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The act reads “Pursuant to the fundamental philosophy of the American constitutional form of government, it is declared to be the public policy of the state of Illinois that all persons are entitled to full and complete information regarding the affairs of government and the official acts and policies of those who represent them as public officials and public employees.”
Requests for inspection or copying of public records shall be made in writing and directed to the Geneseo Park District. Written requests may be submitted to a public body via personal delivery, mail, email, telefax, or other means available to the District. The public body may honor oral requests for inspection or copying. A public body may not require that a request is submitted on a standard form or require the requester to specify the purpose for a request, except to determine whether the records are requested for a commercial purpose or whether to grant a request for a fee waiver. All requests for inspection and copying received by a public body shall immediately be forwarded to its FOIA officer or designee.
In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Geneseo Park District’s freedom of information officer is Executive Director, Andy Thurman. Mr. Thurman is also the open meetings act officer.
Record Requests may be sent to:
Andy Thurman, Executive Director
Geneseo Park District
541 E North Street, Geneseo IL 61254
athurman@geneseoparkdistrict.org
As an employer participating in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, the Geneseo Park District is required by PA-97-0609 to disclose a list of employees expected to receive compensation greater than $150,000 at least six days prior to approval. Within 6 business days after approving the annual budget, the Park District is required to provide a list of all employees that are expected to receive a compensation package that exceeds $75,000 per year.
Compensation includes salary, the cost of all employers provided health insurance programs, bonuses, and any other form of compensation. The Geneseo Park District has opted to include all full-time staff in this disclosure.
Any individual wanting a list of the aforementioned employees may request a copy by emailing pverbeck@geneseoparkdistrict.org or by calling (309) 944-5695 and asking for Paula Verbeck.
June Board Meeting Agenda 2025
April Board Meeting Agenda 2025
March Board Meeting Agenda 2025
February Board Meeting Agenda 2025
January Board Meeting Agenda 2025
December Board Meeting Agenda 2024
November Board Meeting Agenda 2024
October Board Meeting Agenda 2024
September Board Staff Workshop Agenda
September Board Meeting Agenda 2024
August Board Meeting Agenda 2024
July Board Meeting Agenda 2024
The staff prepared and the board approved the budget for the 2025 fiscal year. Revenues are projected at $7,641,719.00 and expenses at $7,941,363.00. Staff continues to work towards increasing the amount of projected revenues received from fees and charges. The majority of revenues and expenses occur in the recreational fund.
Please refer to the graphs for a breakdown of revenues and expenses by category along with an expense summary by fund. For further details please view the Budget & Appropriation Ordinance and Certificate of Estimate of Revenue.
The Geneseo Park District completes a comprehensive financial audit annually.
The Goals of the Geneseo Park District are designed to enhance our business operation and better deliver important recreational services to our community as well as working towards the 2023-2033 Comprehensive Master Plan.
Geneseo Park District 2025 Goals
Accessibility Consultation and Training Services, Inc. conducted an audit of the Geneseo Park District’s parks and facilities and its compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The primary goal of the ADA is to provide the community with equal access to Geneseo Park District facilities and services.
Using the results of the audit, an ADA transition plan was created.
ADA transition Plan Summary. If you have any questions regarding the ADA transition plan, please contact Scott.
Scott Himmelman
Superintendent of Facilities
(309) 944-5695
shimmelman@geneseoparkdistrict.org
INCLUSION POLICY: The Park District is committed to making its facilities accessible to and usable by all patrons and visitors. This commitment is ongoing, proactive and intended to meet the needs of a diversity of individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (“ADA”). To this end, the Park District is committed to promoting positive participation and a quality experience by providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities upon request.
Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to the Park District ADA Coordinator. Requests should be made at least 48 hours prior to the date these services/items are needed (minimum 5 days advance notice for sign language interpreter requests). Participants and authorized users may request to have a service animal accompany them in the Park System where they are authorized users as a reasonable accommodation.
Geneseo Park District ADA Grievance Notice
Access and Inclusion Internal Complaint Procedure
The State of Illinois passed Public Act 102-1088, also known as the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act that requires units of local government that levy any tax, including park districts, to form a committee to study local efficiencies.
Efficiency Report for the Geneseo Park District
Approved by the Committee on Local Government Efficiency on March 12, 2024
May Board Meeting Minutes 2025
April Board Meeting Minutes 2025
March Board Meeting Minutes 2025
February Board Meeting Minutes 2025
January Board Meeting Minutes 2025
December Board Meeting Minutes 2024
November Board Meeting Minutes 2024
October Board Meeting Minutes 2024
September Board Meeting Minutes 2024
August Board Meeting Minutes 2024
July Board Meeting Minutes 2024
June Board Meeting Minutes 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
The following is a schedule of Geneseo Park District regular board meetings. Meetings will be held in the Party Room of the Geneseo Community Center unless otherwise noted below.
DATE | TIME | PLACE
January 14, 2025 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
February 11, 2025 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
March 11, 2025 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
April 8, 2025 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
May 13, 2025 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
June 10, 2025 | 6:30 pm | 541 E. North St.
July 10, 2025 | 5:00 pm | 541 E. North St.
August 14, 2025 | 5:00 pm | 541 E. North St.
September 11, 2025 | 5:00 pm | 541 E. North St.
October 9, 2025 | 5:00 pm | 541 E. North St.
November 13, 2025 | 5:00 pm | 541 E. North St.
December 11, 2025 | 5:00 pm | 541 E. North St.
2025 Board Meeting Dates Public Notice (.pdf)
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID
Geneseo Park District, 541 East North Street, Geneseo, IL 61254 seeks bids for Geneseo Community Center - Building Additions for Geneseo Community Center. Sealed bids must be received at the Geneseo Community Center, 541 East North Street, Geneseo, IL by Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025 at 10a.m. C.D.T. Bids received after this time will not be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at the Geneseo Community Center at 10 a.m. prevailing time on Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025. Bid security by bid bond or certified check in the amount of one percent (1%) must accompany the proposal. The successful Contractor will be required to provide a Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond.A pre-bid meeting will be held first at the Geneseo Community Center (541 E North St.) on Wednesday, June 18th, 2025 at 10 a.m. C.D.T. Illinois Prevailing Rate of Wages will be in effect for the project.
Obtain physical copies of the Bidding Documents at CityBlue Technologies (4653 44th St, Rock Island, IL 61201) or at the online plan room of CityBlue Technologies (https://www.cityblueplanroom.com/projects/2526/details/geneseo-community-center-phase-1.) One physical copy is available for review by bidders at the office of Streamline Architects. (575 12th Ave, East Moline, IL 61244) Please contact Emily Storm at Streamline Architects with any questions 563.345.2724. The Owner reserves the right to ask that any Contractor submit a resume of their qualifications and to reject any or all bids, to waive any irregularities in the bids received and to accept the bid which, in the Owner's judgment, is in the Owner's best interests. Geneseo Park District Andy Thurman Executive Director First Published
PUBLIC NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF AUDIT REPORT OF THE GENESEO PARK DISTRICT
The Geneseo Park District hereby provides public notice that an audit of its funds for the period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 has been made by Lauterbach & Amen, LLP, and that a report of such audit dated May 30, 2025 has been filed with the County Clerk of Henry County, in accordance with 30 ILCS 15/0.01 et seq. The full report of the audit is available for public inspection on the Park District website at www.geneseoparkdistrict.org and at the Geneseo Park District office during regular business hours 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday except for holidays.
Paula Verbeck, Treasurer
Geneseo Park District
PUBLIC NOTICE PREVAILING WAGE RATES
It is the policy of the State of Illinois that a wage of no less than the general prevailing hourly rate as paid for work of a similar character in the locality in which the work is performed, shall be paid to all laborers, workers and mechanics employed by or on behalf of any and all public bodies engaged in public works. Please click on the link below for the current prevailing wage classifications and rates the Department of Labor ascertained for each county within the State of Illinois.
https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx
PUBLIC NOTICE
Last year, HB 3263 / Public Act 101-0504 (Mazzochi, D. / Curran, J.) was signed into law requiring the IMRF to post the following information on its website for each participating municipality: (1) copies of all resolutions adopted by a municipality on or after January 1, 1995 to participate in the IMRF if such a resolution was required; (2) an annual report listing each municipality and the date each municipality first became a municipality that participates in the IMRF; (3) all documents pertaining to each municipality's annual projected future contributions to the IMRF; and (4) information about the amount of each municipality's past required contributions to the IMRF for each year of participation on or after January 1, 1995 and before, if available.
The new law requires participating municipalities that have a website to post on their website a hyperlink.
https://www.imrf.org/en/about-imrf/transparency/employer-cost-and-participation-information
February 5, 2025
The Geneseo Park District has been recognized as an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency by the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) and the Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA). >>Tell Me More
February 4, 2025
The IPRA (Illinois Park and Recreation Association) Health and Wellness Committee awarded the Geneseo Park District with an Exceptional Workplace Award at the Soaring to New Heights Conference. >>Tell Me More
January 2, 2025
The Geneseo Park District is excited to announce that Nathaniel Hines has accepted the full-time position of Recreation Program Specialist. >>Tell Me More
Upcoming Events
Join us at Geneseo Park District's Central Theater for a Free Movie.
Doors open at 12:30pm. Concessions at regular price
FREE Admission thanks to the Geneseo Park District Foundation.
Join us for a family friendly movie outdoors on the big screen at the Athletic Field.
Movies begin at Dusk.
FREE Admission & FREE Popcorn
thanks to the Geneseo Foundation and Geneseo Park District Foundation
Join the Park District for a free seminar from Hammond-Henry Hospital while enjoying a free light luncheon provided by the Geneseo Park District Foundation.
