FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 15, 2024
Time Requested: 04:16 PM
Agency: Department of Economic Development
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1520 Introduced HB4706
CBD Subject: Economic Development


FUND(S):

SPECIAL FUND

Sources of Revenue:

Special Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


PER KELLY WORKMAN NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to create the utility pole rights-of-way and easement mapping initiative; to require pole owners to provide information to the Department of Economic Development to map the poles; required the Department of Economic Development to create maps with specific information about the poles; to mandate confidentiality of information about electrical facilities connected to poles; to allow the Department of Economic Development to provide information to parties who demonstrate the need for the information to determine feasibility of projects; to mandate confidentiality agreement of any requestor of reported information; and to provide exception to reporting if pole owner provides information directly to telecommunications entity. 1. Required information to be included. a. Pole location – Lat/Long b. Class of pole c. Age of pole d. Distance between poles e. Weight between poles f. What is attached in the communication space of each pole 2. Anticipated Level of Work. a. Software b. Pole owners to gather data c. Receive data from pole owners d. Create GIS Map Database e. Layer management f. Attribute Review g. Export Maps h. Export Pole Locations 3. Assumed Workflow a. Create GIS database template b. Provide pole owners with data template and upload portal c. Intake data from pole owners d. Review data and layer manage e. Upload the data to GIS database f. Develop standard map scales g. Create standard export documents h. Have legal staff review disclaimer i. Set up ISP information request portal j. Export Data



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2024
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2025
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 0 3,006,600
Personal Services 1,840,800 865,800 2,040,800
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 200,000 100,000 300,000
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


Description Rate Hours Cost WVOBB Staff $ 150.00 1040 $ 156,000.00 Program Manager $ 210.00 1040 $ 218,400.00 Lead GIS Tech $ 160.00 1040 $ 166,400.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 2080 $ 260,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 2080 $ 260,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 2080 $ 260,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 2080 $ 260,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 1040 $ 130,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 1040 $ 130,000.00 Software $ 200,000.00 N/A $ 200,000.00 $ 2,040,800.00 Description Rate Hours Cost WVOBB Staff $ 150.00 1040 $ 156,000.00 Program Manager $ 210.00 1040 $ 218,400.00 Lead GIS Tech $ 160.00 1040 $ 166,400.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 1040 $ 130,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 1040 $ 130,000.00 GIS Tech $ 125.00 520 $ 65,000.00 Software $ 100,000.00 N/A $ 100,000.00 $ 965,800.00



Memorandum


Please identify any areas of vagueness, technical defects, reasons a bill would not have a fiscal impact, and/or any special issues not captured elsewhere on this form.



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Kimberly Miller
    Email Address: kimberly.l.miller@wv.gov