Meeting Name: Finance Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/19/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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Attachments: May Revenue Report.pdf
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15-0356 1 Finance Committee Minutes 4/14/2015Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 4/14/2015approvePass Action details Video Video
15-0351 1 Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -04/14/2015Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -04/14/2015 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: $2,515.87 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $301,164.83 Legal Fees for 04/14/2015 to Be Approved: $35,546.01recommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0335 1 IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion Stage 1- ConstructionDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $445,485.81 Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account Contract Number(s): 06-80-03 Summary: Thorn Creek Bicycle Trail Completion Stage 1- Constructionrecommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0336 1 Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois 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 BuildingDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $720,299.78 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
15-0337 1 All-Bry Construction Co., Burr Ridge, Illinois Warming Shelter Building and Site Improvements at Swallow CliffDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: All-Bry Construction Co., Burr Ridge, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $265,797.76 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R2 Summary: Warming Shelter Building and Site Improvements at Swallow Cliffrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0338 1 Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois North Police Headquarters, Highland Woods Golf Course, Crabtree Nature Center, Deer Grove Sub-Division Headquarters and Northwest Resource Management HeadquartersDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $177,700.06 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R3 Summary: North Police Headquarters, Highland Woods Golf Course, Crabtree Nature Center, Deer Grove Sub-Division Headquarters and Northwest Resource Management Headquartersrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0339 1 Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois General Headquarters Elevator Addition and RenovationDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $238,277.71 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R1 Summary: General Headquarters Elevator Addition and Renovationrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0340 1 Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Camp Shabbona DevelopmentDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $197,642.94 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-002C Summary: Camp Shabbona Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0341 1 Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Camp Reinberg DevelopmentDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $404,435.74 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C Summary: Camp Reinberg Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0342 1 Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake DevelopmentDisbursementPROPOSED 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: $633,335.29 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake Developmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0343 1 IDOT, Springfield, Illinois for Golfview Road & 31st Street; Roadway Access Improvements to Brookfield ZooDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $646,807.16 Accounts: 10-80-67-711-6770, Grant Account (Site Improvements) Contract Number(s): 12-80-58 Summary: Golfview Road & 31st Street; Roadway Access Improvements to Brookfield Zoorecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0344 1 IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Cal-Sag Trail West SegmentDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: IDOT, Springfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $423,721.41 Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account Contract Number(s): 05-80-20 Summary: Cal-Sag Trail West Segmentrecommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0345 1  DisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $242,282.11 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C Summary: Camp Sullivan Development - Phase 1recommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0312 1 F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC, Chicago, Illinois for the Interior and Exterior Improvements at Whealan Pool, Caldwell Woods warming shelter and comfort stations at Linne Woods and LaBagh WoodsBid 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 F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC, Chicago, Illinois for the Interior and Exterior Improvements at Whealan Pool, Caldwell Woods warming shelter and comfort stations at Linne Woods and LaBagh Woods. Reason: Contract 13-80-01-G6R3B-2 Interior and Exterior Improvements at Whealan Pool, Caldwell Woods, Linne Woods, and LaBagh Woods. The work includes, but is not limited to, interior and exterior building improvements, emergency exit lighting, new paths, bicycle racks, and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Bid Opening Date: 2/6/2015 Bid Results: Firm Base Bid 1. F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC $258,784.78* 2. Outlook Design & Construction / GMA Construction $293,171.30 3. Chicago Commercial Construction $347,462.98 4. Paul Borg Constructirecommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0324 1 Groundskeeper Landscaping, Orland Park, IllinoisBid RecommendationPROPOSED 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 Groundskeeper Landscaping, Orland Park, Illinois Reason: Contract #15-31-103 consists of tree and brush removal along the multi-use trail system in the Indian Boundary area, including the removal, topping or pruning of one thousand five hundred eighty-seven (1,587) trees, eleven (11) of which require pruning/topping in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 3, Indian Boundary Division. Groundskeeper Landscaping was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 4/29/2015 Bid Results: 1. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $191,450.00 2. Trees “R” Us, $192,005.00 3. Clean Cut Tree Service, $192,850.00 4. Homer Tree Service, $275,465.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $191,450.00 Contract Period: Ninety (90) work days from notice to proceed Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal Direcommend for approvalPass Action details Not available
15-0331 1 Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure Report 3/1/2015 - 3/31/15ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure Report Report Period: 3/1/2015 - 3/31/15 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure Report for March 2015recommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video
15-0237 1 FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE Aerial Adventure & Zipline Course.Ordinance AmendmentPROPOSED 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 Aerial Adventure & Zipline Course. 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 *** AERIAL ADVENTURE COURSE AND ZIPLINE FEES Tree Top Adventure Course: $57.00 (Adult Ages 16+) and $37.00 (Child Ages 10-15) Tree Top Junior Course: $27.00 (All Ages) Stand Alone Zipline: $12.00 (All Ages) *Nonprofit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 30% on designated charges. *A reduction of 30% applies toward the last two weeks of April and for the first two weeks of November. Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoptiondeferPass Action details Video Video
15-0243 1 FOREST PRESERVE FEE SCHEDULE BOAT HOUSE RENTAL FEESOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED 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 *** BOAT HOUSE RENTAL FEES Row Boat Rental: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 / All Day Rate $45.00 Single Kayak Rental: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 / All Day Rate $45.00 Tandem Kayak Rental: Hourly Rate $20.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $15.00 / All Day Rate $50.00 Canoe Rental: Hourly Rate $20.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $15.00 / All Day Rate $50.00 Paddle Boat Rental: Hourly Rate $15.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 Electric Motor Boat Rental: Hourly Rate $20.00 / Discount Day Hourly Rate $12.00 / All Day Rate $60.00 Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.recommend for approvalPass Action details Video Video