Department of Transportation - Washington State Ferries
| Annual FTEs | General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Estimated Expenditures | 1,745.4 | 0 | 518,818 | 518,818 |
| 2019-21 Maintenance Level | 1,739.7 | 0 | 525,131 | 525,131 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | (5.7) | 0 | 6,313 | 6,313 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | (0.3%) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
2019-21 Policy Other Changes |
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| Vessel Noise Reduction Study | 0.0 | 0 | 160 | 160 |
| WSF Retain Hyak for Service Relief | 21.8 | 0 | 6,308 | 6,308 |
| WSF Electronics Support Team | 2.0 | 0 | 469 | 469 |
| WSF Non-Routine Maintenance | 0.0 | 0 | 7,932 | 7,932 |
| WSF Staffing Overtime | 0.0 | 0 | 4,577 | 4,577 |
| Overtime Staffing - Terminals | 9.9 | 0 | 1,564 | 1,564 |
| WSF Familiarization Training | 9.6 | 0 | 1,450 | 1,450 |
| WSF Emergency Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 250 | 250 |
| Inventory/Logistics Manager | 1.0 | 0 | 254 | 254 |
| WSF Vessel Maintenance Standards | 0.60 | 0 | 1,002 | 1,002 |
| WSF Ops Watch Supervisor | 1.0 | 0 | 260 | 260 |
| 2019-21 Policy Other Changes Total | 45.9 | 0 | 24,226 | 24,226 |
2019-21 Policy Comp Changes |
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| WSF Inland Boatmen's Union | 0.0 | 0 | 7,428 | 7,428 |
| WSF Licensed Marine Engineers | 0.0 | 0 | 2,780 | 2,780 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots - Mates | 0.0 | 0 | 937 | 937 |
| WSF Metal Trades | 0.0 | 0 | 741 | 741 |
| WSF Carpenters | 0.0 | 0 | 202 | 202 |
| WSF Office/Professional Intrn'l | 0.0 | 0 | 493 | 493 |
| WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm | 0.0 | 0 | 462 | 462 |
| WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6 | 0.0 | 0 | 70 | 70 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs | 0.0 | 0 | 88 | 88 |
| WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers | 0.0 | 0 | 293 | 293 |
| WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed | 0.0 | 0 | 1,593 | 1,593 |
| WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters | 0.0 | 0 | 985 | 985 |
| State Public Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 196 | 196 |
| State Rep Employee Benefits Rate | 0.0 | 0 | 269 | 269 |
| PTE Local 17 General Government | 0.0 | 0 | 94 | 94 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 437 | 437 |
| Non-Rep Premium Pay | 0.0 | 0 | 482 | 482 |
| Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases | 0.0 | 0 | 46 | 46 |
| Orca Transit Pass - Outside CBAs | 0.0 | 0 | 34 | 34 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 0 | 333 | 333 |
| State Tax - Wellness Gift Card | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019-21 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 17,971 | 17,971 |
2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes |
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| Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer | 0.0 | 0 | (1,590) | (1,590) |
| Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer | 0.0 | 0 | (174) | (174) |
| 2019-21 Policy Transfers Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | (1,764) | (1,764) |
| Total Policy Changes | 45.9 | 0 | 40,433 | 40,433 |
| 2019-21 Policy Level | 1,785.6 | 0 | 565,564 | 565,564 |
| Difference from 2017-19 | 40.2 | 0 | 46,746 | 46,746 |
| % Change from 2017-19 | 2.3% | 0.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Policy Changes
Vessel Noise Reduction Study
Funding is provided to study how to reduce noise from ferries in the puget sound.
WSF Retain Hyak for Service Relief
Funding is provided to maintain the MV Hyak as a relief vessel through September 2021.
WSF Electronics Support Team
Funding is provided for dedicated staff to support the maintenance and repair of electronic systems such as propulsion, steering, navigation, communication and security on vessels and at terminals.
WSF Non-Routine Maintenance
Additional federal spending authority is provided for non-routine maintenance on ferry vessels.
WSF Staffing Overtime
Staffing is insufficient to fill every deck and engine room work shift necessary to meet U.S. Coast Guard sailing requirements. Funding is provided for unavoidable overtime expenses.
Overtime Staffing - Terminals
Funding is provided for increased staffing at Washington ferry terminals to meet increased workload and customer expectations.
WSF Familiarization Training
Engine room and terminal staff who change assignments to a new vessel or terminal are provided a brief period of break-in training known as familiarization. Funding is provided for this training, which is required by federal law and various collective bargaining agreements and increases employee and ferry rider safety.
WSF Emergency Costs
Increased funding is provided for operating costs incurred in support of emergency capital repairs of vessels.
Inventory/Logistics Manager
Funding is provided for a dedicated staff person to serve as an inventory and logistics manager. This position coordinates inventory items between the warehouse, vendors and fleet; manages spare part procurement contracts; and ensures the care of inactive vessels from the moment they are decommissioned until disposal.
WSF Vessel Maintenance Standards
Funding is provided for standardizing maintenance procedures by vessel class to provide better maintenance and preservation of ferry assets, resulting in improved reliability.
WSF Ops Watch Supervisor
Funding is provided for an additional staff person to handle increased level of workload and complexity in the ferry watch supervisor unit. This unit coordinates responses to emergencies, such as critical medical situations, calls from the U.S. Coast Guard or Washington State Patrol, and handling vessel breakdowns and boat moves.
WSF Inland Boatmen's Union
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Licensed Marine Engineers
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Master Mates/Pilots - Mates
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Metal Trades
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Carpenters
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Office/Professional Intrn'l
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Ferry Agents/Supvrs/Project Adm
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Service Employees Intrn'l 6
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Watch Spvrs
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Marine Engineers-Port Engineers
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Marine Engineers - Unlicensed
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
WSF Master Mates/Pilots-Masters
Funding is provided for collective bargaining agreements in the Marine Division.
State Public Employee Benefits Rate
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not represented by a union, who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination, or who are not part of the coalition of unions for health benefits. The insurance funding rate is $977 per employee per month for fiscal year 2020 and $978 per employee per month for fiscal year 2021.
WFSE General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with the Washington Federation of State Employees - General Government. The agreement includes a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019; a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020; premium, shift, and other special pay changes, and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
State Rep Employee Benefits Rate
This provides health insurance funding as part of the master agreements for employees who bargain for health benefits as part of a coalition of unions. The insurance funding rate is $977 per employee per month for fiscal year 2020 and $978 per employee per month for fiscal year 2021.
PTE Local 17 General Government
Funding is provided for a collective bargaining agreement with Professional and Technical Employees Local 17. It includes a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019; a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020; premium pay changes, and increases in targeted job classifications. Employee insurance included in the agreement is displayed in a separate item.
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
Funding is provided for wage increases for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. It is sufficient for a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2019, and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2020. This item includes both general government and higher education workers.
Non-Rep Premium Pay
Funding is provided for increases in premium pay for state employees who are not represented by a union or who are covered by a bargaining agreement that is not subject to financial feasibility determination. Funding is sufficient to support changes in shift differential, call back and standby pay, as well as a 5 percent increase for employees working in King County.
Non-Rep Targeted Pay Increases
Funding is provided for classified state employees who are not represented by a union for pay increases in specific job classes in alignment with other employees.
Orca Transit Pass - Outside CBAs
This funds transit passes (ORCA cards) for state employees (outside of higher education) in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, other than those in certain collective bargaining agreements.
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides a one-time, ongoing increase of 3 percent, up to a maximum of $62.50 per month.
State Tax - Wellness Gift Card
Some employees are eligible to earn a $25 gift card after completing a health risk assessment. This item provides funding to agencies to pay the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare taxes on gift cards for additional employees who are eligible for the gift cards.
Orca Transit Pass Funding Transfer
This moves funding for employee transit passes from agencies to WSDOT, which administers the program. The transfer includes both funding added in 2019-21 for expanded access, as well as funding that was provided in the 2017-19 budget.
Health Coalition FSA Fund Transfer
This moves funding for negotiated medical flexible spending arrangements (FSA) from individual agency budgets. It will be provided to the Health Care Authority, which will administer the benefit.
