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Meeting date/time:
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7/1/2025
9:30 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Camp Sullivan, 14630 Oak Park Avenue, Oak Forest, Illinois
Issued On: 6/25/2025
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25-0284
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 06/10/2025 | | |
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25-0214
| 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 Pacific Construction Services, LLC, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for exterior renovations and HVAC upgrades at Camp Reinberg in Palatine, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000016421 issued under Solicitation #25-80-012563 for Project #23-80-37 Camp Reinberg Exterior Renovations and HVAC Upgrades. The work includes, but is not limited to: roofing and siding replacement; demolition of the existing gas-fired heater in the dining hall; providing new high efficiency electric heating and cooling for the office and dining hall; adding new make-up air units to serve the kitchen exhausts; upgrading electrical service to the building; and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/4/2025
Bid Results:
1. Pacific Construction Services, LLC $1,747,789.00
2. Robe, Inc. $1,820,000.00
3. Blinderman | | |
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25-0218
| 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 Great Lakes Landscape Company, primary place of business Bartlett, Illinois, for Maywood Grove Canoe and Kayak Launch and Pavement Improvements in Maywood, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000016420 issued under Solicitation #25-80-012318 for Project #23-80-25-25C1, Maywood Grove Canoe and Kayak Launch and Pavement Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, pavement resurfacing, paved trail construction, ADA sidewalk upgrades, canoe and kayak launch installation and associated landscaping, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Work is funded in part through an $80,000.00 Boating Area Access Development (BAAD) grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (Board Item No. 24-0120).
Bid Opening Date: 6/4/2025
Bid Results:
1. EarthWerks Land Improvement & Development Corp. $567,894.00(*)
2. Great Lakes Landscape C | | |
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25-0219
| 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 Matthew Paving, Inc., primary place of business Oak Lawn, Illinois, for pavement, dam & electric service repairs at various locations, primarily in Southern Cook County.
Specific locations are Joe Orr Woods, Midlothian Meadows, Whistler Woods, Tampier Lake, and Dan Ryan Woods.
Reason: Contract #74000016423 issued under Solicitation #25-80-012538 for Project #19-80-67G-25C2, 2025 South Area Pavement, Dam & Electric service repairs. The work includes, but is not limited to, pavement resurfacing at Joe Orr Woods and Midlothian Meadows trail system, accessibility improvements and new seating at Dan Ryan Woods Gold Star Memorial, trail construction, rain garden installation at Whistler Woods, concrete dam repairs at Tampier Lake, and restroom electrical service line improvements at Dan Ryan Woods restroom building serving Grove #16, and other related work as specified in the p | | |
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25-0267
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -7/1/2025
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: $466,053.29
Legal Fees for 7/1/2025 to Be Approved: $44,950.25 | | |
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25-0194
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 7/1/2025
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: $239,533.11
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $15,138.18 | | |
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25-0213
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FEE SCHEDULE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Schedule 22 of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2025 is hereby amended as follows:
TYPE Hourly Rate Discount Hourly Rate
Row Boat $30 $25
Single Kayak $25 $20 $22.50
Tandem Kayak $35 $30 $31.50
Canoe $30 $25
Electric Motor Boat $30 $25
Pedal Boat $30 $27
Fishing Boat with $35 $31.50
Battery and Trolling Motor
*Discount days apply to Mondays during the season
*Veterans, students and seniors, with proper documentation, may qualify for a reduced rate of 10% on stated Boat House rental fees only at the Maple Lake Boathouse.
*Fees listed above represent not to exceed fees that the District's vendor may charge
Effective date: This ordi | | |
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25-0092
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures.
Report Period: 1/1/2025 - 5/31/2025
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for May 2025. | | |
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25-0211
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Request: Refer to Finance Committee
Report Title: 2024 Fee Waiver and Discount Report
Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024
Summary: Under the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances, certain discounts are granted to veteran or non-profit organizations with respect to recreational use of Forest Preserves of Cook County property or amenities. Additional discounts may be offered at the discretion of the General Superintendent. The Forest Preserves of Cook County implemented a Fee Waiver Policy (Policy Number: 02.30.00) establishing the process for when discounts or waivers would be granted. The policy requires an annual report to the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on discounts and waivers for the sake of transparency. The Fee Waiver and Discount Report describes specific discount categories and various passes issued pursuant to Forest Preserves of Cook County Board Approved Resolution No. 16-0314, approved July 12, 2016.
In 2024, the Forest Preserves of Cook County issued a to | | |
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