9 Exciting Projects Happening in 2018
DISTRICT Update
Taxes Lowered Again by Park District
Property taxes will be even lower for Glen Ellyn Park District residents in 2018 . The Park District Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2018 annual budget which reflects a rare tax decrease in DuPage County . The referendum bonds that paid for Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center will be retired , resulting in lower taxes .
In real numbers , a property assessed at $ 400,000 will pay approximately $ 178.00 less in property tax in 2018 compared to 2016 – an over 30 % decrease .
The average tax bill for a resident of the Glen Ellyn Park District dropped by an average of 10.2 % on the park-district portion of their 2016 tax bill ( payable in 2017 ) and is estimated to decrease an additional 22 % on their 2017 tax bill ( payable in 2018 ).
“ I am thrilled that the residents of the Glen Ellyn Park District will pay considerably less in property taxes without a reduction in services or quality ” stated Park Board President Julia Nephew . “ This could become the norm all over DuPage County if government entities were to follow the leadership and careful financial planning that the Glen Ellyn Park District Board of Commissioners , followed through by staff , has carefully developed and implemented over the past six years .”
The approved 2018 Budget enables the Park District to continue to provide , improve and increase the recreational opportunities within the District while maintaining and improving existing assets . Capital projects for next year include the replacement of two ( 2 ) playgrounds – Main Street Recreation Center and President ’ s Park ; improvement of the main parking lot in front of the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center ; Churchill Park bridge repairs ; and enhancement of the Lake Ellyn Park path at the south end of the lake near the high school visitor ’ s spectator stand .
Through a culmination of six years of financial planning , the Park District has achieved an operating budget that generates greater revenue than expenses , established and met the requirements of a sensible fund balance policy , created an asset replacement fund , developed an ambitious Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center business plan and resolved the Ackerman roof predicament .
The Glen Ellyn Park District is fortunate to have many wonderful and diverse assets including neighborhood parks , community properties , athletic fields , green space , water elements and recreational facilities . These assets have been purchased and / or donated and developed utilizing taxpayer ’ s funds , user fees , and grants and donations .
9 Exciting Projects Happening in 2018
1 ) Renovation of the main parking lot at Ackerman SFC .
2 ) New playgrounds installed at Main Street Recreation Center & President ' s Park .
3 ) Path improvements to south end and east side of lake . New path along west side of park , parallel with Lenox Road , in partnership with Village of Glen Ellyn .
4 ) Four ( 4 ) additional basketball goals installed on Court 2 at Ackerman SFC .
5 ) Additional cardio equipment coming to Ackerman SFC .
6 ) Rebuildilng of the Churchill Park access road .
7 ) Installation of a shade structure at Spalding Park .
8 ) New signage at Lake Ellyn Park .
9 ) Creation of an Athletic Advisory Committee
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