Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 12/17/2019 at 10:00 AM

19-0487

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0487
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE CAREER OF THOMAS NISSLY WHEREAS, Thomas Nissly is retiring after serving the Chicago Botanic Garden for the past twenty-four years. During this time, he steered the Garden’s financial ship and guaranteed the financial integrity of the Garden’s operations as it grew from small to medium to large; and WHEREAS, Tom is currently the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer of the Garden. In this position, he is responsible for managing all financial affairs of the Garden, as well as directing the planning, control, and administration of the Garden's Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, and Administrative Services departments. He serves as the primary liaison to the Finance and Investment, Audit, and Personnel and Compensation Committees of the Garden's Board of Directors; and WHEREAS, in addition to his obvious leadership role, he served as a mentor to countless Garden employees and volunteers throughout his tenure; and WHEREAS, Tom has more than 38 years of experience in accounting and financial matter
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0498

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0498
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF COOK COUNTY AND FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY FOR RECEIVING THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION AWARD FROM THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS WHEREAS, on November 1, 2019, the Housing Authority of Cook County and Forest Preserves of Cook County were honored with an Intergovernmental Cooperation Award for the Forest Preserves Experience Program from the Illinois Association of Park Districts at a ceremony in Wheeling, Illinois; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves Experience Program is part of the Conservation Corps and was launched in 2016 through a collaboration with the Housing Authority, Friends of the Forest Preserves and the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, the program is a five-week summer internship that introduces high school-aged residents from the Housing Authority of Cook County’s Housing Choice Voucher and Public Housing programs in rewarding and valuable physical work outdoors on conservation and habitat restoration projects in the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority is a valued
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0510

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0510
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY’S SUSTAINABILITY AND CLIMATE RESILIENCY PLAN FOR RECEIVING THE BEST GREEN PRACTICES AWARD FROM THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS WHEREAS, on November 1, 2019, the Forest Preserves of Cook County was honored with a Best Green Practices Award for its Sustainability and Climate Resiliency Plan from the Illinois Association of Park Districts at a ceremony in Wheeling, Illinois; and WHEREAS, the Plan was developed to harness the various strengths within the Forest Preserves and to create an effective strategy to address the pressing environmental issues of our time: climate change, pollution, invasive species, and habitat loss and fragmentation; and WHEREAS, the Plan, adopted in September 2018, is dedicated to implementing responsible practices to mitigate both local and global environmental stressors and to ensure that our public lands and the communities they serve continue to thrive in the future; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves engaged over 50 partner organizations and other key stakeholde
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0512

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0512
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF CYNTHIA MORENO WHEREAS, Ms. Cynthia Moreno will retire from her position as Director of the Conservation & Experiential Programming Department after seven years of service to the Forest Preserves of Cook County on December 26, 2019; and WHEREAS, Ms. Moreno has spent 43 years working as a public servant advocating for the rights and well-being of underprivileged communities in Cook County, the City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Ms. Moreno started her career at the Illinois Department of Corrections as case manager, then she worked for Chicago’s Department of Human Services as a case worker, working with her sister Diana Fuentes and progressing to be the Assistant Director of Emergency Services from 1979 to 1990. Ms. Moreno later worked at Association House of Chicago as the Child Welfare Division Director, overseeing the management of group homes and shelters for women and children, adults with disabilities and adolescents with disabilities from 1990 to 1998; and WHEREAS, Ms. Moreno also served th
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0511

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0511
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 18-0517 - APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES AND MEMBERS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT BOARD WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County adopted Resolution 18-0517 establishing the President Pro Tempore, Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Board. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 18-0517 is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board shall be Commissioner Sims. Section 2. The Chair, Vice-Chair and members of the committees and of the subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board shall be as follows: AUDIT (7 members) Chair: Anaya Tobolski Vice-Chair: S. Morrison Anaya Members: Britton, Degnen, Lowry, Miller, Tobolski BOTANIC GARDEN (9 m
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0509

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0509
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO ALIGN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PAYMENT PROCESS WITH STATE STATUTE WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) administers workers’ compensation benefits for Forest Preserves employees pursuant to the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act, 820 ILCS 305/1 et seq. (the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation authorizes workers’ compensation settlements and awards as presented by the Forest Preserves’ Legal Counsel; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves’ Legal Department works to ensure that employees with workplace related injuries receive proper workers’ compensation benefits/payments as required under the Act; and WHEREAS, recent amendments to the Act require medical providers to bill an employer or its designee directly and requires payment of such bills within thirty (30) days of receipt; and WHEREAS, under the Act the Forest Preserves could face interest charges at the rate of 1% per month for late payment of medical provider bills; and WHEREAS, on June 6, 2019, the Cook County Board o
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0505

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0505
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Terry Guen Position: Council Member Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council Effective date: 1/1/2020 Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2022 Summary: Reappointment of Terry Guen
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0506

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0506
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Reappointment
Title: PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Sylvia M. Jenkins, Ph.D. Position: Council Member Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council Effective date: 1/1/2020 Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2022 Summary: Reappointment of Sylvia M. Jenkins, Ph.D.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0494

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0494
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Request: Receive and File Report Title: Annual Permits Customer Service Survey Report Period: 2019 Summary: The Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions (“PRC”) contracts with a third-party consultant, Penn and Associates, to survey customers who hold picnics or special events in our groves on a weekly basis throughout the summer months. This year, seven hundred ninety-four (794) patrons completed questionnaires, a 17% response rate. Overall, customer satisfaction increased in 2019 compared to a year ago and the results showed continuous month-by-month improvement throughout the 2019 season. PRC, Department of Landscape Maintenance, and Department of Law Enforcement staff who interacted with customers all received extremely high ratings. The full report and presentation include detailed findings. Results of the survey are reviewed by all relevant staff on a weekly basis during the summer months to gauge and improve areas of operations within the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

19-0450

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0450
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: Rising Medical Solutions, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Workers’ Compensation Administration Services contract Contract Value: $750,000.00 Contract period: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2022 with two (2) one-year renewal options Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $250,000.00, FY 2021 $250,000.00, FY 2022 $250,000.00 Accounts: Workers’ Compensation 51011.580111 Contract Number(s): #74000007117 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation. District(s): Districtwide Summary: On 10/24/2019 the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved contract #1944-17617 with Rising Medical Solutions, Chicago, Illinois following a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Workers’ Compensation Administration Services. The Forest Preserves
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0453

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0453
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second of two (2) one-year contract extension options and to increase the Service Sanitation contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 1 Original Contract Period: 11/1/2015 - 10/31/2018; Board Approved Extension 11/1/2018 10/31/2019; Administrative Extension 11/1/2019 - 12/30/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/31/2019 - 10/31/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $379,602.00 Original Approval: 7/21/2015, $241,602.00 Previous Increase(s): $138,000.00 This Increase Requested: $77,500.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020, $77,500.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 and 51001.520825; Building 51009.560106, 51055.560106, 51056.560106, and 51057.560106; Fisheries Management 51001.521448; Other Materials and Supplies 51001.530267; Conserva
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0454

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0454
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise second of two (2) one-year contract extension options and to increase the Service Sanitation contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 2 Original Contract Period: 11/1/2015-10/31/2018; Board Approved Extension 11/1/2018-10/31/2019; Administrative Extension 11/1/2019-12/30/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/31/2019 - 10/31/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $283,376.00 Original Approval: 7/21/2015, $218,376.00 Previous Increase(s): $65,000.00 This Increase Requested: $69,500.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020, $69,500.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 and 51001.520825; Building 51009.560106, 51055.560106, 51056.560106, and 51057.560106; Fisheries Management 51001.521448; Other Materials and Supplies 51001.530267; Conservation Corps
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0456

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0456
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second of two (2) one-year contract extension options and to increase the Service Sanitation contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 3 Original Contract Period: 11/1/2015-10/31/2018; Board Approved Extension 11/1/2018-10/31/2019; Administrative Extension 11/1/2019-12/30/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/31/2019 - 10/31/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $371,360.00 Original Approval: 7/21/2015, $282,360.00 Previous Increase(s): $89,000.00 This Increase Requested: $117,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020, $117,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 and 51001.520825; Building 51009.560106, 51055.560106, 51056.560106, and 51057.560106; Fisheries Management 51001.521448; Other Materials and Supplies 51001.530267; Conservation
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0457

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0457
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED AUTHORITY TO EXERCISE CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance Vendor: Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second of two (2) one-year contract extension options and to increase the Service Sanitation contract Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 4 Original Contract Period: 11/1/2015-10/31/2018; Board Approved Extension 11/1/2018-10/31/2019; Administrative Extension 11/1/2019-12/30/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/31/2019 - 10/31/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $251,070.00 Original Approval: 7/21/2015, $191,070.00 Previous Increase(s): $60,000.00 This Increase Requested: $80,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020, $80,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 and 51001.520825; Building 51009.560106, 51055.560106, 51056.560106, and 51057.560106; Fisheries Management 51001.521448; Other Materials and Supplies 51001.530267; Conservation Cor
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0483

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0483
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: Frank Pawlak, PC, Romeoville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Workplace Investigation Services Original Contract Period: 1/10/2018 - 1/9/2019; Administrative Extension 1/10/2019- 1/9/2020 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/10/2020 - 1/9/2021 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $150,000.00 Original Approval: Board Approval not required ($25,000.00) Previous Increase(s): $125,000.00 (7/26/2018) This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Legal Services 51001.621055 Contract Number(s): #74000002561 issued under RFP 18-60-100 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item. Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goals are not applicable for this amendment as there is no increased fiscal impact. District(s): Districtwide Summary: In an effort to reduce the number
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0491

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0491
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement Vendor: Axon Enterprise, Inc. Scottsdale, Arizona Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Taser Weapon, Axon Body Worn Camera Equipment, Maintenance, and Cloud-based storage Contract Value: $1,277,850.00 Contract period: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2024 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $327,402.00, FY 2021 $237,612.00, FY 2022 $237,612.00, FY 2023 $237,612.00, FY 2024 $237,612.00 Accounts: Computer and Equipment 51001.531690 Contract Number(s): #74000007200 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item. The contract-specific MWBE goal for this contract was set to zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: In September of 2019, the Cook County board approved a sole source contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. Axon Enterprise, Inc. provides Taser weapons and body worn cameras to over sixty (60) law enforcement agencies across the country.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0496

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0496
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS REQUEST TO REGISTER A PORTION OF ELIZABETH CONKEY WOODS AS AN ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVE Department: Department of Resource Management Summary: Requesting authority, pursuant to Section 9 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act (70 ILCS 810/9), to dedicate a portion of Elizabeth Conkey Woods as an Illinois Nature Preserve with the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission (“INPC”). This dedication contributes to one of the key goals set forward in the Next Century Conservation Plan to dedicate and register 20,000 acres with the INPC by 2025. Dedication of a site as a Nature Preserve provides the highest level of protection for land in Illinois, and is granted only to natural areas of important natural and cultural significance. The proposed Elizabeth Conkey Woods Nature Preserve is an approximately 180-acre portion of the preserves located in the villages of Crestwood and Palos Heights in southwest Cook County. The site consists of mesic oak woodlands and mesic floodplain forest adjoining Tinley Creek, and is home to sever
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0497

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0497
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): North Branch Conservation Corps Program Original Contract Period: 1/9/2018 - 12/31/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2021 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $300,000.00 Original Approval: 1/9/2018 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $300,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $150,000.00, FY 2021 $150,000.00 Accounts: Special or Co-op Programs 51058.521313 and all future special or co-op program accounts; Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, 51051.521452, 51058.521452 and all future habitat enhancement accounts; EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, 51051.521456, 51058.521456 and all future EAB tree removal accounts; Conservation Corps 51009.521525, 51051.521525, 51058.521525 and all future conservation corps accounts; Grant & Mitigation 5
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0493

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0493
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Other Part(ies): University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Illinois Extension and make quarterly payments of $56,250.00 on contract Goods or Services: Environmental education and outreach services Agreement Number: #740000007201 Agreement Period: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020 Fiscal Impact: $225,000.00 Accounts: Corporate Fund 51001.700005 District(s): Districtwide Summary: The University of Illinois Extension (the “Extension”) will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County, including the Conservation@Home program. The Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) staff in numerous departments and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunte
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0486

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0486
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 10/1/2019 - 10/31/2019 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of October 2019. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

19-0490

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0490
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Submittal of Annual Report and 5-Year Implementation Plan by Wendy Paulson, Chair of the Conservation and Policy Council Report Title: The 2019 Annual Report of the Conservation and Policy Council, and the 2020 update of the 5-Year Implementation Strategy for the Next Century Conservation Plan Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 Summary: The Annual Report of the Conservation and Policy Council is required by Section 1-18-5 of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances. The report was orally presented by Wendy Paulson on behalf of the Council at the 11/5/2019 budget hearing before the Finance Committee of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0492

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:31 GMT

File #: 19-0492
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Calendar of Events
Title: PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 12/17/2019 - 1/21/2020 Throughout the winter (when there is snow) Snowshoes Snowshoes are available at 5 nature centers when snow is 4” or greater. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first come, first serve basis. Driver’s license required. Cross-country Skiing and Ski Rental Starting December 21, as soon as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5” snow), Sagawau Nordic is open from 9am - 4pm. Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Watch our Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. Ski Equipment Rental Rentals available from 9 am-2 pm daily. Equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Rental package includes skis, bindings, boots and poles. Classic and skate skis available. All children and adult sizes. Visit Forest Preserve website for rental fees. Groups of 10 or more, Monday through Friday only. Sched
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

19-0516

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0516
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -11/19/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $1,077,153.44 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $2,500,000.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $1,245,876.38 Legal Fees for 11/19/2019 to Be Approved: $141,100.75
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0517

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0517
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -12/17/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2019 to present: $428,617.66 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $1.00 plus waiver of lien
Action: defer
Result: Fail

19-0488

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0488
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Action: Authorization to disburse a payment Payee: Ideal Heating Company, Brookfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Central Garage HVAC Renovations and Alterations Fiscal Impact: $231,871.65 Accounts: Building Account 51027.560106 Contract Number(s): #74000006072 issued under project # 19-80-40 District(s): 1 Summary: This is the 3rd payment for the Central Garage HVAC renovations and alterations project. The project consists of HVAC related improvements to an existing 41,000 sq. ft. vehicle maintenance garage. Work includes demolition of an existing low -pressure steam boiler system, demolition of existing forced air furnaces, exhaust systems and associated elements and installation of new infrared heaters, forced air furnaces , unit heaters, air conditioning and condensing units and other equipment.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0489

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0489
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: CPMH Construction Inc. Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Porous Unit Paving Parking Lot Retrofit Fiscal Impact: $255,199.41 Accounts: Grant 51010.560060; Bond 51027.560060; Site Amenities 51058.560060 Contract Number(s): #74000006212 issued under project # 18-80-09 District(s): 9 Summary: This is a payment for the construction contract with CPMH Construction, Inc., for Dam No.4 Woods East in Park Ridge. The work includes but is not limited to porous unit parking lot retrofit improvements for a reduced area, partial removal and restoration, and a new access path to limestone shelter.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0485

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

File #: 19-0485
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 10/31/2019 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for October 2019.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0448

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0448
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TRESPASS AND USE OF PROPERTY BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 2 - Forest Preserve Land and Property, Chapter 3 Trespass and Use of Property of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 2-3-5: - DUMPING GARBAGE; LITTERING. * * * * (a) No person shall deposit, dump, throw, cast, lay or place, nor cause to be deposited, dumped, thrown, cast, laid or placed any ashes, trash, rubbish, paper, garbage, refuse or debris in or upon the property of the Forest Preserve District, nor in any watercourse, lake, pond or slough within the Forest Preserve District. See also Section 2-2-2 of this Code. (b) Penalty. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. In addition to the above-referenced fine, any person or entity deemed to be in breach of the provisions of this Section shall be li
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0449

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0449
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT POLLUTING AND LITTERING BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 19 - Polluting and Littering of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows: 3-3-19: - POLLUTING AND LITTERING. * * * * (c) Penalty: Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this Section shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) seventy-five dollars ($75.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense. In addition to the above-referenced fine, any person or entity deemed to be in breach of the provisions of this Section shall be liable for the cost to legally dispose of any prohibited litter or pollutants, as well as the cost to repair, replace or restore property damaged as a result of such person's or entity’s breach. Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect January 1, 2020.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0452

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0452
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FEES 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: FEES. BASE PERMIT FEES: Base fees for all Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Monthly Fitness Instructor, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography, Campgrounds and Indoor Room Rental permits may increase each calendar year up to the rate, if positive, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar. A schedule of such base permit fees shall be included each year in the District’s Annual Appropriations Ordinance. Permittees shall be charged the fee that is applicable for the date(s) of the permitted event. (Base fees exclude application fees, cost of District provided security, special use fees, security deposits, and vending.) Not-to-Exceed Fees for Pools/Aquatic Centers, Golf Courses, Sno
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0529

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0529
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 special meeting held on 11/19/2019.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0530

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0530
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 11/19/2019.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0459

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0459
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Interagency Agreement Amendment
Title: PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department(s): Forest Preserves District Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society Request: Amendment to Agreement between the Forest Preserve and the Chicago Zoological Society Good(s) or Service(s): Brookfield Zoo Admission and Parking Agreement period: 4/6/1987 until revoked Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: None Agreement Number(s): None District(s): 16 Summary: Amends Section 13 of the previously executed agreement between the Chicago Zoological Society (Zoo) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (District) for the maintenance and operation of a zoological park on lands of the Forest Preserve District, commonly known as the Brookfield Zoo, to allow for changes in certain admission and parking rates. Reason: This increase will support the Zoo’s submitted 2020 Budget proposal. On 4/6/1987 an agreement between the District and the Zoo was presented and approved by this Honorable Board of Commissioners for the continued maintenance and operations of the Brookfield Zoo (Agreement).
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0493

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

19-0455

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0455
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE FROM THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY TO THE VILLAGE OF MORTON GROVE WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, an Illinois Special District (“District”), is the owner of real estate located in Morton Grove, Cook County, Illinois, legally described on Exhibit A (“District Real Estate”); and WHEREAS, the Village of Morton Grove, a body politic and corporate of the State of Illinois (“Village”), has a District issued license to locate, operate and maintain a water reservoir on the District Real Estate; and WHEREAS, the District Real Estate is located wholly within the corporate limits of the Village; and WHEREAS, the Village desires to obtain title to the District Real Estate for the public purpose of operating and maintaining a water reservoir; and WHEREAS, the provisions of Article VII, Section 10 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution and the provisions of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. authorize and encourage the intergovernmental cooperation set forth in this
Action: approve
Result: Pass

19-0455

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:33 GMT

19-0465

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:49:32 GMT

File #: 19-0465
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”) Request: Authorize the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with, and convey permanent and temporary easements to, MWRD. Goods or Services: Construction and maintenance of stormwater conveyance improvements along a portion of 1st Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Cermak Road in Maywood Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Continuous Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating. Estimated compensation $122,000.00 ($108,000.00 for permanent easement and $14,000.00 for temporary easement) Accounts: N/A District(s): 1 Summary: MWRD proposes to construct new stormwater conveyance improvements along 1st Avenue between Roosevelt Road and Cermak Road in Maywood to alleviate chronic flooding conditions affecting access to several hospitals including Loyola University Medical Center. The flood control pro
Action: approve
Result: Pass