72.26%
WHERE YOUR TAX DOLLARS GO...
Funding Sources and Alternative Revenue The Park District passes an annual budget to support continued efforts in providing exceptional park and recreation experiences, producing enjoyable events, and offering programs and services that are of value to residents. The budget employs conscientious stewardship of resources, including tax dollars, in addition to thoughtful planning and managing of District operations. The budget details the revenues and expenses for the District, which is largely supported by tax revenue.
2,400 ACRES $406 AVERAGE TAXES PAID TO NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT 138 PARKS
8.66%
4.73%
3.97%
3.30%
2.25%
2.06%
.98%
.27% .76% .76%
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Charges for Services Charges for services include user fees collected for programs and services. The largest components of this category include program income, golf income, and memberships and daily admission revenue for facilities such as Centennial Beach and Fort Hill Activity Center. An increase or expansion of user fees can provide a source of additional revenue. However, increasing user fees must be carefully analyzed to prevent reduced participation in programs or overall program revenue, while ensuring fair and affordable pricing. Miscellaneous Income This source of funding includes various reimbursement accounts from athletic organizations (for field lights), the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), and the City of Naperville (among others) as well as cell tower revenue and employee insurance contributions.
Grants Grants are available to park districts from a variety of sources. The Naperville Park District pursues local, regional, and state grant opportunities as often as possible. The Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD), the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA), and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) provide lists of grant opportunities for the District to reference. The major grant programs available, such as Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Grant (OSLAD) and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), are administered by Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The Park District assists other governmental agencies, such as the City of Naperville and Forest Preserves, in securing local, state, and federal grants to support community improvement.
In an effort to maximize funding received by the Park District, the Non-Tax Revenue Plan was created by staff and approved by the Board. The plan is reviewed consistently – and updated when needed – and outlines a variety of revenue sources not received through the tax base. This document is necessary to guide and manage the different streams of funding for future projects, which are briefly described on this page and the following one.
16 Naperville Park District | 2023 MASTER PLAN
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