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FINANCIAL DATA - BUDGET FOR CONSTRUCTION.AND FUNDRAISING <br /> The capital costs of the Raptor Center were approximately $400,000 <br /> as outlined below. In addition to the capital cost, there were <br /> considerable funds spent for planning, including the planning grant for <br /> architect and consultants received from the Institute of Museum Services; <br /> there was staff planning and supervision time, staff time for preparing <br /> the exhibits and interpretive materials; and fundraising costs. All <br /> funds for the actual construction of the Center were raised from <br /> donations from private individuals and foundations. Contributions ranged <br /> from $5 and $10 levels through funds raised by third graders who <br /> auctioned off quilts, to major grants from foundations and individuals. <br /> Funds for each flight habitat were solicited separately and the name of <br /> the donor appears on the structure. Fundraising was done largely through <br /> a committee of the Vermont Institute of Natural Science's Board of <br /> Trustees and took six years. <br /> `' The cost per square foot of the cages was approximately $10, <br /> including materials and labor. Volunteer time can cut costs <br /> considerably, but the time for supervising this must be available within <br /> the organization to make it feasible. <br /> 1 <br /> Capital Construction Budget for the Vermont Raptor Center <br /> Cage Construction $147,702 <br /> Fencing $ 25,000 <br /> Roads & Paths $ 23,725 <br /> Water & Septic $ 23,287 <br /> Infirmary $ 94,597 <br /> Landscaping $ 17,500 <br /> Interpretive Displays $ 17,254 <br /> Equipment & Freezers $ 5,406 <br /> Permits & Legal $ 607 <br /> Miscellaneous $ 6,104 <br /> TOTAL COST $403,182 ,v 161 g <br /> 1 <br /> 65 <br />