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Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/11/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued On: 3/6/2025
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25-0075 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PETITION FOR DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE ROSEMONT PARK DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is the owner of real property, cumulatively totaling approximately 22 acres, located in the unincorporated area of Leyden Township identified by the following Property Index Numbers: 12-03-101-001-0000 12-03-101-002-0000 12-03-101-004-0000 12-03-301-019-0000 12-03-301-021-0000 12-03-302-006-0000 12-03-400-001-0000 (collectively, the “Property”), all of which are located within the boundaries of the Rosemont Park District (the “RPD”); and WHEREAS, disconnection of the Property from the RPD will remove the Property from the RPD territory which is not within the corporate limits of the Village of Rosemont (the “Village”) and thereby facilitate the possible consolidation of the RPD with the Village; and WHEREAS, Section 1205/3-6 of the Park District Code (70 ILCS 1205/3-6) authorizes the corporate authorities of the RPD to adopt an ordinance disconnecting any territory within   Not available Not available
25-0125 1  OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR PAUL DOUGLAS PRESERVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 25, Township 42 North, Range 9, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Paul Douglas Preserve in District 15. 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 educa   Not available Not available
25-0126 1  Acquisition of Real EstatePROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Hermann M. Caly Family Trust; 780 Group, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company; Geh Day Holding Company, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company (Owners of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 20 Freeman Road & 18 N Freeman Road, South Barrington, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): PINs: 01-25-401-004-0000 & 01-25-401-003-0000 PARCEL 1 That part of Lot 1 in Geh Day Farm, being a subdivision of the East half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 42 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the East Half of said Southeast Quarter, (also being the Southwest corner of said Lot 1); thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds East along the South line of the East Half of said Southeast Quarter, (and the South line of Lot 1), 440.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 14 minutes 18 seconds East, 220.55 feet to a point on the West    Not available Not available
25-0114 1  Partnership AgreementPROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago Illinois. Reason: Audubon Great Lakes (“Audubon”) has received a $238,494.24 grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal River Program to support a second phase of restoration, outreach and engagement at Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve and Powderhorn North Forest Preserve in southeast Cook County. Audubon will utilize the grant award to hire a contractor to conduct restoration activities and host a series of public access planning events to benefit the sites. Restoration activities include approximately 98 acres of invasive species removal and native plant seeding, building upon extensive restoration work that has occurred since 2021 in association with the construction of a hydrologic connection and fish passage system, completed during Phase I. Phase II will engage participants of the Forest Preserves’ Audubon Habitat Restoration conservation co   Not available Not available
25-0116 1  Partnership AgreementPROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (“CAMBr”), Bartlett, Illinois. Reason: The proposed agreement will authorize the Forest Preserves to continue a twenty plus (20+) year partnership with CAMBr to clear, manage and maintain multi-use natural surface single track trails in the Palos and Paul Douglas preserves, and other approved areas to be used generally by cyclists and all other users. This collaboration provides a system for ensuring sustainable use by riders and improves the Forest Preserves’ single-track trail systems by developing leadership and supporting self-sustaining communities of volunteers and stewards. All projects will require approval by the Forest Preserves, which will support the partnership by providing in-kind contributions at the discretion of the General Superintendent or a designee. Such contributions could include stone or other materials, as well as limited storage space for tools and ot   Not available Not available
25-0119 1  Grant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: Authorization to accept grant and enter into a grant agreement Purpose: Expansion of Conservation Corps programming Grant Amount: $344,345.00 Grant Period: From date of execution through 6/30/2027 Fiscal Impact: $36,047.00 in direct cash match, plus $21,821.00 of in-kind staff support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the programs Accounts: Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314 and 51010.521444 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to support the recruitment, hiring, and employment of at least forty-five (45) additional participants of the Forest Preserves’ Forest Preserve Experience, Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps, a   Not available Not available
25-0113 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Law Enforcement Other Part(ies): Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the Cook County Sheriff’s Office for the purpose of collaborating in order to connect individuals with Treatment Response Team (“TRT”) services during calls for service and/or in the course of Forest Preserves of Cook County Police Department’s lawful duties. Goods or Services: The parties desire to share TRT services for mental health incidents. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026 with automatic one-year renewal provisions Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A District(s): Districtwide Summary: This MOU serves to memorialize the process by which Forest Preserves of Cook County Police Department may engage the TRT for supportive services. TRT utilizes a Co-Response Model for mental health incidents which combines law enforcement resources with assistance fr   Not available Not available
25-0128 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Resource Management Other Part(ies): Northwest Mosquito Abatement District, Wheeling, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Northwest Mosquito Abatement District (“MAD”). Goods or Services: Sharing of land management and mapping?data for Forest Preserves properties which overlap with properties under MAD’s jurisdiction. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Ten (10) years from date of execution Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A District(s): 9, 14, 15, 17 Summary: The Forest Preserves seeks to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with MAD to contribute mapping and other data related to land management activities conducted on its properties (e.g. tree trimming, prescribed burning, invasive species removal, etc.) to better inform studies and risk assessments conducted by MAD related to mosquito and tick-borne disease within Cook County. Correlating sampling data accumulated by    Not available Not available
25-0103 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: SMNG A Ltd., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Professional architectural and engineering services for design and construction administration of various smaller building projects Contract Value: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00 Contract Period: 4/15/2025 - 4/14/2028 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Estimated Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 (FY 2025 $800,000.00, FY 2026 $800,000.00, FY 2027 $600,000.00, FY 2028 $400,000.00 (optional), and FY 2029 $400,000.00 (optional)) Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51031.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, and 51036.520830; and future Construction and Development accounts Contract Number(s): #74000015783 issued under RFQ 24-80-32 and Solicitation Number 24-80-011705 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item   Not available Not available
25-0111 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Professional engineering services for design and construction inspection of various capital infrastructure improvements. Contract Value: Not to exceed $3,000,000.00 Contract Period: 4/15/2025 - 4/14/2028 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 (FY 2025 $800,000.00, FY 2026 $800,000.00, FY 2027 $600,000.00, FY 2028 $400,000.00 (optional), and FY 2029 $400,000.00 (optional)) Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51031.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, and 51036.520830; and future Construction and Development accounts Contract Number(s): #74000015772 issued under RFQ 24-80-20 and Solicitation Number 24-80-011793 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Fi   Not available Not available
25-0112 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Vendor: DataMade LLC, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services for Maintenance and Enhancements of Custom Web-Based Applications Contract Value: Not to exceed $100,000.00 Contract Period: 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $25,000.00 per year Accounts: Computer and Data Processing 51001.531670 Contract Number(s): #74000015771 issued under RFP 24-80-38 and Solicitation Number 24-80-011927 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value per year being equal to or less than $25,000.00. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Department of Planning and Devel   Not available Not available
25-0115 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Hansen & Sons Farm, Crete, 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 19101 Cottage Grove, 1588 E. 13th Street, and 1413 Joe Orr Road Contract Value: N/A Contract Period: 4/1/2025 - 12/31/2025, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $138,000.00 over approximately five (5) years Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating) Contract Number(s): #74000015751 issued under Project #25RM 101 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for row crop production at three (3) unnamed sites that were recently acquired in Glenwood, Ford Heights, and Lynwood. These sites were hi   Not available Not available
25-0122 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: PreCise MRM, LLC, Meridian, Idaho Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): AVL-GPS Telematics for District Fleet Contract Value: $691,720.00 Contract Period: 3/11/2025 - 7/31/2029 with two (2), one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent subject to the renewal of the underlying contract on which this piggyback contract is based. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $105,880.00; FY 2026 $105,880.00; FY 2027 $105,880.00; FY 2028 $105,880.00; FY 2029 $105,880.00; FY 2030 $81,160.00 (optional); FY 2031 $81,160.00 (optional) Accounts: Automotive Operations 51001.540250 Contract Number(s): #74000015769 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. Piggyback to Cook County contract with no MWBE participation goals. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves is looking   Not available Not available
25-0129 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent Vendor: PMGMA, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Printing and distribution of the quarterly guide to the season’s events, activities and amenities in the Forest Preserves of Cook County Contract Value: $251,956.00 Contract Period: 5/1/2025 - 4/30/2027 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $93,727.00, FY 2026 $125,978.00, FY 2027 $32,251.00 Accounts: Advertising and Promotions 51001.520610 Contract Number(s): #74000015779 issued under RFP #25-10-1924 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals (“RFP”) seeking firms to print and deliver a quarterly 48-page, four-color guide to promote seasonal events, act   Not available Not available
25-0031 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Federal Signal Corporation, University Park, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Aftermarket vehicle equipment and installation services Original Contract Period: 12/18/2024 - 8/16/2027 Proposed Contract Period Extension: Two (2) one-year optional renewals to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent, subject to the renewal of the underlying contract on which this piggyback contract is based. Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $150,000.00 Original Approval: 12/18/2024, $150,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $750,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $150,000.00, FY 2026 $150,000.00, FY 2027 $150,000.00, FY 2028 $150,000.00 (optional), FY 2029 $150,000.00 (optional) Accounts: Equipment Supplies and Maintenance Services 51033.540275 Contract Number(s): #74000015256 issued under Cook County Sheriff’s    Not available Not available
25-0121 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Request: Receive and File Report Title: Concessions Annual Report - FY 2024 Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Summary: On 3/15/2022, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Concessions Ordinance (Board Item No. 22-0126) (the “Ordinance”). Under the Ordinance, the Forest Preserves is authorized to grant certain concession related permits and contracts. To assist with this process, the Forest Preserves implemented a Concessions Policy (Policy Number: 05.00.00) establishing the criteria by which the Forest Preserves will issue permits and contracts for concession opportunities to increase and improve visitor engagement by providing the public with access to complementary recreational activities, amenities and services while also generating revenue to support the mission of the Forest Preserves. The Ordinance requires an annual report to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on concession-related    Not available Not available
25-0118 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): City of Oak Forest, Illinois (the “City”) Request: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to convey permanent and temporary easements to the City Goods or Services: Construction by the City of a new shoulder area and other safety improvements on a portion of Oak Park Avenue near the intersection with 147th Street. The work will require the conveyance of a Permanent Easement (“PE”) for 0.016 acres, more or less, to relocate existing drainage structures and a Temporary Easement (“TE”) for 0.067 acres, more or less, for grading. As this is a benefit for the Forest Preserves, waiver of compensation and fees is recommended. No trees would be impacted by the work. Agreement Number(s): IGA #25-0118 Agreement Period: From date of full execution to final acceptance and restoration of site but no later than 12/31/2029. Fiscal Impact: N/A ($2,150.00 for PE and $4,400.00 for    Not available Not available
25-0117 1  Easement RequestEASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant two (2) permanent easements to Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways at 143rd Street east of Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Forest for a total of 5.266 acres or 229,387 square feet, more or less. Reason: The bridge over 143rd Street was built in 1933 and now needs replacement. The dedication of the right-of-way for the existing bridge was never documented and recorded. The proposed easements include areas for the bridge replacement, construction staging, and future maintenance. The bridge will be re-built in two (2) stages with the north half first followed by the south half. The work would impact a small portion of the Tinley Creek Bike Trail that is supported by the bridge as well as ten (10) trees, resulting in tree mitigation fees. In practice, more trees may need to be removed than originally estimated. Any increase in the tree mitigation fee will be in accordance with the Tree Mitigation Plan (see Board Item No. 20-0279), and if such increase    Not available Not available
25-0074 1  Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Legal Department Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed amendment be approved in order to correct an error in the legal description. Item Number: 23-0111 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A District(s): 5 Original Text of Item: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, an Illinois Corporation Sole (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 19400 & Part of 19330 South Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): 32-10-401-008-0000 & Part of 32-10-401-007-0000 PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (EXCEPT THE EAST 325 FEET THEREOF) AND (EXCEPT FAIRWAYS OF GLENWOOD SUBDIVISION) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO, PARCEL 5: THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 475   Not available Not available
25-0134 1  Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Amend item to slightly adjust total area of temporary easement Item Number: 24-0373 Original Text of Item: EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement and a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at Joliet Road and Brainard Avenue in Countryside, Illinois for a safety improvement project. Reason: IDOT plans to complete a safety improvement project at the intersection utilizing the easement areas for sidewalk construction and re-grading of existing Forest Preserves trail. The area for the permanent easement is 0.006 acres (or 261 square feet), and the area for the temporary easement is 0.054 0.055 acres (or 2,352 2,396 square feet). IDOT indicates that no trees are expected to be removed for this project. Easement Fee: $300.00 for the permanent easement and $700.00 for the temporary easement Tree Mitigation Fee: $0 Concurrence(s)   Not available Not available
25-0082 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Receive and File Report Title: Land Use Request Report 2024 Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Summary: The Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances (Section 2-5-11.B.) requires the Forest Preserves’ General Superintendent to submit a list of rejected proposals for conveyance, license or easement to the Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners. The enclosed report is the annual report.   Not available Not available
25-0023 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of January 2025. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-0132 1  ReportREPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - January 2025 Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of January 2025. Payments total $96,899.26 for January 2025.   Not available Not available
25-0133 1  ReportREPORT Department: Office of the General Superintendent Request: Receive and File Report Title: Resident Watchman Annual Report Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Summary: This report is required per Section 1-9-3 (Fees and Occupancy of District Lands) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances. The report provides names, job titles, and salaries of employees who occupied property within the Resident Watchman Program for fiscal year 2024 and includes other program-related information.   Not available Not available
25-0110 1  Calendar of EventsPROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 3/11/2025 - 4/7/2025 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Thursday, 3/13 through Friday, 3/14; 11:45pm - 2:30am Total Lunar Eclipse, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs Join us as we watch this celestial phenomenon unfold into the wee hours of the morning. Registration required. Participants must bring a chair. Please call (708) 839-6897. Friday, 3/14; 7:30pm - 9:30pm Full Moon Walk and Paint, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Enjoy a moonlit hike and create a full moon masterpiece with step-by-step instructions. Registration required. Please call (847) 381-6592. Saturday, 3/15; 10:30am Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook Join us for a walk in the sugar maple forest as winter comes to an end. You will learn about the sweet history of maple syrup making. Registration required. Please call (847) 824-8   Not available Not available
25-0017 1 FPCC - ARPA General Headquarters Remodel ReportReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: FPCC - ARPA General Headquarters Remodel Report Report Period: January 30, 2024, through August 2, 2024 Summary: This audit was designed to determine if the program was in compliance with the Financial and Monitoring provisions of the beneficiary agreement.   Not available Not available
25-0018 1 ARPA - FPCC New Restroom Beaubien Woods Audit ReportReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: ARPA - FPCC New Restroom Beaubien Woods Audit Report Report Period: January 30, 2024, through August 16, 2024 Summary: This audit was designed to determine if the program was in compliance with the Financial and Monitoring provisions of the beneficiary agreement.   Not available Not available
25-0068 1 OCA - FPCC FY24 4th Quarter Open RecommendationsReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Request: Refer to Audit Committee Report Title: OCA - FPCC FY24 4th Quarter Open Recommendations Report Period: December 2024 Summary: This report was designed to communicate the status of Open Recommendations regarding the Forest Preserves of Cook County.   Not available Not available
25-0141 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL 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 01/14/25.   Not available Not available
25-0147 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL 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 2/4/25.   Not available Not available
25-0109 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 Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc., primary place of business Woodridge, Illinois, for the fabrication and installation of outdoor signage. Reason: Contract #74000015773 issued under Project #25-80-27 Districtwide Signage, for the fabrication and installation of outdoor signs at gateway sites and other locations throughout Cook County. Bid Opening Date: 2/4/2025 Bid Results: 1. Roadsafe Traffic Systems, Inc. $1,708,647.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,708,647.00 (FY 2025 $750,000.00, FY 2026 $500,000.00, FY 2027 $458,647.00) Contract Period: Three (3) years from the notice to proceed Account Name/Number: Land Improvements 51009.560019, 51010.560019, 51031.560019, 51033.560019, 51034.560019, and 51036.560019; and future Construction and Development accounts District: Districtwide Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney   Not available Not available
25-0130 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 3/11/2025 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2025 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $3,500,000.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2025 to Present: $80,847.25 Legal Fees for 3/11/2025 to Be Approved: $72,802.40   Not available Not available
25-0131 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 3/11/2025 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2025 to present: $49,259.69 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $9,948.72   Not available Not available
25-0024 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 1/31/2025 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for January 2025.   Not available Not available
25-0072 1  OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR SWEET WOODS AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 10, 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   Not available Not available
25-0073 1  Acquisition of Real EstatePROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Walter Shults and Jo Ann Shults (Owners of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: Part of 360 E. Glenwood Dyer Road, Glenwood, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): Part of PIN: 32-10-200-006-0000 EXCEPTING THAT PART NORTH OF DEER CREEK; THAT PART LYING SOUTH OF THE CENTER LINE OF GLENWOOD DYER ROAD, IN THE EAST ½ OF THE WEST ½ OF THE NORTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. SAID PARCEL CONTAINING 849,420 SQUARE FEET, OR 19.50 ACRES, MORE OR LESS. Fiscal Impact: $835,000.00 purchase price plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $845,000.00 in total). Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010; and ARPA Fund 51032.560010 District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the Forest    Not available Not available
25-0079 1  License AmendmentPROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to amend a License to Streamwood Park District, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain water main at a different location a few hundred feet to the south on the same parcel that was previously approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners on February 7, 2023 (Board Item No. 23-0016). There are no other proposed changes to the existing License #1800 besides the change in the location of the water main. Term: Ten (10) years (no change from original term) License Fee: N/A License Application Fee: N/A License Review Fee: N/A YELAR Fee: N/A Total one-time upfront fee of N/A for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A The area of the License is: 0.0114 acre(s) Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. Grantee will be required to meet the insurance requirements under the amended License Agreement. The Fo   Not available Not available