Wheeling Park District

The 2012 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance, adopted by the Wheeling Park District Board of Commissioners, serves as the Park District’s financial guide. The document reflects the Park District goal to be effective and efficient with resources and fiscally conservation with tax dollars,

The total 2012 budget is just shy of $16.9 million, a decrease of 10.6% from 2011. However, from an operating standpoint, the budget has increased 4% or $469,000. The aforementioned 10.6% decrease is primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditures year to year. In 2011, the District expended resources to acquire and renovate a new building for Parks and Facility Maintenance staff and equipment. Capital spending for 2012 is still substantial and includes Neighborhood Park improvements, Community Recreation Center improvements as well as a commitment to reaching compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The District has $16.6 million dollars in budgeted revenues. This is an increase of $1 million dollars from 2011. Of the existing revenue, 47% comes from tax sources and 53% from non-tax sources such as program fees, memberships, and investment income. With respect to non-tax sources, the 2012 budget reflects a 5% increase from the prior year. The tax revenues the Park District receives are independent of any other entity (i.e. Village, County, or State) and are generated by residential and business property taxes.

This budget, based on all expenditures, represents an investment of approximately $438 for each of the 38,555 residents the Wheeling Park District serves. “The 2012 budget continues to reflect the District’s conservative philosophy for growth. This strategy allows the District to continue to provide high quality experiences in parks and recreation to its residents even in difficult economic times,” said Jan Buchs Executive Director.

2012 Revenues

2012 Expenditures

To view the Wheeling Park District 2012 Budget: Executive Summary, click here.

To view the Wheeling Park District's most recent Audit Report, click here.