Meeting date/time:
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7/12/2016
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois Off-Site Meeting @ Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest, IL.
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16-0301
| 1 | | Campground Openings, May, 2015 - Year to Date | Report | REPORT
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Campground Report
Report Period: Campground Openings, May, 2015 - Year to Date
Summary: Report of Campground Operations, Programming, Revenue and Attendance, since their openings in May of 2015. Customer comment stats will be included as well. | suspend the rules | Pass |
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16-0301
| 1 | | Campground Openings, May, 2015 - Year to Date | Report | REPORT
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Campground Report
Report Period: Campground Openings, May, 2015 - Year to Date
Summary: Report of Campground Operations, Programming, Revenue and Attendance, since their openings in May of 2015. Customer comment stats will be included as well. | receive and filed | Pass |
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16-0308
| 1 | | Tree Mitigation. | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
PUBLIC UTILITIES
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 5, Public Utilities, Chapter 2, Franchises, Sections 5-2A-5 and 5-2B-5, Tree Mitigation of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
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Sec. 5-2A-5. Tree Mitigation.
All plans submitted will include a listing of all trees over four (4) inches in diameter breast height (DBH) that will be removed from FPD property as a result of construction of the proposed facilities. This list will include the DBH, common name, and species name for each tree to be removed. Plans will also indicate the location of the trees to be removed, identity of each individual tree and indicate that it is to be removed by showing an "X" through the tree symbol on the plans. The FPD will use this information to determine the tree mitigation fee using the FPD's tree mitigation plan as adopted by the Board of Forest Preserve District Commissioners on March 21, 2007, and as further amended by the Forest Preserve District Bo | refer | Pass |
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16-0276
| 1 | | TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO PAY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) THE LOCAL SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE NORTH BRANCH BICYCLE TRAIL SOUTHERN EXTENSION-STAGE 2 AND AMEND A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO PAY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (IDOT) THE LOCAL SHARE OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR THE NORTH BRANCH BICYCLE TRAIL SOUTHERN EXTENSION-STAGE 2 AND AMEND A LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has sought and been awarded, funds from the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (“CMAQ”) federal grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) for the construction of a 2.96 mile southern extension of the North Branch Bicycle Trail (hereafter the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2014, the Board of Commissioners authorized the Forest Preserves to enter into a local agency agreement (the “Local Agency Agreement”), with IDOT to pay 20% of the Phase III Construction Engineering ($530,000.00) costs and estimated Construction costs ($6,710,000.00) associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, due to the amount of available funding, the Project was divided into two stages: Stage 1 from Devon and Caldwell Avenue to Forest Glen Avenue a | approve | Pass |
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16-0314
| 1 | | TO AUTHORIZE THE FOREST PRESERVES TO OFFER CERTIFICATES FOR CERTAIN EXPERIENCES | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO AUTHORIZE THE FOREST PRESERVES TO OFFER CERTIFICATES FOR CERTAIN EXPERIENCES
WHEREAS, from time to time, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) would like to offer complimentary recreational and educational experiences within the Preserves to the following: (1) individuals or organizations that will promote, advertise, or market the Preserve; (2) non-profit organizations which serve Cook County residents; and/or (3) individuals or organizations otherwise approved by the General Superintendent to receive such complimentary certificates, (collectively Proposed Complimentary Certificate Recipients); and
WHEREAS, such complimentary experiences may include, without limitation, the following: Aquatic Center Family Admission, Camping, Camp and Climb Events, Picnics, Naturalist Walk, Night Naturalist Walk, Treetop Adventure Course -Family Pack, Golf on Forest Preserve Course (Foursome), and/or 2 Hour Boat Rental; and
WHEREAS, the total value of the complimentary certificates for recreational and educational experiences that the Preserve | approve | Pass |
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16-0269
| 1 | | Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for improvements to various buildings at the Central Garage and Warehouse Complex
Original Contract Period: 10/26/2015 - 4/23/2016 and an Administrative Extension (4/24/2016 - 6/23/2016)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two hundred seventy (270) days
(6/24/2016 (retroactive) - 3/21/17)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,026,100.00
Original Approval: 4/14/2015, $1,026,100.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R2
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 1
Summary: Additiona | approve | Pass |
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16-0270
| 1 | | Robe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Robe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for the renovation and addition to the Palos Division headquarters located near Willow Springs.
Original Contract Period:
4/13/2015-12/10/2015, Administrative Extension (12/11/2015-2/9/2016) Board approved extension (2/9/2016-8/8/2016)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred twenty (120) days 8/9/2016-12/7/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $633,646.00
Original Approval: 2/11/2015, $633,646.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G6R1
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 17
Summary: This is | approve | Pass |
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16-0271
| 1 | | Maine Township High School District 207 | 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 Maine Township High School District 207, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a 1.5-inch conduit with fiber optic line along the north side of Oakton Street from the Des Plaines River to Algonquin Road at Campground Road Woods. The conduit will be installed underground by directional bore within the right of way of Oakton Street and will be owned by, and for the exclusive use of, the Grantee.
Term: Continuous
License Fee: $68,181.82
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3,600.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $72,281.82 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.947 acres
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and h | suspend the rules | Pass |
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16-0271
| 1 | | Maine Township High School District 207 | 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 Maine Township High School District 207, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a 1.5-inch conduit with fiber optic line along the north side of Oakton Street from the Des Plaines River to Algonquin Road at Campground Road Woods. The conduit will be installed underground by directional bore within the right of way of Oakton Street and will be owned by, and for the exclusive use of, the Grantee.
Term: Continuous
License Fee: $68,181.82
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3,600.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $72,281.82 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.947 acres
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and h | approve | Pass |
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16-0272
| 1 | | Wide Open West d/b/a WOW! | 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 Wide Open West d/b/a WOW!, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a fiber optic line along the north side of Dundee Road between Milwaukee Avenue and the I-294 Tollway at Potawatomi Woods to connect cellular towers for public telecommunication services. The section west of the Des Plaines River will have two 1.5-inch underground conduits installed within the existing right of way by directional bore, and from the west bank of the river to the Tollway will be aerial cable installed on the existing ComEd pole line.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $119,876.03
License Application Fee: $1,000.00
YELAR Fee: $3,600.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $124,476.03 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 1.665 acres
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insuranc | refer | Pass |
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16-0273
| 1 | | The Village of Westchester, Illinois | 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 Westchester, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 1,080 linear feet of 30-inch sanitary sewer on FPCC property to replace an existing 5,000 linear feet of 30-inch sanitary sewer on FPCC property. Relocating the storm sewer will result in less impacts to the FPCC than replacing the existing sewer, and less impact for long term future maintenance.
Term: Continuous
License Fee: $26,776.86
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3,600.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $30,876.86 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: $19,154.26
The area of the License is: 0.372 acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be accepta | refer | Pass |
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16-0294
| 1 | | Mark A. Zieminski and Lisa Zieminski, 348 Michigan City Road, Calumet City | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a Hardship License pursuant to the District Code Section 2-3-1D to Mark A. Zieminski and Lisa Zieminski, 348 Michigan City Road, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing concrete and stone raised patio, retaining wall and existing attachments that encroaches onto the Preserves. The patio and retaining wall were built as part of the house in 1941. Removal of the encroachments would jeopardize the structure of the existing residence. The Grantees purchased the house in 2002 and continue to occupy and maintain the patio, retaining wall, and attachments.
Term: 10 Years
License Fee: $3,600.00
License Application Fee: None
YELAR Fee: Waived
Total fee of $3,600.00 payable in annual installments for the 10 year term of the License
(Sec. 2-3-1D and 5-2A-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.013 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have | refer | Pass |
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16-0302
| 1 | | North Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District | 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 North Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District, Grantee, to share approximately 200 square feet of workspace at the Preserves’ Northwest Resource Management facility, 640 Cosman Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Term: 5 years
License Fee: $100.00 monthly
License Application Fee: $0.00
YELAR Fee: Waived
Total one-time upfront fee of N/A for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A
The area of the License is: Approximately 200 square feet of workspace at the Preserves’ Northwest Resource Management facility, 640 Cosman Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be acceptable; therefore, it is recommen | refer | Pass |
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16-0304
| 1 | | Stertil Koni; Stevensville, Maryland | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Stertil Koni; Stevensville, Maryland
Request: This is a request to enter into a contract with Stertil-Koni USA, Inc. (“Stertil”), pursuant to Section 1-8-2(AA) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Code of Ordinances, based on pricing terms and conditions established by the National Joint Powers Alliance (the “NJPA”), for Heavy Duty Lifts and Accessories. The NJPA is a national public service agency that leverages the purchasing power of more than 50,000 members. Stertil was selected as a vendor by the NJPA through a competitively solicited Request for Proposals process in June 2015.
Good(s) or Service(s): Heavy Duty Lifts and Accessories for the Fleet Maintenance Department.
Contract Value: $243,463.66
Contract period: One time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016: $243,463.66
Accounts: Capital Outlays, 53-6300 and Building Account, 25-6710, 26-6710, 54-6710, 55-6710, 56-6710 and 09-6710
Contract Number(s): National Joint Powers Alliance, 061015-SKI
Concurrences: | approve | Pass |
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16-0306
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Land and Water Convervation Fund (“LWCF”) | Grant Application Authorization Request | PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AUTHORIZATION REQUEST
Department: Planning and Development
Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”)
Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Land and Water Convervation Fund (“LWCF”)
Request: Authorization to apply for grant
Purpose: Authorization to apply for grant funds and match funds if awarded
Grant Amount: $1,070,250.00
Grant Period: Three (3) Years From Grant Approval Date
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $1,070,250.00
Accounts: Land Acquisition, 25-6800
District(s): 15
Summary: Approval of resolution authorizing the Preserves to apply for a grant and, if awarded, to provide match funds and enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The LWCF grant would provide funding for the acquisition of the 165 Algonquin property in Barrington Hills, Illinois. The 23-acre site would provide a direct connection between Horizon Farms and Spring Creek Forest Preserves. The acquisition of this property would allow the Preserves to install a natur | approve | Pass |
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16-0315
| 1 | | Recreational Equipment Inc. (“REI”), Chicago, Illinois | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a revenue generating Partnership Agreement with Recreational Equipment Inc. (“REI”), Chicago, Illinois..
Reason: The Preserves seek to partner with REI for the purposes of providing outdoor recreation and outdoor activities as well as educating the public with nature based activities which includes but is not limited to hiking, biking, camping, archery and volunteer stewardship. For all courses conducted on the Preserves’ property, REI will compensate the Preserves with 20% of all registration fees collected from their participants. Participants of REI’s courses will also receive extensive environmental education supplemented by nature-based recreational activities which promote forest preserve awareness, and teaches participates how healthy forest preserves contribute to their community and quality of life.
These courses promote the use of the Preserves and REI has committed to partnering with the Preserves’ volunteers to provi | approve | Pass |
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16-0316
| 1 | | Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2015
Report Period 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Annual Business Diversity Report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: FY 2015
Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | refer | Pass |
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16-0275
| 1 | | Procurements and Disbursements Report 5/1/2016 - 5/31/2016 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 5/1/2016 - 5/31/2016
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of May 2016. 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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16-0303
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 7/12/2016 - 9/13/2016 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 7/12/2016 - 9/13/2016
Thursday, 7/14; 5 - 7 pm
Butterfly Lab, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Drop in on Sagawau’s Butterfly Lab to learn about the local lepidopterans. See what’s hatching and learn ways to support conservation efforts.
Saturdays and Sundays through October 9; 1:30 and 2:30 pm
Garden Chef Series: Regenstein Fruit & Vegetable Garden Kitchen Amphitheater,
Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Join noted chefs as they feature fresh produce and prepare original recipes. Free.
Saturday, 7/16; 9 am - Noon
Painting by the Pond, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Watch artists at work as they create original paintings near our pond. Enjoy seeing the many different styles of “plein air” painting (painting from life). Paintings displayed until August 16.
Saturday, 7/16; check in 5 pm to Sunday, 7/17; 1 pm
Family Campout, Camp Reinberg, 1801 N Quentin, Palatine
This special overnigh | receive and filed | Pass |
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16-0323
| 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 6/7/2016 . | approve | Pass |
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16-0305
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 6/7/2016 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 6/7/2016
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2016 to Present: $386,495.10
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2016 to Present: $658,372.63
Legal Fees for 6/7/2016 to Be Approved: $93,237.51 | approve | Pass |
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16-0265
| 1 | | Patson Inc. DBA TransChicago, Elmhurst, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Patson Inc. DBA TransChicago, Elmhurst, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of one (1) 2017 Freightliner Grapple Truck
Fiscal Impact: $200,032.00
Accounts: 25-6625, Vehicles and Maintenance
Contract Number(s): N/A
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: This purchase is for one (1) 2017 Freightliner Grapple Truck to be used throughout the District. This was board approved 11/17/2015. | approve | Pass |
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16-0289
| 1 | | Martinez Frogs - OVC JV, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Martinez Frogs - OVC JV, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $277,490.09
Accounts: Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Account, 25-6760
Contract Number(s): 11-80-14
District(s): 6
Summary: Oak Forest Heritage Preserve Trail Construction and Parking Lot Improvements | approve | Pass |
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16-0290
| 1 | | Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $194,449.20
Accounts: Site Amenities Account, 55-6770
Contract Number(s): 16-80-22
District(s): 4 and 11
Summary: Pavement Repairs - Dan Ryan Woods | approve | Pass |
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16-0291
| 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: $203,149.26
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R3
District(s): 15
Summary: Rolling Knolls Welcome Center | approve | Pass |
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16-0292
| 1 | | Paul Borg Construction Co., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Paul Borg Construction Co., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $249,990.79
Accounts: Recreation (Landscape Improvements), 54-6760
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-11C1
District(s): 17
Summary: Adaptive Reuse - New Office at Bemis Woods | approve | Pass |
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16-0277
| 1 | | Enlight Corporation, Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Enlight Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, install concrete walkways at Camp Reinberg in Palatine.
Reason: Contract 16-80-23 Camp Reinberg Trail Paving. This work includes, but is not limited to the installation of concrete sidewalk at Camp Reinberg and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/17/2016
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid Total Bid
Enlight Corporation $145,362.00
Misfits Construction $189,972.00
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Estimated Fiscal Impact: $145,362.00
Contract Period: One hundred fifty (150) days after issuance of notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: Building Account, 25-6730, 26-6730, 52-6730, 54-6730, 55-6730, 56-6730 and 09-6730
District(s): 14
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
The Chief Atto | approve | Pass |
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16-0287
| 1 | | Trees “R” Us, Inc., Wauconda, 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 Trees “R” Us, Inc., Wauconda, Illinois
Reason: Contract #16-31-113 consists of the removal of one thousand two hundred fifty-six (1,256) trees, thirty-one (31) of which require stumping in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications in Region 4, North Branch Division. Trees “R” Us, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 6/22/2016
Bid Results:
1. Trees “R” Us, $154,050.00
2. Clean Cut Tree Service, $188,487.00
3. Arborworks, LLC, $193,341.25
4. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $214,600.00
5. Homer Tree Service, $243,138.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $154,050.00
Contract Period: Sixty (60) working days after issuance of purchase order
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration
District(s): 9, 10, 12 and 13
Concurrence(s):
The Chief | approve | Pass |
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16-0288
| 1 | | Trees “R” Us, Inc., Wauconda, 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 Trees “R” Us, Inc., Wauconda, Illinois
Reason: Contract #16-31-112 consists of the removal of four hundred (404) trees, three (3) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications in Region 2, Northwest Division. Trees “R” Us, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 6/24/2016
Bid Results:
1. Trees “R” Us, $47,050.00
2. Clean Cut Tree Service, $58,104.00
3. Arborworks, LLC, $60,557.50
4. Homer Tree Service, $74,646.00
5. Groundskeeper Landscaping, $79,230.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $47,050.00
Contract Period: Thirty (30) working days after issuance of purchase order
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration
District(s): 15
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Attorney and Chief Financial Officer have approved this i | approve | Pass |
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16-0298
| 1 | | Rausch Infrastructure, LLC, Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Rausch Infrastructure, LLC, Chicago, Illinois for removal of the Dempster Street Dam on the Des Plaines River in Des Plaines.
Reason: Contract 16-80-05 Dempster Street Dam Removal. The work includes, but is not limited to, dam removal, soil erosion and sediment control, landscape restoration, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/22/2016
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Rausch Infrastructure, LLC $274,890.00
2. Industria, Inc. $331,243.00
3. Pan Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc. $476,245.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $274,890.00 (100% IDNR) grant funded
Contract Period: One hundred fifty (150) days after issuance of Notice to Proceed.
Account Name/Number: Dam Modification Grant Account, 10-6750.
District(s): 17
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minori | approve | Pass |
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16-0299
| 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 Preserves District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois for various trail repairs to Poplar Creek and Busse Woods and parking lot repairs to Deer Grove West picnic grove #4 and River Trail Nature Center.
Reason: Contract 16-80-28 Trail Repairs for Poplar Creek and Busse Woods and Parking Lot Repairs for Deer Grove West #4 and River Trail Nature Center. The work includes, but is not limited to, hot-mix asphalt paving, culverts, ditching and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/22/2016
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid
1. Matthew Paving, Inc. $342,010.96*
2. Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc. $347,834.75
3. Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. $349,901.17
4. Misfits Construction Company $516,523.00
5. Pan Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc. $520,393.25
* Matthew Paving, Inc.’s bid was read into | approve | Pass |
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16-0274
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure 5/1/2016 - 5/31/2016 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditure
Report Period: 5/1/2016 - 5/31/2016
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expenditure Report for May 2016. | receive and filed | Pass |
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