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Meeting date/time:
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4/8/2025
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued On: 4/3/2025
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25-0070
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0071
| 1 | | | Acquisition of Real Estate | PROPOSED 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, | | |
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25-0019
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0153
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0155
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0160
| 1 | | | Grant Award | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0154
| 1 | | | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0123
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0124
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED 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 | | |
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25-0025
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
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. | | |
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25-0159
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
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. | | |
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25-0149
| 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 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.
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