Yes, in July 2015 the Park District obtained a price quote from Pentegra systems, a recognized vendor in the industry, for the labor and material required to upgrade audio recordings for its public meetings. The range estimate was between $11,000 to $13,000 depending on the preferred style of microphone.

Staff recently assessed other alternatives and determined the following:
The cost for upgrading audio recordings (for basic audio using 360 degree coverage microphones) is $900. Adding video recording (just two webcams, mounting and cables without text graphics) is $1,400. These videos would be posted on YouTube.  The quality would not produce professional results.  To provide professional quality output, a $15,000 to $20,000 investment is required for a professional system.  Staff are not recommending this option as the system would typically be used only one time per month.    The staff’s recommendation is to invest in audio recordings and add the cost for same to the budget for FY2025-2026.     

Yes. Oak Brook Park District uses Active Network LLC (ActiveNet)  for registration software.  ActiveNet has over 1,500 clients, including Elmhurst and Naperville Park Districts and 34 Illinois park districts.  The software generates reports showing the number of residents and non-resident participants in programs and memberships. 
 

Fee determinations are based on several factors, including program/activity expenses, consumer demand, competitive factors (including benchmarking costs against other Park Districts), the extensive knowledge and experience that the District’s professional staff has with park and recreation trends and the specific programs, memberships and rentals in question. Membership definitions and fee schedules are transparently detailed in sections 5.5 (Recreation Programs, Memberships, and Facility Fees Policies and Definitions) and 6.1 (Definitions for the Use of and Membership in Park District Facilities and Recreation Programs) of the Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. 
 

No, not all full-time employees have purchase cards. The policies and procedures in place for purchasing are found in Section 4.11 (Procurement Card Policy) and section 4.12 (Purchasing Policy) of the Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual. 
 

A Compensation Disclosure must be published annually on our website within 6 business days after Board approval of its annual budget and appropriation ordinance.  The Board anticipates final budget and appropriation ordinance approval on April 21, 2025. Based on this date, the District intends to publish the compensation disclosure on or before April 29, 2025.  This disclosure shows amounts budgeted for FY 2025/2026. Actual compensation for FY 2025/2026 will differ.
 

There are several events each year where alcohol is included in the registration fee or available for participants attending the event to purchase.  Examples are, A Walk in the Park Wine Tour, Barks & Brews, Summer Concerts and Brews & Views.   

Maintaining synthetic turf is done by one staff member every quarter. Maintenance takes approximately 2 hours each time. Wages, fuel, and synthetic drag upkeep amount to $300.00 annually.
   

Indiana Elite Soccer Club had a single-use rental for tryouts on this field on June 3rd from 5-8pm.