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2/18/2014
10:00 AM
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Final
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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14-0098
| 1 | | Elk High School Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0087
| 1 | | Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2014 | Ordinance | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0087
| 1 | | Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2014 | Ordinance | 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 | reconsider | Fail |
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14-0091
| 2 | | In Adoption of the Next Century Conservation Plan | Resolution | 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
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14-0099
| 1 | | water quality report | Report | 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 | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0070
| 1 | | Finance Committee | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 2/18/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0071
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules
Committee Date: 2/18/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0096
| 1 | | Real Estate | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Real Estate
Committee Date: 2/18/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0074
| 1 | | Hey & Associates, Volo, Illinois | Contract | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0076
| 1 | | Upland Design Ltd., Plainfield, Illinois | Contract | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0078
| 1 | | Audubon Chicago Region, Evanston, Illinois | Contract | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0079
| 1 | | City of Chicago, Department of Transportation, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | 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 | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-0080
| 1 | | Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0088
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report | Report | 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 | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0092
| 1 | | Ralph G. Moore & Associates, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0093
| 1 | | Harris Computer Systems, Libertyville, Illinois | Contract Amendment | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0097
| 1 | | Clarity Partners, LLC, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | 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
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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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0104
| 1 | | Village of Elmwood Park, Illinois | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | 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 | refer | Pass |
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14-0086
| 1 | | Calendar of Events February 2014 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | 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 | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0117
| 1 | | | Report | 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. | refer | Pass |
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14-0118
| 1 | | | Report | 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. | refer | Pass |
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14-0119
| 1 | | | Report | 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. | refer | Pass |
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14-0120
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | 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 | refer | Pass |
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