2012 Budget - South Suburban Parks and Recreation

BUDGET GUIDE
This budget guide is a summary of the information contained in each section of the South
Suburban Park and Recreation (the District) budget document. There are seven main
sections: Introduction, Budget Summaries, General Fund Budget, Conservation Trust Fund
Budget, 2010 1 Mill Fund, Enterprise Fund Budget, Debt Service Fund Budget, and
Appendix
Introduction (Section 1). This section is an executive summary of the budget,
highlighting the current status of the District, its accomplishments and key initiatives
looking ahead. This section also includes a synopsis of the District and its individual
departments.
Budget Summaries (Section 2). This section contains the budget summary
documents. These are presented in several different formats including; total of all
funds by department and category, fund balance summary, summary by fund, staffing
summary, and a detail capital projects listing to help facilitate better understanding of
the District’s budget.
General Fund Budget (Section 3). This section contains summary and detailed
information about the General Fund. The summary information includes definitions
for the major revenue sources and expenditures for the General Fund. Other key
information about the General Fund is also presented.
Conservation Trust Fund Budget (Section 4). This section contains summary and
detailed information about the Conservation Trust Fund. The summary information
includes definitions for the major revenue sources and expenditures for this fund.
2010 1 Mill Fund Budget (Section 5). This section contains summary and detailed
information about the 2010 1 Mill Fund.
Enterprise Fund Budget (Section 6). This section contains summary and detailed
information about the Enterprise Fund. The summary information includes
definitions for the major revenue sources and expenditures for the Enterprise Fund.
Other key information about the Enterprise Fund is also presented.
Debt Fund Budget (Section 7). This section contains summary and detailed
information about the Debt Service Fund. The summary information includes a
description of the outstanding general obligation debt and the legal debt margin
calculations.
Appendix (Section 8). This section includes supplemental information about the
District including; several maps, a listing of our park amenities, a listing of District
facilities, and a glossary of terms.
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