Westmont Park District commissioners will vote on a $1.135 million bond package and the 2026 property tax levy when they meet Wednesday, Nov. 11.

The meeting begins at 6 p.m. at the Ronald J. Gunter Administrative Center, 55 E. Richmond St., according to the district's posted agenda.

The bond issue is split into two ordinances. Ordinance 2026-9 would authorize roughly $85,860 in taxable general obligation limited park bonds, Series 2026A, to cover debt service on prior alternate bonds. Ordinance 2026-10 would authorize about $1,023,600 in general obligation limited park bonds, Series 2026B, for park land acquisition, building and facility improvements, and related expenses.

Both ordinances call for a direct annual tax levy to pay principal and interest on the bonds.

Annual pattern

The district has followed a similar bond cycle in recent Novembers. In November 2024, commissioners unanimously approved a $1,071,000 bond issue, according to meeting minutes from that session. A year later, in November 2025, the board approved an $1,100,000 bond issue with the same unanimous support.

The district's capital projects page explains that annual bond proceeds first pay principal and interest on existing debt. Remaining funds transfer to the district's Capital Replacement Fund, which in recent years has yielded about $120,000 to $150,000 per year for new projects, depending on interest rates and bond bids.

Levy and capital items

The board will also take up Levy Ordinance 2026-11, the district's 2026 property tax levy. The agenda does not list a proposed dollar amount. At an April 22 budget workshop, Executive Director Bob Fleck reported the district's total 2025 levy was $4,722,595, split between $3,135,890 in capped funds and $1,586,705 in noncapped funds.

Beyond the financial votes, commissioners will consider quotes for two maintenance projects: replacement of restroom partitions at Diane Main Park, Bellerive Park and Smith Woods, and infield restoration work at Lou Cimera Field by Sportsfield Inc. The agenda does not list dollar amounts for either project.

Other business

The agenda includes more than a dozen accreditation standards for board review, covering topics such as a chain-of-authority policy during absences, a crisis communication plan, volunteer and environmental policies, and a community needs assessment policy. Commissioners will also discuss 2027 board meeting dates.

The meeting is open to the public. Residents who need accommodations can contact the district at 630-969-8080 at least 48 hours before the meeting.