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Meeting Name: Finance Committee Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/14/2026 9:30 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued On: 4/7/2026
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26-0217 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 03/10/2026   Not available Not available
26-0206 1  Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Fabex Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois for improvements at Sand Ridge Nature Center located in South Holland, Illinois. Reason: Contract #7400018002 issued under Solicitation #26-80-013850 for Project # 25-80-12 Sand Ridge Nature Center Building Improvements. The work primarily includes repairs to the animal kitchen, laundry, and exterior entry. Work includes, but is not limited to: selective demolition of existing animal food prep kitchen millwork and associated fixtures; installation of custom stainless steel kitchen system, associated fixtures and epoxy flooring; installation of connections and exhaust for washer/dryer; replacement and repair of select entry canopy components, masonry restoration and replacement of existing entry doors to accommodate automatic push plate entry for accessibility; and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.    Not available Not available
26-0203 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 4/14/2026 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2026 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2026 to Present: $97,222.96 Legal Fees for 4/14/2026 to Be Approved: $102,877.86   Not available Not available
26-0204 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 4/14/2026 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2026 to present: $17,450.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $96,226.00   Not available Not available
26-0102 1  ResolutionREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2026 - 2/28/2026 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for February 2026.   Not available Not available