FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 19, 2026
Time Requested: 01:52 PM |
| Agency: |
Natural Resources, WV Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 4244 |
Introduced |
SB996 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Natural Resources |
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FUND(S):
3265, 0265
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.
Senate Bill 996 establishes Jennings Randolph Lake State Park, projecting an additional FY2027 expenditure of $609,034.75 to acquire the equipment and vehicles necessary for operations, with additional operating costs for six months of $222,484.04. Anticipated revenues for the year will be $104,347.97 beginning January 1, 2027. These figures exclude any investments in facilities or upgrades. Long-term estimates, based on a comparable state park, indicate annual operating expenses of approximately $444,968.08 and revenues of $208,695.94, reflecting ongoing costs and income beyond the initial start-up year.
Senate Bill 996 establishes Teter Creek Lake State Park, projecting an additional FY2027 expenditure of $8,500 to reimburse the purchase of the land and $251,487.42 to acquire the equipment and vehicles necessary for operations. These figures exclude any investments in facilities or upgrades. Long-term estimates, based on a comparable state park, indicate annual operating expenses of approximately $327,182.4 and revenues of $128,339.09, reflecting ongoing costs and income beyond the initial start-up year.
This bill will result in total first year costs associated with equipment, land and operations are $1,418,688.62 with a first-year revenue of $257,800.87. Annual operational expenses are estimated to be $772,150.49 with revenues of $362,148.84.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2026
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2027
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
0 |
1,418,689 |
772,151 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
359,769 |
505,389 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
114,881 |
161,381 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
40,591 |
57,021 |
| Assets |
0 |
903,447 |
48,359 |
| Other |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
2,578,001 |
337,035 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
Senate Bill 996 establishes Jennings Randolph Lake State Park, with projected increases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, and revenues modeled on the FY2025 performance of a comparable park. First-year figures reflect six months of operations beginning January 1, while second-year estimates represent a full 12 months. The initial equipment cost includes vehicles, tools, and other fixed assets necessary for park operations, based on the fixed assets of a comparable facility. The second-year equipment figure aligns with the FY2025 equipment purchase of a similar park.
Senate Bill 996 establishes Teter Creek Lake State Park, with projected increases in personal services, current expenses, repairs and alterations, and revenues modeled on the FY2025 performance of a comparable park. The initial equipment cost includes vehicles, tools, and other fixed assets necessary for park operations, based on the fixed assets of a comparable facility. The second-year equipment figure aligns with the FY2025 equipment purchases of a similar park.
Memorandum
The creation of these state parks would net a nearly $500,000 annual loss for the State Parks system once they are open.
For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact:
Wendy Greene, Deputy Director
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources
112 California Avenue
Charleston, West Virginia 25305
304-558-2754
Wendy.L.Greene@wv.gov
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Benjamin P King
Email Address: benjamin.p.king@wv.gov