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Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/8/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued On: 4/3/2025
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25-0070 1  OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR SWEET WOODS AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 10, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Sweet Woods in District 5. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the education, pleasure   Not available Not available
25-0071 1  Acquisition of Real EstatePROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Neil Nielsen, independent executor of the estate of Mary T. Bailey, deceased (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 290 E. Glenwood Dyer Road, Glenwood, Illinois & Part of 220 E. Glenwood Dyer Road, Unincorporated Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): Part of PINs: 32-10-200-010-0000 & 32-10-200-011-0000 EXCEPTING THAT PART NORTH OF DEER CREEK; THAT PART OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SAID SECTION 10; THENCE NORTH 89 DEGREES, 09 MINUTES, 05 SECONDS EAST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4, 50.00 FEET; THENCE NORTH 22 DEGREES, 48 MINUTES, 38 SECONDS WEST 53.91 FEET TO A POINT ON THE EAST LINE OF THE WEST 30.00 FEET OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4 WHICH IS 50 FEET NORTH OF THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID NORTHEAST 1/4; THENCE NORTH 01 DEGREE, 02 MINUTES,   Not available Not available
25-0019 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): New Trier Township High School District 203 (“School District”), Northfield, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental License Agreement (“IGA”) with the School District Goods or Services: Maintenance of a portion of an access drive and underground sewer line (total area 0.23 acres) on Forest Preserves land and priority status for Forest Preserves playfield seasonal permits in exchange for payment of license fees and other benefits to the Forest Preserves including use of School District parking for Forest Preserves patrons and permittees Agreement Number(s): IGA #25-0019 Agreement Period: Twenty (20) years from date of execution with option to extend at the discretion of the General Superintendent for one additional ten (10) year renewal term subject to then applicable per-acre license fees. Fiscal Impact: N/A (revenue generating) License Fees: $22,243.20 for the initial    Not available Not available
25-0153 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, Cook County, Illinois (“DEMRS”) Request: To enter into a mutually beneficial Intergovernmental Agreement for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) use of emergency generators provided by DEMRS. Goods or Services: Five (5) Triton generators Agreement Number(s): IGA #25-0153 Agreement Period: Continuous term until terminated, provided, however, in no event will the agreement term exceed thirty (30) years. Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A District(s): Districtwide Summary: DEMRS would like to provide on loan to the Forest Preserves five (5) Triton generators. Title and ownership of the generators would remain with DEMRS. The Forest Preserves intends to use the generators to provide emergency backup power in the event of a power loss to any Forest Preserves-owned building. These generators will ensure the continued operation of critical infrastructure systems within the affe   Not available Not available
25-0155 1  Partnership Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend its Partnership Agreement with Openlands, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: The Forest Preserves wishes to accept additional grant funding of up to $166,000.00 to expand restoration activities undertaken in association with the installation of a community gathering space at Beaubien Woods Contract Period: Original 10/5/2021 (1/11/2022 - 9/30/2023); Board Approved Extensions 6/27/2023 (10/1/2023 - 12/31/2024) and 10/22/2024 (1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026) Fiscal Impact: N/A. The project will continue to be implemented at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves, which may provide in-kind staff support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the projects. Account(s): Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314 and 51010.521444 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 4, 5 Summary: Openlands has received and would like to contribute $66,000.00 in addit   Not available Not available
25-0160 1  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”), Springfield, Illinois Request: Authorization to accept grant and to enter into grant agreement Purpose: For the acquisition of a 79-acre parcel in Sauk Village in southeast Cook County, Illinois Grant Amount: $1,067,500.00 Grant Period: 4/8/2025 - 3/31/2027 Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $1,067,500.00 Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010; and Grant Fund 51010.560010 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval. District(s): 6 Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded an Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (“OSLAD”) grant for 50% of the estimated cost to acquire a 79-acre parcel in Sauk Village in southeast Cook County, Illinois. This property will connect to a series of smaller parcels - totaling 192 acres - purchased by the Forest Preserv   Not available Not available
25-0154 1  Grant Award AmendmentPROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Department of Resource Management Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Grantor: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”), Springfield, Illinois Request: Authorization to extend grant agreement Purpose: Comprehensive infrastructure upgrades and restoration of the Palos and Sag Valley trail systems in southwest Cook County Supplemental Grant Amount: N/A Grant Period: 10/1/2023 - 9/30/2025 Extension Period: 10/1/2025 - 9/30/2026, with two (2) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent Fiscal Impact: N/A. The project will be conducted at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves, which may provide in-kind staff support for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the project. There is no additional cost associated with the extension. Accounts: Grant Account 51010.521314 and 51010.521444 Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 12/12/2023 Previous Grant Amount: $10,000,000.00 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Off   Not available Not available
25-0123 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: R.N.O.W., Inc., West Allis, Wisconsin Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Five (5) 2025 Freightliner M2-106 Refuse Trucks Contract Value: $1,297,368.00 Contract Period: One-time purchase Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $1,297,368.00 Accounts: Vehicle Purchase 51009.560266 Contract Number(s): #74000015949 Concurrences: The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles. The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Piggyback contract based on Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE participation goals. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting the purchase of five (5) refuse trucks based on Sourcewell contract #110223-LEG with Labrie Environmental Group USA Inc., expiring 12/28/2027, fulfilled by their authorized dealer R.N.O.W., Inc., for the Department of Landscape Maintenance oper   Not available Not available
25-0124 1  Contract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet Vendor: Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc. D/B/A Factory Motor Parts, McCook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Automotive Parts and Supplies Original Contract Period: 12/14/2021 - 12/14/2024; Administrative Extension (12/15/2024 - 12/14/2025) Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $440,000.00 Original Approval: 12/14/2021, $400,000.00 (contract #74000009033) Previous Increase(s): Administrative increase, $40,000.00 This Increase Requested: $150,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $150,000.00 Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 51001.540275 Contract Number(s): #74000010300 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval. Piggyback contract based on Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE pa   Not available Not available
25-0025 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report Report Period: 2/1/2025 - 2/28/2025 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of February 2025. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.   Not available Not available
25-0159 1  ReportREPORT Department: Departments of Legal and Finance Request: Receive and File Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - February 2025 Report Period: 2/1/2025-2/28/2025 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of February 2025. Payments total $160,256.52 for February 2025.   Not available Not available
25-0149 1  Calendar of EventsPROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar of Events and Activities 4/8/25 - 5/5/2025 Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes. Saturday, 4/12; 8am Fishing Derby, Papoose Lake, Palos Park Join us for a fun family day of fishing. Prizes will be awarded. This program is presented by the Village of Palos Park and the Forest Preserves of Cook County. For more information, please call (312) 533-5751 or visit the website. Thursday, 4/12; 8am - 10am Bird Walk, Eggers Grove, Chicago Join a naturalist as we explore the preserve while looking for local birds. For more information, please call (224) 763-4317. Saturday, 4/12; 8am Signs of Spring Walk, Palos Park Woods, Palos Park Join us for a 3.4-mile walk while observing the blooming wildflowers, listening to animals and taking in the smells of spring’s arrival. This program is perfect for families. For more information, please call (312) 533-5751 or visit the website. Saturday, 4/1   Not available Not available
25-0075 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A PETITION FOR DISCONNECTION OF CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM THE ROSEMONT PARK DISTRICT WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is the owner of real property, cumulatively totaling approximately 22 acres, located in the unincorporated area of Leyden Township identified by the following Property Index Numbers: 12-03-101-001-0000 12-03-101-002-0000 12-03-101-004-0000 12-03-301-019-0000 12-03-301-021-0000 12-03-302-006-0000 12-03-400-001-0000 (collectively, the “Property”), all of which are located within the boundaries of the Rosemont Park District (the “RPD”); and WHEREAS, disconnection of the Property from the RPD will remove the Property from the RPD territory which is not within the corporate limits of the Village of Rosemont (the “Village”) and thereby facilitate the possible consolidation of the RPD with the Village; and WHEREAS, Section 1205/3-6 of the Park District Code (70 ILCS 1205/3-6) authorizes the corporate authorities of the RPD to adopt an ordinance disconnecting any    Not available Not available
25-0148 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 3/11/2025.   Not available Not available
25-0157 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 4/8/2025 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2025 to Present: $3,500,000.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2025 to Present: $153,649.65 Legal Fees for 4/8/2025 to Be Approved: $43,096.25   Not available Not available
25-0158 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 4/8/2025 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2025 to present: $59,208.41 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $180,324.70   Not available Not available
25-0026 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 2/28/2025 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for February 2025.   Not available Not available
25-0121 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Request: Receive and File Report Title: Concessions Annual Report - FY 2024 Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Summary: On 3/15/2022, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Concessions Ordinance (Board Item No. 22-0126) (the “Ordinance”). Under the Ordinance, the Forest Preserves is authorized to grant certain concession related permits and contracts. To assist with this process, the Forest Preserves implemented a Concessions Policy (Policy Number: 05.00.00) establishing the criteria by which the Forest Preserves will issue permits and contracts for concession opportunities to increase and improve visitor engagement by providing the public with access to complementary recreational activities, amenities and services while also generating revenue to support the mission of the Forest Preserves. The Ordinance requires an annual report to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on concession-related    Not available Not available
25-0125 1  OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR PAUL DOUGLAS PRESERVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 25, Township 42 North, Range 9, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Paul Douglas Preserve in District 15. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the   Not available Not available
25-0126 1  Acquisition of Real EstatePROPOSED PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Hermann M. Caly Family Trust; 780 Group, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company; Geh Day Holding Company, LLC, an Illinois Limited Liability Company (Owners of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 20 Freeman Road & 18 N Freeman Road, South Barrington, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): PINs: 01-25-401-004-0000 & 01-25-401-003-0000 PARCEL 1 That part of Lot 1 in Geh Day Farm, being a subdivision of the East half of the Southeast Quarter of Section 25, Township 42 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, described as follows: Beginning at the Southwest corner of the East Half of said Southeast Quarter, (also being the Southwest corner of said Lot 1); thence South 89 degrees 02 minutes 59 seconds East along the South line of the East Half of said Southeast Quarter, (and the South line of Lot 1), 440.0 feet; thence North 01 degree 14 minutes 18 seconds East, 220.55 feet to a poi   Not available Not available
25-0118 1  Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): City of Oak Forest, Illinois (the “City”) Request: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) to convey permanent and temporary easements to the City Goods or Services: Construction by the City of a new shoulder area and other safety improvements on a portion of Oak Park Avenue near the intersection with 147th Street. The work will require the conveyance of a Permanent Easement (“PE”) for 0.016 acres, more or less, to relocate existing drainage structures and a Temporary Easement (“TE”) for 0.067 acres, more or less, for grading. As this is a benefit for the Forest Preserves, waiver of compensation and fees is recommended. No trees would be impacted by the work. Agreement Number(s): IGA #25-0118 Agreement Period: From date of full execution to final acceptance and restoration of site but no later than 12/31/2029. Fiscal Impact: N/A ($2,150.00 for PE and    Not available Not available
25-0117 1  Easement RequestEASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant two (2) permanent easements to Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways at 143rd Street east of Ridgeland Avenue in Oak Forest for a total of 5.266 acres or 229,387 square feet, more or less. Reason: The bridge over 143rd Street was built in 1933 and now needs replacement. The dedication of the right-of-way for the existing bridge was never documented and recorded. The proposed easements include areas for the bridge replacement, construction staging, and future maintenance. The bridge will be re-built in two (2) stages with the north half first followed by the south half. The work would impact a small portion of the Tinley Creek Bike Trail that is supported by the bridge as well as ten (10) trees, resulting in tree mitigation fees. In practice, more trees may need to be removed than originally estimated. Any increase in the tree mitigation fee will be in accordance with the Tree Mitigation Plan (see Board Item No. 20-0279), and if such incre   Not available Not available
25-0074 1  Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Legal Department Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed amendment be approved in order to correct an error in the legal description. Item Number: 23-0111 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A District(s): 5 Original Text of Item: PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): The Catholic Bishop of Chicago, an Illinois Corporation Sole (Owner of Record) Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved. Description of Real Estate: 19400 & Part of 19330 South Cottage Grove, Glenwood, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): 32-10-401-008-0000 & Part of 32-10-401-007-0000 PARCEL 2: THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER (EXCEPT THE EAST 325 FEET THEREOF) AND (EXCEPT FAIRWAYS OF GLENWOOD SUBDIVISION) OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 35 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. ALSO, PARCEL 5: THE NORTHEAST QUARTER (EXCEPT THE SOUTH 475   Not available Not available
25-0134 1  Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Amend item to slightly adjust total area of temporary easement Item Number: 24-0373 Original Text of Item: EASEMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement and a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at Joliet Road and Brainard Avenue in Countryside, Illinois for a safety improvement project. Reason: IDOT plans to complete a safety improvement project at the intersection utilizing the easement areas for sidewalk construction and re-grading of existing Forest Preserves trail. The area for the permanent easement is 0.006 acres (or 261 square feet), and the area for the temporary easement is 0.054 0.055 acres (or 2,352 2,396 square feet). IDOT indicates that no trees are expected to be removed for this project. Easement Fee: $300.00 for the permanent easement and $700.00 for the temporary easement Tree Mitigation Fee:   Not available Not available
25-0082 1  ReportREPORT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Receive and File Report Title: Land Use Request Report 2024 Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Summary: The Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances (Section 2-5-11.B.) requires the Forest Preserves’ General Superintendent to submit a list of rejected proposals for conveyance, license or easement to the Forest Preserves’ Board of Commissioners. The enclosed report is the annual report.   Not available Not available