Woodridge Park District

The meeting includes special recognitions for milestone employee anniversaries and an overview of upcoming community park district events. Staff reports cover several project authorizations, bid acceptances, and contract approvals related to park improvements, asphalt resealing, turf divider curtains, and tree maintenance. The board will review vendor payment and payroll reports, as well as independent service contracts. Additionally, the agenda addresses the approval of revisions to the district's comprehensive policies and procedures manual, updates to the FY2026 organizational chart, and a discussion regarding the 2026-2030 strategic masterplan.

The meeting included reports on the 2026 Playground Replacements Project, the purchase of several maintenance vehicles, high-dusting and data room cooling projects, and emergency repairs for pool liners. The Board also approved funding for the Childcare Financial Assistance Program, the revised 2026 Annual Schedule of Meetings, and an ordinance adopting additions to the Comprehensive Policies and Procedures Manual regarding vehicle backing. Discussions were held on updates for the Jubilee Point Park project, a potential property donation, and ongoing repairs for roof and safety pad damage at the ARC.

The agenda for the annual meeting includes the election of new Board officers and the appointment of various Board positions and committee members. Staff reports address the approval of several ordinances concerning intra-fund and inter-fund transfers of appropriations, the bid acceptance for Janes Avenue site improvements, and equipment purchases for playground renovations. Further discussions involve the determination of obsolete playground equipment, resolution for a Jubilee Point Park change order, and authorization of various maintenance and emergency repair projects for district facilities. Additionally, the Executive Director's report includes an intergovernmental agreement regarding a Tax Increment Financing District, and final actions relate to the approval of the fiscal year 2026 organizational chart and the filling of the Superintendent of Parks position.

The board discussed and took action on several items including the purchase of network switches for the Athletic Recreation Center, the approval of contracts for asphalt resurfacing and resealing projects, the ratification of change orders for the Jubilee Point Park Phase 2 development, and the removal of chip piles. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of safety pads for a pool slide, adopted a revised organizational chart, and passed ordinances and resolutions regarding a video surveillance policy and administrative filming protocols. Board members also reviewed reports concerning Strategic Master Plan capital projects, SEASPAR inclusion efforts, and pending property donation discussions.

The agenda covers reports on upcoming park district events, various facility maintenance and repair projects including splash pad heater and pool liner repairs, and procurement items such as playground equipment replacements and vehicle fleet upgrades. Financial matters include the approval of a childcare financial assistance program, audit service payments, and vendor payroll reports. Furthermore, the board will consider the adoption of additions to the comprehensive policies and procedures manual and review updates regarding strategic master planning and land donation requests.