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11/17/2015
10:00 AM
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15-0631
| 2 | | HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVE FOUNDATION’S 2015 MAJOR SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE OF THE ANNUAL CONSERVATION CUP GOLF BENEFIT | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE FOREST PRESERVE FOUNDATION’S 2015 MAJOR SPONSORS AND HOST COMMITTEE OF THE ANNUAL CONSERVATION CUP GOLF BENEFIT
WHEREAS, the 2015 Conservation Cup Host Committee was comprised of Mary Jo Herseth and Jackie Loewe, Chairs, and Marilyn Bush, Sean Patrick Durkin, Brian Dober, Tom Livingston, Josh Proctor, Mark Lester, Jered Weiland, and Claire Williams, members; and
WHEREAS, co-chairs Jackie Loewe and Mary Jo Herseth, co-chaired the Conservation Cup Host Committee, and have done so for three consecutive years, each time ensuring that the event would raise significant resources to support Forest Preserves of Cook County programs. Jackie Lowie, who also serves as a member of the Forest Preserve Foundation, and Mary Jo Herseth worked tirelessly to secure extensive event sponsorships and donations and have dedicated numerous volunteer hours in support of the Foundation’s mission; and
WHEREAS, all of the members of the 2015 Conservation Cup Host Committee contributed significantly to efforts which raised $168,000, which is the highest amount raise | approve | Pass |
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15-0661
| 1 | | HONORING THE EFFORTS OF FOUR COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE EMPLOYEES, ANDRES BADILLO, FRANK RAYMOND, JEFF SCHERER AND ALVIN JOSEPH FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE LIFE OF PAUL SCHNEIDER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE EFFORTS OF FOUR COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE EMPLOYEES, ANDRES BADILLO, FRANK RAYMOND, JEFF SCHERER AND ALVIN JOSEPH FOR THEIR COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION TO THE LIFE OF PAUL SCHNEIDER
WHEREAS, in the midst of dire emergency, a 911 emergency dispatch was called by Cook County Forest Preserve District employee Alvin Joseph, urging responders to immediately act; and
WHEREAS, Alvin Joseph waited for and directed the paramedics to the house of Helen Schneider, where Paul Schneider was visiting his mother when he lost consciousness; and
WHEREAS, in the spirit of compassion, the other three Cook County Forest Preserve employees, Andres Badillo, Frank Raymond, Jeff Scherer immediately began performing CPR, forcing air into Paul’s lungs and performing chest compressions until the ambulance arrived; and
WHEREAS, these four gentlemen who were willing to get involved when an emergency arose during their work day, should be honored for going above and beyond their job requirements; and
WHEREAS, Andres Badillo, Frank Raymond, Jeff Scherer and | 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 | refer | Pass |
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15-0618
| 1 | | ORGAN DONOR LEAVE POLICY | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ORGAN DONOR LEAVE POLICY
WHEREAS, the need for potentially life-saving organ and bone marrow transplants far exceeds the supply; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has recognized the importance of organ donation by providing the opportunity for paid leave to State employees who donate an organ or bone marrow; and
WHEREAS, like Illinois, many other jurisdictions have attempted to offset the incidental costs associated with donation and protect employees from retaliation for taking leave to donate an organ by passing legislation providing job-protected, paid leave to employees who donate organs or bone marrow; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) currently does not provide job-protected, paid leave for the purpose of organ or bone marrow donation, necessitating employees to use their accrued sick and vacation leave or take unpaid personal leave, if eligible; and
WHEREAS, in order to offset the incidental costs associated with donation and to protect employees from retaliation for taking a leave of absence to donat | 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 | refer | Pass |
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15-0596
| 1 | | Procurement Card Usage Audit of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Procurement Card Usage Audit of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Report Period: For the period February 2014 - February 2015
Summary: The purpose of the audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over procurement card usage. | refer | Pass |
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15-0602
| 1 | | Patson Inc., DBA TransChicago Truck Group, Elmhurst, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Patson Inc., DBA TransChicago Truck Group, Elmhurst, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): 2016 4 X 2 Diesel Powered Cab/Chassis Truck with Platform Bodies and Log Grapples
Contract Value: $200,032.00
Contract period: 1/14/2011 - 1/13/2016
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $200,032.00
Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 26-6625
Contract Number(s): City of Chicago Contract #23824
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): Districtwide
Summary: This request is for the purchase of one (1) 4 x 2 Diesel-Powered Cab/Chassis Truck with Platform Bodies and Log Grapples for the Resource Management Department. This truck will be used for operational purposes relating to Forestry. The Forest Preserve District plans to use the City of Chicago con | approve | Pass |
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15-0603
| 1 | | Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
Vendor: Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Rock salt and de-icing materials
Original Contract Period: 10/1/2011 - 9/30/2013 Board Authorized
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/17/2015 - 9/30/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $284,000.00
Original Approval: 9/8/11, $131,000.00
Previous Administrative Increase(s): 11/01/2013, $13,000.00
Previous Board Extension(s) and Increase(s): 12/3/2013 Board Authorized, $65,000.00; Extension from 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014. 11/18/2014 Board Authorized, $75,000.00 - Extension from 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Previous Administrative Extension(s): 10/1/2015 - 11/16/2015
This Increase Requested: $100,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $50,000.00, FY 2016 $50,000.00
Accounts: Chemical Supplies, 01-6330
Contract Number(s): 11-53-106CC
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The Chief Finan | approve | Pass |
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15-0605
| 1 | | AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: AMEC Environmental & Infrastructure, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Program Management/Owner’s Representative Service for Capital Improvement Landscape/Civil Engineering Program
Original Contract Period: Three (3) years from effective date of signed Agreement. 12/5/2012 - 12/4/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: One (1) year extension from 12/5/2015 through 12/4/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $892,560.00
Original Approval: 12/5/2012, $892,560.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: General Consulting Services Accounts, 52-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
Contract Number(s): 12-80-61
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): Districtwid | approve | Pass |
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15-0606
| 1 | | ew design and construction management services totaling $25,000.00 or less | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: The pool of pre-qualified consultants is listed in the back-up
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to extend contract and to use pool for new design and construction management services totaling $25,000.00 or less.
Good(s) or Service(s): Architectural and engineering services
Original Contract Period: 12/5/2012 - 12/4/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/5/2015 - 12/4/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A
Original Approval: 12/5/2012
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 12-80-59
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): Various
Summary: A pre-qualified pool of architectural and engineering design firms executed term agreements for an ori | approve | Pass |
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15-0607
| 1 | | Homer Environmental, LLC, Lockport, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Homer Environmental, LLC, Lockport, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Restoration at Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve
Contract Value: $1,120,838.00
Contract period: Sixty (60) months from date of execution
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,120,838.00
Accounts: Habitat Mitigation, 10-6750 and Habitat Restoration, 09-6750
Contract Number(s): 15-31-112
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): 17
Summary: Contract #15-31-112 consists of the large-scale restoration of approximately 366 acres at Cranberry Slough Nature Preserve, providing targeted brush removal and control of invasive species in prioritized zones within the Nature Preserve and adjoining sites.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) assembled a review panel comp | approve | Pass |
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15-0612
| 1 | | Fox & Fox Architects, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Fox & Fox Architects, 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
Original Contract Period: 8/16/2013-8/15/2015, Board approved extension on 6/9/2015 from 8/16/2015 - 12/5/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/6/2015 - 12/4/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $280,151.00
Original Approval: 7/16/2013, $149,851.00
Previous Increase(s): (11/4/2013, $8.000.00) (4/8/2014, $55,300.00) (6/9/2015, $67,000.00)
This Increase Requested: $35,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35,000.00
Accounts: General Consulting Services, 25-6740, 51-6740, 54-6740 and 55-6740
Contract Number(s): Task Order 13-80-01-7R1D
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): 9
Summar | approve | 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 | refer | Pass |
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15-0615
| 1 | | Constellation Energy Services, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet Maintenance
Vendor: Constellation Energy Services, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Delivery of Districtwide Electricity
Contract Value: $675,000.00
Contract period: 11/20/2015 - 12/31/2018 with two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $225,000.00 FY 2017 $225,000.00, FY 2018 $225,000.00
Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas, 01-6400
Contract Number(s): 1428-13749
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): Districtwide
Summary: Participating in Cook County’s contract with Constellation Energy Services, Inc. approved by the County Board on 4/29/2015 to supply and deliver electricity at designated locations. Request for Proposals procedures were followed in accordance with the Procurement code. Constellati | approve | Pass |
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15-0617
| 1 | | BCR Automotive Group LLC DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: BCR Automotive Group LLC DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): One (1) 2016 Ford T350 Transit Fifteen Passenger Van and Four (4) 2016 Ford T350 Transit Cargo Vans
Contract Value: $184,108.30
Contract period: 5/29/2015 - 05/29/2018
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $184,108.30
Accounts: Vehicles and Trucks, 01-6625
Contract Number(s): C15FT101622748
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): Districtwide
Summary: Facilities and Fleet is requesting to purchase One (1) Fifteen Passenger 2016 Ford T350 Transit Van and Four (4) 2016 Ford T350 Transit Cargo Vans for the needs of the Facilities and Fleet Department.
The Facilities and Fleet Department will be a participant in the CTA contract C15FT101622748 to | approve | Pass |
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15-0620
| 1 | | Openlands, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Resource Management
Vendor: Openlands, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Large-scale restoration services at Deer Grove West, to be funded through the O’Hare Modernization Mitigation Account
Contract Value: No financial impact
Contract period: Sixty (60) months from notice to proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $0.00
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 14
Summary: On 2/11/2015, the Board of Commissioners approved the development of a large-scale management and monitoring plan to facilitate restoration of valuable remnant wetland communities and the surrounding watershed at Deer Grove West.
The Project will be funded via the O’Hare Modernization Mitigation Account (OMMA), which provides mitigation of off-site wetland impacts associated with the airport expansion under the O’Hare Modernization Program. | approve | Pass |
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15-0621
| 1 | | The Nature Conservancy | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Nature Conservancy (“TNC”).
Reason: Prescribed burning is a key natural resource management tool utilized across the Preserves’ 69,000 acres to restore and maintain healthy regional ecosystems and combat threats to biodiversity posed by invasive species. The Forest Preserves of Cook County and The Nature Conservancy seek to enter into a Partnership Agreement to collaborate on wildland fire management activities on District holdings. The Preserves and TNC stand to mutually benefit from the experiences and interagency training opportunities provided by this partnership.
The Nature Conservancy is a leading non-profit environmental conservation agency which has been involved in regional and global conservation efforts since 1951.
This partnership advances the goals of the Next Century Conservation Plan.
Contract period: Sixty (60) months from date of execution
Fiscal Impact: None
Account | approve | Pass |
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15-0622
| 1 | | West Publishing Corporation, Eagan, Minnesota | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: West Publishing Corporation, Eagan, Minnesota
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Legal research data, online continuing legal education, and updates to West Illinois Compiled Statutes Annotated
Contract Value: $71,964.34
Contract period: 10/1/2014, retroactively - 9/30/2017
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY2014 -$5,964.34, FY2015 - $24,000, FY2016 - $24,000, and FY2017-$18,000
Accounts: Dues & Subscriptions, 01-6258; Legal & Court Fees, 11-6540
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): N/A
Summary: Attorneys and paralegals in the Preserves’ Legal Department use West Publishing Corporation’s Westlaw site for legal research and online legal education. Attorneys and paralegals have access to over 7,000 legal education courses with varied content. The Preserves’ Legal Department receives a 50% discount on the West Illinoi | approve | Pass |
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15-0629
| 1 | | Clarity Partners LLC, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Permits, Concessions and Volunteer Resources
Vendor: Clarity Partners LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase this contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Consultant services to facilitate the enhancement of the electronic permitting system Activenet.
Original Contract Period: 8/13/2013 - 12/31/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2016-12/31/2016
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $150,000.00
Original Approval: Board Approval Date 8/13/2013, $50,000.00
Previous Increase(s): Board Approval Date 2/18/2014, $100,000.00
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $54,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $54,000.00
Accounts: Permit Contractual Services, 01-6250
Contract Number(s): 13-53-404A
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): Districtwide
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15-0634
| 1 | | Harris Computer Systems, Libertyville, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: Harris Computer Systems, Libertyville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Municipal and financial software upgrades
Original Contract Period: 7/11/2012 - 6/30/2013
Previous Contract Period Extension(s): 8/30/2013 - 9/30/2015 approved on 2/18/2014 and a sixty (60) day extension granted by the Purchasing Agent on 9/30/2015 from 10/1/2015 - 11/30/2015.
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2015 - 11/30/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $170,000.00
Original Approval: 7/11/2012, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): Purchasing Agent Administrative Increase on 4/29/2013, $10,000.00. Board Approved Increase on 2/18/2014 for $60,000.00
This Increase Requested: $70,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $35,000.00 2017 $35,000.00
Accounts: Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 13-20-2001
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15-0636
| 1 | | Ask Reply, Inc. d/b/a B2GNow, Phoenix, Arizona | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: Ask Reply, Inc. d/b/a B2GNow, Phoenix, Arizona
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Diversity Management Monitoring System
Contract Value: $71,575.00
Contract period: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2018 With two (2) one (1) year option renewals
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $23,858.33, FY 2017 $23,858.33 and FY 2018 $23,858.34
Accounts: Other Professional Services, 01-6217
Contract Number(s): 15-20-002
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): Districtwide
Summary: This contract is in participation with Cook County’s contract that was approved on 7/29/2015. This is a web-based solution that facilitates effective Minority Business Enterprise/Womens Business Enterprise compliance monitoring on construction, goods and services and professional services | approve | Pass |
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15-0640
| 1 | | Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Auditing and reporting services
Original Contract Period: 11/15/2012 - 11/14/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/17/2015 - 11/16/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $177,900.00
Original Approval: 11/15/2012, $177,900.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $132,760.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2016 $65,400.00 FY 2017 $67,360.00
Accounts: Annual Reports/Audit, 01-6215
Contract Number(s): 12-20-130
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): Districtwide
Summary: This contract provides for auditing and reporting of government financial statement services for fiscal years 2016 and | approve | Pass |
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15-0646
| 1 | | Procurements and Disbursements Report 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of September 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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15-0651
| 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 - 6/30/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | refer | Pass |
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15-0652
| 1 | | Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report 1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Submitting Report for the Contract Compliance Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserve District MBE/WBE Expenditure Report
Report Period: 1/1/2015 - 6/30/2015
Summary: Submitting report for referral to the Contract Compliance Committee | refer | Pass |
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15-0623
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 11/17/2015 - 12/15/2015 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 11/17/2015 - 12/15/2015
Tomorrow! Wednesday, 11/18; 4 - 6 pm
Archery 101, Dan Ryan Woods, Grove 5, 87th and Western, Chicago
Relax and refocus after school or work. Instruction provided for ages 10 and up. Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot.
Thursday, 11/19; 4 - 7 pm
Green Holiday DIY, Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem Ave, River Forest
Learn to green up your holiday gifting, wrapping and decor. We’ll have supplies on hand, but bring any items you’d like to transform into something new. This monthly series explores nature, art and more. For more information, call 312-415-2970 or email experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov.
Saturdays, 11/21 & 28 and Sundays, 11/22 & 29; 9 am - Noon
Ecological Restoration, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Invasive shrubs threaten our native plant populations. Help protect the woodlands by helpin | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0656
| 1 | | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 10/6/2015 | 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 regularl meeting held on 10/6/2015. | approve | Pass |
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15-0657
| 1 | | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS 10/28/2015 | 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 special meeting held on 10/28/2015. | approve | Pass |
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15-0650
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -10/06/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -10/06/2015
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: $40,316.17
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $2,557.92
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $555,311.67
Legal Fees for 10/06/2015 to Be Approved: $95,132.72 | approve | Pass |
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15-0653
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -11/17/2015 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -11/17/2015
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: $200,682.00
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $34,581.48 | approve | Pass |
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15-0635
| 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: $228,658.40
Accounts: 25-6760, Recreation (Landscape Improvements)
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-08C1
District(s): 6 and 16
Summary: New Picnic Shelters at Rubio Woods and the Chicago Portage Site | approve | Pass |
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15-0637
| 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: $251,587.21
Accounts: 25-6770, Site Amenities
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-15C2
District(s): 13
Summary: Chick Evans Parking Lot Improvements | approve | Pass |
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15-0638
| 1 | | AGAE Contractors Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: AGAE Contractors Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $162,048.35
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G2R1
District(s): 6 and 11
Summary: Life Safety, ADA & Locker Room Upgrades at Skokie R.M.H.Q., Glen Grove Equestrian Center and North Branch Maintenance H.Q. | approve | Pass |
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15-0639
| 1 | | Burling Builders, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Burling Builders, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $307,196.02
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
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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15-0641
| 1 | | Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Plata Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $254,301.44
Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R1
District(s): 9
Summary: General Headquarters Elevator Addition and Renovations | approve | Pass |
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15-0642
| 1 | | Old Veteran Construction Inc, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Old Veteran Construction Inc, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $304,957.59
Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C
District(s): 14
Summary: Camp Reinberg Development | approve | Pass |
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15-0643
| 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: $574,528.20
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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15-0654
| 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: $269,327.88
Accounts: Camp Account, 25-6730
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-007C
District(s): 6
Summary: Camp Sullivan Family Development - Phase 2 | approve | Pass |
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15-0647
| 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: $473,568.11
Accounts: Camp Account, 25-6730
Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-009C
District(s): 6
Summary: Camp Sullivan Barn Phase 3 | approve | Pass |
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15-0645
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 9/1/2015 - 9/30/2015
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures | receive and filed | Pass |
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15-0664
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: 2015 Forest Preserve Permit Users Survey Summary Report
Report Period: 6/1/2015 - 10/4/2015
Summary:
2015 Forest Preserve Permit Users Survey Summary Report
I. Overall Information
Purpose
To conduct an informal survey of constituents using the Forest Preserves in the 13th District for picnics in order to measure user satisfaction and identify needed Forest Preserve improvements.
Survey Goal
The goal was to collect and summarize a wide range of data spanning the 2015 picnic season. Surveys were conducted with people holding permits from June 1, 2015 to October 4, 2015.
Target Audience
Oral surveys were administered to people with valid picnic permits for groves located in preserves in the 13th District.
Methods for Conducting Surveys
Surveys were conducted over the phone. More than 400 calls were initiated for surveys with most people declining or unavailable to participate, but most of those surveyed expressed a positive experience.
Su | receive and filed | Pass |
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