FISCAL NOTE

Date Requested: January 19, 2018
Time Requested: 11:59 AM
Agency: Natural Resources, WV Division of
CBD Number: Version: Bill Number: Resolution Number:
1955 Introduced SB323
CBD Subject: Natural Resources


FUND(S):

0265

Sources of Revenue:

General Fund

Legislation creates:

Creates New Program



Fiscal Note Summary


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


This bill is to create a new program titled The Office of Outdoor Recreation within the Division of Natural Resources. The purpose of the program is to further outdoor recreation in the State. The following Assumptions and Estimates are necessary as this is a new program: If the bill becomes law, the Office of Outdoor Recreation is expected to employ the following personnel: 1- Administrative Service Manager 4; 1- Administrative Service Manager 3; These employees will be funded by general revenue funds. Assuming current Annual Personal Services costs will be approx. $164,700. Estimated annual operating costs: Assuming no District Offices Computers $4,500 Vehicles 1 @ $25,000 = $25,000 Vehicle Operating Costs 1 x $0.55/Mi x 15,000/Yr. = $8,250 Travel Estimate $4,000 Supplies, Copiers, Contingencies $30,000 Grants or Loans using monies appropriated to the Outdoor Recreation Grant or Loan Program $200,000 Estimated operating per year = $271,750 + Personal Services $164,700 = Estimated $436,450 Annually.



Fiscal Note Detail


Effect of Proposal Fiscal Year
2018
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
2019
Increase/Decrease
(use"-")
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation)
1. Estmated Total Cost 0 436,450 501,450
Personal Services 0 164,700 164,700
Current Expenses 0 42,250 32,250
Repairs and Alterations 0 0 0
Assets 0 29,500 4,500
Other 0 200,000 300,000
2. Estimated Total Revenues 0 0 0


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


Other row on above table is grants and loans. Num. Employees Title Pay Grade Salary Fringe Total 1 Administrative Services Manager 4 22 $64,000 $22,400 $86,400 1 Administrative Services Manager 3 20 $58,000 $20,300 $78,300 Total Cost of Personal Services $164,700 Because this is a new program without historical data assumptions and estimates are necessary. Assuming the grant and loan appropriation is successful an estimated increase from $200,000 to $300,000 is included for the full implementation. If the grant and loan appropriations continue the estimates and assumptions would vary with available general revenue funds.



Memorandum


For additional information concerning this fiscal note, please contact: Keith Wilson Chief Budget Officer WV Division of Natural Resources Keith.M.Wilson@wv.gov



    Person submitting Fiscal Note: Keith Wilson
    Email Address: keith.m.wilson@wv.gov