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Meeting date/time:
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4/14/2026
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: 4/9/2026
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26-0229
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE CAREER AND HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF THERESA ODUM
WHEREAS, on February 17, 1991, Theresa Odum was sworn in as a Patrol Officer for the Chicago Police Department and over the next 26 years moved up the ranks from Patrol Officer to Sergeant; and
WHEREAS, in 2018, Theresa Odum worked as a State’s Attorney Investigator, assigned to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx’s Security Detail; and
WHEREAS, in 2019, Theresa Odum worked as Chief of the Security Detail for Toni Preckwinkle, President of Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, Theresa Odum also became Interim Chief of Police of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Department of Law Enforcement, and in 2021 was appointed to the position of Chief of Police; and
WHEREAS, as Chief of Police, Theresa Odum was responsible for a staff of over 120 members of all ranks for sworn and civilian employees, including President Preckwinkle’s Security Detail; and
WHEREAS, Chief Odum led years-long effort to implement initiatives to mov | | |
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26-0235
| 1 | | Resolution recognizing April 22, 2026 as Earth Day | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2026 AS EARTH DAY FOR THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Earth Day was first established in 1970 as a way to recognize the environmental disasters faced by communities throughout the United States, including oil spills, power plants, toxic dumps, pesticides, the extinction of wildlife, and the loss of wilderness; and
WHEREAS, throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s, environmental awareness increased due to declining air and water quality, increased knowledge about Earth’s finite resources, and increasing popularity in environmental publications showcasing the consequences of environmental disasters; and
WHEREAS, Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior Senator from Wisconsin, was concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Senator Nelson, together with a young activist named Denis Hayes, organized a series of teach-ins on April 22, 1970, on college campuses, which utilized economics, science, community organizing, ethics, and spirituality to promote environmental educati | | |
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26-0245
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEERS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEERS
WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the largest zoo in the Chicago metropolitan area, spanning over 235 acres and housing over 500 different species of animals; and
WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, founded in 1934, is located on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and managed by the Chicago Zoological Society; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Zoo is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature; and
WHEREAS, since 1972, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Adult Volunteer Program has aimed to build a strong community of conservation leaders and advocates for wildlife and nature; and
WHEREAS, every day, the Zoo's more than 260 volunteers provide critical programmatic support across the following areas: interpretation, special events, animal observations, archival projects, and office and administrative work; and
WHEREAS, in a typical year, Zoo volunteers provide more than $780,000 of in-kind support; and
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26-0118
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Conservation and Policy Council Monthly Report
Summary: Created in 2014, the Conservation and Policy Council advises the President, Board and the General Superintendent about conservation policies and practices, including the implementation of the Next Century Conservation Plan’s vision of vibrant, ecologically healthy and welcoming forest preserves system.
Each month, a member of the Conservation and Policy Council will provide a verbal report detailing the work that the Conservation and Policy Council is doing as well as their recommendations to the Board regarding policies, practices, and other strategic initiatives of the Forest Preserves. | | |
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26-0197
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Landscape Maintenance
Other Part(ies): City of Evanston, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the City of Evanston.
Goods or Services: Refuse collection services at Perkins Woods by the City of Evanston’s Public Works Department.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Five (5) years from the date of execution with an option to extend at the discretion of the General Superintendent for one (1) additional five-year renewal term.
Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $4,073.68, FY 2027 $4,236.63, FY 2028 $4,406.10, FY 2029 $4,582.34, FY 2030 $4,765.63. Optional years - FY 2031 $4,956.25, FY 2032 $5,154.50, FY 2033 $5,360.68, FY 2034 $5,575.11, FY 2035 5,798.11
Accounts: Refuse and Disposal 51001.520050
District(s): 13
Summary: Under this proposed IGA, the City of Evanston’s Public Works Department would provide refuse collection services at Perkins Woods in exchange for a small annual fee to be pa | | |
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26-0195
| 1 | | OCA - Forest Preserve District of Cook County Law Enforcement Time and Attendance Internal Audit Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: OCA - Forest Preserve District of Cook County Law Enforcement Time and Attendance Internal Audit Report
Report Period: April 21, 2025 - September 17, 2025
Summary: This audit was designed to determine if the time and attendance processes in FPDCC’s Law Enforcement Department had adequate controls to ensure information was captured correctly and working as intended. | | |
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26-0140
| 1 | | | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant two small permanent easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Whistler Woods in Riverdale, Illinois totaling 0.26 acres (11,326 square feet) for storm sewer improvements. Staff recommends that the easements be donated without easement fees because the storm sewer improvements will benefit the Forest Preserves by reducing flooding of the Forest Preserves’ property and nearby streets. Construction is expected to require removal of four (4) trees; however, additional trees may need to be removed than originally estimated. IDOT has agreed to pay tree mitigation fees. 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.
Reason: IDOT is proposing to replace existing storm sewer pipes located on the east side of I | | |
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26-0142
| 1 | | | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) at Willow Road and Hibbard Road in Winnetka, Illinois of 0.073 acres (3,172 square feet) for road improvements. Construction is expected to require removal of only one (1) smaller tree. IDOT has agreed to pay easement fees. Staff recommends that the tree mitigation fee be waived due to minimal tree impact.
Reason: IDOT is seeking a small permanent easement for a road improvement project at the intersection of Willow Road and Hibbard Road. An existing sidewalk on the south side of Willow Road has been located on Forest Preserve land for many years and will be reconstructed as part of this project. There are no records of license or easement allowing the existing sidewalk, traffic light or mechanical box to be located on Forest Preserve land. IDOT, in coordination with the Village of Winnetka, is seeking to formalize the right to locate such improvements on Forest Preserves’ land through | | |
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26-0194
| 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 the Chicago Horticultural Society, Glencoe, Illinois.
Reason: The Forest Preserves seeks to increase the spending authority under its Partnership Agreement with the Chicago Horticultural Society, which operates the Chicago Botanic Garden (the “Garden”), in order to staff native plant Nursery Manager and Nursery Technician positions through the Garden for an additional year. These positions were recruited, hired, and trained by the Garden to assist with the launch of the Forest Preserves’ in-house seed amplification program through the development of seed beds, greenhouse infrastructure, and protocol for seed collection and propagation. These positions were originally funded for an initial two-year period beginning in mid-2024. The Forest Preserves now requests an additional year of financial support (not to exceed $191,360) to ensure continuity in nursery operations during peak growing season while perman | | |
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26-0019
| 1 | | | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“CCDOTH”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to accept and enter into an agreement with CCDOTH for Invest in Cook grant funding for Phase II Design Engineering for the South Connections of the Des Plaines / Salt Creek Trail that runs through Lyons, Brookfield, Riverside, and North Riverside, Illinois in Cook County.
Grant Amount: $217,900.00
Grant Period: 4/14/2026 - 11/30/2029
Fiscal Impact: $217,900 required match (2026)
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51010.520830, 51033.520830, 51034.520830, 51036.520830, 51037.520830 and future Construction and Development accounts
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement subject to legal review and approval
District(s): 16
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded an Invest in Cook grant from | | |
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26-0200
| 2 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Arlington Power Equipment, Inc., Palatine, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of Exmark wide-area mowers, outdoor power equipment, parts, and supplies
Contract Value: Not to Exceed $600,000.00
Contract Period: 4/14/2026 - 5/14/2027
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $276,880.00, FY 2027 $323,120.00
Accounts: Operations and Maintenance 51037.540350
Contract Number(s): #74000017997
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
Piggyback contract based on Cooperative Procurement Agreement with no MWBE goals.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves seeks authority to purchase mowers, power equipment, parts, and supplies from Arlington Power, based on Omnia Partners Contract #20469 with Exmark Manufacturing Company, Inc. The Landscape Maintenance Department would like to purchase four (4) Exma | | |
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26-0201
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Mowerworks, Ltd., D/B/A Gravely of Chicago (“Mowerworks”), Barrington, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of Stihl electric mowers, power equipment, and parts
Contract Value: Not To Exceed $1,500,000.00
Contract Period: 4/14/2026 - 1/31/2029 with three (3) one-year renewal options at the discretion of the General Superintendent and subject to extension of the underlying contract
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $446,400.00, FY 2027 $175,600.00, FY 2028 $175,600.00, FY 2029 $175,600.00, FY 2030 $175,600.00, FY 2031 $175,600.00, FY 2032 $175,600.00
Accounts: Operations and Maintenance 51037.540350 and all future Operations and Maintenance accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000017998
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
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26-0188
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Inc. Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Forest Preserves Experience Program
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024; 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 (Board Approved)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,355,894.00
Original Approval: 12/13/2022, $1,170,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 11/19/2024, $185,894.00 (fully funded by additional ARPA grant funding)
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $180,000.00 (anticipated to be fully funded by additional ARPA grant funding)
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $50,000.00 (unexpended contingency, per original approval)
Accounts: ARPA Conservation Corps 51032.521444; Professional Services 51037.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000011530 issued under RFP #22-31-116
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Off | | |
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26-0202
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent
Vendor: Various Vendors in Facilitation and Management Coaching Pool
Contract No. Vendor Name
#74000012813 Critical Thinking Partners, LLC, Chicago, IL
#74000012814 Daylight L3C, Chicago, IL
#74000012815 KS Goins and Associates, LLC, Plainfield, IL
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend all three (3) of these contracts
Good(s) or Service(s): Facilitation and management coaching
Original Contract Period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 6/1/2026 - 5/31/2027
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: Not to Exceed a combined total of $450,000.00 ($150,000.00 for each vendor in pool).
Original Approval: 6/1/2023, $450,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $189,534.00, FY 2027 $189,534.00 (using funds remaining on contracts)
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840
Contract Number(s): #74000012813, #74000012814, #74000012815
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26-0207
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Red Wing Brands of America, Inc., Red Wing, Minnesota
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Protective footwear
Original Contract Period: 2/21/2023 - 2/20/2026
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/21/2026 (retroactive) - 9/28/2027; with one (1) five-year renewal option to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent pending extension of the underlying GSA contract
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $75,000.00
Original Approval: $75,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $350,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $50,000.00, FY 2027 $50,000.00, FY 2028 $50,000.00, FY 2029 $50,000.00, FY 2030 $50,000.00, FY 2031 $50,000.00, FY 2032 $50,000.00
Accounts: Wearing Apparel 51001.530110; Institutional Supplies 51001.530252
Contract Number(s): #74000011938 (GSA Contract No. 47QSWA22D00AB)
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer h | | |
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26-0028
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursement Report
Report Period: 2/1/2026 - 2/28/2026
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursement Report for the period of February 2026. 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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26-0187
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Vehicle Steering Committee Annual Report
Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
Summary: This report is required per Section 1-14-1 (Districtwide Vehicle Steering Committee) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances. The report addresses changes to the District owned vehicle inventory for fiscal year 2025. | | |
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26-0205
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - February 2026
Report Period: 2/1/2026 - 2/28/2026
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of February 2026. Payments total $107,459.69 for February 2026. | | |
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26-0208
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Land Use Request Report 2025
Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2025
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. | | |
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26-0196
| 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 4/14/2026 - 5/4/2026
Please check the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Tuesday, 4/14; 10am-12pm
Sensory Play Day, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Patrons can engage in activities that stimulate all five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch. For more information, please call (847)381-6592.
Tuesday, 4/14; 7pm
Woodcocks at Dusk, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Patrons can enjoy the spectacle of woodcocks’ courtship behavior. Registration required. Ages 10 and up. Please call (630)257-2045 or visit the website.
Tuesday, 4/14; 8:30pm
Look up at the Sky Day, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Join us and celebrate International Dark Sky Week. Participants can pause, admire the beauty of the sky, and reconnect with nature’s quiet wonder. Registration required. Plea | | |
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26-0235
| 1 | | Resolution recognizing April 22, 2026 as Earth Day | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2026 AS EARTH DAY FOR THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Earth Day was first established in 1970 as a way to recognize the environmental disasters faced by communities throughout the United States, including oil spills, power plants, toxic dumps, pesticides, the extinction of wildlife, and the loss of wilderness; and
WHEREAS, throughout the 1960’s and 1970’s, environmental awareness increased due to declining air and water quality, increased knowledge about Earth’s finite resources, and increasing popularity in environmental publications showcasing the consequences of environmental disasters; and
WHEREAS, Senator Gaylord Nelson, a junior Senator from Wisconsin, was concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States; and
WHEREAS, Senator Nelson, together with a young activist named Denis Hayes, organized a series of teach-ins on April 22, 1970, on college campuses, which utilized economics, science, community organizing, ethics, and spirituality to promote environmental educati | | |
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26-0245
| 1 | | RECOGNIZING BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEERS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING BROOKFIELD ZOO CHICAGO'S VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AND VOLUNTEERS
WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo Chicago is the largest zoo in the Chicago metropolitan area, spanning over 235 acres and housing over 500 different species of animals; and
WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo Chicago, founded in 1934, is located on land owned by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County and managed by the Chicago Zoological Society; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Zoo is to inspire conservation leadership by connecting people to wildlife and nature; and
WHEREAS, since 1972, Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Adult Volunteer Program has aimed to build a strong community of conservation leaders and advocates for wildlife and nature; and
WHEREAS, every day, the Zoo's more than 260 volunteers provide critical programmatic support across the following areas: interpretation, special events, animal observations, archival projects, and office and administrative work; and
WHEREAS, in a typical year, Zoo volunteers provide more than $780,000 of in-kind support; and
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26-0144
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVING EXTENSION OF THE TERM OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY AND THE ILLINOIS FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE LABOR COUNCIL (SERGEANT UNIT)
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 (the “Forest Preserves”) and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeant Unit) is currently in effect for a term of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2025 covering Sergeants in the Law Enforcement Department of the Forest Preserves (Board Item No. 24-0310); and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeant Unit) have negotiated an extension to the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Forest Preserves of Cook County and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeant Unit) through December 31, 2027.
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26-0216
| 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 03/10/2026. | | |
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26-0206
| 1 | | | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Fabex Technologies, LLC, Chicago, Illinois for improvements at Sand Ridge Nature Center located in South Holland, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #7400018002 issued under Solicitation #26-80-013850 for Project # 25-80-12 Sand Ridge Nature Center Building Improvements. The work primarily includes repairs to the animal kitchen, laundry, and exterior entry. Work includes, but is not limited to: selective demolition of existing animal food prep kitchen millwork and associated fixtures; installation of custom stainless steel kitchen system, associated fixtures and epoxy flooring; installation of connections and exhaust for washer/dryer; replacement and repair of select entry canopy components, masonry restoration and replacement of existing entry doors to accommodate automatic push plate entry for accessibility; and other related work as specified in the plans and specificati | | |
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26-0203
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 4/14/2026
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2026 to Present: $0.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2026 to Present: $97,222.96
Legal Fees for 4/14/2026 to Be Approved: $102,877.86 | | |
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26-0204
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 4/14/2026
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2026 to present: $17,450.00
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $96,226.00 | | |
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26-0102
| 1 | | | Resolution | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2026 - 2/28/2026
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for February 2026. | | |
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26-0161
| 1 | | OCA - Open Recommendations Report for Forest Preserve District of Cook County to Board of Commissioners | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: OCA - Open Recommendations Report for Forest Preserve District of Cook County to Board of Commissioners
Report Period: August 2025 - January 2026
Summary: This report was designed to communicate the status of Open Recommendations regarding the Forest Preserve District of Cook County. | | |
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26-0167
| 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 ComEd, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 1,806 feet of new 4” conduit and cable, directional bored within the 95th Street/Archer Avenue intersection right-of-way (ROW), in the vicinity of Red Gate Woods. This new line is to replace an existing overhead line of similar length with the same end points that needs to be moved for the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) intersection reconstruction project that is scheduled to start in the spring. There was no existing license for the existing line which is entirely within IDOT road right-of-way.
Term: Ten (10) years
License Fee: $60,946.28
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
Review Fee: $3,000.00
YELAR Fee: $7,350.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $72,796.28 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: 0.6219 Acre(s)
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26-0168
| 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 ComEd, Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain approximately 482 feet of existing electric line overhead on newly installed power poles on the north side of Dundee Road in Palatine, to accommodate an Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) road improvement project. The road improvement project includes reconstruction of the road over a culvert and a new 8-foot-wide shared use path and retaining wall on the south side of Dundee Road within the existing road right of way (ROW). The proposed location of the overhead electric line would require removal of eight (8) 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 C | | |
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26-0169
| 1 | | | Easement Request | EASEMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to grant a permanent and a temporary easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) at Des Plaines River Road north of Foster Avenue in Schiller Park for 0.501 acres or 21,823 square feet.
Reason: IDOT is seeking to address safety and the potential collapse of the road into the Des Plaines River and improve pedestrian safety. The permanent easement is for construction and maintenance of a retaining wall, rip rap, a new sidewalk and other related improvements described in the plans and specifications. The temporary easement will be used for construction access. The work would require removal of sixteen (16) living or dead 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 f | | |
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