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
CBD Subject:


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