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Vision Statement & Guidelines
Excellence
The
District approaches its operations with excellence as the leading
factor in the desired outcome of every task and customer interaction.
Diversity
The
social, cultural and economic diversity of the Bourbonnais Township
is recognized as a strength to improve the community through Park
District operations.
- Leadership
- Commissioners,
staff, and volunteers are the demonstrated leaders in the community.
- Cooperation
- Cooperation
is vital among and between commissioners, staff, and volunteers
to achieve the goals of the District. The District also cooperates
with both the public and private agencies to further its mission
and improve the community.
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- Fun
and Enjoyment
The
community is provided continuous opportunities for fun and enjoyment
through parks, recreation, educational programs, facilities and
services.
Integrity
Integrity,
honesty, and respect for human dignity are valued highly in daily
operations and planning. The community will never doubt our operational
standards.
- Enthusiasm
- The enthusiasm
provided in our daily operations is contagious among staff and the
daily contact we have with the public, providing a proud environment
in the community.
Customer Satisfaction
The
District will do whatever it takes to assure the satisfaction of every
customer we contact.
- Open Space,
Trails, and Greenways
- The District
envisions a community that is easily accessible by pedestrian, cycling,
boating and vehicular traffic from park to park locations and the
Kankakee River by maintained trails through greenway acquisitions
or lease and development. The acquisition and recreation development
of open space is a high priority as existing agricultural lands
are transformed into residential, industrial and commercial developments.
The preservation of existing historical and natural areas are equally
important.
Communication
All
communications between the board, staff, and the community are proactive,
clear and accurate.
- Community
Input
- The District
utilizes formal and informal methods of gathering input from residents,
participants and visitors through surveys, public meetings, group
presentations and individual discussions. This input is shared and
relayed back to the community through official District communications,
and utilized in making public decisions.
Long
Range Goals
- Planning:
Develop comprehensive, master and strategic plans which
provide direction for the future operations of the District.
- Recreation
and Educational Programs: Provide quality recreational,
cultural and educational programs and services which meet the needs
of all age groups; and promotes a healthy lifestyle in the community.
- Parks
and recreation Facilities: Plan, finance and develop quality
parks and recreation facilities which meet the diverse leisure needs
of participants in all age groups.
- Public
Relations: Improve the District's image through effective
and proactive public relations. Increase and improve communication
with all participants, visitors and the community. Increase opportunities
for community input.
- Land
Acquisitions: Develop and implement land acquisition and
development plans which gives to the community open spaces and greenways.
- Personnel:
Adequately train, evaluate, support and provide a qualified team
to operate the business of the District at a quality level.
- Finance:
Administer the District finances in a sound and accountable
fiscal manner.
- Customer
Satisfaction: Develop operation systems which assure a high
degree of customer satisfaction.
- Safety:
Provide a safe environment for the District personnel and visitors.
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