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Department of Planning & Natural Resources Fy 2022-2023 Budget DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & NATURAL RESOURCES FY 2022-2023 BUDGET PRESENTATION JEAN-PIERRE L. ORIOL COMMISSIONER Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction …………………..……....…………………………………………………….. 3 Departmental Budget Overview ….….…………………………………..……………… 4 Budget Breakdown by Division / FY 2022 –2023 Initiatives ……….…………... 9 Conclusion ...........................................….………..………………………………..… 21 Appendix: FY 2021 Accomplishments ……………………………………………..… 22 Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation Page 3 INTRODUCTION Good morning Honorable Kurt Vialet, Chairman of the 34th Legislature’s Committee on Finance, members of the Committee, other members of the 34th Legislature present, legislative staff, and to the public listening and viewing over various forms of media. I am Jean-Pierre L. Oriol, Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Natural Resources (“DPNR” or “Department”); I have present with me members of my Senior Management Team, Assistant Commissioner Keith Richards, Ms. Dianne O’Garro, Director of Business Administrative Services, and Ms. Celia Jackson-Williams, Personnel Relations Coordinator; appearing virtually are DPNR Deputy Commissioner Athneil “Bobby” Thomas, Executive Director of the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts, Ms. Tasida Kelch, and Mr. David M. Knight, Chair of the Virgin Islands Historic Preservation Commission. I am before you today to present testimony in support of the Department’s recommended fiscal year 2022 and 2023 budget. DPNR was established by Title 3 V.I.C. § 400(a) to administer and enforce all laws pertaining to: fish and wildlife; trees and vegetation; water resources, including the protection of safe drinking water; air and water pollution; flood control; preservation of mineral and other natural resources; preservation of the archaeological, architectural, cultural and historical heritage of the United States Virgin Islands, including public museums; pesticide control; coastal lands and off-shore islands and cays; mooring and anchoring of vessels within the territorial waters; earth change permits; and zoning. The enforcement powers of the department are codified under Title 12 V.I.C., as well as Title 29 V.I.C. The Department is comprised of the following Divisions: 1) Business and Administrative Services (DBAS); 2) Comprehensive and Coastal Zone Planning (CCZP); 3) Coastal Zone Management (CZM); 4) Environmental Enforcement (DEE); 5) Environmental Protection (DEP); 6) the Executive Office; 7) Fish and Wildlife; 8) Libraries, Archives and Museums (DLAM); 9) Permits; 10) the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO); and 11) the Virgin Council on the Arts. Immediately below, detail on the overall budget for the Department is provided; followed by the breakdown of the budget by Division. Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation Page 4 DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET OVERVIEW The Department has a total FY’22 recommended budget of $27,931,170, which is comprised of a General Fund anticipated appropriation of $10,427,414 (37.33%), contributions from Non-Appropriated Local Funds of $4,897,315 (17.53%), and federal assistance from grantor agencies of $12,606,441 (45.13%). We are also estimating a total FY ‘23 recommended budget of $27,955,394 which is comprised of a General Fund estimated appropriation of $10,506,679 (37.58%), contributions from Non-Appropriated Local Funds of $4,934,050 (17.65%), and federal assistance awards in the amount of $12,514,655 (44.77%). General Fund Request The FY’22 General Fund anticipated appropriation of $10,427,414 for the Department’s operations is a 28% increase, or $2,924,134, over the FY’21 appropriation of $7,503,280. The FY 2022 request includes $7,996,510 for Personnel and Fringe Benefits; $176,041 for Supplies; and $1,860,863 for Other Services and Charges. The Department notes that the ~ $10.4M appropriation includes obligatory match for several federal awards, mandatory obligations such as the Tutu Wells Mitigation site. Details with respect to each category are reflected in the table below, followed by a more detailed breakdown of Other Services. Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation Page 5 FY’21 Appropriation Requested FY’22 Requested FY ‘23 Personnel $ 3,430,233 $5,241,193 $5,241,193 Fringe Benefits $ 1,695,400 $2,755,317 $2,755,317 Sub-total $5,125,633 $ 7,996,510 $ 7,996,510 Supplies $ 145,541 $ 176,041 $181,306 Other Services & Charges $2,232,106 $ 1,860,863 $1,935,863 Utilities $ 0 $ 394,000 $394,000 Sub-total $2,377,647 $ 2,430,904 $ 2,511,169 Totals $7,503,280 $10,427,414 $10,506,679 Other Services & Charges FY ‘22 Allocation FY ‘23 Allocation Debris Removal $ 2,620 $ 2,620 Professional Services $ 10,440 $ 10,440 Tutu Wells Litigation Site $ 374,000 $ 374,000 Communications $ 128,500 $ 128,500 Travel $ 17,500 $ 17,500 Transportation – Not Travel $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Automotive Repair and Maintenance $ 23,000 $ 23,000 Repairs & Maintenance $ 57,500 $ 57,500 Rental of Land & Building $ 878,947 $ 878,947 Rental Machines/Equipment $ 5,356 $ 5,356 Security Services $ 50,000 $ 50,000 Bookmobile Insurance $ 21,000 $ 21,000 Other Services $ 287,000 $ 362,000 Total Other Services: $1,860,863 $1,935,863 General Fund Allocation by Division Of the 11 divisions within the Department, nine rely on the General Fund appropriation, with the remaining two divisions (CZM and DFW) funded entirely by federal grants and/or other non- appropriated local funds. The following table indicates the recommended allocation of the General Fund for these divisions for the upcoming fiscal year. Allocation of General Fund by Divisions Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation Page 6 Divisions Allocation Percentage Executive Office $ 926,847 8.89% Business and Administrative Services $ 1,547,759 14.84% Environmental Enforcement $ 124,267 1.19% Permits $1,235,926 11.85% Libraries, Archives & Museums $2,953,816 28.33% State Historic Preservation Office * $ 356,764 3.42% Environmental Protection $2,870,190 27.53% Virgin Islands Council on the Arts $ 411,844 3.95% Allocation by Divisions $10,427,414 *Includes appropriation for the Historic Preservation Commission Federal Funds Most of the Department’s funding comes from federal awards. For FY 2022, federal grant funds will contribute $12,606,441 or 45.13% of the overall budget, to the Department’s operations. Allocated across all categories, the estimated amounts are: Personnel Services at $8,291,552 which covers salaries and fringe benefits for 46.04 Exempt and 68.62 Classified positions (114.66 total); Supplies at $332,227; Other Services and Charges at $3,781,034; Utilities at $11,500, Indirect at $139,902 and Capital Outlay at $50,226. Below is a breakdown of federal funds by Division. Divisions Allocation Percentage Coastal Zone Management $ 2,030,678 16.11% Fish and Wildlife $ 3,724,326 29.54% Environmental Enforcement $ 750,785 5.96% Libraries, Archives & Museums $ 135,500 1.08% State Historic Preservation $ 441,332 3.50% Environmental Protection $ 4,799,777 38.07% Permits $ 724,043 5.74% Allocation by Divisions $ 12,606,441 Non-Appropriated Local Funds The FY 2022 recommendation from Non-Appropriated (Special) funds is $4,897,315 or about 17.53% of the Department’s total request. These funds, derived from fees, fines, and rentals of submerged and filled submerged lands provide support to the Executive Office, DEE, Permits, CCZP, CZM, DLAM, and DEP. Fees collected are deposited into the following funds: General, Coastal Protection, Legal Publication, Library Revolving, Fish and Game, Underground Storage Tank, Natural Resource Reclamation, Air Pollution Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Presentation Page 7 Control, the Archaeological Fund and the VIHPC Repair and Restoration Revolving Loan. Collections thus far in 2021 are in the amount of ($3,883,748); totals in FY 2020 were $6,150,188. Breaking down the Special Funds by category, the estimated amounts are: $2,890,316 for Personnel Services, which funds 32.43 positions within the Department; $325,059 for Supplies; $1,472,940 for Other Services and Charges, $74,000 for Utilities and $135,000 for Capital Outlay. The table below provides the Allocation of Special funds by Division. Allocation of Non-Appropriated Local Funds by Divisions Divisions Allocation Percentage Executive Office $ 2,033,763 41.53% Environmental Enforcement $ 768,500 15.69% Comprehensive and Costal Zone Planning $ 502,200 10.26% Coastal Zone Management $ 1,034,525 21.12% Environmental Protection $ 385,326 7.87% Permits $ 173,000 3.53% Allocation by Divisions $4,897,315 Planning and Natural Resources Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Presentation Page 8 BUDGET BY DIVISION The following portion of the presentation provides an overview of each of the roles and responsibilities of the 11 divisions, and for your review, the estimated FY 2022 budget for each division. Here I will focus my discussion on the major initiatives that each division will embark upon for FY 2022-2023. BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES The Division of Business and Administrative Service (DBAS) is responsible for all fiscal matters pertaining to budgeting, personnel, payroll, revenue collection, and other fiscal matters involving general, federal and other special funds. Below is the breakdown of the estimated FY 2022 budget for the division. Division: DBAS # of Personnel Existing: 17.50 Vacant: 4 General Fund Federal Special Fund Fund Personnel $948,947 Fringe $514,963 Supplies $21,500 Debris Removal $560 Rep & Maintenance $5,000 Auto Rep & Maintenance $1,000 Rental of Land/Bldg. $9,933 Rental Mach/Equip $2,856 Communications $15,000 Travel $2,000 Electricity $20,000 Water $6,000 Totals $1,547,759 FY 2022-2023 Initiatives To assist with the facilitation of recovery projects, DBAS will bring on board additional members to their financial team to ensure compliance with the disaster recovery awards. Many awards have the requirement that the transaction processes are kept separate from day-to-day awards, or other transactions.
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