Amend CSSB 1 as follows:

(1) On page VII-15 of the bill pattern for the Department of Transportation, in the Method of Financing under Other Funds decrease State Highway Fund No. 006 by $39,091,496 in fiscal year 2018 and increase State Highway Fund No. 006 by $39,091,496 in fiscal year 2019.

(2) On page VII-15 of the bill pattern for the Department of Transportation, increase the Number of Full-Time-Equivalents (FTE) by 627.0 in fiscal year 2018 and by 627.0 in fiscal year 2019.

(3) On page VII-15 of the bill pattern for the Department of Transportation, increase State Highway Fund No. 006 appropriations to Strategy A.1.1, Plan/Design/Manage, by $37,848,932 in fiscal year 2018 and by $37,848,932 in fiscal year 2019.

(4) On page VII-15 of the bill pattern for the Department of Transportation, decrease State Highway Fund No. 006 appropriations to Strategy A.1.4, Construction Contracts, by $78,182,992 in fiscal year 2018.

(5) On page VII-16 of the bill pattern for the Department of Transportation, increase State Highway Fund No. 006 appropriations to Strategy E.1.1, Central Administration, by $1,242,564 in fiscal year 2018 and by $1,242,564 in fiscal year 2019.

(6) On page VII-30 after the bill pattern for the Department of Transportation, add the following appropriately numbered rider:

____. Full-Time-Equivalents for Enhanced Staffing. Out of the "Number of Full-Time-Equivalents (FTE)" indicated above, the Department of Transportation shall allocate 627.0 FTEs in each fiscal year to enhance staffing for the following purposes:

a. 220.0 FTEs in each fiscal year for construction engineering and inspection in Department of Transportation districts in rural areas of the state;

b. 289.0 FTEs in each fiscal year for contract management, execution and oversight; project management; and portfolio management;

c. 55.0 FTEs in each fiscal year for utility coordinators and technicians;

d. 45.0 FTEs in each fiscal year for in the department's engineering divisions for environmental, design, and bridge work, and engineering procurement; and

e. 18.0 FTEs in each fiscal year in the department's supporting divisions, including human resources, purchasing, and accounting.