Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 5/5/2026 at 10:00 AM

26-0260

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0260
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Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION WHEREAS, International Workers’ Day, also known as May Day and celebrated annually on May 1st, has its roots in Chicago and commemorates the historic struggle of workers who have organized for fair wages, safe working conditions, and the eight-hour workday; and WHEREAS, although May Day began in industrial spaces, labor rights movements have since grown to account for workers in the fields of agriculture, land preservation, environmental education, and conservation; and WHEREAS, the Forests Preserves of Cook County is a great source of pride for the county, standing as a pillar of ecological restoration, environmental education, recreation, and protection of wildlife and nature; and WHEREAS, the Preserves would not be able to maintain its 70,000 acres of land without its dedicated 1,600 annual employees - including policy experts, ecologists, administrative workers, programming and education specialists, maintenance workers, restorationists, on the field workers, first r
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26-0118

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:24:49 GMT

File #: 26-0118
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Receive and File Report Title: Conservation and Policy Council Monthly Report Summary: Created in 2014, the Conservation and Policy Council advises the President, Board and the General Superintendent about conservation policies and practices, including the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan’s vision of vibrant, ecologically healthy and welcoming forest preserves system. Each month, a member of the Conservation and Policy Council will provide a verbal report detailing the work that the Conservation and Policy Council is doing as well as their recommendations to the Board regarding policies, practices, and other strategic initiatives of the Forest Preserves.
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26-0246

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:55:12 GMT

File #: 26-0246
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Type: Appointment
Title: PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Adam Bianchi, General Superintendent of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Position: Public Building Commissioner Department/Board/Commission: Public Building Commission Effective date: 7/1/2026 Expiration date: 9/30/2027
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26-0243

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:04 GMT

File #: 26-0243
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Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR ORLAND GRASSLAND AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 21, Township 36 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Orland Grassland in District 17. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, ple
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26-0244

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:45:01 GMT

File #: 26-0244
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Type: Acquisition of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Marquette Bank, As Trustee Under Trust #30971, Dated 12/7/22 (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 9750 167th St, Orland Hills, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): 27-21-402-008-0000 THE EAST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 12, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 217,800 SQUARE FEET, OR 5.00 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00 purchase price plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $610,000.00 in total). Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010 District(s): 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the Forest Preserves’ current holdings near Orland Grassland (the “Property”). The Property, commonly known as 9750 167th St, Or
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26-0234

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0234
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Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Planning and Development Department Other Part(ies): Barrington Hills Park District, Barrington Hills, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Barrington Hills Park District (“BHPD”) Goods or Services: Maintenance of Trails and Equestrian Facilities in the Spring Lake Preserve by BHPD; Conveyance of access easement from BHPD to the Forest Preserves Agreement Number(s): IGA #26-0234 Agreement Period: 7/11/2026-7/10/2031, with three (3) options to extend for five (5) years each to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A District(s): 15 Summary: The Barrington Hills Park District and the Forest Preserves have overlapping constituencies and wish to provide valuable recreational facilities and programs to others in the most efficient and cost-effective manner as possible. The BHPD has been maintaining trails and equestrian event facilities
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26-0236

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:54:52 GMT

File #: 26-0236
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Refer to Contract Compliance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2025 Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025 Summary: In July 2012, state legislation authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to establish provisions to address the underuse of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses with respect to procurement contracts. An ordinance establishing the program’s parameters and guidelines was passed in 2012 and amended in subsequent years by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners. To remedy historic inequity and to facilitate greater inclusion, the Forest Preserves established aspirational contract goals for the participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses as set forth under the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances.
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26-0230

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0230
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Type: License Request
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Nicor Gas Company (“Nicor”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain approximately 754 feet of existing gas main with new main along the east side of Rand Road from the Des Plaines River to the southeast for approximately 700 feet. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is re-building Rand Road, and Nicor’s gas lines need to be relocated to accommodate that construction. The existing mains are licensed under License #837. An original relocation plan was approved by the Board of Commissioners in 2024 (Board Item No. 24-0299 for License #1806), but the license agreement was never signed due to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers restrictions on impacts to an existing and nearby levee (Levee #50). The original plan was subsequently revised to shorten the main and shift the proposed bore pit approximately 150 feet to the west to avoid the levee. The shift would impact fourteen (14) trees, requiring payment of mitigation fees.
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26-0210

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0210
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration Vendor: ODP Business Solutions, LLC, Boca Raton, Florida Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of Districtwide Office Supplies and Products Contract Value: $500,000.00 Contract Period: 5/5/2026 - 8/12/2027 with two (2), two-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent and renewal of the underlying contract. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $75,000.00, FY 2027 $75,000.00, FY 2028 $100,000.00 (optional), FY 2029 $100,000.00 (optional), FY 2030 $100,000.00 (optional), FY 2031 $50,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Office Supplies 51001.530605, 51001.530600, and all future Office Supplies accounts, Supplies and Materials 51001.530252, 51001.530607, 510001.530267, and all future Supplies and Materials accounts, Institutional Supplies 51001.530188, 51001.530170, and all future Institutional Supplies accounts, Special or Coops Programs, 51001.521312, Mighty Acorns (Y
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26-0242

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:04 GMT

File #: 26-0242
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Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Departments of Legal and Finance Vendor: Aon Risk Services Central, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Insurance Brokerage Services (Property) Contract Value: Not to Exceed $1,500,000.00 Contract Period: 5/5/2026 - 2/28/2031 with two (2), two-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent pending extension of the underlying Cook County contract Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $150,000.00, FY 2027 $150,000.00, FY 2028 $150,000.00, FY 2029 $150,000.00, FY 2030 $150,000.00, FY 2031 $175,000.00 (optional), FY 2032 $175,000.00 (optional), FY 2033 $200,000.00 (optional), FY 2034 $200,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Self-Insurance, Other Expense 51011.700005 Contract Number(s): #74000018151 (Cook County Contract No. 2523-02063) Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority- and Women-Owned Bu
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26-0223

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0223
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: Fabex Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services at Forest Preserves General Headquarters Original Contract Period: 5/23/2024 - 5/18/2025; 5/19/2025 - 5/18/2026 (Administrative Extension) Proposed Contract Period Extension: 5/19/2026-5/18/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,096,816.56 Original Approval: 4/16/2024, $2,096,816.56 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.560105, 51032.560105, 51033.560105 and 51034.560105, 51036.560105, 51037.560105 and future Construction and Development accounts Contract Number(s): #74000013938 issued under Project #23-80-13, Solicitation 24-80-100224 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment is subject to legal review and ap
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26-0237

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0237
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Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: MYS, Incorporated, Palos Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction contract for bridge repairs at various locations across the Forest Preserves Original Contract Period: 11/7/2024 - 12/6/2025; 12/7/2025 - 6/6/2026 (Administrative Extension) Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/7/2026 - 12/7/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,541,331.22 Original Approval: 9/19/2024, $1,282,358.10 Previous Increase(s): 7/7/2025, $258,973.12 This Increase Requested: $182,652.70 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $182,652.70 Accounts: Land Improvement 51009.560019, 51033.560019, 51034.560019, 51036.560019, 51037.560019 and future Construction and Development accounts Contract Number(s): Contract #74000014798 issued under Project #22-80-06-24C1R Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment
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26-0029

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0029
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report Report Period: 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of March 2026. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.
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26-0191

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:45:57 GMT

File #: 26-0191
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award Report Period: FY 2024 Summary: The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and represents a significant accomplishment by a local government. The award is given by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) upon its review of the Forest Preserves’ Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2024 (the most recent fiscal year evaluated by the GFOA). The GFOA has awarded the Forest Preserves of Cook County the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for eighteen (18) consecutive years. In order to receive the certificate, a governmental body must publish an easily readable and efficiently organized ACFR. The report must satisfy both accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and applicable legal requirements.
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26-0241

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:16:04 GMT

File #: 26-0241
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Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - March 2026 Report Period: 3/1/2026 - 3/31/2026 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of March 2026. Payments total $222,871.28 for March 2026.
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26-0238

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:05:08 GMT

File #: 26-0238
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Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 5/5/2026 - 6/8/2026 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Thursday, 5/7; 10am & 2 pm Spring Tree ID Walk, Caldwell Woods Wellness Center, Chicago Patrons can enjoy a guided walk and learn how to identify trees in spring. For more information, please call (773)758-8899 or visit the website. Friday, 5/8; 9am-11am Conservation at Home: Native Plant Gardening 101, Thatcher Woods, River Forest Participants can learn how to grow and maintain their native plant garden. Native plants and seeds will be available. For more information, please call (312)533-5751 or visit the website. Friday, 5/8; 7pm America’s 250th History Hike, Swallow Cliff Pavilion, Palos Park Join us on a hike that explores the stories that shaped our land, people and nation. This event is presented with the Department of Recreation and Parks for the Village of Palos Park. For more information, p
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