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City of Roseville — 2006 Budget Division /Program: Harriet Alexander Nature Center Organizational Responsibility: Director of Parks and Recreation Division / Program Description To provide environmental education, recreational opportunities, and reflection for people of all ages and abilities. The Program's activities are accounted for in the Recreation Fund. 2006 Goals and Objectives • To reassess the purpose and mission of the Nature Center and determine appropriate level of City contribution • To increase volunteer participation and improve overall volunteer program • Continue to explore and execute relationships with the Arboretum and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center • Strive for increased program revenues through other avenues such as rentals Budget Category 2003 Actual 2004 Actual 2005 Budget 2006 Budget $Increase (decrease) % Incr. (decr.) Personnel Services $ 61,740 $ 64,845 $ 70,500 $739300 $ 200 4.00/( Supplies &Materials 3,131 4,428 400 49000 - 0.00/( Other Services &Charges 12,407 10,169 8,300 119150 2,850 34.3% Capital Outlay - - - - - 0.0% Total $ 77,278 $ 79,442 $ 8200 $889450 $ 5fi50j 6.8 °/ Human Resource Allocation 2003 Actual 2004 Actual 2005 Budget 2006 Budget Full-Time Equivalent Positions 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.0 2006 Budget Impact Items • Personnel costs include 3.0% COLA on wages, along with planned wage step increases • Market rate of program offerings 2004/2005 Achievements • Hosted Halloween special event with 450 participants • Conducted first ever Wild Rice Festival generating $4,000 in revenues • Implemented contract with Central Park Elementary School offering classes to kindergartner and first grade students • Hosted the thirteenth annual Earth Day celebration with a few hundred visitors • Built on the relationship with the Muriel Sahlin Arboretum and the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center volunteers and committees • Partnered with Ramsey Center for the Arts 63