2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

Capital ImprovementsEQUITABLE PROVISION A project that meets this criterion is one that serves a segment ofChicago’s population or geographic area identified by public policy as deserving particularattention.RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION A project that meets this criterion is one thatprotects and enhances the District’s natural resources or improves infrastructure to increasethe capacity or useful life of a facility or piece of equipment.Once associated with a criterion or several criteria, a project is grouped with others of its kindinto priority funding categories: Urgent, high-priority projects that should be undertaken if possible. High-priority projects that should be done if funding becomes available. Worthwhile projects to be considered if funding becomes available. Desirable, but not essential, low-priority57