Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 5/14/2024 at 10:00 AM

24-0238

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING The Return of Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Dolphins and Animal Care Specialists WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is home to seven bottlenose dolphins who, for the past 15 months, have lived at fellow Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ accredited Minnesota Zoo as an extensive $10 million renovation took place on their Seven Seas habitat; and WHEREAS, During those 15 months, the dolphins continued to be cared for by Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s marine mammal care team; all nine members of the team, as well as veterinary staff, rotated up to Minnesota for varying lengths of time during the project; two staff members, Bethany and Heather, remained in Minnesota for the entire 15 months; and WHEREAS, While there, staff provided daily care to the dolphins and engaged with them in the same manner they do in Cook County, feeding and training the dolphins five times per day, and engaging in two daily presentations for Minnesota Zoo guests; and WHEREAS, The renovation of the 37-year-old Seven Seas habitat was aimed at enhancing both animal wellbeing and guest experie
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0188

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:07:58 GMT

File #: 24-0188
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”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with MWRD for Land Acquisition, Concept Planning and Preliminary Engineering for a Multi-Benefit Project in Southeast Cook County Goods or Services: Collaboration and cost sharing on the land acquisition, concept planning and preliminary engineering for a joint project to provide ecological restoration and nature-compatible outdoor recreation and flood control improvements along Deer Creek and Third Creek (the “Project”) Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Two (2) years from the Effective Date of the Agreement (“Initial Term”) with one (1) one-year optional extension upon approval of the Parties’ respective Boards of Commissioners Fiscal Impact: Costs for this preliminary stage of the Project would be shared by the Par
Action: refer
Result: Pass

24-0215

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Easement Request
Title: EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant permanent and temporary easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at the intersection of Golf Road and Barrington Road for safety improvements to the intersection and construction access. Reason: The easements are needed for IDOT to construct new turning lanes at the intersection for safety purposes. The road will be widened, and the intersection’s trail connections will be re-built to Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) standards. The term of the temporary easement is five (5) years, or completion of construction, whichever comes first. The area for the permanent easements is 0.089 acres, or approximately 3,876 square feet, and the area for the temporary easements is 0.854 acres, or approximately 37,200 square feet. IDOT indicates that no trees are expected to be removed for this project. Easement Fee: $3,950.00 for permanent easements and $6,100.00 for temporary easements Tree Mitigation Fee: $0.00 Concurrence(s): T
Action: refer
Result: Pass

24-0218

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0218
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award Amendment
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”), Springfield, Illinois Request: Authorization to extend grant agreement Purpose: To design and construct a new administrative and garage building at Salt Creek Division Headquarters, located in North Riverside, Illinois in the central part of Cook County, Illinois Supplemental Grant Amount: N/A Grant Period: 7/15/2022 - 7/14/2024 Extension Period: 7/14/2024 - 7/14/2025 Fiscal Impact: Original: Not to exceed $3,100,000.00 in direct match (FY 2022 $100,000.00; FY 2023 $1,000,000.00; FY 2024 $2,000,000.00). There is no additional cost associated with the extension. Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51027.520830, 51030.520830, 51031.520830, and Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.510105, 51010.510105, 51027.510105, 51030.510105, 51031.510105, and future Construction and Development accounts Date of Previous Board Authorization
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0221

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0221
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Real Estate Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with Cook County for warehouse storage space Goods or Services: Lease of approximately 7,685 square feet of storage space at the Cook County-owned warehouse located at 4545 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago, Illinois 60623 Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: Original period: 6/15/2023 - 6/14/2024; Extension period: 6/15/2024 - 6/14/2025 Fiscal Impact: $1.00 per year Accounts: N/A District(s): N/A Summary: Pursuant to the Board’s approval of Board Item No. 23-0354 on May 23, 2023, the Forest Preserves is currently leasing space from Cook County for temporary storage of furniture, fixtures, equipment and records during renovation of its General Headquarters (“GHQ”) in River Forest, Illinois, involving replacement of all heating, ventilation and other mechanical systems.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0216

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0216
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Lease Agreement
Title: PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Legal Department Request: Approval of lease for private office space Landlord: Regus Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois Tenant: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Location: 1010 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois (#202 & #209) Term/Extension Period: 8/1/2024 - 8/31/2024; with the option to extend until 12/31/2024 at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Space Occupied: 216 sq ft Monthly Rent: Total Monthly Cost: Not to exceed $3,000.00 (Base Rent $2,129.00 plus applicable taxes, fees, and any required deposits) Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $15,000.00 Accounts: Office Rental 51001.700823 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: N/A Utilities Included: Yes District(s): N/A Summary/Notes: In order to accommodate workspace for staff displaced by the temporary closure of the Forest Preserves’ general headquarters in River Forest, Illinois (“GHQ”) for renovations, the Forest Preserves is seeking to enter into a lease for up to five (5) months for private office space in Oak Park, Illinois with Regus Oak Park. Previo
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0168

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Vendor: GGA Partners, Ontario, Canada Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Golf Consulting Services Original Contract Period: 1/2/2022 - 1/2/2023; 1st Administrative Extension 1/3/2023 - 8/2/2023; 2nd Administrative Extension 8/3/2023 - 12/31/2023 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2024 (retroactive) - 12/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $29,075.00 Original Approval: $24,100.00 (1/2/2022) Previous Increase(s): $4,975.00 (8/3/2023) This Increase Requested: $7,563.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $7,563.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830 Contract Number(s): #74000010496 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. Minority- and Women-Owned Business goals are not applicable to the contract as the original contract value per year was equal to or
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0065

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0065
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report Report Period: 3/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of March 2024. 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

24-0214

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0214
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - March 2024 Report Period: 3/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of March 2024. Payments total $78,910.55 for March 2024.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

24-0211

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0211
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 5/14/2024 - 6/10/2024 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Wednesday, 5/15; 11am - 2pm Nature Play Day; Bemis Woods-South, Western Springs Help connect your little one with nature during open nature play time. This event will be held at Grove 7. For more information, please call (312)533-5751. Thursday, 5/16; 6pm - 8pm A Symphony of Nature: A Forest Therapy Walk; Caldwell Wellness Center, Chicago Explore the sounds of nature all around us as we gather with the healing sounds of singing bowls. We will conclude the event with a tea ceremony and a final singing bowl session. Registration required. Please call (312)533-5751. Friday, 5/17; 6pm - 8pm Nature Noises, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland Relax and enjoy the sounds and sights of nature. You can sit around a campfire, tell stories, enjoy s’mores, and take a walk to see what t
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

24-0235

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0235
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular or special meeting held on 4/16/2024 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0212

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0212
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 5/14/2024 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2024 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2024 to Present: $222,753.96 Legal Fees for 5/14/2024 to Be Approved: $49,831.25
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0213

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0213
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 5/14/2024 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2024 to present: $309,230.89 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $125,000.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2024 to present: $12,500.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery to be Approved: $0.00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0079

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0079
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: 1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for March 2024.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

24-0182

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0182
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR SWEET WOODS AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 14, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Sweet Woods in District 5. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasure, and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0183

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0183
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): 1400 E Joe Orr, LLC (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 1413 E Joe Orr Rd (aka 1400 E Joe Orr Rd), Lynwood, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): PINs: 32-14-406-001-0000 & 32-14-405-003-0000 THE EAST HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14 (EXCEPT THE EAST 36-2/3 ACRES THEREOF) AND (EXCEPT HIGHWAY) THAT PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING NORTHEAST OF THE CENTER LINE OF DEER CREEK, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SAID PARCELS CONTAINING 2,022,778 SQUARE FEET, OR 46.44 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Fiscal Impact: $1,520,000.00 purchase price plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $1,530,000.00 in total). Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010; and ARPA Fund 51032.560010 District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (t
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0184

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0184
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR SWEET WOODS AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 11, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Sweet Woods in District 5. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasure, and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0185

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Calvary Christian Development Corporation (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 19101 Cottage Grove, Unincorporated, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): PIN: 32-11-300-003-0000 THE WEST 1/2 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 11, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE NORTH 1150 FEET THEREOF), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SAID PARCELS CONTAINING 1,833,440 SQUARE FEET, OR 42.09 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Fiscal Impact: $1,680,000.00 purchase price plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $1,690,000.00 in total). Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010; and ARPA Fund 51032.560010. District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the Forest Preserves’ current holdings near Sweet Woods (the “Property”). The Property, commonly k
Action: approve
Result: Pass

24-0181

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0181
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: OCA - FY24 1st Quarter Open Recommendations Report Period: March 2024 Summary: This report was designed to communicate the status of Open Recommendations regarding the Forest Preserves District of Cook County
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

24-0187

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0187
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 2023 Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Summary: In July 2012, state legislation authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to establish provisions to address the underuse of minority and women-owned businesses with respect to procurement contracts. An ordinance establishing the program’s parameters and guidelines was passed in 2012 and amended in subsequent years by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners. To remedy historic inequity and to facilitate greater inclusion, the Forest Preserves established aspirational contract goals for the participation of minority and women-owned businesses as set forth under the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances. The Minority and Women-Owned Businesses program accomplishments in FY 2023 include 42% of awarded contracts; and 52% of contract payments were made to minor
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

24-0174

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:30 GMT

File #: 24-0174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING AND ADOPTING THE NAME SHÏSHKO MBISHKE FOR THE PRESERVES KNOWN AS CHERRY HILL WOODS SLOUGHS WHEREAS, on September 11, 2018, the Forest Preserves of Cook County ("Forest Preserves") Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to officially recognize and adopt names of Forest Preserves Lands and Amenities (Board Item No. 17-0178); and WHEREAS, the Board and the Forest Preserves recognize that names are an important part of creating a sense of place and belonging, in honoring natural features or events, and that names may impart powerful and positive meaning for people; and WHEREAS, the preserves informally referred to as Cherry Hill Woods Sloughs, located at 41.6700322, -87.8611659 / 41° 40' 12.12" N, 87° 51' 40.20" W in the Village of Palos Park, will henceforth be named Shi¨shko Mbishke (pronounced: SHISK-ko BEESH-keh); and WHEREAS, the site was formerly labelled on U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps from 1963 using a name containing a derogatory and sexist slur. This offensive name was removed from the Federal Registe
Action: refer
Result: Pass