Mokena Park Board Approves $3.38 Million Tax Levy for 2025
Mokena Community Park District Meeting | Nov. 2025
Article Summary:
The Mokena Community Park District Board of Commissioners formally approved the 2025 tax levy ordinance following a public hearing. The levy, totaling over $3.3 million, funds corporate, recreation, and special recreation expenses for the upcoming year.
Tax Levy Ordinance Key Points:
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Total Levy Amount: The board approved a total levy of $3,384,000 for the 2025 tax year (payable in 2026).
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Corporate Fund: The largest portion of the levy is allocated to the Corporate Fund at $1,680,000.
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Recreation Fund: The Recreation Fund was levied at $950,000.
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Special Recreation: Funds for special recreation and accessibility were set at $425,000.
The Mokena Community Park District Board of Commissioners on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, unanimously approved a tax levy ordinance totaling $3,384,000 to fund district operations for the coming year.
Prior to the regular meeting, the board recessed to conduct a public hearing in compliance with the Truth and Taxation Act regarding the proposed levy. Following the hearing, the board reconvened and voted 5-0 to adopt Tax Levy Ordinance 25-3.
According to the ordinance, the total sum of $3,384,000 will be assessed and levied against all taxable property within the district’s limits in Will and Cook Counties.
The levy is broken down into specific funds to cover various operational costs. The Corporate Fund, which covers administrative expenses, building and grounds maintenance, and capital expenses, accounts for the largest share at $1,680,000.
The Recreation Fund, designated for program expenses, facility maintenance, and capital expenditures, was set at $950,000. Additionally, the district levied $425,000 for the Special Recreation Fund, which supports accessibility projects and inclusion services.
Other specific levies included $128,000 for the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), $112,000 for the Social Security Fund, $50,000 for paving and lighting repairs, $25,000 for liability insurance, and $14,000 for audit expenses.
The ordinance requires the district to file a certified copy with the County Clerks of Will and Cook Counties on or before December 30, 2025.
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