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Cook County forest preserve keeps 1996 budget steady
The Cook County Forest Preserve board approves a $104 million 1996 budget with no new taxes or programs, maintaining the payroll at 1,150 and keeping golf and picnic fees unchanged. Only Brookfield Zoo raises admission by $1 for adults and 50 cents for children. Capital projects pause due to state tax caps, delaying 8,000 acres of land acquisitions and zoo renovations while maintenance at the Chicago Botanical Gardens slows. State relief efforts face uphill opposition from House Speaker Lee Daniels. Possible new fees next year include mountain bike and model airplane licensing to fund courses and airports.
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