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

  1. Air and Space Center Development

    • Construction began March 2022
    • Expected completion in spring 2025
    • Will serve as permanent home for Space Shuttle Endeavour
  2. 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
  3. Visitor Engagement

    • Over 2 million annual visitors
    • 3D IMAX theater operations
    • Hands-on educational exhibits

Exposition Park Management

  1. Park Operations

    • Public safety operations
    • Parking services management
    • Park beautification and maintenance
  2. Event Management

    • Park-wide event coordination
    • Facility development oversight
    • Infrastructure improvements

California African American Museum

  1. Cultural Preservation
    • Research and collection of African American history
    • Art and cultural preservation
    • Focus on California and western United States

Administrative Structure

  1. California Science Center

    • Governed by nine-member Board of Directors appointed by Governor
    • Partnership with California Science Center Foundation
    • Educational and exhibit development teams
  2. Office of Exposition Park Management

    • Park operations management
    • Event coordination staff
    • Maintenance and security personnel
  3. California African American Museum

    • Curatorial team
    • Research staff
    • Public engagement personnel

Funding Allocation Process

  1. Primary Funding Sources

    • General Fund ($28.3 million in 2024-25)
    • Exposition Park Improvement Fund ($14.2 million)
    • Reimbursements ($3.1 million)
  2. Revenue Generation

    • Parking services
    • Facility rentals
    • Event fees
    • Foundation support for Science Center
  3. Budget Priorities

    • Facility operations and maintenance
    • Educational program delivery
    • Public safety and security
    • Cultural preservation and exhibition

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