This bill appropriates funds for personal services and operating expenses for the Black River Technical College for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. It establishes a maximum number of regular employees, detailing various positions and their corresponding salary rates, including administrative, academic, and support roles. The total amount appropriated for regular salaries is $6,200,000, with additional allocations for personal services matching, maintenance, and general operations, bringing the total state operations appropriation to $9,903,675. Furthermore, the bill allows for 75 part-time or temporary employees under "Extra Help" and outlines additional appropriations from cash funds, totaling $42,924,800, which includes funds for construction and equipping a Law Enforcement Training Academy Barracks.
The bill also includes an emergency clause, stating that the appropriations are essential for the operation of the college and must take effect on July 1, 2025, to prevent any disruption in services. The appropriations are subject to compliance with various state laws and regulations governing fiscal control and disbursement of funds. The intent of the General Assembly is to ensure that the funds are used in accordance with the stated purposes and recommendations outlined in the budget manuals.