Compendium of Budget Information for the 2011 General Session

Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Environmental Quality
Appropriations Subcommittee

Group: Natural Resources, Agriculture, & Environment

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 Lake Regional Commissions.

Statutory Authority

The following laws govern operation of DNR Administration:

UCA 79-2-201 creates the Department of Natural Resources and lists the boards and Divisions within it.
UCA 79-2-302 allows the Department to adopt a fee schedule.

Intent Language

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

The Legislature intends that the Department of Natural Resources transfer any remaining capital assets in its motor pool internal service fund to the Department of Natural Resources.

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for DNR Administration in Item 174, Chapter 396, Laws of Utah 2009, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2010. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Capital Projects $100,000; Special Projects/Studies $50,000; Computer Equipment/Software $18,000; Equipment/Supplies $30,000, Capital Equipment $25,000.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$3,058,400	$3,291,200	$2,999,300	$3,105,100	$3,054,300
General Fund, One-time	$500	$331,600	$3,600	($21,100)	$0
Transfers	$0	$0	$7,700	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$175,000	$199,300	$212,700	$222,900	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($199,300)	($212,700)	($222,900)	($219,400)	$0
Total	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,087,500	$3,054,300

Programs:	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Executive Director	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$891,600	$1,110,000	$914,600
Administrative Services	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,514,400	$1,660,000
Public Affairs	$278,700	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$212,100
Lake Commissions	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$78,700
Law Enforcement	$146,100	$428,300	$211,500	$208,200	$188,900
Total	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,087,500	$3,054,300

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Personnel Services	$1,378,000	$1,662,300	$1,739,100	$1,747,600	$1,791,800
In-state Travel	$12,200	$11,600	$8,800	$7,400	$9,500
Out-of-state Travel	$9,400	$9,200	$9,500	$5,300	$9,500
Current Expense	$812,300	$1,205,500	$896,300	$996,800	$986,900
DP Current Expense	$476,400	$511,000	$286,700	$245,700	$177,900
DP Capital Outlay	$0	$275,000	$10,000	$0	$0
Capital Outlay	$187,600	($152,800)	$0	$0	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$158,700	$87,600	$50,000	$84,700	$78,700
Total	$3,034,600	$3,609,400	$3,000,400	$3,087,500	$3,054,300

Other Indicators	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Budgeted FTE	14.3	18.2	18.2	19.0	19.0
Vehicles	795	787	795	55	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	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$1,070,100	$1,054,300	$894,100	$1,119,500	$914,600
General Fund, One-time	($1,800)	$0	$0	($13,000)	$0
Transfers	$0	$0	$7,700	$0	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$175,000	$199,300	$212,700	$222,900	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($199,300)	($212,700)	($222,900)	($219,400)	$0
Total	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$891,600	$1,110,000	$914,600

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Personnel Services	$584,700	$620,300	$655,800	$643,100	$647,900
In-state Travel	$8,100	$7,700	$6,200	$6,000	$6,200
Out-of-state Travel	$7,200	$6,500	$9,100	$5,300	$9,100
Current Expense	$156,000	$526,800	$199,900	$375,600	$228,500
DP Current Expense	$20,400	$25,400	$20,600	$74,000	$22,900
Capital Outlay	$187,600	($177,100)	$0	$0	$0
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$80,000	$31,300	$0	$6,000	$0
Total	$1,044,000	$1,040,900	$891,600	$1,110,000	$914,600

Other Indicators	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Budgeted FTE	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Vehicles	795	787	795	1	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, auditing, fleet administration, 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	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$1,483,100	$1,803,500	$1,662,500	$1,522,500	$1,660,000
General Fund, One-time	$4,000	$56,600	$3,600	($8,100)	$0
Total	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,514,400	$1,660,000

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Personnel Services	$437,100	$710,700	$775,000	$798,400	$843,000
In-state Travel	$2,600	$1,200	$600	$200	$1,000
Out-of-state Travel	$2,200	$2,700	$0	$0	$0
Current Expense	$607,300	$646,500	$673,400	$607,400	$720,600
DP Current Expense	$437,900	$474,700	$217,100	$108,400	$95,400
Capital Outlay	$0	$24,300	$0	$0	$0
Total	$1,487,100	$1,860,100	$1,666,100	$1,514,400	$1,660,000

Other Indicators	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Budgeted FTE	5.3	9.7	10.2	10.0	11.0
Vehicles	0	0	0	53	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.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$279,500	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$212,100
General Fund, One-time	($800)	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total	$278,700	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$212,100

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Personnel Services	$233,400	$200,800	$168,300	$165,500	$163,400
In-state Travel	$400	$900	$300	$0	$500
Current Expense	$29,200	$13,400	$6,200	$1,800	$41,600
DP Current Expense	$15,700	$8,700	$6,400	$8,900	$6,600
Total	$278,700	$223,800	$181,200	$176,200	$212,100

Other Indicators	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Budgeted FTE	3.0	2.5	2.0	3.0	2.0

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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 is used for planning and coordination of activities on and around Utah Lake.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$78,700
Total	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$78,700

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$78,700
Total	$78,700	$56,300	$50,000	$78,700	$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	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
General Fund	$146,500	$153,300	$211,500	$208,200	$188,900
General Fund, One-time	($400)	$275,000	$0	$0	$0
Total	$146,100	$428,300	$211,500	$208,200	$188,900

Categories of Expenditure	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Personnel Services	$122,800	$130,500	$140,000	$140,600	$137,500
In-state Travel	$1,100	$1,800	$1,700	$1,200	$1,800
Out-of-state Travel	$0	$0	$400	$0	$400
Current Expense	$19,800	$18,800	$16,800	$12,000	($3,800)
DP Current Expense	$2,400	$2,200	$42,600	$54,400	$53,000
DP Capital Outlay	$0	$275,000	$10,000	$0	$0
Total	$146,100	$428,300	$211,500	$208,200	$188,900

Other Indicators	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Actual	2011 Approp
Budgeted FTE	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
Vehicles	0	0	0	1	0

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