FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: January 24, 2022
Time Requested: 02:04 PM |
| Agency: |
Department of Economic Development |
|---|
| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 1907 |
Introduced - Revised |
HB4001 |
|
|---|
| CBD Subject: |
Legislature |
|---|
|
FUND(S):
General Revenue
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
Creates New Expense
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The original fiscal note reflected industry averages for the dig once fund, pole replacement fund, etc., which were not mandated to be funded by the bill. Unless funded by Legislative appropriation, the dig once fund and pole relocation fund would not have a fiscal impact, but the numbers below show the type of investment estimated to be needed to accomplish the purposes of those funds, per mile, if the Legislature should choose to fund those funds.
The costs for mapping are provided below, as well. These estimates were provided for informational purposes and are meant to edify the legislature if funds are contemplated for allocation to these purposes.
To clarify, the industry averages for various types of work required are below:
For Dig Once Purposes:
a. Plowed/trenched $8 per foot/$42,240 per mile
b. Boring $14 per foot/$73,920 per mile
c. Boring cobble $45 per foot/$237,600 per mile
d. Boring rock $85 per foot/$448,800 per mile
For Pole Replacement and Relocation Purposes:
a. At 40 poles per mile, high-level estimated cost per mile for utility pole relocation is $680,000 per mile. Cost per pole ranges from $17,000 to $50,000, with higher cost for transformers and related equipment.
b. We have had no requests for such assistance so we do not have a basis to gauge how much funding would be utilized. I placed a call to DOH but have not yet received a response. We will follow up with more information as received.
For Mapping of disturbances in rights of way: It is estimated $2 million will be required.
For Utility pole rights of way and easement mapping initiative: It is estimated that $3 million will be required. Some information is available from pole owners, but field verification and validation of engineering data provided. Software system and ongoing maintenance would be required.
If the studies were to be done by staff, rather than contractual, we anticipate needing a minimum of 3 FTE.
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 |
243,000 |
232,500 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
202,500 |
202,500 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
40,500 |
30,000 |
| 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):
Adds three FTE at an average of $50,000 plus benefits of $17,500. Current expenses would include travel, supplies and fees of $30,000 ($10,000 per employee) ongoing and one-time computer and phone equipment costs of $10,500 ($3,500 per employee).
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Steve Meester
Email Address: Steve.Meester@wv.gov