State Parks and Recreation Commission
| Average Annual FTEs | Near General Fund State | Other Funds | Total Funds | |
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| (Dollars in Thousands) | ||||
| Current Budget | 815.5 | 58,095 | 150,327 | 208,422 |
| 2021-23 Maintenance Level | 837.2 | 59,447 | 154,904 | 214,351 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 21.7 | 1,352 | 4,577 | 5,929 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 2.7% | 2.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
2022 Policy Other Changes |
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| Equipment Replacement Costs | 0.0 | 0 | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Climate Change Resilience | 1.8 | 983 | 0 | 983 |
| Millersylvania Spending Authority | 0.0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Park Maintenance | 0.0 | 0 | 3,750 | 3,750 |
| Honoring Tribal Heritage | 1.8 | 819 | 0 | 819 |
| Winter Recreation | 0.0 | 0 | 1,600 | 1,600 |
| Outward Facing Website | 0.0 | 0 | 561 | 561 |
| 2022 Policy Other Changes Total | 3.6 | 1,802 | 11,416 | 13,218 |
2022 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 509 | 2,252 | 2,761 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 3 | 11 | 14 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 74 | 231 | 305 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 10 | 38 | 48 |
| 2022 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 596 | 2,533 | 3,129 |
2022 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 0 | 15 | 15 |
| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 205 | 205 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 888 | 888 |
| Self-Insurance Liability Premium | 0.0 | 0 | 20 | 20 |
| 2022 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 1,160 | 1,160 |
| Total Policy Changes | 3.6 | 2,398 | 15,109 | 17,507 |
| 2022 Policy Level | 840.8 | 61,845 | 170,013 | 231,858 |
| Difference from 2021-23 Original | 25.3 | 3,750 | 19,686 | 23,436 |
| % Change from 2021-23 Original | 3.1% | 6.5% | 13.1% | 11.2% |
Policy Changes
Audit Services
Adjustments are made for each agency’s anticipated cost of audits performed by the State Auditor’s Office. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Legal Services
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated cost of Attorney General's Office legal services based on a three-year average. Because legal services costs are based on usage, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
DES Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges from the Department of Enterprise Services for campus rent, parking, security and contracts; capital project surcharges; financing cost recovery; public and historic facilities; real estate services; risk management services; personnel service rates; the Perry Street and Capitol Campus child care centers; small agency services; and the department’s enterprise applications. See the 2021-23 Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
OFM Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency’s anticipated share of charges for existing statewide applications, the One Washington program, and other central services provided by the Office of Financial Management. See the 2021-23 Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
WFSE General Government
The collective bargaining agreement includes a general wage increase of 3.25% for fiscal year 2023 and a lump sum payment for employees who were employed continuously starting on or before July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, other funds)
Equipment Replacement Costs
One-time funding is provided for the commission to replace major equipment with over 15 years in useful life. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Climate Change Resilience
A 2017 vulnerability assessment identified that climate change is projected to have significant impacts on State Parks’ infrastructure, historical sites, and natural resources. State Parks’ 2019 Climate Adaptation Plan proposes actions necessary to mitigate these impacts. This item funds recommended actions, ecological assessments, and installation of electrical vehicle charging stations which will all aid in combating climate change. Ongoing funding is also provided for a climate change coordinator. (General Fund - State)
Millersylvania Spending Authority
Enough interest has been earned in the Millersylvania Park Trust Account to purchase three on-demand water heaters for the park's retreat center. (Millersylvania Park Current Account - State)
Park Maintenance
Visits to state parks increased 12% more than projected in fiscal year 2021, causing increased use impacts of facilities, grounds, and trails which result in the need for greater maintenance. This one-time spending increase will be used for supplies, materials, contracted services, and Washington Conservation Crews to address a backlog of preventive maintenance issues. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Honoring Tribal Heritage
State Parks is a steward of diverse landscapes and places of great importance to Tribes and communities throughout the state. Governor’s Executive Order 21-02, Archeological & Cultural Resources, requires collaboration with Tribal communities regarding cultural resources and environmental impacts. This item funds a tribal liaison and other resources needed to implement the executive order. (General Fund - State)
Winter Recreation
With a significant increase in winter recreation, costs associated with safe access to sno-parks increased. Expenditure authority is increased to spend dedicated revenue generated from increased sno-park pass sales and a fee increase adopted by the State Parks and Recreation Commission. Increased funding will be used for grooming, snow removal and sanitation to help meet the increased demand for winter recreation opportunities. (Snowmobile Account - State, Winter Recreation Program Account - State)
Outward Facing Website
State Parks’ website is heavily used by the public to find recreational opportunities and make facility reservations. Dedicated revenue will be spent to modernize and redesign the website for a more user-centered interface, provide information that visitors expect, and create more connections with diverse user groups and communities. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
State Employee Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided for state employees who are not covered by the healthcare coalition. The insurance funding rate is $936 per employee per month for fiscal year 2022 and $1,130 per employee per month for fiscal year 2023. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Rep Employee Health Benefits
Health insurance funding is provided 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 $936 per employee per month for fiscal year 2022 and $1,130 per employee per month for fiscal year 2023. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - State)
Non-Rep General Wage Increase
A general wage increase of 3.25%, effective July 1, 2022, is provided 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. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, other funds)
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase
For eligible Public Employees' and Teachers' Retirement Systems Plan 1 members, this item provides an increase of 3%, up to a maximum of $110 per month. (General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Archives/Records Management
Adjustments are made for each agency's anticipated share of charges for archives and records management services provided by the Secretary of State's Office. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
CTS Central Services
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from Consolidated Technology Services (CTS) for the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Office of Cyber Security, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. See the 2021-23 Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Self-Insurance Liability Premium
Adjustments are made to reflect each agency's share of the actuarially projected costs of the self-insurance liability premium. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
