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PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Illinois Extension and make quarterly payments of $56,250.00 on contract.
Goods or Services: Environmental education and outreach services
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 1/9/2018 - 12/31/2018
Fiscal Impact: $225,000.00
Accounts: Corporate Fund Districtwide Services: 51001.700005
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The University of Illinois Extension (“Extension”) will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County, including the Conservation@Home program. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff in numerous departments and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunteer with the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Conservation & Experiential Programming staff will oversee the contract and will work with the Extension staff to coordinate and direct these educational activities as well as on specific projects related to the Next Century Conservation Plan as outlined in their Scope of Work. The Forest Preserves has had an ongoing and positive partnership with the Extension since 2013.
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