FISCAL NOTE
FUND(S):
Sources of Revenue:
General Fund
Legislation creates:
A New Program
Fiscal Note Summary
Effect this measure will have on costs and revenues of state government.
Costs for the water management plan required in the Water Resources Protection and Management Act are projected to average $540,000 per year over the alloted five year development timeframe. Approximately sixty percent of these funds will be for scientific and technical personnel services. The majority of the remaining funds will be expended for equipment with associated operation and maintenance costs for essential data acquisition. Contractural costs associated with maintenance of the large quantity water users register and public web site are also included. A minor portion is allocated to meeting, travel and per diem expenses for stakeholders such as county commissions and municipal governments. No revenues will be generated from the bill.
Fiscal Note Detail
| Effect of Proposal |
Fiscal Year |
2008
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
2009
Increase/Decrease
(use"-") |
Fiscal Year
(Upon Full
Implementation) |
| 1. Estmated Total Cost |
567,475 |
568,775 |
519,175 |
| Personal Services |
346,525 |
346,525 |
346,525 |
| Current Expenses |
220,950 |
222,250 |
172,650 |
| 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):
This is a new program which will require highly skilled scientific and technical staff for successful implementation.
Equipment installation for stream and groundwater monitoring is a major cost factor in beginning years, with operation and maintenance costs supplanting the initial equipment costs in later years. This inverse ratio between equipment costs and operation and maintenance costs results in a generally level total yearly expense over the five years of plan development.
Memorandum
Person submitting Fiscal Note: Michael I. Stratton
Email Address: mstratton@wvdep.org