Published on December 16, 2025 11:18 am
Last Updated on December 16, 2025 11:18 am
Effingham Park Board members passed their tax levy for the coming fiscal year Monday.
Park District Director Jeff Althoff said the levy totals $1,650,000…up slightly from last year.
The Board also held a public hearing on the sale of general obligation park bonds. The bonds would be issued in January and would generate $750,000.
Althoff said the revenue could be used for asphalting the front part of the Hendelmeyer Park parking lot. He said the area would be the west portion near the pickleball courts.
Another priority would be replacing some of the older restroom facilities, especially at Hendelmeyer. Also, if funds permit, the Board will consider constructing a pavilion.
During Monday’s regular meeting, there was discussion about an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Effingham on constructing a storage shed. The shed, proposed for Community Park, would be used to store the “Wonderland in Lights” Christmas decorations. No decision on the project was reached Monday.
The Board also heard an audit report from Doehring, Winders and Company.
