Meeting date/time:
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3/10/2015
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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15-0230
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 2/11/2015 | approve | Pass |
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15-0186
| 1 | | Arborworks LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Arborworks LLC, Downers Grove, Illinois
Reason: Contract #15-31-101 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of two thousand four hundred and ten trees (2,410), which includes twenty-three (23) that require pruning (due mostly to the impacts of Emerald Ash Borer), in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 3, Des Plaines Division. Arborworks LLC was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 2/6/2015
Bid Results:
1. Arborworks LLC, $271,387.50
2. Trees R Us, $287,100.00
3. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $398,271.00
4. McGinty Brothers, $508,349.00
5. Homer Tree Service, $546,058.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $271,387.50
Contract Period: Three (3) Months from Notice to Proceed
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal
District: 9, 14 and 17
Concurrence(s):
The v | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0232
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -2/11/2015
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: $24,846.44
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $136,041.21
Legal Fees for 2/11/2015 to Be Approved: $104,396.05 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0216
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $185,391.00
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 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0217
| 1 | | CCC Holdings, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: CCC Holdings, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $236,895.37
Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-04C1-Rebid
Summary: Eggers Grove Site Improvements; New trail connection (Burnham Greenway to Indiana), including boardwalk and access path to shelter. | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0218
| 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: $175,180.50
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C
Summary: Camp Reinberg Development | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0219
| 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: $294,623.28
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C
Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Development | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0221
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $151,028.45
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C
Summary: Camp Sullivan Development Phase 1 | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0187
| 1 | | University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Action: Request to disburse payment for Invoice #005-000
Payee: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Developing the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan
Fiscal Impact: $235,711.19
Contract is not to exceed $1.3 million for completion of the initial plan. Funding of additional work under the IGA would be approved by the Board on a year-to-year basis with a maximum of five (5) years.
Accounts: Habitat Restoration, 09-6750
Contract Number(s): FPD 2014-01101
Summary: The Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois is developing the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan to be completed, produced, and distributed as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0188
| 1 | | Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, 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 “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois, for Repairs to Dams and Lakes at Crabtree Nature Center/Sulky Pond, Big Bend Lake, Maple Lake and Wampum Lake
Reason: Contract 13-80-02-10C1-R Repairs to Dams and Lakes. The work includes, but is not limited to, earthwork, removals, fencing, pipe culvert replacement, rip rap, epoxy crack injection, structural repair of concrete, concrete structure, limestone slab outcropping repair, erosion control, landscape restoration, water management, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 1/30/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Path Construction Company, Inc. $467,280.00*
2. Schaefges Brothers, Inc. $468,691.45
3. Pan Oceanic Engineering Co. Inc. $542,965.00
4. Industria, Inc. $545 | withdraw | |
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15-0190
| 1 | | Path Construction, Arlington Heights, IL | 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 to enter into a contract with Path Construction, Arlington Heights, Illinois for building improvements at Central Garage and Warehouse Complex.
Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G5R2 includes upgrades at various buildings at Central Maintenance Compound & at Central Maintenance Warehouse. This work is for construction services and includes improvements for ADA accessibility, life safety issues as well as office and restroom functionality.
Bid Opening Date: 1/23/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid Additional Item 3* Total Bid
1. Path Construction $1,010,600.00 $15,500.00 $1,026,100.00
2. Wight Construction $1,063,500.00 $16,000.00 $1,079,500.00
3. Simpson Construction Co. $1,097,343.00 $8,750.00 $1,106,093.00
4. Cornerstone Contracting $1,174,000.00 $18,000.00 $1,192,000.00
5. Paul Borg Construction $1,240,007.00 $16,592.00 $1, | withdraw | |
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15-0197
| 1 | | All Bry Construction, Burr Ridge, IL | 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 “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with All Bry Construction, Burr Ridge, Illinois, for the renovation of an existing barn at Camp Sullivan in Oak Forest, Illinois, as an indoor activity and gathering space.
Reason: Contract 13-80-03-009-C Camp Sullivan Barn Phase 3. The project includes the renovation and remodeling of the Camp Sullivan barn as an indoor activity space for the Camp Sullivan campgrounds. The project also includes site work, landscaping, structural, exterior finishes, new interior spaces, new restrooms, interior architectural finishes, interior wheelchair lift, interior climbing wall, and MEP&FP and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 2/11/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid Alt. Bid Items G1a and G2a** Total Bid
1. All Bry Construction $2,407,000* $39,000 $2,446,000
2. Path Construction $ | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0199
| 1 | | Outlook Design and Construction, Chicago, IL | 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 “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Outlook Design and Construction, Chicago, Illinois, for campground signage at various campgrounds throughout the District.
Reason: Contract 13-80-03-012-C Campground Program Signage Package #2 Rebid. The work includes, but is not limited to signage at campground locations including new masonry entrance signs, vehicular and pedestrian directional signs, site map signs, site marker signs, regulatory signs, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 02/11/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid Alternate 1 Bid* Total Bid
1. Outlook Design and Construction $289,640.00 $5,500 $295,140.00
*Alternate Bid Item 1 - Furnish and install 1 additional masonry entrance sign
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $295,140.00
Contract Period: Four (4) Months From Notice to Proceed
Account Name/Num | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0215
| 1 | | Staalsen Construction Company, Inc., Chicago, IL | 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 to enter into a contract with Staalsen Construction Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for building improvements at Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion and Central Garage
Reason: Contract 14-80-41 Re-Bid Inspection, evaluation and repair of wood trusses at Dan Ryan Pavilion and Central Garage. This work is for construction services and includes the design and construction of wooden truss repairs.
Bid Opening Date: 2/13/2015
Bid Results:
Firm Total Bid
1. Staalsen Construction Company, Inc. $310,805.00*
*Bids were originally to be accepted on December 19, 2014 however only one bid was submitted. This bid was not opened and was returned to the bidder and the project was re-bid. Because this was the second time this project was bid, the single bid received on 2/13/2015 was opened at this time.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $310,805.00
Contract Period: Three (3) Months fr | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0135
| 1 | | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE
Amending the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances to add a fee schedule for the new Camp Ground Facilities.
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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CAMP GROUND FEES
TYPE CAPACITY MONTHS NIGHTS RESIDENT* NON-
RESIDENT*
Tent or RV Electric |99|November- All Nights $25.00 $35.00
March
Tent or RV Electric |99|April - Sunday- $35.00 $45.00
October Wednesday
Tent or RV Electric |99|April - Thursday - $50.00 $60.00
October Saturday
Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|November - All Nights $20.00 $30.00
March
Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|April - Sunday - $30.00 $40.00
October Wednesday
Tent or RV Non-Electric|99|April - Thursday - $35.00 $45.00
October Saturday
Small Cabin |99|November - All Nights $40.00 $50.00
March
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15-0147
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN TO INCREASE SEASONAL PARKING FEES FOR NON-MEMBERS
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden (“the Garden”) has remained one of the top attractions in Cook
County; and
WHEREAS, in 2005, the Garden attracted a total of 697,000 guests; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, attendance at the Garden surpassed the one-million-visit-benchmark with 1,058,000 visits, an increase of 6% over 2013 and a 52% increase since 2005; and
WHEREAS, although the number of guests have increased, the Garden has never charged an admission
fee; and
WHEREAS, the Garden is one of the only major cultural institutions in the Chicagoland area to not charge an admission fee; and
WHEREAS, while the Garden is extremely proud of the increased attendance numbers, this success frequently becomes a detriment to the visitor experience and Garden-wide commitment to outstanding customer service; and
WHEREAS, weekend visitorship has increased, guests waiting to enter the garden experience lengthy delays and the Garden’s 1,200 parking spaces are quickly filled | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0178
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, AND NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX BONDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Authority, Purposes and Findings. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, 70 Illinois Compiled Statutes 810, the Forest Preserve District Refunding Bond Act, 70 Illinois Compiled Statutes 820, and the Local Government Debt Reform Act, 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 350, and authorizes the issuance of not to exceed $17,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds (the “Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds”) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”); and not to exceed $3,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (the “Limited Tax Bonds” and together with the Unlim | recommend for approval | Pass |
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15-0210
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense
Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for January 2015 | receive and filed | Pass |
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