Staff reviewed the proposed three-year audit extension contract with Sikich. The District has had a positive experience with Sikich over the past five years.
Staff provided a detailed review of the 2025 Budget Book.
Staff recommends purchasing golf and playground equipment through a Sourcewell Purchasing contract. Staff reviewed the proposed contracts: a Toro Multipro 5800-G with GeoLink Precision Spray System from Reinder’s, Inc. and Play Equipment for the Lincoln Park and Rosewood Park Renovation projects from BCI Burke Company.
Staff received 85 bids for the New Facility and Site Improvements at West Ridge Park.
Staff reviewed the project schedule, budget, and bid results for the New Facility and Site Improvements at West Ridge Park.
WT Group has completed the ADA Audit throughout District facilities and site reports. Staff are reviewing the site reports and the draft transition plan with WT and expect to present the plan with the Park Board in February.
Staff provided a recap of the final draft of the revised Employee Handbook. The Employee Handbook was revised and rewritten in its entirety.
Staff reviewed the proposed renewal terms for the 2025 License Agreement with the North Shore Yacht Club.
Staff reviewed the proposed renewal terms for the 2025 Independent Contractor Agreement between the Park District of Highland Park and The Golf Practice for golf programs and services.
Staff provided construction updates for the New Facility and Site Improvements at West Ridge Park, Club Pickle and Padel Facility project, the Recreation Center of Highland Park scheduled construction projects and emergency repairs, Old Elm and Port Clinton Playground Improvements project, Sunset Woods Park Improvements project, and Park Avenue Boating Facility North Beach Improvements project.
The Parks Foundation met with the Park Board of Commissioners to present 2024 fundraising accomplishments.
Architects Holabird and Root shared facility and site renderings and presented sustainability elements for the New Facility and Site Improvements at West Ridge Park project.
A public hearing was held for the tax levy ordinance. Staff presented the 2025 proposed budget and the budget and appropriation ordinance.
Group Exercise Instructor, Lisa Hodges, received a Resolution Honoring her for performing lifesaving CPR to a patron at the Recreation Center of Highland Park.
The Park Board of Commissioners approved Ordinance #2024-09 – Tax Levy for 2024, Sikich 2024-2026 Audit Contract Extension, 2025 Highland Park Pops Affiliate Organization Agreement, 2025 Highland Park Players Affiliate Organization Agreement, 2025 American Youth Soccer Organization Affiliate Agreement, 2025 IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference Attendance, 2025 Uptown Music Theater of Highland Park Affiliate Organization Agreement, Renewal Letter of the Independent Contractor’s Agreement The Golf Practice, SourceWell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Golf Maintenance Equipment, Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract for Playground Equipment at Lincoln Park, Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract for Playground Equipment at Rosewood Park, Ordinance 2024-12 Authorizing and Providing for the Conveyance or Sale of Surplus Personal Property, 2025 License Agreement between the Park District of Highland Park and the North Shore Yacht Club, the Updated Policies in the Employee Handbook, and Resolution 2024-04, waiving the competitive bidding and awarding contracts for emergency restoration and preservation measures, authorizing the Executive Director to enter into agreement with Direct Fitness Solutions to purchase and install replacement fitness flooring for the Recreation Center of Highland Park.
Staff provided a progress update on the request for proposals process for the 2025 Master Plan Review and Revision project.
