Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 4/14/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0277

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0277
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, AND MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE BILLY CASPER. WHEREAS, Billy Casper, an extraordinary man and visionary leader who was dedicated to golf, family and community has died at the age of 83. He has left behind a devoted family, countless friends, a successful business, and a community profoundly enriched for having known him; and WHEREAS, Billy Casper’s career began on a homemade golf hole in a New Mexico pasture during the Great Depression culminated with extraordinary success and being named one of the top 20 golf players in history by Sports Illustrated; and WHEREAS, Billy Casper was referred to as “the best putter on the planet,” he played on eight consecutive Ryder Cup teams amassing more points (23.5) than any other American golfer. He won the Vardon Trophy five times and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1978 and the PGA Hall of Fame in 1982; and WHEREAS, Billy Casper was passionate about giving back to the community and ensuring that young people from all walks of life have the opportunity to p
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0290

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0290
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING NEIGHBORSPACE WHEREAS, NeighborSpace is an innovative and effective way for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to support Chicago residents through open space projects that are too small and too fragmented to be managed along with the District’s system of preserves and natural areas; and WHEREAS, by design, the Forest Preserves encircle the city, and are an oasis of natural areas and vast open spaces that offer an escape from the stress, noise, congestion and demands of urban living; and WHEREAS, NeighborSpace is a unique collaborative partnership between the private sector and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the City of Chicago, and the Chicago Park District, that offers a way to bring the benefits of open space to more Cook County residents; and WHEREAS, NeighborSpace works with community organizations including block clubs, schools, and churches to secure land for small parks, gardens, natural areas, river edges and scenic landscapes; and WHEREAS, to date NeighborSpace has acquired 99 sites, prim
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0305

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0305
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF LEO DOMBROWSKI WHEREAS, Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, called Leo Dombrowski to eternal life on February 21, 2015; and WHEREAS, Leo Dombrowski was born on March 23, 1929 in the Bridgeport neighborhood of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Leo Dombrowski graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy, honorably served in the United States Coast Guard and has the rare distinction of being an Atomic Veteran; and WHEREAS, Leo Dombrowski had the honor of marching with President Harry S. Truman in his historic 1949 inauguration parade; and WHEREAS, Leo Dombrowski married the former Caroline Vogt in 1957 and together they raised seven children: Leo, Jr., Mary, William, John, Peter, Carol and Steven in the Marquette Park neighborhood of Chicago and later in LaGrange, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Leo Dombrowski worked at the Chicago Boiler Company for over forty years; and WHEREAS, Leo Dombrowski served in the Boy Scouts of America as Scoutmaster and a District Leader, earning both the Silver Beaver award and the Fellowship award fo
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0213

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0213
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE McGINTY SLOUGH AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 11, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to the McGinty Slough near Will Cook Road and 123rd Street 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
Action: waive the rules
Result: Pass

15-0213

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

15-0237

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0237
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 Aerial Adventure & Zipline Course. 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 *** AERIAL ADVENTURE COURSE AND ZIPLINE FEES Tree Top Adventure Course: $57.00 (Adult Ages 16+) and $37.00 (Child Ages 10-15) Tree Top Junior Course: $27.00 (All Ages) Stand Alone Zipline: $12.00 (All Ages) *Nonprofit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 30% on designated charges. *A reduction of 30% applies toward the last two weeks of April and for the first two weeks of November. Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0243

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0243
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE 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 *** BOAT HOUSE RENTAL FEES Row Boat Rental: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 / All Day Rate $45.00 Single Kayak Rental: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 / All Day Rate $45.00 Tandem Kayak Rental: Hourly Rate $20.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $15.00 / All Day Rate $50.00 Canoe Rental: Hourly Rate $20.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $15.00 / All Day Rate $50.00 Paddle Boat Rental: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 Electric Motor Boat Rental: Hourly Rate $20.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 / All Day Rate $60.00 Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0244

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0244
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 1 Chapter 7 Section 1 - Administrative Departments BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 7 - Administrative Departments, Section 1 - Departments Established of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: ***** Sec. 1-7-1. Departments Established. There shall be maintained under the supervision of the President and Board of Commissioners various departments, each under the authority of a head of department governed by the rules of the Board, and all of said departments shall be under the general supervision and direction of the General Superintendent of the District, as follows: (1) Office of the General Superintendent, General Office, under the direction and general supervision of the General Superintendent. (2) Office of the Secretary, the duties of which may be in whole or in part, contracted to be performed by the County of Cook, under the direction and general supervision of the General Superintendent or t
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0245

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0245
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 1 Chapter 8 Section 2 - District Finances BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 2 - Contracts and Purchases of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: ***** 1-8-2: - CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES. A. Conditions and Restrictions on Awarding a Contract: ***** 2. Restrictions on Awarding a Contract: No person or business entity shall be awarded a contract or subcontract with the Forest Preserve District, for a period of five (5) years from the date of conviction or entry of a plea or admission of guilt, if that person or business entity: a. Has been convicted of an act committed, within the State, of bribery or attempting to bribe an officer or employee of a unit of State or local government or school district in the State in that officer's or employee's official capacity; b. Has been convicted of an act committed, within the State, of bid-rigging or attempting to rig bids as defined in
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0248

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0248
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0248 (Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 5-19-15) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chapter 4 Recreation in Forest Preserves 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 Picnics of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 2-4-2: PICNICS EVENTS REQUIRING PERMITS. No person shall use any portion of the Forest Preserve District property nor any of the buildings within said District for the purposes of meeting or holding picnics to the exclusion of any other person or persons from such portion of the property or buildings of the District without having first obtained a permit in writing from the District, with proper authorization of the General Superintendent or his designee. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be fined seventy-five dollars ($75.00) for each offense. A. Permits, Non-profit organization reduced rate. 1
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0249

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0249
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chapter 4 Recreation in Forest Preserves 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 Boating of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 2-4-5: BOATING. A. General Restrictions: No person shall bring into, use or navigate any boat, yacht, canoe, kayak, or paddle board; plastic, canvass or rubber raft, inner-tube, sail-surf board or other watercraft upon any watercourse, lagoon, lake, pond or slough under the exclusive control of the Forest Preserve District, except at such place or places as may be provided or designated for such purpose by administrative order of the General Superintendent and in accordance with rules and regulations. Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0250

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0250
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0250 (Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 5-19-15) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Misconduct BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 3 Disorderly Conduct of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 3-3-1: DISORDERLY CONDUCT. ***** 10. All persons who engage in behavior that intimidates others or interferes with or unreasonably disrupts others in the normal use of the Forest Preserves, that occurs as a result of intoxication, drunkenness or the influence of alcoholic beverage(s), drug(s), controlled substance(s) or intoxicating compounds(s) appear in any public place manifestly under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or other drug, not therapeutically administered, to the degree that he/she may endanger himself/herself or other persons or property, or disturb the peace of persons in his/her vicinity.; shall be deemed guilty of dis
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0251

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0251
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0251 (Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 5-19-15) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Misconduct BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 3 Limitation on Remedial Action of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 3-3-20: LIMITATION ON REMEDIAL ACTION. ***** B. Notwithstanding, the foregoing provision of Subsection A. of this Section, where the violation of the Code or the Permit is the distribution of alcoholic if beverages, the remedial action of the Forest preserve District Police Force shall include ordering curtailment of such distribution the Forest Preserve District can take remedial action including ordering curtailment of the picnic, event, or other activity taking place, regardless of whether any prior violation of the Code or Permits has taken place, in the following instances: (i) the violation of the Code or the Permit is the
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0252

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0252
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Misconduct BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, (New) Section 3-3-25 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby enacted as Follows: (New) 3-3-25: POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. A. Definitions. Drug paraphernalia means all items, equipment, products and materials of any kind which may be used unlawfully in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, concealing, injecting, ingesting, inhaling, or otherwise introducing into the human body cannabis or a controlled substance in violation of the Cannabis Control Act (720 ILCS 550/1 et seq.) and the Illinois Controlled Substance Act (720 ILCS 570/100 et seq.). It includes, but is not limited to, pipes, bongs, rolling papers and any other item converted for the us
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0253

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0253
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Chapter 3 Miscellaneous Misconduct BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 3 Alcoholic Beverages of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Section 3-3-2 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES. A. Words and Terms Defined: The term "alcoholic beverage(s)" in this provision is used to include products of or containing alcohol, alcoholic liquor or intoxicating liquor. Except for products one-half (½) of one (1) percent, or less, of alcohol by volume. Alcohol means the products of distillation of any fermented liquid, but does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol. Alcoholic liquor includes products of or containing alcohol, spirits, wine and beer for human consumption as a beverage. Beer means a beverage obtained by the alcoholic fermentation of an infusion of barley or other grain, malt and hops in water and includes, among other things, beer, ale, and stout. Spirits means beverages w
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0254

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0254
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 1 Chapter 9 Section 3 - Fees and Occupancy of District Lands. BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 9 - Land Acquisitions and Dedications, Section 3 - Fees and Occupancy of District Lands of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: ***** 1-9-3: - FEES AND OCCUPANCY OF DISTRICT LANDS. A. Occupancy by Other than Forest Preserve District Employees: Hereafter, all leases, privileges and occupancy must be requested by the applicant from the Board of Forest Preserve Commissioners, and no leases or permits of occupancy shall be given without first having the approval of the Board. B. Resident District Employees: Employee occupancy shall be governed as follows: 1. All Employees occupying residences are required and must agree to perform the following duties. a. Must be thoroughly familiar with District boundaries within their assigned area and make periodic inspections to make certain that District property is protected and report any prohibit
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0255

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0255
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 3 Chapter 3 Section 16 - Games and Sports BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Conduct, Section 16 - Games and Sports of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: ***** 3-3-16: - GAMES AND SPORTS. A. Skating, Sledding and Skiing in a Reckless Manner: No person shall skate, skateboard, sled or ski in any part of the Forest Preserve in a reckless manner, or at the speed greater than is reasonable and proper, having due regard to the number of people in such part of the Forest Preserve System and the use thereof, or so as to endanger life or limb, or damage the property of any person; provided, however, that nothing herein contained shall be construed to prohibit any exhibition of, or contests in, fast or fancy skating on such portions of any ice pond or rink as may be set aside for that purpose by the General Superintendent or his/her designee. Any person violating any of the provisions of this Subsection shall be fine
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0256

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0256
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0256 (Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 5-19-15) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 4 Chapter 3 Section 1 - Operation of Bicycles BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 4 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 3 - Bicycles, Section 1 - Operation of Bicycles of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: ***** 4-3-1: - OPERATION OF BICYCLES. A. Bicycles shall be operated as closely to the right-hand curb or right-hand side of the path, trail or roadway as conditions will permit and not more than two (2) bicycles shall be operated abreast or side by side. B. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any bicycle when upon the path, trail or roadway, to carry any other person upon the handlebar or frame of any such bicycle, or for any person to so ride upon any such bicycle. A. General. Persons may operate a bicycle only on paths, trails, roadways or other areas designated for bicycle use. Persons operating bicycles must ride on the right-hand side of suc
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0258

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0258
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 6 Chapter 2 Section 1 - Hawkers and Peddlers Vending BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 6 - Business, License and Permit Provisions, Chapter 2 - Hawkers and Peddlers Vending, Section 1 - Permit Required of the Forest Preserves District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 6-2-1: PERMIT REQUIRED 6-2-1: - PERMIT REQUIRED. No person shall expose or offer for sale any articles or thing, or do any hawking or peddling within or upon any of said preserves without first obtaining a permit from the District Board of Commissioners. (1989 Code) Outside of authorized District personnel in the performance of their job duties, no person or organization shall upon or in connection with any District property: collect fees, admission or cover charges, or display or offer for sale any articles, items or things, or conduct or solicit any business, trade, occupation or profession without obtaining a valid vendor permit from the General Superintendent of the Forest Preserve or his/her delegate, and then on
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0303

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0303
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING THE USE OF TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA ON ALL FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY PROPERTY BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Part 1 - General Ordinances, Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IIII - County Board, Division 2. - Rules of Organization and Procedure, Sections 3-3-21 - 3-3-23 are hereby amended as follows: 3-3-21: - SMOKING TOBACCO AND MARIJUANA USE POLICY FOR FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES. A. Prohibition of Smoking Tobacco and Marijuana Use in Cook County Forest Preserve District Facilities and Properties: The use of any tobacco or marijuana products in any form Smoking by smoking, inhaling, exhaling, burning, consuming or carrying of any lighted cigarette, lighted cigar, lighted pipe, vaporizer, snuff, snus, chewing tobacco or other lighted tobacco product in any other form ("smoking") is not permitted in any areas of any District FacilityProperty. This ban on smoking applies to all public areas of District as well as all areas used only by District employees
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0214

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0214
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): The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, an Illinois Corporation Sole Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: A PART OF 12375 McCARTHY ROAD, PALOS PARK, ILLINOIS Lot 1 of Holy Family Villa Subdivision, located in part of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) and the East Half (E1/2) of the Northwest Quarter (NW1/4) of Section 25, Township 37 North, Range 11 East of the Third Principal Meridian in the village of Palos Park, Cook County, Illinois more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the East Quarter (E1/4) corner of said Section 25, as shown per monument recorded as Document No. 97267364; Thence, South 88 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds West, on the south line of the Northeast Quarter (NE1/4) of said Section 25, a distance of 1889.26 feet, to the Point of Beginning; Thence, South 88 degrees 14 minutes 07 seconds West on said south line, 2,078.54 feet to the southeast corner of the East half (E1/2) of the Nort
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0214

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

15-0238

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0238
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Chicago Canoe and Kayak, Evanston, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Contract 14-40-409A consists of a request for Boat Concessions at Three Recreational Facilities. The Vendor selected, Chicago Canoe and Kayak, was the most responsive and responsible of two (2) responders to operate the Busse Boat House. Chicago Canoe and Kayak will be responsible for maintaining and providing boat rental and concessions at Busse Boat House. Chicago Canoe and Kayak has agreed to pay the Preserves the following annual fee per year in addition to 2% of gross sales. Busse Boat House: Year 1: $7,500.00 Year 2: $8,500.00 Year 3:$9,500.00 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) Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 15
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0239

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0239
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: T&M Lakes Inc., Orland Park, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Contract 14-40-409B consists of a request for Boat Concessions at Three Recreational Facilities. The Vendor selected, T&M Lakes Inc., was the most responsive and responsible of two (2) responders to operate the Tampier and Maple Lake Boat House. T&M Lakes Inc. will be responsible for maintaining and providing boat rental and concessions at Tampier and Maple Lake Boat House. T&M Lakes has agreed to pay the Preserves the following annual fee per year in addition to 2% of gross sales. Tampier Boat House: Year 1: $5009.19 Year 2: $5009.19 Year 3: $5009.19 Maple Lake Boat House: Year 1: $7,500.00 Year 2: $7,500.00 Year 3: $7,500.00 Contract period: Thirty Six (36) months from the issuance of the Purchase Order Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Account(s): N/A Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0257

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0257
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Planning & Development Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) Grantor: Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) through the Center for Disease Control and (CDC) Prevention’s Partnerships to Improve Community Health (PICH) grant program Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: To increase residents’ awareness and promote physical activity in the Forest Preserves as part of the Healthy HotSpot initiative funded by PICH, CCDPH and FPDCC. Grant Amount: $452,119.00 Grant Period: 9/22/2014 - 9/29/2017 Fiscal Impact: FY 2015: $397,619.00 ($222,619.00 already approved by the CDC on 3/5/2015 + $175,000.00 subject to federal approval), FY2016: $54,500.00 subject to federal approval) Accounts: Grant General Consultant Services Account 10-6740 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: The Center for Disease Control and Prevention issued a revised Notice of Award to the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) on 3/3/2015.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0246

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0246
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Lakota, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Planning, architectural & engineering services to prepare a Gateway Master Plan and Design Guidelines Contract Value: $226,624.00 Contract period: 4/14/2015 - 9/30/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $51,948.00 ($27,073.00 Grant; $24,875.00 Corporate Funds); FY 2016 $174,676.00 (Grant Funds) Accounts: General Consulting Services Grant Account 10-6740 and 01-6217 Other Professional Services 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. Summary: Job 15-80-09 includes professional services to develop an overall Gateway Plan, conduct focus groups, prepare individual concept plans for ten (10) priority Gateway Sites and more detailed construction plans for five (5) priority
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0259

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0259
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Orland Grassland Bicycle Trail Improvements Original Contract Period: 8/15/2014 - 2/15/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/16/2015 - 8/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,288,206.11 Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $2,288,206.11 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): 10-80-79G Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. Summary: A contract extension is required due to delay in permitting as well as delays due to weather conditions. Contract 10-80-79G, Orland Grassland Bicycle Trail Improvements includes, but is
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0260

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0260
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Environmental Group Services, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Environmental testing including testing for Asbestos and Lead Based Paint Original Contract Period: 3/26/2014 - 3/26/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/27/2015 - 12/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $70,300.00 Original Approval: 12/3/2013, $70,300.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts 51-6740, 52-6740, and 54-6740. Contract Number(s): 13-80-52 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. Summary: A contract extension is required because testing has been completed but construction oversight is still needed for many of these structures.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0263

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0263
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Rosemont Request: Approval Goods or Services: This agreement will allow the Village of Rosemont to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve for the construction of a pedestrian bridge over the Des Plaines River near Bryn Mawr Avenue (Stage I) that would provide access to forest preserve trails on the east side of the River in Catherine Chevalier Woods. The agreement also calls for the future submission of plans for consideration of a new river walk trail (Stage II) that would link the proposed bridge to River Road. The Village of Rosemont will be responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the project. There is no cost to the District. The proposed agreement will be similar in form to the attached draft. Approval is recommended. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Continuous Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Summary: Requesting authority to enter into an IGA with the Village
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0263

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

15-0270

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0270
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase and extend a previously executed construction contract Good(s) or Service(s): New Metal Buildings or Additions at the Central Maintenance Garage Compound in Maywood, the Thorn Creek Maintenance Division in Lansing, and Palos Trails & Grounds in Willow Springs Original Contract Period: 7/10/2014 - 7/6/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/7/2015 - 9/6/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,993,343.00 Original Approval: 4/8/2014, $3,993,343.00 Previous Increase(s): None This Increase Requested: $755,380.73 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $755,380.73 Accounts: Building Accounts: 25-6710, 26-6710, 51-6710, 52-6710, 54-6710 & 55-6710 Contract Number(s): Contract #13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Busin
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0272

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:28 GMT

File #: 15-0272
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources - Great Lakes Regional Initiative Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The purpose of this grant is to control invasive plants in the highest-value natural areas remaining in the Millennium Reserve. Grant Amount: $439,000.00 Grant Period: 4/14/2015 - 12/30/2016 Fiscal Impact: $95,000.00 Accounts: 09-6757 Grant Match & Work Fund Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: This grant, led and coordinated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, will enable the Forest Preserves to control invasive plants at Calumet City Prairie, Jurgensen Woods, Thornton-Lansing Road Woods, and Wampum Lake. This work will create healthier habitat and have a positive impact on the native plants and animals that call these preserves home. This project will advance goals set forth in the Chicago Wilderness Lake Michigan Action Plan, as
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0278

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0278
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Commissioner Deborah Sims Position: Member of Board of Directors Department/Board/Commission: NeighborSpace Board of Directors Effective date: 5/7/2015 Expiration date: Two-year term expiring May 2017 Summary: NeighborSpace, an affiliate partner of the Forest Preserves, was established in 1996 as a non-profit land trust through an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and the Forest Preserves. By supporting NeighborSpace the Forest Preserves provides small parcels of dedicated open-spaces throughout the city of Chicago for people to enjoy.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0279

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0279
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Mansfield Oil Company, Gainesville, Georgia Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute this contract pending approval of the Cook County Board of Commissioners Good(s) or Service(s): Motor Fuel Contract Value: $1,200,000.00 Contract period: 5/1/2015 - 4/30/2016 with a one (1) year renewal option Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $800,000.00 and FY 2016 $400,000.00 Accounts: 01-0170 Gas and Oil for Auto and Equipment Contract Number(s): 1584-14299 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. Summary: This is a request to enter into a new contract with Mansfield Oil Company in conjunction with Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, Stroger Hospital and Oak Forest Health Center and Provident Hospital. The contract will be used for Motor Fuel (Unleaded, Diesel and Bio-Diesel Fuel Di
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0287

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0287
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 2/1/2015-2/28/2015 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of February 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

15-0288

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0288
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure Report Report Period: 2/1/28 - 2/28/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expenditure Report
Action: withdraw
Result:

15-0291

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0291
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2014 Report Period: 1/1/2014-12/31/2014 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0274

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0274
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 - 4/15/2015 - 5/19/2015 Friday - Sunday, 4/16 - 4/19; 10 am - 5 pm Antiques, Garden & Design Show, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe The Show, formerly known as the Antiques & Garden Fair, presents approximately 100 of the finest exhibitors from around the United States, Africa, and Europe will offer antiques, jewelry, fine art, gardening books and tools, seeds, containers, books and much more. Fee applies. Thursday, 4/16; 3 - 5 pm Third Thursdays: Creative Reuse 101: Printmaking, Cummings Square, River Forest Learn basic printmaking techniques using found materials. Adults & families with children ages 5 & up. Registration encouraged. Saturday, 4/18; 9am - 1pm Earth Day Celebration and Preserves Clean Up, Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale Clean up the preserves in the morning, and then afterward celebrate with fun nature activities. Saturday, 4/18; 10 am - 2 pm Earth Day, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Spring
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0223

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0223
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 - 12/31/2014 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0224

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0224
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 Expenditures Report Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0226

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0226
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 - 12/31/2014 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0202

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0202
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 13500 S. Harlem Ave., LLC, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing steel and wood retaining wall, pavement, light poles and appurtenances. The existing wall and improvements were inadvertently installed at an angle to the property line approximately 15 years ago, resulting in much of the wall encroaching on FPCC property. The 15.5 foot high wall supports FPCC land behind it; removal would leave an unstable slope subject to erosion and collapse, and the land containing mature oak trees unsupported. No additional land other than what is occupied by the encroachment is requested. In addition to the Licensing Fees, the applicant will contribute $20,000.00 toward restoration activities in the FPCC. Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 (minimum license fee) 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 an
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0298

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0298
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 3/10/2015
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0292

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0292
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -3/10/2015 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: $240,437.26 Legal Fees for 3/10/2015 to Be Approved: $60,727.57
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0293

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0293
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -4/14/2015 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $10,000.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $175,000.00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0281

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0281
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: $179,298.45 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: approve
Result: Pass

15-0282

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0282
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: $165,827.15 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-002C Summary: Camp Shabbona Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0283

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0283
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: $216,488.77 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C Summary: Camp Sullivan Development, Phase 1
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0284

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0284
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: $383,808.13 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C Summary: Camp Reinberg Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0285

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0285
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: $320,104.94 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0286

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0286
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: $173,891.92 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-008C Summary: Camp Dan Beard Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0188

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 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: approve
Result: Pass

15-0190

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 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: approve
Result: Pass

15-0266

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0266
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 “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Martinez Frog’s, Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois, for new accessible canoe launches at Northwestern Woods in Des Plaines and Kickapoo Woods in Riverdale. Reason: Contract 13-80-02-10C2 New Canoe Launches. The work includes, but is not limited to, tree removal, earthwork, asphalt paving, concrete paving, pipe culverts, restoration and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 3/18/15 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid 1. Martinez Frog’s Inc. $209,407.50 2. Industria, Inc $261,921.00 3. Norvilla, LLC $268,000.00 4. F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC $268,520.00 5. Front Range Environmental $288,200.00 6. Schaefges Brothers, Inc. $296,646.00 7. Paul Borg Construction Company $309,846.70 Estimated Fiscal I
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0267

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:30 GMT

File #: 15-0267
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” Forest Preserve”) to enter into a contract with Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois (“Matthew Paving”) for parking lot repaving at North Police Area Headquarters and Barrington Road Pond. Matthew Paving, a local business, was the second lowest responsible and responsive bidder. Matthew Paving’s bid was within two percent (2%) of the bid submitted by Chicagoland Paving, a business located in Lake Zurich, Illinois that does not meet the definition of a local business. Pursuant to Section 1-8-2E of the Forest Preserves’ code, the Forest Preserve is authorized to procure goods and services from a local business provided the bid from the local business is no more than two percent higher than the bid from a non-local bidder that otherwise would be considered the lowest responsive bidder. The Forest Preserve now desire to do so. Reason: Contract 15-80-01 Parking Lot Repaving
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0269

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0269
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 #15-31-105 consists of tree and brush removal along trails in the Thorn Creek area, including the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand seven hundred eighty-eight (1,788) trees, one (1) of which requires stumping, ninety-two (92) that require pruning/topping, and one (1) acre of brush clearing in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 9, Thorn Creek Division. Arborworks, LLC was the lowest responsible bidder of the six (6) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 3/25/2015 Bid Results: 1. Arborworks LLC, $133,845.00 2. Trees “R” Us, $157,840.00 3. Vega Tree Service, $168,840.00 4. Homer Tree Care, $203,270.00 5. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $228,100.00 6. Clean Cut Tree Service, $375,660.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $133,845.00 Contract Period: Ninety (90)
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0271

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0271
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 Vega Tree Service, Northlake, Ilinois Reason: Contract #15-31-106 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of two thousand nine hundred and ninety-two trees (2,992), which includes ninety-seven (97) that require limbing, six (6) that require stumping, and eight (8) that require topping, in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 2, Northwest Division. Vega Tree Service was the lowest responsible bidder of the seven (7) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 3/27/2015 Bid Results: 1. Vega Tree Service, $252,775.00 2. Trees “R” Us, $294,127.00 3. Arborworks LLC, $331,667.00 4. Clean Cut Tree Service, $364,240.00 5. Midway Tree Service, $474,300.00 6. Homer Tree Service, $494,842.00 7. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $503,700.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $252,775.00 Contract Period: Ninety (90) days from notice to proc
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0288

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

15-0304

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:29 GMT

File #: 15-0304
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE FOR FILE 15-0304 FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Sponsored by: RICHARD R .BOYKIN, Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioner ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE FOREST PRESERVE CODE OF COOK COUNTY CONCERNING “POLICE REGULATIONS” BY ADDING A NEW SECTION, 3-1-9 PROHIBITING THE USE OF CAROTID CONTROL HOLDS BY THE COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE POLICE. WHEREAS, the sworn officers employed by the Cook County Forest Preserve Police will maintain a courteous and professional demeanor when dealing with the public pursuant to current standing orders, policies and procedures; and, WHEREAS, the sworn officers employed by the Cook County Forest Preserve Police will maintain compliance with all laws, current standing orders, policies and procedures mandating that said officers select the appropriate level of force based on a subject’s actions, and that employees further modify their selection of options as the subject offers less or greater resistance; and,
Action: refer
Result: Pass