2024 Budget In Brief

Village of Orland Park staff takes great pride in going above and beyond for residents. Listed below are just a few examples of national recognition received by the Village of Orland Park.

1016-"3 "//6"- '*/"/$*"- 3&1035*/( "8"3% Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada has given an Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting to The Village of Orland Park for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting is a prestigious national award recognizing conformance with the highest standards for preparation of state and local government popular reports. ȃ)6.1)3&: 800%4 3&4503"5*0/ 130+&$5Ȅ 3&$0(/*5*0/ The Village of Orland Park’s "Humphrey Woods Restoration Project" was recognized at the Chicago Region Trees Initiative's (CRTI) Partner Recognition Celebration hosted by the Morton Arboretum on February 9th. The Project was recognized for its support of CRTI goals by inspiring people to value trees, increasing the Chicago region’s tree canopy, reduction of invasive species and enhancement of oak ecosystems. Village Forester Georgiana Szymczak was in attendance at the ceremony. 53&& $*5: 64" The Village was recognized as a Tree City USA the 35th year in 2023. As a part of the program, the Public Works Department organized an Arbor Day Event on April 28th with the Special Recreation Program and Mayor Pekau issued an Arbor Day Proclamation. .0350/ "3#03&56. 53&& $&3&.0/: On October 3, Christopher B. Burke Engineering donated three Princeton American Elm trees to the Village of Orland Park in celebration of Morton Arboretum’s 100 year anniversary. The trees were planted just outside of Village Hall. The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) developed the Facility Certification program in 2008 following the publication of the first edition of the MFA Standards and Guidelines. This certification program is intended to provide a roadmap for facilities so that when they comply with the standards and guidelines, they should be more effective in providing a safe and effective medical fitness center for the people they serve. Certified medically integrated fitness centers feature

the professional expertise and programming necessary to effectively assist people to develop, initiate, and maintain an active lifestyle that minimizes the risk of illness and disease and promotes health and wellness. Orland Park Health & Fitness Center has achieved MFA Facility Recertification OPHFC excels in many of the critical components of the medical fitness model, as well as in other operational factors, specifically in the following areas. • Excellent upkeep of the facility in terms of maintenance, cleanliness, and renovations. • Clinical fitness programming is very comprehensive, utilizing the Power Wellness MyFitRx programs, and utilizing outcomes to guide improvements. • Staff seem to be quite engaged, friendly, and outgoing. A strong sense of positive culture was noticeable, which extended to the members. Several employees had over 20 years of tenure. There were also several examples of enhancements that originated from individuals who took the initiative to do so. • The facility and staff were very well prepared for the site visit, and the documentation was extremely well organized. • Despite not being owned by the local hospital, the facility has maintained a strong relationship with the system, especially the physical therapy department within the facility. The new ownership by the Village has also opened doors to working with other healthcare systems, and to new opportunities within the municipality. • The group exercise program seems to be thriving, with packed classes during my visit, and the overall average counts on the rise. • The attention to safety and risk management was evident, with signage, emergency equipment, and staff training all proficient. Members commonly remark on how safe they feel.

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VILLAGE OF ORLAND PARK ʴ FISCAL YEAR 2024 BUDGET IN BRIEF