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118 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL
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22-0416
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR SWEET WOODS
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 14, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Sweet Woods in District 5.
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 natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasure | approve | Pass |
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22-0417
| 1 | | | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): TJL Properties VIII, LLC (Owner of Record), Joliet, Illinois
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 1309 East Joe Orr Road, Lynwood, Cook County, Illinois
Section: N/A
Parcel(s): 32-14-100-012-0000, 32-14-100-014-0000, & 32-14-200-020-0000
PARCEL 1:
THE SOUTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, (EXCEPT ALSO FROM SAID PARCEL THE SOUTH 115.5 FEET THEREOF AND THAT PORTION OF THE SAID PARCEL THAT LIES WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF DEER CREEK) IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PARCEL 2:
THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, EXCEPTING THAT PORTION OF THE SAID PARCEL THAT LIES WEST OF THE CENTERLINE OF DEER CREEK, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
PARCEL 3:
THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 14, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, R | approve | Pass |
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22-0448
| 2 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
2023 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-1(a) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by President Toni Preckwinkle and the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”):
1. That the Board shall hold its regular meetings of the Board on the following dates during 2023, the time for holding the specified meetings is 10:00 a.m., local time:
Tuesday, January 24
Tuesday, February 7
Tuesday, March 14
Tuesday, April 25
Tuesday, May 23
Tuesday, June 27
Tuesday, July 18
Tuesday | approve | Pass |
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22-0443
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING THE 2022 TAX LEVY IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TRUTH IN TAXATION ACT
WHEREAS, the Truth in Taxation Act, 35 ILCS 200/18-60 (the “Act”) requires the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“District”), to determine the estimated amount necessary to be raised by taxation for the 2022 levy year not less than twenty (20) days prior to the adoption of its 2022 aggregate tax levy (“Tax Levy”); and
WHEREAS, if the estimated aggregate amount necessary to be levied, exclusive of election costs and bond and interest costs (as defined in the Act), exceeds 105% of the amount of property taxes extended or estimated to be extended upon the final aggregate levy of the preceding year (plus any amount abated by the taxing district prior to such extension), then the District’s Board of Commissioners shall give public notice and shall hold a public hearing on the District's intent to adopt an aggregate tax levy in an amount which is more than 105% of such extension or estimated extension for the preceding year; and
WHEREAS, on Dec | approve | Pass |
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22-0372
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Title 1 -ADMINISTRATIVE, Chapter 8 - DISTRICT FINANCES, Section 4 - PROPERTY TAX RELIEF of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 1-8-4. PROPERTY TAX RELIEF.
A. Except as otherwise provided in Subsections B. and C. of this Section, beginning with the real estate tax levy for 1995 for real estate taxes paid in 1996 and for all subsequent years, the Board of Commissioners of the District shall not increase the aggregate real estate tax levy for the Corporate Fund, the Construction and Development Fund, the Zoological Fund and the Botanic Garden Fund (for purposes of this Section, the "Aggregate Levy") for any year over the prior year's Aggregate Levy by an amount greater than 5% or the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index during the 12 month calendar year preceding the levy year, whichever is less. For purposes of this Section, "Consumer Price Index" means the Consumer Price Index for all Ur | approve | Pass |
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22-0437
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Winnetka, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental License Agreement regarding a Stormwater Management Wetlands Project in the Skokie Lagoons Preserves, south of Willow Road.
Goods or Services: Village of Winnetka (“the Village”) would like to use approximately 15.4 acres of Preserves property to construct, operate, and maintain Stormwater Management Wetlands Project.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Forty (40) years with automatic one (1) year renewals with an option to renew for an additional forty (40) year term with no additional license fees, subject to future approval by the Board of Commissioners
Fiscal Impact: N/A (revenue generating)
License Fees: $1,105,704.00
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3,600.00
Additional Fees: The Village has agreed to one-time payments of $500,000.00 for ecological restoration and $250,000.00 for visitor amenities at Skokie Lagoons near | refer | Pass |
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22-0438
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Niles, Illinois
Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of Niles, Illinois (“Niles”).
Goods or Services: Niles is requesting an IGA to provide signage and landscaping improvements at the entrance to a paved trail spur connection from Caldwell Avenue to the North Branch Trail through the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. The site improvements will be constructed and maintained by Niles at no cost to the Forest Preserves.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Eighteen (18) years with automatic one (1) year renewals thereafter.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
License Fee: $1,531.22 (waived)
License Application Fee: $500.00 (waived)
YELAR Fee: $6,900.00 (waived)
Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A (no tree removal)
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 13
Summary: The Forest Preserves operates and maintains the North Branch Bicy | refer | Pass |
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22-0432
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into the Eleventh Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and by the Forest Preserves.
Goods or Services: The County and the Forest Preserves wish to amend and restate the recently approved Tenth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (approved by their respective Boards of Commissioners on 9/23/2021 and 10/5/2021 for FY 2022) whereby they provide various services for each other.
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $2,167,558.00 in expenditures and $1,588,960.00 in revenue
Accounts: Various districtwide corporate expenditure and revenue accounts
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The County an | approve | Pass |
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22-0444
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Field Museum of Natural History and Artist Christine Perri for building a Gathering Space at the Beaubien Wood Boat Launch
Reason: On 10/5/2021, the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved a partnership agreement with Openlands for restoration work and a community gathering space at Beaubien Woods (Board Item No. 21-0453). It was determined that a separate partnership agreement with the Field Museum and Artist Christine Perri was required for the final design, installation and maintenance of the gathering space. To build on the community engagement work centered around Beaubien Woods and the Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, the Field Museum, with support from the Forest Preserves, led a community process for the design and development of the gathering space at the Beaubien Woods Boat Launch.
As part of the community-based curatorial process Artist Christine Perri was chosen to create a gathering spac | approve | Pass |
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22-0419
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Mark Hansen, Crete, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming at Jurgensen Woods and North Creek Meadow
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $34,492.50 over five (5) years
Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
Contract Number(s): #74000011235 issued under Project #22 RM 111
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 6
Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for hay farming at select sites which were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest Preserves, and as such, do not exist in an ecologically natural | approve | Pass |
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22-0420
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Hendrix Farms, Herscher, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming at Tinley Creek Woods
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $23,500.80 over five (5) years
Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
Contract Number(s): #74000011236 issued under Project #22 RM 111
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 6
Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for hay farming at select sites which were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest Preserves, and as such, do not exist in an ecologically natural state. Farmers will | approve | Pass |
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22-0421
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Kopping Farms, Lemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming at Holy Family, Morrill Meadow, and Sag Valley preserves
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $22,007.25 over five (5) years
Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
Contract Number(s): #74000011237 issued under Project #22 RM 111
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for hay farming at select sites which were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest Preserves, and as such, do not exist in an eco | approve | Pass |
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22-0422
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Joseph and Janet McCabe, Orland Park, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Row crop farming at Tampier Greenway preserves
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $17,500.00 over five (5) years
Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
Contract Number(s): #74000011238 issued under Project #22 RM 115
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for row crop production at select sites which were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest Preserves, and as such, do not exist in an ecolo | approve | Pass |
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22-0423
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Walnut Grove Farms, Steven Heinsohn, Kirkland, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Row crop farming at the Arthur Janura/Poplar Creek preserves
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $230,400.00 over five (5) years
Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
Contract Number(s): #74000011239 issued under Project #22 RM 115
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 15
Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for row crop production at select sites which were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest | approve | Pass |
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22-0398
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Studio GC, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional architectural and engineering services for design and construction administration of various smaller building projects
Contract Value: Not to exceed $2,500,000.00
Contract Period: 11/1/2022 - 10/31/2025 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,500,000.00 (FY 2022 $417,000.00, FY 2023 $650,000.00, FY 2024 $615,000.00, and FY 2025 $818,000.00)
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51027.520830, 51028.520830, 51029.520830, 51030.520830, 51031.520830, 51051.520830 and future C&D and Bond accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000011278 issued under RFQ #22-80-31 and Solicitation Number 22-80-008159
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The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and app | approve | Pass |
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22-0356
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Atrium, Inc., Lemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Tree planting and landscape services
Contract Value: Not to exceed $6,000,000.00
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024, with two (2) two-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $1,000,000.00, FY 2024 $1,000,000.00, FY 2025 $1,000,000.00, FY 2026 $1,000,000.00, FY 2027 $1,000,000.00, FY 2028 $1,000,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; Recreation Supplies 51001.530230; Institutional Supplies 51001.530252; Consulting and Management Services 51001.520850; Campground Supplies 51001.530262; Special Events 51001.520635; Material and Supplies 51001.530267; Site Amenities 51009.560060 and 51031.560060; and all future Professional Services and Site Amenities accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000011 | approve | Pass |
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22-0303
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Clarke Aquatic Services, Inc., St. Charles, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Aquatic vegetation control services
Contract Value: Not to exceed $500,000.00
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2027
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $100,000.00, FY 2024 $100,000.00, FY 2025 $100,000.00, FY 2026 $100,000.00, FY 2027 $100,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000011123 issued under RFP #22-31-105R
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance provisions via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a contractor to perform a | approve | Pass |
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22-0433
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Approve
Report Title: REDI Position Paper Part II: Amplifying Diversity and Inclusion
Report Period: October 2022
Summary: The Forest Preserves’ first Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (REDI) position paper was developed by the Conservation and Policy Council and focused on strategies to promote racial equity throughout the Forest Preserves; it was adopted by the Board of Commissioners in 2020. During the past two years, the Council has worked with staff and stakeholders to develop the second part of the REDI position paper which focuses on Amplifying Diversity and Inclusion and recommends actions to broaden the Forest Preserves’ racial equity lens to include additional dimensions of diversity and inclusion. The Conservation and Policy Council thanks the following individuals for their assistance developing this paper: Policy Council members and Position Paper Co-chairs Emily Harris and Shelley Spencer, Norman White from the Chicago Commission on Human Relations, Professor Kathleen Yang-Cl | approve | Pass |
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22-0439
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Refer to Capital Development Committee
Report Title: 2023 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Report Period: Five (5) Years, 2023-2027
Summary: This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2023-2027). Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves’ staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft report can be downloaded from the Forest Preserves’ website. Comments can be submitted on that web page and a final report will be issued in December. | refer | Pass |
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22-0390
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Request: Refer to Law Enforcement Committee
Report Title: Model Policing
Report Period: July 2022 through September 2022
Summary: Report on the status to achieve the goal of a Model Forest Preserves Police Department. | refer | Pass |
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22-0434
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2022 - 8/31/2022
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for August 2022. | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0435
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report: 8/1/2022 - 8/31/2022 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 8/1/2022 - 8/31/2022
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of August 2022. The 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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22-0440
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - August 2022
Report Period: 8/1/2022 - 8/31/2022
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of August 2022. Payments total $86,302.45 for August 2022. | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0447
| 1 | | | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 10/18/2022 - 11/15/2022
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Every Day, 10/18 through 10/30
Ice Age Giants, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
During the last major ice age, our human ancestors lived alongside enormous animals that made Earth their home for millions of years. This summer, Brookfield Zoo is unleashing more than 20 life-sized, animatronic re-creations of these giants that roamed North America and Eurasia before disappearing in a mass extinction about 10,000 years ago. Viewing is free with general admission.
Saturdays and Sundays, 10/18 - 10/23
Boo! at the Zoo, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
This not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy. Check out the creatures, creepy crawlers, and more in your costumes at this Halloween-themed event.
Thursday, 10/20; 4pm - 6pm
Archery 101, Cherry Hill Woo | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0025
| 1 | | | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement to Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Touhy Avenue over North Branch of Chicago River for 0.266 acre or 11,587 square feet.
Reason: IDOT has requested three (3) permanent easements on the north and south side of Touhy Avenue and the Forest Preserves land immediately adjacent to the North Branch of the Chicago River. The project is proposed to improve aging bridge and road infrastructure, as well as improve pedestrian safety along Touhy Avenue.
As part of the planned bridge replacement, IDOT will expand the existing 5-wide sidewalk on the north side of the bridge to become a 15-foot sidepath to improve safety for North Branch Trail users crossing the bridge. The trail crossing improvements will also include ADA upgrades and replacement of a traffic signal that is currently the Forest Preserves’ jurisdiction. The Forest Preserves is responsible for annual maintenance costs (currently exceeding $5,000.00) as well as r | approve | Pass |
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22-0368
| 1 | | | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Nicor Gas Company, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain natural gas pipeline on Lee Road, 1,039 feet of which is new replacement pipe and an additional 1,759 feet of existing pipe, all of which were included in License #279 issued in 1946.
Term: Ten (10) years
License Fee: $88,641.87
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fee: $3,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,900.00
Additional Fee: $16,000.00. This fee is to support ecological work in Chipilly Woods.
Total one-time upfront fee of $116,041.87 for the term of the License
Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A
The area of the License is: 0.9635 acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final license agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
Grantee will be required to meet the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans an | approve | Pass |
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22-0369
| 1 | | | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Nicor Gas Company, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain natural gas pipeline along Belmont Avenue and Forest Preserve Avenue, 1,085 feet of which is new replacement pipe and an additional 3,518 feet of existing pipe, all of which were included in license (#178) approved in 1949.
Term: Ten (10) years
License Fee: $145,825.07
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fee: $3,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,900.00
Additional Fee: $25,000.00. This fee is to support restoration work at Che Che Pin Qua Woods and other locations in the Des Plaines River corridor.
Total one-time upfront fee of $182,225.07 for the term of the License
Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A
The area of the License is: 1.5851 acres
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final license agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
Grantee will be required to meet the insurance requirements und | approve | Pass |
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22-0455
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 09/20/2022. | approve | Pass |
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22-0028
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CONSERVATION AND POLICY COUNCIL - MEMBERSHIP
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE, CHAPTER 18 - CONSERVATION AND POLICY COUNCIL, SECTION 2 - MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COUNCIL and SECTION 3 - QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERS of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances are hereby amended as follows:
1-18-2: MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COUNCIL.
A. General. The appointed Members shall receive no compensation for their service, but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary expenses while serving on the Conservation Council.
B. Number of Members. There shall be eleven (11) Members of the Conservation Council.
1. One Chairperson (1),
2. One Ex Officio (1),
3. Nine Members (9).
C. Appointment of Members. One (1) of the eleven (11) Members shall be Chairperson, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the District Board and one (1) of the eleven (11) shall be an Ex Officio Member. The Ex Officio Member shall be a D | approve | Pass |
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22-0358
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Revenue Collection Process Audit
Report Period: August 2022
Summary: This audit was designed to assess the effectiveness of the internal controls currently in place over the Revenue Collection Process at the Forest Preserve District to ensure they are adequate and working as intended. Our audit consisted of reviewing and testing a sample of Revenue collected by the Forest Preserve District as well as Revenue collected and remitted to the Forest Preserve District by third party vendors. | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0358
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Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Revenue Collection Process Audit
Report Period: August 2022
Summary: This audit was designed to assess the effectiveness of the internal controls currently in place over the Revenue Collection Process at the Forest Preserve District to ensure they are adequate and working as intended. Our audit consisted of reviewing and testing a sample of Revenue collected by the Forest Preserve District as well as Revenue collected and remitted to the Forest Preserve District by third party vendors. | reconsider | Pass |
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22-0358
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Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Revenue Collection Process Audit
Report Period: August 2022
Summary: This audit was designed to assess the effectiveness of the internal controls currently in place over the Revenue Collection Process at the Forest Preserve District to ensure they are adequate and working as intended. Our audit consisted of reviewing and testing a sample of Revenue collected by the Forest Preserve District as well as Revenue collected and remitted to the Forest Preserve District by third party vendors. | approve | Pass |
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22-0459
| 1 | | 2022 Forest Preserve Survey Results 13th Forest Preserve District | Report | REPORT
Department: Commissioner Larry Suffredin
Request: Receive and file
Report Title: 2022 Forest Preserve Survey Results: Report on the 13th Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Report Period: January 1, 2022 through September 26, 2022
Summary: The purpose of this report is to review the activities of the Forest Preserves in the 13th District of Cook County and to present the results of a satisfaction survey completed by patrons of the Forest Preserve’s picnic shelters in the 13th District. | receive and filed | Pass |
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