Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 6/9/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0362

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:31 GMT

File #: 15-0362
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR NORTH CREEK MEADOW AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to North Creek Meadow near Torrence Avenue and Glenwood Lansing Road in District 6. 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 natura
Action: waive the rules
Result: Pass

15-0362

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

15-0241

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:31 GMT

File #: 15-0241
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Fox & Fox Architects, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase a previously executed task order contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: Original Task Order period: 8/16/2013 - 8/15/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: 8/16/2015 - 12/5/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $213,151.00 Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $149,851.00 Previous Increase(s): (11/4/2013, $8,000.00) (4/8/2014, $55,300.00) This Increase Requested: $67,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $67,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740 Contract Number(s): Task Order 13-80-01-7R1D 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: The original contract (Task Order) #13-80-01-7R1D is for ar
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0363

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0363
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Owners of Record Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois Section: 1 Parcel(s): PIN: 32-01-400-010-0000 THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, 209 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION, 150 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 500 FEET; THENCE NORTH AT RIGHT ANGLES 172 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. Fiscal Impact: $85,000.00 plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 ($95,000.00 in total). Accounts: 25-6800 Land Acquisition; 06-6800 Land Acquisition Summ
Action: suspend the rules
Result: Pass

15-0363

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:34 GMT

15-0365

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0365
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, Nebraska Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute a “Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement - Multi-Use Path Construction & Maintenance” (the “Agreement”) with the Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”), for construction of a new multi-use path on the south side of the existing Lake-Cook Road at-grade public road crossing (the “Path”). As part of the Agreement, UP is granting the Preserves an easement to construct the Path over a portion of UP’s property and trackage. The Preserves has received approval for the project from the Illinois Commerce Commission. At the Preserves’ expense, UP shall install pedestrian gates and additional crossing panels to widen the crossing area to accommodate the Path. The proposed Agreement includes an easement fee of $25,000.00 and estimated construction costs of $315,578.00 for
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0368

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0368
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Waste Management, Carol Stream, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 1 Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015 with a Sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $165,096.00 Original Approval: 5/2/2012, $93,916.00 Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $36,180.00 and 9/9/2014, $35,000.00 This Increase Requested: $60,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $60,000.00 Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 12-51-105 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for more freque
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0369

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0369
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Hoving Pit Stop, West Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 2 Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015, with a sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $197,778.00 Original Approval: 5/2/2012 - $143,428.00 Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $23,850.00 and 9/9/2014, $30,500.00 This Increase Requested: $60,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $60,000.00 Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 12-51-106 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for mor
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0370

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0370
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 3 Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015, with a sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $238,395.00 Original Approval: 5/2/2012, $144,980.00 Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $57,915.00 and 9/9/2014, $35,500.00 This Increase Requested: $60,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $60,000.00 Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 12-51-107 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for more frequent servi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0371

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0371
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Waste Management, Carol Stream, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 4 Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015 with a sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $131,251.00 Original Approval: 5/2/2012, $85,401.00 Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $14,850.00 and 9/9/2014, $31,000.00 This Increase Requested: $60,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $60,000.00 Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 12-51-108 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for more frequent se
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0373

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0373
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Center for the Transformation of Waste Technology, Naperville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to execute authority to renew an optional one (1) year extension to an existing contract Good(s) or Service(s): professional services to operate, monitor and maintain an existing sewage treatment facility for Little Red Schoolhouse and the Palos Division Headquarters Original Contract Period: Original three (3) year contract period 5/2/2012 - 5/1/2015, with a sixty (60) day contract period extension approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension period 6/30/2015 - 4/29/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $76,100.00 Original Approval: May 2, 2012, $76,100.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $25,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00 Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740 Contract
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0379

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0379
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Law Enforcement Vendor: Theodore Polygraph Services, Hillside, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): To administer polygraph tests for potential police new hires Original Contract Period: 7/22/2014 - 6/30-2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/1/2015 - 12/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $25,000.00 Original Approval: 7/22/2014 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Department of Law Enforcement, 0-6246 Contract Number(s): 14-70-500 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: A contract extension is required so the vendor can continue through the remainder of the current year (2015) to administer, as needed, polygraph exams for entry level police officer positions. The contract amount is not to exceed $25,000.00. To date $8,410.00 has been paid under this contr
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0380

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0380
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Law Enforcement Vendor: Industrial/Organization Solutions, Westchester, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): To perform testing and assessment services Original Contract Period: 4/20/2014 - 4/21/2015, Sixty (60) day extension approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/19/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/20/2015 - 12/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $62,000.00 Original Approval: 4/20/2014 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Department of Law Enforcement, 01-6246 Contract Number(s): 13-70-323 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: A contract extension is requested so that the vendor can continue, to administer, as needed, written exams, psychological exams, and assessments through the remainder of 2015 for sworn law enforcement positions within the Dis
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0383

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0383
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Homewood Disposal Services, Inc., Homewood, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of refuse services Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $30,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $30,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $15,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $15,000.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-104 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Extension and amendment for additional refuse disposal services in Region 4. District(s): 5 and 6
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0384

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0384
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Recycling Systems Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of refuse services Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30-2015, with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $90,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $90,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $15,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $15,000.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-102 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Extension and amendment for additional refuse disposal services for Region 2. District(s): 9 and 16
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0385

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0385
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Recycling Systems, Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of refuse services Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015, with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $75,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $75,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $15,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $15,000.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-101 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Extend and amend contract due to additional refuse disposal services in Region 1. District(s): 11 and 17
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0386

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0386
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Veolia ES Solid Waste Midwest LLC (Advanced Disposal), Rolling Meadows, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Refuse disposal services Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $90,000.00 Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $90,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $15,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $15,000.00 Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 Contract Number(s): 12-51-103 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: Extend and amend contract due to additional disposal services for Region 3. District(s): 13 and 14
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0393

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0393
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of April 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

15-0372

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0372
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 - 6/9/2015 - 7/21/2015 TODAY! June 9; 10 am to 2 pm Live Healthy Discover Nature and Camping! Celebrate all things Forest Preserves and especially camping today at Daley Plaza. Meet staff, some of our birds, turtles and snakes, as well as our partners. We’ll all have lots of information about all the great things that are happening in the Forest Preserves. Draw for prizes and learn about our coloring contest for a free camping experience. At noon the Henhouse Prowlers will perform. Monday - Thursday evenings; 6/8 - 9/7 Evenings at the Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe The Garden’s summer hours extend to 9 p.m. from June 6 to September 7, with Evenings music programs beginning on June 8. The special live music performances for all ages are offered four nights a week. See chicagobotanic.org/evenings or schedule of performances. Free. Thursday, 6/18; 6:30 pm Film in the Forest: “Little Shop of Hor
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0201

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0201
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 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: defer
Result: Pass

15-0328

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0328
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Easement Request
Title: EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement to the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CDOTH) at Bemis Woods for 4.634 acres or 201,858 square feet. Reason: On 8/24/1928 the Cook County Board directed the Superintendent of Highways to prepare plans for the improvement and relocation of Wolf Road north of Ogden Avenue. Plans were prepared, approved by the Cook County Board and by State Highways, and in 1929 construction began, however there is no record of an easement grant for the road at its relocation. CDOTH is requesting the easement grant to rectify the situation and formally recognize the easement for public road at its current location. The easement area is currently improved with a two to five lane roadway with median. The easement will also allow for construction of a bike path connection proposed by the Village of Western Springs. The area for the permanent easement is 4.634 acres. CDOTH indicates that no trees are expected to be removed
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0391

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0391
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 regularl meeting held on 5/19/2015. .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0388

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0388
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -5/19/2015 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: $27,362.31 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $1,896.23 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $336,710.84 Legal Fees for 5/19/2015 to Be Approved: $38,125.22
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0389

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0389
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 -6/9/2015 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: $185,000.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $13,682.00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0358

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0358
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford of Bensenville, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase and Maintenance of eight (8) 2015 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dump and one (1) Ford 2015 Ford 150 Crew Cab Fiscal Impact: $623,161.36 Accounts: 25-6625, Vehicles and Maintenance Contract Number(s): City of Chicago Contract # 26573, Board Approval Date 7/22/2014 Summary: This purchase is for nine (9) 2015 Vehicles to be used throughout the District and includes maintenance services. The attached Purchase order provides for 12 vehicles that were board approved. This disbursement is for nine (9) vehicles.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0374

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0374
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $383,871.13 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

15-0375

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0375
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Mack Construction Corporation, New Lenox, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $224,904.90 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R3 Summary: Dan Ryan Woods Calumet Visitor’s Center
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0376

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0376
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: $499,434.30 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C Summary: Camp Reinberg Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0377

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0377
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: $1,136,442.58 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0378

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0378
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: $166,364.10 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R3 Re-Bid Summary: Rolling Knolls Welcome Center
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0387

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0387
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Resource Management Action: Authorization to disburse payment for Invoice #24306-22 Payee: Clauss Brothers, Elgin, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Tree planting and landscaping services Fiscal Impact: $166,734.08 Accounts: EAB Tree Planting, 09-6753 Contract Number(s): 12-31-105 Summary: This contract provides for tree planting and landscape services throughout the Preserves.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0364

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0364
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 Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois, for parking lot repaving at Whistler Woods in Riverdale and Little Calumet Boat Launch in Blue Island. Reason: Contract 15-80-27 Parking Lot Repaving. The work includes, but is not limited to, repaving and reconstructing the existing parking lots at the Whistler Woods and Little Calumet Boat Launch sites and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 5/13/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid 1. Matthew Paving Inc. $307,750.00* 2. J&R 1st in Asphalt Inc. $355,096.43 3. GA Paving LLC $362,691.07 * Matthew Paving, Inc.’s bid was read into the record as $307,780.00, but after further examination, they made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $307,750.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0392

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0392
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: 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0334

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0334
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 *** BICYCLE RENTAL FEES: Adult Bicycle: Hourly Rate: $7.00 / All Day Rate $28.00 Tag-a-long Bicycle (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate $5.00/ All Day Rate $10.00 Bicycle Wagon (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate $10.00 / All Day Rate $20.00 Baby Seats (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate $5.00 / All Day Rate $10.00 Tandem Bicycle: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Four (4) Hour Rate $30.00 / All Day Rate $40.00 Cruiser Bicycle: Hourly Rate $7.00 / All Day Rate $28.00 Comfort Bicycle: Hourly Rate $10.00 / All Day Rate $30.00 Small Quadricycle Bicycle: Half Hourly Rate: $10.00 15.00 / All Day Hourly Rate $30.00 25.00 Large Quadricycle Bicycle: Half Hour Rate $25.00 / Hourly Rate $35.00 *Veterans, students and seniors with proper docum
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

15-0398

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:32 GMT

File #: 15-0398
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE SALE OF POWDERED ALCOHOL IN THE COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 2, Subsection F of the Cook County Forest Preserve Code is hereby enacted as Follows: Sec. 3-3-2(F) Prohibited Activities - Sale of Certain Types of Alcoholic Beverages (1) It shall be unlawful for any licensee under this Act to possess, serve, sell, offer for sale, deliver, barter, exchange, receive, or purchase for resale any product or form of Powdered Alcohol. (2) Any owner, officer, agent or employee of a licensee shall be personally subject to the assessment of fine in the amounts described in this section where: (a) there is a violation of the provision set out in subsection (1) of this section, (b) he or she knows of the violation[s], (c) he or she has the authority to prevent or stop the violation, and (d) fails to exercise that authority. (3) The personal liability of any person described in Subsection (2) of this section shall survive the dissolution of the l
Action: refer
Result: Pass