Sentences with phrase «as a park district»

The vision for Wilmette Harbor Management, as outlined in its application, is to expand the use of the harbor to accommodate more boaters while upgrading the harbor facilities and cooperating more with neighboring entities, such as the park district and the Baha'i Temple.

As the Park District historian, Bachrach has dedicated the past 20 years to preserving and memorializing the countless buildings, landscapes and public artworks that form Chicago's parks system.

Murdock also took part in nearly two years of public and private conversations about the harbor's management, as the Park District worked with the Wilmette Harbor Association on a possible partnership.

As Park District director since September 2001, Patterson oversaw a number of improvements, including the renovation of Central Park, 15601 Central Ave.; construction of Rotary Skate Park, 156th Street and Long Avenue; remodeling of playgrounds; and placement of an electronic sign outside the park district offices.

The lawn - seating area would double as recreational space for park patrons and would only be used for two events this summer as Park District officials experiment with the reconfigured space, Foster and O'Neill said.

As the Park District's assets have grown — community centers, park acreage, trails — the operating budget has remained flat (see chart below).

«To my knowledge, Garrett has no experience in the parks and recreation field and I don't think he has ever personally managed an organization with as many employees and diverse operations as a park district,» Ludemann said through an e-mail Monday.

The facility at Moon Lake Boulevard and Volid Drive will erase the unusual distinction Hoffman Estates gained this summer as a Park District without a pool.

«As long as park district people are adequately trained, that can work out great,» said SEASPAR President John Hecker, who is director of the Community Park District of La Grange Park.

However, at the meeting Tuesday some noted that while they supported term limits for political office, they did not support them for non-partisan offices such as the park district board.

Rylko said that as far as the Park District was concerned, Horatio Gardens residents risked invalidating their entire ballots if they were to vote on Park District issues.

Newly - elected commissioners Silosky and Peter Steinys, along with board president Peter Hurtado, have come under criticism since May when the three voted to hire Village Trustee Garrett Peck as the park district's executive director.

Schiefer, 55, has served as a Park District director for 31 years.

The last thing anybody wants to do is vote for another taxing body» such as a park district.

That cost is expected to decrease every year as the park district's assessed valuation grows, Larson said.

The exposed rooms and at least four production houses will be covered with temporary polycarbonate sheets by the end of October as park district officials determine how to permanently rebuild.

Besides the good wage, work as a lifeguard teaches people responsibility, said McDonough, who started as a Park District lifeguard herself in 1972.

Static is building between the Hoffman Estates Park District and the Children «s Museum and Imaginasium, as park district commissioners are recommending that the museum foot its own electric and water bills.

Their decisions — such as hiring a village trustee as park district director — have come under question and prompted residents to turn to state lawmakers for help.

But funding for large projects is scarce because of property - tax caps that strictly limit the amount by which an Illinois taxing body such as a park district can increase its annual revenue, he said.

But similar to officials at other area park districts, Hanetho expects the revenue to even out, as the park district usually curbs spending during seasons plagued by rains and chilly temperatures.

The latest registration system debuted earlier this year as the Park District launched its new website.

Glen Ellyn — As the Park District prepares for a Jan. 9 hearing on its plans to join Central DuPage Health Systems in building a $ 10 million - to - $ 12 million fitness and wellness center, a small group of residents is questioning whether a public body should be involved in a for - profit venture.

Darien — Years of on - again, off - again planning for an ice arena / sports complex may come to an end this summer as Park District officials draw closer to an agreement with a private development team.

As the Park District continues its due diligence, commissioners recently received a report from consultant SmithGroupJJR that outlined $ 11.7 million in necessary repairs and improvements over the next 15 years, including $ 2.1 million over the first five years.

As the Park District looks to make the long - term pact a formal one, commissioners Tuesday expressed concerns why an agreement isn't a shoo - in to ensure survival of the soccer program.

Rush said the resource center needs more space to provide additional programs such as English as a second language classes, a computer lab and college extension courses, as well as Park District programs.

Now, as the Park District narrows its list of possible developers for the Mallinckrodt project, some residents say the rush to save the building has left them in a difficult position.

If the plan does move forward as Park District Commissioner Ron Ory hopes it does, he said he would like to see it happen through volunteer efforts and private funding.

The Naperville Park District and MidAmerica Bank recently announced a partnership that designates the bank as the Park District's official athletic park partner and sponsor of its athletic programs and facilities.

The criticism was mounting as park district officials prepared to meet Thursday with Chicago yacht club commodores to discuss the controversial plan that calls for damming Diversey harbor, as well as the inner and outer harbors at Jackson Park and the 59th Street harbor by next summer.

The possibility of closing the neighborhood pool and cutting back the length of the festival surfaced in recent days as the Park District began considering which services to trim to improve its finances.

Michael Kelly, who has been serving as the Park District's interim CEO, will make $ 180,186 a year.

In the past, the committee had considered alternate ways to act as a park district liaison between the board and local homeowners associations and other community groups.

Tuesday's meeting was Brondyke's last as a Park District commissioner.

«As a park district, we really need to bring the residents aboard,» said the agency's executive director Eric Burns.

She served 12 years as a Park District commissioner, two as a village trustee and the last two decades as mayor and village board president.

Helen Durkin, attorney at the International Racquet and Fitness Association, says there is less of a legal precedent for governments such as park districts than there is for not - for - profit associations such as a YMCA.

GreenPrint 2024 Planning Initiatives include the development of long and short - range plans intended to address community, staff, and board priorities, support GreenPrint master - planning goals as well as the Park District's mission, vision and values.

Catherine (Cate) Flanagan - Priore, PhD will be sworn in as Park District representative at a special Buffalo School Board meeting Wednesday afternoon.

The Buffalo School Board is back up to nine members, after Catherine Flanagan - Priore was sworn in as the Park District member Wednesday.

Not exact matches

These two most distinct and distinguished cities are revealed in astonishing detail, as photographer Jeffrey Milstein explores residential and commercial neighborhoods, parks and recreation sites, as well as industrial districts and the infrastructure of transportation.

Duluth's Lincoln Park craft district, as viewed from Skyline Parkway, is bordered by the Duluth Superior Harbor and Interstate 35 to the south.

As London prepares to welcome the world this summer, 47 Park Street — Grand Residences by Marriott, located in the heart of London's Mayfair district, announces room availability.

Separate rates are determined by municipalities, counties and school districts, and additional rates may be applied for specific purposes such as parks or libraries.

With its unrivaled central location, Park MGM will offer guests direct access to what is quickly becoming the city's premier entertainment district, featuring T - Mobile Arena and The Park: as well as the previously announced Park Theater, a 5,300 - seat, $ 100 - million entertainment venue, opening later this year.

Future Group chose Karnataka's Tumkur district as the location for its new food park due to the availability of abundant natural resources and close proximity to major transportation modes.

For over a decade, Brooks Ellis has not only helped build and solidify our hospitality portfolio in the Southeast Districts, he has also furthered his own Towne Park career that began as a valet and led to his current role as Orlando's Senior District Manager.

Johnson previously held a District Manager position on the East Coast and joined Towne Park in 2006 after seven years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as a Rooms Executive.

Towne Park and the Dallas Region are pleased to formally announce the appointment of Orlando Montán as Dallas District Manager.