Compendium of Budget Information for the 2011 General Session

Infrastructure & General Government
Appropriations Subcommittee
Subcommittee Table of Contents

Agency: Transportation

Line Item: Engineering Services

Function

The Preconstruction Division, the Planning and Programming Division, and the Right of Way Division were combined several years ago into one line item called Engineering Services.

These programs are responsible for developing Utah highways from an idea stage through the planning and engineering stages until a project is to the point where a contract for construction is awarded to build the highway.

Statutory Authority

The Engineering Services Division of the Utah Department of Transportation is governed by the Title 72 Chapters 5, 6, 7, and 12 UCA.

Intent Language

    Under terms of Section 63J-1-603-(3)(a) Utah Code Annotated, item 225 of Chapter 396 Laws of Utah 2009 is made non-lapsing with the use of any non-lapsing funds limited to the following: Special Projects/Studies $200,000.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $88,100 $0 $0 $0 $0
General Fund, One-time $4,500,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Transportation Fund $16,867,500 $17,364,500 $17,946,000 $16,180,300 $16,375,400
Federal Funds $12,559,800 $14,055,200 $18,120,800 $17,948,800 $14,747,700
Dedicated Credits Revenue $1,206,400 $1,492,400 $1,383,300 $1,762,200 $1,150,000
Transfers - Within Agency $0 $0 ($100) ($125,900) $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $107,500 $4,450,000 $2,089,200 $200,000 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($4,450,000) ($2,089,200) ($200,000) ($200,000) $0
Lapsing Balance ($65,800) ($858,900) ($572,800) ($803,500) $0
Total
$30,813,500
$34,464,000
$38,766,400
$34,961,900
$32,273,100
 
Programs:
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Program Development and Research $9,229,400 $10,849,800 $16,462,800 $14,344,400 $11,022,400
Preconstruction Administration $2,432,500 $1,222,600 $1,536,200 $1,566,700 $1,666,900
Environmental $798,000 $925,000 $780,600 $734,500 $918,500
Structures $2,266,100 $2,437,500 $2,492,300 $2,471,900 $2,653,900
Materials Lab $4,268,700 $4,617,500 $4,554,100 $4,648,900 $4,293,700
Engineering Services $2,254,000 $3,856,200 $2,847,800 $2,468,100 $2,283,500
Right-of-Way $1,724,700 $1,693,200 $1,820,900 $1,926,100 $1,796,200
Research $3,055,600 $3,781,000 $2,654,400 $2,473,900 $2,759,300
Construction Management $4,451,300 $4,715,100 $5,266,700 $4,007,700 $4,512,700
Civil Rights $333,200 $366,100 $350,600 $319,700 $366,000
Total
$30,813,500
$34,464,000
$38,766,400
$34,961,900
$32,273,100
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $20,831,000 $21,750,700 $22,989,900 $21,045,200 $22,792,900
In-state Travel $124,800 $140,000 $135,600 $121,300 $133,100
Out-of-state Travel $181,800 $213,900 $145,300 $68,800 $143,800
Current Expense $5,071,800 $6,065,100 $4,799,000 $4,340,000 $4,126,800
DP Current Expense $902,600 $778,600 $1,259,800 $1,016,200 $121,400
DP Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $133,700 $0
Capital Outlay $213,000 $2,093,100 $5,444,600 $4,087,700 $1,187,100
Other Charges/Pass Thru $3,488,500 $3,422,600 $3,992,200 $4,149,000 $3,768,000
Total
$30,813,500
$34,464,000
$38,766,400
$34,961,900
$32,273,100
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 263.0 261.0 257.0 246.0 246.0






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Program: Program Development and Research

Function

The Transportation Planning Program is responsible to plan and make recommendations to the Transportation Commission, which selects projects. The plan includes the projects currently being built, one to four year projections, as well as six year projections. Careful planning is essential to put available revenue to the highest priority highways.

The Policy and Systems Planning Office studies future transportation needs, develops long and short range plans and determines the funding requirements for a specific highway construction project. This office also develops capital improvement programs for the Department of Transportation, coordinates federal construction and state construction projects with participating city and county governments.

The Research Division functions within Program Development to identify and implement new products and techniques to improve the transportation goals of the Department. The mission of the Research Division is to be at the forefront of transportation innovation, providing information, tools and resources for better planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of Utah highways.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
General Fund $88,100 $0 $0 $0 $0
General Fund, One-time $3,500,000 $50,000 $0 $0 $0
Transportation Fund $2,427,900 $2,347,600 $2,267,700 $2,173,200 $2,222,400
Federal Funds $7,027,400 $7,823,900 $12,724,700 $12,609,500 $8,800,000
Transfers - Within Agency ($357,000) ($1,432,500) ($65,300) ($438,300) $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $43,000 $3,650,000 $2,019,200 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing ($3,500,000) ($1,589,200) $0 $0 $0
Lapsing Balance $0 $0 ($483,500) $0 $0
Total
$9,229,400
$10,849,800
$16,462,800
$14,344,400
$11,022,400
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $4,877,900 $4,608,800 $4,648,700 $4,497,000 $5,233,200
In-state Travel $56,200 $61,500 $55,100 $51,600 $55,100
Out-of-state Travel $41,500 $54,200 $35,900 $16,900 $35,900
Current Expense $685,900 $733,100 $1,653,400 $1,131,200 $1,042,100
DP Current Expense $79,300 $244,900 $511,200 $588,700 $0
DP Capital Outlay $0 $0 $0 $10,300 $0
Capital Outlay $0 $1,798,600 $5,297,800 $3,899,300 $888,100
Other Charges/Pass Thru $3,488,600 $3,348,700 $4,260,700 $4,149,400 $3,768,000
Total
$9,229,400
$10,849,800
$16,462,800
$14,344,400
$11,022,400
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 63.0 62.0 61.0 60.0 60.0






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Program: Preconstruction Administration

Function

There are two aspects to Project Development - Preconstruction and Construction. The responsibility of the Preconstruction Division encompasses those design and engineering activities necessary to advance highway projects after funds are programmed for a project to the point where a contract for construction is awarded to the successful bidder. The Preconstruction Division provides oversight for the Project Management System, Environmental, Roadway Design, Consultant Services, Structures Design, Engineering Services and Right of Way. The Construction side of Project Development contains Construction Management, Materials and Testing and Civil Right sections.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Transportation Fund $1,542,400 $1,208,000 $1,849,600 $1,617,500 $1,666,900
Federal Funds $0 $1,200 $0 $0 $0
Transfers - Within Agency $833,100 $13,400 ($144,100) ($49,800) $0
Beginning Nonlapsing $57,000 $0 $20,000 $0 $0
Closing Nonlapsing $0 $0 ($100,000) $0 $0
Lapsing Balance $0 $0 ($89,300) ($1,000) $0
Total
$2,432,500
$1,222,600
$1,536,200
$1,566,700
$1,666,900
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $1,047,300 $1,110,300 $1,430,800 $1,481,400 $1,557,900
In-state Travel $1,300 $2,700 $600 $3,700 $600
Out-of-state Travel $23,000 $29,500 $14,900 $2,700 $14,900
Current Expense $645,300 $69,400 $78,800 $71,300 $83,000
DP Current Expense $577,700 $10,700 $10,800 $7,600 $10,500
Capital Outlay $137,900 $0 $300 $0 $0
Total
$2,432,500
$1,222,600
$1,536,200
$1,566,700
$1,666,900
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 11.0 12.0 12.0 14.0 14.0






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Program: Civil Rights

Function

The Civil Rights Office is responsible for the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity program and the Department of Transportation minority business enterprise program. The objective of the minority business enterprise program is to certify those businesses that meet all the eligibility requirements have opportunities to have bids awarded to them. Another objective of the minority business enterprise program is to encourage minority firms to bid on State and federal highway construction projects. This program is a required in order to utilize Federal Funds.

Funding Detail

Sources of Finance
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Transportation Fund $166,000 $171,500 $162,900 $161,200 $166,300
Federal Funds $184,400 $193,700 $199,700 $199,700 $199,700
Transfers - Within Agency ($17,200) $900 ($12,000) $0 $0
Lapsing Balance $0 $0 $0 ($41,200) $0
Total
$333,200
$366,100
$350,600
$319,700
$366,000
 
Categories of Expenditure
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Personnel Services $302,600 $337,800 $326,600 $294,200 $342,700
In-state Travel $3,900 $3,500 $1,300 $1,700 $1,300
Out-of-state Travel $1,100 $4,300 $700 $0 $700
Current Expense $24,400 $18,200 $20,200 $21,500 $19,500
DP Current Expense $1,200 $2,300 $1,800 $2,300 $1,800
Total
$333,200
$366,100
$350,600
$319,700
$366,000
 
Other Indicators
2007
Actual
2008
Actual
2009
Actual
2010
Actual
2011
Approp
Budgeted FTE 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0






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