NOVEMBER
7 REFERENDUM BALLOT INFORMATION
On
November 7, 2006 the following referendum will
be on the ballot:
Shall
bonds of the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District to
the amount of $9.98 million be issued for the purpose of
demolishing the Oakton swimming pool and diving well and
constructing and equipping a new outdoor swimming facility
at Oakton Park, including an 8-lane, 50 meter lap swimming
pool, a zero depth leisure pool, interactive water play
features, plume slides, a diving well, a new bath house
and additional parking and storm water improvements, and
for the payment of expenses incident thereto?
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PROPOSED
SITE PLANS FOR OAKTON AQUATIC CENTER
View
the site plans for the proposed aquatic center: Full
Site,
Aquatic Site
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ENGINEERING
STUDY DESCRIBING CURRENT STATUS OF OAKTON POOL
The
Metro Design Associates study from November 2005
is an assessment of the Park District's Centennial,
Hinkley and Oakton facilities. Click on the links
below to read the reports on the current Oakton
facility.
Introduction
to Report
Oakton
Facility
Additional
Summaries, Conclusions and Recommendations
Appendices
Acknowledgements
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How
has Oakton Pool added value to the community?
For more than three decades, Oakton Pool has provided
summer swimming fun and a home to various swimming
and diving teams for hundreds of thousands of local
citizens of all ages.
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Why are we building
a new pool?
Of all the Park District facilities, Oakton’s
current condition makes it a priority in terms of
which location needs the most help. The new aquatic
center helps make Oakton a premiere family destination!
It will be the place to gather, learn, play, exercise,
and swim.
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What’s
wrong with Oakton? Why can’t it be fixed?
Last year, the diving well at Oakton was structurally
damaged and cannot be fixed. Experts have told us
that the pool has outlived its useful life and would
be financially impractical to repair.
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If
the referendum is approved, what will be included
in the new aquatic center at Oakton?
• Eight-lane, 50-meter lap pool
• Zero-depth leisure pool
• Interactive water play features
• Slides
• A diving well with 1- and 3-meter boards
• Bath house
• Concession Stand
• Family changing area
• More lounge chairs
• Shade structures
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What is a zero-depth pool?
The leisure pool will have a zero-depth walk-in entry,
making it easily accessible for small children,
senior adults, and those with physical challenges.
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How tall are the diving
boards?
The proposal includes 1- and 3-meter diving boards.
The platforms will not be replaced.
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Why a 50-meter pool?
A pool this size means the Park District can continue
to hold competitive swim meets which will generate
additional income. We can even apply to host the
state championship.
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Weren’t
the Olympics held at Oakton?
Oakton was the site of the 1972 U.S. Olympic Diving
trials.
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Can I get something
to eat at the new aquatic center?
Yes, there will be a concession stand with hot food,
such as nachos, pizzas, and hot dogs.
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Will we have locker
rooms with family changing areas?
Yes, we will have new locker rooms which will include
separate family changing areas.
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How much will the
new aquatic center cost?
$9.98 million including:
• Pool - $3.5 million
• Bath House - $2.1 million
•
Storm water detention & parking improvements
- $1.4 million
• Other (Pool site work, demolition, construction contingency,
and architectural and engineering costs) - $2.98
million
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How much will it raise my taxes?
A new aquatic center will cost about $5 a month or
16 cents per day for those with homes that have
an assessed value of $40,000. For a detailed estimate,
loook at the chart below.
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CALCULATE
YOUR ESTIMATED TAX RATE FOR THE NEW AQUATIC CENTER
To
estimate how much the proposed aquatic center will
raise your taxes you will need the equalized assessed
value of your house. Take the 2005 Equalized Assessed
Valuation (EAV) which you can obtain from your
property tax bill and multiply that by .00055.
If you do not know your EAV you can retrieve your assessed value from the Cook
County Tax Assessor's Office website www.cookcountyassessor.com.
The EAV can be reached by multiplying the assessed value by 2.732.
TAX
RATE INCREASE
|
| Assessed
Value |
EAV
|
Annual
|
Monthly
|
Daily
|
| $
10,000 |
$
27,320
|
$
15.03
|
$
1.25
|
$
0.04
|
| $
20,000 |
$
54,640
|
$
30.05
|
$
2.50
|
$
0.08
|
| $
40,000 |
$
109,280
|
$
60.10
|
$
5.01
|
$
0.16
|
| $
60,000 |
$
163,920
|
$
90.16
|
$
7.51
|
$
0.25
|
| $
80,000 |
$
218,560
|
$
120.21
|
$
10.02
|
$
0.33
|
| $
100,000 |
$
273,200
|
$
150.26
|
$
12.52
|
$
0.41
|
| $
120,000 |
$
327,840
|
$
180.31
|
$
15.03
|
$
0.49
|
| $
160,000 |
$
437,120
|
$
240.42
|
$
20.03
|
$
0.66
|
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How
do you calculate your estimated taxes?
Once on the Cook County Assessor’s office website, Go to Online Tools,
scroll down to Residential Property Search and follow the directions from there.
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What
about parking
Parking will increase. Currently, there are 167 parking
spaces. The plans are to add 140 spaces for a total
of 307 spaces.
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How
can the Park District ask for additional money
when the School District
is also in financial need? What should be the taxpayer’s
priority?
Education is of utmost importance. But resident’s
quality of life is also impacted by recreational
opportunities. Recreation plays an important role
in our physical and mental well-being and socialization.
It also contributes to preserving our environment
for future generations. National studies have shown
that education and recreation go hand in hand and
together they develop well-rounded individuals and
communities.
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Are the Wisconsin
Dells coming to Park Ridge?
Absolutely, not! The proposed design is intended
to meet the aquatic recreational needs of the residents
of the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District for
years to come.
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When would construction
on the new aquatic center begin?
Construction at Oakton would begin at the end of
the 2007 pool season. A new pool would be scheduled
to open on July 1, 2008.
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What will the new
Oakton Swimming Pool look like?
While conceptual drawings are posted at various Park
District locations and on our website at www.prparks.org,
a design committee made up of residents will be formed
to help determine the final layout of the approved
amenities.
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What happens to Centennial
Pool?
The 2007 Capital Budget proposal includes $727,500
for repair work and replacement of the wading pool
and installation of a new filter. The design of the
wading pool will be similar to South Park.
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