 a. 27; 1997 a. 79; 2005 a. 149; 2013 a. 20.

13.484 13.484 Limitation on certain building projects.

13.484(1) (1) This section does not apply to building projects which are amortized from private user charges such as, without limitation because of enumeration, student dormitories and food service buildings.

13.484(2) (2) No state building corporation may undertake any project or the financing of any project that would increase the total outstanding bonded indebtedness of all state building corporations to an amount in excess of 200 percent of that portion of all state taxes which were retained by the state during the preceding fiscal year and which became general purpose revenues in the general fund. Any project for which binding commitments have been made before July 1, 1966 and which is not in compliance with this section may be completed.

13.485 13.485 Parking structure funding.

13.485(1) (1) The parking facility that is enumerated for construction in the 1985-87 authorized state building program and that is located in Milwaukee County on Lake Michigan may be the subject of an agreement under sub. (4) and s. 59.79 (7) and may be funded from the proceeds of revenue obligations issued subject to and in accordance with subch. II of ch. 18.

13.485(2) (2) The building commission may, under ss. 18.561 and 18.562, deposit in a separate and distinct fund, outside the state treasury, in an account maintained by a trustee, fees and charges derived from the facilities or from agreements entered into under sub. (4). The fees and charges deposited are the trustee’s moneys in accordance with the agreement between this state and the trustee or in accordance with the resolution pledging the fees and charges to the repayment of revenue obligations issued under this section.

13.485(3) (3) The building commission may pledge fees and charges received or to be received in the fund established in sub. (2) to secure revenue obligations issued under this section and the building commission shall have all other powers necessary and convenient to distribute the pledged fees and charges and to distribute the proceeds of revenue obligations in accordance with subch. II of ch. 18.

13.485(4) (4) The building commission may enter into agreements with the federal government or its agencies, political subdivisions of this state or private individuals or entities to insure, guaranty or in any other manner provide security for the revenue obligations issued under this section or to construct, operate, maintain or manage the facilities under sub. (1).

13.485(5) (5) Revenue obligations may be contracted by the building commission if it reasonably appears to the building commission that all obligations incurred under this section can be fully paid from moneys received or anticipated and pledged to be received on a timely basis. Revenue obligations issued under this section may not exceed $14,541,200 in principal amount, excluding obligations issued to fund, refund or refinance outstanding revenue obligations.

13.485 History History: 1985 a. 29; 1995 a. 201; 1997 a. 35; 1999 a. 9.

13.486 13.486 State office building, completion of.

13.486(1) (1) The building commission is authorized to proceed with the completion of the state office building. The project shall be effected in accordance with s. 13.482.

13.486(2) (2) The entire property including the building and land shall be operated by the building commission through the department of administration as provided in s. 13.482 (2). Section 13.482 shall apply to the building and land.

13.486(4) (4) All acts or parts thereof, conflicting with this section are, insofar as they conflict with this section and no further, superseded by this section.

13.486 History History: 1979 c. 102; 1983 a. 36 s. 96 (4); 1987 a. 27.

13.488 13.488 Building commission; powers and duties.

13.488(1) (1) For the purpose of providing housing for state departments and agencies, including housing for state offices anywhere in the state and the completion of the state office building, and all buildings, improvements, facilities or equipment or other capital items required in connection therewith, for the acquisition of lands for future office building development, and to refinance indebtedness previously or hereafter created by a nonprofit-sharing corporation for the purpose of providing a state office building or buildings or additions or improvements thereto which are located on land owned by the state or by the nonprofit-sharing corporation, or for any one or more of said purposes, the building commission shall have the following powers and duties:

13.488(1)(a) (a) Without limitation by reason of any other statutes except s. 13.48 (14) (am), the power to sell and to convey title in fee simple to a nonprofit-sharing corporation any land and any existing buildings thereon owned by the state for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as in the judgment of the building commission are in the public interest.

13.488(1)(b) (b) Except as provided in s. 13.48 (14) (am), the power to lease to a nonprofit-sharing corporation for terms not exceeding 50 years each any land and existing buildings thereon owned by the state upon such terms, conditions and rentals as in the judgment of the building commission are in the public interest.

13.488(1)(c) (c) The power to lease or sublease from such nonprofit-sharing corporation, and to make available for public use, any lands or any such land and existing buildings conveyed or leased to such corporation under pars. (a) and (b), and any new buildings erected upon such land or upon any other land owned by such corporation, upon such terms, conditions and rentals, subject to available appropriations, as in the judgment of the building commission are in the public interest. With respect to any property conveyed to such corporation under par. (a), such lease from such corporation may be subject or subordinated to one or more mortgages of such property granted by such corporation.

13.488(1)(d) (d) The duty to submit the plans and specifications for all such new buildings and all conveyances, leases and subleases made pursuant to this section to the department of administration and the governor for written approval before they are finally adopted, executed and delivered.

13.488(1)(e) (e) The duty to apply all of the net revenues derived from the operation of any lands or such new buildings to the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease of such new buildings made under par. (c).

13.488(1)(f) (f) The power to pledge and assign all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of any lands or such new buildings as security for the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease of such new buildings made under par. (c).

13.488(1)(g) (g) The power to covenant and agree in any lease or sublease of any lands or of such new buildings made under par. (c) to impose fees, rentals or other charges for the use and occupancy or other operation of such new buildings in an amount which together with other moneys of the building commission available for such purpose will produce net revenue sufficient to pay the rentals due and to become due under such lease or sublease.

13.488(1)(h) (h) The power to apply all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of any lands or existing buildings to the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease made under par. (c).

13.488(1)(i) (i) The power to pledge and assign all or any part of the revenues derived from the operation of any lands or existing buildings to the payment of rentals due and to become due under any lease or sublease made under par. (c).

13.488(1)(j) (j) The power to covenant and agree in any lease or sublease made under par. (c) to impose fees, rentals or other charges for the use and occupancy or other operation of any lands or existing buildings in an amount calculated to produce net revenues sufficient to pay the rentals due and to become due under such lease or sublease.

13.488(1)(k) (k) The power and duty, upon receipt of notice of any assignment by any such corporation of any lease or sublease made under par. (c), or of any of its rights under any such lease or sublease, to recognize and give effect to such assignment, and to pay to the assignee thereof rentals or other payments then due or which may become due under any such lease or sublease which has been so assigned by such corporation.

13.488(1)(L) (L) The duty to prohibit the use of general fund supported borrowing for the construction of parking facilities for new or existing buildings, unless fees will be charged for parking privileges sufficient to recover the costs of maintenance necessary for the parking facilities. Nothing in this paragraph shall be deemed to require that all users of the parking facilities be charged a parking fee.

13.488(1)(m) (m) The duty to determine and make payments to the United States required so as to avoid an adverse effect on any exclusion of interest from gross income for federal income tax purposes on public debt, revenue obligations, and operating notes issued pursuant to ch. 18, master lease obligations issued pursuant to s. 16.76, and appropriation obligations issued pursuant to s. 16.527 and to make any payments to advisors that assist in making the determination. If the proceeds of an obligation are utilized for an activity that is financed from program revenue, the building commission shall make the payments required under this paragraph from that revenue, to the extent it is available.