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PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") to amend its Partnership Agreement with Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: The Forest Preserves wishes to extend its partnership agreement with Audubon Great Lakes for an additional year and continue its annual financial contribution towards the Audubon Habitat Restoration Internship program.
Contract Period: 4/1/2021 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Partnership Agreement Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $75,000.00. Previously authorized contributions total a not to exceed amount of $150,000.00.
Account(s): Professional Services 51031.520840; Special or Co-op Programs 51031.521313; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services and Co-op Program accounts
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 4, 5, 6, 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to extend the Audubon Habitat Restoration Internship program for an additional year and to continue its annual financial contribution of not-to-exceed $75,000.00. The proposed extension will allow for continuity of existing professional development programs funded directly by the Forest Preserves and avoid conflict with the simultaneous bidding and deployment of new Conservation Corps programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). A Request for Proposals (RFP) for ARPA-funded programs is presently being let through the Forest Preserves' public solicitation process and proposed ARPA-funded programs are expected to be presented to the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners in the near future. The Forest Preserves then intends to issue a separate RFP seeking proposals for new, longer term Conservation Corps program opportunities which would be funded in-part through the Forest Preser...
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