Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/24/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Swallow Cliff Pavilion Route 83 and Calumet Sag Rd. Palos Park, IL Route 83 and Calumet Sag Road Palos Park, Illinois
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19-0353 1 HONORING THE BRAVE ACT OF A FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY EMPLOYEE, CHRISTOPHER CAMMON, AND HIS COMMITMENT TO THE LIFE OF AN ENDANGERED MOTORISTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE BRAVE ACT OF A FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY EMPLOYEE, CHRISTOPHER CAMMON, AND HIS COMMITMENT TO THE LIFE OF AN ENDANGERED MOTORIST WHEREAS, On Sunday, August 18, 2019 at around 3 am Christopher Cammon was waiting for a bus at the corner of 79th St and Jeffery Blvd in the South Shore neighborhood heading to work; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cammon heard tires screeching, then witnessed a motorist crash into the light pole at the same intersection where he was standing; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cammon quickly responded, in the midst of a dire emergency, as the vehicle burst into flames trapping the motorist inside; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cammon ran across the street and yelled for the help of others, as he proceeded to pull the injured driver out of the burning vehicle, and then drag the 24-year-old man across the street to safety; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cammon successfully assisted, the individual survived and was taken to a nearby hospital; and WHEREAS, Mr. Cammon who was willing to risk his life to assist a stranger should be honored for stepping out of happrovePass Action details Not available
19-0363 1 RECOGNIZING FLORA OF THE CHICAGO REGION FOR RECEIVING THE LITERATURE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN BOTANY AND FLORA FROM THE COUNCIL ON BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL LIBRARIESConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FLORA OF THE CHICAGO REGION FOR RECEIVING THE LITERATURE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE IN BOTANY AND FLORA FROM THE COUNCIL ON BOTANICAL AND HORTICULTURAL LIBRARIES WHEREAS, on May 17, 2019, Flora of the Chicago Region, authored by Gerould Wilhelm and Laura Rericha, with illustrations by Mary Marguerite Lowther and published by the Indiana Academy of Science, received the Award of Excellence in the category of Botany and Flora from the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries’ Annual Literature Awards; and WHEREAS, this award program recognizes work that makes a significant contribution to the literature of botany or horticulture; and WHEREAS, Gerould Wilhelm, Director of Research at the Conservation Research Institute and Laura Rericha, Wildlife Biologist at the Forest Preserves of Cook County, have dedicated over 100,000 hours over the last 15 years in research to produce the most complete record of vascular plants of the Chicago region; and WHEREAS, the book breaks new ground by documenting the relationship between flora and fauna, dapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0345 1 BOTTLED WATER BANOrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 1-12-1: - BOTTLED WATER BAN BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 12 - Bottled Water Ban of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows: 1-12-1: - BOTTLED WATER BAN. Prohibitions. No Forest Preserve District department or agency shall purchase single-serving bottles of water using District funds, unless an employee contract specifies usage, and that this prohibition will apply to District contractors and District funded and/or sponsored events. The Purchasing Agent and the Department of Maintenance shall, within 90 days of passage, work with all District departments to conduct a water audit to assess their current water usage, availability of fresh tap water, and the feasibility and cost of installing water purification systems. Such audit shall include the quality of water available at all of our preserves and nature centers. Such audit shall determine the viability of switching all bottled water dispensers referPass Action details Not available
19-0348 1 SCHEDULE OF FEESOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FEES BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1- Fee Schedule of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances shall be stricken in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7-1-1: FEES BASE PERMIT FEES: Base fees for all Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Monthly Fitness Instructor, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography, Campgrounds and Indoor Room Rental permits may increase each calendar year up to the rate, if positive, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar. A schedule of such base permit fees shall be included each year in the District’s Annual Appropriations Ordinance. Permittees shall be charged the fee that is applicable for the date(s) of the permitted event. (Base fees exclude application fees, cost of District provided security, special use fees, security deposits, and vending.) Not-to-Exceed Fees for Pools/AquatreferPass Action details Not available
19-0355 1 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT CERTAIN 2020 PERMIT FEESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT CERTAIN 2020 PERMIT FEES WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Forest Preserves”) will approve on October 22, 2019 a proposed ordinance amendment to Title 7- Fees of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, under such code amendment the Forest Preserves may increase certain permit fees each calendar year by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar; and WHEREAS, based on feedback from vendors who manage certain activities within the Forest Preserves, the Forest Preserves recommends that for events taking place in 2020 certain permit fees referenced in Title 7- Fees be increased by an amount that exceeds CPI-U and that certain fees be decreased; and WHEREAS, also based on vendor feedback, the Forest Preserves further recommends that certain new permits be added to the fee schedule for 2020; and WHEREAS, such proposed modified and new permit fees are listed below: _________ PRreferPass Action details Not available
19-0352 1 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND VIA DONATION FROM THE CITY OF ELGIN AND CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE ON THE ACQUIRED LAND NEAR BLUFF SPRINGS FEN NATURE PRESERVEOrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND VIA DONATION FROM THE CITY OF ELGIN AND CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE ON THE ACQUIRED LAND NEAR BLUFF SPRINGS FEN NATURE PRESERVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in parts of Fractional Sections 19 and 30, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Bluff Springs Fen Nature Preserve in District 15. WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois believes passage of this ordinance is necessary to ensure compliance with the Local Government Property Transfer Act, 50 ILCS 605/0.01 et seq., which provides statutory authority for one municipality to convey title to real estate to another municipality when the territory of transferor municipality is at least partly within the corporate limits of the transferee municipality and it is necessary or convenient to use, occupy or improve real estate held by the transferor municipality in the making of any public improvement or for any public purpose; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, IllreferPass Action details Not available
19-0356 1 TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR TURNBULL WOODSOrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR TURNBULL WOODS AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 6, Township 42 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Turnbull Woods in District 13. 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, and recreferPass Action details Not available
19-0357 1 Lake Shore Country Club, Gencoe, IllinoisSale or Purchase of Real EstatePROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF REAL ESTATE DONATION Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Lake Shore Country Club, Glencoe, Illinois Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed donation be approved. Description of Real Estate: That part of Lake Shore Country Club lying west of the Union Pacific Railroad, Glencoe, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): Part of PIN 05-06-100-002-0000 ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE FRACTIONAL SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING WEST OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Fiscal Impact: $0 purchase price, plus up to $10,000.00 to cover any closing costs associated with the transaction. Accounts: Land Acquisition 51025.560010; 51006.520000 District(s): 13 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the Forest Preserve’s current holdings near Turnbull Woods (the “Property”). The PropereferPass Action details Not available
19-0381 1 City of Elgin, IllinoisSale or Purchase of Real EstatePROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF REAL ESTATE DONATION Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): City of Elgin, Illinois Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed donation be approved. Description of Real Estate: Five (5) parcels of vacant land consisting of approximately 20.5 acres adjacent to Bluff Springs Fen Nature Preserve. Section: N/A Parcel(s): 06-19-321-057 That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, being a part of Bluff Fen Subdivision, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Cookane Avenue with the South line of Dixon Avenue extended, said point being 453.16 feet South of the South line of Bluff City Boulevard; thence South along said East line of Cookane Avenue, 99.0 feet, then East parallel with the South line of Dixon Avenue extended, 424.45 feet for a Place of Beginning; thence South parallel with the East line of Cookane Avenue, 480.85 feet; thence East at right angles to said East line of Cookane Avenue, 63.95 feet;referPass Action details Not available
19-0354 1 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE PERMANENT NAMING POLICYResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE PERMANENT NAMING POLICY WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) recognizes that proper names are essential locational tools and navigational aids; that names are the beginnings and ends of journeys and destinations; that names are place markers and focal points through symbolism, association and remembrance; and that names may have powerful positive meanings for people and provide opportunities to promote community harmony; and WHEREAS, in 2018 the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners officially recognized and adopted names of Forest Preserves lands and amenities to reflect its rich and diverse heritage; and WHEREAS, a Permanent Naming Policy can help to safeguard the Forest Preserves’ prestige and heritage; and WHEREAS, the proposed Permanent Naming Policy provides guidance and direction in the naming and renaming of Forest Preserves properties, facilities, natural areas, and other public places; and WHEREAS, the proposed Permanent Naming Policy ensures an inclusive, consuapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0359 2 Village of River Grove, IllinoisLicense RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to the Village of River Grove (the “Village”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain road improvements on the south side of Fullerton Avenue to transition from the proposed Fullerton Avenue roadway to the existing intersection at First Avenue, which was constructed by IDOT in 1989. Part of the existing pavement of Fullerton Avenue encroaches on the Forest Preserves at Fullerton Woods. The Village will remove the existing pavement and restore the area that encroaches on the Forest Preserves west of the transition area. The license will grant the authority for the Village to locate, operate, and maintain the existing pavement and improvements within the transition area. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $9,922.28 License Application Fee: $500.00 License Review Fee: $3,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $19,872.28 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigasuspend the rulesPass Action details Not available
19-0359 2 Village of River Grove, IllinoisLicense RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to the Village of River Grove (the “Village”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain road improvements on the south side of Fullerton Avenue to transition from the proposed Fullerton Avenue roadway to the existing intersection at First Avenue, which was constructed by IDOT in 1989. Part of the existing pavement of Fullerton Avenue encroaches on the Forest Preserves at Fullerton Woods. The Village will remove the existing pavement and restore the area that encroaches on the Forest Preserves west of the transition area. The license will grant the authority for the Village to locate, operate, and maintain the existing pavement and improvements within the transition area. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $9,922.28 License Application Fee: $500.00 License Review Fee: $3,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $19,872.28 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree MitigaapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0378 1 Nature Exploration Academy (NEA)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 Nature Exploration Academy (NEA),Grantee, for use of a large bunkhouse at Camp Sullivan during off-peak times during the months of August through May to change from using the large bunkhouse five (5) days a week to using indoor space at the campground one (1) day a week. Term: Originally, 9/13/2017 - 5/25/2018. In 2018, the Board of Commissioners approved an extension of the license for an additional three (3) year period ending 5/25/2021, with the option for the General Superintendent to approve two (2), one-year renewals. License Fee: $1,200.00 per year (decreased from previous minimum of $6,700.00 per year). License Application Fee: N/A YELAR Fee: N/A Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A The area of the License is: Changed from using large bunkhouse to using an indoor space at Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Ave., Oak Forest, Illinois 60452 Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Chief AtapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0360 1 First American Self Storage Group, LLC and RJB-II Limited Partnership (together, “Grantor”)AgreementPROPOSED AGREEMENT TO RECEIVE A DONATED EASEMENT Vendor: First American Self Storage Group, LLC and RJB-II Limited Partnership (together, “Grantor”) Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an easement agreement Reason: Grantor needs to add a turn lane on Golf Road, west of East River Road, for access to its development per Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) requirements. The turn lane will be constructed entirely within the IDOT right of way. Part of the Des Plaines River trail runs through the IDOT right of way at that location and will be relocated about 12 feet north onto Grantor’s property. The trail reconstruction will be done by Grantor at no cost to the Forest Preserves, and Grantor will donate a permanent trail easement to the Forest Preserves on Grantor’s property, to come over, under and upon the easement area to maintain, repair, reconstruct, replace, and use the trail for all customary uses of similar trails, including use by the general public. As part of the easement, the FapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0361 1 SMG Security Holdings LLC, Elk Grove Village, IllinoisContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: SMG Security Holdings LLC, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Camera Repair and Maintenance contract Contract Value: Cost not to exceed $105,000.00 ($35,000.00 annually) Contract period: 10/1/2019 - 9/30/2021, plus a one (1) year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $5,900.00, FY 2020 $35,000.00, FY 2021 $35,000.00, FY 2022 $29,100.00 Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840 Contract Number(s): #74000006617 issued under RFP #19-53-14 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The contract specific MWBE goal was set at zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The proposed contract is for camera repair and maintenance at various properties owned or leased by the Forest Preserves. The Forest Preserves issuedapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0376 1 CorVel Enterprise Comp, Inc., Downers Grove, IllinoisContract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Legal Department Vendor: CorVel Enterprise Comp, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): General Liability and Automobile Claim Administration Original Contract Period: 12/1/2015-11/30/2018, with two (2), one-year options for renewal; Administratively extended for first of two (2) one-year renewal options from 12/1/2018 - 11/30/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2019 -11/30/2020 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $45,000.00 Original Approval: 3/22/2016, $45,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $15,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $15,000.00 Accounts: Self-Insurance, 11-6500 Contract Number(s): 1530-14426 CC with project #74000003080 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. MWBE participation goals are not applicable due to the contract value per year is below tapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0362 1 Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (“DHSEM”)Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Law Enforcement Department Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (“DHSEM”) Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement to receive a grant Goods or Services: Grant not to exceed $12,500.00 for the Forest Preserves to acquire one (1) canine Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 9/24/2019 - 8/31/2020 Fiscal Impact: Grant Revenue up to $12,500.00 Accounts: Police Supply and Equipment Services 51010.530271, Institutional Supplies 51010.530170 District(s): Districtwide Summary: In September of 2016, the United States Department of Justice awarded the City of Chicago a Fiscal Year 2017 JAG Program Grant (“2017 JAG Grant”). Pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Chicago (“Chicago/Cook MOU”) Cook County has been allocated a portion of the 2017 JAG Grant. Pursuant to the Chicago/Cook MOU, the County may allocate its portion ofapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0370 1 Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“CCDOTH”)Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“CCDOTH”) Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Grant for Phase 2 Engineering Services for the Des Plaines River Trail Bridge at the Union Pacific Railroad tracks between Golf Road and Central Road. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Date of full execution to 12/31/2022 Fiscal Impact: $44,000.00 estimated Forest Preserve Match Amount based on estimated total cost Accounts: Consulting and Management Services 51009.520860, 51051.520860, 51056.520860, 51057.520860 and 51058.520860 District(s): 9 Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded a grant from the CCDOTH through the Invest in Cook program in the amount of $176,000.00, or 80% of the estimated total cost of $220,000.00 for Phase 2 engineering services for the Des Plaines River TraiapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0366 1 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (the “CAFR”) Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2017ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (the “CAFR”) Report Period: Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2018 Summary: The CAFR has been prepared by the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the fiscal year ending 12/31/2018. The report has been prepared in accordance with the principles and standards for financial reporting set forth by the Government Accounting Standards Board and audited by a firm of independent auditors retained by the Forest Preserves.receive and filedPass Action details Not available
19-0368 1 Procurement and Disbursements Report: 1/1/2019 - 1/31/2019ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 6/1/2019 - 7/31/2019 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of June and July 2019. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.receive and filedPass Action details Not available
19-0372 1 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)Grant Application Authorization RequestPROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: Authorization to apply for grant and to accept grant and, if awarded, to accept grant and provide matching funds. Purpose: To acquire Deer Creek Corridor Parcels in Southeast Cook County Grant Amount: $1,150,000.00 Grant Period: Two (2) years from IDNR grant award date Fiscal Impact: $1,717,300.00 Forest Preserve Match Amount over a two (2) year period based on estimated total acquisition cost Accounts: Real Estate Acquisition Funds 51006.52000 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves proposes to apply for a Land and Water Conservation Fund (“LWCF”) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) to acquire two (2) parcels, totalinapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0373 1 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)Grant Application Authorization RequestPROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: Authorization to apply for grant and to accept grant, if awarded, to accept grant and provide matching funds. Purpose: To acquire Deer Creek Corridor Parcels - Quarry and Archdiocese Grant Amount: $1,150,000.00 Grant Period: Two (2) years from IDNR grant award date Fiscal Impact: $1,717,300.00 Forest Preserve match over a two (2) year period based on estimated total acquisition cost Accounts: Real Estate Acquisition Funds Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 5 Summary: The Forest Preserves proposes to apply for two (2) Open Space Land Acquisition & Development Fund (“OSLAD”) grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) to acquire two (2) parcels, totaling 194 approvePass Action details Not available
19-0375 1 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)Grant Application Authorization RequestPROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE AUTHORIZATION REQUEST Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: Authorization to apply for grant and to accept grant, if awarded, to accept granrt and provide matching funds. Purpose: To develop a new canoe and kayak launch at Schuth’s Grove in Proviso Township Grant Amount: $80,000.00 Grant Period: Two (2) years from grant award date Fiscal Impact: $59,254.00 estimated local match amount over a two (2) year period. Accounts: Site Amenities 51027.560060, 51051.560060, 51056.560060, 51057.560060, 51058.560060, and Future Construction and Development Accounts Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 1 Summary: The Forest Preserves proposes to apply for a Boat Access Area Development (“BAAD”) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0374 1 Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)Grant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) Request: Authorization to accept grant and to provide matching funds. Purpose: To develop a new accessible canoe/kayak launch at Busse Reservoir in Elk Gove Village with partial grant funding from an IDNR Boat Access Area Development (BAAD) grant of $80,000.00 Grant Amount: $80,000.00 Grant Period: Two (2) years from grant award date Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $89,644.00 over a two (2) year grant period Accounts: Recreation Landscape 510026.560055, 510027.560055, 510051.560055, 510056.560055, 510057.560055, 510058.560055 and Future Construction and Development Accounts Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 15 Summary: The IDNR Boat Access Area Development grant will fund $80,000.00 of the cost of a new ADA-accessible canoe and approvePass Action details Not available
19-0111 1 PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS 9/24/2019 - 10/22/2019Calendar of EventsPROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 9/24/2019 - 10/22/2019 Every Day, 9/24 - 9/29; 9:30am - 6pm Brick Safari, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield Brick Safari features more than 40 life-size animal sculptures created from millions of individual colored LEGO bricks! The menagerie of animals will be located along a winding, wooded pathway on the east side of the park, and many of the sculptures are based on some Brookfield Zoo favorites, such as the lion, giraffe, snow leopard, and pangolin. Open during zoo hours. Tuesday, 9/24; 5:30pm - 7:30pm Information Open House: Tinley Creek Ravines Project, Orland Park Civic Center, Orland Park The Forest Preserves is performing a comprehensive restoration of the 528-acre Tinley Creek Ravines starting in fall 2019. The goal of the restoration is to create a mix of healthy oak woodland and restored prairie that can be sustainably enjoyed by the public. Friday, 9/27; 6:30pm Pioneer Living: Candle Making anreceive and filedPass Action details Not available
19-0390 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL 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 July 23, 2019 .approvePass Action details Not available
19-0379 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/24/2019Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/24/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2019 to present: $212,469.41 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $108,568.93   Action details Not available
19-0380 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -7/24/2019Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -7/24/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $30,496.49 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $5,374.66 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $696,771.02 Legal Fees for 07/24/2019 to Be Approved: $120,213.78approvePass Action details Not available
19-0367 1 Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2018 - 9/30/2018ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 7/31/2019 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for July 2019.approvePass Action details Not available
19-0284 1 Northern Illinois Gas Company dba Nicor Gas Company ("Nicor")License RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Northern Illinois Gas Company dba Nicor Gas Company ("Nicor"), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 7,368 linear feet of 36-inch and 24-inch natural gas pipelines along the north edge of the Busse North Forest Preserve and Nature Preserve. The two (2) pipelines will replace the existing pipelines granted under License Nos. 313 and 313A, in 1958 and 1970, respectively. The license agreements for the existing pipelines will be terminated. The existing pipelines currently cut through the Nature Preserve. The new pipelines will be relocated to run along and parallel with the south edge of the I-90 right of way. Nicor desires to replace the pipelines to facilitate required inspections by using an in-line inspection tool, which electronically inspects the pipeline from the inside. Since the existing pipelines are nonstandard size (License 313) and change from 36-inch to 42-inch (License 313A), Nicor is unable to maintain its iapprovePass Action details Not available
19-0304 1 Village of Riverside, IllinoisLicense RequestPROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to the Village of Riverside (“Riverside”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 340 linear feet of 12-inch watermain from First Avenue to the Des Plaines River in the Salt Creek Forest Preserves. The proposed watermain will replace and run adjacent to the existing 8-inch watermain, which will be grouted and abandoned in place. The license agreement for the existing watermain will be terminated. The new watermain will be installed by directional bore. No trees are proposed for removal. Riverside has also agreed to pay Construction Access Permit fees for work performed before the start of the license agreement. Term: Ten (10) years License Fee: $10,068.87 License Application Fee: $500.00 License Review Fee: $3,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $20,018.87 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.12 Acre approvePass Action details Not available