Arizona State Parks Board FY 2019 FY 2020 FY 2021

ACTUAL ESTIMATE BASELINE

OPERATING BUDGET Full Time Equivalent Positions 163.0 163.0 163.0 1/ Personal Services 4,707,000 5,878,000 5,878,000 Employee Related Expenditures 2,314,000 3,101,900 3,101,900 Professional and Outside Services 232,000 232,900 232,900 Travel - In State 16,000 8,200 8,200 Other Operating Expenditures 4,556,000 4,251,600 4,251,600 Equipment 63,000 46,400 46,400

OPERATING SUBTOTAL 11,888,000 13,519,000 13,519,000 2/

SPECIAL LINE ITEMS Arizona Trail 0 250,000 0 D/ Buckskin Fire District 0 225,000 0 Great Western Trail 0 692,100 0 Kartchner Caverns State Park 2,067,000 2,296,700 2,296,700

AGENCY TOTAL 13,955,000 16,982,800 15,815,700 3/

FUND SOURCES Other Appropriated Funds Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund 0 692,100 0 State Lake Improvement Fund 0 225,000 0 State Parks Revenue Fund 13,955,000 16,065,700 15,815,700 SUBTOTAL - Other Appropriated Funds 13,955,000 16,982,800 15,815,700 SUBTOTAL - Appropriated Funds 13,955,000 16,982,800 15,815,700

Other Non-Appropriated Funds 8,754,500 13,846,100 13,846,100 Federal Funds 2,536,500 5,812,100 5,812,100

TOTAL - ALL SOURCES 25,246,000 36,641,000 35,473,900

AGENCY DESCRIPTION — The Arizona State Parks Board (ASPB) is responsible for managing the state parks system, which includes recreational parks, historical parks, and natural areas. The Parks Board consists of 7 members appointed by the Governor. Major functions of the Parks Board, through its staff, include the maintenance and development of existing parks, new parks acquisitions, statewide recreational planning, and historic preservation.

FOOTNOTES 1/ Includes 35.8 OF FTE Positions funded from Special Line Items in FY 2021. 2/ All Other Operating Expenditures include $26,000 from the State Parks Revenue Fund for Fool Hollow State Park revenue sharing. If receipts to Fool Hollow exceed $260,000 in FY 2021, an additional 10% of this increase of Fool Hollow receipts is appropriated from the State Parks Revenue Fund established by A.R.S. § 41-511.21 to meet the revenue sharing agreement with the City of Show Low and the United States Forest Service. (General Appropriation Act footnote) D/ The appropriation for the Arizona Trail line item shall be used to employ Youth Conservation Corps members to maintain the Arizona Trail. Before spending any monies appropriated in FY 2020 for the Arizona Trail line item, the board shall submit an expenditure plan for review by the Joint Legislative Budget Committee. (General Appropriation Act footnote) 3/ General Appropriation Act funds are appropriated as an Operating Lump Sum with Special Line Items by Agency. ______

Operating Budget FY 2021 for the operating budget. These amounts are unchanged from FY 2020. The Baseline includes $13,519,000 and 127.2 FTE Positions from the State Parks Revenue Fund (SPRF) in

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The Baseline includes no funding in FY 2021 for the The Baseline includes $2,296,700 and 35.8 FTE Positions Arizona Trail. FY 2021 adjustments are as follows: from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2021 for Kartchner Caverns State Park. These amounts are Remove One-Time Funding unchanged from FY 2020. The Baseline includes a decrease of $(250,000) from the State Parks Revenue Fund in FY 2021 to remove one-time Kartchner Caverns is located in Benson, Arizona and was funding for the Arizona Trail line item. discovered in 1974. The State Parks Board acquired the property in 1988 and opened the caverns to the public in Monies in this line item are used to employ Youth 1999. Conservation Corps members to maintain the Arizona Trail. The 800 mile-long, non-motorized trail begins at the Other Issues U.S.-Mexican border and runs north-south through Arizona into Utah. Status of Capital Projects Buckskin Fire District For FY 2017 through FY 2019, ASPB developed capital The Baseline includes no funding in FY 2021 for the plans at a cost of $21.3 million, of which $14.8 million has Buckskin Fire District line item. FY 2021 adjustments are received JCCR review. Of the amount reviewed, $11.0 as follows: million was allocated for major capital projects and the remaining $3.8 million was allocated for smaller projects. Remove One-Time Funding In June 2019, ASPB provided an update on unfinished The Baseline includes a decrease of $(225,000) from the capital projects. In the June report, ASPB stated that as of State Lake Improvement Fund in FY 2021 to remove one- April 2019, of the $14.8 million, $5.2 million had been time funding for the Buckskin Fire District line item. expended on major projects, $2.6 million on small projects, and an additional $300,000 on statewide park Monies in this line item were distributed to the Buckskin maintenance. ASPB is required to provide an updated Fire District for the purchase of marine fire suppression report on the status of all capital projects to the JLBC on equipment. January 31 and July 31 of each year. Table 1 provides the status of the agency's major capital projects as of the Great Western Trail most recent ASPB report.

The Baseline includes no funding in FY 2021 for the Great The FY 2019 budget included $400,000 from SPRF for 6 Western Trail. FY 2021 adjustments are as follows: months of operational costs at Rockin' River Ranch State Park and at Cattail Cove State Park. The staff were to be hired under the agency's existing FTE authority. The Remove One-Time Funding The Baseline includes a decrease of $(692,100) from the adjustment funded $200,000 for 5 park rangers, as well as Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund in FY 2021 to utilities, equipment, and repairs at Cattail Cove, and remove one-time funding for the Great Western Trail line $200,000 for a park ranger, assistant manager, and 2 item. seasonal staff, utilities, equipment, and repairs at Rockin' River Ranch.

Monies in this line item are used to connect the fragmented sections of the Great Western Trail into a While the Cattail Cove State Park is open to the public, single unified trail. The 4,455 mile-long, motorized trail certain sections of the park are still undergoing repairs begins near the U.S.-Canada border and runs through and remain closed for visitation and therefore does not Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona. The trail could need the full operating cost. The Rockin' River Ranch potentially run 800 miles north-south through Arizona if State Park is not expected to be operational in FY 2020. the trail were fully connected, however the current The FY 2021 Baseline retains the 6-month operational traversable sections of the trail total to only 360 miles. costs for Rockin' River Ranch and Cattail Cove.

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State Parks Operations Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund Use

As of January 2020, 29 state parks are open to the public. The Baseline continues an FY 2020 increase of $692,100 Twenty-three parks are funded and operated by the state from the State Parks Revenue Fund (SPRF) for ASPB's with existing state funds. Six open parks are funded and operating budget in FY 2021. The FY 2020 increase was operated through agreements between the State Parks part of a fund shift which redirected $692,100 from the Board and local governments. (Please see the ASPB Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (OHVRF) to the Visitation and Revenue Program Summary available on Great Western Trail line item and provided a the JLBC website for additional information on the parks, corresponding increase in SPRF funding to ASPB's visitation, and operations.) operating budget.

Since the Great Western Trail appropriation was one-time for FY 2020, the overall amount of non-appropriated OHVRF monies distributed to statutory recipients in accordance with A.R.S. § 28-1176 is expected to increase by $692,100 in FY 2021.

Table 1 Status of Major Projects as of April 2019 Appropriated/ Total Expenditures Park Projects FY Funded JCCR Review Budgeted Through April 2019 Status Statewide Parks Maintenance '17/'18 9/16 & 9/17 $1,700,000 $1,567,100 Maintenance in progress Cabin Installation '17/'18 9/16 & 9/17 $3,800,000 $1,668,600 1/ Installations Completed 2/ Cattail Cove Renovations '17 9/16 $5,307,500 $3,224,100 Renovations in Progress Rockin' River Ranch Renovations 3/ '18 9/17 $4,000,000 $697,200 Renovations in Progress Buckskin Mountain Renovations 3/ '19 No 4/ $2,500,000 5/ $0 Developing Renovation Plan Oracle Renovations 3/ '19 No 4/ $4,000,000 $9,900 Developing Renovation Plan ______1/ ASPB also used a portion of its FY 2017 operating budget to supplement funding for the cabin installation project. 2/ ASPB ended the cabin installation project after completion of 25 cabins. 3/ ASPB has requested the lapsing date of these appropriations be extended to the end of FY 2021. 4/ $150,000 of the appropriated amount was reviewed for the use of developing a master plan for the park. The remaining monies of the appropriation still require JCCR review before expenditure. 5/ Includes $1.0 million from the non-appropriated State Lake Improvement Fund.

FY 2019 FY 2020 SUMMARY OF FUNDS Actual Estimate

Arizona State Parks' Heritage Fund (PRA2296/A.R.S. § 41-502) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Legislative appropriations, grants and donations. Purpose of Fund: Monies in the Heritage Fund are to be used as follows: 50% on parks for outdoor recreation and open space development, restoration or renovation; 30% on historic preservation, administered through the State Historic Preservation Officer; 10% on nonmotorized trails; and 10% on outdoor and environmental education. Funds Expended 0 0 Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

Arizona Trail Fund (PRA2525/A.R.S. § 41-511.15) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Legislative appropriations and donations. Purpose of Fund: To maintain and preserve the Arizona trail. Funds Expended 0 0 Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

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Federal Funds (PRA2000/A.R.S. § 41-511.04) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Federal grants from the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and other federal entities. Purpose of Fund: To expand and maintain the National Register of Historic Places, and to identify, evaluate and protect other historic properties. Also, to implement the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Funds Expended 2,536,500 5,812,100 Year-End Fund Balance 363,300 409,700

Land Conservation Fund - Administration Account - NA (PRA2432/A.R.S. § 41-511.23) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Interest earnings from the Public Conservation Account, which received $20,000,000 annually from the General Fund in FY 2001 through FY 2011, as approved by Arizona voters in November 1998. Unobligated amounts at the end of each fiscal year revert to the Public Conservation Account. Purpose of Fund: For operating expenses. Funds Expended 21,000 0 Year-End Fund Balance 95,200 95,200

Land Conservation Fund - Donation Account (PRA2432 B/A.R.S. § 41-511.23) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Donations from public and private entities. Purpose of Fund: To match grants made to purchase state trust lands for conservation purposes. There are currently no estimates of donations that will be deposited to the account. Funds Expended 0 0 Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

Land Conservation Fund - Public Conservation Account (PRA2432 C/A.R.S. § 41-511.23) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: As approved by Arizona voters in November 1998, the fund received $20,000,000 annually from the General Fund in FY 2001 through 2011. Beginning in FY 2004, $2,000,000 of this amount was deposited into the Livestock and Crop Conservation Fund, administered by the Department of Agriculture. Purpose of Fund: For grants to the state or any of its political subdivisions, non-profit organizations, individual landowners, and agricultural lessees of state or federal land. Grants are made to purchase or lease state trust lands that are classified as suitable for conservation purposes. The Conservation Acquisition Board will recommend appropriate grants to the Arizona State Parks Board. Funds Expended 0 0 Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (PRA2253/A.R.S. § 28-1176) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Transfer from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, equivalent to 0.55% of the total license taxes on motor vehicle fuel. Purpose of Fund: Appropriated monies are used to fund the Great Western Trail line item. Please see the Non-Appropriated portion of the fund for additional information. Funds Expended 0 692,100 Year-End Fund Balance 8,524,600 769,900

Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund (PRA2253/A.R.S. § 28-1176) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Transfer from the Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax, equivalent to 0.55% of the total license taxes on motor vehicle fuel. Purpose of Fund: To plan, administer, and enforce off-highway vehicle recreation, and to develop facilities consistent with the off-highway vehicle plan. Sixty percent of the monies collected are to be used by the Arizona State Parks Board for planning, administration, and facilities development; the remainder is transferred to the Arizona Game and Fish Department for enforcement. Please see the Appropriated portion of the fund for additional information. Funds Expended 1,381,000 2,617,500 Year-End Fund Balance 8,524,600 769,900

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Partnership Fund (PRA2448/A.R.S. § 41-511.04) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Revenues received from federal, state, and local government agencies through intergovernmental agreements; reimbursements from local and county recipients of federal Land and Water Conservation grants. Purpose of Fund: To provide trails stewardship with funds received from the USDA Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management; to operate the multi-use water safety center at Lake Havasu State Park with funds received from the U.S. Coast Guard, Lake Havasu City, Mohave County, and the Arizona Game and Fish Department; and to administer federal Land and Water Conservation grants. Grant recipients must provide 10% of the grant amount to the Parks Board for administration. Funds Expended 594,000 2,618,900 Year-End Fund Balance 2,232,800 2,310,700

State Lake Improvement Fund (PRA2105/A.R.S. § 5-382) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Primarily a transfer from the Highway User Revenue Fund, based on a formula that estimates state gasoline taxes paid for boating purposes. Also included is a portion of the watercraft license tax collected by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Purpose of Fund: Appropriated monies are used to fund the Buckskin Fire District line item. Please see the Non-Appropriated portion of the fund for additional information. Funds Expended 0 225,000 Year-End Fund Balance 8,088,200 4,902,400

State Lake Improvement Fund (PRA2105/A.R.S. § 5-382) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Primarily a transfer from the Highway User Revenue Fund, based on a formula that estimates state gasoline taxes paid for boating purposes. Also included is a portion of the watercraft license tax collected by the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Purpose of Fund: To fund projects at boating sites, including launching ramps, parking areas, lake improvement and construction, campgrounds, and acquisition of property to provide access to boating sites. Project grant requests are reviewed by the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission and approved by the Arizona State Parks Board. Approved projects must be reviewed by the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR). Please see the Appropriated portion of the fund for additional information. Funds Expended totals exclude capital spending. Funds Expended 6,615,500 8,419,700 Year-End Fund Balance 8,088,200 4,902,400

State Parks Fund (PRA3117/A.R.S. § 41-511.11) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Private gifts, grants, and donations. Purpose of Fund: To meet the objectives of contributors, especially as they relate to acquisition, development, and preservation of the state's natural features. Funds Expended 52,000 0 Year-End Fund Balance 468,100 548,100

State Parks Revenue Fund (PRA2202/A.R.S. § 41-511.21) Appropriated

Source of Revenue: State parks user fees and concession sales; sales of park posters, postcards, books and souvenirs; donations and legislative appropriations. Purpose of Fund: To fund parks operations, acquisition and development. Capital projects that are funded using these monies are subject to JCCR review. Funds Expended totals exclude capital spending. Funds Expended 13,955,000 16,065,700 Year-End Fund Balance 15,610,900 19,075,200

Sustainable State Parks and Roads Fund (PRA3125/A.R.S. § 41-511.17 and A.R.S. § 43- Non-Appropriated 622) Source of Revenue: Voluntary contributions from individual income taxpayers via a donation on the individual income tax return form. Purpose of Fund: To operate, maintain and make capital improvements to buildings, roads, parking lots, highway entrances and any related structure used to operate state parks. Funds Expended 88,000 190,000 Year-End Fund Balance 261,500 150,300

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Yarnell Hill Memorial Fund (PRA3124/A.R.S. § 41-519.02) Non-Appropriated

Source of Revenue: Legislative appropriations and donations to the fund. The FY 2015 Environment Budget Reconciliation Bill included a one-time appropriation of $500,000 from the General Fund in FY 2015 to establish Yarnell Hill Memorial State Park. Purpose of Fund: The park was created to honor 19 Prescott firefighters who were killed fighting a wildfire near Yarnell, Arizona. The FY 2015 Environment Budget Reconciliation Bill established Yarnell Hill Memorial State Park, which opened in November 2016. Funds Expended 3,000 0 Year-End Fund Balance 0 0

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