FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 06, 2019
Time Requested: 11:28 AM |
| Agency: |
Library Commission |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2756 |
Introduced |
HB2853 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Education (Higher), Education (K12) |
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FUND(S):
Unknown
Sources of Revenue:
Special Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense, Creates New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Through review of other states with similar programs, the Library Commission anticipates initial cost of implementing the program to be $205,000. This would include one full-time employee to carryout the development functions of the program and to administer the program after full implementation, software and website development, setup, and maintenance, and costs to provide training and support to end-users.
To sustain the program after the initial setup phase, the Library Commission estimates and annual cost of $95,000.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2019
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
205,000 |
205,000 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
60,000 |
60,000 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
135,000 |
135,000 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
10,000 |
10,000 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
As the Library Commission does not have enough staffing to develop and implement the new program outlined in the bill and continue to provide current services. If passed, the Library Commission anticipates the need to hire 1 full-time Librarian 2 at the cost of $60,000 per year. This would cover salaries and benefits.
To create a publicly-accessible digital clearinghouse, the Library Commission anticipates the need for funding to provide initial setup costs and fees as well as funding to provide yearly service and maintenance to the system. Based on a review of other states who have implemented these systems, $100,000 is anticipated for setup fess and first year costs. After the first year, the cost to sustain the system is $25,000 per year for service fees and maintenance. In addition, $10,000 is estimated cost to provide training and support to end-users of the system.
Currently the Library Commission does not have the space to accommodate another employee and will need to build out a new workspace. The cost for an additional cubicle is estimated at $10,000. This will be a one-time cost.
Memorandum
The bill does not indicate what fund the program would be funded from. The Library Commission anticipates this would be determined during the State Budget Process.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Jennifer Johnson
Email Address: jennifer.l.johnson2@wv.gov