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GREEN SINCE
1914
www.fpdcc.com
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
EXECUTIVE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION
FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2011
BY THE
BOARD OF FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS
HONORABLE TONI PRECKWINKLE
PRESIDENT
WILLIAM M. BEAVERS
JERRY BUTLER
EARLEAN COLLINS
JOHN P. DALEY
JOHN FRITCHEY
BRIDGET GAINER
JESUS G. GARCIA
ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN
GREGG GOSLIN
JOAN P. MURPHY
EDWIN REYES
TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER
PETER N. SILVESTRI
DEBORAH SIMS
ROBERT STEELE
LARRY SUFFREDIN
JEFFREY TOBOLSKI
ARNOLD RANDALL
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
MARLO V. KEMP
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DANIEL P. DONOVAN
COMPTROLLER
THIS DOCUMENT WAS PRINTED ON RECYCLED PAPER
Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois
EXECUTIVE BUDGET RECOMMENDATION
FISCAL YEAR 2011
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................................................................. I
Readers Guide .................................................................................................................................................................................. II
District Profile ................................................................................................................................................................................... III
Forest Preserve District Organizational Chart
Forest Preserve District Map
SECTION I - ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Transmittal Letter - Annual Appropriation Ordinance........................................................................................................................ 1
Attachment - A .................................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Attachment - B .................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
SECTION II - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Executive Summary .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Tax Rates for Real Property (Chart 1-A)........................................................................................................................................... 9
Property Tax Rates Comparison (Chart 1-B) .................................................................................................................................. 10
Appropriation Summary of Operating Funds (Chart 1-C) ............................................................................................................... 11
Property Tax Distribution (Chart 1-D) ............................................................................................................................................. 12
Comparative Appropriation Summary (Chart 1-E) .......................................................................................................................... 13
Corporate Fund Appropriation by Function (Chart 1-F) .................................................................................................................. 14
Staffing History 2002 - 2011 (Chart 1-G) ........................................................................................................................................ 15
Property Tax Levy Summary from 2006-2011 (Chart 1-H) ............................................................................................................. 16
Property Tax Levy Summary Comparison of 2010 and 2011 (Chart 1-I)........................................................................................ 17
Primary Funds Summary – Estimated Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances Chart (1-J)............................... 18
Audited Unreserved Fund Balance Information (Chart 1-K) ........................................................................................................... 19
Productivity Analysis Section (Schedules 1-18).............................................................................................................................. 20
Budgetary Process (Accounting and Financial Information) ........................................................................................................... 38
SECTION III - CORPORATE FUND
A- SUMMARY
Estimated Revenues and Available Sources .................................................................................................................................. 40
Budgeted Expenditures and Other Uses ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Position Summary ........................................................................................................................................................................... 42
B- DEPARTMENTS
10- GENERAL OFFICE
Description of Department .............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Accomplishments & Goals .............................................................................................................................................................. 46
Department Organization Chart ...................................................................................................................................................... 48
Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures by Fiscal Year ..................................................................................................................... 49
Summary of Positions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 50
Distribution by Appropriation Classification..................................................................................................................................... 51
20- FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
31- RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
51- GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Description of Department. ............................................................................................................................................................. 72
52- RESIDENT WATCHMEN FACILITIES
Summary of Program Appropriations.............................................................................................................................................. 78
54- PERMIT & RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION
56- LAW ENFORCEMENT
60- LEGAL
80- PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Description of Department ............................................................................................................................................................ 101
Accomplishments & Goals ........................................................................................................................................................... 103
Organization Chart ........................................................................................................................................................................ 106
Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures by Fiscal Year ................................................................................................................... 107
Summary of Positions ................................................................................................................................................................... 108
Distribution by Appropriation Classification................................................................................................................................... 109
DISTRICT-WIDE SERVICES
Summary of Appropriations .......................................................................................................................................................... 111
SECTION IV- CAPITAL & RELATED FUNDING SOURCES
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT FUND
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
Capital Improvement Plan by Yearly Expenditures ...................................................................................................................... 115
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDING SUMMARY
Capital Improvement Plan by Funding Source ............................................................................................................................. 116
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDING DEFINITIONS
Definition of Funding Sources ....................................................................................................................................................... 117
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION FUND
Summary of Appropriations… ....................................................................................................................................................... 118
BOND & INTEREST FUND
MONETARY AWARDS
Grant Reimbursement Schedule................................................................................................................................................... 120
Descriptions .................................................................................................................................................................................. 122
SECTION V- FIDUCIARY / AGENCY FUNDS
EMPLOYEE ANNUITY AND BENEFIT FUND
Summary of Appropriations and Sources ..................................................................................................................................... 125
SELF INSURANCE FUND
Revenues and Expenses .............................................................................................................................................................. 127
ZOOLOGICAL FUND
Description of Chicago Zoological Society and Brookfield Zoo ................................................................................................... 130
Accomplishments & Goals ............................................................................................................................................................ 132
Summary of Appropriations and Sources Thereof ........................................................................................................................ 137
BOTANIC GARDEN FUND
Description ................................................................................................................................................................................... 146
Accomplishments & Goals ............................................................................................................................................................ 147
Summary of Appropriations and Sources Thereof ........................................................................................................................ 150
SECTION VI- CHART OF ACCOUNTS .......................................................................................................... 159
SECTION VII- GLOSSARY ...................................................................................................................................... 167
SECTION VIII- FUNDS AND ACCOUNTING .............................................................................................. 169
SECTION IX- POSITION CLASSIFICATION/SALARY SCHEDULE......................................... 171
SECTION X- FEE SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................................. 177
MISSION STATEMENT
“To acquire and hold lands containing one or more of
natural forests or lands connecting such forests or
parts thereof, for the purpose of protecting and
preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauties within
such district, and to restore, restock, protect and
preserve the natural forests and said lands together
with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their
natural state and condition, for the purpose of this
education, pleasure and recreation.”
I
Reader’s Guide
This section is designed to introduce and explain the contents of the FY 2011 Budget Recommendation in
the order of appearance in this document.

District Profile, Map and Organization Chart This section examines the history of the District, its
management and governance; the District map delineates the District by region; and the organization
chart depicts the composition of the District.

Annual Appropriation Ordinance This section contains the annual appropriation ordinance; and
corresponding attachments.

Executive Summary This section provides an overview of the FY 2011 Budget. It addresses the
current priorities of the District; resources to be allocated to achieve these goals; sources of funding;
descriptions, charts, graphs and productivity analysis related to staffing, tax levy and distribution; and
the budgetary process.

Corporate Fund Summary These pages list estimated 2011 tax and non-tax revenues; budgeted
expenditures by department and other uses; position summary and salaries by department.

Corporate Fund Appropriations by Department This section details each department by its duties and
composition, prior year’s accomplishments, 2011 goals, organization chart, positions and salaries, and
non-personal services.

Capital and Related Funding Sources This section contains a description of and data related to the
Capital Improvement Fund, Construction and Development Fund, Real Estate Acquisition Fund, Bond
and Interest Fund and Monetary Awards (grants received).

Fiduciary and Agency Funds This section summarizes appropriations for the Employee Annuity and
Benefit Fund, the Self-Insurance Fund, the Zoological Fund (description, goals and accomplishments
and appropriations for the Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society), and the Botanic Garden Fund
(description, goals and accomplishments and appropriations for the Chicago Botanic Garden/Chicago
Horticultural Society).

Budgetary Chart of Accounts This section identifies and explains the numbered account system under
which all appropriations are represented including salaries and wages, professional contractual
services, materials and supplies, utilities, self insurance and employee benefits, equipment and
fixtures, building and construction, and other expenses.

Glossary This section defines budgetary terminology.

Funds and Accounting This section explains each budgetary fund and accounting practices of the
District.

Position Classification and Salary Schedule This section describes District personnel by classification
of positions and compensation. It includes position grading and step increases for full-time employees
based on time of service, salary schedules of hourly employees, and salary schedules of police
officers.

Fee Schedule This section delineates fee categories for public usage of District facilities including
picnics, pools, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, camping, horse and dog licensing, and special
usage fees (permits for special events and special use categories).
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District Profile
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County was formed in 1914. Created by an act of the Illinois State
Legislature, the District was the first county-wide unit of government dedicated to land conservation in
Illinois and one of the first in urban America.
The founders of the District were true visionaries. They predicted the explosive population growth and
anticipated the wave of urban development that would sprawl far beyond the city limits of Chicago into the
open prairie, forest, wetland and farm field. They dreamed of a region that preserved its natural character
and sense of place, where city and suburb flowed together along vast expanses of open land following the
natural mosaic of rivers, streams, prairies, marsh and woodland that traverse Cook County.
From its inception, the mission of the District has been to acquire and maintain lands in their natural state
with the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna and scenic beauties for the education,
pleasure and recreation of the public.
Today, the District encompasses more than 68,000 acres, which is approximately 11 percent of Cook
County’s land mass, and is authorized to preserve a total not to exceed 75,000 acres of open land. Each
year, more than 40 million people use these lands and facilities to enjoy or study nature, bicycle, hike, fish,
cross-country ski, picnic, golf, canoe, or simply relax in a large preserve that leaves urban life behind.
Facilities located in the preserves include golf courses and driving ranges, swimming pools, boat rentals,
equestrian stables and nature centers.
The District also includes the Brookfield Zoo and the Chicago Botanic Garden, two world-class institutions
located in the Cook County Forest Preserves.
The District is a separate body and political subdivision of the State of Illinois. The District has
independent taxing powers and its boundaries are the same as those of Cook County. The District is
governed by a President elected by Cook County voters and a Board of Commissioners elected by Cook
County voters from seventeen (17) districts within the county. The President and Commissioners are
elected for four-year terms. The President and Commissioners also serve on the Cook County Board in
the same capacities.
The Forest Preserve District is administered by a General Superintendent and Department Heads from
each of eight departments (with the General Superintendent also heading the General Office Department).
The other departments comprising the District are Finance and Administration, Resource Management,
General Maintenance, Permit and Recreation Activities Administration, Law Enforcement, Legal, and
Planning and Development.
General Office contains the executive office including the General Superintendent, the Secretary/Treasurer
to the Board of Commissioners, the Development Office, and the Public Information Office.
Finance and Administration is responsible for all financial functions and administrative functions including
appropriations and expenditures, accounting, billing and collection, internal and external auditing,
preparation of the annual budget and purchasing. It also helps to administer Cook County’s Human
Resource Ordinance and handles all personnel issues including applications for benefits, processing of
resignations and terminations and requests for family medical leave. It works with Cook County’s Human
Resources department in recruiting qualified individuals for District positions.
Resource Management manages the District’s education programs, volunteer resources, trails
coordination, fisheries and wildlife management, resource ecology, land management, and nature centers.
Maintenance is responsible for the care and maintenance of District facilities such as picnic areas,
buildings and trails. It also manages the central warehouse which stocks and provides supplies, operates
the central garage which maintains and repairs District vehicles, manages the motor fleet, performs
scavenger services and mowing, and manages the maintenance shop which provides trades people for
maintenance of infrastructure.
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Permit and Recreation Activities Administration issues permits for public use of District properties such as
picnics, cabin rentals, camping, dog friendly areas, equestrian activities, model air planes, soccer and
baseball. It issues special use permits for tents, beer trucks, caterers, rides, amplified sound and
commercial photography. It also licenses concessions, operates aquatic facilities, and monitors the private
management of the District’s golf courses and driving ranges.
Law Enforcement patrols all District properties; enforces all state, county and District laws and ordinances
to serve and protect patrons, property and natural lands of the District; and issues tickets and fines for
violators.
Legal provides legal services to the District, either through District legal staff or supervision of outside
counsel. It provides legal advice; drafts ordinances; handles land acquisition legal matters; interprets legal
statutes affecting the District; and manages lawsuits. It handles employee matters which involve
administrative such as the EEOC, the Labor Board and Civil Service Commission. It also responds to
requests for information under the Illinois Freedom of Information, administers workers compensation
claims and oversees the District’s land acquisition program.
Planning and Development plans, designs and implements capital improvements and restoration programs
to District sites. It is comprised of the following sections: landscape architecture, engineering and
construction, building architecture, real estate and licensing, and geographic information systems.
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FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
ORGANIZATION CHART
Citizens of
Cook County
President &
Board of
Commissioners
General
Superintendent
Legal Department
General Office
Finance &
Administration
Law Enforcement
Planning & Development
Department
Executive
Comptroller
Resource
Maintenance
Education
Permit and Recreation
Activities Admin.
General
Maintenance
Administration
Landscape
Architecture
Development
Purchasing
Ecology &
Biology
Nature Centers
Golf Privatization
& Concession
Management
Maintenance
Shop
Patrol
Building
Architecture
Public Information
Personnel
Volunteer
Resources
Permits
Central
Warehouse
Internal Affairs
Real Estate/
License Permit
Aquatics
Central
Garage
Real Estate/
License Permit
Regions
Geographic Information
Systems
Resource Management
Payroll
Internal Audit
2011 Total Employees = 543.5 FTE
Operations
(North, Central,
South & Southwest)
Members of the Board of
Forest Preserve Commissioners
Dear Commissioners:
I am submitting to you herewith for adoption the FY 2011 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, arranged under the following
captions:
Corporate Fund
Capital Improvement Fund
Construction and Development Fund
Real Estate Acquisition Fund
Bond and Interest Fund
Employee Annuity and Benefit Fund
Self Insurance Fund
Zoological Fund
Botanic Garden Fund
I have also prepared and respectfully submit herewith, separate Resolutions for consideration and adoption prior to passage of
said Annual Appropriation Ordinance, providing for creation of, or the continuation in force and effect of, various offices and
places of employment, as the case may be, and the establishment of salaries or rates of compensation according to the
Annual Appropriation Ordinance of all such officers and employees of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the fiscal
year beginning January 1, 2011.
I respectfully request consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Resolutions herewith submitted for adoption
and passage.
Respectfully,
Toni Preckwinkle
President
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FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2011
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County:
That this Ordinance be and the same is hereby termed the “Annual Appropriation Ordinance” of the Forest Preserve
District of Cook County for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January, A.D. 2011.
That the amounts herein set forth be and the same are hereby appropriated for the several objects and purposes
specified herein for the fiscal year beginning on the first day of January, A.D. 2011.
That for the purpose of administrative detail and accounting control, the appropriations herein specified are made in
accordance with the standard classification of accounts as adopted by the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners. The
Chief Financial Officer and the heads of departments of the Forest Preserve District shall administer the amounts appropriated
in this Annual Appropriation Ordinance by accounts and by code numbers conforming to such standard classifications within
the discretion of the Chief Financial Officer, if necessary.
That the salaries or rates of compensation of all officers and employees of the Forest Preserve District as hereinafter
named, when not otherwise provided by law, shall be in accordance with the salaries and rates of compensation of the officers
and places of employment as fixed in the Resolutions adopted by the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners prior to the
adoption of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance and shall not be changed during the year for which the Appropriation is made,
except that the Board of Commissioners may direct the officers of the Forest Preserve District by Resolution to expend all or
any portion of the appropriation herein contained entitled “Scheduled Salary Adjustments” according to prearranged plans of
classification, and except further that the Board of Commissioners may direct the officers of the Forest Preserve District to
expend all or any portion of the Appropriation herein contained reserved for wage adjustment for per diem or monthly
employees to conform to prevailing rates.
That whenever appropriations for salaries or wages of any office or place of employment are supported by detailed
schedule, all expenditures against such appropriations shall be made in accordance with such schedule subject to modification
by direction or approval of said position and classification plan, and no payroll item shall be approved by the Comptroller or
paid by the Treasurer for a sum exceeding the amount in said schedule, or modified schedule, except that the Board of
Commissioners may direct the proper officials of the Forest Preserve District to expend all or any part of the appropriation
herein contained scheduled salary adjustments in wages of employees, when approved by the Board of Commissioners may
direct the officers of the Forest Preserve District.
That the amounts appropriated under classification other than salaries and wages to any department of the Forest
Preserve District shall be fixed under the following conditions:
(a)
Insofar as practicable, all contract and open market orders for purchases to be charged against such
appropriation shall be based upon specifications for various classes of supplies, materials, parts or equipment
already provided or hereinafter to be provided by the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners.
(b)
All open market orders issued by any department for supplies, materials, parts or equipment, for which
specifications shall have been prescribed, shall contain a description of the goods ordered conforming to such
standard specifications.
(c)
The Purchasing Agent shall, in auditing claims for goods delivered on open market order, determine through
inspection or otherwise, whether the goods to be delivered conform to such standard specifications
(d)
Before advertising for proposals for work to be performed under Contract, where the cost thereof is estimated
to be twenty-five thousand ($25,000.00) dollars or more, the proposed contract and specifications shall be
submitted to the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners. All purchases or sales of less than $25,000.00
may be made on the open market without publication in a newspaper.
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That the heads of departments are hereby prohibited from incurring any liabilities against any account in excess of
the amount herein authorized for such account.
That for fiscal year 2011, estimates of assets, revenues and fees available for appropriation, and amounts
appropriated, specifying purposes therefore are as detailed on Attachment -A.
That the appropriation herein of amounts for the payment of “Unpaid Bills” or “Contract Liabilities” or “Deficit
Reduction” shall not be construed as an approval of any said bills or contract liabilities, but shall be regarded only as the
provision of a Fund for the payment thereof when said bills or contract liabilities have been found valid and legal obligations
against the Forest Preserve District, and have been properly audited and approved by the Board of Forest Preserve District
Commissioners.
That the budgeted Fund Balance level for the Corporate fund is in accordance with the Board-adopted Fund Balance
policy. (See Attachment-B)
That the Chief Financial Officer and the Comptroller are authorized to correct any factual errors in the Annual
Appropriation Ordinance and to implement the adopted Amendments with any required internal modification.
BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, that this Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication according to the terms of law.
APPROVED:
___________________________________
Toni Preckwinkle, President
Board of Commissioners of the
Forest Preserve District of
Cook County, Illinois
WILLIAM M. BEAVERS
JERRY BUTLER
EARLEAN COLLINS
JOHN P. DALEY
JOHN FRITCHEY
BRIDGET GAINER
JESUS G. GARCIA
ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN
GREGG GOSLIN
JOAN P. MURPHY
EDWIN REYES
TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER
PETER N. SILVESTRI
DEBORAH SIMS
ROBERT STEELE
LARRY SUFFREDIN
JEFFREY TOBOLSKI
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ATTACHMENT A
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS, SOURCES, AND TAX LEVY
Summary of Appropriations and Sources Thereof
Fund
Recommendation
Corporate
Const. & Development
PPRT
Reserve/
Misc.
Other
Tax
Refunds
Income
Financing
57,138,553
41,394,704
5,739,520
6,041,600
Capital Improvement
13,500,000
Real Estate Acquisition
17,090,000
Bond & Interest
12,009,596
Employee Annuity & Benefit
Tax
Levy
4,807,742
(2,069,735)
3,830,500
13,500,000
17,090,000
12,009,596
3,144,432
2,829,675
Zoological
60,955,699
14,884,927
615,000
(744,246)
46,200,018
Botanic Garden
26,913,166
9,348,070
262,500
(467,404)
17,770,000
(3,583,465) $
67,800,518
TOTAL
$
196,490,966
9,175,342
(302,080)
$
86,508,572
314,758
$
4
6,000,000
$
$
39,765,342
Attachment B
Corporate Fund Balance Policy
Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Introduction
The District’s Corporate Fund is used to fund and account for the general operations of the District, including law enforcement,
maintenance, and recreation. The majority of the tax receipts received by the District, excluding receipts for the Brookfield Zoo
and Chicago Botanic Garden, and almost all non-tax revenues, go into this fund. In governmental accounting, the balance
sheet shows the current financial resources and liabilities of the fund. Accordingly, the balance sheet of the District’s
Corporate Fund shows the current financial resources of the District together with its current liabilities. The difference between
the current financial resources available in the Corporate Fund and its liabilities is the Fund Balance. The Fund Balance is
generally divided into Reserved and Unreserved. This policy establishes a guideline for the Corporate unreserved fund
balance, and how the guideline is implemented.
Unreserved Fund Balance Level
The District will endeavor to have a sufficient unreserved fund balance for the Corporate Fund to mitigate the risk stemming
from 1) revenue fluctuations, 2) unexpected emergency expenditures, and 3) temporary periods of negative cash flow. To this
end, a minimum fund balance shall be budgeted annually that is the total of the following percentages:1
1. Revenue Fluctuations: 5.5 percent of Corporate Fund Gross Revenues
2. Unexpected Expenditures: 1 percent of Corporate Fund Expenditures
3. Insufficient Operating Cash: 8 percent of Corporate Fund Expenditures
Implementation of the Fund Balance Policy
The District’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for implementing this policy and the District’s designated Auditor
must certify the necessary calculations. In any given year, the President may request that the Board waive this policy as
operations demand. However, it is the intention of the President and the Board that this policy is adhered to in normal years. If,
in any given year, the fund balance declines below the level specified by this policy, budgeted increases in the Fund Balance
should be made over a maximum three-year period to bring the fund balance in accordance with the policy.
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These percentages assume an allowance for uncollectible receivables based on a moving 5-year average of uncollected receivables and a
minimum employee turnover of 5 percent. Use of the Working Cash fund is also assumed.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.
Executive Summary
2.
Tax Rates for Real Property Chart
3.
Property Tax Rates Comparison Chart
4.
Appropriation Summary of Operating Funds Chart
5.
Property Tax Distribution Chart
6.
Comparative Appropriation Summary Chart
7.
Corporate Fund Appropriation by Function Chart
8.
Staffing History Chart
9.
Property Tax Levy Summary from 2006 to 2011
10. Property Tax Levy Summary Comparison of 2010 and 2011
11. Primary Funds Summary- Estimated Revenues & Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances
12. Audited Unreserved Fund Balance Information
13. Productivity Analysis (Schedules 1-18)
14. Budgetary Process- Accounting and Financial Information
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Governments and taxing bodies throughout Illinois and the nation continue to grapple with revenue shortfalls resulting
from the economic downturn. Providing services desired by constituents without increasing their tax burden will prove to
be a tremendous challenge. For the third consecutive year, the Forest Preserve proposes a budget that will meet this
challenge – demonstrating the continued wisdom of the fiscal discipline exemplified by adherence to the fund balance
policy of its Board of Commissioners. And again, the District’s efforts have been recognized by bond rating agencies: in
2010, Standard & Poor’s upgraded the District’s bond rating from A+ to AA-; Moody’s recalibrated its rating from A1 to
Aa2; and Fitch recalibrated its rating from AA- to AA.
The FY 2011 Executive Budget Recommendation for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County recognizes our
continuing obligation to maintain day-to-day operations necessary to ensure the continued use and enjoyment of District
assets by the citizens of Cook County, but also places added focus on land management. The District recommends
$11.5 million in combined spending for land restoration and infrastructure improvements, a $200,000 increase over the
previous year. The Corporate transfer to land acquisition is increased to $4.5 million. The District will still maintain the
required fund balance amount as outlined in its policy. The most recent audited fund balances and their anticipated usage
for the corporate fund and other funds are included as part of the budget document.
The District proposes allocation of $19 million in capital project spending in FY 2011 in addition to Construction and
Development funds allocated from prior years. The recommended employee headcount includes a net increase of (6)
FTE: five additional positions in the Resource Management department (2 Naturalist I, 2 Resource Specialist I, 1 Fisheries
Technician); one Police Sergeant as required by agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police; one Information
Technology Specialist; on Compliance Administrator; and one Maintenance Equipment Operator who will be dedicated to
the District’s trails). The District is recommending the elimination of an Administrative Assistant II in the General Office,
Administrative Analyst II in the Maintenance department and GIS Manager in the Planning and Development department.
The District will also underfund the positions of Board Secretary and the Coordinator of Community and Intergovernmental
Relations.
The District continues to appropriately balance its resources among its five major operating centers. Of the total FY 2011
proposed appropriations for operations ($160.2 million), 55% is for the operations of the Chicago Botanic Garden and
Brookfield Zoo. Another 7% is committed to debt service related to the District’s investment in its capital assets. The
remaining 38% is for the District’s program departments, general operating expenses, and law enforcement. (See Chart 1C)
Property tax revenue continues to be used primarily by the District’s mission-critical areas. Approximately 28% of the
proposed property taxes collected by the District will be used to support the operations of the Brookfield Zoo and Botanic
Garden (Chart 1-D). Another 48% of revenues will be devoted to the Corporate Fund. Within the Corporate Fund, 92% of
its funding resources are devoted to law enforcement; preservation and restoration; and maintenance of trails, groves,
and picnic areas. (See Chart 1-F)
The District continues its efforts to increase the public’s ability to enjoy the open spaces maintained by the District. Funds
recommended for land restoration increase to $5.8 million, $200,000 more than was allocated in FY 2010. The District
plans to use new means to encourage County residents to further explore our assets and get involved in the District by
volunteering. The District will allocate $10.8 million for infrastructure improvements such as repairs and/or replacements
of existing bridges, plumbing systems and other related needs.
Corporate Fund
The FY 2011 Corporate Fund budget recommendation is $57,138,553, 1.91% less than FY 2010 (See Chart 1-E), a
reduction achieved by aligning funding with the District’s priorities and diverting them away from areas that were deemed
to be sufficiently funded.
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As stated previously, the District continues to devote the majority of this fund’s resources to those areas that directly affect
the public, with 92% of the total Corporate Fund budget devoted to these purposes (public safety, maintenance of trails,
groves, family picnic areas, and preservation and restoration of the County’s open spaces). (See Chart 1-F)
As shown in Chart 1-G and discussed earlier, there are six more recommended full-time equivalent positions for FY 2011
than were budgeted for in FY 2010: five proposed additional Resource Management personnel, an additional
Maintenance position, the additional Police Sergeant, and two personnel in General Office – offset by the elimination of
one General Office position, one Maintenance position and one Planning & Development position.
The FY 2011 Corporate Fund budget recommendation also includes a $4.5 million transfer to the Real Estate Acquisition
Fund and a $2 million transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund. The transfer to the Acquisition Fund will increase the
available resources of this fund. The transfer to the Capital Improvement Fund will help fund model land restoration work
and other infrastructure improvements.
Capital Improvement and Construction and Development Funds
Beginning in FY 2005, the District began a major push to improve its major capital facilities and infrastructure, replace
aging vehicles and equipment, and restore some of its holdings. The FY 2011 budget allocates $19 million in non-grant
funding for facilities and infrastructure that will be used for maintenance and minor enhancements of the District’s capital
holdings.
A separate volume on the District’s capital improvement plan has-been updated and printed. It also is available to view
and download on the District’s website at www.fpdcc.com
The FY 2011 budget for the Real Estate Acquisition Fund includes another contribution from the Corporate Fund of $4.5
million. As of December 31, 2009, this fund had an audited fund balance of about $20.8 million, with planned and desired
purchases exceeding this amount. Beginning in FY 2005, the Corporate Fund absorbed all indirect expenses of the
Acquisition Fund such as the personnel costs associated with land acquisition. The District continues to seek
opportunities to acquire lands in support of its mission.
Grant Fund
The District currently has been awarded over $60 million in government grant funding and nearly $4 million in third-party
grants. The District received two grants of $10 million and $21 million respectively under the Illinois First program. The
District has either spent or encumbered nearly all of the Illinois First monies, resulting in significant infrastructure
enhancements for the District. The District completed several major grant funded projects in the previous fiscal year, and
will continue executing the Capital Improvement Plan for FY 2011.
Bond and Interest Fund
The Bond and Interest Fund debt service for FY 2011 increased negligibly, remaining at approximately $12 million. The
District continues to have one of the lowest debt service obligations of any of the state’s forest preserve districts, while
remaining the largest forest preserve district in the state.
Self-Insurance Fund
The District is self-insured against most common general liability and tort claims. The audited fund balance as of
December 31, 2009 is $25.9 million. With favorable settlement of some of its cases, the District recommends scaling
back on the amount held in reserve to $20 million; however, increases in Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment
Insurance and other expenses borne by the Fund are expected to drive the reserves below $20 million without additional
funding. To maintain the appropriate level of reserves, the FY 2011 budget proposes a $3 million transfer to this fund.
The accompanying charts and graphs referenced in the Executive Summary section provide a graphic summary of the FY
2011 budget.
8
Tax Rates For Real Property
Tax Rates for Real Property
(Per $100 Equalized Assessed Valuation)
$0.080
$0.074
Assessment Year
1996
$0.070
Tax Rate
$0.074
$0.072
1997
$0.070
$0.069$0.074
$0.067
$0.074
$0.060
$0.060
$0.059
02-05
4 year average EAV
4.33%
03-06
4 year average EAV
6.42%
$0.059
$0.059
$0.057
$0.057
1998
$0.072
1999
$0.070
2000
$0.069
$144,344,068,478.00 $139,143,374,642
$81,316,855
*2006
2001
$0.067
$1,480,798,578.78 $148,079,857,878
$85,299,402
*2007
2002
$0.060
2003
$0.059
2004
$0.059
2005
$0.059
2006
$0.057
2007
$0.057
2008
$0.053
2009
$0.049
*2010
$0.049
*2011
$0.049
$0.053
$133,371,713,730
$0.049
$0.050
$0.040
0.015
$0.030
$0.020
$0.010
$0.000
$0.973
0.014
$0.049 $0.049
$0.00
*2006
$0.00
*2007
18.056%
*2008
1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 *2010*2011
Tax Year
*2010 - 2011 (Projected based on 2009 Actual Agency Tax Rate)
CHART 1-A
9
*2009
County
58
272.70Cook
59%
Property
Tax Rates
20
88.70
19%Comparison
2009 rates
FUND
Education
City of Chicag
Metropolitan W
Cook County
Chicago Park
Forest Preser
$2.727
$0.887
$0.261
5
26.10
(Per $100
of Equalized
$0.394
9
39.40
$0.309
7
30.90
$0.049
1
4.90
$4.627 $100.000
462.70
Metropolitan Water
Reclamation
$0.261
6%
1.9
Cook County
$0.394
8%
6%
Assessed
Valuation)
9%
7%
1%
Chicago Park District
$0.309
7%
Forest Preserve District
$0.049
1%
City of Chicago
$0.887
19%
Education
$2.727
59%
Total Rate $4.627 per $100 EAV
Source: Office of the Clerk of Cook County - *2010 rates not available
CHART 1-B
10
FUND
Corporate
Bond & Intere
Appropriation
Summary of Operating Funds
$57,138,553
0.356756
FY 2011
$12,009,596
0.074984
Employee An
$3,144,432
Botanic Garden
$60,955,699
e
Botanic
Gard
$26,913,166
$26,913,166
17%
$160,161,446
Zoological
0.019633
0.380589
0.168038
Corporate
$57,138,553
36%
Zoological
$60,955,699
38%
Employee Annuity
& Benefit
$3,144,432
2%
Total
$160,161,446
CHART 1-C
11
Bond & Interest
$12,009,596
7%
Corporate
Const. & Deve
Bond & Intere
Annuity & Ben
Zoological
Botanic Garde
$6,041,600
7%
Property Tax Distribution
$41,394,704
FY 2011
$6,041,600
$12,009,596
$2,829,675
$14,884,927
$9,348,070
Bond & Interest
$12,009,596
$86,508,572
14%
Annuity & Benefit
$2,829,675
3%
Zoological
$14,884,927
17%
Botanic Garden
$9,348,070
11%
Corporate
$41,394,704
48%
Total
$86,508,572
Chart 1-D
12
FY2010 Appropriation - FY2011 Recommendation Comparative Summary
Fund
Operating and Debt Service
Corporate
Bond & Interest
Employee Annuity & Benefit
Zoological
Botanic Garden
Total for Operations
Capital
Capital Improvement
Total for Capital
Total Recommendations
FY2010 App.
$58,252,887
$12,008,168
$2,754,970
$59,772,551
$27,265,166
$160,053,742
FY2010
FY2011 Rec.
$57,138,553
$12,009,596
$3,144,432
$60,955,699
$26,913,166
$160,161,446
FY2011
DIFFERENCE
($1,114,334)
$1,428
$389,462
$1,183,148
($352,000)
$107,704
% CHANGE
-1.91%
0%
14%
2%
-1%
0.07%
DIFFERENCE
$5,739,520
$13,050,000
$19,385,000
$38,174,520
$5,739,520
$13,500,000
$17,090,000
$36,329,520
$0
$450,000
($2,295,000)
($1,845,000)
0%
3%
-12%
-5%
$198,228,262
$196,490,966
($1,737,296)
-1%
Chart 1-E
13
Department
Total
Forest
Preserve
District 791,169
$4,911,879
5.00%
$19,548,941
60.00%
9,494,023
Corporate Fund
Appropriation
by
Function
Maintenance of Public Areas and Infrastructure
$22,111,727
25.00%
$3,955,843
Public Safety and Land Protection
$13,020,550
10.00%
$1,582,337
FY 2011
Maintenance of
Preservation,
Planning and Development
$1,909,172
5.00%
$791,169
Administration & Management
$15,823,371
Preservation, Restoration, Education, and Recreation
Restoration,
and
Operating TFR to Real
Estate Acquisition
Recreation
$19,548,941
33%
Fixed Charges
$1,959,655
Operating Transfer
to Capital
Education,
2,000,000
4,500,000
$59,593,097
-$2,454,544
$1,000,000
105.00%
Public Areas and
Infrastructure
$1,000,000
$22,111,727
37%
-$2,454,544
-$12,179,770
Public Safety and
Land Protection
$13,020,550
22%
Administration &
Management
$4,911,879
8%
TOTAL CORPORATE FUND APPROPRIATION
$57,138,553
Chart 1-F
14
-$2,454,544
$59,593,097
Forest Preserve District Staffing History
1000
900
922
828
800
700
600
475
489
502
502
524
536
538
544
500
400
300
200
100
0
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
15
PROPERTY TAX
Following the approval of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners authorizes
the raising of revenue by direct taxes on real property. This is known as the property tax levy.
The County Assessor is responsible for the assessment of all taxable real property within the County except certain railroad
property and pollution control facilities which are assessed directly by the State. One third of the County is presently reassessed
each year on a repeating triennial schedule.
Real property in the County is separated into nine classifications for assessment purposes. After the County Assessor
establishes the fair market value of a parcel of property, that value is multiplied by the appropriate classification percentage
to arrive at the Assessed Valuation for the parcel. The classification percentage ranges from 16% for certain residential,
commercial and industrial property to 36% and 38%, respectively, for other industrial and commercial property.
Once property taxes are collected and remitted to the District, they are distributed to six funds: Corporate, Construction &
Development, Bond & Interest, Employee Annuity & Benefit, Zoological and Botanic Garden.
Property Tax Levy Summary 2006-2011
2011
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
(Budgeted)
Fund
Corporate
Bond & Interest
Annuity & Benefit
Zoological
Botanic Garden
Total
36,800,567
40,082,442
42,086,564
41,746,609
41,746,609
5,750,000
5,750,000
6,041,600
6,041,600
6,041,600
41,394,704
6,041,600
13,311,504
13,321,953
13,308,743
13,302,237
12,008,168
12,009,596
2,383,835
3,074,058
1,977,980
2,324,442
2,479,198
2,829,675
14,168,025
14,168,025
14,884,927
14,884,927
14,884,927
14,884,927
8,902,924
8,902,924
9,348,070
9,348,070
9,348,070
9,348,070
85,299,402
87,647,885
87,647,885
86,508,572
86,508,572
81,316,855
Chart 1-H
16
Property Tax Levy Summary
Fund
Corporate
2010
2011
Appropriation
Recommendation
$41,746,609
$41,394,704
Difference
% CHANGE
($351,905)
-0.84%
Construction & Development
$6,041,600
$6,041,600
$0
0%
Employee Annuity and Benefit
$2,479,198
$2,829,675
$350,477
14.14%
$14,884,927
$14,884,927
$0
0%
$9,348,070
$9,348,070
$0
0%
$74,500,404
$74,498,976
($1,428)
0.0%
Bond and Interest
$12,008,168
$12,009,596
$1,428
0.0%
Total
$86,508,572
$86,508,572
$0
0.0%
Zoological
Botanic Garden
Sub-Total
Chart 1-I
17
Primary Funds of Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois
Estimated Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balances
For the Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 2011
Corporate
Self
Real Estate
Bond
Capital
Chicago
Chicago
Total
Estimated Revenues
Fund
Insurance
Acquisition
and Interest
Fund
Fund
Improvements
Fund
Zoological
Society
Botanic
Garden
Governmental
Funds
Property Tax, Net
39,324,969
PPRT
Picnic Permit / Special Use Fees
Equestrian Licences
Winter Sports
Pool Fees
Fund
12,009,596
5,739,520
4,807,742
14,240,681
8,880,666
80,195,432
615,000
262,500
5,685,242
850,000
35,000
30,000
200,000
Golf Revenue
950,000
Concessions
145,500
145,500
Fines
150,000
150,000
Land Use Fees
275,000
275,000
License Agreements
1,100,000
Other
25,000
Investment Earnings
70,000
Total Revenues
47,963,211
0
25,000
70,000
0
0
12,009,596
5,739,520
14,855,681
9,143,166
86,546,174
Estimated Expenditures
General Office
1,699,292
1,699,292
Finance and Administration
2,321,168
2,321,168
Resource Management
8,376,706
8,376,706
18,155,884
18,155,884
General Maintenance
Resident Watchmen Facilities
500,000
Permit & Rec. Activities Admin
1,678,212
1,678,212
Law Enforcement
9,579,300
9,579,300
Legal Department
1,459,162
1,459,162
1,909,172
1,909,172
District Wide Services
1,959,655
Self Insurance
1,959,655
3,000,000
3,000,000
Brookfield Zoo
0
Chicago Botanical Garden
0
Debt Service
12,009,596
Capital Improvements
Total Expenditures
17,090,000
47,638,553
3,000,000
17,090,000
(3,000,000)
(17,090,000)
12,009,596
19,239,520
12,009,596
19,239,520
36,329,520
0
0
14,855,681
9,143,166
98,477,669
EXCESS Revenue/(Deficiency)
over/(under) expenditures
324,658
0
(13,500,000)
(11,931,495)
Other Financing Sources/(Uses)
Master Loan
0
Bond Proceeds
0
Transfer In
Transfer Out
3,000,000
4,500,000
2,000,000
4,500,000
0
2,000,000
(12,590,000)
0
(11,500,000)
9,500,000
(9,500,000)
(9,500,000)
Net Other Fin. Sources/ (Uses)
(9,500,000)
3,000,000
Net Fund Balance Incr. (Decr.)
(9,175,342)
0
Chart 1-J
18
0
0
0
(33,265,342)
Audited Unreserved Fund Balance Information
Fund
Account
Number
Corporate
011000-410000
December 31,2008
Fund Balance
$23,240,005
December 31,2009
Fund Balance
$32,864,959
FY 2011 Proposed Usage
($9,175,342)
Remaining Prior to 2010 Adj.
$23,689,617
Real Estate Acquisition*
061000-410000
$18,435,636
$2,320,655
$1,500,000
091000-410000
$19,365,543
$21,981,229
$2,615,686
($11,500,000)
Self-Insurance
$9,624,954
($19,256,291)
Capital Improvement*
$20,756,291
Difference
$10,481,229
111000-410000
$30,642,546
$25,906,481
$0
$25,906,481
*Includes cash held by Corporate Fund and listed as Reserved for Interfund Loans
Chart 1-K
19
($4,736,065)
Schedule 1
Net Assets by Component
Last Seven Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year
2009
Primary government
Invested in capital assets, net of related debt
Restricted
Unrestricted
Total primary government net assets
$
2008
192,462,332
24,522,305
46,257,650
172,357,359
34,067,791
41,156,086
263,242,287
$ 247,581,236
2007
$
Source: Annual Financial Reports 2003-2009
20
2006
2005
146,344,208
51,685,189
30,926,859
128,184,104
61,523,307
25,920,391
133,287,027
31,730,383
39,706,460
228,956,256
$ 215,627,802
$ 204,723,870
2004
2003
140,549,288
36,555,084
17,267,858
$
194,372,230
143,384,950
33,592,257
4,469,378
$
181,446,585
Schedule 2
Changes in Net Assets
Last Seven Fiscal Years
(Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Expenses
Governmental activities:
General Administration
Resource Management
Recreation and General Maintenance
Law Enforcement
Interest on Debt
Total primary government expenses
2008
2007
$ 14,691,594
6,979,922
17,227,653
9,057,297
1,339,706
8,762,303
5,712,807
$ 63,771,282
$ 11,696,745
6,485,647
15,225,392
6,675,531
2,496,358
16,721,767
5,985,100
$ 65,286,540
$ 18,065,912
5,193,949
15,505,445
9,793,551
143,102
15,302,381
5,790,626
$ 69,794,966
1,253,345
7,261,477
18,302,310
8,956,910
491,839
27,443,386
6,342,428
$ 70,051,695
1,832,350
5,077,663
14,559,954
5,893,314
197,977
23,563,206
7,513,844
$ 58,638,308
4,649,798
2,953,566
17,069,671
7,096,488
512,550
5,820,596
2,051,868
$ 40,154,537
1,088,706
2,764,974
257,101
1,951,735
3,741,376
9,803,892
1,693,934
2,631,324
34,000
174,800
10,213,651
14,747,709
335,560
2,909,000
215,685
3,874,331
3,735,759
11,070,335
531,502
3,130,054
176,316
1,569,086
3,768,204
1,005,152
10,180,314
320,596
3,493,339
171,916
205,583
3,897,063
849,214
8,937,711
525,581
3,229,819
187,543
170,138
3,122,774
331,770
7,567,625
478,407
2,566,753
117,940
745,719
2,771,054
6,679,873
(50,538,831)
(58,724,631)
(59,871,381)
(49,700,597)
(32,586,912)
(30,318,654)
57,858,033
7,220,428
3,911,075
174,275
69,163,811
69,163,811
54,046,000
7,652,970
7,766,557
2,587,558
72,053,085
72,053,085
53,312,016
6,212,663
8,083,720
3,166,914
70,775,313
70,775,313
46,683,447
5,683,373
4,407,900
35,823
3,241,694
60,052,237
60,052,237
38,191,306
3,475,192
713,534
110,327
22,198
3,000,000
45,512,557
45,512,557
37,861,461
3,485,583
478,705
35,602
50,458
Program Revenue
Law Enforcement
Operating Grants and Contributions
Capital Grants and Contributions
Total primary government program revenues
Net (Expense)
Total primary government net (expense)
(53,967,390)
General Revenues and Other Changes in Net Assets
Taxes:
Property Taxes
62,641,627
Personal Property Replacement Taxes
6,138,159
Investment Earnings
685,676
Gain on Sale of Property
Other General Revenues
162,979
Transfer from Cook County
Donated Land
Total Governmental Activities
69,628,441
Total Primary Government
69,628,441
Change in Net Assets
Total primary government
Fiscal Year
2006
2009
$
15,661,051
$
18,624,980
$
21
13,328,454
$
$
10,903,932
2005
$
$
10,351,640
2004
$
$
12,925,645
2003
$
2,677,134
5,495,526
13,274,129
7,830,477
394,386
5,045,159
2,281,716
$ 36,998,527
41,911,809
41,911,809
$
11,593,155
Schedule 3
Fund Balances, Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified Accrual Basis of Accounting)
Fiscal Year
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
General Fund
Reserved
Unreserved
$
4,699,127
1,304,552
$
3,531,340 $
15,537,475
668,740
5,205,066
$
4,746,155
$
- $
(12,268,618)
- $
(10,049,009)
(17,183,576)
32,864,959 $ 23,240,055 $
15,296,244 $
6,003,679
$
19,068,815 $
5,873,806
$
4,746,155
$
(12,268,618) $
(10,049,009) $
(17,183,576)
40,467,433 $ 49,713,330 $
52,671,625 $
89,228,848 $
100,522,236 $
117,299,901 $
9,503,926
$
15,459,478 $
10,358,357 $
Special revenue funds
31,222,987
30,136,283
32,949,026
29,123,078
26,824,537
25,234,300
27,314,924
26,538,725
16,534,648
18,579,234
Capital projects funds
Debt service funds
5,061,962
-
3,090,374
-
8,388,847
-
24,647,242
-
4,631,044
-
527,254
-
(2,175,065)
-
(1,807,442)
-
1,739,008
1,412,255
5,749,897
5,289,418
Total General Fund
$
6,565,807 $ 3,465,250 $
19,774,805
26,299,152
$
$
5,404,494
9,891,750
All Other Governmental Funds
Reserved
-
Unreserved, reported in:
Total all other Governmental Funds
$
76,752,382 $ 82,939,987 $
94,009,498 $
142,999,168 $
131,977,817 $
Note: The increase in Restricted Fund Balance is due to the bond issue in FY' 2004.
The General Fund Balance in FY'2003 realized a positive fund balance due to the Golf Course Privatization.
22
143,061,455 $ 34,643,785 $
40,190,761 $
30,044,268 $
29,618,549
Schedule 4
Changes in Fund Balances, Governmental Funds
Fiscal Year
Revenues
Property Taxes
2009
$
2008
60,097,934
$
2007
57,858,033
$
2006
54,046,000
$
2005
53,312,016
$
2004
46,683,447
$
2003
38,191,306
$
2002
37,861,461
$
2001
37,448,461
$
2000
36,539,674
$
35,525,764
Intergovernmental Taxes
6,138,159
7,220,428
7,652,970
6,212,663
5,715,159
3,513,202
3,485,583
3,307,080
4,416,262
Fees & Fines
3,483,894
2,454,420
4,288,976
1,013,004
1,251,012
918,209
1,124,760
1,990,568
598,280
4,890,267
366,779
Grants
5,473,428
10,356,728
3,952,365
4,943,843
4,586,656
3,148,534
2,771,054
4,326,450
1,968,450
1,512,410
Recreation Fees
7,154,151
1,835,254
1,725,874
1,822,418
2,208,965
2,399,701
2,446,000
1,754,055
5,827,308
7,025,228
Land Use Fees
288,366
325,909
323,300
336,426
302,217
338,356
316,309
483,339
238,436
263,969
Sales of Stone
-
-
-
165,000
-
101,200
420,240
155,233
211,508
753,596
Other Income
189,687
195,999
1,251,926
3,334,244
3,480,198
331,514
92,388
445,345
863,174
425,373
Investment Income
532,756
3,111,610
8,473,924
-
4,062,348
679,076
478,705
529,556
763,339
1,605,191
Total revenues
$
78,039,478
$
83,249,001
$
81,811,879
$
71,526,161
$
68,480,738
$
49,667,397
$
48,304,555
$
54,513,340
$
52,624,351
$
52,497,500
$
4,244,486
$
4,246,762
$
3,856,878
$
3,537,161
$
3,314,882
$
2,637,592
$
2,408,490
$
2,278,158
$
2,458,270
$
2,644,900
Expenditures
Resource Management
6,260,843
5,959,859
5,140,262
4,585,424
4,096,237
3,676,056
3,634,175
4,776,312
5,726,469
5,004,018
15,272,002
14,684,351
13,213,004
11,705,279
11,197,359
11,424,256
11,567,107
21,283,950
21,713,628
22,922,290
Law Enforcement
8,220,240
6,426,068
6,084,531
5,609,075
5,168,071
4,854,201
5,313,586
7,014,122
7,208,930
7,281,390
1,339,707
2,496,358
4,118,102
491,839
197,977
2,133,322
4,126,906
2,636,378
1,200,237
825,755
5,419,436
6,431,938
7,915,109
5,112,348
20,482,510
2,760,828
2,159,208
2,867,524
4,389,334
6,393,108
Fixed Charges
1,092,248
979,664
1,451,762
394,236
1,212,599
4,107,136
1,544,364
2,996,563
5,039,946
3,491,574
-
3,320,057
3,784,844
3,799,445
4,461,478
3,264,367
2,169,527
4,057,244
1,651,228
569,795
2,748,562
3,872,292
14,336,998
16,529,651
-
-
-
-
-
-
17,851,848
24,807,251
29,339,521
5,772,654
2,068,595
1,360,185
400,586
94,257
684,557
1,564,165
Interest
5,712,807
5,985,101
6,191,907
6,461,442
6,548,066
1,649,070
1,746,646
1,789,611
2,956,867
2,274,603
Principal
6,440,000
7,465,000
5,915,000
5,670,000
3,550,000
3,382,746
2,105,000
2,564,313
1,509,981
Recreation & General Maintenance
Grant Expenditures
Component unit distributions
Capital Outlay
Debt Service
Total Expenditures
$
74,602,179
$
86,674,701
Excess of Revenues over (under)
Expenditures
$
3,437,299
$
(3,425,700) $
$
101,347,918
2,743,393
$
69,668,554
$
62,297,774
$
41,249,759
$
37,175,595
$
52,358,432
$
54,539,447
$
(19,536,039) $
1,857,607
$
6,182,964
$
8,417,638
$
11,128,960
$
2,154,908
$
(1,915,096) $
55,714,991
(3,217,491)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Bond Proceeds
-
1,300,000
-
-
-
100,000,000
-
-
35,285,000
-
Payment to Escrow Agent
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(35,345,719)
-
Bond Premium
-
-
-
-
-
10,219,024
Issuance of Master Loan
-
-
-
-
1,250,000
1,182,746
-
-
704,444
1,231,047
Sales of Assets
-
-
-
-
35,823
110,327
287,127
390,826
1,708,439
2,909,154
8,653,833
11,586,351
5,440,465
29,536,322
6,972,079
2,250,109
5,842,951
1,097,108
1,631,050
1,144,868
-
-
(13,291,066)
-
-
-
-
5,000,000
-
-
(12,586,351)
(12,310,465)
(42,156,322)
(12,972,079)
(15,452,410)
(5,842,951)
(1,631,050)
(1,144,868)
(20,161,066)
(12,620,000)
(4,714,177)
(39,697,105) $
(10,762,393) $
1,468,787
16.8%
19.0%
16.8%
Transfers In
Transfers In from Primary Government
Transfers Out
(8,653,833)
Total Other Financing Sources (use)
Net Change in Fund Balances
$
3,437,299
Debt Service as a Percentage of Noncapital
Expenditures
21.4%
300,000
$
(3,125,700) $
21.7%
23
649,466
98,309,796
$
106,727,434
12.6%
(1,097,108)
287,127
$
11,416,087
10.5%
5,390,826
$
7,545,734
8.3%
3,001,630
$
186,534
8.3%
4,140,201
$
922,710
9.3%
Schedule 5
General Governmental Revenues By Source
Fiscal
Year
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Change in
2000- 2009
Personal Property
Replacement Tax
Property Taxes
$
62,641,627
57,858,033
54,046,000
53,312,016
46,683,447
38,191,306
37,861,461
37,448,461
36,539,674
35,525,764
$
76.3%
6,138,159
7,220,428
7,652,970
6,212,663
5,715,159
3,513,202
3,485,583
3,307,080
4,416,262
4,890,267
25.5%
Total
$
68,779,786
65,078,461
61,698,970
59,524,679
52,398,606
41,704,508
41,347,044
40,755,541
40,955,936
40,416,031
70.2%
Note: The increased Property Taxes in FY 2005 were due to a higher Tax Levy in FY 2004 to pay for the
new bond issuances.
Sources: Annual Financial Reports 2000-2009
24
Schedule 6
Assessed Value and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property
(in thousands of dollars)
Fiscal
Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
Residential
Property
$
109,183,648
99,210,511
87,209,147
77,653,159
69,102,041
61,490,686
56,590,845
49,288,711
43,798,090
39,681,038
Commercial
Property
$
43,372,929
40,296,203
38,638,355
37,824,868
35,699,598
34,640,435
32,427,922
30,633,742
29,351,360
28,761,783
Industrial
Property
$
20,878,457
19,574,172
18,327,403
17,731,155
16,598,200
15,891,067
15,617,940
14,567,049
13,775,950
13,861,652
Railroad
Property
$
193,338
179,073
162,588
154,599
154,646
470,256
439,664
410,981
373,298
343,219
Total Taxable
Assessed
Value
Farm
Property
$
7,411
6,954
7,913
7,913
8,070
9,000
8,839
9,170
9,484
12,232
Note: 2009 Assessed Valuations unavailable
Source: Cook County Clerk, Tax Extension Division
25
$
173,635,783
159,266,913
144,345,406
133,371,694
121,562,555
112,501,444
105,085,210
94,909,653
87,308,182
82,659,924
Total
Direct
Tax
Rate
5.10%
5.30%
5.70%
5.47%
5.90%
5.90%
6.00%
6.70%
6.90%
7.00%
Estimated
Actual
Taxable
Value
$
715,728,704
666,233,062
581,371,294
584,587,928
541,942,050
471,971,669
428,105,908
392,206,809
348,966,255
309,433,210
Taxable Assessed
Value as a
Percentage of
Actual Taxable Value
24.26%
23.91%
24.83%
22.81%
22.43%
23.84%
24.55%
24.20%
25.02%
26.71%
Schedule 7
Direct and Overlapping Property Tax Rates
(rate per $100 of assessed value)
District's Direct Rates
Employee
Fiscal
Year
Corporate
Bond &
Annuity &
Interest
Benefit
Construction
Total
&
Development
Zoological
Botanic
Direct
Garden
Rate
2009
0.024
0.008
0.001
0.003
0.009
0.005
0.050
2008
0.024
0.009
0.002
0.004
0.009
0.005
0.053
2007
0.025
0.010
0.002
0.004
0.010
0.006
0.057
2006
0.026
0.010
0.002
0.004
0.010
0.006
0.057
2005
0.026
0.010
0.002
0.004
0.011
0.007
0.059
2004
0.026
0.009
0.003
0.004
0.011
0.007
0.059
2003
0.027
0.005
0.003
0.004
0.012
0.008
0.059
2002
0.028
0.005
0.003
0.004
0.013
0.008
0.060
2001
0.029
0.007
0.004
0.004
0.014
0.009
0.067
2000
0.028
0.006
0.004
0.006
0.016
0.010
0.069
Overlapping Rates in the City of Chicago and Cook County
Metropolitan
Chicago
Chicago
Chicago
Community
Water
City
School
Board
College
Total
Fiscal
Cook
Reclamation
of
Park
Finance
of
District #
Overlapping
Year
County
District
Chicago
District
Authority
Education
508
2008
0.424
0.252
1.028
0.323
2.589
0.156
4.772
2007
0.452
0.263
1.044
0.355
0.091
2.583
0.159
4.947
2006
0.507
0.284
1.062
0.379
0.118
2.697
0.205
5.252
2005
0.547
0.315
1.243
0.443
0.127
3.026
0.234
5.935
2004
0.593
0.035
1.424
0.455
0.177
3.142
0.242
6.067
2003
0.630
0.361
1.380
0.464
0.151
3.142
0.246
6.374
2002
0.690
0.371
1.591
0.545
0.177
3.562
0.280
7.216
2001
0.746
0.401
1.637
0.567
0.223
3.744
0.307
7.625
2000
0.824
0.415
1.660
0.572
0.223
3.714
0.331
7.739
1999
0.854
0.419
1.860
0.627
0.255
4.104
0.347
8.466
2009 Overlapping Rates unavailable
Source: Cook County Clerk, Tax Extension Division
26
-
Rate
Schedule 8
Principal Property Tax Payers,
Fiscal Years 2008 - 2007
2008
Taxpayer
CBRE Investors LLC (Willis Tower)
Percentage
Percentage
of Total City
of Total City
Taxable
Taxable
Taxable
Taxable
Assessed
Assessed
Assessed
Assessed
Value
Value
Value
$
2007
Rank
Rank
Value
181,318,159
1
0.10% $
180,970,437
1
0.10%
227 Monroe & Adams Dela Inc.
98,895,036
2
0.06%
104,663,494
2
0.06%
Sears Roebuck (Corporate Center)
84,875,255
3
0.05%
84,875,255
3
0.05%
Water Tower LLC
81,250,874
4
0.05%
81,250,874
4
0.05%
Woodfield
78,908,982
5
0.05%
78,908,982
5
0.05%
NACA Ltd. Partnership
76,028,229
6
0.04%
76,028,229
6
0.04%
Prime Group Realty
Hines 70 W Madison Ste 440
73,431,269
7
0.04%
73,431,269
7
0.04%
72,405,084
8
0.04%
72,405,084
8
0.04%
Hines One N Wacker LP
69,826,180
9
0.04%
72,405,084
9
0.04%
67,367,055
10
0.04%
67,367,055
10
0.04%
EOP 10 S Wacker
Total
$
884,306,123
$
892,305,763
Total Cook County Taxable Assessed
Value
$
173,635,783,615
$
159,266,913,649
Note: 2009 Assessed Valuations are unavailable.
Source: Cook County Board of Equalization and Assessment
27
0.51%
Schedule 9
Property Tax Levies and Collections
Fiscal
Year
Ended
31-Dec
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Taxes Levied
for the
Fiscal Year (1)
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
88,020,008 (2) $
87,647,885
$
85,299,402
$
81,316,855
$
80,011,658
$
72,924,920
$
66,355,891
$
64,100,799
$
63,588,742
$
60,254,522
$
Collected within the
Fiscal Year of the Levy
Percentage
Amount
of Levy
81,716,672
80,303,581
72,392,687
74,120,676
70,436,787
62,583,691
62,084,730
61,829,887
58,367,490
0.00%
93.23%
94.14%
89.03%
92.64%
96.59%
94.32%
96.85%
97.23%
96.87%
Total Collections to Date
Percentage
Amount
of Levy
Collections
in Subsequent
Years
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
3,064,061
8,338,479
853,625
1,281,988
2,712,956
822,589
946,670
811,713
(3) $
(4) $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
81,716,672
83,367,642
80,731,166
74,974,301
71,718,775
65,296,647
62,907,319
62,776,557
59,179,203
(1) Tax levied for Fiscal Years 2004, 2005 & 2006 includes Levy for Forest Preserve District and
SB'83 Escrow Account
(2) 2009 Budgeted Tax Levy - Extended Tax Levy unavailable
(3) Tax collections for Tax Levy 2009 collected during 2010 and future years
(4) Subsequent tax collections for 2008 Tax Levy collected during 2010 and future years
Sources: Cook County Clerk, Tax Extension Division & Cook County Treasurer's Department
28
0.00%
93.23%
97.74%
99.28%
93.70%
98.35%
98.40%
98.14%
98.72%
98.22%
Schedule 10
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
General
Total
Percentage
Fiscal
Obligation
Master
Primary
of Personal
Per
Year
Bonds
Loan
Government
Income (1)
Capita (2)
2009
$
108,665,000
$
-
$
108,665,000
0.04%
$
20.67
2008
$
115,105,000
$
-
$
115,105,000
0.05%
$
21.84
2007
$
121,270,000
$
-
$
121,270,000
0.50%
$
23.01
2006
$
127,185,000
$
$
128,485,000
0.06%
$
24.44
2005
$
132,855,000
$
-
$
132,855,000
0.06%
$
25.05
2004
$
135,155,000
$
-
$
135,155,000
0.07%
$
25.38
2003
$
37,355,000
$
-
$
37,355,000
0.02%
$
6.98
2002
$
39,460,000
$
-
$
39,460,000
0.02%
$
7.35
2001
$
42,073,625
$
-
$
42,073,625
0.02%
$
7.82
2000
$
41,451,048
$
-
$
41,451,048
0.02%
$
7.71
1,300,000
(1) Personal income information is found on Schedule 14.
(2) per capita information is found on Schedule14.
Note: 2009 percentage of personal income and per capita computed using 2008 data of schedule 14 since 2009 data
unavailable.
Sources: Annual Financial Reports 1999 - 2009 and Bureau of Economic Analysis.
29
Schedule 11
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
(dollars in thousands, except per capita)
General Bonded Debt Outstanding
Percentage of
Actual Taxable
General
Value of
Obligation
Bonds
Total
Property(1)
Fiscal
Year
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
108,665,000
115,105,000
121,270,000
128,485,000
132,855,000
135,155,000
37,355,000
39,460,000
42,073,625
41,415,048
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
108,665,000
115,105,000
121,270,000
128,485,000
132,855,000
135,155,000
37,355,000
39,460,000
42,073,625
41,415,048
0.06%
0.07%
0.08%
0.09%
0.10%
0.11%
0.03%
0.04%
0.04%
0.05%
(1) See Schedule 6 for property value data.
(2) Population data can be found in Schedule 14.
Sources: Annual Financial Reports 2000-2009 and Bureau of Economic Analysis
30
Per
Capita (2)
29.09
32.69
34.44
37.54
13.21
41.60
11.86
13.29
15.30
16.09
Schedule 12
Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt
As of December 31, 2009
(dollars in thousands)
Governmental Unit
Debt
Overlapping
Outstanding
Percentage
Debt repaid with property taxes
Cook County
$
3,184,830,000
City of Chicago
6,558,654,000
Chicago Board of Education
5,148,172,000
Chicago School Finance Authority
-
Chicago Park District
814,290,000
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
1,979,237,000
Other Bonded Debt
6,433,513,798
Subtotal Overlapping Debt
$
24,118,696,798
District's Direct Debt
$
108,665,000
Total direct and overlapping debt
$
24,227,361,798
Source: Cook County Comptroller 's office
31
13.15%
27.07%
21.25%
0.00%
3.36%
8.17%
26.55%
0.45%
Schedule 13
Legal Debt Margin Information
(dollars in thousands)
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for Fiscal Year 2008
Assessed value
Debt limit (.345% assessed value)
Debt applicable to limit:
General obligation bonds
Less: Amount set aside for
repayment of general
obligation debt
Total net debt applicable to limit
Legal debt margin
Fiscal Year
2000
Debt limit
$
$
37,939,369
Total net debt applicable to limit
Legal debt margin
301,213,229
2001
$
Total net debt applicable to the limit
as a percentage of debt limit
263,273,860
12.60%
327,438,314
2002
$
35,753,152
$
291,685,162
10.92%
$
2003
2004
2005
362,543,985
$ 388,129,983
$ 419,751,587
$ 460,132,412
37,091,076
35,608,354
32,323,184
125,056,934
325,452,909
$ 352,521,629
$ 387,428,403
$ 335,075,478
10.23%
9.17%
7.70%
(1) Assessed valuation for 2008, 2009 information not available
Sources: Annual Financial Reports 1999-2009 and Cook County Clerk, Tax Extension Division
32
27.18%
2006
$
466,948,144
2007
$
125,056,934
$
341,891,210
26.78%
$
108,665,000
$
2008
497,989,502
$ 549,470,852
120,748,093
103,586,963
377,241,409
$ 445,883,889
24.25%
$ 173,635,783,615 (1)
599,043,453
18.85%
(12,768,217)
95,896,783
503,146,670
2009
$
599,043,453
95,896,783
$
503,146,670
16.01%
Schedule 14
Demographic and Economic Statistics - Cook County
Last Ten Calendar Years
Calendar
Year
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
1999
(1)
Personal
Income
(thousands
of dollars)
(1)
Population
5,256,705
5,271,405
5,280,306
5,303,943
5,326,269
5,348,906
5,369,642
5,381,796
5,377,890
5,365,344
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
244,303,284
238,426,065
221,735,670
209,098,971
199,274,915
191,105,112
188,966,857
185,762,239
182,393,699
169,932,439
(1)
Per
Capita
Personal
Income
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
46,475
45,230
42,177
39,423
37,414
35,728
35,192
34,517
33,915
31,672
Note: 2009 information is unavavailable
Sources:
(1) Bureau of Economic Analysis
(2) U.S. Census Bureau estimate (data unavailable for 1999)
(3) Illinois Workforce Information Center
33
(2)
Median
Age
35.7
35.5
35.5
35.5
34.8
34.5
33.9
34.3
33.5
n/a
(2)
School
Enrollment
(3)
Unemployment
Rate
1,429,205
1,491,276
1,441,940
1,441,940
1,429,062
1,432,095
1,450,979
1,379,952
1,450,979
n/a
6.5%
4.9%
4.5%
5.9%
6.2%
6.8%
6.7%
5.5%
4.3%
4.4%
Schedule 15
Cook County's 10 Largest Employers
2009
Employer
U.S. Government
Chicago Public Schools
City of Chicago
State of Illinois
Cook County
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
United Airlines
AT&T Communications, Inc.
Employees
Rank
Percentage
of Total Cook
County Emp.
Chicago Transit Authority
77,000
43,740
36,242
26,000
23,416
13,142
13,000
13,000
10,502
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
2.96%
1.68%
1.39%
1.00%
0.90%
0.51%
0.50%
0.50%
0.40%
Motorola Inc.
10,300
10
0.40%
Total
266,342
10.24%
Source: Crain's Chicago Business - List of Chicago's Largest Employers
34
Schedule 16
Full-time Equivalent District's Government Employees by Function
Full-time Equivalent Employees as of December 31
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
2002
2001
2000
Function
34
34
38
37
37
40
41
36
36
36
Resource Management
103
94
90
88
85
82
81
145
174
148
245
242
225
227
220
228
224
450
731
529
Law Enforcement
121
121
115
112
112
106
94
152
164
163
12
12
12
12
11
9
9
9
9
9
21
21
23
24
24
26
26
36
37
37
536
524
503
500
489
491
475
828
1,151
922
Total
Source: Forest Preserve District's Budget
35
Schedule 17
Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program
Last Nine Fiscal Years
Fiscal Year
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Function/Program
Permit and Recreation Activities Administration
Picnic Permits Issued with Shelter
7,505
Picnic Permits Issued without Shelter
2,090
Pool Attendance
n/a
TOTAL
Law Enforcement
Ordinance Violations
Traffic Arrests
Parking Citations
Criminal Arrests
Incident Reports
TOTAL
9,595
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
6,575
2,050
39,774
5,786
1,500
38,303
5,138
1,043
39,010
5,557
1,039
40,035
5,576
1,058
38,561
5,365
1,305
39,550
5,792
1,344
27,504
5,418
1,278
28,905
48,399
48,399
45,191
46,631
45,195
46,220
34,640
35,601
1,378
2,146
1,977
163
13,552
19,216
2,290
3,223
3,102
265
24,543
33,423
3,025
3,396
2,913
643
29,238
39,215
4,907
2,262
3,078
268
28,315
38,830
4,832
3,056
3,636
413
38,472
50,409
1,918
408
3,753
104
46,027
52,210
6,351
4,664
4,359
391
62,081
77,846
6,706
4,581
4,800
443
68,502
85,032
Note: 1999-2000 Operating Indicators by Funtion/Program unavailable
Sources: District's Records
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Scehedule 18
Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program
Last Nine Fiscal Years
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
Function/Program
General and Administration
Building and Building Improvements
Land Improvement
Equipment
Vehicles
Infrastructures
Construction in Progress
TOTAL
1
1
1
2
8
66
76
Resource Management
Land Improvement
Equipment
Vehicles
Infrastructures
TOTAL
4
4
-
-
17
1
18
4
2
6
16
18
34
3
3
11
8
19
1
9
10
Land Improvement
Equipment
Vehicles
Infrastructures
TOTAL
9
10
1
20
1
1
1
5
1
7
11
11
11
18
17
46
16
46
3
65
24
18
42
29
32
61
18
12
30
Law Enforcement
Land Improvement
Equipment
Vehicles
Infrastructures
TOTAL
2
14
16
3
3
1
12
13
-
4
4
2
2
11
11
8
8
21
21
Land Improvement
Equipment
Vehicles
Infrastructures
TOTAL
-
-
-
-
1
1
-
-
10
10
1
1
41
5
21
105
88
139
233
130
91
TOTAL CAPITAL ASSETS
1
n/a
1
n/a
1
n/a
Note: 1999-2000 Capital Asset Statistics by Funtion/Program unavailable
Note: Amounts represent number of units.
Sources: District's Fixed Assests Reports
37
3
13
15
31
5
9
24
38
37
9
1
32
98
177
12
5
1
14
32
7
9
1
12
29
BUDGETARY PROCESS
The fiscal year of the District begins on January 1. The ordinance of the Board appropriating funds for
each fiscal year, referred to as the Annual Appropriation Ordinance, must be adopted before or within
sixty (60) days after the commencement of any fiscal year.
The development of the annual budget begins with each department submitting a detailed request for
appropriations to the Chief Financial Officer. These requests are reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer,
General Superintendent and each department head of the District. Meetings are then held with the
President and then among the President, General Superintendent and Finance Committee of the Board.
The President’s tentative Appropriation Ordinance recommendations are then submitted to the Board and
referred to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee holds public hearings throughout the
County. The Finance Committee then amends and submits the tentative Appropriation Ordinance to the
Board for final approval. The operating budget includes proposed expenditures and the means of
financing them.
The budget is available for public inspection for at least ten (10) days prior to the Board’s passage of the
Annual Appropriation Ordinance.
The Board must hold at least one public hearing on the budget prior to its passage.
Within sixty (60) days (March) of the beginning of the fiscal year, the Board legally enacts the budget
through the passage of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance.
The Board is authorized to transfer budgeted amounts between various line items within any fund. The
Board must approve any revisions altering the total expenditures of any fund. The budget information
stated in the financial statements includes adjustments, if any, made during the year.
The level of control where expenditures may not exceed the budget is the fund level of activity.
With the exception of unspent capital projects (construction and development) funds, budgetary amounts
lapse at year-end and are not carried forward to succeeding years. State statute permits the capital
projects funds to remain open for five years. Unspent budgetary amounts for capital projects are carried
forward for four (4) succeeding years until fund is closed.
A comparison of actual results of operations to the budget can be found in the District’s comprehensive
annual financial report under the section entitled “Required Supplementary Information.”
38
CORPORATE FUND SUMMARY
1. Estimated Revenue and Available Sources
2. Budgeted Expenditures and Other Uses
3. Position Summary
39
COMPARISON OF ESTIMATED CORPORATE FUND REVENUE
AND AVAILABLE SOURCES
Tax Revenue
Property Tax Levy
Allowance for Uncollectible /
Deferred Taxes and Refunds
Personal Property Replacement
Tax (PPRT)
Total Tax Revenue
FY 2010
FY 2011
% CHANGE
$41,746,609
$41,394,704
-0.84%
($2,087,330)
($2,069,735)
-0.84%
$4,846,728
$44,506,007
$4,807,742
$44,132,711
-0.80%
-0.84%
$806,188
$30,000
$20,000
$200,000
$1,016,172
$150,000
$200,000
$300,000
$1,500,000
$70,000
$100,000
$850,000
$35,000
$30,000
$200,000
$950,000
$145,500
$150,000
$275,000
$1,100,000
$70,000
$25,000
5.43%
16.67%
50.00%
0.00%
-6.51%
-3.00%
-25.00%
-8.33%
-26.67%
0.00%
-75.00%
$4,392,360
$3,830,500
-12.79%
$9,354,520
$9,175,342
-1.92%
$58,252,887
$57,138,553
-1.91%
Non-Tax Revenues
Picnic Permit / Special Use Fees
Equestrian Licenses
Winter Sports
Pool Fees
Golf Revenue
Concessions
Fines
Land Use Fees
License Agreements
Investment Earnings
Miscellaneous Income
Total Non-Tax Revenue
Other Financing Sources
Fund Balance Contribution
Total All Revenues
40
BUDGETED EXPENDITURES AND OTHER USES
CATEGORY/DEPARTMENT
PERSONNEL
SERVICES*
PROGRAM
EXPENSES**
General Office
1,338,792
Finance & Administration
2,083,668
237,500
2,321,168
Resource Management
7,383,706
993,000
8,376,706
13,853,384
4,302,500
18,155,884
General Maintenance
360,500
TOTAL
Resident Watchman Facilities
1,699,292
500,000
500,000
174,750
1,678,212
Permit & Recreation Activities Admin.
1,503,462
Law Enforcement
9,114,300
465,000
9,579,300
Legal Department
1,358,912
100,250
1,459,162
1,710,722
198,450
1,909,172
District Wide Programs
1,959,655
1,959,655
Operating Transfer to Capital
2,000,000
2,000,000
Operating Transfer to Real Estate Acquisition
4,500,000
4,500,000
Operating Transfer to Self Insurance
3,000,000
3,000,000
Total
$38,346,948
$18,791,605
$57,138,553
`
Fund Balance Increase (Reduction), FY 2011
($9,175,342)
Total Utilized Corporate Revenues
$47,963,211
* includes salary, hospital insurance, life insurance, dental plan,
vision plan and appropriation services adjustment
** includes Professional Contractual Services, Material & Supplies,
Equipment & Fixtures, and other related expenses
41
POSITION SUMMARY
2010 APPROPRIATION
2011 RECOMMENDATION
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
CORPORATE
FTEs
SALARIES
FTEs
SALARIES
10 - GENERAL OFFICE
12.0
$1,104,384
13.0
$1,061,281
20 - FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
21.0
$1,578,502
21.0
$1,590,665
31 - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
103.5
$4,987,513
108.5
$5,281,728
51 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
211.0
$9,738,092
211.0
$9,756,593
35.5
$1,269,870
35.5
$1,285,195
56 - LAW ENFORCEMENT
121.0
$6,420,663
122.0
$6,483,225
60 - LEGAL DEPARTMENT
13.5
$1,039,628
13.5
$1,049,246
80 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
20.0
$1,345,132
19.0
$1,279,532
537.5
$27,483,782
543.5
$27,787,464
54 - PERMIT & REC. ACTIVITIES ADMIN.
GRAND TOTALS
42
CORPORATE FUND
DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATIONS
The Corporate Fund is the District’s general operating fund, supporting all District
departments and other District operations and services. The total financial
resources available to the Corporate Fund for 2011 are estimated to be $57,135,553
43
GENERAL OFFICE
Mission: To insure that the overall mission of the Forest
Preserve District is advanced through the plans, programs and
activities of all departments.
44
GENERAL OFFICE
General Office is comprised of the following sections:




Executive Office
Secretary/Treasurer to Board of Commissioners
Development
Public Information
Executive Office:

Oversees District’s comprehensive plan for preservation and protection of natural lands.

Directs development of planning and research functions.

Reviews and directs operations and programs of all departments.
Secretary/Treasurer:

Serves as custodian of all official District papers, books and documents.

Prepares Board agendas.

Attends and records all Board and committee meetings.

Prepares Journal of Proceedings documenting Board and committee rulings.
Development:

Secures and tracks funding for the District from external sources such as grants and inter-governmental agreements.

Coordinates implementation of outside funds to meet District needs.

Serves as liaison to other agencies and organizations providing funds to the District.
Public Information:

Disseminates news about the District to electronic and print media.

Serves as official spokesperson to the media.
45
GENERAL OFFICE 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Promoted and coordinated the grand opening of the new Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center.

Promoted and coordinated the grand opening of the new Sagawau Environmental Learning Center.

Designated Spring Creek Valley Forest Preserve as an Important Bird Area – an international effort recognizing
locations that have a significant role in conserving rare bird populations.

Awarded the Chicago Wilderness, Habitat Project 2010 Conservation Leadership Award.

Dedicated a state historic maker at the Chicago Portage National Historic site.

Received approval for the dedication of the 657-acre McMahon Woods and Fen as an Illinois nature preserve, bringing
the District’s total number of nature preserves to 20.

Coordinated the second year of a three-year partnership with University of Illinois at Chicago to protect, catalog and
provide a searchable online database of the District’s archival materials. To date, 345 images are posted online at
http://collections.carli.illinois.edu/cdm4/browse.php?CISOROOT=/uic_ccfp

Created an online virtual exhibit of the early history of the Forest Preserve District in partnership with the University of
Illinois at Chicago, titled: “To Protect and Preserve”. http://www.uic.edu/depts/lib/specialcoll/exhibits/fpdcc/

Produced and adopted the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Sustainability Doctrine. This document represents
the culmination of information gathered from the Daniel Burnham Sustainability Conference, 2009.

Coordinated the process of developing a smartphone application (Blackberry and IPhone) for the District (target
completion in January 2011).

Coordinated 2010 “Live Healthy, Discover Nature” outdoor public awareness festival at Daley Plaza. More than 20
organizations participated in providing more than 3,000 members of the public with information about the District, its
offerings and its environmental importance to the citizens of Cook County.

Promoted and coordinated the District’s first “Kid’s Fest” event, in conjunction with the Department of Resource
Management and Fishin’ Buddies, Inc.

Promoted and coordinated the District’s 2010 “Youth Fishing Derby” in conjunction with the Department of Resource
Management and Fishin’ Buddies, Inc.

Implemented a new server for the Planning and Development Department that will be specifically networked with a
new plotter/scanner, enabling the department to scan maps dating back to the District’s origins.

Implemented a network infrastructure (with assistance from Cook County MIS) at the Garage/Maintenance compound.

Coordinated District-wide e-mail migration from Novell GroupWise to Outlook Exchange accounts.

Continued promotional partnership with the 2010 world champion Chicago Blackhawks through program advertising.

Coordinated all of the District’s social media and networking efforts, including Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

Produced and distributed 2010 FPDCC calendar utilizing photos submitted by District employees.
46
GENERAL OFFICE 2011 GOALS

Expand the Board of the Forest Preserve District Foundation, select the Executive Director and begin solicitation of
funding.

Establish a new initiative “Partners for the Preserves” aimed at protecting biological diversity via collaborative efforts.

Launch and promote the District’s new smartphone application.

Launch and promote the District’s newly-redesigned web site.

Create and implement large-scale promotional campaign benefitting the District’s six nature centers, utilizing both
traditional (out-of-home, print, electronic) and non-traditional mediums.

Continue and expand staff development program.

Implement a Wi-Fi infrastructure for the General Headquarters building.

Establish internet access at all of the District’s field locations.

Coordinate 2011 “Live Healthy, Discover Nature” outdoor public awareness festival at Daley Plaza.

Promote and coordinate second annual “Kid’s Fest” event.

Promote and coordinate 2011 “Youth Fishing Derby”.

Produce and distribute 2011 FPDCC Calendar utilizing photos submitted by District employees.
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General Office Department
General
Superintendent
Executive Secretary
Admin. Asst. III
Compliance Administrator
Executive Section
Deputy Supt.
Admin. Asst. to the General Supt. (2)
Coord. Of Community & Intergov’t. Relations
Information Technology
Specialist (2)
Secretary to Board of
Commissioners / Treasurer
Public Information
Information Rep. IV
Development
Director of Development
Budgeted Positions = 13
48
General Office: Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$2,000,000
$1,749,319
$1,800,000
$1,699,292
$1,580,503
$1,600,000
$1,619,002
$1,582,307
$1,572,048
$1,515,153
$1,448,594
$1,400,000
$1,491,601
$1,310,371
$1,227,285
$1,224,478
$1,153,341
$1,200,000
$1,237,229
$1,205,636
$992,763
$1,000,000
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
49
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
10 - GENERAL OFFICE
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
2011 RECOMMENDATION
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
CODE
TITLE
GR
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
2530
General Supt.
24
1
$168,511
1
$168,501
2507
Deputy Supt.
24
1
$111,908
1
$155,172
9999
Compliance Administrator
23
1
$77,630
2484
Coordinator of Community &
Intergovernmental Relations
23
1
$100,657
1
$0
2528
Admin. Asst. to the Gen'l Supt.
23
2
$197,879
2
$199,345
4392
External and Strategic
22
1
$93,989
1
$93,989
Commissioners
22
1
$94,942
1
$0
$159,376
Programs Manager
2505
Secretary to the Board of
1057
Information Technology Specialist
22
1
$81,322
2
2513
Information Rep. IV
21
1
$85,704
1
$86,547
2512
Executive Secretary
20
1
$78,033
1
$78,033
0048
Administrative Assistant III
16
1
$53,408
1
$53,408
0047
Administrative Assistant II
14
1
$49,186
12
$1,115,539
13
$1,072,001
Total
Vacancy/Turnover Adjustment
($11,155)
Personnel Total Wages
$1,104,384
50
($10,720)
$1,061,281
10 - GENERAL OFFICE
FY 2010
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FY 2011
DIFFERENCE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
Personal Services
610010
Salaries and Wages
610012
Hospital Insurance
610013
Life Insurance
$2,278
$2,143
($135)
610014
Dental Care Plan
$5,836
$5,478
($358)
610015
Vision Plan
610016
Appropriation Adjustment for Personal Services
650066
Medicare Payments
Total Personal Services
$1,104,384
$1,061,281
($43,103)
$190,481
$178,349
($12,132)
$1,985
$1,863
($122)
$82,829
$74,289.66
($8,539)
$16,014
$15,389
($625)
$1,403,807
$1,338,792
($65,014)
Professional Contractual Services
620090
Other Professional Services
$50,000
$50,000
620091
Advertising / Promotion
$55,000
$50,000
620310
Printing
$15,000
$15,000
$0
620311
Publications
$10,000
$10,000
$0
620315
Stationery & Office Forms
$5,000
$5,000
$0
$135,000
$130,000
Total Professional Contractual Services
$0
($5,000)
($5,000)
Material & Supplies
630010
Office Supplies
$6,000
$6,000
$0
630070
Special Events Program
$5,000
$5,000
$0
630140
Postage
$20,000
$20,000
$0
640300
Telephone Service
$4,500
$6,500
$2,000
$35,500
$37,500
$2,000
Total Material & Supplies
Equipment & Fixtures
660010
Office Equipment & Fixtures
$0
$0
$0
660210
Other Material and Supplies
$4,000
$4,000
$0
Total Equipment & Fixtures
$4,000
$4,000
$0
Intergovernmental Affairs
$0
$90,000
$90,000
Board Secretary Services
$0
$95,000
$95,000
Total Intergovernmental Agreements
$0
$185,000
$185,000
$4,000
$4,000
$0
$1,582,307
$1,699,292
$116,986
Intergovernmental Agreements
680024
680025
Other Employee Expenses
690016
Transportation & Travel Expense
Department Total
51
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Mission: To oversee and manage all financial affairs and
administrative functions related to financial accounting, internal
and external auditing, and purchasing, with an increased
emphasis on the implementation of controls, accountability,
technology and cross training.
52
Finance and Administration is comprised of the following sections:






Accounting
Personnel
Payroll
Budgeting, Technical Analysis and Information Technology Support
Internal Audit
Purchasing
Accounting


Monitors and reports all appropriations and expenditures.
Responsible for accounting, billing and collection.
Personnel

Provides information to Cook County’s Bureau of Human Resources for recruitment, selection, classification,
compensation, training and termination of FPD personnel.
Payroll

Administers, supervises and maintains records of Payroll operations and disbursements.
Budgeting, Technical Analysis and Information Technology Support:






Maintains District financial records.
Implements disaster recovery program.
Insures maximum operation of LAN and WAN.
Researches and analyzes District operations for optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Prepares District budget.
Provides information technology support to the District.
Internal Audit:


Enhances the internal control environment through additional oversight of District operations.
Reviews grant compliance, concession contracts, golf privatization, inter-governmental agreements, and payroll
processing and risk management.
Purchasing:








Procures goods and services for the District.
Maintains vendor database.
Tracks payments and purchase orders.
Searches for prospective vendors.
Encourages minority vendor participation.
Maintains bid process integrity.
Participates in cooperative purchasing ventures with other government entities.
Maintains subsidiary records.
53
2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Received ratings upgrade and/or recalibration from all three ratings agencies: currently rated at AA by Fitch; Aa2 by
Moody’s and AA- by Standard & Poor’s.

Received Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY 2008 Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report.

Updated Bid Document and implemented an ordinance to include “Responsible Bidders Affidavit” in Construction
contract.

Participated in 3rd Annual countywide Expo hosted by the County Purchasing Department.

Tracked and posted awarded vendors online for contracts of $25,000.00 and above.
2011 GOALS

Continue to further refine purchasing policy as needed.

Install new ERP platform for improved reporting and enhanced productivity.

Commencing online bid openings for improved time efficiency.

Promoting Greening and Sustainability efforts through seminar attendance.

Initiating efforts to streamline document management and improved ERP platform management.

Developing an online system to execute requisition / purchasing orders process.
54
Finance and Administration Department
Chief Financial
Officer
Administrative
Assistant IV
Grant Administrator
Clerk V
Internal Auditor
Administrative
Analyst II / Accounts
Payable
Comptroller
PURCHASING
PAYROLL
Purchasing Agent
Administrative Assistant V
Administrative Assistant IV
Administrative Assistant I
PERSONNEL
Director of Human Resources
Administrative Assistant III (2)
Deputy Comptroller
Assistant to
Purchasing Agent
Accounting
Manager I
Director of Financial
Control III
Administrative
Analyst II / Budget
55
Finance & Administration: Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$2,500,000
$2,296,793
$2,321,168
$2,187,720
$2,184,853
$1,895,395
$2,000,000
$1,838,660
$1,802,781
$1,672,317
$1,795,059
$1,774,594
$1,679,982
$1,518,663
$1,500,000
$1,322,149
$1,230,279
$1,313,674
$1,230,063
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
56
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
20 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
2011 RECOMMENDATION
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
CODE
TITLE
GR
FTE
0120
Chief Financial Officer
24
1
$131,976
1
$131,976
2501
Comptroller
24
1
$111,611
1
$111,611
1043
Director of Human Resources
24
1
$103,291
1
$103,291
2504
Purchasing Agent
24
1
$105,512
1
$105,512
2478
Deputy Comptroller
22
1
$93,989
1
$93,989
2519
Accounting Manager I
22
1
$89,272
1
$93,550
0112
Director of Financial Control III
22
1
$94,942
1
$94,942
2294
Grant Administrator
22
1
$74,058
1
$74,058
0051
Admin. Asst. V
20
1
$70,716
1
$74,058
0292
Administrative Analyst II
19
2
$142,786
2
$144,213
1211
Assistant to Purchasing Agent
19
1
$67,496
1
$70,612
4300
Internal Auditor
18
1
$55,940
1
$53,408
0050
Admin. Asst. IV
18
3
$188,525
3
$188,525
0048
16
3
$166,377
3
$168,908
0046
Administrative Assistant I
12
1
$42,203
1
$42,203
0907
Clerk V
11
1
$39,809
1
$39,809
21
$1,578,502
21
$1,590,665
Personnel Total
57
$0
$0
$1,578,502
$1,590,665
20 - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
FY 2010
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FY 2011
DIFFERENCE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
Personal Services
610010
Salaries and Wages
610012
Hospital Insurance
610013
Life Insurance
610014
Dental Care Plan
610015
Vision Plan
610016
650066
Medicare Payments
$1,578,502
$1,590,665
$12,164
$333,342
$340,485
$7,143
$3,987
$4,091
$104
$10,212
$10,458
$245
$3,474
$3,557
$118,388
$111,346.58
$83
($7,041)
$22,888
$23,065
$176
$2,070,793
$2,083,668
$12,875
$145,000
$145,000
$0
620020
Annual Reports/Audit
620090
620600
Professional Training
$25,000
$25,000
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$5,000
$175,000
$180,000
$5,000
$20,000
$20,000
$0
Material & Supplies
630020
640300
Computer & Office Supplies
Telephone Service
$4,000
$7,500
$3,500
$24,000
$27,500
$3,500
$15,000
$15,000
$0
660010
660210
Office Equipment & Fixtures
$5,000
$5,000
$0
$20,000
$20,000
$0
$3,000
690016
$4,000
$7,000
690030
Dues & Subsriptions
$3,000
$3,000
$0
Total Employee Expenses
$7,000
$10,000
$3,000
$2,296,794
$2,321,168
$24,375
Department Total
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Mission: To protect, restore and preserve the biodiversity and
beauty of the natural communities of the District as nearly as
may be in their natural condition, for the education, pleasure and
recreation of the public
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Resource Management is comprised of the following functional areas:

Resource Ecology

Education

Fisheries

Wildlife

Volunteer Resources

Safety and Training

Trails Management

Resource Management Crews
Resource Ecology:

Provides professional support and guidance to District staff and volunteer stewards.

Conducts research studies.

Develops habitat management plans.

Evaluates impact projects will have on District holdings.
Education:

Operates six (6) nature centers that inform visitors about the values of the natural habitat.

Produces exhibits, special programs, displays and self-guiding trails to demonstrate the management and restoration
of native communities.

Coordinates school programs, teacher training, seasonal special events, cross country ski programs and other
activities to enhance public enjoyment and appreciation of the District and generate support for District management.

The Publications Coordinator supervises production and distribution of printed materials for the District.

Provides public information regarding locations, directions, activities, educational programs, etc.

Provides brochures, maps and other informational materials.

Responds to complaints.
Fisheries:

Provides professional lake management for recreational fishing on over forty (40) lakes throughout the county.

Conducts lake management studies regarding aquatic population evaluations, water chemical analyses, growth and
reproductive rates.

Implements nuisance aquatic weed control, fish stocking, erosion control and fish propagation
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Wildlife:

Works in conjunction with other government agencies, researchers and universities to understand human/animal
relationships in disease transmittal and control.

Works with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on white-tailed deer and Canada goose management.

Works with Resource Ecology on habitat improvements and policy.
Volunteer Resources:

Recruits and supports ecosystem management with assistance from volunteer stewards.

Coordinates the Preserve Keepers Corps. Program consisting of high school students and citizens who assist the
District in maintaining various trails, streams, lakeshores and picnic areas throughout the county.
Safety and Training:

Creates a better-educated and more efficient work force at the District by providing training for District staff including
Certified Arborist classes; maintenance procedures for chain saws, brush chippers, tractors and mowers; prescribe
burning certification; pesticide use; first-aid; and plant identification.
Trails Management:

Inspects, maintains and recommends improvements for approximately three hundred (300) miles of paved and
unpaved multi-use trails throughout the county.

Attends meetings with members of the Trails Committee.

Interacts with different trail user groups.

Conducts trail work improvement projects with volunteers.
Resource Management Crews

Implements “Best Management Practices” on District holdings which includes: prescribed burns, removal and
herbicide of invasive plants and planting of native plants.

Performs stream cleanup on major waterways throughout the District.

Assists volunteers conducting habitat enhancement projects throughout the District.

Staff assists with implementing Forest Preserve District’s Restoration Intern Program.

Responds to public inquiries regarding hazardous vegetation along roadways, picnic areas, and District holdings
adjacent to residential properties.

Provides in kind services as a match for various grants received by the District.

Conducts surveys and collaborates with state and federal agencies to control forest pests such as Emerald Ash Borer,
Asian Longhorned Beetle and Gypsy Moth.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Sagawau Environmental Learning Center was constructed and opened to the public on April 17, 2010 with SB83
Funds. Facility provides 12,500 square feet which includes an environmental classroom, space for District’s Nordic
Cross Country Ski Program, interpretive displays explaining the geology of the surrounding area, great room to
accommodate meetings or conferences and office space for nature center staff. Building is LEEDS certified.

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center was constructed and opened to the public on July 10, 2010 with SB 83 Funds.
Facility provides 17,500 square feet which includes interactive environmental education room, environmental
interpretive displays with live animals, conference room, environmental class room, new and improved trails with
interpretive signs and office space for nature center staff. Original Little Red Schoolhouse was restored and includes
many of the original displays. New building is LEEDS certified and includes geothermal heating and cooling system.

Hosted three (3) Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Sectional Bass Fishing Tournaments on FPD Lakes in second
state sanctioned Bass Fishing Tournament in the United States. This included 22 local high schools entering 42 boats,
with approximately 168 participants plus coaches.

District staff participated in the International Society of Arboriculture annual conference. Staff presented a poster on
the District at the conferences poster session. Staff also conducted a field tour of District holdings for attendees of the
conference.

In cooperation with Univ. of Illinois Extension: conducted the second Master Naturalist Class; conducted Certified
Interpretive Guide class for staff and others; with wildlife and other sections, conducted staff in-service training.

Hosted 5 Student Conservation Association – Friends of the Forest Preserves student work crews for 5 weeks; 60
students, over 7,000 hours worked.

Conducted Mighty Acorns Program for 2009-2010 school years with 31 schools and over 2,900 students participating
in the program.

Collaborated on “Leave No Child Inside” campaign, including special programs at nature centers, and other education
and training programs. Represented the District on the Chicago Wilderness Education Organizing Committee.

Special events at nature centers included Maple Days, Earth Day, International Migratory Bird Day, Hummingbird
Festival, Art Fair, Fall Festival and Settler’s Day.

Projected general attendance at the District’s 6 Nature Centers for 2010 will be 470,000. Projected attendance for
scheduled groups is 27,000, for a total on site attendance of 497,000.

Projected staff off-site outreach programs is 15,000.

th
Staff represented the District at 5 Annual “Live Healthy, Discover Nature” event at Daley Plaza, Millennium Park
Family Fun Tent and Fishing Buddies Kids Day.

One hundred-eight (108) Forest Preserve District of Cook County staff are currently ISA certified arborists. The
Forest Preserve District of Cook County has the largest membership of Certified Arborists by the ISA in the state of
Illinois.

Cooperated with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and USDA-APHIS in the Emerald Ash Borer survey program.
Assisted USDA-APHIS with survey for the Chinese Long horned Beetle.

Cooperated with City of Chicago Department of Environment in assisting Chicago Green Corp with training
opportunities and work planning on District properties.
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
The Department of Resource Management is responsible for training of District staff. The objective of the training is to
develop a safe, more efficient, cost-effective and versatile work force. To date, District staff has attended training on
the following subjects including but not limited to: First-Aid/CPR, Chainsaw training class, Fall Protection, Defensive
Driving Course and Environmental Education classes for Arborist recertification.

In addition, staff provided training to Audubon and Friends of the Forest Preserve Interns regarding Chainsaw safety
and operation, Herbicide application and Prescription burning.

District staff instructed several Chicago Wilderness Prescription Burn Crew Member training course workshops. The
sessions certified over two-hundred staff and volunteers from the various Chicago Wilderness agencies to participate
in prescription burns.

Resource Management crews addressed over 465 work order requests that were directed to the Department of
Resource Management.

Resource Management crews implemented a variety of restoration activities including removal and herbiciding of
invasive plants. Crews also conducted prescribed burns on District holdings.

Staff assisted other District departments with District sponsored events.

Assisted various Cook County agencies with emergency response, hazardous tree removal and debris clean-up.

Conducted stream cleanups on the North Branch of the Chicago River and Thorn creek.

District staff has been members of the EAB Readiness Committee which consists of staff from USDA, IDNR, IDA, the
Morton Arboretum and local municipalities.

The District has certified through the National Safety Council two instructors to teach CPR/First-Aid to District staff.

The District had 9 staff members, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, certified as Prescribed Burn
Managers.

Hosted a S130- Firefighter Training and S190 – Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior training, instructed by the
Midewin Hotshot Crew, for District staff and various Chicago Wilderness organizations.

District staff is assisting Mayor Daley’s Nature and Wildlife Committee with the update of the Nature and Wildlife Plan.

District staff has met with Fire Department Chiefs to coordinate responses to wildfires on District property; this involves
District staff training fire department staff in prescription burn and wildfire suppression techniques.

District staff is working with Chicago Wilderness agencies to create a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for the
Forest Preserve District and its surrounding communities.

Prescribed burns in fall of 2009 were 1,214.5 acres and spring of 2010 were 1,449.1 acres for a total of 2,663.6 acres.
District staff and volunteers will also participate in prescribe burns this fall. In addition, Resource Management crews
implemented a variety of restoration activities including removal, herbicide of invasive plants and prescribed burns to
improve ecosystems through the District.

Emphasis continues to be in the detection and monitoring of zoonosis, including west Nile, avian influenza, ehrlichia
and rabies.

Conducted general flora and fauna studies to detect the presence or absence of species.

Conducted Wildlife studies including coyote, beaver, deer, skunk, raccoon, bat, and animal human interactions.

Trail Crews completed mowing all 210 miles of multi-use trails and widened 60 miles of multi-use trail and 40 miles of
paved trails corridor shoulders.
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
Sixteen culvert pipes have been installed along District trails and numerous trail wash-outs have been repaired
throughout the District’s trail system.

Attended all President’s Trail Users Committee meetings.

Responded to and completed 67 public complaints as well as numerous complaints turned in by other departments.

Assisted in identifying all legal multi-use trails in Deer Grove and Spring Creek Preserves.

Trails volunteer groups have logged 820 hours of service to the District.

Volunteer Resources engages public-spirited citizens in activities which support the District’s Mission through its three
primary programs: Ecological Stewardship, Preserve Keeper Corps and the High School Program. During 2010,
dedicated volunteers involved in all three programs contributed to the Preserves 93,500 hours of service valued at
$2,103,750.
Ecological Stewardship
Master Stewards – 108
Ecological stewardship sites - 72
Workdays – 1,000+
Preserve Keeper Corps (new initiative pilot)
Sites Adopted – 15
Workdays - 123
High School Program
High School VIP’s - 103
Adopt-A-Site Schools – 40
Workdays - 185

Volunteer Resources Sponsored Events Including:
Happy Canoe Year
Des Plaines River Through History Rendezvous
Earth Day
Chicago River Day
National Public Lands Day
Des Plaines River Canoe Marathon
Global Youth Service Day (GYSD)
Pumpkin Paddle
Comcast Cares Day
Motorola Global Day of Service

Volunteer Resource staff assisted with the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center and Sagawau Environmental
Learning Center grand openings, participated in and assisted with the Sustainability Conference, participated in
Partners for the Preserves Initiative, conducted CPR and First Aid trainings through the Department of Resource
Management Environmental Education Program, and led the National Association for Interpretation Certified
Interpretive Guide Training.

Volunteer Resource staff has collaborated with over 100 organizations including Friends of the Chicago River, Friends
of the Parks, Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago Public Schools, Sierra Club, Upward Bound, Big City
Mountaineers, Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow, Calumet Is My Backyard, Fishin’ Buddies, Girls for Science, After
School Matters, Alliance for the Great Lakes, Boys and Girls Clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts of America, Illinois Paddling
Council, Prairie State Canoeists, Audubon of the Chicago Region, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium and Chicago
Academy of Sciences.

Helped develop, organize and run the second annual Youth Conservation Conference (YCC). This included 15 urban
youths involved in a one week intensive training at three (3) FPD sites.

Arranged for the removal of shoreline vegetation on 17 FPD lakes to enhance fishing opportunities for Cook County
citizens, and 3 FPD Nature Center lakes.
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
Provided twenty-two (22) media contacts dispensing information to local newspapers, radio and television stations
regarding fishing opportunities within the District.

Conducted twenty-nine (29) aquatic vegetation checks on 15 lakes and treated 10 of those lakes with herbicides.

Conducted twenty-six (26) Fisheries/Fishing programs for the public, with attendance of approximately 700 individuals
of all ages.

Conducted four (4) Advanced Aquatic Ecology workshops attended by 133 high school students and 4 teachers. High
schools that participated in these programs included Lemont High School and Main South High School.

Attended outdoor shows at Rosemont Convention Center, Tinley Park High School, and Deerfield High School.
Talked to and/or handed out literature to approximately 6,000 individuals.

Conducted 15th Annual Tampier Lake Walleye Propagation Program. Results included a greatly increased hatch rate,
a two fold increase in fingerlings stocked, and an additional 20,000 fry stocked.

Stocked the following additional species in District lakes:
Walleye
Smallmouth Bass
70,006 - 3 lakes
3,000 - 2 lakes
Northern Pike
Channel Catfish
Muskellunge
3,294 - 5 lakes
15,844 - 5 lakes
860 -1 lake

Monitored and expanded the District’s monofilament recycling program. The program now includes thirteen (13) fishing
lakes where 90 monofilament recycling receptacles have been installed by Fisheries staff and Eagle Scouts, fishing
clubs and schools. Monofilament collection boxes have been distributed to the District’s nature centers. Modified
monofilament recycling bins for protection to nesting birds.

Assisted IDNR, USACE, and USFWS (along with numerous other governmental agencies) in both the December
Operation Silver Screen Asian carp project on the Sanitary and Ship Canal, and the May Operation Pelican Asian carp
project on the Little Calumet River.

District staff helped develop, organize and run the first annual “Kids’ Fest” at Wampum Lake, in Lansing, with John
Kidd’s Fishin’ Buddies organization. Over 500 attended this two day event promoting outdoor activities for all ages in the
Forest Preserves of Cook County.

Began stocking the newly rebuilt Tuma Lake for public fishing.
.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 2011 GOALS

Increase the number of habitat enhancement projects, including shorelines throughout the District, by developing
partnerships with state, federal and other conservation agencies.

Continue to implement and expand in-service training programs for District staff and volunteers, including: pesticide
use, fire management certification, Arborist Certification, Interpretative Guides Certification, safe/appropriate use and
maintenance of equipment and First Aide/CPR.

Continue to improve and expand outreach environmental education programs such as the “Mighty Acorns” and “Leave
No Child Inside” Programs.

Continue to develop the Preserve Keepers Corps by expanding both the number of high schools adopting Preserves
and the number of individual Preserve Keepers. In particular, expand outreach to teachers, school administrators,
community groups, scout troops; and solicit corporate participation and sponsorship.

Enhance and expand educational offerings to schools and community groups, with additional programs designed to
meet Illinois Learning Standards and school district learning objectives.

Establish new public information and trail guides for each of the 6 nature centers and produce a summary brochure of
all educational offerings by the District.

In cooperation with Chicago Wilderness, National Association for Interpretation and others, expand and enhance staff
in service training.

Complete the bathymetric mapping of 49 fishing and non-fishing lakes throughout the Forest Preserve District of Cook
County and begin the lacustrine planimetry project to incorporate GIS mapping into 40 FPD lake maps.
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DEPARTMENT OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DIRECTOR
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
Resource Manager IV
Aide
RESOURCE
ECOLOGY
EDUCATION
FISHERIES
EDUCATION MANAGER IV
Fisheries Biologist III
WILDLIFE
Fisheries Biologist II
Wildlife Biologist III
Resource Ecologist III
Resource Ecologist II
Fisheries Technician
Resource Ecologist I
Aide
VOLUNTEER
RESOURCES
Volunteer Coordinator
Special Events Director
Wildlife Biologist II
Naturalist II
Wildlife Biologist I
NATURE
CENTERS
Naturalist I (2)
Wildlife Technician
TRAILS
MANAGEMENT
RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
CREWS
Trails Coordinator
Safety and Training Coordinator III
Resource Specialist II
Resource Specialist II (4)
Resource Technician (6)
Resource Specialist I (2)
Laborer
Aide
Aides (2)
Horticultural Technician
Resource Technician (14)
Publications Coordinator
Naturalist III (6)
Clerk V
Naturalist II (6)
Clerk IV
Naturalist I (19)
Laborer
Aides (11)
Attendant
Laborer (11)
Clerk IV
Budgeted Positions = 108.5
FTE
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Resource Management: Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$9,000,000
$8,376,706
$8,000,000
$7,540,643
$7,591,539
$7,000,000
$6,505,078
$6,133,430
$6,000,000
$6,260,843
$5,735,203
$5,140,262
$5,094,531
$5,000,000
$5,959,859
$4,558,602
$4,585,424
$4,631,737
$4,096,237
$4,000,000
$3,634,175
$3,676,056
$3,000,000
$2,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
68
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
31- Resource Management
2011 RECOMMENDATION
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
CODE
TITLE
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
GR
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
Full Time Personnel
4315
Director
24
1
$105,851
1
$105,851
4320
Assistant Director
22
1
$95,888
1
$95,888
2477
Special Events Director
21
1
$85,704
1
$85,704
4330
Resource Manager IV
21
1
$86,547
1
$87,427
4325
Education Manager IV
21
1
$87,427
1
$87,427
4380
Resource Ecologist III
19
1
$72,459
1
$72,459
2544
Naturalist III
19
6
$430,791
6
$431,496
4375
Wildlife Biologist III
19
1
$72,459
1
$72,459
4365
Fisheries Biologist III
19
1
$61,393
1
$64,436
4355
Volunteer Coordinator
19
1
$70,612
1
$70,612
4350
Trails Coordinator
19
1
$70,612
1
$70,612
4635
Publications Coordinator
18
1
$66,389
1
$66,389
0815
Safety & Training Coordinator III
19
1
$67,496
1
$70,612
4335
Resource Specialist II
18
5
$313,758
5
$304,098
4385
Resource Ecologist II
17
1
$61,481
1
$61,481
4370
Wildlife Biologist II
17
1
$60,266
1
$60,882
4360
Fisheries Biologist II
17
1
$62,061
1
$62,061
9999
Fisheries Technican
14
2543
Naturalist II
17
2478
Resource Specialist I
16
2479
2467
0048
2542
2539
1
$38,422
$421,113
7
$413,949
7
2
$88,625
16
2
$102,066
2
$99,848
Horticultural Technician
16
1
$57,029
1
$57,595
16
1
$57,595
1
$57,595
Naturalist I
15
18
$855,562
20
$963,198
Wildlife Biologist I
15
1
$49,978
1
$52,316
2487
Wildlife Technician
14
1
$40,335
1
$42,203
0047
14
1
$46,440
1
$48,657
0907
Clerk V
11
1
$35,728
1
$37,523
0906
Clerk IV
9
2
$56,364
2
$59,213
4340
Resource Technician
X
20
$878,883
20
$878,883
Laborer
X
12
$460,063
12
$460,063
93
$4,925,186
98
$5,175,148
2392
Full Time Personnel Total
($147,756)
Net FT Personnel Total
($103,503)
$4,777,431
$5,071,645
Part-Time/Seasonal Personnel
2494
Nature Center Attendants - $8.25/hrx1040hrs.
4345
Resource Management Aide
Seasonal / PT Personnel Total
X
0.5
$8,580
0.5
$8,580
10
$208,000
10
$208,000
10.5
$216,580
10.5
$216,580
($6,497)
($6,497)
$210,083
Net PT Personnel Total
103.5
$4,987,513
69
$210,083
108.5
$5,281,728
31 - RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
FY 2010
FY 2011
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
610010
Salaries and Wages (Full Time)
DIFFERENCE
Personal Services
610011
Salaries and Wages (Part Time)
610012
Hospital Insurance
610013
$4,777,431
$5,071,645
$294,215
$210,083
$210,083
$0
$1,476,230
$1,588,932
$112,701
Life Insurance
$17,657
$19,092
$1,435
610014
Dental Care Plan
$45,227
$48,802
$3,575
610015
Vision Plan
$15,383
$16,599
$1,216
610016
$15,756
$355,015.16
$339,259
650066
Medicare Payments
$69,273
$73,539
$4,266
$6,627,040
$7,383,706
$756,667
$75,000
$85,000
$10,000
620025
Youth Education Program / Mighty Acorn Program
620040
General Consulting Services
620053
Restoration Intern Program
620054
$67,000
$67,000
$0
$150,000
$160,000
$10,000
Volunteer Advertisement & Promotions
$20,000
$20,000
$0
620230
Equipment Repair and Purchase
$80,000
$80,000
$0
620235
620310
Certified Arborist Safety Training
Printing
$25,000
$18,000
$25,000
$18,000
$0
$0
620337
Contract Vegetation Management
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$535,000
$555,000
$20,000
$55,000
$55,000
$0
Material & Supplies
630080
Chemical Supplies
630100
General Forestation Supplies
630115
Nature Center Supplies
$2,000
$2,000
$0
$75,000
$75,000
$0
630180
Uniform Services
$7,000
$7,000
$0
630330
Volunteer Resources Program
$35,000
$35,000
$0
$0
630331
Wildlife Management Program
$25,000
$25,000
630332
Fisheries Management Program
$27,000
$27,000
$0
630333
Resource Ecology Program
$20,000
$20,000
$0
630334
Trails Management Program
$15,000
$15,000
$0
630335
Festivals & Special Programs
$6,000
$6,000
$0
630336
Wildlife Disease Monitoring and Health Studies
$100,000
$100,000
$0
640300
Telephone Service
$27,000
$32,000
$5,000
$394,000
$399,000
$5,000
660010
Office Equipment & Furniture
$10,500
$10,500
660210
Other Materials and Supplies
$25,000
$20,000
660021
Computer Equipment
$0
($5,000)
$0
$0
$35,500
$30,500
($5,000)
$0
$0
$8,500
$8,500
690016
Department Total
$7,591,540
70
$8,376,706
$785,167
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Mission: To repair, service and maintain the recreational areas,
buildings, structures, supporting infrastructure of the build
environment, motor fleet and other capital facilities throughout
the Forest Preserve District.
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MAINTENANCE
Maintenance is comprised of the following functional areas:

General Maintenance (Field Operations)

Central Garage

Central Warehouse

Maintenance Shop
General:

Directs maintenance activities from General Headquarters and regional facilities including eight (8) operational
divisions and five (5) sub-divisions located throughout the county.

Maintains picnic groves.

Removes refuse.

Cleans roadways.

Maintains District facilities.

Provides picnic tables.

Assists in winter sports operations.
Central Garage:

Maintains and repairs District vehicles and equipment.
Central Warehouse:

Stocks and provides building and maintenance supplies for all District facilities.
Maintenance Shop:

Provides workers and coordinates trades workers involving maintenance of District buildings, structures, wells and
other facilities.
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MAINTENANCE

Further expanded recycling program to include 42 locations throughout Cook County.

Further expanded usage of A.D.A. accessible port-o-lets.

Enhanced energy efficiency at District facilities through the installation of programmable thermostats that will reduce
indoor temperatures when buildings are unoccupied.

Enhanced energy efficiency at District facilities through the installation of energy-efficient lighting controls that turn off
lights in unoccupied sections of buildings.

Enhanced safety for District employees through the installation of LED strobe lights on all new District vehicles.

Expanded usage of eco-friendly Tier III emission-compliant tractors and riding mowers.
MAINTENANCE
2011 GOALS

Implement program for a more comprehensive 32-point preventive maintenance inspection of all District vehicles to
decrease down-time and enhance safety of these vehicles.

Procure wireless 32-ton capacity portable truck lifts enabling the repair of vehicles at any location within the Central
Garage, resulting in a more expedient repair of heavy duty trucks and equipment.

Purchase and install network outlet points throughout the Central Garage, allowing access to server-based diagnostic
software resulting in the ability to utilize diagnostic computers in multiple locations.

Procure and utilize new diagnostic computers and software to expedite repairs on new generation diesel equipment.

Procure and utilize software tracking system (Bar-Code) to better monitor parts inventory and disbursement of
materials and supplies throughout the District.

Provide basic computer training for field office personnel resulting in a more effective and efficient means of
documenting workplace tasks and functions.

Procure and utilize digital thermography camera to inspect buildings for installation deficiencies and/or air infiltration
resulting in energy loss.
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General Maintenance Department
*Light Maintenance Equipment Operator (23)
*Serviceman I (16)
*Serviceman II (14)
General Headquarters
*Serviceman III (13)
Maintenance Supt. III
Assistant Maint. Supt. III (2)
Admin. Asst. V
Admin. Asst. IV
*Laborer (51)
*Clerk V (10)
*Seasonal Laborer (17 FTE)
Maintenance Shop
Maintenance Supervisor III
Serviceman IV
Pump & Well Repairman II (2)
Maintenance Equip. Operator (3)
Maintenance Equip. Repairman
Maintenance Service Technician (4)
Maintenance Service Technician (Metal) (1)
Garage Attendant (2)
Rodman (1)
Electrician (3)
Plumber Foreman
Plumber (3)
HAVC Repairman
Painter (2)
Admin. Asst. II
Central Warehouse
Equip. Supv. I
Serviceman IV
Watchman (4)
Central Garage
Regional Supt. II (1)
Regional Supt. (3)
Maintenance Supervisor III (2)
Maintenance Foreman II
Maintenance Mechanic (4)
Serviceman IV
Administrative Asst. III
Northwest Region
(2 Divisions)
North Region
(2 Divisions)
South Region
(2 Divisions)
Division Supt. (2)
Asst. Division Supt. (2)
Division Supt. (2)
Division Supt. (2)
Southwest
Region
(2 Divisions)
Division Supt. (2)
*Work location assigned on as needed basis
Budgeted Positions = 211 FTE
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General Maintenance: Appropriated Expenditures vs. Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$20,000,000
$17,849,646
$18,000,000
$18,155,884
$17,395,662
$15,462,068
$16,000,000
$14,820,719
$14,408,896
$14,000,000
$13,106,626
$12,882,444
$13,004,890
$12,000,000
$10,620,367
$13,718,466
$10,680,781
$13,982,408
$12,483,887
$10,981,670
$10,308,331
$10,000,000
$8,000,000
$6,000,000
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
75
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
2011 RECOMMENDATION
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TITLE
GR
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
2577
Maintenance Superintendent III
24
1
$111,611
1
$111,611
4768
Assistant Maint. Supt. III
23
2
$198,374
2
$185,004
$257,568
CODE
2508
Regional Superintendent
21
3
$255,952
3
4704
Regional Superintendent II
22
1
$94,942
1
$95,888
2581
Maintenance Supervisor III
21
3
$241,469
3
$251,603
0051
20
1
$78,790
1
$78,790
2572
Division Superintendent
19
8
$533,614
8
$530,352
2588
Equipment Supervisor I
19
1
$72,459
1
$72,459
0292
Administrative Analyst II
19
1
$71,754
0050
18
1
$66,389
1
$66,389
2571
Asst. Division Supt.
17
8
$456,772
8
$468,661
0048
16
1
$53,408
1
$56,468
0047
14
1
$50,213
1
$50,172
2248
Rodman
11
1
$40,161
1
$40,583
0907
Clerk V
11
10
$363,391
10
$370,005
2574
Maint. Foreman II Garage
X
1
$50,213
1
$50,213
2497
Serviceman IV
X
3
$150,396
3
$150,396
2587
Serviceman III
X
13
$603,262
13
$603,262
2586
Serviceman II
X
14
$594,805
14
$594,805
2585
Serviceman I
X
16
$658,778
16
$658,778
2584
Pump & Well Repairman II
X
2
$93,475
2
$93,475
2498
Maintenance Mechanic
X
4
$246,447
4
$246,447
2590
Maint. Equipment Operator
X
2
$126,435
3
$189,652
2591
Maint. Equipment Repairman
X
1
$49,795
1
$49,795
4805
Maint. Service Technician
X
4
$205,171
4
$205,171
4806
Maint. Service Technician (Metal)
X
1
$55,567
1
$55,567
4807
Garage Attendant
X
2
$92,810
2
$92,810
2392
Laborer
X
51
$1,955,269
51
$1,955,267
2499
Watchman
X
4
$153,354
4
$153,354
2397
Light Maint. Equip. Operator
X
23
$914,175
23
$914,175
2324
Electrician
X
3
$252,096
3
$252,096
2350
Plumber
X
3
$274,560
3
$274,560
2352
Plumber Foreman
X
1
$95,680
1
$95,680
2489
HVAC Repairman
X
1
$84,157
1
$84,157
2354
Painter
X
2
$158,080
2
$158,080
194
$9,503,824
2399
Seasonal Laborer
Seasonal / Part Time Personnel Total
194
($341,995.82)
($332,965)
$9,161,828
X
$9,513,294
$9,180,329
17
$606,594
17
$606,594
17
$606,594
17
$606,594
($30,330)
($30,330)
$576,264
$576,264
211
$9,738,092
76
211
$9,756,593
ACCT.
NO.
FY 2010
FY 2011
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
DESCRIPTION
DIFFERENCE
Personal Services
610010
$9,161,828
9,180,329
$18,501
610011
$576,264
576,264
$0
$3,079,448
$3,145,436
$65,988
$36,834
$94,343
$32,089
$37,795
$96,608
$32,859
$961
$2,264
$770
($44,514)
610012
Hospital Insurance
610013
610014
610015
Life Insurance
Dental Care Plan
Vision Plan
610016
$687,137
642,623
650066
Medicare Payments
$141,202
141,471
$268
$13,809,146
$13,853,384
$44,239
$0
$0
$0
620050
Photographic Service/Supplies
620090
$450,000
$450,000
$0
620110
Building Services, Supplies, & Mat'l
$140,000
$149,000
$9,000
620120
620335
Equip. Maint. Services, Supplies & Mat'l
Refuse Disposal
$497,000
$218,000
$1,305,000
$497,000
$218,000
$1,314,000
$0
$0
$9,000
630020
Computer and Office Supplies
$7,000
$17,000
$10,000
630030
Plumbing/Electrical/Heating
$90,000
$95,000
$5,000
630080
Chemical Supplies
$48,000
$52,000
$4,000
630110
Janitorial Supplies
$63,000
$76,000
$13,000
630170
630200
Propane Gas
ID Cards and Film
$90,000
$5,000
$303,000
$80,000
$5,000
$325,000
($10,000)
$0
$22,000
Material & Supplies
Utilities
640100
Electricity & Natural Gas
$1,090,000
$1,160,000
$70,000
640170
Gas & Oil for Auto & Equipment
$1,030,000
$1,040,000
$10,000
640300
Telephone Service
$169,000
$279,000
$110,000
640400
Water/Sanitary Services
Total Utilities
$100,000
$2,389,000
$140,000
$2,619,000
$40,000
$230,000
660010
Office Equipment and Furniture
$15,000
$15,000
660030
Tools Equipment
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$0
660040
New Vehicles/Equipment
$10,000
$10,000
$0
660210
$1,500
$36,500
$2,500
$37,500
$1,000
$1,000
690016
$2,000
$2,000
$0
690031
Motor Vehicle Licenses & Registration
$5,000
$5,000
$0
Total Other Employee Expenses
$7,000
$7,000
$0
$17,849,646
$18,155,884
$306,239
Department Total
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52-Resident Watchmen Facilities
The purpose of this department is to allocate revenues collected from the Resident Watchman program to the
maintenance and improvements of District Resident Watchmen Facilities.
ACCT.
NO.
FY 2010
FY 2011
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
DESCRIPTION
DIFFERENCE
Revenues
410003
Operating Transfer
$500,000
$500,000
$0
Total
$500,000
$500,000
$0
Res. Watchmen Facilities Contractual Serv.
Resident Watchmen Bldgs. & Supplies
Buildings & Facilities
$30,000
$46,000
$424,000
$30,000
$46,000
$424,000
$0
$0
$0
Total
$500,000
$500,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
Expenditures
620150
620155
670061
Net Savings (Loss)
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PERMIT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION
Mission: To provide diverse and affordable recreational
opportunities to Cook County residents in the most effective,
efficient manner possible through the administration of permit
policies and procedures, the issuance of all District permits, the
collection/processing of fees, and promote good will while
remaining respectful of the environment.
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PERMIT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION
Permit and Recreation Activities Administration is comprised of the following functional areas:



Golf and Concession Management
Permits and Revenue Collection
Aquatics
Golf and Concession Management:

Monitors performance of Billy Casper Golf Management to ensure full compliance with all contractual obligations in the
operation of the District’s ten (10) golf courses and four (4) driving ranges.

Monitors the Oak Park Tennis Club, two (2) boat concessions and five (5) ice cream vendors to ensure contract
compliance.
Permits and Revenue Collection:

Issues all District permits for use of District lands and facilities including picnics, horse riding, dog friendly areas,
snowmobiling, camping, soccer and other activities. (More than 17,500 were issued in 2009.)

Performs oversight of all permit holders to ensure compliance with District requirements and insurance obligations.

Coordinates pre-picnic/event and post-picnic/event evaluations with relevant District departments and permits involving
compliance with regulations, security deposit forfeiture or legal action if required.

Works with relevant District departments, the general public and other government entities to develop and implement
permit and recreational activities policies and procedures to promote more effective/efficient use of preserves and
resources.

Compiles files and provides information for and from the general public used in the issuance of permits.

Corresponds with permit holders regarding the status of their requests.

Maintains the permit reservation system and point of sale system.

Maintains all data related to Permit and Recreation activities and provides reports as needed.

Collects documents and reports all revenues from District fees, fines, concessions and special activities. (More than
$2.5 million collected in 2008.)
Aquatics:

Operates three (3) aquatic centers.
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PERMIT & RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION

Developed and implemented a family and individual seasonal pass policy and structure for our three aquatic centers.
Sixty-five passes were sold.

Collaborated with Billy Casper Golf, Inc. to increase youth activities resulting in numerous schools utilizing District
courses for practice and tournaments.

Continued efforts to revise permit forms for improved understanding of policies, procedures, fees and services
provided.

Continued to implement revisions to the District website for improved understanding of all Department policies,
procedures, fees and services provided.

Upgraded signage and developed “permit verification” procedures for both equestrian and dog friendly area permits to
provide for a more efficient operation.

Continued monitoring of Billy Casper Golf Management to insure adherence to contractual obligations, working toward
improved operational and financial performance. Identified several facility infrastructure projects to be addressed in
2011.

Implemented more stringent aquatic center manager certifications in line with state/federal requirements.

Renovation of our youth camps, establishment of new groves, shelter improvements and map updating were begun
and/or completed in conjunction with the Planning & Development and Maintenance departments.
PERMIT & RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION
2011 GOALS

Revamp athletic field permit policies and procedures to improve efficiency, grounds maintenance, safety and better
use of our facilities to meet the demands of our patrons.

Develop and implement an aquatic center party rental program.

Actively participate in the District’s web site redesign to insure more complete, concise information regarding all
aspects of the District.

Continue to search for concession opportunities that will enhance the District experience as well as provide for
additional revenue.

Ongoing monitoring of Billy Casper Golf Management to insure adherence to contractual obligations, working toward
improved operational and financial performance. Complete infrastructure projects identified in 2010.

Develop and implement a vendor “education” program for improved response to rfp and bid requests.

Develop and implement an individual “permit” vending program for mobile concessions.
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PERMIT & RECREATION ACTIVITIES
ADMINISTRATION
Recreation
Superintendent II
GOLF &
CONCESSION MANAGMENT
Admin. Asst. II
Assistant Recreation
Superintendent
Admin. Asst. V
PERMIT &
REVENUE COLLECTION
Permit Coordinator
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
AQUATICS
Recreation
Supervisor II
Laborer
Clerk V (3)
Aquatic Center
Manager
(seasonal)
Lifeguard II (seasonal)
Lifeguard I (seasonal)
Summer Laborer (seasonal)
Pool Cashier (seasonal)
Budgeted Positions = 35.5
82
Permit & Recreation Activities Administration: Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures By
Fiscal Year
$2,000,000
$1,889,011
$1,800,000
$1,659,317
$1,678,212
$1,564,481
$1,600,000
$1,400,000
$1,289,594
$1,162,110
$1,200,000
$1,046,784
$1,000,000
$965,885
$992,122
$935,081
$881,420
$913,762
$883,308
$728,375
$731,901
$800,000
$712,163
$600,000
$400,000
$200,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
83
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
54 -PERMIT & RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION
2011 RECOMMENDATION
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
CODE
TITLE
GR
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
2482
Recreation Superintendent II
24
1
$105,851
1
$105,851
2535
Asst. Recreation Supt.
21
1
$85,704
1
$85,704
0051
20
1
$64,436
1
$67,496
0047
14
1
$49,186
1
$49,186
5201
Recreation Supervisor II
16
1
$46,440
1
$48,657
Permit Coordinator
17
1
$57,454
1
$60,266
0907
Clerk V
11
3
$111,775
3
$115,309
2392
Laborer
X
1
$38,339
1
$38,339
10
$559,185
10
$570,808
PERMIT SECTION
4630
($8,388)
($8,562)
$550,797
$562,246
AQUATICS / SEASONAL SECTION
XXXX
Aquatic Center Manager
X
2553
Life Guard II
X
1.5
$43,446
1.5
$43,680
2552
Life Guard I
X
12.0
$324,558
12.0
$328,320
2399
Seasonal Laborer
X
6.0
$195,312
6.0
$195,312
0226
Cashier (Pools)
X
4.5
$115,596
4.5
$115,596
25.5
$741,312
25.5
$745,308
1.5
$62,400
1.5
$62,400
($22,239)
($22,359)
$719,073
$722,949
35.5
$1,269,870
84
35.5
$1,285,195
54 -PERMIT & RECREATION ACTIVITIES ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
FY 2010
FY 2011
DIFFERENCE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
Personal Services
610010
$550,797
$562,246
$11,449
610011
$719,073
$722,949
$3,876
610012
Hospital Insurance
$158,734
$162,136
$3,401
610013
Life Insurance
$1,899
$1,948
$50
610014
Dental Care Plan
$4,863
$4,980
$117
610015
Vision Plan
610016
650066
Medicare Payments
$1,654
$1,694
$41,310
$39,357
$40
($1,953)
$7,987
$8,153
$166
$1,486,317
$1,503,462
$17,146
$7,500
$7,500
$0
620091
Advertising / Promotion
620309
Permit Services Contract
$60,000
$45,000
620310
Printing
$10,000
$10,000
$77,500
$62,500
$7,500
$7,500
($15,000)
$0
($15,000)
Material & Supplies
630010
Office Supplies
630015
Material & Supplies
$7,500
$7,500
$0
630030
Plumbing, Electrical, Heating
$2,500
$5,000
$2,500
630080
Chemicals
$50,000
$60,000
$10,000
$0
630090
Medical Supplies
$2,000
$3,000
$1,000
630110
Janitorial Supplies
$2,500
$2,500
$0
630141
Equipment Maintenance Service
$2,500
$3,000
$500
630143
Building Repair Services
$1,500
$3,000
$1,500
630180
Uniforms
$7,000
$9,000
$2,000
630200
ID Cards and Film
$6,500
$6,500
$0
640300
Telephone Service
$2,000
$2,000
$0
$91,500
$109,000
$17,500
$2,500
$2,000
$500
$500
$3,000
$2,500
($500)
$1,000
$750
($250)
$1,659,317
$1,678,212
660010
Office Equipment & Furniture
660210
Other Material & Supplies
($500)
$0
690016
DEPARTMENT TOTAL
85
$18,896
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Mission: To uphold and enforce all State, County and Forest
Preserve District laws and ordinances in order to serve and
protect citizens visiting the Forest Preserves, and protect the
property and natural lands of the District.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law Enforcement is comprised of the following functional areas:



Administration
Patrol
Internal Affairs
Administration:

Directs law enforcement operations.

Oversees patrol and internal affairs functions.
Patrol:

Enforces federal, state, county and District laws and ordinances.

Secures and protects over 68,000 acres of Forest Preserve property in Cook County on a 24-hour basis.

Investigates and prevents crime in preserves.

Apprehends criminals.

Provides first aid.

Locates missing people.

Assists visitors in many ways.

Officers cover beats including undeveloped forest preserve land, neighborhood preserves, community centers, aquatic
facilities, historical sites, picnic groves and other areas.

Officers patrol by cars, on foot, bikes, all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, boats and other means.
Internal Affairs:

A Sergeant investigates allegations of misconduct or malfeasance by District officers and recommends disciplinary
actions when advisable.
87
LAW ENFORCEMENT 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Expanded our successful Trail Watch Program.

Introduced computer technology for field officers with the use of Blackberry Pocket Cops.

Increased trail patrol by foot, bicycle, T-3, and ATV.

Trained officers at North East Multi-Regional Training Association (NEMERT) certified classes.

Relocated the Central Police Facility to 1 Aloha Lane in Hinsdale, Illinois.

Continued mutual aid with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.
LAW ENFORCEMENT 2011 GOALS

Fully implement administrative hearings for ordinance citations.

Expand Blackberry Pocket Cop usage for field officers.

Increase cooperative programs and training with the Illinois Conservation Police.

Continue to aggressively train officers at NEMERT Association certified classes.

Expand Emergency Call Box program to more trail locations for the safety of our patrons.

Upgrade our uniforms, making them more appropriate for our use.
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Law Enforcement
Chief of Police
Administration
Patrol
Internal Affairs
First Deputy Chief of Police
Admin. Asst. II
Telephone Operator
Switchboard Operator (3)
Clerk V (2)
Deputy Chief of Police
Police Commander (2)
Police Deputy Commander (3)
Police Sergeant (12)
Police Officer (94)
Police Sergeant
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Law Enforcement: Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$12,000,000
$10,000,000
$9,477,830
$9,579,300
$8,628,763
$8,514,913
$7,687,298
$8,220,240
$8,087,944
$8,000,000
$7,035,772
$5,667,480
$6,426,068
$6,231,715
$6,084,531
$6,000,000
$5,591,245
$5,075,895
$4,727,035
$5,162,389
$4,000,000
$2,000,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
90
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
56 - LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
2011 RECOMMENDATION
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
GR
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
Chief of Police
FPD-7
1
4660
First Deputy Chief of Police
FPD-6
2596
Assistant Chief of Police
FPD-6
2597
Police Commander
FPD-5
2565
Police Deputy Commander
FPD-4
2566
Police Sergeant
FPD-2
2561
Police Officer
FPD-1
0046
1257
0907
0971
CODE
TITLE
2562
$105,165
1
$105,165
1
$92,475
1
$92,475
1
$92,475
1
$92,475
2
$160,819
2
$144,132
3
$180,145
3
$200,021
12
$766,979
13
$786,993
94
$4,969,307
94
$5,013,083
14
1
$40,335
1
$42,203
Telephone Operator - FPD
11
1
$40,583
1
$40,583
Clerk V
11
2
$77,684
2
$70,468
Police Switchboard Operator
9
3
$93,273
3
$96,140
Personnel Total
121
$6,619,240
($198,577)
$6,420,663
91
122
$6,683,737
($200,512)
$6,483,225
56- LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT
FY 2010
FY 2011
DIFFERENCE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
610010
Salaries and Wages
$6,420,663
$6,483,225
$62,562
610012
Hospital Insurance
$1,920,687
$1,978,058
$57,371
610013
Life Insurance
$22,974
$23,768
$794
Personal Services
610014
Dental Care Plan
$58,843
$60,753
$1,910
610015
Vision Plan
$20,014
$20,664
$650
610016
$481,550
$453,826
650066
Medicare Payments
$93,100
$94,007
$907
610017
Overtime for Special Detail / Holiday
$0
$0
$0
$9,017,830
$9,114,300
$96,470
$35,000
$35,000
$0
($27,724)
620006
Security Contract Services
620004
ALERTS
620140
Police Equipment, Supplies and Serv.
$30,000
$30,000
$0
$140,000
$140,000
$0
620310
Printing
$5,000
$5,000
$0
620145
Maintenance of Horses & Dogs
$4,000
$4,000
$0
$214,000
$214,000
$0
$4,000
$4,000
$0
$0
$5,000
$5,000
Material & Supplies
630010
Office Supplies
630140
Postage
630180
Uniforms
$40,000
$40,000
$0
640300
Telephone Service
$13,800
$13,800
$0
$57,800
$62,800
$5,000
$0
$0
$0
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$1,200
$1,200
$0
$11,200
$11,200
$0
$2,000
$2,000
$0
$50,000
$50,000
$0
660012
Office Equipment
660021
Computer Equipment
660210
Other Material & Supplies
690016
690020
Training Expenses
690035
911 Telecommunication
$125,000
$125,000
$0
Total Other Employee Expenses
$177,000
$177,000
$0
$9,477,830
$9,579,300
$101,470
Department Total
92
LEGAL
Mission: To provide quality, timely and efficient legal services to
the District, either through District legal staff or through
supervision of outside counsel
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LEGAL
The Legal Department performs the following services:

Provides legal advice to the President and Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners, as well as to the General
Superintendent and District departments.

Drafts ordinances, resolutions and supporting documentation for action by the Board, and appears at Board and committee
meetings.

Responds to questions regarding federal, state and local laws and their impact on the District.

Performs research into statutory and case law as necessary to advise the District in its day to day operations and policy
decisions.

Handles acquisition of lands through purchase or condemnation.

Advises the administration on legal aspects of various grant programs in connection with land acquisition.

Works with land acquisition specialists to identify innovative ways to conserve open space without the expense of
acquiring title.

Responsible for the management of all lawsuits filed against the District or by the District including personal injuries to
District visitors, disputes with adjoining landowners, employment matters, contract disputes and other legal matters.

Determines which legal matters should be referred to outside counsel and supervises their handling of litigation.

Handles employee matters involving administrative bodies such as the EEOC, the Labor Board and the Civil Service
Commission.

Enforces and monitors the goals and policies set forth by the Human Rights Ordinance, with particular emphasis on
harassment prevention.

Educates District staff on complaint procedures.

Investigates internal sexual harassment and discrimination complaints.

Under the direction of the General Superintendent, oversees the employee disciplinary action process; convenes predisciplinary hearings; makes oral and written recommendations to address employment issues; and administers
appropriate discipline.

Handles all Freedom of Information requests.
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Initiated new processes and procedures to prosecute individuals and/or business owners for encroaching and/or
otherwise utilizing District land without authorization.

Established Administrative Hearing Process, in conjunction with Cook County, toFacilitate enforcement of various
District Ordinances.

Advised District departments on legal issues, researched and drafted legal opinions.

Drafted and prepared pleadings, answers, motions and discovery; participated in state and federal court proceedings,
arbitrations and employee grievances.

Acquired real estate through gifts and purchases.

Asserted and successfully resolved claims against contractors, sureties, employees and third parties; including
negotiating workers compensation settlements and conducting union contract negotiations.

Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council for Sergeants and Labor
Council for Patrolmen.

Successfully instituted new process for handling personal injury cases in-house, thereby eliminating the use of outside
counsel in most cases and minimizing the use of outside counsel in others.

Participated in pilot program with the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office through which attorneys from the Cook
County State’s Attorney’s office where hired to serve as outside counsel to the District at discounted rates on select
matters.

Achieved favorable settlements in various suits including workers compensation claims and personal injury claims.

Negotiated and drafted numerous inter-governmental agreements.

Prepared numerous contracts and agreements including construction contracts, concession agreements, consultant
agreements and indemnity agreements.

Completed training mandated pursuant to the recently revised Illinois Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”) and Illinois
Open Meetings Act and designated several members of the Legal Department as FOIA Officers for the District.

Reviewed, researched and responded to numerous requests for information under the FOIA, as well as numerous
requests for documents from Illinois Department of Labor.
LEGAL DEPARTMENT 2011 GOALS

Continue to improve processing, tracking and resolution of grievances filed by District employees and to work with
other District personnel to develop strategies to minimize such grievances.

Continue to seek ways to minimize reliance on outside law firms and to pursue strategies to minimize legal expenses.

Continue to pursue acquisition of additional lands to add to District holdings and seek to obtain funding through various
Federal and State grant programs.

To seek and obtain dissolution of the 1994 Consent Decree and the 2009 Supplemental Relief Order entered into by
the District in connection with the ongoing Michael L. Shakman v. Forest Preserve District of Cook County, et al.
litigation.
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Legal Department
Chief Attorney
Asst. Chief
Attorney II
Senior
Attorney (2)
Real Estate
Agent
Asst. to the
General Supt.
for Labor Matters
Admin. Asst. II
Personnel
Administrator
Legal
Secretary (2)
Research
Analyst
Steno V
*Legal Intern & Clerical Aide = (1 FTE) will be assigned as needed
Budgeted Positions = 14 FTE
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Management
Analyst
Legal Department: Appropriated vs. Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$1,600,000
$1,472,085
$1,459,162
$1,400,000
$1,235,384
$1,200,000
$1,133,279
$1,098,561
$1,107,360
$1,102,336
$978,291
$1,000,000
$920,679
$755,504
$902,773
$807,692
$800,000
$600,000
$400,000
$254,188
$216,831
$200,000
$217,546
$185,448
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
97
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
2011 RECOMMENDATION
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
CODE
TITLE
GR
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
0616
Chief Attorney
24
1
$144,550
1
$144,550
0628
Asst Chief Attorney II
24
1
$111,993
1
$111,993
2483
Asst. to Gen'l Supt.
for Labor Matters
24
1
$103,755
1
$103,755
1259
Senior Attorney
24
2
$186,227
2
$186,227
0428
Real Estate Agent
23
1
$85,317
1
$89,272
0723
Personnel Administrator
20
1
$77,630
1
$77,630
0283
Management Analyst IV
20
1
$78,033
1
$78,033
9999
Research Analyst
19
1
$67,496
1
$70,612
0517
Legal Secretary
15
2
$98,686
2
$100,938
0046
14
1
$49,679
1
$50,172
0936
Stenographer V
13
1
$43,204
1
$43,204
13
$1,046,570
13
$1,056,384
($20,931)
($21,128)
$1,025,639
$1,035,256
9999
Legal Intern
0.22
$7,802
0.22
$7,802
9999
Clerical Aide
0.31
$6,400
0.31
$6,400
1
$14,202
1
$14,202
($213)
($213)
$13,989
14
$1,039,628
*Part-Time & Seasonal FTE are listed as Full Time Equivalent= (2 Actual Seasonal Employees)
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$13,989
14
$1,049,246
FY 2010
FY 2011
DIFFERENCE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
610010
610011
610012
Hospital Insurance
610013
Personal Services
$1,025,637
$1,035,256
$9,619
$13,989
$13,989
$0
$206,355
$210,777
$4,422
Life Insurance
$2,468
$2,533
$64
610014
Dental Care Plan
$6,322
$6,474
$152
610015
Vision Plan
$2,150
$2,202
$52
610016
$88,639
$72,468
650066
Medicare Payments
$15,075
$15,214
$1,360,634
$1,358,912
($1,723)
$70,000
$50,000
($20,000)
($16,171)
$139
620010
620310
Legal Service
Printing
$2,000
$3,000
$1,000
$72,000
$53,000
($19,000)
$3,500
$5,000
$1,500
Material & Supplies
630010
Office Supplies
630140
Postage
$3,000
$5,000
$2,000
640300
Telephone Service
$3,000
$6,000
$3,000
$9,500
$16,000
$6,500
$0
$0
$0
$1,250
$1,250
$0
660010
Office Furniture & Equipment
660011
Furniture & Fixtures
660021
Computer Equipment
$0
$0
$0
660210
$10,000
$10,000
$0
$11,250
$11,250
$0
$2,000
$5,000
$3,000
690016
690020
Training Expenses
$6,500
$10,000
$3,500
690030
Dues & Subscriptions
$10,200
$5,000
($5,200)
Total Employee Expenses
$18,700
$20,000
$1,300
$1,472,084
$1,459,162
DEPARTMENT TOTAL
99
($12,923)
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Mission: To plan, design and implement capital
improvements and restoration programs to Forest
Preserve District sites as well as oversee the District’s
land acquisition program to preserve and expand the
District’s lands and facilities
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
The Planning & Development Department is comprised of the following functional areas:
Landscape Architecture
•
Master Planning.
•
In-House Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Construction Bid work.
•
Review Plan and Specification Preparation by Consultants.
•
Construction Observation.
•
Grant Preparation and Administration.
•
Land Acquisition Studies and Analysis.
•
Assist Land Manager in Reforestation, Meadow Control, Transition Management and
Restoration.
•
Review Outside Agency Plans that affect the FPD.
•
Technical Assistance to Other Departments.
•
Maintain Site Plans, Construction Documents, and Other Pertinent Documents.
•
Input to Housing and Environmental Committees and ADA Compliance.
•
Participate in a variety of Interdepartmental and Inter-Agency Committees, Task Forces.
•
Represent the FPD on Governmental Task Forces, Civic Committees and Other Public
Forums Regarding Land Planning and FPD Issues.
Engineering & Construction
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Participate in a variety of interdepartmental and inter-agency Committees, task forces.
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Building Architecture
•
Master Planning.
•
Site and Facility Design Policy.
•
•
•
•
•
•
Maintain a database of deferred maintenance and capital projects that are used to
prioritize implementation and request additional funding.
•
•
Prepare and Oversee Construction and Development Budget.
•
Input to Housing and Environmental Committees and ADA Compliance.
•
Participate in a variety of Interdepartmental and Inter-Agency Committees, Task Forces.
•
Real Estate & Licensing
•
Maintain Real Estate Records of the District.
•
•
Issue Licenses for Use of District Land by Outside Agencies and Oversight.
•
Investigate Complaints and Encroachments.
•
•
Participate in a Variety of Interdepartmental and Inter-Agency Committees, Task Forces.
Geographic Information Systems
•
Master Planning.
•
Develop a GIS base to record the District’s assets and land management activities.
•
•
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT 2010 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Architecture/ Construction
 Completed construction and opened the new Little Red School House Nature Center, anticipated
Gold LEED Certified.
 Completed construction and opened the new Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, anticipated
Gold LEED Certified.
 Completed restoration of five northern limestone shelters at Potawatomi Woods, Dam #1 Woods,
Lake Avenue Woods, Lions Woods East and Schiller Woods.
 Completed restoration of seven southern limestone shelters at Sweet Woods, Pulaski Woods,
Jurgenson Woods, Swallow Cliff Woods, Arie Crown Forest, Ottawa Trail Woods, and White Eagle
Woods.
 Completed door and lock replacement program at all flush toilet facilities.
 Began the design and construction of a visitor orientation center at General Headquarters, including
asbestos removal.
 Finalized the design of a new Wildlife Headquarters and issued document for bid.
 Issued bid documents to rebuild the Pioneer Cabins at Sand Ridge Nature Center
 Finalized the design for the renovations to Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, Eggers Woods Comfort
Station and Thatcher Woods Pavilion, and issued document for bid.
th
 Demolished 87 Street and Western Avenue comfort station and maintenance shed at Indian
Boundary.
 Completed band shell, sidewalk and landscape improvements around GHQ.
 Eggers Grove comfort station roof repaired.
 Constructed a new boat ramp at Beck Lake.
 Replaced and repaired fencing at Busse Elk Pasture, Northwest, Skokie, Tinley Creek Resource
Management Facilities, Little Red Schoolhouse and Sand Ridge Nature Centers and North Branch
Division.
 Repaired and painted Whealan Pool.
Parking Areas
 Constructed new Tinley Creek Flying Field and Parking Lot.
 Completed Thorn Creek Model Airplane Flying Field Parking Area.
 Rebuilt parking areas at Schiller Woods, Swallow Cliff Woods, Crabtree Nature Center, Horsetail
Slough and Grassy Meadow.
 Repaired and seal coated parking area at Sagawau Environmental Learning Center.
 Completed rebuilding of retaining wall and culvert at Busse Woods #2-3.
 Completed various sewer repairs and reconstruction throughout the District.
 Paved walk way to Beck Lake dog run.
 Completed striping of parking lots District-wide.
Habitat & Landscape Restoration
 Installed native landscaping at District facilities.
 Participated in spring and fall Resource Management prescribed burns and conservation activities.
 Restored Dan Ryan Woods Aqueduct walkway.
Trails - Paved & Unpaved
st
 Completed one mile-paved loop at Kickapoo Woods and 31 Street spur along the Salt Creek Trail
System (anticipated).
 Completed plans for Tinley Creek Trail Improvements and North Branch Bicycle Trail re-route.
 Resurfaced 4 miles of Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail -Sauk Trail.
 Vollmer bike trail shoulder constructed.
Site Information
 Continued sign maintenance program and inventory for District-wide trail system.
 Completed Phase I signage initiative to consolidate regulatory signs, installed grove and rule
signage at 56 groves District-wide.
 Installed 100 additional corner signs District-wide for a total of 200.
 Utilized corner signs for promotion of District events.
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
Completed additional interpretive signage at nature centers and restoration sites.
Mechanical Systems
 Continued implementation of preventative maintenance program for all mechanical and electrical
systems for the District.
 Updated heating and electrical systems at Central Garage.
 Replaced underground water piping at Whealan Pool.
 Installed fire and security systems at various District facilities.
 Replaced grates at aquatic centers to conform to Virginia Graeme Baker Act.
GIS





Implemented fpdcc.com online interactive map application.
Updated picnic grove maps for 2010.
Completed GPS data set for District’s official bicycle and multi-use trails.
Updated standardized District-wide maps.
Completed bathymetric and lacustrine survey.
Planning Projects
 Continued participation in planning partnerships including: Calumet Sag Trail Committee, water trail
partnerships, and the Cook County Aerial Imagery Steering Committee.
 Completed Phase I Engineering for Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion.
 Entered into an IGA for Phase II engineering for the Cal Sag West Trail.
 Completed Beaubien Woods master plan.
 Completed redesign of Spring Lake trail system.
Grants





Received Illinois Clean Energy funding for the acquisition of Dolton Avenue Prairie.
Submitted four Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program grant applications.
Submitted a Boat Area Access Development grant for Beaubien Woods.
Submitted grant proposal for the renovation of Pioneer Cabins at Sand Ridge Nature Center.
Secured Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Funds (Section 206) for Spring Creek, Paul Douglas
Preserve and Burnham Prairie.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 2011 GOALS
Architecture/ Construction
 Continue door and lock replacement program at District Headquarters facilities.
 Complete the rebuilding of Camp Reinberg cabins and support buildings.
 Complete the construction of Busse Woods Concession Building.
 Complete construction of the new Poplar Creek Wildlife Headquarters.
 Complete construction of five new picnic shelters, District-wide.
 Complete construction of the Pioneer Cabins at Sand Ridge Nature Center.
 Complete exterior renovation work at the Trailside Museum.
 Complete renovations to the Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, Eggers Woods Comfort Station and
Thatcher Woods Pavilion.
 Replace garage, windows and doors at McGinnis Field Station.
 Construct garages at Tinley Creek Resource Management and Central Garage.
Parking Areas
 Resurface various parking lots throughout the county including but not limited to Busse Woods # 26
th
& 27, Deer Grove East, Belleau Lake, Massasauga, Fullerton West, Bunker Hill, 26 Street -West,
McCormick, National Grove # 3, Papoose Lake, Sweet Woods, Calumet, Dixmoor Playfield, Eggers
Grove, Kickapoo, Beaubein Boating Area, Robinson Woods, Jerome Huppert, Thatcher, Trailside
Museum, Bemis # 5-8, Rubio Woods, Flatfoot Lake, Sandridge Nature Center.
 Construct new parking area at Burnham Prairie Addition and Thorn Creek Addition.
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Trails – Paved, Unpaved
 Resurface three miles of Deer Grove East Bicycle Trail and one half mile of North Branch Bike Trail.
 Continue Picnic Shelter Access Program at various groves, District-wide.
 Construct one mile-paved loop at Dan Ryan Woods.
 Construct Tinley Creek Bicycle Trail improvements and North Branch Bicycle Trail re-route.
 Enter into IGA with Village of Hoffman Estates to construct a spur connection at Shoe Factory
Road.
 Make improvements to unpaved trails at Spring Creek.
 Complete restoration of DesPlaines multiuse trail through IGA with City of DesPlaines.
th
 Construct re-route of Palos multi-use trail at Forty-Acre Woods and repair underpass at 119 Street
& LaGrange Road.
 Construct one mile paved trail at Beaubien Woods.
Habitat & Landscape Restoration
 Participate in spring and fall Resource Management prescribed burns and conservation activities.
 Implement District-wide landscape maintenance program.
 Native restoration of farm field at Poplar Creek.
 Repair shoreline at River Trail Nature Center.
 Improve drainage at various picnic groves District-wide.
 Install structures for endangered and threatened species.
Site Information
 Install regulatory signs; install grove and rule signage at 75 additional groves, District-wide.
 Continue sign maintenance program.
Mechanical Systems
 Install water & sewer for South Police H.Q. and Bemis South.
 Upgrade heating and electrical systems at Central Garage.
 Install city water and sewer for existing comfort station at Green Lake Pool.
 Install new electric service line for existing comfort station at Green Lake Pool.
 Replace emergency generator at G.H.Q.
GIS




Redesign Forest Preserve District and volunteer websites.
Redesign FPD picnic grove maps and fishing guide.
Enhance detection of cannabis plantations and subsurface drain tile using Infrared aerial imagery.
Develop Forest Preserve District I-Phone application.
Planning Projects
 Continue participation in planning partnerships including: Calumet Sag Trail Committee, water trail
partnerships, Open Space Impact Fee Committee, and the Cook County Aerial Imagery Steering
Committee.
 Complete design of four-mile paved trail at Orland Grassland.
 Complete Oak Forest and Rolling Knolls master plans.
Grants
 Increase grant funding to support Forest Preserve District goals and objectives.
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2011 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Budgeted Number of Positions (19)
Director of Planning and
Development
Chief Landscape
Architect
Building
Architect IV
Chief Construction /
Civil Engineer
Engineering
Technician IV
Civil Engineer IV
Licensed Surveyor of Land
Use Compliance
Mechanical
Engineer IV
Engineering
Assistant III
Landscape Architect
III (3)
Engineering
Assistant II
Engineering
Assistant II
GIS Specialist I
Engineering
Assistant I
Clerk V
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Civil Engineer III
Planning & Development: Appropriated vs.: Actual Expenditures By Fiscal Year
$3,000,000
$2,471,179
$2,500,000
$2,340,533
$2,150,151
$2,160,171
$1,930,811
$2,000,000
$1,944,614
$1,955,483
$1,999,422
$1,909,172
$1,784,656
$1,769,420
$1,571,462
$1,467,448
$1,500,000
$1,470,783
$1,541,446
$1,466,945
$1,000,000
$500,000
$0
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
Appropriated
107
2008
Actual Expenditures
2009
2010
2011
80 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
2010 APPROPRIATION
JOB
CODE
TITLE
GR
2011 RECOMMENDATION
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
TOTAL
FTE
SALARIES
FTE
SALARIES
2509
Dir. of Planning & Development
24
1
$100,734
1
$100,734
2517
Chief Landscape Architect
22
1
$95,888
1
$95,888
3000
Chief Construction/Civil Engineer
22
1
$93,989
1
$94,942
2237
Building Architect IV
22
1
$94,942
1
$94,942
2219
Civil Engineer IV
21
1
$85,317
1
$85,317
4020
Engineering Technician IV
21
1
$67,496
1
$67,496
2425
GIS Manager
20
1
$78,033
4030
Mechanical Engineer IV
20
1
$78,790
1
$78,790
2212
Civil Engineer III
19
1
$55,939
1
$55,940
$0
2249
Engineering Assistant III
19
1
$71,754
1
$71,754
9999
Lic. Svr. For Land Use Compliance
19
1
$55,940
1
$58,687
2242
Landscape Architect III
19
3
$210,567
3
$213,683
2252
Engineering Assistant II
18
2
$116,682
2
$116,682
4310
GIS Specialist I
16
1
$48,657
1
$50,943
0048
16
1
$44,312
1
$49,186
4831
Engineering Assistant I
14
1
$49,186
1101
Computer Operator I
12
1
$43,010
0907
Clerk V
11
1
$39,809
1
$39,809
20
$1,386,734
19
$1,319,105
108
($41,602)
($39,573)
$1,345,132
$1,279,532
80 - PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
FY 2010
ACCT.
DESCRIPTION
NO.
FY 2011
DIFFERENCE
DEPARTMENT
DEPARTMENT
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
Personal Services
610010
Salaries and Wages
$1,345,132
$1,279,532
($65,600)
($9,411)
610012
Hospital Insurance
$317,469
$308,058
610013
Life Insurance
$3,797
$3,702
($96)
610014
Dental Care Plan
$9,726
$9,462
($265)
610015
Vision Care Plan
610016
Appropriation Adjustments
650066
Medicare Payments
$3,308
$3,218
($90)
$100,885
$88,197
($12,687)
$19,504
$18,553
($951)
$1,799,822
$1,710,722
($89,100)
660010
$20,000
$23,000
$3,000
660021
Computer Equipment
$32,400
$31,350
($1,050)
660020
Computer Supplies and Services
$58,100
$47,400
($10,700)
660210
$10,000
$12,000
$2,000
$120,500
$113,750
($6,750)
Material & Supplies
640300
Telephone Service
$6,000
$9,700
$3,700
630130
Engineering Supplies & Equipment
$38,000
$38,000
$0
$44,000
$47,700
$3,700
620600
Professional Training
690016
$10,100
$12,000
$1,900
$25,000
$25,000
$0
$1,999,422
$1,909,172
DEPARTMENT TOTAL
109
($90,250)
DISTRICT-WIDE SERVICES
110
99 - DISTRICT-WIDE SERVICES
ACCT.
NO.
FY 2010
FY 2011
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
DESCRIPTION
DIFFERENCE
INC./
(DEC.)
620090
620095
Fed. & County Planning & Research
620096
Contractual Services
$350,000
$350,000
$0
$15,000
$15,000
$0
$210,000
$210,000
$0
$575,000
$575,000
$0
Employee Benefits
610020
Personal Services Adjustment
$998,949
$694,655
($304,294)
Total Employee Benefits
$998,949
$694,655
($304,294)
$500,000
$400,000
($100,000)
$0
$100,000
$100,000
Other Expenses
680020
Education and Awareness Programs
680021
Volunteer Development
680022
New Education Programs
$0
$100,000
$100,000
$500,000
$600,000
$100,000
Printing, Graphics and Video
$0
$90,000
$90,000
Total Intergovernmental Agreements
$0
$90,000
$90,000
TOTAL DISTRICT WIDE SERVICES
$2,073,949
$1,959,655
Total Other Expenses
Intergovernmental Agreements
680023
111
($114,294)
CAPITAL AND RELATED FUNDING
SOURCES
1. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
2. CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT FUND
3. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BY YEARLY
EXPENDITURES
4. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FUNDING SUMMARY
5. DEFINITION OF FUNDING SOURCES
6. REAL ESTATE AQUISITION FUND
7. BOND AND INTEREST FUND
8. MONETARY AWARDS
112
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
The purpose of this fund is to account for all capital expenditures of the District
that are funded by debt or other financing sources and that are not related to
land acquisitions.
DIFFERENCE
ACCT.
NO.
FY 2010
FY 2011
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
Available Funding Sources
410001
$7,300,000
$11,500,000
$4,200,000
410003
Operating Transfer In
$5,750,000
$2,000,000
($3,750,000)
$13,050,000
$13,500,000
Total Funding Sources
$450,000
Expenditures
Equipment, Vehicles and Fixtures
660010
660021
Computer Equipment and Software
660051
Vehicles and Trucks
$0
$0
$0
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$0
$750,000
$1,000,000
$250,000
$1,750,000
$2,000,000
$250,000
Building and Construction
670045
Trails, Shelters, and Ramps
670055
Restoration: Landscape
670061
Building & Bridges/ Misc. Structures
$600,000
$600,000
$0
$5,600,000
$5,800,000
$200,000
$5,100,000
$5,100,000
$0
$11,300,000
$11,500,000
$200,000
Total Expenditures
$13,050,000
$13,500,000
$450,000
Net Savings (Loss)
$0
$0
$0
113
CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT FUND
This fund is established to account for annual tax levies and certain other revenues to be used for the
acquisition or construction of major capital facilities. The proceeds of taxes levied must be expended over
a five year period and any unspent proceeds at the end of the five year period are transferred to the
Corporate Fund.
FY 2011 BUDGET
DIFFERENCE
ACCT.
NO.
FY 2010
FY 2011
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
510000 Property Tax Levy
$6,041,600
Allowance for Uncollectible/Deferred Taxes and Refunds
($302,080)
6,041,600
(302,080)
-
$5,739,520
$5,739,520
-
$340,766
$358,000
$17,234
$340,766
$358,000
$17,234
$17,745
$450,000
$432,255
$294,309
$52,874
($241,435)
$44,779
$179,463
$1,634,182
$1,284,812
($349,370)
($384,711)
Expenditures
620040 General Consulting Services
Major Maintenance/Renovation
630000
Capital Outlays (Maintenance)
Building & Construction
670045 Walks, Shelter, and Ramps
670055 Restoration - Landscape
670057 Parking Projects
670065 Site Identification
$134,684
$461,186
$76,475
$1,262,717
$2,008,979
$746,262
670059 Silvicultural Practice
$120,000
$222,376
$102,376
670060 Intergovernmental Projects
$100,000
$105,000
$5,000
670061 Bldg. & Bridges
$223,404
$645,784
$422,380
670255 Sewer & Water Construction
$898,149
$90,758
($807,391)
670256 Fences, Gates, Concrete Units
$342,283
$265,000
($77,283)
$5,381,009
$4,931,520
($449,489)
$5,739,520
$5,739,520
670058 Const. of Bike & Equestrian Trails
Total Building & Construction
Total Expenditures
Net Savings (Loss)
$0
114
$0
$0
$0
PRELIMINARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FISCAL YEAR 2011-2015
BY YEARLY EXPENDITURES
PROJECT CATEGORY
A
Walks, Shelters & Picnic Shelters
Picnic Shelters
B
Restoration Landscape
Water Control Structures
TOTAL
ESTIMATED
PROJECT
$2,760,000
Funds Carried
Forward
FY2006$572,126
FY2011
$1,375,000
Total Remaining
Future Funds
Needed
Proposed future fund allocation (Unfunded)
Unfunded
Amounts
FY2012
$1,385,000
FY2013
$250,000
FY2014
$250,000
FY2015
$250,000
$250,000
$385,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Aquatic & Terrestrial Habitat Restoration
$88,309,298
$520,537
$6,762,000
$81,547,298
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$54,547,298
Restoration Landscape Totals
$88,309,298
$520,537
$6,762,000
$81,547,298
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$6,750,000
$54,547,298
C
Comfort Stations
Washroom & Comfort Stations
$925,000
$596,716
$925,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
D
Parking Projects
Parking Lot Construction
$5,865,000
$1,206,647
$3,611,000
$2,254,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$254,000
Drainage Replacement
Parking Projects Totals
$100,000
$5,965,000
$100,000
$1,306,647
$100,000
$3,711,000
$0
$2,254,000
$0
$1,000,000
$0
$1,000,000
$0
$254,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$1,855,000
$578,525
$655,000
$1,200,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$800,000
E
Site Identification
Site Information
F
Construction of Bike and Equestrian Trails
Trail System Rebuilding
New Trail System
Construction of Bike and Equestrian Trails Totals
G
$0
$1,273,000
$342,400
$773,000
$500,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$47,324,970
$48,597,970
$1,845,621
$2,188,021
$11,358,655
$12,131,655
$35,966,315
$36,466,315
$2,000,000
$2,100,000
$2,000,000
$2,100,000
$2,000,000
$2,100,000
$3,000,000
$3,100,000
$26,966,315
$27,066,315
Building and Bridges
Roof Replacements
$140,000
$0
$40,000
$100,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$25,000
$0
Mechanical Systems
$665,000
$300,000
$365,000
$300,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$0
Nature Centers & Resource Management Facitities
$46,057,500
$300,000
$2,807,500
$43,250,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$42,850,000
Boat Facilities
$6,225,000
$0
$450,000
$5,775,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$5,475,000
Central Maintenance Facilities
$2,496,804
$300,000
$1,296,804
$1,200,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$800,000
Camps
$3,135,000
$0
$2,835,000
$300,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$0
General Headquarters & Division HQs
$6,950,000
$400,000
$950,000
$6,000,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$5,600,000
Bridge Projects
$3,040,000
$0
$40,000
$3,000,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000,000
Architectural Projects
$3,300,000
$100,000
$125,000
$3,175,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$100,000
$2,775,000
Pools
Building and Bridges Totals
$0
$72,009,304
$0
$1,400,000
$0
$8,909,304
$0
$63,100,000
$0
$650,000
$0
$650,000
$0
$650,000
$0
$650,000
$0
$60,500,000
H
Sewer & Water Construction
Water & Sewer Lines
$2,177,000
$786,242
$877,000
$1,300,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$200,000
$500,000
I
Fences, Gates, and Concrete Units
Fence Projects
$2,745,000
$0
$265,000
$2,480,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$2,180,000
J
Golf Course Projects
$450,000
$0
$450,000
$0
$450,000
$450,000
$450,000
$450,000
$2,250,000
K
Consultant Services
Consultant Services
TOTAL
$1,949,000
$710,541
$949,000
$1,000,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$250,000
$0
$227,742,573
$8,659,356
$37,009,960
$190,732,613
$11,825,000
$11,825,000
$11,079,000
$11,825,000
$290,342,226
115
PRELIMINARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
BY FUNDING SOURCE
PROJECT CATEGORY
A Walks, Shelters & Picnic Shelters
Picnic Shelters
Funds Carried
Forward 20062010
$572,126
Construction and
Development Fund
2011
$52,874
Capital
Improvement
Fund 2011
SB83
Grants
FY2011
Other
$750,000
$1,375,000
Unfunded
Total
Estimated
Project Cost
$1,385,000
$2,760,000
$81,547,298
$81,547,298
$88,309,298
$88,309,298
B Restoration Landscape
Water Control Structures
$0
$0
$520,537
$520,537
$179,463
$179,463
$596,716
$328,284
Parking Lot Construction
$1,206,647
$1,404,353
Drainage Replacement
Parking Projects Totals
$100,000
$1,306,647
$0
$1,404,353
$578,525
$76,475
Aquatic & Terrestrial Habitat Restoration
Restoration Landscape Totals
C Comfort Stations
Washroom & Comfort Stations
$0
$6,000,000
$6,000,000
$0
$37,000
$37,000
$25,000
$25,000
$6,762,000
$6,762,000
$0
$925,000
$925,000
D Parking Projects
E Site Identification
Site Information
$0
$1,000,000
$3,611,000
$2,254,000
$5,865,000
$1,000,000
$100,000
$3,711,000
$2,254,000
$100,000
$5,965,000
$655,000
$1,200,000
$1,855,000
$0
$0
F Construction of Bike and Equestrian Trails
Trail System Rebuilding
New Trail System
Construction of Bike and Equestrian Trails Totals
$342,400
$430,600
$1,845,621
$2,188,021
$1,578,379
$2,008,979
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$6,434,655
$6,434,655
$0
$773,000
$500,000
$1,273,000
$11,358,655
$12,131,655
$35,966,315
$36,466,315
$47,324,970
$48,597,970
$140,000
G Building and Bridges
$0
$40,000
$40,000
$100,000
Mechanical Systems
Roof Replacements
$300,000
$65,000
$365,000
$300,000
$665,000
Nature Centers & Resource Management Facitities
$300,000
$57,500
$2,450,000
$2,807,500
$43,250,000
$46,057,500
$450,000
Boat Facilities
$450,000
$5,775,000
$6,225,000
$1,296,804
$1,200,000
$2,496,804
2810000
$2,835,000
$300,000
$3,135,000
$525,000
$950,000
$6,000,000
$6,950,000
$40,000
$40,000
$3,000,000
$3,040,000
$100,000
$25,000
$125,000
$3,175,000
$3,300,000
Pools
Building and Bridges Totals
$0
$1,400,000
$0
$317,500
$0
$8,909,304
$63,100,000
$0
$72,009,304
H Sewer & Water Construction
Water & Sewer Lines
Central Maintenance Facilities
Camps
General Headquarters & Division HQs
Bridge Projects
Architectural Projects
$0
$0
$300,000
$40,000
$0
$25,000
$400,000
$25,000
$0
$956,804
$6,235,000
$956,804
$0
$0
$786,242
$90,758
$877,000
$1,300,000
$2,177,000
I Fences, Gates, and Concrete Units
Fence Projects
$0
$265,000
$265,000
$2,480,000
$2,745,000
J Golf Course Projects
$0
$0
K Consultant Services
Consultant Services
TOTAL
$710,541
$238,459
$8,659,356
$4,962,145
$12,985,000
116
$3,456,804
$6,471,655
$450,000
$450,000
$450,000
$949,000
$1,000,000
$1,949,000
$475,000
$37,009,960
$190,732,613
$227,742,573
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
DEFINITION OF FUNDING SOURCES
FUND
TAX LEVY
DESCRIPTION
The District may levy taxes via a construction and development fund or use other unrestricted funds to fund capital projects.
The Construction and Development fund is established primarily to account for annual tax levies used for capital projects.
$21 MILLION
ILLINOIS FIRST
The Forest Preserve District has entered into a grant agreement with the State of Illinois for $21 million of Illinois First Funds.
Of that amount, the District has received approximately $18.9 million. The District has been informed by the Illinois
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that the remaining $2.1million Illinois First funding may be released in
the near future. The grant expired on September 30, 2006.
$10 MILLION
ILLINOIS FIRST
The Forest Preserve District has entered into a grant agreement with the State of Illinois for $10 million of Illinois First Funds.
The District received the entire $10 million from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in a check
dated September 20, 2005. The grant expired on June 30, 2006.
SENATE BILL 83
Senate Bill 83 was passed by the Senate in 2004 for the purpose of making capital improvements to any land acquired or to
be acquired by the District and repairs, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or renovation in connection with any buildings of the
District or to acquire equipment for the District. The corporate authorities of the District in which the improvements or
buildings are maintained may from time to time incur indebtedness and issue bonds, therefore, in amounts not exceeding, in
the aggregate, $50,000,000.
Government Grants
The District receives a variety of grants from various state and federal government agencies.
Other
The District receives funding from charitable foundations, intergovernmental agreements, and legal settlements for certain
capital projects. The Master Loan program allows the District to borrow money from Cook County to fund capital projects.
The program expired in FY 2009. The District also uses funds from unrestricted fund balances of the Corporate Fund.
UNFUNDED
Projects have been identified that are in excess of the Forest Preserve District's funding. These projects are based upon
support of the District’s core mission and are needed to replace existing facilities, enhance the public’s experience, increase
efficiency of the District, and provide long term benefits. These projects, while important to the District, have a lower priority
than projects that are currently funded. As funding and District resources become available, these projects will be able to be
implemented.
117
REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION FUND
This fund accounts for the District's land acquisition program. Sources available for appropriations for this fund
are derived from debt proceeds, contributions, and grants. The District does not levy taxes for land acquisition.
The District's land acquisition program was initiated in 1916 and is limited by State statute to the acquisition of
up to 75,000 acres.
Sources Available for Recommendation
Description
FY 2011 (est.)
Audited 12/31/09 Fund Balance
$
20,756,291
Estimated 12/31/10 Fund Balance
$
(6,666,291)
Operating Transfer from Corporate Fund
4,500,000
Investment Income
-
Total Available for Appropriation
$
18,590,000
Recommendation
ACCT.
NO.
DESCRIPTION
620010
Legal Services
680010
Land Acquisition
680030
Real Estate Professional Services
680050
Relocation Costs
$
Total Expenses
$
FY 2010
FY 2011
Appropriation
Recommendation
150,000
$
DIFFERENCE
INC./ (DECR)
150,000
19,085,000
16,790,000
150,000
150,000
-
-
19,385,000
$
17,090,000
$
(2,295,000)
-
$
(2,295,000)
RELEVANT STATISTICS AND TRENDS
2007
2008
$8,700,000
$11,402,774
Land Acquisition
$8,100,000
$8,100,000
16,625,000
19,085,000
16,790,000
$250,000
$250,000
150,000
150,000
150,000
Real Estate Professional Services
Acreage Acquired
Acquisition Cost*
17.41
2009
5.00
$3,975,000
$1,987,500
$228,317
$397,500
Cost / Acre
$
*includes market value of donated parcels
2010
4,125,045
200.52
$16,419,706***
$81,883
***($13,291,066 had already
been conveyed to Cook
County pursuant to District
Resolution #07-R-02-07-05)
Estimated Cost*
$
6,380,636
-
81.007***
$77,783
***(As of 8/30/10)
Active Acquisitions
Acres
97.68
$1,085,000
$11,108
Other - Land Acquisition
168.81
$15,705,000
$93,034
118
$
$6,301,000
Burnham Prairie Addition
* Estimated cost does not include attorneys, appraisals or other related acquisition fees.
2011 (Proj.)
*Estimated Cost / Acre
BOND & INTEREST FUND
DEBT SERVICE SCHEDULE AND RELATED TAX LEVY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2011*
Fiscal
Year
Master Loan
2001A Refunding
2001B Refunding
2004 GO
Total for
Agreement
Bonds
Bonds
Bonds
Existing Debt
2011
$2,746,509
$1,064,625
$8,198,462
$12,009,596
2012
$2,716,656
$1,088,438
$8,196,212
$12,001,306
2013
$991,125
$2,852,572
$8,197,587
$12,041,284
2014
$991,250
$2,849,838
$8,195,537
$12,036,625
2015
$989,125
$2,849,578
$8,198,718
$12,037,421
2016
$8,197,200
$8,197,200
2017
$8,200,194
$8,200,194
2018
$8,199,812
$8,199,812
2019
$8,196,187
$8,196,187
2020
$8,197,469
$8,197,469
2021
$8,196,125
$8,196,125
2022
$8,195,125
$8,195,125
2023
$8,200,000
$8,200,000
$106,568,628
$125,708,344
Total
$0
$8,434,666
$10,705,050
*Amount shown is for existing debt service expected to be paid per fiscal year. However, the
amount actually paid combines the tax levy for debt service occurring in the second half of prior
year and the fist half of current fiscal year.
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Monetary Awards
Grantor
GRANTS - 1999
IDNR/OSLAD
GRANTS - 2000
TEA-21-Transportation
TEA-21-Transportation
Project
Project Cost
Award
Amount
FPD Match
3rd
Party
Match
Pre 2010
$514,892
$257,446
$257,446
$257,446
Paul Douglas Bicycle Trail
$2,555,212
$2,019,897
$2,066,212
$1,454,200
$489,000
$565,697
$388,965
$279,412
Penny Rd. Connection-Spring Lake Greenway
$1,900,000
$750,000
$1,150,000
$625,000
$170,000
$300,000
$170,000
$325,000
$0
Wentworth Prairie Acquisition
Centennial Trail
2010
$155,055
$150,883
post 2010
$36,000
FUNDS TO
CONTRACTOR
$1,486,192
$1,023,905
GRANTS - 2001
IDNR/OSLAD
GRANTS - 2002
IEPA
USEPA
Maple Lake Shoreline Restoration
Calumet City Prairie Management Activities
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$750,000
$184,562
$115,438
$170,000
Monetary Awards
Grantor
GRANTS - 2006
Illinois EPA -319
CorLands
Army Corps of Engineers
(Mitigation)
(Mitigation)
(Mitigation)
USDA Fish & Wildlife
Service
GRANTS - 2007
IDOT - CMAQ
IDOT - ITEP
IDNR - C2000
3rd
Party
Match
FUNDS TO
CONTRACTOR
Project
Project Cost
Award
Amount
Culvert Repairs North Branch
Bergman Slough Wetland Enhancement
$18,000
$225,000
$9,000
$225,000
$9,000
$0
Cal-Sag Restoration Project
$1,400,000
$1,400,000
$0
$1,400,000
Sand Ridge Nature Preserve Restoration
$100,000
$100,000
$0
$100,000
Spring Creek Restoration
$400,000
$400,000
$0
$400,000
Massasauga Habitat Restoration
$30,000
$30,000
$0
Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail
$5,612,419
$245,290
$46,490
$4,489,935
$196,232
$46,490
$1,122,484
$49,058
$0
$4,527,000
$4,500,000
$4,030,000
$4,527,000
$4,500,000
$3,224,000
$0
$0
$806,000
$4,500,000
$1,500,000
$2,300,000
$4,500,000
$1,500,000
$1,150,000
$0
$0
$1,150,000
Deer Grove West Wetland Restoration
$258,000
$37,000
$2,670,000
$300,000
$4,500,000
$128,000
$37,000
$2,670,000
$300,000
$4,500,000
$130,000
$0
$0
$0
$0
GRAND TOTAL
$44,984,200
$38,930,515
$6,053,685
Cal-Sag Bicycle Trail - West
McMahon Fen Restoration
GRANTS - 2008
Army Corps of Engineers 206
O'Hare Mitigation Funds
IDOT - CMAQ
Orland Grassland Wetland Restoration
GRANTS - 2009
Army Corps of Engineers O'Hare Mitigation Funds
IDNR-OSLAD
Deer Grove East Wetland Restoration
GRANTS - 2010
Illinois Clean Energy
Foundation
US Fish & Wildlife Service
Willow Sanders Habitat Restoration
Tinley Creek Wetland Restoration
North Branch Bicycle Trail Extension
Dan McMahon Fen Restoration
Burnham Prairie Addition
Dolton Ave. Prairie Acquisition
Orland Grassland Restoration
Spring Creek Tile Survey
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FPD Match
pre-2010
2010
Post 2010
$9,000
$225,000
$24,000
$6,000
$684,880
$20,000
$3,805,055
$49,058
$147,174
$26,490
$4,527,000
$4,500,000
$3,224,000
$4,500,000
$1,500,000
$1,150,000
$128,000
$37,000
$2,670,000
$300,000
$4,500,000
$0
$1,154,385
$1,034,318
$9,294,551
$27,449,271
ACTIVE GRANT PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
1999
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant program awarded
$600,000 to the Wentworth Prairie Acquisition to acquire approximately 40 acres of land known as the Wentworth
Prairie, a high quality natural area located along the Burnham Greenway in south east Cook County. By acquiring this
site, the District will protect a unique natural resource and provide residents with the opportunity to experience and learn
about a remnant of the native Illinois landscape. It is home to 100 native plant species including several conservative
species and contains a significant amount of wetlands.
2000
The Illinois Department of Transportation, TEA-21 awarded $2,066,212 to the Centennial Trail. Funds are being used
to engineer and construct an18-mile bicycle trail. Centennial Trail borders extensive forest and wetlands, and weaves
between three historic waterways within the National Heritage Corridor: the Des Plaines River, the Sanitary and Ship
Canal, and the Illinois Michigan Canal.
The Illinois Department of Transportation, TEA-21 awarded $1,454,200 to the Paul Douglas/Crabtree Bicycle Trail.
Funds are being used to construct a 5.4-mile bicycle trail. Construction of this trail will complete a 7.4-mile loop around the
Paul Douglas/Crabtree Preserve. Paul Douglas/Crabtree Bicycle Trail compliments the regional greenway network
envisioned in the Northeastern Illinois Regional Greenway Plan in Northwest Cook County.
2001
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources / Open Space Land Acquisition and Development Grant program awarded
$750,000 to the Penny Rd. Connection-Spring Lake Greenway to acquire 23 acres in northwestern Cook County.
This connection would provide extensive outdoor recreation opportunities for the public and an important greenway
corridor for wildlife populations. It would also provide an opportunity to link four preserves, totaling approximately 12,700
acres, through existing and planned trail connections. Both terrestrial and aquatic wildlife would benefit tremendously
from the acquisition of this site. It would preserve valuable wetland habitat and provide protection to Spring Creek (one of
three of the highest quality streams in the County.
2002
The US Environmental Protection Agency awarded $170,000 to the Calumet City Prairie Enhancement Project. Funds
will be used to; develop a volunteer recruitment and education program, and to restore the 31-acre site through prescribed
burns, selective herbiciding and mowing.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Clean Lakes Program awarded $300,000 to the Maple Lake Shoreline
Restoration. Funds are being used to stabilize the lake shoreline, and improve water quality and fish habitat, thus
increasing recreational fishing opportunities and lake access.
2006
The Corporation for Open Lands (CorLands) awarded $225,000 in wetland mitigation funds toward the Bergman
Slough Wetland Enhancement to restore the hydrology and vegetation of 100 acres of former row crops, in the 250-acre
preserve. The site is one of the few remaining high-quality prairie sloughs in Illinois, and is home to the state's first pair of
nesting osprey in more than 100 years.
The US Army Corps of Engineers awarded $1,400,000 in mitigation funding toward the Dan McMahon Fen
Restoration (Cal-Sag Wetland Restoration). This project will restore wet prairie and fen habitat. Hine’s emerald
dragonfly, white lady’s slipper, black dash, and dion skipper are among the listed and watchlist species that will benefit
from an improved natural community.
The USDI Fish & Wildlife Service awarded $30,000 toward the Massasauga Habitat Restoration project. Funds will
be used to enhance a wet sedge meadow at the District’s 90 acre Willow-Sanders management site.
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency awarded $9,000 toward the installation of erosion control structures on
two (2) culverts and the restoration and stabilization of two (2) large gullies along the unpaved North Branch bicycle trail
system, thus reducing sedimentation and improving water quality in the North Branch River.
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The US Army Corps of Engineers awarded $400,000 in mitigation funding toward the Spring Creek Wetland
Restoration project.
The Corporation for Open Lands (CorLands) awarded $100,000 for the Sand Ridge Nature Preserve Restoration
project. Sand Ridge Nature Preserve is one among a very few remnant sand prairie and savanna communities remaining
within northeastern Illinois. More than 225 rare native species live within its 70 acres.
2007
The Illinois Department of Transportation, CMAQ program awarded $4,489,935 for the engineering and construction of
three (3) sections of trail which will complete the existing Thorn Creek Trail and connect it to the Old Plank Road Trail
and the Burnham Greenway.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, C2000 program awarded $46,490 toward the Dan McMahon Fen
Restoration. This project will restore wet prairie and fen habitat.
The Illinois Department of Transportation, ITEP program awarded $196,222 toward the Cal/Sag Trail project. This
project is in collaboration with several agencies that are working on segments within their respective jurisdictions to
ultimately connect the I&M Canal Trail to the Burnham Greenway.
2008
The Illinois Department of Transportation, CMAQ program awarded $3,224,000 toward the North Branch Bicycle
Trail Extension project. The trail will be extended approximately four (4) miles to the south, to connect to the Chicago’s
bicycle trail system at Gompers Park which connects to the Lakefront trail.
The Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Chicago awarded $4,500,000 in O’Hare Mitigation funding toward the
Tinley Creek Wetland Restoration project. This project will restore natural hydrological conditions - providing habitat
and a refuge for wildlife and people.
The US Army Corps of Engineers Federal 206 grant program awarded $4,527,000 toward the Orland Grassland
Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project.
2009
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Chicago awarded $4,500,000 in O’Hare Mitigation funding toward
the Deer Grove East Wetland Restoration project. This project will restore natural hydrological conditions - providing
habitat and a refuge for wildlife and people.
The US Army Corps of Engineers awarded $1,500,000 in mitigation funding toward the Dan McMahon Fen
Restoration (Cal-Sag Wetland Restoration). This project will restore wet prairie and fen habitat. Hine’s emerald
dragonfly, white lady’s slipper, black dash, and dion skipper are among the listed and watchlist species that will benefit
from an improved natural community.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources / Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant program
awarded $1,115,000 toward the purchase of the Burnham Prairie Addition. This 77-acre parcel is adjacent to the
Burnham Prairie Nature Preserve.
2010
The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation awarded $128,000 toward the purchase of Dolton Avenue Prairie.
The USDI Fish & Wildlife Service awarded $37,000. Funds will be used to enhance a wet sedge meadow at the
District’s 90 acre Willow-Sanders management site.
The US Army Corps of Engineers Federal 206 grant program awarded $2,670,000 toward the completion of the Orland
Grassland Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration project.
The US Army Corps of Engineers awarded $300,000 toward the Spring Creek Wetland project.
The US Army Corps of Engineers and the City of Chicago awarded $4,500,000 in O’Hare Mitigation funding toward
the Deer Grove West Wetland Restoration project. This project will restore natural hydrological conditions - providing
habitat and a refuge for wildlife and people.
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SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND SOURCES THEREOF
Amount to be levied and received in Personal Property Replacement Taxes in the year 2011 as required for
the purpose of providing the amount necessary to be contributed by the Forest Preserve District as employer.
FY 2011 Appropriation
$ 2,829,675
$314,758
$ 3,144,432
Property Tax Levy
PPRT
APPROPRIATION
Appropriation History
Employee Annuity
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 (Proj.)
$2,649,000
$3,416,000
$2,198,000
$2,583,000
$2,754,970
$3,144,432
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SELF INSURANCE FUND
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SELF-INSURANCE FUND
This Internal Service Fund is established to account for the District's self-insurance related activities including accumulating a
fund balance sufficient to meet future estimated claims and judgments, paying worker's compensation claims, tort
judgments/settlements, and associated legal fees.
DIFFERENCE
ACCT.
NO.
FY 2010
FY 2011
INC./
APPROPRIATION
RECOMMENDATION
(DEC.)
410001
590211
Operating Transfer In
$0
$0
$0
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
530000
Investment Income
$0
$0
$0
$0
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$0
$1,500,000
$1,500,000
$0
$450,000
$450,000
$0
$1,050,000
$1,050,000
$0
Total Expenditures
$3,000,000
$3,000,000
$0
Net Savings (Loss)
$0
$0
$0
Expenditures
650010
Worker's Comp Claims/Judgments
650065
Unemployment Insurance
650100
Self Insurance
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ZOOLOGICAL FUND
128
CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
AND
BROOKFIELD ZOO
The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society,
which manages Brookfield Zoo,
is to inspire conservation leadership
by connecting people with wildlife and nature
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CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY AND BROOKFIELD ZOO:
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE
2011 FOREST PRESERVE BUDGET DOCUMENT
The mission of the Chicago Zoological Society is to inspire
conservation leadership by connecting people with wildlife and nature.
Brookfield Zoo is a valuable asset for the people of Cook County. At the zoo, people deepen their
appreciation for and connection with wildlife and nature.
From early childhood development programs offered on the west side of the City of Chicago to
teacher training initiatives provided in suburban Cook, the impact of the Chicago Zoological
Society and Brookfield Zoo extends beyond the zoo’s world-famous 216-acre facility.
Through the Chicago Zoological Society’s Center for Conservation Leadership, staff cultivate the
next generation of African-American and Latino biologists, scientists, and zoologists. They do so
through innovative after-school programs and zoo-based career and personal development
opportunities.
Center for Conservation Leadership staff train more than 2,000 Chicago-area teachers each year.
As a result, many Chicago-area teachers have new, inquiry-based, student-centered teaching
tools that can help improve student achievement in and outside the classroom.
In 2010, Brookfield Zoo welcomed more than two million visitors for the fourth consecutive year.
With nearly 110,000 member households representing 560,000 people, Brookfield Zoo was once
again Illinois’ most popular outdoor cultural attraction.
In addition to its role as a top tourism destination, this Forest Preserve District jewel is also a
potent economic engine. In 2010, Brookfield Zoo pumped $150 million into the region’s economy
while supporting 2,000 jobs.
As an award-winning educational institution, Brookfield Zoo serves as a national incubator for
innovative teacher training programs.
Through its pioneering Levels of Engagement initiative, the Chicago Zoological Society partners
with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) system to help educators improve confidence and
competence in science teaching. This multiyear project addresses self-identified needs of CPS
educators by providing professional development experiences at a variety of levels. Professional
development opportunities model student-centered, participatory, interdisciplinary, inquiry-based
pedagogy.
Brookfield Zoo also serves as a natural learning laboratory for thousands of students each year.
In addition to its role as a leading provider of informal learning opportunities, the Chicago
Zoological Society serves as a global leader in the fields of animal welfare and conservation
through its management of Brookfield Zoo and its administration of conservation efforts
throughout the world. As a result, the Chicago Zoological Society has established itself as:
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A center for research and training of a significant number of conservation leaders
A model for innovative integration and alignment of zoo conservation programs
An organization engaging diverse audiences in conservation
A collaborative leader in preservation and restoration of ecosystems, wildlife, and biodiversity
A leader in animal welfare applied to conservation
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A primary go-to organization in applied conservation
An “Employer of Choice” for conservation professionals
Brookfield Zoo’s founders realized that the relationship between animals and humans is
reciprocal. Animals in zoos serve as wildlife ambassadors, bringing the whole wild world to an
urban public. In turn, humans become animal advocates, taking action to ensure wildlife
conservation and the future of threatened species.
Few zoo exhibits foster the connection between humans and wildlife like Brookfield Zoo’s new
Great Bear Wilderness. In 2010, the Chicago Zoological Society opened this blockbuster exhibit,
which features polar and grizzly bears, bald eagles, Mexican gray wolves, bison, and ravens.
This $27 million, privately funded project is the largest ever undertaken at the zoo. It created 350
much-needed construction jobs at a time in which unemployment in Illinois exceeded 10 percent.
Moreover, Great Bear Wilderness will allow for enhanced animal husbandry and potentially lifealtering experiences for the more than two million guests who visit each year.
Great Bear Wilderness replaces a number of 1930s-era exhibit areas. The Chicago Zoological
Society continues to work closely with the Forest Preserve District to address the zoo’s aging
infrastructure needs. As part of a new Master Plan developed by the Chicago Zoological Society,
a more intensive focus has been placed on the need to make major repairs throughout this 216acre Forest Preserve District property.
More than $45 million in capital repairs must be made to Brookfield Zoo between 2011 and 2014.
This significant dollar amount does not represent the construction of new exhibits like the planned
$14 million Children’s Experience (that replaces the 60 year-old Children’s Zoo) but rather worthy,
well-planned, and much-needed repairs to the zoo’s 76 year-old infrastructure.
Major infrastructure improvement needs include utility and infrastructure upgrades, structural
repairs, mechanical systems and repairs, facility access and compliance mandates, and facility
restoration and enhancements. Bond-funded support from the State of Illinois has allowed the
Chicago Zoological Society to begin work on the most critical infrastructure needs while avoiding
institution wide layoffs and exhibit closures. Nevertheless, additional funding is urgently needed
to make the remaining repairs.
For three-quarters of a century, Brookfield Zoo has been a valuable asset to the people of Cook
County. With the necessary infrastructure repairs, updates, and improvements, visitors to the zoo
over the next 76 years will continue to have access to open exhibits and life-changing
opportunities to connect with nature and wildlife.
The successful public-private partnership between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
and the Chicago Zoological Society has never been stronger.
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CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY / BROOKFIELD ZOO
2010 Institutional Accomplishments
Building upon its role as a global leader in animal welfare and conservation, the Chicago
Zoological Society, which manages Brookfield Zoo, celebrated several significant milestones in
2010.
Providing Hallmark Animal Care
Great Bear Wilderness Opens
In May, the Chicago Zoological Society opened its largest exhibit ever: Great Bear Wilderness.
The exhibit features grizzly and polar bears, bison, bald eagles, Mexican gray wolves, and ravens.
This blockbuster exhibit allows guests to learn about the animals’ past, present, and future status,
their deep cultural significance to people, and the survival challenges they face.
Many generous individual donors funded the $27.3 million Great Bear Wilderness. The addition of
this exhibit to Brookfield Zoo resulted in an economic impact of $46 million, created 350 full-time
equivalent jobs, provided total wages of $21 million, and generated $6 million in local, state, and
federal tax revenues.
Brookfield Zoo Becomes First North American Zoo with On-Site CT Scanner and Digital
Radiology
Brookfield Zoo’s veterinary medicine capabilities reached new heights in 2010 with the addition of
a donated CT (CAT) scanner from Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood. With the new
scanner, Brookfield Zoo became the only zoo in North America to possess such a
comprehensive, state-of-the-art imaging suite.
Extensive remodeling was necessary to accommodate the CT scanner. One wing of the Animal
Hospital was renovated to provide a lead-walled room large enough to hold the machine and its
accompanying equipment. This renovation was supported by the Aurelio Caccomo Family
Foundation, whose commitment to animal welfare has helped catapult the zoo’s Animal Hospital
to a level unsurpassed by any other zoo in the country.
Pelicans Rescued from Gulf Coast Oil Spill Make New Home at Brookfield Zoo
In July, five American white pelicans arrived at Brookfield Zoo as rescues from the Deep-water
Horizon oil spill in the Gulf Coast. After receiving health assessments from the Chicago
Zoological Society’s veterinary staff and undergoing a successful 30-day quarantine period, the
birds were released into Brookfield Zoo’s Formal Pool.
All five birds, which were slightly too moderately oiled, were rescued from the Mississippi Canyon
area off the coast of Louisiana. Prior to the oil spill, they had sustained wing injuries that
prevented them from migrating this past spring to their northern breeding range. When the oil spill
occurred, the pelicans joined other wildlife species that needed human intervention.
The pelicans will not only live an enriching life at the zoo, they will also serve as ambassadors for
their wild counterparts to help educate zoo guests about the effects the oil spill has had on the
wildlife in the Gulf.
Golden Lion Tamarins Roam the Woods at Brookfield Zoo
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A pair of golden lion tamarins were released for the summer into a wooded area just east of
Indian Lake at Brookfield Zoo. The release provided these small primates with the opportunity to
learn how to catch insects and climb in the trees in an outdoor environment. The home base for
Diabo and Delilah was a nest box (a large cooler) positioned in the trees, which were connected
with ropes to mimic the vines of the tamarins’ native Brazilian forest habitat. In addition to
observing the golden lion tamarins in a free-ranging space, guests were able to learn about
primate conservation efforts, as tamarins were once critically endangered.
The golden lion tamarin release continues the Chicago Zoological Society’s rich history of primate
care at Brookfield Zoo and conservation of primates in the wild. Brookfield Zoo is part of the
Golden Lion Tamarin Species Survival Plan (SSP), a program among zoos that support
conservation and education efforts on behalf of endangered species. Along with the Brazilian
government, this cooperative program is working with private farmers in the state of Rio de
Janeiro to protect pristine corridor areas of land that can be populated with the tamarins.
Dolphins Return to Renovated Seven Seas
In 2010, the Chicago Zoological Society celebrated its 50-year history of dolphin care by
renovating its Seven Seas exhibit and welcoming back its world-famous dolphin presentations.
In May, dolphins made their public debut at the newly renovated Seven Seas. These dolphins
were Tapeko, 28; Noelani, 6; Allison, 4; Chinook, a 27-year-old male from National Aquarium in
Baltimore who lived at Brookfield Zoo from 2000 to 2004; and Spree, an 8-year-old female dolphin
on loan from Minnesota Zoo.
In August 2009, the dolphins were temporarily relocated to Minnesota Zoo while their 20-year-old
Seven Seas home underwent the makeover. Improvements to Seven Seas included upgrades to
the water filtration system, installation of a new HVAC system, roof repairs, an expanded back
deck space to allow for enhanced animal husbandry, and a new liner system on all the pools (the
main pool, two holding pools, and a medical pool).
Brookfield Zoo’s Cookie Cockatoo Makes Public Appearance for 77th Birthday Celebration
On June 26, hundreds of Brookfield Zoo supporters, including members of “Cookie’s Groupies,”
came to Perching Bird House to celebrate Cookie the cockatoo’s 77th birthday. As the world’s
oldest Major Mitchell’s cockatoo and Brookfield Zoo’s eldest resident, Cookie still receives fan
mail and has been enjoying retirement since 2009. To help mark his 77th birthday, adoring fans
sang a rousing chorus of “Happy Birthday” and he was presented with a birthday cake the size of
a muffin that was filled with some of Cookie’s favorite foods, such as carrots, apples, bananas,
raisins, and eggs (including the shells for calcium). Cookie permanently resides in the keepers’
office at Perching Bird House, which allows him to retire in a familiar and comfortable off-exhibit
setting.
Inspiring Conservation Leadership
Chicago Zoological Society’s Dolphin Research Program Celebrates 40th Year
Dolphin research made a big splash in 2010, which marks the 40th year of the Chicago Zoological
Society’s Sarasota Dolphin Research Program. Based in Sarasota, Florida, the Sarasota Dolphin
Research Program conducts the world’s longest-running study of a wild dolphin population,
focusing on many aspects of dolphin biology, including health, behavior, genetics, environmental
change, and adverse interactions with humans. The program is unique in many respects.
Nowhere else in the world can researchers work with a group of wild dolphins in their natural
habitat where the medical and behavioral history of each individual is so well known. “Discoveries”
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take place over years and decades, and much of what is known about coastal bottlenose dolphins
comes from the Sarasota study.
The Sarasota Dolphin Research Program focuses on five generations of bottlenose dolphins that
reside year-round in Sarasota Bay. The population includes about 160 animals, most of which can
be identified by Sarasota-based Chicago Zoological Society biologists and researchers. For 40
years, researchers have collected biological, behavioral, ecological, and health data, and the data
are repeatedly used in scientific studies, as well as in public policy decisions that can help protect
marine animals.
Funding for Research on Long-Term Effects of Gulf Oil Spill on Dolphins in Sarasota Bay
Through a grant from Morris Animal Foundation’s Betty White Wildlife Rapid Response Fund, the
Chicago Zoological Society launched a long-term research project on the effects of the Gulf oil
spill on dolphins. The Deep-water Horizon oil spill could have profound effects on the health,
behavior, and reproductive success of the 160 dolphins living in Sarasota Bay if they are exposed
to the oil and chemicals spilled or the dispersants used to clean up the site.
Leading the research is Randall Wells, Ph.D., senior conservation scientist for the Chicago
Zoological Society, head of the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program, and an international
authority in dolphin research and conservation.
Creating Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Brookfield Zoo’s popular Stingray Bay touch tank returned for the summer of 2010. This
interactive experience featured cownose rays. Getting hands-on with the rays at Brookfield Zoo
was not just allowed, it was encouraged.
Located on Brookfield Zoo’s East Mall, Stingray Bay encouraged guests of all ages to get up
close with more than 40 cownose rays housed in a 16,000-gallon saltwater touch pool. The
stingrays’ home was a landscaped pool complete with its own waterfall. The lagoon was less than
two feet deep, allowing guests to gain access and touch the stingrays while still providing a center
area where the animals can rest.
To ensure the safety of visitors, caretakers who carefully monitor the stingray exhibit also trimmed
the animals’ barbs—the whip like tail parts that can sting—in a painless process that is similar to
trimming human fingernails.
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CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY / BROOKFIELD ZOO
2011 Institutional Goals
1. Make Critical Infrastructure Repairs
-
Begin adaptive re-use of Reptile House
o Transform the shuttered, 1930s-era Reptile House into the new Conservation
Leadership Center. The Center will house classroom and office space and serve
as the epicenter for the Society’s award-winning teacher training programs and
initiatives that are inspiring the next generation of African-American and Latino
conservation leaders. Construction scheduled to begin in 2011.
-
Begin design / secure funding for Pachyderm renovation
o Chicago Zoological Society staff will begin to draft plans for the renovation of the
1930s-era Pachyderm House that houses elephants, rhinos, tapirs and hippos.
Development staff will begin to raise private funding for the extensive building
renovation.
-
Launch Phase II Work at 31st and Golfview intersection
o Begin Phase II engineering work and finalize construction document and permitting
for guest traffic realignment at this key intersection.
-
Make SB1221 funded-repairs
o Make worthy, well-planned and much-needed repairs to the zoo’s aging
infrastructure utilizing SB1221 bond funds. This includes roofing, structural,
electrical, sewer, water and other key infrastructure elements. Bond-funded
repairs with state funding will allow the Chicago Zoological Society to avoid
significant layoffs and exhibit closures.
2. Innovations in Conservation, Education and Research
o
Develop next phase of Levels of Engagement teacher training program and
strengthen working relationship with CPS and 9 partner schools.
o
Develop a strong comprehensive field conservation program, which includes ongoing operations, such as dolphins, and expands into new areas and countries.
Integrating all aspects of institutional participation, such as animal programs,
education, interpretation and training. Identify countries to expand International
Conservation Leadership programs.
o
Prototype training program of Innovations in Conservation, Education, Research
and Animal Welfare with Volunteer Corp in 2011. Begin restructuring assessment
of functions/roles of volunteer corps.
o
Develop new technologies for interpretative and education programs. Utilize social
media network media and interactives and other exhibit-based interpretives to
meet the learning needs of a multi-cultural and multi-lingual audience. Develop
business plan and prototype smart media devices by 2011.
o
Support the preparation of a sustainability report for AZA Accreditation.
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o
Implement Climate Change Education and Water Footprint projects to engage zoo
visitors and members in significant conservation behaviors that have large
cumulative impacts.
o
Expand MetaModels Manager as a prime tool for species risk assessment, and
include biologically complex factors, such as emerging diseases, climate change,
and habitat fragmentation.
o
Develop curriculum and training for external zoos, aquaria, and nature centers for
childhood nature connections.
o
Plan for 2nd International Symposium on Zoo Animal Welfare.
o
Implement Animal Collection Plan to increase size and diversity of the collection.
3. Extraordinary Guest Experience
o
Improve guest satisfaction ratings.
o
Assess findings of African-American focus groups and strategically deploy
resources in accordance with findings.
o
Enhance quality of themed special events to draw people and communities based
on visitor guest survey results.
4. Commitment to Diversity
o
Continue staff diversity efforts by linking with partner organizations in the
Chicagoland area as well as regionally.
o
Ensure that minority and women-owned businesses are aware of RFP
opportunities, particularly for capital construction projects.
o
Participate in key diversity job fairs.
o
Engage diverse communities in conservation and education initiatives.
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ZOOLOGICAL
FUND
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
Revenues
Merchandise and Concessions
13,150,256
12,312,431
13,066,410
General Admissions and Parking
8,041,995
7,477,400
7,367,546
Membership and Animal Adoption
8,935,716
10,018,469
10,345,501
Unrestricted Contributions and Sponsorships
4,868,100
5,150,610
4,844,870
Special Attractions and In-Park Transportation
3,015,074
2,753,492
3,067,994
Catering and Special Events
3,457,500
3,079,932
3,279,989
Education and Other Income
1,565,681
1,474,994
1,772,021
590,250
662,276
547,250
1,292,298
1,329,936
1,808,437
$44,916,870
$44,259,540
$46,100,018
14,884,927
14,884,927
14,884,927
Endowment Investment Income
Release of Restricted Program Contributions
Total Society Program Income
Gross Tax Levy for Chicago Zoological Society
Reserves for Deferred Collections and Refunds
(744,246)
(744,246)
(744,246)
Deferred Collections (Prior Year Taxes)
100,000
100,000
100,000
Personal Property Replacement Tax
615,000
615,000
615,000
0
0
0
$59,772,551
$59,115,221
$60,955,699
Animal Programs
13,818,024
13,833,781
13,848,273
Buildings and Grounds
10,512,382
10,726,522
10,919,518
Conservation Education and Training
4,717,422
4,599,594
4,772,746
Administration and Security
7,711,120
7,644,981
8,073,266
13,894,090
13,399,610
14,056,373
Marketing, Public Relations and Design
4,744,705
4,730,775
4,775,541
Development, Membership and Gov't Relations
4,374,808
4,179,958
4,509,982
0
0
0
$59,772,551
$59,115,221
$60,955,699
$0
$0
$0
Reserves against Pers. Prop. Replacement Tax
Total Revenue
Expense
Guest Services
Repayment of General Operating Fund Deficit
Total Expenses
Net
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THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
REVENUES
Chicago Zoological Society Contribution
Gross Property Tax Levy
Reserve for Deferred Collections and Refunds
$44,916,870
$44,259,540
$46,100,018
14,884,927
14,884,927
14,884,927
(744,246)
(744,246)
(744,246)
Deferred collections (Prior Year Taxes)
100,000
100,000
100,000
615,000
615,000
615,000
0
0
0
$59,772,551
$59,115,221
$60,955,699
$29,450,098
$29,596,725
$30,549,733
8,499,763
7,891,753
8,250,021
$37,949,861
$37,488,478
$38,799,754
Supplies
3,193,759
3,152,347
3,136,929
Operating Expenses
7,769,871
7,789,972
8,016,378
Equipment
1,323,234
1,527,012
1,518,697
Cost of Sales
4,322,748
3,988,567
4,215,529
Animal Food and Transport
1,079,955
1,022,424
1,036,069
Utilities
2,959,589
2,972,386
3,043,527
General Expenses
478,534
462,818
477,216
Insurance
695,000
711,217
711,600
0
0
0
$59,772,551
$59,115,221
$60,955,699
$0
$0
$0
Reserve against Pers. Prop. Replacement Tax
Total Appropriations
EXPENSES
Salaries and Wages
Benefits
Total Personnel Expenses
Total Expenses
Net Surplus / (Deficiency)
BROOKFIELD ZOO STATISTICS
Annual Attendance
2007
2,137,545
2008
2,076,048
2009
2,228,675
2010 (Proj.)
2,201,650
2011 (Proj.)
2,315,043
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ANIMAL PROGRAMS
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
$8,406,868
$8,422,252
$8,497,976
2,667,562
2,450,192
2,464,638
$11,074,430
$10,872,444
$10,962,614
Supplies
701,302
693,773
729,337
Operating Expenses
827,117
1,053,990
956,074
Equipment
101,450
155,897
129,400
1,079,955
1,022,424
1,036,069
Utilities
19,570
21,463
20,539
General Expense
14,200
13,790
14,240
Total Operating Expenses
$2,743,594
$2,961,337
$2,885,659
Total Program Expenses
$13,818,024
$13,833,781
$13,848,273
Benefits
Animal Food and Transport
BUILDING AND GROUNDS
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
$4,976,944
$5,132,400
$5,250,535
1,568,338
1,502,863
1,535,777
$6,545,282
$6,635,263
$6,786,312
Supplies
728,434
752,936
750,566
Operating Expenses
626,461
664,376
670,545
Equipment
173,790
225,407
203,882
2,435,615
2,446,331
2,505,578
2,800
2,209
2,635
$3,967,100
$4,091,259
$4,133,206
$10,512,382
$10,726,522
$10,919,518
Benefits
Utilities
General Expenses
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CONSERVATION EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
$2,708,607
$2,708,690
$2,810,076
812,976
786,340
824,222
$3,521,583
$3,495,030
$3,634,298
Supplies
339,428
292,523
241,826
Operating Expenses
800,529
764,811
850,551
Equipment
32,803
25,892
24,796
Utilities
13,170
11,974
12,488
9,909
7,813
7,187
0
1,551
1,600
$1,195,839
$1,104,564
$1,138,448
$4,717,422
$4,599,594
$4,772,746
Benefits
General Expenses
Insurance
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ADMINISTRATION AND SECURITY
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
$4,182,347
$4,145,355
$4,393,086
1,394,822
1,194,334
1,357,312
$5,577,169
$5,339,689
$5,750,398
Supplies
233,260
238,671
237,809
Operating Expenses
783,026
892,407
859,222
Equipment
484,800
527,373
576,030
Utilities
23,860
24,269
27,773
General Expenses
19,005
18,535
18,534
590,000
604,037
603,500
$2,133,951
$2,305,292
$2,322,868
$7,711,120
$7,644,981
$8,073,266
Benefits
Insurance
GUEST SERVICES
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
$6,043,279
$6,009,032
$6,298,709
1,032,066
1,005,627
1,088,028
$7,075,345
$7,014,659
$7,386,737
416,349
340,159
338,261
1,225,134
1,112,094
1,181,842
295,872
386,236
363,336
4,322,748
3,988,567
4,215,529
447,423
447,654
459,991
6,219
4,612
4,177
105,000
105,629
106,500
$6,818,745
$6,384,951
$6,669,636
$13,894,090
$13,399,610
$14,056,373
Benefits
Supplies
Operating Expenses
Equipment
Cost of Sales
Utilities
General Expenses
Insurance
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MARKETING, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND DESIGN
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
$1,627,757
$1,637,582
$1,662,038
518,705
477,658
483,348
$2,146,462
$2,115,240
$2,145,386
240,436
244,408
244,828
2,212,095
2,227,570
2,231,793
26,815
25,215
25,983
7,410
8,154
7,164
111,487
110,188
120,387
$2,598,243
$2,615,535
$2,630,155
$4,744,705
$4,730,775
$4,775,541
Benefits
Supplies
Operating Expenses
Equipment
Utilities
General Expenses
DEVELOPMENT, MEMBERSHIP AND GOV'T RELATIONS
2010
2010
2011
APPROPRIATION
ESTIMATED
RECOMMENDATION
OUTCOME
Expenses
Salary/ Wages
1,504,296
$1,541,414
1,637,313
Benefits
$505,294
474,739
$496,696
$2,009,590
$2,016,153
$2,134,009
534,550
589,877
594,302
1,295,509
1,074,724
1,266,351
207,704
180,992
195,270
12,541
12,541
9,994
314,914
305,671
310,056
$2,365,218
$2,163,805
$2,375,973
$4,374,808
$4,179,958
$4,509,982
Supplies
Operating Expenses
Equipment
Utilities
General Expenses
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SUMMARY OF REVENUE
CHICAGO
FOREST
2011
ZOOLOGICAL
PRESERVE
PROGRAM
SOCIETY
DISTRICT'S
CONTRIBUTION
CONTRIBUTION
EXPENSE
Animal Programs
$13,848,273
$5,543,313
$8,304,960
Buildings and Grounds
$10,919,518
4,124,551
6,794,967
Conservation Education and Training
$4,772,746
4,372,746
400,000
Administration and Security
$8,073,266
8,073,266
0
$14,056,373
14,056,373
0
Marketing, Public Relations and Design
$4,775,541
4,775,541
0
Development, Membership and Gov't Relations
$4,509,982
4,509,982
0
0
0
0
Guest Services
ZOOLOGICAL FUND
The District levies, collects and remits taxes to the Zoological Society which operates Brookfield Zoo.
Brookfield Zoo opened in 1934 on 216 acres. The District owns the land and facilities. The total 2011 estimated expenditures
of the Zoological Fund is projected to be $61.0 million. The Zoological Fund represents 24.4 percent of the total
proposed 2011 recommendation.
Zoological Summary of Appropriations
2006
54,912,833
2007
2008
2009
55,856,212
59,515,921
62,889,471
2010
59,772,551
2011 Projection
60,955,699
Zoological Summary of Tax Levies
2006
14,168,025
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011 Projection
14,168,025
14,884,927
14,884,927
14,884,927
14,884,927
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BOTANIC GARDEN FUND
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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
“The mission of the Chicago Botanic Garden is to promote
the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of plants
and the natural world.”
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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
“To promote the enjoyment, understanding and conservation of plants and the natural world”
The Chicago Botanic Garden is owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and operated by the
Chicago Horticultural Society. Open admission-free daily, the Chicago Botanic Garden is one of the great
public gardens of the world and welcomes nearly 900,000 guests annually. Its membership of over 50,000
member families is the highest in the nation, if not the world.
The Garden is located on 385 acres of Forest Preserve District Land. One of the few botanic garden
accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Garden is a living museum and features 24 display
gardens, a 100 acre woodland, 15 acres of restored prairie and a river wetland habitat. The Garden’s signature
feature is its 81 acres of waterways and nine islands. More than four miles of walking trails, paths and bridges
provide visitors with breathtaking views and vistas from which to view the collection of more than 2.3 million
plants representing more than 9,450 taxa.
Education programs serve more than 80,000 students at all levels from school groups to professionals, in
classes at the Garden and in Chicago, and in a unique graduate program with Northwestern University. The
Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Botanic Garden annually offers 500 adult education classes, 12 symposia
and eight professional certificate programs. Approximately 5,000 students participate in these classes and
programs. The School conducts programs with Northwestern University, Illinois Institute of Technology and
the University of Illinois at Chicago. Nearly 50,000 people are served, without charge, annually through the
Garden’s Plant Information Service and the Lenhardt Library, which houses 30,000 books and periodicals,
including one of the nation’s premier collections of rare horticultural works. The Library, classrooms, labs,
auditorium, exhibition space, meeting rooms and three public greenhouses are located in the Regenstein
Center. A web site (www.chicagobotanic.org) provides access to the “Best Plants for Illinois” database as
well as information on Garden events, programs and services.
Science education programs include day camp for pre-schoolers through 12-year-olds; summer science camps
for middle and high school students; programs for scout groups; the Green Youth Farm and Windy City
Harvest community gardening and jobs-training programs; teacher training; and school field trips. Public
service is also advanced through the innovative and internationally recognized Horticultural Therapy
Program, offered on-site and in-community locations throughout the greater Chicago area.
Research at the Garden is housed at the new Daniel F. and Ada L. Rice Plant Conservation Science Center.
The Plant Science Center is a 38,000-square-foot laboratory building featuring a seed bank dedicated to
preserving the native Midwest prairie, 16,000-square-feet of green roof gardens, offices, seminar rooms and a
herbarium. The Center is unique in its accessibility to the public and its Gold certification from the U.S.
Green Building Council for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. The Garden’s four main areas
of research are: Plant Conservation Biology to protect and preserve the endangered plants of the region;
Ornamental Plant Development to evaluate and introduce ornamental plants particularly suited to the
Midwest climate; Aquatic Plant and Urban Lake Studies to restore the Garden’s lakes and demonstrate
cutting-edge techniques to the public and private land managers; and Plant Collections focused on developing
specialty collections of oak, spirea, aster, sedge, bonsai, aquatic and other types of plants. The Garden is a
partner and member of Chicago Wilderness, Botanic Garden Conservation International, the national Center
for Plant Conservation, the Plant Conservation Alliance, and Chicagoland Grows, Inc., among others.
Additional facilities include the Barbara Whitney Carr Administration Center; the Visitor Center that features
a café, gift shop and visitor information and membership desks; the Regenstein Fruit and Vegetable Island
with classrooms, a gift shop, outdoor amphitheater and demonstration kitchen; the Children’s Learning
Campus featuring classrooms and outdoor teaching areas; and support facilities including production
greenhouses, maintenance building, equipment storage facility, and two gatehouses.
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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN 2010 KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
•
Attendance in 2010 remains just slightly off pace of 2009: The Garden’s 2009 attendance was
the highest in the Garden’s history with nearly 900,000 visitors; this was 152,000 visitors more
than the previous year. The Garden’s membership continues strong with a total number of
member families now exceeding 50,000. The Garden continues to have the largest membership
of any botanic garden in the world and one of the largest of the Chicago-area museums.
•
The Garden remains admission-free – one of only two major cultural institutions (the Lincoln
Park Zoo being the other) in the Chicago area to do so. The Garden remains free in part due to
the generosity of support from the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
•
The Garden will serve approximately 30,000 students grades PreK-12 through field-trip
programs, including a significant number from Chicago Public Schools. Aligned with Illinois
and national learning standards, these trips offer a variety of programs in ecology, botany,
cultural uses of plants, and plants and animals. The Garden’s Center for Teaching and Learning
developed a Climate Change Education strategy, including comprehensive curriculum
development for classroom use. And progress has been made in advancing the concept of a
Science Career Continuum for underserved minority students.
•
The Garden has expanded the Cook County Boot Camp garden and added a composting
operation. Garden staff and recently released Cook County Sheriff’s Department Boot Camp
participants cleared a vacant lot and planted native seeds in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood.
These seeds will grow into plants that will ultimately produce native seeds for sale to local
nurseries, park districts and forest preserves.
•
Through the Garden’s Windy City Harvest program, the Garden initiated a monthly series of
seasonal gardening workshops at the City of Chicago College’s Arturo Velasquez Institute.
•
The Garden expanded its Green Youth Farm sites in Chicago to four, adding the Dyett High
School site in Washington Park to its locations in North Lawndale and Bronzeville.
•
The Garden’s Ogden Avenue Green Youth Farm was chosen to be one of only three sites in
Chicago to be toured by key Federal officials from the Department of Interior, U.S.D.A., and
White House, to the site as part of President Obama’s “America’s Great Outdoors” listening
session pre-session tour.
•
A new ten-year strategic plan – “Keep Growing” – was completed and charts a path to deepen
the Garden’s impact across all programs and audiences. To focus our work and communicate
with complete transparency, we have built a comprehensive new website around the plan:
(http://strategicplan.chicagobotanic.org/).
•
Construction has begun on a pedestrian bridge that will link Evening Island to the Lavin
Evaluation garden and the Daniel F. and Ada L. Plant Conservation Science Center. Upon
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completion in June 2011, the bridge will allow Garden’s visitors to extend and expand their visits
by creating easier access to the Science Campus as well as the Barbara Brown Nature Area. The
bridge also will become a powerful symbol of the connection between beautiful gardens and the
need for plant conservation research, and between the Chicago Botanic Garden and
conservation science worldwide. Funding for this project was provided by a private donor.
•
The Garden’s Horticultural Therapy program, the oldest of its kind in the nation, celebrated its
30th anniversary and broadened its service to include clients from: North Chicago Veterans
Administration Hospital, Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture Center in Chicago,
Westwood Manor In Chicago, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, and
Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center in Glenview.
•
The third summer of the President John H. Stroger, Jr. internship program saw young adults
from five different Cook County districts working for eight weeks in different Garden areas.
•
Funding has been secured from a private source for the Children’s Growing Garden serving the
needs of science for children throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. Construction will begin
in late 2010 and be completed in 2011.
•
Construction on the entry drive to the Children’s Learning Campus began in August, with partial
funding for the project coming from both the state and federal governments. This new entry is
the first step in the expansion of the Children’s Learning Campus and will offer a more
convenient and safe drop-off and pick-up area for children attending programs, activities and
events at the Campus.
•
The number of Garden volunteers was over 2,000, including participation of corporate sponsors
who encouraged their employees to participate in days of service at the Garden.
•
The Garden continued to discover critically important knowledge and create practical land and
water management tools and solutions to address environmental challenges facing society. The
Garden conducted research to address the world’s most pressing threats to biodiversity
including habitat loss, climate change; and invasive species and trained 154 interns for their work
on Federal Lands, on contract from the Bureau of Land Management, Department of Interior.
•
The Garden and Northwestern welcomed its second class of PhD students and sixth year of
Master’s students into its joint graduate program in plant conservation biology.
•
The new Plant Conservation Science Center was honored as “Laboratory of the Year” by R&D
Magazine. The award acknowledges features in the building that reduce the impact of the “built
world” on the natural world. The Center was also certified as LEED (Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design) “Gold,” unique for a laboratory building.
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CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN 2011 GOALS
•
In partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local partners, to obtain the
necessary matching dollars to Federal money and begin restoration of the Garden’s shoreline
along the North Lake.
•
To continue to deepen partnerships with citizens and elected officials from throughout Cook
County, the City of Chicago and Lake County, and to serve the incoming Forest Preserve
District Board President and Commissioners during the time of transition.
•
To continue to establish the Garden a workplace of choice for people of all backgrounds and
interests, and expand its ethnic diversity.
•
To grow attendance 2% from 2010 year-end figures, and continue to grow a multi-generational,
multi-cultural, local and international visitor base by responding to changing economic and
transportation issues and delivering programs that caters to a growing, diverse membership.
•
To construct the new Children’s Growing Garden and entry drive funded entirely with private
and non-county funds. This expanded area will provide additional instructional space—indoors
and outdoors—for children and families, scout groups and teacher training activities. The
growing beds, as well as all the facilities, will be universally accessible for all children.
•
To complete the pedestrian bridge linking Evening Island and the Science Campus.
•
To grow accessibility to, interest in, and the reputation of the Garden as a leader in the training
of conversation science, conversation landscaping and horticulture professionals in a manner
that achieves our own standards as the best teaching garden in the country.
•
To strengthen efforts to raise additional funds from private, corporate, foundation and public
sector sources to supplement the Garden’s operating, capital budgets, and endowment.
•
To continue to grow the Garden’s reputation in science, education, restoration, conservation,
sustainable operations and visitor experience.
•
To continue to advance the Garden’s university, science and program partnerships.
•
To continue implementation of a Garden-wide program of sustainable operations that preserves
nature’s resources and serves as a model and guide to others.
•
To continue to introduce underserved students from Chicago Public Schools to the power of
science and the possibilities of careers in the field through Science First and College First.
•
To continue to introduce people from underserved areas of Chicago to the importance and
relevance of urban agriculture through the Green Youth Farm and Windy City Harvest jobstraining programs.
•
To maintain horticulture at its highest level, understanding that to do so includes responsibility
for new areas, as well as renewal of existing gardens and the enhancement of beautiful
horticultural experience for visitors.
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BOTANIC GARDEN FUND
Chicago Horticultural Society
Summary of Revenue & Expenses
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
Revenues
Provided by the Garden
Tax Levy for Chicago Botanic Garden
Reserve for Deferred Collections
Reserve Against PPRT
Total Revenue
$18,122,000
$17,954,000
$17,770,000
9,348,070
9,348,070
9,348,070
(467,404)
(467,404)
(467,404)
262,500
262,500
262,500
0
0
0
$27,265,166
$27,097,166
$26,913,166
Expenses
Salaries & Wages
14,593,600
14,725,600
14,652,000
Benefits
3,648,400
3,681,400
3,663,000
Subtotal
18,242,000
18,407,000
18,315,000
8,943,344
8,610,000
8,518,166
Equipment Purchases
54,822
55,166
55,000
Major Repairs & Improvements
25,000
25,000
25,000
9,023,166
8,690,166
8,598,166
$27,265,166
$27,097,166
$26,913,166
Operating Expenses
Subtotal
Total Expenses
Net
$0
150
$0
$0
Summary of Revenues
Provided by the Garden
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$2,550,000
$2,550,000
$2,655,000
Government Grants
2,638,000
2,700,000
2,600,000
Membership
3,213,000
3,265,000
3,315,000
Parking
1,568,000
1,411,000
1,408,000
Restricted Program Contributions
2,007,000
1,746,000
1,456,000
350,000
350,000
405,000
Investment Income
1,472,000
1,480,000
1,398,000
Education Fees
1,164,000
1,139,000
1,123,000
Visitor Programs & Events
2,287,000
2,459,000
2,548,000
Tram
271,000
254,000
254,000
Food Service Fees
196,000
207,000
216,000
Miscellaneous
406,000
393,000
392,000
$18,122,000
$17,954,000
$17,770,000
Capital and Endowment Contributions
$15,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,900,000
Total Non-Operating Revenues
$15,000,000
$12,000,000
$14,900,000
Operations
Unrestricted Contributions
Sponsorships
Total Operating Revenues
Non-Operating Revenues
151
Summary of Expenses by Division
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$3,798,000
$3,720,000
$3,825,000
Horticulture & Collections
4,648,000
4,624,000
4,593,000
Science & Conservation
4,667,000
4,663,000
4,574,000
Maintenance
3,777,000
3,781,000
3,670,000
Communications
1,556,000
1,568,000
1,515,000
Institutional Advancement
2,405,000
2,419,000
2,273,000
Education
1,084,000
1,122,000
1,106,000
Visitor Operations & Programs
3,007,000
2,983,000
3,059,000
Outreach/Community Programs
2,298,166
2,192,166
2,273,166
25,000
25,000
25,000
$27,265,166
$27,097,166
$26,913,166
$8,000,000
$5,000,000
$8,000,000
Operations
Administration
Major Repairs / Improvements
Total Expenses
Non-Operating Expenditures
Capital Improvements
BOTANIC GARDEN STATISTICS
Annual Attendance
2005
697,000
2006
760,000
2007
760,000
2008
738,000
2009
890,000
2010 (Proj.)
863,000
2011 (Proj.)
880,000
152
Administration
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$1,831,200
$1,729,600
$1,672,800
457,800
432,400
418,200
2,289,000
2,162,000
2,091,000
Operating Expenses
1,504,000
1,553,000
1,729,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
1,509,000
1,558,000
1,734,000
$3,798,000
$3,720,000
$3,825,000
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Equipment Purchases
Horticulture & Collections
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$2,971,200
$2,966,400
$2,971,200
742,800
741,600
742,800
3,714,000
3,708,000
3,714,000
924,000
906,000
869,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
934,000
916,000
879,000
$4,648,000
$4,624,000
$4,593,000
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Operating Expenses
Equipment Purchases
153
Science & Conservation
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$2,963,200
$3,147,200
$3,080,000
740,800
786,800
770,000
3,704,000
3,934,000
3,850,000
958,000
724,000
719,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
963,000
729,000
724,000
$4,667,000
$4,663,000
$4,574,000
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Operating Expenses
Equipment Purchases
Maintenance
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$1,695,200
$1,712,000
$1,680,800
423,800
428,000
420,200
2,119,000
2,140,000
2,101,000
Operating Expenses
1,648,000
1,631,000
1,559,000
10,000
10,000
10,000
1,658,000
1,641,000
1,569,000
$3,777,000
$3,781,000
$3,670,000
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Equipment Purchases
154
Communications
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$711,200
$706,400
$688,800
Benefits
177,800
176,600
172,200
889,000
883,000
861,000
Operating Expenses
662,000
680,000
649,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
667,000
685,000
654,000
$1,556,000
$1,568,000
$1,515,000
Salaries & Wages
Equipment Purchases
Institutional Advancement
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$1,162,400
$1,175,200
$1,108,800
290,600
293,800
277,200
1,453,000
1,469,000
1,386,000
947,000
945,000
882,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
952,000
950,000
887,000
$2,405,000
$2,419,000
$2,273,000
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Operating Expenses
Equipment Purchases
155
Education
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$608,800
$620,800
$576,000
Benefits
152,200
155,200
144,000
761,000
776,000
720,000
Operating Expenses
318,000
341,000
381,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
323,000
346,000
386,000
$1,084,000
$1,122,000
$1,106,000
Salaries & Wages
Equipment Purchases
Visitor Services
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$1,484,800
$1,478,400
$1,568,800
371,200
369,600
392,200
1,856,000
1,848,000
1,961,000
1,146,000
1,130,000
1,093,000
5,000
5,000
5,000
1,151,000
1,135,000
1,098,000
$3,007,000
$2,983,000
$3,059,000
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Operating Expenses
Equipment Purchases
156
Outreach/Community Programs
2010
2010
ESTIMATED
2011
APPROPRIATION
OUTCOME
RECOMMENDATION
$1,165,600
$1,189,600
$1,304,800
291,400
297,400
326,200
1,457,000
1,487,000
1,631,000
836,344
700,000
637,166
4,822
5,166
5,000
841,166
705,166
642,166
$2,298,166
$2,192,166
$2,273,166
Salaries & Wages
Benefits
Operating Expenses
Equipment Purchases
Major Repairs & Improvements
2011
RECOMMENDATION
Replacement
$25,000
Total
$25,000
157
Deferred Major Repairs & Infrastructure Improvements
2011
RECOMMENDATION
Shoreline Restoration
8,000,000
Trails in McDonald Woods
2,000,000
Production Greenhouse Expansion
10,000,000
Road/Parking Repaving
2,000,000
Infrastructure & Building Systems Maintenance
3,500,000
Pedestrian Bridges
3,000,000
Bike Trail
2,200,000
Visitor Center Repairs and Renovation
3,500,000
Walk and Garden Structure Repairs
4,000,000
Fruit and Vegetable Island Building Repairs
2,200,000
Total
$40,400,000
Deferred Capital Equipment Expenditures
Deferred Capital Equipment
Expenditures
$3,250,000
Deferred Replacement Costs of
Aging Vehicle Fleet
750,000
Total
$4,000,000
BOTANIC GARDEN FUND
The District levies, collects and remits taxes to the Chicago Horticultural Society which operates the Botanic
Garden on a 385 acre site. The total 2011 Botanic Garden Fund is projected to be $26,913,166. The Botanic
Garden Fund represents approximately 18 percent of the total proposed 2011 appropriation for all funds.
Botanic Garden Summary of Appropriation
2007
2008
27,474,380
28,514,520
2009
2010
28,969,344
27,265,166
2009
2010
9,348,070
9,348,070
Botanic Garden Summary of Tax Levies
2007
2008
8,902,924
9,348,070
158
o
2011 Projection
26,913,166
o
2011 Projection
9,348,070
BUDGETARY
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
FISCAL YEAR 2011
This detailed description of classification and coding by object and purpose of account has been prepared
to assist departments in planning for appropriation request as guided by their individual needs and
expenditure history. By appropriate fiscal planning, and use of these account descriptions, departments
can best determine the allocation of resources and assist the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in
accurately planning for the distribution of funds to all elements of the District.
The Department of Finance and Administration has prepared these descriptions to establish guidelines for
account usage in the budgeting, accounting and purchasing functions and is solely responsible for the
accuracy of their content. This Department and its staff will assist departments of the District with questions
concerning the Chart of Accounts, or the guidelines, and can recommend placement of funding requests.
Any questions or recommendations concerning use of the Chart of Accounts should be referred to the
Department of Finance and Administration.
The Forest Preserve District of Cook County utilizes a 12-digit account structure. The first six digits identify
the fund, department, and a cost center within the department. The last six digits are used to universally
identify line item, expenditures and revenue. The seventh digit describes the account type such as
expenditure or revenue. The eighth digit defines all account categories.
These are the expenditure categories used for the preparation of the budget.
SALARIES AND WAGES
The category of accounts designated as Salaries and Wages include accounts from which payment is made
to the District’s employees directly related to authorized employee expenses.
610010
Salaries and Wages: Full Time amounts paid to permanent District employees
appointed to positions indicated in the approved and adopted budget. This amount
includes gross salary for personal services including authorized amounts which are
components of the base salary.
610011
Salaries and Wages (Part Time): Amounts paid to part-time District employees
appointed to positions indicated in the approved and adopted budget.
610012
Hospital Insurance: Payments made to providers of health care coverage on
behalf of eligible District employees. This amount is calculated by the Finance and
Administration Department.
610013
Life Insurance: Payments made to carriers for life insurance coverage on behalf of
eligible District employees. This amount is calculated by the Finance and
Administration Department.
610014
Dental Care Plan: Payments for insurance coverage on behalf of eligible District
employees. This amount is calculated by the Finance and Administration
Department.
610015
Vision Care Plan: Payments for insurance coverage on behalf of eligible District
employees. This amount is calculated by the Finance and Administration
Department.
610016
Appropriation Adjustment for Personal Services: Amount calculated by the Finance
and Administration Department to provide professional funding for compensation
and benefits affected by pending wage settlements
610017
Overtime for Special Detail / Holiday: Payment made to off duty police personnel
for overtime during special events, holiday and court appearances.
159
PROFESSIONAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
The category of accounts designed as Professional Contractual Services includes accounts funded for
payment of services that by their nature can be performed only by persons or firms with specialized skills
and knowledge. Although a product may or may not result from the transaction, the primary reason for the
purchase is the service provided.
Included are services that support the various policy-making and managerial activities of the District,
professional services supporting various District facilities, and services that are not regarded as
professional but that require basic scientific knowledge or specialized skills. Expenditures related to routine
building service functions are not included in any of these accounts. Excluded are expenditures for
operation, maintenance and repair of equipment or facilities.
620004
Security Contract Services: Professional service contract for off-duty security.
620005
Life Scan Process (COP) Grant: Funds set aside for the purpose of automated
booking system that will digitalize an offender’s image, providing a mug shot that
will be computer-generated and transmitted.
620006
ALERTS: Expenditures for State contract for computer system.
620010
Legal Services: Charges for the services of law firms or attorneys to represent or
advise the District in matters relating to labor law, statutory compliance and union
negotiation.
620020
Annual Reports/Audit: Fees paid to outside auditors for the performance of the
District’s financial annual audit.
620025
Youth Education Program:
educational program.
620026
Construction Services: Funds set aside for construction.
620040
General Consulting Services: Funds set aside for the acquisition of specialized
skills from vendors with those capabilities.
620050
Photographic Service/Supplies:
equipment and supplies.
620053
Restoration Intern Program: Hiring of interns for ecological management.
620054
Volunteer Advertisements and Promotions: Volunteer Steward program, advertising
and promotions.
620055
Volunteer Resources Program: Expenditure for support of volunteer program.
620056
Comfort Stations:
620090
Other Professional Services: Charges for general specialized services that are not
part of the regular consulting services.
620091
Advertising and Promotion: Expenditures for the publishing of District bids, and
promotion of special events.
620092
Armored Car Service: Expenditures for transportation provided by specially
equipped vehicles to transfer currency from various District facilities to depositories.
620095
Fed. and County Planning & Research: Expenditures set aside for the District’s
participation in the federal and Cook County planning and research program.
Funds set aside for the MIGHTY ACORN project
Charges for purchases related to photographic
Expenditures for toilet facilities.
160
630335
Festivals & Special Programs:
festivals and programs.
Expenditure for materials and supplies needed for
620110
Building Maintenance Service and Supplies:
Expenditures related to the
maintenance of the general headquarters of the District and Division buildings.
620120
Maintenance Vehicles Equipment Services, and Supplies: Expenditures related to
professional services on the maintenance of existing equipment, and the supplies
needed for the effective functionality of District vehicles.
620140
Maintenance of Radio Equipment: Payments for radio maintenance.
620145
Maintenance of Horses and Dogs: Payments for animals used in police functions.
620150
Resident Watchmen Facilities Contractual Services: Professional services to repair
Resident Watchmen Buildings and Supplies.
620155
Resident Watchman Buildings and Supplies: Materials purchased for watchman
facilities.
620230
Equipment Repair Service: Payments for professionally performed repairs on the
District’s equipment.
620235
Certified Arborist Training:
Payments for professional training and certification
of resource management staff responsible for tree care.
620309
Permit Services Contract:
620310
Printing: Expenditures for printing and publishing of District records such as bound
volumes of Board Proceedings, printing of forms, stationery, business cards,
stamps, seals and labels. Expenditures for print advertising should not be charged
to this account.
620311
Publications: Payments related to magazines, newspaper subscription, and
publications initiated by the District.
620315
Stationery and Office Forms: Payments for purchases related to off-the-shelf
forms, and stationery needed for official duties.
620320
Uniform Services: Payments for purchases related to the cleaning and tailoring of
uniforms to be worn by employees of the District who need it in order to perform
their mission.
620330
Landscape Waste Disposal:
improvement.
620335
Refuse Disposal: Payments for refuse pick-up and disposal throughout the District.
620337
Contract Vegetation Management:
vegetation management initiatives.
620600
Professional Training: Payments for training of District employees including
classes, seminars etc. related to staff functions.
Expenditures related to picnic services.
Payments for waste disposal after a landscape
161
Payments for capital projects regarding
MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
These accounts represent line item expenses related to office support materials, and those items needed
for the maintenance of the building such as water, plumbing, heating, electrical supply and other sundry
items. These are not the actual utility but those things needed for the upkeep.
630010
Office Supplies: Payments for work related office supplies utilized by employees of
the District.
630015
Materials and Supplies: Payments for office support materials.
630020
Computer Supplies: Payments for purchases related to computer supplies.
630030
Plumbing/Electrical/Heating: Payments for the materials and supplies used for
plumbing, electrical, and heating activities.
630035
Building Materials for Building Structures:
maintenance of building structures.
Payments for materials used for
630336
Wildlife Disease Monitoring
enhancement projects.
Studies:
630065
Pre-Cut & Pre-Treated Lumber: Payments for the lumber used by the Maintenance
department for the construction of new picnic tables and for the upkeep of existing
facilities.
630070
Special Events Program:
throughout the year.
630080
Chemical Supplies: Payments for the chemicals used by the District.
630090
Medical Supplies: Payments for medical supplies and first aid kits mandated by
EPA and other regulatory authorities.
630100
General Forestation Supplies: Payments for the forestation supplies used by the
Resource Management Department, and other departments with similar
responsibilities.
630110
Janitorial Supplies: Payments for toilet paper and other cleaning supplies for the
District’s rest rooms.
630115
Nature Center Supplies: Payments related to the supplies used by the Resource
Management Department to take care of the Nature Centers.
630130
Eng. Supplies and Equipment: Payments for supplies and equipment used for
engineering purposes.
630131
Seed and Sod Supplies: Payments for seed and sod supplies used on various
District facilities.
630140
Postage: Cost of United States postage stamps for general office and institutional
use, including postage meter setting payments, stamped envelopes, stamped post
cards, postal permit deposits, overnight/express mail and postal registry.
630141
Equipment Maintenance Service: Charges for the maintenance and repair of office
equipment such as copiers, typewriters, billing machines, and similar office
equipment. The costs may include any charges for usage, parts, labor, travel, etc.,
as billed by the vendor or provider of the maintenance or repair service. Charges
for accessories, non-replacement parts or “upgrade” purchased from any supplier
or vendor, which include or exclude installation, should not be charged to this
account but to the appropriate supply or equipment account.
and
Health
Payments
for
Habitat
Payments for approved special event activities
162
630142
Printing: Expenditures for printing and publishing supplies of District to be used by
the Printing section of the Department of Resource Management.
630143
Building Repair Services: Charges for the cost of repairing District buildings.
630170
Propane Gas: Payments for propane gas.
630180
Uniforms: Expenditures for purchases related to uniforms to be worn by
employees of the District who need them in order to perform their mission.
630200
ID Cards and Film: Charges for photo identification and films needed by the
Recreation and Maintenance Departments for various needs.
630210
Other Materials and Supplies: Charges for other items of the budget, which are too
small to be regarded as stand-alone.
630330
Volunteer Resources Program: Expenditures for support of the volunteer program.
630331
Wildlife Management Program: Payments for projects involving wild animals.
630332
Fisheries Management Program: Payments for projects involving fish management.
630333
Resource Ecology Program: Expenditures for resource ecology.
630334
Trails Management Program: Payments for projects regarding trails management
initiatives.
630335
Festivals and Special Programs: Expenditures for special events.
UTILITIES
These accounts are used to track the line item expenditures set aside for the payment of utility bills for the
year billed on a monthly basis. It also includes expenses for repairing utility-related equipment.
640100
Electricity and Natural Gas: Charges made by utility companies to provide electric
and gas services to District facilities. The cost of special wiring or equipment
installed and maintained by these companies should be charged to appropriate
accounts in the same manner as such services or equipment would be charged if
provided by any other contractor or vendor.
640110
Utilities: New and Repairs: Charges made for new utilities and repairs.
640170
Gas & Oil for Auto & Equip.: Payments related to District-wide consumption of gas
and oil for automobiles and equipment such as gas tanks.
640300
Telephone Services: Expenditures for telephone services of the District.
640400
Water/Sanitary Services: Charges for water used by the District and the sanitation
services of the District as well.
163
SELF INSURANCE AND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
These charts of accounts are used to identify the District’s self-insured insurance obligations. They include
payments of Temporary Total Disability benefits to employees for work related injury, payments to medical
providers, and payments of award of settlements mandated by the Industrial Commission of the State of
Illinois. Under this category, payments are made to the Annuity and Benefits Fund of the District on behalf
of participant employees. Additionally, we budget under these accounts to effect payment made to carriers
for life insurance coverage on behalf of eligible District employees, and payments made to providers of
health care coverage on behalf of eligible District employees.
650010
Workman Compensation Claims/Judgment: Payments of Temporary Total
Disability Benefits to employees for work related injuries, payments to medical
providers, and payments of awards or settlements mandated by the Industrial
Commission of the State of Illinois.
650065
Unemployment Insurance: Payments made to the State of Illinois to reimburse the
cost of employment benefits made to eligible former District employees.
650066
Medicare Payments: Payments made to reimburse the cost of Medicare.
650070
Natural Disasters: Payments for repair of damages to District property resulting
from acts of nature.
650100
Self Insurance: Insurance charges related to the District’s self-insurance program.
EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES
This account category represents payments related to depreciable fixed assets.
660010
Office Equipment & Furniture: Charges for small office equipment.
660011
Furniture & Fixtures: Expenditures related to office furniture.
660012
Office Equipment: Expenses related to major office equipment
660020
Computer Supplies and Services: Payments for supplies and services related to
computers and peripherals.
660021
Computer Equipment: Charges for the acquisition of durable equipment for
electronic data processing use, including transportation and assembling/installation
costs, such as mainframe computers, personal computer peripherals, software and
similar equipment.
660030
Tools Equipment: Charges for the purchase of tools.
660031
Volunteer Program Prairie & Savannah – Expenditures for the volunteer program of
the District, which is managed by Resource Management.
660032
Tools & Equipment: Charges for the acquisition of new tools and new equipment.
660040
New Vehicles/Equipment: Charges for the acquisition of new vehicles and new
equipment.
660210
Other Materials and Supplies: Consolidated expenditure line item used as a catchall of items which are too small to be budgeted as a stand alone.
164
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
This account category is used to affect expenditures related to non-depreciable long-term assets, and the
repairs affecting those assets.
670045
Walks, Shelters and Ramps:
continuation of an old project.
Charges for planned major construction, or a
670055
Restoration: Landscape: Payments for the restoration of landscapes
670057
Parking Projects: Payments for the construction of a parking facility, and the
maintenance of new bike trails.
670058
Construction of New Bike & Equestrian Trails:
construction of new bike and equestrian trails.
670059
Silviculture: Expenditures for the care and maintenance of trees
670060
Intergovernmental Projects: Planned expenditures for Intergovernmental projects.
670061
Bldg. & Bridges/Misc Structures:
bridges.
670062
New Drilled Wells, Repairs: Charges for the drilling of new water wells at various
locations and the improvement of existing wells.
620255
Sewer and Water Construction:
sewer and water construction.
620256
Fences, Gates, Concrete Units: Payments for fences, gates and concrete units
owned by the District at various locations.
620331
Wildlife Management Program: Payments related to wildlife capital development
and improvement projects.
620334
Flood, Erosion Control, Lakes: Payments for projects related to flood management
and erosion control.
Planned expenditures for the
Charges for miscellaneous structures and
Payments for professional services related to
OTHER EXPENSES
These accounts are used for payment of Real Estate expenditures. We also use this category to
record prior year’s reserves.
680010
Land Acquisition: Payments for the acquisition of new land.
680030
Appraisers & Court Costs: Fees paid to independent appraisers and court costs
associated with the acquisition of land.
680050
Relocation Costs: Expenditures associated with the relocation of persons whose
property was condemned and acquired by the District.
680075
Reserve: Reserve for judgments, self insurance, personal services and other
contingencies.
165
OTHER EMPLOYEE EXPENSES
This category is used to manage payments related to appropriation adjustment, payment of costs
associated with the travel expense of employees to other County facilities, work locations, training seminars
and meetings. These costs may include reimbursement for automobile usage, public transportation or
private carriers and are paid at a rate determined by the Department of Finance and Administration.
690016
Transportation & Travel Expenses: Payment of costs associated with the travel
expenses of employees to other District facilities, work locations, training seminars
and meetings. These costs may include reimbursement for automobile usage,
public transportation or private carriers and are paid at a rate determined by the
Finance and Administration Department.
690020
Training Expenses: Payment to special instructors and charges related to training
materials, rental facilities, ancillary services and equipment for training District
employees.
690030
Dues & Subscriptions:
Charges for professional membership dues and
subscriptions to newspapers and magazines.
690031
Vehicle Licenses & Registration: Charges for the licensing of existing District
vehicles and for those planned new vehicles.
690035
911 Telecommunications: Charges for emergency communications services.
690126
Replacement for Employees on Authorized L.O.A.: Amount calculated for the
replacement of District employees on disability and/or medical leave of absence.
690130
Salaries for Seasonal Employees: Amount paid for temporary employees for
emergencies during seasons of the year. The appointment of employees should
not extend beyond the seasonal year.
166
GLOSSARY
Appropriation
An amount of money in the budget, authorized by the Forest Preserve District’s
Board of Commissioners, for expenditure by departments for a specific purpose.
Appropriations are made by account group within each department and fund.
Assessed
Valuation
The value placed on all taxable property within the boundaries of
Cook County. The Assessed Valuation is used as the basis for computing the
Property Tax Levy.
Bonded Debt
The portion of an issuer’s total indebtedness represented by outstanding bonds.
Bond
Resolution
The document or documents representing action of the issuer
authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds.
Budget
A plan of financial operations embodying an estimate of proposed expenditures
and revenues for a period of twelve (12) months.
Corporate Fund
A fund used to account for resources other than those accounted for in other funds.
Debt Service
The payment of principal and interest on borrowed funds. The District has debt
service for general obligation bonds and Cook County Tender Note Program.
Encumbrances
Commitments related to unperformed (executory) contracts for goods and services.
Equalizer
The equalizer for the County is the ratio of the state-mandated assessment level to
the median level of assessment for the County for the preceding three years as
determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue.
Equalized
Assessed
Value
The assessed value of the property multiplied by the equalizer
gives the Equalized Assessed Value. The Equalized Assessed
Value is the property tax base.
Fiscal Year (FY)
In the Forest Preserve District, the fiscal year is January 1 through December 31.
Full-Time
Equivalent
A part-time position converted to the decimal equivalent of a
full-time position based upon 2,080 hours of work per year. For example, a parttime naturalist aide working 20 hours per week would be equivalent to half of a fulltime position.
Fund
An independent accounting entity containing self-balancing accounts used to
record revenue and expenditures.
Fund Balance
The difference between revenue and expenditures. A negative fund balance is
sometimes referred to as a deficit.
General Fund
See Corporate Fund.
Non-Personal
Service
Expenditures within this classification are included with budgetary
accounts 620020 thru 690031.
Personal
Service
Expenditures within this classification are included with budgetary
accounts 610010 thru 610020. Expenditures included are cost related to personnel
and appropriate adjustment for personnel services.
167
Property Tax
A tax levied on the equalized assessed value of real property in Cook County. The
Tax is collected by Cook County with assistance from the Illinois Department of
Revenue. Authorization for the Forest Preserve property tax occurs through annual
appropriation.
Revenues
Amount of monies collected from taxes, fines and fees for the purpose of financing
governmental operations and services.
Tax Levy
Amount of estimated revenue to be generated from the property tax that will be
used to finance government operations and services.
Tax Rate
The rate that will be necessary to generate the amount of revenue from property
tax levies. The rate will be levied for each $100 of assessed valuation.
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FUNDS

Corporate
The Corporate Fund is the District’s general operating fund. It supports the various departments
and other District operations and services. The majority of the tax receipts received by the District,
excluding receipts for the Brookfield Zoo and Chicago Botanic Garden, and almost all non-tax
revenues go into this fund.

Capital Improvement
The Capital Improvement Fund accounts for all capital expenditures of the District that are funded
by debt or other financing sources and that are not related to land acquisitions or accounted for in
another fund.

Construction and Development
The Construction and Development Fund is established to account for annual tax levies and certain
other revenues to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities. The
proceeds of taxes levied must be expended over a five-year period and any unspent proceeds at
the end of the five-year period are transferred to the Corporate Fund.

The Real Estate Acquisition Fund accounts for the District’s land acquisition program. Sources
available for appropriations for this fund are derived from debt proceeds, contributions and grants.
The District does not levy taxes for land acquisition. Only expenses directly related to the
acquisition of land are charged to this fund.

Bond and Interest
The debt service as well as the corresponding tax levy for this fund is primarily due to the FY 2004
issuance of $100 million in bonds to finance various capital improvement projects at the District,
Zoo and Garden. The scheduled payment for FY 2011 of $12,009,596.00 is less then the FY 2010
payment and will progressively decrease each year until the bonds are expired in FY 2023. The
District still has one of the lowest debt services of any forest preserve district in the area.

Employee Annuity and Benefit
The Employee Annuity and Benefit Fund is the amount to be levied and received in Personal
Property Replacement Taxes (PPRT) as required for the purpose of providing the amount
necessary to be contributed by the District as employer.

Self-Insurance
The Self-Insurance Fund was established to account for the District’s self-insurance related
expenditures including all worker’s compensation claims, tort judgments/settlements, and
associated legal fees. It is actuarially funded on a biannual basis.

Zoological
The Zoological Fund is the fund from which appropriations are made to the Chicago Zoological
Society for the operation of Brookfield Zoo.

Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden Fund is the fund from which appropriations are made to the Chicago
Horticultural Society for the operation of the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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ACCOUNTING PRACTICES
The accounts of the District are organized on a basis of funds and an account group to present the financial
position and results of operations of each fund. The accounting system of the District is also designed to
provide budgetary control over the revenues and expenditures of each fund. The District follows generally
accepted governmental accounting principles as applicable to governmental units and as promulgated by
the Government Accounting Standards Board which are applied on a basis consistent with that of preceding
years.
With respect to government funds, expendable trust funds and agency funds, the District follows the
modified accrual basis of accounting in which revenues are recognized when they become both measurable
and available as net current assets. Available means collectible within the current period or 60 days
thereafter to pay liabilities of the current period. Taxpayer assessed taxes, gross receipts and personal
property replacement taxes are considered “measurable” when they are in the hands of intermediary
collecting governments and are recognized as revenue at that time. Anticipated refunds of such taxes are
recorded as liabilities and reductions of revenue when they are measurable with their validity seems certain.
Revenues considered to be susceptible to accrual are: real estate taxes, personal property replacement
taxes, land sale proceeds, stone sale proceeds and storage fees, concession receivable and interest
receivables.
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POSITION CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
The salary schedules, including a range of pay for each grade, are set forth at the end of this section.
In addition, there shall be a salary grade for salaries established by State Statute and salary grades that shall be
used for flat or single rates rather than salary ranges.
GENERAL INTENT
It is the intent of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County that all provisions of
this resolution shall apply to all designated officers and/or employees without regard to race, color, gender, age,
religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge
status, source of income or housing.
ENTRY RATE
A new employee entering the Forest Preserve District service shall be paid the minimum salary provided in the
salary grade in which the job has been placed.
APPLICABILITY OF STEP PROGRESSION AND STEP PLACEMENT
It is the intent of these resolutions that employees compensated by the hourly salary schedules shall be required
to work a minimum of one year at each step, except where elsewhere provided for in this resolution.
In general, the following rules shall apply:
Original appointment to all positions shall be at the first step of the assigned grade.
Step advances shall be granted upon completion of one year of continuous service in the same position until the
maximum salary is reached.
Anniversary step advancement will be effective the first full pay period following the employee’s anniversary date.
Eligibility for longevity step advancement and longevity step placement must be in conformance with the
regulations as established in the respective salary schedules.
Eligibility for step placement for trades’ apprentices shall be in accordance with provisions as set forth in
agreement between the District and respective trades.
STEP ADVANCEMENT
Anniversary step advancement will be effective the first full pay period following the employee’s anniversary date.
EXISTING RATES
An employee whose compensation is above the maximum salary of the salary grade in which the job
classification has been placed shall not have the salary reduced during the incumbency in the job classification
held as of the date of this resolution.
No salary shall be raised so long as it exceeds the maximum salary of the salary grade in which the job has been
placed.
An employee whose salary is within the limits of the salary grade in which the position is placed, but does not
correspond to one of the established steps of the salary grade, shall be eligible for an increase to the first
established step above the present salary at the time of the employee’s next anniversary.
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TRANSFERS OR CHANGES OF POSITION
An employee transferring from one department to another in the same job classification and / or grade shall be
eligible to receive the salary that he/she had been receiving at the time of the transfer provided the budget of the
department to which he/she has been transferred can accommodate the salary; and, if not, the employee shall be
eligible to have the salary received prior to the transfer restored at the earliest possible date. Such appointment
shall not set a new anniversary date.
PROMOTIONS
An employee who is promoted to a job in a higher salary grade shall be entitled to placement in the step of the
new salary grade which will provide a salary increase at least two steps above the salary received at the time the
promotion is made, provided that:
The new salary does not exceed the maximum established for the grade to which the employee is promoted; or
the new salary is not below the first step established for the grade for which the employee is promoted; or
years of service requirements are fulfilled concerning longevity step placement; or a previous promotion has not
been given within the same fiscal year; or the budget of the department to which the employee is assigned can
accommodate the salary; or in all cases, an employee must spend at least six months in the job classification
from which he/she is being promoted.
If an employee has been given a previous promotion within the same fiscal year, the employee shall be entitled to
placement in the step in the new salary grade which will provide a salary increase at least one step above the
salary received at the time the promotion is made, however, in all cases such salary will be in conformity with the
provisions of the above. In all cases of promotion, the effective date will set a new anniversary date.
DEMOTIONS
The following shall apply to demotions from one grade to another:
An employee demoted to a job in a lower salary grade shall have the salary adjusted in the new job to the same
step of the new salary grade as was received in the salary grade of the job from which demoted. The employee’s
anniversary date does not change.
An employee promoted to a job in a higher salary grade and subsequently demoted to a job in a lower salary
grade shall have the salary adjusted to the step of the salary grade to which the employee would be entitled had
the employee remained in the salary grade from which he or she was promoted.
RECLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS
An employee whose job is reclassified to a lower classification shall continue to receive compensation at the
same rate received immediately prior to reclassification. Such action shall not change the employee’s
anniversary date. If the salary rate received immediately prior to reclassification is less than the last step rate of
the lower classification, the employee shall be entitled to further step advancement.
If the-salary rate received immediately prior to the reclassification is less than the fifth step rate of the lower
classification, the employee shall be entitled to further step advancement
An employee whose job is reclassified to a higher classification shall be placed in the first step of the higher
grade which provides a salary at least one step above the salary received at the time of the reclassification. Such
action will change the employee’s anniversary date.
In all cases or reclassification, the employee shall receive at least the first step of the grade to which the position
is reclassified.
UPGRADING OF POSITIONS
An employee whose position is upgraded shall be placed in the first step of the new grade which is at least the
same as the salary the employee was receiving prior to being upgraded.
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In all cases of upgrading the employee shall receive at least the first step of the new grade, and shall retain the
anniversary date held prior to the upgrading.
SALARY RATES BASED UPON FULL - TIME EMPLOYMENT
The salary rates prescribed in salary Schedule I-A are fixed on the basis of full-time service for normal work
weeks of 40 hours.
The salary rates of “X” Grade Schedule and the Police Officer Schedule are likewise fixed on the basis of full-time
service, with designations as to the constitution of a normal workweek
left to the directors of departments involved.
For positions which are professional, supervisory and executive in character, the normal work week of 40 hours
generally applies, but the compensation is intended to be appropriate for the class regardless of variations in the
time that may be required to satisfactorily fulfill the responsibilities of the positions.
PREVAILING RATE POSITIONS
A prevailing rate (“X”) position is hereby defined as one for which the rate is established under acceptable
evidence of the wage prevailing in industry. Such positions are usually craft, labor or trade positions, and are not
paid under the provisions of the positions classification and compensation plan schedules.
JOB TITLE ADJUSTMENTS
To meet operational needs that may develop during the fiscal year, departments are allowed to request changes
in job title and/or salary grade pursuant to the reclassification, upgrading or downgrading of budgeted positions.
Authorization for such changes will require the approval of the director of the position classification agency.
CONTINUITY OF SERVICE
Absence from District service due to leave without pay for periods in excess of 30 calendar days, all suspensions,
layoffs for more than 30 calendar days but less than one year, and all absences without leave shall be deducted
in computing total continuous service and will effect a change in the anniversary date.
Seasonal employment of less than 120 calendar days in any calendar year shall not be credited toward continuity
of service.
GENERAL PROVISIONS
All changes in pay, including reclasses and upgrades, shall be implemented the first full pay period following the
effective date.
Notwithstanding these provisions as set forth, the Board of Forest Preserve District Commissioners may, in its
discretion, limit the amount of salary increases for any or all employees or provide for salary rates in excess of
those prescribed.
Any change in the job classification title terminology not involving a change in the major duties of the job will not
affect the status of the employee, including eligibility for increases within a specific salary grade.
All questions concerning the specific application of the provisions of these resolutions shall be interpreted and resolved by
the Director of the position classification agency.
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SCHEDULE 1-A
3.50%
Grade
9
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
10
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
11
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
12
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
13
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
14
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
15
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
16
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
17
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
18
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
19
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
20
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
21
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
22
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
23
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
24
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annual
1st
Step
12.940
1,035.21
26,915
13.896
1,111.67
28,903
14.927
1,194.15
31,048
16.027
1,282.17
33,336
17.177
1,374.14
35,728
18.472
1,477.75
38,422
19.850
1,588.04
41,289
21.304
1,704.33
44,313
22.878
1,830.21
47,585
24.492
1,959.38
50,944
26.894
2,151.48
55,939
29.516
2,361.25
61,392
32.450
2,596.00
67,496
35.605
2,848.41
74,059
37.322
2,985.75
77,630
43.363
3,469.07
90,196
2nd
Step
13.549
1,083.88
28,181
14.548
1,163.81
30,259
15.647
1,251.73
32,545
16.806
1,344.45
34,956
18.040
1,443.18
37,523
19.392
1,551.40
40,336
20.771
1,661.68
43,204
22.327
1,786.15
46,440
24.028
1,922.27
49,979
25.677
2,054.16
53,408
28.215
2,257.16
58,686
30.979
2,478.29
64,436
33.998
2,719.81
70,715
37.322
2,985.75
77,630
39.097
3,127.79
81,322
3rd
Step
14.234
1,138.73
29,607
15.249
1,219.89
31,717
16.390
1,311.20
34,091
17.591
1,407.30
36,590
18.952
1,516.17
39,420
20.290
1,623.17
42,202
21.802
1,744.16
45,348
23.393
1,871.45
48,658
25.152
2,012.17
52,316
26.894
2,151.48
55,939
29.516
2,361.25
61,392
32.450
2,596.00
67,496
35.605
2,848.41
74,059
39.097
3,127.79
81,322
41.018
3,281.47
85,318
4th
Step
14.927
1,194.15
31,048
16.027
1,282.17
33,336
17.177
1,374.14
35,728
18.472
1,477.75
38,422
19.850
1,588.04
41,289
21.304
1,704.33
44,313
22.885
1,830.77
47,600
24.492
1,959.38
50,944
26.336
2,106.86
54,778
28.215
2,257.16
58,686
30.979
2,478.29
64,436
33.998
2,719.81
70,715
37.322
2,985.75
77,630
41.018
3,281.47
85,318
42.919
3,433.56
89,273
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5th
Step
15.647
1,251.73
32,545
16.806
1,344.45
34,956
18.040
1,443.18
37,523
19.392
1,551.40
40,336
20.771
1,661.68
43,204
22.327
1,786.15
46,440
24.028
1,922.27
49,979
25.677
2,054.16
53,408
27.622
2,209.72
57,453
29.516
2,361.25
61,392
32.450
2,596.00
67,496
35.605
2,848.41
74,059
39.097
3,127.79
81,322
42.919
3,433.56
89,273
44.976
3,598.05
93,549
After 2
Years at
5th Step
16.390
1,311.20
34,091
17.591
1,407.30
36,590
18.952
1,516.17
39,420
20.290
1,623.17
42,202
21.802
1,744.16
45,348
23.393
1,871.45
48,658
25.152
2,012.17
52,316
26.894
2,151.48
55,939
28.974
2,317.94
60,266
30.979
2,478.29
64,436
33.948
2,715.87
70,613
37.322
2,985.75
77,630
41.018
3,281.47
85,318
44.976
3,598.05
93,549
47.208
3,776.62
98,192
After 1
Yr at 1st
Longevity
Rate & 10
Yrs Servc
16.713
1,337.03
34,763
17.761
1,420.92
36,944
19.139
1,531.11
39,809
20.483
1,638.67
42,605
21.997
1,759.76
45,754
23.647
1,891.74
49,185
25.398
2,031.80
52,827
27.148
2,171.87
56,469
29.270
2,341.61
60,882
31.292
2,503.38
65,088
34.150
2,732.02
71,033
37.516
3,001.25
78,033
41.204
3,296.31
85,704
45.187
3,614.95
93,989
47.446
3,795.69
98,688
After 1
Yr at 2nd
Longevity
Rate & 15
Yrs Servc
16.890
1,351.22
35,132
17.947
1,435.76
37,330
19.308
1,544.64
40,161
20.678
1,654.26
43,011
22.218
1,777.42
46,213
23.884
1,910.72
49,679
25.643
2,051.44
53,337
27.418
2,193.47
57,030
29.558
2,364.63
61,480
31.605
2,528.36
65,737
34.497
2,759.74
71,753
37.880
3,030.37
78,790
41.609
3,328.72
86,547
45.645
3,651.59
94,941
47.926
3,834.11
99,687
After 1
Yr at 3rd
Longevity
Rate & 20
Yrs Servc
17.050
1,363.99
35,464
18.116
1,449.29
37,681
19.511
1,560.89
40,583
20.898
1,671.83
43,468
22.446
1,795.64
46,687
24.121
1,929.69
50,172
25.913
2,073.04
53,899
27.690
2,215.17
57,594
29.837
2,386.99
62,062
31.918
2,553.45
66,390
34.836
2,786.88
72,459
38.261
3,060.90
79,583
42.032
3,362.54
87,426
46.100
3,688.04
95,889
48.393
3,871.41
100,657
"X" GRADE SCHEDULE
Job Code
2324
2350
2352
2354
2392
2397
2590
2399
2489
2494
2497
2498
2499
2552
2553
2574
2584
2585
2586
2587
2591
4340
4345
4805
4806
4807
4655
Title
Electrician
Plumber
Plumber Foreman
Painter
Laborer
Light Maintenance Equipment Operator
Maintenance Equipment Operator
Seasonal Laborer
HVAC Repairman
Nature Center Part Time Attendant
Serviceman IV
Maintenance Mechanic
Watchman
Lifeguard I
Lifeguard II
Maintenance Foreman II
Pump & Well Repairman II
Serviceman I
Serviceman II
Serviceman III
Maintenance Equipment Repairman
Resource Technician
Resource Management Aide
Maintenance Service Technician
Maintenance Service Technician (Metal)
Garage Attendant
Cashier (Pools)
Hourly
Rate
40.400
44.000
45.250
38.000
18.432
19.109
29.798
15.650
40.560
8.250
24.102
29.621
18.432
12.000
14.000
24.141
22.470
19.795
20.426
22.310
23.940
21.127
10.000
24.660
26.715
22.310
10.000
175
Bi-Weekly
Salary
3,232.00
3,520.00
3,620.00
3,040.00
1,474.56
1,528.72
2,383.84
N/A
3,244.80
N/A
1,928.16
2,369.68
1,474.56
N/A
N/A
1,931.28
1,797.60
1,583.60
1,634.08
1,784.80
1,915.20
$1,690.16
N/A
$1,972.80
$2,137.20
$1,784.80
N/A
Annual
Salary
84,032
91,520
94,120
79,040
38,339
39,747
61,980
N/A
84,365
N/A
50,132
61,612
38,339
N/A
N/A
50,213
46,738
41,174
42,486
46,405
49,795
$43,944.16
N/A
$51,292.80
$55,567.20
$46,404.80
N/A
Effective
Date
06/01/09
06/01/09
06/01/09
06/01/09
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
06/01/10
07/01/10
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
01/01/09
01/01/09
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
07/01/08
01/01/05
09/01/08
09/01/08
07/01/08
01/01/09
POLICE OFFICER SCHEDULE
Grade
FPD-1
Police
Officer
FPD-2
Sergeant
FPD-1
0.124864
FPD-2-7
0.123600
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annually
1st
Step
19.966
1,597.28
41,529
2nd
Step
22.225
1,777.99
46,228
3rd
Step
23.109
1,848.74
48,067
4th
Step
24.028
1,922.25
49,978
5th
Step
24.984
1,998.72
51,967
6th
Step
25.978
2,078.25
54,034
After
10 Years
Service
27.018
2,161.46
56,198
After
15 Years
Service
28.088
2,247.01
58,422
After
20 Years
Service
29.206
2,336.45
60,748
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annually
23.520
1,881.64
48,923
24.703
1,976.28
51,383
25.860
2,068.77
53,788
27.077
2,166.16
56,320
28.399
2,271.92
59,070
29.791
2,383.28
61,965
30.094
2,407.55
62,596
31.155
2,492.37
64,802
31.449
2,515.89
65,413
FPD-4
Hourly
Deputy
Bi-Weekly
Commander Annually
27.651
2212.06
57,513
29.008
2320.67
60,337
30.347
2427.74
63,121
31.852
2548.18
66,253
33.365
2669.23
69,400
34.904
2792.32
72,600
35.113
2809.05
73,035
35.470
2837.60
73,778
35.817
2865.34
74,499
FPD-5
Hourly
Commander Bi-Weekly
Annually
30.347
2427.74
63,121
31.852
2548.18
66,253
33.365
2669.23
69,400
34.956
2796.51
72,709
35.474
2837.91
73,786
38.374
3069.91
79,818
38.574
3085.93
80,234
38.948
3115.81
81,011
39.339
3147.11
81,825
FPD-6
Deputy
Chief
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annually
33.365
2669.23
69,400
34.956
2796.51
72,709
36.608
2928.67
76,145
38.374
3069.91
79,818
40.199
3215.95
83,615
42.174
3373.92
87,722
42.365
3389.22
88,120
42.782
3422.56
88,987
43.217
3457.34
89,891
FPD-7
Chief
Hourly
Bi-Weekly
Annually
38.374
3069.91
79,818
40.199
3215.95
83,615
42.174
3373.92
87,722
44.163
3533.08
91,860
46.244
3699.54
96,188
48.540
3883.21
100,963
48.782
3902.58
101,467
49.278
3942.25
102,499
49.757
3980.60
103,496
Pay rates as approved by the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners April 2, 2009
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FEE SCHEDULE
SURCHARGE
Picnic Permit **
Picnic Permit no Shelter-Category W
Picnic Permit no Shelter -Category X ***
Picnic Permit no Shelter -Category Y ***
Picnic Permit no Shelter -Category Z ***
Picnic Permit no Shelter - Level - 4 ***
2010
Fees
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$160.00
2011
Fees
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$160.00
2010
Fees
N/C
50.00
300.00
600.00
$300 or $600****
2011
Fees
N/C
50.00
300.00
600.00
$300 or $600****
Picnic Permit With Shelter-Category W
Picnic Permit With Shelter - Category X ***
Picnic Permit With Shelter - Category Y ***
Picnic Permit With Shelter - Category Z ***
Picnic Permit With Shelter - Level - 4 ***
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$160.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
$160.00
N/C
$50.00
$200.00
$500.00
$300 or $600****
N/C
$50.00
$200.00
$500.00
$300 or $600****
Permit Application Fee
$10.00
$10.00 per application
Vending $1000.00 Minimum $500.00 per vender
$20.00 + $10.00 per item
Special Use Permit
Replace/Change
$5.00
$5.00
Phone Surcharge
$5.00
$5.00
Copy of Permit
$2.00
$2.00
Special Event Permit
$150.00
$150.00 per day
Field Permit (Soccer, football, etc) 50.00 + $10.00
$50.00 + $10.00 per day
$50.00
$50.00 per hour
Still Photography
$100.00
$100.00 per hour
Commercial Photography (Video)
Day Camp Permit
$20.00
$20.00 per day
Cabin Fee per Night (all locations)
$25.00
$25.00
Tent Fee per Night per Group
$10.00
$10.00 per tent
DEFINITIONS:
* Field Permit:application fee plus $10.00 per site/ field per day, minimum $50.00
** Picnic Permits one grove per permit, fees assessed for all permits; large groups may require multiple permits and or security
Picnic permit category - W = 25 to 99 people
*** Picnic permit category - X = 100 to 399 people
*** Picnic permit category - Y = 400 to 999 people
*** Picnic permit category - Z = 1,000 or more people
*** Picnic permit category - Level - 4 Large Event Areas **** Y or Z surcharges added based on group size
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Special use permits: special accommodations such as tents, beer truck, caterer, rides, generator, lights, overflow parking,
Special activity/event permits: activities not included in picnic permits and/or special use permits. Usually sold to a group,
Nonprofit Organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on designated picnic permit
charges
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FEE SCHEDULE (Cont.)
2010
Fees
2011
Fees
Pool Fee
Child 3-12 years old
Adult
$3.00
$5.00
$3.00
$5.00
Annual Horse License
Resident
Non-Resident
Annual Rider License
$25.00
$40.00
$3.00
$25.00
$40.00
$3.00
Annual Dog License
Resident
Non-Resident
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$100.00
Snowmobile Permit
Resident
Non-Resident
$20.00
$40.00
$20.00
$40.00
Cross-Country Skiing
Ski Rental
Ski Rental - Senior
Ski Rental - Family
Ski Rental - Group
Lesson & Ski Rental
Lesson
$12.00
$10.00
$30.00
$10.00
$20.00
$12.00
$12.00
$10.00
$30.00
$10.00
$20.00
$12.00
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