2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

FM-Facilities Management – Capital ConstructionThe Division of Capital Construction directs and manages the District’s capital construction projects.These may involve the construction, restoration and/or rehabilitation of District facilities, structures,landscapes, monuments, and infrastructure, as well as the development of new parks. Members of thedepartment provide construction project management, design implementation, technical andprofessional support, and finance management. This department is also responsible for managing theDistrict’s Job Order Contracting program, and for issuing District permits to outside contractors.Department ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetPersonnel Services $ 1,118,909 $ 1,504,291 $ 1,275,769Materials & Supplies $ 5,466 $ 7,500 $ 5,500Small Tools & Equipment $ 929 $ 1,000 $ 900Contractual Services $ 14,983 $ 22,165 $ 20,925Total $ 1,140,287 $ 1,534,956 $ 1,303,094Personnel FTE 17 17 15$1,600,000$1,400,000$1,200,000$1,000,00020102 20112 20122011 AccomplishmentsCompleted significant park development projects at Ping Tom, Theater on the Lake, Eugene Field,Moore, Dunbar, Haas, Broadway Armory, Buckingham Fountain, and Garfield parksPartnered with “Take the Field” to complete 6 new artificial turf fieldsCompleted ADA Transition plan, consisting of approximately $15 million in ADA improvements over26 sitesCompleted Phase 1 of Energy Performance Program, consisting of approximately $25 million inimprovements over 34 sites plus centralized building control system. Received over $250,000 inChicagoland Gas rebate grantsImplemented “Rapid Response” prequalified contractor pool to replace JOC programObtained authority to use CDOT term contract for paving projectsUsed consistent soil management strategy to save hundreds of thousands of dollars in constructioncost on various projects, including 31 st Street Harbor.2012 GoalsRepair hail damage at Garfield Park Conservatory with high performing and historically accurateglazing systems and complete other needed structural repairsComplete federally mandated Virginia Graham Baker Act work at all Park District swimming facilities Complete construction of the 31 st Street Harbor and open to the public in Spring 2012Initiate Phase 2 Energy Performance Program for integration of additional sites into the centralizedbuilding control system.Train all project managers on new project management accountability software for enhancedproject reporting and analysis Limit construction change orders to 3% and limit construction schedule extensions to 10%95