Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 12/15/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0608

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0608
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR DEER GROVE EAST AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 10, Township 42 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to Deer Grove East near Dundee Road and Quentin Road in District 14. 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 condi
Action: waive the rules
Result: Pass

15-0608

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

15-0619

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0619
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 3 Chapter 4 Section 3-4-2 - Qualified Violations for Impoundment BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 4 - Seizures and Impoundments, Section 3-4-2 - Qualified Violations for Impoundment of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 3-4-2: - Qualified Violations for Impoundment. **** Vehicles also may be impounded as set forth in Section 3-4-1 for the following offense as described under the Official Code of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois: Section 3-3-5A Indecent Exposure Public Indecency Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0687

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0687
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 3 Chapter 3 Section 5 - Obscenity, Indecency BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 5 - Obscenity Indecency is hereby amended as Follows: ***** Sec. 3-3-5 Obscenity, Public Indecency . ***** Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0693

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0693
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 2 Chapter 4 Section 2 - Events Requiring Permits BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 2 - Forest Preserve Land and Property, Chapter 4 - Recreation in Forest Preserves, Section 2 - Events Requiring Permits of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Sec. 2-4-2 Events Requiring Permits. ***** B. Permit Required. No person shall use any portion of the Forest Preserve District property nor any of the buildings within said District, for any of the following uses, unless the person has first obtained, and has physical possession of, and has available for inspection, a permit allowing such use in writing from the District, with proper authorization of the General Superintendent or his or her designee, or when required, the Board of Commissioners, in accordance with Section 7-1-1 Fee Schedule: ***** C. Permit Rules and Application Review. ***** 2. Duration of Permit: The District may, in its discretion, make the permit valid for a period o
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0702

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0702
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2016 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-(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 2016: Tuesday, January 12, 2016 Tuesday, February 9, 2016 Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Tuesday, May 10, 2016 Tuesday, June 7, 2016 Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Tuesday,
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0680

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0680
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Interagency Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department(s): Forest Preserve District Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society Request: Amendment to Agreement between the Forest Preserve District and the Chicago Zoological Society Good(s) or Service(s): Brookfield Zoo Admission and Parking Agreement period: 4/6/1987 until revoked Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: None Agreement Number(s): None District(s): 16 Summary: Amends Section 13 of the previously executed agreement between the Chicago Zoological Society (Zoo) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (District) for the maintenance and operation of a zoological park on lands of the Forest Preserve District, commonly known as the Brookfield Zoo, to allow for changes in certain admission and parking rates. Reason: This increase will support the Zoo’s submitted 2016 Budget proposal. On 4/6/1987 an agreement between the District and the Zoo was presented and approved by this Honorable Board of Commissioners for the continued maintenance and operations of the Brookfield Zoo (Agre
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0611

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0611
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Owners of Record Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 700 West Dundee Road, Unincorporated Palatine Township, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): PIN: 02-10-100-019-0000 &02-10-100-049-0000 THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF PALATINE, LAKE ZURICH AND WAUCONDA RAILROAD, NOW ABANDONED, THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4, 553.36 FEET, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH MAKES AN ANGLE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF 82 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 45 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST A DISTANCE OF 565.52 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF DUNDEE ROAD, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF DUNDEE ROAD, 557.58 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LI
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0611

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

15-0644

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0644
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: Pitney Bowes Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Leasing of digital mailing system for four departments Contract Value: $40,000.00 Contract period: 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2020 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $8000.00, FY 2017 $8000.00, FY 2018 $8000.00, FY 2019 $8,000.00 and FY 2020 $8,000.00 Accounts: Postage, 01-6315 Contract Number(s): 15-20-001 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): N/A Summary: This item provides for the consolidation of four (4) postage machines being used under one agreement resulting in a cost savings.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0667

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0667
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): (1) Prioritize hydrological threats and propose strategies for mitigating their impacts to sites. (2) Assess quality of 20+ additional sites and prioritize according to their potential for future restoration. (3) Expand and improve functionality of document management system, incorporating natural and cultural resource documentation for additional sites. (4) Conduct and publish a deer impact assessment specific to the Forest Preserve District. (5) Update historic amphibian surveys at select sites, providing baseline data for future restoration. (6) Continue site surveys and cataloguing of cultural resources. Contract Value: Not to exceed $500,000.00 for calendar year 2016 Contract period: 10/1/2013 execution until 12/31/2016 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $500,000.00 for calendar year 2016 Accounts: 09-6759 Natural & Cultu
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0670

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0670
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Ross Barney Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services for design and construction administration services for a new Swallow Cliff Warming Shelter Original Contract Period: 12/5/2012 - 12/4/2015, Board approved extension on 11/17/2015 from 12/5/2015 - 12/4/2016 Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $293,668.00 Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $179,801.00 Previous Increase(s): 4/8/2014, $113,867.00 This Increase Requested: $35,651.50 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35,651.50 Accounts: General Consulting Services, 25-6740, 51-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740. 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 Wo
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0672

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0672
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): The Friends of the Forest Preserves is the managing partner for this program. Forest Preserve Leadership Corps (“FPLC”) program, which engages young adults in hands-on ecological restoration work and professional development training at sites throughout the Preserves. Original Contract Period: 11/18/2014 - 11/17/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/16/2015 - 12/31/2016 Administrative Extension: 11/18/2015 - 12/15/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $50,000.00 Original Approval: 11/18/2014 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $50,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00 Accounts: 09-6758, Intern Programs and 10-6750, Habitat Restoration Contract Number(s): 13-31-118 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0673

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0673
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bridges, Culverts & Underpass Repair & Replacement, Regions 7-9 Original Contract Period: 7/31/2014 - 4/14/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 4/15/2015 - 6/14/2015 Board Contract Extension: Two hundred (200) day extension on 10/6/2015 from 6/15/2015 - 12/31/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred and eighty (180) day extension 1/1/2016 - 6/28/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,162,905.65 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $1,162,905.65 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Trails Accounts, 25-6780, 51-6780, 52-6780, and 54-6780 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-03C1-R Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vend
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0674

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0674
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Path Construction Co., Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Repairs to Lakes and Dams Original Contract Period: 5/27/2015 - 12/25/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two hundred and nineteen (219) day extension 12/26/2015 - 8/1/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $467,280.00 Original Approval: 4/14/2015, $467,280.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Trails Accounts, 25-6780, 51-6780, 52-6780, and 54-6780 Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-10C1-R Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): 6, 15 and 17 Summary: Work at Wampum Lake is complete and all work except landscape restoration is completed at Crabtree (Sulky Pond).
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0676

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0676
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: The Lakota Group, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend the scope and increase the amount of an existing contract Good(s) or Service(s): Planning, architectural & engineering services for gateway plans and design guidelines Original Contract Period: 4/14/2015 - 9/30/2017 Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $230,324.00 Original Approval: 4/14/2015, $226,624.00 Previous Increase(s): 9/24/2015, $3,700.00 This Increase Requested: $51,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: 10-6740, General Consulting Services Grant Account Contract Number(s): 15-80-09 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): 4, 9 and 11 Summary: The District has been awarded grant funding from the Forest Preserve Foundati
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0681

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0681
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): General Office, Communications Vendor: Marj Halperin Consulting, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase the current contract Good(s) or Service(s): Media and public relations consulting professional services for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Original Contract Period: 11/1/2014 - 11/1/2015 Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) day extension, 11/2/2015 - 12/31/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2016 - 04/30/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $110,000.00 Original Approval: 11/25/2014, $100,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 10/25/2015, $10,000.00 This Increase Requested: $40,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $40,000.00 Accounts: Contractual Services, 01-6200 Contract Number(s): 14-10-109 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. Distr
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0677

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0677
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Planning & Development Request: Receive and File Report Title: 2016 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Report Period: 2016-2020 Summary: This Plan is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for years 2016-2020. The location of funded projects that are still in progress as well as new 2016 projects are identified on maps for northwest, north, central, southwest and south Cook County. The Plan also includes projected capital funding needs for projects in 2017-2020 that were identified by Forest Preserve staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft Capital Improvement Plan has been posted for additional review and comments on the Forest Preserves’ website (www.fpdcc.com/cip/ ) during December and January and will be finalized by February 2016.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0682

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0682
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 Bond Expenditure Report Report Period: 12/31/2012 - 9/30/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0683

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0683
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: The Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 9/30/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0685

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0685
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 10/1/2015 - 10/31/2015 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of October 2015. 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

15-0668

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0668
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 12/15/2015 - 1/18/2016 Thursday, 12/17; 6:30 - 8:30 am Solstice Sunrise Celebration, Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Help us welcome the sunrise with a fire and celebration as we approach the shortest day of the year. All ages. Fridays, 12/18 and 1/8; 7 pm Evening Owl Hike, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills Listen to a talk about these nocturnal hunters, then join us as we look for these unique predators. Registration required. Saturday, 12/19 - Monday, 3/7; Open daily, 9 am - 4 pm Cross-Country Ski Trails Open, Sagawau Nordic, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit. All skiers must obtain a free trail pass. Rentals available until 2 pm. Rental equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Rental Rates: Individual-$15; Senior-$10; Family-$40. Must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by parent or guardian to rent skis. Equipment is fo
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0613

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0613
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Request
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. (“WMI”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain one additional groundwater monitoring well along Doty Avenue at the Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. The groundwater monitoring wells are required by the Illinois EPA to ensure that the groundwater quality is not affected by the nearby landfills. This additional well is part of a network to surround the existing landfill and will monitor a groundwater zone that is disconnected from the previously approved two wells along Doty Avenue. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: $1,000.00 YELAR Fee: $3,500.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $8,000.00 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 80 Square Feet or 0.002 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0584

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0584
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments, as well as healthcare revisions, for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017 covering various employees in the Maintenance and Resource Management Departments of the Forest Preserve Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) have been negotiated between the Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and WHEREAS, the general increases, wage adjustments and nominal signing bonuses that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and WHEREAS, the revisions to the current health care plan that have been negotiated are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiat
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0705

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0705
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 11/17/2015 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0628

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0628
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Arnold L. Randall Position: Annual Business Meeting Delegate With Eileen Figel and Cathy Geraghty as Back-Up Delegates Department/Board/Commission: Illinois Association of Park Districts Effective date: 1/30/2016 Expiration date: Until reappointed or successor is appointed
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0678

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0678
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $235,619.93 Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-16C2 District(s): 17 Summary: Swallow Cliff Site Improvements
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0679

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0679
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $523,112.90 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-009C District(s): 6 Summary: Camp Sullivan Barn Phase 3
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0696

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0696
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Conservation and Experiential Programming Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Environmental Education and Outreach Services Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 Accounts: 01-6919, Corporate Fund Contract Number(s): N/A District(s): Districtwide Summary: The University of Illinois Extension ("Extension") will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunteer with the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Conservation & Experiential Programming staff will work with Extension staff to coordinate and direct these educational activities. The University of Illinois Extension will also work with Preserve staff to create a camping 101 curriculum and assist in delivering it at the Natur
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0666

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0666
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 Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., Grayslake, Illinois Reason: Contract #15-31-121 consists of the removal two hundred eighty-nine (289) trees, two (2) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 3, Des Plaines Division. Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 11/25/2015 Bid Results: 1. Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., $29,582.00 2. Homer Tree Care, Inc., $40,929.00 3. Trees “R” Us, Inc., $44,063.00 4. Groundskeeper Landscape Care, LLC, $52,080.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $29,582.00 Contract Period: Thirty (30) days from issuance of purchase order Account Name/Number: 09-6750 Habitat Restoration District(s): 14 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision. The
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0684

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0684
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 10/1/2015 - 10/31/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expenditure Report for October 2015
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0708

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:40 GMT

File #: 15-0708
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERAN MEMORIALS HONORING THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, AND OPERATION NEW DAWN WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been demonstrated through the patriotic commitment and sacrifice of many veterans from Cook County; and WHEREAS, Cook County veterans are owed a great debt of gratitude for serving in defense of this nation; and WHEREAS, the sacrifices of our veterans have to often ended in permanent injury or death, yet their spirit remains in the continued promise and perseverance of liberty for all the oppressed individuals throughout our world; and WHEREAS, over 2 million members of the United States Armed Forces have been deployed to warzones since the commencement of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn; and WHEREAS, many have been deployed for multiple tours of duty. More than 5,500 troops have been killed while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, and tens of thousands have been seriously wounded i
Action: refer
Result: Pass