Virginia Port Authority [407]
Secretarial Area: Transportation
Operating Budget Summary
This table shows the Governor's proposed budget for the next two years and the agency's official budget for the previous six years.
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Biennium Fiscal Year Source GF NGF Total
2012-2014 2013 Chapter 1, 2014 Acts of Assembly $950,000 $142,042,956 $142,992,956
2012-2014 2014 Chapter 1, 2014 Acts of Assembly $1,950,000 $145,242,956 $147,192,956
2014-2016 2015 Chapter 732, 2016 Acts of Assembly $950,193 $167,090,761 $168,040,954
2014-2016 2016 Chapter 732, 2016 Acts of Assembly $950,227 $185,142,809 $186,093,036
2016-2018 2017 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly $1,000,000 $201,066,439 $202,066,439
2016-2018 2018 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly $1,000,000 $207,236,514 $208,236,514
2018-2020 2019 Chaper 2, 2018-2020 $1,000,000 $217,317,547 $218,317,547
2018-2020 2019 Base Budget $1,000,000 $207,236,514 $208,236,514
2018-2020 2019 Governor's Amendments $2,000,000 $8,731,033 $10,731,033
2018-2020 2019 General Assembly Adjustments ($2,000,000) $1,350,000 ($650,000)
2018-2020 2020 Chaper 2, 2018-2020 $1,000,000 $222,083,808 $223,083,808
2018-2020 2020 Base Budget $1,000,000 $207,236,514 $208,236,514
2018-2020 2020 Governor's Amendments $2,000,000 $13,497,294 $15,497,294
2018-2020 2020 General Assembly Adjustments ($2,000,000) $1,350,000 ($650,000)
Positions Budget Summary
Biennium Fiscal Year Source GF NGF Total
2012-2014 2013 Chapter 1, 2014 Acts of Assembly 0.00 146.00 146.00
2012-2014 2014 Chapter 1, 2014 Acts of Assembly 0.00 146.00 146.00
2014-2016 2015 Chapter 732, 2016 Acts of Assembly 0.00 146.00 146.00
2014-2016 2016 Chapter 732, 2016 Acts of Assembly 0.00 215.00 215.00
2016-2018 2017 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly 0.00 215.00 215.00
2016-2018 2018 Chapter 1, 2018 Acts of Assembly 0.00 215.00 215.00
2018-2020 2019 Chaper 2, 2018-2020 0.00 236.00 236.00
2018-2020 2019 Base Budget 0.00 215.00 215.00
2018-2020 2019 Governor's Amendments 0.00 21.00 21.00
2018-2020 2019 General Assembly Adjustments 0.00 0.00 0.00
2018-2020 2020 Chaper 2, 2018-2020 0.00 236.00 236.00
2018-2020 2020 Base Budget 0.00 215.00 215.00
2018-2020 2020 Governor's Amendments 0.00 21.00 21.00
2018-2020 2020 General Assembly Adjustments 0.00 0.00 0.00
Operating Budget Addenda (in order of greatest impact)
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Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded three percent salary increase for state employees Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for the three percent salary increase for state employees budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 475 X. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $308,611 $308,611
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded retirement rate changes Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee retirement rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 475 H. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund ($13,536) ($13,536)
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded health insurance costs Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for the employer’s share of health insurance premiums budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 475 G. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $6,392 $6,392
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded state employee other post-employment benefit rate changes Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes in state employee other post-employment benefit rates budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 475 K. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $4,451 $4,451
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded internal service fund charges for the Personnel Management Information System Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for the Personnel Management Information System internal service fund charges budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 476 O. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $3,784 $3,784
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Adjust appropriation for the centrally funded changes in agency information technology costs Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for changes in information technology and telecommunications usage budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 476 G. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund ($880) ($880)
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Adjust appropriation for centrally funded changes in Cardinal charges Base Budget Adjustment
  Adjusts appropriation for the reduction in Cardinal charges budgeted in Central Appropriations, Item 476 L. of Chapter 836, 2017 Acts of Assembly.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund ($108) ($108)
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Increase appropriation for estimated rent escalations Decision Package
  Provides additional appropriation to cover rising lease costs associated with the Virginia International Gateway facilities due to inflation and to the expected fiscal year 2018-2019 completion of the construction project at the site.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $4,000,000 $8,000,000
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Increase debt service for equipment purchases through the Master Equipment Lease Program Decision Package
  Provides an increase in debt service appropriation relating to the funding of additional terminal operating equipment needs at the various terminals.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $3,818,359 $3,818,359
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Reduce appropriation Decision Package
  A technical adjustment to remove appropriation related to one-time legislation.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund ($3,100,000) ($3,100,000)
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Provide general fund support for Port of Virginia Economic and Infrastructure Development Zone Grant Decision Package
  Provides funding for the grant program that incentivizes companies to locate new maritime-related employment centers or expand existing centers in localities statewide in order to encourage and facilitate the growth of the Port of Virginia.
 
  FY FY
General Fund $2,000,000 $2,000,000
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Establish new support positions Decision Package
  Increases the number of support positions due to continued growth in cargo volume. These positions include human resources, police, procurement, emergency safety, finance and accounting, and innovations personnel.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $1,460,423 $2,067,854
Positions 19.00 19.00
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Adjust appropriation for Aid to Local Ports Decision Package
  Adjusts appropriation for Aid to Local Ports to account for lag time between fiscal years in payments, minimizing the number of administrative actions taken to increase appropriation.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $1,000,000 $1,000,000
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Increase appropriation to reflect security costs Decision Package
  Increases appropriation to support additional contracted security positions to cover the extended hours of open gates at the Virginia International Gateway and Norfolk International Terminals facilities.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $615,795 $523,425
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Increase appropriation for advertising Decision Package
  Provides appropriation to account for the need for increased advertising efforts. As the port has invested in its infrastructure, it has also invested in the communications tools needed to keep stakeholders educated and engaged.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $335,747 $585,747
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Add process improvement manager position Decision Package
  Adds a process improvement manager to independently manage several concurrent projects.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $141,314 $141,314
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Add economic development position Decision Package
  Adds one position to the agency's economic development division to support better coordination with the Virginia Economic Development Partnership and local and regional development authorities.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $107,581 $107,581
Positions 1.00 1.00
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Increase appropriation for payment-in-lieu-of-taxes Decision Package
  Increases appropriation to reflect payment-in-lieu-of-taxes to localities to account for inflation and a likely modest increase in acquiring additional real estate. Since the Port Authority is not required to pay real estate taxes, this payment helps offset any cost incurred by localities in providing fire and police support for Virginia's ports.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $43,100 $44,300
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Realign appropriation Decision Package
  Realigns appropriation to reflect actual spending.
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Reallocate positions between programs Decision Package
  Transfers positions to the proper operational areas to reflect changes in the organizational structure.
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Transfer appropriation between service areas Decision Package
  Adjusts a portion of appropriation to port operations and maintenance to allow funds to be expended where needed.
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Port Economic Development Zone Grant Funds General Assembly Adjustment
  This amendment removes $2.0 million from the general fund each year that is proposed for the Port Economic Development Zone Grant Funds and replaces it with authorization to utilize a like amount from the Commonwealth Opportunity Fund should appropriate projects eligible for these grants come available.
 
  FY FY
General Fund ($2,000,000) ($2,000,000)
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Support for small dredging projects. General Assembly Adjustment
  This amendment allocates $1.35 million nongeneral fund each year for the Virginia Waterway Maintenance Fund.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $1,350,000 $1,350,000
Capital Project Requests (in order of largest to smallest)
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Procure APMT Equipment
  Procures terminal operating equipment required for increased container volumes and operational changes and improvements. This equipment will be purchased through the Master Lease Equipment Program with debt service financed by terminal revenues.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $37,000,000 $30,000,000
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Cargo Handling Facilities
  Provides increased appropriation to upgrade port sites through numerous improvements and upgrades to facilities and equipment. This funding will ensure that the ports continue to meet customer demands and safety requirements.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $13,000,000 $11,000,000
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Expand Empty Yard
  Provides appropriation for expansion and improvements to port facilities in order to meet and accommodate the projected growth at all terminals. The project includes improvements to railyards, paving for equipment operation, and facility repairs and relocations.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $13,000,000 $11,000,000
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Maintenance Reserve
  Adds appropriation to implement ongoing projects such as pavement repairs, stormwater control, and fender repairs and updates.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $3,000,000 $3,000,000
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VPA - Harbor Widening and Deepening
  This amendment authorizes the projects associated with the improvements to the Port Harbor Widening and Deepening. Planning funds for this project is provided as part of Item C-36 of this act.
 
  FY FY
Nongeneral Fund $330,000,000 $0


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