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PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): The Friends of the Forest Preserves is the managing partner for this program. Forest Preserve Leadership Corps (“FPLC”) program, which engages young adults in hands-on ecological restoration work and professional development training at sites throughout the Preserves.
Original Contract Period: 11/18/2014 - 11/17/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/16/2015 - 12/31/2016
Administrative Extension: 11/18/2015 - 12/15/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $50,000.00
Original Approval: 11/18/2014
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $50,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00
Accounts: 09-6758, Intern Programs and 10-6750, Habitat Restoration
Contract Number(s): 13-31-118
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserve Leadership Corps program provides advanced conservation and leadership skills training for young adults, ages 18 to 20, who have successfully graduated from the Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps (“CCLC”) program. The FPLC fills a critical gap in the ladder of advancement by providing year-round opportunities for young adults that are not yet old enough to serve as crew leaders in sister programs.
The 52-week program will engage one leader (30 hours per week) and 5 participants (25 hours per week) in hands-on ecological restoration activities centered around invasive species control and restoration of native plants. Participants will receive training in prescribed fire, herbicide application, stewardship, and chainsaw operation, in addition to experience leading various community engagement and volunteer workday events promoting forest preserve awareness.
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