Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 12/14/2021 at 10:00 AM

21-0538

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ELIZABETH (“LIZ”) MILLAN WHEREAS, Ms. Elizabeth (“Liz”) Millan will be retiring from her position as the Director of the Landscape Maintenance department - the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s largest department - on December 31, 2021. Ms. Millan served the Forest Preserves and this department for seven years, first as Deputy Director for four years and then as Director for three years. She is the first female director of this department and simultaneously served as Interim Director of the Facilities and Fleet department for a time; and WHEREAS, Ms. Millan provided a combined forty-one years of public service in the Parks and Recreation field to the Chicago Park District and Forest Preserves of Cook County with too many accomplishments over her tenure to capture all of these in this document but include developing and implementing a Landscape Maintenance Field Operations and Equipment Training Manual which includes mandatory training on biodiversity, first aid/CPR, heat stress safety, highway mowing, defensive driving, and equ
Action: approve on the Consent Agenda
Result:

21-0539

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ALTHERMAN (“A.J.”) JACKSON WHEREAS, Mr. Altherman Jackson will be retiring on December 31, 2021 from the Forest Preserves of Cook County after serving eight years as Regional Superintendent of the South and Southeast region and then two years as Deputy Director of the Landscape Maintenance Department; and WHEREAS, prior to his eight years with the Forest Preserves, he spent thirty-three years in public service with the Chicago Park District as a Park Supervisor and Area Manager, and an additional ten years in the United States Army; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson attended North Park College and received certifications in Computer Science, Recreation and Leadership, Management and Supervision, and Coaching and Counseling; and WHEREAS, throughout his career at the Chicago Park District, Mr. Jackson was known for his ability to develop community partnerships, drive innovative projects, and develop quality recreational programs and services that enhanced local communities. Mr. Jackson managed large and historic parks such as Washi
Action: approve on the Consent Agenda
Result: Pass

21-0517

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0517
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Alan Bell, Michael DeSantiago, Maria Pesquiera, Shelley Spencer Position: Council Members Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council Effective Date: 1/1/2022 Expiration Date: 12/31/2024 Summary: On August 26, 2021, the Nominating Committee met and recommended re-appointment of Alan Bell, Mike DeSantiago, Maria Pesquiera and Shelley Spencer to an additional term on the Conservation and Policy Council. President Preckwinkle concurs with the committee’s recommendation and seeks the Board’s advice and consent related to the re-appointments. The Conservation and Policy Council advises the President, Board of Commissioners and General Superintendent and develops and annually updates a strategic plan to operationalize the Next Century Conservation Plan, as well as reviewing and making recommendations for the annual budget, conservation policies and practices and long-term strategic issues. Alan M. Bell is a partner at the law firm of Charity & Associates, P.C., focusing on municipal finance and real estate finance. He
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0532

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0532
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AN ELECTION RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AND REQUIRING THE SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSITION OF INCREASING THE LIMITING RATE FOR THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, TO THE VOTERS OF SAID FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT AT THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE 8TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2022 WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), is subject to the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law of the State of Illinois, as amended (“PTELL”); and WHEREAS, on July 27, 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the District (the “Board”) adopted Resolution No. 21-0346, which approved as to form “An Election Resolution Providing For And Requiring The Submission Of The Proposition Of Increasing The Limiting Rate For The Forest Preserve District Of Cook County, Illinois, To The Voters Of Said Forest Preserve District At The General Election To Be Held On The 8th Day Of November, 2022” (“Preliminary Election Resolution”); and WHEREAS, the District has now received necessary financial data from the Cook County Clerk including the 2020 limiting
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0532

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:58 GMT

21-0522

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0522
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County Grantor: Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to accept and enter into an agreement with the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation (ICECF) for grant funding for a 70-acre land acquisition in Cook County, Illinois near I-394 and Glenwood Dyer Road. Grant Amount: $794,000.00 Grant Period: 12/14/2021 - 12/31/2022 Fiscal Impact: $212,000.00 Accounts: Real Estate Acquisition Fund 51006.411490 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded grant funds that will support the acquisition of a 70-acre parcel in southeast Cook County, Illinois. The parcel contains a stretch of Deer Creek, a tributary of the Little Calumet River system. The goal of the acquisition wou
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0531

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to accept grant and enter into an agreement with Friends of the Chicago River to complete 118.8 acres of ecological restoration at Sweet Woods, utilizing grant funding received through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal Rivers Fund. Grant Amount: $184,500.00 Grant Period: Date of execution - 11/30/2023 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $171,900.00 in direct match Accounts: Professional Services 51030.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314 and 51010.521444; and all future Professional Services accounts Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 6 Summary: The Forest Preserves has been sub-awarded funds from Friends of the Chicago River via the Chi-Cal Rivers Fu
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0533

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”) via the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to accept grant and enter into an agreement with The Nature Conservancy to restore and enhance 281 acres of habitat at Thornton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve and Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve, utilizing grant funding received through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Sustain Our Great Lakes Program. Grant Amount: $153,660.86 Grant Period: Date of execution - 12/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $190,000.00 in direct match Accounts: Professional Services 51030.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314 and 51010.521444; and all future Professional Services accounts Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 4, 6
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0457

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0457
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Elliot Auto Supply Co., Inc. d/b/a Factory Motor Parts, McCook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Automotive Parts and Supplies Contract Value: $400,000.00 Contract Period: 12/14/2021 - 12/14/2024 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2021 $10,000.00, FY 2022 $130,000.00, FY 2023 $130,000.00, FY 2024 $130,000.00 Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 29275.540275 Contract Number(s): #74000009933 issued under Project #21-FL-159 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 seeks authorization to enter into a contract with Factory Motor Parts, which is an authorized dealer for a wide variety of orig
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0476

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0476
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: Interface Engineering, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Professional services for architectural and engineering design and construction administration services for a new heating and air conditioning system for the Forest Preserves General Headquarters located in River Forest. Contract Value: $184,846.00 Contract Period: 12/15/2021 - 3/14/2025 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $184,846.00 (FY2022, $152,918.00; FY2023, $24,053.00; FY2024, $6,300.00; FY2025, $1,575.00) Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51028.520830, 51030.520830, 51051.520830; and future Construction & Development accounts Contract Number(s): #74000009962 issued under RFP #21-80-44 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 vi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0525

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Monroe Truck Equipment, Joliet, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Eight (8) Buyers Saltdogg SHPE2000 Electrica Poly Hopper Spreaders Contract Value: $43,776.00 Contract Period: one-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2021, $43,776.00 Accounts: Construction and Development 29250.560105 Contract Number(s): #74000009932 issued under Project #21-FL-168 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 of Cook County is requesting to purchase eight (8) Buyers Saltdogg SHPE2000 Electrica Poly Hopper Spreaders through a purchasing consortium. Spreaders are used to distribute salt throughout paved areas of the Forest Preserves all winter.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0527

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Monroe Truck Equipment, Joliet, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Eight (8) 8’ Boss Super Duty Straight Blade Snowplows Contract Value: $56,544.00 Contract Period: one-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2021, $56,544.00 Accounts: Construction and Development 29250.560105 Contract Number(s): #74000009931 issued under Project #21-FL-167 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 of Cook County is requesting to purchase eight (8) 8’ Boss Super Duty Straight Blade Snowplows through a purchasing consortium. Snowplows are used to clear snow and sleet throughout paved areas of the Forest Preserves all winter. Monroe Truck Equipment
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0528

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Commercial Tire Service, Melrose Park, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Goodyear Tires, Tubes and Services Contract Value: $225,000.00 Contract Period: 12/14/2021 - 8/28/2023 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2021 $15,000.00; FY 2022 $105,000.00; FY 2023 $105,000.00 Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 29275.540275 Contract Number(s): #74000009934 issued under Project #21-FL-154 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: Commercial Tire Service is an authorized dealer of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company which has been awarded a contract (#18-416CMS-BOSS4-P-5995) by the State of Illinois through a competitive process. The Goodyear Tire &
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0520

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Vendor: LMH Certified Reporting, Joliet, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Transcriptions services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Original Contract Period: 1/14/2019 - 1/13/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/14/2022 - 1/13/2023; with an additional one-year optional renewal to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $75,000.00 Original Approval: 1/14/2019, $75,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $25,000.00; FY 2023 $25,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840; Advertising and Promotions 51001.520610; Special or Coop Programs 51001.521313; and Grant accounts Contract Number(s): #74000005330 issued under Project #18-35-500R Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0523

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0523
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Vendor: L.L. BEAN, Freeport, Maine Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Recreational Classes Original Contract Period: 1/1/2017 - 1/1/2020 including two (2) one-year extension options; Board Approved Extension 1/2/2020 - 12/31/2020; Administrative Extension 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2021 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A (Revenue Generating) Original Approval: N/A Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A. Revenue Generation Estimate - $10,000.00 Accounts: Corporate Concession Revenue 51001.411317 Contract Number(s): N/A Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: This proposed contract modification allows L.L. BEAN to continue providing outdoor recr
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0534

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0534
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent Vendor: Performance Media, Northbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend a contract with Performance Media Good(s) or Service(s): Advertisement sales, printing, and distribution of seasonal guide Original Contract Period: 11/14/2017 - 11/30/2019, Board Approved Extension (11/19/2019) 12/1/2019 - 11/30/2020; Administrative Extension 12/1/2020 - 11/30/2021 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2021 (retroactive) - 4/30/2022 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $210,000.00 Original Approval: $140,000.00 Previous Increase(s): $70,000.00 This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Advertising and Promotional Services 510001.520610 Contract Number(s): #74000003260 issued under Project #17-10-201 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise goals are
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0501

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: McDonagh Demolition, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Demolition services for various buildings at the Horizon Farms site Fiscal Impact: $157,680.00 Accounts: Capital Improvement Facilities Maintenance 51009.560019 Contract Number(s): #74000008367 issued under Project #20-80-32 District(s): 15 Summary: Payment for demolition services at Horizon Farms site pursuant to contract approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Board of Commissioners on 10/20/2020 (Board Item No. 20-0364) for abatement, demolition, and site restoration services at various locations.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0530

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0530
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: Stantec Consulting Services, Lombard, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Comprehensive habitat enhancement services Fiscal Impact: $279,510.72 Accounts: Professional Services 51030.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840 Contract Number(s): #74000003824 issued under Project #18-31-101C District(s): 4, 6, 9, 14, 17 Summary: Payment for expenses related to execution of comprehensive habitat enhancement services provided by Stantec Consulting Services, including invasive species and brush removal operations, resprout control, and hydrologic consultation, pursuant to the Habitat Enhancement Services contract approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Board of Commissioners on 7/26/2018 (Board Item No. 18-0299).
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0536

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0536
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: BCR Automotive Group, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Ten (10) 2021 Ford F350 Pick Up trucks Fiscal Impact: $551,915.52 Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks 51057.540260, 51058.540260, 51028.540260 Contract Number(s): #74000008365 District(s): Districtwide Summary: Payment for ten (10) 2021 Ford F350 Gas/Propane Pick Up trucks, utilizing a contract awarded by the City of Chicago (contract #32916, #67802) as approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on 11/17/2020 (Board Item No. 20-0326). The Vehicle Steering Committee approved the acquisition of these additional vehicles prior to board approval.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0499

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0499
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Receive and File Report Title: 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Budget Recommendation prepared by the Conservation and Policy Council of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Report Period: 1/1/2021 - 10/21/2021 Summary: Each year the Conservation and Policy Council reviews the Forest Preserves’ annual budget proposal and makes a recommendation to the General Superintendent, the President and the Board of Commissioners about the budget and its alignment with the Next Century Conservation Plan implementation strategy. The Annual Report of the Conservation and Policy Council is required by Section 1-18-5 of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances. The 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Budget Recommendation was orally presented by Alan Bell on behalf of the Council at the October 28, 2021 meeting of the Finance Committee of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners. Along with the 2021 Annual Report, the Council is also submitting a progress report on the implementation strategy of the Next Century Cons
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

21-0545

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - October 2021 Report Period: 10/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of October 2021. Payments total $99,305.74 for October 2021.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

21-0546

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0546
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: 1/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for October 2021.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

21-0547

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0547
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: 10/1/2021 - 10/31/2021 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of October 2021. 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

21-0541

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0541
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 -12/14/2021 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2021 to present: $675,341.90 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $58,499.17
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0537

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0537
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 11/2/2021 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2021 to Present: $2,603,912.63 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2021 to Present: $669,168.81 Legal Fees for 11/2/2021 to Be Approved: $44,792.75
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0553

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0553
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS INTERIM SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 11/2/2021.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0548

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:57 GMT

File #: 21-0548
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 12/14/2021 - 1/11/2022 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website, www.fpdcc.com/events, for updates and changes. Friday, 12/17; 7pm River Trail Nightlife: Owl Prowl, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook A guided walk on our trails to search for local owls. Registration and facemasks required. Ages 8 and up. Friday, 12/17; 7pm Full Moon Hike, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills Enjoy a 1.5-mile guided walk under a full moon along our Burr Edge Trail. Registration and facemasks required. Saturday, 12/18; 4pm - 8pm Winter Bonfire, Camp Shabbona Woods, South Holland Join us at Camp Shabbona Woods as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks, and more. Facemasks required. Saturday, 12/18; 4pm Sunset Hike, Camp Bullfrog, Willow Springs Join us for a stroll in the Forest Preserves and take in the evening sunset. Depending on snow conditions, snows
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

21-0473

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:58 GMT

File #: 21-0473
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 Nicor Gas Company (“Nicor”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 5,783 feet of gas line mainly within Golf Road right-of-way in Big Bend Lake and Harms Woods South, except roughly 1,400 linear feet of existing gas line that runs within Big Bend Lake Preserve and under existing Union-Pacific Railroad line. 4,975 feet of the requested 5,783 foot gas line is an existing 18” gas line that was permitted by the Forest Preserves in 1946, however, that permit expired and needs to be brought into compliance as a license. The remaining 808 feet of requested linear feet is a new 20” gas line within the Golf Road right-of-way at Big Bend Lake. IDOT is completing a reconstruction project of Golf Road and asked that Nicor update the gas line infrastructure at that location. One (1) dead tree is scheduled for removal. Occasionally during the construction process, additional or fewer trees are ultimately identified as requiring remova
Action: approve
Result: Pass

21-0485

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:58 GMT

File #: 21-0485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Refer to Capital Development Committee Report Title: 2022 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Report Period: Five (5) Years, 2022-2026 Summary: This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2022-2026). Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves of Cook County staff, partner organizations and members of the public. Additional requests and comments can also be submitted on that web page. A final report will be issued at the January 2022 board meeting.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass