From: DCR Finance
To: Clerks of the House of Representatives and the Senate; House and Senate Committees on
Ways and Means
Cc: DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo; DCR Chief of Staff Kim Hanton
Date: 12/04/2024
Re: FY24 Legislative Report: Nickerson State Park Trust Fund
The Nickerson State Park Trust Fund was established in M.G.L. Chapter 10, Section 35FFF.
Pursuant to requirements in this legislation, DCR is providing an annual report on financial
activities in this fund. Please see the below data for FY24 trust fund expenditures and income
received for appropriation 2820-1317:
A. FY24 Expenditures and Income:
B.
FY24 Nickerson State Park Trust (1317)
a FY24 Beginning Balance $ 195,102.94
b Income $ 37,145.00
Net (a + b) $ 232,247.94
Expenses $ 129,312.93
c FY24 Ending Balance (Net - c) $ 102,935.01
C. FY24 Projects/Expenditure Detail:
Park facility infrastructure and safety equipment
D. Legislative Reference:
Section 35FFF. (a) There shall be a Nickerson State Park Trust Fund to be used, without further
appropriation, for the long-term preservation and maintenance of Nickerson State Park in the
town of Brewster. Any balance remaining in the fund at the close of a fiscal year shall not revert
to the General Fund but shall remain available for expenditure in subsequent fiscal years. No
expenditure made from the fund shall cause the fund to become deficient at any point during a
fiscal year.
(b) The Department of Conservation and Recreation shall impose a surcharge of $5 upon each
fee charged and collected for admission to camping in Nickerson State Park for out-of-state
residents. The additional money collected from the surcharge shall be deposited into the
Nickerson State Park Trust Fund.
(c) An annual report, which shall include projects undertaken, expenditures made, and
income received by the fund, shall be submitted to the clerks of the senate and house of
representatives and to the house and senate committees on ways and means not later than
December 31.