Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 6/16/2020 at 10:00 AM

20-0246

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0246
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 (“Sheet Metal Workers Union”); and WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Sheet Metal Worker $43.50 6/2017 - 5/2018 $44.25 6/2018 - 5/2019 $45.50 6/2019 - 5/2020 WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, has been
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0247

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0247
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A. (“Plumbers Union”); and WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Plumber $49.25 6/2017 - 5/2018 $50.25 6/2018 - 5/2019 $51.00 6/2019 - 5/2020 WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, has been negotiated between the Fore
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0248

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0248
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #14 (“Painters and Allied Trades Union”); and WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Painter $45.55 6/2017 - 5/2018 $46.55 6/2018 - 5/2019 $47.30 6/2019 - 5/2020 WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31,
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0249

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0249
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (“IBEW”); and WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Electrician $47.40 6/2017 - 5/2018 $48.35 6/2018 - 5/2019 $49.35 6/2019 - 5/2020 WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, has been negotiated between the Fores
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0253

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0253
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments, as well as healthcare plan revisions, for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 covering various employees in the Landscape Maintenance, Facilities and Fleet, Law Enforcement, Conservation and Experiential Programming, and Resource Management Departments of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) have been negotiated between the Forest Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and WHEREAS, the general increases, wage adjustments and signing bonuses that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and WHEREAS, such general increases, wage adjustments an
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0254

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0254
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN REVISIONS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES WHEREAS, it is anticipated that on July 28, 2020, the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners will approve salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for union employee members of Teamsters Local 700, as well as International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #14, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A., the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 13, and Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73; WHEREAS, prior salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for non-union employees were approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners in 2015 (Agenda Item No. 15-0584); WHEREAS, in consideration of the 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance as approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners on November 19, 2019 (Agenda Item No. 19-0419), the Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller, and Director of Human Resources have worked to recommend
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0263

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0263
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN TO COLLECT ADMISSION FEES WHEREAS, Section 43 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, 70 ILCS 810/43, authorizes the corporate authorities of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to prepare and maintain grounds for a botanic garden “to acquire, plant, maintain and display botanic material, to conduct research for improvement of plant species and for plant protection against disease and harmful insects, for the general care and growing of plant material, and to erect and maintain such structures appropriate for the purposes aforesaid; or such corporate authorities may authorize the directors or trustees of any botanic garden existing and organized under the laws of Illinois, to maintain a botanic garden as aforesaid out of funds belonging to said botanic garden; or the corporate authorities of such forest preserve districts may contract with a botanic garden or horticultural society organized and existing under the nonprofit laws of Illinois to establish and maintain a botanic gar
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

20-0238

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Partnership Agreement
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Bobolink Foundation, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: The proposed agreement will authorize the Forest Preserves to partner with the Bobolink Foundation (the “Foundation”) to develop and implement ecological restoration projects on Forest Preserves property within the Spring Creek Forest Preserve complex, located in Barrington Township in northwest Cook County. Funding and contractual management services will be provided by the Foundation, at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves. An initial 100-acre project located west of Old Sutton Road between Penny Road and Dundee Road has been proposed, providing an estimated value of up to $347,167.00 over a four (4) to five (5) year period for restoration work that will strengthen efforts to preserve, conserve and manage Forest Preserves lands. Subsequent projects may be developed and implemented within the Spring Creek complex, subject to additional funding opportu
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0175

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0175
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”) Request: Permission for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the MWRD Goods or Services: Green Infrastructure grant for the repaving of a Forest Preserves parking lot in unincorporated Cook County, adjacent to North Riverside and Forest Park. MWRD will contribute the lesser of $203,107.00 or 41.8% of the total construction cost, as a reimbursement to the Forest Preserves, for the Schuth’s Grove Parking Lot Green Infrastructure Retrofit project. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Thirty (30) years Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $374,691.00 (local match including contingency) Accounts: Positive $203,107.00 Grant Revenue 51010.560019; Professional Services 51010.520830, 51029.520830, 51009.560019, 51058.520830; Land Improvements 51010.560019, 51029.560019, 51009.560019, 51056.560019, 51057.560019
Action: approve
Result: Fail

20-0215

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: Terra Engineering, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Phase II Engineering Services for design and preparation of contract documents for a new pedestrian bridge on the Des Plaines River Trail, over Union Pacific Railroad tracks, north of Golf Road in Des Plaines, Illinois Contract Value: $292,296.01 Contract period: 6/16/2020 - 12/31/2022 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $292,296.01 with $176,000.00 reimbursement from Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Invest in Cook grant and potential reimbursement of $116,296.01 from Interstate Commerce Commission Grade Crossing Protection funds (petition pending) Accounts: Professional Services 51010.520830, 51009.520830, 51028.520830, 51051.520830, 51056.520830, 51057.520830, 51058.520830 and future Construction and Development accounts Contract Number(s): Contract #74000007884 issued under Solicitation #
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0231

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0231
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Illinois Veterans of Foreign Wars - 4th District (VFW), North Riverside, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: The Forest Preserves owns the Andrew Toman parking lot (“Parking Lot”) in North Riverside, Illinois. The Parking Lot currently has approximately ninety (90) marked spaces available for parking and open to the public. The VFW is located at 2622 Des Plaines Ave and has requested use of said Parking Lot to provide twenty (20) overflow parking spaces for patrons which host events at their facility. On May 20, 2019 the Forest Preserves entered into a one (1) year pilot agreement with VFW to provide these parking spaces and no issues or concerns were identified. The Forest Preserves requests authorization to enter into a new agreement with VFW for a three (3) year period. The fee for this new agreement shall be a Parking Fee of $16.00 per event for events hosted by the VFW and their patrons. This fee was calculated based on the Forest P
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0232

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to delay all contractually obligated financial payments due after 3/1/2020 from Billy Casper Golf, Chicago River Canoe and Kayak, Go Ape, Oak Park Tennis Center and Glen Grove Equestrian Center (together, the "Concessionaires") until the third quarter of 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, the Forest Preserves will work with the Concessionaires over the summer of 2020 to negotiate amendments to current agreements to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, including potential reductions or waivers of base payments and/or revenue share payments. The Forest Preserves will bring specific financial relief packages to the Board of Commissioners for approval in fall 2020. District(s): Districtwide
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0234

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0234
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Vendor: Swim Chicago Southland, Bridgeview, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Aquatic Center Management Original Contract Period: 3/22/2016 - 3/21/2019 with two (2) one-year extension options; 3/22/2019 - 3/21/2020 (approved 10/16/2018) and 3/22/2020 - 3/21/2021 (approved 6/25/2019) Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/22/2021 - 12/31/2021 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,885,221.00 Original Approval: 3/22/2016, $3,211,551.00 Previous Increase(s): $823,670.00, included $82,566.00 management fee and $741,104.00 for Aquatic Center operations (10/16/2018); $850,000.00, included $84,504.00 management fee and $765,496.00 for Aquatic Center operations (6/25/2019) This Increase Requested: $100,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2021, Not to Exceed $100,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 Cont
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0235

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0235
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Enlight Contracting, LLC, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for transportation improvements at Axehead Lake, Bemis Woods South, Thatcher Woods, and Zoo Woods Reason: Contract #74000007883 issued under Project #19-80-67G-20C1 for transportation improvements at Axehead Lake, Bemis Woods South, Thatcher Woods, and Zoo Woods, including pavement resurfacing, drainage and sidewalk improvements, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications Bid Opening Date: 5/8/2020 Bid Results: 1. Enlight Contracting, LLC $822,610.17 2. Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. $832,235.25 3. CPMH Construction $833,091.43 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $822,610.17 Contract Period: One hundred and seventy-five (175) days from notice to proceed. Account Name/Number: Land Improvement Accounts 51029.560019, 51051.560019, 51056.560019
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0236

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0236
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Request
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain approximately 100 square feet of workspace at the Poplar Creek Wildlife Field Station, 28W040 IL-58, Elgin, Illinois. The IDNR provides technical support and guidance to the Forest Preserves for the implementation of wildlife research programs, and compliance with state threatened and endangered species laws. Its location at the Poplar Creek Wildlife Field Station provides better access to the Forest Preserves for mutual projects, and a venue for the IDNR’s presence in the northeast region of the state. Term: Date of execution through 12/31/2025, with one (1) five-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent License Fee: $0.00 License Application Fee: $0.00 YELAR Fee: Waived Total one-time upfront fee of N/A for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree M
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0237

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0237
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Resource Management Other Part(ies): Village of Northbrook, Northbrook, Illinois; and the Northbrook Park District, Northbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Maintenance of a meadow at the southeast portion of Chipilly Woods in the Village of Northbrook, Illinois Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Date of execution through 4/30/2025, with one (1) five-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A District(s): 14 Summary: The proposed Intergovernmental Agreement would grant the Village of Northbrook (“Northbrook”) and the Northbrook Park District (the “Park District”) limited access to Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) property for the purpose of maintaining a 7-acre meadow on Sunset Ridge Road, just south of Midway Road. Northbrook and the Park District will be responsible for all mowing and vegetati
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0243

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0243
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2020 - 4/30/2020 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for April 2020.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0244

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0244
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 4/1/2020 - 4/30/2020 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of April 2020. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0250

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0250
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Fee Waiver and Discount Report FY 2019 Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 Summary: Under the Forest Preserves Code of Ordinances certain discounts are granted to veteran or non-profit organizations with respect to recreational use of Forest Preserves property or amenities. Additional discounts may be offered at the discretion of the General Superintendent. The Forest Preserves implemented a Few Waiver Policy (Policy Number: 02.30.00) establishing the process for when discounts or waivers would be granted. The policy requires an annual report to the Board of Commissioners on discounts and waivers for the sake of transparency. The Fee Waiver and Discount Report describes specific discount categories and various passes issued pursuant to Forest Preserves Board Approved Resolution, 16-0314, dated July 12, 2016. For FY 2019, the Forest Preserves, with the cooperation of our partners, issued fee waivers to forty-seven (47
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0251

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0251
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Billy Casper Golf, Reston, Virginia Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Billy Casper Golf, Inc. (“Operator”) manages the Forest Preserves’ ten (10) golf courses and one (1) stand-alone driving range through a Golf Course Facilities Management Agreement (the “Golf Agreement”) which expires on December 31, 2022. As part of the Golf Agreement, the Operator is required to provide a fleet of motorized golf carts (“Golf Carts”) for rental and use by consumers. The Operator leases these Golf Carts pursuant to lease agreements, all of which will expire in 2020 (the “Existing Leases”). Due to current regulations issued by the State of Illinois in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, multiple person use of golf carts is limited. As a result, the Operator seeks to lease seventy-four (74) additional electric golf carts to supplement its existing fleet and provide more capacity. The optimal operating lease term from a reputable, national manufacturer is five (5) y
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0255

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0255
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - April 2020 Report Period: 4/1/2020 - 4/30/2020 Summary: Per Board Resolution 19-0509 (12/17/2019), the Forest Preserves of Cook County Legal and Finance Departments are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of April 2020. A revised report for the month of March 2020 is also included.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0269

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:38 GMT

File #: 20-0269
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on May 19, 2020.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0257

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0257
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -05/19/2020 Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $230,082.87 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $6,666.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $321,147.24 Legal Fees for 05/19/2020 to Be Approved: $39,642.31
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0191

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:37 GMT

File #: 20-0191
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award Report Period: Fiscal Year End 2018 Summary: The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, and represents a significant accomplishment by a local government. The award is given by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) upon its review of the Forest Preserves’ Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for FY 2018. The GFOA has awarded the Forest Preserves of Cook County the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for twelve (12) consecutive years. In order to be awarded the certificate, a government must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized CAFR. The report must satisfy both accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and applicable legal requirements.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0128

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:36 GMT

File #: 20-0128
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 6/16/2020 - 7/28/2020 Wednesday, 6/17 Live Healthy Discover Nature: A Virtual Celebration of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Throughout the day the Forest Preserves Facebook page, Nature Center Facebook pages and various partners websites and social media sites will celebrate how the Forest Preserves and partners connect people to nature. Please see the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website, fpdcc.com/events, for a current list of upcoming events and activities. Also go to our Nature at Home page on the website fpdcc.com/nature-at-home/ for access to ongoing virtual programming.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0190

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:38 GMT

File #: 20-0190
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Refer to Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2019 Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 Summary: In July 2012, state legislation authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to establish provisions to address the under use of minority and women-owned businesses with respect to procurement contracts. An ordinance establishing the program’s parameters and guidelines was passed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners in September 2012. This initiative is significantly benefiting the residents of Cook County by increasing the pool of qualified minority and women-owned businesses that have the opportunity to be selected for contracts awarded by the Forest Preserves each year. To remedy historic inequity and to facilitate greater inclusion, the Forest Preserves established aspirational contract goals for the participation of minority and women-owned as set forth under the
Action: discharge from committee
Result: Pass

20-0190

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:38 GMT