(a)For purposes of this section, “subaccount” means the State Parks Revenue Incentive Subaccount created pursuant to this section.
(b)The State Parks Revenue Incentive Subaccount is hereby created within the State Parks and Recreation Fund.
(c)Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the funds in the subaccount are hereby continuously appropriated to the department for activities, programs, and projects, including, but not limited to, capital outlay projects, that are consistent with the mission of the department and that increase the department’s capacity to generate revenue and to implement the revenue generation program developed pursuant to Section 5010.7. Expenditures from the
subaccount may include expenditures for staffing entry points, including department emp
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(a)
For purposes of this section, “subaccount” means the State Parks Revenue Incentive Subaccount created pursuant to this section.
(b)
The State Parks Revenue Incentive Subaccount is hereby created within the State Parks and Recreation Fund.
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the Government Code, the funds in the subaccount are hereby continuously appropriated to the department for activities, programs, and projects, including, but not limited to, capital outlay projects, that are consistent with the mission of the department and that increase the department’s capacity to generate revenue and to implement the revenue generation program developed pursuant to Section 5010.7. Expenditures from the
subaccount may include expenditures for staffing entry points, including department employees, seasonal employees, state and local conservation corps, individuals qualified pursuant to Chapter 0908 of the Department Operations Manual, and employees of organizations with agreements with state parks pursuant to Sections 513, 5009.1, 5009.3, and 5080. Activities, programs, and projects funded by the subaccount shall each include all of the following:
(1)
A clear description of the proposed use of funds.
(2)
A timeframe for implementation of the activity, program, or project.
(3)
A projection of revenues, including annual income, fees, and projected usage rates.
(4)
A projection of costs, including, if appropriate, design, planning, construction, operation,
staff, maintenance, marketing, and information technology.
(5)
A market analysis demonstrating demand for the activity, project, or program.
(6)
A projected rate of return on the investment.
(d)
The Office of State Audits and Evaluations shall review the activities, programs, and projects funded from the subaccount pursuant to subdivision (c) to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place. The department shall reimburse the Office of State Audits and Evaluations from the subaccount for any costs related to the review.
(e)
The revenue generated from activities, programs, and projects funded by the subaccount are continuously appropriated for expenditure by the department pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section
5010.7.