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6/9/2015
10:00 AM
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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15-0362
| 1 | | 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois Ordinance | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR NORTH CREEK MEADOW
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to North Creek Meadow near Torrence Avenue and Glenwood Lansing Road in District 6.
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 nearly as may be, in their natura | waive the rules | Pass |
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15-0362
| 1 | | 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois Ordinance | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR NORTH CREEK MEADOW
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to North Creek Meadow near Torrence Avenue and Glenwood Lansing Road in District 6.
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 nearly as may be, in their natura | approve | Pass |
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15-0241
| 1 | | Fox & Fox Architects, Chicago, Illinois | 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 to increase a previously executed task order contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services
Original Contract Period: Original Task Order period: 8/16/2013 - 8/15/2015.
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 8/16/2015 - 12/5/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $213,151.00
Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $149,851.00
Previous Increase(s): (11/4/2013, $8,000.00) (4/8/2014, $55,300.00)
This Increase Requested: $67,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $67,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 25-6740, 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
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.
Summary: The original contract (Task Order) #13-80-01-7R1D is for ar | approve | Pass |
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15-0363
| 1 | | 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Owners of Record
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois
Section: 1
Parcel(s): PIN: 32-01-400-010-0000
THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, 209 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION, 150 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 500 FEET; THENCE NORTH AT RIGHT ANGLES 172 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
Fiscal Impact: $85,000.00 plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 ($95,000.00 in total).
Accounts: 25-6800 Land Acquisition; 06-6800 Land Acquisition
Summ | suspend the rules | Pass |
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15-0363
| 1 | | 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Owners of Record
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 19054 Torrence Avenue, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois
Section: 1
Parcel(s): PIN: 32-01-400-010-0000
THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF SECTION 1, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, 209 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST LINE OF SECTION, 150 FEET; THENCE WEST PARALLEL TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SAID SECTION 500 FEET; THENCE NORTH AT RIGHT ANGLES 172 FEET; THENCE SOUTHEAST ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING.
Fiscal Impact: $85,000.00 plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 ($95,000.00 in total).
Accounts: 25-6800 Land Acquisition; 06-6800 Land Acquisition
Summ | approve | Pass |
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15-0365
| 1 | | Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, Nebraska | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Union Pacific Railroad, Omaha, Nebraska
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into and execute a “Public Highway At-Grade Crossing Agreement - Multi-Use Path Construction & Maintenance” (the “Agreement”) with the Union Pacific Railroad (“UP”), for construction of a new multi-use path on the south side of the existing Lake-Cook Road at-grade public road crossing (the “Path”). As part of the Agreement, UP is granting the Preserves an easement to construct the Path over a portion of UP’s property and trackage. The Preserves has received approval for the project from the Illinois Commerce Commission. At the Preserves’ expense, UP shall install pedestrian gates and additional crossing panels to widen the crossing area to accommodate the Path.
The proposed Agreement includes an easement fee of $25,000.00 and estimated construction costs of $315,578.00 for | approve | Pass |
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15-0368
| 1 | | Waste Management, Carol Stream, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Waste Management, Carol Stream, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 1
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015 with a Sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $165,096.00
Original Approval: 5/2/2012, $93,916.00
Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $36,180.00 and 9/9/2014, $35,000.00
This Increase Requested: $60,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $60,000.00
Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 12-51-105
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item
Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for more freque | approve | Pass |
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15-0369
| 1 | | Hoving Pit Stop, West Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Hoving Pit Stop, West Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 2
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015, with a sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $197,778.00
Original Approval: 5/2/2012 - $143,428.00
Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $23,850.00 and 9/9/2014, $30,500.00
This Increase Requested: $60,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $60,000.00
Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 12-51-106
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for mor | approve | Pass |
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15-0370
| 1 | | Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Service Sanitation, Gary, Indiana
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 3
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015, with a sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $238,395.00
Original Approval: 5/2/2012, $144,980.00
Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $57,915.00 and 9/9/2014, $35,500.00
This Increase Requested: $60,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $60,000.00
Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 12-51-107
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for more frequent servi | approve | Pass |
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15-0371
| 1 | | Waste Management, Carol Stream, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Waste Management, Carol Stream, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Placement and Servicing of Portable Toilets in Region 4
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2012 - 4/14/2015 with a sixty (60) Day Extension Approved by Purchasing Agent through 6/12/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/13/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $131,251.00
Original Approval: 5/2/2012, $85,401.00
Previous Increase(s): Board Approved - 12/5/2012, $14,850.00 and 9/9/2014, $31,000.00
This Increase Requested: $60,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $60,000.00
Accounts: Contractual and Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 12-51-108
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Proposed contract extension requested to cover peak summer usage season and to allow for more frequent se | approve | Pass |
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15-0373
| 1 | | Center for the Transformation of Waste Technology, Naperville, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Center for the Transformation of Waste Technology, Naperville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to execute authority to renew an optional one (1) year extension to an existing contract
Good(s) or Service(s): professional services to operate, monitor and maintain an existing sewage treatment facility for Little Red Schoolhouse and the Palos Division Headquarters
Original Contract Period: Original three (3) year contract period 5/2/2012 - 5/1/2015, with a sixty (60) day contract period extension approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension period 6/30/2015 - 4/29/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $76,100.00
Original Approval: May 2, 2012, $76,100.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $25,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00
Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts 51-6740, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
Contract | approve | Pass |
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15-0379
| 1 | | Theodore Polygraph Services, Hillside, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Law Enforcement
Vendor: Theodore Polygraph Services, Hillside, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): To administer polygraph tests for potential police new hires
Original Contract Period: 7/22/2014 - 6/30-2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/1/2015 - 12/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $25,000.00
Original Approval: 7/22/2014
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Department of Law Enforcement, 0-6246
Contract Number(s): 14-70-500
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: A contract extension is required so the vendor can continue through the remainder of the current year (2015) to administer, as needed, polygraph exams for entry level police officer positions. The contract amount is not to exceed $25,000.00. To date $8,410.00 has been paid under this contr | approve | Pass |
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15-0380
| 1 | | Industrial/Organization Solutions, Westchester, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Law Enforcement
Vendor: Industrial/Organization Solutions, Westchester, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): To perform testing and assessment services
Original Contract Period: 4/20/2014 - 4/21/2015, Sixty (60) day extension approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/19/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/20/2015 - 12/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $62,000.00
Original Approval: 4/20/2014
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Department of Law Enforcement, 01-6246
Contract Number(s): 13-70-323
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: A contract extension is requested so that the vendor can continue, to administer, as needed, written exams, psychological exams, and assessments through the remainder of 2015 for sworn law enforcement positions within the Dis | approve | Pass |
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15-0383
| 1 | | Homewood Disposal Services, Inc., Homewood, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Homewood Disposal Services, Inc., Homewood, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of refuse services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $30,000.00
Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $30,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $15,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $15,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420
Contract Number(s): 12-51-104
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Extension and amendment for additional refuse disposal services in Region 4.
District(s): 5 and 6 | approve | Pass |
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15-0384
| 1 | | Recycling Systems Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Recycling Systems Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of refuse services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30-2015, with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $90,000.00
Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $90,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $15,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $15,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420
Contract Number(s): 12-51-102
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Extension and amendment for additional refuse disposal services for Region 2.
District(s): 9 and 16 | approve | Pass |
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15-0385
| 1 | | Recycling Systems, Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Recycling Systems, Inc. (Lakeshore Recycling Systems), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Disposal of refuse services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015, with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $75,000.00
Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $75,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $15,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $15,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420
Contract Number(s): 12-51-101
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Extend and amend contract due to additional refuse disposal services in Region 1.
District(s): 11 and 17 | approve | Pass |
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15-0386
| 1 | | Veolia ES Solid Waste Midwest LLC (Advanced Disposal, Rolling Meadows, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Veolia ES Solid Waste Midwest LLC (Advanced Disposal), Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Refuse disposal services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015 with a sixty (60) day extension previously approved by the Purchasing Agent through 6/29/2015.
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/30/2015 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $90,000.00
Original Approval: 4/4/2012, $90,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $15,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $15,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal, 01-6420
Contract Number(s): 12-51-103
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Summary: Extend and amend contract due to additional disposal services for Region 3.
District(s): 13 and 14 | approve | Pass |
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15-0393
| 1 | | Procurements and Disbursements Report 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of April 2015. 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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15-0372
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/9/2015 - 7/21/2015 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 6/9/2015 - 7/21/2015
TODAY! June 9; 10 am to 2 pm
Live Healthy Discover Nature and Camping!
Celebrate all things Forest Preserves and especially camping today at Daley Plaza. Meet staff, some of our birds, turtles and snakes, as well as our partners. We’ll all have lots of information about all the great things that are happening in the Forest Preserves. Draw for prizes and learn about our coloring contest for a free camping experience. At noon the Henhouse Prowlers will perform.
Monday - Thursday evenings; 6/8 - 9/7
Evenings at the Garden, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
The Garden’s summer hours extend to 9 p.m. from June 6 to September 7, with Evenings music programs beginning on June 8. The special live music performances for all ages are offered four nights a week. See chicagobotanic.org/evenings or schedule of performances. Free.
Thursday, 6/18; 6:30 pm
Film in the Forest: “Little Shop of Hor | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0201
| 1 | | Village of Oak Lawn water transmission mains in the Tinley Creek Preserves | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to the Village of Oak Lawn and other Municipal Customers of the Oak Lawn Regional Water System, (“the Grantees”), to locate, operate and maintain a water transmission main in the Tinley Creek Preserves. The Preserves and Grantees have come to a mutual understanding on several key material terms and routes to be included within the License, as indicated in the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) and exhibits from the Village of Oak Lawn dated August 28, 2015. Permission is now sought, upon Grantees satisfactory compliance with the MOU and any additional due diligence or negotiation of any relevant provisions, as determined by the Preserves’ legal department, to enter into and execute the License. The request is for approximately 19,984 linear feet of new water main ranging in size from 24-inch diameter to 60-inch diameter to serve 12 southwest suburban communities. The communities are currently served by a si | defer | Pass |
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15-0328
| 1 | | Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CDOTH) at Bemis Woods | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement to the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (CDOTH) at Bemis Woods for 4.634 acres or 201,858 square feet.
Reason: On 8/24/1928 the Cook County Board directed the Superintendent of Highways to prepare plans for the improvement and relocation of Wolf Road north of Ogden Avenue. Plans were prepared, approved by the Cook County Board and by State Highways, and in 1929 construction began, however there is no record of an easement grant for the road at its relocation. CDOTH is requesting the easement grant to rectify the situation and formally recognize the easement for public road at its current location.
The easement area is currently improved with a two to five lane roadway with median. The easement will also allow for construction of a bike path connection proposed by the Village of Western Springs.
The area for the permanent easement is 4.634 acres. CDOTH indicates that no trees are expected to be removed | approve | Pass |
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15-0391
| 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 regularl meeting held on 5/19/2015. . | approve | Pass |
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15-0388
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -5/19/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -5/19/2015
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $27,362.31
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $1,896.23
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $336,710.84
Legal Fees for 5/19/2015 to Be Approved: $38,125.22 | approve | Pass |
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15-0389
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -6/9/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -6/9/2015
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $185,000.00
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $13,682.00 | approve | Pass |
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15-0358
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford of Bensenville, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford of Bensenville, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase and Maintenance of eight (8) 2015 Ford F350 Crew Cab Dump and one (1) Ford 2015 Ford 150 Crew Cab
Fiscal Impact: $623,161.36
Accounts: 25-6625, Vehicles and Maintenance
Contract Number(s): City of Chicago Contract # 26573, Board Approval Date 7/22/2014
Summary: This purchase is for nine (9) 2015 Vehicles to be used throughout the District and includes maintenance services. The attached Purchase order provides for 12 vehicles that were board approved. This disbursement is for nine (9) vehicles. | approve | Pass |
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15-0374
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $383,871.13
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2
Summary: New Metal Buildings at Various Sites, locations include: Thorn Creek Maintenance Division HQ, Palos Trail HQ, Central Maintenance Facilities Addition & Central Maintenance Facilities Vehicle Storage Building | approve | Pass |
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15-0375
| 1 | | Mack Construction Corporation, New Lenox, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Mack Construction Corporation, New Lenox, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $224,904.90
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R3
Summary: Dan Ryan Woods Calumet Visitor’s Center | approve | Pass |
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15-0376
| 1 | | Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $499,434.30
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C
Summary: Camp Reinberg Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0377
| 1 | | Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $1,136,442.58
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C
Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0378
| 1 | | Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $166,364.10
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R3 Re-Bid
Summary: Rolling Knolls Welcome Center | approve | Pass |
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15-0387
| 1 | | Clauss Brothers, Elgin, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Action: Authorization to disburse payment for Invoice #24306-22
Payee: Clauss Brothers, Elgin, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Tree planting and landscaping services
Fiscal Impact: $166,734.08
Accounts: EAB Tree Planting, 09-6753
Contract Number(s): 12-31-105
Summary: This contract provides for tree planting and landscape services throughout the Preserves. | approve | Pass |
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15-0364
| 1 | | Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois, for parking lot repaving at Whistler Woods in Riverdale and Little Calumet Boat Launch in Blue Island.
Reason: Contract 15-80-27 Parking Lot Repaving. The work includes, but is not limited to, repaving and reconstructing the existing parking lots at the Whistler Woods and Little Calumet Boat Launch sites and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 5/13/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Matthew Paving Inc. $307,750.00*
2. J&R 1st in Asphalt Inc. $355,096.43
3. GA Paving LLC $362,691.07
* Matthew Paving, Inc.’s bid was read into the record as $307,780.00, but after further examination, they made a mathematical error in their calculations. Their actual bid is $307,750.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $ | approve | Pass |
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15-0392
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 4/1/2015 - 4/30/2015
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0334
| 1 | | FEE SCHEDULE BICYCLE RENTAL FEES | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1 - Fee Schedule of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE
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BICYCLE RENTAL FEES:
Adult Bicycle: Hourly Rate: $7.00 / All Day Rate $28.00
Tag-a-long Bicycle (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate $5.00/ All Day Rate $10.00
Bicycle Wagon (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate $10.00 / All Day Rate $20.00
Baby Seats (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate $5.00 / All Day Rate $10.00
Tandem Bicycle: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Four (4) Hour Rate $30.00 / All Day Rate $40.00
Cruiser Bicycle: Hourly Rate $7.00 / All Day Rate $28.00
Comfort Bicycle: Hourly Rate $10.00 / All Day Rate $30.00
Small Quadricycle Bicycle: Half Hourly Rate: $10.00 15.00 / All Day Hourly Rate $30.00 25.00
Large Quadricycle Bicycle: Half Hour Rate $25.00 / Hourly Rate $35.00
*Veterans, students and seniors with proper docum | approve as amended | Pass |
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15-0398
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE BANNING THE SALE OF POWDERED ALCOHOL IN THE COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 2, Subsection F of the Cook County Forest Preserve Code is hereby enacted as Follows:
Sec. 3-3-2(F) Prohibited Activities - Sale of Certain Types of Alcoholic Beverages
(1) It shall be unlawful for any licensee under this Act to possess, serve, sell, offer for sale, deliver, barter, exchange, receive, or purchase for resale any product or form of Powdered Alcohol.
(2) Any owner, officer, agent or employee of a licensee shall be personally subject to the assessment of fine in the amounts described in this section where: (a) there is a violation of the provision set out in subsection (1) of this section, (b) he or she knows of the violation[s], (c) he or she has the authority to prevent or stop the violation, and (d) fails to exercise that authority.
(3) The personal liability of any person described in Subsection (2) of this section shall survive the dissolution of the l | refer | Pass |
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