SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 86
(By Senators Fanning, Barnes, Bowman, Deem, Edgell, D. Facemire,
K. Facemyer, Helmick, Laird, McCabe, Prezioso, Unger and White)
[Originating in the Committee on Natural Resources]
Requesting the Joint Committee on Government and Finance study the
recommendations included within the Legislative Performance
Review of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
Parks and Recreation Section concerning deferred maintenance,
profitability, and recommended facility closures.
Whereas, The Performance Evaluation and Research Division of
the West Virginia Legislative Auditor recently completed a
performance review of the Parks and Recreation Section within the
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources; and
Whereas, A substantial portion of this report relates to
issues concerning deferred maintenance within the state park
system, the profitability of certain parks and their amenities, and
a number of options that should be considered in addressing these
and other concerns; and
Whereas, Included within this report were a number of specific
recommendations intended to improve the profitability of facilities
operated by the Parks and Recreation Section within the Division of Natural Resources, including the possible elimination through
cancellation of the lease for the operation of Hawks Nest Golf
Course, among other profitability concerns
Resolved by the Legislature of West Virginia:
That the Joint Committee on Government and Finance is hereby
requested to study the report recommendations included within the
Legislative Performance Review of the Parks and Recreation Section
of the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources conducted by the
Performance Evaluation and Research Division of the Office of the
Office of the West Virginia Auditor; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the special attention also be given to
any recommended closures of any facilities currently maintained and
operated by the Division of Natural Resources for the benefit of
the citizens of West Virginia; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Joint Committee on Government and
Finance report to the regular session of the Legislature, 2011,
on its findings, conclusions and recommendations, together with
drafts of any legislation necessary to effectuate its
recommendations; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the expenses necessary to conduct
this study, to prepare a report and to draft necessary
legislation be paid from legislative appropriations to the Joint
Committee on Government and Finance.