Park District staff presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2023 to the Park District Board of Commissioners during the December 5 Finance Committee Meeting. Formal approval by the Board is scheduled for the January 9, 2023 meeting. Like many residents and businesses, the pandemic caused significant financial losses to Park Districts. Unlike private businesses or municipalities, Park Districts were not eligible to receive large recovery dollars from the Federal CARES Act or the American Rescue Plan. Having adjusted to a post-pandemic economy, the 2023 budget is designed to capture growth in strong areas and rebuild others that continue to be impacted by consumer behavior post-pandemic. The budget will continue to control expenses and focus on additional revenue growth. Balancing this budget is a significant accomplishment achieved through dedicated staff and leadership of the Board.

Renovations to Coral Cove Water Park are moving along at a steady speed! Most of the work on the mechanical systems and pool liners is done. Several in-house projects can take place during the winter months so that we are ready to open in May:

• Look for a fun addition to the water park entrance that's sure to make a great photo!
• Slides will be recoated to make them smooth and easy for sliding.
• Slide Tower is being repainted.
• Doors leading from the building onto the pool deck are being replaced and painted.
• Lobby and guard areas are getting touchup painting done.
• Safety netting on the large bucket splash feature is being replaced.
• New LED lighting and new ceiling tiles are being installed in the pool lobby to brighten the space.
• All the red deck umbrellas are being replaced with green ones to match our park district blue/green brand colors.
• A new sound system and public announcement system has been installed.
• All pools have received new liners.
• All mechanical systems have been replaced.