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SOUTH DAKOTA GAME, FISH and PARKS Presented to the Joint Appropriations Committee Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Overview • Budget Units • GFP Commission Structure • Major Initiatives • Agency Legislation – Special Appropriation • Strategic Plan – Vision, Mission, & Goal • FY18 Budget Briefing – High Lights • FTE & Staffing Summary • FY18 Budget Briefing – Decision Units • Summary of Department’s Budget Adjustments • General Fund Summaries • Division Budget Information • Administration • Wildlife • Parks & Recreation • Heritage Projects

Budgetary Structure • Game, Fish & Parks has 6 programs provided within the annual general appropriations bill and the Governor’s budget book. • 3 Budgeted Programs and 3 Informational Budgets 1. 0601 Div. of Administration 2. 0610 Div. of Wildlife-Operations (Informational) 3. 0612 Div. of Wildlife-Capital Development & Improvement (Informational 2yr Authority) 4. 0620 Div. of Parks & Recreation-Maintenance & Operations (2yr Authority) 5. 0621 Div. of Parks & Recreation-Capital Development & Improvement 6. 0622 Snowmobile Trails (Informational)

GFP Commission

GFP Commission • Provisions established in SDCL Chapter 41-2 to set structure • No more than four from the same political party. • At least four shall be engaged in agriculture and reside on a farm/ranch. • Members must be from both east and west river South Dakota. • Authority to • Establish fees. • Promulgate administrative rules. • Provide for other commission functions. • Implement and oversee special budgetary functions. • Transparent and robust public process. • Strong legislative support and partnership.

Major Initiatives

Special Appropriation to Facilitate Land Transfer • Potential State Ownership • Opportunity to transfer 1,600 acres from federal ownership to state ownership. • Current Presence • Roughlock Falls, Spearfish Falls, Savoy Fishing Pond = approximately 130 acres. • 34 acres near Devil’s Bathtub.

Land Trade Mechanics • 3 parcels of land that School and Public lands now owns and one parcel that GFP owns are part of proposed land. • The constitution requires that school and public lands be made whole. • Currently, the parcels produce less than $6,000 in combined annual leasing revenue. • An appraisal of the parcels is yet to be conducted as part of the proposed land exchange. • Could generate 10 times more money for education.

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan • A roadmap that leads us from the current to the desired position; by providing ongoing direction and focus. • A set of long-range goals and proactive objectives. • Serves as a budget guiding document. • Shorter-term strategies for effective, measurable and accountable implementation.

Vision :: Who do we strive to be? We will conserve our state’s outdoor heritage to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.

Mission :: What do we do? We provide sustainable outdoor recreational opportunities through responsible management of our state’s parks, fisheries and wildlife by fostering partnerships, cultivating stewardship and safely connecting people with the outdoors.

Values :: What are our beliefs? Excellence Stewardship We believe in a culture of We believe in applying professionalism and biological and social accountability to meet the sciences to conserve and expectations of our respectfully manage our customers and empower state’s outdoor resources staff to succeed. for current and future generations. Integrity Compassion We believe in being We believe in the dignity transparent and honest by of each person and promoting high ethical genuinely care for the standards. people we serve.

Goals :: How do we get there? OPPORTUNITIES Provide outdoor recreational opportunities. Optimize the quantity and quality of sustainable hunting, fishing, camping, trapping and other outdoor recreational opportunities. RESOURCES Serve as stewards of our state’s outdoor resources . Maintain and improve our outdoor resources to ensure sustainability. CONFIDENCE Inspire confidence. Instill trust from the people we serve through transparency and accountability. EXCELLENCE Foster professional excellence. Develop and empower highly engaged and well-trained staff.

GFP’s FTE & Staffing Summary • 425 Full-time Employees • Over 1,000 employees on payroll from May-August FY15 Utilization 554.9 FTE (Unutilized 12.5 FTE = 2.2 %) FY16 Utilization 557.5 FTE (Unutilized 10.9 FTE = 1.9 %) • Staff Turnover Rates FY16 Statewide 13.9% FY17 Est. Statewide 11.4% FY16 GFP 8.5% FY17 Est. GFP 6.0% • Long Term Vacant Positions? Very few with no unassigned FTE

FY18 Budget Recommendations 1. Department wide: Reduction in general funds for bond payment schedule adjustments. ($15,936) Pages 3 & 4 of Budget Briefing Division of Administration & Division of Parks & Recreation 2. Parks & Recreation Operations: Increase in budget authority for inflationary and activity based costs across the state parks system. $271,232 Pages 16 & 17 of Budget Briefing 3. Parks & Recreation Capital Development: Increase in budget authority for itemized projects submitted within the capital development budget. $455,893 Pages 20 & 21 of Budget Briefing

FY18 Budget Recommendations 4. Wildlife Operations: Increase in budget authority for inflationary and activity based costs for Wildlife Division Operations. $298,933 Pages 8 - 12 of Budget Briefing 5. Wildlife Capital Development: Increase in budget authority for itemized projects submitted within the capital development budget. $1,259,550 Pages 13 - 15 of Budget Briefing 6. Snowmobile Trails: Increase in budget authority for itemized purchases including a snow trail groomer and 2 trail drags. $22,000 Pages 22 & 23 of Budget Briefing

FY18 Budget Recommendations Total Budget Adjustments $2,307, 202 Or 2.6% Total FY2018 Recommend Budget General Funds $ 6,280,153 Federal Funds $25,792,835 Other Funds $58,829,389 Total Funds $90,902,377 FTE 578.9 (no change)

General Funds

General Funds Historical Summary $7,000,000 $6,000,000 Good Earth & CSP Visitor Center Bonds $5,000,000 Cedar Shores & Angostura Bonds $4,000,000 Custer State Park Bonds $3,000,000 Fish Hatchery Bonds $2,000,000 State Parks Operations $1,000,000 Division of Administration $- FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 FY18 Rec.

General Fund Summary

Division of Administration

Division of Wildlife

Division of Wildlife Budget FY18 $48,385,447 Wildlife Management Public Service $9,842,872 $12,804,025 20% 27% 37% Fisheries 16% Habitat and Access $7,734,563 $18,003,987

Div. of Wildlife Capital Development FY2018 Total FY18 $3,032,135 Aquatic Habitat $485,000 Shooting Ranges $544,835 16% 19% Hunter/Angler Access 11% $318,300 55% Facility Maintenance and Construction $1,684,000

Division of Wildlife Revenue FY2018 = Estimated $54,175,060 Miscellaneous = $3,265,00 6% 21% Resident Licenses $11,520,210 39% Federal $20,855,000 34% $18,354,850 Nonresident Licenses

Game and Fish Fund (millions of dollars) Revenue Expenses Balance $60 $50 $40 $30 $20 $10 $0 FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 Actual Actual Actual Actual Projected Projected

Division of Parks and Recreation

Division of Parks and Recreation Revenue FY2018 = Estimated $36,595,888 $373,000 1% Fund Sources $5,109,000 $6,293,179 Federal 14% 17% General $2,730,862 8% Bond Payment $2,589,847 Park Revenue 7% Dedicated Taxes & $19,500,000 License Fees* 53%

Parks and Recreation Capital Development FY2018 Total FY18 $9,204,500 $217,000 2% New Development $2,366,000 26% Preventative Maintenance Waterbased $6,621,500 Development 72%

Snowmobile Program Dedicated Funding • Snowmobile Licenses • Snowmobile Gas Tax • Snowmobile Excise Tax

Outdoor Heritage Projects • Good Earth State Park • Finished building will be 11,000 square feet and feature an exhibit on the Oneota culture, a theater and a large classroom. • Building is now completely enclosed. • Nearly 6.5 miles of trails. • Added crushed limestone surface to nearly 1.5 miles of upper trails. • Completed 2 bridges along southern trails.

Outdoor Heritage Projects • Custer State Park Visitor Center • Grand Opening in May 2016 • Centerpiece is a world-class, historical film. • Nearly 200,000 visitors to date.

Outdoor Heritage Projects • Mickelson Trail Connection to Mount Rushmore National Monument • Environmental Impact Study began in 2015. • 18-24 months to complete.

Spearfish Canyon Proposed State Park

What is a state park? • The state park designation is given to those areas of outstanding natural beauty that contain significant historical, botanical, archeological, ecological or geological values. • Any enhancements should harmonize with the natural environment. • These criteria are in place to protect. • Would be the 2 nd state park in the last 40 years.

Why :: We have a proven track record. Roughlock Falls then…