Park District Budget Adopted for 2010

On January 19, 2010, the Wheeling Park District Board of Commissioners approved the 2010 Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. This ordinance set the budget for calendar year 2010 and will serve as the Park District’s financial guide.

The 2010 budget totals just under $16.9 million and represents an increase of just 3% from the budget that was amended in late 2009. The 2010 budget reflects the District’s recognition of the current economic condition and, as a result, has been prepared very conservatively with respect to revenues and participation in District programs. As part of its reaction to the impact of the economy, the District has placed greater resources towards community-wide recreational activities for its residents

Highlights of the 2010 budget include landscaping improvements at several of the District’s parks, a new playground for the Preschool, and replacement of the walking track at the Community Recreation Center.

Of the nearly nineteen (19) million dollars in budgeted revenues, 37% comes from tax sources and 63% from non-tax sources such as program fees, memberships, and investment income. 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 $438 for each of the 38,555 residents the Wheeling Park District serves.

A copy of the Wheeling Park District 2010 budget can be viewed by visiting the Community Recreation Center, located at 333 W. Dundee Road in Wheeling, during regular business hours. For questions regarding this budget or any other financial matters pertaining to the Park District, contact Elliott Becker at (847) 465-7766.

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