Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 11/17/2015 at 10:00 AM

15-0631

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0631
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVE FOUNDATION’S 2015 MAJOR SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE OF THE ANNUAL CONSERVATION CUP GOLF BENEFIT WHEREAS, the 2015 Conservation Cup Host Committee was comprised of Mary Jo Herseth and Jackie Loewe, Chairs, and Marilyn Bush, Sean Patrick Durkin, Brian Dober, Tom Livingston, Josh Proctor, Mark Lester, Jered Weiland, and Claire Williams, members; and WHEREAS, co-chairs Jackie Loewe and Mary Jo Herseth, co-chaired the Conservation Cup Host Committee, and have done so for three consecutive years, each time ensuring that the event would raise significant resources to support Forest Preserves of Cook County programs. Jackie Lowie, who also serves as a member of the Forest Preserve Foundation, and Mary Jo Herseth worked tirelessly to secure extensive event sponsorships and donations and have dedicated numerous volunteer hours in support of the Foundation’s mission; and WHEREAS, all of the members of the 2015 Conservation Cup Host Committee contributed significantly to efforts which raised $168,000, which is the highest amount raise
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0661

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0661
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE EFFORTS OF FOUR COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE EMPLOYEES, ANDRES BADILLO, FRANK RAYMOND, JEFF SCHERER AND ALVIN JOSEPH FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE LIFE OF PAUL SCHNEIDER WHEREAS, in the midst of dire emergency, a 911 emergency dispatch was called by Cook County Forest Preserve District employee Alvin Joseph, urging responders to immediately act; and WHEREAS, Alvin Joseph waited for and directed the paramedics to the house of Helen Schneider, where Paul Schneider was visiting his mother when he lost consciousness; and WHEREAS, in the spirit of compassion, the other three Cook County Forest Preserve employees, Andres Badillo, Frank Raymond, Jeff Scherer immediately began performing CPR, forcing air into Paul’s lungs and performing chest compressions until the ambulance arrived; and WHEREAS, these four gentlemen who were willing to get involved when an emergency arose during their work day, should be honored for going above and beyond their job requirements; and WHEREAS, Andres Badillo, Frank Raymond, Jeff Scherer and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0584

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0584
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 (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments, as well as healthcare revisions, for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017 covering various employees in the Maintenance and Resource Management Departments of the Forest Preserve Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) have been negotiated between the Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and WHEREAS, the general increases, wage adjustments and nominal signing bonuses that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and WHEREAS, the revisions to the current health care plan that have been negotiated are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiat
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0618

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0618
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION ORGAN DONOR LEAVE POLICY WHEREAS, the need for potentially life-saving organ and bone marrow transplants far exceeds the supply; and WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has recognized the importance of organ donation by providing the opportunity for paid leave to State employees who donate an organ or bone marrow; and WHEREAS, like Illinois, many other jurisdictions have attempted to offset the incidental costs associated with donation and protect employees from retaliation for taking leave to donate an organ by passing legislation providing job-protected, paid leave to employees who donate organs or bone marrow; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) currently does not provide job-protected, paid leave for the purpose of organ or bone marrow donation, necessitating employees to use their accrued sick and vacation leave or take unpaid personal leave, if eligible; and WHEREAS, in order to offset the incidental costs associated with donation and to protect employees from retaliation for taking a leave of absence to donat
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0628

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0628
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Arnold L. Randall Position: Annual Business Meeting Delegate With Eileen Figel and Cathy Geraghty as Back-Up Delegates Department/Board/Commission: Illinois Association of Park Districts Effective date: 1/30/2016 Expiration date: Until reappointed or successor is appointed
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0596

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0596
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: Procurement Card Usage Audit of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Report Period: For the period February 2014 - February 2015 Summary: The purpose of the audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over procurement card usage.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0602

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0602
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Patson Inc., DBA TransChicago Truck Group, Elmhurst, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): 2016 4 X 2 Diesel Powered Cab/Chassis Truck with Platform Bodies and Log Grapples Contract Value: $200,032.00 Contract period: 1/14/2011 - 1/13/2016 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $200,032.00 Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 26-6625 Contract Number(s): City of Chicago Contract #23824 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): Districtwide Summary: This request is for the purchase of one (1) 4 x 2 Diesel-Powered Cab/Chassis Truck with Platform Bodies and Log Grapples for the Resource Management Department. This truck will be used for operational purposes relating to Forestry. The Forest Preserve District plans to use the City of Chicago con
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0603

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0603
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Vendor: Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase the contract Good(s) or Service(s): Rock salt and de-icing materials Original Contract Period: 10/1/2011 - 9/30/2013 Board Authorized Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/17/2015 - 9/30/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $284,000.00 Original Approval: 9/8/11, $131,000.00 Previous Administrative Increase(s): 11/01/2013, $13,000.00 Previous Board Extension(s) and Increase(s): 12/3/2013 Board Authorized, $65,000.00; Extension from 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014. 11/18/2014 Board Authorized, $75,000.00 - Extension from 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015 Previous Administrative Extension(s): 10/1/2015 - 11/16/2015 This Increase Requested: $100,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $50,000.00, FY 2016 $50,000.00 Accounts: Chemical Supplies, 01-6330 Contract Number(s): 11-53-106CC Concurrences: The Chief Finan
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0605

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0605
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Program Management/Owner’s Representative Service for Capital Improvement Landscape/Civil Engineering Program Original Contract Period: Three (3) years from effective date of signed Agreement. 12/5/2012 - 12/4/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: One (1) year extension from 12/5/2015 through 12/4/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $892,560.00 Original Approval: 12/5/2012, $892,560.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740 Contract Number(s): 12-80-61 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): Districtwid
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0606

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0606
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: The pool of pre-qualified consultants is listed in the back-up Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to extend contract and to use pool for new design and construction management services totaling $25,000.00 or less. Good(s) or Service(s): Architectural and engineering services Original Contract Period: 12/5/2012 - 12/4/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/5/2015 - 12/4/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A Original Approval: 12/5/2012 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 12-80-59 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): Various Summary: A pre-qualified pool of architectural and engineering design firms executed term agreements for an ori
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0607

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0607
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Homer Environmental, LLC, Lockport, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Restoration at Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve Contract Value: $1,120,838.00 Contract period: Sixty (60) months from date of execution Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,120,838.00 Accounts: Habitat Mitigation, 10-6750 and Habitat Restoration, 09-6750 Contract Number(s): 15-31-112 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): 17 Summary: Contract #15-31-112 consists of the large-scale restoration of approximately 366 acres at Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve, providing targeted brush removal and control of invasive species in prioritized zones within the Nature Preserve and adjoining sites. The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) assembled a review panel comp
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0612

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0612
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 contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: 8/16/2013-8/15/2015, Board approved extension on 6/9/2015 from 8/16/2015 - 12/5/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/6/2015 - 12/4/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $280,151.00 Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $149,851.00 Previous Increase(s): (11/4/2013, $8.000.00) (4/8/2014, $55,300.00) (6/9/2015, $67,000.00) This Increase Requested: $35,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35,000.00 Accounts: General Consulting Services, 25-6740, 51-6740, 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. District(s): 9 Summar
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0613

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0613
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 Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. (“WMI”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain one additional groundwater monitoring well along Doty Avenue at the Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. The groundwater monitoring wells are required by the Illinois EPA to ensure that the groundwater quality is not affected by the nearby landfills. This additional well is part of a network to surround the existing landfill and will monitor a groundwater zone that is disconnected from the previously approved two wells along Doty Avenue. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $3,500.00 License Application Fee: $1,000.00 YELAR Fee: $3,500.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $8,000.00 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 80 Square Feet or 0.002 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Grantee has met
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0615

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0615
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Vendor: Constellation Energy Services, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Delivery of Districtwide Electricity Contract Value: $675,000.00 Contract period: 11/20/2015 - 12/31/2018 with two (2) one (1) year renewal options Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $225,000.00 FY 2017 $225,000.00, FY 2018 $225,000.00 Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas, 01-6400 Contract Number(s): 1428-13749 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): Districtwide Summary: Participating in Cook County’s contract with Constellation Energy Services, Inc. approved by the County Board on 4/29/2015 to supply and deliver electricity at designated locations. Request for Proposals procedures were followed in accordance with the Procurement code. Constellati
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0617

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0617
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Vendor: BCR Automotive Group LLC DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): One (1) 2016 Ford T350 Transit Fifteen Passenger Van and Four (4) 2016 Ford T350 Transit Cargo Vans Contract Value: $184,108.30 Contract period: 5/29/2015 - 05/29/2018 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $184,108.30 Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 01-6625 Contract Number(s): C15FT101622748 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): Districtwide Summary: Facilities and Fleet is requesting to purchase One (1) Fifteen Passenger 2016 Ford T350 Transit Van and Four (4) 2016 Ford T350 Transit Cargo Vans for the needs of the Facilities and Fleet Department. The Facilities and Fleet Department will be a participant in the CTA contract C15FT101622748 to
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0620

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0620
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Openlands, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Large-scale restoration services at Deer Grove West, to be funded through the O’Hare Modernization Mitigation Account Contract Value: No financial impact Contract period: Sixty (60) months from notice to proceed Estimated Fiscal Impact: $0.00 Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): N/A Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 14 Summary: On 2/11/2015, the Board of Commissioners approved the development of a large-scale management and monitoring plan to facilitate restoration of valuable remnant wetland communities and the surrounding watershed at Deer Grove West. The Project will be funded via the O’Hare Modernization Mitigation Account (OMMA), which provides mitigation of off-site wetland impacts associated with the airport expansion under the O’Hare Modernization Program.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0621

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0621
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Partnership Agreement
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”). Reason: Prescribed burning is a key natural resource management tool utilized across the Preserves’ 69,000 acres to restore and maintain healthy regional ecosystems and combat threats to biodiversity posed by invasive species. The Forest Preserves of Cook County and The Nature Conservancy seek to enter into a Partnership Agreement to collaborate on wildland fire management activities on District holdings. The Preserves and TNC stand to mutually benefit from the experiences and interagency training opportunities provided by this partnership. The Nature Conservancy is a leading non-profit environmental conservation agency which has been involved in regional and global conservation efforts since 1951. This partnership advances the goals of the Next Century Conservation Plan. Contract period: Sixty (60) months from date of execution Fiscal Impact: None Account
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0622

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0622
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: West Publishing Corporation, Eagan, Minnesota Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Legal research data, online continuing legal education, and updates to West Illinois Compiled Statutes Annotated Contract Value: $71,964.34 Contract period: 10/1/2014, retroactively - 9/30/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY2014 -$5,964.34, FY2015 - $24,000, FY2016 - $24,000, and FY2017-$18,000 Accounts: Dues & Subscriptions, 01-6258; Legal & Court Fees, 11-6540 Contract Number(s): N/A Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): N/A Summary: Attorneys and paralegals in the Preserves’ Legal Department use West Publishing Corporation’s Westlaw site for legal research and online legal education. Attorneys and paralegals have access to over 7,000 legal education courses with varied content. The Preserves’ Legal Department receives a 50% discount on the West Illinoi
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0629

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0629
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Permits, Concessions and Volunteer Resources Vendor: Clarity Partners LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase this contract Good(s) or Service(s): Consultant services to facilitate the enhancement of the electronic permitting system Activenet. Original Contract Period: 8/13/2013 - 12/31/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2016-12/31/2016 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $150,000.00 Original Approval: Board Approval Date 8/13/2013, $50,000.00 Previous Increase(s): Board Approval Date 2/18/2014, $100,000.00 This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $54,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $54,000.00 Accounts: Permit Contractual Services, 01-6250 Contract Number(s): 13-53-404A 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): Districtwide Summ
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0634

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0634
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: Harris Computer Systems, Libertyville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Municipal and financial software upgrades Original Contract Period: 7/11/2012 - 6/30/2013 Previous Contract Period Extension(s): 8/30/2013 - 9/30/2015 approved on 2/18/2014 and a sixty (60) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent on 9/30/2015 from 10/1/2015 - 11/30/2015. Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2017 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $170,000.00 Original Approval: 7/11/2012, $100,000.00 Previous Increase(s): Purchasing Agent Administrative Increase on 4/29/2013, $10,000.00. Board Approved Increase on 2/18/2014 for $60,000.00 This Increase Requested: $70,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $35,000.00 2017 $35,000.00 Accounts: Other Professional Services, 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 13-20-2001 Concurrences: The Chief F
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0636

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0636
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: Ask Reply, Inc. d/b/a B2GNow, Phoenix, Arizona Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Diversity Management Monitoring System Contract Value: $71,575.00 Contract period: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018 With two (2) one (1) year option renewals Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $23,858.33, FY 2017 $23,858.33 and FY 2018 $23,858.34 Accounts: Other Professional Services, 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 15-20-002 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): Districtwide Summary: This contract is in participation with Cook County’s contract that was approved on 7/29/2015. This is a web-based solution that facilitates effective Minority Business Enterprise/Womens Business Enterprise compliance monitoring on construction, goods and services and professional services
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0640

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0640
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Auditing and reporting services Original Contract Period: 11/15/2012 - 11/14/2015 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/17/2015 - 11/16/2017 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $177,900.00 Original Approval: 11/15/2012, $177,900.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $132,760.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $65,400.00 FY 2017 $67,360.00 Accounts: Annual Reports/Audit, 01-6215 Contract Number(s): 12-20-130 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): Districtwide Summary: This contract provides for auditing and reporting of government financial statement services for fiscal years 2016 and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0646

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0646
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of September 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

15-0651

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0651
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 - 6/30/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0652

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0652
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015 Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Action: refer
Result: Pass

15-0623

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0623
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 - 11/17/2015 - 12/15/2015 Tomorrow! Wednesday, 11/18; 4 - 6 pm Archery 101, Dan Ryan Woods, Grove 5, 87th and Western, Chicago Relax and refocus after school or work. Instruction provided for ages 10 and up. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot. Thursday, 11/19; 4 - 7 pm Green Holiday DIY, Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest Learn to green up your holiday gifting, wrapping and decor. We’ll have supplies on hand, but bring any items you’d like to transform into something new. This monthly series explores nature, art and more. For more information, call 312-415-2970 or email experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov. Saturdays, 11/21 & 28 and Sundays, 11/22 & 29; 9 am - Noon Ecological Restoration, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont Invasive shrubs threaten our native plant populations. Help protect the woodlands by helpin
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0656

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0656
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 10/6/2015.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0657

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0657
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 special meeting held on 10/28/2015.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0650

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0650
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -10/06/2015 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: $40,316.17 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $2,557.92 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $555,311.67 Legal Fees for 10/06/2015 to Be Approved: $95,132.72
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0653

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0653
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 -11/17/2015 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: $200,682.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $34,581.48
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0635

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0635
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: $228,658.40 Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-08C1 District(s): 6 and 16 Summary: New Picnic Shelters at Rubio Woods and the Chicago Portage Site
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0637

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:38 GMT

File #: 15-0637
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: $251,587.21 Accounts: 25-6770, Site Amenities Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-15C2 District(s): 13 Summary: Chick Evans Parking Lot Improvements
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0638

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0638
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: AGAE Contractors Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $162,048.35 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G2R1 District(s): 6 and 11 Summary: Life Safety, ADA & Locker Room Upgrades at Skokie R.M.H.Q., Glen Grove Equestrian Center and North Branch Maintenance H.Q.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0639

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0639
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: $307,196.02 Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710 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

15-0641

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0641
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $254,301.44 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R1 District(s): 9 Summary: General Headquarters Elevator Addition and Renovations
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0642

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0642
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: $304,957.59 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C District(s): 14 Summary: Camp Reinberg Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0643

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0643
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: $574,528.20 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

15-0654

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0654
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: $269,327.88 Accounts: Camp Account, 25-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-007C District(s): 6 Summary: Camp Sullivan Family Development - Phase 2
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0647

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0647
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $473,568.11 Accounts: Camp Account, 25-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-009C District(s): 6 Summary: Camp Sullivan Barn Phase 3
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0645

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0645
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: 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0664

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:39 GMT

File #: 15-0664
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner Request: Receive and File Report Title: 2015 Forest Preserve Permit Users Survey Summary Report Report Period: 6/1/2015 - 10/4/2015 Summary: 2015 Forest Preserve Permit Users Survey Summary Report I. Overall Information Purpose To conduct an informal survey of constituents using the Forest Preserves in the 13th District for picnics in order to measure user satisfaction and identify needed Forest Preserve improvements. Survey Goal The goal was to collect and summarize a wide range of data spanning the 2015 picnic season. Surveys were conducted with people holding permits from June 1, 2015 to October 4, 2015. Target Audience Oral surveys were administered to people with valid picnic permits for groves located in preserves in the 13th District. Methods for Conducting Surveys Surveys were conducted over the phone. More than 400 calls were initiated for surveys with most people declining or unavailable to participate, but most of those surveyed expressed a positive experience. Su
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass