Governor and Executive Council Agenda item PDF - 2026-03-04 - agenda 46

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2026-03-04

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46

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Department Of Natural And Cultural Resources

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Governor and Executive Council meeting - 2026-03-04

State of New Hampshire

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES

DIVISION OF PARKS & RECREATION

BUREAU OF TRAILS

%172 Pembroke Road Concord, New Hampshire 03301

Phone: 603-271-3254 Fax: 603-271-3553

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964

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January 16, 2026

The Honorable Ken Weyier, Chairman

Fiscal Committee of the General Court and

Her Excellency, Governor Kelly A. Ayotte

and the Honorable Council

State House

Concord, New Hampshire 03301

REQUESTED ACTION

Pursuant to RSA 9:16-a, II, authorize the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation,

Bureau of Trails to transfer funds in the amount $2,000 and establish one new class, effective upon the approval of Fiscal

Committee and the Governor and Executive Council through June 30, 2026 and further authorize the funds to be allocated

as shown below. 100% Federal Revenue Transfers from Other Agencies.

Funds will be budgeted in the following account:

03-035-035-351510-37770000 Nat'l Recreational Trails Fund

Class-Account-

RG

Class Description

FY26 Current

Adjusted

Authorized

Requested

Action

Revised FY26

Adjusted

Authorized

OOD-488596-69

Federal Revenue Xfers from Other

Agency $5,099,618 $0 $5,099,618

Total Revenue $5,099,618 $0 $5,099,618

10-500100 Personal Services - Permanent $49,530 $49,530

18-500106 Overtime $0 $2,000 $2,000

20-500200 Current Expenses $426,182 $426,182

22-500257 Rent-Leases Other Than State $98,386 ($2,000) $96,386

30-500305 Equipment New/Replacement $25,871 $25,871

40-500800 Indirect Costs $8,915 $8,915

41-500801 Audit Fund Set Aside $2,150 $2,150

42-500620 Additional Fringe Benefits $3,963 $3,963

47-500240 Own Forces Maintenance - B&G $316,245 $316,245

48-500226 Contractual Maintenance - B&G $99,640 $99,640

50-500109 Personal Services - Temporary $27,386 $27,386

60-500601 Benefits $34,756 $34,756

74-500585 Grants for Public Assist and Relief $3,442,328 $3,442,328

80-500710 Out of State Travel Reimburse $12,500 $12,500

103-502664 Contracts for Op Services $551,766 $551,766

Total Expenses $5,099,618 $0 $5,099,618

EXPLANATION

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a national trail program that is funded by a portion of the Federal Gas Tax on Off

Highway Recreational Vehicles. RTP funds are to be used for the development and maintenance of recreational trails and

trail-related safety and educational projects. This request is to transferfunds and establish a new class necessary to better

align appropriations for program expenses.

The following information is provided in accordance with the Budget Officer's instructional memorandum dated April 17,

1985.

Justification:

1) Does transfer involve continuing programs or one-time projects? Yes. This transfer involves the continuation of current

and new programs and projects.

2) Is this transfer required to maintain existing program level or will it increase the program level. It is required to

maintain the existing program level.

3) Cite any requirements which make this program mandatory. None.

4) Identify the source of the funds on all accounts listed on this transfer. 100% Federal Funds transferred from the

Department of Transportation (National Recreational Trails Fund).

5) Will there be any effect on revenue if this transfer is approved or disapproved? Revenue will not be affected by this

transfer.

6) Are funds expected to lapse if this transfer is not approved? No.

7) Are personnel services involved? Yes, this class is to establish an overtime class for the RTP coordinator. If yes, answer

the following:

a. Number of positions budgeted in each account. One

b. Number of positions filled in each account. One

c. Reason for vacant positions. N/A: No vacant positions.

d. Have any positions been transferred previously in these accounts? No.

e. Will any positions be transferred as a result of this request? No.

The following appropriation adjustments are being requested:

Class 18 - Overtime - currently, there is not an established class for overtime for this account. The RTP coordinator

occasionally will work overtime to complete projects which have time constraints or work at events outside normal

employee hours.

In the event that Federal Funds become no longer available, General Funds will not be requested to support this program.

Respectfully submitted.

Sarah L. Stewart

Commissioner