The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Motor Vehicles
Mission Statement
DMV promotes Security, Safety, and Service through the administration of motor vehicle and tax related laws.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 247,605,104 | 1,994.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 246,041,818 | 1,943.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 261,287,528 | 1,943.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 0 | $ 285,901,438 | 2,095.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 0 | $ 285,901,438 | 2,095.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ 0 | $ (54,896,954) | (32.00) |
2009 Total | $ 0 | $ 231,004,484 | 2,063.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 0 | $ 285,901,438 | 2,095.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ 0 | $ (53,744,183) | (32.00) |
2010 Total | $ 0 | $ 232,157,255 | 2,063.00 |
Recommended Operating Budget Addenda
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Distribute Central Appropriations amounts to agency budgetsAdjusts the agency budget to reflect amounts moved from Central Appropriations to cover the cost of items such as the continuation of 2007 and 2008 salary and health insurance premium increases, as well as changes in retirement and disability contribution rates and other centrally funded items. For each year, $11.9 million (NGF).
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Eliminate unfunded and vacant positionsReduces the agency's maximum employment level by 57 positions. These positions are both vacant and unfunded. For 2009, a reduction of 57 positions.
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Transfer appropriation to new transfer payments subsidiaryTransfers appropriation for financial assistance to localities, currently within the agency's budget, to a new transfer payments subsidiary of the agency. These transfer payments include the rental vehicle tax fund, the mobile home tax fund, disposal of abandoned vehicles fund, and federal transportation safety grants. Movement to this subsidiary will facilitate a clearer understanding of the agency's operating budget, as well as planning and budgeting for these payments. For each year, a reduction of $73.1 million (NGF).
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Shift fund type for portion of motor carrier operations and align appropriationReduces appropriation and shifts fund types to reflect a recent change in the federal laws and regulations regarding motor carrier registrations. A cap on the amount of revenue that a state can retain in order to support motor carrier operations shifts any fluctuation in the burden of operations from the motor carrier fund to the agency's operating fund. Additionally, an appropriation decrease will align the appropriation to historical spending. For each year, a reduction of $519,003 (NGF).
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Adjust appropriation to reflect increases in rent, electricity, and license plate materialsIncreases appropriation to support vendor cost increases. These funds will address changes in facility rental rates, an increase in the electric rate, and the increased cost of aluminum for license plates. For each year, $1.0 million (NGF).
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Establish appropriation for cost recovery from regional transportation authoritiesProvides an appropriation to address the administrative cost of the revenue collection associated with implementation of House Bill 3202 regional fees. These fees will be recovered from revenue generated from the Northern Virginia and Hampton Roads Transportation Authorities. For each year, $3.3 million (NGF).
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Absorb the Board for Towing and Recovery OperationsTransfers operation of the Board for Towing and Recovery Operations to the agency. Consolidating the activities of towing and recovery operations regulation and consumer assistance within a larger agency will promote efficiencies. For 2009, $353,761 (NGF) and three positions. For 2010, $353,761 (NGF).
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Absorb operations of the Motor Vehicle Dealer BoardTransfers operation of the Motor Vehicle Dealer Board to the agency. Consolidating the activities of motor vehicle dealer regulation and consumer assistance within a larger agency will promote efficiencies. For 2009, $2.2 million (NGF) and 22 positions. For 2010, $2.2 million (NGF).
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Increase appropriation to reflect lease costs for regional commercial driver's license test sitesProvides additional appropriation to support the lease costs associated with commercial driver's license test sites in the Roanoke, Portsmouth, and Richmond districts. The federal government has unveiled a new skills test that must be implemented by the end of 2010. The few remaining sites available to the agency will not accommodate the required backing maneuvers for this test. For 2010, $1.2 million (NGF).
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Provide resources to support operationsAdds language providing for an increase in the driver's licensing fee of ten dollars for a five year license. The language also increases the cost for replacement and reissuance of licenses. The resources generated by these increases are necessary to maintain the security and integrity of Virginia's driver licensing system.
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Provide authority to recover operational costsAllows the agency to recover a portion of its cost to collect revenue that supports the Highway Maintenance and Operating Fund and the Transportation Trust Fund. This language will permit the agency to retain one-half of one percent of the gross collections of sales and use tax on automobiles.
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Redirect a portion of registration fee to agency operationsRedirects a portion of the revenues from the Jamestown 400th anniversary registration fee to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Virginia Tourism Authority.
Capital Totals for the Biennium
General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
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$ 0 | $ 8,206,000 | $ 0 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Fund maintenance reserveAdds appropriation to implement maintenance reserve projects required to allow the continued use of existing facilities. For the biennium, $900,000 (NGF).
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Acquire Waynesboro customer service centerAdds funds for acquisition of the Waynesboro customer service center. The property and all improvements will transfer to the agency upon expiration of the lease term. For the biennium, $6,000 (NGF).
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Develop commercial driver's license testing facility at HaymarketProvides funding for development of a regional commercial driver license testing site. By 2010, new federal law will require different driver skills tests for commercial driver's license applicants. Testing areas that are now used will not accommodate the expanded testing requirements, since they were designed to comply with current standards. For the biennium, $2.1 million (NGF).
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Provide mainline weigh-in-motion equipment - Sandston weigh stationProvides funding for construction and installation of mainline electronic weigh-in-motion equipment to facilitate the screening of commercial vehicles on the mainline of the roadway for weight, safety, and credentials at highway speeds. Through the use of this technology, enforcement operations can make intelligent screening decisions in a dynamic environment allowing compliant commercial vehicle operators to continue uninterrupted on the mainline. For the biennium, $1.3 million (NGF).
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Renovate ramp pavement - Carson weigh stationAdds appropriation for renovation of the paved areas on the northbound and southbound sides of the weigh station, including approach and exit aprons, commercial vehicle parking, and circulation areas. These paved surfaces are considered to be in poor condition due to a combination of volume of use, age, settlement, and water intrusion. For the biennium, $1.2 million (NGF).
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Renovate ramp pavement - New Church weigh stationAdds appropriation for renovation of the paved areas on the northbound and southbound sides of the weigh station, including approach and exit aprons, commercial vehicle parking, and circulation areas. These paved surfaces are considered to be in poor condition due to a combination of volume of use, age, settlement, and water intrusion. For the biennium, $797,000 (NGF).
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Renovate and expand site features - Bland weigh stationProvides appropriation for renovation and expansion of the existing facility and for correction of a variety of mechanical, plumbing, and accessibility deficiencies. These enhancements will allow staff to conduct proper inspections of commercial vehicles to improve safety on the Commonwealth's roadways and accommodate large vehicles and increasing traffic volumes. For the biennium, $1.9 million (NGF).
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Authorize capital lease for Roanoke Customer Service Center
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Authorize capital leases for regional commercial driver's license test sites in Roanoke, Richmond, and Portsmouth