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McAllen Nature Park . GOAL. To provide a safe and secure environment for citizens to experience the outdoor beauty of the facility. Start Up Cost. Start Up Expenses: Electrical Remodeling Plumbing Fencing Concrete Pad Total Cost $72,000. Operating Expenses: Staffing Programming
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GOAL To provide a safe and secure environment for citizens to experience the outdoor beauty of the facility.
Start Up Cost • Start Up Expenses: • Electrical • Remodeling • Plumbing • Fencing • Concrete Pad • Total Cost $72,000 • Operating Expenses: • Staffing • Programming • Maintenance • Security • Wildlife Biologist • Total Cost $40,000 Total Cost $112,000
First Year Program Develop RFQ for RV Park Initial Construction March 2013 Recreation Supervisor for both Firemen’s Park and Nature Park Volunteer Clean-up Days Operation 5 days per week, Wednesdays through Sundays Apply for grants from outside agencies May 2013 Open House for the community
Second Year Develop annual calendar with Quinta Mazatlan and Firemen’s Park Advertise tours with local groups, hotels, and at Winter Texans sites Develop Docents program Prepare budget for site for inclusion in 2013 - 2014 budget Develop capital campaign
Third Year Promote programs Develop annual fundraising activity Expand docents Continue to secure sponsorships, donations, grants
Fourth Year Evaluate capital campaign and prepare new requests Evaluate programs, services and facilities Recommendation for five year plan
Elements of Nature Park • RV Park • Birding Areas • Labeled plant habitat • Major entrance • Covered walkway • Parking off Erie Road • Staff parking off Business 83 • 5 water areas for birds • Small lake • Observation Tower • Restrooms • Office and gift shop • Utilization of green building materials • Areas for classes