Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 11/15/2022 at 10:00 AM

22-0500

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0500
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING COMMISSIONER LUIS ARROYO, JR. WHEREAS, Commissioner Arroyo will vacate his seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after eight years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-private partner
Action: approve on the Consent Agenda
Result: Pass

22-0501

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0501
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING COMMISSIONER LARRY SUFFREDIN WHEREAS, Commissioner Larry Suffredin will vacate his seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after twenty years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-privat
Action: approve on the Consent Agenda
Result: Pass

22-0502

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0502
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING COMMISSIONER DEBORAH SIMS WHEREAS, Commissioner Deborah Sims will vacate her seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after 28 years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County "to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future"; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has an over one hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-private partnersh
Action: approve on the Consent Agenda
Result: Pass

22-0507

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0507
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING COMMISSIONER PETER N. SILVESTRI WHEREAS, Commissioner Peter N. Silvestri will vacate his seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after twenty-four years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including pu
Action: approve on the Consent Agenda
Result: Pass

22-0487

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE EXTENSION BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 5 - Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprises of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 1-8-5: - MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES. 1-8-5a: SUBDIVISION I-GENERAL PROVISIONS. * * * T. Review and Sunset. 1. On or before the sunset date of this Ordinance [subdivision], the District shall review new evidence to determine whether it has a compelling interest in continuing narrowly tailored remedies to redress discrimination against PCEs so that the District will not function as a passive participant in a discriminatory marketplace. 2. This Ordinance [subdivision] shall sunset on or before December 31, 2022 April 30, 2023. 1-8-5b: SUBDIVISION II-CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE. * * * P. Program Review and Sunset. 1. The President and the Board of Commissioners shall receive an annual report from the CCA detail
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0479

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR ORLAND GRASSLAND AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 21, Township 36 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Orland Grassland in District 17. 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 educatio
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0480

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0480
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): Estate of Charles J. Petrak Sr. (Owner(s) of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 9700 W 167th Street, Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): 27-21-403-005, 27-21-403-006, & 27-21-403-007 THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ AND THE WEST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21., TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH SEVENTEEN (17) FEET OF THE SOUTH FIFTY (50) FEET OF THE EAST THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND FORTY-TWO HUNDREDTHS (336.42) FEET THEREOF. SAID PARCELS CONTAINING 662,308 SQUARE FEET, OR 15.204 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Fiscal Impact: $790,000.00 plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $800,000.00 in total). Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010; and Grant Fund 51010.560
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0496

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award Amendment
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Department of Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") Grantor: Audubon Great Lakes (“Audubon”) via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Request: Authorization to extend and increase match Purpose: Engineering design and construction of a water control and fish passage system at Powderhorn Lake, utilizing grant funding received from Audubon via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Supplemental Grant Amount: N/A Grant Period: 5/6/2020 - 7/31/2022 Extension Period: 8/1/2022 (retroactive) - 7/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $300,000.00 in direct match ($35,000.00 for engineering as authorized under Board Item No. 22-0367, plus up to $265,000.00 for construction) Accounts: Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314; Professional Services 51031.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 5/1/2020 (Board Item No. 20-0169); 10/5/2021 (Board Item No. 21-0451) Previous Grant Amount: $967,770.00 (includes $80
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0429

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0429
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Partnership Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend its Partnership Agreement with Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: The Forest Preserves wishes to extend its partnership agreement with Audubon Great Lakes for an additional year and continue its annual financial contribution towards the Audubon Habitat Restoration Internship program. Contract Period: 4/1/2021 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Partnership Agreement Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $75,000.00. Previously authorized contributions total a not to exceed amount of $150,000.00. Account(s): Professional Services 51031.520840; Special or Co-op Programs 51031.521313; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services and Co-op Program accounts Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 4, 5, 6, 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to extend the Au
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0472

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0472
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Rietveld Bros, Crete, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Row crop farming at the Plum Creek preserves Contract Value: N/A Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $20,812.50 over five (5) years Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating) Contract Number(s): #74000011374 issued under Project #22 RM 118 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 6 Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for row crop production at the Plum Creek preserves in Sauk Village. These sites were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest Prese
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0473

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0473
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration Vendor: Baker Tilly US, LLP, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Fiscal Year Audit Services Contract Value: Not to exceed $585,330.00 Contract Period: 11/16/2022 - 11/15/2025, with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $10,000.00, FY 2023 $96,500.00, FY 2024 $111,525.00, FY 2025 $116,802.00, FY 2026 $122,342.00 (optional), FY 2027 $128,161.00 (optional) Accounts: Audit Services 51001.520895 Contract Number(s): #74000011373 issued under RFP #22-20-008256 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance provisions via direct participation. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals seekin
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0474

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0474
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: Alia Drug Testing, LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): On-site alcohol and controlled substance testing Contract Value: Not to Exceed $250,000.00 Contract Period: 12/18/2022 - 12/31/2025, with two (2) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $5,000.00, FY 2023 $45,000.00, FY 2024 $50,000.00, FY 2025 $50,000.00, FY 2026 $50,000.00 (optional), FY 2027 $50,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Legal Services 51001.521055 Contract Number(s): 74000011375 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves requests authorization to enter an agreement with Alia Dru
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0492

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement Vendor: Ray O’Herron Co., Inc., Danville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Uniforms Original Contract Period: 4/6/2021 - 12/29/2021, Administrative Extension 12/30/2021 - 12/29/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/30/2022 - 12/29/2023 (Proposed contract extension to only apply to the extent the underlying comparable government procurement is extended.) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $30,000.00 Original Approval: 4/6/2021, $25,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 2/28/2022, $5,000.00 This Increase Requested: $45,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $20,000.00; FY 2023 $25,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Wearing Apparel 51001.530130 Contract Number(s): #74000009042 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0418

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0418
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: Rising Medical Solutions, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Workers’ Compensation Administration Services contract Original Contract Period: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2022 with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $750,000.00 Original Approval: 12/17/2019, $750,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Workers’ Compensation 51011.580111 Contract Number(s): #74000007117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance provisions are not applicable as there is no increase in contract value. District(s): Districtwide Summary: On 10/24/2019, the Cook Count
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0425

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0425
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Career Immersion Program Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,050,000.00 Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $1,000,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 4/5/2022, $50,000.00 This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $250,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $250,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000002916 issued under RFP #17-31-117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Pres
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0426

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0426
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Calumet Conservation Corps Crew Original Contract Period: 11/17/2020 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $275,000.00 Original Approval: 11/17/2020, $150,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 4/5/2022, $125,000.00 This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $200,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $200,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000010459 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 4, 5, 6 Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add $200,000.00 in authority and ext
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0427

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0427
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Greencorps Chicago Conservation Corps Program Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,500,000.00 Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $2,500,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $500,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $500,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000003167 issued under RFP #17-31-117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add $5
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0428

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0428
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Palos Conservation Corps Crew Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $825,000.00 Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $750,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 4/5/2022, $75,000.00 This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $225,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $225,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000002912 issued under RFP #17-31-117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add $225,000.00 i
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0430

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0430
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Forest Preserve Experience Program Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,000,000.00 Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $500,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 12/11/2018, $500,000.00 This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $100,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000006695 issued under RFP #17-31-117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0431

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0431
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps Program Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,500,000.00 Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $1,500,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $300,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $300,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000002911 issued under RFP #17-31-117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0483

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., Crestwood, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Refuse Disposal for (SouthEast) Region 4: Thorn Creek Division at 440 Thornton-Lansing Rd. in Lansing, Illinois Original Contract Period: 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024; with two (2) one-year optional extensions Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $25,300.00 Original Approval: 7/27/2021, $23,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 9/6/2022, $2,300.00, Administrative Increase This Increase Requested: $75,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $25,000.00, FY 2023 $25,000.00, FY 2024 $25,000.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal 29250.520075 Contract Number(s): #74000009806 issued under RFP #21-52-104 (R) Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0486

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Law Enforcement Good(s) or Service(s): Law Enforcement Training Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $150,000.00 Accounts: Law Enforcement 51001.520840 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) request authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $150,000.00 from 11/15/2022 through 12/31/2023 for law enforcement training including compliance with training proscribed in the SAFE-T Act (the “Act”), police recruit training, or other training as required by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (“ILETSB”) pursuant to the Police Training Act. Additional training in the Act encompass in-servicing training requirements, including, training on the following topics: emergency medical response; crisis intervention; officer wellness and mental health; use of force techniques and law; de-escalation techniques; stops and searches; officer safety techniques; implicit bias; and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Only instru
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0397

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:09 GMT

File #: 22-0397
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 Burling Builders, Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for the Caldwell Woods warming shelter located in Chicago. Reason: Contract #74000011349 issued under Project #21-80-28 Building and Site Renovations at Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter. The project will renovate the existing warming shelter building to offer year-round recreation and wellness programs, and visitor information on nearby recreation facilities, natural resources, and volunteer opportunities. The project will improve accessibility, energy efficiency, wayfinding, and other related concerns. Renovations include a new entrance, redesigned and refreshed interior spaces, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC system replacements, access improvements, outdoor gathering spaces, signage and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. This work is funded by Forest Preserves’ Constructio
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0475

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0475
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: 1/1/2022 - 9/30/2022 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for September 2022.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0476

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0476
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: 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of September 2022. 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

22-0488

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - September 2022 Report Period: 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of September 2022. Payments total $119,519.08 for September 2022.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0489

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 10/18/2022 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2022 to Present: $3,707,000.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2022 to Present: $655,084.78 Legal Fees for 10/18/2022 to Be Approved: $63,076.96
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0499

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:10 GMT

File #: 22-0499
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: 11/15/2022- 12/13/2022 Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Friday, November 11 through January 8, 2023; 4:30 - 8:30 pm Lightscape, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe Our acclaimed holiday event returns, with a new path and new light-filled installations created just for the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the whimsy of nature in winter through music, light, fire, and color. Tickets can be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden website for specific dates. Thursday, 11/17; 1pm National Take a Hike Day, Country Lane Woods, Willow Springs Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike Registration required. Call 312-533-5751. Saturday, 11/19 Reindeer Run, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join us for the annual Reindeer Run! With a 2-mile course entirely within Br
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0390

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0390
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Law Enforcement Request: Refer to Law Enforcement Committee Report Title: Model Policing Report Period: July 2022 through September 2022 Summary: Report on the status to achieve the goal of a Model Forest Preserves Police Department.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0439

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0439
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Refer to Capital Development Committee Report Title: 2023 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Report Period: Five (5) Years, 2023-2027 Summary: This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2023-2027). Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves’ staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft report can be downloaded from the Forest Preserves’ website. Comments can be submitted on that web page and a final report will be issued in December.
Action:
Result:

22-0437

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0437
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Winnetka, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental License Agreement regarding a Stormwater Management Wetlands Project in the Skokie Lagoons Preserves, south of Willow Road. Goods or Services: Village of Winnetka (“the Village”) would like to use approximately 15.4 acres of Preserves property to construct, operate, and maintain Stormwater Management Wetlands Project. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Forty (40) years with automatic one (1) year renewals with an option to renew for an additional forty (40) year term with no additional license fees, subject to future approval by the Board of Commissioners Fiscal Impact: N/A (revenue generating) License Fees: $1,105,704.00 License Application Fee: $500.00 YELAR Fee: $3,600.00 Additional Fees: The Village has agreed to one-time payments of $500,000.00 for ecological restoration and $250,000.00 for visitor amenities at Skokie Lagoons near
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0438

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0438
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Niles, Illinois Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of Niles, Illinois (“Niles”). Goods or Services: Niles is requesting an IGA to provide signage and landscaping improvements at the entrance to a paved trail spur connection from Caldwell Avenue to the North Branch Trail through the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. The site improvements will be constructed and maintained by Niles at no cost to the Forest Preserves. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Eighteen (18) years with automatic one (1) year renewals thereafter. Fiscal Impact: N/A License Fee: $1,531.22 (waived) License Application Fee: $500.00 (waived) YELAR Fee: $6,900.00 (waived) Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A (no tree removal) Accounts: N/A District(s): 13 Summary: The Forest Preserves operates and maintains the North Branch Bicy
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0511

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0511
Ver.: 1
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 meeting held on 10/18/2022.
Action: approve
Result: Pass