UCA 79-4-305 requires the division to formulate a comprehensive plan and program for the acquisition, protection, operation, maintenance, and development of areas of scenic beauty, recreational utility, historic, archaeological or scientific interest. The Planning and Design program also coordinates construction of facilities and implementation of development priorities within the division. The staff works with the Division of Facilities Construction and Management (DFCM) to ensure the most effective use of state development funds.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $851,100 from all sources for Planning and Design. This is a 1.6 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $514,000 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 1.6 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.