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12/16/2014
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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14-1038
| 1 | | canoeyear | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Celebrating the 30th Annual Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s New Year’s Day Canoe Paddle
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2014 2015, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County will be conducting its 30th annual New Year’s Day Canoe Paddle; and
WHEREAS, each New Year’s Day, hundreds of wonderfully crazy people jump into their canoes and kayaks to paddle an intimate reach of the Chicago River, long protected as part of the Forest Preserves; and
WHEREAS, Ralph Friese began the tradition in 1985 and the tradition continues in his honor; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the annual tradition had its best attendance ever, with over 300 people braving the cold to partake in the festivities; and
WHEREAS, due to extremely cold temperatures, the event was cancelled in 2013 and 2014, meaning this year’s paddle is greatly anticipated; and
WHEREAS, the brave paddlers begin at 9:00 am with the last launch at noon; and
WHEREAS, the paddlers begin below the Skokie Lagoons and finish in Linne Woods, passing deer, coyote birds and incredulous humans; and
WHEREAS, | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-1033
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
2015 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES
WHEREAS, in accordance with Article IV, Section 4-1(a), the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Illinois:
1. That the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold its regular meetings and regular meetings of the Finance Committee of the Board on the following dates during 2015:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Tuesday, Octob | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-1030
| 4 | | FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS
BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the following Commissioners are designated and appointed as President Pro Tempore and as Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Board.
Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve Board shall be Commissioner Steele.
Section 2. The Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Committees (identified by all capital letters) and of the Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters) of the Forest Preserve District Board shall be as follows:
AUDIT (7 members) Chair: Gorman
Vice-Chair: Gainer
BOTANIC GARDEN (9 members) Chair: Goslin
Vice-Chair: Schneider
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE (9 members) Chair: Steele
Vice-Chair: Silvestri
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT (10 members) Chair: Arroyo
Vice-Chair: Sims
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL (7 members) Chair: Gorman
Vi | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-1029
| 2 | | DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board, as well as the number of members and Chair and Vice-Chair of each, have been established: now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the following Commissioners are designated and appointed as members of the Committees (identified by all capital letters) and Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board in addition to the Chair and Vice-Chair of the respective Committees and Subcommittees:
AUDIT Members: Gorman
Gainer
Arroyo
Boykin
Butler
Goslin
Schneider
BOTANIC GARDEN Members: Goslin
Schneider
Arroyo
Butler
Daley
Gorman
Murphy
Steele
Suffredin
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Members: Steele
Silvestri
Arroyo
Butler
Garcia
Moore
Murphy
Sims
Tobolski
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Members: Arroyo
Si | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-0304
| 1 | | MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 4 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2 - Parking regulations, Section 11 - Parking Meters or Other Devices of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 4-2-11. Parking Meters or Other Devices.
A. It shall be unlawful for an unauthorized person to park any vehicle in a designated parking meter zone or space:
1. Without making payment of the amount indicated on the meter or other device, or payment otherwise required, which shall not exceed $5.00 per day; or
2. When payment is made in a manner contrary to the instructions indicated on the meter or other device;
3. To park any vehicle in such zone or space for a period longer than is designated on the meter or other device for the value of the coin or coins deposited in the meter.
B. These provisions shall not apply during such hours of the day as designated from time to time by order of the General Superin | approve | Pass |
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14-1028
| 2 | | Ex-Officio member Conservation and Policy Advisory Council | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Commissioner Robert Steele
Position: Ex-Officio member
Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Advisory Council
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: This appointment shall remain for the length of the Commissioner’s term of office with the Cook County Board. | suspend the rules | Pass |
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14-1028
| 2 | | Ex-Officio member Conservation and Policy Advisory Council | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Commissioner Robert Steele
Position: Ex-Officio member
Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Advisory Council
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: This appointment shall remain for the length of the Commissioner’s term of office with the Cook County Board. | approve | Pass |
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14-1035
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the special meeting held on 11/19/2014 . | approve | Pass |
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14-1034
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 11/18/2014 . | approve | Pass |
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14-1012
| 1 | | 2015 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan | Report | REPORT
Department: Planning & Development
Request: Receive & File
Report Title: 2015 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Report Period: 2015-2019
Summary: This Plan is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for years 2015-2019. The locations of funded projects that are still in progress, as well as new 2015, projects are identified on maps for northwest, north, central, southwest and south Cook County. The Plan also includes projected capital funding needs for a specific list of projects. The Capital Improvement Plan proposes funding of 2015 projects with General Obligation bonds, refinancing of older series bonds, Construction & Development and Capital Improvement funds.
The draft Capital Improvement Plan has been posted for additional review and comments on the District’s website during December and January and will be finalized by February 2015. | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-1014
| 2 | | Partnership Agreement with the Forest Preserve Foundation | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Forest Preserve Foundation (the “Foundation”).
Reason: The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to raise funds to support Preserve programs and the protection and restoration of native habitats within the Preserves. The foundation’s work encourages philanthropic and business entities to make financial contributions toward Preserve priorities that may not otherwise have been available. The Preserves recognizes the benefits that an established Foundation can provide, and has determined that the entering into a partnership agreement for the appropriation of funds and other in-kind contributions, such as office space and services are necessary, essential and appropriate to further the Foundation’s mission.
Contract period: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2019
Fiscal Impact: Funding up to $150,000.00/annually, plus in-kind contributions up to $25,000/annually
Account(s): 01-99-69 | approve | Pass |
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14-1016
| 1 | | Harbor Point Ventures LLC, An Illinois limited Liability Company | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal
Other Part(ies): Harbor Point Ventures LLC, An Illinois limited Liability Company
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: POWDERHORN ADDITION PARCEL B
The Forest Preserve District (“District”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the District’s current holdings near the Powderhorn Prairie Preserve (the “Property”). The Property, commonly known as a part of 4000 West 134th Street, Chicago, Illinois 60633, consists of approximately 1.87 ± acres (see Exhibit A for details) and has the following legal description.
PARCEL 2 WEST: LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THAT PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHWEST FRACTIONAL QUARTER OF SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF 134th STREET AS DEDICATED BY DOCUMENT NUMBER 8329021, AND THE EAST LINE OF A 16 FOOT PUBLIC ALLEY AS DEDICATED BY McNAMARA'S SECOND ADDITION TO HEGEWICH SUBDIVIS | approve | Pass |
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14-1017
| 1 | | Forest Preserve of Cook County MBE/WBE Expenditures Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve of Cook County MBE/WBE Expenditures Report
Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 9/30/2014
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee. | refer | Pass |
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14-1018
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Expenditure Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 9/30/2014
Summary: Submitting report referral to the Contract Compliance Committee. | refer | Pass |
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14-1019
| 1 | | Chicago Botanic Garden MBE/WBE Expenditure Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden MBE/WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2014 - 6/30/2014
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee. | refer | Pass |
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14-1020
| 1 | | 13301-13357 South Avenue K, Chicago, Illinois | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal
Other Part(ies): Avenue K Land LLC, An Illinois Limited Liability Company
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: POWDERHORN ADDITION PARCEL C
The Forest Preserve District (“District”) has identified 16 legally divided parcels of land for acquisition that would add to the District’s current holdings near the Powderhorn Prairie (the “Property”). The Property, commonly known as 13301-13357 South Avenue K, Chicago, Illinois 60633, consists of approximately 1.696 ± acres in total (see Exhibit A for details) and has the following legal description.
LOTS 1 TO 16, BOTH INCLUSIVE IN MCNAMARA’S SECOND ADDITION TO HEGEWISCH, A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST 174 FEET (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 40 FEET TAKEN FOR STREET) OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF FRACTIONAL SECTION 32, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 15, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED FEBRUARY 21, 1957 AS DOCUMENT 16831547, IN COOK COUN | approve | Pass |
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14-1022
| 1 | | AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE POWDERHORN LAKE & NATURE PRESERVE | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE POWDERHORN LAKE & NATURE PRESERVE
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 32, Township 37 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near the Powderhorn Lake and Nature Preserve near East 134th Street and South Avenue K in District 4.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as near | approve | Pass |
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14-1023
| 1 | | AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE POWDERHORN LAKE & NATURE PRESERVE | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR THE POWDERHORN LAKE & NATURE PRESERVE
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 32, Township 27 North, Range 15, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near the Powderhorn Lake and Nature Preserve near East 134th Street and South Avenue K in District 4.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nea | approve | Pass |
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14-1025
| 1 | | Lillie’s Park Grille & Café, Chicago, Illinois | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Lillie’s Park Grille & Café, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: Contract 14-40-408 consists of a request for proposals for an Aquatic Center Concessions Vendor. The Vendor selected, Lillie’s Park Grille & Café, was the most responsive and responsible out of three (3) bidders. Lillie’s Park Grille & Café will be responsible for maintaining the concessions at the Preserves three (3) Aquatic Centers.
Lillie’s Park Grille & Café has agreed to pay the Preserves the following annual fee per Aquatic Center per year:
Whealan Aquatic Center: Year 1: $13,000.00 Year 2: $13,500.00 Year 3: $14,000.00
Cermak Aquatic Center: Year 1: $13,000.00 Year 2: $13,500.00 Year 3: $14,000.00
Green Lake Aquatic Center: Year 1: $13,000.00 Year 2: $13,250.00 Year 3: $13,600.00
Contract period: Thirty-Six (36) months from the issuance of the Purchase Order
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating
Account(s): N/A (No Fiscal Impact)
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14-1026
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report for October 2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report for October 2014
Report Period: 10/1/2014 - 10/31/2014
Summary: Procurements and Disbursements Report | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-1027
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Planning & Development
Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)
Request: authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)
Goods or Services: for removal of certain dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River
Agreement Number: Amendment Number 1 to OWR-292
Agreement Period: 10/23/2013 to 6/30/2016
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,600,000.00 (fully reimbursable by IDNR to the Forest Preserves)
Accounts: 10-6740 and 10-6750 Grant Accounts for General Consulting Services and Habitat & Shoreline Restoration
Summary: This IGA was originally approved by the Board on 6/18/2013. This amendment places responsibility for design and/or construction for three dams that have not already been removed as originally identified in the original IGA. The three dams include Chick Evans Golf Course dam and Winnetka Road Dam on the North Branch of the Chicago River and Dempster Dam on the Des Plaines River). IDNR funding would | approve | Pass |
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14-1013
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar 12/16/2014 - 1/31/2015 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 12/16/2014 - 1/31/2015
Thursday, 12/18; 6 - 8 am
Solstice Sunrise Celebration, Cummings Square, River Forest
Help us welcome the sunrise with a fire and live music as we approach the shortest day of the year!
Saturday, 12/20 - 3/2
Cross-Country Ski Trails Open, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit. Sagawau Nordic is open daily,
9 am - 4 pm. All Skiers must obtain a free trail pass. Rentals available until 2 pm. Equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Call for exact opening date.
Saturday, 12/20; 2 pm or 4 pm
Christmas Concert, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Music makes the holiday come alive! Celebrate with Christmas music and entertainment by the Chicago Brass Band. Fee applies.
Sunday, 12/21; 11 am or 1 pm
Hanukkah Concert, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
You can picture the latkes sizzling as the Maxwell Street Klezmer Band performs in the Alsdorf Auditorium. Fee applies.
Sunday, 12/21; 1 pm
Snow Wonder, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hil | receive and filed | Pass |
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14-1032
| 1 | | FInance Committeee 12/16/2014 | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 12/16/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0131
| 2 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NEW RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
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 of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and enacted as follows:
CHAPTER 5 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
Preamble
The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Rules of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. It is the purpose of these Rules:
A. To provide appropriate procedures and organization for the Board of Commissioners to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner;
B. To protect the right of all Commissioners to participate fully in the legislative process;
C. To foster accountability in the governance of the Forest Preserve District; and
D. To promote openness and maximize participation in the bu | adopt | Pass |
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14-0131
| 2 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
NEW RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
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 of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby repealed and enacted as follows:
CHAPTER 5 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE
Preamble
The provisions of this Chapter shall constitute the Rules of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. It is the purpose of these Rules:
A. To provide appropriate procedures and organization for the Board of Commissioners to conduct its business in an orderly and efficient manner;
B. To protect the right of all Commissioners to participate fully in the legislative process;
C. To foster accountability in the governance of the Forest Preserve District; and
D. To promote openness and maximize participation in the bu | adopt as amended by substitution | Pass |
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