***ANNUAL PERFORMANCE PLAN***

***FOR***

**FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS**

**NATIONAL MONUMENT**

**FISCAL YEAR 2003**

**OCTOBER 1, 2003 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2003**

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**INTRODUCTION**

## Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (**GPRA**)

This Annual Performance Plan was written in part to fulfill the
requirements of the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA).
Congress passed this law in 1993 to bring the federal government into
the "performance management revolution." Performance mangement is a
goal-driven management concept and practice already widely adopted by
the private sector, state and local governments, and many others. GPRA
requires federal agencies to develop 1) a **Strategic Plan,** 2)
**Annual Performance Plans,** and 3) **Annual Performance Reports** in
order to more effectively and efficiently manage their activities to
achieve their missions, and to more effectively communicate with the
Congress and the American people. Please see Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument's Strategic Plan for more information about GPRA and
performance management. Copies of this Strategic Plan are available at
***Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, P.O. Box 185, Florissant,
Colorado 80816.***

It should be noted, however, that the following Annual Performance Plan
is much more than just a response to legislative mandate. The law was a
catalyst that caused the park staff to reexamine its daily activities
and its routine products and services, as well as funding and staffing
expended to accomplish them. It motivated and energized us to make sure
these things were well aligned with the mission of the National Park
Service and Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument and with the
long-term goals established to achieve those missions. The results, we
believe, will be better planning, better management, and better
communication with all of our constituencies and stakeholders, as well
as amongst ourselves, about where we are, where we need to be, and how
we are going to get there in the most effective and efficient ways.

## **About This Plan** {#about-this-plan .unnumbered}

An Annual Performance Plan is written each fiscal year as a one-year
increment of the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument Strategic
Plan.

The five-year Strategic Plan was first submitted on September 30, 1997,
for fiscal years 1998-2003. It was revised in March, 2000, for fiscal
years 2001-2005. It complements the National Park Service (NPS)
Strategic Plan and displays how Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
addresses servicewide mission goals as well as its own specific mission
and long-term goals. The Strategic Plan contains a mission statement,
mission goals, and long-term goals -- generally five years in length --
as well as information on how the long-term goals will be accomplished.

This Annual Performance Plan then lays out - as annual goals - this
year's increments toward achieving the long-term goals of the Strategic
Plan, and thus the mission goals and mission of the park and the NPS.
Each goal is listed in context of its parent mission and long-term goal.
Like the parent goals, each annual goal is results- or outcome-oriented.
Each is objective, quantified and measurable with performance measures
built right into each goal statement itself. With each goal is a brief
narrative giving some background explanation, an overview of how the
goal will be accomplished, and an indication of how accomplishment will
be measured. Because the Strategic Plan is a dynamic document, the
long-term goals are occasionally adjusted upward or downward to reflect
new information on the incremental progress made. Thus, there may be a
difference between the long-term goal as stated in the original
Strategic Plan, and the long-term goal as adjusted for the Annual
Performance Plan.

Following the annual goals are the detailed annual work plans for
achieving those goals. These work plans display the specific activities,
services, and products that will be carried out or produced to
accomplish goal results. They also display the funding and staffing
(FTE) required to accomplish each goal. The sum total of dollars and FTE
listed in the annual work plans equals the budget and staffing for the
park. Annual work plans guide the park's daily activities throughout the
year and ensure alignment of its fiscal and human resources and its work
(inputs and outputs) with achievement of desired conditions for natural
and cultural resources and visitor experiences (outcomes).

######## I. ANNUAL GOALS {#i.-annual-goals .unnumbered}

Annual goals are the current year's increments toward achieving the
park's long-term goals. Long-term goals, in turn, are five-year
increments toward achieving mission goals. Mission goals are statements
of ideal conditions pursued "in perpetuity" to achieve the stated
mission of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument. The annual goals
below, therefore, are listed in the context of their long-term and
mission goals. Please see the park's Strategic Plan for details and
background on mission, mission goals, and long-term goals.

## **Mission Statement**

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  ***The mission of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument is to
  preserve, research and interpret the excellently preserved fossil flora
  and fauna and related geologic sites and objects in order to advance
  our knowledge and understanding of these paleontologic and geologic
  resources.***

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## **Goals**

Following are the park's annual goals for fiscal year 2003. The
numbering sequence follows that of the NPS servicewide plan. Where
numbers are left out, there was no local goal matching the NPS goal.
Goal categories and mission goals are in regular type. *Long-term goals
are italicized.* **Annual goals are in bold type.**

GOAL CATEGORY I: PRESERVE FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT
RESOURCES

Mission Goal Ia: Natural and cultural resources and associated values at
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are protected, restored and
maintained in good condition and managed within their broader ecosystem
and cultural context.

Ia1A Disturbed Lands: By September 30, 2005, 3 (4%) of Florissant Fossil
Beds National Monument\'s targeted lands disturbed by prior physical
development or agricultural uses are restored.

**By September 30, 2003, 0 (0%) of 76 acres of Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument's targeted lands disturbed by prior physical
development or agricultural uses are restored.**

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument has about 76 acres of land
within its boundary that has been significantly disturbed by previous
land use, primarily agricultural activity and a few old homesites. The
Monument has removed four earthen dams and restored the natural contours
and native vegetation at the sites. This goal is measured by the area
that has been recontoured and successfully revegetated with native
species. The goals have been adjusted downward due to a new definition
of restored\" in the Performance Management Technical Guidance. Three
acres were treated in 2001, and will continue to be revegetated, but
should be viewed as \"in-progress\" according to the new guidance. We
hope to count them as restored by 2005.

Ia1B Exotic Plant Species: By September 30, 2005, Exotic vegetation is
contained on 40 (9%) of 466 targeted acres of Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument lands.

By September 30, 2003, Exotic vegetation is contained on 36 (8%) of 466
targeted acres of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument lands.

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument contains perhaps 2000 acres of
land that has at least a few non-native plants. About 466 acres of this
is infested to the point that it has been targeted for restoration. The
acreage is mostly smooth brome grass, but also noxious weeds such as
Canada thistle and toadflax. Since the NPS seeks to restore and maintain
native plant communities, we have drafted a weed management plan that
directs the control of non-native and the restoration of native plants,
beginning with the most invasive noxious weeds. This goal will be
measured by the acres on which non-native plant populations' spread is
stopped. We have adjusted the goal upward due to a successful year in
2003, but plan to simply maintain the contained acres for 2003.

Ia4 Water Quality: By September 30, 2005, Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument continues to have unimpaired water quality.

By September 30, 2003, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
continues to have unimpaired water quality.

The Monument contains a few perennial streams that we plan to maintain
to Federal and State standards for unimpaired water quality. We sample
and monitor at four locations in the Monument on a regular basis. This
goal will be measured by confirming that all monitoring results meet or
exceed state and federal surface water quality standards.

Ia5 Historic Structures: By September 30, 2005, 6 (86%) of the 7
historic structures on the 1999 National Park Service List of Classified
Structures are in good condition.

By September 30, 2003, 4 (57%) of the 7 historic structures on the 1999
National Park Service List of Classified Structures are in good
condition.

The LCS is the list of NPS structures classified as historic. Three of
our seven historic structures in the Monument are currently in good
condition. This goal seeks to maintain those in good condition and to
upgrade the others to good. This goal will be measured by bringing in a
historic architect to conduct a condition assessment.

Ia6 Museum Collections: By September 30, 2005, 215 (100%) of 215
applicable preservation and protection standards for Florissant Fossil
Beds National Monument's museum collections are met.

By September 30, 2003, 161 (76%) of 215 applicable preservation and
protection standards for Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument's
museum collections are met.

This goal increases the number of standards met for the preservation and
protection of Monument museum collections. These standards are
identified in the *NPS Checklist for Preservation and Protection of
Museum Collections.* This goal will be measured by conducting the annual
checklist assessment. We hope to maintain the current standards until a
new facility can be built which will allow us to meet all 215.

Ia8 Archeological Sites: By September 30, 2005, 0 (zero) of 4 Florissant
Fossil beds National Monument archeological sites listed on the current
NPS Archeological Sites Management Information System (ASMIS), with
condition assessments, are in good condition.

By September 30, 2003, 1 of 7 Florissant Fossil beds National Monument
archeological sites listed on the current NPS Archeological Sites
Management Information System (ASMIS), with condition assessments, are
in good condition.

The Monument has 30 sites listed in the ASMIS, but only seven of these
have had condition assessments and only one is in good condition. At
this time, we have no funding to do the work needed to assess the
remaining sites, nor to bring the other six up to good condition. This
goal will not be measured.

Ia9A Paleontological Resources: By September 30, 2005, 34 (69%) of 49
paleontological localities known in Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument are in good condition.

**By September 30, 2003, 34 (69%) of 49 paleontological localities known
in Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument are in good condition.**

The Monument contains 49 known fossil localities. Fifteen of these
localities are either in unknown, or less than good condition. This goal
seeks to assess the fossiliferous localities within the Monument and to
ensure that they are maintained in good condition (i.e. managed such
that the physical locality, specimens from the locality, and the
associated data are not being damaged or lost to science). Localities
are preserved, protected, restored, monitored, and evaluated to prevent
and/or mitigate detrimental impacts. Specific work planned this year is
to monitor all sites and assess condition at six remaining sites. This
goal will be measured by a qualified paleontologist conducting a
condition assessment of each locality. The goal was adjusted upwards
from last year because of three localities assessed for the first time
(in good condition) and the three fossil stump localities behind the
visitor center being protected in good condition by the stump pavilions.

Ia0 Fire: By September 30, 2005, 264 (4%) of Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument's 5900 burnable acres have been burned to reintroduce
fire into its natural role in the ecosystem.

**By September 30, 2003, 64 (1%) of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument's 5900 burnable acres have been burned to reintroduce fire into
its natural role in the ecosystem.**

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument has about 5900 acres of land
within its boundary that could be burned without harm to people or
developments. The Monument has completed a Fire and Fuels Management
Plan that directs the mechanical thinning of hazard fuels along the
boundary and reintroduces fire into its natural role in the ecosystem
through management-ignited prescribed fire. The natural communities of
the Monument evolved with fire and are dependent upon periodic burning
to reduce fuel buildup leading to catastrophic fire and to maintain
their health. This goal will be measured by the acres of land burned
within fire perimeters and has been adjusted downward due to more
rigorous fuel reduction standards designed to protect developed areas
and neighboring communities.

Mission Goal Ib: The National Park Service at Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument contributes to knowledge about natural and cultural
resources and associated values; management decisions about resources
and visitors are based on adequate scholarly and scientific information.

Ib2A Archeological Site Inventory: By September 30, 2005, the number of
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument archeological sites listed on
the current NPS Archeological Sites Management Information System
(ASMIS) will remain at 30.

By September 30, 2003, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument archeological sites listed on the current NPS Archeological
Sites Management Information System (ASMIS) will remain at 30.

At this time, the Monument has no plans, or funding, to work on this
goal. This goal will not be measured.

Ib2C Historic Structures Baseline: By September 30, 2005, 6 (86%) of 7
Florissant Fossil Beds historic structures on the 1999 National Park
Service List of Classified Structures (LCS) have updated information in
their LCS records.

By September 30, 2003, 1 (14%) of 7 Florissant Fossil Beds historic
structures on the 1999 National Park Service List of Classified
Structures (LCS) have updated information in their LCS records.

This goal will ensure that LCS information is updated on a regular basis
to improve the accuracy of the Monument's historic structure status
records. FLFO is only targeting 6 of 7 records to be updated because one
of the 7 structures on the LCS is identified for return to the original
owner through a negotiated agreement. This goal will be measured by the
number of structures updated by a historical architect.

*Ib2D Cataloging Museum Objects: By September 30, 2005, the number of
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument's museum objects catalogued
into the NPS Automated National Catalogue System (ANCS) and submitted to
the national catalog has increased from 5197 in 1999 to 6845.*

**By September 30, 2003, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument's museum objects catalogued into the NPS Automated National
Catalogue System (ANCS) and submitted to the national catalog has
increased from 5197 in 1999 to 6845.**

This goal assures that the Monument's museum specimens are properly
cataloged and stored, and documented in the National Park Service
national database. This goal will be measured by the number of museum
objects cataloged into ANCS and submitted to the National Catalog. The
goal was adjusted upward dramatically as all backlog items were
cataloged in 2003.

Ib2F Historic Research: By September 30, 2005, Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument does not have historical research that is current and
completed to professional standards.

**By September 30, 2003, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument does
not have historical research that is current and completed to
professional standards.**

The Monument has no formal plans to work towards this goal during this
strategic planning cycle. This goal will not be measured.

Ib3 Vital Signs: By September 30, 2005, Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument has identified its "vital signs" for natural resource
monitoring.

**By September 30, 2003, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument has
not identified its "vital signs" for natural resource monitoring.**

"Vital signs " are indicators of key ecological processes, which
collectively capture the function of a healthy ecosystem. Identifying
vital signs for the Monument is the first step in tracking the overall
health of its natural resources. Vital signs will be identified through
workshops of professional ecologists and subject matter scientists. This
work will begin in 2003 and be accomplished in 2004. This goal will be
measured by whether or not we have established peer-reviewed vital
signs.

Ib0 Paleontological Excavation Potential: By September 30, 2005, 18
(37%) of the 49 identified fossil sites in Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument are surveyed to assess their potential for
excavation..

By September 30, 2003, 15 (31%) of the 49 identified fossil sites in
Florissant Fossil Beds are surveyed to assess their potential for
excavation.

This goal assures that research, excavation processes, collection
management are undertaken in a scientific and professional manner and
that the sites are preserved for posterity. This goal will be measured
by the number of sites surveyed by the Monument paleontologist.

Ib0 Fossil Data and Photographs: By September 30, 2005, data and
photographs for 5150 (100%) of 5150 type and published fossil specimens
originating from Florissant Fossil Beds, but located in outside museums,
are available to the scientific community.

By September 30, 2003, data and photographs for 5150 (100%) of 5150 type
and published fossil specimens originating from Florissant Fossil Beds,
but located in outside museums, are available to the scientific
community.

This goal will complete the collection of data and photographs of
Florissant fossils that are in the collections of outside museums.
Additionally, this information will be entered into a web site
accessible database that will allow access to the scientific community.
This will be accomplished in 2003. This goal will be measured by the
number of specimens with associated information available to the
scientific community via a website.

Ib0 Fossil Taxonomy: By September 30, 2005, 1950 (100%) of 1950 fossil
species are evaluated for current taxonomic status.

By September 30, 2003, 1950 (100%) of 1950 fossil species are evaluated
for current taxonomic status.

This goal improves and updates our understanding of the fossil diversity
at park. This goal will be measured by the number of existing described
species that have been reviewed for current taxonomic status. The goal
was adjusted upward both in target and scope as all insect species
[and]{.underline} 450 plants were evaluated.

Ib0 Biotic Comparison with Mexico: By September 30, 2005, similarities
in community, climate, and depositional processes of the Florissant
fossil biota to that of the Sierra Madre Oriental, Mexico are
understood.

**By September 30, 2003, similarities in community, climate, and
depositional processes of the Florissant fossil biota to that of the
Sierra Madre Oriental, Mexico are not yet understood.**

This goal compares the Florissant fossil biota to the modern plant and
animal communities and depositional settings from the Sierra Madre
Oriental, Mexico in order to assess community and climate similarities
and to understand the effects of depositional processes on
fossilization.

Ib0 Diatom Study: By September 30, 2005, taxonomic composition,
paleoenvironmental indications, and evolutionary patterns of early
diatoms have been determined

**By September 30, 2003 taxonomic composition, paleoenvironmental
indications, and evolutionary patterns of early diatoms have not yet
been determined.**

This goal prepares, analyzes and studies fossil diatoms from the
Florissant Formation to determine taxonomic composition,
paleoenvironmental indications, and evolutionary patterns of early
diatoms.

GOAL CATEGORY II: PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC ENJOYMENT AND VISITOR
EXPERIENCE AT FLORISSANT FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Mission Goal IIa: Visitors to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
safely enjoy and are satisfied with the availability, accessibility,
diversity, and quality of Monument facilities, services, and appropriate
recreational opportunities.

IIa1 Visitor Satisfaction: By September 30, 2005, 86% of visitors to
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument remain satisfied with
appropriate Monument facilities, services, and recreational
opportunities

**By September 30, 2003, 90% of visitors to Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument remain satisfied with appropriate Monument facilities,
services, and recreational opportunities.**.

While many factors affect visitor use and enjoyment, this goal focuses
on facilities, services, and recreational opportunities that parks
provide for visitor use, comfort, and enjoyment. Visitor satisfaction is
measured through an annual Visitor Survey Card. A detailed analysis of
the Survey Card responses shows that our deteriorating facilities are
clearly causing a decline in visitor satisfaction. Restrooms and visitor
center consistently score the lowest in visitor satisfaction, and
continue to drop each year as the building ages. The staff continues to
do the best they can with this moldering, listing, undersized, 1928
shack. Until the Monument is able to build a new visitor center, this
goal will need to be continually adjusted downward.

IIa2 By September 30, 2005, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument visitor accidents/incidents is reduced from the FY
1994-1997 annual average of 0.5 to \"0\".

By September 30, 2003, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument visitor accidents/incidents is reduced from the FY 1994-1997
annual average of 0.5 to \"0\".

While many things affect visitor safety and security, this goal focuses
on Monument facilities and services to continue to support a safe and
enjoyable visit. An accident/incident is defined as one that results in
serious injury, illness, or death [and]{.underline} involves the direct
use of, or interaction with, park facilities or resources. This goal
will be measured by the number of visitor accidents/incidents.

Mission Goal IIb: Monument visitors and the general public understand
and appreciate the preservation of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument and its resources for this and future generations.

IIb1 Visitor Understanding: By September 30, 2005, 86% of Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument visitors understand the significance of
the Monument.

**By September 30, 2003, 78% of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
visitors understand the significance of the Monument.**

This goal measures visitors' understanding of the significance of the
paleontological resources of the Monument and how they relate to today's
ecosystem. An annual Visitor Survey Card is used to measure visitor
understanding. All park efforts to provide visitors with information,
interpretation, and education help visitors discover the most
significant meanings for them in the Monument, and make connections
between the tangible resources of the Monument and the intangible values
they represent.

GOAL CATEGORY III: STRENGTHEN AND PRESERVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL
RESOURCES AND ENHANCE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES MANAGED BY PARTNERS

This mission goal refers primarily to the legislated NPS partnership
programs and is accomplished by central offices rather than parks.

GOAL CATEGORY IV: ENSURE ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF FLORISSANT
FOSSIL BEDS NATIONAL MONUMENT

Mission Goal IVa: The National Park Service at Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument uses current management practices, systems, and
technologies to accomplish its mission.

IVa3A Employee Performance Agreements: By September 30, 2005, 100% of
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument permanent and term performance
agreements are linked to appropriate strategic and annual performance
goals and position competencies.

**By September 30, 2003, 100% of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument permanent and term performance agreements are linked to
appropriate strategic and annual performance goals and position
competencies.**

This goal ties individual performance goals to organizational outcomes.
It will be measured annually by supervisors certifying that performance
plans are related to organizational goals set forth in the Monuments
strategic plan. This goal assures that permanent and term employee
performance agreements are linked to Monument strategic and annual
performance goals.

NOTE: THE Iva4 GOALS THAT DEAL WITH WORKFORCE DIVERSITY ARE NO LONGER
INDIVIDUALLY ADDRESSED BY THE PARKS. THOUGH THE PARKS CONTINUE TO WORK
TO MEET DIVERSITY GOALS, THE REGIONS REPORT ACHIEVEMENT.

IVa4A Workforce Diversity -- Permanent Women and Minorities:

The National Park Service permanent workforce does not reflect the
diversity of minorities and women identified in the civilian labor
force, especially in occupations such as Park Management,
Administration, Biological Science, and Facilities Management. The
Monument is committed to increasing diversity and will recruit and hire
qualified women and minorities in all occupations, especially in those
targeted above, as the opportunity arises.

*IVa4B Workforce Diversity -- Seasonal/Temporary Women and Minorities*

The National Park Service seasonal/temporary workforce does not reflect
the diversity of minorities and women identified in the civilian labor
force. The Monument is committed to increasing diversity and will
recruit and hire qualified women and minorities for any seasonal or
temporary positions whenever possible.

*IVa4C Workforce Diversity -- Permanent Employees with Disabilities*

The National Park Service permanent workforce does not reflect the
diversity of individuals with disabilities identified in the civilian
labor force. The Monument is committed to increasing diversity and will
recruit and hire qualified individuals with disabilities in all
occupations as the opportunity arises.

IVa4D Workforce Diversity -- Seasonal/Temporary Employees with
Disabilities

The National Park Service seasonal/temporary workforce does not reflect
the diversity of individuals with disabilities identified in the
civilian labor force. The Monument is committed to increasing diversity
and will recruit and hire qualified individuals with disabilities for
any seasonal or temporary positions whenever possible.

IVa6A Employee Safety - Lost Time Accidents: By September 30, 2005, the
number of Florissant Fossil Beds employee lost-time injuries is
maintained at \"0\".

**By September 30, 2003, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds employee
lost-time injuries is maintained at \"0\".**

The NPS has the worst safety record in the Department of Interior and
one of the worst in the federal government. This goal focuses on the
elimination of unsafe work practices to achieve the Servicewide Goal of
reducing its Lost Time Injury Rate.

IVa6B Employee Safety - Continuation of Pay: By September 30, 2005, the
number of Florissant Fossil Beds Continuation of Pay hours is maintained
at \"0\".

By September 30, 2003, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds Continuation
of Pay hours is maintained at \"0\".

The NPS has the worst safety record in the Department of Interior and
one of the worst in the federal government. This goal focuses on the
elimination of unsafe work practices to achieve the servicewide goal of
reducing Continuation of Pay costs.

IVa7 Line-Item Construction: By September 30, 2005, 100% of Florissant
Fossil Beds line-item projects funded by September 30, 1998, and each
successive fiscal year, meet 90% of cost, schedule and construction
parameters.

**By September 30, 2003, 100% of Florissant Fossil Beds line-item
projects funded by September 30, 1998, and each successive fiscal year,
meet 90% of cost, schedule and construction parameters.**

Line-Item construction refers to historic preservation, rehabilitation,
and new construction projects authorized by Congress. This goal measures
the percent of these projects that are completed within allocated funds,
time schedules, and specifications for project construction. This goal
relates to proper management and accountability associated with
Line-Item construction projects. The Monument has one such project
ongoing in Fiscal Year 2003, for permanent shelters being constructed
over the three stumps immediately behind the Visitor Center.

[Mission Goal IVb:]{.underline} The National Park Service at Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument increases its managerial resources through
initiatives and support from other agencies, organizations, and
individuals.

IVb1 Volunteer Hours: By September 30, 2005, the number of Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument volunteer hours is increased from 6177 in
1997 to 8938 (44.7% increase).

**By September 30, 2003, the number of Florissant Fossil Beds National
Monument volunteer hours is increased from 6177 in 1997 to 7829 (26.7%
increase).**

Park volunteers provide a wide variety of assistance to operational
programs. The Monument seeks to maximize the voluntary help it receives
in ways mutually beneficial to the Monument and the volunteers.

IVb2A Cash Donations and Grants: By September 30, 2005, increase by 10%,
over 1998 levels, (from \$2330 to \$2563) the dollar amount of
donations.

**By September 30, 2003, increase by 6%, over 1998 levels, (from \$2330
to \$2471) the dollar amount of donations.**

This goal enhances the Monument's ability to operate services in
interpretation, education, research and maintenance.

IVb2B Cash Value of In-kind Donations: By September 30, 2005, the cash
value of in-kind donations, grants, and services provided to Florissant
Fossil Beds National Monument by the Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds
Inc., and other organizations, is increased from \$2000 in 1997 to
\$8000 (400% increase).

**By September 30, 2003, the cash value of in-kind donations, grants,
and services provided to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument by the
Friends of Florissant Fossil Beds Inc., and other organizations, is
increased from \$2000 in 1997 to \$5600 (280% increase).**

Each year, the Monument receives in-kind donations (such as publishing
the Monument newspaper) from the Friends of the Florissant Fossil Beds
Inc. The Monument also competes for outside grant monies. This goal
seeks to maintain and enhance these sources for assistance in operating
services in interpretation, education, research and maintenance.

IVb2C Cash Value of In-kind Donations from Rocky Mountain Nature
Association: By September 30, 2005, the cash value of in-kind donations
to Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument from Rocky Mountain Nature
Association is increased from \$13,535 in FY97 to \$18,272 (a 35%
increase).

**By September 30, 2003, the cash value of in-kind donations to
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument from Rocky Mountain Nature
Association is increased from \$13,535 in FY97 to \$16,377 (a 21%
increase).**

Rocky Mountain Nature Association provides in-kind donations to the
Monument primarily through staff time for the outlet, items purchased
with visitor center donation box monies, and a few sales item donations.
This goal seeks to maintain and enhance this mutually beneficial
partnership.

IVb4 Fee Receipts: By September 30, 2005, Florissant Fossil Beds
National Monument receipts from park entrance, recreation, and other
fees are increased from \$53,490 in FY97 to \$71,195 (a 33.1 %increase).

By September 30, 2003, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument receipts
from park entrance, recreation, and other fees are increased from
\$53,490 in FY97 to \$65,000 (a 22%increase).

Since 1997, the NPS has been allowed to retain a portion of the fees it
collects for park programs. Legislation was passed in 2000 that allows
the Monument to retain 80% of the fees it collects for programs designed
to have a direct benefit to our visitors. This goal seeks to increase
the revenues that the Monument currently brings in. On January 1, 2003
the Monument raised its entrance fee to \$3 per person flat rate to
comply with new National Park Service policy.

**II. ANNUAL WORK PLAN** (How Annual Goals will be accomplished)

Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument's annual goals for FY 2003 will
be accomplished using the fiscal, human, and infrastructure resources
summarized below. Following this overview, a work plan for each annual
goal outlines the activities, services, and/or products, along with
their personnel and fiscal costs that will be carried out to achieve the
annual goal. The indirect costs of management and administrative support
and ensuring organizational effectiveness (Goal Category IV) are
allocated to the larger annual goals. Worksheets also indicate baseline
information, performance definitions, responsible parties, etc.

Human and fiscal resources available to achieve the park's FY2003 goals
include a base operating budget of approximately \$642,500 and a work
force of ten permanent and four seasonal positions. This work force will
be supplemented by over 6000 hours of Volunteer-in-Park services.

The Monument's base budget will be supplemented in FY2003 by
approximately \$20,000 of donated funds (or value) and about \$287,000
in fee enhancement funds from entrance fees collected here and
elsewhere. In addition, the park was successful in competing for and
securing a total of \$50,000 in National Park Service special emphasis
funding. Finally, we hope to receive approval for \$200,000 in urban
interface fuel reduction program funding.

**[Distribution of Base Financial Resources by Branches, FY
03]{.underline}**

Management/Administration \$189,000.00

Interpretation \$117,200.00

Law Enforcement \$ 61,300.00

Resource Management \$ 49,500.00

Maintenance \$153,800.00

Paleontology [\$ 71,700.00]{.underline}

Total \$642,500.00

A superintendent leads the Monument's staff. Staff is organized into
four operating divisions: Interpretation and Resource Management,
Maintenance, Paleontology, and Administration. The Monument's base
funded human resources are organized as follows:

Management/Administration:

Superintendent GS-025-13 1 FTE

Administrative Officer GS-341-09 1 FTE

Finance Clerk GS-503-05 .9 FTE

Maintenance:

Facility Manager GS-1640-09 1 FTE

Maintenance Worker WG-4749-07 1 FTE

Maintenance Worker WG-4749-05 1 FTE

Interpretation & Resource Management:

Chief Ranger GS-025-11 1 FTE

Park Ranger (Education Specialist) GS-25-09 1 FTE

Park Ranger GS-025-09 1 FTE

Seasonal Park Ranger GS-025-05 .4 FTE

Seasonal Park Ranger GS-025-04 .4 FTE

Seasonal Park Ranger GS-025-04 .4 FTE

Paleontology:

Paleontologist GS-1350-11 [.9 FTE]{.underline}

Total: 11.0 FTE

Park infrastructure for accomplishing goals includes one visitor center
(built in 1924) with a small information desk, three temporary exhibits
and a RMNA publication sales area, a converted 1950s summer cabin
containing the Fowler Environmental Education Center and museum
collection storage, and an 1893 barn for the main maintenance facility,
with heavy equipment and storage in a 1940s potato barn. The main
administration and headquarters is housed in a used house trailer,
installed and converted to offices in 1989. There are two miles of
self-guided trails, included in the fifteen miles of gravel hiking
trails. Teller County Roads Department maintains the six miles of public
roads through the monument. The main road through the park, Teller
County Road One, is included in the Gold Belt Scenic and Historic Byway.
There is no employee housing for on-site protection and management of
park resources, nor for seasonal interpreters and interns, who have to
be housed in hard-to-find cabins, apartments or rooms throughout a wide
area.