Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 12/13/2022 at 10:00 AM

22-0497

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS FOR TRADES WHEREAS, on 4/5/2022, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Collective Bargaining Agreements for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 for the following four trades: (1) Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73, (2) Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A., (3) International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #14, and (4) International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (Board Item Nos. 22-0128, 22-0129, 22-0130, 22-0131) (Collectively, the “Trade Agreements”); and WHEREAS, while the Trade Agreements covered prevailing wages and healthcare plans, such agreements did not cover one-time payments; and WHEREAS, on 6/14/2022, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved salary schedules, wage adjustments and healthcare plans, including one-time payments for non-union employees and Teamsters Local 700 bargaining unit members (Board Item Nos. 22-0118 and 22-0132); and
Action: refer
Result: Pass

22-0365

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0365
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Jacqui Ulrich, Director, Department of Conservation & Experiential Programming Position: Member of the Board Department/Board/Commission: NeighborSpace Board of Directors Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Two (2) year term expiring 12/31/2024 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests approval of the reappointment of Jacqui Ulrich, Director of the Conservation and Experiential Programing Department (“CEP”) to the Board of Directors of NeighborSpace, an affiliate partner of the Forest Preserves. NeighborSpace is a nonprofit urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. NeighborSpace owns and manages property so that community groups can focus on gardening. NeighborSpace-protected gardens give young and old alike an opportunity to get their hands in the earth and enjoy nature, right in their own neighborhoods. CEP connects diverse audiences to nature through a wide range of educational and outdoor recreation experiences and is also
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0527

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0527
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Law Enforcement Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement to receive a grant Goods or Services: Grant not to exceed $75,000.00 for one (1) K-9 vehicle to support law enforcement efforts Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 12/13/2022 - 8/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: Grant Revenue up to $75,000.00 Accounts: Grant 51010.560265 District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves has been sub-awarded a $75,000.00 grant through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) from the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security to support the purchase of one (1) police canine vehicle. The vehicle will assist in law enforcement efforts.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0520

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0520
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Vendor: Penn and Associates, Cleveland, Ohio Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Customer satisfaction surveys Contract Value: $46,375.00 Contract Period: Thirty-six (36) months from the issuance of the purchase order with one (1) 2-year optional renewal at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $9,275.00, FY 2024 $9,275.00, FY 2025 $9,275.00, FY 2026 $9,275.00 (optional), FY 2027 $9,275.00 (optional) Accounts: Professional Services Account 51001.520830 Contract Number(s): #74000011558 issued under RFP #22-40-409 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value per year being equal to or less than $25,000.00. District(s): Districtwide Summary: A Request for Proposals
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0524

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0524
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Forest Preserves Experience Program Contract Value: Not to exceed $1,170,000.00 ($1,120,000.00 grant funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), plus up to $50,000.00 contingency) Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $25,000.00, FY 2024 $25,000.00 Accounts: ARPA Conservation Corps 51032.521444; Professional Services 51031.520840; and all future Co-Op Programs and Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000011530 issued under RFP #22-31-116 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero. District(s): 4, 5, 6, 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves issued a
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0525

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:48:05 GMT

File #: 22-0525
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Student Conservation Association, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the ‘Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Chicago Conservation Corps young adult gap year program Contract Value: Not to exceed $465,000.00 ($415,000.00 grant funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), plus up to $50,000.00 contingency) Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $25,000.00, FY 2024 $25,000.00 Accounts: ARPA Conservation Corps 51032.521444; Professional Services 51031.520840; and all future Co-Op Programs and Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000011523 issued under RFP #22-31-116 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0526

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0526
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Greencorps Chicago Program Contract Value: Not to exceed $1,350,000.00 ($1,300,000.00 grant funding received through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), plus up to $50,000.00 contingency) Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $25,000.00, FY 2024 $25,000.00 Accounts: ARPA Conservation Corps 51032.521444; Professional Services 51031.520840; and all future Co-Op Programs and Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000011524 issued under RFP #22-31-116 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0424

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0424
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): North Branch Conservation Corps Crew Original Contract Period: 1/9/2018 - 12/31/2019; Board Approved Extension 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2021; Administrative Extension 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $780,000.00 Original Approval: 1/9/2018, $300,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 12/17/2019, $300,000.00; 4/5/2022, $180,000.00 This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $180,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $180,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts Contract Number(s): #74000004350 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and ap
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0521

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:11 GMT

File #: 22-0521
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Previously Approved Item Amendment
Title: PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Request: Approve Item Number: 22-0444 Original Text of Item: Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Field Museum of Natural History and Artist Christine Perri for building a Gathering Space at the Beaubien Wood Boat Launch Reason: On 10/5/2021, the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved a partnership agreement with Openlands for restoration work and a community gathering space at Beaubien Woods (Board Item No. 21-0453). It was determined that a separate partnership agreement with the Field Museum and Artist Christine Perri was required for the final design, installation and maintenance of the gathering space. To build on the community engagement work centered around Beaubien Woods and the Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, the Field Museum, with support from the Forest Preserves, led a community process for the design and development of the gathering sp
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0546

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0546
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Refer to Capital Development and Ecological Restoration Committee Report Title: 2023 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Report Period: Five (5) Years, 2023-2027 Summary: This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2023-2027). Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves’ staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft report can be downloaded from the Forest Preserves’ website. Comments can be submitted on that web page and a final report will be issued in January.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

22-0531

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0531
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: 10/1/2022 - 10/31/2022 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of October 2022. 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

22-0528

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0528
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - October 2022 Report Period: 10/1/2022 - 10/31/2022 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of October 2022. Payments total $139,586.49 for October 2022.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0541

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0541
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 12/13/2022 - 1/24/2023 Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Wednesday, 12/14; 5:30pm - 7:30pm Knitting in Nature Workshop, Thatcher Woods, River Forest With nature as our backdrop, learn how to knit a cowl using natural fibers. Supplies, instruction provided. Ages 10 and up with adult. Registration required. Saturday, 12/17; 3:30pm - 7pm Winter Bonfire, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland Join us as we celebrate the beginning of winter with a large bonfire, artmaking, nature walks and more. Saturday, 12/17; 9:30am - 11:30am Clear the Ski Trail, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont Help maintain Sagawau ski trails by cutting and removing brush. Tools and safety gear are provided. Ages 10 and up. Registration and facemasks required. Saturday, 12/17; 10:30am Winter Dog Walk, Trailside Museum, River Forest This hike is for the dog walkers! Join a naturalist as you and your (leashed
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0529

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0529
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 11/15/2022 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2022 to Present: $3,707,000.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $220,000.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2022 to Present: $718,161.74 Legal Fees for 11/15/2022 to Be Approved: $46,656.85
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0441

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0441
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 - 12/13/2022 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2022 to present: $388,007.62 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $132,720.66
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0530

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0530
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: 1/1/2022 - 10/31/2022 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for October 2022.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

22-0549

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0549
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Journal of Proceedings
Title: JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 11/15/2022.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

22-0551

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:50:12 GMT

File #: 22-0551
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A TWELVE WEEK PAID PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY FINANCIAL IMPACT ANALYSIS AND REPORT WHEREAS, the United States is the only high-income country, and one of only seven countries in the world that does not mandate paid maternity leave; and WHEREAS, beginning on January 1 of 2023, City of Chicago employees will be entitled to twelve weeks of paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents. This is an increase from the previously allowed four to six weeks of paid leave for the birthing parent and two weeks of leave for non-birthing parents; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County provides employees with four weeks of paid leave for a birthing parent that delivers non-surgically and six weeks for a surgical delivery. Non-birthing parents are entitled to two weeks of paid leave. Employees that adopt a child are entitled to two weeks of paid leave; and WHEREAS, paid parental leave correlates with reduced financial stress, and enhanced mental and physical health outcomes for parents and children. Studies make a cor
Action: refer
Result: Pass