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Meeting date/time:
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4/8/2014
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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14-0215
| 1 | | Autism Awareness Month Consent Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | A RESOLUTION DECLARING APRIL 2014 AS AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, April is Autism Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, autism spectrum disorder is a neurological disorder characterized in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors; and
WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released revised figures indicating a 30 percent increase in the number of individuals diagnosed with autism since 2012 with 1 in 68 children currently diagnosed with autism; and
WHEREAS, autism is even more common among boys, affecting 1 in 42; and
WHEREAS, autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States, affecting more than three million people and it is an urgent public health crisis that demands national, state, and local responses; and
WHEREAS, symptoms and characteristics of autism may present themselves in a variety of combinations and can result in significant lifelong impairment of an individual’s ability to learn, develop healthy interactive behaviors, and understand verbal as | approve | Pass |
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14-0217
| 1 | | IN MEMORY OF CONRAD DRUST | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF CONRAD DRUST
WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom has called Conrad Drust from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Conrad Drust was born into life on July 6, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Drust was a life- long Cook County resident, an avid outdoorsman with a passion that carried over from his personal life into his professional life; and
WHEREAS, he served the district in many capacities including as an instructor for the District’s Outdoor Education Teacher Workshops at what was then called Camp Sagawau, which is where he met his wife Patricia; and
WHEREAS, they married on October 19, 1968, together they had two children and he was a proud grandfather of three grandchildren;
WHEREAS, Mr. Drust was a 41 year employee of the Cook County Forest Preserve District, he began his career at the CCFPD as a Naturalist Aide at the River Trail Nature Center, in 1965 he became a full time naturalist, throughout his career he contributed to the growth and development of the District’s educational programming; and
WHEREAS | approve | Pass |
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14-0204
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Real Estate
Committee Date: 4/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0206
| 1 | | Rules | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules
Committee Date: 4/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0208
| 1 | | Finance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 4/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0156
| 1 | | IGA Sheriff's SWAP program | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Request: authorization to enter into and execute
Goods or Services: Cook County Sheriff’s Office to pilot a new program to train inmates and Post Release Participants from the Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (a/k/a “Boot Camp”) and participants in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (“SWAP”) to provide deconstruction and building material salvage services for removal of cabins at Forest Preserve campgrounds (Dan Beard, and Sullivan) and at a residential property (7 Hickory Lane in Westchester).
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 3/11/2014 - 3/11/2015, with option to extend for and additional one (1) year period.
Fiscal Impact: $84,839.00
Accounts: Building, 51-6710 & 52-6710 Real Estate Land Acquisition, 06-6801
Summary: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) are in need of demolition/deconstruction services to clear old campground cabins for redevelopment, as well as remove a res | approve | Pass |
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14-0185
| 1 | | | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
(AND REQUEST TO PROVIDE MATCHING FUNDS)
Department: Planning and Development
Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”)
Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Park and Recreation Facility Construction Grant Program (PARC)
Request: Authorization to apply for grant and provide match funds if awarded
Purpose: This grant would provide funding to develop the existing barn at Camp Sullivan into a recreation activity barn. The barn will be transformed into a recreation hub where visitors can utilize an indoor rock climbing wall, a ropes course and participate in indoor adventure activities.
Grant Amount: $1,700,250.00
Grant Period: Two (2) Years from award date
Fiscal Impact: The Preserves Match Amount - $566,750.00 over a two (2) year period is contingent on the Forest Preserve District Board of approval.
Account(s): Construction and Development, 54-6730
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summa | approve | Pass |
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14-0186
| 1 | | ComEd Green Region Grant Program | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Department
Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”)
Grantor: ComEd Green Region Grant Program
Request: Authorization to apply for grant
Purpose: The Preserves and partners, including the Field Museum, Audubon Chicago Region, Eden Place Nature Center, and the Chicago Housing Authority, propose to in an effort to reactivate Beaubien Woods Forest Preserves. The project proposes to engage the Altgeld Riverdale Community Working Group and other site stakeholders in a community planning process that will identify how to make Beaubien Woods a more appreciated resource for area stakeholders.
Grant Amount: $10,000.00 with matching contributions of $7,500.00 from the Forest Preserve Foundation and $2,500.00 from the National Audubon Society for a total of $20,000.00 that is contingent on the Forest Preserve District Board of approval.
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 12/31/2015
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
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14-0192
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Fox & Fox Architects, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to increase a previously executed task order contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services
Original Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $157,851.00
Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $149,851.00
Previous Increase(s): 11/4/2013, $8,000.00
This Increase Requested: $55,300.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $55,300.00
Accounts: Professional Services, 25-6740
Contract Number(s): Task Order #13-80-01-7R1D
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: Contract (Task Order) #13-80-01-7R1D is for arch | approve | Pass |
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14-0193
| 1 | | City of Chicago Heights IGA | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): City of Chicago Heights, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: This agreement will allow the City of Chicago Heights to participate with the construction funding for a ¼ mile portion of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion Project on property owned by Chicago Heights from 14th Street (Lincoln Highway) to 16th Street. The cost for the City’s segment is estimated at $128,497.55 of which the City will be responsible for 20% ($25,699.51). The Preserves previously received the Illinois Department of Transportation’s ITEP (Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program) funding for all phases of Engineering and Construction for the 4.75 mile Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion..
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: One-time agreement
Fiscal Impact: None (District will be reimbursed by Chicago Heights in the amount of $25,699.51)
Account(s): Professional Services, 25-6740 and Working C | approve | Pass |
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14-0194
| 1 | | Ross Barney Architects, Inc. | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Ross Barney Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to increase a previously executed task order contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services
Original Contract Period: Twenty-four (24) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $179,801.00
Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $179,801.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $113,867.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Up to $113,867.00 pending grant reimbursement
Account(s): Professional Services, 25-6740 and Working Cash Grant Fund - Fund 07
Contract Number(s): Task Order #13-80-01-7R2D
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 I | approve | Pass |
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14-0202
| 1 | | Integrys Energy Services | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
Vendor: Integrys Energy Services, DePere, Wisconsin
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County the (“Preserves”) to extend for one year and increase the contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Delivery of Districtwide Electricity
Original Contract Period: 12/1/2012 through 11/30/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2014 through 11/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $200,000.00
Original Approval: 11/15/2012, $200,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $600,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $300,000.00 FY 2015 $300,000.00
Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas, 01-6400
Contract Number(s): 11-87-004
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: Participating in Cook County’s contra | approve | Pass |
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14-0216
| 1 | | ARNOLD L. RANDALL, General Superintendent | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and file
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 2/1/2014 - 2/28/2014
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 District’s Code of Ordinances. | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0200
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Events and activities from 4/8-5/20/2014 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | Forest Preserves of Cook County Events and activities from 4/8-5/20/2014
Ongoing until 5/26
Birdhouse Building Contest, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Build a creative birdhouse this spring! We’ll set them up along our trails, and visitors can vote for their favorites all summer. Limited entries. Call or visit fpdcc.com for details and birdhouse specifications. Houses due 5/26.
Tuesday, 4/8, 7:30 pm
Nightlife: Passenger Pigeons with Joel Greenberg, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Author Joel Greenberg will give a one-hour program and sign his new book, A Feathered River Across the Sky: The Passenger Pigeon’s Flight to Extinction. Register by 4/1. $5.00.
Friday, 4/11 - Sunday 4/13, 10 am - 5 pm
Antique and Garden Fair, Chicago Botanic Garden
Develop the unique character of your garden and home with garden furniture, antiques, vintage décor, and botanically themed merchandise offered by more than a hundred dealers from around the world. Ticket fee applies.
Tuesday, 4/15 10 am to 3 pm Caldwell Woods, Chicago
Friday, 4/18, 10 am to 3 pm, Thatcher Woods, Rive | receive and filed | Pass |
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