COBI 2015 - Interstate Streams

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FY 2016 Appropriation

Because control of much of Utah's water resources is affected by actions of other states and federal agencies, active participation in selected interstate and state/federal bodies is essential to protect Utah's interests. The division director serves as Utah's Interstate Streams Commissioner and represents the state on the following organizations:

Upper Colorado River Commission
Bear River Commission
Western States Water Council
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Forum and Advisory Council
Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Work Group
Colorado River Management Group
Seven Colorado River Basin States Coordination Committee

Utah is entitled to about 1.4 million acre-feet per year of Colorado River water, but is currently using approximately 1 million.

The program accounts for dues to those organizations and for one person to monitor and prepare for meetings and negotiations.

Funding History

Appropriation Overview

During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $375,400 from all sources for Interstate Streams. This is a 1.2 percent increase from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $375,400 from the General/Education Funds, an increase of 1.2 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.

Intent Language

HB0003: Item 107

Under the terms of 63J-1-603 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that appropriations provided for the Division of Water Resources in Item 15, Chapter 5, Laws of Utah 2014, shall not lapse at the close of FY 2015. Expenditures of these funds are limited to: Current Expenses $50,000; Computer Equipment/Software $25,000; Special Projects/Studies $125,000.

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Sources of Finance	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
General Fund	357,300	350,000	345,300	364,600	358,700	12,300	371,000	1,200	372,200
General Fund, One-time	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3,200	3,200
Total	$357,300	$350,000	$345,300	$364,600	$358,700	$12,300	$371,000	$4,400	$375,400

Categories of Expenditure	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
Personnel Services	137,000	137,700	140,800	147,500	146,200	2,100	148,300	3,700	152,000
In-state Travel	500	2,400	300	0	300	0	300	0	300
Out-of-state Travel	31,500	25,600	22,100	26,000	22,100	3,900	26,000	0	26,000
Current Expense	3,600	6,100	3,400	4,500	3,400	1,300	4,700	600	5,300
DP Current Expense	7,900	1,300	1,800	1,800	1,900	(200)	1,700	100	1,800
Other Charges/Pass Thru	176,800	176,900	176,900	184,800	184,800	5,200	190,000	0	190,000
Total	$357,300	$350,000	$345,300	$364,600	$358,700	$12,300	$371,000	$4,400	$375,400

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Other Indicators	FY11 Actual	FY12 Actual	FY13 Actual	FY14 Actual	FY15 Approp	FY15 Change	FY15 Revised	FY16 Change	FY16 Approp
Budgeted FTE	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1
Actual FTE	1	1.10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0

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.