Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 2/18/2014 at 10:00 AM

14-0098

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:15 GMT

File #: 14-0098
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ELK GROVE HIGH SCHOOL AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLASS WHEREAS, the Elk Grove High School AP Environmental Science class has completed an in depth study of the water quality in Busse Woods; and WHEREAS, the AP Environmental Science class consists of 48 junior and senior students who elected to take the course; and WHEREAS, the tests were conducted in Busse Woods at both Busse Lake and Salt Creek in September 2013; and WHEREAS, the students used the Water Quality Index test which are typically used by professionals in the field of environmental science; WHEREAS, the tests are used to measure the water quality and identify any problems in the water supply; and WHEREAS, the results showed that the water quality was average, showing no indications of any problems in the water quality; and WHEREAS, the students worked to compile into a detailed lab report which they would like to turn over to the Cook County Forest Preserve District. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0087

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0087
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2014 BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County: Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2014.” Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2014, and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted. Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2014 at its meeting held December 3, 2013, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Appro
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0087

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

14-0091

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:15 GMT

File #: 14-0091
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION In Adoption of the Next Century Conservation Plan WHEREAS, one hundred years ago, visionary leaders had the foresight to create the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (hereafter the “Preserves”) in 1914 with the mission”…to acquire…and hold lands containing one or more natural forests” for the purpose of restoring and preserving these lands and for the education and recreation of the public; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the need to refresh the 100-year old vision in honor of the Preserves’ centennial anniversary, a blue-ribbon commission of civic leaders was appointed to develop the Next Century Conservation Plan; and WHEREAS, the Preserves are one of the most important assets of Cook County and ensuring that they thrive in the coming century is critical to the success of our entire region; and WHEREAS, the Next Century Plan Commission was assisted by Metropolis Strategies and Openlands, and working closely with, key stakeholders, content experts, conservation advisors, and Preserves staff, created the Next Century Conservation Plan; and
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0099

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:15 GMT

File #: 14-0099
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider Request: Receive and File Report Title: Water Quality Index Report Report Period: One time report Summary: Busse Lake and Salt Creek Water Quality
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

14-0070

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:15 GMT

File #: 14-0070
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Finance Committee Date: 2/18/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0071

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0071
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Rules Committee Date: 2/18/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0096

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0096
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Committee Minutes
Title: COMMITTEE REPORT Committee Name: Real Estate Committee Date: 2/18/2014
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0074

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0074
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Hey & Associates, Volo, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves) to enter into and execute a contract for architectural and engineering design services. Good(s) or Service(s): This contract (Task Order) between Hey & Associates, Volo, Illinois, and the Preserves is for architectural & engineering design services to assist the Preserves in the design of certain dam repairs and new canoe launches as part of its landscape and civil engineering program. Contract Value: $128,525.00 Contract period: 2/18/2014 - 8/15/2015 (17 Months from Notice to Proceed) Estimated Fiscal Impact: $128,525.00 Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts (25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740 and 60-6740) Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-10D Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0076

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0076
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Upland Design Ltd., Plainfield, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute a contract for architectural and engineering design services. Good(s) or Service(s): Design, bidding and construction administration for the paved loop trail identified in the master planning of Miller Meadow. Contract Value: $30,449.00 Contract period: 2/18/2014 -8/15/2015 (17 Months from Notice to Proceed) Estimated Fiscal Impact: $30,449.00 Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts - (25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740 & 60-6740) and Miller Meadow account # 10-5820. Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-06Db Concurrences: The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-02-06Db is for architectural and engineering design ser
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0078

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0078
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Audubon Chicago Region, Evanston, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Internship program focused on ecological restoration throughout the Preserves. The internship provides hands-on experience in the fields of ecological restoration and forestry. Contract Value: Not to exceed $900,000.00 over three years Contract period: Date of execution to 12/31/2016 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $300,000.00 per year Accounts: Intern Programs 09-6758, Habitat Restoration 09-6750 Contract Number(s): 13-31-118 Concurrences: The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: Contract 13-31-118 consists of an internship program focused on ecological restoration throughout the Preserves. The Preserve received nine (9) proposals for this project Audubon Chicago Region and their team, in
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0079

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0079
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: City of Chicago, Department of Transportation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Green industry job training program, GreenCorps Chicago, focused on ecological restoration and forestry work. Contract Value: Not to exceed $1,200,000.00 over three years Contract period: Date of execution to 12/31/2017 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $400,000.00 in a fiscal year Accounts: Intern Program 09-6758, Habitat Restoration 09-6750 Contract Number(s): 13-31-118 Concurrences: The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: Contract 13-31-118 consists of a green industry jobs training program called GreenCorps Chicago. The Preserve received nine (9) proposals for this project. Audubon Chicago Region and their team, including Citizens for Conservation GreenCorps Chica
Action: approve as amended
Result: Pass

14-0080

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0080
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): The Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps internship program will engage high school students and adult leaders in hands-on ecological restoration work at sites throughout the Preserves Contract Value: Not to exceed $900,000.00 over three years Contract period: Date of execution to 12/31/2016 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $300,000.00 in a calendar year Accounts: Interns Programs 09-6758, Habitat Restoration 09-6750 Contract Number(s): 13-31-118 Concurrences: The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this item. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: Contract 13-31-118 consists of an internship program focused on ecological restoration throughout the Preserves. The Preserve received nine (9) proposals for this project. Friends of
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0088

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0088
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and file Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 12/1/2013 - 12/31/2013 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

14-0092

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0092
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Finance & Administration Vendor: Ralph G. Moore & Associates, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend the current contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Development of a Comprehensive MBE/WBE Program Original Contract Period: 9/11/2012 - 9/10/2013 Proposed Contract Period Extension: From 11/10/2013 - 7/1/2014 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $87,500.00 Original Approval: 9/11/2012 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: None Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Contractual Services 01-6200 Contract Number(s): 12-20-110 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: This item provides for additional time necessary to finalize the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy, including but
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0093

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0093
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Finance & Administration Vendor: Harris Computer Systems, Libertyville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend this contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Municipal and financial software upgrades Original Contract Period: 7/11/2012 - 6/30/2013 Proposed Contract Period Extension: From 8/30/2013 - 9/30/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $100,000.00 Original Approval: 7/11/2012 Previous Increase(s): 4/29/2013, $10,000.00 This Increase Requested: $60,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $35,000.00, FY 2015, $25,000.00 Accounts: Other Professional Services 01-6217 Contract Number(s): 13-20-2001 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: This contract increase and extension provides for Phase 2 which includes completing the
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0097

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0097
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Permits, Concessions & Volunteer Resources Vendor: Clarity Partners, LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase this contract . Good(s) or Service(s): Services to facilitate the enhancement of the electronic permitting process. Original Contract Period: 8/13/2013 - 1/31/2014 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2014 - 12/31/2015 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $50,000.00 Original Approval: 8/13/2013 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $100,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $60,000.00, FY 2015 $40,000.00 Accounts: Permit Contractual Services 01-6250 Contract Number(s): 13-53-404A Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. The Vendor is in good standing with the State of Illinois. Summary: This proposed contract extension is to provide we
Action: approve
Result: Pass

14-0104

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0104
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Sale or Purchase of Real Estate
Title: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Other Part(ies): Village of Elmwood Park, Illinois Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed sale be approved. Description of Real Estate: SURPLUS PARCEL 1 0.49403 ± acres described as follows: That part of Lots 10 and 11 in Assessor’s Division of Northeast ¼ of Section 35, Township 40 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, lying northeasterly of Thatcher Road in Cook County, Illinois. Part of PINs 12-35-200-008-0000 and 12-35-200-009-000 SURPLUS PARCEL E 0.350 ± acres described as follows: That portion of the East ½ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 35, Township 40 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian lying northeasterly of the northeasterly right of way line of Thatcher Avenue in Cook County, Illinois. Part of PIN 12-35-400-003-0000 Section: N/A Parcel(s): Surplus Parcel 1 and Surplus Parcel E Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000 in Revenue. Accounts: 06-5500 Anticipated Land Sales/Surplus Summary: The Forest Preserve Distri
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-0086

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0086
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: Calendar of Events February 2014 Wednesday, 2/12, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Darwin Days, Trailside Museum, River Forest Celebrate Charles Darwin's Birthday! We will be exploring adaptation, fitness, selection and survival through activities and displays. Drop-in program for all ages; free. Saturday and Sunday, 2/15 & 2/16, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Surf the White Winter Wave, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Join us for a Polynesian take on winter. After skiing the “frozen wave,” relax and enjoy surfing videos and live updates on surf conditions from Oahu’s North Shore. Dress Hawaiian and win a prize. Saturday, 2/15 - Sunday, 3/16 , 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Orchid Show, Chicago Botanic Garden This exquisite exhibition, and the only one of its kind in the Chicago area, showcases more than 10,000 brilliantly beautiful and unusual orchids from around the world. Admission free. Monday, 2/17, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Holiday Program: Wild Dogs, Sand Ridge Nature Center, Sout
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

14-0117

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0117
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance & Administration Request: referral to the appropriate committee or subcommittee of the Board Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden MBE/WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 9/12/2012 - 12/31/2013 Summary: Submitting the Chicago Botanic Garden Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise Actual Expenditures Report.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-0118

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0118
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance & Administration Request: referral to the appropriate committee or subcommittee of the Board Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Expenditures Report Report Period: 9/12/2012 - 12/31/2013 Summary: Submitting the Chicago Zoological Society Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise Actual Expenditures Report.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-0119

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0119
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance & Administration Request: referral to the appropriate committee or subcommittee of the Board Report Title: Forest Preserve of Cook County MBE/WBE Expenditures Report Report Period: 9/12/2012 - 12/31/2013 Summary: Submitting the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business Enterprise Actual Expenditures Report.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

14-0120

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:16 GMT

File #: 14-0120
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: Presented by: PETER N. SILVESTRI, Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District of Cook County and the Village of River Forest, Illinois Request: Refer to the Forest Preserve Committee on Real Estate Goods or Services: After final review and approval as to form of such proposed Intergovernmental Agreement by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County legal department, to allow the Village of River Forest (the “Village”) to install, operate, repair, and maintain an automatic traffic law enforcement system. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: one-time agreement Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Accounts: N/A Summary: The Village and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) wish to better ensure the safety of pedestrians walking to and from their parks and headquarters located at Cummings Square, and in the spirit of intergovernmental cooperation, the District
Action: refer
Result: Pass