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Exploration Place says county budget cut hindered EP 2 campaign; asks for clarity to avoid repeating disruption
Summary
Exploration Place told commissioners its $27 million EP 2 capital campaign has raised $24 million but lost fundraising momentum after a county midyear allocation cut last summer, and warned that funding instability could complicate operating the expanded facility.
Adam, the chief executive who represents Exploration Place in the county’s agreement, told commissioners that Exploration Place (EP) owns operations under a public–private arrangement in which Sedgwick County owns the buildings and the nonprofit operates programs. He said EP is leading a $27 million campaign for EP 2 and has raised $24 million toward that goal, with roughly $3 million remaining in pledges needed before next year’s opening. The county’s previous contribution to the campaign was $2.5 million.
Adam said a county midyear allocation cut last summer — a 10% reduction that he…
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