Title
2024 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND
BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance be adopted for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024. This recommendation also establishes the recommended allocations of General Fund balance for fiscal year 2024.
II. Explanation
Prior to the beginning of the ensuing fiscal year, which commences on January 1, 2024, the Board of Commissioners must adopt an appropriation ordinance that appropriates such sums of money as may be required to meet all necessary expenditures during the following fiscal year.
The 2024 Budget Appropriation submitted for adoption includes the proposed fiscal program of estimated revenues, estimated expenditures, and proposed allotments. The proposed fiscal year 2024 budget is balanced at $574.5 million which represents a 5.3% increase compared to the fiscal year 2023 budget.
The Proposed Annual Appropriation Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with Section 17 of the Chicago Park District Act, 70 ILCS 1505/17, and Section C of Chapter XII of the Code of the Chicago Park District. Adoption of the Appropriation Ordinance does not constitute automatic approval of specific expenditures and funds. Expenditures will be approved in accordance with personnel, contracting, and purchasing rules set forth in the Code of the Chicago Park District.
The table below shows the allocations of General Fund balance as recommended for fiscal year 2024.
January 1, 2024 General Fund - Fund Balances
(In millions)
$95.98 Committed for Working Capital 1
25.80 Committed for Economic Stabilization 2
5.00 Committed for PPRT Stabilization Fund
0.06 Assigned to Northerly Island
12.00 Assigned to Park Operations & Maintenance and Budget Stabilization 3
27.00 Assigned to Park Construction and renovations
27.50 Assigned...
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