<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 7/20/2017 at 11:00 AM</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=521596&amp;GUID=D7A683CD-C6CC-42F8-84F0-67BC23A0B978</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=D7A683CD-C6CC-42F8-84F0-67BC23A0B978&amp;ID=521596&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=Forest+Preserve+District+of+Cook+County+-+Meeting+of+FPD+Board+of+Commissioners+on+7%2F20%2F2017+at+11%3A00+AM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>17-0257</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3105229&amp;GUID=B8E30B52-1E55-4DE1-845C-653797D802C5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B8E30B52-1E55-4DE1-845C-653797D802C5-2024-11-22-16-49-01</guid><description>File #: 17-0257&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Consent Calendar Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY FOR RECEIVING FIVE AWARDS, ONE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, ONE FROM THE SOCIETY FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION PROFESSIONALS, AND THREE FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION OFFICALS 

WHEREAS, on April 28, 2017, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County was honored with a 2017 Achievement Award by the National Association of Counties for its Emmy award winning documentary titled Chicago's True Nature: The Forest Preserves of Cook County. The Achievement Awards Program is a non-competitive awards program which seeks to recognize innovative county government programs; and

WHEREAS, Chicago’s True Nature received this award for raising the level of citizen understanding of the forest preserves. The documentary explores the Preserves’ 70,000 acres teeming with plants and animals and offering recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities as told by staff, partners, volunteers and visitors. The National Association of Counties will recognize award-winning counti&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve on the Consent Agenda&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Consent Calendar Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0234</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103774&amp;GUID=CBB113B9-1E7A-4310-A731-5F416ECD5C6C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">CBB113B9-1E7A-4310-A731-5F416ECD5C6C-2024-11-22-16-49-01</guid><description>File #: 17-0234&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Title 1 Chapter 8 Section 2: Contracts and Purchases

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 2 - Contracts and Purchases of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:

Sec. 1-8-2.  Contracts and Purchases.

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I.	Powers and duties of Purchasing Agent: The District Purchasing Agent shall, pursuant to the terms, exceptions, or restrictions established by this Code and the President and Board of Commissioners: 

1.	Purchase or contract for all supplies, materials and equipment, and contractual services required by any Office, department, institution or agency of the District subject to the provisions, restrictions and limitations of this Subsection; 

2.	Establish and enforce standard and non-standard specifications established in accordance with this Subsection which shall apply to all supplies, materials and equipment purchased for the use of any Office, department, institution or agency &lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0256</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103775&amp;GUID=03C83D55-75CD-4B59-AF7D-519EE533B6E5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">03C83D55-75CD-4B59-AF7D-519EE533B6E5-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0256&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

Vendor:  Equal Opportunity and Access, LLC, Chicago, Illinois 

Request:  Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to extend and increase the previously approved agreement

Reason:  The Forest Preserve is extending this agreement to improve our physical and programmatic accessibility for all of the citizens of Cook County. 

Original Agreement Period: 6/17/2016 - 6/16/2017

Sixty (60) Day Administrative Extension:  Approved on 6/14/2017 by the Purchasing Agent from   6/16/2017 - 8/15/2017

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  8/16/2017 - 8/15/2018 

Original Fiscal Impact:  $49,700.000

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $44,000.00 

Account(s): Professional Services 51001.520840 

RFP Number:  15-10-103

Summary: The extension of this agreement will help the Preserves maintain and improve accessibility at the Preserves. During the extension term, the vendor will help the Preserves: (1) amend and update Self Evaluation and Transition Plan; (2) complete on site accessibility evaluations of cert&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0253</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3108846&amp;GUID=7263B0E6-66C0-492D-8424-6552F851AC03</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7263B0E6-66C0-492D-8424-6552F851AC03-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0253&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Permits, Rentals and Concessions 

Vendor:  Active Network, San Diego, California 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase this  contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Online reservation software for the Preserves permit and membership programs. 

Original Contract Period:  4/23/2013 - 4/22/2015; Previous Extension 4/23/2015 - 12/31/2017 Board Approval on 5/19/2015 

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  1/1/2018 - 12/31/2019  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   $147,860.39 (excluding transactional fees that currently range from 2.08% to 3.64%)

Original Approval:  2/4/2013, $87,860.39

Previous Increase(s):  5/19/2015, $60,000.00

This Increase Requested:  $40,000.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  FY 2018 $20,000.00, FY 2019 $20,000.00 

Accounts:  Professional Services 51001.520840

Contract Number(s):  12-54-300

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. 

The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0264</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103777&amp;GUID=867EFC09-16DD-4518-A490-4D01A67872A9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">867EFC09-16DD-4518-A490-4D01A67872A9-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0264&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Conservation and Experiential Programming  

Vendor:  Chicago Public Art Group, Chicago, Illinois  

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase  contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Creation of Public Art Work  

Original Contract Period:  2/3/2017 - 2/2/2018

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  N/A  

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   $60,000.00 

Original Approval:  2/3/2017, $60,000.00 

Previous Increase(s):  N/A 

This Increase Requested:  $25,000.00 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  FY 2017 $25,000.00
Accounts:   Special Events 51001.520635; Land Improvements 51009.560019, 51052.560019, 51054. 560019, 51055.560019, 51056.560019, 51057.560019

Contract Number(s):  16-35-301

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. 


District(s):  9

Summary:  An increased amount is proposed for this contract regarding a public art project at the Preserves’ General Headquarters for two purposes: (1) to increase funding for Chicago&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0270</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103780&amp;GUID=B15C33B5-D3B3-4E3D-82E1-2C5C95E22431</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B15C33B5-D3B3-4E3D-82E1-2C5C95E22431-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0270&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Planning and Development

Vendor:  Chicago Commercial Construction Inc.(”CCC”), Chicago, Illinois  

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend  contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Orland Grasslands Site Improvements

Original Contract Period:  1/16/2015 - 8/14/2015 

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  8/1/2017 - 11/30/2017 (122 day extension)

Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 10/6/2015, 10/15/2015 - 7/11/2016 (270 day extension); 9/13/2016, 7/12/2016 - 7/31/2017 (385 day extension, retroactive) 

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 8/15/2015 - 10/14/2015 (60 day extension)

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   $319,595.46

Original Approval:  12/16/2014, $319,595.46

Previous Increase(s):  N/A

This Increase Requested:  N/A

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None 

Accounts:  Recreation Landscape Accounts 51025.560020, 51052.560020 and 51054.560020

Contract Number(s):  13-80-02-05C3

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved thi&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0286</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103783&amp;GUID=10B2A495-5968-4F20-9D71-02122F454725</link><guid isPermaLink="false">10B2A495-5968-4F20-9D71-02122F454725-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0286&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s):  Office of the General Superintendent

Vendor:  Northwestern University - Center for Public Safety, Evanston, Illinois

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend  contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Northwestern University - Center for Public Safety is conducting a study to document the physiological benefits of spending time in nature.  

Original Contract Period:  5/1/2016 - 4/30/2017; 60 day administrative extension 5/1/2017 - 6/29/2017  

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  6/30/2017, retroactive - 12/31/2017    

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   $5,000.00 

Original Approval:  5/1/2016, $5,000.00 

Previous Increase(s):  $0 

This Increase Requested:  $0

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  N/A

Accounts:  Consulting and Management Services 51001.520850

Contract Number(s):  15-10-001 (Next Century Conservation Plan Launch Early Action Plans); Walking Green: Developing an evidence-base for Nature Prescriptions

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Atto&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0271</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103781&amp;GUID=51ED1EF0-54F5-408B-8059-9B2BE160893B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">51ED1EF0-54F5-408B-8059-9B2BE160893B-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0271&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Partnership Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Request:  Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with CBS EcoMedia Inc., 919 Manhattan Avenue, Suite 100, Manhattan Beach, California, 90266.

Reason:  The Preserves wishes to enter into a partnership agreement with CBS EcoMedia (“EcoMedia”) whereby the Preserves will be considered for future funding and sponsorship support for qualified projects on which the Preserves, EcoMedia, and a potential sponsor agree. If and when a qualified project is agreed to by the Preserves, EcoMedia and a potential sponsor, a separate support agreement for the project will be executed.  Please note that it is anticipated that EcoMedia will provide the Preserves, under a separate agreement, with a one year $25,000 grant for a paddling program located in the Preserves’ central zone and focused in Maywood, Illinois. 

Contract period:  8/1/2017 - 7/31/2020

Fiscal Impact: $0

Account(s):  N/A

Concurrences:
CBS EcoMedia Inc., is in good standing with the State of Illinois.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Partnership Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0230</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103773&amp;GUID=88970531-CE58-4AC6-BD8F-2F6C71BAD5CF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">88970531-CE58-4AC6-BD8F-2F6C71BAD5CF-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0230&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department:  Planning and Development 

Other Part(ies):  Village of Winnetka, Illinois 

Request:  Authorization to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) regarding a Stormwater Management Wetlands Project in the Skokie Lagoons Preserves, south of Willow Road. 

Goods or Services:  Winnetka would like to use approximately 18.6 acres of Preserves property to construct, operate, and maintain Stormwater Management Wetlands Project. 

Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  Ten (10) years from date of execution, unless terminated earlier

Fiscal Impact:  $50,000 Revenue Generating 

Accounts:  N/A 

District(s):  13  

Summary:  The proposed Stormwater Management Wetlands Project consists of an open-water feature, wetlands and sedge meadow. The project will provide an additional 74 acre-feet of stormwater storage on the Preserves land as part of a comprehensive stormwater plan that includes a variety of additional conveyance, storage, and green infrastructure facilities. Winnetka will provide water quality impr&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0259</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103776&amp;GUID=92C72964-0465-4C82-AD0E-D906052F0373</link><guid isPermaLink="false">92C72964-0465-4C82-AD0E-D906052F0373-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0259&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Agency:  University of Illinois, Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (“ISTC”)

Other Part(ies):  The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”)  

Request:  Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement  

Goods or Services:  Professional services for assisting Preserve “Green Team” members on the creation and implementation of the “Sustainability Master Plan.”  

Agreement Number(s):  N/A   

Agreement Period:  Twelve (12) months from the date of execution

Fiscal Impact:  $10,500.00  

Accounts:   Consulting and Management Services, 51001.520850
District(s):  Districtwide  

Summary:The proposed intergovernmental agreement (“IGA”) provides for the creation and implementation of the Preserves’ “Sustainability Master Plan” with ISTC’s assistance.  The Preserves is striving to become a leader and model in sustainability practices.  In 2014/2015 ISTC, a unit of the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign worked with Preserve staff to assess the current state of materials management operations and opp&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0274</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103782&amp;GUID=08E8592A-09F6-4543-B32A-A1BC517E2644</link><guid isPermaLink="false">08E8592A-09F6-4543-B32A-A1BC517E2644-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0274&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

Department:  Office of the General Superintendent  

Other Part(ies):  Village of Oak Park, Illinois 

Request:   Authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental License Agreement 

Goods or Services:  The proposed amendment increases from fifteen (15) to thirty (30) the number of parking spaces available for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) at the Village of Oak Park’s Lot Number 18, for the purpose of parking Preserves’ motor pool passenger vehicles. In exchange for the fifteen (15) additional parking spaces at Lot Number 18, the Preserves will provide an additional 2 acres of storage area for the Village’s Public Works Department at a Maintenance Facility of the Preserves.

Agreement Number:  N/A 

Agreement Period:  8/4/2014 - 8/3/2024, with two (2) successive five (5) year renewal terms

Fiscal Impact:  None 

Accounts:  N/A

District(s):  1  

Summary: In 2014, the Village of Oak Park (the “Village”) and the Preserves entered into an Intergovernmental License Agreement whereby the Village licensed to the &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0266</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103779&amp;GUID=D6DAB09B-98A1-4D66-A405-D13FEE7E8F95</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D6DAB09B-98A1-4D66-A405-D13FEE7E8F95-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0266&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Resource Management  

Request:  Approval  

Report Title:  Land Management Guidelines  

Report Period:  2017 

Summary:  The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) have revised the Land Management Guidelines, which were last revised in 2012. The document summarizes the goals and principles informing the expansion and restoration of the Preserves, as outlined in the Next Century Conservation Plan and Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan. The Land Management Guidelines were created to provide confidence and transparency in the Preserves’ land management program, to both the Board of Commissioners and the general public.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0071</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103772&amp;GUID=08D7658A-D3C4-41AF-A91D-09EE56F3DADF</link><guid isPermaLink="false">08D7658A-D3C4-41AF-A91D-09EE56F3DADF-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0071&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Finance and Administration 

Request:  Receive and File 

Report Title:  Procurements and Disbursements Report 

Report Period:  5/1/2017 - 5/31/2017 

Summary:  Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of May 2017. This Report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0265</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3103778&amp;GUID=4E0AEBAD-15BB-4530-B7F5-0C3E9239AC82</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4E0AEBAD-15BB-4530-B7F5-0C3E9239AC82-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0265&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Calendar of Events&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Department:  Conservation and Experiential Programming 

Summary:  Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 7/20/2017 - 9/12/2017
Today! Thursday, 7/20; 11 am - 2 pm
Insect Fest, Cummings Square, River Forest
Come celebrate and learn about insects. Explore how pollinators help us. Build a bug playground. Follow the migratory patterns of monarch butterflies and learn how to create habitat for them locally. For more information, call 708-386-4042. All ages.

Daily through Monday, 9/4; 10 am - 5 pm (weather permitting) 
Butterflies &amp; 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. Fee applies.

Daily through 9/17; 10 am - 5 pm
Dinos and Dragons, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Brookfield Zoo’s summer Dinos &amp; Dragons exhibit features 17 animatronic creatures, including the Stegosaurus, Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus rex, and Chinese dragon. Zoogoers can also&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Calendar of Events</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0288</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102033&amp;GUID=E0619AD0-7CFB-4DCF-BE9D-DC86BADC2148</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E0619AD0-7CFB-4DCF-BE9D-DC86BADC2148-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0288&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Journal of Proceedings&lt;br /&gt;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   6/6/2017 .&lt;br /&gt;Action: defer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Journal of Proceedings</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0277</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102273&amp;GUID=107BA207-680F-4BBA-9771-502D1151858A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">107BA207-680F-4BBA-9771-502D1151858A-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0277&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)&lt;br /&gt;Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/18/2017

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:  $350,804.88                                      
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved:                                    $2,599.65
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery to be Approved:  $5,500.00&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0278</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102274&amp;GUID=32327A57-F863-43DD-9CBD-CC9E93F46F8A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">32327A57-F863-43DD-9CBD-CC9E93F46F8A-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0278&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)&lt;br /&gt;Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -06/06/2017

The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $1,745,013.80
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved:                                    $12,500.00

Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present:                  $565,293.29
Legal Fees for 06/06/2017 to Be Approved:                           $56,334.76&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0279</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102275&amp;GUID=7C5A6CC9-9C9C-4636-BFBE-AB8DF6CFA752</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7C5A6CC9-9C9C-4636-BFBE-AB8DF6CFA752-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0279&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)&lt;br /&gt;Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -07/18/2017

The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $1,757,513.80
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved:                                    $162,802.59

Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present:                  $621,628.05
Legal Fees for 07/18/2017 to Be Approved:                           $80,734.70&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0250</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102267&amp;GUID=44CA1753-A3F7-4B2C-A270-4365EB31D292</link><guid isPermaLink="false">44CA1753-A3F7-4B2C-A270-4365EB31D292-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0250&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Department:  Planning and Development 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with All Masonry Construction Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois to remove and replace roofs for Chick Evans Golf Course Concession Building in Morton Grove and Edgebrook Golf Course Garage in Chicago.  

Reason:   17-80-13-R Roof Replacement at Chick Evans Golf Course Concession Building and Edgebrook Golf Course Garage - Rebid. The work includes, but is not limited to, roof system replacement including deck and structural repairs at two (2) buildings at separate sites and other work as described in the drawings and building specifications.  Bids for this project were originally to be opened on 6/16/2017 however only one bid was received at that time.  According to the Preserve’s purchasing code that bid was not opened and the project was re-issued for bid. 

Bid Opening Date:  6/30/2017 

Bid Results: 
    Firm					   		       &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0251</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102268&amp;GUID=D5C49672-AE49-4C07-A13C-976A985E4992</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D5C49672-AE49-4C07-A13C-976A985E4992-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0251&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Department:  Planning and Development 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Robe, Inc., 6150 N. Northwest Highway, Chicago, Illinois to make exterior repairs at McGinnis Field Station in Orland Park and Sagawau Farmhouse in Lemont.   

Reason:   17-80-44 New roof and exterior renovations at McGinnis Field Station and Sagawau Farmhouse.  The work includes, but is not limited to, new roof, window, and siding removal and replacement at McGinnis Field Station and exterior wall removal and rebuilding at Sagawau Farmhouse and other work as described in the drawings and building specifications.

Bid Opening Date:  6/9/2017 

Bid Results: 
    Firm					   		              	Total Bid
1. Robe, Inc.						      		$272,890.00*
2. Gharari Associates							$303,700.00
3. Ujamaa Construction							$452,658.00


* Robe, Inc.’s bid was read into the record as $273,166.00, but after further examination, the&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0252</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102269&amp;GUID=C6A9CDCC-7526-4667-8B1A-0952F41E4A27</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C6A9CDCC-7526-4667-8B1A-0952F41E4A27-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0252&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Department:  Planning and Development 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Bully and Andrews, Chicago, Illinois to make masonry repairs at The Harold “Hal” Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural History in River Forest.   

Reason:   17-80-22 Masonry repairs at The Harold “Hal” Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural History.  The work includes, but is not limited to, masonry repairs, tuck-pointing, and selective brick replacement to the mid 1870’s historic building at The Harold “Hal” Tyrrell Trailside Museum of Natural History and other work as described in the drawings and building specifications. 

Bid Opening Date:  6/28/2017 

Bid Results: 
    Firm					   		              	Total Bid
1. Bully and Andrews					      		$257,777.00
2. Otto Baum, Inc.							$268,825.00


Estimated Fiscal Impact: $257,777.00

Contract Period:  Two hundred ten (210) days after issuance of notice to proceed.

&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0260</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102270&amp;GUID=7B0042E2-A059-477C-B09A-C2182D507F7C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7B0042E2-A059-477C-B09A-C2182D507F7C-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0260&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT

Department:  Planning and Development 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Ujamma, Inc., Chicago, Illinois to perform building renovations including the addition of a heating system for Skokie Resource Management garage in Glenview, Illinois.  

Reason:   16-80-38 Building renovations including addition of heating system at Skokie Resource Management garage. The work includes, but is not limited to the addition of a complete interior wall and ceiling insulation with facing system, a heating and exhaust system, an underground gas line, upgrades to incoming electrical service, associated electrical re-work at interior insulation, other improvements to an existing metal garage building, and other work as described in the drawings and building specifications.  

Bid Opening Date:  6/30/2017 

Bid Results: 
    Firm					   		              	Total Bid
1. Ujamaa, Inc.					      			$187,073.00
2. Ro&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0268</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102271&amp;GUID=FA8F79D3-1D46-4F2D-9059-044026FA5770</link><guid isPermaLink="false">FA8F79D3-1D46-4F2D-9059-044026FA5770-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0268&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;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 Bridge Repairs, Regions 7-9.  

Reason:   Contract #17-80-53 Bridge Repairs, Regions 7-9. The work includes repairs to bridges at Black Partridge Woods, McClaughrey Springs Woods, St. Mihiel Woods East, Indian Hill Woods, Joe Orr Woods and Glenwood Woods South, including, but not limited to handrail replacement, concrete repairs, masonry repair, trail repair, cleaning, painting, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.

Bid Opening Date:  6/23/2017

Bid Results: 
Firm							Total Bid
1.  Enlight Corporation				$416,607.50
2.  Industria, Inc.					$455,815.00
3.  Schaefges Brothers, Inc.				$482,014.80  

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $416,607.50

Contract Period:  One hundred and eighty (180) days from notice to proceed.

A&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0269</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102272&amp;GUID=6F72E0B4-E1DB-4EF3-B0EC-6CB6A7471F5C</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6F72E0B4-E1DB-4EF3-B0EC-6CB6A7471F5C-2024-11-22-16-49-00</guid><description>File #: 17-0269&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;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 Multi-Use Trail &amp; Culvert Repairs at Swallow Cliff Woods - North, Dam No. 1 Woods - East, and Maple Lake - East.

Reason:   Contract #17-80-48 Multi-Use Trail &amp; Culvert Repairs. The work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork; grading and shaping ditches; aggregate trail repair; culvert removal, replacement, and repair; headwall repair and reconstruction; erosion control; landscaping, and other related work as specified in the plans &amp; specifications.

Bid Opening Date:  6/23/2017

Bid Results: 
Firm							Total Bid
1.  Enlight Corporation				$169,959.41*
2.  Lifco Construction					$219,623.00
3.  Industria, Inc.					$229,550.00
4.  Meru Corporation					$272,831.00 

*Enlight’s bid was read into the record as $178,961.91, but after further exami&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>17-0070</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3102266&amp;GUID=AC6D6318-7308-4775-A32C-915146BD8E17</link><guid isPermaLink="false">AC6D6318-7308-4775-A32C-915146BD8E17-2024-11-22-16-49-01</guid><description>File #: 17-0070&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:  Finance and Administration 

Request:  Receive and File 

Report Title:  Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 

Report Period:  5/1/2017/ - 5/31/2017 

Summary:  Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense report for May 2017.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:01 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>