Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 4/23/2020 at 1:00 PM

20-0201

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0201
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Previously Approved Item Amendment
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2020 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS (Amending Resolution 19-0437) WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-1(a) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings; and WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020 President Preckwinkle issued Executive Order 2020-3 and, as amended by Executive Order 2020-5 issued on March 27, 2020, cancelled all Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioner meetings for the month of March; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 (March 16, 2020), various provisions of the Open Meetings Act have been susp
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0163

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0163
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Mount Prospect (the “Village”) and the City of Prospect Heights (the “City”) Request: Authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) Goods or Services: Request for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant an additional 0.027 acre of permanent easement for flood control structure Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: N/A Fiscal Impact: $2,376.00 Revenue Generating Accounts: N/A District(s): 9, 14 Summary: An IGA between the Forest Preserves and the Village and the City, dated October 9, 2008, granted 2.89 acres of permanent easement and 2.98 acres of temporary easement for the construction of a flood control project known as Levee 37. As compensation for the easements the Village and the City paid $235,000.00 to the Forest Preserves and acquired and conveyed to the Forest Preserves 9.737 acres of additional land. Levee 37 was constructed along the Des Pl
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0171

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0171
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 Western Remac, Inc., primary place of business Woodridge, Illinois, for fabrication and installation of new gateway signs at two (2) Forest Preserves gateway sites. Reason: Contract #74000007685 (Solicitation No. 20-80-005181) includes, but is not limited to, fabrication and installation of new gateway signage at the Sand Ridge Campus in South Cook County and the Caldwell Woods/Bunker Hill Woods gateway site in North Cook County, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Bid Opening Date: 2/21/2020 Bid Results: 1. Parvin-Clauss Sign Co., Inc. $231,958.64* 2. Western Remac, Inc. $239,675.00 *Vendor was denied their request for a full M/WBE waiver by the Cook County Waiver Committee. Estimated Fiscal Impact: $239,675.00 Contract Period: Three hundred and sixty (360) days from notice to proceed. Account Name/Number: Recrea
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0172

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0172
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 - 2/29/2020 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for February 2020.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0173

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0173
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: 1/1/2020 - 2/29/2020 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of January and February 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

20-0174

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0174
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Receive and File Report Title: Resident Watchman Annual Report Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 Summary: This is a required report per the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances. The report provides names, job titles, and salaries of employees who occupied property within the Resident Watchman Program for fiscal year 2019, and includes other program related information.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0179

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0179
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - January 2020 and February 2020 Report Period: 1/1/2020 - 2/29/2020 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 months of January 2020 and February 2020.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0203

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0203
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Approved Items per Executive Order 2020-4 Report Period: 3/20/2020 - 4/13/2020 Summary: Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-4 dated March 20, 2020, the Forest Preserves of Cook County was granted limited authority to proceed without board approval for certain essential procurements, grant authorizations, and invoice payment and processing. The report includes items that were approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County via Executive Order 2020-4.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0118

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0118
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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain two (2) utility poles and 730 linear feet of underground electric conduit along the south side of Chicago Heights Glenwood Road in Glenwood Woods. The underground conduit will replace an existing overhead line on the north side of the road that needs to be moved to accommodate a road reconstruction project. Installing the line underground eliminates the need for tree removal and minimizes impact to the Forest Preserves. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $21,618.46 License Application Fee: $1,500.00 License Review Fees: $4,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $33,568.46 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.251 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final license agreement is subject t
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0119

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0119
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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 900 linear feet of overhead electric line along Western Avenue north of Sauk Trail at Sauk Trail Woods. The new line will increase reliability and reduce restoration time for one of the major distribution lines in the area. The line will be installed along the existing right of way line of Western Avenue to reduce impact to the Forest Preserves. One (1) tree outside of the right of way is proposed for removal. ComEd has also agreed to pay Construction Access Permit fees for work performed before the start of the license agreement. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $26,652.89 License Application Fee: $1,500.00 License Review Fees: $5,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $39,602.89 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: $2,474.31 The area of the License is: 0.3
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0120

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0120
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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 10,500 linear feet of underground and overhead electric lines, poles and equipment along Bateman Road from Algonquin Road south to Penny Road at the Spring Creek Preserves. The project is proposed to improve reliability and resiliency services to the surrounding communities, to minimize outages and more quickly identify outages and restore power. The existing 6,800 linear feet of overhead lines and infrastructure has no known license, the new license will include the existing line. An additional 3,700 linear feet will be added underground by directional bore to minimize impact to the Forest Preserves. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $310,950.41 License Application Fee: $1,500.00 License Review Fees: $20,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $338,900.41 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0121

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0121
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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a replacement H-Frame utility pole for electric transmission line adjacent to the Des Plaines River, south of 47th Street and north of the railroad tracks in Ottawa Trail Woods. ComEd needs to relocate the pole as it does not meet current federal standards, which were not in place when originally installed. To minimize impact on Forest Preserve property, ComEd is looking to relocate the pole the minimum distance required by the new federal standards. The license request includes access to the pole adjacent to the BNSF railroad. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $44,602.73 License Application Fee: $1,500.00 License Review Fees: $6,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $58,552.73 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.519 Acre
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0123

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0123
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: Authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) Goods or Services: For removal of certain dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River Agreement Number: Amendment #3 to OWR-292 Agreement Period: 10/23/2013 - 6/30/2016; Amendment #1 1/9/2015 - 6/30/2016; IGA suspended by IDNR effective 6/30/2015; Amendment #2 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2020; Proposed Extension Period for Amendment #3 - 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2024 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,100,000.00 (fully reimbursable by IDNR to the Forest Preserves) Accounts: Professional Services 51010.520835; Special or Co-op Programs 51010.521314 District(s): Districtwide Summary: This IGA was originally approved by the Board of Commissioners on 7/16/2013 for the removal of seven (7) dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River. Amendment #1 of this IGA was approved by the Boa
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0152

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:35 GMT

File #: 20-0152
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Lisa I. Lee Position: Chief Attorney Department/Board/Commission: Legal Department Effective date: Immediately Expiration date: N/A Summary: Pursuant to Section 1-6-9 (Personnel Provisions) of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances, Ms. Lisa I. Lee is hereby appointed to the position of Chief Attorney of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Ms. Lee received her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and later received her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Chicago Law School. Ms. Lee has held various positions in the legal field, including Deputy Chief Attorney and Assistant to the General Superintendent for Labor Matters for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. She has also worked as in-house counsel for two pharmaceutical companies. This appointment is submitted for your approval.
Action: approve
Result: Pass