Compendium of Budget Information for the 2009 General Session

Natural Resources
Appropriations Subcommittee

Function

The Department Administration develops, implements, and coordinates the management of Utah's natural resources. The functions within this line item include: Executive Director's Office, Finance, Auditing, Public Affairs, Law Enforcement oversight, Species Protection, Watershed, and the Bear Lake Regional Commission.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern operation of DNR Administration:

UCA 63-34-3 creates the Department of Natural Resources and lists the boards and Divisions within it.
UCA 63-34-5 creates the DNR executive director position.
UCA 63-34-5 (3)(a) allows the department to adopt a fee schedule that is fair and reasonable, and reflects the cost of service provided.

Intent Language

It is the intent of the Legislature that ongoing funding for the Bear Lake Regional Commission be expended only as a one-to-one match with funds from the State of Idaho.

Under the terms of UCA 63-38-8.1, the Legislature intends not to lapse Item 174, Chapter 1, Laws of Utah 2007. Expenditures of these funds is limited to: Current Expense Items $90,000; Computer Equipment/Software $15,000; Employee Training/Incentives $15,000; Equipment/Supplies $10,000; Special Projects/Studies $15,000; Security System Upgrades & Maintenance $23,000; Building Maintenance $25,000; Professional and Technical Services $20,000.

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources be authorized to explore savings in transportation by studying in its transportation costs within their motor pool fleet and report back to the Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee during the 2009 General Session.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
General Fund	$3,397,900	$3,020,800	$3,058,400	$3,291,200	$3,007,000
General Fund, One-time	$1,991,600	$2,050,000	$500	$331,600	$0
Federal Funds	$827,500	$0	$0	$0	$0
Oil Overchg - Exxon	$1,261,000	$0	$0	$0	$0
Oil Overchg - Stripper Well	$411,300	$0	$0	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$111,300	$2,174,800	$175,000	$199,300	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($2,174,800)	($306,700)	($199,300)	($212,700)	$0
Lapsing Balance	($1,248,700)	($2,300)	$0	$0	$0
Total	$4,577,100	$6,936,600	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,007,000

Programs:	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Executive Director	$977,100	$822,600	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$946,900
Administrative Services	$1,467,700	$5,474,800	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,429,200
Utah Energy Office	$1,543,700	$0	$0	$0	$0
Public Affairs	$275,100	$257,800	$278,700	$223,800	$344,800
Bear Lake Commission	$68,700	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$78,700
Law Enforcement	$109,700	$141,000	$146,100	$428,300	$207,400
Ombudsman	$135,100	$161,700	$0	$0	$0
Total	$4,577,100	$6,936,600	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,007,000

Categories of Expenditure	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Personal Services	$3,229,400	$2,291,800	$1,378,000	$1,662,300	$1,846,000
In-State Travel	$34,700	$20,300	$12,200	$11,600	$15,300
Out of State Travel	$27,500	$9,900	$9,400	$9,200	$9,500
Current Expense	$1,030,700	$2,568,800	$812,300	$1,205,500	$1,119,800
DP Current Expense	$115,300	($32,900)	$476,400	$511,000	$504,300
DP Capital Outlay	$0	$0	$0	$275,000	$0
Capital Outlay	$8,200	$0	$187,600	($152,800)	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$131,300	$2,078,700	$158,700	$87,600	($487,900)
Total	$4,577,100	$6,936,600	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,007,000

Other Indicators	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Budgeted FTE	35.5	23.1	14.3	18.2	20.0
Vehicles	763	769	795	787	795

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Program: Executive Director

Function

Under the direction of the Governor, the Executive Director's office provides leadership, direction, and policy for the seven operating Divisions at the Department of Natural Resources.

Funding Detail

This program is funded entirely from the General Fund.

Sources of Finance	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
General Fund	$1,063,800	$956,800	$1,070,100	$1,054,300	$946,900
General Fund, One-time	($23,200)	$0	($1,800)	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$111,300	$174,800	$175,000	$199,300	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($174,800)	($306,700)	($199,300)	($212,700)	$0
Lapsing Balance	$0	($2,300)	$0	$0	$0
Total	$977,100	$822,600	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$946,900

Categories of Expenditure	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Personal Services	$766,100	$524,400	$584,700	$620,300	$631,000
In-State Travel	$17,100	$9,900	$8,100	$7,700	$8,800
Out of State Travel	$6,900	$5,400	$7,200	$6,500	$7,400
Current Expense	$160,900	$379,100	$156,000	$526,800	$273,900
DP Current Expense	$17,900	($96,200)	$20,400	$25,400	$20,800
Capital Outlay	$8,200	$0	$187,600	($177,100)	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$0	$0	$80,000	$31,300	$5,000
Total	$977,100	$822,600	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$946,900

Other Indicators	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Budgeted FTE	0.0	0.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Vehicles	763	769	795	787	795

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Program: Administrative Services

Funding Detail

The Administrative Services supports the office of the Executive Director and the seven Divisions in the areas of budgeting, accounting, and warehouse. The purpose of department-level support is to assure uniform policy among Divisions and to coordinate actions between Divisions.

Sources of Finance	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
General Fund	$1,457,400	$1,474,800	$1,483,100	$1,803,500	$1,429,200
General Fund, One-time	$2,010,300	$2,000,000	$4,000	$56,600	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$0	$2,000,000	$0	$0	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($2,000,000)	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$1,467,700	$5,474,800	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,429,200

Categories of Expenditure	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Personal Services	$1,294,100	$1,301,300	$437,100	$710,700	$834,700
In-State Travel	$1,500	$700	$2,600	$1,200	$3,200
Out of State Travel	$500	$0	$2,200	$2,700	$2,100
Current Expense	$122,400	$2,124,400	$607,300	$646,500	$695,200
DP Current Expense	$49,200	$48,400	$437,900	$474,700	$465,600
Capital Outlay	$0	$0	$0	$24,300	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$0	$2,000,000	$0	$0	($571,600)
Total	$1,467,700	$5,474,800	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,429,200

Other Indicators	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Budgeted FTE	19.5	18.0	5.3	9.7	11.0

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Program: Public Affairs

Funding Detail

The Public Affairs program assists the Department in understanding the needs of its customers and educates the public regarding the Department's efforts. They coordinate the production of written materials, Department communications, and news media relations, including acting as a liaison between the Legislature and DNR. This program also coordinates the 'Take Pride in Utah' partnership.

Sources of Finance	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
General Fund	$273,000	$257,800	$279,500	$223,800	$344,800
General Fund, One-time	$2,100	$0	($800)	$0	$0
Total	$275,100	$257,800	$278,700	$223,800	$344,800

Categories of Expenditure	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Personal Services	$252,400	$201,900	$233,400	$200,800	$247,800
In-State Travel	$1,100	$1,000	$400	$900	$2,000
Out of State Travel	$2,500	$800	$0	$0	$0
Current Expense	$10,300	$45,200	$29,200	$13,400	$79,900
DP Current Expense	$8,800	$8,900	$15,700	$8,700	$15,100
Total	$275,100	$257,800	$278,700	$223,800	$344,800

Other Indicators	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Budgeted FTE	3.7	2.9	3.0	2.5	3.0

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Program: Bear Lake Commission

Funding Detail

In 1983, the Bear Lake Regional Commission, through funds provided by the Utah Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the State of Idaho and the Environmental Protection Agency, undertook a water quality study of Bear Lake, Bear River, and the associated watersheds. The Commission reported to the Legislature that the water quality of Bear Lake had deteriorated and that the Commission wanted to continue studying the lake to preserve its quality. The Legislature has funded this program from the DNR budget (at varying funding levels) ever since.

Sources of Finance	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
General Fund	$28,700	$28,700	$78,700	$56,300	$78,700
General Fund, One-time	$40,000	$50,000	$0	$0	$0
Total	$68,700	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$78,700

Categories of Expenditure	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$68,700	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$78,700
Total	$68,700	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$78,700

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Program: Law Enforcement

Funding Detail

DNR has a large law enforcement presence, mainly through the Division of Wildlife Resources and Division of Parks and Recreation. The purpose of this departmental law enforcement office is to ensure a high degree of professionalism and training, consistent policy administration, and to review complaints about any peace officers in the department.

Sources of Finance	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
General Fund	$109,200	$141,000	$146,500	$153,300	$207,400
General Fund, One-time	$500	$0	($400)	$275,000	$0
Total	$109,700	$141,000	$146,100	$428,300	$207,400

Categories of Expenditure	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Personal Services	$89,400	$112,900	$122,800	$130,500	$132,500
In-State Travel	$3,600	$1,600	$1,100	$1,800	$1,300
Out of State Travel	$1,000	$0	$0	$0	$0
Current Expense	$13,500	$24,200	$19,800	$18,800	$70,800
DP Current Expense	$2,200	$2,300	$2,400	$2,200	$2,800
DP Capital Outlay	$0	$0	$0	$275,000	$0
Total	$109,700	$141,000	$146,100	$428,300	$207,400

Other Indicators	2005 Actual	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Approp
Budgeted FTE	0.9	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0

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