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Agency 103
Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development
RCW 43.330

Current Law Budget

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Request $360,440,248
Net change from current biennium $52,228,859 Increase
Percent change from current biennium 16.9% Increase


The Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED) provides a variety of services responding to the interdependent needs of families, businesses, and communities to enhance Washington's quality of life. The Department strategically selects and carefully blends high quality services with community empowerment tools designed to create Successful Communities across the state.

CTED's goals are to: create economic prosperity statewide; achieve livable communities that provide for managed growth and development; diversify the state's economy; increase the wages and productivity of Washington workers and businesses; create affordable, decent housing and reduce homelessness; create greater access to economic opportunity and basic needs; create safer communities; preserve historic and cultural integrity of communities and the state; provide for the needs of young children and families; support the infrastructure needs of communities; preserve and enhance Washington State's position in the global economy; and mobilize community and civic participation.

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Administrative and Support Services

Growth Management

Trade and Economic Sectors

Community-Based Family Services

Housing

Public Safety

Energy

Local Development Assistance

Agency Level Summary

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Operating Budget: Summary
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
105,577,582 526,306 General Fund - Basic Account - State 112,727,812 105,051,276 123,517,767
149,364,757 4,806,000 General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 119,917,011 144,558,757 182,899,001
10,130,118 General Fund - Basic Account - Federal Unanticipated 27,292,484 10,130,118
50,000 General Fund - Basic Account - Governors Emergency 298,326 50,000
6,091,572 50,000 General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 4,188,879 6,041,572 6,903,000
483,257 General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated 1,513,179 483,257
9,781,410 Public Safety & Education Account - State 8,395,583 9,781,410 9,280,410
Enhanced 911 Account - State 290,908
2,206,000 Waste Reduct/Recycle/Litter Control - State 2,757,977 2,206,000 2,001,000
150,000 150,000 Marketplace Account - State 6,938
1,193,509 44,047 Public Works Assistance Account - State 1,026,756 1,149,462 10,393,509
Water Resource Administration Acct - State 935,000
1,329,918 147,868 Building Code Council Account - State 1,108,564 1,182,050 1,317,918
Fire Service Training Account - State 402
251,000 Motor Vehicle Account - State 581,999 251,000 251,000
1,776,000 Administrative Contingency Account - State 1,386,386 1,776,000 1,776,000
499,000 Vehicle Tire Recycling Account - State 499,000
923,000 Low-Income Weatherization Assist - State 2,707,518 923,000 923,000
6,044,764 Violence Reduction/Drug Enforcement - State 3,905,146 6,044,764 6,042,767
700,000 Solid Waste Management Account - State 682,802 700,000
250,000 12,592 Manufacture Home Installation Train - State 77,986 237,408 250,000
3,002,823 2,823 G M Planning/Environmental Review - State 3,000,000 1,000,000
8,037,876 2,638,000 Washington Housing Trust Account - State 3,244,616 5,399,876 7,998,876
St Convent/Trade Center Operations - State 3,975,000
246,317 8,319 Public Facility Const Loan Revolv - State 225,062 237,998 419,000

308,088,903

8,385,955

Total Appropriated Funds

296,311,334

299,702,948

355,908,248

Non-Appropriated Funds
Voluntary Action Center Account - Non-Appropriated 6,929
State Trade Fair Account - Non-Appropriated 428,000 280,000 280,000
Energy Account - Non-Appropriated 2,173,848 4,882,655 2,462,000
Mobile Home Park Relocation Account - Non-Appropriated 162,021 958,786 425,000
Border Area Assistance Account - Non-Appropriated 262,423
Hanford Area Economic Investment - Non-Appropriated 2,387,000 1,365,000
Total Non-Appropriated Funds

3,033,221

8,508,441

4,532,000

Total All Funds

299,344,555

308,211,389

360,440,248


Capital Budget: Summary*
1995-97 Appropriations Appropriated Funds Expenditures
Amount Estimated Balance 1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
2,775,295 Char/Ed/Penal/Reform/Institutions - State 1,224,702 2,775,295
112,695,720 41,090,983 State Building Construction Account - State 88,777,183 71,604,737 112,212,701
227,869,287 91,430,130 Public Works Assistance Account - State 97,945,129 136,439,157 280,689,184
2,200,000 Washington Housing Trust Account - State 2,200,000 400,000
3,686,654 Wa State Development Loan Account - Federal 1,384,213 3,686,654 3,166,138
3,601,494 104,049 Public Facility Const Loan Revolv - State 1,861,233 3,497,445 11,070,508

352,828,450

132,625,162

Total Appropriated Funds

191,192,460

220,203,288

407,538,531


*For detail projects, see 1997-99 Capital Plan.

Operating Budget: Summary by Object

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries And Wages 13,415,759 14,172,421 14,199,426 15,017,100 14,939,060
Employee Benefits 3,444,278 3,675,069 3,565,925 3,805,516 3,778,439
Personal Service Contracts 5,646,293 6,084,411 6,534,062 6,115,577 5,939,944
Goods And Services 6,904,228 5,977,105 7,911,001 8,383,568 7,762,579
Travel 1,270,630 1,295,855 1,400,635 1,327,644 1,278,131
Capital Outlays 1,106,002 906,924 912,846 574,016 475,856
Grants, Benefits & Client Services 126,213,089 110,134,385 143,943,553 148,809,677 158,074,325
Debt Service 32,833 7,049
Interagency Reimbursements (6,324,861) (6,353,750) (6,113,968) (8,169,384) (7,671,800)
Intra-Agency Reimbursements (839,735) (35,409) (6,151)

Annual Total

150,868,516

135,864,060

172,347,329

175,863,714

184,576,534


Operating Budget: Program Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Administrative and Support Services 15,686,108 5,282,547 4,963,786 5,674,601 5,269,005
Growth Management / Hist Preserv 6,990,540 5,795,698 7,826,196 5,095,045 5,376,542
Trade and Economic Sectors 12,442,195 11,392,725 14,681,475 13,163,522 12,910,461
Community-Based Family Services 67,862,195 60,328,051 70,802,078 75,206,011 75,143,425
Housing 25,621,451 26,489,635 39,165,349 31,836,244 30,072,214
Energy 3,610,027 3,236,429 4,875,754 4,943,772 4,943,772
Local Development Assistance 18,656,000 23,338,975 30,032,691 39,944,519 50,861,115
Annual Total

150,868,516

135,864,060

172,347,329

175,863,714

184,576,534

Fiscal Year 1993-94 148,476,039
Biennium Total

299,344,555

308,211,389

360,440,248


Operating Budget: Change from Preceding Biennium

1993-95 Actual 1995-97 Estimated 1997-99 Proposed
Amount Percent Amount Percent Amount Percent
Administrative and Support Services 5,522,790 26.8% (15,879,677) (60.8)% 697,273 6.8%
Growth Management / Hist Preserv (4,612,100) (22.1)% (2,665,227) (16.4)% (3,150,307) (23.1)%
Trade and Economic Sectors 8,227,896 58.5% 3,792,266 17.0% (217) 0.0%
Community-Based Family Services (19,508,282) (13.9)% 10,467,841 8.7% 19,219,307 14.7%
Housing 3,983,555 7.6% 9,463,032 16.8% (3,746,526) (5.7)%
Energy (1,024,400) (12.5)% 910,473 12.6% 1,775,361 21.9%
Local Development Assistance 21,957,995 76.7% 2,778,126 5.5% 37,433,968 70.1%
Belated Claims (23,494) (100.0)%

Total

14,523,960

5.1%

8,866,834

3.0%

52,228,859

16.9%


Employment Summary

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 346.3 341.8 334.8 347.0 344.1
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 38,740 41,464 42,412 43,277 43,415


Agency Local Funds

Mobile Home Affairs Account
The Mobile Home Affairs Account was established through legislation passed in 1988 to provide support for client services and administrative functions of the Office of Mobile/Manufactured Housing operating within the Department of Community, Trade, and Economic Development (CTED). The duties of the Office include serving as the state coordinating body on manufactured housing issues, providing an ombudsman service, and providing technical information and assistance on manufactured housing. In addition, legislation passed in 1989 required CTED to administer the program created by the Mobile Home Park Relocation Assistance Act. Administration and related expenses are also supported by this account. Funding is provided through a $15 title transfer fee charged each time the ownership of a new or used mobile/manufactured home is changed as a result of a sales or gift transaction. Fees are collected by the county auditor.
Child Care Facility Revolving Account
This account was established in 1989 to provide grants and loans to assist persons, businesses, or organizations to start licensed child care facilities or to make capital improvements in existing child care facilities. Original funding was provided to this account through federal block money from the Department of Social and Health Services. The income stream is maintained by loan repayments and interest earnings.
Timber Loan North Cascade Account
The Timber Loan North Cascade Account was established in 1993 for the purpose of administering United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service grant monies used to issue loans for projects that diversify the state's forest products industry. Financial assistance is available to eligible and qualified forest products firms in the state of Washington. Due to the requirements of the revolving loan program and the contractual agreement with USDA, an account has been established with North Cascade Bank as the depository of these activities. Revenue is achieved through loan repayments.


Statement of Local Fund Balances

6/30/95 Fund Balance 6/30/97 Estimated Fund Balance 1997-1999 Estimated Revenues 1997-1999 Estimated Expenditures 6/30/99 Estimated Fund Balance
Non-Budgeted Funds
Mobile Home Affairs Account 509,717 364,731 768,000 1,041,463 91,268
Child Care Facility Revolving Account 1,108,387 430,000 110,000 480,000 60,000
Timber Loan North Cascade 393,789 73,789 421,078 473,789 21,078
Total Non-Budgeted Funds

2,011,893

868,520

1,299,078

1,995,252

172,346


Program Level Detail

Administrative and Support Services

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The Administrative and Support Services program includes the Director's office and the Administrative Services Division. The Director's office directs and targets integrated service delivery strategies and provides overarching policy guidance to the many programs housed within this diverse agency. Services include strategic policy and program direction, intergovernmental relations, communications and public information, and human resources. The Administrative Services Division includes operating and capital budget management, fiscal and accounting services, audit management and resolution, contracting oversight, facilities management, and information systems services.

The primary objective of the Administrative and Support Services is to effectively integrate internal services and create organization efficiencies.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 62.4 60.0 65.0 64.0 65.2
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 36,546 40,130 34,879 39,047 38,808


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 2,959,287 3,190,511 2,908,323 3,230,710 3,270,441
Grants and Subsidies 10,332,778 335,223 226,690 284,000 284,000
Other Operating Costs 2,394,043 1,756,813 1,828,773 2,159,891 1,714,564

Annual Total

15,686,108

5,282,547

4,963,786

5,674,601

5,269,005

Fiscal Year 1993-94 10,439,902
Biennium Total

26,126,010

10,246,333

10,943,606


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 14,388,401 5,091,914 3,121,005 4,437,425 3,966,055
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 207,997 11,875 304,381 153 27
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 12,996 2,624 157,603 158,606
Public Safety & Education Account - State 14,185 77,130 96,202 52,095 54,753
Enhanced 911 Account - State 145,456
Waste Reduct/Recycle/Litter Control - State 263,316 225,625 244,543 146,649
Public Works Assistance Account - State 105,124 228,594 140,911 186,412
Building Code Council Account - State 71,335 1,320 225,840 113,062 200,442
Fire Service Training Account - State 402
Vehicle Tire Recycling Account - State 119,122
Low-Income Weatherization Assist - State 2,196 2,196 2,196 39,215
Violence Reduction/Drug Enforcement - State 81,953 60,183 77,493 119,289 120,363
Solid Waste Management Account - State 108,011
Energy Account - Non-Appropriated 11,590 11,710 36,646 31,637
Manufacture Home Installation Train - State 7,949 32,232 17,551 7,114
Washington Housing Trust Account - State 394,943 392,381 315,857 322,482
Public Facility Const Loan Revolv - State 18,390 16,370 37,270 35,250

Annual Total

15,686,108

5,282,547

4,963,786

5,674,601

5,269,005


Growth Management

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The Growth Management service area, including the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (OAHP), provide technical and financial resources to help local governments design comprehensive plans, development regulations, and corresponding State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) documents to meet the requirements of the Growth Management Act (GMA) passed by the 1990 Legislature. Local comprehensive plans and development regulations must address a variety of growth issues ranging from conservation of natural resource lands to promotion of economic development in ways that are compatible with the land uses in the comprehensive plan and the goals and requirements of the Act. OAHP advocates for the preservation of Washington's irreplaceable historic and cultural resources, including significant buildings, structures, sites, objects and districts, as assets for the future. As the state's primary source of knowledge and expertise in historic preservation, OAHP provides leadership, education, and information for the protection of our shared heritage.

The objectives of the Growth Management service area are to provide technical assistance; administer a grant program providing financial assistance and incentives for cities and counties required to develop and implement comprehensive plans, development regulations and corresponding SEPA documents; provide mediation services to resolve local disputes; review and comment on comprehensive plans, amendments, development regulations, and corresponding SEPA documents; and maintain and analyze growth management and land use data on a statewide basis and share this information with clients and partners.

Objectives of the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation are to: direct and conduct comprehensive surveys of historic properties and maintain an inventory of such properties; identify and nominate eligible properties to the National Register of Historic Places; work with governmental entities to ensure historic properties are taken into consideration at all levels of planning and development; and permit archaeological excavations on public and private lands.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 33.4 32.5 33.8 41.3 39.3
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 38,560 40,850 38,329 41,097 40,888


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 1,612,138 1,654,691 1,612,682 2,111,957 1,999,864
Grants and Subsidies 5,090,258 3,617,901 5,724,047 2,491,060 2,979,709
Other Operating Costs 288,144 523,106 489,467 492,028 396,969

Annual Total

6,990,540

5,795,698

7,826,196

5,095,045

5,376,542

Fiscal Year 1993-94 9,296,581
Biennium Total

16,287,121

13,621,894

10,471,587


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 6,524,486 4,489,260 5,062,190 3,621,575 3,902,833
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 466,054 664,475 401,219 506,470 505,709
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 4,750
Water Resource Administration Acct - State 467,000 468,000
G M Planning/Environmental Review - State 637,213 2,362,787 500,000 500,000

Annual Total

6,990,540

5,795,698

7,826,196

5,095,045

5,376,542


Trade and Economic Sectors

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Trade and Economic Sectors is comprised of International Trade, Business Development, Tourism Development, the Film and Video Office, and the Clean Washington Center. Program activities stimulate the expansion and diversification of Washington's economy. Results are measured in number of new family-wage jobs created, amount of new dollars added to Washington's economy, and the increase of local products which are exported.

The activities of the Trade and Economic Sectors service area are conducted in close cooperation and consultation with local development partners and the business community. These strategic alliances focus on client needs, maximize the state financial investment in programs, and strengthen local capabilities. Close working relationships with state agencies and other CTED programs are equally important.

The objectives of the Trade and Economic Sectors service area are to: increase the competitiveness of the overall economy; assist growing sectors of the economy with access to new markets; and reduce the dislocation caused by declining sectors.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 66.1 59.1 58.0 53.0 53.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 41,634 43,742 46,330 46,888 46,885


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 3,408,044 3,201,384 3,327,473 3,071,384 3,070,493
Grants and Subsidies 3,868,598 2,562,690 5,535,060 4,322,516 4,314,042
Other Operating Costs 5,165,553 5,628,651 5,818,942 5,769,622 5,525,926

Annual Total

12,442,195

11,392,725

14,681,475

13,163,522

12,910,461

Fiscal Year 1993-94 9,839,739
Biennium Total

22,281,934

26,074,200

26,073,983


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 5,920,876 8,112,324 10,565,084 10,392,566 10,328,748
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 226,532 1,032,945 1,219,713 893,579 893,579
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal Unanticipated 1,756,904
General Fund - Basic Account - Governors Emergency 50,000
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 1,506 523,223 487,669 457,203 367,500
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated 250,733
Public Safety & Education Account - State 202
Waste Reduct/Recycle/Litter Control - State 1,115,985 1,248,942 731,433 804,674 805,134
Marketplace Account - State 6,938
Motor Vehicle Account - State 320,963 100,985 150,015 125,500 125,500
Administrative Contingency Account - State 126,506 473,494 350,000 250,000
Vehicle Tire Recycling Account - State 379,878
State Trade Fair Account - Non-Appropriated 248,000 197,800 82,200 140,000 140,000
Solid Waste Management Account - State 606,056 591,989
St Convent/Trade Center Operations - State 1,987,500

Annual Total

12,442,195

11,392,725

14,681,475

13,163,522

12,910,461


Community-Based Family Services

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Community-Based Family Services works in partnership with Washington communities and community-based organizations to meet the needs of children, individuals, and families.

The objectives of the program are to: serve as an advocate for the interests of the developmentally disabled, victims of crime, and residents of long-term care facilities; assist law and justice efforts of local governments; assist in community collaboration; provide access to training for community service providers; combine technical and financial assistance to provide services such as early childhood education and to build local capacity to serve family and individual needs; aid communities to reform and broaden participation and investment in the delivery of family services; provide advocacy and leadership in the development of policy related to community needs; and encourage community efforts to prevent and respond to poverty, crime, violence (including sexual assault), and substance abuse.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 59.5 58.6 59.1 63.0 63.0
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 36,390 39,713 40,693 41,204 41,404


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 2,711,182 2,906,406 2,998,417 3,239,759 3,254,256
Grants and Subsidies 69,352,570 61,634,424 70,573,753 77,225,217 76,698,916
Other Operating Costs (4,201,557) (4,212,779) (2,770,092) (5,258,965) (4,809,747)

Annual Total

67,862,195

60,328,051

70,802,078

75,206,011

75,143,425

Fiscal Year 1993-94 52,800,093
Biennium Total

120,662,288

131,130,129

150,349,436


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 24,409,490 24,260,191 30,841,624 33,602,656 33,905,504
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 24,660,856 30,478,554 29,999,037 34,098,137 33,741,462
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal Unanticipated 12,378,437
General Fund - Basic Account - Governors Emergency 212,933
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 716 17,489 13,628 7,500 7,500
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated 53,576
Public Safety & Education Account - State 4,067,898 3,840,201 5,767,877 4,590,721 4,582,841
Voluntary Action Center Account - Non-Appropriated 5,443
Violence Reduction/Drug Enforcement - State 1,943,178 1,727,176 4,179,912 2,901,997 2,901,118
Energy Account - Non-Appropriated 3,172 4,440 5,000 5,000
Border Area Assistance Account - Non-Appropriated 126,496

Annual Total

67,862,195

60,328,051

70,802,078

75,206,011

75,143,425


Housing

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The Housing service area helps communities, organizations, families, and individuals attain affordable housing, build vital communities, and promote economic opportunities. Programs provide support services, financing and investments, grants, and technical assistance to nonprofit agencies, local governments, lenders, non-profit developers, and homeowners throughout the state of Washington. The Housing service area helps people retain shelter, pay rent, live in safe, decent, and energy efficient housing, and own a home for the first time.

Objectives are to: promote the availability and affordability of decent housing; provide information and technical assistance; administer state and federal housing assistance and development programs; provide funds to community organizations which serve homeless families and individuals; reduce the burden of energy costs on low-income households by weatherizing their homes; and provide relocation assistance to mobile home owners and intervention assistance when there are landlord/tenant disputes.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 42.0 45.4 48.7 46.4 44.3
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 36,388 39,501 41,999 47,399 48,026


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 1,927,386 2,244,954 2,570,123 2,748,810 2,652,431
Grants and Subsidies 22,953,362 23,342,514 35,814,045 28,136,677 26,539,154
Other Operating Costs 740,703 902,167 781,181 950,757 880,629

Annual Total

25,621,451

26,489,635

39,165,349

31,836,244

30,072,214

Fiscal Year 1993-94 30,570,501
Biennium Total

56,191,952

65,654,984

61,908,458


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 3,284,919 3,270,717 2,283,203 5,730,365 5,859,373
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 11,453,135 17,259,198 31,420,659 19,136,430 21,100,507
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal Unanticipated 8,273,898
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 46,885 70,204 10,596 2,595
Building Code Council Account - State 438,656 418,126 526,992 510,049 494,365
Low-Income Weatherization Assist - State 31,439 887,169 408,039 473,550
Energy Account - Non-Appropriated 1,392,944 1,790,395 1,533,374 83,441 88,276
Mobile Home Park Relocation Account - Non-Appropriated 234,786 724,000 425,000
Manufacture Home Installation Train - State 77,986 75,779 121,448 110,525 114,810
Washington Housing Trust Account - State 653,028 3,338,991 1,668,504 5,421,799 1,938,738

Annual Total

25,621,451

26,489,635

39,165,349

31,836,244

30,072,214


Energy

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The Energy program includes the Energy Policy Group and staff support for the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council. The Energy Policy Group provides the Governor, Legislature and other state and local government entities with information, analysis, and expert testimony. The Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council (EFSEC) sites major energy facilities important for the continued expansion of the state's economy while ensuring that the rights of citizens and the state's environment and safety interests are appropriately protected.

The objectives of the Energy Policy Group are to: ensure that Washington energy costs are as low and stable as possible consistent with maintaining reliable energy supplies and minimizing the adverse effects of energy supply and use on the environment; minimize the social and economic impacts of energy supply disruptions by keeping the state prepared to respond to such emergencies; and effectively manage the federal State Energy Program and Petroleum Violation Escrow Fund agreements.

The objectives of EFSEC are to: provide an orderly, systematic procedure for applicants, agencies, and other interested parties involved in siting or expanding oil and gas pipelines, refineries and underground storage facilities, and large electric power plants and associated transmission capacity; regulate major energy facilities with site certification agreements to ensure compliance with the construction and operational terms and conditions of the state's license for the life of the project; and ensure that effective and coordinated nuclear emergency response plans involving state and federal agencies are in place and satisfactorily tested for the Washington Nuclear Power Plant Number 2.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 20.6 19.1 12.5 12.8 12.8
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 47,618 51,386 44,309 47,395 47,395


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 1,215,055 1,218,807 686,993 753,011 753,160
Grants and Subsidies 48,333 2,945 1,563,132 1,563,132 1,563,132
Other Operating Costs 2,346,639 2,014,677 2,625,629 2,627,629 2,627,480

Annual Total

3,610,027

3,236,429

4,875,754

4,943,772

4,943,772

Fiscal Year 1993-94 3,591,683
Biennium Total

7,201,710

8,112,183

9,887,544


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 492,378 460,514 227,754 296,000 296,000
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 347,903 60,247 928,000 927,772 927,772
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 1,800,345 1,797,493 2,614,000 2,614,000 2,614,000
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated 681,010 483,257
Building Code Council Account - State 48,360 9,772
Energy Account - Non-Appropriated 240,031 425,146 1,106,000 1,106,000 1,106,000

Annual Total

3,610,027

3,236,429

4,875,754

4,943,772

4,943,772


Public Safety

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As the result of the enactment of 1995 legislation, the duties of the Public Safety program were transferred to other state agencies effective July 1, 1995. Chapter 369, Laws of 1995, transferred the fire protection duties and functions to the Washington State Patrol. Chapter 391, Laws of 1995, transferred the emergency management duties and functions to the Military Department. All data for the Public Safety program have been transferred to the Washington State Patrol and Military Department and are shown in the those agencies for comparability purposes.



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Local Development Assistance

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Local Development Assistance services work to strengthen the state's economy and the quality of life by helping communities and businesses become more resilient and competitive. Local Development Assistance (LDA) provides integrated community and business assistance services. These services focus on helping businesses, communities, and local governments looking for technical or financial assistance in economic development, community development, business finance, and infrastructure finance areas. LDA promotes a network of local economic and community groups and provides incentives for local and regional collaboration. It also funds training and support to build skills of local service providers.

The objectives of the Local Development Assistance service area are to: provide financial investment, outreach, and technical services to support business and job development and expansion; provide technical assistance, training, advocacy, and financial assistance to increase the wages and productivity of Washington workers and businesses; assist companies to locate, expand, or diversify Washington-based organizations; provide financing for repair, replacement, and expansion of community infrastructure; and provide training, technical assistance, outreach, information, and development financing to local governments and non-profits to increase their ability to deliver services.


Program Employment

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
FTE Staff Years 62.2 66.7 57.3 66.5 66.5
Average FTE Staff Year Costs 38,887 41,060 51,211 44,118 44,727


Expenditure Detail

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
Salaries and Benefits 3,024,566 3,418,717 3,649,320 3,666,985 3,716,854
Grants and Subsidies 14,567,190 18,638,688 24,506,826 34,787,075 45,695,372
Other Operating Costs 1,064,244 1,281,570 1,876,545 1,490,459 1,448,889

Annual Total

18,656,000

23,338,975

30,032,691

39,944,519

50,861,115

Fiscal Year 1993-94 31,937,540
Biennium Total

50,593,540

53,371,666

90,805,634


Source of Funds

1994-95 Actual 1995-96 Estimated 1996-97 Estimated 1997-98 Proposed 1998-99 Proposed
General Fund - Basic Account - State 4,296,173 3,816,145 3,449,351 3,921,769 3,256,898
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal 12,291,849 16,337,316 14,441,138 30,859,211 39,308,193
General Fund - Basic Account - Federal Unanticipated 1,088,831 9,041,287
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local 103,594 208,923 301,569 280,204 225,693
General Fund - Basic Account - Private/Local Unanticipated 124,667
Public Works Assistance Account - State 424,265 420,334 500,534 3,744,844 6,321,342
Administrative Contingency Account - State 1,323,336 89,112 1,086,888 263,482 912,518
Hanford Area Economic Investment - Non-Appropriated 1,300,000 1,087,000 683,000 682,000
Public Facility Const Loan Revolv - State 92,116 78,314 124,924 192,009 154,471

Annual Total

18,656,000

23,338,975

30,032,691

39,944,519

50,861,115