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%1W 4 Work Plan San Marcos, Texas Park Rangers The Rangers will use the equipment as needed in collaboration with other area EMS, Fire and Police calls for mutual aid. The project equipment will be available for thousands of park patrons daily. The total budget for this project is $22,359.02 with a funding request from DSHS for $18,359.02. Priority listed on budget page is determined by the goals and objectives of our project. At present, we have requested the required matching funds form the San Marcos Lions Club. They operate the tube rentals on the river for their charitable causes and are long-time supporters of the Park Rangers. If they are unable to contribute the matching funds, we will use the small amount of unencumbered funds on hand for the match. All items on our budget list are critical to our program and will be used by trained, conscientious individuals. A careful inventory and accounting will be maintained on all equipment. It will be kept in excellent operable condition. Plan for continuation This Park Ranger program has grown every year since its creation in 1997. It has proven successful over the past eleven years. It reflects positively upon the City of San Marcos in its efforts to assure the health and safety of its residents and visitors. The city has made a commitment to the viability of the Park Rangers Team to the best of its fiscal ability in spreading limited financial resources across many community needs. The equipment will be appreciated and used with care. It will be kept in excellent operable condition. Only the highly trained Rangers will have custody of the valuable equipment and will direct its use. The Rangers receive continuing education at least every 18 months. Training is important to Program supervisors and funds are budgeted and allocated each year for this important program component. The Park Ranger Coordinator and Supervisor have continually worked to keep the program alive and well by maintaining a good rapport with city officials by working callaboratively with other EMS, Fire and Law Enforcement professionals. These efforts, the growing need, and sound program management will ensure is continuation. History of project completion The Paris Ranger program has had a noticeable impact on the park system and the city as a whole. This impact is noted by positive comments received from park patrons regarding the services provided by the Rangers. The highly visible Rangers increase the overall sense of security and reduce careless behavior, which in turn reduces accidents and injuries. The Park Ranger Program has been the recipient of a past grant from the American Heart Association. We received two AEDs from the Association, which are in use today. The are encased in protective pelican boxes. They are still in excellent working order due to proper care and quarterly maintenance and programming checkouts.