Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 4/8/2014 at 10:00 AM

14-0215

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0215
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: A RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 2014 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, April is Autism Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder is a neurological disorder characterized in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released revised figures indicating a 30 percent increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with autism since 2012 with 1 in 68 children currently diagnosed with autism; and WHEREAS, autism is even more common among boys, affecting 1 in 42; and WHEREAS, autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting more than three million people and it is an urgent public health crisis that demands national, state, and local responses; and WHEREAS, symptoms and characteristics of autism may present themselves in a variety of combinations and can result in significant lifelong impairment of an individual’s ability to learn, develop healthy interactive behaviors, and understand verbal as
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0217

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:18 GMT

File #: 14-0217
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF CONRAD DRUST WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom has called Conrad Drust from our midst, and WHEREAS, Mr. Conrad Drust was born into life on July 6, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, and WHEREAS, Mr. Drust was a life- long Cook County resident, an avid outdoorsman with a passion that carried over from his personal life into his professional life; and WHEREAS, he served the district in many capacities including as an instructor for the District’s Outdoor Education Teacher Workshops at what was then called Camp Sagawau, which is where he met his wife Patricia; and WHEREAS, they married on October 19, 1968, together they had two children and he was a proud grandfather of three grandchildren; WHEREAS, Mr. Drust was a 41 year employee of the Cook County Forest Preserve District, he began his career at the CCFPD as a Naturalist Aide at the River Trail Nature Center, in 1965 he became a full time naturalist, throughout his career he contributed to the growth and development of the District’s educational programming; and WHEREAS
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0204

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0204
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Real Estate Committee Date: 4/8/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0206

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0206
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Rules Committee Date: 4/8/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0208

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0208
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Finance Committee Date: 4/8/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0156

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0156
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Request: authorization to enter into and execute Goods or Services: Cook County Sheriff’s Office to pilot a new program to train inmates and Post Release Participants from the Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (a/k/a “Boot Camp”) and participants in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (“SWAP”) to provide deconstruction and building material salvage services for removal of cabins at Forest Preserve campgrounds (Dan Beard, and Sullivan) and at a residential property (7 Hickory Lane in Westchester). Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 3/11/2014 - 3/11/2015, with option to extend for and additional one (1) year period. Fiscal Impact: $84,839.00 Accounts: Building, 51-6710 & 52-6710 Real Estate Land Acquisition, 06-6801 Summary: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) are in need of demolition/deconstruction services to clear old campground cabins for redevelopment, as well as remove a res
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0185

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST (AND REQUEST TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS) Department: Planning and Development Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Park and Recreation Facility Construction Grant Program (PARC) Request: Authorization to apply for grant and provide match funds if awarded Purpose: This grant would provide funding to develop the existing barn at Camp Sullivan into a recreation activity barn. The barn will be transformed into a recreation hub where visitors can utilize an indoor rock climbing wall, a ropes course and participate in indoor adventure activities. Grant Amount: $1,700,250.00 Grant Period: Two (2) Years from award date Fiscal Impact: The Preserves Match Amount - $566,750.00 over a two (2) year period is contingent on the Forest Preserve District Board of approval. Account(s): Construction and Development, 54-6730 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summa
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0186

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0186
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Department Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) Grantor: ComEd Green Region Grant Program Request: Authorization to apply for grant Purpose: The Preserves and partners, including the Field Museum, Audubon Chicago Region, Eden Place Nature Center, and the Chicago Housing Authority, propose to in an effort to reactivate Beaubien Woods Forest Preserves. The project proposes to engage the Altgeld Riverdale Community Working Group and other site stakeholders in a community planning process that will identify how to make Beaubien Woods a more appreciated resource for area stakeholders. Grant Amount: $10,000.00 with matching contributions of $7,500.00 from the Forest Preserve Foundation and $2,500.00 from the National Audubon Society for a total of $20,000.00 that is contingent on the Forest Preserve District Board of approval. Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 12/31/2015 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Concurrences:
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0192

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0192
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Fox & Fox Architects, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to increase a previously executed task order contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $157,851.00 Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $149,851.00 Previous Increase(s): 11/4/2013, $8,000.00 This Increase Requested: $55,300.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $55,300.00 Accounts: Professional Services, 25-6740 Contract Number(s): Task Order #13-80-01-7R1D Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-01-7R1D is for arch
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0193

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0193
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): City of Chicago Heights, Illinois Request: Approval Goods or Services: This agreement will allow the City of Chicago Heights to participate with the construction funding for a ¼ mile portion of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion Project on property owned by Chicago Heights from 14th Street (Lincoln Highway) to 16th Street. The cost for the City’s segment is estimated at $128,497.55 of which the City will be responsible for 20% ($25,699.51). The Preserves previously received the Illinois Department of Transportation’s ITEP (Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program) funding for all phases of Engineering and Construction for the 4.75 mile Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion.. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: None (District will be reimbursed by Chicago Heights in the amount of $25,699.51) Account(s): Professional Services, 25-6740 and Working C
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0194

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:18 GMT

File #: 14-0194
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Ross Barney Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to increase a previously executed task order contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $179,801.00 Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $179,801.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $113,867.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Up to $113,867.00 pending grant reimbursement Account(s): Professional Services, 25-6740 and Working Cash Grant Fund - Fund 07 Contract Number(s): Task Order #13-80-01-7R2D Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of I
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0202

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:18 GMT

File #: 14-0202
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, DePere, Wisconsin Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County the (“Preserves”) to extend for one year and increase the contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Delivery of Districtwide Electricity Original Contract Period: 12/1/2012 through 11/30/2014 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2014 through 11/30/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $200,000.00 Original Approval: 11/15/2012, $200,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $600,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $300,000.00 FY 2015 $300,000.00 Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas, 01-6400 Contract Number(s): 11-87-004 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: Participating in Cook County’s contra
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0216

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:17 GMT

File #: 14-0216
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and file Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 2/1/2014 - 2/28/2014 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period. This 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

14-0200

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:18 GMT

File #: 14-0200
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Events and activities from 4/8-5/20/2014 Ongoing until 5/26 Birdhouse Building Contest, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Build a creative birdhouse this spring! We’ll set them up along our trails, and visitors can vote for their favorites all summer. Limited entries. Call or visit fpdcc.com for details and birdhouse specifications. Houses due 5/26. Tuesday, 4/8, 7:30 pm Nightlife: Passenger Pigeons with Joel Greenberg, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook Author Joel Greenberg will give a one-hour program and sign his new book, A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction. Register by 4/1. $5.00. Friday, 4/11 - Sunday 4/13, 10 am - 5 pm Antique and Garden Fair, Chicago Botanic Garden Develop the unique character of your garden and home with garden furniture, antiques, vintage décor, and botanically themed merchandise offered by more than a hundred dealers from around the world. Ticket fee applies. Tuesday, 4/15 10 am to 3 pm Caldwell Woods, Chicago Friday, 4/18, 10 am to 3 pm, Thatcher Woods, Rive
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass