<?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 FPD Board of Commissioners on 11/19/2019 at 10:00 AM</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=734538&amp;GUID=7E4D9BA6-D950-47AE-BA75-D2B7AC0664EE</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=7E4D9BA6-D950-47AE-BA75-D2B7AC0664EE&amp;ID=734538&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=Forest+Preserve+District+of+Cook+County+-+Meeting+of+FPD+Board+of+Commissioners+on+11%2F19%2F2019+at+10%3A00+AM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>19-0437</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227873&amp;GUID=2F6A627C-B3D0-41F4-8BE3-C6DB7452A338</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2F6A627C-B3D0-41F4-8BE3-C6DB7452A338-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0437&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

2020 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS


WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-1(a) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Illinois (the “Board”):

1.	That the Board shall hold its regular meetings of the Board on the following dates during 2020, the time for holding the specified meetings is 10:00 a.m., local time:

Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Tues&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0455</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227883&amp;GUID=105C16AE-BAC2-46F4-80E1-7F008EEB201B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">105C16AE-BAC2-46F4-80E1-7F008EEB201B-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0455&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY TO THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE

WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, an Illinois Special District (“District”), is the owner of real estate located in Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois, legally described on Exhibit A (“District Real Estate”); and

WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, a body politic and corporate of the State of Illinois (“Village”), has a District issued license to locate, operate and maintain a water reservoir on the District Real Estate; and

WHEREAS, the District Real Estate is located wholly within the corporate limits of the Village; and

WHEREAS, the Village desires to obtain title to the District Real Estate for the public purpose of operating and maintaining a water reservoir; and

WHEREAS, the provisions of Article VII, Section 10 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. authorize and encourage the intergovernmental cooperation set forth in this&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0448</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227880&amp;GUID=2985B97F-E2C6-4D5F-A1C4-A56F95C19792</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2985B97F-E2C6-4D5F-A1C4-A56F95C19792-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0448&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

TRESPASS AND USE OF PROPERTY

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 2 - Forest Preserve Land and Property, Chapter 3 Trespass and Use of Property of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:

2-3-5: - DUMPING GARBAGE; LITTERING.

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(a)	 No person shall deposit, dump, throw, cast, lay or place, nor cause to be deposited, dumped, thrown, cast, laid or placed any ashes, trash, rubbish, paper, garbage, refuse or debris in or upon the property of the Forest Preserve District, nor in any watercourse, lake, pond or slough within the Forest Preserve District. See also Section 2-2-2 of this Code.
(b)	Penalty. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. In addition to the above-referenced fine, any person or entity deemed to be in breach of the provisions of this Section shall be li&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0449</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227881&amp;GUID=25256BAD-6959-4572-82E0-D11C127F1B07</link><guid isPermaLink="false">25256BAD-6959-4572-82E0-D11C127F1B07-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0449&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

POLLUTING AND LITTERING

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 19 - Polluting and Littering of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:

3-3-19: - POLLUTING AND LITTERING.

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(c)     Penalty: Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) seventy-five dollars ($75.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. In addition to the above-referenced fine, any person or entity deemed to be in breach of the provisions of this Section shall be liable for the cost to legally dispose of any prohibited litter or pollutants, as well as the cost to repair, replace or restore property damaged as a result of such person's or entity’s breach. 

	
	Effective date:  This ordinance shall be in effect January 1, 2020.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0452</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227882&amp;GUID=C8D63206-0EA4-44A8-8D23-C25A91680E0F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C8D63206-0EA4-44A8-8D23-C25A91680E0F-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0452&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

FEES

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:  FEES.

BASE PERMIT FEES:
Base fees for all Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Monthly Fitness Instructor, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography, Campgrounds and Indoor Room Rental permits may increase each calendar year up to the rate, if positive, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar. A schedule of such base permit fees shall be included each year in the District’s Annual Appropriations Ordinance.  Permittees shall be charged the fee that is applicable for the date(s) of the permitted event. (Base fees exclude application fees, cost of District provided security, special use fees, security deposits, and vending.) 
Not-to-Exceed Fees for Pools/Aquatic Centers, Golf Courses, Sno&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0410</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227871&amp;GUID=8A087927-9995-4016-9F6C-A254C99FDC55</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8A087927-9995-4016-9F6C-A254C99FDC55-2024-11-22-16-49-29</guid><description>File #: 19-0410&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Partnership Agreement Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

Request:  Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement Amendment with the Forest Preserve Foundation (the “Foundation”).

Reason:  The Forest Preserves would like to extend its partnership agreement with the Foundation for one (1) year and continue its annual financial contribution to the Foundation. 

Contract period:  Original, 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2019; Proposed extension 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020

Fiscal Impact: Original: $650,000.00, plus in-kind contributions.  Additional Funds Requested: Not to Exceed $100,000.00, plus in-kind contributions up to $25,000.00.

Account(s):  Programs and Services 51001.700824

Concurrences:

The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.

District(s):  Districtwide


Summary: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to support programs, and to protect and restore native habitats, within the Forest Preserves. The Foundation’s work encour&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Partnership Agreement Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0443</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227877&amp;GUID=515073E3-64E0-4F93-8A5F-AAB543894477</link><guid isPermaLink="false">515073E3-64E0-4F93-8A5F-AAB543894477-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0443&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions  

Vendor:  Glen Grove Equestrian Sports Inc (“Glen Grove”), Morton Grove, Illinois

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend and exercise option to extend contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Management of the Forest Preserves’ equestrian facility

Original Contract Period:  3/1/2016 - 2/29/2020

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  3/1/2020 - 2/28/2021 (first of two (2) one-year extension options); with the second one-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent 

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   Glen Grove has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves an annual fee of $192,000.00, plus 5% of gross lesson and gift shop sales.

Original Approval:  2/9/2016

Previous Increase(s):  N/A 

This Increase Requested:  N/A 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $192,000.00 (Revenue Generating)

Accounts:  N/A 

Contract Number(s):  15-40-401 

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0446</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227879&amp;GUID=4056EC2F-62EF-4C12-9B9F-A415BCDC45B0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4056EC2F-62EF-4C12-9B9F-A415BCDC45B0-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0446&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Department of Resource Management   

Other Part(ies):  Village of River Forest, Illinois  

Request:  Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of River Forest, Illinois (“River Forest”).    

Goods or Services:  Integrated wildlife management services on Forest Preserve properties within the Village of River Forest.

Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  11/19/2019 - 12/31/2024  

Fiscal Impact:  N/A. River Forest will be funding all work occurring within its municipal limits, at a value not to exceed $40,000.00 per year or portion thereof, or $240,000.00 over the term of the agreement.

Accounts:  Integrated Wildlife Service 51009.521451, 51058.521451, 51051.521451, and all future Integrated Wildlife Service accounts; Grant &amp; Mitigation 51010.521444

District(s):  9  

Summary:  The Forest Preserves pursues wildlife management activities on its properties in collaboration with the United States Depa&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0458</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227884&amp;GUID=E22CB1BD-F758-4C7F-A712-4FB979419811</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E22CB1BD-F758-4C7F-A712-4FB979419811-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0458&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Office of the General Superintendent 

Vendor:  Performance Media, Northbrook, Illinois 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase a contract with Performance Media   

Good(s) or Service(s):  Advertisement sales, printing, and distribution of seasonal brochures 

Original Contract Period:  11/14/2017 - 11/30/2019  

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  12/1/2019 - 11/30/2020 

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   $140,000.00

Original Approval:  11/14/2017

Previous Increase(s):  N/A

This Increase Requested:  $70,000.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  FY 2019 $20,000.00, FY 2020 $50,000.00

Accounts:  Advertising and Promotional Services 51001.520610

Contract Number(s):  17-10-201

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item. 

The contract-specific MWBE goal for this contract was set to zero.

District(s):  Districtwide

Summary:  On 11/14/2017 the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a con&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0459</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227885&amp;GUID=EB9E728D-30B4-4600-8AA1-369B8352BBAF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EB9E728D-30B4-4600-8AA1-369B8352BBAF-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0459&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Interagency Agreement Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Forest Preserves District 

Other Part(ies):  Chicago Zoological Society  

Request:  Amendment to Agreement between the Forest Preserve and the Chicago Zoological Society  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Brookfield Zoo Admission and Parking  

Agreement period:  4/6/1987 until revoked

Fiscal Impact:  None  

Accounts:  None  

Agreement Number(s):  None

District(s):   16

Summary:  Amends Section 13 of the previously executed agreement between the Chicago Zoological Society (Zoo) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (District) for the maintenance and operation of a zoological park on lands of the Forest Preserve District, commonly known as the Brookfield Zoo, to allow for changes in certain admission and parking rates.
Reason:	 This increase will support the Zoo’s submitted 2020 Budget proposal. On 4/6/1987 an agreement between the District and the Zoo was presented and approved by this Honorable Board of Commissioners for the continued maintenance and operations of the Brookfield Zoo (Agreement). &lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Interagency Agreement Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0465</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227887&amp;GUID=4A9F772E-9A11-44F2-B070-4064862A7D6A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4A9F772E-9A11-44F2-B070-4064862A7D6A-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0465&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Department of Planning and Development 

Other Part(ies):  Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”)    

Request:  Authorize the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with, and convey permanent and temporary easements to, MWRD.     

Goods or Services:  Construction and maintenance of stormwater conveyance improvements along a portion of 1st Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Cermak Road in Maywood   

Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  Continuous

Fiscal Impact:  Revenue Generating.  Estimated compensation $122,000.00 ($108,000.00 for permanent easement and $14,000.00 for temporary easement) 

Accounts:  N/A 

District(s):  1  

Summary:  MWRD proposes to construct new stormwater conveyance improvements along 1st Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Cermak Road in Maywood to alleviate chronic flooding conditions affecting access to several hospitals including Loyola University Medical Center. The flood control pro&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0466</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227888&amp;GUID=0E252CAD-1681-441F-8659-6A726D7D7789</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0E252CAD-1681-441F-8659-6A726D7D7789-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0466&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Department of the Office of the General Superintendent

Other Part(ies):  U.S. Department of the Army, the City of Chicago, Chicago Park District and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
Request:  Authorization to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Cooperative Services Agreement

Goods or Services:  Development of the Chicago Rivers Restoration Framework Plan 
Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  11/19/2019 - 3/31/2021  

Fiscal Impact:  Not to exceed $50,000.00 of in-kind match  

Accounts:  N/A

District(s):  Districtwide  

Summary:  This Cooperative Services Agreement will enable the US Army Engineers, Chicago District to provide planning assistance to the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) and other partners, to develop a comprehensive plan that will help protect the health of the rivers that flow through the Forest Preserves including portions of the following: North branch of the Chicago River; Sanitary and Ship Canal; Little Calumet, Grand &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0461</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4226774&amp;GUID=5658DDAD-A382-4F71-8B90-88B21C44998F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5658DDAD-A382-4F71-8B90-88B21C44998F-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0461&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:  Procurement and Disbursements Report 

Report Period:  9/1/2019 - 9/30/2019  

Summary:  Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of September 2019.  The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0463</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227886&amp;GUID=9DF35386-65EA-4120-AD7F-32246E870421</link><guid isPermaLink="false">9DF35386-65EA-4120-AD7F-32246E870421-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0463&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Department of Planning and Development 

Request:  Receive and File 

Report Title:  2020 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan  

Report Period:  Five (5) Years, 2020-2024 

Summary:  This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2020-2024).  Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves of Cook County staff, partner organizations and members of the public.  The draft can be downloaded from the Forest Preserves’ of Cook County website at: &lt;https://fpdcc.com/CIP/&gt;

Additional requests and comments can also be submitted on that web page or on the Forest Preserves’ of Cook County Facebook page.  A final report will be issued at the January 2020 board meeting.&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0435</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227872&amp;GUID=EE3D176D-B945-4347-ACE2-51419BFC7744</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EE3D176D-B945-4347-ACE2-51419BFC7744-2024-11-22-16-49-29</guid><description>File #: 19-0435&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Larry Suffredin, Forest Preserves of Cook County Commissioner

Request:  Receive and File  

Report Title:  2019 Report on the 13th Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Report Period:  3/1/19-10/1/19

Summary:  Survey of residents who pulled event permits during 2019 in the 13th District Forest Preserves&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0113</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227870&amp;GUID=E010EF67-FBF0-4B49-9DCF-FD82F5739597</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E010EF67-FBF0-4B49-9DCF-FD82F5739597-2024-11-22-16-49-29</guid><description>File #: 19-0113&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Calendar of Events&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Department:   Conservation and Experiential Programming  

Summary:   Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 11/19/2019 - 12/17/2019

Throughout the winter (when there is snow)
Snowshoes
Snowshoes are available at 5 nature centers when snow is 4” or greater. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first come, first serve basis. Driver’s license required. 

Cross-country Skiing and Ski Rental
Starting December 21, as soon as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5” snow), Sagawau Nordic is open from 9am - 4pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Watch our Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions.

Friday, 11/22; 7pm
Night Hike, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills 
Hike a trail with a naturalist to look for and learn about the nocturnal creatures that call Crabtree home.

Saturday, 11/23; 10am - 12pm
Woodworking with Invasives, Rolling Knolls, Elgin
Create functional furniture and toys using local natura&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Calendar of Events</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0468</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227889&amp;GUID=49E7602C-2FB3-4AC8-AEDE-795885C76C79</link><guid isPermaLink="false">49E7602C-2FB3-4AC8-AEDE-795885C76C79-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0468&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 -10/22/2019

The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $77,153.44
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved:                                    $1,000,000.00 (In addition, post-trial settlement for Horizon Farms Litigation in favor of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in the amount of $3,015,000 (amount is less than deficiency judgment))


Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present:                  $1,108,034.42
Legal Fees for 10/22/2019 to Be Approved:                           $137,841.96&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0469</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227890&amp;GUID=6D399362-52F9-40A7-A3EE-FD2936671BCE</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6D399362-52F9-40A7-A3EE-FD2936671BCE-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0469&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 -11/19/2019

The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2019 to present:  $428,617.66                                      
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved:                                    $1.00 plus waiver of lien&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0444</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227878&amp;GUID=62F6271F-E8DF-4D0B-85FE-B77AA8E72A9C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62F6271F-E8DF-4D0B-85FE-B77AA8E72A9C-2024-11-22-16-49-31</guid><description>File #: 19-0444&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Department:  Department of Resource Management 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") to enter into a contract with Trees R Us, Wauconda, Illinois.

Reason:   Project #19-31-114 issued under contract #74000006965 consists of the removal of five hundred forty-nine (549) trees along the North Branch Trail System between Lake Avenue and Foster Avenue. Trees R Us was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders.

This vendor has been awarded more than $150,000.00 in fiscal year 2019, therefore, the contract is being presented to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners for approval per the Forest Preserves’ Procurement Code.

Bid Opening Date:  10/25/2019  

Bid Results: 
1.  Trees R Us, $120,105.00
2.  Lucas Landscaping &amp; Design, $153,260.00
3.  Homer Tree Service, $170,160.00
4.  Clean Cut Tree Service, $181,700.00 

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $120,105.00

Contract Period:  Ninety (90) working days from issuance of purchase order. 

Account Name/Number:  Speci&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0440</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227874&amp;GUID=1D698104-8497-4758-851D-044EF1A83462</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1D698104-8497-4758-851D-044EF1A83462-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0440&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Disbursement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT

Department(s):  Department of Planning and Development  

Action:  Authorization to disburse a payment  

Payee:  Ideal Heating Company, Brookfield, Illinois  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Central Garage HVAC Renovations and Alterations  

Fiscal Impact:  $378,179.10  

Accounts:  Building Account 51027.560106  

Contract Number(s):  #74000006072 issued under project #19-80-40 

District(s): 1    

Summary:  This is the second payment for the Central Garage HVAC renovations and alterations project. The project consists of HVAC related improvements to an existing 41,000 sq. ft. vehicle maintenance garage. Work includes demolition of an existing low-pressure steam boiler system, demolition of existing forced air furnaces, exhaust systems and associated elements; and installation of new infrared heaters, forced air furnaces, unit heaters, air conditioning and condensing units and other equipment.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Disbursement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0441</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227875&amp;GUID=83D14F46-3DA6-4C28-BB8C-3A27D3E22EF6</link><guid isPermaLink="false">83D14F46-3DA6-4C28-BB8C-3A27D3E22EF6-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0441&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Disbursement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT

Department(s):  Department of Planning and Development  

Action:  Authorization to disburse payment   

Payee:  CPMH Construction Inc, Chicago, Illinois  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Porous Unit Paving Parking Lot Retrofit  

Fiscal Impact:  $258,263.37  

Accounts:   Grant Account 51010.560060, Bond Account 51027.560060, Site Amenities 51058.560060 

Contract Number(s):  #74000006212 issued under project #18-80-09 

District(s):  9   

Summary:  This is a payment for the construction contract with CPMH Construction Inc., for Dam No. 4 Woods East in Park Ridge. The work includes but is not limited to porous unit parking lot retrofit improvements for a reduced area, partial removal and restoration, and a new access path to limestone shelter.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Disbursement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0442</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4227876&amp;GUID=AA874559-56AC-4220-B094-0E7FEDD388A3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">AA874559-56AC-4220-B094-0E7FEDD388A3-2024-11-22-16-49-30</guid><description>File #: 19-0442&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Disbursement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT

Department(s):  Department of Planning and Development  

Action:  Authorization for payment  

Payee:  CPMH Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Parking Lot Improvements  

Fiscal Impact:  $234,563.29  

Accounts:    Site Amenities 51027.560060   

Contract Number(s):  #74000006213 issued under project 19-80-11 

District(s): 12    

Summary:   This is a payment for Lot improvements as LaBagh Woods Parking Lot. Work includes but is not limited to partial pavement resurfacing, storm sewer cleaning and repairs, new access path to shelter and comfort station, sidewalk repairs and other related work.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Disbursement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0460</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4226773&amp;GUID=195BFCDC-1475-43C4-AB21-054110166774</link><guid isPermaLink="false">195BFCDC-1475-43C4-AB21-054110166774-2024-11-22-16-49-31</guid><description>File #: 19-0460&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 Expenditures  

Report Period:  1/1/2019 - 9/30/2019 

Summary:  Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for September 2019.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0480</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4264341&amp;GUID=53F90B1A-3306-43E7-8D5B-79570D1142A3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">53F90B1A-3306-43E7-8D5B-79570D1142A3-2024-11-22-16-49-31</guid><description>File #: 19-0480&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Journal of Proceedings&lt;br /&gt;Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the special meeting held on 10/22/2019.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Journal of Proceedings</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0481</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4264342&amp;GUID=A17D2601-020A-4094-9959-393BCC3C5C82</link><guid isPermaLink="false">A17D2601-020A-4094-9959-393BCC3C5C82-2024-11-22-16-49-31</guid><description>File #: 19-0481&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Journal of Proceedings&lt;br /&gt;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 10/22/2019.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Journal of Proceedings</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0400</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4200207&amp;GUID=4E0F273E-86C1-4F38-BED0-39EBC3279CB2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4E0F273E-86C1-4F38-BED0-39EBC3279CB2-2024-11-22-16-49-31</guid><description>File #: 19-0400&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: License Request&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST

Request:  Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to the Village of Morton Grove (the “Village”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing 42-inch concrete storm sewer and headwall. A license for the existing storm sewer and headwall was granted to a private developer in 1963 for a twenty-five (25) year term. The new license will transfer the authority and responsibility to maintain and operate the facilities to the Village. The Forest Preserves will also recover $1,282.20 spent on erosion control at the outfall. There are no new structures to be constructed on the Forest Preserves property.

Term:	Ten (10) Years
		
License Fee:	$6,317.72

License Application Fee:  $500.00

License Review Fee:  $5,000.00

YELAR Fee:  $6,450.00

Total one-time upfront fee of $18,267.72 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)

Tree Mitigation Fee:  None

The area of the License is:  0.07 Acre 

Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>License Request</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>19-0396</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=4170122&amp;GUID=EE512596-5324-4AD1-B34E-96E9C3C9DC44</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EE512596-5324-4AD1-B34E-96E9C3C9DC44-2024-11-22-16-49-31</guid><description>File #: 19-0396&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Department of Planning and Development

Other Part(ies):  Village of Niles, Illinois

Request:  Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of Niles, Illinois (“Niles”).  

Goods or Services:  Niles is requesting an IGA to provide a paved trail connection from Caldwell Avenue to the North Branch Trail through the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. The trail will be constructed and maintained by Niles at no cost to the Forest Preserves. 

Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  Perpetual, subject to termination after twenty (20) years  

Fiscal Impact:  None 

License Fee:		$48,419.42 (waived)

License Application Fee:	$3,500.00 (waived)

YELAR Fee:		$6,450.00 (waived)

Tree Mitigation Fee:	TBD (none anticipated at this time) 

Accounts:  N/A

District(s):  13  

Summary:  The Forest Preserves operates and maintains the North Branch Bicycle Trail in Northern Cook County. Niles proposes to construct a pave&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>