Program A: Sabine River Authority
Program Authorization: R.S. 38:509(o), 801; 38:2321-2337
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The mission of the Sabine River Authority Program is to provide for economic utilization and preservation of the waters of the Sabine River and its tributaries by promoting economic development, irrigation, navigation, improved water supply, drainage, public recreation, and hydroelectric power for the citizens of Louisiana. The Sabine River is an important economic and recreational asset of Louisiana.
The goal of the Sabine River Authority Program is to ensure high quality and abundant water supply for municipal, industrial, agricultural, and recreational uses for the citizens of Louisiana.
OBJECTIVES AND PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Unless otherwise indicated, all objectives are to be accomplished during or by the end of FY 1999-2000. Performance indicators are made up of two parts: name and value. The indicator name describes what is being measured. The indicator value is the numeric value or level achieved within a given measurement period. For budgeting purposes, performance indicator values are shown for the prior fiscal year, the current fiscal year, and alternative funding scenarios (continuation budget level and Executive Budget recommendation level) for the ensuing fiscal year (the fiscal year of the budget document).
RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR THE PROGRAM
SOURCE OF FUNDING
This program is funded with Fees and Self-generated Revenues from hydroelectric power sales, and water sales, rental fees for recreational camp sites, permits for work along the shoreline of Toledo Bend Reservoir, and Cypress Bend Golf Course.
ANALYSIS OF RECOMMENDATION
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GENERAL FUND |
TOTAL |
T.O. |
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DESCRIPTION |
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$0 |
$5,378,825 |
61 |
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ACT 44 FISCAL YEAR 1998-1999 |
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BA-7 TRANSACTIONS: |
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$0 |
$132,192 |
0 |
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Carry forward BA-7 for a contract to improve and protect water quality in Toledo Bend Reservoir, purchase of a 12 yard dump truck, a tractor mower and two Front End Weights, and air conditioning for SRA Diversion Canal Office in Sulphur, LA |
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$0 |
$5,511,017 |
61 |
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EXISTING OPERATING BUDGET – November 20, 1998 |
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$0 |
$21,956 |
0 |
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Classified State Employees Merit Increases for FY 1999 -2000 |
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$0 |
($21,833) |
0 |
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Risk Management Adjustment |
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$0 |
$31,815 |
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Acquisitions and Major Repairs |
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$0 |
($132,192) |
0 |
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Nonrecurring carry forward BA-7 for a contract to improve and protect water quality in Toledo Bend Reservoir, purchase of a 12 yard dump truck, a tractor mower and two Front End Weights, and air conditioning for SRA Diversion Canal Office in Sulphur, LA |
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$0 |
$56,858 |
0 |
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Salary Base Adjustment |
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$0 |
($90,964) |
0 |
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Salary Funding from Other Line Items |
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$0 |
($300,000) |
0 |
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Other Nonrecurring Adjustments – For repairs/renovations to the Cypress Bend Water Plant |
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$0 |
$42,176 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments – Pay increase for Maintenance Workers as ordered by Civil Service |
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$0 |
$26,795 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments – To increase funding for Cypress Bend Water Treatment Plant |
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$0 |
$10,900 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments – To increase the number of hours worked by Wage employees |
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$0 |
$100,000 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments – For a Feasibility Study for an RV Park located in Logansport |
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$0 |
$33,000 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments - For 3 John Deer Gators and a mobile home park |
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$0 |
$150,000 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments – To construct 3 activity buildings with laundry facilities at park sites |
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$0 |
$136,051 |
0 |
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Other Adjustments – To purchase a Stump Cutter and other heavy movable equipment |
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$0 |
$5,575,579 |
61 |
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TOTAL RECOMMENDED |
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$0 |
$64,562 |
0 |
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DIFFERENCE (TOTAL RECOMMENDED AND EXISTING OPERATING BUDGET) |
The total means of financing for this program is recommended at 101.2% of the existing operating budget. It represents 98.0% of the total request ($5,694,059) for this program. The increase is primarily due to the following: Other Adjustments to fund the construction of three activity buildings, the purchase of 3 John Deer Gators, a stump cutter, a mobile home park, a pay increase for Maintenance workers as ordered by Civil Service and a feasibility study for an RV Park located in Logansport.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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$100,000 |
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Provide initial study for Lakewide Sewerage System |
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$9,175 |
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Various fees and permits - Clerk of Court - contract filing, lease and buy back of property along shoreline/Dept. of Revenue and Taxation-sales tax certification etc./Office of ABC-liquor licenses, etc./U.S. Dept. of Treasury/Dept. of Environmental Quality-waste water treatment permit/Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, etc. |
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$50,000 |
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Legal counsel to Board of Commissioners, Sabine River Authority |
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$26,500 |
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Research and prepare grant applications, assists in developing a five year Master Plan Concept to promote economic development, tourism, and retiree relocation inducements in DeSoto, Sabine and Vernon Parishes |
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$12,000 |
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Security at parks on holidays and weekends, graduation, prom nights and peak seasons |
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$7,400 |
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Consultant to provide information regarding the public affairs counsel and pertinent legislation |
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$34,600 |
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Three year contract for annual audit |
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$30,000 |
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Audit of SRA's financial records and audit of American Liberty Hospitality No. Five financial records; computer data systems to map and inventory buoy's; landscape design and schematic design for park sites 7A, 10, 15 and 2. |
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$269,675 |
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TOTAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES |
OTHER CHARGES
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$105,473 |
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Economic Development incentive program for training of tourist information consultants and maintenance personnel as well as participation in various sport and travel shows |
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$79,105 |
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Florida bass stocking program |
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$165,000 |
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Water royalty payments |
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$264,053 |
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Clearing and Marking Boat lanes Program implemented by the Sabine River Authority's Board to clear stumps out of the Reservoir |
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$4,608 |
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Department of Civil Service - personnel services |
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$50,000 |
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Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Transportation and Development, to perform certain support services |
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$150,000 |
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American Liberty Hospital |
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$50,000 |
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Sabine River Access Ramps/Toledo Bend Access Roads |
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$50,000 |
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Logansport Study |
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$918,239 |
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TOTAL OTHER CHARGES |
ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS
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$79,000 |
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Automotive - Replace vehicles |
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$4,500 |
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Software for computer |
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$194,000 |
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Heavy Equipment - farm and heavy movable equipment |
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$6,600 |
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Office Equipment |
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$11,000 |
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Boats |
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$34,350 |
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Other |
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$581,506 |
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Major Repairs for Buildings, Grounds, General Plant and Boats |
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$100,000 |
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Stump Cutter |
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$1,010,956 |
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TOTAL ACQUISITIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS |
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