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2004 Special Session I

Budget Amendments - SB5001 (Committee Approved)

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Merge CBLAD into DCR

Item 382 #13s

Item 382 #13s

First Year - FY2005 Second Year - FY2006
Natural Resources
Conservation and Recreation, Department of FY2005 $1,400,121 FY2006 $1,212,684 GF
FY2005 17.00 FY2006 17.00 FTE

Language
Page 298, line 25, strike "$22,738,678" and insert "$24,138,799".
Page 298, line 25, strike "$20,977,511" and insert "$22,190,195".
Page 299, after line 57, insert:
"I.1. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) shall assume the responsibilities and budget resources of the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department (CBLAD) appropriated herein effective July 1, 2004. The resources of the former Department shall continue within DCR to provide technical and financial assistance to localities pursuant to the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act (§ 10.1-2100, et. seq.) The Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Board shall continue as a collegial body.
2. The Secretary of Natural Resources shall prepare an agency reorganization plan to be submitted to the Chairmen of the Senate Finance and House Appropriations Committees by August 31, 2004. In developing the plan the Secretary shall consult with Tidewater localities and Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
3. The plan shall include necessary steps to ensure that the purposes of the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act are implemented by DCR, with former CBLAD resources and personnel constituting either a new division within DCR or a component of an existing division. The plan shall also identify any positions that will be eliminated or other actions needed to achieve the policy goals and cost savings.
4. It is the intent of the General Assembly that legislation in the 2005 Session effectuating the merger shall ensure that the core operations of the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department and Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Board shall continue.
J.1. The amounts provided to localities and planning district commissions for financial assistance in implementing the Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act shall be distributed on a competitive basis. Consideration shall be given to the availability of local resources, with more funding provided to localities with the greatest needs and where the greatest water quality benefits can be achieved.
2. Of the amounts in the Land Management program, the Department may expend a portion of its general fund appropriation for a water quality monitoring project in Caroline County."


Explanation
(This amendment merges the functions and budget resources of the Chesapeake Bay Local Assistance Department into the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). The amendment requires DCR to achieve cost savings through this reorganization. A companion amendment in Item 379 removes funding and positions from CBLAD.)