FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: February 17, 2020
Time Requested: 12:49 PM
Agency: Natural Resources, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
2913 Introduced SB818
CBD Subject: Natural Resources


FUND(S):

0265

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Increases Revenue From Existing Sources



Fiscal Note Summary


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


This bill will authorize the transfer of the 562 acres of Little Beaver State Park back to the Raleigh County Commission. If this bill becomes law, the direct fiscal effect will be a savings of $104,921.35, which is the difference between operating expenses and revenues in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19). In FY19, total expenses at Little Beaver State Park were $210,595, while revenues collected totaled $105,534.26. Little Beaver State Park is currently at 50% self-sufficiency Land and Water Conservation Funds (LWCF) monies were used in all phases of Little Beaver State Park’s development; therefore, LWCF guidelines must be strictly adhered to.



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 0 210,595
Personal Services 0 0 0
Current Expenses 0 0 0
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 0 0
Other 0 0 105,534
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 104,921


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


This bill will not result in a budget reduction for WV Division of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Section, overall as these funds will be appropriated to state parks, state forests, and rail trails.



Memorandum


For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact: Mark W. Wylie, District Administrator Parks and Recreation Section Division of Natural Resources 324 4th Avenue South Charleston, WV 25303-1228 Mark.W.Wylie@wv.gov 304.558.2764 office 304.389.5041 cell 304.558.0077 fax



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Amanda Morris
    Email Address: amanda.l.morris@wv.gov