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12/15/2015
10:00 AM
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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15-0608
| 1 | | TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR DEER GROVE EAST | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR DEER GROVE EAST
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 10, Township 42 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to Deer Grove East near Dundee Road and Quentin Road in District 14.
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 condi | waive the rules | Pass |
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15-0608
| 1 | | TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR DEER GROVE EAST | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR DEER GROVE EAST
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 10, Township 42 North, Range 10, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois adjacent to Deer Grove East near Dundee Road and Quentin Road in District 14.
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 condi | approve | Pass |
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15-0619
| 1 | | Qualified Violations for Impoundment Public Indecency | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Title 3 Chapter 4 Section 3-4-2 - Qualified Violations for Impoundment
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 4 - Seizures and Impoundments, Section 3-4-2 - Qualified Violations for Impoundment of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
3-4-2: - Qualified Violations for Impoundment.
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Vehicles also may be impounded as set forth in Section 3-4-1 for the following offense as described under the Official Code of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois:
Section 3-3-5A Indecent Exposure Public Indecency
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption | refer | Pass |
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15-0687
| 2 | | Indecency | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Title 3 Chapter 3 Section 5 - Obscenity, Indecency
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 5 - Obscenity Indecency is hereby amended as Follows:
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Sec. 3-3-5 Obscenity, Public Indecency .
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Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption | refer | Pass |
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15-0693
| 1 | | Events Requiring Permits | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Title 2 Chapter 4 Section 2 - Events Requiring Permits
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 2 - Forest Preserve Land and Property, Chapter 4 - Recreation in Forest Preserves, Section 2 - Events Requiring Permits of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 2-4-2 Events Requiring Permits.
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B. Permit Required. No person shall use any portion of the Forest Preserve District property nor any of the buildings within said District, for any of the following uses, unless the person has first obtained, and has physical possession of, and has available for inspection, a permit allowing such use in writing from the District, with proper authorization of the General Superintendent or his or her designee, or when required, the Board of Commissioners, in accordance with Section 7-1-1 Fee Schedule:
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C. Permit Rules and Application Review.
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2. Duration of Permit: The District may, in its discretion, make the permit valid for a period o | refer | Pass |
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15-0702
| 1 | | 2016 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
2016 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-(a), the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.02 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.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, Illinois:
1. That the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold its regular meetings and regular meetings of the Finance Committee of the Board on the following dates during 2016:
Tuesday, January 12, 2016
Tuesday, February 9, 2016
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Tuesday, | approve | Pass |
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15-0680
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society | Interagency Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Forest Preserve District
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society
Request: Amendment to Agreement between the Forest Preserve District and the Chicago Zoological Society
Good(s) or Service(s): Brookfield Zoo Admission and Parking
Agreement period: 4/6/1987 until revoked
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: None
Agreement Number(s): None
District(s): 16
Summary: Amends Section 13 of the previously executed agreement between the Chicago Zoological Society (Zoo) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (District) for the maintenance and operation of a zoological park on lands of the Forest Preserve District, commonly known as the Brookfield Zoo, to allow for changes in certain admission and parking rates.
Reason: This increase will support the Zoo’s submitted 2016 Budget proposal. On 4/6/1987 an agreement between the District and the Zoo was presented and approved by this Honorable Board of Commissioners for the continued maintenance and operations of the Brookfield Zoo (Agre | approve | Pass |
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15-0611
| 1 | | 700 West Dundee Road, Unincorporated Palatine Township | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Owners of Record
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 700 West Dundee Road, Unincorporated Palatine Township, Cook County, Illinois
Section: N/A
Parcel(s): PIN: 02-10-100-019-0000 &02-10-100-049-0000
THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF PALATINE, LAKE ZURICH AND WAUCONDA RAILROAD, NOW ABANDONED, THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4, 553.36 FEET, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH MAKES AN ANGLE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF 82 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 45 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST A DISTANCE OF 565.52 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF DUNDEE ROAD, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF DUNDEE ROAD, 557.58 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LI | suspend the rules | Pass |
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15-0611
| 1 | | 700 West Dundee Road, Unincorporated Palatine Township | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Owners of Record
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 700 West Dundee Road, Unincorporated Palatine Township, Cook County, Illinois
Section: N/A
Parcel(s): PIN: 02-10-100-019-0000 &02-10-100-049-0000
THAT PART OF THE NORTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 10 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST ¼ WITH THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE RIGHT OF WAY OF PALATINE, LAKE ZURICH AND WAUCONDA RAILROAD, NOW ABANDONED, THENCE WEST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4, 553.36 FEET, THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG A STRAIGHT LINE WHICH MAKES AN ANGLE WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID NORTHWEST 1/4 OF 82 DEGREES 14 MINUTES 45 SECONDS AS MEASURED FROM EAST TO SOUTHEAST A DISTANCE OF 565.52 FEET TO THE CENTER LINE OF DUNDEE ROAD, THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG THE CENTER LINE OF DUNDEE ROAD, 557.58 FEET TO THE WESTERLY LI | approve | Pass |
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15-0644
| 1 | | Pitney Bowes | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: Pitney Bowes
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Leasing of digital mailing system for four departments
Contract Value: $40,000.00
Contract period: 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2020
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $8000.00, FY 2017 $8000.00, FY 2018 $8000.00, FY 2019 $8,000.00 and FY 2020 $8,000.00
Accounts: Postage, 01-6315
Contract Number(s): 15-20-001
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): N/A
Summary: This item provides for the consolidation of four (4) postage machines being used under one agreement resulting in a cost savings. | approve | Pass |
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15-0667
| 1 | | University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): (1) Prioritize hydrological threats and propose strategies for mitigating their impacts to sites. (2) Assess quality of 20+ additional sites and prioritize according to their potential for future restoration. (3) Expand and improve functionality of document management system, incorporating natural and cultural resource documentation for additional sites. (4) Conduct and publish a deer impact assessment specific to the Forest Preserve District. (5) Update historic amphibian surveys at select sites, providing baseline data for future restoration. (6) Continue site surveys and cataloguing of cultural resources.
Contract Value: Not to exceed $500,000.00 for calendar year 2016
Contract period: 10/1/2013 execution until 12/31/2016
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $500,000.00 for calendar year 2016
Accounts: 09-6759 Natural & Cultu | approve | Pass |
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15-0670
| 1 | | Ross Barney Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: Ross Barney Architects, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services for design and construction administration services for a new Swallow Cliff Warming Shelter
Original Contract Period: 12/5/2012 - 12/4/2015, Board approved extension on 11/17/2015 from 12/5/2015 - 12/4/2016
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $293,668.00
Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $179,801.00
Previous Increase(s): 4/8/2014, $113,867.00
This Increase Requested: $35,651.50
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35,651.50
Accounts: General Consulting Services, 25-6740, 51-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740. Working Cash Grant Fund - Fund 07
Contract Number(s): Task Order #13-80-01-7R2D
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Wo | approve | Pass |
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15-0672
| 1 | | Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): The Friends of the Forest Preserves is the managing partner for this program. Forest Preserve Leadership Corps (“FPLC”) program, which engages young adults in hands-on ecological restoration work and professional development training at sites throughout the Preserves.
Original Contract Period: 11/18/2014 - 11/17/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/16/2015 - 12/31/2016
Administrative Extension: 11/18/2015 - 12/15/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $50,000.00
Original Approval: 11/18/2014
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $50,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00
Accounts: 09-6758, Intern Programs and 10-6750, Habitat Restoration
Contract Number(s): 13-31-118
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
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15-0673
| 1 | | Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Old Veteran Construction, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Bridges, Culverts & Underpass Repair & Replacement, Regions 7-9
Original Contract Period: 7/31/2014 - 4/14/2015
Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) days granted by the Purchasing Agent 4/15/2015 - 6/14/2015
Board Contract Extension: Two hundred (200) day extension on 10/6/2015 from 6/15/2015 - 12/31/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: One hundred and eighty (180) day extension 1/1/2016 - 6/28/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,162,905.65
Original Approval: 5/20/2014, $1,162,905.65
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: Trails Accounts, 25-6780, 51-6780, 52-6780, and 54-6780
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-03C1-R
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vend | approve | Pass |
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15-0674
| 1 | | Path Construction Co., Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Path Construction Co., Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Repairs to Lakes and Dams
Original Contract Period: 5/27/2015 - 12/25/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two hundred and nineteen (219) day extension 12/26/2015 - 8/1/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $467,280.00
Original Approval: 4/14/2015, $467,280.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: Trails Accounts, 25-6780, 51-6780, 52-6780, and 54-6780
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-10C1-R
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 6, 15 and 17
Summary: Work at Wampum Lake is complete and all work except landscape restoration is completed at Crabtree (Sulky Pond). | approve | Pass |
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15-0676
| 1 | | The Lakota Group, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: The Lakota Group, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend the scope and increase the amount of an existing contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Planning, architectural & engineering services for gateway plans and design guidelines
Original Contract Period: 4/14/2015 - 9/30/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $230,324.00
Original Approval: 4/14/2015, $226,624.00
Previous Increase(s): 9/24/2015, $3,700.00
This Increase Requested: $51,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: 10-6740, General Consulting Services Grant Account
Contract Number(s): 15-80-09
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 4, 9 and 11
Summary: The District has been awarded grant funding from the Forest Preserve Foundati | approve | Pass |
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15-0681
| 1 | | Marj Halperin Consulting, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): General Office, Communications
Vendor: Marj Halperin Consulting, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase the current contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Media and public relations consulting professional services for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Original Contract Period: 11/1/2014 - 11/1/2015
Administrative Extension: Sixty (60) day extension, 11/2/2015 - 12/31/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2016 - 04/30/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $110,000.00
Original Approval: 11/25/2014, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 10/25/2015, $10,000.00
This Increase Requested: $40,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $40,000.00
Accounts: Contractual Services, 01-6200
Contract Number(s): 14-10-109
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
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15-0677
| 1 | | 2016 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan | Report | REPORT
Department: Planning & Development
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: 2016 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Report Period: 2016-2020
Summary: This Plan is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for years 2016-2020. The location of funded projects that are still in progress as well as new 2016 projects are identified on maps for northwest, north, central, southwest and south Cook County. The Plan also includes projected capital funding needs for projects in 2017-2020 that were identified by Forest Preserve staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft Capital Improvement Plan has been posted for additional review and comments on the Forest Preserves’ website (www.fpdcc.com/cip/ ) during December and January and will be finalized by February 2016. | refer | Pass |
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15-0682
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Bond Expenditure Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Chicago Zoological Society MBE/WBE Bond Expenditure Report
Report Period: 12/31/2012 - 9/30/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | refer | Pass |
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15-0683
| 1 | | Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: The Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 9/30/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | refer | Pass |
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15-0685
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report 10/1/2015 - 10/31/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 10/1/2015 - 10/31/2015
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of October 2015. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances. | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0668
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 12/15/2015 - 1/18/2016 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 12/15/2015 - 1/18/2016
Thursday, 12/17; 6:30 - 8:30 am
Solstice Sunrise Celebration, Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest
Help us welcome the sunrise with a fire and celebration as we approach the shortest day of the year. All ages.
Fridays, 12/18 and 1/8; 7 pm
Evening Owl Hike, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Listen to a talk about these nocturnal hunters, then join us as we look for these unique predators. Registration required.
Saturday, 12/19 - Monday, 3/7; Open daily, 9 am - 4 pm
Cross-Country Ski Trails Open, Sagawau Nordic,
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit. All skiers must obtain a free trail pass. Rentals available until 2 pm. Rental equipment must be returned by 3:45 pm. Rental Rates: Individual-$15; Senior-$10; Family-$40. Must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by parent or guardian to rent skis. Equipment is fo | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0613
| 1 | | Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Waste Management of Illinois, Inc. (“WMI”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain one additional groundwater monitoring well along Doty Avenue at the Beaubien Woods Forest Preserve. The groundwater monitoring wells are required by the Illinois EPA to ensure that the groundwater quality is not affected by the nearby landfills. This additional well is part of a network to surround the existing landfill and will monitor a groundwater zone that is disconnected from the previously approved two wells along Doty Avenue.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $3,500.00
License Application Fee: $1,000.00
YELAR Fee: $3,500.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $8,000.00 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 80 Square Feet or 0.002 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met | approve | Pass |
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15-0584
| 1 | | PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT,
SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN
RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments, as well as healthcare revisions, for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017 covering various employees in the Maintenance and Resource Management Departments of the Forest Preserve Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) have been negotiated between the Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and
WHEREAS, the general increases, wage adjustments and nominal signing bonuses that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and
WHEREAS, the revisions to the current health care plan that have been negotiated are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiat | approve | Pass |
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15-0705
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 11/17/2015 . | approve | Pass |
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15-0628
| 1 | | Illinois Association of Park Districts, Arnold L. Randall, Annual Business Meeting Delegate | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Arnold L. Randall
Position: Annual Business Meeting Delegate With Eileen Figel and Cathy Geraghty as Back-Up Delegates
Department/Board/Commission: Illinois Association of Park Districts
Effective date: 1/30/2016
Expiration date: Until reappointed or successor is appointed | approve | Pass |
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15-0678
| 1 | | Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $235,619.93
Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-16C2
District(s): 17
Summary: Swallow Cliff Site Improvements | approve | Pass |
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15-0679
| 1 | | All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: All-Bry Construction Company, Burr Ridge, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $523,112.90
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-009C
District(s): 6
Summary: Camp Sullivan Barn Phase 3 | approve | Pass |
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15-0696
| 1 | | University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Conservation and Experiential Programming
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Environmental Education and Outreach Services
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00
Accounts: 01-6919, Corporate Fund
Contract Number(s): N/A
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. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff 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 work with Extension staff to coordinate and direct these educational activities. The University of Illinois Extension will also work with Preserve staff to create a camping 101 curriculum and assist in delivering it at the Natur | approve | Pass |
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15-0666
| 1 | | Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., Grayslake, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Resource Management
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., Grayslake, Illinois
Reason: Contract #15-31-121 consists of the removal two hundred eighty-nine (289) trees, two (2) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 3, Des Plaines Division. Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder of the four (4) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 11/25/2015
Bid Results:
1. Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., $29,582.00
2. Homer Tree Care, Inc., $40,929.00
3. Trees “R” Us, Inc., $44,063.00
4. Groundskeeper Landscape Care, LLC, $52,080.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $29,582.00
Contract Period: Thirty (30) days from issuance of purchase order
Account Name/Number: 09-6750 Habitat Restoration
District(s): 14
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
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15-0684
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures 10/1/2015 - 10/31/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 10/1/2015 - 10/31/2015
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expenditure Report for October 2015 | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0708
| 1 | | A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERAN MEMORIALS HONORING THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, AND OPERATION NEW DAWN | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF VETERAN MEMORIALS HONORING THOSE WHO FOUGHT AND DIED IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM, OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM, AND OPERATION NEW DAWN
WHEREAS, the freedoms we enjoy as Americans have been demonstrated through the patriotic commitment and sacrifice of many veterans from Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Cook County veterans are owed a great debt of gratitude for serving in defense of this nation; and
WHEREAS, the sacrifices of our veterans have to often ended in permanent injury or death, yet their spirit remains in the continued promise and perseverance of liberty for all the oppressed individuals throughout our world; and
WHEREAS, over 2 million members of the United States Armed Forces have been deployed to warzones since the commencement of Operation Enduring Freedom, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation New Dawn; and
WHEREAS, many have been deployed for multiple tours of duty. More than 5,500 troops have been killed while serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, and tens of thousands have been seriously wounded i | refer | Pass |
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