Lehigh Valley Zoo Options
5-Year Cost to Subsidize a New Childrens Zoo
- Provide financial support for a new plan of action by the Zoological Society
- Establish a formal agreement for the care of the Countys elk, bison and palominos
Total 5-Year Cost = $1,825K
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|
2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Grant for Zoo Operations |
445 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
245 |
|
Agreement for Elk/Bison Care* |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
80 |
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Total |
525 |
325 |
325 |
325 |
325 |
Paid $20K/quarter
5-Year Cost to Close the Zoo After Zoological Society Bankruptcy
- Zoological Society runs out of money in February
- County must manage the animals until all are transferred
- County has continuing and increased costs for maintenance of the elk, bison and palominos
Total 5-Year Cost = $1,814K
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2009 |
2010 |
2011 |
2012 |
2013 |
|
Credit Line Default by Zoological Society |
150 |
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|
|
|
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Elk/Bison Care + Maintenance* |
|
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
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Closure Costs + Animal Care/Transfer |
864 |
??? |
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|
|
|
Total |
1,014 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
200 |
* Included in Closure Cost Line for 2009
