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11/14/2023
10:00 AM
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Cook County Building, Board Room,
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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23-0581
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE WORK OF MARITZA ROCHA WITH THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE NATURE CENTER
WHEREAS, born and raised in Chicago, IL, Maritza Rocha’s upbringing was influenced by her mother, a hard-working immigrant from Michoacán, México; and
WHEREAS, growing up as a first-generation American in a close-knit, large family, Maritza learned early on the value of connection commitment; and
WHEREAS, Maritza’s studies concentrated on cultural and land preservation, health disparities, and the importance of green spaces within communities of color; and
WHEREAS, one of Maritza's most significant career achievements was her role as the first Latina Nature Center Director of the Little Red Schoolhouse in the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Maritza oversaw 500 acres of enclosed forest lands and managed all operational needs in the interpretive nature center; and
WHEREAS, Maritza has also introduced culturally, spiritually, and nature-based curricula to a diverse audience, actively partic | approve | Pass |
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23-0486
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
2024 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-1(a) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by President Toni Preckwinkle and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”):
1. That the Board shall hold its regular meetings of the Board on the following dates during calendar year 2024, the time for holding the specified meetings is 10:00 a.m., local time:
Tuesday, January 23
Tuesday, February 27
Tuesday, March 19 12
Tuesday, April 16
Tuesday, May 14
Tuesday, | adopt as amended | Pass |
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23-0553
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND LEGAL FEES
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1, Chapter 19, Section 1-19-1 - OUTSIDE COUNSEL AND LEGAL FEES, Sections E (1), (2), and (4) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 1-19-1
E. Fees, Expenses, and Rates
1. Fees and Expenses. Outside Counsel shall be paid reasonable fees and costs based on the type and nature of the case. Such fees and costs shall conform to the fees and costs authorized under this Section. Outside Counsel must pay for all expenses in advance unless otherwise expressly directed by the court or the Chief Attorney or Responsible Attorney. Reimbursement of expenses shall be requested as part of Outside Counsel’s invoices. Expenses shall be reimbursed as follows:
a. Photocopying. Reasonable photocopying at actual cost, not to exceed ten cents ($0.10) per page.
b. Messenger service. The use of messengers when there is a genuine need for expedited delivery at actual c | refer | Pass |
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23-0570
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY AND TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 700
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Forest Preserves of Cook County (“Forest Preserves”) and Teamsters, Local 700 (“Local 700”) is currently in effect for a term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024 covering various employees in the Landscape Maintenance, Facilities and Fleet, Law Enforcement, Conservation and Experiential Programming, and Resource Management Departments of the Forest Preserves (Board Item No. 22-0118); and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves and Local 700 have entered into a Memorandum of Agreement subject to approval by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners, and such Memorandum of Agreement makes the following adjustment to the term of the Collective Bargaining Agreement neg | refer | Pass |
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23-0561
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") to enter into an intergovernmental services agreement
Goods or Services: Interdisciplinary scientific research, data, and outreach services related to the implementation of the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan and Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Plan.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2028, with one (1) five-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $300,000.00 per calendar year and a total of $3,000,000.00 including any optional extensions. FY 2024 $300,000.00; FY 2025 $300,000.00; FY 2026 $300,000.00; FY 2027 $300,000.00; FY 2028 $300,000.00; FY 2029 $300,000.00 (Optional); FY 2030 $300,000.00 (Optional); FY 2031 $300,000.00 (Optional); FY 2032 $300,000.00 (Optional); FY 2033 $300,000.00 (Optional)
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23-0524
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement Renewal | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Other Part(ies): Northbrook Park District, Northbrook, Illinois
Request: Authorization to extend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement
Goods or Services: Use and maintenance of a chain link fence between Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) property at Somme Prairie Nature Preserve and Coast Guard Park in the Village of Northbrook, Illinois
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: Original contract period 12/11/2013 - 12/10/2018; Board Approved Extension 12/11/2018 - 12/31/2023
Proposed Agreement Extension: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2028, with one (1) five-year extension option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Fiscal Impact: N/A. All license fees, license application fees, and YELAR fees will be waived.
Tree Mitigation: N/A
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 14
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been party to an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) since 2013 granting the Northbrook Park District use of a chain link fence | approve | Pass |
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23-0535
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into the Twelfth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and by the Forest Preserves.
Goods or Services: The County and the Forest Preserves wish to amend and restate the Eleventh Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement (approved by their respective Boards of Commissioners on 10/18/2022 and 10/20/2022 for FY 2023) whereby they provide various services for each other.
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $2,209,655.00 in expenditures and $2,051,750.00 in revenue
Accounts: Various districtwide corporate expenditure and revenue accounts
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The County and the Forest Preserves entered i | approve | Pass |
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23-0562
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards, Sleepy Hollow, Illinois.
Reason: The Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, have received a $27,000.00 grant through the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation’s Community Stewardship Challenge Grant program supporting 10 acres of habitat restoration at Schaumburg Road Grasslands in Streamwood. The project consists of invasive shrub clearing and the coordination of at least twenty (20) volunteer workdays, which will engage local communities in stewardship through hand removal of herbaceous plants and the collection and dispersion of native seeds. The project will be implemented at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves.
The Poplar Creek Prairie Stewards are a group of devoted volunteers working to restore native plant communities and foster community support for conservation since 1989.
Contract Period: Date of execution - 10/31/2025
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23-0528
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Northwest Wood Products, Inc., Harvard, 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 agreement for woody debris removal and reclamation services
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 11/14/2023 - 12/31/2028
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A. The vendor will perform the detailed services at no cost to the Forest Preserves.
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): #74000013145 issued under RFP #23-31-102
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement 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 Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals (RFP #23-31-102) for the disposal of woody debris such as logs and woodchips generated through the Forest Preserves’ v | approve | Pass |
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23-0530
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Homer Tree Service, Inc., Lockport, 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 agreement for woody debris removal and reclamation services
Contract Value: Not to exceed $25,000.00 per twelve-month period and a total of $125,000.00 for the term of the contract
Contract Period: 11/14/2023 - 12/31/2028
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $5,000.00, FY 2024 $20,000.00, FY 2025 $25,000.00, FY 2026 $25,000.00, FY 2027 $25,000.00, FY 2028 $25,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51033.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services and Grant and Mitigation accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000013144 issued under RFP #23-31-102
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance i | approve | Pass |
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23-0544
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: Ancel Glink, PC, Chicago, Illinois
Burke, Burns & Pinelli, Chicago, Illinois
Burke, Warren, & MacKay, Chicago, Illinois
Caminer Law, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Chapman & Cutler, LLC, Chicago Illinois
Del Galdo Law Group, LLC, Berwyn, Illinois
Foley and Lardner, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Franczek, PC, Chicago, Illinois
Golden, Holley, James, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Hardwick Firm, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Jackson Lewis, PC, Chicago, Illinois
Katten, Muchin, Roseman, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Klein, Thorpe, & Jenkins, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Miner, Barnhill, and Galland, PC, Chicago, Illinois
Neal & Leroy, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Odelson, Murphey, Frazier, & McGrath, LLC, Evergreen Park, Illinois
Sanchez, Daniels, & Hoffman, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Schain, Banks, Kenney, & Schwartz, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois
Tristan & Cervantes, 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): Legal | approve | Pass |
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23-0565
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Vendor: Silk Screen Express, Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Wearing apparel/uniforms for Forest Preserves Staff
Contract Value: $250,000.00
Contract Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2028
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $50,000.00, FY 2025 $50,000.00, FY 2026 $50,000.00, FY 2027 $50,000.00, FY 2028 $50,000.00
Accounts: Wearing Apparel 51001.530100
Contract Number(s): #74000013290
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: To provide, produce and distribute Forest Preserves branded apparel for employees through an online ordering system. Silk Screen Express, Inc. was chosen by a selection committee in response to RFP #23-20-009626. Two (2) firms | approve | Pass |
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23-0452
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Ameresco, Inc., Framingham, Massachusetts
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Energy Consultant Services for Natural Gas and Electricity for Forest Preserves-Owned & Leased Facilities
Original Contract Period: 11/1/2020 - 9/30/2023, with one (1) two-year renewal option, Administrative Extension (10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2024 - 9/30/2025
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $210,000.00
Original Approval: 10/20/2020, $210,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $96,298.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $55,028.00, FY 2025 $41,270.00
Accounts: Electricity and Natural Gas 51001.540024
Contract Number(s): #74000008390 (Cook County Contract No. 1923-18043)
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
The Vendor has met | approve | Pass |
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23-0566
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Vendor: SMG Security Holdings, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to increase and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Genetec Licensing Software and Support
Original Contract Period: 6/14/2023 - 6/13/2026
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $135,000.00
Original Approval: 6/14/2023, $135,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $24,983.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $24,983.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520835
Contract Number(s): #74000012780
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment 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 recently awarded contract with SMG Security Holdings for camera repair and maintenance was silent on the Genetec licensi | approve | Pass |
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23-0559
| 1 | | | License Request | PROPOSED 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 Morton Grove, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a 1,290 linear foot 12” water main in Linne Woods. The line would be directionally bored underground, but construction of the east bore pit would impact the roots of five (5) living 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 is more than 20% of the original estimate, then approval will be sought from the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners. Construction will also require intermittent closures of the North Branch Bicycle Trail during the winter months. The Village of Morton Grove will provide Forest Preserves staff with advanced notice of trail closures and post advanced warning signs.
Term: Ten (10) years
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23-0554
| 1 | | | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Good(s) or Service(s): Law Enforcement Training
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $450,000.00, not to exceed $150,000.00 per year from 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2026
Accounts: Law Enforcement 51001.520840
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) request authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $450,000.00 not to exceed $150,000.00 per year from 1/1/2024 through 12/31/2026 for law enforcement training including compliance with training proscribed in the SAFE-T Act (the “Act”), police recruit training, or other training as required by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (“ILETSB”) pursuant to the Police Training Act.
Additional training in the Act encompass in-servicing training requirements, including, training on the following topics: emergency medical response; crisis intervention; officer wellness and mental health; use of force techniques and law; de-escalation techniques; stops and searc | approve | Pass |
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23-0469
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Request: Refer to Law Enforcement Committee
Report Title: Model Policing
Report Period: July 1, 2023 through September 30, 2023
Summary: Report on the status to achieve the goal of a Model Forest Preserves Police Department. | refer | Pass |
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23-0564
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Refer to Capital Development & Ecological Restoration Committee
Report Title: 2024 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Report Period: Five (5) Years, 2024-2028
Summary: This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2024-2028). Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves’ staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft report can be downloaded from the Forest Preserves’ website. Comments can be submitted on that web page. A final report will be issued in January. | refer | Pass |
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23-0411
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report
Report Period: 9/1/2023 - 9/30/2023
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of September 2023. 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 filed | Pass |
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23-0555
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - September 2023
Report Period: 9/1/2023 - 9/30/2023
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of September 2023. Payments total $106,507.83 for September 2023. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0560
| 1 | | | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 11/14/2023 - 12/12/2023
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Thursday, 11/14 through Tuesday, 12/12; 4:30pm - 9:15pm
Lightscape, Chicago Botanic Gardens, Glencoe
Bask in the glow of thousands of twinkling lights in favorites like the Winter Cathedral and new delights you have never seen before. Lightscape is reinvented each year. Please check the website for cost.
Wednesday, 11/15; 5pm - 7pm
Knitting in Nature: Teen Exploration Day, Thatcher Woods, River Forest
Learn about the basics of knitting and simple techniques through a tutorial led by staff. Supplies provided. Ages 13 and up.
Thursday, 11/16; 5pm
Woodworking with Invasives, Camp Reinberg, Palatine
Repurpose the common European buckthorn into something new. Registration required. Equipment provided. Ages 10 and up. Participants under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday, 11/17; 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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23-0461
| 1 | | OCA - FPD FY23 2nd Quarter Open Recommendations | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: OCA - FPD FY23 2nd Quarter Open Recommendations
Report Period: June 2023
Summary: Status Report on Open Recommendations regarding the Cook County Forest Preserve District | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0449
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Approve
Report Title: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (the “ACFR”), formerly Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
Report Period: Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2022
Summary: The ACFR has been prepared by the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the fiscal year ending 12/31/2022. 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 filed | Pass |
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23-0481
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
WATER CONTAINERS
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 repealed in its entirety and the following code provision is substituted in its place:
1-12-1: - BOTTLED WATER BAN.
No Forest Preserve District department shall purchase single-serving bottles of water using District funds. This prohibition shall not apply in the following instances:
1. Supplemental bottled water purchased for the health and safety of District patrons and/or employees; and
2. Water in containers made from plant-based materials or recyclable aluminum cans.
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect on January 1, 2024. | approve | Pass |
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23-0586
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL 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 10/17/2023. | approve | Pass |
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23-0587
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the special meeting held on 10/17/2023. | approve | Pass |
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23-0534
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2023
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County:
Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2023.”
Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2023 and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted.
Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2023 at its meeting held November 30, 2022, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp | approve | Pass |
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23-0534
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ORDINANCE for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2023
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County:
Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2023.”
Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2023 and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted.
Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2023 at its meeting held November 30, 2022, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp | reconsider | Fail |
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23-0416
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 9/30/2023
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for September 2023. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0556
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 11/14/2023
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2023 to Present: $55,000.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2023 to Present: $710,248.70
Legal Fees for 11/14/2023 to Be Approved: $48,689.15 | approve | Pass |
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23-0557
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 11/14/2023
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2023 to present: $464,955.96
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $1.00 plus waiver of lien
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery approved Fiscal Year 2023 to present: $47,000.00
Workers’ Compensation Lien Recovery to be Approved: $0.00 | approve | Pass |
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23-0520
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Chicago Transit Authority (“CTA”), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authority to execute agreement and accept donation of land
Goods or Services: Donation of land and fulfillment of other agreed mitigation measures to offset environmental impacts and closure of an access road relating to proposed new Red Line Extension 130th Street station adjacent to Beaubien Woods
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Date of Execution to December 31, 2033 or four (4) years after the beginning of Revenue Service on the Red Line Extension, whichever date is later
Fiscal Impact: N/A. Revenue Generating
CTA to provide the following to the Forest Preserves under the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement:
1. Donation of 7.6 acres of land immediately adjacent to Beaubien Woods (the “Property”), at no cost;
2. Payment of $250,000.00 for ecological restoration within one-hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the Intergovernmental Agreement or CTA’ | approve | Pass |
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23-0515
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR BEAUBIEN WOODS
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 35, Township 37 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Beaubien 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, pl | approve | Pass |
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23-0491
| 1 | | | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to Wireless Edge Towers II, LLC, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a cell tower in Meadowlark Golf Course pursuant to a master agreement approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on November 2, 2021 (Board Item No. 21-0002). The license area includes two (2) alternative access route options that overlaps with an existing access easement previously granted to the Illinois Tollway. Three (3) trees would need to be removed, 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 is more than 20% of original estimate, then approval will be sought from the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Term: Ten (10) years with option to renew for three (3) additional 5-year terms
Licens | approve | Pass |
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23-0527
| 1 | | | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to CrossTown Fiber, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a fiber optic line on the east side of Cumberland Avenue, all within the road right-of-way, from Belmont Avenue to Addison Street (approximate length 2,550 linear feet).
Term: Ten (10) years
License Fee: $82,541.32
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
Review Fee: $3,000.00
YELAR Fee: $7,050.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $94,091.32 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: 0.8781 acre
Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final license agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
Grantee will be required to meet the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
The Forest Preserves staff have reviewed this license application and plans and have found them to be acceptable; therefore, it is recommended that the Forest Pre | approve | Pass |
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23-0523
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public 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 plan revisions, and other terms and conditions of employment, for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024, covering employees in the classification of Police Officer in the Law Enforcement Department of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), have been negotiated between the Forest Preserves and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Police Officer Unit); and
WHEREAS, the general increases and wage adjustments that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Police Officer Unit); | approve | Pass |
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