FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 10, 2021 Time Requested: 04:10 PM |
Agency: |
Tourism, WV Division of |
CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
1276 |
Introduced |
HB2043 |
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CBD Subject: |
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FUND(S):
3067 - WV Development
Sources of Revenue:
Other Fund Other Fund Lottery
Legislation creates:
Increases Existing Expenses
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
The Tourism Office currently provides staff at eight welcome centers located on Interstates 64 east and west, 70, 77, 79, and 81 north and south. The cost to staff each center is roughly $100,000 per year. The cost of this program would vary based on how many rest areas or travel plazas would be added to Tourism's oversight and which locations. Costs could increase based on site-specific needs.
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 |
100,000 |
Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
86,000 |
Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
14,000 |
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):
Costs listed are for one center. Actual costs would be dependent upon the number of centers added and specific needs.
Memorandum
The arrangement described in this bill is already happening in practice at the eight highways-owned welcome centers where we provide services. The intention may be for Tourism to provide such services at additional rest areas or travel plazas. We would need to know how many centers are to be added and at which locations to properly budget. Some facilities may require repairs or alterations. We would need additional funds to pay staff members.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Emily Hatfield
Email Address: Emily.N.Hatfield@wv.gov