3100 - Exposition Park
Budget Trends and Highlights (2022-2025)
Position Growth
- Overall Growth: 31.2% increase in positions from 2022-23 (142.0) to 2024-25 (186.3)
- Recent Expansion: 4 new positions added in 2024-25 for Exposition Park capacity building
- Major Staffing Areas:
- California Science Center: 122.0 positions
- Exposition Park Management: 45.0 positions
- California African American Museum: 19.3 positions
Budget Fluctuations
- Total Budget: Decreasing from $54.9 million in 2022-23 to $45.7 million in 2024-25
- General Fund Support: Declining from $40.4 million to $28.3 million over three years
- Self-Generated Revenue: Approximately $14.2 million from Exposition Park Improvement Fund
Major Projects and Initiatives
California Science Center
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Air and Space Center Development
- Construction began March 2022
- Expected completion in spring 2025
- Will serve as permanent home for Space Shuttle Endeavour
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Educational Programs
- Professional development for teachers through Center for Science Learning
- Operation of Science Center School (K-5 charter school)
- Focus on science, math, technology, and conservation education
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Visitor Engagement
- Over 2 million annual visitors
- 3D IMAX theater operations
- Hands-on educational exhibits
Exposition Park Management
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Park Operations
- Public safety operations
- Parking services management
- Park beautification and maintenance
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Event Management
- Park-wide event coordination
- Facility development oversight
- Infrastructure improvements
California African American Museum
- Cultural Preservation
- Research and collection of African American history
- Art and cultural preservation
- Focus on California and western United States
Administrative Structure
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California Science Center
- Governed by nine-member Board of Directors appointed by Governor
- Partnership with California Science Center Foundation
- Educational and exhibit development teams
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Office of Exposition Park Management
- Park operations management
- Event coordination staff
- Maintenance and security personnel
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California African American Museum
- Curatorial team
- Research staff
- Public engagement personnel
Funding Allocation Process
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Primary Funding Sources
- General Fund ($28.3 million in 2024-25)
- Exposition Park Improvement Fund ($14.2 million)
- Reimbursements ($3.1 million)
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Revenue Generation
- Parking services
- Facility rentals
- Event fees
- Foundation support for Science Center
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Budget Priorities
- Facility operations and maintenance
- Educational program delivery
- Public safety and security
- Cultural preservation and exhibition