{"id":209,"date":"2025-11-05T23:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T23:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/?page_id=209"},"modified":"2026-04-09T10:51:57","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T15:51:57","slug":"foia-transparency-center","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.heparks.org\/vi\/governance\/foia-transparency-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Trung t\u00e2m FOIA & Minh b\u1ea1ch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Access to Information. Built on Trust.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FOIA & Transparency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Access to information and transparency to our community is something the Hoffman Estates Park District takes very seriously. To that end, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the most frequently requested documents to assist the public in obtaining information. We welcome your feedback and\/or questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Hoffman Estates Park District\u2019s Freedom of Information Act Officers and Open Meeting Act Officers are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Craig Talsma<\/a>, Executive Director
Cindy Flynn<\/a>, Superintendent of Special Projects & Executive Assistant
Amy Rivas<\/a>, Director of Administrative Services<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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SUBMIT A FOIA REQUEST<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
CONTACT A STAFF MEMBER OR ADMINISTRATOR<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
CONTACT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Transparency & Disclosure<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Bid Information and Bid Results<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn More<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Organization Chart<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Policy Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Personnel Policy Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Park District Safety Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chain of Command<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Crisis Communication Plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emergency Operations Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Total Operating Budget<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Procedures Manual<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Comprehensive District Plan 2025-2029 (CDP)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Total Compensation Package<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Employer Cost & Participation Information website<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Your Right to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Freedom of Information Act<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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In compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, the Hoffman Estates Park District\u2019s Freedom of Information Act Officers and Open Meeting Act Officers are as follows:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Craig Talsma,
Executive Director<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

847-781-3633<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Cindy Flynn,
Executive Assistant<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

847-781-3633<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Amy Rivas, Director of
Administrative Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

847-781-3634<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Submit a foia request<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
FOIA board policy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Deeply Rooted, Firmly Grounded.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mission, Vision, Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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This is more than a mission\u2014it\u2019s who we are. \u2028<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We hope you\u2019ll see the vision in everything we create, from our thoughtfully maintained spaces to our shared moments of wonder of joy. We hope you\u2019ll feel our values every time you visit our parks, in the sense of belong your have when you\u2019re making memories with us.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mission<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Provide the best in parks and recreation by adhering to our values.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Vision<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Enriching our community through parks and recreation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Values (I-2 Care)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Integrity, Innovation, Cooperation, Accountability, Respect, Excellence<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Dedicated leaders. Deep community roots.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our Board of Commissioners<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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