FISCAL NOTE
Date Requested: February 09, 2016
Time Requested: 03:58 PM |
| Agency: |
Forestry, Division of |
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| CBD Number: |
Version: |
Bill Number: |
Resolution Number: |
| 2212 |
Introduced |
HB4410 |
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| CBD Subject: |
Corrections, Roads and Transportation |
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FUND(S):
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
A New Fund
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
See explanation of estimates and memorandum sections below for detailed information. Impacts to state government are difficult to determine.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2016
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2017
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
500 |
500 |
500 |
| Personal Services |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Current Expenses |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Repairs and Alterations |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Assets |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Other |
500 |
500 |
500 |
| 2. Estimated Total Revenues |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Explanation of above estimates (including long-range effect):
See memorandum below for more information. A very general estimate involves up to $150 per inmate in training materials, approximately $300 per inmate for professional instruction, and at least another $50 per inmate for equipment. This estimate includes contracting for a typical five day Tree Risk Assessment training with field experience from an ISA Certified Arborist plus travel expenses, and is based on a class size of 30 inmates. State staff time involved with coordinating training and quality control inspections or any other potential costs are not included.
Memorandum
It is impossible to know the full fiscal impact this bill may have without more information such as the level and frequency of training needed and number of inmates involved. Another major factor would be complying with the required training and work experience needed to become an Arborist. Qualifications for Certified Arborist are set by the International Society of Arboriculture and are recognized nationally as the industry standard. The ISA Certification Board requires a candidate to have a minimum of three years of full-time experience in arboriculture. Acceptable experience includes the practical use of knowledge involved in pruning, fertilization, installation and establishment, diagnosis and treatment of tree problems, cabling and bracing, climbing, or other services that directly relate to arboriculture. Qualified candidates must then pass an exam covering 10 areas of knowledge to become Certified Arborists. More information can be found here: http://www.isa-arbor.com/certification/resources/cert_Application_CertifiedArborist.pdf
However, if inmates are only trained in basic hazard tree identification and tree risk assessment without needing to be arborists, their training needs would be far less. Multiple training manuals and programs are available and cost would vary by program selected and number of inmates trained. A selection of training guides are available here: http://www.isa-arbor.com/store/category.aspx?cid=94
A very general estimate would be $500 per inmate for training materials, professional instruction and equipment. This estimated does not include state staff time involved with coordinating training and quality control inspections or any other potential costs.
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Robert Hannah
Email Address: Robert.L.Hannah@wv.gov