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PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet
Request: In connection with a previously board approved Intergovernment Agreement with the Illinois Finance Authority concerning the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at five (5) locations, it is respectfully requested that this proposed amendment be approved in order to: (1) revise the not-to-exceed amount payable by the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the cost-sharing of the EV charging stations; (2) provide authority to the General Superintendent to execute all ancillary documents necessary to effectuate the purposes of the Intergovernment Agreement, including, without limitation, site specific host agreements and project sign-off agreements detailing cost allocation; (3) add as an additional party the name of the EV charging station provider and installer, DynaChrg, Inc., and (4) add additional account numbers.
Item Number: #26-0172
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed 20% cost share or $135,000.00 for the installation expenses (increased from $90,000.00).
Original Text of Item: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet
Other Part(ies): Illinois Finance Authority, Chicago, Illinois and DynaChrg, Inc., Calabasas, CA
Request: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Finance Authority (the “Authority”).
Goods or Services: Installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at five (5) locations within the Forest Preserves.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 3/10/2026- 10/1/2032
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed 20% cost share or $90,000.00 $135,000.00 for the installation expenses.
Accounts: 51033.540250 Automotive Operations, Institutional Supplies 51033.530175, 51036.530175, 51037.530175, Professional Services 51034.520830, and future Construction and Development accounts
District(s): 4, 6, 14, 16
Summary: This proposed Intergovernmental Agreement with the Authority would allow for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at five locations: Cermak Aquatic Center (Lyons), George Dunne Golf Course (Oak Forest), Green Lake Aquatic Center (Calumet City), Camp Reinberg (Palatine), and River Trail Nature Center (Northbrook) via the Authority’s Community Charging Program. The total program cost is estimated to be $450,000.00 $538,500.00, not including any contingencies which includes a 38% contingency due to anticipated market conditions. The Authority will cover up to 80% of the total estimated cost (not to exceed $360,000.00) and the Forest Preserves would cover the remaining 20% (not to exceed $90,000.00 $135,000.00, which includes a 25% contingency). These five (5) EV chargers are in addition to the five (5) EV chargers currently being installed throughout the Forest Preserves with ARPA funds (Board Item Nos. 22-0289 and 24-0245). It is anticipated that once installed, a total of ten (10) EV chargers will be available as an amenity for Forest Preserves patrons. Final intergovernmental agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The General Superintendent shall have authority to negotiate, approve, execute, and deliver any and all ancillary documents or agreements, and to take all such further actions as may be necessary or advisable to consummate the proposed installation of EV charging stations as contemplated by and consistent with the terms of the Intergovernment Agreement, including, without limitation, execution of site specific host agreements and project sign-off agreements detailing cost allocation.
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