Agency: Natural Resources Line Item: Parks & Recreation Capital Function This line item separates appropriations and expenditures for park capital facilities from operating budgets. Funding Detail Two types of expenditures are made through the Parks Capital budget: - Capital improvements to parks. Only small maintenance and renovation projects costing less than $100,000 are carried out through this budget. Larger projects compete for DFCM Capital Improvement funds with other capital needs statewide.
- Funds passed through or matching grants to other agencies for capital development.
Each funding source typically has specific restrictions on types of projects the money can be used. For example, boating money can only be used for construction directly related to boating and fishing in the area. Some projects, however, also qualify for and are funded from more than one funding source. The Legislature has granted non-lapsing authority to Parks' Capital Budget, allowing the Division to carry forward unused balances from one year to another. A summary for each of the major funding sources for the Division's capital needs, along with the general criteria of how the funding can be used is listed below. State Funds Direct Legislative Appropriation of State General Funds The Legislature periodically appropriates one-time General Funds for the State Parks' capital needs. According to Division administration, the criteria used for deciding which projects to be funded from this source are as follows: - The project can be directly utilized by the public and it directly meets a recreation-related need;
- The project would provide added value to a park (increased revenue, reduced expenditures, etc.);
- The project would increase visitation; and
- The project would receive matching funds through public or private partnerships.
DFCM Capital Improvement Funds The Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) allocates approximately $2 million annually in General Funds for capital maintenance and improvements to State Parks. The primary purpose of these funds is to ensure: - Human health and safety,
- Continued operations, and
- Replacement of facilities/infrastructure beyond its useful life.
One million dollars of DFCM improvement funds are used to leverage a match of one million dollars from the Bureau of Reclamation for renovation projects at a specific state park. DFCM Capital Development Funds This fund is available to all state agencies to apply for potential development of new projects exceeding $250,000 and renovation of existing facilities with cost over $1.5 million. However, competition for these funds is very keen and Parks' historical funding cycle for receipt of these funds is more than five years. The criteria for these funds are as follows: - The project eliminates life, safety, or other risks;
- The project addresses essential program growth and capacity requirements;
- The project is cost effective; and
- The project improves program effectiveness and provides facilities necessary to support critical programs and initiatives.
Federal Funds Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) Funds The Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) makes funding available on a 50/50 matching basis for the capital needs of State Parks on BOR properties. The 50 percent match is provided from General Funds through the DFCM Capital Improvement Funds. Federal Motorboat Access (MBA) Funds The funding from the Federal Motorboat Access Funds is restricted to potential projects that are directly related to motorized boating recreation, such as ramp extensions, courtesy docks, restrooms adjacent to boat ramps or docks, dredging for access, etc. Also, all projects must be available to the general public. Restricted Funds State Boating Restricted Funds The state Boating funds come from revenues collected from boat registration fees as well as from gasoline tax. Like the Motor Boat Access funds, potential projects must be directly related to boating recreation and be available to the general public. State Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Restricted Funds The state Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) funds are generated from off-highway vehicles registration fees and gasoline tax. OHV funds are generally limited in scope and are usually solicited to leverage federal matching funds (such as Land and Water Conservation Fund) for projects that have an OHV recreational component. Examples include trailhead development, campground facilities for OHV users, restrooms near trails, and motocross tracks. These funds are generally limited in amount and are available on an 'ad-hoc' basis. | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | General Fund | $94,200 | $94,200 | $94,200 | $122,700 | $122,700 | | General Fund, One-time | $2,010,000 | $3,425,000 | $3,450,000 | $1,693,000 | $0 | | Federal Funds | $2,376,400 | $1,704,100 | $4,121,100 | $2,293,000 | $1,200,000 | | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $615,300 | $71,700 | $165,100 | $194,300 | $25,000 | | GFR - Boating | $350,000 | $1,011,400 | $428,200 | $350,000 | $350,000 | | GFR - Off-highway Vehicle | $56,900 | $381,300 | $760,000 | $1,676,700 | $175,000 | | GFR - State Park Fees | $268,100 | $156,900 | $336,500 | $800,800 | $150,000 | | Transfers | $632,400 | $10,998,000 | $378,900 | $520,700 | $350,000 | | Pass-through | $0 | $0 | $0 | $690,100 | $0 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $5,032,000 | $5,303,300 | $4,492,900 | $6,540,000 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($5,303,300) | ($4,512,900) | ($6,540,000) | ($6,869,700) | $0 | | Total | $6,132,000 | $18,633,000 | $7,686,900 | $8,011,600 | $2,372,700 |
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| | Programs: | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Acquisition and Development | $1,347,600 | $2,271,000 | $3,121,000 | $1,153,100 | $114,200 | | Major Renovation | $1,654,300 | $2,595,600 | $1,968,300 | $1,864,700 | $28,500 | | Trails Program | $480,900 | $881,300 | $0 | $2,283,100 | $0 | | Donated Capital Projects | $70,500 | $73,900 | $75,600 | $94,000 | $25,000 | | Region Renovation and Roads | $102,900 | $85,500 | $70,000 | $101,000 | $100,000 | | Land Acquisition | $0 | $0 | $2,200 | $4,000 | $0 | | Land and Water Conservation | $0 | $0 | $668,900 | $454,800 | $700,000 | | Boat Access Grants | $502,700 | $1,011,400 | $471,000 | $1,320,200 | $700,000 | | Off-highway Vehicle Grants | $891,200 | $352,800 | $55,000 | $736,700 | $175,000 | | Miscellaneous Nonlapsing Projects | $998,000 | $11,361,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | Trail Grants | $83,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | State Trails Program | $0 | $0 | $1,254,900 | $0 | $530,000 | | Total | $6,132,000 | $18,633,000 | $7,686,900 | $8,011,600 | $2,372,700 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Personnel Services | $72,000 | $58,200 | $87,000 | $99,300 | $0 | | In-state Travel | $500 | $2,000 | $400 | $2,300 | $0 | | Current Expense | $1,289,100 | $1,927,300 | $1,711,100 | $1,594,800 | $273,600 | | DP Current Expense | $1,100 | $3,100 | $200 | $13,100 | $0 | | Capital Outlay | $198,500 | $11,285,500 | $550,300 | $1,222,200 | $367,400 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $4,570,800 | $5,356,900 | $5,337,900 | $5,079,900 | $1,731,700 | | Total | $6,132,000 | $18,633,000 | $7,686,900 | $8,011,600 | $2,372,700 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Acquisition and Development Function This program provides the capital funding for land acquisition and facility development for renovation of park infrastructure. Only small renovation projects of less than $100,000 are included here. These are projects that are too small for recognition in DFCM priorities and are of an emergency nature. This program also provides for the acquisition and new development of property where funds can be matched with federal or other sources. There are often opportunities to accept these other funds when matching funds are available. These are usually smaller development projects or small parcels of land for boundary corrections and small in-holdings within larger parks. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | General Fund | $94,200 | $94,200 | $64,200 | $93,500 | $94,200 | | General Fund, One-time | $0 | $425,000 | $446,000 | $561,500 | $0 | | Federal Funds | $809,800 | $22,800 | $2,371,100 | $0 | $0 | | GFR - Boating | $0 | $661,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | GFR - Off-highway Vehicle | $0 | $266,400 | $250,000 | $0 | $0 | | GFR - State Park Fees | $168,100 | $49,900 | $0 | $650,800 | $20,000 | | Transfers | $9,800 | $0 | $51,700 | $7,700 | $0 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $1,559,900 | $1,294,200 | $542,800 | $604,900 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($1,294,200) | ($542,800) | ($604,800) | ($765,300) | $0 | | Total | $1,347,600 | $2,271,000 | $3,121,000 | $1,153,100 | $114,200 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Current Expense | $217,400 | $980,800 | $922,300 | $525,400 | $96,800 | | DP Current Expense | $0 | $100 | $0 | $12,800 | $0 | | Capital Outlay | $21,600 | $54,700 | $181,300 | $223,800 | $17,400 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $1,108,600 | $1,235,400 | $2,017,400 | $391,100 | $0 | | Total | $1,347,600 | $2,271,000 | $3,121,000 | $1,153,100 | $114,200 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Major Renovation Function The program was created to fund the major renovations in the state parks. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | General Fund | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,500 | $28,500 | | General Fund, One-time | $2,000,000 | $3,000,000 | $2,216,500 | $1,131,500 | $0 | | Federal Funds | $0 | $0 | $11,200 | $0 | $0 | | GFR - Off-highway Vehicle | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | | GFR - State Park Fees | $0 | $0 | $236,500 | $0 | $0 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $92,600 | $438,300 | $842,700 | $1,368,600 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($438,300) | ($842,700) | ($1,368,600) | ($663,900) | $0 | | Total | $1,654,300 | $2,595,600 | $1,968,300 | $1,864,700 | $28,500 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Current Expense | $290,500 | $261,100 | $334,000 | $476,200 | $28,500 | | Capital Outlay | $113,000 | $0 | $333,100 | $157,800 | $0 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $1,250,800 | $2,334,500 | $1,301,200 | $1,230,700 | $0 | | Total | $1,654,300 | $2,595,600 | $1,968,300 | $1,864,700 | $28,500 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Donated Capital Projects Function This program accounts for donations to the Division for specific parks and projects within those parks (UCA 63-11-17(7) and 63-11a-502). Visitors and special interest groups contribute toward special projects that otherwise may not receive funding. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | General Fund | $0 | $0 | $0 | $700 | $0 | | Dedicated Credits Revenue | $101,100 | $71,700 | $110,700 | $115,100 | $25,000 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $124,200 | $154,800 | $152,600 | $187,800 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($154,800) | ($152,600) | ($187,700) | ($209,600) | $0 | | Total | $70,500 | $73,900 | $75,600 | $94,000 | $25,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | In-state Travel | $500 | $200 | $400 | $400 | $0 | | Current Expense | $68,900 | $72,900 | $74,900 | $93,300 | $25,000 | | DP Current Expense | $1,100 | $800 | $200 | $300 | $0 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $0 | $0 | $100 | $0 | $0 | | Total | $70,500 | $73,900 | $75,600 | $94,000 | $25,000 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Region Renovation and Roads Function This program accounts for nonlapsing balances rolled forward from previous years for park interior road construction. This money is used to pay Division of Facilities and Construction Management (DFCM) for miscellaneous projects. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | GFR - State Park Fees | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | $100,000 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $110,400 | $107,500 | $122,000 | $152,000 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($107,500) | ($122,000) | ($152,000) | ($151,000) | $0 | | Total | $102,900 | $85,500 | $70,000 | $101,000 | $100,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | In-state Travel | $0 | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | Current Expense | $95,900 | $81,500 | $63,300 | $95,000 | $93,300 | | DP Current Expense | $0 | $2,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | | Capital Outlay | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,000 | $0 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $7,000 | $0 | $6,700 | $0 | $6,700 | | Total | $102,900 | $85,500 | $70,000 | $101,000 | $100,000 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Boat Access Grants Function This program provides state capital matching (50/50) funds for federal Wallop-Breaux dollars used in the development of boating access sites throughout the state. With limited boating areas in the state, this program seeks to maximize the use of all available areas for boating and fishing access. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | GFR - Boating | $350,000 | $350,100 | $428,200 | $350,000 | $350,000 | | Transfers | $582,600 | $333,100 | $327,000 | $515,000 | $350,000 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $1,005,100 | $1,435,000 | $1,106,800 | $1,391,000 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($1,435,000) | ($1,106,800) | ($1,391,000) | ($935,800) | $0 | | Total | $502,700 | $1,011,400 | $471,000 | $1,320,200 | $700,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Current Expense | $428,300 | $280,900 | $172,200 | $222,200 | $0 | | Capital Outlay | $58,700 | $565,800 | $29,200 | $449,600 | $350,000 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $15,700 | $164,700 | $269,600 | $648,400 | $350,000 | | Total | $502,700 | $1,011,400 | $471,000 | $1,320,200 | $700,000 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: Off-highway Vehicle Grants Function This program provides for matching grants with federal agencies and local governments in the acquisition of land and development of Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) riding areas (see UCA 41-22-19). Although Utah has a vast amount of public land, there are few areas, especially in the Wasatch Front, where people can ride their OHVs in a legal, managed area. This program helps to provide access to areas where this popular form of recreation can be done and can be managed. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Federal Funds | $127,700 | $60,000 | $1,800 | $8,300 | $0 | | GFR - Off-highway Vehicle | $56,900 | $114,900 | $480,000 | $1,676,700 | $175,000 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $1,267,700 | $561,100 | $383,200 | $809,900 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | ($561,100) | ($383,200) | ($810,000) | ($1,758,200) | $0 | | Total | $891,200 | $352,800 | $55,000 | $736,700 | $175,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Current Expense | $108,700 | $15,000 | $0 | $90,400 | $0 | | Capital Outlay | $5,200 | $0 | $0 | $331,600 | $0 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $777,300 | $337,800 | $55,000 | $314,700 | $175,000 | | Total | $891,200 | $352,800 | $55,000 | $736,700 | $175,000 |
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Subcommittee Table of ContentsProgram: State Trails Program Function This program provides capital funding as a match for federal and local government dollars for the acquisition and development of non-motorized recreation trails, and trail crossings (UCA 63-11a-501, 63-11a-503). Linear parks and trail development are increasingly popular recreation activities in the nation. This program helps meet the need by providing other government agencies assistance in development without obligation on the state's part to operate or maintain facilities. The Recreational Trails Advisory Council makes recommendations to the Board and the Division regarding the program. The National Recreation Trails portion of this program is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation. The money is to be used for creation of non-motorized trails. The Division acts as an intermediary by passing the funds through to qualifying public entities. None of the funds are used to build or maintain trails owned by the Division. Funding Detail | Sources of Finance | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | General Fund, One-time | $0 | $0 | $779,900 | $0 | $0 | | Federal Funds | $0 | $0 | $1,053,500 | $0 | $500,000 | | GFR - State Park Fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | | Beginning Nonlapsing | $0 | $0 | $482,800 | $0 | $0 | | Closing Nonlapsing | $0 | $0 | ($1,061,300) | $0 | $0 | | Total | $0 | $0 | $1,254,900 | $0 | $530,000 |
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| | Categories of Expenditure | 2006
Actual | 2007
Actual | 2008
Actual | 2009
Actual | 2010
Approp | | Personnel Services | $0 | $0 | $87,000 | $0 | $0 | | Current Expense | $0 | $0 | $142,200 | $0 | $30,000 | | Capital Outlay | $0 | $0 | $6,700 | $0 | $0 | | Other Charges/Pass Thru | $0 | $0 | $1,019,000 | $0 | $500,000 | | Total | $0 | $0 | $1,254,900 | $0 | $530,000 |
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