Riverside County Grand Jury • 1998-1999

Edward-Dean Museum*

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Findings and Recommendations 3 findings

The collection of exhibits and artifacts housed in the museum has not been inventoried for several years. There are additional items in the basement of the museum that have never been inventoried and have an unknown value. Estimates for these items vary from one to three million dollars. 2.As a result of inadequate funding and an inability to properly support the financial needs of the museum, the grounds and structures are in need of ongoing maintenance and repair. County funding levels established for fiscal year 1999-00 have been set at $150,000 by the Board of Supervisors.

No recommendations for this finding

While the three organizations that have been responsible for operation and care of the museum have a common goal to keep the museum operating, there does not seem to be a cohesive approach to how this will be accomplished.

Related Recommendations (1)

Develop a plan that assigns individual responsibilities to each group currently associated with the museum to utilize their expertise under the auspices of EDA.

Current planning calls for an all volunteer group to oversee the museum's activities except for a permanent person who would oversee maintenance and groundskeeping.

Related Recommendations (1)

Assign one person to the museum site who would be specifically responsible for the display of exhibits and operation of the museum.

Additional Recommendations 1

These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.

R2

Initiate a program to upgrade the grounds and structures associated with the museum. Supplement the funding levels for fiscal year 1999-00 through active recruiting of donations and fund raising activities that could take place on the museum grounds.

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