Park Board prioritizes spending for 2017-18 budget

The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District commissioners met with staff on March 7 to review plans for upcoming expenses in the next budget year. The Homewood-Flossmoor area’s equalized assessed valuation (EAV) has been dropping, causing the park district to lose tax revenue. Commissioners went through the list and thanked staff for their diligence in recognizing what expenses could be reduced or put on hold. The park district will be adding a full-time aquatics/fitness coordinator for Lions Club pool and the H-F Racquet and Fitness Club pool. Doug Boehm, superintendent of parks and planning, said . . .