FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: March 03, 2021
Time Requested: 12:46 PM |
| Agency: |
Tourism, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2247 |
Introduced |
SB452 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Roads and Transportation |
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FUND(S):
3067
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund Lottery
Legislation creates:
Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
This bill requires the creation of a comprehensive strategic plan for the development of off-highway recreation statewide. Given the wide scope of such plan, required in the legislation, the Tourism Office would have to hire an outside consultant and additional staff to conduct the research and planning necessary for the strategic plan.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2021
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2022
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
0 |
295,000 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
45,000 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
250,000 |
| 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):
The Tourism Office estimates that hiring a consultant for the research and planning of the strategic plan would cost approximately 250,000. Additionally, the Tourism Office would need to hire a project manager to work alongside the consultant, which we estimate would cost 45,000 for salary and expenses.
Memorandum
The arrangement described in this bill would require significant research and development by the Tourism Office. The Tourism Office currently lacks the staffing and expertise needed for such large-scale planning and development, resulting in the additional expenses outlined above.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Emily Hatfield
Email Address: emily.n.hatfield@wv.gov