<?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 4/24/2018 at 11:00 AM</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=CalendarDetail&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=584766&amp;GUID=D93AEC7A-E481-4681-A8F1-E0EBACCF07F7</link><description /><generator>Legistar</generator><ttl>15</ttl><atom:link href="https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Feed.ashx?GUID=D93AEC7A-E481-4681-A8F1-E0EBACCF07F7&amp;ID=584766&amp;M=CalendarDetail&amp;Title=Forest+Preserve+District+of+Cook+County+-+Meeting+of+FPD+Board+of+Commissioners+on+4%2F24%2F2018+at+11%3A00+AM" rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" /><item><title>18-0195</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479767&amp;GUID=108CAF6E-A53F-4F4D-AAF3-E8C64E94FDB5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">108CAF6E-A53F-4F4D-AAF3-E8C64E94FDB5-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0195&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 5 - Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, Subsection (a) Subdivision I - General Provisions of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows:

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D.	Definitions. 
E.	Race- and Gender-Neutral Measures to Implement the Program. 
F.	Program Administration. 
G.	Contract Compliance Committee. 
H.	Program Goals. 
I.	Program Eligibility. 
J.	Utilization Plan; Commercially Useful Function. 
K.	Methods to Achieve Goals and Compliance. 
L.	Request for a Total or Partial Waiver of the Contract Specific Goals; Good Faith Efforts.
M.	Calculating M/WBEPCE Participation. 
N.	Review of Contract Performance.  
O.	Prompt Payment of Firms.
P.	Reporting and Review. 
Q.	Prohibited Provisions. 
R.	Sanctions and Penalties. 
S.	Established Business Participation in the Program.
T.	Review and Sunset.
Full text of this Ordinance Amendment for 1-8-5a: Subdivisio&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0196</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479768&amp;GUID=89CE490D-537E-4B1C-B255-6BCC2CEE77BE</link><guid isPermaLink="false">89CE490D-537E-4B1C-B255-6BCC2CEE77BE-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0196&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title I - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 5- Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, Subsection (b) Subdivision II - Construction Ordinance of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows: 

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E.	Definitions.

F.	Program Administration.

G.	Race- and Gender-Neutral Measures to Ensure Equal Opportunities for all Contractors and Subcontractors.
H.	Program Eligibility.

I.	Annual Aspirational Goals.

J. 	Project Specific Goals.

K.	Counting MBE and WBE Participation.

L. 	Contract Pre-Award Compliance Procedures.

M.	Contract Administration Procedures.

N.	Sanctions and Penalties.

O O.	Established Business Participation in the Program. 

P.	Program Review and Sunset. 

Full text of this Ordinance Amendment for 1-8-5b: Subdivision II - Construction Ordinance can be found here: &lt;https://tinyurl.com/y8lt8aup&gt;

Effective date:  This ordinance shall be in effect ninety (90) d&lt;br /&gt;Action: refer&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0205</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479771&amp;GUID=AD2C3F93-B587-4CD3-930F-2C9ACD7C16CD</link><guid isPermaLink="false">AD2C3F93-B587-4CD3-930F-2C9ACD7C16CD-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0205&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):  State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)  

Request:  Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with IDOT for construction of a trail connection and to pay the share of the cost attributed to the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”).  The trail connection is located along the west side of Pulaski Road/Crawford Avenue on Forest Preserves’ property between Midlothian Meadows Preserve and Oak Forest Heritage Preserve.   

Goods or Services:  Construction and engineering for a trail connection along Pulaski Road/Crawford Avenue, from the Midlothian Meadows entrance, crossing 159th Street, to the Oak Forest Heritage Preserve. The Forest Preserves’ share of this cost is 20%, currently estimated at $17,710.00. With the addition of a 20% contingency the total cost is estimated not to exceed $21,252.00.

Agreement Number(s):  N/A 

Agreement Period:  Perpetual  

Fiscal Impact:  $21,252.00 

Accounts:  Trail Accounts 51009.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0206</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479772&amp;GUID=876519AE-5467-43D7-993F-9C692A27DD4D</link><guid isPermaLink="false">876519AE-5467-43D7-993F-9C692A27DD4D-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0206&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Resolution&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION

FUNDING RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT (DISTRICT) is authorized to enter into an AGREEMENT with the STATE OF ILLINOIS (STATE) for the improvement of US Route 6, known as Contract No. 62C07, STATE Section No.: 2016-002N; and

WHEREAS, in compliance with the aforementioned AGREEMENT, it is necessary for the DISTRICT to appropriate sufficient funds to pay its share of the cost of said improvement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated the sum of Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Ten Dollars ($17,710.00) from any money now or hereinafter allotted to the DISTRICT, to pay its share of the cost of this improvement as provided in the AGREEMENT; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that upon award of the contract for this improvement, the DISTRICT will pay to the STATE in a lump sum from any funds allotted to the DISTRICT an amount equal to 80% of its obligation incurred under the AGREEMENT, and will pay to said STATE the remainder of the obligation in a lump sum, upon completion of the project based on final cos&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Resolution</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0160</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479766&amp;GUID=B1F25222-169E-41B8-AC08-2C12BE65722E</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B1F25222-169E-41B8-AC08-2C12BE65722E-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0160&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Partnership Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois.

Reason:  Friends of the Chicago River has received a grant in the amount of $248,000.00 to support habitat improvement and repopulation efforts for native fish. The Forest Preserves, Friends of the Chicago River, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will collaborate to reconnect Mill Creek with the Cal-Sag channel to improve fish passage and breeding in Mill Creek. Work will be conducted at the junction of Mill Creek and the Cal-Sag channel within the McClaughrey Springs Woods Preserve.

The project will be conducted at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves.  The Forest Preserves will contribute staff time and other in-kind services.

Contract period:  Date of execution - 12/31/2019

Fiscal Impact: N/A

Account(s):  N/A

Concurrences:

The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.

District(s):  17&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Partnership Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0213</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479777&amp;GUID=406C6364-F5CA-4A63-A5A0-CAED7BAD9819</link><guid isPermaLink="false">406C6364-F5CA-4A63-A5A0-CAED7BAD9819-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0213&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Partnership Agreement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Forest Preserves.

Reason:  Friends of the Forest Preserves (FOTFP), in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago Ornithological Society and the North Branch Restoration Project and others, has received a grant from the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund in the amount of $110,398.00 to support the third phase of the Centennial Volunteers project. The Centennial Volunteers initiative focuses on building a network of volunteers dedicated to restoring habitat in the Chicago and the Calumet River basins, in particular at Beaubien Woods, Blue Star Memorial Woods, Clayton Smith Woods, Forest Glen Woods, LaBagh Woods, Kickapoo Woods, River Oaks Woods, and Whistler Woods. This project advances the goals of the Forest Preserves’ Next Century Conservation Plan to mobilize people to heal and nurture the land. The Forest Preserves proposes to contribute $40,000.00 in cash match to leverage $270,000.00 of cash &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Partnership Agreement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0199</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479769&amp;GUID=C52757C6-E093-427D-9FF5-AD2FB384DAEB</link><guid isPermaLink="false">C52757C6-E093-427D-9FF5-AD2FB384DAEB-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0199&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Legal Department 

Vendor:  Alia Drug Testing, LLC, Chicago, Illinois 

Request: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests authorization to utilize and piggyback off the Cook County contract with Alia Drug Testing, LLC., and, if the Cook County contract is renewed, to also exercise the renewal option on behalf of the Forest Preserves at the discretion of the General Superintendent.  Cook County contract #1712-16459 is with Alia Drug Testing, LLC for on-site drug and alcohol testing. The contract is for the period of December 18, 2017 through December 17, 2020 with two (2) one-year renewal options. 

Good(s) or Service(s): 	 On-site drug and alcohol testing services

Contract Value:  $140,000.00

Contract period:  5/1/2018 - 12/17/2020 with two (2) one-year renewal options  

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  FY 2018 $40,000.00, FY 2019 $50,000.00, FY 2020 $50,000.00 

Accounts:  Legal Services 51001.521055

Contract Number(s):  1712-16459 CC 

Concurrences:	
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attor&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0200</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479770&amp;GUID=00D0117F-719D-4951-85E9-094B96573D72</link><guid isPermaLink="false">00D0117F-719D-4951-85E9-094B96573D72-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0200&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s):  Permits, Rentals, and Concessions

Vendor:  Penn and Associates, Cleveland, Ohio

Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s): 	 Customer satisfaction surveys

Contract Value:  $30,000.00

Contract period:  Thirty-Six (36) months from the issuance of the Purchase Order

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  FY 2018 $10,000.00, FY 2019 $10,000.00, FY 2020 $10,000.00

Accounts:  Professional Services Account 51001.520830

Contract Number(s):  RFP 18-40-402

Concurrences:	

The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.


District(s): Districtwide

Summary:  A Request for Proposals (RFP) was posted through the Forest Preserves website to obtain a consultant to survey patrons about their experiences holding picnics and other permitted events in the Forest Preserves. The consultant will analyze the survey responses, will identify trends, and will make recommendations to improve customer service. The Forest Preserves has been conducting these &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0208</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479773&amp;GUID=7B9AC5BF-B2BC-490E-9F03-AF9B6FB31B4B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">7B9AC5BF-B2BC-490E-9F03-AF9B6FB31B4B-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0208&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Contract Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION

Department(s):  General Office 

Vendor:  Marj Halperin Consulting, Chicago, Illinois 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise a one (1) year contract extension option and an increase of the Marj Halperin Consulting  contract  

Good(s) or Service(s):  Media and public relations consulting services for the Forest Preserves 

Original Contract Period:  5/10/2016 - 5/9/2018  

Proposed Contract Period Extension:  5/10/2018 - 5/9/2019 

Total Current Contract Amount Authority:   $180,000.00

Original Approval:  $180,000.00

Previous Increase(s):  N/A 

This Increase Requested:  $90,000.00

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  FY 2018 $60,000.00, FY 2019 $30,000.00

Accounts:  Advertising and Promotions 51001.520610, Professional Services 51001.520830

Contract Number(s):   RFP 16-20-305

Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. 

The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisio&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Contract Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0212</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479776&amp;GUID=5F52EB40-BF62-439B-A343-41F2A4CF01CC</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5F52EB40-BF62-439B-A343-41F2A4CF01CC-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0212&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Previously Approved Item Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT

Department:  Resource Management  

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to utilize additional accounts for tree planting and landscaping services provided by Clauss Brothers as part of contract #15-31-119. Additional accounts are being added to accommodate usage of the contract by other departments. 

The contract was originally approved by the Board of Commissioners on 3/22/2016. An amendment was approved by the Board of Commissioners on 5/10/2016. All other details of the contract remain unchanged. 

Accounts to be added are:  Habitat Enhancement 51009/51058.521452; Habitat Restoration 51009/51058.521444; Recreation Supplies 51001.530230; Campground Supplies 51001.530262; Special Events 51001.520635; Material and Supplies 51001.530267; 51057.560060 and 51058.560060

Original Text of Item:  16-0194 with additions underlined

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
 
Department(s):  Resource Management
 
Vendor:  Clauss Brothers, Elgin, Illinois 
 
Request:  Authorization f&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Previously Approved Item Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0218</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479778&amp;GUID=F48341BC-FFFD-429A-84BA-DD6B0E446CE2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">F48341BC-FFFD-429A-84BA-DD6B0E446CE2-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0218&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Previously Approved Item Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT

Department:  Resource Management  

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to utilize additional accounts for professional services provided by the Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois in 2018 related to the execution of the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan. Additional accounts are being added to accommodate departmental work that may be covered under this contract (task order). 

This amendment applies to the existing task order, which was initially approved by the Board of Commissioners on 1/9/2018 and is valid through the end of calendar year 2018. All other details of the contract remain unchanged.     

Item Number:  18-0111  

Fiscal Impact:  No additional fiscal impact 

Account(s):  Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan 51009.520825, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Grant Match and Work Fund 51009.521440, Mitigation accounts: 51010.29982 and 51010.22522, Capital Improvement Bonds Fund, 51025 - &lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Previously Approved Item Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0219</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479779&amp;GUID=142ADF62-4901-47D2-BC5E-9004C8057950</link><guid isPermaLink="false">142ADF62-4901-47D2-BC5E-9004C8057950-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0219&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS

Department:   Office of the General Superintendent 

Good(s) or Service(s):   Advertising and Promotional Services 

Fiscal Impact:   $150,000.00 

Accounts:   Advertising and Promotional Services 51001.520610, Printing, Graphics &amp; Video 51001.520490 


Summary:  The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is requesting authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $150,000.00 through the remainder of 2018 for advertising and promotional services with a variety of media vendors to promote and showcase the amenities, programs and natural areas of the Forest Preserves. The media vendors would be engaged for periods less than one year. The advertising and promotional spending packages would be suggested by the Forest Preserves’ Communications Division and vetted based on the desired audience, frequency, reach and budget offered by local media. Media purchases would align with the goals of the 2018 Communications Plan which include an integrated marketing plan of&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Miscellaneous Item of Business</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0220</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479780&amp;GUID=B396EF35-4C0D-4204-ABC0-7DF1DF1AE6F8</link><guid isPermaLink="false">B396EF35-4C0D-4204-ABC0-7DF1DF1AE6F8-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0220&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment&lt;br /&gt;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 “Forest Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and the Forest Preserves. 

Goods or Services:  The County and the Forest Preserves wish to extend the agreement for an additional year and restate/amend the Agreement to increase the amount of reimbursement or payment between the Forest Preserves and the County for various services rendered.  

Agreement Number:   N/A  

Agreement Period:  1/1/2018, retroactively, to 12/31/2018 

Fiscal Impact:  $2,027,058.00 in expenditures and $229,530.00 in revenue 

Accounts:  Various districtwide corporate accounts

District(s):  Districtwide 

Summary: The County and the Forest Preserves entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on 8/21/2012 authorizing the parties to perfo&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0210</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479775&amp;GUID=71D198CE-6929-43B6-933B-1C10BC193E4B</link><guid isPermaLink="false">71D198CE-6929-43B6-933B-1C10BC193E4B-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0210&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 2&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Report&lt;br /&gt;Title: REPORT

Department:   Finance and Administration   

Request:  Receive and File

Report Title:  Procurement and Disbursements

Report Period:  2/1/2018 - 2/28/2018

Summary:  Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of February 2018. The Report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Code of Ordinances...end&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0209</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479774&amp;GUID=BD893671-E3D8-408F-B0F5-A164F5109D4F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">BD893671-E3D8-408F-B0F5-A164F5109D4F-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0209&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 &amp; Experiential Programming   

Summary:  Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 4/24/2018 to 5/16/2018

Wednesday, 4/25; 4 - 7pm
Archery 101; Bremen Grove 1, Tinley Park
Seasoned and new archers, learn proper technique, history and bow basics from certified instructors.  Ages 10 &amp; up.  Groups of 10 or more must register; 708-386-4042

Thursday, 4/26; 5:30 - 7pm
Camping 101: For Outdoor Youth Organizations; Camp Dan Beard, Northbrook
Hands-on workshop for camping skills and teamwork.  Learn basics: tent set-up, campfire building, proper dress, camping etiquette and more. Registration and adult supervision required.
Register: experience.camping@cookcountyil.gov.

Saturday, 4/28; 1:30pm
Zen Garden Relaxation; Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Enjoy a mindful walk through nature to open up the senses; benefitting the body and the mind. After the walk, we will create a Zen Garden using natural materials to add balance and flow in our lives.  Ages 10 &amp; up.  Limit 15.

Saturday, 4/28; 1pm
Sagaw&lt;br /&gt;Action: receive and filed&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Calendar of Events</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0229</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479781&amp;GUID=1FC3F241-B902-43CA-A22E-01B4EBCCF43F</link><guid isPermaLink="false">1FC3F241-B902-43CA-A22E-01B4EBCCF43F-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0229&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 3/13/2018.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Journal of Proceedings</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0203</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479203&amp;GUID=D77DA9A2-1AE1-4061-8EF7-381F1FD4803A</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D77DA9A2-1AE1-4061-8EF7-381F1FD4803A-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0203&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 -3/13/2018

The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2018 to Present: $136,982.64
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved:                                    $0.00

Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2018 to Present:                  $151,095.47
Legal Fees for 3/13/2018 to Be Approved:                           $93,566.28&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0224</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479207&amp;GUID=DF72EFC1-D548-4B4F-A2B2-8D32562D5021</link><guid isPermaLink="false">DF72EFC1-D548-4B4F-A2B2-8D32562D5021-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0224&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 -4/24/2018

The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:

Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2018 to present:  $61,778.50                                      
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved:                                    $162,289.20&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 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0197</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479202&amp;GUID=E15E0847-9C47-4BF3-8E21-F89C242F72F9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">E15E0847-9C47-4BF3-8E21-F89C242F72F9-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0197&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Department:  Planning &amp; Development 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Robe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for replacing the roof at Trailside Museum in River Forest, Illinois.

Reason:   Contract #74000003212 issued under specification 17-80-80 Rebid Roof Replacement at Hal Tyrell Trailside Museum. The work includes, but is not limited to, removal and replacement of the existing roofs and other related work as specified in the plans &amp; specifications.  Approval is required because the recommended bidder was awarded a separate and distinct contract at the 7/20/2017 board meeting (Item 17-0251 for Contract #17-80-44 New roof and exterior renovations at McGinnis Field Station and Sagawau Farmhouse) in the amount of $272,890.00. The Forest Preserves’ purchasing policy is to require board approval for cumulative contract awards exceeding $150,000.00 within a twelve (12) month period to the same vendor. Bids for this project were originally solicited exclu&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0204</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479204&amp;GUID=4D84CC76-121B-4D87-85A7-A37C4DA016B5</link><guid isPermaLink="false">4D84CC76-121B-4D87-85A7-A37C4DA016B5-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0204&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Bid Recommendation&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION

Department:  Planning and Development 

Request:  Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Anchor Mechanical, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for masonry repairs at South Police in Palos Heights and Palos Maintenance Headquarters in Palos Township. 

Reason:   Contract #74000003213 issued under specification 17-80-59 Rebid Masonry Repairs at South Police and Palos Maintenance Headquarters. The work includes, but is not limited to, selective masonry repairs, masonry tuck pointing and other related work as specified in the plans &amp; specifications.  Approval is required because the recommended bidder was awarded a separate and distinct contract at the 9/12/2017 board meeting (Item 17-0251 for Contract #17-80-21 Rebid for HVAC systems at South Police, McGinnis Field Station Garage and Palos Maintenance Garage) in the amount of $156,949.30. The Forest Preserves’ purchasing policy requires approval for cumulative contract awards exceeding $150,000.00 within a twelve (12) month&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Bid Recommendation</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0207</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479205&amp;GUID=D77E872C-DDB7-43BC-8C21-FC344435A6A9</link><guid isPermaLink="false">D77E872C-DDB7-43BC-8C21-FC344435A6A9-2024-11-22-16-49-10</guid><description>File #: 18-0207&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Disbursement&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT

Department(s):  Conservation and Experiential Programming

Action:  Authorization to disburse payment  

Payee:  Swim Chicago Southland, Bridgeview, Illinois

Good(s) or Service(s):  Management and operations associated with three (3) Aquatic Centers

Fiscal Impact:  $1,037,814.00  

Accounts:  Professional Services 51001.520840  

Contract Number(s):  16-35-01
District(s):  4, 9, 10 and 16    

Summary:  Payment of expenses for managing the three (3) Aquatic Centers for the swim season which is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, unless extended due to weather conditions.  Payments will be based upon working capital needs, invoices, and backup documentation submitted by Swim Chicago Southland for the management and operations including staffing, supplies and concession items for the Aquatic Centers, pursuant to the Aquatic Center Management Contract approved by the board on 3/22/2016.&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Disbursement</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0161</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3372059&amp;GUID=64388BBE-D39F-48D4-B338-A44CA336EBDE</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64388BBE-D39F-48D4-B338-A44CA336EBDE-2024-11-22-16-49-11</guid><description>File #: 18-0161&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: Ordinance Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:

7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE

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Bicycle Rental Fees 
Adult Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $7.00 - All Day Rate - $28.00 Half-Hour Rate: $2.50
For special events, additional bicycle types or amenities may be offered for cost not to exceed $25 per half-hour, $35 per hour or $40 per day. 
Tag-a-long Bicycle (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate - $5.00 - All Day Rate - $10.00 
Bicycle Wagon (attached to adult bicycle): Hourly Rate - $10.00 - All Day Rate - $20.00 
Baby Seats (attached to adult bicycles) Hourly Rate - $5.00 - All Day Rate - $10.00 
Tandem Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $15.00 - Four-hour Rate - $30.00 - All Day Rate - $40.00 
Cruiser Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $7.00 - All Day Rate - $28.00 
Comfort Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $10.00 - All Day Rate - $30.00 
Small Quadricycle Bicycle: Half-Hour Rate - $15.00 - Hou&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Ordinance Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0211</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3479206&amp;GUID=EE5D1384-1227-4BAF-AE79-C08FD2944E37</link><guid isPermaLink="false">EE5D1384-1227-4BAF-AE79-C08FD2944E37-2024-11-22-16-49-11</guid><description>File #: 18-0211&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:  1/1/2018 - 2/28/2018 

Summary:  Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for February 2018&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>Report</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>18-0164</title><link>https://fpdcc.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&amp;From=RSS&amp;ID=3372062&amp;GUID=0073D808-71C8-4B2C-B444-DF2093AF9E35</link><guid isPermaLink="false">0073D808-71C8-4B2C-B444-DF2093AF9E35-2024-11-22-16-49-11</guid><description>File #: 18-0164&lt;br /&gt;Ver.: 1&lt;br /&gt;Agenda #: &lt;br /&gt;Type: License Amendment&lt;br /&gt;Title: PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST

Request:  Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to renew a License to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a temporary pump station and above grade pipes on Forest Preserves land in Miller Meadow along First Avenue to bypass the existing Salt Creek intercepting sewer (the “Facilities”). The Forest Preserves granted License 1722-2 to MWRD for the Facilities for a two (2) year term which expired on 3/1/2018. Due to weather conditions MWRD requests a one-year extension to complete the work and restoration of the impacted areas. The total one-time upfront License Fee of $6,829.97 for a one-year term is waived according to the Memorandum of Understanding approved on 5/11/2017 between the Forest Preserves and MWRD to cooperate in the mutual waiver of permit, license, and other fees for beneficial public works projects.

Term: One (1) year, retroactive to 3/2/2018

License Fee: $6,149.97 - waived per M&lt;br /&gt;Action: approve&lt;br /&gt;Result: Pass</description><category>License Amendment</category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:11 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>