For the operation of the department's state parks; provided, that funds appropriated in this item shall be used to operate all of the department's parks, parkways, boulevards, roadways, bridges and related appurtenances under the care, custody and control of the division, flood control activities of the department, reservations, campgrounds, beaches and pools and for the oversight of rinks, to protect and manage the division's lands and natural resources, including the forest and parks conservation services and the bureau of forestry development; provided further, that the crossing guards located at department of conservation and recreation intersections shall continue to perform the duties where state police previously performed such duties; provided further, that no funds from this item shall be made available for payment to true seasonal employees; provided further, that the department may issue grants to public and nonpublic entities from this item; provided further, that up to $3,300,000 may be used to support costs of snow and ice removal; and provided further, that up to $4,300,000 may be expended for the Summer Nights program during the summer months
