Budget Information

All Park District programs, operations, capital improvements, and maintenance expenses are funded through a combination of revenue sources includeing property taxes, user fees & charges, grants, and donations. A budget is developed on an annual basis by the Superintendent of Finance and Executive Director, with input from staff, and is approved by the Park Board each year at the June Park Board Meeting. The annual budget provides the expected revenue and expenses by program and service that the agency anticipates spending within its fiscal year, which runs from June 1 through May 31. In accordance with Illinois State Law, the budget is made conveniently available for inspection at the District's administrative offices 30 days prior to the June Board meeting. A budget hearing is held at the June Park Board meeting to provide an opportunity for public comment prior to the Board voting on the passage of the budget. Notice of this public hearing is published in a local newspaper no less than 7 days before the hearing.

Current News and Highlights

Fiscal 2009-2010 Operating Budget

Fiscal 2009-2010 Government Finance Officers Association, Distinguished Budget Submission