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Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/11/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Sand Ridge Nature Center, 15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, Illinois
Issued On: 6/6/2024
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24-0144 2  Ordinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT DISTRICT VEHICLE POLICY AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 (Administrative), Chapter 14 (District Vehicle Policy), of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows: 1-14-1: ESTABLISHMENT OF A COUNTYWIDE DISTRICTWIDE VEHICLE STEERING COMMITTEE. 1-14-2: RESPONSIBILITIES OF ELECTED OFFICIALS, DEPARTMENTS, AND EMPLOYEES AND ASSIGNMENT OF VEHICLE COORDINATOR. 1-14-3: AUTHORIZED USE OF DISTRICT VEHICLES. 1-14-4: MISCELLANEOUS. Full text of this ordinance amendment can be found here: Effective Date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.   Not available Not available
24-0269 1  OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR McGINNIS SLOUGH AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 3, Township 36 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near McGinnis Slough in District 17. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasu   Not available Not available
24-0219 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Orland Park, Illinois (the “Village”) Request: Authorization to execute agreement Goods or Services: Conveyance of permanent and temporary easements and tree removal adjacent to the McGinnis Slough Forest preserve for road improvements associated with the proposed widening of a portion of 143rd Street, subject to donation of property to the Forest Preserves and other terms and conditions Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Agreement shall remain in effect until improvements are removed or abandoned. Fiscal Impact: N/A. Waiver of compensation for the appraised value of the proposed permanent and temporary easements totaling $18,200.00, and the value of up to one additional acre of permanent easement area if needed, and tree mitigation fees totaling $392,663.39 is recommended in exchange for the donation of 26.7 acres of land and improvements with an appraised value of $2,620,000.00 located just east of McGinnis Slough at 13951 LaGrange Road. Accounts:    Not available Not available
24-0246 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY AND THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMEN PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION 130, U.A. WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A. (Board Item No. 22-0129) with an amendment approved on January 24, 2023 (Board Item No. 22-0497) and such collective bargaining agreement will expire December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Agreement has been entered into between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A. to extend the term of the collective bargaining agreement through December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, salary adjustments and prevailing wage increases will be approved   Not available Not available
24-0247 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES DISTRICT COUNCIL #14 WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #14 (Board Item No. 22-0130) with an amendment approved on January 24, 2023 (Board Item No. 22-0497) and such collective bargaining agreement will expire December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Agreement has been entered into between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #14 to extend the term of the collective bargaining agreement through December 31, 2025; and WHE   Not available Not available
24-0248 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY AND THE CHICAGO JOURNEYMEN PLUMBERS LOCAL UNION 130, U.A. WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A. (Board Item No. 22-0129) with an amendment approved on January 24, 2023 (Board Item No. 22-0497) and such collective bargaining agreement will expire December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Agreement has been entered into between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A. to extend the term of the collective bargaining agreement through December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, salary adjustments and prevailing wage increases will be approved   Not available Not available
24-0249 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY AND THE SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL & TRANSPORTATION WORKERS (SMART), LOCAL NO. 73 WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, on April 5, 2022, the Board of Commissioners approved the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers (SMART), Local No. 73 (Board Item No. 22-0128) with an amendment approved on January 24, 2023 (Board Item No. 22-0497) and such collective bargaining agreement will expire December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Agreement has been entered into between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Workers (SMART), Local No. 73 to extend the term of the collective bargaining agreement through December 31, 2025; and WHEREAS, sa   Not available Not available
24-0192 1  Partnership Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend its Partnership Agreement with the University of Illinois (the “University”), Champaign, Illinois and the Chicago Zoological Society (“CZS”), Brookfield, Illinois. Reason: The Forest Preserves wishes to extend and increase its partnership agreement with the University and CZS in order to expand the Illinois Zoological and Wildlife Health Management Residency program. Given the success and productivity of the initial residency, which launched in 2022, the Forest Preserves is seeking to extend the program through 2031, providing the opportunity for a total of three additional residents to participate over the term of the agreement. This amendment would also add a second wildlife resident position into a rotation that selects a new resident every other year (2024, 2026, 2028). Each residency term would overlap for a single year to allow for mentorship between residents and integration with existing research operations. The residency is   Not available Not available
24-0259 1  Grant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Law Enforcement Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (DEMRS) Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Authorization is for the Forest Preserves to accept a grant of $353,022.40 and enter into a Subaward Agreement with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security for the purchase of digital, portable radios to enhance communications within the Law Enforcement Department. Grant Amount: $353,022.40 Grant Period: Date of Execution - 8/31/2025 Fiscal Impact: N/A. The project will be conducted at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves, which may provide in-kind staff support for the implementation of the project. Accounts: Institutional Supplies 51010.530170 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded $353,022.40 in Urba   Not available Not available
24-0138 1  Easement RequestEASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent and temporary easement to Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at intersection of 95th Street and Archer Avenue near Willow Springs for an area not to exceed 7.462 acres for permanent easements and 1.459 acres for temporary easements or 325,045 square feet for permanent easements and 63,552 square feet for temporary easements. Construction would impact two hundred seven (207) living trees and fifty-four (54) dead trees, resulting in tree mitigation fees. In practice, more trees may need to be removed than originally estimated. Any increase in the tree mitigation fee will be in accordance with the Tree Mitigation Plan (see Board Item No. 20-0279), and if such increase is more than 20% of the original estimate, then approval will be sought from the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners. Reason: IDOT has identified this intersection as a high percentage crash location due to the original 1926 design and plans to modify th   Not available Not available
24-0190 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Various vendors expanding a pre-qualified vendor pool for districtwide tree removal and forestry services, listed below: Contract No. Vendor Name 74000014014 Homer Tree Service, Inc., Lockport, Illinois 74000014015 Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., Grayslake, Illinois 74000014152 Fernandez Tree Service, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Expansion of the pre-qualified vendor pool for districtwide tree removal and forestry services Contract Value: Not to exceed a combined total of $3,000,000.00 per calendar year (or $15,000,000.00 over the entire term) in conjunction with contract numbers #74000012305, #74000012312, #74000012313 (Board Item Nos. 23-0333, 23-0334, and 23-0335) and all contract numbers listed above. Contract Period: 6/11/2024 - 6/30/2028 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $3,000,0   Not available Not available
24-0210 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Atlas Bobcat, LLC, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Parts and services for Bobcat brand equipment owned by the Forest Preserves. Contract Value: $300,000.00 Contract Period: Thirty-six (36) months Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $100,000.00, FY 2025 $75,000.00, FY 2026 $75,000.00, FY 2027 $50,000.00 Accounts: Corporate, Equipment Supplies and Maintenance Service 51033.540275 Contract Number(s): #74000014284 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. Sole Source Contract with no MWBE participation goals. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Facilities and Fleet manages the repair and maintenance needs for approximately eighty (80) different pieces of Bobcat equipment to support our construction and land management efforts. This contract is necessary for the continued    Not available Not available
24-0243 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Various vendors establishing a vendor pool for aquatic vegetation control services, listed below: Contract No. Vendor Name 74000014168 Integrated Lakes Management, Inc., Waukegan, Illinois 74000014176 BS&T, Inc. dba McCloud Aquatics, Elburn, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Professional services agreements for aquatic vegetation control services at Forest Preserves lakes and waterbodies Contract Value: Not to exceed a combined total of $100,000.00 annually (or $500,000.00 over the five (5) year term) across all contract numbers listed above. Contract Period: 6/11/2024 - 4/30/2029 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $50,000.00, FY 2025 $100,000.00, FY 2026 $100,000.00, FY 2027 $100,000.00, FY 2028 $100,000.00, FY 2029 $50,000.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51034.520840; Land Improvements 51033.560020; Fisheries Management 51001.   Not available Not available
24-0244 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Timberland Ranch, Sauk Village, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Hay farming at the Plum Creek preserves Contract Value: N/A Contract Period: 8/1/2024 - 12/31/2024, with three (3) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $3,400.00 over the initial term and three (3) one-year optional extensions Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating) Contract Number(s): #7400014316 issued under Project #24RM 108 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 6 Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for hay farming at the Plum Creek preserves near Sauk Village in southeast Cook County. This property was historically used for agricultural purposes pr   Not available Not available
24-0268 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Departments of Legal and Finance Vendor: Marsh & McLennan Agency, LLC (MMA), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Insurance Brokerage Services (Property) Original Contract Period: 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2023, renewal 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025; with a one-year optional renewal to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $800,000.00 Original Approval: 6/14/2022, $800,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $150,000.00, FY 2025 $150,000.00 (for both years using funds remaining from original approval) Accounts: Self Insurance, Other Expense 51011.700005 Contract Number(s): #74000014344 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final renewal agreement subject to legal review and approval. The vendor has met the Minority- an   Not available Not available
24-0217 1  Transfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Approval of a transfer of Funds Reason: The reason for this transfer is to meet the Forest Preserves of Cook County Pension obligation as set forth in the Public Act 102-1131 (effective June 1, 2023). From Account(s): 51001.5100.00000.801420.00000.00000 (Corporate) To Account(s): 51004.5100.00000.411502.00000.00000 (Pension) Total Amount of Transfer: $8,384,419.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? Tax collection for the pension fund has not yet increased to meet 2024 obligations. This became apparent after first quarter 2024. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds. It was determined there was sufficient available Corporate Fund Ba   Not available Not available
24-0245 1  Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Resource Management Request: Amend subrecipient agreement to allow for the receipt of an additional $562,833.00 in funding to expand Conservation Corps programming. Item Number: 22-0289 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): ARPA Conservation Corps 51032.521444 District(s): Districtwide Original Text of Item: PROPOSED RESOLUTION AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT SUB-AWARDS WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385.00 of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, the County may subaward to subrecipients portions of the County’s ARPA funding for purposes approved by th   Not available Not available
24-0077 1  Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Request: Requesting authorization to modify term and fiscal impact for previously approved partnership agreement Item Number: 22-0362 Original Text of Item: PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with American Humane, Washington, DC. Reason: The Forest Preserves would like to pursue the American Humane Conservation Certification for its Ambassador Animal program. The Certificate requires a five-year partnership agreement. Contract Period: 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2027 Five (5) years from the date of execution of the Partnership Agreement or issuance of the Certificate of Approval by American Humane, whichever is later Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00 (FY 2023 $5,000.00, FY 2024 $5,000.00, FY 2025 $5,000.00, FY 2026 $5,000.00, and FY 2027 $5,000.00) Not to Exceed $50,000.00 (FY 2024 $10,000.00, FY 2025 $10,000.00, FY 2026 $7,   Not available Not available
24-0191 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Request: Refer to Finance Committee Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Concessions Report FY 2023 Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 Summary: On 3/15/2022, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Concessions Ordinance (Board Item No. 22-0126) (the “Ordinance”). Under the Ordinance, the Forest Preserves is authorized to grant certain concession related permits and contracts. To assist with this process, the Forest Preserves implemented a Concessions Policy (Policy Number: 05.00.00) establishing the criteria by which the Forest Preserves will issue permits and contracts for concession opportunities to increase and improve visitor engagement by providing the public with access to complementary recreational activities, amenities and services while also generating revenue to support the mission of the Forest Preserves. The Ordinance requires an annual report to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board   Not available Not available
24-0260 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Request: Receive and File Report Title: Ambassador Animal Program Report Period: 2023 Update and 2024 Goals Summary: This report details the accomplishments made to the Ambassador Animal Program since 2022’s Review of the Ambassador Animal Program. We reached nearly every action item during this timeframe. Some items continue to be ongoing, while others are in progress. 2023 was just the beginning as we continue to create steppingstones to improve and build upon our Ambassador Animal Program. For 2024, the overall goals are the same, but the strategies and actions have been updated for the new year.   Not available Not available
24-0066 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report Report Period: 4/1/2024 - 4/30/2024 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of April 2024. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances   Not available Not available
24-0257 1  ReportREPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - April 2024 Report Period: 4/1/2024 - 4/30/2024 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of April 2024. Payments total $82,310.46 for April 2024.   Not available Not available
24-0253 1  Calendar of EventsPROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 6/11/2024 - 7/22/2024 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Tuesday, 6/11; 4pm - 6pm Walk & Talk Hike: LGBTQ2S+ Environmentalists, LaBagh Woods, Chicago Celebrate Pride Month with a nature walk highlighting local and national LGBTQ2S+ conservationists. Registration required. This event will be held at Grove 1. Please call (773)758-8899. Thursday, 6/13 through Friday 6/14; 9:30am - 12pm Gone Fishin’ Day Camp, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Spend a day investigating fish, their habitat, making fish crafts, and learning how to cast. We will go fishing at a local lake the next day. June 14th is part of the State of Illinois Free Fishing Day and parents without a fishing license can fish with their children. Registration required. Ages 7-12. The cost is $20 per child. Parents must sign a release form for the participant. Registration, fee, and form   Not available Not available
24-0254 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 6/11/2024 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2024 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2024 to Present: $272,585.21 Legal Fees for 06/11/2024 to Be Approved: $31,295.59   Not available Not available
24-0256 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 6/11/2024 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2024 to present: $434,230.89 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $133,275.10 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2024 to present: $12,500.00 Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery to be Approved: $0.00   Not available Not available
24-0080 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 4/30/2024 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for April 2024.   Not available Not available
24-0188 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with MWRD for Land Acquisition, Concept Planning and Preliminary Engineering for a Multi-Benefit Project in Southeast Cook County Goods or Services: Collaboration and cost sharing on the land acquisition, concept planning and preliminary engineering for a joint project to provide ecological restoration and nature-compatible outdoor recreation and flood control improvements along Deer Creek and Third Creek (the “Project”) Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Two (2) years from the Effective Date of the Agreement (“Initial Term”) with one (1) one-year optional extension upon approval of the Parties’ respective Boards of Commissioners Fiscal Impact: Costs for this preliminary stage of the Project would be shared by the Par   Not available Not available
24-0215 1  Easement RequestEASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant permanent and temporary easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at the intersection of Golf Road and Barrington Road for safety improvements to the intersection and construction access. Reason: The easements are needed for IDOT to construct new turning lanes at the intersection for safety purposes. The road will be widened, and the intersection’s trail connections will be re-built to Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) standards. The term of the temporary easement is five (5) years, or completion of construction, whichever comes first. The area for the permanent easements is 0.089 acres, or approximately 3,876 square feet, and the area for the temporary easements is 0.854 acres, or approximately 37,200 square feet. IDOT indicates that no trees are expected to be removed for this project. Easement Fee: $3,950.00 for permanent easements and $6,100.00 for temporary easements Tree Mitigation Fee: $0.00 Concurrence(s): T   Not available Not available
24-0174 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZING AND ADOPTING THE NAME SHÏSHKO MBISHKE FOR THE PRESERVES KNOWN AS CHERRY HILL WOODS SLOUGHS WHEREAS, on September 11, 2018, the Forest Preserves of Cook County ("Forest Preserves") Board of Commissioners approved a resolution to officially recognize and adopt names of Forest Preserves Lands and Amenities (Board Item No. 17-0178); and WHEREAS, the Board and the Forest Preserves recognize that names are an important part of creating a sense of place and belonging, in honoring natural features or events, and that names may impart powerful and positive meaning for people; and WHEREAS, the preserves informally referred to as Cherry Hill Woods Sloughs, located at 41.6700322, -87.8611659 / 41° 40' 12.12" N, 87° 51' 40.20" W in the Village of Palos Park, will henceforth be named Shi¨shko Mbishke (pronounced: SHISK-ko BEESH-keh); and WHEREAS, the site was formerly labelled on U.S. Geological Survey topographic maps from 1963 using a name containing a derogatory and sexist slur. This offensive name was removed from the Federal Registe   Not available Not available
24-0236 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 05/14/2024.   Not available Not available