Forest Preserves Of Winnebago County Board Meeting
The Board meeting included the adoption of the Annual Budget and Appropriations Ordinance and the Tax Levy Ordinance for the upcoming fiscal year. Key business items involved approving changes to the employee vacation policy, authorizing a temporary vacation accrual and use policy, and approving a new floating holiday accrual policy along with the 2027 holiday schedule. Additionally, the Board authorized a change order for the construction of the new Natural Resources Facility, accepted a donation of spray pad and water feature improvements, and approved discretionary bonuses for eligible staff.
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Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Board Meeting
The board meeting included presentations on the Capital Improvement Plan and fiscal budget updates. Key action items involved approving the payment of bills, initiating the layover process for the annual budget and appropriations and tax levy, and passing ordinances regarding bond levy abatement, security, wildlife and ecological monitoring policies, and the acceptance of bids for an irrigation pump project at Atwood Homestead Golf Course. Additionally, the board approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Winnebago Community Historical Society, discussed the strategic plan schedule, and reviewed various operational reports covering preserve maintenance, natural resource management, and golf operations.
Aug 19, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Forest Preserves of Winnebago County Board Meeting
The Board discussed the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget and authorized the payment of bills. They approved ordinances for the acquisition of land adjacent to Kilbuck Bluffs and the purchase of property adjacent to the Calvin and Sophia Ferguson Forest Preserve. Resolutions were passed to approve change orders for the construction of the new natural resources facility and to add a special board meeting for strategic planning to the annual calendar. The board also addressed the release of closed session minutes and the destruction of verbatim recordings. Departmental reports provided updates on preserve operations, natural resource management, golf operations, and marketing initiatives.
Jul 15, 2026·Board meeting
Forest Preserves Of Winnebago County Board Meeting
The board discussed strategic planning kickoff details and upcoming dedication events. Key action items included the approval of the FY 2026-27 fee schedule featuring a new veteran's discount, the authorization of payments for June bills, and approval of a contract for website redevelopment. The board also authorized the transfer of assets and an operating agreement with the Severson Dells Education Foundation (doing business as Wild Roots). Discussion topics included the redevelopment and annexation of a specific property parcel into the South Rockford TIF District, and the board convened in a closed session regarding land acquisition and the management of closed session minutes.
