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July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

FY 09/10 Annual Report
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010

Governor of Arizona
Janice K. Brewer
Executive Director
Renée E. Bahl
Assistant Directors
Kent Ennis (starting July 27, 2009)
Brad McNeill (until July, 26, 2009)
Jay Ream
Jay Ziemann

State Parks Board
Reese G. Woodling
Tucson
Tracey Westerhausen
Phoenix
William C. Scalzo
Phoenix
Larry Landry
Phoenix
Arlan Colton (until April 27, 2010)
Tucson

Arizona State Parks
1300 W. Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Phone & TTY (602) 542-4174
Toll Free (800) 285-3703
from 520 & 928 area codes
Fax (602) 542-4180

Alan Everett (starting April 28, 2010)
Sedona
Walter D. Armer Jr.
Vail
Maria Baier
State Land Commissioner

Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. This document is available in
alternative formats. Contact the ADA Coordinator at (602) 542-4174.

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Director’s Message...................................................................7

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Grant Programs .....................................................................39
Public Information Office ....................................................45
Research & Marketing ..........................................................49
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO).........................57

Administrative Services Division

Financial Management..........................................................60
Budget Office .........................................................................61
Procurement Services............................................................62
Human Resources .................................................................63
Computer Support.................................................................65
Appendix 1: Key to Acronyms.............................................67
Appendix 2: Source & Disposition of Funds FY10 . .........68
Appendix 3: FY09 & FY10 Legislative Sweeps..................74
Appendix 4: AZStateParks.com Visitors ...........................75

Figures & Tables
Table 1
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Table 2
Table 3
Table 4
Table 5
Table 6
Table 7

Parks by Arizona Legislative Districts........................................ 6
State Parks Visitation FY10 ........................................................ 19
Value of Volunteer Time FY10 ................................................... 26
OHV Recreation Fund Projects FY10 . ...................................... 41
Projects Funded by County FY10............................................... 41
Growing Smarter Land Conservation Fund Grants FY10 .... 43
Acquisitions Funded By County ............................................... 43
RAM Major Outreach Events FY10 . ......................................... 55

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Southern Region . .................................................................. 11
Western Region . ....................................................................12
Northern Region ...................................................................15
Eastern Region . .....................................................................17
Volunteer Programs...............................................................21
Gift Shop Program ................................................................29
Development .........................................................................31
Resource Management .........................................................35

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Table 1. Parks by Arizona Legislative Districts
District 1

Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Fort Verde State Historic Park
Jerome State Historic Park
Slide Rock State Park
Red Rock State Park
Verde River Greenway State Natural Area

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District 3

Riordan Mansion State Historic Park
Alamo Lake State Park
Buckskin Mountain State Park
Cattail Cove State Park
Lake Havasu State Park
River Island Unit

District 5

Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
Homolovi Ruins State Park
Lyman Lake State Park
Roper Lake State Park
Tonto Natural Bridge State Park

District 23

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
Lost Dutchman State Park
McFarland State Historic Park
Oracle State Park
Picacho Peak State Park

District 24

Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park

District 25

Kartchner Caverns State Park
Patagonia Lake State Park
San Rafael State Natural Area
Sonoita Creek State Natural Area
Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park
Tubac Presidio State Historic Park
Catalina State Park

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Director’s Message
Dear Friends,
Fiscal Year 2010 was a challenging year for Arizona State Parks, but
opened the door to many new, vibrant partnerships. The state and nation’s
financial crisis forced the agency to reduce over 50 hard working state
park employees. The reduction in staff resulted in park closures and the
elimination of many programs from environmental education to statewide
conservation and recreation planning to deferred maintenance. Due to the
loss of funding, in January 2010 the Arizona State Parks Board had no choice
but to vote to close 13 of our 28 parks.
Then, in unprecedented actions, public and private partners came forward to find ways
to keep parks open in their communities. Local governments understood that a closed
state park would hurt their economy; our park system contributes $266 million annually
in economic impact statewide. The result is today, through innovative agreements to keep
parks open, only five parks are closed and two have contracts to reopen. As unique and
appreciated as these actions are, they are not permanent solutions.
In order to keep driving revenue to the General Fund and keep our state open for business,
Arizona State Parks must have a sustainable funding source to operate and maintain this
system of parks for residents and visitors. For over 50 years, taxpayers have invested over a
quarter billion dollars to create a thriving system of state parks. The park system earns $10
million directly, and generates almost $25 million for the State General fund in state and
local taxes. Further, our open park system results in 2,400 direct jobs in Arizona.
Parks are a fundamental economic engine in this state, and during these
turbulent fiscal times it is more important than ever to keep our tourism
industry and local economies strong. The Parks Board believes in its
vision — Arizona State Parks is indispensable to the economies, communities,
and environments of Arizona — and that operating our system is part of
the solution in moving our economy forward.
You have wonderful treasures right in your backyard; make a resolution
to enjoy them. Join our 1,600 volunteers or simply visit a state park.
Your personal partnership will help the Grand Canyon state succeed.

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Operations
2010 has been a year of great change and great accomplishments
for the agency.“Partnerships” was the theme for 2010: We developed new partnerships, renewed old partnerships and reinvested
new energy in existing partnerships in order to keep state parks
open, safe and clean.
The Operations Section is responsible for the operation and
maintenance of Arizona’s state parks, natural areas and historic
and cultural areas. Just over 140 permanent staff, assisted by over
800 volunteers, run our parks and keep them safe, clean and enjoyable. State Parks in Arizona attract over two million visitors a
year. Those visitors have a total federal and state tax impact of $44
million annually, and their total economic impact is more than
$266 million annually, resulting in more than 3,000 jobs.
Park Rangers, volunteers and community support group members have worked very hard to institute efficiencies, influence savings and sought alternative funding sources in order to supplement budgets. These efforts have kept parks open, kept skilled
Ranger staff available to park visitors and strengthened our
relationships with communities.
Park Rangers are highly trained staff who operate parks in mostly
rural areas and who are responsible for law enforcement, water
and wastewater plant operation, firefighting, education, preservation and general park operations.
In addition, we have a very active Volunteer Program. These volunteers supplement and assist Park Rangers, monitor sensitive
archaeological sites, lead education programs and partner with
universities to complete scientific research in our parks.
The Operations Section is committed to continuing to seek out
and work successfully with our partners, keep parks open and
enjoyable and continue excellent customer service.
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The 10th anniversary of the opening of Kartchner Caverns State
Park was commemorated during the annual “Cave Fest” event.
Park visitors participated in a wide array of educational sessions
and cave tours. The park’s “Star Gazing Night” was also well
attended.
Patagonia Lake State Park anticipates major construction in
2011 to improve campsites. The annual Mariachi Festival was
again a success.
Picacho Peak State Park held the Grand Opening of their new
Visitor Center in October. The Visitor Center was awarded the
Gold Level of LEED certification. Revenue and attendance was
up this fiscal year, especially in March and April. The park had a
fair flower season, and the annual “Civil War in the Southwest”
was again a great success.
At Roper Lake State Park, the newly formed “Friends of Roper
Lake” helped put together the first Roper Lake 5K run and family day event. Overall it was very successful with 50 participants
completing the race.

The Board was on-hand for the grand
opening of Picacho Peak’s new LEEDs
certified Visitor Center.

In April 2010 State Parks entered into a partnership agreement
with the City of Tombstone to operate Tombstone Courthouse
State Historic Park. With the help of the Tombstone Chamber
of Commerce, the park remains open to the public.
In May 2010 State Parks entered into a partnership agreement
with Santa Cruz County to operate the Tubac Presidio State
Historic Park. With the help of the Tubac Historical Society, the
park remains open to the public.
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Western Region
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the City
of Yuma to operate both Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic
Park and Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park.
Daily operation of the Depot was transitioned to the city on
November 1, 2009. The city started operating the Prison on
March 30, 2010.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the La Paz
County and the City of Wickenburg to help operate Alamo Lake
State Park. In May a special event in Wickenburg raised $30,000
in support of the park.
At Buckskin Mountain State Park, rangers have finished the
interior of the Buckskin Center. This building is used for meetings, and houses a gift shop and interpretive center. The River
Island unit finished a new ramada and have landscaped with a
low maintenance, drought tolerant grass.
Cattail Cove State Park completed their boat-in campsite restoration project. They have increased their revenue by $30,000. In
early 2009 the filming of the movie “Piranha” increased the parks’
revenue by $25,000.
At Lake Havasu State Park new docks and landscaping at
Windsor 2 were completed by Memorial Day and have been well
received. A “Launch and Leave” program has been initiated when
the park is full to alleviate traffic problems. A new special event,
“Hava-BBQ”, was very successful. Other highly successful events
include: Rockabilly, Busses by the Bridge, Country Music Festival
with Travis Tritt and the Bluegrass Festival.

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A new Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the City of Cottonwood allows the city to provide water/waste water services to
Dead Horse Ranch State Park for free.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the Town
of Camp Verde and Yavapai County to help operate Fort Verde
State Historic Park. The special events History of the Soldier and
Fort Verde Days were again very well attended.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the Hopi
Nation to help operate Homolovi Ruins State Park. The park
will reopen to the public in March of 2011.
Closed in the Spring of 2009, Jerome State Historic Park has
gone through a major makeover. The Douglas mansion’s structural integrity was restored and the exterior was returned to its
original color. Staff is preparing the park for its Grand Reopening.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with Yavapai County and the Benefactors of Red Rock State Park to help
operate Red Rock State Park. A generous donation made by the
Benefactors, enabled the park to continue its Connections School
Program providing a unique educational experience for children.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the Arizona Historical Society to help operate Riordan Mansion State
Historic Park. The relationship has been very positive.
Slide Rock State Park’s new, state of the art wastewater treatment plant was online this year. Additionally, the primary restroom located near the entrance of the park was given a muchneeded renovation. A second restroom was also added to the
path leading to the creek.

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At Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park the South American Project was completed with the planting of many plant species native to South America. The Australian Jump Up planting
area, and the Smith Building Interpretive area were also completed. Membership continues to grow.
Catalina State Park continues to host the Audubon Society’s
Desert Ecology Class every spring. Staff began the planning
process for establishing a new Youth Education Program. The new
program is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2010.
At Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area the first annual Hatch
Fishing Derby was held at the park with 150 participants. The
Deuces Wild Triathlon was again held at the park and had 450
participants over 2 days. The staff and volunteers continued to
participate in the Forest Service’s Healthy Forest Restoration and
Firewise projects. Staff acquired wildland firefighting tools and
equipment through the use of grant money and participated in
the Second Annual multi-Agency Wildland fire training with over
300 participants from Federal, State and local departments.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the newly
established Friends of Lost Dutchman and the City of Apache
Junction to help operate Lost Dutchman State Park. The Friends
hosted a motorcycle ride, which raised over $10,000 for the park.
Staff constructed a new day-use parking area that accommodates
approximately 40 additional vehicles.
State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with Apache
County to operate Lyman Lake State Park for the summer season (Memorial Day to Labor Day). The annual Fireworks Show
was again successful with approximately 5,000 visitors.
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State Parks entered into a partnership agreement with the Town
of Florence to operate McFarland State Historic Park. The park
will re-open in early 2011.
Oracle State Park closed to the public in October 2009. Although
the park was closed, the Friends of Oracle State Park still hosted
the Annual Concert Series. Three concerts were held and all were
well attended. In addition the Fiesta de las Calabazas was held in
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of Payson and Star Valley and the Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge
State Park to help operate Tonto Natural Bridge State Park.
The Tonto Lodge Stabilization Project was completed, providing
structural support for the building listed on the National Register
of Historic Places.

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State Parks Visitation FY10: 2,267,407
Arizona State Parks Annual Visitation FY85 to FY10
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Notes: Data was obtained from Park Summaries & Revenue and Visitation worksheets. Total visitation for FY10
includes Arizona State Parks being operated by partners without agency support (e.g. Riordan Mansion SHP,
Tombstone Courthouse SHP, and others).
• As of 10/1/09, Oracle SP was closed except by reservation for school programs & for special events.
• As of 10/1/09, Visitor Center at Sonoita Creek SNA was open on weekends & holidays only.
• As of 10/6/09, Riordan Mansion SHP transitioned to 5-day schedule, the park resumed a normal schedule
starting 4/1/10. The Arizona Historical Society & Riordan Action Network began operating
the park starting 5/21/10.
• Homolovi Ruins SP campgrounds closed on 10/1/09, and the park transitioned to a 5-day schedule.
The park was closed to the public on 2/22/10 due to budget cuts.
• As of 10/31/09, Yuma QMD has been operated by City of Yuma.
• Yuma Territorial Prison SHP resumed a 7-day per week schedule on 11/3/09. The City of Yuma began
operating the park on 3/30/10.
• Red Rock SP transitioned to 5-day schedule 11/3/09 and resumed a normal schedule starting 1/29/10.
• Slide Rock SP transitioned to 5-day schedule 11/3/09 and resumed a normal schedule starting 1/28/10.
• Jerome SHP was closed on 2/26/09, and remained closed due to budget cuts.
• In February, 2010, the agency ceased financial support to Boyce Thompson Arboretum SP due to budget
sweeps and cuts.
• Lyman Lake SP was closed due to budget cuts on 2/22/10. The park reopened through a partnership with
Apache County from Memorial Day (5/24/10) through Labor Day (9/6/10). Park closed again on 9/7/10.
• McFarland SHP closed on 9/25/08 and remained closed due to budget cuts.
• Starting 11/19/10, Tonto Natural Bridge SP transitioned from weekends only to a 5-day schedule.
• As of 4/1/10, Tombstone Courthouse SHP has been operated by City of Tombstone.
• As of 5/10/10, Tubac Presidio SHP has been operated by Santa Cruz County in collaboration with the Tubac
Historical Society.

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Currently in its 27th year, the Arizona State Parks Volunteer Support Team and Arizona Site Steward Program utilizes the time
and talents of over 1,600 volunteers.
The Arizona State Parks Volunteer Support Team members are
involved with general park operational needs such as staffing
the contact stations and visitor centers, trimming trees, watering,
cleaning restrooms, trash pick-up, assisting campers and gift shop
sales. In addition, volunteers support educational programming
from presenting activities to school groups, to guiding hikes,
campfire presentations, brown bag lunch presentations and even
in-school pre and post visit presentations. Community groups
such as the Boys & Girls Scouts, Kiwanis, Church Groups, etc.
are also utilized to help with larger maintenance projects and
special events.
Due to the transfer of management to other entities, the State
Park volunteer programs at the following parks were closed this
year: Yuma Quartermaster Depot, Yuma Territorial Prison, Tombstone Courthouse, Tubac Presidio. In addition, several parks were
closed, or closed for part of the year that affected volunteer efforts. These parks included: Jerome, Tonto Natural Bridge, Lyman
Lake, Homolovi Ruins, McFarland, Oracle, Sonoita Creek State
Natural Area, Verde River Greenway State Natural Area, San Rafael State Natural Area.
The Arizona Site Steward Program was incorporated into the
Arizona State Parks Volunteer Program last year. This is an awardwinning program that utilizes volunteers to monitor significant
archaeological and historical sites throughout the State. The State
Historic Preservation Office has supported the program with
donations from land manager partners. Partner donations have
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funded program administration and special projects, such as a
new web-based data system that went live October 23, 2009.
Highlights Of Parks Volunteer Programming
On March 5th, 2009 over 50 new volunteers were trained to
support Ft. Verde State Historic Park. Since then volunteers have
provided 98% coverage of the Front Desk/Gift Shop. The volunteer maintenance crew has laid irrigation pipes, painted, fixed the
drainage problem at the administration building by redirecting
run-off, and replaced the deck at the Surgeon Quarter’s.
On June 14th, 2010 over 50 new volunteers were trained to support Lost Dutchman State Park. New educational programming
is being planned and the volunteer maintenance crew has spread
300 tons of decomposed granite on camp sites and trails, upgraded the park’s amphitheatre, dug ditches for the new water, sewer
& electric work and done trail clean-up of Prospectors View and a
section of Jacob’s Crosscut.
Kartchner Caverns State Park continues to utilize the largest
group of volunteers in the system, with over 120 people consistently involved. This includes 44 RV volunteers living on park for
at least 3 months and donating 20 hours per week per person
during high season (October – April). The Trams that transport
visitors from the Discovery Center to the Cave is driven 100% by
volunteers. Volunteers also serve as cave tours guides.
Volunteers supported the following events:
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Slide Rock Apple Festival, Slide Rock
Tom Sawyer Day, Fort Verde
Verde River Days, Dead Horse Ranch
Anza Days, Tubac Presideio
Cave Fest, Kartchner Caverns
Fort Verde Days, Fort Verde
History of the Soldier, Fort Verde
Victorian Christmas Tours, Fort Verde
Riordan Holiday Party, Riordan Mansion
GeoCache Bash, Cattail Cove
Civil War in the Southwest, Picacho Peak
Mariachi Festival, Patagonia Lake

Parks Volunteer Program Statistics
The Parks Volunteer Support Team (PVST) has approximately 800
volunteers.
FY 2008/2009:
PVST donated hours = 204,097 total hours
Average hours per volunteer = 255
Number of FTE’s represented by total hours donated = 98.12
FY 2009/2010:
PVST donated hours = 200,951 total hours
Average hours per volunteer = 251
Number of FTE’s represented by total hours donated = 95.87
Value to the Agency
FY 2008/2009:
Cost savings to the agency using the Independent Sector
volunteer hourly rate of $20.25 = $4,132,964.25
Cost savings to the agency using the Ranger II hourly rate plus
Benefit package of approximately $23.93 = $4,884,041.21
FY 2009/2010:
Cost savings to the agency using the Independent Sector
Volunteer hourly rate of $20.85 = $4,189,578.00
(Note: rate increased by $0.60)
Cost savings to the agency using the Ranger II hourly rate plus
Benefit package of approximately $23.93 = $4,808,470.00
Arizona Site Steward Program
Formed in 1986 by the Governor’s Archaeology Advisory Council
upon request by then Governor Bruce Babbitt, the Arizona Site
Steward Program currently has approximately 800 volunteers.
Twenty-six highly trained, extremely committed Regional Coordinators, who are themselves volunteers, manage these people, and
the monitoring of the sites in their region.
Archaeologists who work for the Land Managers in their regions assist the Regional Coordinators. The archaeologists help
train new volunteers, follow-up with reports of vandalism or
site disturbance, and answer technical questions as needed. The
program also receives technical assistance from the State Historic
Preservation Office.
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The program currently has 15 Land Manager Partners:
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Arizona State Land Department
Arizona State Parks
Archaeology Conservancy
Kofa National Wildlife Refuge
Luke Air Force Base
Cabeza Prieta Wildlife Refuge
Bureau of Land Management
Bureau of Reclamation
National Forest Service
Maricopa County
Pima County
Town of Prescott Valley
National Park Service - Sahuaro
Lake Mead National Recreational Area
Organ Pipe National Monument

The program received financial support from several partners in
the Federal fiscal year 09/10. This aid, which averages $20,000 per
year, provides a budget for the program and the partial support of
a Program Coordinator position.
This year a web-based data-entry system that automates many
needed reports for volunteers as well as Land Managers, was
developed and launched on October 23, 2009.

The new data-entry system makes
reporting vandalism easier.

Highlights Of Site Steward Programming
From the 18 regions reporting in the new system the program has
(note one of the 10 regions still not in the system is Tucson, which
has approximately 150 volunteers): 13,955 hours of donated time
and 560 sites visited. Unfortunately, 132 vandalism reports were
filed since October 2009:
The system can support downloading of pictures. At left are some
examples of the documentation of the removal of a petroglyph
from a site in the Prescott Region:
While out monitoring sites with Dr. David Wilcox of the Museum
of Northern Arizona in February 2009, Site Stewards Christine
Stephenson, Rich Rogers and Bern Carey (Regional Coordinator)
from the Flagstaff Region were privileged to spot a small piece

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of pottery exposed at the bottom of a gully created in a slope of
volcanic cinders. Upon closer examination it appeared that what
was being exposed by erosion of the volcanic cinder slope was a
prehistoric pot.
Following Dr. Wilcox’s advice the artifact was left in an undisturbed condition and Bern contacted the lead archeologist for the
Peaks Ranger District, Jeremy Haines. After going to the location
and noting nearby vehicle tracks and footprints, Jeremy decided
that an emergency excavation of the artifact was required. While
excavating, Bern and Jeremy discovered two large, intact pots
from the same cultural complex that is represented by the Wupatki National Monument.
The Superintendents of the Coconino National Forest and the
Flagstaff National Monuments were approached with the recommendation that the pots be loaned from the US Forest Service to
the Wupatki National Monument so that visitors to the monument can see and learn from them. The two Superintendents saw
the value of the interagency collaboration and gave their approvals. The National Monument built an attractive and secure display
case. These beautiful and important prehistoric pots are now on
display in the Wupatki National Monument Visitor Center as of
the Fall of 2009.

The discoverers of the artifacts pose
with their find at Wupakti National
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Review Of Non-Profit Support
Since July, 2009 five Friends Groups or Citizen Support Organizations have incorporated to support specific Arizona State Parks.
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Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
Friends of Lost Dutchman State Park
Friends of Roper Lake State Park
Yuma Chain Gangs
Save the Alamo Support Group

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The Arizona State Parks Foundation
Friends of Kartchner Caverns State Park
Friends of Oracle State Park
Benefactors of Red Rock State Park
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Table 2. Value of Volunteer Time FY10
Park/Program
Alamo Lake
Boyce Thompson Arboretum
Buckskin Mountain
Catalina
Cattail Cove
Dead Horse Ranch
Fool Hollow Lake
Fort Verde
Homolovi Ruins
Jerome
Kartchner Caverns
Lake Havasu
Lost Dutchman
Lyman Lake
McFarland
Oracle
Patagonia Lake
Picacho Peak
Red Rock
Riordan Mansion
Roper Lake
San Rafael
Sonoita Creek
Slide Rock
Tombstone Courthouse
Tonto Natural Bridge
Tubac Presidio
Verde River Greenway
Yuma Quartermaster Depot
Yuma Territorial Prison
Special Events
Special Projects
RIM Project
Totals

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Hours
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18,375
5,768
9,629
6,878
25,016
9,796
2,648
5,152
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383,119
120,262
200,765
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521,584
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Friends of the Verde River Greenway
Friends of Slide Rock State Park
Friends of Sonoita Creek
McFarland State Historic Park Foundation
Friends of Tombstone Courthouse State Park
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Foundation

In addition, several other non-profits have provided funding solutions or in-kind support this fiscal year:
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Tubac Historical Society
Camp Verde Historical Society
Arizona Archaeological Society
Yuma National Heritage Area
Tombstone Chamber of Commerce

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The Arizona State Parks Gift Shop Program is in its sixth year
under the Parks Division, Operations Section, and continues
to excel.
In April 2010 Picacho Peak’s Gift Shop reopened in the park’s
new Visitor Center. Visitors are able to purchase a full line of
souvenirs and park specific items while appreciating the beautiful
view that can be seen through the floor to ceiling windows. The
park increased sales by $30,000.
Other successes this year: Lost Dutchman up by $5,000; Catalina
up by $2,000; and Fool Hollow Lake up by $1,500.
Total revenues for FY10 were $530,000. Compared to FY09 revenue was down $68,834.36. This could be explained in part because of park closures (Jerome and Tonto), the fact some Gift
Shops are now operated by concessionaires instead of the Gift
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Development
The Development Section is responsible for the design, construction and overall maintenance of State Parks and Natural
Areas. Major responsibilities include the selection of consultants
for project design and monitoring/inspection of projects from
conception to completion. Staff prepares the Agency’s Two-Year
Capital Improvement Plan which totals over $16 million, and the
annual Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) / State
Parks Road Improvement Plan of $2 million.
The Section provides facilities to give the visiting public a
variety of recreational and educational opportunities to enjoy.
The section consists of multi-talented experts in the field of engineering, architecture, construction, water/wastewater, carpentry/
millwork, concrete, electrical, and contract management. These
experts are a Registered Engineer and Architect, Licensed Engineering & Building Contractor, Certified Building, Fire, Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Inspector along with a Certified
Plans Examiner. Certified Arizona Department of Environmental
Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Operator/Inspector, Carpenter and
Electrician.
The variety of construction projects undertaken by this Section
range from small repairs of existing facilities, trail construction,
wastewater systems, stabilization and restoration of historic
buildings, along with multi-million dollar construction of new facilities and infrastructures. This includes in-house design as well
as outside consultants.
Major FY10 Development Accomplishments
• Continuation of Scope of Work for ADEQ Consent Order
P-113-04. In the process of designing construction plans for
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compliance. Completion for this Multi-Park project is scheduled for January 2012 at an agency cost of approximately
$6,400,000
New Wastewater Treatment Plant (recycles the water to flush
toilets and urinals), New pre-engineered restroom, Retrofit
and Remodel existing restroom, New pre-engineered maintenance building at Slide Rock State Park; $1,963,000
Retrofit Lift Station at Buckskin Mountain State Park; $66,000
Retrofit of existing Wastewater Treatment Plant at Picacho
Peak State Park; $167,000
Jerome State Historic Park – Stabilization of Douglas Mansion
and Carriage House; $733,000
McFarland State Historic Park - courthouse rehabilitation;
734,000
Stabilization, ADA Modifications and new roof to the Lodge
at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park; $524,000
New Wastewater Treatment Plant, Lift and Dump Stations at
Lost Dutchman State Park; $744,000

Various Development projects which are in design, in the bidding
phase, or under construction:
Projects In Design
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Electrification of 111 campsites at Patagonia Lake State Park
Fire suppression to buildings at various parks
Security systems to Museum Buildings at various parks
Upgrades to Potable water treatment plant at Buckskin
Mountain State Park – River Island
Stabilization to shoreline at cabana areas at Buckskin Mountain State Park
Overflow parking and ramada at Catalina State Park

Pending Projects/Bidding Phase/Under Construction
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Sonoita Creek State Natural Area, continued fencing in Fresno Canyon; $45,000
New pre-engineered restroom/shower building at Buckskin
Mountain State Park – River Island; $300,000
New pre-engineered restroom/shower building at Lost
Dutchman State Park; $340,000

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Historic Building Preservation Plan for Fort Verde and Jerome
Historic State Parks; $80,000
Electrification of 38 campsites at Lost Dutchman State Park;
$360,000
New steel maintenance buildings at Buckskin Mountain,
Cattail Cove, Lost Dutchman and Roper Lake State Parks;
$54,000
Roof repair of three buildings at Tubac Presidio State Historic
Park; $45,000
Labor and material to seal cracks in roads and parking areas
at Dead Horse Ranch State Park; $34,000
Install single-ply roof membrane on Water Safety Center at
Lake Havasu State Park; $17,000
Additional parking areas at Slide Rock State Park; $146,000

Various road improvement design projects through the Arizona
Department of Transportation Roadside Development Program
were also completed and ready for construction. This is an ongoing, joint effort between Arizona State Parks and Arizona Department of Transportation. The primary goal of this program is to
maintain safe ingress and egress along with sufficient parking.

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Resource Management
Acquisition & Planning
No new properties were acquired by Arizona State Parks in 2010.
The work plan for the year was changed to negotiating, facilitating and creating partnerships that would allow specific state
parks to continue to operate or to reopen. During this year State
Parks has entered into various agreements with state, county,
municipal, and private partners to keep parks operating or to
reopen parks that were previously closed. Following is a list of
those agreements:
• City of Yuma – Cooperative management and operation of the
Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park and the Yuma
Territorial Prison State Historic Park.
• City of Tombstone - Cooperative management and operation
of Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park in conjunction
with the Tombstone Chamber of Commerce.
• Santa Cruz County - Cooperative management and operation
of Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, in conjunction with the
Tubac Historical Society.
• Arizona Historical Society – Cooperative management and
operation of Riordan Mansion State Historic Park.
• Town of Camp Verde and Yavapai County - Contribution
of $105,000 to support the operation of Fort Verde State
Historic Park.
• Benefactors of Red Rock State Park – Contribution $4,725 to
support the operation of the Connections environmental
education program at Red Rock State Park.
• AZ Game & Fish – Contribution to support the operation of
Roper Lake State Park.
• Graham County and other local municipal partners –
Contribution of in-kind services to support the operation of
Roper Lake State Park.
• Yavapai County – Contribution of $160,000 to support the
operation of Red Rock. The Benefactors of Red Rock State
Park have pledged to contribute $130,000 to the county effort.

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La Paz County – Contribution of $30,000 to support the
operation of Alamo Lake State Park, with support from the
Town of Wickenburg and the Friends of Alamo Lake.
The City of Eloy - Contribution of $20,000 to support the
operation of Picacho Peak State Park.
Town of Payson - Contribution of $24,000; Star Valley Contribution of $5,000; Friends of Tonto Natural Bridge Contribution of $10,000 to support the operation of Tonto
Natural Bridge State Park.
Apache County - Contribution of $30,000 to reopen and
operate Lyman Lake State Park during the summer season.

Water Program
The agency water program produced reports to establish several
new water rights and to verify compliance with other permits.
Aging equipment was replaced at five locations with updated
equipment. Several additional water level recorders were added
to the network of gauges during 2010.
Research & Science
2010 saw a continued and steady increase in brokering and number of Research & Science (R&S) programs. ASP continues to
actively broker and partner with universities, colleges, public and
private resource management agencies, and various commercial
entities to accomplish needed R&S and Inventory and Monitoring
(IM) projects and programs that directly benefit park operations
and support our mandate to steward the triad of State resources
as specified in the agency mission. These professional external
partnerships work in conjunction with ASP’s Resource Inventory & Monitoring (RIM) volunteer scientist/associate program.
Partners and our volunteer program are fast emerging as critical
drivers behind many park operational and stewardship strategies
throughout these fiscally constrained times.
We are designing and integrating programs to produce a “winwin” scenario for all partners and constituents involved, which include but not limited to K-12 and higher education, public service
and community outreach, and advancing scientific literacy and
advocacy for science-informed, adaptive management of State
resources.

36 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

Activities that increase park and program revenues, improve marketing of ASP’s mission, reduce operational costs and increase
savings and operational efficiency, improve public safety, and
promote the sustainability of linked environmental and economic
resources get higher priority and attention from the limited staff
and financial resources available to us.

The agency provided water resources data to other federal and
state agencies and the state universities. The water program manager participated on a variety of committees as a representative of
State Parks as a stakeholder in various on-going water management activities, adjudications, and water rights settlements.
The water program manager assisted the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and other federal and state agencies, in updating the Coordinated Resource Management Handbook, and in
conducting a Watershed Management Workshop. Coordinated
Resource Management (CRM) is a voluntary natural resource
planning process to enhance resource management.
Cultural Resource Management
In these challenging and uncertain times, the Curator and Cultural Resource Management program relied on partnerships with
The Arizona Historical Society, Arizona Archaeological Society,
Arizona State Museum, Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area,
Arizona State Archives, State Historic Preservation Office, Arizona Site Stewards, and others insured that artifact collections
and archaeological sites remained protected. Communities and
museums offered their assistance, fund-raised, and committed to
preserve Arizona’s State Historic Parks.
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MAA Award
In May 2010, Arizona State Historic Parks received the “Award
of Excellence” from The Museum Association of Arizona.
This award is for achieving excellence in the interpretation of
Arizona’s history and presentation of Arizona’s historic sites.
Examples of completed exhibit projects include installation of
a 10’ x 12’ mural of the Yuma Territorial Prison library in the library room at the prison; a mug shot panel for the prison museum and an outside interpretive panel for Homolovi Ruins.

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An interpretive plan and conceptual exhibit plan for McFarland State Historic Park was completed by former Interpretive Education staff, Park staff, Curator, and Exhibits staff. This
plan included a proposal for renaming the park, a reproduction 1882 jail cell, and Arizona Territorial period theme.

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After the relocation of the Ernest W. McFarland archive collection to the new Polly Rosenbaum history and Archive
center the McFarland Archives building now houses archive
and artifact collections from The San Rafael Ranch, Boyce
Thompson Arboretum, Tombstone Courthouse, Yuma Territorial Prison, as well as the Florence WWII Prison of War Camp.

Homolovi Ruins SP was closed during
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Grants
The Grants Section of Arizona State Parks manages the grant
programs administered by the Arizona State Parks Board (Board).
Typically more than $32 million has been available annually to
Arizona communities, resource managers and agencies to preserve and enhance Arizona’s significant natural open space and
cultural and recreational resources. Legislative sweeps and fund
reductions have reduced that amount substantially. In 2010 the
Grants Section offered funding for motorized trail projects, and
land acquisition for conservation. To assist with this responsibility,
the Grants staff works with the following advisory committees:
the Historic Preservation Advisory Committee (HPAC), the Arizona Outdoor Recreation Coordinating Commission (AORCC),
the Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Group (OHVAG), the Arizona
State Commission on Trails (ASCOT), and the Conservation
Acquisition Board (CAB) to develop policies and criteria that enable the competitive, equitable distribution of grant funds. The
advisory committees also review eligible project applications and
make recommendations for grant funding levels for consideration
and final action by the Arizona State Parks Board.
Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund
The State Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation Fund, established in 1991, provides a legislatively set percentage (0.55%) of
the total license taxes on motor vehicle fuel from the Highway
User Revenue Fund for OHV management. Beginning in January 2009 changes to SB1167 requires certain off-highway vehicles
users to purchase an indicia (OHV Decal/Sticker). New monies
from the OHV Decal contribute to the OHV Recreation Fund.
The Board uses 60% of the money in the fund grants to meet
the needs of land managers and recreational OHV users. Grants
staff developed a new program to simplify the process of getting money to the land managers through existing cooperative
Arizona State Parks, FY10 • 39

agreements. The “Sticker Fund Project Selection Program” was
announced in February 2010 and in June 2010 fourteen projects
were awarded funding totaling $591,489. Funds are awarded periodically throughout the year.
The Bureau of Land Management was also awarded $110,000 to
continue coordination and expansion of the Arizona OHV Ambassador Program. The OHV Ambassador Program represents a
group of trained volunteers from the OHV community who are
motivated to enhance OHV recreation opportunities in Arizona.
OHV Ambassadors play a critical role in assisting land managers’
efforts to provide a recognizable presence on the lands they enjoy
while providing a positive and informative role model for fellow
OHV users. The program is a collaborative partnership between
resource management agencies, OHV clubs, public safety entities,
individuals, and other OHV stakeholders. Governing partnerships provide leadership, proper training, educational materials,
and supplies. The Board also set aside $75,000 for three expansion
grants to be awarded in 2011. Grants staff is working closely with
the OHVA Program coordinator to identify eligible applicants
and encourage participation in the program across the state.
Federal Recreation Trails Program
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a Federal program to
help the states provide and maintain recreational trails for both
motorized and non-motorized recreational trails use. Arizona
State Parks is responsible for administering RTP funds in Arizona
through an agreement with the Arizona Department of Transportation. The funds originate in the federal transportation act
passed in 2005 called SAFETEA-LU (Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Effective, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users).
Forty-four percent (44%) of Arizona’s RTP funds are available for
competitive motorized trails project grants.
Arizona’s competitive grant program provides funds for all kinds
of motorized trail uses, including snow-mobiling, off-road motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, four-wheel driving, support
facilities, and education programs. The 2010 apportionment is
$1,453,267 is divided between motorized and non-motorized trail
projects (44% each = $639,437), educational projects (5%), and
an administrative component (7%). RTP motorized grants were
offered in conjunction with the “Sticker Fund Project Selection
Program”, but no RTP funds were awarded in 2010.

40 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

Table 3. OHV Recreation Fund Projects FY10
Sponsor
A-S NF-Lakeside RD
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BLM-Hassayampa FO
BLM-Hassayampa FO
BLM-Hassayampa FO
BLM-Hassayampa FO
BLM-Hassayampa FO
BLM-Kingman FO
Mohave County
Prescott NF
Tonto NF-Cave Creek RD
Tonto NF-Cave Creek RD
Tonto NF-Globe RD
Tonto NF-Mesa RD

Title

Grant Award

Maverick Trail Improvements
Castle Hot Springs OHV Area Improvements
Boulders OHV Staging Area Dust Treatment

$
$

20,000
17,197

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Hassayampa FO Law Enforcement Equipment

$

Little Pan OHV Staging Area Improvements

$

Table Mesa OHV Area Improvements

$

Table Mesa OHV Area Kiosks

$

OHV Signage and Kiosk Improvements

$

Hualapai Mtn Park OHV Improvements

$

Prescott NF OHV Trail Improvements

$

Bartlett Lake Rd North OHV Improvements

$

Bartlett Lake Rd South OHV Improvements

$

Pipeline OHV Area Improvements

$
$
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20,177
42,862
32,380
10,858
10,790
100,000
60,000
98,800
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34,384

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Total 14 Projects

79,425
591,489

Table 4. Projects Funded by County FY10
County
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Maricopa

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Navajo
Yavapai

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Grant Award

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2

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366,315

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20,000

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60,000
591,489

The non-motorized portion of this money has been used since
2002 to fund trail maintenance projects that are chosen through
a lottery-type process. Education projects are initiated through
partnerships in the trails community.
State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF)
The State Lake Improvement Fund (SLIF) program was established by the Arizona State Legislature to assist state and local
units of government to fund projects on waters where boats are
permitted. All SLIF grants are currently suspended.
Arizona State Parks, FY10 • 41

Growing Smarter Land Conservation Fund
The Growing Smarter Act consists of comprehensive municipal,
county and State Land Department land use planning and zoning reforms, provides for the acquisition and preservation of open
spaces and establishes a program for continuing study and consideration of pertinent issues relating to public land use policies,
all in order to further the best interests of our citizens by protecting our natural heritage and wisely managing the growth of our
communities. The purpose of the Growing Smarter State Trust
Land Acquisition Grant Program is to fund grants from monies in
the Land Conservation Fund “to conserve open spaces in or near
urban areas and other areas experiencing high growth pressures.”
This is accomplished by awarding grants for the purchase or lease
of State Trust land that has been classified as suitable for conservation purposes by the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD).
The passage of Proposition 303 on November 3, 1998, established
an annual $20 million appropriation by the Arizona State Legislature from the General Fund to the Land Conservation Fund.
This annual appropriation began in FY01 and continues through
FY 2011. With the passage of Senate Bill 1071 in 2003, State Parks
transfers $2 million annually to the Livestock and Crop Conservation Fund administered by the Department of Agriculture. The
remaining $18 million annual appropriation is available for the
Growing Smarter grant program.
Federal Land And Water Conservation Fund
The Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is normally available to communities in conjunction with the Heritage
Fund Local, Regional, and State Park grant program. Since that
grant program was suspended, State Parks has been using the
funds for capital improvements in State Parks.
Law Enforcement And Boating Safety Fund
The Arizona State Legislature established the Law Enforcement
and Boating Safety Fund (LEBSF) in 1981 to provide grants to
Countys for the purpose of supporting boating law enforcement and safety activities. Revenue is derived from a percentage
of the watercraft license tax collected by the Arizona Game and
Fish Department. Funds are allocated to counties annually based
on boating law enforcement needs. The Statute (A.R.S. § 5-383)
specifies that LEBSF funds be granted for boating law enforce42 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

Table 5. Growing Smarter Land Conservation Fund Grants FY10
Sponsor
City of Phoenix
Coconino County
City of Scottsdale

Title

Grant Award

Phoenix Sonoran Preserve Priority 2D/3A
(1,138 Acres)
Rogers Lake (2,249 Acres)
McDowell Sonoran Preserve (2,000 Acres)
Total

$

20,000,000

$
$
$

7,000,000
25,000,000
52,000,000

Table 6. Acquisitions Funded By County
County
Coconino
Maricopa

Acquisitions Funded

Grant Award

1
2

$
$
$

Total

7,000,000
45,000,000
52,000,000

ment, personnel, equipment, and training. The Legislature gave
the State Parks Board the authority to retain all monies (2.2 million) that accrued during fiscal year 2010 in the Law Enforcement
Boating Safety Fund for park operations. No distribution was
made to the eligible counties in 2010.
Heritage Fund
On March 18, 2010 Governor Brewer approved 2010-2011 House
Bill 2012/Senate Bill 1012 – Chapter 12 (Seventh Special Session)
which transfers, retroactive to February 1, 2010, any State Lottery
monies allocated to the State Parks Board Heritage Fund for FY10
to the General Fund and permanently repeals the $10 million
State Parks Board Heritage Fund portion of State Lottery distributions. Since 1991 the grants section has been offering through
competitive grants 57% of these funds to local communities and
other partners for the development of parks and trails and the
preservation of historic properties.

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Communications
The Public Information Office (PIO) develops communications
plans and strategies for informing Arizona’s residents and visitors
about the programs and projects being managed by the Arizona
State Parks department. The mission of the agency is to manage
and conserve Arizona’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources for
the benefit of the people, both in our parks and through our partners.
The Public Information Officer communicates this message to
these audiences and supports the divisions for public involvement, planning, educational projects, research, natural resource
planning, and partnerships for the agency.
Each year the goal of the PIO is to promote the mission and
vision of the agency to many different audiences. One of the key
audiences is the media who then report the news to many
audiences.
Media Measurement
The overall public relations and marketing strategy is to enhance
the public’s awareness while being guided by the mission and
vision statement. Utilizing free media exposures, partnerships
through promotions, special events, and special projects, the PIO
builds media impressions on projects and activities that provide
income through gate fees. The agency recorded more than 2,400
free print stories this year. That number includes television and
radio programs about the State Parks agency. The media impressions that the agency was able to capture (probably only about
½ of what is generated) for FY10, were more than 433,300,000
million with national media exposures of 32,800,000. There were
more than 700 stories and 98 million exposures on budget issues
affecting the State Parks agency.
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National stories were coordinated with the LA Times, NY Times,
and a feature story in April 2010 on NBC Nightly News with
Brian Williams regarding the park partnering with communities.
The agency encourages Arizona’s residents to take advantage
of the various opportunities for recreation and cultural advancement in the State Park system, as well as informs them of the
various uses of their grant fund monies distributed statewide.
Historic preservation compliance issues, workshops, and natural
resource protection are all part of the effort to educate the public
about the resources provided by each division within the State
Parks agency.
Media Tools
A variety of tools are used to assist the reporters to increase the
value of the stories written by reporters. Those tools include free
raw event and park video, still photos, press releases, and written stories. CDs with photos and material are utilized instead of
printed press kits and are mailed to media internationally. International coverage for the State Parks and rural communities are
generated for stories in newspapers and magazines worldwide.
Travel guides, maps, books, web pages, and other types of publications receive updated information and pictures to enhance
exposures. The PIOs consult with journalists to produce information for textbooks and tourism-related books such as Frommers
and Fodors travel guides. Speaking engagements are coordinated
throughout the year with non-profit organizations statewide to
help increase awareness of the Parks and activities within the
Partnership divisions.
Media Partnerships
Public broadcast television shows are continuing to run in major
markets with support from the Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona
Game and Fish Department, Department of Commerce, Arizona
Lottery, Arizona Highways Magazine, Arizona State University,
Northern Arizona University, University of Arizona, and the
Tucson Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. All the partnerships with
these entities help support State Parks’ efforts and help educate
the public about their State Parks system.
Volunteers
Encouraging the public to volunteer for the State Parks through
the media has helped increase the volunteer base to more than
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1,600 volunteers who are now assisting parks and monitoring
archaeological sites statewide. Press releases encouraging volunteering for the parks and the Site Steward program are developed
in conjunction with the parks and communities.
Arizona Lottery Partnership
The Arizona Lottery sponsorship of volunteer t-shirts was funded
by a $1,000 grant coordinated by the PIO and distributed through
the volunteer coordinator.
Nonprofits
A cause-related fund-raising campaign was coordinated by the
ASP Foundation with Bashas and Coca-Cola (Dasani) water in
April of 2010 that was similar in nature and that campaign raised
$5,000 to pay for recycled garbage bags for the parks and $24,000
for miscellaneous projects.
The Arizona Watchable Wildlife Tourism Association, Be Outdoors Arizona, Arizona Parks & Recreation Association, Heritage
Alliance, Preservation Foundation, RV Association, National Trails
Day, National Public Lands Awareness Day, Arizona Archaeology
Month agencies were all some of the partners working with the
PIO office throughout the year on projects to assist the agency.
For-Profit Companies
Coca-Cola America, Sprouts, Bashas, Odwalla, Forever Resorts,
Bass Pro, Cabelas, American Park Network.
In an online voting promotion that included state and national
parks, Kartchner Caverns State Park placed 10th. The online promotion by sponsored by Coca-Cola.
American Park Network: The American Park Network again
printed 150,000 green guide brochures for the agency which are
distributed throughout Arizona and southern Arizona and are the
core of the effort to bring visitors to our parks. That partnership
has saved the agency $200,000 each year in printing costs.
Veterans Annual Pass Program
The types of activities handled by the Customer Service Team include customer service (both internally and externally) as well as
the management of the nearly 1000-person Veterans Annual Pass
Program. This program serves Veterans who are 100% disabled
and Arizona residents.
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The Research & Marketing (RAM) section seeks to raise awareness about Arizona State Parks and encourages new and repeat
visitation. RAM markets our parks and programs to various audiences through advertising, attending marketing outreach events,
our website, email communication, and collaboration with our
partners. Research is conducted on tourism and outdoor recreation trends, Arizona residents, visitor satisfaction, issues related
to the parks, new marketing strategies, and employee satisfaction.
Staff also fills requests for information from agency decisionmakers, the legislature, the media, our partners and the public. In
addition, RAM provides graphic design and printing assistance
for the agency, and maintain and update the agency’s website
and social media outlets.
Marketing
In 2010, the agency continued to participate in the celebration of
Aldo Leopold’s works and writings about the environment, which
took place at parks throughout the system. Research and Marketing materials, such as brochures and agency green guides were
available at these and many other community events throughout
the state in 2010. In addition, Arizona State Parks marketing materials were displayed at two Camping World RV Retailer locations. Finally, Arizona State Parks supported state literacy efforts
by providing coupons for participants in the Arizona State libraries Summer Reading Program.

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Park Map/Handouts.

RAM in collaboration with the PIO and American Parks Network
edited and proofed the second printing of the Arizona State Parks
Green Guide, a 64-page, full-color magazine-style publication
that introduces potential visitors to Arizona State Parks. These
guides include stunning photography, interesting articles about
cultural and natural resources in Arizona, a fold-out map, and
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facts about Arizona State Parks. In addition, the Green Guide
is eco-friendly, and is printed on 100% recycled paper, is produced without chlorine, and is certified by the Forest Stewardship
Council. In 2010, Research and Marketing staff and other agency
personnel distributed 160,000 of these Guides. The second edition Green Guides were printed for distribution at the end of the
year.

The Green Guide.

Example ad for Kartchner Caverns
State Park.

In an effort to promote ASP events and the agency mission more
effectively, RAM sends out a monthly parks email Newsletter. The
email Newsletter includes our monthly calendar of events, special
events, and agency accomplishments, cultural and conservation
efforts. Our email Newsletter is sent to approximately 11,000
subscribers per month. The list is comprised of people who have
opted in to receive the calendar of events through our website or
at marketing outreach events. We anticipate the list will continue
to grow as we continue to work to identify meaningful content,
promotions and subscriber savings in 2011.
Research and Marketing forms partnerships and alliances with
public and private entities in order to engage in a wider range of
research and marketing tactics. This strategy utilizes our budget
more efficiently and also keeps us informed of any new opportunities. We partner with the Arizona Office of Tourism, the Arizona
Council for Enhancing Recreation and Tourism (ACERT), regional
marketing groups like the Southern Arizona Attractions Alliance,
educational institutions such as Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona. For example, in FY10, Research and Marketing staff participated in the
effort to update the ACERT map and the agency received 40,000
for distribution at marketing outreach events and at the parks.
RAM continued to place paid advertising in select media to more
effectively reach our target markets. Listed below are some of the
media featuring advertising: Arizona Drive Guide, Arizona Republic, Arizona Daily Star, AZ Tourist News, Phoenix Magazine,
Tucson Official Destination Guide, AAA Highroads magazine,
and a variety of local, college and statewide newspapers.
In the fall of 2009, RAM applied to have a display in the Tucson
International Airport attraction wall exhibition program. The Tucson Airport has over 2 million deplaning passengers each year.
Many of these customers check baggage and use the baggage

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carousel system to retrieve their baggage. Our application was
accepted and we were invited to install a 100”W x 61” H (8.3 by 5
foot) mounted poster on the wall above baggage carousel #1. This
was installed in early 2010.
Brochures and other marketing collateral are distributed to our
target audiences at tradeshows and events, including educationrelated events. Table 7 (p. 55) shows a list of tradeshows and
events that RAM participated in.
Website Update
The ASP site typically receives 3,000-4,000 visitors a day. For FY10
we had over 7.5 million page views on the website. The website is
continually updated and includes a number of features including:
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individual websites for each park
photo galleries with interpretative captions about each park
interactive map with satellite and terrain views
interactive driving directions with GPS coordinates
downloadable and printable park maps
volunteer position information for each park
detailed facility info, including group day use and camping
facilities information
easy to understand fee structure
downloadable Junior Ranger activities for kids
history of how each park entered the ASP system
email newsletter sign up box
science page with ecology, archaeology and cultural history
information
area attraction information
enhanced visitor tracking
“find a park” feature allows visitors to locate a park based on
interest, facilities, or alphabetically
feature stories
park videos
volunteer information and projected on-site openings

Additionally, during 2010 we continued to add park videos to
the agency’s YouTube channel. We also continue to promote and
share our videos. The introductory video for Kartchner Caverns
reached 50,000 views at the end of the fiscal year.
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Educational Outreach
RAM targets educational opportunities for life-long learners
through Arizona State Park’s educational programs, curricula
and creative ventures. These programs benefit State Parks by
enhancing its image and name recognition, and making the link
between hands-on learning and parks as outdoor classrooms. We
also accomplish our goals through participation in special events,
conferences and workshops geared specifically toward educational groups. RAM staff makes connections between participants
and State Parks, developing goodwill and forming partnerships
with educators, community and youth based organizations, business and industry. These connections and efforts are very important and through the efforts of ASP volunteers some programs,
such as the Plein Air Paint-Outs, have continued to be offered.
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National Association for Interpretation
Scottsdale Leadership, Inc.
HEART - Home Educators Association
Arizona Families for Home Education
Be Outdoors Arizona
Girl Scouts: Cactus Pine and Sahuaro Councils
Boy Scouts: Grand Canyon Council
Recreation Program development at Scottsdale Community
College
Arizona Plein Air Painters
Tucson Plein Air Painters

This successful Plein Air Painter program continued in 2009. Plein
Air “paint-outs” have took place as artists created their paintings
in a four-hour time span starting at 8 am, and then submitted
their pieces for judging by fellow artists promptly at noon. The
winners in each competition received the opportunity to exhibit
their art in a gallery showing at the end of the season and the
appreciation of their peers. These paintings capture the magnificence of nature and raise awareness of the need to be stewards
of our parks for artists, collectors and visitors. The 2009 series
was followed by a gallery show at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale,
Arizona. A new series of volunteer organized paint-outs began in
January 2010.
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Research
RAM provides the agency with research and survey support.
In fiscal year 2010, RAM research staff collected and presented
information regarding recreation trends, information about the
agency, visitors to the parks, and employee satisfaction to a variety of audiences. RAM staff also provides information as requested on special topics (e.g., license plate fees, specific information
about various parks, fees, visitation, etc.). Historical and current
data is useful in aiding decision makers both within and outside
the agency. Summarized below, are examples of research projects.
Park/Event Surveys
Ongoing or annual surveys provide information and analysis for
park staff for use in future planning or addressing customer service needs. For example, Kartchner Caverns State Park Exit Survey provides the agency with information regarding how customers heard about the park, their trip planning and their satisfaction
with their experiences at the park. In years past, RAM conducted
special event surveys at parks to identify sources of information,
customer satisfaction, and other factors, however due to budget
and staff restrictions, some events were cancelled or surveys were
not distributed during 2010.

Plein Air painters at Slide Rock
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Customer Service Evaluations
As directed by HB 2661, Arizona State Parks identified agency
customer service and operating efficiency goals and methods of
assessing these goals. Beginning January 1, 2007, state employees
were provided a positive incentive (performance pay) for improving customer service and enhancing the efficiency of agency
operations. Each park and administrative section was evaluated
annually. Monthly customer service evaluations were conducted
and reported until March 2010, when performance pay was discontinued for state employees.
Requests for information from the public / outside agencies
RAM compiles and distributes research information as requested
by outside entities in order to educate and inform legislators, the
media, the public and other stakeholders. Research partnerships
strengthen and enhance the ability of parks, the agency, surrounding communities and concerned others to plan and provide
valued outdoor recreation facilities and services. For example,
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tional Association of State Park Directors annually, and also
provides information from the park specific visitor survey reports
to interested parties as requested. In addition, in 2010, RAM staff
provided information as requested to the Morrison Institute and
the Governor’s Task Force for a Sustainable State Parks System in
order to explore and identify possible funding sources for Arizona
State Parks.

At outreach events, RAM distributes
materials about the agency.

Employee Research
RAM collects information from Arizona State Parks employees through a variety of methods and for a variety of purposes.
Through March 2010, State Parks employees regularly had the
opportunity to rate co-workers performance and customer service, in order to identify customer service issues and address
internal problems. In addition, feedback on the employee survey
measures employees’ perceptions of their job, their supervisor,
management, agency communication, general information, and
demographic information allowing executive staff to further assess agency functioning. Finally, research conducted in order to
increase employee development, and retention has been conducted in order to inform future plans for agency improvement in
these areas.
Trends in Outdoor Recreation / Secondary Market Research
RAM collects information on marketing and recreation trends of
various demographic groups for a variety of purposes, including
at the request of executive staff, to fulfill various agency or partner needs, and in order to better serve potential customers.

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Table 7. RAM Major Outreach Events FY10
Event
Arizona State Home Educator’s Conference
Gilbert Newcomers Welcome Social
Plein Air "Paint Out" – Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area
National Day of the Cowboy
Plein Air "Paint Out" – Roper Lake SP
Plein Air "Paint Out" – Slide Rock SP – Apple Fest
Aetna Wellness Fair
Science In the Park – Flagstaff, AZ
National Public Lands Day, North & South Mountain – Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Science Center – Teacher Resource Fair
Plein Air "Paint Out" – Riordan Mansion SHP
Tour de Scottsdale
Fiesta de las Calabazas / Aldo Leopold Centennial Event – Oracle SP
REI’s Get Involved Week
Sunland Village East Travel Event – Mesa, AZ
A Night Under The Stars – Alamo Lake SP
Northern Arizona Wedding Expo – Flagstaff, AZ
Outdoor Expo – Apache Junction, AZ
Plein Air "Paint Out" – Boyce Thompson Arboretum SP
Winter Expo – Mesa, AZ
South Mountain: A Natural Reality – Phoenix, AZ
Renaissance Festival – Gold Canyon, AZ
Queen Creek Garden Show
Arizona Natural Resources Day, SE Regional Library - Gilbert, AZ
Tres Rios Nature Festival
Civil War In the Southwest – Picacho Peak SP
Gilbert Feathered Friends Festival
Arizona Game & Fish Outdoor Expo
Arizona National Guard Earth Day Celebration
Women’s Health Expo - Phoenix, AZ
SHPO Historic Preservation Conference - Flagstaff
REI Family Adventure Events – Tempe & Paradise Valley, AZ
Medtronic Earth Day Event
Arizona Highways Travel Show
East Valley Home Show
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The responsibilities of the State Historic Preservation Office
(SHPO) are defined in state and federal law (A.R.S. 41-861-864
and 41-511.04: P. L. 86-665, National Historic Preservation Act of
1966, as amended). Programs include:
• Comprehensive historic preservation planning
• Survey and inventory of heritage resources
• National/State Register of historic Places nominations
• Review and compliance of federal undertakings and state
plans
• Federal grants and Federal and State Tax incentives administration
• Certified Local Government oversight
• Public education
National and Arizona Register of Historic Places
Newly listed Arizona/National Register Nominations included:
Cochise County
Schilling Ranch Historic District (8/7/2009)
Coconino County
Flagstaff Southside Historic District (3/31/10)
Maricopa County
Sacred Heart for the Aged (2/2/2010)
Arizona Army National Guard Arsenal (3/31/2010)
Roald Amundsen Pullman Private Railroad Car (8/6/09)
Bennitt Mansion (8/12/2009)
Town & Country Residential Historic District (9/8/2009)
L. Ron Hubbard House (11/23/2009)
Palm Lane Gardens (12/22/2009)
Villa Del Coronado (12/22/2009)
Arizona State Parks, FY10 • 57

Buckeye Union High School A-Wing (12/30/2009)
Sarah & Jack Harelson House (4/6/2010)
Asbury/Salmon House (4/8/2010)
Ralph Converse House (4/8/2010)
Olney/Ellinwood House (4/8/2010)
George Vradenburg House (4/8/2010)
Louise Lincoln Kerr House (4/14/2010)
Northfield Historic District (5/10/2010)
Village Grove 1-6 Historic District (5/10/2010)
Brentwood Historic District (6/9/2010)
Campus Vista Historic District (6/10/2010)
East Evergreen Historic District (6/10/2010)
Encanto Manor Historic District (6/10/2010)
Garfield Historic District (6/10/2010)
Los Olivos Historic District (6/10/2010)
North Garfield Historic District (6/10/2010)
Thunderbird Estates Historic District (6/30/2010)
Villa Verde Historic District (6/10/2010)
Woodlea Historic District (6/10/2010)
Yaple Park Historic District (6/10/2010)
Pima County
Agua Caliente Ranch Rural Historic District (7/9/2009)
Steam Pump Ranch (9/2/2009)
Gist Reidence (12/4/2009)
Villa Catalina (12/22/2009)
Tumamoc Hill Archaeological District (4/5/10)
Menlo Park Historic District (4/23/10)
Certified Local Government
Twenty-seven communities take part in the Certified Local
Government (CLG) program. CLG training was provided at the
Statewide Historic Preservation Partnerships Conference.
Inventory
The AZSITE statewide inventory database and GIS system was
available to preservation consultants, agencies, and researchers.
There are over 85,000 archaeological sites in AZSITE. Over 3.6
million acres of land has been surveyed. The Arizona State Museum, the University of Arizona, the School of Human Evolution
and Social Change at Arizona State University, the SHPO, and
the Museum of Northern Arizona cooperatively manage AZSITE.
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Review and Compliance
The SHPO reviewed and commented on projects from twentyeight federal agencies and eight state agencies. The office also
provided assistance to counties and local communities seeking
advice under local ordinances. Twenty-five Memorandum of
Agreements (MOA), and nineteen Programmatic Agreements
(PA) were executed for projects and to streamline reviews.
State Property Tax Program
There are now over 6600 properties that have been in the State
Property Tax program, over 6100 of which are currently enrolled.
During the fiscal added 516 properties joined the program – the
most in a single year ever. The SHPO conducts reviews and advises property owners on rehabilitation plans.
Public Programs
• Co-sponsored fourth Statewide Historic Preservation Partnerships Conference held in Flagstaff. Partners included the City
of Flagstaff, Department of Commerce, National Park Service,
Arizona Preservation Foundation, Arizona Archaeological
Council, Arizona Lottery, Center for Desert Archaeology, and
the Arizona Main Street Program.
• Coordinated and co-sponsored statewide Archaeology Month
activities during March of 2010. There was no Archaeology
Expo this year due to the budget but it will return in 2011 at
the Dear Valley Rock Art Center.
• Coordination of the Site Steward Program including certification and training of more than 800 volunteer Site Stewards.
• Created a Site Steward database using partner funding from
the Forest Service. The database allows site stewards and land
managers to access and submit reports on-line.
• Planned and sponsored the Site Stewards Annual Conference.
• Held preservation planning meetings with the communities
of Bisbee, Nogales, Avondale, Tucson, Phoenix, Flagstaff, Casa
Grande, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, and Tempe.
• Staff from the President’s Advisory Council on Historic Preservation did training on the Section 106 process.
• The National Preservation Institute came to Arizona 3 times
for training.

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Financial Management
Financial accountability and proper financial management remain
a top agency priority. A detailed accounting structure, combined
with on-time tracking and analysis of revenues and expenditures,
continues to enhance fund stability and oversight. Effective communication of financial and statistical information to internal and
external users remains a high priority. The financial management
team provides concise, targeted information as well as advice and
interpretation for increasingly complex executive decision making.
During FY10, $54.2 million was deposited with the agency,
including the final $20 million annual installment of the elevenyear voter-approved Growing Smarter appropriation from the
General Fund.
The agency expended $39.5 million, including $18.7 million for
agency operations, $16.0 million for pass through grants, and $4.8
million for facility repair, replacement and improvements within
the State Park system.
State Parks reverted $19.2 million to the State General Fund in
FY10, through legislated funds sweeps and transfers, including
$17.6 million of Arizona Heritage Funds. Additionally, $3.9 million
of FY10 State Parks Heritage Fund revenues were diverted to the
State General Fund, as well as diversion of the annual $10 million
of FY11 anticipated revenues. The State Parks Heritage Fund has
been eliminated and all remaining funds swept, effective after June
30, 2011. (See page 74 for description of sweeps and diversions of
funds in FY10.)

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At the end of FY10, the total agency fund balance was $127.7 million, including $104.9 million of Growing Smarter pass-through
grant funds. Of the remaining $22.8 million ending cash balance,
$12.7 million is obligated for contractual expenditures or legislative
sweeps in FY11, and $10.1 million remains available (as of June 30,
2010) for agency operations and programs into the new fiscal year.

Budget Office
The Budget/Payroll Office provides the annual budget request to
the Governor and Legislature and information on budget allocation, expenditure tracking, and oversight of the twelve funds used
by the agency to the various internal agency users.
An Operating Budget is produced for each fiscal year that includes Appropriations and the Other Funds budget as approved
by the Board. The Operating Budget is loaded into the accounting
system (AFIS) and becomes the basis for tracking expenditures
and making financial decisions. The Budget/Payroll Office also
ensures that over 250 employees (including a varying number
of seasonal employees) receive accurate paychecks in a timely
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existing and ad hoc reports from HRIS to better manage employee leave time; the Payroll Office also responded to many requests
from employee and supervisors regarding payroll issues, particularly pertaining to tracking mandatory furlough leave. The Payroll
Office ensured the timely payment of employees impacted by the
Reduction in Force.

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Procurement Services
Procurement Services provides expertise in the areas of public
procurement (Request for Quotes, Invitation for Bids and Request
for Proposals), intergovernmental agreements, contract administration, concession contract management and procurement card
management.
All Procurement Services staff is certified in Public Procurement
by the Arizona State Department of Administration, State Procurement Office. Additionally, 75% of the staff has earned their
Certified Professional Public Buyer certification as issued by the
Universal Public Purchasing Certification Council.
Procurement Services processed 2,302 purchase requisitions and
issued 415 purchase orders for expenditures over $1,000.
Fifty-four contracts were initiated in FY10. Of these, six were
canceled. Twenty-three were one-time contracts and twenty-five
were term contracts that are ongoing.
Nineteen of the fifty-four contracts were short-term revenuegenerating agreements with local communities in Arizona that
provide financial support for the continued operation of various State Parks. These are subject to renewal. All term contracts,
whether they are expenditure or revenue generating, will require
contract administration to maintain.

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Human Resources
During 2010, Human Resources provided services to over 260
managers, supervisors and employees in the areas of, recruitment, staffing, retirement, benefits, employee relations, classification and compensation, worker’s compensation, development
of policies and procedures, employee service awards, employee
special events and programs, employee training, law enforcement
training and liaison the AZPOST and agency liaison to the Governor’s EEO Office.
Annual employee turnover rate was 36% and the Park Ranger II
turnover rate was 32%, reflecting an increase in turnover rates
from the previous year.
Due to reductions in the agency operating budget the agency
conducted four separate reductions in force and layoffs in which
45 agency employees were separated or laid off.
There were a total of 39 hiring actions to temporarily or permanently fill the field permanent full time positions. As a result of
retirements or resignations, eleven of these hiring actions were
to permanently fill park manager and assistant park manager
positions. As the agency transitioned to more seasonal temporary
hires, Human Resources hired eleven Park Ranger Specialists and
reactivated ten. There were a total of 974 candidates applying for
agency positions
Human Resources served as the agency training liaison to AZPOST. As the liaison, Human Resources stood the AZPOST
annual inspection of fifty-one law enforcement officers’ records
where there were no deficiencies noted during the inspection
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Computer Support provides Arizona State Parks staff with computer hardware, software, and technical guidance that help to
increase efficiency and productivity in the performance of work
related activities. In order to provide access to stable and secure
technologies we have made increased security, virus protection,
and improvements in our patch management a high priority.
Our ongoing support and technical guidance with the development of the Kartchner Cave Tour and Campground Reservation
System demonstrates our efforts to enhance the park visitor’s
experience through the use of innovative and adaptive technological solutions.
In fiscal year 2010 we upgraded 7 parks to 3G broadband internet
connectivity. This effort resulted in a savings of over 75% at those
parks and an overall increase in network reliability and speed.
Computer Support also played a central role in the development
and implementation of the State Historic Preservation Office
Compliance Database application. This application helps the
division track its compliance and review projects in an integrated
enterprise database system.
The SHPO Compliance Database
application has improved efficiency.

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Appendices

Key to Acronyms
ADA – Americans With Disabilities Act
ADOA – Arizona Department of Administration
ADEQ – Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
ADOT – Arizona Department of Transportation
ADWR – Arizona Department of Water Resources
API – Arizona Preserve Initiative
ASP – Arizona State Parks
ASPF – Arizona State Parks Foundation
AZGU – Arizona Government University
BLM – Bureau of Land Management
CPR – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
CRM – Coordinated Resource Management
CWA – Clean Water Act
ERE – Employee Related Expenses
FHWA – Federal Highways Administration
FTE – Full Time Equivalent
FY – Fiscal Year
G&F – Arizona Game & Fish
GF – General Fund
GIS – Geographic Information System
GPS – Global Positioning System
HPF - Historic Preservation Fund
HRIS – Human Resources Information System
HVAC – Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning
IGA – Intergovernmental Agreement
LEBSF – Law Enforcement and Boating Safety Fund
LWCF – Land and Water Conservation Fund
NPS – National Park Service
OHV – Off Highway Vehicle
PAMS – Park Asset Management System
PVST – Parks Volunteer Support Team
PIO – Public Information Office
RAM – Research & Marketing
RIM – Resource Inventory & Monitoring Program
RTP – Recreational Trails Program
SDWA – Safe Drinking Water Act
SHPO – State Historic Preservation Office
SLIF – State Lake Improvement Fund
SPOT – Strategic Plan on Talent
USFS – United States Forest Service
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68 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

1000 - General Fund
General Fund Revolving Funds *
General Fund Revenue
General Fund Operating Appropriation
General Fund Operating--Admin. Adj. /Reversions
General Fund--Capital Outlay (Parks Projects)
Subtotal General Fund

2202 - Parks Enhancement Fund
EF/DEV--Park Development
EF/DEV--Tonto Lease & Accelerated Pmt. Acct.
EF/OPER--Agency Operating
EF/OPER--San Rafael Filming
Subtotal Enhancement Fund

1304 - Reservation Surcharge Revolving Fund

2111 - Law Enforcement Boating Safety Fund

1600 - Capital Outlay Stabilization Fund

2105 - State Lake Improvement Fund
State Lake Improvement Fund--Operating
State Lake Improvement Fund--Parks Projects
State Lake Improvement Fund--Pass Thru Grants
Subtotal SLIF

2296 - Arizona Heritage Fund
Az. Heritage Fund--Revolving Funds *
Az. Heritage Fund--Interest / Administration
Az. Heritage Fund--Park/Program Operating
Az. Heritage Fund--Capital Park Projects
Az. Heritage Fund--Pass Thru Grants
Subtotal Arizona Heritage Fund

2525 - Arizona Trail Fund

2448 - Partnerships Fund
PF--Administration (LWCF Surcharge)
PF--Non-Federal Intergovernmental Agreements
PF--Non-Federal Grants to Az. State Parks
Subtotal Partnerships Fund

1

1

1

1

1

2

2

2

3

Detail
Page
No.

0
170,248
0
170,248

0

(950)
265,356
6,148,700
0
0
6,414,056

6,712,458
0
0
6,712,458

0

2,232,633

339,471

0
0
9,948,292
0
9,948,292

0
463
0
0
0
463

Revenue

35,439
141,598
0
177,037

25,844

0
1,098,829
1,608,102
3,792,073
2,659,471
9,158,475

4,622,398
213,101
113,547
4,949,046

99,498

(45,484)

339,771

0
0
7,115,233
12,829
7,128,062

0
0
0
341
0
341

Expenditures

FY 2010 Summary - Page 1 of 2

391,462
65,102
67,808
524,372

25,844

950
2,373,388
8,189,934
9,316,319
6,145,099
26,024,740

1,677,364
1,309,794
240,439
3,227,597

99,498

0

75,000

0
0
2,494,466
25,675
2,520,141

9,650
0
0
825
0
825

Beginning
Fund Cash
Balance

SOURCE OF FUNDS

70,100
93,752
67,808
231,660

0

0
0
0
5,501,456
0
5,501,456

960,700
694,693
0
1,655,393

0

0

102,400

0
0
2,090,000
12,846
2,102,846

4,900
0
0
0
0
0

238,200
0
0
238,200

0

0
1,403,449
12,730,532
22,791
3,485,629
17,642,400

(525,592)
402,000
126,892
3,300

0

0

300

0
0
5,200
0
5,200

4,750
463
0
485
0
948

Reversions
& Backfills

47,723
0
0
47,723

0

0
136,466
0
0
0
136,466

3,332,316
0
0
3,332,316

0

2,278,117

(28,000)

0
0
3,232,326
0
3,232,326

0
0
0
0
0
0

Unobligated
Balance
Forward

DISPOSITION OF FUNDS

**Obligations
into FY 2011

Source & Disposition of Funds FY10 -

Agency Summary
SOURCE AND DISPOSITION OF FUNDS FY 2010 - AGENCY
SUMMARY

ARIZONA STATE PARKS

279,383

0

5,637,922

4,987,709

0

2,278,117

74,400

5,335,172

0

Ending
Fund Cash
Balance

Arizona State Parks, FY10 • 69

2000 - Federal Fund:
Federal Fund--HPF/SHPO Operating
Federal Fund--Recreational Trails Program
Federal Fund--Projects & Programs
Federal Fund--HPF Pass Thru Grants
Federal Fund--LWCF Pass Thru Grants
Subtotal Federal Fund

2253 - Off Highway Vehicle Fund
OHV--Operating--Program Administration
OHV--Operating--Agency
OHV--Partnership Aid Projects
OHV--Unallocated Aid Program Funds
Subtotal OHV Fund

3

4

2432 - Land Conservation Fund (Growing Smarter)

TOTAL ALL FUNDS (including Growing Smarter LCF)

Subtotal Land Conservation Fund

LCF--Program Administration & Agency Operating
LCF--Pass Thru Grants - Public Conservation Acct.

132,145,578

96,180,786

500,000
95,680,786

35,964,793

546
22,309
334,098
1,310,255
1,667,209

886,206
0
81,441
0
0
967,647

262,469

169,448
400,003
569,451

Beginning
Fund Cash
Balance

54,196,572

21,625,167

1,625,167
20,000,000

32,571,404

303,507
692,100
776,500
757,122
2,529,229

730,571
1,574,117
697,253
74,335
587,580
3,663,856

502,046

6,297
52,354
58,651

Revenue

39,492,497

12,388,699

1,609,848
10,778,852

27,103,798

250,957
705,121
143,128
0
1,099,206

714,152
1,574,117
681,406
74,335
587,580
3,631,590 #

12,701,898

4,188,900
776,500
6,196,148
1,540,350

12,701,898

0

0
0

12,701,898

2,196
9,052
776,500
878,300
1,666,049

902,625
0
97,288
0
0
999,913 #

67,700

19,700
354,782
374,482

**Obligations
into FY 2011

FY 2010 Summary - Page 2 of 2

19,155,548

0

0
0

19,155,548

50,900
235
190,971
842,594
1,084,700

0
0
0
0
0
0 #

180,500

0
0
0

Reversions
& Backfills

114,992,207

105,417,253

515,320
104,901,934

9,574,954

0
0
0
346,482
346,482

0
0
0
0
0
0

73,433

156,091
0
156,091

Unobligated
Balance
Forward

DISPOSITION OF FUNDS

1-4 The total agency FY 2011 operating budget of $18.5 million is NOT represented as an obligation into FY 2011.
The FY 2011 agency operating budget projections are presented by fund on the following Fund Detail Pages 1 through 4 .

Total Obligations on cash balances into FY 2011

442,882

(46)
97,575
97,529

Expenditures

FY 2011 legislated sweeps enacted as of June 30, 2010.
Pass through grant and aid project agreements awarded by the State Parks Board as of June 30, 2010.
State Parks capital project allocations as of June 30, 2010
Contractual obligations on advances and other restricted funds as of June 30, 2010.

NOTES:
* Revolving Funds do not add to or subtract from the fund balance.
** Obligations on ending cash balances into FY 2011 represent:

2

4010 - Publications/Souvenirs Fund

3

SUBTOTAL FUNDS (without Growing Smarter LCF)

3117 - Donations Fund
Donations--Interest/Program Operating
Donations--Park/Program Designated Accounts
Subtotal Donations Fund

3

Detail
Page
No.

SOURCE OF FUNDS

SOURCE AND DISPOSITION OF FUNDS FY 2010 - AGENCY
SUMMARY
Agency Summary

Source & Disposition of Funds FY10 -

ARIZONA STATE PARKS

127,694,105

105,417,253

22,276,852

2,012,531

999,913

141,133

530,573

Ending
Fund Cash
Balance

ARIZONA STATE PARKS

Source & Disposition of Funds FY10 - Detail Page 1
Source and Disposition of Funds FY 2010 - Detail

2202 - Enhancement Fund

1000 - General Fund

Balance Forward

2,520,141

Revenues:
Parks User Fees & Concessions
Parks Housing & Building Rental
San Rafael Filming Account
Total Revenues

Balance Forward (Prior Yr. Approp.)
(plus $9,650 revolving funds)

9,916,302
31,990
0
9,948,292

Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

5,487,100

Revenues:
General Fund Operating Appropriation
Revolving Fund Reductions
Revolving Fund Interest Earnings
Total Revenues

FTE's 140.0
Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Admin. Adjustments (AY09 exp)
San Rafael Filiming Account
Subtotal Operating Expenditures

5,863,459
374
1,243,803
0
7,597
12,829
7,128,062

Tonto COP Lease Purchase Payment
Parks Capital Outlay Projects
Subtotal Capital Projects
Legislated Reversions to State General Fund
Total Expenditures
Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011
Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps
San Rafael Filming
Parks Capital Outlay Projects
Total Outstanding Obligations
Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011
(Operating)
FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget

0
0
0

5,335,171
(2,090,000)
(12,846)
0
(2,102,846)

2111 - Law Enforcement Boating Safety Fund
Balance Forward
Revenues:
Watercraft Licenses (from Az. G&F)
Total Revenues
Pass Through Grant Expenditures:
Apache County
Coconino County
Gila County
La Paz County
Maricopa County
Mohave County
Navajo County
Yuma County
Refunds Rec'd from Prior Year(s)
Total Pass Through Grant Expenditures
Legislated Reversions to State General Fund

Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 exp)
Total Expenditures
Reversion to the State General Fund
Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011
(plus $4,900 revolving funds)

0
2,232,633
2,232,633
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
(45,484)
(45,484)
0

0
0
0
0
341
341
(5,697)
0

1600 - Capital Outlay Stabilization Fund
Balance Forward

99,498

COSF Capital Appropriation
Total Revenues
Parks Capital Projects
Total Expenditures

0
0
99,498
99,498

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

0

1304 - Reservation Surcharge Fund

3,232,326
5,590,200

0
4,750
463
5,213

FTE's 0.00

5,492,300
12,620,362

825

Balance Forward

75,000

Revenues:
Kartchner Reservation Surcharge
Net Revenues
Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

339,471
339,471
96,600

FTE's 4.0
Operating Expenditures:
Kartchner Reservation System Operations
New Reservation System - Planning & Admin.
Total Operating Expenditures

173,158
166,613
339,771

Legislated Reversions to State General Fund

96,900

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

74,400

Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps
Cash Balance Above $75K To Be Reverted
Total Outstanding Obligations

102,400
0
102,400

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

2,278,117

Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011

(28,000)

FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget

3,636,500

FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget

243,400

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ARIZONA STATE PARKS
Source & Source
Disposition
of ofFunds
- Detail Page 2
and Disposition
Funds FY FY10
2010 - Detail
2432 - Land Conservation Fund

2296 - Arizona Heritage Fund

Balance Forward

96,180,786

Revenues:
Growing Smarter GF Appropriation Transfer
Investment Interest
Total Revenues

Balance Forward
(plus $950 revolving funds)

20,000,000
1,625,167
21,625,167

Revenues:
Lottery Funds ($10 M max; balance diverted to GF)
Revolving Fund Reductions
Investment Interest
Total Revenues

FTE's 32.00
Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 exp)
Subtotal Operating Expenditures

1,600,365
0
10,844
0
(1,361)
1,609,848

LCF Pass Through Grants

10,778,852

Total Expenditures

12,388,699

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

105,417,253

Outstanding Obligations:
Outstanding Pass Through Grants
Total Outstanding Obligations

0
0

Uncommitted Bal. Fwd. to FY 2011 (Grant Funds)
Uncommitted Bal. Fwd. to FY 2011 (Operating Funds)
FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget

104,901,934
515,320
955,000

2106 - State Lake Improvement Fund

26,024,740

Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

6,147,750
950
265,356
6,414,056
163,900

FTE's 36.0
Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Admin. Adjustments (AY09 exp.)
Subtotal Operating Expenditures

2,038,486
19,302
658,745
28,336
(37,937)
2,706,932

Parks Capital Project Expenditures:
AHF/Parks Acquisition & Development
AHF/Local, Regional and State Parks
AHF/Natural Areas Acquisition
AHF/Trails
AHF/Historic Preservation
Subtotal Parks Capital Project Expenditures

2,332,842
700,000
7,100
0
752,130
3,792,073

Pass Through Grants:
AHF/Local, Regional and State Parks

1,920,575
113,530
625,366
2,659,471
4,073,300
3,000,000
465,000
7,538,300

Balance Forward

3,227,597

AHF/Trails
AHF/Historic Preservation
Subtotal Pass Through Grant Expenditures

Revenues:
Watercraft Fuel Tax
Watercraft License Fees
Investment Interest
Total Revenues

6,259,184
393,994
59,279
6,712,458

Legislated Reversions and Transfers:
Legislated Reversions to State General Fund
Legislated Transfer to Az. Division of Forestry
Legislated Transfer to Az. State Land Dept.
Subtotal Legislated Transfers

Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

4,964,000

Cash Tsfr Out to other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

10,268,000

Total Expenditures

26,964,775

FTE's 94.3
Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 expense)
Subtotal Operating Expenditures
Project and Grant Expenditures:
Parks Capital Projects
Pass Through Grants
Subtotal Project & Grant Expenditures

2,993,762
7,467
1,546,690
100,847
(26,368)
4,622,398
213,101
113,547
326,648

Legislated Reversions to State General Fund

4,967,300

Total Expenditures

9,916,346

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

4,987,709

Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps
Outstanding Capital Park Projects
Outstanding Pass Through Grants
Total Outstanding Obligations

(960,700)
(694,693)
0
(1,655,393)

Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011 (Oper)

3,332,316

FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget

5,250,000

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011
(plus $0 revolving funds)

5,637,922

Outstanding Obligations:
Outstanding Parks Capital Projects
Outstanding Programs / Planning
Outstanding Pass Through Grants
Total Outstanding Obligations

(5,501,456)
0
0
(5,501,456)

Uncommitted Bal. Forward to FY 2011 (Interest)

136,466

FY 2011 Operating Budget (Interest)

136,466

2525 - Arizona Trail Fund
Balance Forward
Arizona Trail GF Appropriation Transfer
Total Revenues
Pass Through Aid Projects
Total Expenditures
Outstanding Obligations:
Outstanding Aid Projects
Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

FY 2010 Detail Page 2

25,844
0
0
25,844
25,844
0
0

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ARIZONA STATE PARKS
Source & Source
Disposition
of ofFunds
FY10
- Detail Page 3
and Disposition
Funds FY 2010
- Detail
2448 - Partnerships Fund
Balance Forward
Revenues:
LWCF Surcharge
Non-Federal Grants to State Parks
Non-Federal Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)
Total Revenues
Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)
FTE's 2.00
Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 exp.)
Subtotal Operating Expenditures (LWCF SC)

4010 - Publications & Souvenirs Fund
524,372

Balance Forward

262,469

0
0
170,248
170,248

Revenues:
Publications and Souvenirs Sales
Tonto Lodge Revenues
Investment Interest
Total Revenues

499,869
0
2,177
502,046

14,000

Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

11,148
0
24,296
0
(4)
35,439

FTE's 3.0
Operating Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Equipment
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 expense)
Subtotal Operating Expenditures

163,218
0
694
0
(13)
163,899

Tonto Lodge Operating
Publications and Resale Supplies

0
278,983

Legislated Reversions to State General Fund

203,200

Total Expenditures

646,082

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

141,133

Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps
Obligated to Tonto Lodge
Total Outstanding Obligations

(67,700)
0
(67,700)

IGA Project & ASP Grant Expenditures:
SHPO Archaeological Compliance
Western Region Water Safety Center
Park Operating Support
Subtotal IGA Project & ASP Grant Expenditures

63,061
4,929
73,607
141,598

Legislated Reversions to State General Fund

252,200

Total Expenditures

429,237

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

279,383

Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps (LWCF Surcharge)
Outstanding Non-Federal Grants to State Parks
Outstanding IGA Projects
Total Outstanding Obligations

(70,100)
(67,808)
(93,752)
(231,660)

Uncommitted Balance Fwd to FY 2011 (LWCF SC)

47,723

FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget (LWCF SC)

50,000

3117 - Donations Fund
Balance Forward
Revenues:
Parks Division Donations
Partnerships Division Donations
Investment Interest
Total Revenues
Cash Tsfr In from other ASP funds (backfill sweep)
Cash Tsfr In from General Fund (refund sweep)
FTE's 0.0
Operating & Program Expenditures:
Donation Interest Expenditures
Parks Division Donation Expenditures
Partnerships Division Donation Expenditures
Subtotal Operating & Programs

569,451
44,854
7,500
6,297
58,651
19,700
213,900

(46)
91,071
6,504
97,529

Legislated Reversions to State General Fund

233,600

Total Expenditures

331,129

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

530,573

Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps (Interest)
Obligated to Bequest Donations
Obligated to Parks Division Donations
Obligated to Partnerships Division Donations
Total Outstanding Obligations
Uncommitted Bal. Forward to FY 2011 (Interest)
FY 2011 Operating Budget (Interest)

72 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

(19,700)
(144,052)
(205,202)
(5,528)
(374,482)
156,091
89,300

Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011 (Oper)
FY 2011 Agency Operating Budget

22,700

73,433
189,800

2000 - Federal Fund
Balance Forward
Revenues:
NPS-Historic Preservation Fund
NPS-Land and Water Conservation Fund
FHWA-Recreational Trails Program
Parks & Partnerships Projects
Total Revenues
FTE's 16.00
SHPO Operating & Support Expenditures:
Payroll & ERE
Professional services
Other operating Expenditures
Equipment
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 exp)
Subtotal Operating Expenditures

967,647

804,906
1,166,678
1,574,117
118,155
3,663,856

567,983
71,421
73,151
0
1,597
714,152

Project & Grant Expenditures:
Recreational Trails - Administration
Recreational Trails - Program
Parks & Partnerships Projects
LWCF Parks Capital Projects
LWCF Pass Through Grants
HPF Pass Through Grants
Subtotal Project & Grant Expenditures

139,494
1,434,624
102,308
579,098
587,580
74,335
2,917,439

Total Expenditures

3,631,590

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011
Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 SHPO HPF Operating Budget
Carryforward Balance for SHPO HPF Operating
Outstanding ASP Projects & Agreements
Total Outstanding Obligations
Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011

FY 2010 Detail Page 3

999,913
(896,500)
(6,125)
(97,288)
(999,913)
0

ARIZONA STATE PARKS
Source & Disposition of Funds
FY
2010 - ofDetail
Page
4 - Detail
Source and Disposition
Funds
FY 2010
2253 - Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund
Balance Forward

1,667,209

Revenues:
Motor Vehicle Fuel Tax - 60% of total receipts
Decal Indicia (Sticker) Revenue - 60% of total receipts
Investment interest
Total Revenues

1,533,891
976,575
18,763
2,529,229

FTE's 15.0
Program Administration Operating:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Subtotal Program Operating Expenditures

221,629
0
29,328
250,957

State Parks Agency Operating:
Payroll & ERE
Professional Services
Other Operating Expenditures
Administrative Adjustments (AY09 expense)
Subtotal Parks Agency Operating Expenditures

577,321
0
105,727
22,074
705,121

Aid Project & Grant Expenditures:
Pass Through Aid Projects
Pass Through Grants
Subtotal Aid Project & Grant Expenditures

160,415
(17,288)
143,128

Legislated Reversions to State General Fund
Cash Tsfr Out to other ASP funds (backfill sweeps)

584,700
500,000

Total Expenditures

2,183,906

Cash Balance Forward to FY 2011

2,012,531

Outstanding Obligations:
FY 2011 Legislated Sweeps
Outstanding Operating (for FY11 Admin. Adjust.)
Outstanding Aid Projects
Outstanding Pass Through Grants
Total Outstanding Obligations
Uncommitted Balance Forward to FY 2011 (Aid)

(878,300)
(11,249)
(776,500)
0
(1,666,049)
346,482

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74 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

$7,439,500

Modified 1 - 30 - 10

Totals

Publications Fund

$391,100 $23,410,600 $2,675,800

$11,200

$652,600 $34,569,600

$9,500

$8,300

$8,300

Donations Fund

$1,700

$5,900

Heritage Fund
$5,900

$1,692,900

$5,391,800

$500,000

$16,820,300

$48,900

$5,112,200

Partnerships Fund

$1,909,300

$3,000,000

$33,500

$234,200

$77,900

$17,600

$196,900

$4,978,100

$118,400

$413,000

$207,500

$27,600

$436,300

$4,664,000

$500,000

$10,154,200

$4,656,100

Total
Transfers to
State Gen.
Fund

$68,800

$18,700

Off-Highway
Vehicle Fund

$1,086,000

$80,600

Enhancement Fund

Law Enforcement
Boating Safety

$27,200

State Lake
Improvement Fund

$259,200

$3,700

$6,353,500

HB 2209

Fund
Sweeps

Reservation Fund

General Fund

Fund

Sweeps
Expenditure
Personnel (EBT) & GF Reductions Personnel
Reductions Reduction
(FRAT)
Reductions
SB 1001/SB
HB 2209
1003
SB 1001
SB 1001

FY 2009

$870,000

$22,700

$19,700

$14,000

$163,900

$50,300

$557,600

$41,800

HB 2643

$8,882,200

$3,465,000

$467,500

$1,901,500

$3,048,200

HB 2643

$22,700

$19,700

$14,000

$3,628,900

$584,100

$3,185,000

$3,048,200

$96,600

1rst Round

$847,000 $10,599,200

$66,300

$725,900

$54,800

HB 2643

FY 2009 Regular Session Changes to FY 2010
Total
Sweeps
Expenditure Transfers to
Personnel (EBT) & GF Reductions State Gen.
Reductions Reduction
(FRAT)
Fund

Summary

$37,500

$1,784,700

$671,300

$528,500

SB 1001

$5,607,600 $3,022,000

$94,000

$213,900

$156,900

$2,124,700

$1,630,800

1,387,300

SB 1001

$154,200

$233,600

$170,900

$7,538,300

$584,100

$5,487,100

$4,964,000

$96,600

$165,400

$241,900

$176,800

$12,516,400

$2,277,000

$10,878,900

$21,784,300

$145,500

$8,629,600 $19,228,800 $53,798,400

$131,500

$213,900

$156,900

$3,909,400

$2,302,100

$1,915,800

2nd Round

5th Special Session Changes to FY 10
FY 2009 - FY 2010 YTD
Total
Sweeps
Expenditure Transfers to
(EBT) & GF Reductions State Gen. Total FY 2010 Total FY 2009 Reduction
(FRAT)
Fund
thru Dec.2009
2010

FY 2010: July through December 2009

Arizona State Parks
FY 2009 and FY 2010 Legislative Sweeps and Reductions (Transfers to State General Fund)

FY09 & FY10 Legislative Sweeps and Reductions
(Transfers to State General Fund)

AZStateParks.com Visitors

The data below represents the agency website’s visitor information and traffic patterns. On the
following pages are geo-visual representations of website visitors on state, national, and
azstateparks.com
global maps.
Jul 1, 2009 - Jun 30,
azstateparks.com

2010

Jul 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010
Dashboard
Comparing
Site
Dashboard
Comparing
to:to:
Site
The top viewed pages on the website for FY10 were the Agency Home Page, Kartchner
Caverns Home Page, the Park Map page, Slide Rock Home Page, and the Find a Park page.

Visits
Visits

20,000
20,000

20,000
20,000

10,000
10,000

10,000
10,000

For fiscal year 2010 there were over 7.5 million page views and over 1.5 million visits.

0

Arizona sends the most website visitors, followed by California, Texas, New York, and
Colorado.

0

Jul 6

Aug 8

Jul 6
Aug 8
azstateparks.com

Dashboard

Sep 10
Sep 10

Oct 13
Oct 13

Nov 15
Nov 15

Dec 18
Dec 18

Jan 20
Jan 20

Feb 22
Feb 22

10,000

0

7,748,755
Pageviews
7,748,755
Pageviews

00:03:37
Avg. Time on Site
00:03:37
Avg. Time on Site

4.89
Pages/Visit
4.89
Pages/Visit

73.52%
% New Visits
73.52%
% New Visits

Sep 10

Oct 13

Nov 15

Dec 18

Visitors
Overview
Site
Usage
Visitors
Overview

0

Feb 22

20,000
20,000
10,000
10,000
0

4.89 Pages/Visit

1,200,511
1,200,511

1

Visitors

20,000

Jun 1

Pages
Pages

460,588.00 (29.07%)

816,207.00 (51.52%)

0

0

Direct Traffic
Direct
Traffic
307,581.00 (19.41%)

Nov 15 Dec 18 Jan 307,581.00
20 Feb 22 Mar(19.41%)
27 Apr 29 Jun 1

1,200,511

1,497,635
1,497,635

Map Overlay
Content
Overview
Content
Overview

Search Engines
Search
Engines
816,207.00 (51.52%)20,000
Referring Sites 10,000
Referring
Sites
460,588.00 (29.07%)

10,000

Sep 10 Oct 13

Apr 29

Visits
Visits 1

Visitors Overview
Traffic
Sources
Overview
Traffic
Sources
Overview

Aug 8

Mar 27

73.52% % New Visits

Visitors
Visitors

Jul 6

0

00:03:37 Avg. Time on Site

0

Jul 6
Aug 8 Sep 10 Oct 13 Nov 15 Dec 18 Jan 20 Feb 22 Mar 27 Apr 29 Jun 1
Jul 6
Aug 8 Sep 10 Oct 13 Nov 15 Dec 18 Jan 20 Feb 22 Mar 27 Apr 29 Jun 1

Visitors

10,000

41.75% Bounce Rate

Visitors
Visitors

7,748,755 Pageviews

0

Jan 20

20,000

Map
Overlay
Map
Overlay

1,584,376 Visits

10,000
10,000

Visits

41.75%
Bounce Rate
41.75%
Bounce Rate

Aug 8

Jun 1
Jun 1

Comparing to: Site

1,584,376
Visits
1,584,376
Visits

Jul 6

20,000
20,000

Apr 29
Apr 29

0

Jul 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010

Site
Usage
Site
Usage
20,000

Mar 27
Mar 27

0

Pageviews % Pageviews
Pageviews % Pageviews

/index.html
/index.html

786,349
786,349

10.15%
10.15%

/parks/kaca/index.html
/parks/kaca/index.html

295,565
295,565

3.81%
3.81%

/find/map.html
/find/map.html

227,756
227,756

2.94%
2.94%

/parks/slro/index.html
/parks/slro/index.html

189,465
189,465

2.45%
2.45%

/find/index.html
/find/index.html

183,223
183,223

2.36%
2.36%

Visits
1

Traffic Sources Overview

1,497,635

Content Overview
Search Engines

Pages

Referring Sites

/index.html

Direct Traffic

/parks/kaca/index.html

816,207.00 (51.52%)
460,588.00 (29.07%)
307,581.00 (19.41%)

/find/map.html

Pageviews

% Pageviews

786,349

10.15%

295,565
3.81%
Arizona
State Parks, FY10
• 75
227,756

2.94%

azstateparks.com

State Detail:

Jul 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010

Arizona

Comparing to: Site

Visits
1

131,260

This state sent 845,983 visits via 288 cities
Site Usage

Visits

Pages/Visit

Avg. Time on Site

% New Visits

Bounce Rate

% of Site Total:
53.40%

Site Avg:
4.89 (2.20%)

Site Avg:
00:03:37 (7.24%)

Site Avg:
73.52% (-7.42%)

Site Avg:
41.75% (-4.76%)

845,983

5.00

City

00:03:53
Visits

68.07%

Pages/Visit

Avg. Time on
Site

39.76%
% New Visits

Bounce Rate

Phoenix

131,260

4.83

00:04:00

62.30%

42.88%

Phoenix

107,227

4.87

00:04:02

65.71%

41.27%

Tucson

85,123

4.98

00:03:46

69.61%

37.21%

Tucson

70,329

4.85

00:03:52

68.73%

36.65%

Mesa

36,235

5.35

00:04:03

69.79%

38.74%

Scottsdale

29,125

5.03

00:03:29

72.45%

40.02%

Mesa

28,592

5.05

00:04:01

68.77%

38.82%

Tempe

26,868

4.98

00:03:41

70.52%

41.10%

Scottsdale

26,300

4.65

00:03:33

69.52%

41.07%

76 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

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azstateparks.com

Country/Territory Detail:

Jul 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010

United States

Comparing to: Site

Visits
955

845,983

This country/territory sent 1,497,635 visits via 52 regions
Site Usage

Visits

Pages/Visit

Avg. Time on Site

% New Visits

Bounce Rate

% of Site Total:
94.53%

Site Avg:
4.89 (0.57%)

Site Avg:
00:03:37 (0.93%)

Site Avg:
73.52% (-0.49%)

Site Avg:
41.75% (-0.98%)

1,497,635
Region

4.92

00:03:39
Visits

73.15%

Pages/Visit

Avg. Time on
Site

41.34%
% New Visits

Bounce Rate

Arizona

845,983

5.00

00:03:53

68.07%

39.76%

California

184,911

4.97

00:03:36

76.56%

41.91%

Texas

54,035

4.55

00:03:12

79.76%

44.96%

New York

32,390

4.16

00:02:52

81.61%

48.23%

Colorado

24,445

4.99

00:03:41

76.98%

40.88%

Illinois

23,993

4.79

00:03:10

83.06%

43.65%

Washington

22,178

4.91

00:03:27

80.52%

43.39%

Florida

19,614

4.81

00:03:13

84.05%

44.27%

New Mexico

17,206

5.17

00:03:54

76.16%

39.03%

1

Arizona State Parks, FY10 • 77
Google Analytics

Jul 1, 2009 - Jun 30, 2010

azstateparks.com

Map Overlay

Comparing to: Site

Visits
1

1,497,635

1,584,376 visits came from 182 countries/territories
Site Usage

Visits

Pages/Visit

Avg. Time on Site

% New Visits

Bounce Rate

% of Site Total:
100.00%

Site Avg:
4.89 (0.00%)

Site Avg:
00:03:37 (0.00%)

Site Avg:
73.52% (0.09%)

Site Avg:
41.75% (0.00%)

1,584,376

4.89

00:03:37

73.58%

Country/Territory

Visits

United States

1,497,635

4.92

00:03:39

73.15%

41.34%

33,553

5.16

00:03:31

79.76%

44.71%

Germany

8,379

4.29

00:02:54

79.60%

48.75%

United Kingdom

7,305

3.95

00:02:38

82.33%

50.17%

(not set)

5,177

4.59

00:03:57

71.37%

39.95%

Netherlands

3,825

4.43

00:03:01

80.34%

44.55%

Mexico

2,860

5.11

00:03:43

82.73%

45.80%

France

2,539

4.11

00:02:41

82.43%

50.69%

Italy

2,033

3.34

00:02:09

85.29%

53.17%

Canada

78 • Arizona State Parks, FY10

Pages/Visit

1

Avg. Time on
Site

41.75%
% New Visits

Bounce Rate

Google Analytics

FY 09/10 Annual Report
July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010