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SCP-4623 Euclid ~ medium confidence
SCP-4623
Expected annual
$113K
One-time setup
$70K
Annual recurring
$110K
Personnel
4
One-time setup and minor structural work (~$70k) with recurring yearly costs driven primarily by staff wages, behavioral research, storage/monitoring, and legal/security posture (baseline recurring ~$110k/yr).
🏗️ One-Time Capital Costs Total: $70K
Contingency Reserve $25K
[#25] Recommended flexible contingency reserve for unforeseen containment/research escalation.
Facilities $18K
[#1, #2, #5] Construction/installation of predator-proof walk-in avian enclosure, reinforced interview/viewing pane, and optional sound isolation/acoustic treatment.
Initial Research And Lab Setup $16K
[#10, #14, #16, #17] One-time diagnostic imaging/higher-end outsourced exams, initial staff training/certification costs, lab setup / sampling supplies one-time portion, and initial permits/compliance fees.
Equipment $11K
[#3, #4, #6, #13, #19, #20] CCTV/capture hardware and NVR, secure storage initial setup, small HVAC/environmental fixtures, initial PPE, emergency response kit equipment, and initial transport/crate and installation costs.
🔄 Annual Recurring Costs Total: $110K/yr
Staff Wages $48K/yr
[#7, #8, #15, #22] Handler/animal tech (part-time allocation), psychologist/behaviorist contract, part-time researcher/linguist, and allocated admin documentation time (pro-rated salaries).
Research And Monitoring $21K/yr
[#3, #4, #10, #15, #16, #22, #9] Ongoing CCTV/audio storage & maintenance, secure digital backups, follow-up diagnostic occurrences budget, behavioral/linguistic research contracts, recurring lab reagents, archival storage, and routine veterinary care allocation.
Facilities Maintenance $10K/yr
[#6, #23] Incremental HVAC/energy costs and pro-rated site overhead (utilities, janitorial, facility maintenance).
Cover Story And Legal $10K/yr
[#17] Ongoing legal/PR retainer and compliance/FOIA handling to maintain cover story if required.
Site Security $8K/yr
[#18] Incremental badge control, alarm monitoring, and pro-rated security staff allocation for the containment unit.
Veterinary Emergency Fund $6K/yr
[#9] Recurring emergency/contingency fund for avian emergencies and urgent care.
Emergency Drills $3K/yr
[#19] Drills/exercises and contingency staffing for escape/medical emergency response.
Supplies And Consumables $2K/yr
[#11, #12, #13, #24] Food/enrichment/bedding, writing implements and media, PPE replacement/consumables, and miscellaneous small supplies.
Insurance $2K/yr
[#21] Incremental property/liability insurance for containing an anomalous animal.
Training And Certifications $600/yr
[#14] Annual refresher courses and certifications for handling, anesthesia, and interview protocols.
Logistics And Transport $500/yr
[#20] Per-move/transportation costs averaged annually for occasional secure transfers.
⚡ Cost Scenarios
📊 Baseline (baseline) $110K/yr
90.5% probability / year
Normal year with routine maintenance, scheduled interviews, and ongoing research with no major incidents.
scheduled_interviews routine_veterinary_care ongoing_behavioral_research
🚨 Minor Incident $125K/yr
8.0% probability / year +$15K vs baseline
Small escape attempt or medical emergency requiring emergency response, temporary repairs, and extra vet care.
escape_attempt medical_emergency minor_equipment_failure
🚨 Major Breach $210K/yr
1.0% probability / year +$100K vs baseline
Significant containment breach or animal loss requiring MTF deployment, public mitigation, major repairs, and intensive legal/research costs.
containment_breach multi-day_recontainment external_investigation
🚨 Political Exposure $170K/yr
0.5% probability / year +$60K vs baseline
Public exposure or FOIA/legal pressure requiring sustained legal/PR response and possible relocation or buyout measures.
FOIA_request media_exposure legal_action
👥 Personnel 4 total
Role Count Notes
Handler / Animal Technician 1 [#7] Part-time (shared) dedicated handler responsible for daily husbandry, cleaning, and enclosure maintenance (budgeted as ~0.5 FTE).
Research Scientist / Linguist 1 [#15, #16] Part-time researcher or contracted linguist handling transcription, analysis, sampling coordination, and documentation.
Psychologist / Behavioral Specialist 1 [#8] Contract or part-time clinician responsible for weekly mental-health interviews and behavioral assessments.
Administrative Staff 1 [#22, #14] Administrative support for recordkeeping, scheduling, training coordination, and minimal compliance paperwork.
📋 Confidence Notes
Analyst notes provide detailed line items and reasonable ranges; uncertainty remains around staffing FTE choices, legal/security posture, and contingency sizing, so medium confidence is appropriate.
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