Chicago Park District, IL

Personnel Board

The Chicago Park District Personnel Board will meet to approve the minutes from its April 8, 2026 meeting and vote on new job descriptions and salaries for two positions: Director of Crisis Support and Nature Center Director. Public comment is limited to three registered speakers.

• Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026 Personnel Board meeting
• Approval of job description and salary for Director of Crisis Support
• Approval of job description and salary for Nature Center Director

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will discuss the RiverLab programming and proposed amendments to Chapter VII of the district code. The body is deciding on several contract awards, a settlement, and an agreement amendment for Dusable Park.

• Contract award to Burling Builders, Inc. for DOJ polling site accessibility improvements
• Contract award to Flowers Communications Group, Inc. for video production services
• One-year contract extension with JL Corp. d/b/a Harry’s Lumber Company for districtwide supplies
• Amendment to the Dusable Park agreement regarding construction
• Settlement of Timothy Ward v. Chicago Park District

Board of Commissioners

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss teen engagement and review several contract extensions. The board is deciding on a project award for the Burnham Building restoration and the official naming of two park areas.

• Authorization to award project to Industria, Inc. for Jackson Park: Burnham Building Restoration
• Request to name Park No. 514 as Fillenwarth (Patty) Park
• Request to name the unnamed playground at 53rd Street and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Washington (George) Park as Ronald “Ronnieman” Johnson Playground
• Contract extension options for Enviroplus, Inc. (environmental abatement) and McField & Associates, Inc. (roofing materials)
• Settlement of Eric Lyles v. Chicago Park District 23 WC 021726

The Board of Commissioners approved the naming of two park sites and awarded a restoration contract for the Burnham Building in Jackson Park. The Board also extended two district-wide service contracts and approved a legal settlement.

• Approved contract for Jackson Park: Burnham Building Restoration to Industria, Inc. (4-0)
• Approved naming Park No. 514 as Fillenwarth (Patty) Park (4-0)
• Approved naming playground at 53rd St and MLK Jr. Drive in Washington Park as Ronald “Ronnieman” Johnson Playground (4-0)
• Approved settlement of Eric Lyles v. Chicago Park District (4-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with Enviroplus, Inc. for environmental abatement (4-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with McField & Associates, Inc. for roofing materials (4-0)
• Modified Olyvia Jarmoszka's appointment term as Trustee to the Park Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund to begin in 2026 (4-0)
• Approved May 13, 2026 meeting minutes and release of select closed session minutes (4-0)

Special Meeting

The purpose of this special board meeting is for a routine Board retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items, including a closed session and an open session.

The Board conducted a special meeting for a routine retreat. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded; the Board primarily acted to allow remote participation and move between open and closed sessions.

• Approved remote participation for Vice President Valle (5-0)
• Approved entry into Closed Session (6-0)
• Approved return to Open Session (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will hold its annual meeting to elect a President and Vice President. The board will also consider contract extensions and special event permits for Grant Park, Garfield Park, and Midway Plaisance.

• Election of Board President and Vice President
• Provisional approval for Obama Presidential Center viewing event at Midway Plaisance
• Multi-year permit agreement for Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 13.1, and Chicago Marathon
• Contract with Unison Consulting, Inc. for concession program management
• Five-year contract extension with Canon U.S.A., Inc. for district-wide equipment and services

The Board of Commissioners elected its leadership and approved several special event permits, including the Bank of America Chicago Marathon. The Board also authorized a concession program management contract and extended equipment and service agreements.

• Elected Marlon Everett as President (6-0)
• Elected Modesto Valle as Vice President (6-0)
• Approved April 8, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved 2025 tax levy abatement filings (6-0)
• Approved contract extension with Cannon Cochran Management Services, Inc. (6-0)
• Approved amended permit for Arc Music Festival (6-0)
• Approved permit for Obama Presidential Center viewing event at Midway Plaisance (6-0)
• Approved multi-year permit for Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, Chicago 13.1, and Chicago Marathon (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Chicago Park District Personnel Board will meet to approve a job description and salary for a Legal Intern. The board is also scheduled to appoint a new hearing officer.

• Approval of job description and salary for Legal Intern (S)
• Appointment of new hearing officer
• Approval of March 11, 2026 meeting minutes

The Personnel Board approved the job description and salary for a Legal Intern and appointed Joseph Moriarty as a new hearing officer. The board also approved the meeting minutes from March 11, 2026.

• Approved meeting minutes for March 11, 2026 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Legal Intern (S) job description and salary of $21.03 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved appointment of Joseph Moriarty as new hearing officer (2-0, 1 absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to approve meeting minutes, extend two contracts for electrical supplies and park design services, and initiate 45-day notice periods to rename two parks. A presentation on park cleanliness and public comments will also be held.

• Approve minutes from March 11 and March 13, 2026 meetings
• Extend third one-year contract with J.P. Simons & Co. and Midco Electric Supply for electrical supplies (Specification P-23004)
• Extend Target Market Contract with DuSable Park Design Alliance for two years and approve Change Order No. 3 (Specification P-21009)
• Initiate 45-day notice to rename unnamed playground at 53rd St & Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. to Ronald “Ronnieman” Johnson Playground
• Initiate 45-day notice to rename Park No. 514 as Filleenwarth (Patty) Park

The Board of Commissioners approved the start of 45-day notice periods to name two playgrounds. Additionally, the Board approved a contract extension for electrical supplies and a target market contract extension for DuSable Park development.

• Approved 45-day notice period to name unnamed playground at 53rd Street Beach and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as Ronald "RonnieMan" Johnson Playground (4-1)
• Approved 45-day notice period to name Park No. 514 as Fillenwarth (Patty) Park (4-0)
• Approved third one-year contract extension with J.P. Simons & Co. and Midco Electric Supply, Inc. for electrical supplies (4-0)
• Approved two-year target market contract extension and Change Order No. 3 for DuSable Park Design Alliance (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 11 and March 13, 2026 (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a routine Board retreat. The agenda consists of procedural items including public comment and both closed and open sessions.

The Board met for a routine retreat to discuss self-evaluation, practices, and procedures. No substantive policy or budgetary decisions were recorded. The meeting included discussions on communication strategies, committee structures, and lawsuit evaluations.

• Approved remote participation for President Everett (6-0)
• Approved entry into Closed Session (7-0)
• Approved return to Open Session (6-0)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (6-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several contract awards and extensions for district-wide services. The meeting includes presentations on youth hiring and the Willy E. White Award, as well as provisional approvals for special event permits.

• Contract for Westrec SMI OPCO, LLC to manage and operate outdoor ice rinks
• Contract for Open Kitchens, Inc. for summer and at-risk after school food service programs
• Provisional event permits for Red Bull Spin Off, Global PeaceFest, Forever Mine Music Festival, and Michelada Fest
• Contract for LifeSafety365 L.L.C. for automated external defibrillators
• Contract for Univar Solutions USA LLC for district-wide sodium hypochlorite supply

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple district-wide contracts for security, plumbing, food services, and ice rink operations. Provisional approval was granted for four special event permits. The Board also approved a workers' compensation settlement and a truck purchase contract extension.

• Approved contract with Westrec SMI OPCO, LLC for outdoor ice rink operations (6-0)
• Approved contract with Open Kitchens Inc. for summer and at-risk food service programs (6-0)
• Approved provisional permits for Red Bull Spin Off and Global PeaceFest (6-0)
• Approved provisional permits for Forever Mine Music Festival and Michelada Fest (6-0)
• Approved contract extension with Patson, Inc. for cab/chassis trucks (5-1)
• Approved settlement of Juan Rodriguez v. Chicago Park District (6-0)
• Approved contract with Univar Solutions USA LLC for sodium hypochlorite (6-0)
• Approved contract with LifeSafety365 L.L.C. for automated external defibrillators (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Chicago Park District Personnel Board will meet to approve job descriptions and salaries for five positions. The board will also vote on a recommendation regarding the termination of an Aquatics Department employee.

• Approval of job description and salary for Homeless Support Specialist
• Approval of job description and salary for Director of Historic Assets
• Approval of job description and salary for Deputy Director (Office of Prevention and Accountability)
• Approval of job description and salary for Assistant Director of Human Resources (Learning and Development)
• Vote on hearing officer's recommendation regarding the termination of an Aquatics Department employee

The Board approved job descriptions and salaries for five positions. It also voted to modify a hearing officer's recommendation regarding the termination of an Aquatics Department employee, opting for reinstatement under specific conditions.

• Approved job description and salary for Homeless Support Specialist at $90,125 (3-0)
• Approved job description and salary for Director of Historic Assets at $113,182.99 (3-0)
• Approved job description and salary for Deputy Director (Office of Prevention and Accountability) at $140,447.84 (3-0)
• Approved job description and salary for Assistant Director of Human Resources (Learning and Development) at $115,00 - $125,000 (3-0)
• Approved job description and salary for Director of Public Art Operations at $137,142.42 (3-0)
• Modified termination recommendation for Nathanyel Coates to reinstatement without back pay, no seniority restoration, and a six-month probation (2-1)
• Approved meeting minutes from July 16, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved release of Closed Session meeting minutes from July 16, 2025 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss strategic initiatives and approve several contract extensions. The board is also reviewing a resolution for 2026 Capital Improvement Program reimbursements and a management contract for a family entertainment center.

• Contract award to Chicago Skating Partners LLC for management of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center
• Resolution for reimbursement of expenditures for the 2026 Capital Improvement Program
• Contract extensions for janitorial services with Smith Maintenance Company and Dust ‘Em Clean Maintenance Company, Inc.
• Contract extension for Grant Park and Museum Campus landscape maintenance with Christy Webber & Company
• Special event permit applications for J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, Bike the Drive, Skechers Hot Chocolate Run, ARC Music Festival, and El Grito

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Chicago Skating Partners LLC to manage the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center. Other actions included approving several maintenance contract extensions and special event permits. The Board also authorized reimbursements for the 2026 Capital Improvement Program.

• Approved contract with Chicago Skating Partners LLC for management of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Family Entertainment Center (4-0)
• Approved reimbursement of expenditures for 2026 Capital Improvement Program (4-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with Aqua Pure Enterprises, Inc. for pool chemicals (4-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with Smith Maintenance Company and Dust ‘Em Clean Maintenance Company, Inc. for janitorial services (4-0)
• Approved 1-year contract extension with Christy Webber Landscapes for Grant Park and Museum Campus maintenance (4-0)
• Provisionally approved special event permits for J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge, Bike the Drive, and Skechers Hot Chocolate Run (4-0)
• Provisionally approved special event permits for ARC Music Festival and El Grito (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from January 21, 2026 (4-0)

Special Meeting

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will hold a special board retreat meeting at the Columbus Park Refectory. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions listed on the agenda.

Board of Commissioners

The Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners will meet to review the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance and 2025 Tax Levy filings. The board is deciding on several contracts, including ADA improvements for polling sites and debris dumping services.

• Contract award to Structures Construction L.L.C. for DOJ polling site ADA improvements
• Contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC for debris dumping transfer station services
• Contract amendment with Clarity Partners, LLC for website hosting, maintenance, and support
• Resolution delegating authority to the General Superintendent for calendar year 2026
• Certificate of publication and filing for the 2026 Appropriation Ordinance

The Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Structures Construction L.L.C. for ADA improvements at DOJ polling sites. Other actions included approving a debris dumping contract and a website maintenance amendment via a consent agenda. The Board also passed a resolution honoring 2025 retirees.

• Approved contract with Structures Construction L.L.C. for DOJ polling site ADA improvements (7-0)
• Approved contract with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, LLC for debris dumping transfer station services (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Clarity Partners, LLC for website hosting, maintenance, and support (7-0)
• Approved resolution honoring 2025 retirees (7-0)
• Approved 2026 Appropriation Ordinance certificate of publication and filing with Cook and DuPage counties (7-0)
• Approved filing of 2025 tax levy with Cook and DuPage counties (7-0)
• Approved delegation of authority to the General Superintendent for calendar year 2026 (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from December 10, 2025 (7-0)