2018-04-16T15:45:46-05:00 2017-05-31 721396621 Carr Riggs & Ingram LLC Two Riverway 15th Floor Houston TX 77056 990 2016-06-01 760655841 Memorial Park Conservancy Inc MEMO 7138638403 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Steve Jenkins President & CEO 7138638403 2018-04-16 1 Kristen Simpson P01268482 7136218090 2018-04-13 99.76.23.185 2018-04-16 15:45:32 CD P C7796A37E4E4A927EBC57EAAC298B4F0095E0E43 90FED1A7C296FBFBD744D4ED3816EF5A76C9DC96 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Shellye Arnold 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 9373467 0 X www.memorialparkconservancy.org X 2000 TX The mission of the Memorial Park Conservancy is to restore, preserve, and enhance Memorial Park for the enjoyment of all Houstonians, today and tomorrow. 28 28 18 1400 0 0 20798415 8852453 566667 0 5829 35910 -2764 361601 21368147 9249964 0 0 0 0 965138 1500175 338222 370962 663228 1031247 2226297 2334607 4097434 19033540 5152530 21041648 26290646 108158 224622 20933490 26066024 X Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) is dedicated to the preservation and enhancement of Memorial Park for today and for future generations; to public use, enjoyment and education in accordance with conditions of the conveyance to the City of Houston. 0 0 1272699 See Schedule OPark Management: The Memorial Park Development Agreement passed by Houston City Council shifted management and operations of 1,100 acres from City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department to MPC beginning February 1, 2016. To meet the demands of this new management agreement, the Conservancy incurred large start-up costs to purchase equipment, materials, and supplies and to nearly double staff and contractors. Park management software was purchased to improve staff efficiency, customer service and to track productivity; a new cloud based document retention system and an electronic timekeeping system were part of additional technological improvements. Special projects included resurfacing trails, updating signage, maps, and entrances throughout the Park, repairing damage after two unusual flood events, increasing mowing from every 21 days to every 7-14 days, daily clearing and de-littering of ADA ramps and high-use parking lots, and daily restroom and sanitation services. The Conservancy also has arobust internship and research program for studying the diverse aspects of managing, improving and maintaining a forested urban park. In addition to this work, more than 3,000 volunteer hours were contributed toward the rehabilitation and beautification of the Park, all while working alongside professional staff and vocational horticulturists such as Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners. 1357364 See Schedule OEcological Restoration: This year's ecological restoration and conservation program included convening an Eco-Tech panel of area experts that met frequently throughout the year to address and find solutions for ecological issues within the Park. The Conservancy treated approximately 190 acres for invasive species to prepare for the ecological restoration projects identified in the Memorial Park Master Plan. Two thousand trees were planted as part of ecological restoration work for the Eastern Glades project in partnership with Trees for Houston. The Conservancy finalized an in-depth tree inventory to build on existing landscaped areas inventory and provided habitat assessment in select locations. In conjunction with this, a biological assessment was initiated to identify and inventory all living creatures in the Park (insects, animals, and plants). As part of an ongoing fuels management program, over 140 acres were treated for hazardous fuels reduction including the removal of 900 hazard trees. Over 1,000 stumps were ground as part of ongoing park care. A native meadow grass demonstration garden was installed to inform the success of future projects. In addition to ecological care of the natural environment, sensitive maintenance was the focus of the Conservancy's volunteer and community outreach program. 298506 See Schedule OCapital Improvements: The Conservancy, in partnership with the Uptown Houston Tax Reinvestment Zone #17, implemented capital improvements as part of the Master Plan. All Master Plan Phase 1 projects were developed through conceptual design. The first Master Plan project, the Eastern Glades, broke ground. Project planning and design work progressed including archeological studies for Memorial Groves; preparation of construction drawings for Phase 1 of Eastern Glades; and schematic design work for the Park's Hogg Bird Sanctuary led by partnering organization Houston Parks Board. MPC supported the installation of a 12" water line and the final phase of resurfacing the popular exercise trail in the Park. As part of advancing future capital improvements to the Park, a capital campaign was launched and raised over $10M in pledges at the end of the fiscal year. 2928569 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 24 0 1 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 28 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X X Shellye Arnold 7138638403 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Adam Newar Secretary 3.00 X 0 0 0 Anita Smith Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Carrie Pepi Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Casey Doherty Vice Chair 2.00 X 0 0 0 Catherine Wilde Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Wilson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chuck Carlberg Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Claire Caudill Director/Life Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 David Berry Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dena Prasher Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Johnston Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 John Paukune Director 4.00 X 0 0 0 John Porter Director 0.50 X 0 0 0 Kate Gibson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Maggie Brown Director 1.00 0.50 X 0 0 0 Michael Grasley Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Myron Blalock Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Philip Schneidau Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 Randall Grace Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Richard Hightower Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 Russell Brown Director 3.00 X 0 0 0 Russell Windham Director 2.00 X 0 0 0 Sadie Gwin-Blackburn Director/Life Member 0.50 X 0 0 0 Steve Jenkins Chairman 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Terri Thomas Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Margaret Pierce Community Volunteer 2.00 X 0 0 0 Shellye Arnold President & CEO 40.00 X 160358 0 23835 Cara Rudelson COO 40.00 X 118754 0 16746 Randall Odinet Manager 40.00 X 100615 0 7846 379727 0 48427 3 0 1 0 Dini Spheris 2727 Allen Parkway Ste 1650 Houston TX 77019 Consulting Services 336302 SWCA Environmental Consultants 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Consulting Services 176162 Southern Botanical 1525 Hinton St Dallas TX 75235 Contract Labor 163019 A-1 Personnel 8702 Westpark Drive Houston TX 77063 Contract Labor 140916 4 205226 8647227 85000 8852453 35910 35910 412557 205226 123503 289054 289054 Miscellaneous 900099 72547 72547 72547 9249964 72547 0 324964 X 315390 155447 108604 51339 941447 657936 148583 134928 23430 15213 4766 3451 109203 70906 22214 16083 110705 74566 21005 15134 17294 17294 27174 27174 370962 370962 1272437 1227516 44921 13047 13047 9188 3346 5774 68 18180 4538 13642 1306 694 438 174 80437 73124 7313 12532 8137 2549 1846 Park MGMT IMPROV 316585 316585 park supplies 160095 160095 repairs and maintenance 125342 117605 7737 Fundraising Event Exp 64983 64983 107697 42861 60576 4260 4097434 2928569 505637 663228 144191 324733 4463752 284417 16228492 15500541 320 19407 8255 527367 121225 185486 406142 9766558 21041648 26290646 104093 85277 1865 2200 139345 108158 224622 X 1748219 1450811 19185271 24615213 20933490 26066024 21041648 26290646 5152530 -19996 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2005435 2019714 1521810 21033587 8852453 35432999 15642 41382 32414 89438 2005435 2019714 1537452 21074969 8884867 35522437 6173568 29348869 6562 2527 2116 5829 40943 57977 35580414 0.82490 0.94740 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 238989 1100 25029 265118 234817 600 3572 238989 158942 63823 12052 234817 142003 16939 158942 123583 18420 142003 0.08460 0.59040 0.32500 0 1 1 527367 121225 406142 406142 Other Investments 9766558 C 9766558 Accrued Payroll Liabilities 139345 139345 9278448 22351 6133 28484 9249964 0 9249964 4119785 22351 22351 4097434 0 4097434 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Income for endowment Part V Line 4 - Intended uses of endowment Fund The endowment funds are dedicated to future maintenance of the park. X X X X X X 1 Dini Spheris 2727 Allen Pkwy Ste 1650 Houston TX 77019 Cap Camp 0 0 306282 0 Ann's Events PO Box 7943 Houston TX 77270 Fdrsg 0 0 8125 0 314407 TX Gala 344210 69940 274270 56225 6453 14565 Golf Tournament 155847 57186 98661 3359 13388 0 1 117726 78100 39626 20713 8800 617783 205226 412557 59584 40554 23365 123503 289054 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Shellye Arnold President & CEO 160358 0 0 0 0 0 17219 0 6616 0 184193 0 0 0 Part I, Line 4 THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE & EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND DETERMINED A DISCRETIONARY BONUS WAS WARRANTED. X 1 85000 Purchase price X Food & Beverages 3 4323 X Gift Cards 56 3440 X Golf Caddies 1 1600 X Portable photo booth 1 700 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 The executive committee shall consist of the chariman of the board, vice chairman, treasurer, secretary, the chariman of each of the other five (5) standing committiees, and up to three (3) at large members who are directors recommended by the chairman and approved by the board. the immediate past chairman of the conservancy shall also serve on the executive committee. the chairman of the board shall serve as the chairman of the executive committee. the executive committee shall have and may exercise, when the board of directors is not in session, the power of duties to perform all duties of every kind and character, not required by law or the charter of the conservancy, to be performed solely by the board of directors. the executive committee shall have authority to make rules for the holding and conduct of its meetings, and it shall keep written records of its meetings and actions taken without a meeting and report such actions to the board of directors not later than at the meeting of the board of the directors following any such action. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 The board member business relationship That is Unrelated to Memorial Park Conservancy ACtivity. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b the ceo, coo, finance director, and finance committee review the form 990 and provide a copy to the board of directors prior to filing with the irs. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is sent annually via email and/or mail to all board members. Forms are returned to MPC officer personnel and board leadership for review and filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Compensation for CEO is determined as follows: evaluation, review, and approval by the Executive Committee in consulation with board members; evaluation of compensation for comparable positions. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Summary of Changes: Lifetime, Emeritus and Ex-Officio Directors: Non-Board members may serve as Ex-Officio Directors of the Board. Ex-Officio Directors must be approved by the Board and shall not be entitled to vote at meetings of the Board of Directors Standing Committees: Removal of the Projects & Conservation Committee and creation of Master Plan Implementation Committee and Park Operations Committee. Master Plan Implementation Committee: The purpose of the Master Plan Implementation Committee shall be to provide guidance, oversight and support with respect to the implementation of the then applicable Master Plan for Memorial Park including but not limited to oversight with respect to (a) project plans relating to the Master Plan, including their conformance with the principles of the Master Plan, applicable laws and regulations and the Conservancy's agreements with the City of Houston, alignment with best practices regarding conservation, land and integrated natural resources management; (b) the development and delivery of projects relating to the Master Plan within the approved timeline and budget; (c) review of Master Plan contracts where appropriate; (d) the compliance of overall park design to programming for Memorial Park and the then applicable Ecological Restoration Plan; and (e) the review and recommendation of projects for approval by the Board. Park Operations Committee: The purpose of the Park Operations Committee shall be to provide guidance, oversight and support of ongoing park operations, including but not limited to oversight of: (a) the alignment of plans to the Master Plan and Development Agreement as they concern Operations and Maintenance, Ecological Restoration Plan and Park programming; (b) the use of best practices with respect to conservation, urban park management and a comprehensive approach to land and natural resources management; (c) the delivery of initiatives in a timely manner and on budget; (d) the enactment of policies and procedures relating to park care and programming and (e) holding park user experience and programming opportunities to a high standard. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 1,227,516. Management and general expenses 44,921. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,272,437. 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