The 2008 Executive Budget Document
Department of Transportation
Mission Statement
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will plan, develop, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, enables easy movement of people and goods, enhances the economy and improves our quality of life.
Operating Budget History
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2005 Appropriation | $ 317,439,911 | $ 2,879,702,606 | 10,504.00 |
2006 Appropriation | $ 185,002,289 | $ 3,621,701,256 | 10,322.00 |
2007 Appropriation | $ 642,700,000 | $ 3,540,829,880 | 9,822.00 |
2008 Appropriation | $ 149,800,000 | $ 3,336,856,289 | 9,823.00 |
General Fund | Nongeneral Fund | Positions | |
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2009 Base Budget | $ 149,800,000 | $ 3,336,856,289 | 9,823.00 |
2009 Addenda | $ (109,800,000) | $ 441,055,097 | (323.00) |
2009 Total | $ 40,000,000 | $ 3,777,911,386 | 9,500.00 |
2010 Base Budget | $ 149,800,000 | $ 3,336,856,289 | 9,823.00 |
2010 Addenda | $ 70,200,000 | $ 466,493,748 | (323.00) |
2010 Total | $ 220,000,000 | $ 3,803,350,037 | 9,500.00 |
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, $61.7 million (NGF).
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Move insurance premiums from general fund to nongeneral fundTransfers insurance premium funding pursuant to legislation passed in the 2007 Session of the General Assembly. HB 3202 provides that one-third of the revenues from insurance premiums be transferred to the Transportation Trust Fund. For 2009, a decrease of $109.8 million (GF) and an increase of $137.0 million (NGF). For 2010, a decrease of $109.8 million (GF) and an increase of $144.1 million (NGF).
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Annualize cost for liaison between emergency operation centersAnnualizes the cost of one new position for the Transportation Emergency Operations Center. For each year, $18,750 (NGF).
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Provide appropriation for HB 3202 revenue increasesProvides appropriation for revenue increases provided by legislation passed in the 2007 Session of the General Assembly. HB 3202 increased the registration fee on vehicles, tax rate on diesel fuel, and fines on overweight vehicles and abusive drivers. This action provides appropriation for the estimated revenue. For 2009, $197.0 million (NGF). For 2010, $202.5 million (NGF).
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Adjust appropriation to reflect fiscal year 2008-2013 financial planAdjusts appropriation to reflect the six-year financial plan as approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board, based on the 2006 official revenue estimate for the Transportation Trust Fund and federal funds. For 2009, $68.2 million (NGF). For 2010, $83.8 million (NGF).
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Provide special fund appropriation for use of prior year balances for highway constructionProvides appropriation to enable the agency to spend prior year balances in the agency's dedicated funds. For 2009, $32.5 million (NGF). For 2010, $30.4 million (NGF).
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Adjust appropriation for new revenue estimate and program adjustmentsAdjusts appropriation to correspond with the November 2007 Revenue Forecast and other program adjustments. For 2009, a decrease of $61.1 million (NGF). For 2010, a decrease of $62.0 million (NGF).
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Provide funding for land use activitiesProvides appropriation for land use permitting activities performed by the agency. For 2009, $5.7 million (NGF). For 2010, $5.9 million (NGF).
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Move general fund appropriation to the second yearChanges the execution of the general fund appropriation authority, which was authorized by the 2007 Session of the General Assembly, to account for how this authority will be ultimately used. A portion of this authority will be reverted in the first year of the biennium within the general fund resources shown in Enactment 2 of this Act. A like amount of authority is restored in the second year within this appropriation Item. For 2010, $180.0 million (GF).
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Reduce full-time equivalent positionsAdjusts the agency's authorized position level for unfilled positions that are no longer necessary. For 2009, a reduction of 323 positions.
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Authorize the use of bond proceeds for revenue sharing program matchAuthorizes the use of bond proceeds from the issuance of Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Capital Projects Revenue Bonds, as directed by the Code of Virginia.
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Carry forward maintenance program prior year balancesAuthorizes the Director of the Department of Planning and Budget to carry forward prior year balances in the maintenance program. The authorization to carry forward balances is needed for the required state match to federal appropriation in the maintenance program.
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Authorize funding source for debt service paymentsAuthorizes debt service payments on Commonwealth of Virginia Transportation Capital Projects Revenue Bonds to be paid first from the Priority Transportation Fund. Any additional required payments are to be paid from the Transportation Trust Fund.
Capital Totals for the Biennium
General Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Nongeneral Fund 2008-10 Biennium |
Debt 2008-10 Biennium |
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$ 0 | $ 26,982,000 | $ 0 |
Recommended Capital Budget Addenda
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Fund maintenance reserveProvides funds to implement maintenance reserve projects required to allow the continued use of existing facilities. For the biennium, $10.0 million (NGF).
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Construct equipment shop at Gate City area headquartersProvides funding to construct an equipment shop at the Gate City area headquarters. For the biennium, $3.0 million (NGF).
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Renovate and construct district and residency office buildingsProvides funding to renovate the Salem District administrative office building, design an office building at the Ashland residency and construct an equipment repair shop at the Northern Neck residency. For the biennium, $4.8 million (NGF).
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Construct combo buildings at Yellow Branch and Windsor area headquartersProvides funding for the site work and construction of a combo building at the Windsor area headquarters and the Yellow Branch area headquarters. For the biennium, $4.2 million (NGF).
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Acquire land to relocate Dillwyn residencyProvides funding to purchase land to allow the relocation and consolidation of maintenance facilities at the Dillwyn residency. For the biennium, $214,000 (NGF).
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Construct chemical storage building at Prince George and Chester area headquartersProvides funding for the construction of a new chemical storage building at the Prince George area headquarters and the Chester area headquarters. For the biennium, $1.0 million (NGF).
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Construct chemical dome and office building at Keene area headquartersProvides funding to construct an office building and a chemical dome at the Keene area headquarters. For the biennium, $1.5 million (NGF).
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Upgrade facilities in the Staunton and Richmond districtsProvides funding to construct spreader racks at various locations in the Staunton construction district and upgrade electrical service at the materials lab in Richmond. For the biennium, $2.2 million (NGF).