Meeting date/time:
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9/8/2015
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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15-0461
| 1 | | HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES FOR RECEIVING TWO AWARDS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION OFFICALS | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVES FOR RECEIVING TWO AWARDS FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION OFFICALS
WHEREAS, on July 12, 2015, the Forest Preserves received two awards from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials at their annual national awards event in Charlotte, North Carolina, which recognizes and honors excellence in county, regional and special district level parks and recreation throughout the nation; and
WHEREAS, the “It’s Cooler in the Forest” program, created and managed by the Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming, received the Park and Recreation Program - Class II award for its innovative approach to introducing nature and outdoor recreation to new audiences. “It’s Cooler in the Forest” is designed to be a “gateway to the preserves”; to bring young people out to the Forest Preserves to experience both the educational and recreational opportunities available to them in the natural settings of Cook County. The program is designed in the hopes that participants will leave with t | approve | Pass |
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15-0466
| 1 | | ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF LONGWOOD AVENUE | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE TO VACATE A PORTION OF LONGWOOD AVENUE
WHEREAS, under the authority granted pursuant to 70 ILCS 810/8, the Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, after due investigation and consideration, has determined that the nature and extent of the public use and the public interest to be subserved is such as to warrant the vacation of the street described in the following ordinance, which street is located within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and is not a part of any state of county highway.
THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Board of Commissioners for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, as follows:
1. That all that part of Longwood Avenue described as follows:
ALL THAT PART OF LONGWOOD AVENUE LYING SOUTH OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 87TH STREET AND NORTH OF A LINE BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1 IN BLOCK 3 IN NEW BEVERLY HILLS SUBDIVISION AND RUNNING THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, PERPENDICULAR TO THE CENTERLINE OF LONGWOOD AVENUE, TO THE NORTHEASTERLY RIGHT OF | refer | Pass |
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15-0511
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades District Council #14 (“Painters and Allied Trades Union”); and
WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Ef | refer | Pass |
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15-0512
| 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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 (“Sheet Metal Workers Union”); and
WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees
pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date
Sheet Metal | refer | Pass |
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15-0513
| 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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (“IBEW”); and
WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees
pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date
Electrician $42.00 6/20 | refer | Pass |
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15-0514
| 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 (5ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017, has been negotiated between the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local 130, U.A. (“Plumbers Union”); and
WHEREAS, the District is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the District and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate* Effective Date
Plumber Journeymen | refer | Pass |
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15-0479
| 1 | | Conservation and Policy Council Board Member Rob Castaneda | Appointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Rob Castaneda
Position: Board Member
Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council
Effective date: 1/1/2016
Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2018
Summary: Reappointment of Rob Castaneda | approve | Pass |
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15-0518
| 1 | | Conservation and Policy Council Board Member Michael DeSantiago | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Michael DeSantiago
Position: Board Member
Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council
Effective date: 1/1/2016
Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2018
Summary: Reappointment of Michael DeSantiago | approve | Pass |
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15-0519
| 1 | | Conservation and Policy Council Board Member
Falona Joy | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Falona Joy
Position: Board Member
Department/Board/Commission: Conservation and Policy Council
Effective date: 1/1/2016
Expiration date: This appointment will remain in effect until 12/31/2018
Summary: Reappointment of Falona Joy | approve | Pass |
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15-0531
| 1 | | RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS | Resolution | PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 15-0531
CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the Preserves) has received millions of dollars in crucial funds administered through grant programs operated by the State of Illinois through agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA); and
WHEREAS, these state-administered grant programs provide vital funding assistance to local government agencies to protect public lands, increase recreational access, and assist local governments in expanding open spaces, all of which contribute to a region’s economic vitality and people’s quality of life; and
WHEREAS, these funds have been leveraged by the Preserves to double their impact for the State of Illinois and have allowed for the protection of biologically and culturally significant lands; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners and President Preckwinkle are dismayed by the action | suspend the rules | Pass |
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15-0531
| 1 | | RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS | Resolution | PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 15-0531
CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the Preserves) has received millions of dollars in crucial funds administered through grant programs operated by the State of Illinois through agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA); and
WHEREAS, these state-administered grant programs provide vital funding assistance to local government agencies to protect public lands, increase recreational access, and assist local governments in expanding open spaces, all of which contribute to a region’s economic vitality and people’s quality of life; and
WHEREAS, these funds have been leveraged by the Preserves to double their impact for the State of Illinois and have allowed for the protection of biologically and culturally significant lands; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners and President Preckwinkle are dismayed by the action | adopt | Pass |
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15-0531
| 1 | | RESOLUTION CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS | Resolution | PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION 15-0531
CALLING FOR THE RELEASE OF FROZEN GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the Preserves) has received millions of dollars in crucial funds administered through grant programs operated by the State of Illinois through agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA); and
WHEREAS, these state-administered grant programs provide vital funding assistance to local government agencies to protect public lands, increase recreational access, and assist local governments in expanding open spaces, all of which contribute to a region’s economic vitality and people’s quality of life; and
WHEREAS, these funds have been leveraged by the Preserves to double their impact for the State of Illinois and have allowed for the protection of biologically and culturally significant lands; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners and President Preckwinkle are dismayed by the action | approve as amended | Pass |
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15-0467
| 1 | | Expansion Strategy for a Conservation Corps | Report | REPORT
Department: Resource Management
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Expansion Strategy for a Conservation Corps
Report Period: N/A
Summary: The “Expansion Strategy for a Conservation Corps” Report was developed in partnership with the Chicago Jobs Council to shape a strategy for engaging “out of school” youth in the FPCC Conservation Corps, a priority component of the Forest Preserves’ Next Century Conservation Plan (NCCP). The main objectives of the Conservation Corps are to:
1) Provide 150,000 conservation service hours annually to the FPCC within five years.
2) Continue to support and expand existing Corps programs that engage high school students, college students, and adults from across Cook County.
3) Ensure Corps programs are accessible to young people who are not enrolled in school and not employed (“out-of-school youth,” ages 18-24), as well as to people with involvement in the justice system.
4) Provide valuable paid work experience, basic work skills, and industry skills training.
5) Bring diverse populations to the Forest Preser | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0198
| 1 | | Village of Palos Park, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0198
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning & Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Palos Park, Illinois
Request: approval to enter into an intergovernmental agreement and execute and file a petition for annexation
Goods or Services: to annex and provide municipal water and sewer service to certain Forest Preserve property located in unincorporated Cook County
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Twenty (20) years from the date of full execution.
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves owns certain property on the south side of McCarthy Road (123rd Street) in unincorporated Cook County that it currently is using for a police facility and that it has identified via its 2013 Camping Master Plan as a potential future camp site. The Forest Preserves wishes to connect the current police facility and, once it is constructed, its future camp site to the Village of Palos Park’s water and sanitary sewer systems. The Village of Palos Park is | suspend the rules | Pass |
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15-0198
| 1 | | Village of Palos Park, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 15-0198
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning & Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Palos Park, Illinois
Request: approval to enter into an intergovernmental agreement and execute and file a petition for annexation
Goods or Services: to annex and provide municipal water and sewer service to certain Forest Preserve property located in unincorporated Cook County
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Twenty (20) years from the date of full execution.
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves owns certain property on the south side of McCarthy Road (123rd Street) in unincorporated Cook County that it currently is using for a police facility and that it has identified via its 2013 Camping Master Plan as a potential future camp site. The Forest Preserves wishes to connect the current police facility and, once it is constructed, its future camp site to the Village of Palos Park’s water and sanitary sewer systems. The Village of Palos Park is | refer | Pass |
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15-0463
| 1 | | Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County, Illinois
Request: Authorization to extend and amend
Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office has a program to train inmates and participants from the Vocational Rehabilitation Impact Center (a/k/a “Boot Camp”) to provide deconstruction and building material salvage services. The Forest Preserve desires to use such services with respect to the removal of cabins at Forest Preserve campgrounds (Dan Beard, and Sullivan) and at a residential property (7 Hickory Lane in Westchester).
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: Original contract period, 4/11/2014 - 3/10/2015. Extension period, 3/11/2015 - 6/30/2016 (retroactive).
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 6, 14 and 17
Summary: On 4/8/2014, the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners approved the original contract. On 5/21/2014, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the original contract. The orig | approve | Pass |
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15-0464
| 1 | | Go Ape Bemis Woods LLC, Frederick, Maryland | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Permits, Concessions and Volunteer Resources
Vendor: Go Ape Bemis Woods LLC, Frederick, Maryland
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to amend a contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional design, construction, operation, and maintenance services for an Aerial Adventure & Zipline Course (the “Course”). In addition to designing and constructing the Course, Go Ape Bemis Woods LLC will operate and maintain the Course.
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2014 - 5/1/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two (2) year extension from 5/2/2019 - 5/1/2021 with three (3) one (1) year renewal options
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: Go Ape has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves a $20,000.00 annual fee plus a tiered percentage of gross revenue generated at the Course.
Original Approval: 10/7/2014
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 14-40-405
Concurr | approve | Pass |
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15-0465
| 1 | | The Superlative Group, Inc., Westlake, Ohio | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: The Superlative Group, Inc., Westlake, Ohio
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Asset Marketing Program Management Services
Contract Value: Revenue Generating
Contract period: 9/8/2015 - 11/30/2019
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 12-90-289 CC
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: Districtwide.
Summary: On 11/19/2014, the Cook County Board approved contract 12-90-289 with The Superlative Group, Inc. following a Request for Proposals for asset marketing program services. The Forest Preserve Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) is seeking to procure the same services provided by The Superlative Group, Inc.
On 7/21/2015, the Preserves Board of Commissioners approved an Intergovernmental Agreement betwee | approve | Pass |
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15-0481
| 1 | | The Forest Preserve Foundation | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Organization: The Forest Preserve Foundation
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement with the Forest Preserve Foundation to manage a tree and bench donation program.
Reason: The Forest Preserve Foundation will manage a tree and bench donation program whereby members of the public donate funds to the Foundation in order for a tree to be planted, or a bench to be installed, on land managed or owned by the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Foundation will provide payment to the Preserves equal to 90% of each donation for tree or bench dedications.
Contract period: 9/8/2015 in perpetuity until terminated by thirty (30) days written notice by either party.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Account(s): Tree Donations, 10-6750 and Bench Donations, 10-5840
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide | approve | Pass |
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15-0487
| 1 | | Chicago Wilderness/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Grantee: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Grantor: Chicago Wilderness/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The Forest Preserves of Cook County has received support for its “Birding in the Preserves: An Initiative to Create Connections between People and the Forest Preserves through Birding” through a 50% match grant from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through Chicago Wilderness (CW). This project will expand the District’s programmatic capacity to promote birding to diverse audiences by leveraging partnerships and expertise available in the region.
Grant Amount: $40,000.00
Grant Period: 6/1/2015 - 5/31/2017
Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00
Accounts: 10-5840, Birding in the Preserve Revenue Account and 10-6225, Birding in the Preserve Professional Contractual Services)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: This project will est | approve | Pass |
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15-0492
| 1 | | AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to extend a previously executed Job Order contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Life safety, ADA and locker room improvements at the Preserves Skokie Resource Management Headquarters, Glen Grove Equestrian Center and North Branch Maintenance Headquarters.
Original Contract Period: Original contract period three hundred and fifty six (356) calendar days from Notice to Proceed 3/27/2014 - 3/18/2015 and sixty (60) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 3/19/2015 - 5/18/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request for twelve (12) months 5/19/2015 - 5/18/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $303,377.00
Original Approval: 1/14/2014, $303,377.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G2R1
Concurrences:
The C | approve | Pass |
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15-0494
| 1 | | KLF Enterprises, Markham, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: KLF Enterprises, Markham, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials and the Demolition of the Residence at Camp Dan Beard
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2015 through 6/19/2015 and a sixty (60) days extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 6/20/2015 - 8/18/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 8/19/2015 through 3/18/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $42,750.00
Original Approval: 3/18/2015, $42,750.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: Building Account, 51-6710
Contract Number(s): 15-80-20
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): 14
Summary: A contract extension is required due t | approve | Pass |
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15-0495
| 1 | | IMEX, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: IMEX, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for site utilities and site improvements for five (5) pre-fabricated comfort stations at Harms Woods, Barrington Road Pond, Schiller Woods, North Creek Meadow and Bremen Grove.
Original Contract Period: Original contract period twelve (12) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed (10/16/2013 - 10/15/2014); 1/20/2015 Board approved extension (10/16/2014 - 6/30/2015) and a sixty (60) days extension granted by the Purchasing Agent 7/1/2015 - 8/31/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request retroactively for nine (9) months (9/1/2015 - 5/31/2016).
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,110,060.00
Original Approval: 9/10/2013, $1,110,060.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: NA
Accounts: NA
C | approve | Pass |
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15-0497
| 1 | | Robe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: Robe, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously executed contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services to waterproof the Harold “Hal” Trailside Museum.
Original Contract Period: Original contract period four (4) months from the issuance of the Notice To Proceed (12/3/2014 - 4/2/2015 and sixty (60) day administrative extension 4/3/2015 - 6/2/2015)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Extension request retroactively for nine (9) months (6/3/2015 - 3/2/2016)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $78,368.40
Original Approval: 7/22/2014, $78,368.40
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01 G6R3C-2
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 | approve | Pass |
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15-0500
| 1 | | Procurements and Disbursements Report 6/1/2015 - 6/30-2015 and 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 6/1/2015 - 6/30-2015 and 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of June and July 2015. These reports are 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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15-0501
| 1 | | System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Computer Hardware, software and hardware maintenance
Original Contract Period: 7/11/2012 - 7/10/2015 (Sixty (60) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent until from 7/11/2015 - 9/8/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 9/9/2015 - 12/31/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $820,000.00
Original Approval: 7/2/2012 - $200,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 5/13/2013, $20,000.00, 6/18/2013, $300,000.00 and 1/20/2015 $300,000.00
This Increase Requested: $420,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015, $110,000.00 $FY 2016 $310,000.00
Accounts: Computer Equipment, Supplies and Software Accounts, 01-6310, 01-6372 and 09-6374
Contract Number(s): 11-84-167 CC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Mi | approve | Pass |
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15-0509
| 1 | | Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to amend and execute an intergovernmental agreement between the County of Cook Government (the “County”) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and the Preserves.
Goods or Services: The County and the Preserves wish to amend the Agreement to provide for additional services by the County and to increase the amount of reimbursement or payment due from the Preserves to the County.
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2015, retroactively, to 12/31/2015
Fiscal Impact: $1,793,567.00 In addition to the requested expenditure, the District anticipates $150,000.00 in revenue.
Accounts: Various Districtwide Corporate Accounts
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: In an effort to encourage consolidation and cooperation where appropriate, the County and the | approve | Pass |
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15-0491
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 9/8/2015 - 10/6/2015 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 9/8/2015 - 10/6/2015
Sunday - Sunday; 9/20-9/27 - IT’S HERE!!!!
100 YEARS/100 EVENTS: Celebrating the Forest Preserves 100th Anniversary
It’s here! Check out the 100 Years/100 Events Activity Guide and website at fpdcc.com/100events. There are bird walks, hikes, art projects, restoration work, bike rides, nature play activities, star gazing, campfires and much, much more. Don’t forget to come out for Cook County’s Largest Tree Hug on Sunday, September 27 at 3 p.m.
Wednesday, 9/9; 5 - 7 pm
Archery 101, Thatcher Woods, 8030 W Chicago Ave, River Forest
Relax and refocus after school or work. Instruction provided for ages 10 & up. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot.
Saturday, 9/12; 10 am - 5 pm & Sunday, 9/13; 10 am - 4 pm
A River Thru History, Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous, Columbia Woods, Willow Springs
Look back 200 years to front | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0201
| 2 | | Village of Oak Lawn water transmission mains in the Tinley Creek Preserves | 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 the Village of Oak Lawn and other Municipal Customers of the Oak Lawn Regional Water System, (“the Grantees”), to locate, operate and maintain a water transmission main in the Tinley Creek Preserves. The Preserves and Grantees have come to a mutual understanding on several key material terms and routes to be included within the License, as indicated in the accompanying Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) and exhibits from the Village of Oak Lawn dated August 28, 2015. Permission is now sought, upon Grantees satisfactory compliance with the MOU and any additional due diligence or negotiation of any relevant provisions, as determined by the Preserves’ legal department, to enter into and execute the License. The request is for approximately 19,984 linear feet of new water main ranging in size from 24-inch diameter to 60-inch diameter to serve 12 southwest suburban communities. The communities are currently served by a si | approve | Pass |
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15-0402
| 1 | | | License Renewal | PROPOSED LICENSE RENEWAL REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to renew a License to ComEd, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain electric transmission facilities on four parcels owned by the Preserves in Morton Grove and Des Plaines, as described in License Agreement dated June19, 1952, and last renewed on July 1, 2005 for a ten year term. Com Ed requests approval for annual payments over the ten year term of the renewal License .
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $1,619,001.50. One time upfront fee of $161,900.15 to bring the License current. Annual fee of $161,900.15 due on or before the remaining 9 years of the License, commencing on July 1, 2015 and ending on July 1, 2025. (Sec. 5-2A-4)
License Application Fee: $500.00 included in License Fee
YELAR Fee: $3,400.00 included in License Fee
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 46.143 Acres
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met th | approve | Pass |
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15-0403
| 1 | | | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”), as Licensor to grant amend a License to Elk Grove Village , Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an internally illuminated village gateway sign and 15 feet of underground electrical duct. The sign is a replacement for an existing sign at the same location authorized by the Board of Commissioners in 2000 by License 1665. The sign complies with the FPCC lighting ordinance Section 1-16-4.
Term: Continuous
License Fee: $3,500.00
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3500.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $7,500.00 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.009 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application amendment and plans and have found them to be a | approve | Pass |
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15-0412
| 1 | | | 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 Karen Blonski, 312 Ruth Street, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing single car garage structure, walk and driveway attached to her residence. The garage was constructed around 1926 and encroaches on FPCC property by four feet. Ms. Blonski acquired her property in 1999 and continues to occupy and maintain the structure .
Term: 10 Years
License Fee: $3,500.00
License Application Fee: None
YELAR Fee: Waived
Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec. 2-3-1D and 5-2A-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.004 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be acce | approve | Pass |
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15-0413
| 1 | | | 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 Sophia Tarka, 315 Mason Street, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing detached single car garage structure and driveway. The garage was constructed around 1954 and encroaches on FPCC property by 4.6 feet, the driveway by 8 feet. Ms. Tarka acquired her property in 2008 and continues to occupy and maintain the garage and driveway.
Term: 10 Years
License Fee: $3,500.00
License Application Fee: None
YELAR Fee: Waived
Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec.2-3-1D and 5-2A-4.
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.02 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to b | approve | Pass |
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15-0414
| 1 | | | 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 Laurence A. and Kathryn L. Smith, 1045 Forest Hills Avenue, Calumet City, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing brick two car detached garage and driveway. The garage was constructed around 1936 and encroaches on FPCC property by 7 feet, the driveway by 10.9 feet. The Smiths acquired their property in 1978 and continue to occupy and maintain the structures.
Term: 10 Years
License Fee: $3,500.00
License Application Fee: None
YELAR Fee: Waived
Total Fee of $3,500.00 payable in annual installments of $350.00 for the ten year term of the License. (Sec.2-3-1D and 5-2A-4.
Tree Mitigation Fee: $None
The area of the License is: 0.01 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have | approve | Pass |
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15-0458
| 1 | | Erickson Woods Parking License | License Request | Erickson Woods Parking License | defer | Pass |
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15-0431
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Chicago Botanic Garden MBE-WBE Bond Expenditure Report
Report Period: 12/31/2012 through 3/31/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | approve | Pass |
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15-0432
| 1 | | | 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 through 3/31/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | approve | Pass |
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15-0433
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: FPDCC MBE-WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2015 through 3/31/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | approve | Pass |
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15-0520
| 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 7/21/2015 . | approve | Pass |
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15-0488
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation 7/29/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -7/29/2015
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $31,445.24
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $8,870.93
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $403,651.14
Legal Fees for 07/29/2015 to Be Approved: $77,457.64 | approve | Pass |
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15-0489
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/21/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/21/2015
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $198,682.000
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $0.00
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $0.00
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery for 07/21/2015 to Be Approved: $500.00 | approve | Pass |
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15-0490
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -9/8/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -9/8/2015
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $$198,682.00
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $0.00
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $500.00
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery for 09/08/2015 to Be Approved: $4,652.89 | approve | Pass |
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15-0502
| 1 | | Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $387,221.24
Accounts: 25-6780, Trail Account
Contract Number(s): 10-80-79G
District(s): 17
Summary: Orland Grassland Bicycle Trail | approve | Pass |
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15-0503
| 1 | | Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Matthew Paving, Inc., Oak Lawn, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $290,521.35
Accounts: 25-6770, Site Amenities Account
Contract Number(s): 15-80-01
District(s): 15
Summary: Parking Lot Repaving; North Police Area Headquarters & Barrington Pond | approve | Pass |
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15-0504
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $336,552.85
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2
District(s): 6, 16 and 17
Summary: New Metal Buildings at Various Sites, locations include: Thorn Creek Maintenance Division HQ, Palos Trail HQ, Central Maintenance Facilities Addition & Central Maintenance Facilities Vehicle Storage Building | approve | Pass |
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15-0505
| 1 | | Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Cornerstone Contracting, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $665,196.60
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C
District(s): 17
Summary: Camp Bullfrog and Maple Lake Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0506
| 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: $703,154.70
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-007C
District(s): 6
Summary: Camp Sullivan Family Development - Phase 2 | approve | Pass |
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15-0507
| 1 | | Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Chicago Commercial Construction, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $195,486.06
Accounts: 10-/0-67-161-6760, Grant Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-06C4-R
District(s): 16 and 17
Summary: Miller Meadow, Beck Lake and Bremen Grove Improvements | approve | Pass |
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15-0508
| 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: $381,710.61
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-008C
District(s): 14
Summary: Camp Dan Beard Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0469
| 1 | | Clean Cut Tree Service, 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, Grayslake, Illinois
Reason: Contract #15-31-107 consists of the removal, topping or pruning of two thousand one hundred sixty-five (2,165) trees, seven (7) of which require stumping in accordance with the Preserves specifications in Region 2, Northwest Division. Clean Cut Tree Service was the lowest responsible bidder of the five (5) bidders.
Bid Opening Date: 8/12/2015
Bid Results:
1. Clean Cut Tree Service, $243,300.00
2. Arborworks, $247,500.00
3. Trees R Us, $268,460.00
4. Homer Tree Service, $386,681.00
5. Groundskeeper Landscape, $397,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $243,300.00
Contract Period: Ninety (90) days from notice to proceed
Account Name/Number: 09-6756 EAB Tree Removal, 09-6750 Habitat Restoration
District: 14
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women | approve | Pass |
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15-0485
| 1 | | Path Construction, Arlington Heights Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Department: Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Path Construction, Arlington Heights Illinois for interior building improvements at the Preserve’s General Headquarters
Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G7R1B includes interior space planning improvements at the Preserve’s existing General Headquarters. This work is for construction services and includes remodeling existing offices, constructing new offices, installing fire alarm systems and addressing additional miscellaneous interior repairs. Some of this work is required due to the construction of the new entrance lobby and elevator and other work is to address new departmental development and restructuring.
Bid Opening Date: 8/19/2015
Bid Results:
1. Path Construction $994,400.00
2. Reliable & Associates $1,046,911.00
3. Paul Borg Construction $1,053,600.00
4. KR Miller $1,067,000.00
5. Plata Const | approve | Pass |
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15-0498
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 7/1/2015 - 7/31/2015
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures. | approve | Pass |
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