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SHORES ST. CLAIR ARMADA St. Clair Lake HAVEN MEMPHIS NEW 1 RICHMOND 29 BALTIMORE 19 NEW 94 34th Biennial Report of the Board of Commissioners of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority as of December 31, 2009

A report to the Honorable Jennifer M. Granholm, Governor of the State of and to the Members of the Board of Commissioners of the Counties of Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne.

The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority was sanctioned by the Michigan State Legislature in Act No. 147 of the Public Acts of 1939, and was approved in 1940 by the citizens of Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties which constitute the metropolitan district. The Board of Commissioners held its first meeting in 1941. Funding for the Authority became available in 1942.

Mission Statement StatementMission

The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, a regional park system created in 1940 by the citizens of , provides excellent recreational and educational opportunities while serving as stewards of its natural resources. Our efforts are guided by the belief that the use of parks and exposure to natural environments enhance society’s health and quality of life. Chairman’s Message

for the Golf/Group Rental Area at were to maintain parks services, Metro Beach Metropark, $730,000 programs, maintenance and for the reconstruction of hike-bike security levels while deferring a trails at Stony Creek and Indian number of capital improvement Springs Metroparks, and $646,000 projects, and to build a reserve for for the development of a 2 mile expected tax revenue declines. hike-bike trail on the west side of Like all governmental agencies in . Michigan, the Metropark system expects to experience significant Although property taxes leveled property tax revenue declines off in 2009, the Metropark system over the next four years. maintained its commitment to continued progress on In addition to dealing with redeveloping aging facilities. We financial issues, we initiated a invested more than $8.5 million strategic planning process in 2009 HARRY E. LESTER into 48 capital projects, many of and searched nationally for a Chairman which were planned several years candidate to lead the park system Wayne County prior. Major construction contracts following Metroparks Director awarded in 2009 included: James J. Bresciami’s announced South Marina reconstruction retirement. It is an honor to serve as the at Metro Beach Metropark, Chairman of the Board of Martindale Beach beach house I would be remiss without Commissioners for the Huron- and grille reconstruction and mentioning the loss of two former Clinton Metropolitan Authority, golf course irrigation upgrade directors of the Metroparks: Gary the governing Board of one of the at Kensington Metropark, and C. Bartsch, director from 2000 to finest regional park systems in the pool reconstruction at Willow 2006, passed away in 2008; and country. In addition to serving as the Metropark. Also that year, the David O. Laidlaw, director from Chair, I am appointed to represent Metroparks added 250 acres of 1969 to 1985, passed away in the people of Wayne County on recreation lands at Indian Springs 2009. Both of these dedicated the Board. I serve alongside four Metropark. leaders made great contributions county-appointed members to the exceptional park system we representing the other counties in The Board and staff scrutinized enjoy today. which Metroparks are located, and the Metroparks operating two governor-appointed members expenses during 2008 and 2009, On behalf of the Board, we thank representing the region at large. building a strong fund reserve the citizens of Southeast Michigan Together, we decide on matters in anticipation of the upcoming who support this outstanding related to operating the Metroparks economic challenges. The tough regional park system, the as well as any park-related issues the economic environment in volunteers who contribute their public may bring to us. Southeast Michigan came into time and talent to make it even full focus during 2009, when greater, and the staff who work Investing funds into new and we had to significantly alter the tirelessly to make each person’s renovated Metropark facilities Metroparks 2008-2012 Five-Year visit to a Metropark memorable. continued to be a priority during Recreation Plan in anticipation of 2008 and 2009. We invested nearly declining property tax revenues. Chairman’s Message Chairman’s $6 million into 50 projects in 2008, The basic objectives of the the largest ones being: $1.2 million revisions to the Five-Year Plan Board of Commissioners

The governing body of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority is a seven-member Board of Commissioners. Two commissioners, who serve as representatives-at-large, are appointed by the Governor of Michigan for a term of four years. Five commissioners, one each to represent the counties of Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne, are appointed for a term of six years by the boards of commissioners of the above- named counties; these representatives must reside in the counties they serve and represent. Members of the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Commission serve without salary.

Peter S. Walters Robert W. Marans Anthony V. Marrocco Vice Chairman Treasurer Secretary Oakland County Washtenaw County Macomb County Board of Commissioners

Warren C. Evans John C. Hertel John E. La Belle Governor Appointee Governor Appointee Livingston County Director’s Message

or taking a quiet walk in the getting soaked by a dumping woods to watch for wildlife. For bucket of water. Since 2001, we others, the parks are their training invested $14.2 million to build grounds, places where they can four modern, interactive water run, hike, bike or swim. Moms facilities: the Squirt Zone at Metro and dads take their kids to our Beach Metropark, the Spray ‘n’ pools, spraygrounds and beaches Play at , in the summer and our sledding the Splash ‘n’ Blast at Kensington hills in the winter. Boaters use our Metropark and Turtle Cove Family marinas and launches at Metro Aquatic Center at Lower Huron Beach and Metroparks to Metropark. access Lake St. Clair, Lake Erie and the River. In addition to We also opened a new disc golf these and other facilities, people course at Kensington Metropark attend hundreds of events and which replaced the original one, Jayne Miller programs offered year round. filling the need to offer better Director play to disc golfers at this popular Our interpreters open windows course. These investments As the newly-appointed director to the wonders of nature and represent our commitment to of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks, I the environment, as well as keep current with recreational am privileged to provide comment our cultural and agricultural trends while providing innovative on this report on behalf of James history to nearly 2 million people ways for families to have fun J. Bresciami, Metroparks director each year, of which 368,000 outdoors. Our challenge: to during the period of this report. are students from schools provide the kinds of activities that throughout the region. Teachers give kids, teens and young adults Under his direction, the Metroparks and their students get away from great memories and help build provided outstanding recreational traditional classrooms to go on lifelong interests in the outdoors experiences to nearly nine million hikes in the woods in search of and staying fit, as well. visitors each year. With 13 parks plants and animals, peer through encompassing 24,700 acres of scenic microscopes to see what lives A multi-year upgrade at Metro woods and waters in Southeast in pond water, learn where milk Beach Metropark began in 2007 Michigan, the Metroparks provide comes from, and more. Our with reconstruction of the central a natural oasis from urban and Mobile Learning Center extends plaza. In 2008 the new plaza suburban life as well as year-round our outreach efforts by taking area opened and work moved recreational activities and events. its classroom on wheels to to facilities associated with They play a vital role in enhancing schools located throughout the golf course area, where we the quality of life for the region. the five-county Southeast removed the golf course starter Michigan region. building, restrooms and walkways People come to the Metroparks to construct a new golf starter confident that they will find clean, In 2008, we opened Turtle Cove building and large picnic pavilion. safe, well-maintained parks, places Family Aquatic Center at Lower At Stony Creek Metropark where they can get away from the Huron Metropark, which replaced Nature Center, new displays stresses of everyday life. For some, the park’s 50-year-old swimming were installed that provide the parks are places where they can pool. This facility offers families a opportunities to explore the area’s Director’s Message Director’s enjoy the simple pleasures in life, place to cool off, relax and have natural history and geology, as such as watching a colorful sunset, fun racing down water slides, well as local lore. picnicking with family along a river, floating along a lazy river or Our stewardship efforts grew with care about the Metroparks. It is ago by our founders to provide more volunteers helping improve exciting to provide a snapshot an outstanding regional park and restore natural areas in the of the Metroparks during these system to the people of Southeast parks. Removing invasive plants past two years. Generations Michigan continues. We invite you and collecting native grass seeds of people have enjoyed the to share our vision by visiting your are labor-intensive activities we Metroparks since your first park, Metroparks. could not accomplish without a Kensington, opened in 1948. The loyal cadre of workers who truly vision set more than 60 years

‘08-’09 Staff Officers

The Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board of Commissioners appoints a Chief Executive Officer, with the title of Director; Deputy Director; Controller and Executive Secretary; each has specific responsibilities for the general administration of the Authority.

James J. Bresciami Director retired 2009 Staff Officers Staff

David C. Moilanen David L. Wahl Gregory J. Almas Deputy Director Controller Executive Secretary New Facilities opened in1950. walkways. MetroMetropark Beach restrooms, large picnicpavilion and building, with anewgolfstarter upgradedmillion project facilities associated buildings. This $1.2 golf course plazaarea and work beganto replace thePar-3 was completed in 2008. Also in 2008, walkways, landscaping andutilities, central plazaarea, includingnew MetroparktoBeach reconstruct the A multi-year upgrade at Metro Central Plaza, Golf Course Area Redevelopments Metro Metropark Beach New Facilities New Facilities The largest replacement project replacement largest The Cove Turtle in Metropark history, replaced Center Aquatic Family old swimming pool the 50-year This Metropark. Huron Lower at with two $9.4 million facility, an endless lazy slides, river, water playscape and a water a pool, opened with a dumping bucket, in 2008. Nearly 100,000 people the facility during its first enjoyed Huron Lower season of operation. Metropark opened in 1953. Lower Huron Metropark Huron Lower Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center Aquatic Family Cove Turtle New Trails trails County, inwestern Oakland aswell. notonlyto Milford connection anditsenvirons, andaddsanimportant ofthepark, butto otherlinked portions Metropark to the Village ofMilford. The trail traverses woods andmeadows, openingupaccess to northern Enhancement Program Grants, trail travels this3-milepavedarea ofKensington hike-bike through thenorthern Natural from Resources theMichigan with support Trust of Fund Department andMichigan Transportation Trail isanexample ofawin-win venture. Builtandfundedby Milford Township property, onpark primarily Cooperative addvalue to andthecommunities andtheMilford-Kensington parks theyserve, partnerships Milford-Kensington Trail Kensington Metropark New Trails New Trails Trolley Trails Trolley Trail Extension Trail Stony Creek Metropark Creek Stony Hudson MillsHudson Metropark Stony Creek Metropark’s Trolley Trails bring a touch of history bring a touch along its 4 miles of hiking biking and mountain Trails Trolley Metropark’s Creek Stony Romeo to from an electric ran part that Line, the Inter-Urban trolley bed for follow of the old rail They trails. kiosk nearby A the history. in the 1930s. tells Detroit Visitors seeking a quiet walk through the woods enjoy the new paved hike-bike trail that travels along the hike-bike new paved the travels that enjoy trail seeking the woods through a quiet walk Visitors trail. 3.5-mile the park’s adds 1.8-miles to trail This Hudson Mills River at Metropark. side of the Huron west Washtenaw of Southeast Michigan and Foundation Community Fund, Trust Michigan Resources The Natural the trail funds for contributed the Metroparks, along with Commission, and Recreation Parks County and is a significant of Dexter, Village construction, which is part connect the plan to park the to of a long-range Trail. Border-to-Border County’s Washtenaw link in Park Improvements Park Improvements another parking area at the Farmanother parking Center. systeminstalling atwo-row irrigation at thegolfcourse, lotandadding andreconstructing theexisting parking paths atadditional paved cart Wolcott Metroparkgolfcourse. Mill Several upgrades improved Kensington: and Stony Creek andStony Metroparks,Springs trails at Indian repaving andinstalling Creek, hike-bike included significant projects repaving importance. Construction park roads at Kensington, LakeErie, Oakwoods With several repairing, the60-year Metroparksnearing mark, renovating orreplacing infrastructure isof park Huron Metropark were necessary to support Huron Metroparkwere to support necessary Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center andotherfacilities. and upgraded restrooms throughout system. thepark Water andsewer infrastructure improvements at Lower We mademajorrepairs to theFlat andrepaired DamontheHuron Rock Riverat Metropark, Oakwoods roofs Park Improvements A new $3 million South Marina at Metro Beach Metropark will replace the original built in 1959. New facilities built the original A new $3 million South Marina Beach Metropark will replace Metro at and harbor sidewalks master seawall, pumpout station, building, a bathroom/shower slips, include 48 boat fund the project. helps Commission Waterways the Michigan from A $2.35 million grant building. Martindale the Beach will replace Metropark’s Kensington at complex A new $2.6 million beach house/grille constructed in 1952. original structed con in 1975. original the Metropark will replace Willow A new $1.2 million pool at Along with these projects, construction began on new interpretive displays at the Environmental Discovery the Environmental at displays construction began on new interpretive with these projects, Along Indian at Springs Metropark.Center In 2009, construction began to replace three major facilities scheduled to open in 2010: open in 2010: major facilities scheduled to three In construction 2009, replace began to New Additions Stony Creek Metropark Interpretive Displays

New displays at Stony Creek Metropark Nature Center explore the natural history and geology of the nature study area, and also tell the history of two prominent families, the Sheldons and the Hodges, who once lived in the area that is now Stony Creek Metropark. The Elizabeth, Allen and Warren Sheldon Fund helped subsidize the cost. New Additions New Additions Kensington Metropark Metropark Kensington Black Locust Disc Golf Course Golf Disc Locust Black Combining some of the old with some of the new, some of the old with some of the new, Combining Kensington at Golf Disc Course the Black Locust and improvements course Metropark delivers Discraft, by Designed golfers. disc to play challenging course, the original holes from used a few the course equestrian the nearby and is further from separated sports, is growing one of the fastest Disc golf, trail. only using discs instead golf, traditional like played a basket. into drop of balls to Natural Resources restoration andmanagement ofnatural areas. more deeply involve dedicated volunteers in the Program, initiated in2008, was developed to all agesandabilities. The Natural Areas Stewards educational experience andinvolve volunteers of areas, volunteer workdays provide aunique maintain andrestore ourvaluable natural restoration additionto projects. helping In nativeand collecting prairie seedsto usein native plants to stabilize eroding streambanks natural areas. involved projects Other planting mustard andautumnolive from high-quality on removing invasive speciessuchasgarlic the Metroparks. Most volunteer projects focused on natural resources-related throughout projects 2,000hourscollectively working logged nearly 2008and2009,moreIn than350volunteers Volunteer Programs Natural Resources term sustainability. inspecificareasburns to ensure andlong- theirhighquality such asremoving invasive prescribed speciesorconducting assessments alsohighlight theneedfor management, active resource management andto planning. aidinpark The the assessment process isusedto areas prioritize for natural Michigan’s native biodiversity.” The information gathered in extremely rare” and “represent asignificant component of 1000 acres oftheMetroparks’ natural communities are to be area, Metroparksstaffhasdetermined that nearly in acertain based onhow manyofplant speciesare andwhat found kind ofNatural Resources andEnvironmentDepartment whichis developed (FQI),ametric by Index theMichigan Quality inspecificnaturalcharacteristics areas.By usingthe Floristic diversity, rare species, notablewildlife, andotherecological within thelast10years, focus ondocumenting plant information gathered Natural by Features Michigan Inventory the Metroparks. These surveys, whichbuildonpreliminary to assess the ecological ofnatural quality areas throughout and otherorganizations, are ongoingfieldsurveys conducting Metroparks staff, from localuniversities alongwithpartners Ecological Quality Assessment Natural Resources Prescribed Burns Prescribed of as a destructive force, thought Usually for the ecological is essential periodic fire of the Metroparks’ functioning of many oak savannas, including prairies, ecosystems stimulates Fire and some wetlands. forests, inhibits the vegetation, of native the growth otherwise might that species of invasive spread wildlife species and degrade out native crowd nutrient cycling soil proper ensures and habitat, communities. natural healthy for required Inand 2009, Metroparks staff and 2008 burns in 20 conducted prescribed contractors fire-dependenttotaling communities natural Post- Metroparks. in seven about 250 acres significant revealed have assessments burn site health of these ecological to improvements part burns are These of comprehensive areas. each to tailored are plans that management area. specific natural Rare Species Rare and species of plants rare Inand 2009, many 2008 and confirmed, been discovered, have wildlife The the Metroparks. throughout documented 20 bird species, least 28 plant at Metroparks contain species of fish and mussels , and five seven species, listed are that and amphibians, species of reptiles in or special concern threatened, as endangered, the Metroparks have of Michigan. all areas Since the actual surveyed, number not been thoroughly Metroparks in the species contained of listed In certain the cases, higher. is most probably of the last remaining some Metroparks provide findings These species. these suitable for habitat the important highlight the Metroparks play role in conserving these imperiled a regional species at rich and as providing as well scale, or national observation nature for areas diverse biologically generations. future and study for Animal Life Center. resides onloanat Wolcott MetroparkFarm Mill owned by Mitt, FarmMighty Bureau Insurance, mittenresembling ononeside. theMichigan made famousbecauseofanatural marking nation-wide interest innaming thesteer the winningmoniker Mitt”“Mighty following ofGreenwood, Kruszewski, Maryann submitted Steer Michigan atis apopularattraction programs andevents. to fly.School children love meetinghimandhe to flight growfeathers needed allofhisprimary cage, whichpermanentlydamagedhisability itisbelieved hewasMetropark, raised ina Nature Center. Found at Lower Huron makes hishomeat Metropark Oakwoods Hawkeye, a2½-year oldred-tailed hawk, Red-Tailed Hawk andNatureMuseum Center. round educationalat attraction theMarshlands outdoor enclosure for thebird, whichisayear- staff and volunteers anaeire, constructed an and blindinoneeye, andisunableto fly. Park to house a baldeagle. Luc was found injured preparation andFederal application process old malebaldeagle, following a2-year MetroparkwelcomedLake Erie Luc, a5-year- Bald Eagle Animal Life Awards and Photo Credits

Awards Photo Credits Photo Back Cover Photographs 2008 Photo Contestants Contestants 2008 Photo Photographs Back Cover Front Cover Photographs 2009 Photo Contestants Contestants 2009 Photo Photographs Cover Front Tree - D. Geoghan, Deer - S. Smith, Squirel - R. Sandelious, Butterfly Geoghan, Deer - R. Sandelious, - S. Smith, Squirel - R. Smith - D. Tree Frog - T. Helfrich, Mill Pond - A. Bassick, Chipmunk - M. Bogart, Fishing - W. Mets W. - A. Bassick, Helfrich, Mill - Chipmunk - M. Bogart, Pond Fishing T. - Frog Huron-Clinton Metroparks Purchasing Department Metroparks Purchasing Huron-Clinton Year Agency of the Association Officers’ Purchasing Michigan Public 2009 Facility Design Award 2009 Facility Cove Turtle MRPA Lower Huron Metropark Turtle Cove Family Aquatic Center Aquatic Family Cove Turtle Metropark Huron Lower Award 2009 Presidents Keep Michigan Beautiful 2008 Facility Design Award Design Award 2008 Facility Association Michigan and Park Recreation 2008 Honor Award Award 2008 Honor of the American SocietyOhio Chapter of Landscape Architects 2008 Construction and Design Award and Design Award 2008 Construction Society of the Engineering Chapter (ESD) Detroit of Detroit 2008 Honor Award Award 2008 Honor Michigan (AIA) of the American Institute of Architects Chapter 2008 Honor Award Award 2008 Honor (AIA) of the American Institute of Architects Chapter Detroit Indian Springs Environmental Discovery Center Indian Springs Environmental Award Technology 2008 (ASHRAE) Engineers and Air-Conditioning Refrigerating the American Society from of Heating, Second Place & cooling geothermal heating for Several groups and organizations honored the Huron-Clinton Metroparks with awards during and 2008 with awards Metroparks Huron-Clinton the honored and organizations groups Several Indian several at Springs Metropark, Discovery Center received the Environmental 2009. One facility, distinctions. Community Support water at theparks. quality funding for youth education aswell astesting for retailer awarded two environmental grants to provide valuable volunteers to work intheparks. The outdoor andalsorecruited projects park monies for important shared concern for theenvironment, provided grant REI, withitsthree andits stores Michigan inSoutheast following are somehighlights: from individualsandorganizations.such support The system to hasbeenfortunate continue to receive and experience. thelasttwo years, Over ourpark given by oftheMetroparksistheirtime, friends talent and supplies. Oneofthemostvaluable resources Metroparks through donation offunds, equipment, Each year, the hundreds ofpeoplehelpsupport Community Support invasive plant speciesat Stony Creek Metropark. gatheredeast coast andMichigan to helpeliminate church teenagers andtheirleadersfrom thesouth, projects. park Another notableeffort, on important Touche staffs alsoorganized their volunteers to help Hotels,Marriott Ford MotorCompany andDeloitte & snacks, aswell. Metroparks, andrewarded thevolunteers T-shirts and atprojects Kensington HudsonMills, andStony Creek volunteers to work onecosystem management 2008and2009REIrecruitedDuring several hundred Donors Donors Organizations Inc. 3-R Pools Inc. Worldwide, Adcom Trust Family Thompson Alan American Sailing Institute Inc. International, Alliance Auto Fire Professional Axemen Club Motorcycle Fighters Foundation Banfield Greenhouse Brohl’s Inc. Company, Transfer City CNA Care Car Conway’s Catering Cranks Dexter Club Soccer Inc. Dick Coulter, Club Cycling Excelda Engineering GEFIT Livernois LLC Gemelli Concrete, Trust Tincknell W. George Studio Portrait Gracon & Deli Party Store Holden’s Riders Trail Kensington Association Veterinary Krause Landscape Direct SocietyMacomb Audubon Wentworth McGraw Meijer and Garden Michigan Farm Inc. Foundation Michigan Sea Grant Inc. Company, Tool Paragon Supplies Plus Pet Macomb Forever Pheasants Chapter County Festival Waterfowl Mouille Pointe REI Tractor Richmond Ford & Co. Wolf W. Robert Rockwood Historical Society Rockwood Quarry Lakes Great Aggregates Scio Flyers International of Soroptimist Macomb Greater Controls Static Inc. Stearns, Bank National TCF Foundation Welsh S. Thomas Charities Fighters Fire Trenton USF Holland Elevator Washington Inc. Erectors, Steel Wolverine Pat Quick Pat Ellen Reed Shanna Reed Rice William Jerry Ried & Janice Bernie & Inge Rovenskie Don Schaefer SchifleAnne Daniel Schmuck SchnurNicholas J. SchottVictoria Hoag Segrest Jay Seidman Amy John Sherwin L. Shotwell Deborah H. Smith Tomas Spargur Bill & Dorothy Spunar William Mark Charles St. Stahlin Tempie Stovall-Gazdowica Tracy Cheri Stros Sullivan Terrence & Paula Gregory Surmont J. Tanenbaum Sharon Teets Kenneth Tennant Gloria Thiel Don Thun Melissa & Rudolf Truesdell & Gilma Dave K. Utz Pamela Valmassoi Ernest & Roberta VanDeveire A. Carol Jr. Verbeke, Charles J. Vogt Christine Wahl & Judy Dave Watson Cheryl Watts Gloria M. Welsh & Lorie Thomas Wente-Lindsay Mary Werderman Nelson West Aubrey West Kari J. Westrick Bill Westrick C. Leroy Wilson Karen M. Wolf Robert H. Wolicki & Joellen S. B. Lawrence Workman Cheryl Yeager Janie H. Yonish Jeff Zupmore D. Marc Gertrude Gregory Lisa Gutenschwager Hammond Charles & Colleen HartDolores A. & MaryDavid L. Hartlage Hawkins Terry Russell & Jeanne Hayward K.Thomas Hollandsworth Holstrom Terri Hotaling W. Robert Huczek Steve Hughes Meredith Bob & Katie Jazwinski Richard and Kay Jennings Jensen Barbara Martin Jones Chris Katanski Nola C. Kearney KinicShirley J. Judith A. Knuth Rick Kujawa Richard A. Kwas LaDuke & Jennifer Dave Lancaster Ayesha Lawton Lance L’Heureux Cynthia Sally Lovell Mary Lovett Anne Mary Lovetta Ann Michael Malicki Marans W. Robert Linda Maskell McDonald Peggy Kevin McVeigh Mercer William Michels D. Christopher Bill & Kathie Militizer Ronald Miller & Deborah Diane L. Montagano Moore & Colleen Christopher More Tod Debbie Moser Martha Munsell Norm Newton Nicholson James B. Nutter & Alyssa Jason, JoAnne Diane M. Olechowski M. O’MalleySarah Paul Marge Charles Pearson & Marcia Perushal Pattie Plichta Fred John Pomante Pont Frank William C. Powell Vern Price Frederick Mary Jo Abad Joe Ackerman Justin & Jessica Allbert Garth Baize John Bank Barcome Cynthia Bartsch Pamela Joan Berman Kelly Beste Suzanne Bielski-Grifor Blake David Jim & Dollie Boggs Kathleen Boone Born E. Wilson Brennan Thomas Kenneth H. Brooks Brown Colleen Janis Browne Chris Buddingh Buhse Tim Busch Craig Chan Christopher Melvin Conley Conley Jim & Marge Linda Corrion Dick Coulter Susan Craig Crawford Gordon Dennis Jennifer DePew Carleton Michael Devlin Devlin B. Anne DeYonker P. Alanna Janet DiCarlo Donna DiFranco Donald R. Dober Dohaney Lottie Jill Dohner S. Donahue Cynthia & Diane Draper William Ray & Joan Durrance Mary Estes Felty Amy Mary Ferguson J. Fidler Bruce Daniel M. Forman Helen M. Foss-Bohn Fraser Maybelle Cheryl French L. Furr Doyle John & Sheila Gallucci Garr Warren Sam Gay Family Gestro Kay & Edward Christine Goyette Don & Rita Green Many individuals, families, groups and organizations have made contributions including monetary, monetary, including made contributions have and organizations groups families, individuals, Many gifts-in-kind, the Metroparks during support 2008 and 2009. Such or both, to an important in plays role activities while serving recreational and educational as stewards excellent our ability provide to strengthening businesses and community other organizations many In donors listed, the addition to resources. of our natural the Metroparks. held at and programs sponsor special events We apologize to any donor who may have been omitted from the donor list above. from been omitted have donor who may any to apologize We Budget Summary

General Fund Revenues 2008 2009 Property Taxes $ 36,053,277 $ 35,953,354 Park Operations: Metro Beach $ 1,608,432 $ 1,605,390 Kensington 2,743,827 2,608,246 Lower Huron 1,317,792 1,236,339 Hudson Mills 955,416 964,219 Stony Creek 2,358,584 2,334,081 Willow/Oakwoods 1,328,555 1,004,439 Lake Erie 1,641,958 1601,021 Wolcott Mill 603,100 485,383 Indian Springs 933,591 895,761 Huron Meadows 816,058 822,933 Other Metroparks 172,897 14,480,210 206,256 13,764,068 Interest 1,386,929 717,457 Grants 501,584 2,029,548 Donations 91,929 101,219 Miscellaneous 208,335 73,384 Other Financial Sources 382,240 280,544 Total General Fund Revenues $ 53,104,504 $ 52,919,574

General Fund Expenditures Capital: Engineering & Planning $ 1,124,337 $ 790,872 Capital Improvements 5,979,580 8,556,305 Equipment 1,910,491 1,821,169 Land Acquisition 624,843 $ 9,639,251 1,603,169 $ 12,771,515

Operating: Major Maintenance 1,043,507 1,442,499 Administrative Office 5,403,979 5,649,403 Planning & Engineering 1,255,596 1,309,292 Park Operations: Metro Beach 4,070,235 4,064,908 Kensington 6,542,370 6,443,579 Lower Huron 3,088,809 2,715,389 Hudson Mills 2,616,276 2,794,242 Stony Creek 4,179,179 4,195,573 Willow/Oakwoods 3,062,129 2,706,856 Lake Erie 3,571,164 3,591,422 Wolcott Mill 1,824,048 1,737,968 Indian Springs 2,094,248 2,116,133 Huron Meadows 1,058,438 1,144,033 Other Metroparks 502,467 32,609,363 552,167 32,062,270 Total General Fund Expenditures 49,951,696 53,234,979 Excess of Revenues Over Expenditures $3,152,808 ($1,815,405)

Budget Summary The financial statements for the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority as of December 31, 2008 and 2009, have been audited by an independent, certified public accounting firm. Copies of the complete audited financial statements are available upon request to the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114-9058 General Fund 2.5% 2.5% 60.2% 65.3% Planning & Planning Planning & Planning Engineering Engineering Park Operations Park Park Operations Park General Fund Fund General Office 10.8% Administrative 24.0% 19.3% Capital Capital Office 10.6% Improvements Improvements 2009 Expenditures 2008 Expenditures Administrative 2.1% 2.7% Major Major Maintenance Maintenance 1.3% Donations & 67.9% 67.9% 0.9% Miscellaneous Property Tax Property Property Tax Property Donations & Miscellaneous 0.9% Grants 3.8% 26.0% 27.3% Grants 2009 Revenues 2008 Revenues Park Operations Park Park Operations Park 2.6% Interest 1.4% Interest Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Administrative Offices 13000 High Ridge Drive Brighton, Michigan 48114-9058 810-227-2757 or 1-800-47-PARKS Fax: 810-227-8610 www.metroparks.com