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Department of Transportation - Toll Operations and Maintenance

  Average Annual FTEs Near General Fund State Other Funds Total Funds
  (Dollars in Thousands)
Current Budget 57.0 0 140,074 140,074
2023-25 Maintenance Level 57.0 0 134,559 134,559
Difference from 2023-25 Original 0.0 0 (5,515) (5,515)
% Change from 2023-25 Original 0.0% 0.0% (3.9%) (3.9%)

2023 Policy Other Changes

SR-520 Bridge/TNB Insurance 0.0 0 3,016 3,016
2023 Policy Other Changes Total 0.0 0 3,016 3,016

2023 Policy Comp Changes

State Employee Benefits 0.0 0 9 9
WFSE General Government 0.0 0 273 273
Rep Employee Health Benefits 0.0 0 14 14
PTE Local 17 General Government 0.0 0 156 156
Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention 0.0 0 21 21
Non-Rep General Wage Increase 0.0 0 312 312
PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase 0.0 0 12 12
Vaccine Booster Incentive 0.0 0 20 20
2023 Policy Comp Changes Total 0.0 0 817 817
Total Policy Changes 0.0 0 3,833 3,833
2023-25 Policy Level 57.0 0 138,392 138,392
Difference from 2021-23 0.0 0 (1,682) (1,682)
% Change from 2023-25 Original 0.0% 0.0% (1.2%) (1.2%)

Policy Changes

SR-520 Bridge/TNB Insurance

Funding is provided for increased annual insurance costs for the State Route 520 Bridge and Tacoma Narrows Bridge. (Tacoma Narrows Toll Bridge Account - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State)

State Employee Benefits

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 $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)

WFSE General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%, effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000; supplemental shift premium increases for nurse classifications; 5% premium pay for employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location; and an increase of $250 to the annual lump sum payment for Labor and Industries risk classes 7200/7201. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, SR #520 Corridor Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)

Rep Employee Health Benefits

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 $1,160 per employee per month for fiscal year 2024 and $1,233 per employee per month for fiscal year 2025. (Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)

PTE Local 17 General Government

Funding is provided for a general wage increase of 4%. effective July 1, 2023; a general wage increase of 3%, effective July 1, 2024; targeted job classification base range increases; recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023; shift premium increase for eligible shifts from $1 to $2.50 per eligible hour; and a COVID-19 booster incentive of $1,000. (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Pro - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Multimodal Transportation Account - State, other funds)

Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention

Funding is provided for recognition and retention lump sum payments for employees employed on or before July 1, 2022 and continuously employed through July 1, 2023. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, other funds)

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 4 percent, effective July 1, 2023 and a general wage increase of 3 percent, effective July 1, 2024. This item includes both general government and higher education workers. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, 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. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)

Vaccine Booster Incentive

Funding is provided for a $1,000 lump sum COVID-19 booster incentive for non-represented employees. This funding does not cover institutions of higher education. (Multimodal Transportation Account - State, Puget Sound Ferry Operations Acct - State, Motor Vehicle Account - State, other funds)