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Jun 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting
The Board discussed a partnership presentation with McIntosh Elementary School aimed at student support. Key actions included the approval of contracts for the Clarence Hicks Sports Complex Phase 3 improvements, excavation and paving at Bloom Park, and a qualifications-based selection for professional design and engineering services for the Sinnissippi Music Shell. The Board also reviewed the five-month operational analysis, which reported positive revenue variances and updates on capital projects and health benefit funds.
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This document outlines the governing policies of the Rockford Park District, serving as a roadmap to achieve its vision of being the best urban parks and recreation system in North America. The plan is structured around three main Priority Results: ensuring park space and recreational facilities meet current and future generations' needs, fostering resident value and involvement in diverse activities that promote healthy lifestyles and a vibrant park system, and providing exceptional parks and recreational services that offer a high return on citizen investment and contribute to the regional economy. Key focus areas include asset management, community health and wellness, inclusion, community engagement, environmental stewardship, fiscal responsibility, and economic development.
Jan 14, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Rockford Park District Ordinance
The Board of Commissioners of the Rockford Park District approved the 2025 Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance. The ordinance specifies the objects and purposes of each item of expense and applies to various Federal and State grants approved by the Board. It also includes estimated beginning cash balances, receipts, disbursements, and ending cash balances for the funds appropriated. Unexpended balances from the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, are re-appropriated for the same general purposes.
Dec 20, 2022·BoardMeeting
Board
Rockford Park District Budget/Appropriation Ordinance
The Rockford Park District's budget focuses on maintaining operational fund balances, aligning with priority results, and funding the 2023 Capital Improvement Program. It addresses the impacts of minimum wage increases, economic conditions, COVID-19 closures, and community crime. Key discussions included the reopening of Riverview Ice House, operation of pools, significant investment in safety strategies, and bringing seasonal base wages to $14. The budget also covers property taxes, Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax (CPPRT), intergovernmental support, fees, and interest income. Expenditure highlights include personnel costs, benefits, and various program-specific allocations.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
