Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 12/16/2014 at 10:00 AM

14-1038

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1038
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION Celebrating the 30th Annual Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s New Year’s Day Canoe Paddle WHEREAS, on January 1, 2014 2015, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County will be conducting its 30th annual New Year’s Day Canoe Paddle; and WHEREAS, each New Year’s Day, hundreds of wonderfully crazy people jump into their canoes and kayaks to paddle an intimate reach of the Chicago River, long protected as part of the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, Ralph Friese began the tradition in 1985 and the tradition continues in his honor; and WHEREAS, in 2012, the annual tradition had its best attendance ever, with over 300 people braving the cold to partake in the festivities; and WHEREAS, due to extremely cold temperatures, the event was cancelled in 2013 and 2014, meaning this year’s paddle is greatly anticipated; and WHEREAS, the brave paddlers begin at 9:00 am with the last launch at noon; and WHEREAS, the paddlers begin below the Skokie Lagoons and finish in Linne Woods, passing deer, coyote birds and incredulous humans; and WHEREAS,
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

14-1033

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:23 GMT

File #: 14-1033
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2015 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV, Section 4-1(a), the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Illinois: 1. That the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold its regular meetings and regular meetings of the Finance Committee of the Board on the following dates during 2015: Tuesday, January 20, 2015 Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Tuesday, April 14, 2015 Tuesday, May 19, 2015 Tuesday, June 9, 2015 Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Tuesday, September 8, 2015 Tuesday, Octob
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

14-1030

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:23 GMT

File #: 14-1030
Ver.: 4
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the following Commissioners are designated and appointed as President Pro Tempore and as Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Board. 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 capital letters) and of the Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters) of the Forest Preserve District Board shall be as follows: AUDIT (7 members) Chair: Gorman Vice-Chair: Gainer BOTANIC GARDEN (9 members) Chair: Goslin Vice-Chair: Schneider CONTRACT COMPLIANCE (9 members) Chair: Steele Vice-Chair: Silvestri CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (10 members) Chair: Arroyo Vice-Chair: Sims ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (7 members) Chair: Gorman Vi
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

14-1029

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:23 GMT

File #: 14-1029
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS WHEREAS, Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board, as well as the number of members and Chair and Vice-Chair of each, have been established: now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Commissioners are designated and appointed as members of the Committees (identified by all capital letters) and Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board in addition to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the respective Committees and Subcommittees: AUDIT Members: Gorman Gainer Arroyo Boykin Butler Goslin Schneider BOTANIC GARDEN Members: Goslin Schneider Arroyo Butler Daley Gorman Murphy Steele Suffredin CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Members: Steele Silvestri Arroyo Butler Garcia Moore Murphy Sims Tobolski CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Members: Arroyo Si
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

14-0304

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:23 GMT

File #: 14-0304
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 4 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2 - Parking regulations, Section 11 - Parking Meters or Other Devices of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 4-2-11. Parking Meters or Other Devices. A. It shall be unlawful for an unauthorized person to park any vehicle in a designated parking meter zone or space: 1. Without making payment of the amount indicated on the meter or other device, or payment otherwise required, which shall not exceed $5.00 per day; or 2. When payment is made in a manner contrary to the instructions indicated on the meter or other device; 3. To park any vehicle in such zone or space for a period longer than is designated on the meter or other device for the value of the coin or coins deposited in the meter. B. These provisions shall not apply during such hours of the day as designated from time to time by order of the General Superin
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1028

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:23 GMT

File #: 14-1028
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Commissioner Robert Steele Position: Ex-Officio member Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Advisory Council Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: This appointment shall remain for the length of the Commissioner’s term of office with the Cook County Board.
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

14-1028

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

14-1035

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1035
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 special meeting held on 11/19/2014 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1034

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:23 GMT

File #: 14-1034
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 11/18/2014 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1012

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1012
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Planning & Development Request: Receive & File Report Title: 2015 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Report Period: 2015-2019 Summary: This Plan is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for years 2015-2019. The locations of funded projects that are still in progress, as well as new 2015, projects are identified on maps for northwest, north, central, southwest and south Cook County. The Plan also includes projected capital funding needs for a specific list of projects. The Capital Improvement Plan proposes funding of 2015 projects with General Obligation bonds, refinancing of older series bonds, Construction & Development and Capital Improvement funds. The draft Capital Improvement Plan has been posted for additional review and comments on the District’s website during December and January and will be finalized by February 2015.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

14-1014

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1014
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Partnership Agreement
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Forest Preserve Foundation (the “Foundation”). Reason: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to support Preserve programs and the protection and restoration of native habitats within the Preserves. The foundation’s work encourages philanthropic and business entities to make financial contributions toward Preserve priorities that may not otherwise have been available. The Preserves recognizes the benefits that an established Foundation can provide, and has determined that the entering into a partnership agreement for the appropriation of funds and other in-kind contributions, such as office space and services are necessary, essential and appropriate to further the Foundation’s mission. Contract period: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2019 Fiscal Impact: Funding up to $150,000.00/annually, plus in-kind contributions up to $25,000/annually Account(s): 01-99-69
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1016

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Other Part(ies): Harbor Point Ventures LLC, An Illinois limited Liability Company Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: POWDERHORN ADDITION PARCEL B The Forest Preserve District (“District”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the District’s current holdings near the Powderhorn Prairie Preserve (the “Property”). The Property, commonly known as a part of 4000 West 134th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60633, consists of approximately 1.87 ± acres (see Exhibit A for details) and has the following legal description. PARCEL 2 WEST: LEGAL DESCRIPTION THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF 134th STREET AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT NUMBER 8329021, AND THE EAST LINE OF A 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY AS DEDICATED BY McNAMARA'S SECOND ADDITION TO HEGEWICH SUBDIVIS
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1017

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1017
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserve of Cook County MBE/WBE Expenditures Report Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 9/30/2014 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-1018

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1018
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 9/30/2014 Summary: Submitting report referral to the Contract Compliance Committee.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-1019

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1019
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden MBE/WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 6/30/2014 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-1020

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1020
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Other Part(ies): Avenue K Land LLC, An Illinois Limited Liability Company Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: POWDERHORN ADDITION PARCEL C The Forest Preserve District (“District”) has identified 16 legally divided parcels of land for acquisition that would add to the District’s current holdings near the Powderhorn Prairie (the “Property”). The Property, commonly known as 13301-13357 South Avenue K, Chicago, Illinois 60633, consists of approximately 1.696 ± acres in total (see Exhibit A for details) and has the following legal description. LOTS 1 TO 16, BOTH INCLUSIVE IN MCNAMARA’S SECOND ADDITION TO HEGEWISCH, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 174 FEET (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 40 FEET TAKEN FOR STREET) OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 1957 AS DOCUMENT 16831547, IN COOK COUN
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1022

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1022
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE POWDERHORN LAKE & NATURE PRESERVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 32, Township 37 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near the Powderhorn Lake and Nature Preserve near East 134th Street and South Avenue K in District 4. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as near
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1023

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1023
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE POWDERHORN LAKE & NATURE PRESERVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 32, Township 27 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near the Powderhorn Lake and Nature Preserve near East 134th Street and South Avenue K in District 4. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nea
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1025

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1025
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Lillie’s Park Grille & Café, Chicago, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Contract 14-40-408 consists of a request for proposals for an Aquatic Center Concessions Vendor. The Vendor selected, Lillie’s Park Grille & Café, was the most responsive and responsible out of three (3) bidders. Lillie’s Park Grille & Café will be responsible for maintaining the concessions at the Preserves three (3) Aquatic Centers. Lillie’s Park Grille & Café has agreed to pay the Preserves the following annual fee per Aquatic Center per year: Whealan Aquatic Center: Year 1: $13,000.00 Year 2: $13,500.00 Year 3: $14,000.00 Cermak Aquatic Center: Year 1: $13,000.00 Year 2: $13,500.00 Year 3: $14,000.00 Green Lake Aquatic Center: Year 1: $13,000.00 Year 2: $13,250.00 Year 3: $13,600.00 Contract period: Thirty-Six (36) months from the issuance of the Purchase Order Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Account(s): N/A (No Fiscal Impact)
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1026

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1026
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report for October 2014 Report Period: 10/1/2014 - 10/31/2014 Summary: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

14-1027

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1027
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Planning & Development Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) Goods or Services: for removal of certain dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River Agreement Number: Amendment Number 1 to OWR-292 Agreement Period: 10/23/2013 to 6/30/2016 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,600,000.00 (fully reimbursable by IDNR to the Forest Preserves) Accounts: 10-6740 and 10-6750 Grant Accounts for General Consulting Services and Habitat & Shoreline Restoration Summary: This IGA was originally approved by the Board on 6/18/2013. This amendment places responsibility for design and/or construction for three dams that have not already been removed as originally identified in the original IGA. The three dams include Chick Evans Golf Course dam and Winnetka Road Dam on the North Branch of the Chicago River and Dempster Dam on the Des Plaines River). IDNR funding would
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-1013

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1013
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 12/16/2014 - 1/31/2015 Thursday, 12/18; 6 - 8 am Solstice Sunrise Celebration, Cummings Square, River Forest Help us welcome the sunrise with a fire and live music as we approach the shortest day of the year! Saturday, 12/20 - 3/2 Cross-Country Ski Trails Open, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit. Sagawau Nordic is open daily, 9 am - 4 pm. All Skiers must obtain a free trail pass. Rentals available until 2 pm. Equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Call for exact opening date. Saturday, 12/20; 2 pm or 4 pm Christmas Concert, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe Music makes the holiday come alive! Celebrate with Christmas music and entertainment by the Chicago Brass Band. Fee applies. Sunday, 12/21; 11 am or 1 pm Hanukkah Concert, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe You can picture the latkes sizzling as the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band performs in the Alsdorf Auditorium. Fee applies. Sunday, 12/21; 1 pm Snow Wonder, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hil
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

14-1032

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-1032
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Finance Committee Date: 12/16/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0131

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT

File #: 14-0131
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE NEW RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 1- ADMINISTRATIVE, CHAPTER 5- FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and enacted as follows: CHAPTER 5 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE Preamble The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Rules of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. It is the purpose of these Rules: A. To provide appropriate procedures and organization for the Board of Commissioners to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner; B. To protect the right of all Commissioners to participate fully in the legislative process; C. To foster accountability in the governance of the Forest Preserve District; and D. To promote openness and maximize participation in the bu
Action: adopt
Result: Pass

14-0131

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:24 GMT