McHenry County Conservation District McHenry County Conserva琀椀on District AGENCY PROFILE l a g ger u k n La c li y i K e t l r h n W u s e K A K Since 1971, McHenry County Conservation District has been protecting natural areas, preserving our water sources, enhancing wildlife habitats and improving outdoor education and recreational opportunities. Today, the District manages over 25,800 acres with 35 sites open for the public to enjoy a variety of outdoor activities from hiking and biking to camping, paddling, 昀椀shing and picnicking. These wide open spaces o昀昀er near endless opportunities for exploration. We believe every citizen is entitled to certain intrinsic conservation rights that a昀昀ord the best opportunity to enhance their quality of life through healthy and sustainable natural resources, and beautiful outdoor places to explore, discover and recreate. These natural areas 昀椀lter rainwater, reduce the risk of 昀氀ooding and help cleanse the water we drink and the air we breathe, o昀昀ering tremendous value to the municipalities we serve. The Conservation District’s protection of high-quality natural areas ful昀椀lls a statutory mandate to steward these public lands for future generations, lands which represent the county’s natural and cultural heritage. over 35 118 25,800 miles of Sample Ballot Language: acres of McHenry County Conservation District Proposition to Increase the Limiting Rate Protected Open Sites for Protected Shall the limiting rate under the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law for the Open Space Public Access Waterway McHenry County Conservation District, McHenry County, Illinois, be increased by an 12,019 2,545 over additional amount equal to 0.027% above the limiting rate for levy year 2023 for the trees species 105 purposes of protecting drinking water sources, protecting the water quality of rivers, planted in Protected in miles of lakes, and streams, providing park access for people with disabilities, protecting Reforestation McHenry County Hiking Trails wildlife habitat, protecting forests and planting trees, improving and maintaining E昀昀orts Habitats existing conservation areas, and other lawful purposes of the Conservation District, 45 37 23 and be equal to 0.109660% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property miles miles therein for levy year 2024? of of (1) The approximate amount of taxes extendable at the most recently extended Regional Horse Trails Sites O昀昀er Fishing limiting rate is $9,250,889, and the approximate amount of taxes extendable if the Biking Trails Opportunities proposition is approved is $12,272,592. over 18 5 (2) For the 2024 levy year the approximate amount of the additional tax extendable 650 against property containing a single family residence and having a fair market value at Environmental the time of the referendum of $100,000 is estimated to be $9. Education and Sites O昀昀er Picnic Sites with Wildlife Programs Areas & Shelters Campgrounds (3) If the proposition is approved, the aggregate extension for 2024 will be determined 5 1 over by the limiting rate set forth in the proposition, rather than the otherwise applicable 1,281,900 limiting rate calculated under the provisions of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (commonly known as the Property Tax Cap Law). Kayak/Canoe Disc Golf Launches Course Visitors Each Year 4 Landscapes | FALL 2024