Meeting date/time:
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11/18/2014
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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14-0507
| 1 | | HONORING THE POPLAR CREEK PRAIRIE STEWARDS FOR TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE POPLAR CREEK PRAIRIE STEWARDS FOR TWENTY FIVE YEARS OF SERVICE.
WHEREAS, on August 23, 2014, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) celebrated twenty-five (25) years of collaborative restoration with the Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards; and
WHEREAS, the Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards have diligently worked on every weekend throughout the year for the last twenty-five years to restore more than 250 acres of habitat including tall grass prairies, woodlands and wetlands at Carl R. Hansen Woods which includes a nine (9) acre dedicated nature preserve; and
WHEREAS, these restoration efforts have dramatically improved habitat for native plants and animals; and
WHEREAS, the Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards embody the spirit of volunteerism and have awoken an interest in nature in the countless students, youth groups, and families that have joined them in these restoration efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Toni Preckwinkle, President; and the Board of Commissioners of the Preserves and Arnold L. Randall, Genera | approve | Pass |
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14-0531
| 1 | | THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY CONSERVATION AND POLICY COUNCIL MEMBERS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
the FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY conservation and policy council members
WHEREAS, in recognition of the need for a renewed vision for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District), on February 18, 2014, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners adopted the Next Century Conservation Plan (the “Plan”); and,
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 habitats and welcome diverse people, and;
WHEREAS, the Plan also calls for the creation of a Conservation and Policy Council to provide continuous conservation leadership and expertise to the President, Board of Commissioners, and General Superintendent of the District; and
WHEREAS, an ordinance to establish the Conservation and Policy Council was approved by the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners, on September 9, 2014; and
WHER | approve | Pass |
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14-0558
| 1 | | Robert Castaneda, Michael DeSantiago, Peter Ellis, Terry Guen, Sylvia Jenkins, Falona Joy, Wendy Paulson, Linda Mastandrea, Laurel Ross, Mark Templeton | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Robert Castaneda, Michael DeSantiago, Peter Ellis, Terry Guen, Sylvia Jenkins, Falona Joy, Wendy Paulson, Linda Mastandrea, Laurel Ross, Mark Templeton
Position: New Conservation and Policy Council Member
Department/Board/Commission: Forest Preserve District of Cook County General Office Department
Effective date: 11/18/2014
Expiration date: The expiration date will be one to three years as determined by members of the council. | suspend the rules | Pass |
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14-0558
| 1 | | Robert Castaneda, Michael DeSantiago, Peter Ellis, Terry Guen, Sylvia Jenkins, Falona Joy, Wendy Paulson, Linda Mastandrea, Laurel Ross, Mark Templeton | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Robert Castaneda, Michael DeSantiago, Peter Ellis, Terry Guen, Sylvia Jenkins, Falona Joy, Wendy Paulson, Linda Mastandrea, Laurel Ross, Mark Templeton
Position: New Conservation and Policy Council Member
Department/Board/Commission: Forest Preserve District of Cook County General Office Department
Effective date: 11/18/2014
Expiration date: The expiration date will be one to three years as determined by members of the council. | approve | Pass |
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14-0545
| 1 | | Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Date: 11/18/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0546
| 1 | | Contract Compliance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Contract Compliance
Committee Date: 11/18/2014) | approve | Pass |
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14-0548
| 1 | | Rules | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules
Committee Date: 11/18/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0549
| 1 | | Real Estate | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Real Estate
Committee Date: 11/18/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0559
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 11-18-2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0403
| 1 | | Billy Casper Golf Inc., Vienna, Virginia | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Billy Casper Golf Inc., Vienna, Virginia
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: Contract 14-40-403 consists of campground facilities management services. Billy Casper Golf Inc. (“Billy Casper”) was the sole responder to the Preserves’ request for proposals, which was posted twice. The Preserves has agreed to pay Billy Casper a management fee of $150,000.00 and to cover up to $652,557.00 in actual operating expenses on an annual basis.
Contract period: Thirty Six (36) months from the issuance of the Purchase Order
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,407,671.00
$450,000.00 Management Fee
$1,957,671.00 Reimbursable Expenses
Account(s): Other Professional Services 01-6217
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 14, 4, 17 and 6 | approve | Pass |
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14-0509
| 1 | | CorVel Healthcare Corporation Irvine, California | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: CorVel Healthcare Corporation Irvine, California
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): The Forest Preserve District of Cook County ("the Preserves") wishes to utilize CorVel Healthcare Corporation ("CorVel") for worker's compensation managed care, preferred provider, and claims administration services. These services are similar to those already being provided by CorVel to Cook County.
Contract Value: $525,000.00
Contract period: 11/19/2014 and continue until 9/30/2017 or until Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, whichever occurs first.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $25,000.00, FY 2015 $175,000.00, FY 2016 $175,000.00 and
FY 2017 $150,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services, 11-6126
Contract Number(s): 1318-13179 CC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisi | approve | Pass |
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14-0510
| 1 | | Friends of the Forest Preserves Forest Preserve Leadership Corps (“FPLC”) program | 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 to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): The Forest Preserves wishes to utilize the Friends of the Forest Preserves to establish the Forest Preserve Leadership Corps (“FPLC”) program to engage young adults in hand-on ecological restoration work and professional development training at sites throughout the Preserves.
The Friends of the Forest Preserves was selected through a Request for Proposal.
Contract Value: $50,000.00
Contract period: 11/18/2014 - 11/17/2015
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00
Accounts: Habitat Restoration, 10-6750
Contract Number(s): 13-31-118
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: The Forest Preserve Leadership Corps program provides advanced conservation and leadership skills trainin | approve | Pass |
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14-0513
| 1 | | Grant Award U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Resource Management
Grantee: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Grantor: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Grant funding to support restoration activities at Wentworth Woods
Grant Amount: $43,000.00
Grant Period: Date of execution - 12/31/2016
Fiscal Impact: $43,000.00
Accounts: Potential Grant Match and Work Fund, 09-914-6757
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) has received a grant award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (“USFWS”) to support restoration activities at Wentworth Woods in Calumet City, Illinois. These USFWS grant funds are provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (“GLRI”). This project will enable the Preserves to work with an experienced ecological contractor to manage invasive species and thin woody vegetation throughout Wentworth Woods. Active rest | approve | Pass |
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14-0524
| 1 | | Tallgrass Restoration, LLC Schaumburg, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Tallgrass Restoration, LLC Schaumburg, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Contract 14-31-108 consists of tree and brush removal across 259 acres at Dam 1 Woods, Portwine Woods, and Willow-Sanders. The project is designed to increase wildlife habitat on formerly reforested property.
Contract Value: $497,877.00
Contract period: 36 months from issuance of notice to proceed with the potential for a 24 month extension if needed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $0, FY 2015 $165,959.00, FY 2016 $165,959.00
FY 2017 $165,959.00
Accounts: 10-102-6750
Contract Number(s): 14-31-108
District(s): 14
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: The district assembled a review panel which consisted of various district staff from Resource Management and Plann | approve | Pass |
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14-0529
| 1 | | Acosta Medical Testing Corporation, Oak Lawn, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Legal
Vendor: Acosta Medical Testing Corporation, Oak Lawn, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): On-site drug and alcohol testing services
Contract Value: Up to $125,000.00
Contract period: 11/18/2014 - 11/30/2015
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $25,000.00, FY 2015 $100,000.00
Accounts: Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 12-45-136 CC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: On 11/13/2012, the Cook County Board approved contract 12-45-136 CC with Acosta Medical Testing Corporation following a Request for Proposal for drug and alcohol testing. The District is seeking to procure the same services provided by Acosta Medical Testing Corporation to the County pursuant to section 1-8-2 (X) of the District code.
The District’s contract will incorporate th | approve | Pass |
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14-0530
| 1 | | Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
Vendor: Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Rock salt and De-icing materials
Original Contract Period: 9/11/2011 - 09/30/2013
Board Approved Extension: 12/3/2013 for period 10/1/2013 - 9/30-2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $209,500.00
Original Approval: 9/11/2011, $13,000.00
Previous Increase(s): (11/1/2013, $13,000.00) (12/3/2013 Board Authorized, $65,000.00)
This Increase Requested: $75,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $25,000.00, FY 2015 $50,000.00
Accounts: Chemical Supplies, 01-6330
Contract Number(s): 11-53-106CC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: In a cooperative effort with | approve | Pass |
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14-0534
| 1 | | Glen Grove Equestrian Center, Morton Grove, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Permits, Concessions, and Volunteer Resources
Vendor: Glen Grove Equestrian Center, Morton Grove, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Management and operation of a horse stable at Golf & Harms Roads in Morton Grove.
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2011 - 12/31/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Original Approval: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Accounts: Concession Fees 01-00-36-016-5302
Contract Number(s): 10-07-207
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Operation of a horse stable facility, providing boarding of horses, riding lessons, and other such services to the public located at Golf & Harms Road in Morton Grove. | approve | Pass |
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14-0536
| 1 | | Office Depot, Boca Raton, Florida | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: Office Depot, Boca Raton, Florida
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Districtwide Office Supplies
Contract Value: $300,000.00
Contract period: 11/18/2014 - 7/31/2017 with two (2) one-year renewals
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $125,000.00, FY 2016 $125,000.00 and FY 2017 $50,000.00
Accounts: Office Supplies, 01-0010, Other Materials and Supplies, 01-0210 (Districtwide)
Contract Number(s): 1384-13045 CC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: On 7/23/2014, the Cook County Board approved Contract Number 1384-13045 with Office Depot following a Request for Proposal for office supplies. The District is seeking to procure the same services provided by Office Depot to the County pursuant to section 1-8-2 (X) of the District code.
The District’s | approve | Pass |
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14-0539
| 2 | | Sasafrasnet, LLC. Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
Vendor: Sasafrasnet, LLC. Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Motor Fuel
Original Contract Period: 12/04/2011 - 12/03/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/04/2014 - 12/03/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,708,095.00
Original Approval: 12/15/2011 $4,708,095.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Gas & Oil for Auto and Equipment, 01-6405
Contract Number(s): 11-53-063R CC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
Summary: The Preserves desire to continue to participate in the joint purchase of fuel with Cook County, to the extent an extension is granted by Cook County. The contract initially was approved by the County | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-0540
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursement Report for September 2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report for September 2014
Report Period: 9/1/2014 - 9/30/2014
Summary: Detailed report of September 2014 procurements and disbursements | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-0556
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Conservation Design Forum, Elmhurst, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Engineering Services
Original Contract Period: Phase I 10/5/2011 - 10/5/2012 Phase II 9/11/2012 - 12/31/2013
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2014 - 11/17/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $372,685.00
Original Approval: 10/5/2011, $160,430.00
Previous Increase(s): 9/11/2012, $178,420.00, 9/13/2013, $33,835.00
This Increase Requested: $18,050.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2014, $9,000.00, FY 2015, $9,050.00
Accounts: Construction & Development, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 60-6740
Contract Number(s): 11-80-14
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: This item provides for additional architectural and engineering design services and construction management for the development of a | approve | Pass |
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14-0533
| 1 | | FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: 11/17/2014 - 1/4/2015 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: 11/17/2014 - 1/4/2015
Friday, 11/21; 7 pm
Owl Prowl, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
We’ll take a hike in the forest in search of local owls. Afterwards, warm up inside with some snacks and hot chocolate; register by Wednesday, 11/19/2014.
Sunday, 11/23; 10 am - 3 pm
42nd Annual Settlers’ Day, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Celebrate our heritage by stepping back into America’s past. Don’t miss costumed living-history demonstrations, hikes, crafts and an imaginary wagon train adventure! Admission is free, though donations of nonperishable food or money, to benefit a local food depository, will be gratefully accepted.
Sunday, 11/23; 1 pm
Prairie Planting, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Sow the seeds of history during this hands-on program. Hats, gloves, sturdy shoes, long pants and long-sleeved shirts recommended.
Wednesday, 11/26; 5 - 7 pm
Afterschool Outdoor Adventures: All About Fire, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Calling all outdoor adventurers, ages 7-12! Discover the benefi | receive and filed | Pass |
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