Naperville Park District Proposes Significant Tax and Fee Increases for 2027 Budget
The Naperville Park District is proposing substantial increases to its property tax levy and program fees as part of its projected $105.8 million budget for 2027. A presentation on the 2027 operating budget and the corresponding 2026 levy was made at a park board meeting on November 12. The estimated 2026 levy for 2027 operations is $39.848 million, marking a 33.15% increase from the 2025 levy of $29.927 million. This increase is largely attributed to a voter-approved referendum. For a home valued at $500,000, the estimated tax payment to the district next year would be $534, with $417 allocated to operating, capital, and debt, and $117 to the referendum funding. The district cites escalating costs for fuel, commodities, supplies, fertilizers, technology, and employee health and dental insurance as reasons for the proposed increases. User fees, the district's second-largest revenue source, are also slated for increases, including 4% to 5% for Centennial Beach memberships and $1 to $2 for golf course green ...
