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 | 832.4 | 62,808 | 168,960 | 231,768 |
| 2023-25 Maintenance Level | 833.1 | 63,310 | 163,274 | 226,584 |
| Difference from 2023-25 Original | 0.70 | 502 | (5,686) | (5,184) |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 0.08% | 0.80% | (3.4%) | (2.2%) |
2023 Policy Other Changes |
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| Electrify Fleet & Equipment | 0.0 | 0 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Capital Program Operational Support | 9.2 | 973 | 2,107 | 3,080 |
| Cultural Resource Management | 3.3 | 255 | 750 | 1,005 |
| Increase Customer Service | 3.0 | 0 | 792 | 792 |
| Support DEI at Parks | 4.0 | 1,125 | 0 | 1,125 |
| Forest Health Treatments | 0.0 | 0 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Miller Peninsula Park Plan | 0.0 | 600 | 0 | 600 |
| Recreation Land Maintenance | 11.0 | 2,500 | 0 | 2,500 |
| Records Management | 1.1 | 0 | 201 | 201 |
| Climate Resilient Parks | 1.1 | 0 | 1,304 | 1,304 |
| Manage State Land Recreation Impact | 2.2 | 1,592 | 0 | 1,592 |
| Inclusive Trail System | 2.1 | 1,314 | 0 | 1,314 |
| Virtual Private Network Costs | 0.0 | 16 | 32 | 48 |
| 2023 Policy Other Changes Total | 37.0 | 8,375 | 8,186 | 16,561 |
2023 Policy Comp Changes |
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| State Employee Benefits | 0.0 | 12 | 26 | 38 |
| WFSE General Government | 0.0 | 2,481 | 5,866 | 8,347 |
| Rep Employee Health Benefits | 0.0 | 82 | 193 | 275 |
| Non-Rep Recruitment/Retention | 0.0 | 29 | 66 | 95 |
| Non-Rep General Wage Increase | 0.0 | 384 | 853 | 1,237 |
| PERS & TRS Plan 1 Benefit Increase | 0.0 | 32 | 73 | 105 |
| Vaccine Booster Incentive | 0.0 | 25 | 58 | 83 |
| 2023 Policy Comp Changes Total | 0.0 | 3,045 | 7,135 | 10,180 |
2023 Policy Central Services Changes |
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| Shared Tenant M365 to CSM | 0.0 | 0 | (751) | (751) |
| State Data Center | 0.0 | 0 | (21) | (21) |
| Archives/Records Management | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Audit Services | 0.0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| Legal Services | 0.0 | 0 | 81 | 81 |
| CTS Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 1,159 | 1,159 |
| DES Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 101 | 101 |
| OFM Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 1,280 | 1,280 |
| GOV Central Services | 0.0 | 0 | 294 | 294 |
| 2023 Policy Central Services Changes Total | 0.0 | 0 | 2,159 | 2,159 |
| Total Policy Changes | 37.0 | 11,420 | 17,480 | 28,900 |
| 2023-25 Policy Level | 870.1 | 74,730 | 180,754 | 255,484 |
| Difference from 2021-23 | 37.7 | 11,922 | 11,794 | 23,716 |
| % Change from 2023-25 Original | 4.5% | 19.0% | 7.0% | 10.2% |
Policy Changes
Electrify Fleet & Equipment
Funding is provided so the agency can immediately replace combustion engine fleet assets prior to their normal useful life schedule. Electrifying these vehicles and equipment will help the agency meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. (Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State)
Capital Program Operational Support
Public demand and current assets requiring major maintenance or rebuilding have increased the number of capital projects the agency submits for the capital budget, straining staff capacity for quality work. Additional staff and technical support for scoping and scheduling is provided to proactively address tribal and community concerns and to increase the quality of submitted capital projects. (General Fund - State, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Cultural Resource Management
The agency cares for a vast and diverse array of cultural resources that require protection and management under a variety of federal and state regulations. Additional staff capacity is provided to monitor known cultural resource sites, perform needed evaluations for historic properties, manage historic preservation capital projects, and support Native American Grave Protection and Repatriation Act compliance. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - State)
Increase Customer Service
Visitation increases, in large part a by-product of the recent pandemic, have led to continued overcrowding in state parks. Ongoing funding is provided to partially address management challenges associated with protecting natural resources, managing parking areas, and ensuring public safety. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Support DEI at Parks
The agency is engaging with underserved communities including community-based organizations, schools, social services, and new non-profit organizations. Funding is provided to develop and implement a community engagement plan consistent with Executive Order 22-02: Achieving Equity in Washington State Government and Executive Order 22-04: Implementing the Washington State Pro-Equity, Anti-Racism (PEAR) Plan and Playbook. Staffing is included to integrate the plan internally and externally to the agency. (General Fund - State)
Forest Health Treatments
Forest health projects involving commercial timber removal are now structured as separate harvest and log sale contracts. Contracting with both harvesters and timber purchasers will increase earned revenues and require more contracting work for agency staff. Expenditure authority is provided for the increased workload and expenditures. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Miller Peninsula Park Plan
Initial capital funded predesign work and public engagement have identified concerns among nearby residents regarding potential impacts of developing the Miller Peninsula property into a full-service destination park. One-time funding is provided to complete a park master plan and an environmental impact statement. (General Fund - State)
Recreation Land Maintenance
Increased visitation and use in parks is resulting in more wear and tear on facilities and grounds. Ongoing funding is provided for the maintenance of state parks, such as maintaining grounds and facilities, trails, restrooms, and water access areas. (General Fund - State)
Records Management
In recent years the agency has seen a significant increase in the complexity and scope of public record requests. An ongoing full-time staff position will increase the agency's ability to meet public disclosure deadlines with greater assurance of completeness, which in turn, reduces potential litigation and financial exposure. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
Climate Resilient Parks
To identify and reduce the state park system's carbon emissions, funding is provided to complete a comprehensive agency greenhouse gas inventory; assess park electrical infrastructure updates needed to support electric vehicle charging; identify appropriate high potential park sites for renewable energy installation projects; and assess infrastructure, cultural sites, and natural resources vulnerable to climate change. (Climate Commitment Account - State, Natural Climate Solutions Account - State, Carbon Emissions Reduction Account - State)
Manage State Land Recreation Impact
Recreational activities on state land reside with three agencies: the State Parks and Recreation Commission, Department of Natural Resources, and Department of Fish and Wildlife. Increased visitation and use have strained the ecosystems on public lands. A statewide data management system will be jointly created to make informed management decisions that meet conservation goals for public lands. Agencies will collaborate with Tribal governments to ensure cultural resources and cultural practices are considered and incorporated into management plans. A plan and implementation strategy will be developed to improve public access opportunities. This investment will advance decision making based on the ecological health of public lands, creating a balance between conservation and the increasing demand for outdoor recreation. (General Fund - State)
Inclusive Trail System
State parks should be inclusive and welcoming for all park visitors. State Parks has over 540 miles of long-distance trails and over 780 miles of in-park trails. Currently only five out of 123 parks have trail plans, and of these five, the majority are outdated. Funding is provided to collect and maintain data for approximately 200 miles of in-park trails, including making updated terrain, surfacing, and slope information available to the public. This information will benefit all park users, particularly those with disabilities, as they explore park trails. (General Fund - State)
Virtual Private Network Costs
Virtual private networks at park locations enable staff to have secure access to data, information, state and agency systems. Funding is provided to set up and maintain services for seven new locations. With these seven new set-ups, the agency will have a total of 102 park locations with virtual private networks (VPN). (General Fund - State, Parks Renewal/Stewardship 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. (General Fund - State, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
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. (General Fund - State, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - Federal, 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. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - State, General Fund - Federal)
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. (General Fund - Federal, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - 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. (General Fund - State, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - 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. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - Federal, General Fund - State)
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. (General Fund - Federal, Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State, General Fund - State, other funds)
Shared Tenant M365 to CSM
Agency budgets are reduced by the base budget amounts provided to Consolidated Technology Services for Microsoft 365 licenses so the cost can be added to the central service model allocation in CTS central services (Step 92J). (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
State Data Center
Adjustments are made for each agency's share of costs related to the State Data Center. (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)
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 legal services provided by the Attorney General's Office. Because legal services expenditures are based on consumption, funding provided in the central service model is not all inclusive. The methodology to estimate consumption has been updated from a three-year average to a two-year average and allows for analysis to incorporate unique agency circumstances. (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 Cybersecurity, state network, enterprise services, small agency IT services, security gateways, and geospatial imaging services. This amount now includes the total amount for agencies that use the Microsoft 365 shared tenant. See Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (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 (DES) for campus rent, parking, contracts, and security; 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 Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM 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 Chapter 11 of the 2023-25 OFM Budget Instructions for allocation methodologies. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
GOV Central Services
A new central service is created to reflect each agency's anticipated share of charges from the Office of the Governor for statewide policy staff and the Office of Equity. (Parks Renewal/Stewardship Account - State)
