Forest Preserve District of Cook County - Meeting of FPD Board of Commissioners on 2/9/2016 at 10:00 AM

16-0090

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0090
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE YEAR 2016 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 2016.” 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 2016 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, 2016 at its meeting held December 15, 2015, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp
Action: refer
Result: Pass

16-0071

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0071
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Easement Request
Title: EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to grant a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Cicero Avenue (IL Rte 50) at Midlothian Creek in the Midlothian Meadows Preserve for 0.05 Acres or 2,059 square feet. Reason: IDOT proposes to replace the existing 60-80 year old culverts that convey Midlothian Creek under Cicero Avenue with a new concrete structure. The temporary easement is needed for grading to align the existing stream bank with the new structure. The proposed stream bank grading will reduce the existing stream bank erosion along the south bank of the creek, on the Preserves’ land. No permanent structures are proposed to be built on District land. The area for the temporary easement is 0.05 acres. IDOT indicates that no trees are expected to be removed for this project. Easement Fee: $8,200.00 Tree Mitigation Fee: None Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. District(s): 5
Action: refer
Result: Pass

16-0073

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0073
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Intergovernmental Agreement
Title: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Other Part(ies): University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into Interagency Agreement with the University of Illinois Extension and make quarterly payments on contract. Goods or Services: Environmental education and outreach services Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2016, retroactively, - 12/31/2016 Fiscal Impact: $280,000.00 Accounts: Corporate Fund Districtwide Services, 01-6919 District(s): Districtwide Summary: The University of Illinois Extension ("Extension") will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunteer with the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Conservation & Experiential Programming staff w
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0079

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0079
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed construction contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for Life safety and ADA improvements at the Preserves Deer Grove Maintenance Division Sub-Headquarters, Crabtree Nature Center, North Police Headquarters, Northwest Resource Management Headquarters and replacement of the roof at Highland Woods Golf Course Original Contract Period: 6/20/2014 - 3/20/2015, Administrative extension (3/21/2015 - 5/21/2015) and Board approved extension on 7/21/2015 (5/22/2015 - 2/22/2016) Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) days (2/23/2016 - 8/20/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $999,839.00 Original Approval: 3/11/2014, $999,839.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G3R3 Concurren
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0083

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0083
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Partnership Agreement
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Forest Preserves (“FOTFP”), Chicago, Illinois. Reason: FOTFP, in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, the Chicago Ornithological Society, the Field Museum and the North Branch Restoration Project, has received a grant from the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund in the amount of $270,000.00 to support the recruitment and coordination of the Centennial Network. The result of this initiative will be the engagement of a network of more than 6,000 volunteers dedicated to restoring 267 acres of habitat in the Chicago and the Calumet river basins at Beaubien Woods, River Oaks Woods, Clayton Smith Woods, and Forest Glen Woods, as well as at the following sites which were part of Phase I of the Centennial Volunteers project: Somme Woods East, Blue Star Memorial Woods, LaBagh Woods East, Whistler Woods, and Kickapoo Woods. This project will significantly expand volunteer opportunities, broaden support
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0086

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0086
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed construction contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services for Life safety, ADA and locker room improvements at the Preserves’ Thorn Creek Maintenance Headquarters, Calumet Maintenance Headquarters, Tinley Creek Maintenance Headquarters, Tinley Creek Canine Headquarters, Tinley Creek Resource Management Headquarters and roof replacement at River Oaks Golf Course Clubhouse. Original Contract Period: 6/20/2014 - 3/17/2015, Administrative extension (3/18/2015 - 5/17/2015), Board approved extensions on 5/19/2015 for (5/18/2015 - 8/1/2015) and on 10/6/2015 for (8/2/2015 - 1/29/2016) Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) days (1/30/2016 - 7/27/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $ 738,907.05 Original Approval: 3/11/2014, $669,915.50 Previous Increase(s): 5/19/2015, $68,991.55 This In
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0087

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0087
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Contract Amendment
Title: PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Planning and Development Vendor: All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed construction contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for a new warming shelter building and site improvements at the Swallow Cliff Woods Stairs. The project includes a multi-use space, a concession area, a small office, flush toilets, patio area, utilities and improvements to the overlook area located at the top of the hill. Original Contract Period: 9/23/2014 - 7/20/2015, Administrative extension (7/21/2015 - 9/18/2015) Board approved extension on 10/6/2015 for (9/19/2015 - 3/16/2016) Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred eighty (180) days (3/16/2016 - 9/13/2016) Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,782,836.96 Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $1,564,000.00 Previous Increase(s): 1/12/2016, $218,836.96 This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0088

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0088
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Partnership Agreement
Title: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Forest Preserves (“FOTFP”), Chicago, Illinois. Reason: FOTFP has received a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Management Program in the amount of $28,413.78 to support the restoration of sand prairie and sand savanna communities at Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve. This project will restore 5-acres at Powderhorn Prairie by removing invasive trees that have impacted the natural structure of the site, and managing invasive plants. The Preserves desires to partner with the FOTFP to assist in completing this project by providing up to $20,000 in in-kind serves or a direct cash contribution.. Contract period: 2/9/2016 - 4/30/2017 Fiscal Impact: Up to $20,000.00 of in-kind services or via direct cash contribution Account(s): 09-6757 Potential Grant Match and Work Fund, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration Concurrences: The Chief Financial Office
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0091

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0091
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Agreement
Title: PROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Glen Grove Equestrian Sports Inc., Morton Grove, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement Reason: The selected vendor, Glen Grove Equestrian Sports Inc., was deemed the most responsive and responsible of two (2) respondents to operate the Preserves’ equestrian facility in Morton Grove, which includes offering horse boarding, riding lessons, and other equestrian services to the public. Glen Grove Equestrian Sports Inc. has operated the stable since 1995 and presented the strongest financial package and management plan for the coming term. An independent third-party evaluation conducted in December provided a positive assessment of the horseback riding instruction program, working staff, record keeping system, horse management, stable maintenance, and other aspects of the business operations. Glen Grove Equestrian Sports Inc. has agreed to pay the Preserves the following annual fee per year in addition to 5% of gross lesson and gift shop sales: Yea
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0082

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:41 GMT

File #: 16-0082
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 12/1/2015 -12/31/2015 Summary: Submitting the procurements and disbursements report for the period of December 2015. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the Districts Code of Ordinances.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

16-0101

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0101
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015 Summary: Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report. FPDC Actual Expenditure Report (Rpt B. FDCC Commitments Report (Rpt A))
Action: refer
Result: Pass

16-0102

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0102
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Bond Expenditure Report Report Period: 12/31/2012 - 12/31/2015 Summary: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Bond Expenditure Report. Zoo Actual Payment Report.
Action: refer
Result: Pass

16-0093

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0093
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Miscellaneous Item of Business
Title: PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY CALENDAR - 2/12/2016 - 3/20/2016 Through Monday, 3/7; Open daily, 9 am - 4 pm Cross-Country Ski Trails Open, Sagawau Nordic, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit. All skiers must obtain a free trail pass. Rentals available until 2 pm. Rental equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Rental Rates: Individual-$15; Senior-$10; Family-$40. Must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by parent or guardian to rent skis. Equipment is for use at Sagawau only. Saturdays and Sundays, through 3/6; 9:30 am Beginner Cross-Country Ski Lessons, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont Learn to ski with a professional instructor. Lessons cover the basic skills of flatland skiing and getting up and down easy hills. Ages 12 & up. First come, first served. Limit 12. Reservations not accepted. Please arrive by 9 am for registration and equipment fitting. $20/person. Friday,
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

15-0619

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 15-0619
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 3 Chapter 4 Section 3-4-2 - Qualified Violations for Impoundment BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 4 - Seizures and Impoundments, Section 3-4-2 - Qualified Violations for Impoundment of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: 3-4-2: - Qualified Violations for Impoundment. **** Vehicles also may be impounded as set forth in Section 3-4-1 for the following offense as described under the Official Code of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois: Section 3-3-5A Indecent Exposure Public Indecency Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0687

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 15-0687
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 3 Chapter 3 Section 5 - Obscenity, Indecency BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 5 - Obscenity Indecency is hereby amended as Follows: ***** Sec. 3-3-5 Obscenity, Public Indecency . ***** Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0693

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 15-0693
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
Title: PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 2 Chapter 4 Section 2 - Events Requiring Permits BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 2 - Forest Preserve Land and Property, Chapter 4 - Recreation in Forest Preserves, Section 2 - Events Requiring Permits of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Sec. 2-4-2 Events Requiring Permits. ***** B. Permit Required. No person shall use any portion of the Forest Preserve District property nor any of the buildings within said District, for any of the following uses, unless the person has first obtained, and has physical possession of, and has available for inspection, a permit allowing such use in writing from the District, with proper authorization of the General Superintendent or his or her designee, or when required, the Board of Commissioners, in accordance with Section 7-1-1 Fee Schedule: ***** C. Permit Rules and Application Review. ***** 2. Duration of Permit: The District may, in its discretion, make the permit valid for a period o
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0677

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 15-0677
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Report
Title: REPORT Department: Planning & Development Request: Receive and File Report Title: 2016 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan Report Period: 2016-2020 Summary: This Plan is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for years 2016-2020. The location of funded projects that are still in progress as well as new 2016 projects are identified on maps for northwest, north, central, southwest and south Cook County. The Plan also includes projected capital funding needs for projects in 2017-2020 that were identified by Forest Preserve staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft Capital Improvement Plan has been posted for additional review and comments on the Forest Preserves’ website (www.fpdcc.com/cip/ ) during December and January and will be finalized by February 2016.
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass

16-0062

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0062
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 12/15/2015.
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0061

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0061
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 regularl meeting held on 12/15/2015 .
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0103

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0103
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 1/12/2016 AN AMENDMENT TO ITEM 16-0103, THE JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS FOR THE JANUARY 12, 2016 MEETING OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that page 18 of the Journal of Proceedings for the January 12, 2016 Meeting of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners be amended as follows: RULES COMMITTEE JANUARY 12, 2016 16-0061 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 12/15/2015 A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Daley, that this Journal of Proceedings be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Butler, Daley, Fritchey, Gainer, Garcia, Goslin, Moore, Morrison, Murphy, Sims, Silvestri, Steele Suffredin, and Tobolski (16) Absent: Commissioner Schneider (1) 16-0062 JOURNAL OF
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0095

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0095
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)
Title: RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/12/2016 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2016 to Present: $2,215.34 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $312,838.80 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2016 to Present: $64,615.72 Legal Fees for 1/12/2016 to Be Approved: $56,203.89
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0096

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0096
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 -2/9/2016 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2016 to present: $0.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $17,000.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2016 to present: $23,130.59 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery to be Approved: $4,900.00
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0074

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0074
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $390,482.10 Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710 Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R3 District(s): 15 Summary: Rolling Knolls Welcome Center
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0094

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0094
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Disbursement
Title: PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $195,810.50 Accounts: Camp Account, 25-6730 Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C District(s): 17 Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0077

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0077
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into a three (3) year contract with two (2) one - year renewal options with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: Contract # 15-52-205 (R) consists of disposal for refuse generated at locations in Region 1 (South/SouthWest Region) collected by District staff. Lakeshore Recycling Systems was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 1/8/2016 Bid Results: 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Lakeshore Recycling Systems $41.00 per ton $42.23 per ton $43.50 per ton Groot Industries, Inc. $46.00 per ton $47.00 per ton $48.00 per ton Allied Waste Transportation $48.09 per ton $49.29 per ton $50.52 per ton Waste Management $49.00 per ton $50.00 per ton $51.00 per ton Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019 Account Name/Number: Re
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0078

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0078
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into a three (3) year contract with two (2) one - year renewal options with Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: Contract # 15-52-206 (R) consists of disposal for refuse generated at locations in Region 2 (Central Region) collected by District staff. Lakeshore Recycling Systems was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 1/8/2016 Bid Results: 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Lakeshore Recycling Systems $41.00 per ton $42.23 per ton $43.50 per ton Groot Industries , Inc. $46.00 per ton $47.00 per ton $48.00 per ton Advanced Disposal $47.15 per ton $48.10 per ton $49.45 per ton Allied Waste Transportation $48.09 per ton $49.29 per ton $50.52 per ton Waste Management $49.00 per ton $50.00 per ton $51.00 per ton Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 for thirty-six(36) months Co
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0084

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0084
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into a three (3) year contract with two (2) one - year renewal options with Groot Industries, Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois. Reason: Contract # 15-52-207 (R) consists of disposal for refuse generated at locations in Region 3 (North/NorthWest Region) collected by district staff. Groot Industries, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 1/8/2016 Bid Results: 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Groot Industries, Inc. $46.00 per ton $47.00 per ton $48.00 per ton Advanced Disposal $47.15 per ton $48.10 per ton $49.45 per ton Allied Waste Transportation $48.09 per ton $49.29 per ton $50.52 per ton Waste Management $49.00 per ton $50.00 per ton $51.00 per ton Estimated Fiscal Impact: $90,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019 Account Name/Number: Refuse Disposal, 01-
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0085

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0085
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bid Recommendation
Title: PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Landscape Maintenance Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into a three (3) year contract with two (2) one - year renewal options with Allied Waste Transportation, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: Contract # 15-52-208 (R) consists of disposal for refuse generated at locations in Region 4 (SouthEast Region), collected by District staff. Allied Waste Transportation was the lowest responsible bidder of the three (3) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 1/8/2016 Bid Results: 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 Allied Waste Transportation $48.09 per ton $49.29 per ton $50.52 per ton Waste Management $49.00 per ton $50.00 per ton $51.00 per ton Homewood Disposal $50.00 per ton $51.00 per ton $52.00 per ton Estimated Fiscal Impact: $52,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019 Account Name/Number: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420 District(s): 4, 5 and 6 Concurrence(s): The vendor h
Action: approve
Result: Pass

15-0570

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 15-0570
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Ordinance Amendment
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 2B - Signatures Required on Contracts and Section 2 H Contracts for Supplies, Material and Work are hereby amended as Follows: TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE CHAPTER 8 - DISTRICT FINANCES 1-8-1: RECEIPTS OF MONEY 1-8-2: CONTRACTS AND PURCHASES 1-8-3: WAGE RATES FOR PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYEES 1-8-4: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF 1-8-5: MINIORITY - AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES *** Sec 1-8-2.B. Signatures Required on Contracts: All contracts for supplies, material or work, over one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), shall be signed by the President of the Board of Commissioners and or by any such other officer as the Board in its discretion may designate. All contracts for supplies, material or work that are one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000.00) or less, may be signed by the General Superintendent if such contracts do not require
Action: approve
Result: Pass

16-0081

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:48:42 GMT

File #: 16-0081
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: 12/1/2015 - 12/31/2015 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for December 2015
Action: receive and filed
Result: Pass