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PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with 2110 44th Road, Sheridan LLC d/b/a Bee All About It, Villa Park, Illinois.
Reason: Bee All About It is a local company engaged in many aspects of beekeeping. Since early 2021, Bee All About It has maintained approximately eight (8) to ten (10) beehives at the River Trail Nature Center on a volunteer basis. The hives are primarily occupied by honeybees which cohabit well in the environment with native bees and other pollinators. In October of 2021, the Forest Preserves entered into a Partnership Agreement with Bee All About It (Board Item No. 21-0439). The Forest Preserves now seeks to extend its relationship with Bee All About It with a new partnership agreement. Under the proposed agreement, Bee All About It will continue to manage the hives and will be reimbursed by the Forest Preserves up to $1,000.00 annually for supplies purchased in connection with the hives and beekeeping, not including the bees. Additionally, Bee All About It will collect, bottle and sell the honey from the hives, paying 10% of the sales revenue to the Forest Preserves. Bee All About It will also provide classes and workshops related to bees, pollinators and beekeeping to Forest Preserves visitors at the River Trail Nature Center.
Contract Period: 11/1/2026 - 10/31/2031; with two (2) two-year renewal periods to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Fiscal Impact: Up to $1,000.00 per year, not to exceed $9,000.00 over initial and renewal terms. Annual amount is anticipated to be offset by revenue generation under the agreement.
Account(s): 51001.530252 Materials and Supplies-NOC
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 14
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