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Chicago Park District Bryan Traubert, President Timothy J. Mitchell, General Superintendent and CEO 541 N. Fairbanks Court Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: (312) 742-4800 Email: [email protected] Central Purpose • Enhance the quality of life throughout Chicago by becoming a leading provider of recreation and leisure opportunities • Provide safe, inviting and beautifully maintained parks and facilities • Create a customer focused and responsive park system Key Facts The Chicago Park District owns 7,614 acres of green space on which rests 578 parks, 260 field houses, and 26 miles of pristine lakefront with 32 beaches, making it the largest municipal park manager in the nation. Park District field houses, playgrounds, gardens and other facilities are the backbone of recreation for communities throughout the city. The District integrates its mission into everyday activities by focusing on four core values: accessibility, physical activity, environmental stewardship and partnerships. Employees Full Time Employees Amount 1,459 (as of 2/28/11) 2011 Budget Amount Operating $397,569,544 Capital $36,000,000 322323 Department Goal Community Offer high quality programs with an Recreation emphasis on increasing participation at underserved facilities and parks. Green Initiatives Reduce energy use district- wide through energy efficiency retrofits. Natural Resources Increase the number of trees planted through the district- wide tree planting program. Natural Resources Develop the Natural Areas Master Plan; develop and expand two new nature areas; attract more volunteer stewards and volunteers in the stewardship program; and develop management plans for 10 nature areas. Planning and Synthesize recently acquired Development lakefront trail user data to craft long-term plan for trial improvements. Security Work with Office of Emergency Mgmt. and Communication in monitoring and installing cameras & lighting in parks. Communications Strengthen the District’s relationship w/corporate sector to secure additional sponsorship dollars. Legislative and Increase capital partnerships and Community Affairs help raise community awareness regarding capital shortfalls, gaps and fundraising mechanisms. Park Services Increase permits and special events revenue by 5%. 323324 Private/Public Cooperative Agreements Significant Dates Project Description Event Date Parkways Parkways Foundation was created in Area budget meetings May Foundation 1994 to raise private funds for Community budget hearings July projects within the Chicago Park Department budget submittals August District for the enrichment of the Regional public hearings September physical and cultural landscape of 2012 Budget recommendations to Board October Chicago's neighborhoods. Parkways Release budget recommendations to November also works to raise needed funds for public/final public hearing the growth and enhancement of Final board vote/budget approval December educational programs and camps in Chicago’s neighborhoods. Grant Park The Grant Park Music Festival is the Music nation’s only remaining free, outdoor Chicago Park District Board Members Festival classical music series. Since 1936, the Chicago Park District has had a Bryan Traubert, President partnership with and subsidized the Robert J. Pickens, Vice President festival. M. Laird Koldyke Garfield Park Through its partnership with the Rouhy Shalabi Conservatory Chicago Park District, since 1994 the Matthew Scott Hanlon, D.O. Alliance Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Juan Rangel strengthens community through the Vacant unique combination of the Garfield Park Conservatory Campus, other botanical resources, and the engagement of community members. Lincoln Park In 1994 the Chicago Park District Zoo entered into a 30-year agreement with the Lincoln Park Zoological Society to operate the Lincoln Park Zoo. Special In cooperation with the Chicago Park Children’s District Special Children's Charities is Charities committed to providing year-round sports training, recreational and social programs for the children and adults of Special Olympics Chicago. 324325 Grants Application Amount Amount Date Applied For Source Funding Program Description Award Date Awarded Economic Development Ping Tom Park 4/1/2005 447,075.00 HUD 4/1/2005 447,075.00 Initiative- Special Development Purpose Economic Development Haas (Joseph 11/18/2005 148,500.00 HUD Initiative- Special F.) Park 11/18/2005 148,500.00 Purpose Fieldhouse Economic Development Haas (Joseph 1/1/2008 198,000.00 HUD Initiative- Special F.) Park 1/1/2008 198,000.00 Purpose Fieldhouse Economic Davis Square Development 9/20/2007 192,448.00 HUD Park 9/20/2007 192,448.00 Initiative- Special Reconstruction Purpose Economic Development Theater On The 4/1/2009 686,000.00 HUD 4/1/2009 686,000.00 Initiative- Special Lake Purpose Economic Development Mt. Greenwood 10/20/2009 190,000.00 HUD 10/20/2009 190,000.00 Initiative- Special Playground Purpose Lane Tech Neighborhood Stadium 11/18/2009 686,000.00 HUD 11/18/2009 686,000.00 Initiative Project Improvement Project North Park Openlands/U. Village Nature 11/30/2009 2,300.00 S. Forest Donation Center 11/30/2009 2,300.00 Service Openlands Donation IDNR/Federal 9/10/2010 3,100,000.00 Wildlife N/A Gateway Harbor 9/10/2010 3,100,000.00 Service Beach Testing 7/1/2008 80,000.00 IDPH Beach Testing Grant 7/1/2008 80,000.00 Northern Illinois The Wetlands 5/15/2008 2,500.00 Conservation Conservation Humboldt Park 5/15/2008 2,500.00 Fund Account District Wide $10 10,000,000.0 10,000,000.0 Million 4/7/2010 0 DCEO Member Initiative 4/7/2010 0 improvements 325326 Application Amount Funding Award Amount Source Description Date Applied For Program Date Awarded Kennedy (Dennis J.) Park 4/1/2007 200,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative & Mt. 4/1/2007 200,000.00 Greenwood Park Playground Riis (Jacob A.) 1/1/2007 100,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park 1/1/2007 100,000.00 Renovations Garfield (James A.) Park 4/1/2006 30,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Engineering 4/1/2006 30,000.00 Study Gompers 4/1/2007 10,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Samuel) Park 4/1/2007 10,000.00 Railing Haas (Joseph 1/1/2006 150,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative F.) Park Street 1/1/2006 150,000.00 Closure Kosciuszko 1/1/2006 125,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Thadeuz) Park 1/1/2006 125,000.00 Improvements District Wide Illinois Arts (IAC Music 10/1/2007 11,685.00 N/A 10/1/2007 11,685.00 Council Theatre Workshop) Illinois Arts District Wide IAC 9/1/2007 11,770.00 Council N/A Teen Art Expo 9/1/2007 11,770.00 Illinois Arts District Wide 4/1/2007 1,500.00 Council N/A Arts at Play 4/1/2007 1,500.00 Illinois Arts District Wide 6/1/2008 5,000.00 Council N/A Arts@Play 6/1/2008 5,000.00 Illinois Arts District Wide 9/1/2008 8,250.00 Council N/A Arts@Play 9/1/2008 8,250.00 Illinois Arts Imagination 9/1/2008 8,225.00 Council N/A Theater (AIE) 9/1/2008 8,225.00 Illinois Arts District Wide IAC 9/1/2008 12,070.00 Council N/A Teen Art Expo 9/1/2008 12,070.00 Illinois Arts Youth 1/15/2009 3,990.00 Council N/A Employment in 1/15/2009 3,990.00 the Arts 43rd St & 4/4/2006 180,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Oakenwald 4/4/2006 180,000.00 Acquisition Kosciuszko 1/1/2006 75,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Thadeuz) Park 1/1/2006 75,000.00 Roof 326327 Application Amount Funding Award Amount Source Description Date Applied For Program Date Awarded Welles (Gideon) 4/1/2006 100,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park Playground 4/1/2006 100,000.00 Schreiber Park 4/1/2007 50,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Site 4/1/2007 50,000.00 Improvements Independence 9/1/2006 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park Bungalow 9/1/2006 25,000.00 Brands Park 4/1/2007 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Improvements 4/1/2007 25,000.00 Kilbourn Park 7/1/2006 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Paths and Walks 7/1/2006 25,000.00 Horner (Henry) 7/1/2006 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park Comfort 7/1/2006 25,000.00 Station Kennedy Park (REVISED from 4/1/2007 35,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Mt. Greenwood 4/1/2007 35,000.00 Park) Playground Kennedy 4/1/2007 75,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Dennis J.) Park 4/1/2007 75,000.00 Playground Celotex Park 6/29/2007 8,000,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Development 6/29/2007 8,000,000.00 Clarendon Park 4/1/2007 15,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Improvements 4/1/2007 15,000.00 Riis (Jacob A.) Park Locker 4/1/2007 200,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Room 4/1/2007 200,000.00 Improvements Mozart (Amadeus) Park 4/1/2007 100,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Lighting and 4/1/2007 100,000.00 Ballfields Hamilton 7/1/2006 400,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Alexander) Park 7/1/2006 400,000.00 Improvements Langley Park (Basketball Court) and Arcade Park 4/1/2007 41,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Benches) 4/1/2007 41,000.00 Independence 4/1/2007 75,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park Benches 4/1/2007 75,000.00 327328 Application Amount Funding Award Amount Source Description Date Applied For Program Date Awarded Park-View Park 10/1/2006 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Playground & 10/1/2006 25,000.00 Landscaping Kilbourn Park 4/1/2007 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Patio 4/1/2007 25,000.00 Brands Park 4/1/2007 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Improvements 4/1/2007 25,000.00 Horner (Henry) 4/1/2007 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park Fieldhouse 4/1/2007 25,000.00 Clark (Richard) 4/1/2007 25,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Park Ballfield 4/1/2007 25,000.00 Essex Park 4/1/2007 50,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative playground 4/1/2007 50,000.00 Merrill (George 4/1/2007 50,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative W.) Park 4/1/2007 50,000.00 Fencing Gompers 4/1/2007 100,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Samual) Park 4/1/2007 100,000.00 Lighting Hansberry (Lorraine) Park, Harding (Frederick) Park, 4/1/2007 100,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative Fuller (Melvin) 4/1/2007 100,000.00 Park & Harris (Harriet) Park Improvements Lowe (Samuel J.) Park, Lindblom (Robert) Park, Sherman (John B.) Park, Armour 4/1/2007 500,000.00 DCEO Member Initiative (Philip) Square 4/1/2007 500,000.00 Park, and Davis (Dr.