STAFF FIGURE SETTING FY 2020-21 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL ... · FY 2020-21 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES (Executive Director’s Office, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Water

STAFF FIGURE SETTING FY 2020-21

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

(Executive Director’s Office, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Water Conservation Board, and Division of Water

Resources)

JBC WORKING DOCUMENT - SUBJECT TO CHANGE STAFF RECOMMENDATION DOES NOT REPRESENT COMMITTEE DECISION

PREPARED BY: JUSTIN BRAKKE, JBC STAFF

MARCH 6, 2020

JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEE STAFF

200 E. 14TH AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR · DENVER · COLORADO · 80203

TELEPHONE: (303) 866-2061 · TDD: (303) 866-3472

https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/joint-budget-committee

CONTENTS

Department Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1

Summary of Staff Recommendations ......................................................................................................... 2

Description of Incremental Changes.......................................................................................................... 2

Major Differences from the Request .......................................................................................................... 5

Decision Items Affecting Multiple Divisions ................................................................................................ 6

R3 South Platte River water accounting coordinator .............................................................. 6

R7 Water conservation specialist ................................................................................................ 7

R8 Watershed and flood protection specialist .......................................................................... 9

R11 Vehicle for water commissioner ....................................................................................... 10

BA2 Project development and support for water plan grants .............................................. 11

(1) Executive Director’s Office ...................................................................................................................... 13

Decision Items - Executive Director's Office ......................................................................................... 13

R2 Additional staff for avalanche center ................................................................................. 13

R4 Accounting and procurement staff..................................................................................... 16

R6 CPW legal services ................................................................................................................ 18

Line Item Detail — Executive Director’s Office ................................................................................... 21

(5) Division of Parks and Wildlife ................................................................................................................. 36

Line Item Detail - Division of Parks and WIldlife ................................................................................. 36

(6) Colorado Water Conservation Board ..................................................................................................... 47

Line Item Detail - Colorado Water Conservation Board ...................................................................... 48

(7) Division of Water Resources .................................................................................................................... 59

Line Item Detail – Division of Water Resources ................................................................................... 59

Long Bill Footnotes and Requests for Information .................................................................................. 64

Long Bill Footnotes .................................................................................................................................... 64

Requests for Information ........................................................................................................................... 65

Appendix A: Water providers ........................................................................................................................ 66

Appendix B: DNR Appropriations, FTE History ...................................................................................... 68 Numbers Pages................................................................................................................................................. 70

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT The Department Overview contains a table summarizing the staff recommended incremental changes followed by brief explanations of each incremental change. A similar overview table is provided for each division, but the description of incremental changes is not repeated, since it is available under the Department Overview. More details about the incremental changes are provided in the sections following the Department Overview and the division summary tables. Decision items, both department-requested items and staff-initiated items, are discussed either in the Decision Items Affecting Multiple Divisions or at the beginning of the most relevant division. Within a section, decision items are listed in the requested priority order, if applicable.

STAFF WORKING DOCUMENT – DOES NOT REPRESENT COMMITTEE DECISION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW The Department of Natural Resources is responsible for developing, protecting, and enhancing Colorado’s natural resources for the use and enjoyment of present and future residents and visitors. The Department is comprised of seven total divisions, but this document focuses only on the following four divisions:

The Executive Director's Office (EDO) develops department-wide policies and provides administrative and technical support for Department divisions including: budgeting, accounting, financial management, human resources services, and the coordination of public information and environmental education. The EDO also houses the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) that provides avalanche information, education and promotes research for the protection of life and property.

The Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) provides recreational opportunities at 42 state parks, manages more than 960 game and non-game wildlife species, issues hunting and fishing licenses, enforces wildlife regulations, and administers more than 350 state wildlife areas.

The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) works to conserve, develop, and protect the state's water resources to ensure adequate water supply, maximize beneficial use, and reduce the impact of flooding and drought.

The Division of Water Resources (State Engineer's Office) administers and enforces water rights, issues well permits, monitors streamflow and water use, regulates dam construction and safety, and represents Colorado in interstate water compact proceedings.

The three remaining divisions—Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety; Oil and Gas Conservation Commission; and the State Board of Land Commissioners—were discussed in a separate staff briefing on February 13, 2020.

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SUMMARY OF STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH

FUNDS REAPPROPRIATED

FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE

FY 2019-20 APPROPRIATION

SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $307,613,503 $33,464,597 $239,942,706 $7,523,560 $26,682,640 1,489.9

Other legislation 30,206,010 10,000,000 20,206,010 0 0 6.0

HB 20-1253 (Supplemental Bill) 83,710 73,636 83,710 0 (73,636) 0.0

TOTAL $337,903,223 $43,538,233 $260,232,426 $7,523,560 $26,609,004 1,495.9

FY 2020-21 RECOMMENDED APPROPRIATION

FY 2019-20 Appropriation $337,903,223 $43,538,233 $260,232,426 $7,523,560 $26,609,004 1,495.9

Centrally appropriated line items 5,772,588 678,881 4,408,290 495,178 190,239 0.0

Non-prioritized decision items 544,305 109,319 517,165 (83,325) 1,146 0.0

BA1 Increase funding for oil and gas studies 420,000 0 420,000 0 0 0.0

Technical adjustments 313,118 0 163,118 0 150,000 1.0

R2 Staff for avalanche center 287,497 0 287,497 0 0 3.0

R4 Accounting and procurement staff 238,172 0 0 238,172 0 3.0

R6 CPW legal services 191,880 0 191,880 0 0 0.0

R1 Electronic oil and gas filing system 147,840 0 147,840 0 0 0.0

R7 Water conservation specialist 98,112 0 98,112 0 0 1.0

R3 South Platte River water accounting coordinator 74,101 74,101 0 0 0 1.0

R11 Vehicle for water commissioner 6,208 6,208 0 0 0 0.0

BA2 Project development and support for water plan grants 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

R8 Watershed and flood protection specialist 0 0 0 0 0 1.0

R9 Optimize inactive mines program spending authority 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation (27,661,900) (9,925,719) (17,771,346) 19,133 16,032 7.0

R5 True-up orphaned well and emergency spending authority (1,761,000) 0 (1,761,000) 0 0 0.0

Annualize prior year budget actions (1,099,439) (1,165) (1,097,529) 0 (745) 1.0

Indirect cost assessment (295,091) 750,241 (243,114) (750,241) (51,977) 0.0

R10 True-up coal program spending authority (164,500) 0 (34,545) 0 (129,955) (1.0)

TOTAL $315,015,114 $35,230,099 $245,558,794 $7,442,477 $26,783,744 1,512.9

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($22,888,109) ($8,308,134) ($14,673,632) ($81,083) $174,740 17.0

Percentage Change (6.8%) (19.1%) (5.6%) (1.1%) 0.7% 1.1%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $314,016,610 $35,196,322 $244,803,485 $7,203,854 $26,812,949 1,513.9

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($998,504) ($33,777) ($755,309) ($238,623) $29,205 1.0

DESCRIPTION OF INCREMENTAL CHANGES BA1 INCREASE FUNDING FOR OIL AND GAS STUDIES: This request was covered in a separate figure setting presentation on February 13, 2020. R2 STAFF FOR AVALANCHE CENTER: Staff recommends an increase of $287,497 cash funds from the Severance Tax Operational Fund and 3.0 FTE for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) for three backcountry avalanche forecasters and three leased vehicles equipped for winter travel.



R4 ACCOUNTING AND PROCUREMENT STAFF: Staff recommends an increase of $238,172 reappropriated funds from indirect cost assessments and 3.0 FTE for FY 2020-21 to address increasing workload in the accounting and procurement sections of the Executive Director’s Office. R6 CPW LEGAL SERVICES: Staff recommends approval of the Department’s request for $191,880 cash funds from the Wildlife Cash Fund and Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund to support 1,800 hours of additional legal support for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The final amount for this request is pending the Committee’s decision on a common policy for legal services. R1 Electronic oil and gas filing system: This request was covered in a separate figure setting presentation on February 13, 2020. R7 WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST: Staff recommends an increase of $98,112 cash funds from the Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) Construction Fund and 1.0 FTE beginning in FY 2020-21. R3 SOUTH PLATTE RIVER WATER ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR: Staff recommends an increase of $74,101 General Fund for 1.0 FTE for the Division of Water Resources to hire a water accounting coordinator for the South Platte River Basin (SPRB). R11 VEHICLE FOR WATER COMMISSIONER: Staff recommends approval of the Department’s request, which includes $6,208 General Fund for the lease of one state vehicle for the Division of Water Resources (DWR). The vehicle will be used by the La Plata water commissioner. BA2 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR WATER PLAN GRANTS: Staff recommends denial of the request. R8 WATERSHED AND FLOOD PROTECTION SPECIALIST: Staff recommends a budget neutral reallocation of $108,643 cash funds spending authority from the CWCB Intrastate Water Management and Development line item to the CWCB Personal Services and Operating Expenses line items. This reallocation will support the addition of 1.0 FTE for the Watershed and Flood Protection section. R9 OPTIMIZE INACTIVE MINES PROGRAM SPENDING AUTHORITY: This request was covered in a separate figure setting presentation on February 13, 2020. R5 TRUE-UP ORPHANED WELL AND EMERGENCY SPENDING AUTHORITY: This request was covered in a separate figure setting presentation on February 13, 2020. R10 TRUE-UP COAL PROGRAM SPENDING AUTHORITY: This request was covered in a separate figure setting presentation on February 13, 2020. CENTRALLY APPROPRIATED LINE ITEMS: The recommendation includes adjustments to the following centrally appropriated line items. These items are addressed in separate staff briefings for the Department of Personnel and Administration and the Governor’s Office.



CENTRALLY APPROPRIATED LINE ITEMS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS FTE

Salary survey $4,058,197 $619,748 $3,218,933 $119,444 $100,072 0.0

Health, life, and dental 1,436,219 (187,065) 1,162,632 420,242 40,410 0.0

Legal services 284,499 128,495 160,970 (20,539) 15,573 0.0

AED 221,284 19,259 183,579 7,500 10,946 0.0

SAED adjustment 221,284 19,259 183,579 7,500 10,946 0.0

Capitol Complex leased space 101,387 19,052 11,058 51,499 19,778 0.0

Payments to OIT 90,831 23,607 151,460 (80,877) (3,359) 0.0

Leased space 89,266 22,690 68,642 130 (2,196) 0.0

Short-term disability 8,000 603 6,832 231 334 0.0

Shift differential 3,914 0 3,914 0 0 0.0

Paid family leave 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

ALJ (615) 0 (615) 0 0 0.0

Workers’ compensation (80,115) 43,087 (114,800) (4,106) (4,296) 0.0

PERA Direct Distribution (136,855) (34,172) (98,304) (4,379) 0 0.0

Payment to risk management / property funds adjustment

(217,968) (9,128) (204,392) (3,396) (1,052) 0.0

CORE (306,740) 10,164 (321,392) 1,580 2,908 0.0

TOTAL $5,772,588 $675,599 $4,412,096 $494,829 $190,064 0.0

NON-PRIORITIZED REQUEST ITEMS: The recommendation includes an increase of $544,305 total funds for items requested by other agencies that impact this department. The table below itemizes each requested non-prioritized item for FY 2020-21. Final amounts are pending Committee action on common policies.

NON-PRIORITIZED DECISION ITEMS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS FTE

OIT budget request $358,533 $91,841 $346,237 ($81,389) $1,844 0.0

DPA annual fleet vehicle request 185,772 17,478 170,928 (1,936) (698) 0.0

TOTAL $544,305 $109,319 $517,165 ($83,325) $1,146 0.0

TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS: The recommendation includes an increase of $313,118 cash and federal funds for technical adjustments to various line items.

TECHNICAL ADJUSTMENTS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH

FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS FTE

Depreciation Lease-Equivalent Payments $163,117 $0 $163,117 $0 0.0

CWCB FTE FEMA Supported 150,000 0 0 150,000 1.0

CPW Beaver Park Dam Loan 1 0 1 0 0.0

TOTAL $313,118 $0 $163,118 $150,000 1.0

ANNUALIZE PRIOR YEAR LEGISLATION: The recommendation includes adjustments for the impact of prior year legislation.

ANNUALIZE PRIOR YEAR LEGISLATION

TOTAL

FUNDS

GENERAL

FUND

CASH

FUNDS

REAPPROPRIATED

FUNDS

FEDERAL

FUNDS FTE

SB 19-181 Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas $1,067,979 $0 $1,067,979 $0 $0 7.0

SB18-200 PERA 650,121 99,281 515,675 19,133 16,032 0.0

HB 19-1045 Veterans Entrance Fee (25,000) (25,000) 0 0 0 0.0



ANNUALIZE PRIOR YEAR LEGISLATION

TOTAL

FUNDS

GENERAL

FUND

CASH

FUNDS

REAPPROPRIATED

FUNDS

FEDERAL

FUNDS FTE

SB 19-212 State Water Plan (10,000,000) (10,000,000) 0 0 0 0.0

SB 19-221 CWCB Projects (19,355,000) 0 (19,355,000) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL ($27,661,900) ($9,925,719) ($17,771,346) $19,133 $16,032 7.0

ANNUALIZE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET ACTIONS: The recommendation includes adjustments for the impact of prior year budget actions.

ANNUALIZE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET ACTIONS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS FTE

FY 19-20 R4 Capital Development $94,801 $0 $94,801 $0 $0 1.0

Annualize prior year salary survey (2,359) (1,165) (449) 0 (745) 0.0

FY 19-20 R5 Cameo SRA (7,309) 0 (7,309) 0 0 0.0

FY 19-20 Oil and Gas FTE (12,321) 0 (12,321) 0 0 0.0

FY 19-20 R2 Additional Oil and Gas Staffing (20,191) 0 (20,191) 0 0 0.0

FY 19-20 BA2 Additional Oil and Gas Inspectors (44,350) 0 (44,350) 0 0 0.0

Annualize supplemental (83,710) 0 (83,710) 0 0 0.0

FY 17-18 R2 Digital Radio Replacement (1,024,000) 0 (1,024,000) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL ($1,099,439) ($1,165) ($1,097,529) $0 ($745) 1.0

INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT ADJUSTMENT: The recommendation includes a decrease of $295,091 total funds, including an increase of $750,747 General Fund, to the Department’s indirect cost assessments to its various divisions for FY 2020-21.

MAJOR DIFFERENCES FROM THE REQUEST Staff recommendations do not include centrally appropriated costs requested by the Department in in FTE requests. It is the Joint Budget Committee’s policy to provide funds for centrally appropriated line items in the first year for increased staffing decision only if the staffing increase is over 20.0 FTE. Staff recommendations for General Fund supported FTE requests are calculated at 11/12ths of annual salary. Staff recommends denial of BA2 Project Development and Support for Water Plan Grants.



DECISION ITEMS AFFECTING MULTIPLE DIVISIONS

R3 SOUTH PLATTE RIVER WATER ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR REQUEST: The Department requests an increase of $96,309 General Fund and 1.0 FTE for the Division of Water Resources to hire a Water Accounting Coordinator for the South Platte River Basin (SPRB). The request would annualize to $91,606 in FY 2021-22 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $74,101 General Fund for 1.0 FTE beginning in FY 2020-21. Per JBC policy, the recommendation does not include centrally appropriated costs for the first year. ANALYSIS: The Department states that water accounting duties in the SPRB have exceeded the capacity of current staff (4.0 FTE). The number of FTE has remained constant despite industrial and population growth in the region, which has increased demand and competition for water rights. This demand has led to an increase in the number of Augmentation and Substitute Water Supply Plans. These plans are legal mechanisms that allow water users to divert water at one location and replace it at another location, ensuring that no injury to water rights occurs. From 2011 to 2019, the number of augmentation plans in the SPRB increased by 25.4 percent (1,554 to 1,949), while the population increased by about 15.0 percent. There is a strong correlation between the size of the population and the number of plans, which is shown in the graph below. The dashed line represents the trend.

The Department’s request assumes that the number of plans will continue to grow by about 30 every year, while the State Demographer’s Office expects SPRB population growth of about 15.3 percent from 2020 to 2030. The relationship between prior population growth and growth in the number of augmentation plans suggests that the Department’s assumption is reasonable.

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Other workload metrics have seen similar increases. Diversion records—records that account for water usage, storage, and replacement—have increased by approximately 80 percent (5,000 to 9,000) from 2011 to 2018. The number of records for treated wastewater, which can be used for augmentation plans, has increased by about 130 percent (50 to 115) in the same time period. Anticipated Outcomes The Department believes the risk of injury to water rights and noncompliance with water compacts increases as water accounting duties become more time-consuming. This increases potential litigation costs for the State. According to the Department, the addition of 1.0 FTE will allow for more routine audits of augmentation plans, which will increase the capacity of the SPRB accounting team to proactively address potential problems. The Department did not identify instances of injury or noncompliance stemming from current staffing levels, but did note that current staff have only been able to audit between 20 and 40 percent of all decreed water rights in the region. Some of these audits discovered errors that could indicate non-compliance or injury. Staff Conclusion The primary factor in staff’s recommendation is the past and future expected growth of water accounting duties in the SPRB. The Department demonstrated that workload measures increased in the past decade, and staff’s analysis suggests it is reasonable to assume that future workload will increase as the region’s population increases.

R7 WATER CONSERVATION SPECIALIST

REQUEST: The Department requested an increase of $116,524 cash funds from the CWCB Construction Fund and 1.0 FTE for the CWCB’s Water Supply Planning Section (WSPS) beginning in FY 2020-21. The request will annualize to $111,821 in FY 2021-22 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $98,112 cash funds from the CWCB Construction Fund for 1.0 FTE beginning in FY 2020-21. Per JBC policy, the recommendation does not include centrally appropriated costs for the first year. ANALYSIS: There is currently one water conservation specialist working for the CWCB. The Department determined that this level of staffing is insufficient for the volume of work needed to meet water conservation goals. According the Department, water conservation programs must expand so the State can meet water supply goals as identified in the Colorado Water Plan. A key objective of the Plan is to reduce a projected 560,000 acre foot gap between water supply and demand for municipal and industrial use. To meet that objective, the Plan lists two water conservation goals: (1) attain 400,000 acre feet of municipal and industrial water conservation by 2050, and (2) achieve 75 percent of Coloradans living in communities that have incorporated water-saving actions into land-use planning by 2025. The current water conservation specialist reviews water efficiency plans of large municipal water providers; administers the Water Efficiency Grant Fund; explores and develops opportunities for water reuse; and manages water conservation and land use grants for the Water Plan Gran Program.



Anticipated Outcomes The Department expects the requested FTE to expand the State’s existing water conservation programs and identify new areas for expansion. This includes:

Increased technical assistance for water efficiency planning and implementation. The WSPS is currently able to reach around 70 of 400 water providers statewide; the Department expects the addition of 1.0 will expand that outreach by 80 water providers to reach the 150 water providers that have the greatest collective impact on the state’s water demands. See Appendix A for the list of providers.

Expansion of the Colorado Water Loss Initiative, which is a two-year minimum program to build local capacity to implement more efficient and economic water loss control and management practices.

Expansion of water efficiency and land use planning statewide. Senate Bill 15-008 (Promote Water Conservation In Land Use Planning) required CWCB and the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to develop training programs for local governments and water planners.1

Enhancing the administration of Water Efficiency Grant Fund and the Colorado Water Plan Grant Program. The Department expects the total combined number of actively managed grants to reach 58 by the end of 2021, up from 43 in 2018. The chart below shows past workload and expectations for future years.

Funding Source and Appropriations History The request would be funded by the CWCB Construction Fund. The Department anticipates about $37.0 million in cash assets will be available in FY 2020-21.

1 House Bill 20-1095 (Local Government Water Elements In Master Plans) would require the master plans of local governments to include water conservation policies if those plans have water elements. While this sounds like it would be within the DNR water conservation specialist’s purview, the appropriation for H.B. 20-1095 is currently directed to DOLA for 0.5 FTE (which shifts to 1.0 FTE in FY 2021-22). This FTE would provide education and assistance to local governments that include water conservation policies in their master plans. DNR expects minimal workload from the bill and requires no appropriations.

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Four line item appropriations support the CWCB’s Water Supply Planning Section: Intrastate Water Management and Development (Operating), Water Conservation Program (Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning), Water Efficiency Grant Program (FTE and grants), and Interbasin Compacts (FTE and Operating). The table below shows the history for these line items. The number of FTE has remained flat, while inflation-adjusted appropriations have decreased by about 12.1 percent, even when accounting for the recommended 1.0 additional FTE.

WATER SUPPLY PLANNING SECTION (WSPS) APPROPRIATIONS HISTORY WSPS LINE ITEMS FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21*

Interbasin Compacts $1,141,167 $1,141,167 $1,141,167 $1,147,968 $1,153,131 $1,153,131 $1,158,091 $1,168,169 $1,179,458

Water Efficiency Grant Program 598,788 598,788 598,788 598,788 600,804 600,804 604,956 604,956 607,798

Intrastate Water Management and Development 470,464 470,464 470,464 470,464 470,464 470,464 470,464 470,464 361,821

Water Conservation Program 285,166 285,166 297,615 366,425 355,771 362,571 387,589 397,740 507,119

Total $2,495,585 $2,495,585 $2,508,034 $2,583,645 $2,580,170 $2,586,970 $2,621,100 $2,641,329 $2,656,196

Total (inflation-adjusted)** 2,954,346 2,873,220 2,835,616 2,859,117 2,776,777 2,691,842 2,679,489 2,641,329 2,597,791

FTE 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7 9.7

*JBC staff recommendation. Funding and FTE for R7 will be located in the Water Conservation Program line item. **Constant FY 2019-20 dollars. Calculated using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area (Series ID CUURS48BSA0). Calculations assume CPI growth of 2.2% in FY 2020-21.

Staff Conclusion There are two key factors in staff’s recommendation. The first factor is the relationship between the Department’s expected outcomes and the objectives of the Colorado Water Plan. For example, providing additional technical assistance for water conservation and land use planning is clearly linked the Water Plan’s conservation and land use goals. The second factor is the funding source. The funding source—CWCB Construction Fund—is projected to have plenty of cash available to support the request. No new revenue is required.

R8 WATERSHED AND FLOOD PROTECTION SPECIALIST

REQUEST: The Department requests a budget neutral reallocation of $108,643 cash funds spending authority from the CWCB Intrastate Water Management and Development line item to the CWCB Personal Services and Operating Expenses line items. This reallocation will support the addition of 1.0 FTE for the Watershed and Flood Protection section. The request will annualize to $103,940 in FY 2021-22 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. Staff is not excluding centrally appropriated line items for this recommendation because there are no new appropriations for the additional FTE. ANALYSIS: The requested 1.0 FTE will assist with flood planning, mitigation, and recovery. They will also work on watershed health and restoration. Five FTE currently staff the Watershed and Flood Protection (WFP) Section. Two of these FTE are federally funded. The Department anticipates that 1.0 additional FTE will assist with flood planning, mitigation, and recovery, thereby enhancing public safety, property protection, and watershed health. Line Item Descriptions and Reversions The Intrastate Water Management and Development is one of four line items that provide support to the CWCB’s Water Supply Planning Section. The other line items are Water Conservation Program



(Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning), Water Efficiency Grant Program (FTE and grants), and Interbasin Compacts (FTE and Operating). The Intrastate Water Management and Development provides funding for operating expenses. The Intrastate Water Management and Development line item has reverted enough in each of the past two years to support the requested FTE (total appropriation in FY 2018-19 was $470,464 cash funds). The Personal Services line item has also experienced reversions that could support the request, but the Department does not expect those reversions to continue because it expects the CWCB will be fully staffed in future years.

CWCB LINE ITEM REVERSIONS LINE ITEM FY 2016-17 FY 2017-18 FY 2018-19 AVERAGE

Intrastate Water Management and Development $56,900 $253,089 $168,623 $159,537

Personal Services 436,458 447,179 261,666 381,768

Operating Expenses 1,086 355 2,141 1,194

Funding Source The request would be funded by the CWCB Construction Fund. The Department anticipates about $37.0 million in cash assets will be available in FY 2020-21. Staff Conclusion This budget-neutral reallocation of spending authority will have no impact on existing programs within the Department. The funding source will not require additional revenue to support the request.

R11 VEHICLE FOR WATER COMMISSIONER REQUEST: The Department requests an increase of $6,203 General Fund for the lease of one state vehicle for the Division of Water Resources (DWR). The request annualizes to $8,815 in FY 2021-22 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. ANALYSIS: The vehicle would be used by the La Plata water commissioner to meet increased water administration requirements under the La Plata Compact. The compact requires daily deliveries of one-half of the water in the La Plata River basin to New Mexico. The increase in administrative requirements stems from the completion of Long Hollow Reservoir in 2014, which extended the agricultural growing season. The La Plata water commissioner’s duties had been seasonal before the reservoir was completed; now the commissioner’s duties cover all but 10 weeks out of the year. The water commissioner determines how much water needs to be diverted to New Mexico and properly accounts for water rights on the river by visiting the stream gages at the top and bottom of the basin. In short, the water commissioner has more to do and must travel more to do it. Historically, the La Plata water commissioner had used a personal vehicle for largely seasonal duties with less travel needs. DWR has prioritized staffing to cover the increased administration requirement, but is now requesting a vehicle to meet travel requirements. Annual mileage by the water commissioner has increased from 12,255 miles in fiscal year 2014 to 16,200 miles in fiscal year 2018. The Department partially attributes staff turnover in the position to the personal vehicle requirement.



DWR has tried to resolve this issue within its base budget by reviewing fleet vehicle use to determine whether an existing vehicle could be reallocated, but did not identify any that could be assigned to this position without creating a similar void for another position. It is not unusual for the Division’s water commissioners to use a permanent state vehicle. Approximately 68 of the 124 commissioners use a state vehicle. Vehicles are assigned to water commissioners based on the estimated mileage traveled, the size of the district, and whether the commissioner works year-round or seasonally.

BA2 PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT FOR WATER PLAN GRANTS REQUEST: The Department requests $115,958 cash funds from the CWCB Construction Fund and 1.0 FTE for the CWCB to work with stakeholders to cultivate projects that meet the criteria of the Water Plan Grant Program. This is a one year term-limited request for FY 2020-21. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends denial of the request. ANALYSIS: The purpose of the requested FTE is to “cultivate innovative, high-quality projects that meet the criteria of the Water Plan Grant Program.” Cultivating these projects would: (A) help the CWCB draw down the expected $16.9 million available for that purpose in FY 2020-21, and (B) lay the groundwork for water plan revenue from sports betting in future years. The table below shows past appropriations for the Water Plan Grant Program, as well as requested appropriations for FY 2020-21. Funding for FY 2019-20 is provided in two rounds. About $2.6 million was awarded in the first round, which concluded in late 2019. The $2.6 million is included in the $18.4 million figure for grants awarded as of February 2020. The Department has received about $8.5 million in applications for the second round of funding; approval of these applications will occur in May 2020.

Water Plan Grants Funding Summary Fiscal Year Bill Number Funding Source Amount (millions)

FY 17-18 H.B. 17-1248 CWCB Construction Fund $9.0

FY 18-19 S.B. 18-218 CWCB Construction Fund $7.0

FY 19-20 S.B. 19-221 CWCB Construction Fund $7.0

S.B. 19-212 General Fund $8.3

Total $31.3

Awarded as of February 2020 $18.4

Applications for FY 2019-20 Round 2 $8.5

Projected Balance End FY 2019-20 $4.4

Requested funding for FY 2020-21 N/A General Fund $5.0

CWCB Construction Fund $7.5

Projected Balance $16.9

There are no FTE dedicated solely to the Water Plan Grant Program. Workload for the grant program has been spread across nine CWCB staff members: five project managers, two administrative assistants, and two accounting and procurement staff. If all $8.5 million is awarded for the second round of funding for FY 2019-20, the Department will have granted nearly 85 percent of the total funds ($31.3 million) provided to the program using current FTE. This suggests that future grant funding can be awarded in a timely fashion without additional FTE, especially when considering the fact that the Department has not tied these grants to a time-bound objective (e.g. a certain amount of grant funds must be awarded by a certain date).



The Department says that project and grant management has a compounding effect on workload. As new projects are identified and older grants begin invoicing, the amount of work increases, suggesting that additional staff are necessary. This is plausible, but the Department did not provide sufficient evidence to support it. When factoring in R7 Water Conservation Coordinator, who will be working on at least a portion of the Water Plan Grant Program, the Department must show that a $12.5 million appropriation for water plan grants in FY 2020-21 will exceed the capacity of current staff. Proposition DD and Sports Betting Revenue The Department states that it needs “increased staff capacity in FY 2020-21 in advance of the first transfer of sports betting revenue to administer existing grant funds and to properly prepare for the anticipated funds from Proposition DD.” Staff sees two problems with this justification. First, as the Department notes, both the Department of Revenue (DOR) and the Office of State Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) expect up to $1.7 million in revenue for FY 2020-21. This is not enough revenue to facilitate a transfer to the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund (WPICF) because the WPICF is the “last in line” to receive sports betting revenue. For the WCIPF to receive a transfer, revenues would have to exceed approximately $3.3 million FY 2020-21.2 Second, the Department expects to appropriate grant funds from the WPICF based on actual revenue from the prior year. Given current expectations for sports betting revenue in FY 2020-21, the CWCB will not grant out sports betting revenue until FY 2022-23 at the earliest, assuming that sports betting produces enough revenue in FY 2021-22. Term-limited FTE The Department is requesting a one year term-limited FTE, but will reconsider future staffing levels for the program when the State has more information about revenues from sports betting. However, if a dedicated FTE is necessary to administer the Water Plan Grant Program, and if the Department and General Assembly expect funding to be available for that purpose, the Department should submit a request for permanent FTE. Funding Source The request would be funded by the CWCB Construction Fund. The Department anticipates about $37.0 million in cash assets will be available in FY 2020-21. Staff Conclusion The request is not adequately justified. There are sufficient funds in the CWCB Construction Fund to support the request, but staff concludes that the logic of the request is problematic. It is not clear that additional FTE are necessary to administer the Water Plan Grant Program, nor is it clear that potential revenues for Proposition DD require additional FTE at this time. However, staff also believes that if the State wants to expand water plan implementation and increase funding for that purpose, additional FTE may be required. If that is the case, the Department should revise the request and make the case for a more permanent staffing solution that is not explicitly linked to an uncertain supply of sports betting revenue.

2 Calculations for $3.3 million figure: $2,627,061 for administrative expenses; $534,000 for the Hold Harmless Fund; and $130,000 for the Office of Behavioral Health. These distributions take priority over distributions to the WPICF. Link to JBC staff briefing for the Department of Revenue: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/fy2020-21_revbrf2_0.pdf


https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/fy2020-21_revbrf2_0.pdf


(1) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE The Executive Director's Office is responsible for the overall administration of the Department, including budgeting, accounting, financial management, human resources services, and other general administrative services. It provides leadership and support to Department divisions and programs in order to meet strategic objectives. The Executive Director's Office is comprised of two sub-sections: (A) Administration and (B) Special Programs. Pursuant to H.B. 13-1057, the Colorado Avalanche Information Center was added as the Special Programs subdivision following the transfer of the Colorado Geological Survey to the Colorado School of Mines.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE

FY 2019-20 Appropriation

SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $73,956,871 $11,432,108 $53,952,036 $7,298,560 $1,274,167 52.6

Other legislation 231,572 0 231,572 0 0 0.0

HB 20-1253 (Supplemental Bill) 83,710 73,636 83,710 0 (73,636) 0.0

TOTAL $74,272,153 $11,505,744 $54,267,318 $7,298,560 $1,200,531 52.6


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $74,272,153 $11,505,744 $54,267,318 $7,298,560 $1,200,531 52.6







Annualize prior year legislation 90,468 0 71,335 19,133 0 0.0

R8 Watershed and flood protection specialist 17,757 0 17,757 0 0 0.0



R3 South Platte River water accounting coordinator 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

R7 Water conservation specialist 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Annualize prior year budget actions (4,760,849) (607,187) (4,061,179) 0 (92,483) 0.0

Indirect cost assessment (1,588) 750,241 (1,588) (750,241) 0 0.0

TOTAL $76,801,528 $12,438,303 $55,846,315 $7,217,477 $1,299,433 58.6

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $2,529,375 $932,559 $1,578,997 ($81,083) $98,902 6.0

Percentage Change 3.4% 8.1% 2.9% (1.1%) 8.2% 11.4%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $75,699,349 $12,399,052 $54,992,805 $6,978,854 $1,328,638 58.6

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation

($1,102,179) ($39,251) ($853,510) ($238,623) $29,205 (0.0)

DECISION ITEMS - EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

R2 ADDITIONAL STAFF FOR AVALANCHE CENTER REQUEST: The Department requests an increase of $337,697 from the Severance Tax Operational Fund and 3.0 FTE for the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) to improve public safety



for recreationalists and the traveling public. The request annualizes to $297,475 in FY 2021-22 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $287,497 cash funds from the Severance Tax Operational Fund for 3.0 FTE for FY 2020-21. Per Committee policy, the recommendation does not include centrally appropriated costs for the first year. ANALYSIS: The request falls within the CAIC’s mandate to “promote safety by reducing the impact of avalanches on recreation, industry, and transportation in the state through a program of avalanche forecasting and education.” (Section 24-33-116 (1), C.R.S.) Two challenges make it difficult for the CAIC to fulfill this mandate: (1) having too few staff to provide adequate geographic coverage, especially outside of the active avalanche season, and (2) relying heavily on temporary staff to perform duties that require more expertise than can be acquired during the average 2.5 year tenure. The current request would enhance the CAIC’s ability to fulfill its mandate by providing more coverage and information to Colorado’s backcountry recreationalists. This is the primary reason staff is recommending approval of the request. However, the impact of additional FTE on public safety is uncertain. Staff’s analysis suggests that additional FTE may have a limited impact on the number of backcountry avalanche fatalities in the state.3 Many recreationalists consume the information and training provided by the CAIC, but it is unknown if or how much this impacts the overall number or rate of fatal and non-fatal avalanche incidents. Staff therefore cautions that the State should not expect a decline in the number or rate of avalanche incidents or fatalities with the addition of new staff for the CAIC. CAIC Background The CAIC has a staff of 21, including 17 avalanche forecasters. Forecasters collect and analyze data, communicate weather and avalanche conditions, and provide avalanche safety training. Many of these employees are part-time, which translates to a total of 11.3 FTE. Funding for the CAIC comes primarily from the Severance Tax Operational Fund and reappropriated funds from the Colorado Department of Transportation. The Center also receives donations from the non-profit Friends of the CAIC. The CAIC is currently broken into two programs: highway and backcountry. The highway program has eight permanent staff equaling 5.8 FTE. These staff monitor 30 highway sections threatened by 522 avalanche paths (278 of which require regular attention). The backcountry program has 3.5 permanent and 6 temporary staff equaling 3.2 FTE. These staff issue backcountry avalanche forecasts for 10 regions/zones comprising about 23,000 square miles of terrain. The CAIC has added 2.9 FTE since it was established in its current form in 2013 (H.B. 13-1057).4 Most of these additions occurred in the first two fiscal years. From FY 2015-16 to present, the Center has added 0.4 FTE. This occurred in FY 2019-20 through a budget amendment to support maintenance efforts on state-owned avalanche control equipment.

3 The full analysis can be found in the staff briefing document from December 9, 2019. The document can be accessed at: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/fy2020-21_natbrf1.pdf 4 The CAIC was first brought into the Department of Natural Resources in 1983. It received its first base funding of $80,000 from the Severance Tax fund in 2000.


https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/fy2020-21_natbrf1.pdf


Anticipated Outcomes: Staffing flexibility The request seeks three backcountry forecasters who could flex to highway operations in large storm scenarios. A flexible staffing plan represents a shift in current practice. Forecasters currently work on either the highway or backcountry program; most work in the highway program. In a flexible staffing model, forecasters would be allocated between both programs based on need.

The Department states that a flexible staffing plan requires enough permanent staff (e.g. regionally located forecasters) with knowledge of highway operations that are close enough to respond. When geographically large storms create avalanche hazards in multiple road corridors at the same time, the Center would disperse forecasters accordingly. When highway hazard risk subsides, these permanent forecasters would return to backcountry operations.

Anticipated Outcomes: Backcountry program improvement CAIC backcountry forecasters—both permanent and temporary—currently cover an average of 2,707 square miles per forecaster. The Department states that this area is too large for a single forecaster to collect adequate data to assess avalanche hazard. CAIC forecasters must therefore augment their own observations with data and information provided by other avalanche safety groups, such as ski patrols and mountain guides. With the addition of three permanent backcountry forecasters, the average coverage area would come down to 2,000 square miles per forecaster. For comparison, the average for ten regionally-oriented avalanche safety programs run by the U.S. Forest Service is 601 square miles per forecaster.

Additionally, permanent forecasters would allow the CAIC to provide more coverage outside of the most active part of the avalanche season, especially in the central and southern mountains. Currently there are no backcountry avalanche forecasters dedicated to the central and southern mountains between May 1 and November 1. Since 2000, the central and southern mountain regions accounted for nearly 75 percent of the avalanche accidents in Colorado, 18 percent of which occurred from May 1 to November 1. This means that approximately 13 percent of all avalanche accidents in Colorado occur in the central and southern mountains outside of the active avalanche season when the CAIC is unable to provide coverage.

Funding Source The CAIC is a Core Program (formerly Tier 1) of the Severance Tax Operational Fund. If the request is approved, the CAIC would account for approximately two percent of available revenues in the Operational Fund, well below the statutory maximum of 5 percent (Section 39-29-109.3, (1) (b.5), C.R.S.). The Department notes that additional funding for the CAIC may reduce the amount of funding that flows through to the Operational Fund’s Natural Resources and Energy Grant Program Distributions (formerly known as Tier 2). Given the relatively small cost of this request and the anticipated improvements to both the CAIC’s highway and backcountry programs, DNR believes this is both an appropriate and recommended use of the Operational Fund. Staff Conclusion The State has asked the CAIC to provide a service. The Department demonstrated that current staffing levels impede the CAIC’s ability to provide that service. Specifically, the CAIC does not have enough permanent FTE to meet recreational avalanche forecasting needs related to space (geographic coverage) and time (outside the active avalanche season).



R4 ACCOUNTING AND PROCUREMENT STAFF REQUEST: The Department requests an increase of $288,323 reappropriated funds and 3.0 FTE for the Executive Director’s Office to address increasing workload in its Accounting and Procurement offices. The request will annualize to $274,214 in FY 2021-22 and beyond. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $238,172 reappropriated funds for 3.0 FTE beginning in FY 2020-21. ANALYSIS The purpose of this request is to address increasing workload in the accounting and procurement sections of the Executive Director’s Office. Major workload drivers in the accounting section (15.0 FTE) include the overall number of accounting transactions and the shift to the State’s new accounting system (CORE). The number of accounting transactions increased by 16.6 percent from FY 2011 to 2019, while CORE has more than doubled the number of fields required to complete accounting transactions. In short, there are more transactions, and each transaction take more time to complete. The chart below shows the number of accounting transactions since FY 2012.

In the procurement section (4.0 FTE), the number of purchase orders and contracts increased by 28.9 and 61.9 percent, respectively, from FY 2011 to 2019.5 Workload Drivers The number of accounting transactions has grown by only 1.4 percent in the last four fiscal years, but the Department expects higher growth in future years due to recent legislation. The Department cited S.B. 19-181 (Protect Public Welfare Oil and Gas Operations), increased funding for the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission’s orphaned well program, increased funding for water grants and projects, and S.B 18-143 (Parks And Wildlife Measures To Increase Revenue) as potential workload drivers under the assumption that they will increase the number accounting transactions, purchase orders, and contracts related to new and ongoing projects. For the procurement section, the Department highlighted S.B. 19-196 (Colorado Quality Apprenticeship Training Act of 2019) as a future workload driver. The legislation requires the section to ensure that contractors adhere to the bill’s requirements. This means that the section will have to

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spend additional time writing contracts that are consistent with new statutes and validating compliance with those statutes. The fiscal note for the bill says, “…workload will increase for most state agencies in order to manage and monitor projects, oversee contractors, write contracts, review and certify payroll paperwork.”6 The fiscal note assumed that “additional staff requirements will be requested through the annual budget process in FY 2021-22.” Although this request is a year ahead of the note’s assumption, the note suggests that the Department’s expectations have merit. Impact of Workload on Current FTE The number of FTE in both sections has been constant for at least the past eight fiscal years, including the current year. The one exception is 1.0 FTE that was internally reallocated from an administrative position to the accounting section. According to the Department, increased workload for a constant number of FTE leads to increased staff turnover. In FY 2018-19, the accounting unit had a turnover rate of 50 percent: two left shortly after starting and five left 6 to 12 months after starting.7 These employees cited workload as a primary factor in their decision. Other factors included complexity, pay, and professional growth. Impact of Workload on Department, Stakeholders The Department stated that insufficient staffing leaves the Department more susceptible to negative federal audit findings and project delays. Negative federal audit findings could lead to a restriction in federal funding or a requirement that expenditures be repaid. The Department identified one instance of a negative federal audit finding, but it did not specify whether this audit finding led to reduced funding or repayment of expenditures. Project delays occur when payments to contractors are delayed. The Department noted that the average time to process a contract or grant increased by over one day between FY 2017-18 (18.46 days) and FY 2018-19 (19.61 days). However, the Department did not identify the number of times a project has been delayed or stopped because of delayed payments. It also noted that the average processing time for a contract or grant is an imperfect metric because it does not capture the full range of wait times and other considerations like the prioritization of rush contracts. Anticipated Outcomes The Department lists the following outcomes achieved by 3.0 additional FTE:

Shorter payment wait times for contractors and vendors;

Faster contract processing;

Fewer purchasing errors;

Reduced risk of negative audit findings. Funding Source and Appropriations History Indirect cost recoveries on cash and federal revenue sources within the Department will support the request.

6 Link to fiscal note: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2019A/bills/fn/2019a_sb196_f1.pdf 7 According to information provided during the Department’s hearing in December 2019, department-wide employee retention is about 92.0 percent.


https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2019A/bills/fn/2019a_sb196_f1.pdf


The following chart compares appropriations and FTE for FY 2012-13 and FY 2020-21. Despite the addition of the requested FTE, appropriations for personal services and operating expenses will have declined by an estimated 4.7 percent since FY 2012-13. 8

EDO PERSONAL SERVICES AND OPERATING EXPENSES LINE ITEM FY 131 FY 212 Change (%) FY 13 to FY 21

Personal Services $3,724,837 $4,309,326 15.7%

Operating Expenses 184,124 201,330 9.3%

Total Appropriation $3,908,961 $4,510,656 15.4%

Total EDO FTE 41.8 44.3 6.0%

Inflation-adjusted3

Personal Services 4,409,570 4,214,479 -4.4%

Operating Expenses 217,971 196,899 -9.7%

Total 4,627,542 4,411,377 -4.7%

1 Total appropriation, including Long Bill and separate legislation 2 JBC staff recommendation for Long Bill 3 Constant FY 2019-20 dollars. Calculated using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area (Series ID CUURS48BSA0). Calculations assume CPI growth of 2.2% in FY 2020-21. Staff Conclusion There are three factors in staff’s recommendation. The first and most significant is the growth in workload without corresponding growth in FTE. The second is the turnover rate. The third and final factor is the plausibility of future workload stemming from recent legislation. Staff cannot confirm if or how much the cited legislation will impact workload in the accounting and procurement sections, but thinks that a yet-undefined increase in workload is plausible. Risks related to negative audit findings and project delays did not factor into staff’s recommendation. These risks are also plausible, but the Department did not provide sufficient evidence for staff to include them as a factor in the recommendation. The Department’s anticipated outcomes are also a non-factor. Though plausible, the Department did not specify how these outcomes are or will be measured, and the one metric it did include is problematic.

R6 CPW LEGAL SERVICES REQUEST: The Department requests an increase of $191,880 cash funds (ongoing) to support 1,800 hours of additional legal support for Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The final amount for this request will change according to the Committee’s decision on a common policy for legal services. If approved, the funds will subsequently appear as reappropriated funds in the Department of Law (DOL). RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. Staff requests permission to change the amount and fund splits pursuant to the Committee’s decision on common policies. ANALYSIS: The request seeks to address increasing workload in the DOL. According to the Department, the CPW team of attorneys is struggling to keep up with workload despite being fully staffed since October 2018. To mitigate this workload, the DOL has reallocated attorneys from other

8 Using different base years produces varying changes in inflation-adjusted appropriations. Using FY 2011-12 as a base shows a decline of 6.5 percent, while using FY 2013-14 as the base shows an increase of 1.4 percent.



sections. For example, in FY 2018-19 an attorney assigned to the State Board of Land Commissioners spent 50 percent of their time working on CPW issues. This arrangement ended at the end of that fiscal year, and the Department believes a similar arrangement is unlikely in future years. Workload and Workload Drivers The table below demonstrates the number of legal hours worked over the past four fiscal years. The total hours worked increased by about 14.0 percent from FY 2015-16 to 2018-19.

The large increase from FY 2017-18 to 2018-19 is largely attributable to major construction contracts and real estate disputes related to state parks. A 50 percent increase in hours billed for Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests also factored into the increase. The Department’s request highlighted CORA requests as a significant future workload driver. CORA requests increased by 185.0 percent from calendar year 2015 through 2019. Historically, administrative assistants have been responsible for handling most CORA requests. However, the Department has noticed a trend toward legally complex “gray area” requests that require legal expertise, which administrative assistants lack. By “gray area,” the Department means instances where legal review of privileged documents and documents is necessary for the purpose of withholding the documents according to CORA’s “public interest” exemption. The Department cited wildlife management information as the common thread in the number of CORA requests. For example, whenever there is a well-publicized human/wildlife interaction, CPW expects to see an increase in CORA requests. Another example is the use of CORA to compile detailed information about species harvest numbers and locations with the end goal of developing commercial hunting applications. Lastly, the Department stated that insufficient legal staffing created a backlog of 24 separate legal issues. The Department could not list specific projects for confidentiality reasons, but did list the following general categories for the backlog:

Water rights and other contentious water issues, including multi-jurisdictional issues;

Issues surrounding the use of firearms and archery equipment by convicted felons;

Contract disputes including large (more than $7.0 million) capital construction projects;

Real estate projects including clarification of conservation easement concerns, appraisal procedures, and property taxation;

Frequent access disputes with federal land management agencies for maintenance of CPW facilities on federal lands;

Review and revision of aquatic wildlife regulations, including those governing importation, transportation, and unregulated wildlife; and



Securing and enforcing federal and state trademark protection for CPW’s logo and name. Funding Source and Appropriations History This request would be funded by two CPW cash funds. The following table shows the requested amounts and anticipated fund balances for the Wildlife Cash Fund and the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund. The fund balance represents net working capital, which is the difference between current assets and current liabilities.

REQUEST AMOUNTS AND ANTICIPATED FUND BALANCES FY 2020-21 CASH FUND REQUEST FUND BALANCE

Wildlife $124,722 $87,207,824

Parks and Outdoor Recreation 67,158 8,100,459

The Department has not requested additional funding for legal services since FY 2014-15, when the Committee approved $215,842 cash funds for the Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and $178,218 General Fund for the Division of Water Resources. The following table shows a modest increase in appropriations for legal services, but this increase is almost entirely attributable to common policy adjustments. When accounting for inflation and staff’s recommendation for FY 2020-21, appropriations have increased by just 1.6 percent.

DNR LEGAL SERVICES APPROPRIATION HISTORY

LINE ITEM FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21* CHANGE (%)

FY 15 TO FY 21

Legal Services $5,046,737 $4,842,850 $4,844,889 $5,433,175 $5,508,277 $5,266,199 $5,929,112 17.5%

Inflation-adjusted** 5,705,907 5,359,202 5,214,066 5,653,428 5,630,982 5,266,199 5,798,613 1.6%

*JBC staff recommendation **Constant FY 2019-20 dollars. Calculated using the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metro area (Series ID CUURS48BSA0). Calculations assume CPI growth of 2.2% in FY 2020-21. Staff Conclusion The primary factor in staff’s recommendation is the growth in legal hours worked for CPW. The Department has pursued other strategies to mitigate the workload, including borrowed time from attorneys who serve other divisions within DNR, but staff concurs that these strategies are not sustainable. Given the increasing volume of CORA requests and the current legal backlog, staff concludes that the Department’s request is adequately justified and therefore recommends its approval.



LINE ITEM DETAIL — EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S OFFICE (A) ADMINISTRATION The Administration subdivision includes the following units:

The Administration and Policy Development unit oversees the administration of Department divisions, policy development, and program implementation.

Human Resources is responsible for all duties pertaining to personnel management.

Accounting and Purchasing directs, controls, and manages accounting and procurement operations and functions within the Department.

The Budgeting unit formulates the Department's annual budget and administers central appropriations and allocations for all divisions.

PERSONAL SERVICES This line item supports personnel costs for the division. It is funded entirely through indirect cost recoveries collected from each division in the Department. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-1-105, 24-1-124, and 24-33-101 et seq., C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $4,350,073 reappropriated funds and 44.3 FTE for FY 2020-21.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The recommendation includes funds for R4 Accounting and Procurement Staff.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $4,010,447 $0 $0 $4,010,447 $0 41.3

TOTAL $4,010,447 $0 $0 $4,010,447 $0 41.3


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $4,010,447 $0 $0 $4,010,447 $0 41.3


Annualize prior year budget actions 101,715 0 0 101,715 0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation 16,698 0 0 16,698 0 0.0

TOTAL $4,350,073 $0 $0 $4,350,073 $0 44.3

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $339,626 $0 $0 $339,626 $0 3.0

Percentage Change 8.5% 0.0% 0.0% 8.5% 0.0% 7.3%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $4,350,073 $0 $0 $4,350,073 $0 44.3

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0



HEALTH, LIFE, AND DENTAL This line item pays for the state contribution to health insurance, life insurance, and dental insurance. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-50-611 and 24-50-603 (9), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $18,211,792 total funds for FY 2020-21. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an appropriation of $18,121,414 total funds for FY 2020-21. This recommendation includes staff recommendations for the Department's R2, R3, R4, R7, R8, and BA2 requests, as well as the Committee’s decisions on common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH, LIFE, AND DENTAL TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $16,667,226 $3,239,669 $12,782,471 $312,561 $332,525 0.0

TOTAL $16,667,226 $3,239,669 $12,782,471 $312,561 $332,525 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $16,667,226 $3,239,669 $12,782,471 $312,561 $332,525 0.0

Centrally appropriated line items 1,436,219 (187,065) 1,162,632 420,242 40,410 0.0


Annualize prior year budget actions 7,927 0 7,927 0 0 0.0


Indirect cost assessment 0 214,213 0 (214,213) 0 0.0



R2 Staff for avalanche center 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

R4 Accounting and procurement staff 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $18,121,414 $3,266,817 $13,963,072 $518,590 $372,935 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $1,454,188 $27,148 $1,180,601 $206,029 $40,410 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $18,211,792 $3,491,072 $14,013,282 $334,503 $372,935 0.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $90,378 $224,255 $50,210 ($184,087) $0 0.0

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY The appropriation for this line item funds short-term disability insurance premiums paid by the State to provide for the partial replacement of salary if an employee becomes disabled. The Department’s short-term disability request is calculated as 0.17 percent of salaries. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-50-611 and 24-50-603 (13), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $187,646 total funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an appropriation of $188,262 total funds for FY 2020-21. This recommendation includes staff recommendations for the Department's R2, R3, R4, R7, R8, and BA2 requests. The fund splits differ slightly from what the Committee approved for common policies.



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, SHORT-TERM DISABILITY TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $179,974 $28,127 $142,236 $5,306 $4,305 0.0

TOTAL $179,974 $28,127 $142,236 $5,306 $4,305 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $179,974 $28,127 $142,236 $5,306 $4,305 0.0

Centrally appropriated line items 8,000 3,885 3,026 580 509 0.0

Annualize prior year budget actions 159 0 159 0 0 0.0

R8 Watershed and flood protection specialist 129 0 129 0 0 0.0






TOTAL $188,262 $32,012 $145,550 $5,886 $4,814 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $8,288 $3,885 $3,314 $580 $509 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $187,646 $31,813 $144,900 $6,164 $4,769 0.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($616) ($199) ($650) $278 ($45) 0.0

S.B. 04-257 AMORTIZATION EQUALIZATION DISBURSEMENT Beginning in January 2006, statute requires the State to contribute additional funds to assist in the amortization of the Public Employees' Retirement Association's (PERA) unfunded liability. This rate is 5.0 percent of total payroll. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-51-411, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $6,181,160 total funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an appropriation of $6,206,238 total funds for FY 2020-21. This recommendation includes staff recommendations for the Department's R2, R3, R4, R7, R8, and BA2 requests, as well as the Committee’s decisions on common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, S.B. 04-257 AMORTIZATION EQUALIZATION

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FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $5,976,962 $927,662 $4,732,346 $174,989 $141,965 0.0

TOTAL $5,976,962 $927,662 $4,732,346 $174,989 $141,965 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $5,976,962 $927,662 $4,732,346 $174,989 $141,965 0.0



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, S.B. 04-257 AMORTIZATION EQUALIZATION

DISBURSEMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE

Centrally appropriated line items 221,284 19,259 183,579 7,500 10,946 0.0








TOTAL $6,206,238 $946,921 $4,923,917 $182,489 $152,911 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $229,276 $19,259 $191,571 $7,500 $10,946 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $6,181,160 $941,017 $4,898,155 $190,562 $151,426 0.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($25,078) ($5,904) ($25,762) $8,073 ($1,485) 0.0

S.B. 06-235 SUPPLEMENTAL AMORTIZATION EQUALIZATION DISBURSEMENT Similar to the AED line item, the Supplemental Amortization Equalization Disbursement (SAED) line item increases employees' contributions to the PERA Trust Fund to amortize the unfunded liability in the Trust Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-51-411, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $6,181,160 total funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends an appropriation of $6,206,238 total funds for FY 2020-21. This recommendation includes staff recommendations for the Department's R2, R3, R4, R7, R8, and BA2 requests, as well as the Committee’s decisions on common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, S.B. 06-235 SUPPLEMENTAL AMORTIZATION

EQUALIZATION DISBURSEMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $5,976,962 $927,662 $4,732,346 $174,989 $141,965 0.0

TOTAL $5,976,962 $927,662 $4,732,346 $174,989 $141,965 0.0











EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, S.B. 06-235 SUPPLEMENTAL AMORTIZATION

EQUALIZATION DISBURSEMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE



TOTAL $6,206,238 $946,921 $4,923,917 $182,489 $152,911 0.0




Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($25,078) ($5,904) ($25,762) $8,073 ($1,485) 0.0

PERA DIRECT DISTRIBUTION This line item is included as a common policy allocation payment for the state portion of the PERA Direct Distribution created in Section 24-51-414, C.R.S., enacted in S.B. 18-200. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-51-414, (2) C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $2,936,081 total funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $2,936,082 total funds for FY 2020-21 in accordance with the Committee’s decision on common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, PERA DIRECT DISTRIBUTION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $3,072,937 $481,169 $2,427,367 $90,765 $73,636 0.0

HB 20-1253 (Supplemental Bill) $0 $73,636 $0 $0 ($73,636) 0.0

TOTAL $3,072,937 $554,805 $2,427,367 $90,765 $0 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $3,072,937 $554,805 $2,427,367 $90,765 $0 0.0

Centrally appropriated line items (136,855) (34,172) (98,304) (4,379) 0 0.0

TOTAL $2,936,082 $520,633 $2,329,063 $86,386 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($136,855) ($34,172) ($98,304) ($4,379) $0 0.0

Percentage Change (4.5%) (6.2%) (4.0%) (4.8%) 0.0% 0.0%


Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($1) ($72,387) $3 ($1) $72,384 0.0

SALARY SURVEY Pursuant to Section 24-50-104 (4) (c), C.R.S., the Department of Personnel's total compensation report recommends a salary adjustment each year, which is funded by this line item. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-50-104, C.R.S.



REQUEST: The Department requests $2,705,764 including $413,165 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $4,058,197 total funds for FY 2020-21 in accordance with the Committee’s decision on common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, SALARY SURVEY TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $4,875,623 $607,187 $4,061,941 $114,012 $92,483 0.0

TOTAL $4,875,623 $607,187 $4,061,941 $114,012 $92,483 0.0




Annualize prior year budget actions (4,875,623) (607,187) (4,061,941) (114,012) (92,483) 0.0

TOTAL $4,058,197 $619,748 $3,218,933 $119,444 $100,072 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($817,426) $12,561 ($843,008) $5,432 $7,589 0.0

Percentage Change (16.8%) 2.1% (20.8%) 4.8% 8.2% 0.0%


Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($1,352,433) ($206,583) ($1,072,676) ($39,815) ($33,359) 0.0

PAID FAMILY LEAVE This new line item funds family and medical leave for state employees. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: None. REQUEST: The Department requests $209,401 total funds, including $31,979 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $0 in accordance with the Committee’s decision on compensation common policies.

SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL The Shift Differential line item addresses the adjustment necessary to compensate employees for work performed outside of normal work schedules. These are second and third shift workers whose scheduled work hours fall outside of regular work hours. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-50-104 (1) (a), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests $38,953 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the request in accordance with the Committee’s decision on common policies.



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $35,039 $0 $35,039 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $35,039 $0 $35,039 $0 $0 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $35,039 $0 $35,039 $0 $0 0.0

Centrally appropriated line items 3,914 0 3,914 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $38,953 $0 $38,953 $0 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $3,914 $0 $3,914 $0 $0 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $38,953 $0 $38,953 $0 $0 0.0


WORKERS' COMPENSATION This line item is used to pay the Department's share of the State's workers' compensation program administered by the Department of Personnel. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-30-1510.7, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,367,677 total funds, including $107,726 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The recommendation reflects the Committee’s decision on operating common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, WORKERS' COMPENSATION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,447,792 $64,639 $1,360,005 $14,324 $8,824 0.0

TOTAL $1,447,792 $64,639 $1,360,005 $14,324 $8,824 0.0



Centrally appropriated line items (80,115) 43,087 (114,800) (4,106) (4,296) 0.0

TOTAL $1,367,677 $107,726 $1,245,205 $10,218 $4,528 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($80,115) $43,087 ($114,800) ($4,106) ($4,296) 0.0

Percentage Change (5.5%) 66.7% (8.4%) (28.7%) (48.7%) 0.0%



OPERATING EXPENSES This line item includes both the Executive Director’s Office operating costs and capital outlay. Capital outlay is typically spent on computers, furniture and other one-time purchases. A portion of this line



is also annually held aside in a technology fund for IT projects that benefit all divisions within the Department. The total appropriation amount for this line changes very little from year to year. Staff notes that the majority of expenses are related to Division of Parks and Wildlife capital outlay related expenditures. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-1-105, 24-1-124, and 24-33-101 et seq., C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests $201,330 reappropriated funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $184,371 $0 $0 $184,371 $0 0.0

TOTAL $184,371 $0 $0 $184,371 $0 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $184,371 $0 $0 $184,371 $0 0.0


TOTAL $201,330 $0 $0 $201,330 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $16,959 $0 $0 $16,959 $0 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $201,330 $0 $0 $201,330 $0 0.0


LEGAL SERVICES This line item is used to pay the Department of Law for the provision of attorney and paralegal services for all Divisions.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-31-101 (1) (a) and 24-75-112 (1) (i), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $5,929,112 total funds, including $1,495,260 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is pending Committee approval of the common policy for this line item. Staff requests permission to adjust all pending line items and the fund splits, as necessary, once Committee policy is established. The table below includes staff’s recommendation for R6 CPW Legal Services.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, LEGAL SERVICES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $5,266,199 $1,366,765 $3,803,800 $20,539 $75,095 0.0

Other legislation $186,534 $0 $186,534 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $5,452,733 $1,366,765 $3,990,334 $20,539 $75,095 0.0



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, LEGAL SERVICES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $5,452,733 $1,366,765 $3,990,334 $20,539 $75,095 0.0


Centrally appropriated line items 284,499 128,495 160,970 (20,539) 15,573 0.0

TOTAL $5,929,112 $1,495,260 $4,343,184 $0 $90,668 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $476,379 $128,495 $352,850 ($20,539) $15,573 0.0

Percentage Change 8.7% 9.4% 8.8% (100.0%) 20.7% 0.0%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $5,929,112 $1,495,260 $4,343,184 $0 $90,668 0.0


ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SERVICES This line item is used to purchase administrative law services from the Department of Personnel and Administration. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-30-1001 (3) and 24-30-1002, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $0. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The recommendation reflects the Committee’s decision on operating common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE SERVICES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $615 $0 $615 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $615 $0 $615 $0 $0 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $615 $0 $615 $0 $0 0.0

Centrally appropriated line items (615) 0 (615) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($615) $0 ($615) $0 $0 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0


PAYMENT TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROPERTY FUNDS This line item represents an allocation appropriated to each department based on a shared statewide risk formula for two programs, the Liability Program and the Property Program. The Liability Program is used to pay liability claims and expenses brought against the State. The Property Program provides insurance coverage for State buildings and their contents.



STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-30-1510 and 24-30-1510.5, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,015,362 total funds, including $66,079 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $982,886 total funds. The recommendation reflects the Committee’s decision on operating common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, PAYMENT TO RISK MANAGEMENT AND PROPERTY

FUNDS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,200,854 $73,847 $1,107,217 $11,831 $7,959 0.0

TOTAL $1,200,854 $73,847 $1,107,217 $11,831 $7,959 0.0



Centrally appropriated line items (217,968) (9,128) (204,392) (3,396) (1,052) 0.0

TOTAL $982,886 $64,719 $902,825 $8,435 $6,907 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($217,968) ($9,128) ($204,392) ($3,396) ($1,052) 0.0

Percentage Change (18.2%) (12.4%) (18.5%) (28.7%) (13.2%) 0.0%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $1,015,362 $66,079 $933,278 $8,941 $7,064 0.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $32,476 $1,360 $30,453 $506 $157 0.0

VEHICLE LEASE PAYMENTS Funds provided through this line item enable the Department to lease vehicles from State Fleet Management in the Department of Personnel and Administration. Seven of the Department’s eight divisions lease vehicles to perform their work. The Department drives approximately 1,250 vehicles and averages a total of 14 million miles each year in the course of business. The cost of each lease is based on the purchase price of the vehicle selected and the terms of the lease agreement.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-30-1104 (2), C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $4,490,629 total funds, including $313,262 General Fund.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is pending Committee approval of the common policy for this line item. Staff requests permission to adjust all pending line items and the fund splits, as necessary, once Committee policy is established. The following table includes staff recommendations for R2 Staff for Avalanche Center and R11 Vehicle for Water Commissioner.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, VEHICLE LEASE PAYMENTS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $4,238,560 $294,479 $3,845,629 $43,439 $55,013 0.0



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, VEHICLE LEASE PAYMENTS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


HB 20-1253 (Supplemental Bill) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $4,244,598 $294,479 $3,851,667 $43,439 $55,013 0.0



R2 Improve public safety through avalanche forecasting

3,263 0 3,263 0 0 0.0


Non-prioritized decision items 185,772 17,478 170,928 (1,936) (698) 0.0


TOTAL $4,490,629 $313,262 $4,081,549 $41,503 $54,315 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $246,031 $18,783 $229,882 ($1,936) ($698) 0.0

Percentage Change 5.8% 6.4% 6.0% (4.5%) (1.3%) 0.0%



CAPITAL OUTLAY This line item provides funding for the replacement of equipment and furnishings and minor facility renovations.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-1-105, 24-1-124, and 24-33-101 et seq., C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $1,062,343 total funds.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ASSET MAINTENANCE This line item enables the Department to maintain and replace its IT systems. This includes annual IT support and maintenance agreements with hardware and software vendors, new and replacement equipment, computer supplies, data communication charges, utilities and other related costs. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-1-105, 24-1-124, and 24-33-101 et seq., C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $263,159 total funds, including $31,628 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

LEASED SPACE The responsibilities of the Department of Natural Resources extend across the entire state, and for reasons of efficiency and proximity to specific project areas DNR’s divisions operate a number of satellite offices throughout Colorado. In many instances, divisions are statutorily required to operate offices in specific counties and/or congressional districts. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-30-1303, et seq., C.R.S.



REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,864,855 total funds, including $689,122 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, LEASED SPACE TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,667,689 $666,432 $969,540 $7,158 $24,559 0.0


TOTAL $1,706,689 $666,432 $1,008,540 $7,158 $24,559 0.0



Centrally appropriated line items 89,266 22,690 68,642 130 (2,196) 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation 68,900 0 68,900 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $1,864,855 $689,122 $1,146,082 $7,288 $22,363 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $158,166 $22,690 $137,542 $130 ($2,196) 0.0

Percentage Change 9.3% 3.4% 13.6% 1.8% (8.9%) 0.0%



CAPITOL COMPLEX LEASED SPACE This line item is used to pay the Department of Personnel for the costs of maintaining state buildings that are part of the capitol complex. Capitol Complex Leased Space is appropriated based on usable square footage utilized by each state department. For the Department of Natural Resources, this includes 79,240 square feet of space at 1313 Sherman Street (Centennial Building). STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-30-1104 (4), C.R.S., and Part 1 of Article 82 of Title 24, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,377,437 total funds, including $258,842 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $1,408,665 total funds. The recommendation reflects the Committee’s decision on operating common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, CAPITOL COMPLEX LEASED SPACE TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,307,278 $245,658 $664,011 $255,024 $142,585 0.0

TOTAL $1,307,278 $245,658 $664,011 $255,024 $142,585 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $1,307,278 $245,658 $664,011 $255,024 $142,585 0.0


TOTAL $1,408,665 $264,710 $675,069 $306,523 $162,363 0.0



EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, CAPITOL COMPLEX LEASED SPACE TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE



FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $1,377,437 $258,842 $699,648 $268,710 $150,237 0.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($31,228) ($5,868) $24,579 ($37,813) ($12,126) 0.0

CORE OPERATIONS This line item funds the Department's share of the statewide accounting system (CORE) used by the State Controller to record all state revenues and expenditures. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-30-209, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $616,928 total funds, including $45,698 General Fund. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The recommendation reflects the Committee’s decision on operating common policies.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, CORE OPERATIONS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $923,668 $35,534 $861,012 $11,112 $16,010 0.0

TOTAL $923,668 $35,534 $861,012 $11,112 $16,010 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $923,668 $35,534 $861,012 $11,112 $16,010 0.0

Centrally appropriated line items (306,740) 10,164 (321,392) 1,580 2,908 0.0

TOTAL $616,928 $45,698 $539,620 $12,692 $18,918 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($306,740) $10,164 ($321,392) $1,580 $2,908 0.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $616,928 $45,698 $539,620 $12,692 $18,918 0.0


PAYMENTS TO OIT This line item provides spending authority for the Department to purchase IT services from the Governor’s Office of Information Technology (OIT). The majority of this appropriation is used to pay for the OIT staff who provide network support, desktop support, and applications development for the Department. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-37.5-103, 4-37.5-506 and 24-37.5-604, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $14,992,789 total funds, including $3,093,126 General Fund.



RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommendation is pending Committee approval of the common policy for this line item. Staff requests permission to adjust all pending line items and the fund splits, as necessary, once Committee policy is established.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, ADMINISTRATION, PAYMENTS TO OIT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $14,395,585 $2,441,650 $10,694,784 $1,126,216 $132,935 0.0

HB 20-1253 (Supplemental Bill) $83,710 $0 $83,710 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $14,479,295 $2,441,650 $10,778,494 $1,126,216 $132,935 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $14,479,295 $2,441,650 $10,778,494 $1,126,216 $132,935 0.0



Centrally appropriated line items 90,831 23,607 151,460 (80,877) (3,359) 0.0

Indirect cost assessment 0 536,028 0 (536,028) 0 0.0

Annualize prior year budget actions (83,710) 0 (83,710) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $14,992,789 $3,093,126 $11,340,321 $427,922 $131,420 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $513,494 $651,476 $561,827 ($698,294) ($1,515) 0.0

Percentage Change 3.5% 26.7% 5.2% (62.0%) (1.1%) 0.0%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $14,992,789 $3,093,126 $11,340,321 $427,922 $131,420 0.0


(B) SPECIAL PROGRAMS COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER PROGRAM COSTS The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) works to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on recreation, tourism, commerce, industry, and the citizens of Colorado by providing information and education on avalanche danger. The CAIC is responsible for forecasting avalanche danger and providing education and safety training to help reduce risks to highway travelers, Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) staff, recreationalists, and avalanche professionals. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-1-124 (2.1) (c) and 24-33-116, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,461,709 total funds and 14.3 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The recommendation includes funding for R2 Staff for Avalanche Center

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,148,011 $0 $478,101 $650,939 $18,971 11.3

TOTAL $1,148,011 $0 $478,101 $650,939 $18,971 11.3




EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE

FY 2019-20 Appropriation $1,148,011 $0 $478,101 $650,939 $18,971 11.3


Annualize prior year budget actions 24,594 0 12,297 12,297 0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation 4,870 0 2,435 2,435 0 0.0

TOTAL $1,461,709 $0 $777,067 $665,671 $18,971 14.3

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $313,698 $0 $298,966 $14,732 $0 3.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $1,461,709 $0 $777,067 $665,671 $18,971 14.3


INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT This line item reflects the amount of indirect cost assessments to cash and federal funding sources within the CAIC subdivision. The Department uses the funds collected to offset General Fund that would otherwise be required to pay for services from the Executive Director’s Office. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $53,989 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request, but requests permission to adjust this amount as necessary once the Committee has finalized common policy decisions for FY 2020-21.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS, INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $55,577 $0 $55,577 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $55,577 $0 $55,577 $0 $0 0.0



Indirect cost assessment (1,588) 0 (1,588) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $53,989 $0 $53,989 $0 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($1,588) $0 ($1,588) $0 $0 0.0






(5) DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE The Division of Parks and Wildlife (CPW) provides recreational opportunities at 42 state parks, manages 960 game and non-game wildlife species, issues hunting and fishing licenses, enforces wildlife regulations, and oversees more than 295 state wildlife areas.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE

TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $166,911,630 $150,000 $145,290,632 $0 $21,470,998 893.5

Other legislation 83,930 0 83,930 0 0 1.0

TOTAL $166,995,560 $150,000 $145,374,562 $0 $21,470,998 894.5


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $166,995,560 $150,000 $145,374,562 $0 $21,470,998 894.5

Annualize prior year budget actions 2,455,798 0 2,455,798 0 0 1.0

Annualize prior year legislation 370,895 (25,000) 395,895 0 0 0.0

Technical adjustments 163,118 0 163,118 0 0 0.0

Indirect cost assessment (232,286) 0 (181,984) 0 (50,302) 0.0

TOTAL $169,753,085 $125,000 $148,207,389 $0 $21,420,696 895.5

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $2,757,525 ($25,000) $2,832,827 $0 ($50,302) 1.0

Percentage Change 1.7% (16.7%) 1.9% 0.0% (0.2%) 0.1%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $169,753,085 $125,000 $148,207,389 $0 $21,420,696 895.5


LINE ITEM DETAIL - DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE

(A) COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE OPERATIONS STATE PARK OPERATIONS The State Park Operations line item funds the ongoing operations and administrative staff at all state parks and central offices. This includes personal services, operating expenses, and utility expenses, as well as a seasonal work program that enables CPW to hire temporary staff to assist at state parks during the busy season. Most of the funding for this line item is from the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund, which is predominantly supported by revenue from fees, passes, and registrations. Other sources of funding include Lottery proceeds and grants from the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) program, both informational, and the Severance Tax Operational Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-10-101 to 33-13-116, C.R.S., and Section 33-60-101 et seq., C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $37,617,761 total funds, including $125,000 General Fund and 260.1 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.



DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE OPERATIONS, STATE PARK

OPERATIONS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $36,876,174 $150,000 $36,281,368 $0 $444,806 260.1

TOTAL $36,876,174 $150,000 $36,281,368 $0 $444,806 260.1


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $36,876,174 $150,000 $36,281,368 $0 $444,806 260.1


Annualize prior year legislation 93,677 (25,000) 118,677 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $37,617,761 $125,000 $37,047,955 $0 $444,806 260.1

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $741,587 ($25,000) $766,587 $0 $0 0.0

Percentage Change 2.0% (16.7%) 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $37,617,761 $125,000 $37,047,955 $0 $444,806 260.1


WILDLIFE OPERATIONS This line item provides funding for Division’s supervision and management, program and financial oversight, grant management, and intermediary activities necessary to encourage the success of the Division’s strategic plan. It also funds the education and training of new wildlife officers. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 31-1-101 to 33-6-101 et seq., C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $86,488,207 total funds and 623.6 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE OPERATIONS, WILDLIFE OPERATIONS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $84,377,714 $0 $65,203,031 $0 $19,174,683 621.6


TOTAL $84,461,644 $0 $65,286,961 $0 $19,174,683 622.6


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $84,461,644 $0 $65,286,961 $0 $19,174,683 622.6

Annualize prior year budget actions 1,755,474 0 1,755,474 0 0 1.0


TOTAL $86,488,207 $0 $67,313,524 $0 $19,174,683 623.6

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $2,026,563 $0 $2,026,563 $0 $0 1.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $86,488,207 $0 $67,313,524 $0 $19,174,683 623.6




VENDOR COMMISSIONS, FULFILLMENT FEES, AND CREDIT CARD FEES This line item provides funding for vendor commissions, fulfillment fees, and credit card fees associated with the sale of hunting and fishing licenses, park passes, and recreational vehicle registration (e.g., snowmobiles, boats, etc.). STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-4-101 and 33-12-101 C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests continuation-level funding of $14,555,758 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

(B) SPECIAL PURPOSE Line items in this subdivision support programs that have a dedicated funding source or are related to federal programs that do not directly pertain to the operations of the Colorado parks system or wildlife programs.

SNOWMOBILE PROGRAM This line item funds the Snowmobile Program, which is responsible for the registration of snowmobiles, mandatory safety certification of young operators, enforcement of registration requirements, trail marking and signing, establishment and maintenance of snowmobile trails and related facilities. The source of funds is the Snowmobile Recreation Fund, established pursuant to Section 33-14-106, C.R.S. to receive fees from the registration of snowmobiles. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-14-102, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,020,818 cash funds and 1.3 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, SNOWMOBILE PROGRAM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,015,295 $0 $1,015,295 $0 $0 1.3

TOTAL $1,015,295 $0 $1,015,295 $0 $0 1.3


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $1,015,295 $0 $1,015,295 $0 $0 1.3


Annualize prior year legislation 578 0 578 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $1,020,818 $0 $1,020,818 $0 $0 1.3



FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $1,020,818 $0 $1,020,818 $0 $0 1.3




RIVER OUTFITTERS REGULATION This program is responsible for the administration of the annual licensing for river outfitters, regulation of the river outfitters, and ensuring the safety of river running activities through inspections. This program performs inspections on these companies to ensure river outfitters employ qualified personnel, follow appropriate operating parameters and meet minimum equipment standards to ensure customer safety. Funding comes from registration and licensing fee revenue from river outfitters credited to the River Outfitters Cash Fund established pursuant to Section 33-32-111, C.R.S. The program also receives some funding from the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Cash Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-32-103, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $150,651 cash funds and 0.5 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, RIVER OUTFITTERS REGULATION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $150,541 $0 $150,541 $0 $0 0.5

TOTAL $150,541 $0 $150,541 $0 $0 0.5



Annualize prior year budget actions 98 0 98 0 0 0.0


TOTAL $150,651 $0 $150,651 $0 $0 0.5

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $110 $0 $110 $0 $0 0.0




OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PROGRAM SUPPORT This line item funds the administrative costs of the Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Program, which is responsible for the administration of OHV registration and grants. The program provides promotes the availability of OHV recreational opportunities, and encourages safe and responsible use through brochures, news releases and other media. The program is also responsible for OHV safety awareness through the promulgation and enforcement of rules and regulations. Partnerships with land management agencies and enthusiasts are formed to leverage grant funds and promote good management of motorized recreation. Funding is from OHV registration fees credited to the Off- Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-14.5-106, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $583,447 cash funds and 3.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.



DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE PROGRAM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $570,631 $0 $570,631 $0 $0 3.0

TOTAL $570,631 $0 $570,631 $0 $0 3.0





TOTAL $583,447 $0 $583,447 $0 $0 3.0





OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE DIRECT SERVICES This line item supports direct services provided by the OHV Program including activities and expenses associated with law enforcement, capital equipment, rescue and first aid equipment, off-highway vehicle facilities, and division and contract services related to clearing parking lots and providing trail maintenance. This is mostly in the form of grants to federal, state, and local government agencies and non-profit user groups to construct and maintain off-highway vehicle trails, parking areas, signage and maps. Funding is from off-highway vehicle registrations collected in the Off-Highway Vehicle Registration Fund. As part of this line item, the Committee approved a footnote that authorized three year spending authority and to account for projects that require more than a year of funding to complete. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-14.5-106, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $4,000,000 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

FEDERAL GRANTS The Department anticipates the receipt of federal funds related to this line item, which reflects a grant from the United States Coast Guard to fund a portion of the requirements of the federal Boat Safety Act. These moneys are shown for informational purposes only. Half of this money is distributed to local governments and the other half funds State-sponsored projects. The Parks and Wildlife Board evaluates the proposals and distributes the funds. This funding is from a federal grant and is included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-13-101, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $750,000 federal funds.




STORES REVOLVING FUND This line item appropriates money into the Stores Revolving Fund, which was established pursuant to S.B. 03-290. This fund is used for the acquisition of warehousing stock and distributing supplies for retail sales to park visitors. At the end of every fiscal year, any fund balance exceeding $200,000 reverts back to the Parks Cash Fund. The Stores Revolving Fund is continuously appropriated and this appropriation is for informational purposes only. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-10-111.5 (4), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $200,000 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY This line item supports IT systems and services necessary for core CPW functions by providing computer and communications infrastructure, asset management, user support, standardized software applications, internet oversight, development of IT policies and plans, and the development and maintenance of new and existing business applications. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 33-10-109, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $2,605,016 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

TRAILS GRANTS This line item consists of continuously-appropriated cash funds and a federal grant; it is included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. The Trails Grants line item was added during FY 2010-11 as part of a capital construction budget reorganization that moved part of the capital construction budget into the operating budget. This program provides technical assistance and training on trail design, development, and maintenance to agencies, communities, and non-profit groups statewide. It provides public information on trails through maps, newsletters, and electronic media. The Trails program also encourages Youth Corp trail projects, volunteerism and public stewardship for trails on public lands. Grants are made to third parties and the work does not result in a physical asset owned by the state. Cash funds in this line item come from Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and lottery proceeds and are shown in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-60-104 (1) (b) and 33-60-104 (1) (c), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $2,200,000 total funds, including $1,800,000 cash funds and $400,000 federal funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.



AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES PROGRAM The Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Program was established in by S.B. 08-226 (Aquatic Nuisance Species Prohibition) to prevent, control, contain, monitor and eradicate ANS, both wildlife and plants, from State waters. The program coordinates a network of state, federal, local, and private watercraft inspection and decontamination stations. Watercraft on trailers are required to be inspected for ANS and decontaminated, if needed, prior to entering Colorado waters. House Bill 18-1008 (Mussel-free Colorado Act) created an Aquatic Nuisance Species stamp to be purchased by boaters in the State, which will provide a revenue stream for the Aquatic Nuisance Species Program that will partially cover expenses. Pursuant to Section 33-10.5-108 (1)(a)(I), C.R.S., the Division of Parks and Wildlife Aquatic Nuisance Species Fund (ANS Fund) is granted continuous spending authority for all money in the Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-10.5-101 et seq. C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $3,936,264 cash funds and 4.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. This funding consists of continuously-appropriated cash funds and is included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, AQUATIC NUISANCE SPECIES PROGRAM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $3,916,497 $0 $3,916,497 $0 $0 4.0

TOTAL $3,916,497 $0 $3,916,497 $0 $0 4.0





TOTAL $3,936,264 $0 $3,936,264 $0 $0 4.0





GAME DAMAGE CLAIMS AND PREVENTION The Game Damage program is a prevention and reimbursement program that compensates ranchers, farmers, and landowners for damage caused by big game animals. This line item also includes funds for the purchase of fencing, pyrotechnics and other materials provided to landowners to prevent damage (and potential CPW liability) to standing and harvested crops, forage, and other property. Approximately half of the expenditures for this line item are for game damage prevention and the other half is for claims. However, spending on claims is unpredictable and dependent upon many factors, including the weather. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-3-101 et seq., C.R.S.



REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $1,282,500 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

HABITAT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM This line item funds fencing projects and performs various habitat improvement projects designed to meet game management objectives and to keep big game off of private property. Pursuant to Section 33-1-112 (8) (e), C.R.S., the program is funded by an annual transfer of 5.0 percent of the net sales of big game hunting licenses used in geographic locations represented by a Habitat Partnership Committee. Moneys in the Habitat Partnership Cash Fund are continuously appropriated and included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-1-110 et seq., and 33-1-112 (8) (a) to 33-1-112 (e), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $2,537,572 cash funds and 3.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, HABITAT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $2,517,245 $0 $2,517,245 $0 $0 3.0

TOTAL $2,517,245 $0 $2,517,245 $0 $0 3.0





TOTAL $2,537,572 $0 $2,537,572 $0 $0 3.0





GRANTS AND HABITAT PARTNERSHIPS This line item funds projects related to (1) grants for habitat improvement on private property under the Pheasant Habitat Partnership Program; (2) the CPW Wetlands Program, which supports work to protect vulnerable wetlands and improve habitat; (3) grants for the Large Shooting Range Program to expand shooting range opportunities in Colorado; (4) grants for the Fishing Is Fun Program, which supports the improvement of fishing opportunities in the State. The three year spending authority can be found in the footnote section of the Division’s Long Bill. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-3-101 et seq., C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $1,625,000 cash funds.



RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. Staff also recommends continuing the Long Bill footnote associated with this line item.

ASSET MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS This line item funds small construction projects that do not rise to the scope or funding level of the Division’s annual legislative capital construction request. These are typically routine repair projects that occur during the normal lifecycle of capital assets. Appropriations under this line item are available for three years, as authorized in the Long Bill footnote included below. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 33-1-107, 33-10-106, and 24-75-112, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $5,100,000 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request and the continuation of the footnote associated with this line item.

ANNUAL DEPRECIATION-LEASE EQUIVALENT This line item was added as a result of H.B. 17-1144 (Amend Capital Construction Automatic Funding Mechanism) that required state agencies with capital projects funded by cash funds to include this line item in their operating budgets. The Department annually calculates an amount equal to the recorded depreciation of the capital asset and includes this amount as a base adjustment in the budget request.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 24-30-1310 (2)(a), C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $194,797 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ANNUAL DEPRECIATION-LEASE EQUIVALENT

PAYMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $31,680 $0 $31,680 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $31,680 $0 $31,680 $0 $0 0.0



Technical adjustments 163,117 0 163,117 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $194,797 $0 $194,797 $0 $0 0.0







BEAVER PARK DAM REPAYMENT This line item was moved from the capital construction budget to CPW’s operating budget in FY 2015-16. It provides spending authority for CPW to repay the Colorado Water Conservation Board for a $10 million loan for improvements to the dam at Beaver Park Reservoir. This zero interest loan is being repaid at $333,333 per year for 30 years.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 39-29-109 (2) (a) (X), C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $333,334 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request, as it is consistent with the terms of the agreement between CPW and the CWCB regarding the repayment of the loan.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, BEAVER PARK DAM REPAYMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $333,333 $0 $333,333 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $333,333 $0 $333,333 $0 $0 0.0



Technical adjustments 1 0 1 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $333,334 $0 $333,334 $0 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $1 $0 $1 $0 $0 0.0




CHATFIELD REALLOCATION REPAYMENT This line item was added to CPW’s operating budget in FY 2017-18. It provides spending authority for CPW to repay the Colorado Water Conservation Board for an $8.3 million interest-free loan. The loan agreement obligates CPW to repay $216,829 to CWCB annually for 30 years.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 37-60-120.1 and 37-60-122 (1) (b), C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $276,700 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT This line item reflects indirect cost assessments to cash and federal funds within the Division of Parks and Wildlife. The Department uses indirect cost recoveries to offset General Fund that would otherwise be required to pay for services from the Executive Director’s Office.

REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $4,295,260 total funds.



RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request, but requests permission to adjust this amount as necessary once the Committee has finalized all common policies for FY 2019-20.

DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFE, SPECIAL PURPOSE, INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $4,527,546 $0 $3,826,037 $0 $701,509 0.0

TOTAL $4,527,546 $0 $3,826,037 $0 $701,509 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $4,527,546 $0 $3,826,037 $0 $701,509 0.0


TOTAL $4,295,260 $0 $3,644,053 $0 $651,207 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($232,286) $0 ($181,984) $0 ($50,302) 0.0

Percentage Change (5.1%) 0.0% (4.8%) 0.0% (7.2%) 0.0%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $4,295,260 $0 $3,644,053 $0 $651,207 0.0




(6) COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD The Colorado Water Conservation Board (CWCB) was created in 1937 with a mission to conserve, develop, protect, and manage Colorado’s water for present and future generations. Section 37-60-104 (1), C.R.S., stipulates the requirement of a 15-member Board of Directors and Section 37-60-106, C.R.S., describes the duties of those board members “to promote the conservation of the waters of the state of Colorado in order to secure the greatest utilization of such waters and the utmost prevention of floods.” The CWCB has access to two large cash fund accounts, the CWCB Construction Fund and the Severance Tax Perpetual Base Fund, to provide loans and grants for projects that will increase the beneficial consumptive use of Colorado's waters. This includes protection of water resources, water conservation, flood mitigation, stream restoration, drought planning, and implementation of the Colorado Water Plan. Special bills provide a significant source of funding for the CWCB. The CWCB received approximately $28.5 million in FY 2019-20 from S.B. 19-221 (CWCB Construction Fund Projects, $18.5 million) and S.B 19-212 (Appropriation General Fund Implement State Water Plan, $10.0 million). The Department is seeking $22.25 million in FY 2020-21 for the CWCB Projects Bill.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD

TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH

FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $9,498,034 $0 $9,273,660 $224,374 46.7

Other legislation 28,975,000 10,000,000 18,975,000 0 0.0

TOTAL $38,473,034 $10,000,000 $28,248,660 $224,374 46.7


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $38,473,034 $10,000,000 $28,248,660 $224,374 46.7

Technical adjustments 150,000 0 0 150,000 1.0

Annualize prior year budget actions 136,775 0 131,163 5,612 0.0

R7 Water conservation specialist 98,112 0 98,112 0 1.0

BA02 Project development and support for water plan grants 0 0 0 0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation (28,953,487) (10,000,000) (18,954,405) 918 0.0

R8 Watershed and flood protection specialist (17,757) 0 (17,757) 0 1.0

Indirect cost assessment (13,469) 0 (7,423) (6,046) 0.0

TOTAL $9,873,208 $0 $9,498,350 $374,858 49.7

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($28,599,826) ($10,000,000) ($18,750,310) $150,484 3.0

Percentage Change (74.3%) (100.0%) (66.4%) 67.1% 6.4%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $9,971,409 $0 $9,596,551 $374,858 50.7

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $98,201 $0 $98,201 $0 1.0



LINE ITEM DETAIL - COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD (A) ADMINISTRATION

PERSONAL SERVICES This line item provides funding for salaries and associated expenses for program staff in the Colorado Water Conservation Board. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Articles 60 to 69 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $3,634,856 cash funds and 33.0 FTE. This includes the annualization of prior year salary survey and S.B. 18-200 (PERA) and R8 Watershed and Flood Protection Specialist. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $3,549,623 cash funds and 32.0 FTE. The recommendation includes funding for R8 Watershed and Flood Protection Specialist.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, ADMINISTRATION, PERSONAL SERVICES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $3,355,784 $0 $3,355,784 $0 $0 31.0

TOTAL $3,355,784 $0 $3,355,784 $0 $0 31.0







TOTAL $3,549,623 $0 $3,549,623 $0 $0 32.0




Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $85,233 $0 $85,233 $0 $0 1.0

OPERATING EXPENSES This line item funds the day-to-day operating costs of the CWCB various membership and association expenses that maintain the State’s ability to utilize and develop its entitlements under interstate compacts and equitable apportionment decrees. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Articles 60 to 69 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $555,508 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $542,540 cash funds. The recommendation includes funding for R8 and BA2.



COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, ADMINISTRATION, OPERATING EXPENSES TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $536,887 $0 $536,887 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $536,887 $0 $536,887 $0 $0 0.0





TOTAL $542,540 $0 $542,540 $0 $0 0.0





RIVER DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS The River Decision Support System (RDSS) consists of databases and models that facilitate decision making related to interstate compacts, water resource planning, and water rights administration, through use of historic data and geographic information system data to support Colorado's Decision Support System (CDSS). The CDSS is comprised of water management systems being developed and maintained by the CWCB and the Division of Water Resources for each of Colorado's major water basins. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Article 60 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests $504,373 cash funds and 4.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $506,225 cash funds. The recommendation includes a technical adjustment for the annualization of S.B. 18-200 (PERA). The Department’s original request mistakenly allocated $1,852 to the Weather Modification line item, which does not contain any FTE. Staff moved those funds to this item at the Department’s request.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, ADMINISTRATION, RIVER DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $492,071 $0 $492,071 $0 $0 4.0

TOTAL $492,071 $0 $492,071 $0 $0 4.0







COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, ADMINISTRATION, RIVER DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE

TOTAL $506,225 $0 $506,225 $0 $0 4.0




Request Above/(Below) Recommendation ($1,852) $0 ($1,852) $0 $0 0.0

(B) SPECIAL PURPOSE COLORADO WATER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION This line item was not in the FY 2019-20 Long Bill and the Department is not requesting appropriations through the Long Bill for FY 2020-21. The purpose of this line item is to show the annualization of S.B. 19-212 (Appropriation General Fund Implement State Water Plan). The bill appropriated a total of $10.0 million General Fund in FY 2019-20 for the implementation of the Colorado Water Plan. Of that $10 million, $8.3 million went to the Water Plan Implementation Grant Program. The appropriation came with a three-year roll-forward spending authority provision to accommodate the Program’s reimbursement schedules and project timelines. The other $1.7 million was earmarked for stakeholder outreach and technical analysis to develop a water resources demand management program. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 37-60-106.3, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department did not make a request for this line item in its FY 2020-21 budget. Instead, the Department requests the transfer of $10.0 million to support cash fund appropriations that will be included in the FY 2020-21 CWCB Projects Bill. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has no recommendation for continued funding.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, COLORADO WATER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0

Other legislation 10,000,000 10,000,000 $0 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 $0 $0 0.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $10,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 $0 $0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation (10,000,000) (10,000,000) 0 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($10,000,000) ($10,000,000) $0 $0 $0 0.0

Percentage Change (100.0%) (100.0%) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%





INTRASTATE WATER MANAGEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT This line item supports the work of the CWCB’s Water Supply Planning Section. Duties of this section include providing broad technical expertise in water use, water availability, and water supply planning. Staff members in this section also manage the Water Supply Reserve Fund, which provides money for grants and loans to complete water activities. Requests for monies from this program must be approved by Basin Roundtables established under Section 37-75-104, C.R.S. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Articles 60 to 69 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests $361,821 cash funds, including a reduction in spending authority related to R8 Watershed and Flood Protection Specialist. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, INTRASTATE WATER MANAGEMENT AND

DEVELOPMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $470,464 $0 $470,464 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $470,464 $0 $470,464 $0 $0 0.0



R8 Watershed and flood protection specialist

(108,643) 0 (108,643) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $361,821 $0 $361,821 $0 $0 0.0





FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE The majority of the appropriation for this line item is federal funds, which are included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. This is a federally-funded program that provides flood plain mapping and information about flood prevention. This line item supports 3.0 FTE for the Map Modernization Coordinator and the State Coordinator for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The Map Modernization Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Map Modernization Program and ensuring high quality mapping products. The State Coordinator for the NFIP is responsible for performance measurement, community assistance visits, ordinance assistance, community information system, floodplain mitigation strategies, education and outreach, technical assistance, Community Rating System (CRS) support, mapping coordination assistance, intra- and inter-state coordination, and other related activities. The position also serves as the State Hazard Mitigation Officer in the event of a federally declared flood disasters, and has a primary responsibility as the CWCB representative within Disaster Field Offices when they become active. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 37-60-121 (3) (b), C.R.S.



REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $322,442 total funds and 3.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The majority of the appropriation for this line item is federal funds, which are included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

ASSISTANCE TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $165,912 $0 $13,732 $0 $152,180 2.0

TOTAL $165,912 $0 $13,732 $0 $152,180 2.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $165,912 $0 $13,732 $0 $152,180 2.0

Technical adjustments 150,000 0 0 0 150,000 1.0

Annualize prior year budget actions 5,612 0 0 0 5,612 0.0


TOTAL $322,442 $0 $13,732 $0 $308,710 3.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $156,530 $0 $0 $0 $156,530 1.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $322,442 $0 $13,732 $0 $308,710 3.0


WEATHER MODIFICATION The CWCB's Weather Modification Program is responsible for issuing permits for weather modification projects, monitoring environmental conditions, regulating weather modification activities, and engaging in public outreach. This program is supported by cash funds from fees charged for weather modification permits as specified in Section 36-20-113, C.R.S. If the operation is a commercial project, statute requires the fee to be sufficient to pay the direct costs for review of the permit application, public hearings regarding the application, and the monitoring of the permitted operation. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 36-20-101 et seq., C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $26,852 cash funds for FY 2019-20. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $25,000 cash funds. The recommendation includes a technical adjustment for the annualization of S.B. 18-200 (PERA). The Department’s original request mistakenly allocated $1,852 to the Weather Modification line item, which does not contain any FTE. Staff moved those funds to the River Decision Support Systems line item at the Department’s request.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, WEATHER MODIFICATION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $25,000 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 0.0



COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, WEATHER MODIFICATION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE

TOTAL $25,000 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 0.0



TOTAL $25,000 $0 $25,000 $0 $0 0.0




WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM This line item supports the Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning (OWCDP), which promotes water use efficiency and drought management planning. Funding for the program comes from the CWCB Construction Fund. Program responsibilities include the administration of municipal and agricultural grants, the provision of technical assistance, precipitation harvesting pilot projects, and water conservation training. The OWCDP also promotes drought planning by encouraging and assisting communities to prepare and implement drought mitigation plans and by monitoring drought impacts and informing the public, media, and state officials. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 37-60-106, 37-60-115, 37-60-124-127, and 37-96-103 C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $507,119 cash funds and 5.0 FTE, which includes appropriations for R7 Water Conservation Specialist. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request. The recommendation includes funds for R7 Water Conservation Specialist.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, WATER CONSERVATION PROGRAM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $397,740 $0 $397,740 $0 $0 4.0

TOTAL $397,740 $0 $397,740 $0 $0 4.0



R7 Water conservation specialist 98,112 0 98,112 0 0 1.0



TOTAL $507,119 $0 $507,119 $0 $0 5.0







WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM This program is administered within the Office of Water Conservation and Drought Planning and supports the implementation of water conservation plan goals and programs identified in locally adopted water conservation plans. The program also gives grants to help agencies promote the benefits of water efficiency through public education and outreach programs. Funding for this program is from the Water Efficiency Grant Program Cash Fund, which receives annual transfers from the Natural Resources and Energy Grant Programs section (formerly Tier II) of the Severance Tax Operational Fund, and the CWCB Construction Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 37-60-126, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests $607,798 cash funds and 1.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, WATER EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $604,956 $0 $604,956 $0 $0 1.0

TOTAL $604,956 $0 $604,956 $0 $0 1.0




TOTAL $607,798 $0 $607,798 $0 $0 1.0





SEVERANCE TAX FUND This line item provides funding for water projects with cash funds from the Core Departmental Programs section of the Severance Tax Operational Fund. The CWCB prepares an annual proposal for projects to be funded from this line item comprised of agency initiatives and grant requests submitted by other parties. Proposals are forwarded to the CWCB Board and the Executive Director of the Department for review and approval, and the list of approved projects is included in the annual budget request. This line item accounts for most of the CWCB's Core Departmental Program appropriation each year. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 39-29-109.3 (1) (d), C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $1,275,500 cash funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.



INTERBASIN COMPACTS House Bill 05-1177 created nine permanent basin roundtables to develop a common understanding of existing water supplies and future water supply needs and demands throughout Colorado, and possible means of meeting those needs. These “Basin Roundtables” include municipal users, agricultural users, local governments, water conservation and conservancy districts, recreational and environmental interests, and the business community. The Basin Roundtable meetings are focused on consensus building and the exchange of information on water use. This line item is funded in part by the continuously-appropriated Interbasin Compact Committee Operation Fund, which receives annual transfers the Natural Resources and Energy Grant Programs section (formerly Tier II) of the Severance Tax Operational Fund. The remainder is from CWCB Construction Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Article 75 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $1,179,458 cash funds and 3.7 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, INTERBASIN COMPACTS TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $1,168,169 $0 $1,168,169 $0 $0 3.7

TOTAL $1,168,169 $0 $1,168,169 $0 $0 3.7





TOTAL $1,179,458 $0 $1,179,458 $0 $0 3.7





PLATTE RIVER BASIN COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Colorado became a participant in the Platte River Basin Endangered Species Cooperative, now known as the Platte River Recovery Implementation Program, in 1997. The Cooperative Agreement is a three-year agreement signed by the governors of Wyoming, Colorado, and Nebraska and by the Secretary of the Interior to address the protection and restoration of various endangered species habitats along the North Platte River. The cash funds appropriation from the Fish and Wildlife Resources Fund supports 1.0 FTE and contractual personal services for ongoing administration of the program and Colorado's portion of contract technical support. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 24-33-111 and 37-65-101, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $249,812 cash funds and 1.0 FTE.




COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, PLATTE RIVER BASIN COOPERATIVE

AGREEMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $246,212 $0 $246,212 $0 $0 1.0

TOTAL $246,212 $0 $246,212 $0 $0 1.0





TOTAL $249,812 $0 $249,812 $0 $0 1.0





COLORADO WATERSHED PROTECTION FUND Pursuant to Section 39-22-2403 (2)(b), C.R.S., the money in the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund allocated to the CWCB and the Water Quality Control Division in CDPHE is continuously appropriated and shown in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. Senate Bill 02-087 created income tax checkoff to allow citizens to support local watershed efforts by making a voluntary contribution. Revenue goes to the Colorado Healthy Rivers Fund which is used to provide competitive grants to projects that restore and protect land and natural resources within watersheds in Colorado, as determined by the CWCB and the Water Quality Control Division in the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 39-22-2401 to 2403, C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $90,000 cash funds.


CWCB PROJECTS BILL This line item was not in the FY 2019-20 Long Bill and the Department is not requesting appropriations through the Long Bill for FY 2020-21. The purpose of this line item is to show the annualization of S.B. 19-221 (CWCB Construction Fund Projects). The bill appropriated a total of $19,355,000 cash funds from the CWCB Construction Fund to the Department of Natural Resources for various water-related projects. The bill authorized the CWCB to make the following loans and transfers:

$15.2 million loan for the Walker Recharge Project;



$10.0 million transfer from the Severance Tax Perpetual Base Fund to the CWCB Construction Fund to support studies, programs, or projects that assist in implementing the Colorado Water Plan;

$2.5 million transfer from the CWCB Construction Fund to the Water Supply Reserve Fund to support water basin roundtable approved projects;

Up to $2.0 million transfer from the CWCB Construction Fund to replenish the continuously-appropriated Litigation Fund;

Up to $500,000 transfer from the CWCB Construction Fund to replenish the continuously-appropriated Flood and Drought Response Fund; and

Up to $500,000 transfer from the CWCB Construction Fund to replenish the continuously-appropriated Feasibility Study Small Grant Fund.

The Department is seeking $22.25 million for the FY 2020-21 CWCB Projects Bill. The package would include:

$12.5 million to the Water Plan Grant Program via transfers to the Water Plan Implementation Cash Fund (WPICF). These transfers would come from the CWCB Construction Fund ($7.5 million) and the General Fund ($5.0 million).

$5.0 million from Capital Construction Fund reversions transferred to the Water Supply Reserve Fund.

$4.0 million to the Watershed Restoration Grant Program.

$700,000 to the Agriculture Transfer Mechanism Grant Program. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Section 37-60-121, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department did not make a request for this line item in its FY 2020-21 budget. Historically these appropriations do not occur in the Long Bill. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is not making a recommendation.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, CWCB PROJECTS BILL TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0

Other legislation 18,975,000 0 18,975,000 $0 $0 0.0

TOTAL $18,975,000 $0 $18,975,000 $0 $0 0.0



Annualize prior year legislation (18,975,000) 0 (18,975,000) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 0.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) ($18,975,000) $0 ($18,975,000) $0 $0 0.0






INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT Indirect cost assessments are charged to cash and federally-funded programs for departmental and statewide overhead costs. The indirect cost assessments for this Department are based upon personal services costs of cash and federally funded FTE in each division. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $655,870 total funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request, but requests permission to adjust this amount as necessary once the Committee has finalized all common policy decisions for FY 2020-21.

COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, SPECIAL PURPOSE, INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $669,339 $0 $597,145 $0 $72,194 0.0

TOTAL $669,339 $0 $597,145 $0 $72,194 0.0




TOTAL $655,870 $0 $589,722 $0 $66,148 0.0







(7) DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES The Water Resources Division, also called the Office of the State Engineer, is primarily responsible for administration of water resources, which includes overseeing over 170,000 intrastate surface and groundwater rights, as well as ensuring compliance with nine interstate compact agreements. The Division has seven field offices that monitor and distribute water based on priority and ensure dam safety. Additionally, the Division issues permits for well construction; engages in community education; consults with water suppliers and conservation districts; and collects, preserves, and provides current and historic water records and information.

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES

TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH

FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $23,932,191 $21,882,489 $1,810,908 $238,794 254.0

Other legislation 380,000 0 380,000 0 0.0

TOTAL $24,312,191 $21,882,489 $2,190,908 $238,794 254.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $24,312,191 $21,882,489 $2,190,908 $238,794 254.0

Annualize prior year budget actions 626,273 606,022 20,251 0 0.0

R3 South Platte River water accounting coordinator

74,101 74,101 0 0 1.0

R11 Vechicle for water commissioner 4,903 4,903 0 0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation (277,356) 99,281 (376,637) 0 0.0

Indirect cost assessment (30,314) 0 (25,492) (4,822) 0.0

TOTAL $24,709,798 $22,666,796 $1,809,030 $233,972 255.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $397,607 $784,307 ($381,878) ($4,822) 1.0

Percentage Change 1.6% 3.6% (17.4%) (2.0%) 0.4%

FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $24,715,272 $22,672,270 $1,809,030 $233,972 255.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $5,474 $5,474 $0 $0 0.0

LINE ITEM DETAIL – DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES

(A) DIVISION OPERATIONS

WATER ADMINISTRATION Water Administration consists of two sub-programs: administration of intrastate water rights and interstate compact enforcement. It is the statutory responsibility of DWR to verify: 1) stream diversions are per decree; 2) wells are operated in compliance with their decrees; 3) augmentation or substitute water supply plans are replacing stream depletions; and 4) interstate compact flows are delivered to downstream states. This requires daily oversight of the water allocation system. There are seven division offices located throughout the state, one in each major drainage basin; these division offices employ field staff, including water commissioners, who perform duties that contribute to water administration. Duties of the field staff include adjusting water flow, collecting water use and/or diversion data, and enforcing decrees and water laws.



STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Articles 61 to 69, 80 to 92 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $23,222,517 total funds, including $22,477,302 General Fund and 248.0 FTE. This includes the annualization of prior year salary survey, S.B. 18-200 (PERA), R3 South Platte Water Coordinator, and R11 Vehicle for Water Commissioner. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends $23,217,043 total funds, including $22,471,828 General Fund and 248.0 FTE. The recommendation includes funds for R3 and R11.

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, DIVISION OPERATIONS, WATER ADMINISTRATION TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $22,409,122 $21,687,521 $721,601 $0 $0 247.0

TOTAL $22,409,122 $21,687,521 $721,601 $0 $0 247.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $22,409,122 $21,687,521 $721,601 $0 $0 247.0

Annualize prior year budget actions 626,273 606,022 20,251 0 0 0.0

Annualize prior year legislation 102,644 99,281 3,363 0 0 0.0

R3 South Platte River water accounting coordinator 74,101 74,101 0 0 0 1.0


TOTAL $23,217,043 $22,471,828 $745,215 $0 $0 248.0

INCREASE/(DECREASE) $807,921 $784,307 $23,614 $0 $0 1.0


FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $23,222,517 $22,477,302 $745,215 $0 $0 248.0

Request Above/(Below) Recommendation $5,474 $5,474 $0 $0 $0 0.0

WELL INSPECTION The Well Inspection Program was established by S.B. 03-045 and continues to be funded by well permit application fees. The Well Inspection Program licenses water well construction contractors and enforces existing rules and regulations. The General Assembly created the State Board of Examiners of Water Well Construction and Pump Installation Contractors to develop construction standards to protect aquifers and license contractors for well construction. The Board is also authorized to enforce the rules and standards for well construction and pump installation. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Article 91 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $379,038 cash funds and 3.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

SATELLITE MONITORING SYSTEM This line item supports satellite-linked water resource monitoring stations throughout the state. This system provides "real-time" stream flow information that is used by the Division, consumptive water users such as agricultural users, and other interested persons such as rafters and anglers. Stations



record stream flow and transmit the information to a database. Some revenue is generated through voluntary fees from local conservancy districts, water users, user associations, and municipalities, which are deposited in the Satellite Monitoring System Cash Fund. STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 37-80-102 (10) and 37-80-111.5, C.R.S., and Article 92 of Title 37, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $575,204 total funds, including $194,968 General Fund and $380,236 cash funds, and 2.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, DIVISION OPERATIONS, SATELLITE MONITORING SYSTEM TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $575,204 $194,968 $380,236 $0 $0 2.0


TOTAL $955,204 $194,968 $760,236 $0 $0 2.0


FY 2019-20 Appropriation $955,204 $194,968 $760,236 $0 $0 2.0

Annualize prior year legislation (380,000) 0 (380,000) 0 0 0.0

TOTAL $575,204 $194,968 $380,236 $0 $0 2.0



FY 2020-21 EXECUTIVE REQUEST $575,204 $194,968 $380,236 $0 $0 2.0


FEDERAL GRANTS This line item is funded by federal grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and is included in the Long Bill for informational purposes only. FEMA grants are used support the Division's Dam Safety Program and BOR grants support a water project in the San Luis Valley and provide gauging station maintenance for the Williams Fork gauge in northwestern Colorado.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $230,000 federal funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

RIVER DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEMS This line item supports a statewide decision support system for the Colorado, Rio Grande, South Platte, and Arkansas River Basins. The Colorado Decision Support System consists of databases and models that use historic data and geographic information systems to facilitate decisions related to interstate compacts, water resource planning, and water rights administration.



STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Article 60 of Title 37, C.R.S.

REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $212,467 cash funds and 2.0 FTE. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request.

(B) SPECIAL PURPOSE

DAM EMERGENCY REPAIR This appropriation provides funding to the State Engineer if emergency action is necessary to repair a dangerous or threatened dam. Cash funds are from the Emergency Dam Repair Cash Fund, which is replenished from transfers from the CWCB Construction Fund. A maximum amount of $50,000 is continuously appropriated. These funds have only been required in one year to date (FY 2013-14), but any funds expended are recoverable from the dam owner.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY: Sections 37-60-122.5 and 37-87-108.5, C.R.S. REQUEST: The Department requests a continuation-level appropriation of $50,000 cash funds.

RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request, as it is consistent with statutory provisions regarding funding for this line item. While expenditures are not made from this line item on a regular basis, maintaining the current appropriation will allow the Department the flexibility to respond in the event there is an incident or emergency at a dam.

INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT Indirect cost assessments are charged to cash and federally-funded programs for departmental and statewide overhead costs. The indirect cost assessments for this Department are based upon personal services costs of cash and federally funded FTE in each division.

REQUEST: The Department requests an appropriation of $46,046 total funds. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the request, but requests permission to adjust this amount as necessary once the Committee has finalized all common policies for FY 2020-21.

DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE


SB 19-207 (Long Bill) $76,360 $0 $67,566 $0 $8,794 0.0

TOTAL $76,360 $0 $67,566 $0 $8,794 0.0




TOTAL $46,046 $0 $42,074 $0 $3,972 0.0



DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, INDIRECT COST ASSESSMENT TOTAL

FUNDS GENERAL

FUND CASH


FUNDS FEDERAL

FUNDS

FTE







LONG BILL FOOTNOTES AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

LONG BILL FOOTNOTES Staff recommends the following CONTINUING footnote: 75 Department of Natural Resources, Executive Director’s Office, Administration – In addition

to the transfer authority provided in Section 24-75-108, C.R.S., the Department may transfer up to 5.0 percent of the total appropriation among the following line items in this section: Personal Services and Operating Expenses.

COMMENT: This footnote provides transfer authority between the specified line items.

Staff recommends CONTINUING AND MODIFYING the following footnote: 81 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Parks and Outdoor

Recreation, Special Purpose, Off-highway Vehicle Direct Services – This appropriation remains available for expenditure until the completion of the project or the close of the 2021-22 2022-23 state fiscal year, whichever comes first.

COMMENT: This footnote provides roll-forward authority three fiscal years to accommodate grant reimbursements for multi-year projects.

82 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Wildlife, Special Purpose,

Grants and Habitat Partnerships – This appropriation remains available for expenditure until the completion of the project or the close of the 2021-22 2022-23 state fiscal year, whichever comes first.


83 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Wildlife, Special Purpose, Asset Maintenance and Repairs – This appropriation remains available for expenditure until the completion of the project or the close of the 2021-22 2022-23 state fiscal year, whichever comes first.




REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Staff recommends the following DISCONTINUING the following request for information: 1 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Water

Conservation Board, and Division of Water Resources – The Department and Divisions are requested to provide a report on the impact of the staff recommended line item reorganization for the FY 2020-21 budget. The report should identify any unresolved problems stemming from the reorganization and suggest any additional actions. The report is requested to be submitted by November 1, 2019.

Staff recommends CONTINUING AND MODIFYING the following request for information: 2 Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Wildlife – The Division of Parks

and Wildlife is requested to provide the Joint Budget Committee with a report on Parks and Outdoor Recreation and Wildlife sources of revenue, as well as the expenditures of revenues by revenue type. The report should provide an analysis of lottery funds Great Outdoors Colorado Board Grants used for operations and capital projects. The report is requested to be submitted by November 1, 2019 2020.



APPENDIX A: WATER PROVIDERS DNR response to JBC staff questions about R7 Water Conservation Coordinator: “In general, the 70 water providers are mostly the largest water users in the state that are required to submit water efficiency plans to be eligible for state funding or providers that elect to participate in workshops conducted by the CWCB. The additional 80 providers are mostly smaller water providers who generally have less resources available to implement water efficiency programs and who need additional assistance from CWCB staff to be successful. The Pueblo Board of Water Works is the largest water provider that does not have an approved water efficiency plan. Others include the cities of Frederick, Dacono, Durango, Grand Junction, Salida, and Sterling, as well as the Pagosa Area Water and Sanitation District. Many of these providers are in the process of updating their plans but do not have a current plan in place and are therefore considered lapsed. There are some smaller water providers who are creating water efficiency plans utilizing CWCB technical and financial assistance even though they may not be required to do so to receive state funding. Since these smaller providers are experiencing growth pressures and/or will be experiencing a water supply and demand gap in the future, they are implementing water efficiency plans now because they are in need of assistance.”

ENTITIES WITH APPROVED WATER EFFICIENCY PLANS ACWWA Eaton Monument/Tri-view/Palmer Lake

Arvada ECCV North Table Mountain

Aspen ELCO North Weld County Water District

Aurora Water Erie Olathe

Basalt Evans Ouray

Blue River Regional Plan Firestone Pinery

Boulder Fort Collins Rifle

Breckenridge Fountain Roaring Fork Regional Plan

Brighton Frisco Severance

Broomfield Ft. Collins-Loveland Skyland

Carbondale Glenwood Springs Snowmass Water and Sanitation

Castle Rock Greeley South Swink

Centennial La Junta St. Charles Mesa WD

Cherokee Metro Dist. Lafayette Steamboat Mt. Werner

City of Englewood Lamar City of Steamboat, Mt. Werner Water Dist.

City of Westminster Las Animas Superior

Colorado Springs Utilities Left Hand Water District Telluride

Copper Mt. Little Thompson Water District Telluride

Cortez Longmont Thornton

Crested Butte Louisville Town of Estes Park

Denver Water Loveland Wellington

Dillon Monte Vista Widefield

Eagle River Regional Water Efficiency Plan Montrose Windsor

Eagle River Water & Sanitation and Upper Eagle River Water Authority



ADDITIONAL ENTITIES THAT COULD BE REACHED WITH THE ADDITION OF THE REQUESTED FTE

Academy Water & Sanitation Dis Copper Mtn. Consol. Metro Dist. Roxborough Water & Sanitation District

Aspen Park WD Crested Butte South Metro. Dis Silver Heights Water & San. Di

Avondale Water & Sanitation Di Cucharas Sanitation & Water Di Snake River Water District

Battlement Mesa Metropolitan Dist. Delta South Adams County Water & Sanitation Dist.

Bell Mountain Ranch WD Dillon Valley District Stratmoor Hills Water District

Beulah Water Works District Durango West Metro Dist. #1 Town of Akron

Blanca/Fort Garland Metro. Dis Durango West Metro District #2 Town of Cedaredge

Blue Valley Metro District East Alamosa Water & Sanitation Town of Center

Bow Mar Water & Sanitation District East Boulder County Water Dist. Town of Del Norte

Buffalo Creek Water District East Dillon Water District Town of Fowler

Canon City Treatment Plant Edgemont Ranch Metro District Town of Gypsum

Castleton Water & Sanitation Edgewater Town of Johnstown

Central Weld County Water District El Rancho Florida Metropolitan Town of La Veta

Cherry Creek Village WD Evergreen Metropolitan Dist. Town of Limon

Chipeta Water District Forest Lakes Metropolitan Dist. Town of Meeker

City of Brush Garden Valley Water & San. Dis Town of Milliken

City of Craig Gunnison Town of Monument, Water Dept.

City of Cripple Creek Hamilton Town of New Castle

City of Dacono Highlands Ranch Metro District Town of Norwood

City of Federal Heights Inverness Water & Sanitation District Town of Palisade

City of Florence Lake Catamount # 1 Metro Dist. Town of Palmer Lake

City of Golden Las Animas Town of Rangely

City of Lakewood/Fox Hollow GC Manitou Springs, city of Town of Sanford

City of Montrose Menoken Water District Walsenburg

City of Yuma Penrose Water District West Fort Collins Water Dist.

Colorado City Metropolitan Dis Platteville Woodmoor Water & Sanitation Dept.

Commerce City Pleasant View water & sanitation

TOP 20 LARGEST PROVIDERS WITHOUT WATER EFFICIENCY PLANS Canon City

Central Weld County Water District

City of Alamosa

City of Craig

City of Evans

City of Fort Morgan

City of Golden

City of Northglenn

City of Sterling

Clifton

Durango

Grand Junction

Pagosa Area WSD

Pueblo Board of Water Works

Pueblo West Metro

Security Water and Sanitation District

South Adams County WD

Tri-County WCD

Ute Water

Widefield



APPENDIX B: DNR APPROPRIATIONS, FTE HISTORY The following table shows the appropriations and FTE history for all of the Department’s divisions. It also shows each division’s share of the department’s total appropriations and FTE. Figures for FY 2020-21 represent the Department’s budget request.

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES APPROPRIATIONS HISTORY

FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 CHANGE (%)

FY 13 TO FY 21

Dept. Total Appropriations $262,777,961 $277,676,404 $255,752,816 $263,919,227 $266,054,974 $295,292,465 $305,365,244 $337,903,223 $337,256,988 28.3%

Inflation adjusted appropriation 311,084,183 319,694,763 289,157,517 292,058,700 286,328,207 307,263,238 312,167,735 337,903,223 329,834,029 6.0%

Total FTE 1,464.1 1,439.1 1,439.1 1,462.6 1,462.7 1,458.6 1,464.5 1,495.9 1,513.9 3.4%

Executive Director's Office $47,208,321 $56,269,576 $59,818,292 $59,440,248 $57,981,833 $67,718,528 $74,069,656 $74,272,153 $75,669,349 60.3%


Share (%) of dept. appropriation 18.0% 20.3% 23.4% 22.5% 21.8% 22.9% 24.3% 22.0% 22.4%

FTE 41.8 50.5 51.5 52.2 52.2 52.2 52.2 52.6 58.6 40.2%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 2.9% 3.5% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 3.6% 3.5% 3.9%

Reclamation, Mining, and Safety 7,667,742 7,746,999 7,926,136

8,019,842

7,998,511

7,949,217

7,894,082

7,972,753

8,013,410 4.5%

Inflation adjusted appropriation 9,077,296 8,919,285 8,961,394 8,874,930 8,607,993 8,271,468 8,069,935 7,972,753 7,837,036 -13.7%


FTE 68.9 68.9 68.9 68.9 67.9 67.9 65.8 65.8 64.8 -6.0%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 4.7% 4.8% 4.8% 4.7% 4.6% 4.7% 4.5% 4.4% 4.3%

Oil and Gas Conservation Commission 9,045,502 11,132,051 11,002,960

12,827,024

12,501,619

12,471,154

18,050,559

20,613,071

20,518,484 126.8%



FTE 76.0 95.4 96.3 110.3 110.3 110.3 116.3 140.3 147.3 93.8%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 5.2% 6.6% 6.7% 7.5% 7.5% 7.6% 7.9% 9.4% 9.7%

State Board of Land Commissioners

4,974,521

5,332,877

4,664,478

4,801,909

4,991,219

5,089,096

5,181,149

5,264,461

5,345,601 7.5%



FTE 37.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 41.0 41.0 42.0 42.0 42.0 13.5%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 2.5% 2.8% 2.8% 2.7% 2.8% 2.8% 2.9% 2.8% 2.8%



DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES APPROPRIATIONS HISTORY

FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 CHANGE (%)

FY 13 TO FY 21

Parks and Wildlife 130,501,017 135,672,343 136,808,958 139,803,033 140,722,456 140,032,678 142,762,153 166,995,560 169,753,085 30.1%



FTE 908.5 886.5 886.5 886.5 886.5 886.5 887.5 894.5 883.7 -2.7%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 62.1% 61.6% 61.6% 60.6% 60.6% 60.8% 60.6% 59.8% 58.4%

Colorado Water Conservation Board

37,523,550

40,649,562

13,756,262

16,325,542

18,802,123

38,799,973

33,772,994

38,473,034

32,221,409 -14.1%



FTE 45.7 45.7 45.7 45.7 45.7 46.7 46.7 46.7 50.7 10.9%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 3.1% 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% 3.1% 3.2% 3.2% 3.1% 3.3%

Division of Water Resources 21,051,879 20,872,996 21,805,730 22,701,629 23,057,213 23,231,819 23,634,651 24,312,191 24,715,272 17.4%



FTE 252.1 252.1 255.8 259.0 259.1 254.0 254.0 254.0 255.0 1.2%

Share (%) of dept. FTE 17.2% 17.5% 17.8% 17.7% 17.7% 17.4% 17.3% 17.0% 16.8%


JBC Staff Figure Setting - FY 2020-21Staff Working Document - Does Not Represent Committee Decision

Appendix A: Numbers Pages

FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual

FY 2019-20Appropriation

FY 2020-21Request

FY 2020-21Recommendation

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESDan Gibbs, Executive Director

(1) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S OFFICEThis division provides budeting, accounting, financial management, human resources, infpramtion technology, public information, and environmental edcuationcoordination for all divisions. Cash fund sources include various funds as reflected in individual division descriptions. Reappropriated funds is comprised of statewideand departmental indirect cost recoveries.

(A) AdministrationPersonal Services 3,835,086 3,772,814 4,010,447 4,350,073 4,350,073 *

FTE 38.2 36.5 41.3 44.3 44.3Reappropriated Funds 3,835,086 3,772,814 4,010,447 4,350,073 4,350,073

Health, Life, and Dental 14,157,819 14,844,337 16,667,226 18,211,792 18,121,414 *General Fund 2,665,836 2,146,703 3,239,669 3,491,072 3,266,817Cash Funds 10,773,085 11,585,159 12,782,471 14,013,282 13,963,072Reappropriated Funds 382,739 1,112,475 312,561 334,503 518,590Federal Funds 336,159 0 332,525 372,935 372,935

Short-term Disability 182,489 (164,541) 179,974 187,646 188,262 *General Fund 29,655 (26,798) 28,127 31,813 32,012Cash Funds 142,767 (132,513) 142,236 144,900 145,550Reappropriated Funds 4,986 (5,230) 5,306 6,164 5,886Federal Funds 5,081 0 4,305 4,769 4,814

*Line item includes a decision item.


JBC Staff Staff Figure Setting - FY 2020-21Staff Working Document - Does Not Represent Committee Decision

FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


S.B. 04-257 Amortization Equalization Disbursement 5,410,905 (5,451,218) 5,976,962 6,181,160 6,206,238 *General Fund 879,485 (887,519) 927,662 941,017 946,921Cash Funds 4,233,366 (4,390,476) 4,732,346 4,898,155 4,923,917Reappropriated Funds 147,874 (173,223) 174,989 190,562 182,489Federal Funds 150,180 0 141,965 151,426 152,911

S.B. 06-235 Supplemental Amortization EqualizationDisbursement 5,410,905 (5,451,218) 5,976,962 6,181,160 6,206,238 *

General Fund 879,485 (887,519) 927,662 941,017 946,921Cash Funds 4,233,366 (4,390,476) 4,732,346 4,898,155 4,923,917Reappropriated Funds 147,874 (173,223) 174,989 190,562 182,489Federal Funds 150,180 0 141,965 151,426 152,911

PERA Direct Distribution 0 0 3,072,937 2,936,081 2,936,082General Fund 0 0 554,805 448,246 520,633Cash Funds 0 0 2,427,367 2,329,066 2,329,063Reappropriated Funds 0 0 90,765 86,385 86,386Federal Funds 0 0 0 72,384 0

Salary Survey 2,063,897 (3,336,662) 4,875,623 2,705,764 4,058,197General Fund 335,391 (519,288) 607,187 413,165 619,748Cash Funds 1,614,654 (2,710,380) 4,061,941 2,146,257 3,218,933Reappropriated Funds 56,393 (106,994) 114,012 79,629 119,444Federal Funds 57,459 0 92,483 66,713 100,072




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


Paid Family Leave 0 0 0 209,401 0General Fund 0 0 0 31,979 0Cash Funds 0 0 0 166,095 0Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 6,163 0Federal Funds 0 0 0 5,164 0

Shift Differential 42,863 (41,331) 35,039 38,953 38,953General Fund 0 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 42,863 (41,331) 35,039 38,953 38,953Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 0 0 0 0 0

Workers' Compensation 1,270,162 1,555,469 1,447,792 1,367,677 1,367,677General Fund 41,113 338,354 64,639 107,726 107,726Cash Funds 1,221,238 1,201,783 1,360,005 1,245,205 1,245,205Reappropriated Funds 7,621 14,122 14,324 10,218 10,218Federal Funds 190 1,210 8,824 4,528 4,528

Operating Expenses 870,977 185,956 184,371 201,330 201,330 *Cash Funds 684,772 0 0 0 0Reappropriated Funds 181,735 185,956 184,371 201,330 201,330Federal Funds 4,470 0 0 0 0

Legal Services 5,433,175 5,508,277 5,452,733 5,929,112 5,929,112 *General Fund 1,393,575 1,363,983 1,366,765 1,495,260 1,495,260Cash Funds 3,912,690 4,020,098 3,990,334 4,343,184 4,343,184Reappropriated Funds 55,640 54,363 20,539 0 0Federal Funds 71,270 69,833 75,095 90,668 90,668




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


Administrative Law Judge Services 0 556 615 0 0Cash Funds 0 556 615 0 0

Payment to Risk Management and Property Funds 1,024,433 1,410,962 1,200,854 1,015,362 982,886General Fund 86,349 76,851 73,847 66,079 64,719Cash Funds 915,073 1,316,047 1,107,217 933,278 902,825Reappropriated Funds 13,247 10,199 11,831 8,941 8,435Federal Funds 9,764 7,865 7,959 7,064 6,907

Vehicle Lease Payments 3,807,379 3,704,703 4,244,598 4,490,629 4,490,629 *General Fund 270,629 265,164 294,479 313,262 313,262Cash Funds 3,433,585 3,341,351 3,851,667 4,081,549 4,081,549Reappropriated Funds 45,590 39,910 43,439 41,503 41,503Federal Funds 57,575 58,278 55,013 54,315 54,315

Capital Outlay 0 857,399 1,062,343 1,062,343 1,062,343Cash Funds 0 857,399 1,057,006 1,057,006 1,057,006Federal Funds 0 0 5,337 5,337 5,337

Information Technology Asset Maintenance 207,127 251,586 263,159 263,159 263,159General Fund 31,628 31,628 31,628 31,628 31,628Cash Funds 85,555 131,110 140,993 140,993 140,993Reappropriated Funds 89,944 88,848 90,538 90,538 90,538

Leased Space 1,385,393 1,462,924 1,706,689 1,864,855 1,864,855General Fund 602,371 631,177 666,432 689,122 689,122Cash Funds 746,951 802,295 1,008,540 1,146,082 1,146,082Reappropriated Funds 13,041 7,089 7,158 7,288 7,288Federal Funds 23,030 22,363 24,559 22,363 22,363




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


Capitol Complex Leased Space 1,587,773 1,458,663 1,307,278 1,377,437 1,408,665General Fund 304,537 274,106 245,658 258,842 264,710Cash Funds 807,789 740,905 664,011 699,648 675,069Reappropriated Funds 302,277 284,556 255,024 268,710 306,523Federal Funds 173,170 159,096 142,585 150,237 162,363

CORE Operations 2,968,967 3,538,654 923,668 616,928 616,928General Fund 436,451 520,198 35,534 45,698 45,698Cash Funds 2,354,326 2,806,075 861,012 539,620 539,620Reappropriated Funds 97,464 116,165 11,112 12,692 12,692Federal Funds 80,726 96,216 16,010 18,918 18,918

Payments to OIT 11,466,417 14,959,627 14,479,295 14,992,789 14,992,789 *General Fund 1,802,797 2,498,414 2,441,650 3,093,126 3,093,126Cash Funds 8,844,447 11,494,623 10,778,494 11,340,321 11,340,321Reappropriated Funds 704,084 822,577 1,126,216 427,922 427,922Federal Funds 115,089 144,013 132,935 131,420 131,420

Merit Pay 728,888 0 0 0 0General Fund 129,970 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 565,621 0 0 0 0Reappropriated Funds 22,113 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 11,184 0 0 0 0

Species Conservation Trust Fund 4,613,306 4,340,977 0 0 0Cash Funds 4,613,306 4,340,977 0 0 0




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


SUBTOTAL - (A) Administration 66,467,961 43,407,934 73,068,565 74,183,651 75,285,830FTE 38.2 36.5 41.3 44.3 44.3

General Fund 9,889,272 5,825,454 11,505,744 12,399,052 12,438,303Cash Funds 49,225,454 30,973,202 53,733,640 54,161,749 55,015,259Reappropriated Funds 6,107,708 6,050,404 6,647,621 6,313,183 6,551,806Federal Funds 1,245,527 558,874 1,181,560 1,309,667 1,280,462

(B) Special ProgramsColorado Avalanche Information Center 1,018,181 1,082,732 1,148,011 1,461,709 1,461,709 *

FTE 9.9 10.4 11.3 14.3 14.3Cash Funds 379,975 392,575 478,101 777,067 777,067Reappropriated Funds 587,655 599,898 650,939 665,671 665,671Federal Funds 50,551 90,259 18,971 18,971 18,971

Indirect Cost Assessment 48,554 62,838 55,577 53,989 53,989Cash Funds 46,266 61,818 55,577 53,989 53,989Federal Funds 2,288 1,020 0 0 0

SUBTOTAL - (B) Special Programs 1,066,735 1,145,570 1,203,588 1,515,698 1,515,698FTE 9.9 10.4 11.3 14.3 14.3

Cash Funds 426,241 454,393 533,678 831,056 831,056Reappropriated Funds 587,655 599,898 650,939 665,671 665,671Federal Funds 52,839 91,279 18,971 18,971 18,971

TOTAL - (1) Executive Director's Office 67,534,696 44,553,504 74,272,153 75,699,349 76,801,528FTE 48.1 46.9 52.6 58.6 58.6

General Fund 9,889,272 5,825,454 11,505,744 12,399,052 12,438,303Cash Funds 49,651,695 31,427,595 54,267,318 54,992,805 55,846,315Reappropriated Funds 6,695,363 6,650,302 7,298,560 6,978,854 7,217,477Federal Funds 1,298,366 650,153 1,200,531 1,328,638 1,299,433

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FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


(5) DIVISION OF PARKS AND WILDLIFEThe division manages Colorado's State Parks, the State's wildlife resources, and various special purpose programs. Primary funding for the Division comes from parkspasses and fees, hunting and fishing licenses, Great Outdoor Colorado Board grants, federal funds, severance tax funds, and various other cash funds.

(A) Colorado Parks and Wildlife OperationsState Park Operations 29,215,893 36,722,635 36,876,174 37,617,761 37,617,761

FTE 257.2 277.5 260.1 260.1 260.1General Fund 150,000 150,000 150,000 125,000 125,000Cash Funds 28,967,632 35,236,505 36,281,368 37,047,955 37,047,955Federal Funds 98,261 1,336,130 444,806 444,806 444,806

Wildlife Operations 80,426,512 79,523,083 84,461,644 86,488,207 86,488,207FTE 620.3 611.1 622.6 623.6 623.6

Cash Funds 60,147,163 57,956,477 65,286,961 67,313,524 67,313,524Federal Funds 20,279,349 21,566,606 19,174,683 19,174,683 19,174,683

Vendor commissions, fulfillment fees, and credit cardfees 0 0 14,555,758 14,555,758 14,555,758

General Fund 0 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 0 0 14,555,758 14,555,758 14,555,758Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 0 0 0 0 0



FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


SUBTOTAL - (A) Colorado Parks and WildlifeOperations 109,642,405 116,245,718 135,893,576 138,661,726 138,661,726

FTE 877.5 888.6 882.7 883.7 883.7General Fund 150,000 150,000 150,000 125,000 125,000Cash Funds 89,114,795 93,192,982 116,124,087 118,917,237 118,917,237Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 20,377,610 22,902,736 19,619,489 19,619,489 19,619,489

(B) Special PurposeSnowmobile Program 756,224 864,939 1,015,295 1,020,818 1,020,818

FTE 1.0 1.0 1.3 1.3 1.3Cash Funds 756,224 864,939 1,015,295 1,020,818 1,020,818

River Outfitters Regulation 25,969 41,825 150,541 150,651 150,651FTE 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.5 0.5

Cash Funds 25,969 41,825 150,541 150,651 150,651

Off-highway Vehicle Program 421,028 359,615 570,631 583,447 583,447FTE 3.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Cash Funds 421,028 359,615 570,631 583,447 583,447

Off-highway Vehicle Grants 3,575,411 3,524,856 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000Cash Funds 3,575,411 3,524,856 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000

Federal Grants 601,122 0.8 843,894 1.0 750,000 750,000 750,000Federal Funds 601,122 843,894 750,000 750,000 750,000



FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


Stores Revolving Fund 291,170 430,829 200,000 200,000 200,000Cash Funds 291,170 430,829 200,000 200,000 200,000

Information Technology 1,655,272 1,623,857 2,605,016 2,605,016 2,605,016Cash Funds 1,655,272 1,623,857 2,605,016 2,605,016 2,605,016

Trails Grants 3,456,880 3,840,511 2,200,000 2,200,000 2,200,000General Fund 0 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 1,471,561 2,080,623 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 1,985,319 1,759,888 400,000 400,000 400,000

Aquatic Nuisance Species Program 1,176,357 6,805,165 3,916,497 3,936,264 3,936,264FTE 4.0 5.1 4.0 4.0 4.0

Cash Funds 1,176,357 6,805,165 3,916,497 3,936,264 3,936,264

Game Damage Claims and Prevention 1,028,629 1,168,354 1,282,500 1,282,500 1,282,500Cash Funds 1,028,629 1,168,354 1,282,500 1,282,500 1,282,500

Habitat Partnership Program 2,975,428 1,934,470 2,517,245 2,537,572 2,537,572FTE 5.0 5.3 3.0 3.0 3.0

Cash Funds 2,975,428 1,934,470 2,517,245 2,537,572 2,537,572

Grants and Habitat Partnerships 602,911 276,921 1,625,000 1,625,000 1,625,000Cash Funds 602,911 276,921 1,625,000 1,625,000 1,625,000

Asset Maintenance and Repairs 3,404,805 2,896,808 5,100,000 5,100,000 5,100,000Cash Funds 3,404,805 2,896,808 5,100,000 5,100,000 5,100,000



FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


Annual Depreciation-lease Equivalent Payment 0 16,365 31,680 194,797 194,797General Fund 0 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 0 16,365 31,680 194,797 194,797Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 0 0 0 0 0

Beaver Park Dam Repayment 0 333,333 333,333 333,334 333,334Cash Funds 0 333,333 333,333 333,334 333,334

Chatfield Reallocation Project Loan Repayment 0 276,699 276,700 276,700 276,700Cash Funds 0 276,699 276,700 276,700 276,700

Indirect Cost Assessment 7,888,652 8,012,950 4,527,546 4,295,260 4,295,260General Fund 0 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 2,894,376 3,434,016 3,826,037 3,644,053 3,644,053Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 4,994,276 4,578,934 701,509 651,207 651,207

SUBTOTAL - (B) Special Purpose 27,859,858 33,251,391 31,101,984 31,091,359 31,091,359FTE 13.8 14.4 11.8 11.8 11.8

General Fund 0 0 0 0 0Cash Funds 20,279,141 26,068,675 29,250,475 29,290,152 29,290,152Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 7,580,717 7,182,716 1,851,509 1,801,207 1,801,207

TOTAL - (5) Division of Parks and Wildlife 137,502,263 149,497,109 166,995,560 169,753,085 169,753,085FTE 891.3 903.0 894.5 895.5 895.5

General Fund 150,000 150,000 150,000 125,000 125,000Cash Funds 109,393,936 119,261,657 145,374,562 148,207,389 148,207,389Reappropriated Funds 0 0 0 0 0Federal Funds 27,958,327 30,085,452 21,470,998 21,420,696 21,420,696



FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


(6) COLORADO WATER CONSERVATION BOARDThis division is responsible for water conservation, development, protection, planning, and management. The primary cash fund source is the Colorado Water ConservationBoard Construction Fund.

(A) AdministrationPersonal Services 2,736,410 2,996,093 3,355,784 3,634,856 3,549,623 *

FTE 30.1 30.3 31.0 33.0 32.0Cash Funds 2,736,410 2,996,093 3,355,784 3,634,856 3,549,623

Operating Expenses 478,192 534,687 536,887 555,508 542,540 *Cash Funds 478,192 534,687 536,887 555,508 542,540

River Decision Support Systems 383,841 410,024 492,071 504,373 506,225FTE 2.9 3.0 4.0 4.0 4.0

Cash Funds 383,841 410,024 492,071 504,373 506,225

SUBTOTAL - (A) Administration 3,598,443 3,940,804 4,384,742 4,694,737 4,598,388FTE 33.0 33.3 35.0 37.0 36.0

Cash Funds 3,598,443 3,940,804 4,384,742 4,694,737 4,598,388

(B) Special PurposeColorado Water Plan Implementation 0 0 10,000,000 0 0

General Fund 0 0 10,000,000 0 0

Intrastate Water Management and Development 217,375 301,841 470,464 361,821 361,821 *FTE 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Cash Funds 217,375 301,841 470,464 361,821 361,821




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


Federal Emergency Management Assistance 3,459,757 3,990,220 165,912 322,442 322,442FTE 2.0 1.8 2.0 3.0 3.0

Cash Funds 0 0 13,732 13,732 13,732Federal Funds 3,459,757 3,990,220 152,180 308,710 308,710

Weather Modification 24,215 16,974 25,000 26,852 25,000Cash Funds 24,215 16,974 25,000 26,852 25,000

Water Conservation Program 287,884 267,085 397,740 507,119 507,119 *FTE 3.8 3.2 4.0 5.0 5.0

Cash Funds 287,884 267,085 397,740 507,119 507,119

Water Efficiency Grant Program 434,051 606,045 604,956 607,798 607,798FTE 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Cash Funds 434,051 606,045 604,956 607,798 607,798

Severance Tax Fund 1,230,257 1,225,052 1,275,500 1,275,500 1,275,500Cash Funds 1,230,257 1,225,052 1,275,500 1,275,500 1,275,500

Interbasin Compacts 703,194 522,315 1,168,169 1,179,458 1,179,458FTE 3.4 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.7

Cash Funds 703,194 522,315 1,168,169 1,179,458 1,179,458

Platte River Basin Cooperative Agreement 185,941 224,865 246,212 249,812 249,812FTE 0.7 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Cash Funds 185,941 224,865 246,212 249,812 249,812

Colorado Watershed Protection Fund 1,234 9,034 90,000 90,000 90,000Cash Funds 1,234 9,034 90,000 90,000 90,000




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


CWCB Projects Bill 8,139,015 34,516,193 18,975,000 0 0Cash Funds 8,139,015 34,516,193 18,975,000 0 0

Indirect Cost Assessment 520,748 817,769 669,339 655,870 655,870Cash Funds 447,507 758,714 597,145 589,722 589,722Federal Funds 73,241 59,055 72,194 66,148 66,148

H.B. 15-1006 Invasive Phreatopyhte Grants 1,522,128 625,329 0 0 0Cash Funds 1,522,128 625,329 0 0 0

H.B. 15-1178 Emergency Pumping of HighGroundwater 80,443 13,869 0 0 0

Cash Funds 80,443 13,869 0 0 0

SUBTOTAL - (B) Special Purpose 16,806,242 43,136,591 34,088,292 5,276,672 5,274,820FTE 10.9 10.5 11.7 13.7 13.7

General Fund 0 0 10,000,000 0 0Cash Funds 13,273,244 39,087,316 23,863,918 4,901,814 4,899,962Federal Funds 3,532,998 4,049,275 224,374 374,858 374,858

TOTAL - (6) Colorado Water Conservation Board 20,404,685 47,077,395 38,473,034 9,971,409 9,873,208FTE 43.9 43.8 46.7 50.7 49.7

General Fund 0 0 10,000,000 0 0Cash Funds 16,871,687 43,028,120 28,248,660 9,596,551 9,498,350Federal Funds 3,532,998 4,049,275 224,374 374,858 374,858



FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


(7) DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCESThis division is responsible for the supervision and control of water resources in the State. The division is funded primarily by the General Fund but also includes variouscash funds deposited in the Water Resources Cash Fund, CWCB Costruction funds, well inspection and satellite monitoring system funds, as well as some federal funds.

(A) Division OperationsWater Administration 21,130,244 21,239,657 22,409,122 23,222,517 23,217,043 *

FTE 240.6 239.6 247.0 248.0 248.0General Fund 20,606,084 21,029,411 21,687,521 22,477,302 22,471,828Cash Funds 524,160 220,725 721,601 745,215 745,215Reappropriated Funds 0 (10,479) 0 0 0

Well Inspection 359,877 292,508 379,038 379,038 379,038FTE 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0

Cash Funds 359,877 292,508 379,038 379,038 379,038

Satellite Monitoring System 574,645 457,038 955,204 575,204 575,204FTE 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

General Fund 194,839 189,424 194,968 194,968 194,968Cash Funds 379,806 267,614 760,236 380,236 380,236

Federal Grants 270,352 183,520 230,000 230,000 230,000FTE 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Federal Funds 270,352 183,520 230,000 230,000 230,000

River Decision Support Systems 210,831 211,527 212,467 212,467 212,467FTE 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0

Cash Funds 210,831 211,527 212,467 212,467 212,467




FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


SUBTOTAL - (A) Division Operations 22,545,949 22,384,250 24,185,831 24,619,226 24,613,752FTE 247.6 246.6 254.0 255.0 255.0

General Fund 20,800,923 21,218,835 21,882,489 22,672,270 22,666,796Cash Funds 1,474,674 992,374 2,073,342 1,716,956 1,716,956Reappropriated Funds 0 (10,479) 0 0 0Federal Funds 270,352 183,520 230,000 230,000 230,000

(B) Special PurposeDam Emergency Repair 0 0 50,000 50,000 50,000

Cash Funds 0 0 50,000 50,000 50,000

Indirect Cost Assessment 58,110 57,412 76,360 46,046 46,046Cash Funds 55,212 55,575 67,566 42,074 42,074Federal Funds 2,898 1,837 8,794 3,972 3,972

CWCB Projects Bill 505,075 379,632 0 0 0Cash Funds 505,075 379,632 0 0 0

SUBTOTAL - (B) Special Purpose 563,185 437,044 126,360 96,046 96,046FTE 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Cash Funds 560,287 435,207 117,566 92,074 92,074Federal Funds 2,898 1,837 8,794 3,972 3,972

TOTAL - (7) Division of Water Resources 23,109,134 22,821,294 24,312,191 24,715,272 24,709,798FTE 247.6 246.6 254.0 255.0 255.0

General Fund 20,800,923 21,218,835 21,882,489 22,672,270 22,666,796Cash Funds 2,034,961 1,427,581 2,190,908 1,809,030 1,809,030Reappropriated Funds 0 (10,479) 0 0 0Federal Funds 273,250 185,357 238,794 233,972 233,972



FY 2017-18Actual

FY 2018-19Actual


FY 2020-21Request


TOTAL - Department of Natural Resources 248,550,778 263,949,302 304,052,938 280,139,115 281,137,619FTE 1,230.9 1,240.3 1,247.8 1,259.8 1,258.8

General Fund 30,840,195 27,194,289 43,538,233 35,196,322 35,230,099Cash Funds 177,952,279 195,144,953 230,081,448 214,605,775 215,361,084Reappropriated Funds 6,695,363 6,639,823 7,298,560 6,978,854 7,217,477Federal Funds 33,062,941 34,970,237 23,134,697 23,358,164 23,328,959


TO Joint Budget Committee FROM Justin Brakke, JBC Staff (303-866-4958) DATE March 6, 2020 SUBJECT Technical Correction for R3 South Platte River Water Accounting Coordinator

The staff figure setting document for the Department of Natural Resources contains a calculation error for R3 South Platte River Water Accounting Coordinator. Staff is revising the recommendation from $65,975 General Fund to $74,101 General Fund. The original recommendation excluded funds for Medicare and PERA.

R3 SOUTH PLATTE RIVER WATER ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR EXPENDITURE DETAIL ORIGINAL JBC STAFF RECOMMENDATION REVISED JBC STAFF RECOMMENDATION Salary $60,322 $60,322

Medicare 0 7,172

PERA 0 954

Operating 5,653 5,653

Total $65,975 $74,101

The revised totals for the department, division, and line item are as follows:

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REVISED APPROPRIATION TOTALS ORIGINAL JBC STAFF

RECOMMENDATION REVISED JBC STAFF

RECOMMENDATION DIFFERENCE

Department of Natural Resources $315,006,988 $315,015,114 $8,126

Division of Water Resources 24,715,272* 24,709,798 (5,474)*

Line item detail-Water Administration 23,208,917 23,217,043 8,126

*Amount reflects Department request for R3 South Platte River Water Accounting Coordinator, not JBC staff recommendation. The Department’s request was $5,474 higher than the original JBC staff recommendation.

MEMORANDUM


JBC Staff FY 2020-21 Figure SettingDepartment of Natural Resources

(Executive Director’s Office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Division of Water Resources)

Presented by:

Justin Brakke, JBC Staff

March 6, 2020

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Department Overview

Staff Recommendation$315.0 million total funds

$35.2 million General Fund

1,512.9 FTE

Department Request$314.0 million total funds

$35.2 million General Fund

1,513.9 FTE

8 Department Requested Changes

$262,777,961

$337,256,988*

1,464.1 1,512.9

FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21*

Department of Natural ResourcesTotal Appropriations and FTE

Total Appropriations Total FTE

3

3.4%

28.3%

*Includes JBC staff recommendations and proposed $22.25 million for CWCB Projects Bill

$311,084,183 $329,834,029

1,464.1 1,512.9

FY 13 FY 14 FY 15 FY 16 FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21*

Department of Natural ResourcesTotal Inflation-Adjusted Appropriations and FTE

Total Appropriations (Inflation-adjusted) Total FTE

4

3.4%

6.0%

*Includes JBC staff recommendations and proposed $22.25 million for CWCB Projects Bill

5*Reflects JBC staff recommendations for FY 2020-21

CPW, 886.5 CPW, 895.5

DWR, 259.0DWR, 255.0

OGCC, 110.3 OGCC, 147.3

RMS, 68.9 RMS, 64.8

CWCB, 45.7 CWCB, 49.7

EDO, 52.2 EDO, 58.6 SBLC, 40.0 SBLC, 42.0

FY 2016 FY 2021*

Department of Natural Resources FTE, by Division

OGCC: +37.0 FTE

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RECOMMMENDED DNR FTE ADDITIONS FY 2020-21

(EDO, CPW, CWCB, DWR)

Staff Recommendation TOTAL GF CF RF FF FTE

R2 Staff for Avalanche Center $287,497 $0 $287,497 $0 $0 3.0

R3 South Platte Water Coordinator 65,975 65,975 0 0 0 1.0

R4 Accounting and Procurement Staff 238,172 0 0 238,172 0 3.0

R6 CPW Legal Services 191,880 0 191,880 0 0 0.0

R7 Water Conservation Specialist 98,112 0 81,085 0 0 1.0

R8 Watershed and Flood Protection

Specialist 0 0 0 0 0 1.0

BA2 Project Development and

Support for Water Plan Grants 0 0 0 0 0 0.0

Total $881,636 $65,975 $577,489 $238,172 $0 9.0

Presented by:

Justin Brakke, JBC Staff

March 6, 2020

JBC Staff FY 2020-21 Figure SettingDepartment of Natural Resources

(Executive Director’s Office, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Colorado Water Conservation Board, Division of Water Resources)

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