<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of Finance Committee on 11/14/2017 at 10:30 AM</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=568643&amp;GUID=7AE55BA7-3727-4B5B-BF91-DF3037907C1B</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=7AE55BA7-3727-4B5B-BF91-DF3037907C1B&amp;ID=568643&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=Forest+Preserve+District+of+Cook+County+-+Meeting+of+Finance+Committee+on+11%2F14%2F2017+at+10%3A30+AM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>17-0428</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3205829&amp;GUID=F68B1860-7BF1-4EAD-8F92-C2E5CA90FBAF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">F68B1860-7BF1-4EAD-8F92-C2E5CA90FBAF-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0428&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Committee Minutes&lt;br /&gt;Title: COMMITTEE MINUTES

Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 10/24/2017&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Committee Minutes</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0421</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3205828&amp;GUID=FFD6DE2D-E6AA-4434-B3FD-C946DF6D96B9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">FFD6DE2D-E6AA-4434-B3FD-C946DF6D96B9-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0421&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)&lt;br /&gt;Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -11/14/2017

The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2017 to present:  $353,404.53                                      
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved:                                    $7,913.33&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0399</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3205827&amp;GUID=137E5238-FE8B-4A6D-B8A2-0A227A3824C2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">137E5238-FE8B-4A6D-B8A2-0A227A3824C2-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0399&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)&lt;br /&gt;Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -10/24/2017

The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $1,920,316.39
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved:                                    $60,346.50

Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present:                  $807,167.25
Legal Fees for 10/24/2017 to Be Approved:                           $43,123.18&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0398</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3205826&amp;GUID=48C29522-6217-437F-93E3-EB259A9C87E3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">48C29522-6217-437F-93E3-EB259A9C87E3-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0398&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Disbursement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT

Department(s):  Planning &amp; Development  

Action:  Disbursement Approval  

Payee:  Meru Corporation, Niles, Illinois  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Construction Services  

Fiscal Impact:  $381,600.00 

Accounts:  Recreation Landscape Improvement Account 51056-560060 

Contract Number(s):  17-80-16 

District(s):  9 &amp; 17  

Summary:  New water service for South Police Headquarters and Schiller Woods flush toilet&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Disbursement</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0408</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3248028&amp;GUID=FBA3E494-097A-4A99-A335-4DBF0E750A8E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">FBA3E494-097A-4A99-A335-4DBF0E750A8E-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0408&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Disbursement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT

Department(s):  Planning &amp; Development  

Action:  Disbursement Approval  

Payee:  Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois 

Good(s) or Service(s):  Construction Services  

Fiscal Impact:  $226,519.57 

Accounts:  Site Amenities Account; 51057.560060 

Contract Number(s):  17-80-01 

District(s):  5, 6 and 16   

Summary:  National Grove South, Thorn Creek Police Headquarters, Thorn Creek Division Headquarters, Sweet Woods and Calumet Woods Pavement and Sewer Repairs&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Disbursement</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0353</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3205569&amp;GUID=3C108AFD-712D-4690-BAF5-0E0E32A5234C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3C108AFD-712D-4690-BAF5-0E0E32A5234C-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0353&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Department:  Resource Management 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Encap, Inc., DeKalb, Illinois 

Reason:   Contract #17-31-122 consists of 11.65 acres of tree and brush removal in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications in Region 7, Sag Valley Division. Encap, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the eight (8) bidders.  

Bid Opening Date:  9/29/2017  

Bid Results: 
1.  Atrium, Inc., $16,274.90
2.  Encap, Inc., $40,134.25
3.  Semper Fi Yard Services, $42,406.00
4.  Tallgrass Restoration, $48,347.50
5.  Applied Ecological Services, $54,890.96
6.  KGI Landscaping, $59,415.00
7.  Groundskeeper Landscaping, $111,840.00
8.  Homer Tree Service, $139,800.00

**Deficiencies were noted with respect to Atrium, Inc.’s qualifications which prohibited it from being deemed the lowest responsible bidder. 

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,134.25

Contract Period:  Date of execution - 12/31/19, with a twelve (12) month extension option to account for potentia&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0076</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3205825&amp;GUID=B5AF4A20-C384-45E9-BF4F-D3B99FA4CCF4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B5AF4A20-C384-45E9-BF4F-D3B99FA4CCF4-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0076&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Finance and Administration 

Request:  Receive and File 

Report Title:  Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 

Report Period:  1/1/2017 - 9/30/2017 

Summary:  Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense report for September 2017.&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0338</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3190754&amp;GUID=3F3C781E-3ACC-4954-BDF0-D75F056F21A7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">3F3C781E-3ACC-4954-BDF0-D75F056F21A7-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0338&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE

1-8-1(B): RECEIPTS OF MONEY

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 1(B) - Receipts of Money of the Forest Preserve District Cook of County Code is hereby enacted as Follows:

Sec. 1-8-1: RECEIPTS OF MONEY.

A.	The heads of departments shall transmit all moneys of the Forest Preserve District received by them to the Comptroller and take his receipt therefor.

B.	Payment Via Credit Card. With respect to any fine, fee, charge, or cost imposed by, owing to, or collected by or on behalf of the District, the District is authorized to accept electronic payment by credit card.  

The District may impose a convenience fee or surcharge upon such payments to the extent allowable under the applicable credit card service agreement. Such convenience fee shall not exceed the actual cost to the District for such transactions. Alternatively, the District may enter into agreements, with one or more financial institutions, Internet companies, or other bu&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ordinance</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0234</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103774&amp;GUID=CBB113B9-1E7A-4310-A731-5F416ECD5C6C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">CBB113B9-1E7A-4310-A731-5F416ECD5C6C-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0234&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Title 1 Chapter 8 Section 2: Contracts and Purchases

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of 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:

Sec. 1-8-2.  Contracts and Purchases.

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I.	Powers and duties of Purchasing Agent: The District Purchasing Agent shall, pursuant to the terms, exceptions, or restrictions established by this Code and the President and Board of Commissioners: 

1.	Purchase or contract for all supplies, materials and equipment, and contractual services required by any Office, department, institution or agency of the District subject to the provisions, restrictions and limitations of this Subsection; 

2.	Establish and enforce standard and non-standard specifications established in accordance with this Subsection which shall apply to all supplies, materials and equipment purchased for the use of any Office, department, institution or agency &lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0315</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3190751&amp;GUID=821399B8-91A5-4926-8DCA-CD80B49CA28C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">821399B8-91A5-4926-8DCA-CD80B49CA28C-2023-10-27-17-16-19</guid><description>File #: 17-0315&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

TITLE 4 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 2 - PARKING REGULATIONS

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 4 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2 - Parking Regulations, is hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 4-2-1: General Parking.

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Any person found in violation of any provision of this Section will be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) thirty-five dollars ($35.00). A separate and distinct offense shall be regarded as committed each four-hour period in which the owner of the vehicle continues or permits any such violation to continue, or fails to make a reasonable effort to comply.

Sec. 4-2-2: Stopping, Standing and Parking, Prohibited in Various Locations.

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Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of the above section shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for each offense. A separate and distinct offense shall be regarded as committed each four-hour period in which the owner of the vehicle continues or permits any such&lt;br /&gt;Action: &lt;br /&gt;Result: </description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 17:16:19 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>