Meeting Name: Finance Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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15-0185 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 1/20/2015recommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0183 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/20/2015Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/20/2015 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: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $24,846.44 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $0.00 Legal Fees for 1/20/2015 to Be Approved: $136,041.21recommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0184 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -2/10/2015Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -2/10/2015 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: $0.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $10,000.00recommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0153 1 Homer Tree Service, Lockport, Illinois.Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Homer Tree Service, Lockport, Illinois. Reason: The Forest Preserves desires to remove approximately 1.8 acres of tree and brush across rare dune and swale habitat, promoting the growth of native ground-layer vegetation that is currently at great risk of decreased diversity and site extirpation due to alien competition and low light levels. A grant award has been received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the amount of $43,000.00 with a $43,000.00 local match to support such restoration activities at Wentworth Woods in Calumet City, Illinois. These USFWS grant funds are provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Homer Tree Service was the lowest, most responsible of the seven (7) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 1/23/2015 Bid Results: 1. Homer Tree Service, $137,650.00 2. Trees “R” Us, $143,374.00 3. Pizzo recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0161 1 Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $185,849.34 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-002C Summary: Camp Shabbona Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0162 1 Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $193,039.87 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C Summary: Camp Sullivan Group Development, Phase 1recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0163 1 Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $212,788.63 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 Buildingrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0164 1 Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $410,678.99 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C Summary: Camp Reinberg Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0165 1 Cornerstone Contracting Inc., Elk Grove Village, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED 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: $344,220.88 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0166 1 Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $233,780.75 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-008C Summary: Camp Dan Beard Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0111 1 Team REIL, Union, Illinois, for recreation landscape improvements at Rolling Knolls near ElginBid RecommendationPROPOSED 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 Team REIL, Union, Illinois, for recreation landscape improvements at Rolling Knolls near Elgin, including a new 18-hole disc golf course, walking path and fishing site improvements.. Reason: Contract 13-80-02-16C1; Rolling Knolls Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, site grading, asphalt paving, concrete paving, retaining wall, disc golf furnishings, drainage piping, limestone slab outcropping, landscape restoration and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Reason: Contract 13-80-02-16C1; Rolling Knolls Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, site grading, asphalt paving, concrete paving, retaining wall, disc golf furnishings, drainage piping, limestone slab outcropping, landscape restoration and other related work as specified in the plans & specifirecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0154 1 Robe, Inc., Chicago, Il for building improvements at Palos Landscape Maintenance Division HeadquartersBid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning & Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into a contract with Robe, Inc., Chicago, Il for building improvements at Palos Landscape Maintenance Division Headquarters Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G6R1Renovations and Addition at Palos Landscape Maintenance Division Headquarters. This work is for construction services and includes improvements for ADA accessibility, life safety issues and office and restroom functionality. Bid Opening Date: 12/5/2014 Bid Results: Company Bid 1. Robe, Inc. $633,646.00 2. Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc. $638,800.00 3. Loung’s Corporation $654,800.00* 4. Simpson Construction Co. $681,000.00 5. Cornerstone Contracting, Inc. $707,000.00 6. Path Construction Co., Inc, $709,800.00 7. All-Bry Construction Co. $715,000.00** 8. Osman Construction Corp. $724,924.00 9. Paul Borg Corecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0172 1 Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 12/1/2014 - 12/31/2014ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense Report Period: 12/1/2014 - 12/31/2014 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for December 2014receive and filedPass Action details Video Video