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7/22/2014
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14-0376
| 1 | | FOUR AWARDS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION OFFICALS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES FOR RECEIVING FOUR AWARDS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION OFFICALS
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2014, the Forest Preserves received four awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials at their annual, national awards event in New Orleans, Louisiana, which recognizes and honors excellence in county, regional and special district level parks and recreation throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, the Wild Indigo Nature Explorations program received the Park and Recreation Program - Class I award for its innovative outreach approach which is as an excellent example of how to better connect urban communities with nature and how to build advocates for biodiversity conservation; and
WHEREAS, the Next Century Conservation Plan received the Planning Initiative award for its collaborative and ambitious vision that calls for transforming the forest preserves into places that foster diversity of plants, animals, and habitats and welcomes diverse people; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Area Mou | approve | Pass |
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14-0384
| 1 | | HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES FOR RECEIVING THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE’S 2014 VISION AWARD | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES FOR RECEIVING THE URBAN LAND INSTITUTE’S 2014 VISION AWARD
WHEREAS, on June 4, 2014, the Forest Preserves received the Urban Land Institute’s 2014 Vision Award for its Camping Master Plan (the Plan); and
WHEREAS, the Vision Award honors organizations and individuals who are committed to building sustainable communities, fostering dynamic relationships and innovative problem solving; and
WHEREAS, the Plan is important to the Forest Preserves’ Centennial goals of connecting more people to nature and the wealth of outdoor recreation and education opportunities available to them at the forest preserves; and
WHEREAS, the Plan was recognized for its high standard of excellence in design, economics, construction, marketing and management and for creatively solving complex land use challenges including the preservation of open space; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been recognized as a visionary effort that will contribute to the growth and vibrancy of the communities of Cook County; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Ar | approve | Pass |
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14-0392
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | Whereas, Increasing demand for ivory is fueling the brutal slaughter of African elephants; and
Whereas, Illegal trade in elephant ivory is the most significant threat to Africa’s elephant populations and is driving the mass slaughter of elephants, especially across Central and Eastern Africa; and
Whereas, Approximately 35,000 wild African elephants were poached in 2012 because of the demand for their tusks, which contain ivory; and
Whereas, The wild African elephant population has declined from 1.2 million in 1980 to just 420,000 in 2012, and Central Africa’s forest elephant populations have declined by 75% in the last decade due to illegal poaching for ivory; and
Whereas, Elephant ivory currently sells for about $3,000 per kilogram, representing a value of $20,000 per elephant; and
Whereas, With an estimated value between $10 billion and $20 billion per year, the illegal wildlife trade is a major trans-national crime run by professional criminal networks and is strongly linked to other trans-national organized criminal activities such as narcotics, weapons, and human | approve | Pass |
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14-0396
| 1 | | Recognizing 4st Annual Fishing Derby | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Recognizing 4th Annual Fishing Derby
WHEREAS, the Cook County 15th District fourth annual fishing derby was held on Sunday, June 8, 2014 at Busse Woods Grove 25; and
WHEREAS, the derby provided an opportunity for Cook County residents, to take advantage of the fishing opportunities that the Cook County Forest Preserve offers and introduce people to the sport of fishing; and
WHEREAS, the event took place during this year’s Illinois Free Fishing Days, no fishing license was required for those who participated; and
WHEREAS, the fishing derby was a success and all the sponsors who volunteered are greatly appreciated, including Cabala’s, the Arlington Anglers and Nature’s Little Recyclers; and
WHEREAS, Cabela’s, a business in the 15th District specializes in outdoor gear provided prizes for the largest and smallest fish; and
WHEREAS, the Arlington Anglers measured and kept track of the different fish caught to determine the winners; and
WHEREAS, Nature’s Little Recyclers donated earthworms that had been produced locally by sustainable mean | approve | Pass |
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14-0374
| 1 | | to facilitate the ability of owners of residential property adjacent to land owned by the Preserves to obtain a license | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FOREST PRESERVE LANDS AND PROPERTY
Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) code of ordinances to facilitate the ability of owners of residential property adjacent to land owned by the Preserves to obtain a license to allow them to continue to maintain building or other structures on land owned by the Preserves under certain very limited circumstances.
BE IT ORDAINED , by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 2 - Forest Preserve Lands and Property, Chapter 3 - Trespass and Use of Property, Section 1 - Erection and Ownership of Structures of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Chapter 3 -Trespass and Use of Property.
2-3-1: ERECTION AND OWNERSHIP OF STRUCTURES.
2-3-2: DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY.
2-3-3: GOODS AND VEHICLES AS OBSTRUCTIONS.
2-3-4: OBSTRUCTING USE OF PREMISES.
2-3-5: DUMPING GARBAGE; LITTERING.
2-3-6: SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS.
2-3-7: ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES.
2-3-8: GLASS BEVERAGE CONTAINER ORDINANCE.
2-3-9: PENAL | refer | Pass |
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14-0375
| 1 | | CONSERVATION AND POLICY COUNCIL | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
CONSERVATION AND POLICY COUNCIL
Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) code of ordinances for the purpose of establishing a Conservation and Policy Council for the purpose of providing additional leadership and expertise in the conservation area and other related areas.
WHEREAS, One hundred years ago, civic leaders in Chicago had the wisdom and foresight to leave us an extraordinary gift: the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”), and;
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for a renewed vision for the District and as an acknowledgment of this body’s commitment to a program of renewal, restoration and engagement, on February 18, 2014, the District Board of Commissioners adopted the Next Century Conservation Plan (the “Plan”), and; FPD WHEREAS, the Plan, which was developed by a team of civic leaders, organizations and District staff to map the District’s strategic conservation vision for the next 100 years, calls for transforming the forest preserves to places that foster diversity of plants, animals and hab | refer | Pass |
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14-0385
| 2 | | Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) code of ordinances to clarify the required participants for apprenticeship programs in order to be deemed a responsible bidder. | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ADMINISTRATIVE
Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) code of ordinances to clarify the required participants for apprenticeship programs in order to be deemed a responsible bidder.
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Prese4rve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners that Title 1 - Administration, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 2 - Contracts and Purchases, Subsection S-5 of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Chapter 8 - District Finances
1-8-1: Receipts of Money
1-8-2 Contracts and Purchases
1-8-3: Wage Rates for Public Works Employee.
1-8-4 Property Tax Relief
1-8-5 Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
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S. Responsible bidder for bids for construction, maintenance, and repair of public works shall mean a bidder who meets all of the job specifications, the following applicable criteria, and submits evidence of such compliance:
1. All applicable laws prerequisite to doing business in the State of Illinois.
2. Evidence of compliance w | refer | Pass |
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14-0391
| 1 | | FPDCC Ordinance Amendment Policy | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN AMENDMENT CREATING A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 5 Forest Preserve District President and Board of Commissioners Rules of Organization and Procedure, Section 1-5-2: Organization, Subsection 2-7 Referrals to Committees is hereby amended as follows:
2-7. Referrals to Committees. The Board may by motion refer any item before the Board to a Committee or to a subcommittee. The Chair of a committee may refer an item pending in that committee to a subcommittee of that committee. An item referred by the Board to any committee or subcommittee, or by a committee chair to a subcommittee, shall not be jointly referred to any other committee or subcommittee. Only upon the return of the item to the Board, either by report of the committee or by the Board's discharge of the item from the committee or subcommittee, may the Board refer the item to another commi | refer | Pass |
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14-0371
| 1 | | Real Estate | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Real Estate
Committee Date: 7/22/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0386
| 1 | | Finance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 7/22/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0387
| 1 | | Rules | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules
Committee Date: 7/22/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0380
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of 5/1/2014 through 5/31/2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement’s Report
Report Period: 5/1/2014 - 5/31/2014
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of 5/1/2014 through 5/31/2014. 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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14-0341
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: BCR Automotive Group LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into and execute a contract with BCR Automotive, who was awarded a contract by the City of Chicago through a competitive process, based on the prices and terms offered to the City of Chicago for similar equipment.
Good(s) or Service(s): Twelve (12) 2015 Ford F350 Crewcab Dump Trucks, one (1) 2014 F350 Extended Cab 4x4 Pick Up Truck, one (1) 2014 F150 Regular Cab 4x4 Pick Up Truck, one (1) 2014 F150 Crewcab 4x4 Pick Up Truck and one (1) 2014 F150 Regular Cab Pick Up Truck
Contract Value: $713,608.14
Contract period: 07/02/2012 - 08/15/2016
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $713,608.14
Accounts: Vehicle and Trucks, 09-6625 and various Capital Improvements and Corporate Accounts
Contract Number(s): 26573
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provi | adopt as amended | Pass |
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14-0348
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensonville, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: BCR Automotive Group LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute a contract with BCR Automotive, who was awarded a contract by the City of Chicago through a competitive process, based on the prices and terms offered to the City of Chicago for similar equipment.
Good(s) or Service(s): Eight (8) 2015 Ford F550 Crewcab Dump Trucks
Contract Value: $644,216.00
Contract period: 7/2/2012 - 12/7/2016
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $644,216.00
Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 09-6625 and Various Capital Improvement and Corporate
Contract Number(s): 26574
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation
Summary: This contract provides for a eight (8) dump trucks to be used by the Maintenance Department. | approve | Pass |
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14-0350
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensonville, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: BCR Automotive Group LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute a contract with BCR automotive, who was awarded a contract by the City of Chicago through a competitive process, based on the prices and terms offered to the City of Chicago for similar equipment.
Good(s) or Service(s): Fifteen (15) 2015 Ford Interceptor Utility SUVs and Three (3) 2015 Ford Explorers.
Contract Value: $602,448.00
Contract period: 4/2/2012 - 4/1/2017
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $602,448.00
Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 09-6625 and Various Capital Improvements and Corporate Accounts
Contract Number(s): 26235
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation.
Summary: This contract provides for Eighteen (18) vehicles to be used i | approve | Pass |
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14-0352
| 1 | | Burris Equipment Company | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Burris Equipment Company, Joliet, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute an agreement with Burris Equipment, an entity awarded a contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), based on the prices and terms offered to members of that purchasing consortium.
Good(s) or Service(s): Eleven (11) 2014 Felling Trailers
Contract Value: $142,845.64
Contract period: 5/16/2014 - 4/10/2018
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $142,845.64
Accounts: Vehicle and Trucks, 09-6625
Contract Number(s): 070313-NJPA
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: This contract provides for eleven (11) trailers to be used by Resource Management and Facilities and Fleet Staff. ..end | withdraw | Pass |
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14-0373
| 1 | | Burris Equipment Company, Frankfort, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Burris Equipment Company, Frankfort, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute an agreement with Burris Equipment, an entity awarded a contract by the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA), based on the prices and terms offered to members of that purchasing consortium.
Good(s) or Service(s): Four (4) 2014 Jacobsen R311T Wide Area Mowers
Contract Value: $221,028.92
Contract period: 8/20/2013- 8/20/2017
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $221,028.92
Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 09-6625 and Various Capital Improvements and Corporate Accounts
Contract Number(s): 031014-NJPA
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: This contract provides for four (4) wide area mowers to be used by Landscape Maintenance staff. | withdraw | Pass |
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14-0356
| 1 | | Currie Motors Fleet, Frankfort, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Currie Motors Fleet, Frankfort, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute an agreement with Currie Motors Fleet, an entity awarded a contract by the Suburban Cooperative Program, based on the prices and terms offered to members of that purchasing consortium.
Good(s) or Service(s): Thirteen (13) 2014 Ford Escape SE 4X4 Vehicles
Contract Value: $308,919.00
Contract period: 9/19/2013 - 9/18/2014
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $308,919.00
Accounts: Vehicle and Trucks, 09-6625
Contract Number(s): 129
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation.
Summary: This contract provides for thirteen (13) vehicles to be used by staff from various departments. | approve | Pass |
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14-0363
| 1 | | Ariens Company, Brillion, Wisconsin | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Ariens Company, Brillion, Wisconsin
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute an agreement with Ariens Company, an entity awarded a contract by the National Purchasing Cooperative Buy Board, based on the prices and terms offered to members of that purchasing consortium.
Good(s) or Service(s): Sixteen (16) 2014 Gravely Pro Turn 472 Propane Riding Mowers
Contract Value: $199,917.12
Contract period: 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2017
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $199,917.12
Accounts: Vehicle and Trucks, 09-6625 and Various Capital Improvements and Corporate Accounts
Contract Number(s): 447-14
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute an agreement with Ariens Company, an entity awarded a contract by the National Purchasing Cooper | approve | Pass |
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14-0275
| 1 | | Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Program Report and Windy City Harvest with Savor Chicago Report | Report | REPORT
Department: General Office
Request: Chicago Botanic Garden New
Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest Youth Farm Program Report and Windy City Harvest with Savor Chicago Report
Report Period: 2013
Summary: In 2013, the Chicago Botanic Garden Windy City Harvest Youth Farm program entered into a collaboration with After School Matters (ASM) to deliver both summer and after school academic year programming for CPS teens at the ASM gallery 37 building at 66 E. Randolph. The Urban Garden Lab program is based on the Youth farm education and sustainable gardening model and enrolls 15 students in a full summer, 9 a.m. -1 p.m. that trains them on sustainable roof top farm design, plant propagation and produce growing, with additional instruction in small scale aquaponics. Summer students are paid, and academic year students receive travel stipends.
Also in 2013 also, Windy City Harvest, in collaboration with Savor…Chicago, started vegetable production on a 20,000 s.f. portion of the McCormick Place rooftop garden. Produce grown at this lo | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0323
| 1 | | United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Springfield, Illinois | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Springfield, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: To continue ongoing integrated wildlife management services.
Contract period: 1/1/2015 to 12/31/2019 or sixty (60) months from the issuance of the Purchase Order
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,000,000.00 per year
Account(s): Integrated Wildlife Services and Grant Accounts 09-6751, 10-6750
Concurrence(s):
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide | approve | Pass |
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14-0325
| 1 | | Intergovernmental Agreement and disburse the required funds. | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Forest Preserve District’s Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Cook County
Request: Permission to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement and disburse the required funds.
Goods or Services: The Forest Preserve District (the “Preserves”) and County of Cook desire to share space for the purpose of installing GPS equipment and to share the cost of conducting a Disparity Study.
Agreement Number(s): 1318-12703,Cook County
Agreement Period: 1/1/2014, retroactively, - 12/31/2014
Fiscal Impact: $160,357.00
Accounts: Disparity Study, 01-6930
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary:
1. The Preserves wishes to provide, and the County wishes to utilize, shared garage and/or workspace in one or more facilities owned by the Preserves. The County shall use the Premises to install GPS devices within the automobile fleet of vehicles used by the Preserves and the County. In exchange for use of its facilities, the Preserves will not be required to reimburse the County for t | approve | Pass |
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14-0328
| 1 | | Summer Youth Employment summary. | Report | REPORT
Department: Resource Management.
Request: Receive and file.
Report Title: Summer Youth Employment summary.
Report Period: 2014.
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) is pleased to report on several summer youth employment programs currently underway throughout the Preserves. These programs are consistent with the Preserves’ goal of creating a Conservation Corps as identified in the Next Century Conservation Plan. The Preserve and its partners are employing in excess of 300 youth this summer in the following programs:
The Preserve is partnering with Central States SER, Jobs for Progress and Friends of the Forest Preserves to engage twenty-four (24) out of school youth, ages 18-24, in paid work experience in the field of natural resource management and conservation. Youth are drawn from SER’s pool of eligible Workforce Investment Act program participants. The program is being funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The program will run from July through September of 20 | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0330
| 1 | | Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Friends of the Chicago River, in partnership with the Forest Preserves, Chicago Park District and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, has received a grant totaling $450,000.00 to be used to improve habitat and assist in repopulation for at-risk native species--including osprey, turtles, and bats--that are challenged by habitat loss and degradation. This grant will allow for the removal of invasive plants and the design and installation of constructed habitats at various sites on District property. Plans include the installation of two (2) osprey nesting platforms at the Skokie Lagoons, as many as six (6) bat community boxes at selected locations near the North Branch on the Preserve, and the restoration of up to 50 acres of turtle nesting habitat on the riverbanks of forest preserves along the North Branch River.
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14-0331
| 1 | | Temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at the northeast corner of IL Route 50 (Cicero Ave.) and Vollmer Road | Easement Request | 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 the northeast corner of Illinois Route 50 (Cicero Ave.) and Vollmer Road for use of 0.066 Acre or 2,890 square feet.
Reason: IDOT has requested the temporary easement to construct a paved shared use trail connection from the existing crosswalk at the northeast corner of Illinois Route 50 (Cicero Ave.) and Vollmer Road to the Tinley Creek Paved Trail. Construction of the shared use trail will connect the existing FPCC Trail on the north side of Vollmer Road to a signalized crosswalk connecting to the existing sidewalk on the south side of Vollmer Road.
Construction of the trail connection will improve the public’s access to the Tinley Creek Paved Trail and encourage the use of the crosswalks at the signalized intersection. IDOT will construct the trail connection at no cost to the Preserves. The Preserves will accept future maintenance responsibility for the portion of the | refer | Pass |
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14-0332
| 1 | | Temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to grant a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 43 (Harlem Ave.) and 47th Street for the use of 0.030 Acre or 1,320square feet.
Reason: IDOT has requested the temporary easement to construct a paved shared use trail connection from a proposed crosswalk at the southwest corner of Illinois Route 43 (Harlem Ave.) and 47th Street to the Salt Creek Greenway Paved Trail. Construction of the shared use trail will connect the existing Preserve Trail on the west side of Harlem Ave. to a signalized crosswalk connecting to the existing sidewalk on the east side of Harlem Ave.
Construction of the trail connection will improve the public’s access to the Salt Creek Greenway Paved Trail and encourage the use of the crosswalks at the signalized intersection. IDOT will construct the trail connection at no cost to the Preserves. The Preserves will accept future maintenance responsibility for the portion o | refer | Pass |
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14-0333
| 1 | | AT&T | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor, to grant a License to AT&T, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 300 linear feet of underground 4-inch conduit to contain fiber optic cable along 167th Street in Oak Forest. The proposed facilities will provide a source of high speed internet, video, and improved telephone service for residents south of the Preserves. The location of the conduit will be confined to the existing right of way of 167th Street. The conduit will be installed underground by directional bore to minimize surface disturbance. AT&T will also remove their existing cabinet on the Preserves property installed in 1980 under License No. 1188; there will be no visible structures on the Preserves property.
Term: 10 (Ten) Years
License Fee: $7,024.79
License Application Fee: $1,000.00
YELAR Fee: $3,400.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $11,424.79 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.1 | refer | Pass |
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14-0338
| 1 | | United States Army Corps Engineers (USACE), Chicago, Illinois | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: United States Army Corps Engineers (USACE), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: The Preserves desires to enter into a series of agreements, similar in form to the attached, with the USACE to perform feasibility studies in the Sauk Lake, Bluff Spring Fen, Paul Douglas Preserve, and Upper Des Plaines River areas of the Preserves. The purpose of the feasibility studies are to determine the activities and tasks required to identify and evaluate alternatives and the preparation of a decision document that, when appropriate, recommends a coordinated and implementable solution for aquatic ecosystem restoration in the designated areas of the Preserves. The USACE requires the Preserves, as the Non-Federal Sponsor, to pay 50% of the cost to complete the feasibility study for a project.
Contract period: Not to exceed 24 months from the issuance of the Purchase Order
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $350,000.00 for combined feasibili | approve | Pass |
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14-0345
| 1 | | Village of Palatine | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Palatine
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: This will allow the Forest Preserves to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Palatine for the connection of the Camp Reinberg campground to the Village’s sanitary sewer system.
The Forest Preserve will be responsible for the construction of the facilities needed to make the connection, as well as for initial connection, permit and inspection fees. The Forest Preserve will also be responsible for a usage fee for the metered sewer use, at the customary rates of the Village of Palatine as defined by the Village Code. The proposed agreement will be similar in form to the attached draft.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Twenty five (25) years from approval, with mutually agreeable extensions.
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $25,000.00
Accounts: Camp Accounts 25-6730, 51-6730, 52-6730, 54-6730
Summary: Requesting authority to enter into an IGA with the | approve | Pass |
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14-0347
| 1 | | Approval of multi-year lease of private office
Raza Holdings LLC | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Department: Legal Department - Real Estate Section
Request: Approval of multi-year lease of private office
Landlord: 1140 Lake Street, LLC Chicago, Illinois
Tenant: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Location: 1136-1140 Lake Street, Suite 309, Oak Park, Illinois
Term/Extension Period: 9/1/2004 2014 - 8/31/2019.
Space Occupied: Three thousand, one hundred and eight (3,108) Rentable Square Feet
Monthly Rent: $5,180.00 (With Annual Escalation of .50 per square foot)
Fiscal Impact: $326,740.00 (Plus pro rata share of Common Area Maintenance (CAM), taxes and insurance)
Accounts: Corporate Contractual Services, 01-6200
Option to Renew: N/A
Termination: Five (5) year lease term. Tenant may sublease or assign the lease at any time with Landlord’s reasonable consent.
Utilities Included: Yes (all utilities except electricity are included)
Summary/Notes: Justification for Lease of Private Space: The Conservation and Experiential Programming (CEP) staff that are now housed at General Head | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-0349
| 1 | | Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: General Office
Other Part(ies): Village of Oak Park, Oak Park, Illinois
Request: Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement
Goods or Services: The Village of Oak Park will provide the Preserves fifteen (15) free parking spaces in lot 18 Garage (Holley Court) located on Harlem Avenue and Lake Street in Oak Park. In exchange the Forest Preserves will provide space for emergency snow storage, winter salt storage space, jersey barriers and concrete parking stops at the Forest Preserves Maywood Facility (Central Compound).
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 7/22/2014 - 7/21/2024
Fiscal Impact: “None”
Accounts: N/A
Summary: This Intergovernmental Agreement will address the shortage of parking spaces at the Preserves General Headquarters located at 536 N. Harlem Avenue, River Forest, Illinois by allowing the Preserve employees to park its pool cars in an enclosed garage and provide space for customers and vendors. | approve | Pass |
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14-0355
| 1 | | Community Park District of LaGrange Park | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Community Park District of LaGrange Park
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: This agreement will allow the Community Park District of LaGrange Park to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve for the construction of a 6’ wide gravel bicycle trail approximately 310 feet long that will tie into the Salt Creek Bicycle Trail system on Forest Preserve property. The construction of the gravel bicycle trail is adjacent to Forest Preserve District’s Brezina Woods in the community of LaGrange Park. The Community Park District of LaGrange Park will hire a contractor to do this work and will be responsible to maintain the trail. There is no cost to the District. The proposed agreement will be similar in form to the attached draft. Approval is recommended.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 10 years, with mutually agreeable extensions.
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Summary: Requsting authority to enter into an | approve | Pass |
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14-0362
| 1 | | Site Design Group, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Site Design Group, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute a contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Design, bidding and construction administration for additional improvements identified in the master planning of Dan Ryan Woods.
Contract Value: $74,020.00
Contract period: 19 months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $74,020.00
Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts - 25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740 and 60-6740
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-04Db
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-02-04Db is for architectural and engineering design services for the Preserves’ landscape and civil engineering capital improvement program. The project scope includes design, bidding and construction administrat | approve | Pass |
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14-0368
| 1 | | URS Corporation, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: URS Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into and execute a contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Trail crossings assessment
Contract Value: $48,731.83
Contract period: Five (5) months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $48,731.83
Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts - 25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-14D
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-02-14D is for architectural and engineering design services for the District’s landscape and civil engineering capital improvement program. The project scope includes assessment of existing conditions and safety of approximately 149 existing trail crossings, typical development standards, prioritization, and budget estimates. | approve | Pass |
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| 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 Preserves of Cook County to enter into and execute a contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Design and construction administration services for landscape/recreation improvements identified in master plans for the Rolling Knolls Site and Swallow Cliff stairs.
Contract Value: $68,242.00
Contract period: Eleven (11) months from the issuance of the Notice to Proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $68,242.00
Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts - 25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-16D
Concurrences:
The Comptroller and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-02-16D is for architectural and engineering design services for the District’s landscape and civil engineering capital improvement program. The project scope includes design, bid | approve | Pass |
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14-0379
| 1 | | Forest Preserves Calendar July 22 through September 8
Saturday, July 26; 1:30 pm | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves Calendar 7/22/2014 through 9/8/2014
Saturday, 7/26; 1:30 pm
Nature’s Table, Little Red School House, 9800 South 104th Avenue, Willow Springs
With a little imagination, you can turn common plants into something tasty. Sample a beverage, appetizer, main dish and dessert. We’ll take a hike afterwards. Ages 13 & up. Registration required.
Sunday, 7/27; 1:30 pm
Bike the Trails, River Trail Nature Center, 3120 Milwaukee Avenue, Northbrook
Bring your off-road bike for a leisurely trek through the forest preserves with one of our naturalists. Helmet required, water bottle recommended.
Thursday, 7/31; 6:30 pm pre activities; movie at dusk
Films in the Forest, Green Lake Aquatic Center, 1100 River Oaks Drive, Calumet City
“The Hunger Games” Rated PG-13
Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister’s place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to c | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0395
| 1 | | Approval of a change in the location of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting to be held on Tuesday 9/9/2014, along with all Forest Preserve District Board Committee and Subcommittee meetings currently scheduled | Previously Approved Item Amendment | PROPOSED PREVISOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Approval of a change in the location of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners Board Meeting to be held on Tuesday 9/9/2014, along with all Forest Preserve District Board Committee and Subcommittee meetings currently scheduled for that day
Item Number: Item #3 of the 12/3/2013 Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Account(s): N/A
Summary: PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board and JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, JOHN A. FRITCHEY, BRIDGET GAINER, JESÚS G. GARCÍA, ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, EDWIN REYES, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, STANLEY MOORE, ROBERT B. STEELE, LARRY SUFFREDIN AND JEFFREY R. TOBOLSKI, Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners
WHEREAS, in accor | approve | Pass |
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14-0394
| 1 | | IGA North Riverside | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Cook County Forest Preserve District
Other Part(ies): Village of North Riverside, Village of Riverside, Village of Brookfield and Riverside Brookfield High School.
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: Authorization to negotiate and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement to provide matching funds and access to Preserve lands for the construction of a regional trail to connect to the Salt Creek Trail in the communities of Riverside, North Riverside, and Brookfield (the “Parties”).
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: One-time agreement
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $100,000
Accounts: Grant Matching Funding, 09-6220
Summary: The Preserves, parties, local elected officials and residents have participated in a cooperative effort concerning the formulation and development of a regional trail to provide safe access to the Riverside Brookfield High School, and to connect residents in the surrounding municipalities to the Preserves’ Salt Creek Bicycle Trail. The Project when completed, will ad | approve | Pass |
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