FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 17, 2022
Time Requested: 01:29 PM
Agency: Broadband Enhancement Council, WV
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2842 Introduced SB667
CBD Subject: Finance and Administration


FUND(S):

General Revenue

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense, Creates New Program, Creates New Fund: Broadband Middle Mile Fund



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to create the Broadband Middle Mile Fund, establish funding and authorized expenditures, and require any broadband project funded solely by public money be an open access project.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2023
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 72,000 68,500
Personal Services 0 58,500 58,500
Current Expenses 0 13,500 10,000
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 0
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


Add one FTE for this program at a salary of $45,000 plus $13,500 for benefits. Ongoing expenses of $10,000 include employee travel, fees and supplies. One-time costs in first year include $3,500 for computer and phone supplies.



Memorandum






    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Steve Meester
    Email Address: Steve.Meester@wv.gov