2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Park Services – Permit EnforcementThe Park Services – Permit Enforcement ensures the safety and security of patrons, employeesand facilities in Chicago’s parks. The department ensures police services are delivered to parkproperties and advises District administration on law enforcement-related issues. In addition,the department coordinates security for events held on District property with the ChicagoPolice Department, Soldier Field management, Museums in the Park and the Office ofEmergency Management and Communications.$5,000,000Department ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetPersonnel Services $ 4,886,785 $ 2,135,911 $ 2,304,652Materials & Supplies $ 7,555 $ 8,415 $ 8,415Total $ 4,894,340 $ 2,144,326 $ 2,313,067Personnel FTE 45 46.2 47.2$4,000,000$3,000,000$2,000,000$1,000,0002010 2011 20122011 AccomplishmentsContinued liaison activities with major stake-holders, including:o Met with District Commanders of the Chicago Police Department on regular basis.o Regional Security Managers met weekly with Park Supervisors to discuss security and relatedcommunity issues.o Regional Security Managers met with community groups and representatives of thecommunity (i.e. CAPS, Park Advisory Councils).o Met with Regional Security Managers on a bi-monthly basis to ensure security coverage is metand that we are meeting the requirements of the 2010 security budget.2012 GoalsWork with the Office of Emergency Management and Communication in the monitoring andinstallation of new cameras in parks and along the Lakefront.Work with Active Alarm Company in monitoring the monthly billing, ensuring that equipment isfunctional, responding to all alarm activations and alarm installation requests, surveying propertiesto determine the most appropriate security system.Work in conjunction with Regional Managers, the Chicago Police Department and communityorganizations to reduce crime in the parks and along the lakefront.102