FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 13, 2020
Time Requested: 12:58 PM
Agency: Motor Vehicles, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2095 Introduced HB4131
CBD Subject: Motor Vehicles


FUND(S):

Road Fund

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Expense



Fiscal Note Summary


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


The purpose of this bill is to authorize the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue special motor vehicle plates for municipal fire department vehicles. The Division estimates it will cost $2,990 (26 hrs. x $115/hr.) for programming the cash register, and $3,600 (40 hrs. x $90/hr.) for mainframe programming. Registration plates of this nature cost approximately $4.15 per plate. The Division estimates that 916 municipal fire department vehicles will convert to the new plate. Total cost for these registration plates would be $3,801 (916 x $4.15). Total Current expense of $10,391 ($2,990 + $3,600 + 3801).



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2020
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 10,391 0
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 10,391 0
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):


$2,990 Cash Register Programming $3,600 Mainframe programming $3,801 Plate Costs $10,391 Total Current Expense



Memorandum


The current demand for technical expertise and support on the Division exceeds our current resource level. This bill will require additional technical expertise and support. Therefore, the Division needs to add an Information Systems Manager 1 position at an estimated annual cost of $79,500 (Salary and Benefits) and a Programmer Analyst 3 position at an estimated annual cost of $75,000 (Salary and Benefits).



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Raeann Kriner
    Email Address: raeann.k.kriner@wv.gov