The following charts show how are revenues and expenses are allocated across the Park District . ▪
This spring the Park District introduced a new solar trailer to the community at its first-ever Glenview Clean Energy Fair & EV Show , presented in partnership with Greener Glenview . The trailer includes solar panels on the roof that power the electric landscaping equipment inside and features a special wrap design highlighting this renewable energy resource . Thank you to Weiss Ace Hardware and EGO for supporting this green initiative . Look for the new trailer around town , and be sure to say hello to our parks staff ! ▪
Financial Update
As a local government entity , the Park District relies on a balanced revenue model , with half of our revenue coming from taxpayers and the other half from user fees , grants , and other sources . This balanced approach allows us to provide outstanding community amenities and high-quality recreational programs enjoyed by all residents .
The recently approved annual budget for the 2024 / 2025 fiscal year , beginning on May 1 , 2024 , totals $ 45,800,556 , reflecting an 11.6 % increase from last year ’ s expenditures . This increase is primarily due to planned capital expenditures and the rising costs of expanding our programming . The budget projects total revenue of $ 46,853,315 , covering total expenses and resulting in a $ 1,052,759 increase in reserves .
The Park District offers a variety of community amenities , many of which are free and open to the public , including general visits to The Grove , Wagner Farm , and all our parks , playgrounds , open spaces , and natural areas . Our fee-based experiences include golf , tennis , ice sports , fitness memberships , outdoor pools , swim lessons , summer camps , preschool and early childhood programs , athletics , cultural arts , dog park membership , and more .
The following charts show how are revenues and expenses are allocated across the Park District . ▪
REVENUE
56.7 % – Taxes & Interest 16.5 % – Programs & Instruction 7.7 % – Rental & Lease 6.1 % – Admission 6.0 % – Membership 3.0 % – Bond Proceeds 2.4 % – Other Income 1.6 % – Sales
EXPENSES
34.4 % – Salary & Wages 18.2 % – Capital Purchases 11.8 % – Debt Service 8.9 % – Employee Benefit 7.7 % – Commodities 7.4 % – Contractual Services 5.1 % – Maintenance & Repairs 4.4 % – Utilities 1.3 % – Insurance 0.8 % – Professional Training
New Solar Trailer for the Park District
POWERING OUR PARKS , PROTECTING OUR PLANET
This spring the Park District introduced a new solar trailer to the community at its first-ever Glenview Clean Energy Fair & EV Show , presented in partnership with Greener Glenview . The trailer includes solar panels on the roof that power the electric landscaping equipment inside and features a special wrap design highlighting this renewable energy resource . Thank you to Weiss Ace Hardware and EGO for supporting this green initiative . Look for the new trailer around town , and be sure to say hello to our parks staff ! ▪
Weiss