2026-07-13 Village of Villa Park Board Meeting COTW

The Village of Villa Park Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole met on July 13, 2026, to receive a detailed presentation from the Parks and Recreation Department. The discussion focused on the department's staffing, facilities, programs, and financial status. Key procurement-related topics included the management and maintenance of 13 parks and six facilities, the use of CivicRec software for facility rentals, and plans to improve internal customer service through a potential work order system. Financially, the department is considering a blanket 5% fee increase across programs to generate approximately $52,000 in additional revenue, with attention to maintaining competitive pricing compared to neighboring communities. The department also highlighted efforts to increase revenue through more aggressive facility rentals, sponsorship packages, and new program offerings such as birthday party packages. Staffing changes and the need to fill open recreation supervisor positions were noted, along with ongoing efforts to control spending strictly within budgeted amounts. The meeting concluded with a unanimous vote to adjourn.