FOIA & Transparency Center
Access to information and transparency to our community is something the Hoffman Estates Park District takes very seriously. To that end, we’ve compiled a list of the most frequently requested documents to assist the public in obtaining information. We welcome your feedback and/or questions.
Freedom of Information Act
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Hoffman Estates Park District’s Freedom of Information Act Officers and Open Meeting Act Officers are as follows:
Craig Talsma, Executive Director – 847-781-3633
Cindy Flynn, Executive Assistant – 847-781-3633
Kimberly Engler, Superintendent of Human Resources – 847-781-3637
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| Budget & Appropriation Ordinance | |||||
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| Annual Treasurers Report | |||||
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| Annual Financial Report | |||||
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| Popular Financial Report | |||||
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| Barrington-Higgins Rds. | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 |
| Golf-Higgins-Roselle Rds. | 2021 | 2011 | ||||
| Roselle Rd. | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Higgins-Hassel Rds. | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
| Lakewood Center | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |||
| Higgins-Old Sutton Rds. | 2021 | 2020 | ||||
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| Information on Expenditures | |||||
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| Check Registers | |||||
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| Vendor Ownership Classification | |||||
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| Independent Contractors 2021 | |||||
HEParks is a member of:
- Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD)
- National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
- Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA)
- Illinois Parks & Recreation Association (IPRA)
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
| $278 | $278 | $278 | $278 | $278 | $278 |
4% of IAPD dues funds legislative advocacy and can be considered lobbying support for parks and recreation. The district does not directly fund any lobbying efforts with either local, state or federal governments.
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| Tax Rate Extension | |||||||
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- Fees Charged – Fees are listed in our program guide
- Bid Information and Bid Results
- Organization Chart
- Policy Manual
- Personnel Policy Manual
- Park District Safety Manual
- Chain of Command
- Crisis Communication Plan
- Emergency Operations Manual
- Procedures Manual
- Comprehensive Master Plan 2014-2019 (CMP)
- Comprehensive Master Plan 2020-2024 (CMP)
- Click here to access the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) website
- Click here to access the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Employer Cost & Participation Information website
Total Compensation Package for HEParks Employees
The Hoffman Estates Park District complies with Illinois Public Act 97-0609 including statute 5 ILCS 120/7.23, which requires posting the “total compensation package” for employees whose compensation package exceeds $75,000 per year. “Total compensation package” is defined as payment made by HEParks to the employee for salary and bonus, health/life insurance, IMRF payments and vehicle allowance. On January 23, 2024, the Board of Commissioners approved the HEParks annual operating budget for 2024. The HEParks 2024 “total compensation package” posting is available for viewing between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at our administrative offices at the Triphahn Center or by contacting Cindy Flynn. HEParks does not provide payments for housing allowances, clothing allowances, or business loans.
Prevailing Wage
The Hoffman Estates Park District adopted Ordinance O18-005 ascertaining the prevailing role of wages in accordance with the Prevailing Wage Act, 820 ILCS, at a meeting of the Park Board on the 26th day of June 2018. The original Ordinance, which lists the applicable prevailing rate of wages, is a part of the official records of the Park District and is on file and available for examination at the administrative offices of the Park District, Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169.
Dated this 26th day of June, 2018
Craig Talsma, Park Board Secretary
Due to the enactment of Public Act 100-1177, which took effect June 1, 2019, HE Parks, while still required to pay prevailing wages for public works projects, is no longer required to adopt a prevailing wage ordinance or file it with the Illinois Department of Labor.
