Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 1/14/2020 at 10:00 AM

20-0004

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0004
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY’S DEER GROVE WEST WETLAND AND WOODLAND NATURE PRESERVE FOR RECEIVING A CHICAGO WILDERNESS EXCELLENCE IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AWARD, AND THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY’S CONSERVATION CORPS AND FLORA OF THE CHICAGO REGION FOR EACH RECEIVING A CHICAGO WILDERNESS FORCE OF NATURE AWARD WHEREAS, on November 14, 2019, the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Deer Grove West Wetland and Woodland Nature Preserve was honored with a Platinum Accreditation, the highest accreditation possible, from the Chicago Wilderness Excellence in Ecological Restoration Program and the Forest Preserves’ Conservation Corps and the publication Flora of the Chicago Region by Gerould Wilhelm and Laura Rericha were both honored with a Chicago Wilderness George B. Rabb Force of Nature Award at a ceremony at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois; and WHEREAS, the Excellence in Ecological Restoration Program recognizes the organizations managing the largest and highest-quality natural areas in the Chicago region and highlights projects
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0013

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0013
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION THANKING CENTRAL STATES SER, JOBS FOR PROGRESS INC. AND ENRIQUE ALVAREZ, LEAD LEARNING FACILITATOR, FOR CONNECTING YOUTH TO NATURE THROUGH THE CAMPING LEADERSHIP IMMERSION COURSE WHEREAS, Central States SER, Jobs for Progress Inc. (SER) is a non-profit dedicated to designing and delivering services to improve the quality of people’s lives and advance economic stability and growth among youth, adults and businesses in communities across Illinois; and WHEREAS, SER runs the PODER (Positive Outcomes Delivered through Education and Respect) Afterschool Program, a 21st Century Community Learning Center that promotes academic and social enrichment to students in low-income Title 1 schools with Mr. Enrique Alvarez as the Lead Learning Facilitator for PODER in the Little Village Community; and WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarez immigrated to the United States from Mexico when he was nine and was a DACA recipient when he completed his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration; and WHEREAS, Mr. Alvarez focused his career on community work when he began volunteering with
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0012

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0012
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2020 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2020.” Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2020 and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted. Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2020 at its meeting held November 19, 2019, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0105

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0105
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 20-0105 (Rules Committee 2/25/2020) ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE REQUIRING GENDER NEUTRALITY IN CODE LANGUAGE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners, that Title I - ADMINISTRATIVE, Chapter 1 - OFFICIAL FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT CODE, Section 1-1-3: - AMENDMENTS and Chapter 3 - DEFINITIONS, Section 1-3-1: - CONSTRUCTION OF WORDS of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Code is hereby amended as Follows: 1-1-3: - AMENDMENTS. A. Any ordinance amending the Forest Preserve District Code shall set forth the title, chapter and section number of the section or sections to be amended, and this shall constitute sufficient compliance with any statutory requirement pertaining to the amendment or revision by ordinance of any part of this District Code. All such amendments or revisions by ordinance shall be immediately forwarded to the codifiers and the said ordinance materials shall be prepared for insertion in its proper place in each copy of this District Code. Each such replacement page shall
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0009

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0009
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Affiliate: Forest Preserve Foundation Request: Receive and File Report Title: Forest Preserve Foundation 2019 Annual Report Report Period: January 2019 - December 2019 Summary: The mission of the Forest Preserve Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to engage in protecting and restoring the treasured natural habitats of the Forest Preserves of Cook County and to enhance the outdoor experiences of all communities. It does this by encouraging and administering private gifts to further the Forest Preserves of Cook County mission and goals. Over its lifetime, the Foundation has made grants totaling $1.8 million toward its primary goal: increasing access for all to the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0001

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0001
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois and the Hoffman Estates Park District Request: Authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Hoffman Estates, Illinois and the Hoffman Estates Park District Goods or Services: The Village of Hoffman Estates and the Hoffman Estates Park District is requesting to design and construct a paved trail in the Poplar Creek Forest Preserve west of Route 59 to the CN railroad tracks Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Date of full execution until 12/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $51,313.98 License Fee: N/A License Application Fee: N/A YELAR Fee: N/A Tree Mitigation Fee: No trees are expected to be impacted, but otherwise waived. Accounts: Trail Accounts 51009.560063, 51051.560063, 51056.560063, 51057.560063 and 51058.560063 District(s): 15 Summary: On September 10, 2013, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Fores
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0002

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0002
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Brookfield, Illinois, Village of Riverside, Illinois, Village of Lyons, Illinois, Village of LaGrange Park, Illinois Request: Request Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Villages of Brookfield, Riverside, Lyons and LaGrange Park (“The Villages”) to share costs Goods or Services: Phase I Engineering Study Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Two (2) years Fiscal Impact: $16,000.00 Accounts: Consulting Management Services 51009.520860, 51051.520860, 51056.52860, 51057.520860 and 51058.520860 District(s): 16, 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) recently completed a feasibility study to extend the existing paved trails at 26th St. and 1st Ave. to Ogden Ave./Cermak-Ottawa Woods. The feasibility study identified multiple alternatives that included
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0003

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0003
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Vendor: Go Ape Bemis Woods LLC (“Go Ape”), Frederick, Maryland Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional design, construction, operation, and maintenance services for an Aerial Adventure & Zipline Course (the “Course”) Original Contract Period: 5/1/2014 - 5/1/2019; Board Approved Extension (9/8/2015) 5/2/2019 - 5/1/2021 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 5/2/2021 - 6/30/2023, with three (3) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A (Revenue Generating). Go Ape has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves a $20,000.00 annual fee plus a tiered percentage of gross revenue generated at the Course Original Approval: 10/7/2014 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue Generating) Accounts: N/A Contract Numb
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0005

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0005
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Chicago River Canoe and Kayak, Evanston, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Contract 19-40-498 is a request for Boathouse Vendor Operations at the Busse Lake Boathouse. The selected vendor, Chicago River Canoe and Kayak, was the sole respondent to the RFP after an exhaustive outreach effort. Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has operated the Busse Lake Boathouse since 2014 and will continue to be responsible for maintaining and providing boat rentals and related concessions at the Busse Lake Boathouse. Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves 5% of gross sales, plus the following annual fee per year. FY 2020 $19,000.00; FY 2021 $19,000.00; FY 2022 $19,000.00; FY 2023 $21,000.00; FY 2024 $21,000.00; FY 2025 $22,000.00; FY 2026 $22,000.00 Contract period: 1/14/2020 - 12/31/2022; with two (2) two-year optional extensions to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact:
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0006

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0006
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Chicago River Canoe and Kayak, Evanston, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: Contract 19-40-498 is a request for Boathouse Vendor Operations at the Tampier Lake Boathouse. The selected vendor, Chicago River Canoe and Kayak, was the sole respondent to the RFP after an exhaustive outreach effort. The previous vendor that operated the Tampier Lake Boathouse retired at the end of the 2019 season after many years of service. Chicago River Canoe and Kayak will be responsible for maintaining and providing boat rentals and related concessions at the Tampier Lake Boathouse. Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves 5% of gross sales, plus the following annual fee per year: FY 2020 $10,000.00; FY 2021 $11,000.00; FY 2022 $11,000.00; FY 2023 $12,000.00; FY 2024 $12,000.00; FY 2025 $13,000.00; FY 2026 $13,000.00 Contract period: 1/14/2020 - 12/31/2022; with two (2) two-year optional extensions to be exercised at the dis
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0008

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0008
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”) Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with MWRD for reconstruction and maintenance of the McCook levee. Goods or Services: MWRD proposes to improve, raise, and maintain the McCook Levee on the west side of the Des Plaines River from 45th Street downstream to the railroad in Ottawa Trail Woods. This project will require the grant of a permanent easement from the Forest Preserves to MWRD. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Continuous Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A District(s): 16 Summary: MWRD proposes to repair, rehabilitate, and replace a levee along the west side of the Des Plaines River from 45th Street to Lawndale Avenue, known as the McCook Levee, to protect commercial and residential structures from flooding. MWRD will complete the proposed work and assume future maintenance responsibility for the levee pu
Action: refer
Result: Pass

20-0010

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0010
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 11/1/2019 - 11/30/2019 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of November 2019. The 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

20-0011

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0011
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Vendor: Constellation New Energy, Inc. (f/k/a Constellation Energy Services, Inc.), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase this contract . Good(s) or Service(s): Delivery of Districtwide Electricity Original Contract Period: 11/20/2015 - 12/31/2018; Administrative Extension 1/1/2019 through 12/31/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2020, retroactive - 12/31/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $675,000.00 Original Approval: 11/17/2015 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $425,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $425,000.00 Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas 51001.540024 Contract Number(s): 1428-13749 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct parti
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0014

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0014
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration Vendor: Ask Reply, Inc., d/b/a B2GNow, Phoenix, Arizona Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Diversity Management Monitoring System Original Contract Period: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018; Administrative Extension 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2020, retroactive - 12/31/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $71,575.00 Original Approval: 11/17/2015, $71,575.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830 Contract Number(s): 15-20-002 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item. The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation. District(s): Districtwide Summary: B2GNow provides a web-based
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0015

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0015
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 1/14/2020 - 2/25/2020 Throughout the winter (when there’s snow) Snowshoes Snowshoes are available at all 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. Ski Equipment Rental Rentals available from 9 am-2 pm daily. Equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Rental package includes skis, bindings, boots and poles. Classic and skate skis available. All children and adult sizes. Visit Forest Preserves website for rental fees. Groups of 10 or more, Monday through Friday only. Schedule in advan
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

20-0103

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0103
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -12/17/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $1,770,562.20 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $0.00 Legal Fees for 12/17/2019 to Be Approved: $119,299.22
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0517

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 19-0517
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 -12/17/2019 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
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0016

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0016
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Facilities and Fleet Maintenance Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Industrial Fence Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Reason: Contract #74000007353 issued under Project #19-53-004907R is for furnishing and installing galvanized steel chain link fencing and PVC coated chain link fencing, removal of existing chain link fencing, and the repair of existing fencing Districtwide, on an as needed basis. Bid Opening Date: 11/22/2019 Bid Results: 1. City Fencing Solutions, Inc., $2,813.76 * 2. Industrial Fence, Inc., $5,031.77 3. Antigua, Inc., $7,340.72 * City Fencing Solutions, Inc. was found non-responsive to the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance. The bidders were instructed to provide unit costs. The approved contractor will be required to provide written estimates prior to commencing work and costs will be required to align with the schedule of values provided in the bid response. The Facilities and Fleet D
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0017

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0017
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 11/30/2019 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for November 2019.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0108

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 20-0108
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 12/17/2019.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

20-0112

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:34 GMT

File #: 20-0112
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PENDING LEGISLATION BEFORE THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress are currently considering numerous bills that affect the services and operations of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s intergovernmental relations staff and hired lobbyists are actively monitoring the legislation that affects the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s services and operations; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to be updated on the status of certain bills pending before the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress so that it may take positions and communicate such positions to the legislative bodies on the relevant proposed legislation; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissio
Action: approve
Result: Pass