Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 6/6/2017 at 11:00 AM

17-0248

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0248
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF RETIRED FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY CONSERVATION SUPERINTENDENT ROLAND EISENBEIS WHEREAS, Roland Eisenbeis was born in Ashley, North Dakota in 1918; and WHEREAS, Roland Eisenbeis completed a two year program at the North Dakota State School of Forestry at Bottineau; and WHEREAS, Roland Eisenbeis served his Country honorably during World War II working intelligence for the Army Air Force; and WHEREAS, Roland Eisenbeis began his career at the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the (“Preserves”) in the Spring of 1947 as a Naturalist and retired as the Conservation Superintendent in the Summer of 1984; and WHEREAS, Roland Eisenbeis was involved from the very beginning of establishing the conservation and resource management structure still used today; and WHEREAS, Roland Eisenbeis worked diligently on ecological management, including early prairie restoration and spearheaded the shift to conduct active land management so that the Preserves’ important biodiversity would thrive for generations to come; and WHEREAS, Roland E
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0178

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0178
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZE AND ADOPT NAMES OF FOREST PRESERVE LANDS AND AMENITIES WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) recognizes the need to protect the natural and cultural history reflected in the names of the groves, trails, nature preserves, natural areas, facilities, and other public places (the “Venues”) owned or controlled by the Preserves. The Preserves seeks to ensure that these names are accurately represented so the residents of Cook County can easily find the Venues and the amenities they offer; and WHEREAS, in 2015, an internal Naming Committee was charged with discerning the correct and official names of all Venues and reviewing requests for the purpose of determining which naming requests to recommend to the Board of Commissioners of the Preserves (the “Board”) for approval; and WHEREAS, the internal Naming Committee undertook an exhaustive review of the Venues to determine which names had been formally adopted by the Board, were in common use, or had been abandoned; and WHEREAS, the internal Nami
Action: refer
Result: Pass

17-0162

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0162
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: License Renewal
Title: PROPOSED LICENSE RENEWAL REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”), as Licensor to renew a License to the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, Grantee, to use approximately four hundred (400) square feet of workspace in the property commonly known as Salt Creek Resource Management, 500 Ogden Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois. Term: Originally 4/2/2012 - 12/31/2017, proposing a five (5) year renewal expiring 12/31/2022 License Fee: $0.00 License Application Fee: $0.00 YELAR Fee: Waived Total one-time upfront fee of N/A for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A The area of the License is: Approximately four hundred (400) square feet of workspace in the property commonly known as Salt Creek Resource Management, 500 Ogden Avenue, Western Springs, Illinois. The Illinois Nature Preserves Commission has occupied the space since April 2012. Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 17
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0212

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0212
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Various members of a pre-qualified pool detailed in the summary Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Woody debris disposal Contract Value: Revenue generating Contract period: Date of execution - 6/6/2022 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generating; all respondents are either providing funds, or have agreed to perform at no cost to the Preserves Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 17-31-108 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): Districtwide Summary: RFP #17-31-108 consists of the disposal of woody debris generated by Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) maintenance and restoration operations. The Preserves issued a Request for Proposals in order to assemble a list of qualified vendors to dispose of and/or repurpose a variety of woody debris located on Forest Preserve property. A review panel consisting of va
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0224

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0224
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Computer hardware maintenance Contract Value: $100,000.00 Contract period: 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2019, with two (2) one-year renewal options Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2017 $25,000.00, FY 2018 $50,000.00, FY 2019 $25,000.00 Accounts: Computer Supplies and Services 51001.531690 Contract Number(s): 1653-15530 (CC) 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: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County requests to utilize and piggyback off the Cook County contract awarded by the Cook County Board on 4/12/2017 to System Solutions, Inc. for computer hardware maintenance. System Solutions, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder....end
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0169

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0169
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Tree removal at Somme Nature Preserve Original Contract Period: 9/13/2016 - 10/31/2017 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/1/2017 - 4/30/2018 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $21,285.00 Original Approval: 9/13/2016, $21,285.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Potential Grant Match and Work Fund 51009.521440, Grant Accounts: 51010.29982, 51010.22522 Contract Number(s): 16-31-115 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 14 Summary: Contract #16-31-115 consists of approximately 7.6 acres of tree removal in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications at Somme Nature Preserve in Northbrook, Illinois. The project
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0210

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0210
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Tallgrass Restoration, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to exercise contract renewal option. Good(s) or Service(s): Tree and brush removal at Dam 1 Woods, Portwine Woods, and Willow-Sanders for a project that is designed to increase wildlife habitat on formerly reforested property. Original Contract Period and Optional Renewal: 1/3/2015 - 1/13/2018, with the potential for a twenty-four (24) month extension Contract Renewal Option Period Date: 1/14/2018 - 1/13/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $497,877.00 Original Approval: 11/18/2014, $497,877.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Mitigation account 51010.29565 Contract Number(s): 14-31-108 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women B
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0161

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0161
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Homer Tree Service, Lockport, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to exercise contract renewal option Good(s) or Service(s): Brush removal at Turnbull Woods Original Contract Period and Optional Renewal: 9/13/2016 - 9/1/2017, with the potential for a twelve (12) month extension Contract Renewal Option Period Date(s): 9/2/2017 - 9/1/2018 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $46,694.00 Original Approval: 9/13/2016, $46,694.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Potential Grant Match and Work Fund 51009.521440, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Grant Accounts: 51010.29982 and 51010.22522 Contract Number(s): 16-31-117 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(
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0211

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0211
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Resource Management Summary: In accordance with section 1-8-2(O)(6) of the Forest Preserve District Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) are requesting permission to loan a concrete horse trough to the Elk Grove Historical Society (“EGHS”), located at 399 Biesterfield Road in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. The artifact will be utilized by the EGHS for educational programs on the history of the village. The term of the loan would be an initial five (5) years, with potential for annual extensions upon written agreement of both parties via the completion of an artifact loan form. District(s): 15
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0185

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0185
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Finance and Administration Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization to amend the intergovernmental agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and the Preserves. Goods or Services: The County and the Preserves wish to amend the Agreement to increase the amount of reimbursement or payment due from the Preserves to the County. Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2017, retroactively, to 12/31/2017 Fiscal Impact: $2,014,408.00 in expenditures and $200,500.00 in revenue Accounts: Various districtwide corporate accounts District(s): Districtwide Summary: The County and the Preserves entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on 8/21/2012 authorizing the parties to perform various services for the other, in accordance with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. The part
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0229

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0229
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County, Illinois Request: Authorization to extend time Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has a program to train inmates and participants from the Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (a/k/a “Boot Camp”) to provide deconstruction and building material salvage services. Upon completion of the program, each participant will receive an OSHA 10 and completion certificate. The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) desires to continue to use such services to remove unneeded buildings from recently acquired properties and on sites intended for redevelopment by the Preserves, on an as needed basis. Agreement Number: N/A Agreement Period: Original contract period, 4/11/2014 - 3/10/2015. 1st amendment period, 3/11/2015 - 6/30/2016. 2nd amendment period, 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2017. Current extension period, 7/1/2017 - 6/30/2018. Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: (Buildings, 51009.560106, 51025.560106, 5102
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0168

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0168
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: Grants Management Audit of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Report Period: April 2017 Summary: The purpose of the audit was to evaluate the policies, procedures and internal controls used by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in the grant management process and to ensure that grant funds are managed appropriately, in an effective and efficient manner.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

17-0167

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0167
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: Aquatic Centers Pool Revenue Audit of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Report Period: April 2017 Summary: The purpose of the audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the internal controls that are in place ensuring proper collection, recording and safeguarding of pool revenue.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

17-0069

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0069
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 4/1/2017 - 4/30/2017 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of April 2017. 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

17-0232

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0232
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: First Quarter Contract Compliance Report Report Period: 1/1/2017 - 3/31/2017 Summary: Provide details of report
Action: refer
Result: Pass

17-0233

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0233
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/6/2017 - 7/20/2017 Tuesday, 6/13; 10 am - 2 pm Live Healthy Discover Nature, Daley Plaza, Chicago Celebrate all things in the Forest Preserve and kick off our summer programming. We are at Daley Plaza until 2 pm with information, giveaways, live animals and fun activities. The Forest Preserves will host the noon time performances as well. Daily through Monday, 9/4; 10 am - 5 pm (times may vary due to weather conditions) Butterflies & Blooms; Regenstein Learning Campus; Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe This wonderful exhibition, where visitors can immerse themselves in a habitat filled with hundreds of live butterflies, has become a Garden favorite. Now at its permanent home on the Regenstein Learning Campus, in a 2,800-square-foot white mesh enclosure, the exhibit is filled with species native to Illinois, South America, Asia, North America and Africa. Fee applies. Daily through Sunday, 9/17; 10 am - 5 pm Dinos and Dragons, Chic
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

16-0384

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 16-0384
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 Willow Building, LLC., Grantee, to utilize and maintain a license to utilize a minimum of five (5) and a maximum of thirty (30) parking spaces for overflow parking for an office building located at 1622 Willow Road, Suite 200, Northfield, IL 60093. Permission is now sought, upon satisfactory completion of all due diligence and negotiation of any and all relevant provisions as determined by the Preserves' legal department, to enter into and execute the License. The request is to utilize spaces in parking lot #1 in Erickson Woods Grove, Northfield, IL. The Grantee is seeking use of the spaces to comply with Ordinance Number 03-1173 of the Village of Northfield requiring the Grantee to obtain a Special Use Permit for the use of up to an additional 30 parking spaces. Grantee agrees to indemnify the Preserves and maintain an insurance policy naming the Preserves as an additional insured. Grantee’s access to the Parking Lot
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0138

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0138
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Permits, Rentals, and Concessions Vendor: Glencoe Golf Course, Glencoe, Illinois and the Village of Glencoe, Glencoe, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Revenue generation relating to the use of Forest Preserve property for golf course purposes by Glencoe Golf Course (“GGC”) Original Contract Period: Continuous term from 1922 Proposed Contract Period Extension: The agreement currently has a continuous term without a termination date. The proposed amendment includes a termination date for the agreement of 20 years from the effective date of the amendment. In the event that financing is secured by either GGC or the Village of Glencoe to enable the construction of improvements, and the Forest Preserve receives proper notice of this financing, then the term of the agreement may be extended for up to a maximum of twelve (12) years in order to facilitate the ability of the GGC or the Village of Glencoe to obtain such financing.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0170

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0170
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 Oakton Community College, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a twelve (12) inch water main across property of the Preserves to provide a secondary feed from Golf Road. The City of Des Plaines currently provides water by a single ten (10) inch main along Central Road, which has recently been determined to be inadequate for fire protection requirements. Additionally, any break in the main results in complete disruption of water service to the College. The new main would provide a looped water system to supply the needs for fire protection and continued water supply in the event of a main break. The water main will be installed underground by directional bore in order to minimize surface impact on the Preserves. As additional consideration for the issuance of this License, Grantee agrees to complete a Phase 1 engineering study with a budgeted value of $70,000.00 for a trail crossing, or to provide another benefit of equ
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0171

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:27:57 GMT

File #: 17-0171
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Easement Request
Title: TEMPORARY EASEMENT AMENDMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to amend a grant of a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Winnetka Road at the Skokie River for 0.171 acres or 7,450 square feet. Reason: IDOT plans to remove and replace the existing deck and superstructure of the Winnetka Road Bridge over the Skokie River. Permanent and temporary easements were granted for the project in 2012. The temporary easements expired in March 2017. As construction has not yet started, IDOT seeks a five (5) year extension on the temporary easements. No structures are proposed to be built on the temporary easement. The area for the temporary easement is 0.171 acres. IDOT indicates that a minimal number of trees are expected to be removed for this project. Term: Five (5) years Easement Fee: $1,200.00 Tree Mitigation Fee: Per the current Tree Mitigation Plan Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The P
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0172

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0172
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Easement Request
Title: TEMPORARY EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to grant a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Midlothian Meadows and Oak Forest Heritage Preserves, along the west side of Pulaski/Crawford Avenue at 159th Street for 0.557 acres or 24,276 square feet. Reason: IDOT requests a temporary easement along the west side of Pulaski/Crawford Avenue to construct a ten (10) foot wide paved, shared use path connecting the south entrance of Midlothian Meadows to the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve. IDOT originally proposed a pedestrian path on the east side of Crawford but agreed to relocate this to the west side to connect two (2) Forest Preserve trails at Midlothian Meadows and the Oak Forest Heritage Preserves. IDOT will construct the path with a 20% cost share with the Preserves, estimated at $16,000.00. IDOT has offered to pay the appraised value of the temporary easement as an easement fee but Forest Preserve staff is recommending waiver of tree mitigation fees bec
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0246

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0246
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 5/11/2017 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0238

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0238
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 -6/6/2017 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2017 to present: $146,682.26 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $204,122.62
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0225

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0225
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Matthew Paving, Inc. primary place of business Oak Lawn, Illinois for pavement and drainage repairs at Deer Grove Driveway and Grove #5 in Palatine and Poplar Creek Trail near Bode East in Streamwood, location map attached. Reason: Contract #17-80-05 Deer Grove Driveway and Grove #5 Pavement Repairs and Bode East Poplar Creek Trail Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, repaving, reconstructing and improving drainage to the existing driveways, parking lots, trails, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 5/12/2017 Bid Results: 1. Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. $388,849.30* 2. Matthew Paving, Inc. $468,502.00 3. Chicagoland Paving $499,900.00 4. Brothers Asphalt Paving $501,004.81 5. Enlight Corporation $598,683.72 *No
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0226

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0226
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Enlight Corporation primary place of business Chicago, Illinois for Picnic Groves Drainage & Accessibility Improvements at 8 locations (Busse #20, Allison Woods #1, Bunker Hill #5, Linne Woods #2, Midlothian Meadow #1, Elizabeth Conkey #1, Schiller Woods #12 and King’s Grove). Reason: Contract #17-80-43 Picnic Groves Drainage & Accessibility Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, excavation, grading, new asphalt, new concrete, drainage, ADA striping and signage, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 5/12/2017 Bid Results: Firm Total Bid 1. Enlight Corporation $263,904.69 2. Matthew Paving, Inc. $275,710.75 3. Lifco Construction $450,090.00. Estimated Fiscal Impact: $263,904.69 Contract Period: One hundre
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0227

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0227
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Ujamaa Construction Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for Picnic Shelter Repairs at fifteen (15) locations (Busse Woods grove #26, Catherine Chevalier grove #1,2 and 3, Clayhole Woods, Country Lane Woods, Dam No. 1 Woods East #2, Dam No. 4 Woods East #2, Dan Ryan #11, Deer Grove #4, Forest Glen Woods, Lake Ave Woods East #1, Plum Creek #2, Somme Woods and Sunset Bridge Meadow). Reason: Contract #17-80-42 Picnic Shelter repairs. The work includes, but is not limited to, lead-based paint removal, concrete ceiling panel patching, concrete ceiling panel replacement, roof removal and replacement, painting and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 5/12/2017 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid Optional 1& 2 Alternate 1&2 Total 1. Ujamaa Construction Inc. $345
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0231

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:58 GMT

File #: 17-0231
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Trees R Us, Wauconda, Illinois Reason: Contract 17RM 109 consists of tree removals along single track bike trails on a time and materials basis in Paw Paw Nature Preserve, Maple Lake Woods, and along 95th Street between Willow-Springs Road and Wolf Road. Bid Opening Date: 5/19/2017 Bid Results: 1. Trees R Us $189.00/hr 2. Blackwood Property Maintenance $195.00/hr 3. McGinty Brothers $195.00/hr 4. JH Landworks $225.00/hr 5. Homer Tree Service $240.00/hr 6. Mac Industrial Services $248.00/hr Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $25,000.00 for the overall term of the contract. Contract Period: Sixty (60) days from issuance of purchase order Account Name/Number: EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Mitigation Accounts: 51010.29982 and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0235

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0235
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Conservation and Experiential Programming Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: Swim Chicago Southland, P. O. Box 2215, Bridgeview, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Management and operations associated with three (3) Aquatic Centers Contract Number(s): 16-35-01 Fiscal Impact: $896,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 District(s): 4, 9, 10 and 16 Summary: Payments based on invoices submitted by Swim Chicago for management and operations, including staffing, supplies and concession items for three (3) Aquatic Centers.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0236

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0236
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: Illinois Department of Transportation, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services, North Branch Bicycle Trail, Stage 1 Fiscal Impact: $861,421.23 Accounts: 51026.560063 Contract Number(s): 05-80-02 District(s): 10 Summary: Construction services for the Extension to the North Branch Trail which includes 1.8 miles of paved trail and two bridges from Devon and Caldwell to Forest Glen Avenue.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

17-0068

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:59 GMT

File #: 17-0068
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense Report Period: 4/1/2017 - 4/30/2017 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for April 2017.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass