Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 9/8/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0461

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0461
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES FOR RECEIVING TWO AWARDS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION OFFICALS WHEREAS, on July 12, 2015, the Forest Preserves received two awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials at their annual national awards event in Charlotte, North Carolina, which recognizes and honors excellence in county, regional and special district level parks and recreation throughout the nation; and WHEREAS, the “It’s Cooler in the Forest” program, created and managed by the Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming, received the Park and Recreation Program - Class II award for its innovative approach to introducing nature and outdoor recreation to new audiences. “It’s Cooler in the Forest” is designed to be a “gateway to the preserves”; to bring young people out to the Forest Preserves to experience both the educational and recreational opportunities available to them in the natural settings of Cook County. The program is designed in the hopes that participants will leave with t
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0466

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:38:12 GMT

File #: 15-0466
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF LONGWOOD AVENUE WHEREAS, under the authority granted pursuant to 70 ILCS 810/8, the Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, after due investigation and consideration, has determined that the nature and extent of the public use and the public interest to be subserved is such as to warrant the vacation of the street described in the following ordinance, which street is located within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and is not a part of any state of county highway. THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, as follows: 1. That all that part of Longwood Avenue described as follows: ALL THAT PART OF LONGWOOD AVENUE LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 87TH STREET AND NORTH OF A LINE BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 3 IN NEW BEVERLY HILLS SUBDIVISION AND RUNNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE CENTERLINE OF LONGWOOD AVENUE, TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0511

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0511
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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #14 (“Painters and Allied Trades Union”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Ef
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0512

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0512
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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 (“Sheet Metal Workers Union”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Sheet Metal
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0513

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0513
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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (“IBEW”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date Electrician $42.00 6/20
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0514

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0514
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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, U.A. (“Plumbers Union”); and WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and Title Represented Wage Rate* Effective Date Plumber Journeymen
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0479

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0479
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Rob Castaneda Position: Board Member Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council Effective date: 1/1/2016 Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2018 Summary: Reappointment of Rob Castaneda
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0518

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0518
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Michael DeSantiago Position: Board Member Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council Effective date: 1/1/2016 Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2018 Summary: Reappointment of Michael DeSantiago
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0519

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0519
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Falona Joy Position: Board Member Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council Effective date: 1/1/2016 Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2018 Summary: Reappointment of Falona Joy
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0531

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0531
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 15-0531 CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the Preserves) has received millions of dollars in crucial funds administered through grant programs operated by the State of Illinois through agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA); and WHEREAS, these state-administered grant programs provide vital funding assistance to local government agencies to protect public lands, increase recreational access, and assist local governments in expanding open spaces, all of which contribute to a region’s economic vitality and people’s quality of life; and WHEREAS, these funds have been leveraged by the Preserves to double their impact for the State of Illinois and have allowed for the protection of biologically and culturally significant lands; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners and President Preckwinkle are dismayed by the action
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0531

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

15-0531

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

15-0467

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0467
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Resource Management Request: Receive and File Report Title: Expansion Strategy for a Conservation Corps Report Period: N/A Summary: The “Expansion Strategy for a Conservation Corps” Report was developed in partnership with the Chicago Jobs Council to shape a strategy for engaging “out of school” youth in the FPCC Conservation Corps, a priority component of the Forest Preserves’ Next Century Conservation Plan (NCCP). The main objectives of the Conservation Corps are to: 1) Provide 150,000 conservation service hours annually to the FPCC within five years. 2) Continue to support and expand existing Corps programs that engage high school students, college students, and adults from across Cook County. 3) Ensure Corps programs are accessible to young people who are not enrolled in school and not employed (“out-of-school youth,” ages 18-24), as well as to people with involvement in the justice system. 4) Provide valuable paid work experience, basic work skills, and industry skills training. 5) Bring diverse populations to the Forest Preser
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0198

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0198
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0198 PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning & Development Other Part(ies): Village of Palos Park, Illinois Request: approval to enter into an intergovernmental agreement and execute and file a petition for annexation Goods or Services: to annex and provide municipal water and sewer service to certain Forest Preserve property located in unincorporated Cook County Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Twenty (20) years from the date of full execution. Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A District(s): 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves owns certain property on the south side of McCarthy Road (123rd Street) in unincorporated Cook County that it currently is using for a police facility and that it has identified via its 2013 Camping Master Plan as a potential future camp site. The Forest Preserves wishes to connect the current police facility and, once it is constructed, its future camp site to the Village of Palos Park’s water and sanitary sewer systems. The Village of Palos Park is
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0198

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

15-0463

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0463
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County, Illinois Request: Authorization to extend and amend Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has a program to train inmates and participants from the Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (a/k/a “Boot Camp”) to provide deconstruction and building material salvage services. The Forest Preserve desires to use such services with respect to the removal of cabins at Forest Preserve campgrounds (Dan Beard, and Sullivan) and at a residential property (7 Hickory Lane in Westchester). Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: Original contract period, 4/11/2014 - 3/10/2015. Extension period, 3/11/2015 - 6/30/2016 (retroactive). Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A District(s): 6, 14 and 17 Summary: On 4/8/2014, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners approved the original contract. On 5/21/2014, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the original contract. The orig
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0464

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0464
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Permits, Concessions and Volunteer Resources Vendor: Go Ape Bemis Woods LLC, Frederick, Maryland Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend a contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional design, construction, operation, and maintenance services for an Aerial Adventure & Zipline Course (the “Course”). In addition to designing and constructing the Course, Go Ape Bemis Woods LLC will operate and maintain the Course. Original Contract Period: 5/1/2014 - 5/1/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two (2) year extension from 5/2/2019 - 5/1/2021 with three (3) one (1) year renewal options Total Current Contract Amount Authority: Go Ape has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves a $20,000.00 annual fee plus a tiered percentage of gross revenue generated at the Course. Original Approval: 10/7/2014 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue Generating) Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 14-40-405 Concurr
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0465

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0465
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: The Superlative Group, Inc., Westlake, Ohio Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Asset Marketing Program Management Services Contract Value: Revenue Generating Contract period: 9/8/2015 - 11/30/2019 Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 12-90-289 CC 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: Districtwide. Summary: On 11/19/2014, the Cook County Board approved contract 12-90-289 with The Superlative Group, Inc. following a Request for Proposals for asset marketing program services. The Forest Preserve Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) is seeking to procure the same services provided by The Superlative Group, Inc. On 7/21/2015, the Preserves Board of Commissioners approved an Intergovernmental Agreement betwee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0481

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0481
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Organization: The Forest Preserve Foundation Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement with the Forest Preserve Foundation to manage a tree and bench donation program. Reason: The Forest Preserve Foundation will manage a tree and bench donation program whereby members of the public donate funds to the Foundation in order for a tree to be planted, or a bench to be installed, on land managed or owned by the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Foundation will provide payment to the Preserves equal to 90% of each donation for tree or bench dedications. Contract period: 9/8/2015 in perpetuity until terminated by thirty (30) days written notice by either party. Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Account(s): Tree Donations, 10-6750 and Bench Donations, 10-5840 Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): Districtwide
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0487

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Grant Award
Title: PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County Grantor: Chicago Wilderness/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Forest Preserves of Cook County has received support for its “Birding in the Preserves: An Initiative to Create Connections between People and the Forest Preserves through Birding” through a 50% match grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through Chicago Wilderness (CW). This project will expand the District’s programmatic capacity to promote birding to diverse audiences by leveraging partnerships and expertise available in the region. Grant Amount: $40,000.00 Grant Period: 6/1/2015 - 5/31/2017 Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00 Accounts: 10-5840, Birding in the Preserve Revenue Account and 10-6225, Birding in the Preserve Professional Contractual Services) Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): Districtwide Summary: This project will est
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0492

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to extend a previously executed Job Order contract Good(s) or Service(s): Life safety, ADA and locker room improvements at the Preserves Skokie Resource Management Headquarters, Glen Grove Equestrian Center and North Branch Maintenance Headquarters. Original Contract Period: Original contract period three hundred and fifty six (356) calendar days from Notice to Proceed 3/27/2014 - 3/18/2015 and sixty (60) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 3/19/2015 - 5/18/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request for twelve (12) months 5/19/2015 - 5/18/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $303,377.00 Original Approval: 1/14/2014, $303,377.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G2R1 Concurrences: The C
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0494

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0494
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: KLF Enterprises, Markham, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials and the Demolition of the Residence at Camp Dan Beard Original Contract Period: 5/15/2015 through 6/19/2015 and a sixty (60) days extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 6/20/2015 - 8/18/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 8/19/2015 through 3/18/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $42,750.00 Original Approval: 3/18/2015, $42,750.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Building Account, 51-6710 Contract Number(s): 15-80-20 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): 14 Summary: A contract extension is required due t
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0495

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0495
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: IMEX, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for site utilities and site improvements for five (5) pre-fabricated comfort stations at Harms Woods, Barrington Road Pond, Schiller Woods, North Creek Meadow and Bremen Grove. Original Contract Period: Original contract period twelve (12) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed (10/16/2013 - 10/15/2014); 1/20/2015 Board approved extension (10/16/2014 - 6/30/2015) and a sixty (60) days extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 7/1/2015 - 8/31/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request retroactively for nine (9) months (9/1/2015 - 5/31/2016). Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,110,060.00 Original Approval: 9/10/2013, $1,110,060.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: NA Accounts: NA C
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0497

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Vendor: Robe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services to waterproof the Harold “Hal” Trailside Museum. Original Contract Period: Original contract period four (4) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed (12/3/2014 - 4/2/2015 and sixty (60) day administrative extension 4/3/2015 - 6/2/2015) Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request retroactively for nine (9) months (6/3/2015 - 3/2/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $78,368.40 Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $78,368.40 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G6R3C-2 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
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0500

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0500
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 6/1/2015 - 6/30-2015 and 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of June and July 2015. These reports are 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

15-0501

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0501
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Computer Hardware, software and hardware maintenance Original Contract Period: 7/11/2012 - 7/10/2015 (Sixty (60) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent until from 7/11/2015 - 9/8/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 9/9/2015 - 12/31/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $820,000.00 Original Approval: 7/2/2012 - $200,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 5/13/2013, $20,000.00, 6/18/2013, $300,000.00 and 1/20/2015 $300,000.00 This Increase Requested: $420,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $110,000.00 $FY 2016 $310,000.00 Accounts: Computer Equipment, Supplies and Software Accounts, 01-6310, 01-6372 and 09-6374 Contract Number(s): 11-84-167 CC Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Mi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0509

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Finance and Administration Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization to amend and execute an intergovernmental agreement between the County of Cook Government (the “County”) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and the Preserves. Goods or Services: The County and the Preserves wish to amend the Agreement to provide for additional services by the County and to increase the amount of reimbursement or payment due from the Preserves to the County. Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2015, retroactively, to 12/31/2015 Fiscal Impact: $1,793,567.00 In addition to the requested expenditure, the District anticipates $150,000.00 in revenue. Accounts: Various Districtwide Corporate Accounts District(s): Districtwide Summary: In an effort to encourage consolidation and cooperation where appropriate, the County and the
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0491

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

File #: 15-0491
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 9/8/2015 - 10/6/2015 Sunday - Sunday; 9/20-9/27 - IT’S HERE!!!! 100 YEARS/100 EVENTS: Celebrating the Forest Preserves 100th Anniversary It’s here! Check out the 100 Years/100 Events Activity Guide and website at fpdcc.com/100events. There are bird walks, hikes, art projects, restoration work, bike rides, nature play activities, star gazing, campfires and much, much more. Don’t forget to come out for Cook County’s Largest Tree Hug on Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m. Wednesday, 9/9; 5 - 7 pm Archery 101, Thatcher Woods, 8030 W Chicago Ave, River Forest Relax and refocus after school or work. Instruction provided for ages 10 & up. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot. Saturday, 9/12; 10 am - 5 pm & Sunday, 9/13; 10 am - 4 pm A River Thru History, Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous, Columbia Woods, Willow Springs Look back 200 years to front
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0201

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0201
Ver.: 2
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 the Village of Oak Lawn and other Municipal Customers of the Oak Lawn Regional Water System, (“the Grantees”), to locate, operate and maintain a water transmission main in the Tinley Creek Preserves. The Preserves and Grantees have come to a mutual understanding on several key material terms and routes to be included within the License, as indicated in the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) and exhibits from the Village of Oak Lawn dated August 28, 2015. Permission is now sought, upon Grantees satisfactory compliance with the MOU and any additional due diligence or negotiation of any relevant provisions, as determined by the Preserves’ legal department, to enter into and execute the License. The request is for approximately 19,984 linear feet of new water main ranging in size from 24-inch diameter to 60-inch diameter to serve 12 southwest suburban communities. The communities are currently served by a si
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0402

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0402
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Renewal
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE RENEWAL REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to renew a License to ComEd, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain electric transmission facilities on four parcels owned by the Preserves in Morton Grove and Des Plaines, as described in License Agreement dated June19, 1952, and last renewed on July 1, 2005 for a ten year term. Com Ed requests approval for annual payments over the ten year term of the renewal License . Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $1,619,001.50. One time upfront fee of $161,900.15 to bring the License current. Annual fee of $161,900.15 due on or before the remaining 9 years of the License, commencing on July 1, 2015 and ending on July 1, 2025. (Sec. 5-2A-4) License Application Fee: $500.00 included in License Fee YELAR Fee: $3,400.00 included in License Fee Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 46.143 Acres Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met th
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0403

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0403
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Request
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant amend a License to Elk Grove Village , Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an internally illuminated village gateway sign and 15 feet of underground electrical duct. The sign is a replacement for an existing sign at the same location authorized by the Board of Commissioners in 2000 by License 1665. The sign complies with the FPCC lighting ordinance Section 1-16-4. Term: Continuous License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: $500.00 YELAR Fee: $3500.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $7,500.00 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.009 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application amendment and plans and have found them to be a
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0412

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:36 GMT

File #: 15-0412
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 Karen Blonski, 312 Ruth Street, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing single car garage structure, walk and driveway attached to her residence. The garage was constructed around 1926 and encroaches on FPCC property by four feet. Ms. Blonski acquired her property in 1999 and continues to occupy and maintain the structure . Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: None YELAR Fee: Waived Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec. 2-3-1D and 5-2A-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.004 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be acce
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0413

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:44:42 GMT

File #: 15-0413
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 Sophia Tarka, 315 Mason Street, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing detached single car garage structure and driveway. The garage was constructed around 1954 and encroaches on FPCC property by 4.6 feet, the driveway by 8 feet. Ms. Tarka acquired her property in 2008 and continues to occupy and maintain the garage and driveway. Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: None YELAR Fee: Waived Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec.2-3-1D and 5-2A-4. Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.02 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to b
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0414

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:34:43 GMT

File #: 15-0414
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 Laurence A. and Kathryn L. Smith, 1045 Forest Hills Avenue, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing brick two car detached garage and driveway. The garage was constructed around 1936 and encroaches on FPCC property by 7 feet, the driveway by 10.9 feet. The Smiths acquired their property in 1978 and continue to occupy and maintain the structures. Term: 10 Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: None YELAR Fee: Waived Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec.2-3-1D and 5-2A-4. Tree Mitigation Fee: $None The area of the License is: 0.01 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement. The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0458

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0458
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Request
Title: Erickson Woods Parking License
Action: defer
Result: Pass

15-0431

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0431
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 Bond Expenditure Report Report Period: 12/31/2012 through 3/31/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0432

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0432
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 through 3/31/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0433

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0433
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: FPDCC MBE-WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2015 through 3/31/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0520

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0520
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 7/21/2015 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0488

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -7/29/2015 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: $31,445.24 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $8,870.93 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $403,651.14 Legal Fees for 07/29/2015 to Be Approved: $77,457.64
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0489

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0489
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 -7/21/2015 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: $198,682.000 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $0.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $0.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery for 07/21/2015 to Be Approved: $500.00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0490

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0490
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 -9/8/2015 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: $$198,682.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $0.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $500.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery for 09/08/2015 to Be Approved: $4,652.89
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0502

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0502
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $387,221.24 Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account Contract Number(s): 10-80-79G District(s): 17 Summary: Orland Grassland Bicycle Trail
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0503

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0503
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $290,521.35 Accounts: 25-6770, Site Amenities Account Contract Number(s): 15-80-01 District(s): 15 Summary: Parking Lot Repaving; North Police Area Headquarters & Barrington Pond
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0504

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0504
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: $336,552.85 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2 District(s): 6, 16 and 17 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

15-0505

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0505
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: $665,196.60 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C District(s): 17 Summary: Camp Bullfrog and Maple Lake Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0506

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0506
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: $703,154.70 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-007C District(s): 6 Summary: Camp Sullivan Family Development - Phase 2
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0507

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0507
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $195,486.06 Accounts: 10-/0-67-161-6760, Grant Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-06C4-R District(s): 16 and 17 Summary: Miller Meadow, Beck Lake and Bremen Grove Improvements
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0508

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0508
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: $381,710.61 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-008C District(s): 14 Summary: Camp Dan Beard Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0469

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0469
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, Grayslake, Illinois Reason: Contract #15-31-107 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of two thousand one hundred sixty-five (2,165) trees, seven (7) of which require stumping in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 2, Northwest Division. Clean Cut Tree Service was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 8/12/2015 Bid Results: 1. Clean Cut Tree Service, $243,300.00 2. Arborworks, $247,500.00 3. Trees R Us, $268,460.00 4. Homer Tree Service, $386,681.00 5. Groundskeeper Landscape, $397,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $243,300.00 Contract Period: Ninety (90) days from notice to proceed Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration District: 14 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority and Women
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0485

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0485
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, Arlington Heights Illinois for interior building improvements at the Preserve’s General Headquarters Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G7R1B includes interior space planning improvements at the Preserve’s existing General Headquarters. This work is for construction services and includes remodeling existing offices, constructing new offices, installing fire alarm systems and addressing additional miscellaneous interior repairs. Some of this work is required due to the construction of the new entrance lobby and elevator and other work is to address new departmental development and restructuring. Bid Opening Date: 8/19/2015 Bid Results: 1. Path Construction $994,400.00 2. Reliable & Associates $1,046,911.00 3. Paul Borg Construction $1,053,600.00 4. KR Miller $1,067,000.00 5. Plata Const
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0498

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:35 GMT

File #: 15-0498
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: 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures.
Action: approve
Result: Pass