Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 10/6/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0558

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0558
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY WITH THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICT BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS WHEREAS, on October 2, 2015, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“The Preserves”) was the recipient of three (3) awards from the Illinois Association of Park Districts (IAPD) in recognition of its 100 year anniversary and in the categories of Intergovernmental Cooperation and Outstanding Citizen Volunteer of the Year; and WHEREAS, IAPD’s Best of the Best Awards is an opportunity to acknowledge those going above and beyond to advance recreation and conservation across the state of Illinois; and WHEREAS, the IAPD recognized the Preserves for its Centennial and its reaffirmation to ensure that the forest preserves continue to protect natural diversity and provide the residents of Cook County with the many benefits that come from spending time in nature; and WHEREAS, the Cal-Sag Trail Coalition has been awarded with the Best of the Best Award in the Intergovernmental Category. This award recognizes successful intergov
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0570

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0570
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 2B - Signatures Required on Contracts and Section 2 H Contracts for Supplies, Material and Work are hereby amended as Follows: TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPTER 8 - DISTRICT FINANCES 1-8-1: RECEIPTS OF MONEY 1-8-2: CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES 1-8-3: WAGE RATES FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES 1-8-4: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF 1-8-5: MINIORITY - AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES *** Sec 1-8-2.B. Signatures Required on Contracts: All contracts for supplies, material or work, over one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), shall be signed by the President of the Board of Commissioners and or by any such other officer as the Board in its discretion may designate. All contracts for supplies, material or work that are one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) or less, may be signed by the General Superintendent if such contracts do not require
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0470

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0470
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Clauss Brothers, Elgin, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Tree planting and landscaping services Original Contract Period: 9/11/2012 - 9/10/2015 Administrative Extension: Twenty-Six (26) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 9/11/2015 - 10/6/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 10/7/2015 - 10/6/2017 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,600,000.00 Original Approval: 9/11/2012 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $1,600,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,600,000.00, not to exceed $800,000.00 per twelve (12) months Accounts: EAB Tree Planting, 09-6753 Contract Number(s): 12-31-105 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserve District of
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0496

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for the addition to the General Headquarters including a new entrance lobby and elevator, ADA washrooms, various improvements to the corner pavilion, landscaping and site amenities. Original Contract Period: Three hundred fifteen (315) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (10/3/2014 - 8/14/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension days granted by the Purchasing Agent (8/15/15 - 10/13/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension (10/14/2015 - 4/13/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,586,885.51 Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $2,586,885.51 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: NA Accounts: Building Accounts, 25-6710, 52-6710 and 54-6710, two (2)
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0538

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0538
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Organization: Friends of the Forest Preserves (“FOTFP”) Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement to accept a donation from FOTFP. Reason: FOTFP wishes to provide a donation of up to $42,000 to the Preserves for the purchase and installation of up to twenty-one (21) benches and fourteen (14) bicycle racks along the North Branch trail for the convenience of trail users. The Preserves desires to accept such donation and to take the lead in purchasing and installing such benches and bicycle racks along the North Branch trail at specified locations. The expected outcome of this donation is that it will provide a significant benefit to the Preserves because the trail will now provide resting points for all trail users. Contract period: 10/6/2015 - 11/30/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 9, 10, 12, 13 & 14
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0539

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0539
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Mack Construction Corporation, Tinley Park, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend the contract Good(s) or Service(s): Dan Ryan Visitors Center Original Contract Period: Three hundred (300) calendar days from Notice to Proceed 10/17/2014 - 8/13/2015. Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar days granted by Purchasing Agent 8/14/2015 - 10/12/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred and eighty (180) calendar day extension 10/13/2015 - 4/9/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $558,800.00 Original Approval: 7-22-14, $558,800.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Building Accounts 25-6710, 52-6710 and 54-6710, two (2) additional funding sources are being identified as 26-6710 and 55-6710. Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R3 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0540

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0540
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for the new Rolling Knolls Visitor Center including demolishing a portion of the existing clubhouse that is no longer usable, remodeling the remaining portion of the clubhouse, building an addition and reconstructing the existing parking area. The project includes the construction of a new meeting room, multipurpose room, new ADA toilet facilities, a small staff office area and improved site drainage for the parking area and around the building. This facility also includes the use of geo-thermal heating system and photovoltaic panels. . Original Contract Period: Three hundred (300) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (10/28/2014 - 8/24/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension days granted by the Purchasing Agent (8/25/15 - 10/23/2015). Pro
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0541

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0541
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for a new warming shelter building and site improvements at the Swallow Cliff Woods Stairs. The project includes a multi-use space, a concession area, a small office, flush toilets, patio area, utilities and improvements to the overlook area located at the top of the hill. Original Contract Period: Three hundred (300) calendar days from Notice to Proceed (9/23/2014 - 7/20/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension days granted by the Purchasing Agent (7/21/2015 - 9/18/2015). Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day retroactive extension (9/19/2015 - 3/16/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,564,000.00 Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $1,564,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requ
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0542

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0542
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Staalsen Construction Co., Inc, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services to repair existing wooden trusses at Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion and Central Garage. Original Contract Period: Ninety (90) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (4/16/2015 - 8/14/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension days granted by the Purchasing Agent (8/15/15 - 10/13/2015). Proposed Contract Period Extension: Sixty (60) day extension (10/14/2015 - 12/12/2015) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $310,805.00 Original Approval: 3/10/2015, $310,805.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: NA Accounts: NA Contract Number(s): 14-80-41 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Bu
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0543

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0543
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services to remove and replace existing roofs at Edgebrook Golf Course clubhouse and Billy Caldwell Golf Course maintenance building and reconstructing part of the Billy Caldwell Golf Course irrigation building. Original Contract Period: Four hundred seventy sixty (476) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (3/27/2014 - 7/16/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension days granted by the Purchasing Agent (7/17/15 - 9/15/2015). Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day retroactive extension (9/16/2015 - 3/14/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $334,915.00 Original Approval: 1/1/2014, $334,915.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: NA Accounts: Building Accoun
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0544

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0544
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Paul Borg Construction Co., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services at River Trail Nature Center Sugar Shack, Des Plaines Division Headquarters and Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Center. Work includes interior and exterior renovations, accessibility upgrades and installation of emergency exit and fire alarm systems. Original Contract Period: Two hundred seventy (270) calendar days from Notice to Proceed (10/17/2014 - 7/14/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension days granted by the Purchasing Agent (7/15/15 - 9/12/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: One Hundred and Twenty (120) day retroactive extension (9/13/2015 - 1/10/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $218,919.80 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $218,919.80 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fisc
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0545

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0545
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Grantor: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County has received a grant award from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), through its Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program, to support restoration and community outreach activities at LaBagh Woods in Chicago, Illinois. This project is a partnership that includes the Chicago Park District, the Bird Conservation Network, Chicago Ornithological Society, Chicago Audubon Society, Lincoln Park Zoo’s Urban Wildlife Institute, Greencorps, and Friends of the Chicago River. Grant Amount: $50,000.00 Grant Period: 8/3/2015 - 8/1/2017 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Chicago Urban Treaty, 10-5800 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 12 Summary: This project will restore 22-acres of migratory bird habitat in LaBagh Woods on the no
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0547

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0547
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Orland Grasslands Site Improvements Original Contract Period: Two hundred ten (210) days from Notice to Proceed 1/16/2015 - 8/14/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 8/15/2015 - 10/14/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two hundred seventy (270) day extension 10/15/2015 -7/11/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,459,605.93 Original Approval: 12/16/2014, $319,595.46 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Recreation Landscape Accounts, 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760 and 54-6760 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-05C3 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0548

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0548
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services to construct new metal buildings at Central Maintenance Garage Compound, Thorn Creek Maintenance Division Headquarters, and Palos Resource Management Headquarters. Original Contract Period: Three hundred sixty (360) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (7/10/2014 - 7/5/2015). Previous Board Approval: Sixty (60) calendar day extension on 4/14/2015 (7/6/15 - 9/4/2015) Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent (9/5/2015 - 11/4/2015). Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension period (11/6/2015 - 5/3/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,748,723.73 Original Approval: 4/8/2014, $3,704,225.20 Previous Increase(s): 4/14/2015, $755,380.73 This Increase Requested: N/
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0549

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0549
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase a previously executed Job Order contract Good(s) or Service(s): Life safety, ADA and locker room improvements at the Skokie Resource Management Headquarters, Glen Grove Equestrian Center and North Branch Maintenance Headquarters. Original Contract Period: Three hundred fifty sixty (356) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (3/27/2014 - 3/18/2015). Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent (3/19/2015 - 5/18/2015) Previous Board Approval: Three hundred sixty five (365) calendar day extension on 9/8/2015 (5/19/2015 - 5/18/2016) Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $303,377.00 Original Approval: 1/14/2014, $303,377.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $48,698.92 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $48,698.92 Accounts: B
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0550

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0550
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award Renewal
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL Department: Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) Grantor: USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services (“NRCS”) Request: Authorization to renew grant Purpose: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County has received a grant from the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to extend a project that supports restoration activities at Eggers Woods in Chicago, Illinois. These USDA NRCS grant funds are provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). Grant Amount: $56,000.00 Grant Period: 9/15/2014 - 9/30/2017 Fiscal Impact: $28,000.00 Accounts: Potential Grant Match and Work Fund, 09-6757 Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 10/7/2014 Most Recent Grant Amount: $30,000.00 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 4 Summary: This project will work with Greencorps Chicago to conduct canopy tree thinning to restore the site’s primary marsh and improve hab
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0551

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0551
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend, contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development Original Contract Period: Three hundred fifty (350) days from Notice to Proceed 7/29/2014 - 7/14/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 7/15/2015 - 9/13/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension retroactive 9/14/2015 through 3/12/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $7,957,000.00 Original Approval: 6/17/2014, $7,957,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, and 54-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006-C Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Busine
Action: adopt as amended
Result: Pass

15-0552

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0552
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Dan Beard Development Original Contract Period: Three hundred fifty (350) day from Notice to Proceed 8/11/2014 through 7/27/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 7/28/2015 - 9/26/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension retroactive 9/27/2015 through 3/25/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,061,200.00 Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $2,061,200.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, and 54-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-008-C Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinan
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0553

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0553
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award Renewal
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL Department: Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) Grantor: USDA Natural Resource Conservation Services (“NRCS”) Request: Authorization to renew grant Purpose: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County has received a grant from the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to extend a project that supports restoration activities at Turnbull Woods in Glencoe, Illinois. These USDA NRCS grant funds are provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI). Grant Amount: $84,000.00 Grant Period: 9/15/2014 - 9/30/2017 Fiscal Impact: $42,000.00 Accounts: Potential Grant Match and Work Fund, 09-6757 Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 10/7/2014 Most Recent Grant Amount: $40,000.00 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 13 Summary: This project will remove invasive woody shrubs and weeds in associated wetland pockets. The restoration will improve habitat for
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0554

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0554
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Reinberg Development Original Contract Period: Two hundred seventy (270) days from Notice to Proceed 7/17/2014 - 4/13/2015 Administrative Extension: N/A Previous Board Extension: One hundred (100) calendar days on 3/10/15 (4/14/2015 - 7/23/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred and sixty five (365) day extension retroactive from 7/24/2015 - 7/23/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,493,117.76 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $3,920,843.76 Previous Increase(s): $437,274.00; Board approval 3/10/2015; $135,000.00 approved by the Purchasing Agent 7/13/2015 This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, 54-6730 and 55-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004-C Concurrences: The Chief Financial Of
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0555

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0555
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Reinberg Off-site utility construction, needed to support the Camp Reinberg Development Original Contract Period: One hundred twenty (120) days from Notice to Proceed 11/18/2014 -3/18/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 3/19/2015 - 5/18/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension retroactive from 5/19/2015 - 11/15/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $224,371.75 Original Approval: 05/20/2014, $224,371.75 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, 54-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-005-C Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0556

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0556
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Burling Builders, Chicago Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Shabbona Development Original Contract Period: Three hundred thirty (330) days from Notice to Proceed 6/23/2014 - 5/19/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 5/20/2015 - 7/19/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension 7/20/2015 - 1/16/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,281,000.00 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $2,161,000.00 Previous Increase(s): $120,000.00 This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, and 54-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-002-C Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): 4
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0557

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0557
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Sullivan Development Original Contract Period: Three hundred thirty (330) days from Notice to Proceed 6/23/2014 - 5/19/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 5/20/2015 - 7/19/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension retroactive from 7/19/2015 - 1/18/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,070,800.00 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $2,921,000.00 Previous Increase(s): $149,800.00 This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, and 54-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003-C6 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0559

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0559
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Camp Sullivan Family Development Original Contract Period: Three hundred fifty (350) days from Notice to Proceed 8/11/2014 - 7/28/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 7/29/2015 - 9/27/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day extension retroactive 9/28/2015 - 3/26/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,247,200.00 Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $2,247,200.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, and 54-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-007-C Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Prov
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0560

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0560
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Martinez Frogs/OVC-JV, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Trail and Parking Lot Original Contract Period: Two hundred twenty days from Notice to Proceed 8/11/2014 - 3/20/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) day extension granted by the purchasing agent 3/21/2015 - 5/19/2015 Previous Board Extension: One hundred thirty (130) day extension approved by Board from 5/20/2015 -9/30/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred and sixty five (365) day extension retroactive from 10/1/2015 - 9/30/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,523,867.85 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $1,523,867.85 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Accounts 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760, 54-6760 and 55-6760 Contract Number(s): 11-80-14 C
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0561

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0561
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: URS Corporation Inc, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Extension Phase III engineering Original Contract Period: Three hundred sixty five (365) days from Notice to Proceed 6/2/2014 - 6/2/2015 Administrative Extension: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred sixty five (365) day extension retroactive from 6/03/2015 - 6/2/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $454,781.62 Original Approval: 2/4/2013, $454,781.62 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Consulting Account, 51-6740 and Grant Account, 10-6240 Contract Number(s): 06-80-03 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): 5 and 6 Summary: This contrac
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0563

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0563
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Century Contractors Inc., Bedford Park, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for various trail improvements at thirteen (13) locations Districtwide Original Contract Period: Two hundred ten (210) days from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. 4/4/2014 through 11/4/2014 Administrative Extension: N/A Previous Board Extension: Three hundred sixty five (365) days Extension beginning 11/5/2014 -11/4/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred sixty five (365) day extension from 11/5/2015 - 11/4/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $536,595.00 Original Approval: 3/11/2014, $536,595.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Accounts 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760, 54-6760 and 55-6760 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-12C1 Concurrences: The C
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0564

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0564
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): New Picnic Shelters at Rubio Woods and program shelter at the Chicago Portage Site Original Contract Period: 1/16/2015 - 8/30/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 8/31/2015 - 10/30/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two hundred seventy (270) days extension 10/31/2015 through 7/27/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $848,802.16 Original Approval: 12/16/2014, $848,802.16 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Recreation Landscape Accounts 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760 &54-6760 Contract Number(s): Contract 13-80-02-08C1 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinan
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0565

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0565
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Miller Meadow, Beck Lake, and Bremen Grove Site Improvements Original Contract Period: Two hundred forty (240) days from Notice to Proceed 2/20/2015 - 10/18/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred sixty-five (365) day extension 10/19/2015 - 10/18/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,014,234.32 Original Approval: 1/20/2015, $1,014,234.32 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Recreation Landscape Accounts 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760, 54-6760, Miller Meadow MWRD account 10-6760, Dog License Fees- Beck Lake account 15-6760 and Bremen Park account 15-6760 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-06C4 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minor
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0566

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0566
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bridges, Culverts, & Underpass Repair & Replacement, Regions 7-9 Original Contract Period: 7/31/2014 - 4/14/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 4/15/2015 - 6/14/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two hundred (200) day extension retroactive 6/15/2015 -12/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,162,905.65 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $1,162,905.65 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Trails Accounts, 25-6780, 51-6780, 52-6780, and 54-6780 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-03C1-R Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): 17
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0567

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0567
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Contract 13-80-02-16C2; Swallow Cliff Site Improvements Original Contract Period: Two hundred forty (240) days from Notice to Proceed 2/20/2015 - 10/18/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred sixty-five (365) day extension 10/19/2015 - 10/18/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $758,876.00 Original Approval: 1/20/2015, $758,876.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Recreation Landscape Accounts 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760 and 54-6760 Contract Number(s): Contract 13-80-02-16C2 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): 17 Summary: The project will be
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0568

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0568
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Grantor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Restoration of habitat for king rail, an Illinois endangered bird species, at Crabtree Preserve Grant Amount: $123,095.00 Grant Period: 10/1/2015 - 11/30/2017 Fiscal Impact: $43,095.00 Accounts: 09-6757 Potential Grant Match and Work Fund Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 15 Summary: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County has received a grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for a project to restore habitat for the king rail (Rallus elegans), an Illinois endangered bird species, at Crabtree Preserve in Barrington, Illinois. This grant will support the restoration of 35 acres to significantly expand suitable king rail habitat, allow for the banding and monitoring of all located adults and young, document breeding success, and assess site fidelity.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0572

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0572
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015 Summary: Detailed report of procurements and disbursements.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0573

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0573
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Life safety, ADA and locker room improvements at the Preserves’ Thorn Creek Maintenance Headquarters, Calumet Maintenance Headquarters, Tinley Creek Maintenance Headquarters, Tinley Creek Canine Headquarters, Tinley Creek Resource Management Headquarters and roof replacement at River Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse. Original Contract Period: Two hundred seventy (270) calendar days from Notice To Proceed (6/20/2014 - 3/17/2015). Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) calendar day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent (3/18/2015 - 5/17/2015) Previous Board Approval: Seventy five (75) calendar day extension on 5/19/2015 (5/18/2015 - 8/1/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) day retroactive extension (8/1/2015 - 1/29/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authorit
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0579

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0579
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Homewood Disposal, Homewood, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of Refuse Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) Day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent - 6/29/2015. The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Previous Board Approval: The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: Requesting second extension from 11/1/2015 - 2/29/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $45,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $30,000.00 Previous Increase(s): Board approved - 6/9/2015, $15,000.00 This Increase Requested: $25,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $12,500.00, FY 2016 $12,500.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-104 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Ch
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0580

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0580
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Recycling Systems Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of Refuse Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent - 6/29/2015. The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Previous Board Approval: The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: Requesting second extension from 11/1/2015 - 2/29/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $105,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $90,000.00 Previous Increase(s): Board approved - 6/9/2015, $15,000.00 This Increase Requested: $25,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $12,500.00, FY 2016 $12,500.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-102 Concurren
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0582

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0582
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Recycling Systems Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of Refuse Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) Day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent - 6/29/2015. The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Previous Board Extension: The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: Requesting second extension from 11/1/2015 - 2/29/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $90,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $75,000.00 Previous Increase(s): Board approved - 6/9/15, $15,000.00 This Increase Requested: $25,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $12,500.00, FY 2016 $12,500.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-101 Concurrences:
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0583

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0583
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Veolia ES Solid Waste Midwest LLC. (Advanced Disposal), Rolling Meadows, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of Refuse Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60 Day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent - 6/29/2015. The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Previous Board Extension: The board approved an extension on 6/9/2015 from 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: Requesting second extension from 11/1/2015 - 2/29/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $105,000.00 Original Approval: 4/12/2012, $90,000.00 Previous Increase(s): Board approved - 6/9/2015, $15,000.00 This Increase Requested: $25,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $12,500.00, FY 2016 $12,500.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-103 Concu
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0537

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0537
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Office of the General Superintendent Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/7/2015 - 11/17/2015 Today! Wednesday, 10/7; 4:30 - 7 pm Canoe & Archery Skills Class, Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin Discover two of our most popular outdoor activities. First, learn all about paddling with our instructors. Then take part in an archery workshop and learn tips and techniques. Ages 10 & up. Friday, 10/9; 5 - 8 pm Family Night Out: Stars, Stories and S’Mores, Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, 87th and Western, Chicago Bring the family and enjoy an evening in the forest. We’ll have a fire, storytelling, snacks and other nature activities. Saturday, 10/10; 9 am to 12 pm Wellness in the Woods, Swallow Cliff Stairs, 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills Get invigorated for the fall season! Awaken your senses in the outdoors with a yoga workshop that will improve flow of movement and breathing, get information on fall fitness in the preserves and more. All ages. Call 708-386-4121 to register. Monday, 10
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0511

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #14 (“Painters and Allied Trades Union”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Ef
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0512

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 (“Sheet Metal Workers Union”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Sheet Metal
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0513

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0513
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (“IBEW”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Electrician $42.00 6/20
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0514

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0514
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, U.A. (“Plumbers Union”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate* Effective Date Plumber Journeymen
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0198

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0198
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0198 PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning & Development Other Part(ies): Village of Palos Park, Illinois Request: approval to enter into an intergovernmental agreement and execute and file a petition for annexation Goods or Services: to annex and provide municipal water and sewer service to certain Forest Preserve property located in unincorporated Cook County Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Twenty (20) years from the date of full execution. Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A District(s): 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves owns certain property on the south side of McCarthy Road (123rd Street) in unincorporated Cook County that it currently is using for a police facility and that it has identified via its 2013 Camping Master Plan as a potential future camp site. The Forest Preserves wishes to connect the current police facility and, once it is constructed, its future camp site to the Village of Palos Park’s water and sanitary sewer systems. The Village of Palos Park is
Action: adopt as amended by substitution
Result: Pass

15-0198

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

15-0458

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Request
Title: Erickson Woods Parking License
Action: defer
Result: Pass

15-0466

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:38:12 GMT

File #: 15-0466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF LONGWOOD AVENUE WHEREAS, under the authority granted pursuant to 70 ILCS 810/8, the Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, after due investigation and consideration, has determined that the nature and extent of the public use and the public interest to be subserved is such as to warrant the vacation of the street described in the following ordinance, which street is located within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and is not a part of any state of county highway. THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, as follows: 1. That all that part of Longwood Avenue described as follows: ALL THAT PART OF LONGWOOD AVENUE LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 87TH STREET AND NORTH OF A LINE BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 3 IN NEW BEVERLY HILLS SUBDIVISION AND RUNNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE CENTERLINE OF LONGWOOD AVENUE, TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0588

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0588
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 9/8/2015.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0575

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0575
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -9/8/2015 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $40,316.17 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $481,108.78 Legal Fees for 9/8/2015 to Be Approved: $74,202.89
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0576

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0576
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 -10/6/2015 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $198,682.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $2,000.00 Worker’s Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $5,152.89 Worker’s Compensation Lien Recovery for 10/6/2015 to Be Approved: $20,000.00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0562

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0562
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $230,148.84 Accounts: Grant Account, 10-6760 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-06C4 District(s): 1, 6 and 9 Summary: Miller Meadow, Beck Lake and Bremen Grove Improvements
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0571

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0571
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $172,533.74 Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-08C1 District(s): 6 and 16 Summary: New Picnic Shelters at Rubio Woods and the Chicago Portage Site
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0574

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0574
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Martinez Frogs - OVC JV, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $416,937.22 Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Contract Number(s): 11-80-14 Re-bid District(s): 5 Summary: Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Trail Reconstruction and Parking Lot Improvements
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0577

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0577
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $161,568.03 Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account Contract Number(s): 05-80-20 District(s): 17 Summary: Cal-Sag Trail - West Segment
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0533

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0533
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Industria, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for removal of the Winnetka Dam on the Skokie River in Winnetka. Reason: Contract 15-80-34R Winnetka Dam Removal. The work includes, but is not limited to, dam removal, soil erosion and sediment control, landscape restoration, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Bid Opening Date: 9/2/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid 1. Industria, Inc $174,122.00* 2. Rausch Infrastructure, LLC $198,670.00 3. Leopardo Companies, Inc. $283,999.99 * Industria, Inc.’s bid was read into the record as $174,222.00, but after further examination, they made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $174,122.00. Estimated Fiscal Impact: $174,122.00. All funds have been provided by the State of Illinois - Department of N
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0546

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Arborworks LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois Reason: Contract #15-31-108 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand five hundred twenty-one (1,521) trees, forty-one (41) of which require stumping in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 9, Thorn Creek Division. Arborworks LLC was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 09/16/15 Bid Results: 1. Arborworks LLC, $156,369.15 2. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $171,503.00 3. Trees R Us, $213,664.00 4. McGinty Brothers, $329,645.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $156,369.15 Contract Period: Ninety (90) days from notice to proceed Account Name/Number: 09-6750 Habitat Restoration District(s): 5, 6 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision. The Chief Attorney
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0569

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0569
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 8/1/2015 - 8/31/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis or Revenue and Expenditures
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0594

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0594
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 14-1030 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County adopted resolution 14-1030 establishing the Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and number of members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County adopted resolution 14-1029 establishing the membership of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and WHEREAS, there now exist various vacancies on the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board that must be filled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 14-1030 is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve Board shall be Commissioner Steele. Section 2. The Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Committees (identified by all ca
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0594

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

15-0595

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT

File #: 15-0595
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 14-1029 - DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County adopted resolution 14-1030 establishing the Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and number of members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County adopted resolution 14-1029 establishing the members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and WHEREAS, there now exist various vacancies on the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board that must be filled. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 14-1029 is hereby amended as follows: AUDIT Members: Gorman Tobolski Gainer Arroyo Boykin Butler Goslin Morrison Schn
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0595

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:37 GMT