Chicago Park District public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved the 2023 annual appropriation ordinance and budget recommendations, along with the 2022 annual tax levy. The board also authorized contracts for ADA fieldhouse modifications and water sampling services. Additionally, amendments to the district code were approved to increase employee benefits.
- Adopted 2023 Annual Appropriation Ordinance and Budget Recommendations (6-0)
- Adopted 2022 Annual Tax Levy Ordinance (6-0)
- Approved contract with F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen and Associates, LLC for ADA fieldhouse modifications (6-0)
- Approved agreement with University of Illinois at Chicago for beach water sampling and testing (5-0)
- Approved amendments to Chapter V of the Code of the Chicago Park District to increase employee benefits (6-0)
- Approved transfers among operating funds for fiscal year 2022 (6-0)
- Approved settlement of presuit claim Jane Doe (22017) v. Chicago Park District (6-0)
- Approved meeting minutes from November 16, 2022 (6-0)
Public Hearing
The Chicago Park District held a public hearing to discuss the proposed 2022 Tax Levy Ordinance. The Chief Financial Officer provided remarks and one member of the public expressed support for the levy. No vote was taken on the ordinance during this meeting.
Personnel Board
The Personnel Board approved job descriptions and salary ranges for four new roles. The board also voted to affirm the termination of two Community Recreation Department employees based on Hearing Officer recommendations.
- Approved Diversity Equity and Inclusion Officer salary of $131,325 (3-0)
- Approved Chief of Strategy and Engagement salary of $173,400 (3-0)
- Approved Research and Policy Advisor salary of $128,750 (3-0)
- Approved Teen Engagement Manager salary of $90,000 (3-0)
- Affirmed termination of employee Stanley Rankin (3-0)
- Affirmed termination of employee Carlos Tucker (3-0)
- Approved August 10, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Released June 8, 2022 Closed Session minutes (3-0)
Public Hearing
The Board of Commissioners held a public hearing to review the proposed 2023 Operating Budget Report and Tentative Appropriation Ordinance. The General Superintendent and Chief Financial Officer presented the budget, and three members of the public provided comments. No votes were taken to approve or deny the budget during this session.
- Adjourned the Public Budget Hearing (6-0)
Board of Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners conducted a special meeting that included a public comment and a closed session. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded in the minutes.
- Approved motion to enter Closed Session for Board Self Evaluation and personnel matters (5-0)
- Approved motion to return to Open Session (6-0)
- Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (6-0)