Gurnee Park District 2016-2017 Annual GFOA Budget

It is through these planning mechanisms that the Park District sets priorities
and formulates the Capital Improvement plan.
General Operations Projects
Technology - The Park District continues its effort to upgrade technology
and is budgeting $20,000 for computer replacement. The computer
replacement budget is an annual process that allows the park district to
rotate computers every 3-4 years of use.
Parks Management Projects
Christine Thompson Park - $50,000 is budgeted to asphalt overlay the two
tennis courts at the park.
Hunt Club Park Community Center – $7,500 is budgeted to resurface the
climbing wall located in the lobby. The climbing wall was included as part
of the original construction of the Community Center which opened in
2006. The climbing wall needs to be resurfaced every 5 – 10 years.
Hunt Club Park – $25,000 is budgeted to improve the slope for ADA
parking per ADA regulations.
Land Acquisition - $115,000 is budgeted for possible land acquisition. As
part of the Park District’s annual goals, the District identifies any potential
opportunities to acquire land adjacent to community and neighborhood
parks.
O’Plaine Park - $25,000 is budgeted for improvements at the park related
to the additional property acquired adjacent to the park in fall of 2013.
Ravinia Park – $370,000 is being carried over from the 2015-16 budget for
the complete renovation of the park. The renovation will include
replacement of all playground equipment, rebuilt sand volleyball court,
rebuilt and expanded basketball courts, parking, pathway system
including a bridge over the natural wetland area, improved landscaping,
and several ADA improvements. The project started in 2015-16, however,
most of the work and the completion of the project will occur in 2016-17.
$475,000 was originally budgeted for the park renovation in 2015-16.
River Trail School Playground - $100,000 is budgeted for the improvement
of the playground equipment and area at the school. This project is a
50/50 cost share partnership between the Park District and the School
District. The Park District operates a before and after school CARE
program at the school for students of River Trail School.
Gurnee Park District Appendix A-3