2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Millions2012 Chicago Park District Budget SummaryRemittance to Aquarium, Museum and ZooThrough a unique partnership, the Chicago Park District provides operating subsidies to ten citymuseums out of its property tax levy and 7.53% of PPRT as mandated by state law. Throughmost of 2011, PPRT revenue began to increase by an average of 7% of 2011 budgeted figures.The 2012 budget anticipates that PPRT revenue will slightly increase from the 2011 budgetfigures. This increase will directly impact that portion of the museum contribution. In 2012,$30,630,360 will be budgeted for the Aquarium and Museums and $5,690,000 for the Zoo.Collectively these payments make up 9% of the total expenses in the 2012 operating budget.6 Year Aquarium, Museum and Zoo Expense$39.4 $41.4 $39.8$36.3 $36.2 $36.2$5.60 $5.58 $5.60$5.60 $5.69 $5.69$33.84 $35.85 $34.29 $30.76 $30.60 $30.60$50$40$30$20$10$-ZooAquarium & Museum2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 201215