FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 16, 2017
Time Requested: 01:31 PM
Agency: State Police, WV
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1802 Introduced HB2507
CBD Subject: Public Safety


FUND(S):

0453

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Neither Program nor Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.


This proposed piece of legislation would require the WV State Police to open permanent detachments in certain counties. The minimum cost of doing this would be approximately $1,602,000.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2018
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 1,602,000 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 1,602,000 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):


The cost of a 3,465 square foot Detachment in 2003 was $534,000. This did not include the purchase of land, furniture, utilities,a radio tower or the costs associated with additional office staff. Currently there are three counties without a State Police Detachment (Calhoun, Wetzel, and Wirt). The construction (only) cost of three detachments would be approximately $1,602,000 based on 2003 pricing.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Connie E Gundy, Comptroller
    Email Address: connie.e.gundy@wvsp.gov