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reinstallation of the embroidery parterre that currently extends from the south tower of the "Castle".

It is tentatively estimated that the currently proposed Quadrangle facilities will necessitate the following program and building increases (in FY 1985 dollars) over and above support available prior to construction.

The Freer Gallery of Art, the Museum of African Art, the Rare Book Library, and related library services expect to need additionally about $2,100,000, including around 20 new positions, for support of programs increased by the Quadrangle project buildings.  Most of these new resources will be concentrated in exhibition, education, and conservation efforts.  No increase in staff and related costs for the Associate and Education Center is expected to result from occupancy of new facilities, and the parking garage is planned to be self-supporting.

Building operations may amount to about $3,400,000 for services, maintenance, repairs, protection, and utilities, including approximately 80 new positions to support 24-hour, seven-day-a-week activities.

This preliminary estimate of $5,500,000 for program and building requirements does not include one-time expenses associated with initial occupancy and opening of these buildings to the public.  These items include moving costs, operating equipment, exhibit furnishings and initial installations, supplies and materials, and other needs are to be developed later in the planning process.

[[underlined]]Zoological Park[[/underlined]]

About one-half of the approved Master Plan for redevelopment of the Zoological Park has been completed, as well as some improvements to the Conservation and Research Center at Front Royal, Virginia.  Through FY 1980 about $39,500,000 will have been appropriated for these purposes, and approximately $33,300,000 of work is scheduled for the period FY 1981-1985.  See table on following page.

The original 1973 Master Plan included 41 projects at Rock Creek costing an estimated $118,000,000.  Since then, the program has been scaled down to approximately 30 projects and $61,000,000 at the Zoo in Rock Creek and $12,000,000 of work at the Conservation Center.  This savings is due largely to the acquisition of the Front Royal site in 1975, which permitted a re-evaluation of the Rock Creek development plan, eliminating many of the costly and space-consuming projects necessary for breeding and research.  The revised plan recognized that many animals could be provided for at Front Royal at far less expense than at the Rock Creek Zoo.  Master Plan projects that can more effectively be conducted at Front Royal will continue to be sited there.  These include nearly all major hoofstock breeding requirements, back-up housing for