Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 6/9/2026 at 10:00 AM

26-0118

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0118
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Receive and File Report Title: Conservation and Policy Council Monthly Report Summary: Created in 2014, the Conservation and Policy Council advises the President, Board and the General Superintendent about conservation policies and practices, including the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan’s vision of vibrant, ecologically healthy and welcoming forest preserves system. Each month, a member of the Conservation and Policy Council will provide a verbal report detailing the work that the Conservation and Policy Council is doing as well as their recommendations to the Board regarding policies, practices, and other strategic initiatives of the Forest Preserves.
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26-0289

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0289
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Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Commissioner Tara S. Stamps Position: Member of the Board Department/Board/Commission: NeighborSpace Board of Directors Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 6/30/2027 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests approval of the reappointment of Commissioner Tara S. Stamps to the Board of Directors of NeighborSpace, an affiliate partner of the Forest Preserves. In 1997, the Forest Preserves entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District to form NeighborSpace, a nonprofit urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. NeighborSpace owns and manages property so that community groups can focus on gardening and their community-building vision. NeighborSpace-protected gardens give community members an opportunity to get their hands in the earth and enjoy nature right in their own neighborhoods. A Forest Preserves Commissioner, the General Superintendent, and an additional Forest Prese
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26-0287

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0287
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Type: Partnership Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend its Partnership Agreement with the Chicago Zoological Society (“CZS”), Brookfield, Illinois. Reason: The Forest Preserves and the Chicago Zoological Society, which operates the Brookfield Zoo Chicago, seek to amend their Partnership Agreement in order to engage a veterinary technician position and coordinate the donation of a decommissioned Forest Preserves vehicle. The veterinary technician position will be recruited and hired by the CZS to assist Forest Preserves wildlife biologists and provide field veterinary support, lab diagnostics, and research coordination associated with the ongoing veterinary residency and PhD programs (Board Items Nos. 22-0108, 24-0192, and 24-0326). The CZS will staff the position beginning in 2026, at a cost to the Forest Preserves of $45,000.00 annually or not-to-exceed $135,000.00 over the remaining term of the agreement. Additionally, the Forest Preserves would like to donate a fleet vehicle to supp
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26-0022

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:30 GMT

File #: 26-0022
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Rush Truck Centers of Illinois, Inc. D/B/A Rush Truck Center, Chicago Light and Medium Duty Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Two (2) Ford 2026 T350 KUV Transit Vans Contract Value: $174,157.99 Contract Period: One-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $174,157.99 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51009.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000018345 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 5/12/2026 to purchase as new or replacement vehicles two (2) 2026 Ford T350 KUV Transit Vans based on Sourcewell Contract #032824-RTG awarded
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26-0256

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:30 GMT

File #: 26-0256
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent Vendor: GivePulse, Inc., Austin, Texas Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Volunteer Management System Contract Value: $125,000.00 Contract Period: 1/1/2027 - 12/31/2031 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2027 $17,000.00, FY 2028 $18,000.00, FY 2029 $18,000.00, FY 2030 $18,000.00, FY 2031 $18,000.00, FY 2032 $18,000.00 (optional), FY 2033 $18,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Volunteer Resources Program 51001.521446 Contract Number(s): #74000018156 issued under Project 26-10-014035 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value per year being equal to or less than $25,000.00. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The proposed contract i
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26-0270

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0270
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Sutton Ford, Inc., Matteson, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of nine (9) 2026 Ford Vehicles: six (6) F350 SuperCab 4x4 Diesel Trucks and three (3) F350 Crew Cab Gas Trucks. Contract Value: $545,316.00 Contract Period: One-time purchase. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $545,316.00 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51009.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000018325 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. The vendor is a certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 5/12/2026 to purchase as new or replacement ve
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26-0272

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0272
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Sutton Ford, Inc., Matteson, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of thirteen (13) Ford 2026 Vehicles: Twelve (12) Police Interceptor Utility AWD Police Patrol Explorers and one (1) Police Interceptor AWD Admin Unit. Contract Value: $619,873.00 Contract Period: One-time purchase. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $619,873.00 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51009.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000018332 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. The vendor is a certified Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 5/12
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26-0273

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0273
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Joe Johnson Equipment, LLC, D/B/A Standard Equipment Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): One (1) 2026 Elgin Whirlwind1 Street Sweeper Contract Value: $464,095.00 Contract Period: One-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $464,095.00 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51009.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000018344 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicle. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 5/12/2026 to purchase as a new or replacement vehicle one (1) 2026 Elgin Whirlwind1 Street Sweeper based on Sourcewell Contract #093021-ELG awarded to Elgin Sweeper Company, Divisio
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26-0274

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0274
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Sutton Ford Inc., Matteson, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Thirty-two (32) Ford Vehicles (as described in the Summary below) Contract Value: $1,518,507.70 Contract Period: One-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $1,518,507.70 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51001.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000018334 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. The vendor is a certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 5/12/2026 to purchase as new or replacement vehicles thirty-two (32) Ford Vehicles listed below and
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26-0285

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0285
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Patson, Inc., D/B/A TransChicago Truck Group Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Eleven (11) 2027 Freightliner Chassis (as described in the Summary below) Contract Value: $2,802,409.00 Contract Period: One-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $2,802,409.00 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51001.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000018353 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 5/12/2026 to purchase as new or replacement vehicles eleven (11) 2027 Freightliner Chassis as listed below: · Four (4) 2027 Freightliner 108SD Plus Chas
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26-0263

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:30 GMT

File #: 26-0263
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: H. W. Lochner, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Civil Engineering Services for districtwide bridge and structure inspection and design. Original Contract Period: 6/14/2022 - 6/13/2025; (Administrative Extension) 6/14/2025 - 6/13/2026 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/14/2026 - 6/13/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $367,840.00 Original Approval: 6/14/2022, $334,400.00 Previous Increase(s): 6/14/2025, $33,440.00 (Administrative Increase) This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, 51036.520860, 51037.520830 and all future C&D accounts Contract Number(s): #74000010694 issued under Project #22-80-06 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority- and
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26-0264

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:30 GMT

File #: 26-0264
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: Great Lakes Landscape Company, Bartlett, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for pavement and drainage improvements to various North/Northwest locations. Original Contract Period: 9/10/2024-06/17/2025; 6/18/2025 - 12/17/2025 (Administrative Extension); 12/18/2025 - 6/17/2026 (Administrative Extension) Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/18/2026 - 12/17/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,893,994.65 Original Approval: 7/23/2024, $2,893,994.65 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $140,479.30 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $140,479.30 Accounts: Land Improvements 51009.560019, 51010.560019, 51029.560019, 51033.560019, 51034.560019, 51035.560019 and 51036.560019 and future Construction and Development accounts. Contract Number(s): #74000014447 issued under Project #19-80-67G-24C1 Concurrences: The Chi
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26-0265

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:30 GMT

File #: 26-0265
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: Terra Engineering, Ltd. (“Terra”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Design Engineering Phase II Services for bridge over Union Pacific Railroad tracks on the Des Plaines River Trail Original Contract Period: 6/16/2020 - 12/31/2022; 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 (Administrative Extension); 1/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 (Board Approved Extension); 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 (Administrative Extension) Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/1/2026 - 12/31/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $374,796.01 Original Approval: 6/16/2020, $292,296.01 Previous Increase(s): 1/23/2024, $82,500.00 This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Professional Services 51010.520840, 51009.520840, 51033.520840, 51034.520840, 51036.520840, 51037.520840 and all future accounts. Contract Number(s): #74000007884 issued under Project #17-80-31B Concurrences: T
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26-0279

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0279
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: Alia Drug Testing, LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): On-site alcohol and controlled substance testing Original Contract Period: 12/18/2022 - 12/31/2025; 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2027 (Exercise of Optional Extensions) Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $250,000.00 Original Approval: 11/15/2022, $250,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $80,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $40,000.00; FY 2027 $40,000.00 Accounts: Legal Services 51001.521055 Contract Number(s): #74000011375 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero. The vendor is a certified Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise. District(s): Distri
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26-0280

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0280
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: A B Petroleum Services, Inc., Crystal Lake, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Supply and delivery of unleaded and diesel fuel Original Contract Period: 7/6/2021 - 7/5/2025 with three (3) one-year optional renewal extensions to be exercised with the approval of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners; the Board approved the exercise of the first one-year optional renewal on 6/10/2025, extending the contract term to 7/5/2026. Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/6/2026 - 7/5/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $5,175,307.60 Original Approval: 6/22/2021, $3,125,897.60; Amended 7/27/2021 $3,125,307.60 (Board Item No. 21-0371) Previous Increase(s): $150,000.00, 11/22/2024 (Administrative Increase); $700,000.00, 12/17/2024 (Board Item No. 24-0454); and $1,200,000.00, 6/10/2025 (Board Item No. 25-0210) Th
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26-0030

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:30 GMT

File #: 26-0030
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report Report Period: 4/1/2026 - 4/30/2026 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of April 2026. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.
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26-0267

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0267
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Receive and File Report Title: Conservation and Policy Council Annual Progress Report Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Summary: Each year the Conservation and Policy Council submits an annual progress report on the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan (NCCP). The report describes updates on progress toward goals of the NCCP as they relate to restoration, land acquisition, and engaging people. The annual report of the Conservation and Policy Council is required by Section 1-18-5 of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances.
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26-0277

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:45:31 GMT

File #: 26-0277
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - April 2026 Report Period: 4/1/2026 - 4/30/2026 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of April 2026. Payments total $139,953.37 for April 2026.
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26-0266

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:44:57 GMT

File #: 26-0266
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Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 6/9/2026 - 7/6/2026 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Tuesday, 6/9; 10am Storytime in Polish, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest A program for the youngest nature lovers. We will get to know insects, birds, and other animals and look for them in the forest through the help of well-known and beloved rhymes. Registration required. This program will be presented in Polish. Please call (708) 366-6530. Wednesday, 6/10; 5:30pm Camping 101, Camp Bullfrog Lake, Willow Springs Join us for a workshop to learn basic camping skills like how to set up a tent, build a fire, dress for the weather, and more. For more information, please visit the website. Thursday, 6/11; 7:30pm Campfire Stories, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook Patrons can enjoy stories, songs, and s’m
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26-0234

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0234
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Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning and Development Department Other Part(ies): Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Barrington Hills Park District (“BHPD”) Goods or Services: Maintenance of Trails and Equestrian Facilities in the Spring Lake Preserve by BHPD; Conveyance of access easement from BHPD to the Forest Preserves Agreement Number(s): IGA #26-0234 Agreement Period: 7/11/2026-7/10/2031, with three (3) options to extend for five (5) years each to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A District(s): 15 Summary: The Barrington Hills Park District and the Forest Preserves have overlapping constituencies and wish to provide valuable recreational facilities and programs to others in the most efficient and cost-effective manner as possible. The BHPD has been maintaining trails and equestrian event facilities
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26-0246

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0246
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Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Adam Bianchi, General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Position: Public Building Commissioner Department/Board/Commission: Public Building Commission Effective date: 7/1/2026 Expiration date: 9/30/2027
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26-0275

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0275
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Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 6/9/2026 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2026 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2026 to Present: $256,245.47 Legal Fees for 6/9/2026 to Be Approved: $105,671.29
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26-0276

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0276
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Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 6/9/2026 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2026 to present: $363,745.23 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $65,000.00
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26-0104

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0104
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2026 - 4/30/2026 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for April 2026.
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26-0297

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:54:45 GMT

File #: 26-0297
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Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 05/05/2026.
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26-0236

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:04 GMT

File #: 26-0236
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Refer to Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2025 Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Summary: In July 2012, state legislation authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to establish provisions to address the underuse of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses with respect to procurement contracts. An ordinance establishing the program’s parameters and guidelines was passed in 2012 and amended in subsequent years by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners. To remedy historic inequity and to facilitate greater inclusion, the Forest Preserves established aspirational contract goals for the participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses as set forth under the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances.
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26-0230

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:04 GMT

File #: 26-0230
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Type: License Request
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Nicor Gas Company (“Nicor”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain approximately 754 feet of existing gas main with new main along the east side of Rand Road from the Des Plaines River to the southeast for approximately 700 feet. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is re-building Rand Road, and Nicor’s gas lines need to be relocated to accommodate that construction. The existing mains are licensed under License #837. An original relocation plan was approved by the Board of Commissioners in 2024 (Board Item No. 24-0299 for License #1806), but the license agreement was never signed due to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restrictions on impacts to an existing and nearby levee (Levee #50). The original plan was subsequently revised to shorten the main and shift the proposed bore pit approximately 150 feet to the west to avoid the levee. The shift would impact fourteen (14) trees, requiring payment of mitigation fees.
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26-0243

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:04 GMT

File #: 26-0243
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Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR ORLAND GRASSLAND AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 21, Township 36 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Orland Grassland in District 17. 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 nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, ple
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26-0244

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:05:04 GMT

File #: 26-0244
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Type: Acquisition of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Marquette Bank, As Trustee Under Trust #30971, Dated 12/7/22 (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 9750 167th St, Orland Hills, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): 27-21-402-008-0000 THE EAST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 217,800 SQUARE FEET, OR 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00 purchase price plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $610,000.00 in total). Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010 District(s): 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the Forest Preserves’ current holdings near Orland Grassland (the “Property”). The Property, commonly known as 9750 167th St, Or
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