2015-10-13T05:36:54-07:00 2015-05-31 Blazek & Vetterling 2900 Weslayan Suite 200 Houston TX 770275132 990 2014-06-01 760655841 Memorial Park Conservancy Inc MEMO 7138638403 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Steve Jenkins Chairman 2015-10-13 true Jody Blazek P00072674 7134395739 X 2014 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Steve Jenkins 1694621 false false 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. 31 31 8 1006 0 2019714 1562433 0 2527 2116 -43174 -46011 1979067 1518538 40623 0 510202 622409 17250 161291 413745 2896559 955512 3424011 1779835 -1444944 -261297 2556953 1939810 395706 39860 2161247 1899950 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. false false 481018 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTSThe Conservancy, in partnership with HPARD, continued to combine resources in order to offer capital improvements and park maintenance upgrades. Collectively, we opened the new Running Trails Center to the public in 2014. As the newest public building in Memorial Park in more than twenty years, the Center features lockers and showers for the use of runners, bicyclists and other park visitors along with vending machines and office space for the Conservancy. The Center provides much-needed additional parking for park visitors, a project which benefitted greatly from support from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Other essential projects that were recently completed include the refurbishment of the popular Seymour Lieberman Exer-Trail in collabortion with Uptown Houston TIRZ, as well as the rehabilitation of the natural surface trails on the south side of the Park. 357734 PARK CARENatural resource management and maintenance of Memorial Park are the most labor intensive of the many needs of this urban Park. This care is delivered through Memorial Park Conservancy (MPC) programs and staff in conjunction with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD). This years 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, treating approximately 415 acres for invasive species as well as site preparation of a portion of the treated acreage to prepare for the forestry and conservation projects identified by the Memorial Park Master Plan. The Conservancy also conducted an in-depth tree inventory to build on existing landscaped areas inventory and as well as habitat assessment in select locations. In addition to ecological care of the natural environment, sensitive maintenance has been the focus of the Conservancys volunteer and community outreach program. Through this program, more than 3,300 volunteer hours were contributed in 2014 toward the rehabilitation and beautification of the Park, all while working alongside professional staff and avocational horticulturists such as Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners. In addition to work inside Memorial Park, staff went out into the Houston community, speaking to various groups to continue to educate others on the needs of the Park. Additionally, we again engaged with current and prospective supporters through our annual events such as the Green Gala, Golf Tournament and the Brunch Run, which brought more than 1,800 runners to the Park. Finally, the Conservancy provided the financial resources to HPARD to hire two full-time maintenance workers in the Park, improving the day-to-day care and user experience. 151005 MASTER PLANNINGWorking in conjunction with HPARD and Uptown Houston TIRZ (Uptown), MPC continued the Parks master planning process with landscape architecture firm Nelson Byrd Woltz, culminating in passing of the plan in April 2015 by Houston City Council. The master planning team facilitated studies and analysis covering topics such as ecology, park use, cultural and ecological history, traffic, security, parking, connectivity and trends in Houston that will impact the requirements for the Park in the future. MPC also contracted with ETM & Associates, nationally recognized experts in public space and park management, to provide a comprehensive plan for maintaining proposed projects of the Master Plan. The Conservancy continued to build and strengthen internal infrastructure to prepare for implementation of the Master Plan and a supporting Capital Campaign. In 2014 this included hiring additional staff, bringing the total number of staff to seven full-time employees. Board governance and structure continued to be strengthened. Park users and interested public were provided increased opportunities to communicate with the Conservancy and learn about Memorial Park through enhanced social media campaigns, print and electronic newsletters, and publication of the annual report. 40623 40623 1030380 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false true false false false false false true true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false true 19 0 true 8 true false false false false false false true true false 0 false false false false false false false false false false X 31 31 false false true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X X X Shellye Arnold 7138638403 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 Jim Porter Chairman 20.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Mindy Hildebrand Vice Chair 2.00 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Margaret Pierce Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Russell Brown Treasurer 1.50 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Russell Adams Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Greg Armstrong Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Sadie Gwin Blackburn Dir/Life Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Maggie Brown Director 2.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chuck Carlberg Director 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 Claire Caudill Dir/Life Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Stephen Costello Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Casey Doherty Director 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jim Dougherty Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chalon Fontaine Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Nelsy Gomez Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Randall Grace Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Michael Grasley Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Terry Hershey Dir/Life Member 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 Wendy Hines Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Steven B Jenkins Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dennis Johnston Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Gary Moss Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Meg Murray Director 4.00 1.00 X 0 0 0 Adam Newar Director 4.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 John Paukune Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Dena Prasher Director 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Philip M Schneidau Director 2.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anita Smith Director 0.25 0.00 X 0 0 0 Frank C Jr Smith Dir/Life Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Terri Thomas Director 1.50 0.00 X 0 0 0 Russell Windham Director 3.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Shellye Arnold Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 165000 0 9086 Cara Rudelson Dir of Development 40.00 0.00 X 110000 0 0 275000 9086 2 false true false Tribble & Stephens Construction 8588 Katy Fwy Houston TX 77024 Construction service 1394501 Lord Cultural Resources 145 Ave of the Americas New York NY 10013 Consulting Services 127709 2 616731 36968 908734 111390 1562433 0 2116 2116 0 0 0 0 130072 616731 176083 -46011 -46011 0 0 0 1518538 -43895 40623 40623 0 0 0 174380 69752 95909 8719 0 371760 147784 115297 108679 0 33450 13307 11335 8808 42819 17054 16441 9324 0 0 14732 14732 0 161291 161291 0 0 24506 24506 13535 5391 5197 2947 16405 6534 6299 3572 0 0 0 0 7097 7097 0 0 7508 2990 2883 1635 6837 2723 2625 1489 Park improvement projects 476112 476112 Running trails center 248110 248110 Fundraising & event expenses 107281 107281 Other expenses 33389 33389 0 1779835 1030380 335710 413745 109318 159987 2155126 1623407 245800 108968 78 86 0 0 0 0 2255 5129 66405 24172 5917 42233 38459 0 0 0 0 0 2556953 1939810 395706 39860 395706 39860 X 1223709 1223286 937538 676664 2161247 1899950 2556953 1939810 -261297 X false true X true false X 870606 1262294 2005435 2019714 1521810 7679859 0 15642 15642 870606 1262294 2005435 2019714 1537452 7695501 601704 7093797 5785 9102 6562 2527 2116 26092 0 0 7721593 0.91870 0.86820 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 158942 63823 12052 234817 142003 16939 158942 123583 18420 142003 111931 11652 123583 101574 10000 357 111931 0.08520 0.65930 0.25550 false true true 66405 24172 42233 42233 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. The endowment funds are dedicated to future maintenance of the Park. X X X X X X true Dini Spheris 2727 Allen Pkwy Houston TX 77019 Cap Camp false 84000 Community Couns PO Box Philadelph PA 19182 Cap Camp false 62091 Anns Events Houston TX 77270 Fdrsg false 528715 15200 513515 false 528715 161291 513515 TX Green Gala 417065 335113 81952 42489 76558 9309 Fun Run 188468 152308 36160 14530 238 22088 1 141270 129310 11960 4000 2057 4814 746803 616731 130072 61019 78853 36211 176083 -46011 true Memorial Park Conservancy Endow 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 801221790 509(a)(3) Type I 40623 0 Endowment for park maintenance 1 0 Grantmaker's Description of How Grants are Used Grants are made to organizations whose work supports the Conservancys mission, this connection ensures appropriate use of the funds. X X false false false false false false false true false false Shellye Arnold Executive Dir. 150000 15000 9086 174086 Part I, Line 7: Non-Fixed payments not listed above The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors evaluates the performance of the Executive Director and determines if a discretionary bonus is warranted. X Fdrsg supplies 8 80566 FMV X Furniture 4 30824 FMV false true true Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: During the year ended 5/31/15, the Board of Directors of the Conservancy approved a redesignation of funds to the Memorial Park Conservancy Endowment. Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a: Explanation of Delegated Broad Authority to Committee The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman of the Board, Vice Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary, the chairman of each of the other five (5) Standing Committees, 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 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 Directors following any such actions taken. Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents Summary of ChangesPurposes:Changed to: To restore, preserve, and enhance Memorial Park in Houston, Texas in perpetuity.[Was previously: A. Carry out the intent of the Hogg family when it conveyed the land now known as Memorial Park to the City of Houston, such intent being that the land be used in perpetuity for park purposes;B. Advise the City of Houston whenever changes are proposed to Memorial Park to insure that such changes are consistent with the intent of the Hogg family;C. Contribute financially for the benefit of Memorial Park to insure that the intent of the Hogg family is fulfilled; andD. Perform such other functions as may be necessary or appropriate from time to time to fulfill the purposes of the MPC.]Principal Place of Business:Changed from Birdsall Street address to the 7575 North Picnic Lane address.Board of Directors:Number - Maximum number changed from 31 to 27 (excluding Lifetime Directors).Lifetime and Emeritus Directors Creates the position of a Director Emeritus, to be elected in the Boards discretion, entitled to attend and participate in Board meetings, but not entitled to vote. Also, clarifies that Lifetime Directors may be removed.Delegation of Rights and Duties Clarifies that the rights and duties of a Directors (including voting) are personal, and may not be assigned, transferred or delegated.Committees:Removes Trails Committee as a Standing Committee. Trails Committee to now be a subcommittee under the Projects Committee.Chairmen of committees nominated by the Governance Committee, after consultation with the Chairman of the Board, and approved by the Board. A chairman of a committee must be a Board member.Members of committees still appointed by chairman of respective committee, but after taking into account recommendations by the Governance Committee. [was Executive Committee]A member of a committee may be removed by the chairman of that committee or by the Board.Officers:Creates the new office of Chief Executive Officer (which may be filled by the Chairman of the Board). Advisory Board:Creates an Advisory Board, to replace what was formerly referred to as the Advisory Committee. Purpose of Advisory Board is to advise and assist the Board of Directors as requested.Amendment to Bylaws:Board approval required for Bylaws amendment changed to majority of the Board members then serving.Quorum:Quorum for Board meetings increased to 40% of the Board members, from 1/3. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The CEO, COO, Board Chair, 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, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts The conflict of interest policy is sent annually via email and/or mail to all board members. Forms are returned to MPC office personnel and board leadership for review and filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management Compensation for executive director is determined as follows: Evaluation, review and approval by the Executive Committee in consultation with board members; evaluation of compensation for comparable positions. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Memorial Park Conservancy, Inc. posts Form 990 and the Conflict of Interest Policy on GuideStar.org and DonorEdge through Greater Houston Community Foundation. Memorial Pk Conservancy Endowment 7575 North Picnic Lane Houston TX 77007 801221790 Support Memorial Park Conservancy TX 501(c)(3) 509(a)(3)I Memorial Park Conservancy Inc true false true false false false false false false false false false true false true true false false false false