Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of Finance Committee on 3/10/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0230

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0230
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 2/11/2015
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0186

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0186
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 #15-31-101 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of two thousand four hundred and ten trees (2,410), which includes twenty-three (23) that require pruning (due mostly to the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer), in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 3, Des Plaines Division. Arborworks LLC was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 2/6/2015 Bid Results: 1. Arborworks LLC, $271,387.50 2. Trees R Us, $287,100.00 3. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $398,271.00 4. McGinty Brothers, $508,349.00 5. Homer Tree Service, $546,058.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $271,387.50 Contract Period: Three (3) Months from Notice to Proceed Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal District: 9, 14 and 17 Concurrence(s): The v
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0232

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -2/11/2015 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: $24,846.44 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $136,041.21 Legal Fees for 2/11/2015 to Be Approved: $104,396.05
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0216

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0216
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $185,391.00 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2 Summary: New Metal Buildings at Various Sites, locations include: Thorn Creek Maintenance Division HQ, Palos Trail HQ, Central Maintenance Facilities Addition & Central Maintenance Facilities Vehicle Storage Building
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0217

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0217
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: CCC Holdings, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $236,895.37 Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-04C1-Rebid Summary: Eggers Grove Site Improvements; New trail connection (Burnham Greenway to Indiana), including boardwalk and access path to shelter.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0218

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0218
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $175,180.50 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C Summary: Camp Reinberg Development
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0219

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0219
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $294,623.28 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0221

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0221
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $151,028.45 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C Summary: Camp Sullivan Development Phase 1
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0187

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0187
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Resource Management Action: Request to disburse payment for Invoice #005-000 Payee: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Developing the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan Fiscal Impact: $235,711.19 Contract is not to exceed $1.3 million for completion of the initial plan. Funding of additional work under the IGA would be approved by the Board on a year-to-year basis with a maximum of five (5) years. Accounts: Habitat Restoration, 09-6750 Contract Number(s): FPD 2014-01101 Summary: The Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois is developing the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan to be completed, produced, and distributed as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0188

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0188
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 Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, for Repairs to Dams and Lakes at Crabtree Nature Center/Sulky Pond, Big Bend Lake, Maple Lake and Wampum Lake Reason: Contract 13-80-02-10C1-R Repairs to Dams and Lakes. The work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork, removals, fencing, pipe culvert replacement, rip rap, epoxy crack injection, structural repair of concrete, concrete structure, limestone slab outcropping repair, erosion control, landscape restoration, water management, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 1/30/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid 1. Path Construction Company, Inc. $467,280.00* 2. Schaefges Brothers, Inc. $468,691.45 3. Pan Oceanic Engineering Co. Inc. $542,965.00 4. Industria, Inc. $545
Action: withdraw
Result:

15-0190

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0190
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 to enter into a contract with Path Construction, Arlington Heights, Illinois for building improvements at Central Garage and Warehouse Complex. Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G5R2 includes upgrades at various buildings at Central Maintenance Compound & at Central Maintenance Warehouse. This work is for construction services and includes improvements for ADA accessibility, life safety issues as well as office and restroom functionality. Bid Opening Date: 1/23/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid Additional Item 3* Total Bid 1. Path Construction $1,010,600.00 $15,500.00 $1,026,100.00 2. Wight Construction $1,063,500.00 $16,000.00 $1,079,500.00 3. Simpson Construction Co. $1,097,343.00 $8,750.00 $1,106,093.00 4. Cornerstone Contracting $1,174,000.00 $18,000.00 $1,192,000.00 5. Paul Borg Construction $1,240,007.00 $16,592.00 $1,
Action: withdraw
Result:

15-0197

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0197
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 All Bry Construction, Burr Ridge, Illinois, for the renovation of an existing barn at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, Illinois, as an indoor activity and gathering space. Reason: Contract 13-80-03-009-C Camp Sullivan Barn Phase 3. The project includes the renovation and remodeling of the Camp Sullivan barn as an indoor activity space for the Camp Sullivan campgrounds. The project also includes site work, landscaping, structural, exterior finishes, new interior spaces, new restrooms, interior architectural finishes, interior wheelchair lift, interior climbing wall, and MEP&FP and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 2/11/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid Alt. Bid Items G1a and G2a** Total Bid 1. All Bry Construction $2,407,000* $39,000 $2,446,000 2. Path Construction $
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0199

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0199
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 Outlook Design and Construction, Chicago, Illinois, for campground signage at various campgrounds throughout the District. Reason: Contract 13-80-03-012-C Campground Program Signage Package #2 Rebid. The work includes, but is not limited to signage at campground locations including new masonry entrance signs, vehicular and pedestrian directional signs, site map signs, site marker signs, regulatory signs, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 02/11/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid Alternate 1 Bid* Total Bid 1. Outlook Design and Construction $289,640.00 $5,500 $295,140.00 *Alternate Bid Item 1 - Furnish and install 1 additional masonry entrance sign Estimated Fiscal Impact: $295,140.00 Contract Period: Four (4) Months From Notice to Proceed Account Name/Num
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0215

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0215
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 to enter into a contract with Staalsen Construction Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for building improvements at Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion and Central Garage Reason: Contract 14-80-41 Re-Bid Inspection, evaluation and repair of wood trusses at Dan Ryan Pavilion and Central Garage. This work is for construction services and includes the design and construction of wooden truss repairs. Bid Opening Date: 2/13/2015 Bid Results: Firm Total Bid 1. Staalsen Construction Company, Inc. $310,805.00* *Bids were originally to be accepted on December 19, 2014 however only one bid was submitted. This bid was not opened and was returned to the bidder and the project was re-bid. Because this was the second time this project was bid, the single bid received on 2/13/2015 was opened at this time. Estimated Fiscal Impact: $310,805.00 Contract Period: Three (3) Months fr
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0135

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0135
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances to add a fee schedule for the new Camp Ground Facilities. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE *** CAMP GROUND FEES TYPE CAPACITY MONTHS NIGHTS RESIDENT* NON- RESIDENT* Tent or RV Electric |99|November- All Nights $25.00 $35.00 March Tent or RV Electric |99|April - Sunday- $35.00 $45.00 October Wednesday Tent or RV Electric |99|April - Thursday - $50.00 $60.00 October Saturday Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|November - All Nights $20.00 $30.00 March Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|April - Sunday - $30.00 $40.00 October Wednesday Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|April - Thursday - $35.00 $45.00 October Saturday Small Cabin |99|November - All Nights $40.00 $50.00 March
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0147

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0147
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN TO INCREASE SEASONAL PARKING FEES FOR NON-MEMBERS WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden (“the Garden”) has remained one of the top attractions in Cook County; and WHEREAS, in 2005, the Garden attracted a total of 697,000 guests; and WHEREAS, in 2014, attendance at the Garden surpassed the one-million-visit-benchmark with 1,058,000 visits, an increase of 6% over 2013 and a 52% increase since 2005; and WHEREAS, although the number of guests have increased, the Garden has never charged an admission fee; and WHEREAS, the Garden is one of the only major cultural institutions in the Chicagoland area to not charge an admission fee; and WHEREAS, while the Garden is extremely proud of the increased attendance numbers, this success frequently becomes a detriment to the visitor experience and Garden-wide commitment to outstanding customer service; and WHEREAS, weekend visitorship has increased, guests waiting to enter the garden experience lengthy delays and the Garden’s 1,200 parking spaces are quickly filled
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0178

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, AND NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX BONDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority, Purposes and Findings. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, 70 Illinois Compiled Statutes 810, the Forest Preserve District Refunding Bond Act, 70 Illinois Compiled Statutes 820, and the Local Government Debt Reform Act, 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 350, and authorizes the issuance of not to exceed $17,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds (the “Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds”) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”); and not to exceed $3,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (the “Limited Tax Bonds” and together with the Unlim
Action: recommend for approval
Result: Pass

15-0210

Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:15:55 GMT

File #: 15-0210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for January 2015
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass