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Sample Client Market Pri fections <br />28 CLCD I IAIUARY G, 2617 <br />PHASE IV: ACTION "HOW DO WE GETTHERET" <br />During this phase, the team will develop the Strategic Business Plan which integrates the data collected <br />during the previous phases and I Inks to the facility concept plan. In developing this document ZA would: <br />• Outline the business plan -of -action for the Zoo (finarncial,private/public operational <br />and capital funding) <br />• Confirm phasing and timing of identified projects <br />Summarize experience, retail, fond/beverage, and program opportunities that <br />enhance visitor services and revenue opportunities <br />• Develop projections and assumptions for attendance, operating revenues and <br />expenses, including admissions pricing structure <br />• Identify cooperative funding (capital Investment and operating) strategies forthe <br />publlc/private partnership. <br />The strategic business plan would include: <br />• Market opportunities and programs <br />• Revenue programs: earned (visitor per capita) and contributed (membership, <br />annual funds, sponsorship, etc.) <br />• Alternative management (third -party vendors for food, gift, and concessions); <br />• Attendance and operating projections <br />• Pricing strategy based on the market profile and fit with the overall strategic <br />direction <br />• Per capita visitor spending related to admissions, food, retail, rides, and experiences; <br />• Marketing recommendations <br />• Public/private partnership recommendations <br />• Staffing plan/organizational recommendations <br />• Overhoad operating expense allocations <br />Key Deliverables: <br />• Implementation Plan <br />• Strategic Business Plan <br />• Operations Plan <br />• <br />Attendance and Operational Projections <br />As needed, we would work with the design team to refine the facility master plan at this stage. <br />Utilizing slte concept plans, the planning team would provide direction as to the phasing, <br />collection, and exhibit improvements. Phasing strategy will be linked to the business plan to <br />develop revenue and attendance projections, <br />The plan will .also offer specific recommendations for continuing to develop a healthy and <br />effective public/private partnership between the Cityand f=riends as a cooperative team. <br />The final step in the process would beto develop the implementation plan. At this stage, ZA <br />would provide a basic model template and facilitate a process with Zoo leadership, Board <br />and staff to identify the action steps and measures required to turn the plan into reality. <br />POST -PLAN WORK <br />While our work and the final plan will include marketing recommendations and summary <br />economic impacts, if more extensive work on these elements is desired, it would take place <br />afterthe master planning process is complete. <br />Each of these elements is a project unto Itself, requiring specific inputs, methology, and <br />research, This work would have a separate and additional fee beyond the strategic master <br />planning scope. <br />