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PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "Preserves") to enter into an agreement with University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (UICVM), Urbana, Illinois.
Reason: The Preserves has utilized UICVM since 2008 and this important work allows District Wildlife Biologists to track changes in disease transmittal in the wildlife community and how those diseases may affect the human population. Information acquired through this analysis is dispersed throughout the health services community to better inform them of potential risks to human populations.
Contract period: Date of execution to 12/31/2017
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $60,000.00 per year or $240,000.00 over the four years of the agreement
Account(s): Wildlife Disease Monitoring and Health Studies 01-6240, Capital Improvement Fund and Grant Accounts 09-6750, 09-6751, 10-6750
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Vendor: The University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ("UICVM") is in good standing with the State of Illinois.
District(s): Districtwide
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