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Meeting date/time:
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10/21/2025
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room,
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued On: 10/16/2025
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25-0242
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Conservation and Policy Council Monthly Report
Summary: Created in 2014, the Conservation and Policy Council advises the President, Board and the General Superintendent about conservation policies and practices, including the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan’s vision of vibrant, ecologically healthy and welcoming forest preserves system.
Each month, a member of the Conservation and Policy Council will provide a verbal report detailing the work that the Conservation and Policy Council is doing as well as their recommendations to the Board regarding policies, practices, and other strategic initiatives of the Forest Preserves. | | |
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25-0296
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REQUEST FOR GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE UTILITY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, on 9/9/2025 the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) entering into a contract with Ameresco, Inc. to provide energy consultant, procurement, bill payment and data management services for the procurement of and budgeting for electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy for Forest Preserves facilities (Board Item No. 25-0293) (the “Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Contract is due to expire on 9/30/2028 and has one (1) two-year renewal option; and
WHEREAS, in order for the Forest Preserves to lock in the best utility rates, the Forest Preserves must approve rates and enter into corresponding energy agreements on a timeframe that is shorter than thirty (30) days; and
WHEREAS, under the Contract, Ameresco is tasked with soliciting quotes, recommending energy suppliers, and administering agreements with energy providers; and
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25-0338
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
2026 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-1(a) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by President Toni Preckwinkle and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”):
1. That the Board shall hold its regular meetings of the Board on the following dates during calendar year 2026, the time for holding the specified meetings is 10:00 a.m., local time:
Tuesday, January 13
Tuesday, February 3
Tuesday, March 10
Tuesday, April 14
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25-0353
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2025
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County:
Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2025.”
Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2025 and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted.
Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2025 at its meeting held November 19, 2024, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Appropriation Or | | |
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25-0359
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR BEAUBIEN WOODS
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in parts of Sections 34 and 35, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Beaubien Woods in District 5.
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 educ | | |
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25-0343
| 1 | | | Acquisition of Real Estate | PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE
Department: Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”), Chicago, Illinois
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase through an Intergovernmental Agreement with the CHA be approved.
Description of Real Estate: S. Greenwood Avenue & E. 133rd Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Section: N/A
Parcel(s): Part of PIN 25-35-100-020-0000
THAT PART OF BLOCK 4 IN ALTGELD GARDENS SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 34, AND PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35, ALL IN TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MARCH 20, 1947 AS DOCUMENT NO. 14017505, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID BLOCK 4; THENCE NORTHERLY ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID BLOCK 4, BEING A 3233.00 FOOT RADIUS CURVE, CONCAVE WESTERLY, 33.23 FEET, THE CHORD OF SAID CURVE BEARS NORTH 06 DEGREES 09 MINUTES 53 SECONDS EAST, 33.23 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES 25 MINUTES 07 SECONDS EAS | | |
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25-0357
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION PLEDGING TO JOIN COOK COUNTY TO UNITE AGAINST HATE
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is dedicated to ensuring that all Cook County residents and visitors can avail themselves of the physical, mental, and emotional benefits that come from spending time in nature and therefore strives to ensure that everyone feels welcome, and we pledge to join Cook County United Against Hate, a diverse coalition of individuals and municipal, nonprofit, faith, and academic organizations that unite against hate; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves’ 2020 Moving Toward Racial Equity and 2022 Amplifying Diversity and Inclusion position papers outline a set of principles and recommendations to meet the Forest Preserves’ nature conservation mission in the most equitable way; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves works together with its Conservation & Policy Council and its partners to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that affirms values of equity and belonging for all; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves is one of the largest pub | | |
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25-0377
| 1 | | Supporting the Chicago Botanic Garden Workers | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN WORKERS
WHEREAS, the Chicago Horticultural Society opened the Chicago Botanic Garden (“the Garden”) in 1972. The Forest Preserves of Cook County owns the 385-acre land that currently houses the Garden, creating one of the world’s great living museums and one of the treasures of the Forest Preserves; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County contributes significant financial support as one of the largest public funders of the Garden to date; and
WHEREAS, the Garden employs over 400 workers throughout the County, both at its main location in Glencoe, Illinois, and at their Windy City Harvest locations, including 10 urban farms in the city of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, the Garden workers include full-time, seasonal, and part-time employees in areas ranging from administration to horticulture, landscape, education, public programs, visitor experience, Windy City Harvest, and more; and
WHEREAS, the Garden celebrates their diverse workforce, which allows the Garden "to create extraordinary and welcoming experienc | | |
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25-0326
| 1 | | | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Resource Management
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Authorization to accept grant and enter into a grant agreement
Purpose: Provide additional funding to the Greencorps Chicago Conservation Corps program
Grant Amount: $220,200.00
Grant Period: 10/21/2025 - 6/30/2026
Fiscal Impact: N/A. The project will be implemented at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves, which may provide in-kind staff support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the projects.
Accounts: Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314 and 51010.521444
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded grant funds from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority to support the Greencorps Chicago Conservation Corps program in 2025-2026. The program will engage approximately thirty-five (35) | | |
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25-0310
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet
Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Cook County, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (“DES”)
Goods or Services: Cook County, through DES and in partnership with South Suburban College, owns and operates the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials (“CHaRM Center”) in South Holland, Illinois. DES is willing to allow the CHaRM Center to receive and dispose of electronics, textiles, polystyrene, and other difficult to recycle materials that the Forest Preserves collects from illegally dumped materials throughout the Forest Preserves, and this agreement will provide the logistics and terms of such arrangement.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Date of Execution through 12/31/2027, with one (1) two-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
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25-0329
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (“CCDES”).
Goods or Services: Environmental assessment and remediation of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) at Sauk Lake.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Five (5) years from date of execution, with one (1) five-year mutual extension option to be executed at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Fiscal Impact: N/A. The project will be implemented at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves, which may provide in-kind staff support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the projects.
Accounts: Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314 and 51010.521444
District(s): 5, 6
Summary: CCDES has been allocated $4,000,000.00 as a result of a class action settlement against Monsan | | |
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25-0362
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Other Part(ies): University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Midwest Center of Excellence for Vector-Borne Disease (“MCEVBD”).
Goods or Services: Sharing of land management and mapping data for Forest Preserves properties from 2020 to present.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Three (3) years from date of execution
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves seeks to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with MCEVBD to contribute mapping and other data related to land management activities conducted on its properties (e.g. prescribed burning, invasive vegetation removal, deer management, etc.) from 2020 to present. This data will be utilized to evaluate the effectiveness of routine land management practices within the Forest Preser | | |
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25-0327
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Vendor: Various contractors establishing a Stihl Power Equipment, Parts, and Maintenance vendor pool listed below:
Contract No. Vendor Name
74000016805 Mowerworks, Ltd.
74000016807 Arlington Power Equipment, Inc.
74000016808 Russo Hardware, Inc. d/b/a Russo Power Equipment
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Stihl Power Equipment, Parts, and Maintenance
Contract Value: Not to exceed a combined total of $1,000,000.00 over the five (5) year term across all contract numbers listed above. The General Superintendent may adjust via contract amendment funding amounts allocated to each vendor at their discretion within the total $1,000,000.00 not-to-exceed amount.
Contract Period: 11/1/2025 - 10/31/2030
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $50,000.00, FY 2026 $200,000.00, FY 2027 $200,000.00, FY 2028 $200,000.00, FY 2029 $200,0 | | |
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25-0351
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement
Vendor: Illinois Public Safety Agency Network (IPSAN), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Public Safety Software
Contract Value: $125,000.00
Contract Period: 1/1/2026 - 12/31/2030
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $25,000.00; FY 2027 $25,000.00; FY 2028 $25,000.00; FY 2029 $25,000.00; FY 2030 $25,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830
Contract Number(s): #74000016997
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value not exceeding $25,000.00 per year.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves seeks authorization to enter into a sole source agreement with the Illinois Public Safety Agency Network (IPSAN) for public safety software. IPSAN is a nonprofit organization established under the | | |
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25-0361
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Electric facilities and equipment to serve the Forest Preserves premises located at McGinnis Fisheries Field Station, 13700 108th Ave in Orland Township
Contract Value: $223,255.02
Contract Period: Continuous
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,345.24 (amount due after application of credits totaling $182,909.78)
Accounts: N/A. Fees to be paid by the Public Building Commission of Chicago (“PBC”) using accounts authorized under a separate Intergovernmental Agreement with the PBC.
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been working on updating the electricity at several buildings located at the McGinnis Fisheries Field Station operated by t | | |
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25-0341
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Herc Rentals Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Equipment rentals and related products and services
Original Contract Period: 5/7/2025 - 10/31/2025
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/1/2025 - 10/31/2027
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $100,000.00
Original Approval: 5/7/2025, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $300,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $100,000.00, FY 2026 $100,000.00, FY 2027 $100,000.00
Accounts: Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.560106, 51031.560106, 51034.560106, 51036.560106; Professional Services 51001.520830; and future Construction and Development accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000016006 issued under Omnia Partners piggyback agreement Herc Rentals Inc. contract #2019000318
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendm | | |
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25-0342
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for the redevelopment of the Salt Creek Landscape Maintenance campus
Original Contract Period: 3/3/2023 - 9/23/2024; 9/24/2024 - 7/1/2025 (Administrative Extension); 7/2/2025 - 9/23/2025 (Administrative Extension)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 9/24/2025 (retroactive) - 3/24/2026
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $8,113,500.00
Original Approval: 1/24/2023, $8,113,500.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.560105, 51027.560105, 51031.560105, 51033.560105, 51036.560105, and 51010.560105; and all future Construction and Development accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000011607 issued under Project #22-80-26 and Solicitation #22-80-008044
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has ap | | |
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25-0346
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement
Vendor: Stanard and Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Agreement to provide the Department of Law Enforcement with professional services that include but are not limited to behavioral assessments, testing, evaluations, and examinations for law enforcement positions.
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2026
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $82,500.00
Original Approval: 1/1/2024, $75,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 7/17/2025, $7,500.00 (Administrative)
This Increase Requested: $90,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $15,000.00, FY 2026 $75,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830
Contract Number(s): #74000013382
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
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25-0347
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement
Vendor: Quicket Solutions, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Web-Based Evidence Management System
Original Contract Period: 9/1/2019 - 8/31/2024; 8/31/2024 - 8/31/2025 (Administrative Extension)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 9/1/2025 (retroactive) - 8/31/2026
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $114,000.00
Original Approval: 7/23/2019, $110,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 8/31/2024, $4,000.00 (Administrative)
This Increase Requested: $3,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $23,000.00 (using $20,000.00 of remaining currently authorized funds)
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830
Contract Number(s): #74000006619
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
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25-0352
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: SMG Security Holdings LLC, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Fire and Security Alarm Monitoring, Inspection and Maintenance Services
Original Contract Period: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2027, plus two (2) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $943,807.00
Original Approval: 7/23/2024, $943,807.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $290,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $290,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840
Contract Number(s): #74000014361 issued under Project 24-53-010553
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
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25-0358
| 1 | | | Previously Approved Item Amendment | PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Authorization is sought to correct the expenditure amount for an intergovernmental agreement amendment with Cook County approved by the Board of Commissioners on 9/9/2025 (Board Item No. 25-0311). The correction will increase the expenditure amount by $13,811.00.
Item Number: 25-0311
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed an additional $13,811.00 to the original $2,447,177.00 expenditure amount
Original Text of Item:
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into the Fourteenth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and by the Forest Preserves.
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25-0089
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report
Report Period: 8/1/2025 - 8/31/2025
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of August 2025. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances. | | |
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25-0345
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Conservation and Policy Council Annual Progress Report and 2026 Budget Recommendation
Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Summary: Each year the Conservation and Policy Council reviews the Forest Preserves of Cook County annual budget proposal and makes a recommendation to the General Superintendent, the President and the Board of Commissioners about the budget and its alignment with the Next Century Conservation Plan.
Along with the budget recommendation the Council is also submitting an annual progress report on the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan (NCCP). The report describes updates on progress toward goals of the NCCP as they relate to restoration, land acquisition, and engaging people. The annual report of the Conservation and Policy Council is required by Section 1-18-5 of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances. | | |
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25-0356
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report (August 2025)
Report Period: 8/1/2025 - 8/31/2025
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of August 2025. Payments total $120,059.76 for August 2025. | | |
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25-0339
| 1 | | | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 10/21/2025-11/17/2025
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Tuesday, 10/21; 7:30pm
Nightfall’s Web, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Enjoy the outdoors and search for spiders under the stars. Registration required. Please call (708)839-6897
Wednesday, 10/22; 6:30pm
Owl Prowl, Eggers Grove, Chicago
Join a naturalist for an evening walk while searching for owls. Registration required. Please visit the website.
Saturday, 10/25; 10am-1pm
Fall Paddle Festival, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights
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