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Meeting date/time:
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5/6/2025
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake Cook Rd, Glencoe, IL 60022
Issued On: 5/1/2025
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25-0186
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR SWEET WOODS
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 15, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Sweet 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 education, pleasure, and | | |
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25-0187
| 1 | | | Acquisition of Real Estate | PROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Chicago Title Land Trust Company as Successor Trustee to the First National Bank in Chicago Heights, as Trustee under Trust Agreement dated May 11, 1966 and known as Trust Number 540; Walter J. Nykaza, Beneficiary (“Owners of Record”)
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 20278 Cottage Grove Ave, Glenwood, Cook County, Illinois
Section: NA
Parcel(s): PIN: 32-15-200-012-0000
THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 15, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 66 FEET THEREOF CONVEYED TO CHICAGO DISTRICT PIPELINE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED AS DOCUMENT 14832873 AND EXCEPT THE NORTH 49.5 FEET OF THE SOUTH 115.5 FEET OF THE EAST 660.0 FEET THEREOF, CONVEYED TO CHICAGO DISTRICT PIPELINE COMPANY, A CORPORATION, BY DEED RECORDED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 1958 AS DOCUMENT 17306418), IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 1,613,462 SQUARE FEET, OR 37.04 ACRES, | | |
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25-0162
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Refer to Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Business Diversity Report FY 2024
Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Summary: In July 2012, state legislation authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to establish provisions to address the underuse of Minority- and Women-Owned businesses with respect to procurement contracts. An ordinance establishing the program’s parameters and guidelines was passed in 2012 and amended in subsequent years by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners. To remedy historic inequity and to facilitate greater inclusion, the Forest Preserves established aspirational contract goals for the participation of Minority- and Women-Owned businesses as set forth under the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances. | | |
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25-0190
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Chicago River, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Friends of the Chicago River (“FOCR”) has received a grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal River Program to support stream and habitat restoration at Schubert’s Woods and King’s Grove in southeast Cook County. FOCR will utilize the grant award to hire a contractor to improve stream hydrology and habitat along Thorn Creek, a tributary of the Little Calumet River. Restoration activities will result in 2,970-feet of bank stabilization alongside revegetation with native species.
This project will improve water quality and ensure that Cook County residents have access to a thriving forest preserve. Total project costs are $402,519.71, of which the Forest Preserves will contribute $50,000.00 or approximately 12.5% in direct match.
Contract Period: Date of execution - 4/30/2028
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $50,000.00 in direct ma | | |
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25-0181
| 1 | | | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”), Springfield, Illinois
Request: Authorization to extend grant agreement.
Purpose: To implement outdoor recreation improvements at Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve in Chicago, including the development of a trail connection to the adjacent Altgeld Gardens neighborhood, which will increase outdoor recreation activities for all Cook County residents.
Supplemental Grant Amount: N/A
Grant Period: Two (2) years from date of full contract execution (10/1/2022 - 9/30/2024); first amendment 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 approved on 2/27/2024 (Board Item No. 24-0104)
Extension Period: 10/1/2025 - 9/30/2026
Fiscal Impact: Original: Not to Exceed $3,054,500.00 ($1,154,500.00 50% match + $575,000.00 25% contingency + $1,325,000.00 anticipated underground utility services to the site). There is no additional cost associated with this extension.
Accounts: Consulting Services 51009 | | |
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25-0189
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Other Part(ies): Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Martinsburg, West Virgina
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for the purpose of utilizing eTrace for submitting, retrieving, storing and querying firearms trace related information.
Goods or Services: The parties desire to share services for firearms tracing related information.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Continuous term subject to termination by either party.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The proposed MOU would serve to memorialize the process by which Forest Preserves of Cook County Police Department may engage the eTrace system for firearms tracing. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) would like to extend their on-going commitment to the law enforc | | |
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25-0188
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
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 amend 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: N/A
Original 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.
Proposed Agreement Extension: N/A
Original Fiscal Impact: Costs for this preliminary stage of th | | |
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25-0198
| 1 | | | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Lemont Quarries Operations, Inc. D/B/A The Forge, Lemont, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: Contract #74000016056 pertains to a request for boat concessions at the Maple Lake Boat House. Following a competitive selection process, Lemont Quarries Operations, Inc. D/B/A The Forge (hereinafter referred to as “The Forge”) was identified as the most responsive and responsible of the three (3) respondents. Under this contract, The Forge will manage kayak, canoe, and rowboat rentals, provide concessions, and offer recreational programming at the facility. The initial contract term is three (3) years, with two (2) optional renewal periods of two (2) years each.
The Forge has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves the following annual fee(s), plus 5% of net sales.
2025 $7,500.00, 2026 $8,500.00, 2027 $10,000.00, 2028 $10,000.00, 2029 $10,000.00, 2030 $10,000.00, 2031 $10,000.00
Contract Period: 5/6/2025 - 5/5/2028 with two (2) two-year renewal options | | |
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25-0163
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Genuine Parts Company D/B/A NAPA Auto Parts, Naperville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Aftermarket Vehicle Parts (Light, Medium and Heavy Duty)
Contract Value: $800,000.00
Contract Period: 5/6/2025 - 1/10/2029 with three (3), one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent subject to the renewal of the underlying contract on which the piggyback contract is based.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $125,000.00, FY 2026 $125,000.00, FY 2027 $125,000.00, FY 2028 $125,000.00, FY 2029 $90,000.00 (optional), FY 2030 $90,000.00 (optional), FY 2031 $90,000.00 (optional), FY 2032 $30,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 51001.540275
Contract Number(s): #74000016107
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
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25-0168
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED 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): Eight (8) Cronkhite Heavy Duty Equipment Trailers
Contract Value: $248,634.52
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $248,634.52
Accounts: Clean Air and Clean Water Referendum 51034.540350
Contract Number(s): #74000016103
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 is requesting the purchase of eight (8) Cronkhite heavy duty equipment trailers on a sole source basis; seven (7) will be assigned to the Landscape Maintenance Department and one (1) to the Facilities and Fleet Department. The request is time sensitive due to seasonal operations, which require transportation of | | |
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25-0182
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Arends, Hogan, Walker D/B/A AHW, LLC, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): One (1) Deere Model 6120E Cab Tractor with one (1) Diamond DTF290-C 22’ 110” Rear, Left and Right Heavy Duty Mower
Contract Value: $187,351.18
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $187,351.18
Accounts: Clean Air and Clean Water Referendum 51034.540350
Contract Number(s): #74000016082
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
Piggyback contract based on a Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County is requesting to purchase one (1) additional Deere Model 6120E Cab Tractor with one (1) Diamond DTF290-C 22’ Rear, Left and Right Heavy Duty Mower to be assigned to the Department of Landscape M | | |
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25-0184
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Vendor: CELTS Pool Management, Crestwood, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Aquatic Center Operations and Management Services
Original Contract Period: 1/25/2023 - 2/1/2026; with two (2) one-year optional renewals at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,625,000.00
Original Approval: 1/24/2023, $3,625,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $395,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $179,000.00, FY 2026 $106,000.00 (optional); FY 2027 $110,000.00 (optional). This Estimated Fiscal Impact totaling $395,000 is in addition to the $2,173,978.20 remaining on the contract for fiscal years 2025-2027.
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840
Contract Number(s): #74000011721 (management) and #74000012119 (operations)
Concurrences: The Chief Financi | | |
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25-0191
| 1 | | | Previously Approved Item Amendment | PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Request: Amend item to authorize the sowing of additional types of agricultural crops on Forest Preserves land, subject to the approval of the Director of the Department of Resource Management
Item Number: 22-0423
Fiscal Impact: Potential revenue generation of up to $138,240.00 over the remaining three (3) years of the contract (unchanged from original board item)
Account(s): Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
District(s): 15
Original Text of Item: PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Walnut Grove Farms, Steven Heinsohn, Kirkland, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Row crop farming at the Arthur Janura/Poplar Creek preserves
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or | | |
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25-0192
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet
Request: Refer to Finance Committee
Report Title: Annual Energy Expense Report
Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Summary: On 1/26/2021, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into agreements recommended by Ameresco, Inc. (Board Item No. 21-0125). Previously, on 10/20/2020, the Board of Commissioners had approved a contract with Ameresco, Inc. to provide, in part, procurement of electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy (Board Item No. 20-0363). On 11/14/2023, the Board of Commissioners approved an extension of the contract with Ameresco, Inc. until 9/30/2025 (Board Item No. 23-0452). As required by Board Item No. 21-0125, this report provides a monthly breakdown of related energy payments made during fiscal year 2024. | | |
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25-0027
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
Report Period: Procurement and Disbursement Report
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of March 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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25-0195
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - March 2025
Report Period: 3/1/2025 - 3/31/2025
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of March 2025. Payments total $120,342.47 for March 2025. | | |
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25-0185
| 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 5/6/2025- 6/9/2025
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Thursday, 5/8; 5:30pm
Asian American and Pacific Islander Walk, Sundown Meadow, Countryside
This 2-mile walk will highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander conservation and environmental leaders from around the world. For more information, please call (312) 533-5751.
Saturday, 5/10; 8am - 11:30am
World Migratory Bird Day: Migration Madness-Bird Walk and Little Sit, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us for activities dedicated to our feathered neighbors! For more information, please call (708) 868-0606.
Saturday, 5/10; 8am - 12pm
World Migratory Bird Day: Bird Walk and Big Sit, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Drop-in and celebrate migrating birds on a guided bird walk or bird-watch from a fixed location. All birding levels are welcomed, and binoculars are available to borrow. F | | |
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25-0207
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 04/08/2025 | | |
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25-0205
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 04/08/2025 | | |
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25-0208
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL 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 04/08/2025. | | |
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25-0206
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 04/08/2025 | | |
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