The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department Of Housing And Community Development
Mission Statement
The Department of Housing and Community Development works in partnership to make Virginia’s communities safe, affordable, and prosperous places in which to live, work and do business.
Operating Budget History
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Appropriation | $ 28,718,516 | $ 71,323,791 | 127.00 |
| 2006 Appropriation | $ 43,599,134 | $ 71,318,291 | 136.00 |
| 2007 Appropriation | $ 50,535,545 | $ 64,572,537 | 136.00 |
| 2008 Appropriation | $ 46,529,781 | $ 64,542,537 | 137.00 |
| General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Base Budget | $ 46,529,781 | $ 64,542,537 | 137.00 |
| 2009 Addenda | $ (1,688,643) | $ 6,970,527 | (31.00) |
| 2009 Total | $ 44,841,138 | $ 71,513,064 | 106.00 |
| 2010 Base Budget | $ 46,529,781 | $ 64,542,537 | 137.00 |
| 2010 Addenda | $ (3,160,296) | $ 6,930,527 | (31.00) |
| 2010 Total | $ 43,369,485 | $ 71,473,064 | 106.00 |
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, $652,099 (GF) and $294,575 (NGF).
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Remove one-time funding to expand rural access to broadband technologyRemoves one-time funding provided in 2008 for a feasibility study to determine the next best routes for rural broadband. For each year, a reduction of $500,000 (GF).
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Remove funding for community bankPhases out funding for the creation of a community development bank. The statewide community development bank is targeted to distressed communities and populations. It is anticipated that this institution will be fully operational in 2010 and no longer require the continuation of the initial start-up and operating funds provided by the state. For 2010, a decrease of $200,000 (GF).
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Increase nongeneral fund appropriation for information technology charges and operating expensesIncreases the agency's indirect cost recovery appropriation to better reflect expenditures for charges assessed by the Virginia Information Technologies Agency and other operational expenses. During 2007, the appropriation for this fund was increased administratively. For each year, $100,000 (NGF).
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Transfer appropriation to the correct programTransfers $8,000 provided in 2008 for the administration of the Livable Tax Credit to the appropriate program.
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Appropriate Water Quality Improvement Fund balances for the Southern Rivers Watershed Enhancement ProgramA technical adjustment to appropriate existing balances for the Southern Rivers Watershed Enhancement Program, which is funded through the Virginia Water Quality Improvement Fund. This action eliminates the need to increase the appropriation for this program administratively. For each year, $7.0 million (NGF).
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Realign service area budgets within the agencyA technical adjustment to realign the agency's operating budget by clearing convenience subobject codes and fully funding the agency's positions.
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Transfer the State Fire Marshal's Office to the Virginia Department of Fire ProgramsImplements legislation enacted by the 2007 General Assembly transferring the State Fire Marshal's Office and enforcement of the Virginia Fire Prevention Code to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. In addition, it reduces the agency's nongeneral fund appropriation to reflect the transfer of revenue from various nongeneral fund sources being transferred to the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. The department remains responsible for various building code functions. For 2009, a decrease of $2.5 million (GF), $464,048 (NGF), and a reduction of 31 positions. For 2010, a decrease of $2.5 million (GF) and $464,048 (NGF).
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Fund increase in dues for the Appalachian Regional CommissionProvides additional funding for Appalachian Regional Commission dues. The assessments have increased for 2009 and 2010. For each year, $16,000 (GF).
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Provide funding for the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development AuthorityProvides funding for the Commonwealth's share of the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority's (FMFADA) operating costs. Legislation enacted by the 2007 General Assembly provides for the conveyance of Fort Monroe to the authority, which was created by the City of Hampton. FMFADA is tasked with developing a reuse plan for Fort Monroe. The Commonwealth and the City of Hampton have agreed to share FMFADA's operating costs. The state's share is 75 percent of the estimated annual operating costs. For 2009, $921,653 (GF).
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Continue 2008 budget reductionsContinues the budget reductions included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan into the 2008-10 biennium. These include reductions in funding for pass-through entities, planning district commissions, and regional research and development centers. For each year, a reduction of $711,938 (GF).
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Reduce funding for the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc.Reduces funding for the Southeast Rural Community Assistance Project, Inc. by five percent. This is a continuation of the reduction included in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan. For each year, a reduction of $78,156 (GF).
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Reduce funding for planning and construction costs for regional planning district commissions participating in the Southwest Virginia Water Construction ProgramReduces funding for planning and construction costs for regional planning district commissions participating in the Southwest Virginia Water Construction Program. This is a continuation of a strategy contained in the Governor's 2008 reduction plan. For each year, a reduction of $191,100 (GF).
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Eliminate funding for technical assistance in the application for New Market tax creditsRemoves funding currently in the agency's budget for technical assistance to localities in the application process for federal New Market tax credits. The tax credits are a federal program designed to stimulate private investment in distressed communities. This function can be accomplished by the newly created Community Development Bank. For each year, a reduction of $100,000 (GF).
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Provide additional funding for rural broadbandProvides gap financing to assist individual communities in connecting to the broadband backbone established in many rural areas of the state. In additional, language directs the department to use up to $200,000 of the funding provided in the first year for a feasibility study and to plan for a business incubator and higher education center on Wallops Island. The center will serve as a hub for broadband communication on Virginia's Eastern Shore. For each year, $500,000 (GF).
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Develop a feasibility study and business plan for the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center and Business IncubatorProvides a federal fund appropriation for the department to conduct a feasibility study and develop a business plan for the Eastern Shore Higher Education Center and Business Incubator on Wallops Island. Language also directs the use of $200,000 from the general fund in the first year provided for rural broadband for this project since the Center will serve as a hub for rural broadband on Wallops Island. For 2009, $40,000 (NGF).
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Provide funding for the T. Nelson Elliott Dam Improvement ProjectProvides pass-through funding to the City of Manassas for the T. Nelson Elliott Dam Improvement Project. The dam was completed in 1971 and created Lake Manassas, which supplies drinking water to over 100,000 people in the City of Manassas, Prince William County and the City of Manassas Park. Improvements to the dam are necessary to comply with regulatory safety requirements. For 2009, $150,000 (GF).
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Provide mortgage counseling assistanceProvides additional funding for foreclosure counseling services statewide. The funds may be used to provide training and assistance to counselors specializing in foreclosure prevention, loss mitigation and consumer rights under existing mortgage lending laws and regulations, or may be used for grants to nonprofit organizations to support new or expanded foreclosure prevention counseling services targeted to areas of the state and populations at greatest risk. For 2009, $200,000 (GF).
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Allocate funds for program administration and implementationA language amendment to allow the department to use up to two percent of the general fund appropriation for certain homeless programs for costs incurred in the administration and implementation of these programs. The funding is needed in order for the department to perform adequate oversight and provide training and technical assistance to the service providers.