2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

RevenueThe Department of Revenue is responsible for managing the District’s revenue -generating contracts.Those contracts include, but are not limited to, the management of: Soldier Field; Charter One Pavilionat Northerly Island; the largest municipal harbor system in the country with nine harbors and 5,000 boatslips; the District’s parking lots; six golf courses and two driving ranges; and a District-wide concessionprogram with more than 200 concessionaires. Additionally, the Department oversees all permitting andmonitoring of special events throughout the District including picnics, media shoots, athletic events,concerts, festivals, and art exhibitions, as well as newly manages the use of parks by sports groups.Finally, the department of revenue markets and books most of the District’s special use facilities forevents including wedding receptions and corporate affairs.Department ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetPersonnel Services $ 753,828 $ 781,773 $ 886,077Materials & Supplies $ 2,679 $ 7,000 $ 7,000Small Tools & Equipment $ - $ - $-Contractual Services $ 29,706,757 $ 30,834,456 $ 32,679,540Total $ 30,463,264 $ 31,623,229 $ 33,572,617Personnel FTE 10 10 11$34,000,000$33,000,000$32,000,000$31,000,000$30,000,000$29,000,0002010 2011 20122011 AccomplishmentsHired a new South Region Permits Coordinator position to standardize the permitting processdistrict-wide.Added 2 new pay and display parking meter locations on the lakefront (Margate Park & NortherlyIsland).Developed a district-wide policy and form for room rentals. Increased the number of permits issued at special event venues by 8% (as of June 30, 2011).2012 Goals Increase overall revenue by 5%.Implement on-line permit application process as part of the new website implementation that willtake place District-wide. Continue to increase rental and commission revenue at special event venue s.129