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2014 Session

Budget Amendments - HB30 (Member Request)

Chief Patron: Hodges
Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Access

Item 362 #1h

Item 362 #1h

First Year - FY2015 Second Year - FY2016
Natural Resources
Conservation and Recreation, Department of FY2015 $150,000 FY2016 $0 GF

Language
Page 302, line 1, strike "$58,920,064" and insert "$59,070,064".
Page 302, after line 54, insert:
"F.  Out of this appropriation, $150,000 the second year from the general fund is provided to support the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority's efforts to increase public access to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay pursuant to § 15.2-6600, Code of Virginia."


Explanation
(This amendment provides general fund support to the Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority to increase public access to the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. The Middle Peninsula Chesapeake Bay Public Access Authority represents the region encompassing the Counties of Essex, Gloucester, King William, King and Queen, Mathews, and Middlesex. The authority has received donations of 21 deeds to waterfront property totaling in excess of $1.0 million. The funding provided would support legal acquisition costs and management of the property.)