Compendium of Budget Information for the 2010 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 63J-1-402(3), the Legislature intends not to lapse Item 181, Chapter 2, Laws of Utah 2008. Expenditures of these funds is limited to: Capital Equipment or Improvements $40,000; Computer Equipment/Software $18,000; Employee Training $8,000; Building Maintenance $10,000; Equipment/Supplies $12,000; Special Projects/Studies $50,000; Professional and Technical Services $85,000.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$3,020,800	$3,058,400	$3,291,200	$2,999,300	$3,105,100
General Fund, One-time	$2,050,000	$500	$331,600	$3,600	$0
Transfers	$0	$0	$0	$7,700	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$2,174,800	$175,000	$199,300	$212,700	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($306,700)	($199,300)	($212,700)	($222,900)	$0
Lapsing Balance	($2,300)	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$6,936,600	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,105,100

Programs:	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Executive Director	$822,600	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$891,600	$996,500
Administrative Services	$5,474,800	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,478,700
Public Affairs	$257,800	$278,700	$223,800	$181,200	$345,100
Lake Commissions	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700
Law Enforcement	$141,000	$146,100	$428,300	$211,500	$206,100
Ombudsman	$161,700	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$6,936,600	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,105,100

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$2,291,800	$1,378,000	$1,662,300	$1,739,100	$1,847,100
In-state Travel	$20,300	$12,200	$11,600	$8,800	($209,900)
Out-of-state Travel	$9,900	$9,400	$9,200	$9,500	$8,700
Current Expense	$2,568,800	$812,300	$1,205,500	$896,300	$1,128,200
DP Current Expense	($32,900)	$476,400	$511,000	$286,700	$250,000
DP Capital Outlay	$0	$0	$275,000	$10,000	$0
Capital Outlay	$0	$187,600	($152,800)	$0	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$2,078,700	$158,700	$87,600	$50,000	$81,000
Total	$6,936,600	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,105,100

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	23.1	14.3	18.2	18.2	19.0
Vehicles	769	795	787	795	787

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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

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$956,800	$1,070,100	$1,054,300	$894,100	$996,500
General Fund, One-time	$0	($1,800)	$0	$0	$0
Transfers	$0	$0	$0	$7,700	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$174,800	$175,000	$199,300	$212,700	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($306,700)	($199,300)	($212,700)	($222,900)	$0
Lapsing Balance	($2,300)	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$822,600	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$891,600	$996,500

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$524,400	$584,700	$620,300	$655,800	$695,400
In-state Travel	$9,900	$8,100	$7,700	$6,200	$7,000
Out-of-state Travel	$5,400	$7,200	$6,500	$9,100	$6,000
Current Expense	$379,100	$156,000	$526,800	$199,900	$252,100
DP Current Expense	($96,200)	$20,400	$25,400	$20,600	$26,000
Capital Outlay	$0	$187,600	($177,100)	$0	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$0	$80,000	$31,300	$0	$10,000
Total	$822,600	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$891,600	$996,500

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	0.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Vehicles	769	795	787	795	787

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Program: Administrative Services

Function

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.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$1,474,800	$1,483,100	$1,803,500	$1,662,500	$1,478,700
General Fund, One-time	$2,000,000	$4,000	$56,600	$3,600	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$2,000,000	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$5,474,800	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,478,700

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$1,301,300	$437,100	$710,700	$775,000	$765,200
In-state Travel	$700	$2,600	$1,200	$600	($219,200)
Out-of-state Travel	$0	$2,200	$2,700	$0	$2,700
Current Expense	$2,124,400	$607,300	$646,500	$673,400	$775,200
DP Current Expense	$48,400	$437,900	$474,700	$217,100	$162,500
Capital Outlay	$0	$0	$24,300	$0	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$2,000,000	$0	$0	$0	($7,700)
Total	$5,474,800	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,478,700

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	18.0	5.3	9.7	10.2	10.0

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Program: Public Affairs

Function

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.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$257,800	$279,500	$223,800	$181,200	$345,100
General Fund, One-time	$0	($800)	$0	$0	$0
Total	$257,800	$278,700	$223,800	$181,200	$345,100

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$201,900	$233,400	$200,800	$168,300	$249,400
In-state Travel	$1,000	$400	$900	$300	$900
Out-of-state Travel	$800	$0	$0	$0	$0
Current Expense	$45,200	$29,200	$13,400	$6,200	$85,800
DP Current Expense	$8,900	$15,700	$8,700	$6,400	$9,000
Total	$257,800	$278,700	$223,800	$181,200	$345,100

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	2.9	3.0	2.5	2.0	3.0

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Program: Lake Commissions

Function

The Department of Natural Resources currently provides funding for two commissions: the Bear Lake Commission and the Utah Lake Commission. The Bear Lake Commission has been receiving funding from Utah and Idaho for improving the water quality in Bear Lake as well as the local watershed since 1983. The funding for the Utah Lake Commission started in FY 2008 and it is used for planning and coordination of activities on and around Utah Lake.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$28,700	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700
General Fund, One-time	$50,000	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700
Total	$78,700	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700

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Program: Law Enforcement

Function

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.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$141,000	$146,500	$153,300	$211,500	$206,100
General Fund, One-time	$0	($400)	$275,000	$0	$0
Total	$141,000	$146,100	$428,300	$211,500	$206,100

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$112,900	$122,800	$130,500	$140,000	$137,100
In-state Travel	$1,600	$1,100	$1,800	$1,700	$1,400
Out-of-state Travel	$0	$0	$0	$400	$0
Current Expense	$24,200	$19,800	$18,800	$16,800	$15,100
DP Current Expense	$2,300	$2,400	$2,200	$42,600	$52,500
DP Capital Outlay	$0	$0	$275,000	$10,000	$0
Total	$141,000	$146,100	$428,300	$211,500	$206,100

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0

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