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6/17/2014
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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14-0222
| 1 | | Honoring the Art Institute of Chicago’s Master of Science in Historic Preservation Fall 2013 Program Participants | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Honoring the Art Institute of Chicago’s Master of Science in Historic Preservation Fall 2013 Program Participants
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2014, Professor Pipal and several of his students submitted a completed Survey of selected historical resources located on property owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”); and
WHEREAS, sites were determined, in collaboration with personnel from the Facilities & Fleet Department of the Preserves; and
WHEREAS, students were divided into four teams of three persons each; and
WHEREAS, teams were then assigned resources based on geographic proximity; and
WHEREAS, a customized survey data form was designed and utilized for information collection; and
WHEREAS, students visited each site, developed written descriptions of each resource and conducted additional research where readily available; and
WHEREAS, a recommendation was made as to each historic resource’s level of integrity (how much it had been altered over time), its physical condition, its estimated age and available his | approve | Pass |
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14-0280
| 1 | | HONORING MARK R THOMAS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MARK R THOMAS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
WHEREAS, Mark R. Thomas, Jr. began his tenure as the Chief Financial Officer of the Forest Preserves of Cook County in September of 2011, and served under President Toni Preckwinkle and General Superintendent Arnold L. Randall; and
WHEREAS, Mark R. Thomas, Jr. brought a wealth of financial and operational expertise to the Preserves as an experienced professional, who served as Chief Administrative Officer, Chief of Staff, Budget Director, Deputy Budget Director, Acting Budget Director, Assistant Budget Director and Senior Budget & Policy Analyst for the Chicago Park District and also was a public servant for the City of Chicago and the City of Kalamazoo; and
WHEREAS, Mark R. Thomas, Jr. was the Chief Financial Officer for the Preserves, and labored tirelessly in his work, always seeking ways to improve the financial processes; and
WHEREAS, Mark R. Thomas, Jr. implemented a new financial reporting system and conducted Districtwide training; and
WHEREAS, under the tute | approve | Pass |
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14-0308
| 1 | | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ADMINISTRATIVE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1- Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section I - Powers and Duties of Purchasing Agent of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 1-8-2. Contracts and Purchases.
I. Powers and duties of Purchasing Agent: The District Purchasing Agent shall, pursuant to the terms, exceptions, or restrictions established by this Code and subject to the control and supervision of the President and Board of Commissioners:
1. Purchase or contract for all supplies, materials and equipment, and contractual services required by any Office, department, institution or agency of the District subject to the provisions, restrictions and limitations of this Subsection;
2. Establish and enforce standard and non-standard specifications established in accordance with this Subsection which shall apply to all supplies, materials and equipment purchased for the use of any Office, department, institution or agency of the District;
3 | approve | Pass |
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14-0297
| 1 | | Real Estate | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Real Estate
Committee Date: 6/17/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0298
| 1 | | Rules | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules
Committee Date: 6/17/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0318
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 6/17/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0277
| 1 | | People’s Gas, Light, and Coke Company (PGL) for Burnham Prairie | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to People’s Gas, Light, and Coke Company (PGL), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a 36-inch natural gas pipeline to replace two existing 24-inch diameter natural gas pipelines in a disturbed portion of Burnham Prairie. The new pipeline segment will enable PGL to run internal electronic inspection equipment through PGL’s line for regular inspection as mandated by Department of Transportation regulations. This pipeline will be the main source of natural gas serving Chicago. The pipeline will be installed by direction bore at a depth of 25 to 30 feet below the surface. No additional excavation or construction activity will take place on FPCC property. No trees will be impacted by this project. PGL has agreed to make an additional contribution of $20,000.00 toward the FPCC’s land restoration activities.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $3,400.00
License Application Fee: | refer | Pass |
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14-0278
| 1 | | Temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Harts Road and the North Branch of the Chicago River | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Department: Planning and Development
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 Harts Road and the North Branch of the Chicago River for 0.02 acre or 741 square feet.
Reason: IDOT requests a temporary construction easement to access the North Branch of the Chicago River along the north side of Harts Road for a slope stabilization project. The slope stabilization is necessary to ensure the continued operation and safety of the Harts Road Bridge over the river. This remediation will stabilize the river bank and prevent further loss of soil, trees, and vegetation. The slope stabilization will decrease the sediment load in the river, thus reducing surface water degradation and stream siltation.
Slope stabilization utilizing a 12-inch tall stone slope mattress over 36-inch tall gabions is to be placed along the banks of the North Branch Chicago River. A synthetic geofilter fabric will be placed on the ground below t | refer | Pass |
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14-0285
| 1 | | Village of Wheeling, Licensee to locate, operate and maintain a storm sewer connection | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor, to grant a License to The Village of Wheeling, Licensee (the “Village”), to locate, operate and maintain a storm sewer connection to an existing storm sewer outfall on Preserves property. The Village intends to extend the existing storm sewer outfall to the river, and re-grade and repair the existing eroded ditch area. The Village also plans to install rip-rap at the outfall to prevent future erosion of the bank at this location. In addition, the Village will provide an access easement to the Preserves to allow access to the narrow strip of Preserves property along the west bank of the river.
Term: Continuous
License Fee: $3,400.00
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3,400.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $7,300.00 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.028 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Attor | refer | Pass |
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14-0287
| 1 | | Sheriff’s Office for 911 services | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Legal Department
Other Part(ies): County of Cook on behalf of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute an Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the County of Cook on behalf of Sheriff’s Office for 911 services-solely for the purpose of extending the term of the IGA and clarifying the reimbursement amount due each year
Goods or Services: The parties desire to share 911 services
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2014, retroactively through 12/31/2014 with automatic renewal provisions.
Fiscal Impact: Up to $250,000.00
Accounts: Various Districtwide Corporate Accounts
Summary: This IGA is to memorialize the terms under which the Cook County Sheriff’s office has agreed to provide and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has agreed to reimburse for costs (or portion thereof), of providing 911 services. | approve | Pass |
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14-0295
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report Period: 4/1/2014 - 4/30/2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 4/1/2014 - 4/30/2014
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 Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Code of Ordinances) | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0300
| 1 | | | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement with Wisconsin Central Limited (“WC”), a subsidiary of Canadian National Railway, to construct and maintain a bicycle-pedestrian pass under WC tracks in Chicago Heights, Illinois.
Reason: The Forest Preserve plans to connect three separate portions of the existing Thorn Creek Trail System and link the Thorn Creek Trail with the Old Plank Road Trail and the Burnham Greenway Trail. The project will add 4.75 miles of new trail to the existing system of 12.7 miles. This trail project was initially approved at the 1/10/2007 meeting of the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners. Authorization to pay 20% of the cost of construction was approved on 11/12/2013.
To provide safe crossings and create a contiguous trail system, construction of trail improvements is required under an existing span beneath the railroad’s existing bridge where the railroad crosses the Thorn Creek tributary | approve | Pass |
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14-0307
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
Department: Planning and Development
Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Request: Authorization to apply for grant
Purpose: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) proposes to apply for an Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (the “IDNR”) to support the implementation of the Dan Ryan Woods Master Plan. The project proposes to develop a variety of outdoor recreation and environmental education features including a nature play area with accessible treehouse, new exercise stairs, an outdoor classroom, and walking paths. As part of the grant application process the IDNR requires execution of various documents by its controlling body demonstrating the Preserves commitment to completion of the project.
Grant Amount: $1,062,500.00
Grant Period: 6/2015 - 6/2017
Fiscal Impact: The Preserves Match Amount -$1,062,500.00 over a two (2) year period is contingent upon the fu | approve | Pass |
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14-0290
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County event calendar 6/17 - 7/22/2014 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | Forest Preserves of Cook County Events and Activities 6/17 - 7/22/2014
Thursday, 6/19; 6:30 pm pre activities; movie at dusk
Films in the Forest, Cummings Square, 536 N. Harlem, River Forest
“Over the Hedge” Rated PG
A scheming raccoon fools a mismatched family of forest creatures into helping him repay a debt of food, by invading the new suburban sprawl that popped up while they were hibernating...and learns a lesson about family himself.
Friday, 6/20; check in at 7:15pm, program begins at 7:30 pm
Nightlife: Raptors, River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook
Join us on a summer’s night for a unique, nature-themed event, led by one of our naturalists. Visit with our resident birds of prey and learn about the unique characteristics that help them survive. Limited entries; registration required; please call 847-824-8360; $2 per person.
Saturdays and Sundays, 6/21 - 10/12, 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Garden Chef Series, Chicago Botanic Garden
Accomplished chefs from Chicago and the suburbs visit the Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden’s demonstration kitchen t | receive and filed | Pass |
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