Agency: Natural Resources Line Item: Administration 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 |
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  | 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 |
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  | 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 |
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  | 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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| Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 |
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  | 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 |
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  | 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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| Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 |
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  | 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 |
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  | 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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| Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 |
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  | 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 |
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  | 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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| Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 |
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  | 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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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: 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 |
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  | 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 |
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  | 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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