https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7976288&GUID=47EF183B-5601-4494-BD81-84833EF071C5Legistar15https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=7976288&GUID=47EF183B-5601-4494-BD81-84833EF071C547EF183B-5601-4494-BD81-84833EF071C5-2026-04-09-14-15-16Title: EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant two small permanent easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Whistler Woods in Riverdale, Illinois totaling 0.26 acres (11,326 square feet) for storm sewer improvements. Staff recommends that the easements be donated without easement fees because the storm sewer improvements will benefit the Forest Preserves by reducing flooding of the Forest Preserves’ property and nearby streets. Construction is expected to require removal of four (4) trees; however, additional trees may need to be removed than originally estimated. IDOT has agreed to pay tree mitigation fees. Any increase in the tree mitigation fee will be in accordance with the Tree Mitigation Plan (see Board Item No. 20-0279), and if such increase is more than 20% of the original estimate, then approval will be sought from the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners. Reason: IDOT is proposing to replace existing storm sewer pipes located on the east side of IL 1 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:15:16 GMT