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Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/22/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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19-0403 1 HONORING MR. THOMAS THOMPSON AND THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY FOR RECEIVING THE FLEET PROPANE AUTOGAS AWARDConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING MR. THOMAS THOMPSON AND THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY FOR RECEIVING THE FLEET PROPANE AUTOGAS AWARD WHEREAS, on September 25, 2019, Mr. Thomas Thompson received on behalf of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) the Propane Education Research Council’s (PERC) Fleet Propane Autogas Award; and WHEREAS, the Fleet Propane Autogas Award honors organizations and individuals who are committed to creating and building healthier environments for operators and communities by using clean, cost-effective, and domestically produced autogas; and WHEREAS, Propane Autogas was adopted by the Forest Preserves in 2013 to help reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, a goal within the Sustainability & Climate Resiliency Plan; and WHEREAS, through these recognized efforts, Mr. Thompson and the Forest Preserves have converted to date 20 vehicles and 41 pieces of equipment to operate with a propane-based fuel source, reducing our GHG emission output by a 60% average with these units; and WHEREAS, Mr. Thomas Thompson is the Maintenance Superviso   Not available Video Video
19-0412 1 HONORING JOHN McCABE, DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN McCABE, DIRECTOR OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, John McCabe is recognized for 25 years of full time service with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, and for being an effective advocate for conservation in the region; and WHEREAS, John McCabe began his career as a Student Forester for the Forest Preserves while pursuing a degree in Forestry at Michigan Technological University; and WHEREAS, he served in a variety of roles including Woodsman, Forester, Resource Manager, Safety and Training Coordinator, Deputy Director, and currently as the Director of Resource Management; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, the Department of Resource Management has revitalized land management programs, initiated strategic restoration at an unprecedented scale in Forest Preserve history, and attained other significant accomplishments including enacting new tree protection and mitigation policies, expanding the prescribed fire program, and implementing the Conservation Corps job training programs for over 2,00   Not available Video Video
19-0420 1 HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHIEF ATTORNEY DENNIS A. WHITEConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF CHIEF ATTORNEY DENNIS A. WHITE WHEREAS, Dennis A. White graduated from Saint Ignatius College Preparatory School. In 1987, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, then obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, and a Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law; and WHEREAS, Mr. White is a proud member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity dedicated to uplifting people and communities; and WHEREAS, in 2007, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Dennis A. White as the Chief Attorney of the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and WHEREAS, he has led the legal department for 12 years and served as a member of Senior Staff managing the day-to-day operations and significantly contributing to the policies and strategic direction of the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, during his tenure at the Forest Preserves, Mr. White led the le   Not available Video Video
19-0397 1 RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF HARMS WOODS AS THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY’S 25TH ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVEResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF HARMS WOODS AS THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY’S 25TH ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVE WHEREAS, on September 10, 2019, at the 233rd meeting of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, Harms Woods was approved for designation as an Illinois Nature Preserve; and WHEREAS, dedication of a site as a Nature Preserve provides the highest level of protection for land in Illinois, and is granted only to natural areas of exceptional ecological or cultural significance; and WHEREAS, Harms Woods Nature Preserve is an approximately 170 acre preserve partially located in the Village of Glenview in northeast Cook County; and WHEREAS, the site consists of high quality mesic oak woodlands, mesic upland forest, and floodplain forest along the Chicago River featuring a diversity of wildflowers, and a number of rare state-listed species; and WHEREAS, ecological management of the site began in the 1980s by dedicated volunteers and Forest Preserves of Cook County staff, and remains supported today by a vibrant volunteer stewardship com   Not available Video Video
19-0411 1 TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO STREAMLINE SECURING AND INCREASING RESOURCES FROM FEDERAL, STATE, PRIVATE AND OTHER ENTITIESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE SUBMITTAL OF GRANT APPLICATIONS TO STREAMLINE SECURING AND INCREASING RESOURCES FROM FEDERAL, STATE, PRIVATE AND OTHER ENTITIES WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) recognizes that grant funding plays an important role in advancing the Forest Preserves’ mission; and WHEREAS, since 2015 the Forest Preserves has received more than $11 million in grants from various entities including the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the Forest Preserve Foundation to support the Forest Preserves mission and enhance the quality of life of Cook County residents; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves is a non-home rule unit of government under Illinois law with limited ability to raise revenue and the Forest Preserves diligently seeks to leverage its financial and other resources and to make its processes more efficient and effective; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves desires to pursue grant funding in support of conservation and restoration, land acquisitions, trail enhancements, experien   Not available Video Video
19-0358 1 Active Network, Dallas, TexasContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions Vendor: Active Network, Dallas, Texas Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Software contract for permit reservations and membership sales Contract Value: $205,000.00 Contract period: 10/22/2019 - 12/31/2021; and four (4) two-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $35,000.00, FY 2020 $35,000.00, FY 2021 $15,000.00, FY 2022 $15,000.00, FY 2023 $15,000.00, FY 2024 $15,000.00, FY 2025 $15,000.00, FY 2026 $15,000.00, FY 2027 $15,000.00, FY 2028 $15,000.00, FY 2029 $15,000.00 plus transaction fees ranging from 2.25% to 3% Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520850 Contract Number(s): Contract #74000006620 issued under Request for Proposal #18-40-566 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval. The contract-sp   Not available Video Video
19-0365 1 Insight Public Sector, Inc, Tempe, ArizonaContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration Vendor: Insight Public Sector, Inc, Tempe, Arizona Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Computer hardware products Contract Value: $600,000.00 Contract period: 10/22/2019 - 9/8/2024, with three (3) one-year renewal options Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $50,000.00, FY 2020 $125,000.00, FY 2021 $100,000.00, FY 2022 $125,000.00, FY 2023 $100,000.00, FY 2024 $100,000.00 Accounts: Computer Supplies and Services 51001.530635 Contract Number(s): #74000006761 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. The contract-specific MWBE goal for this contract was set at zero. District(s): Districtwide Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County requests to utilize and piggyback off the Cook County Government, Bureau of Technology contract #1830-17423A. This contract was awarded by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on 7/25/   Not available Video Video
19-0377 1 Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, IllinoisContract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Resource Management Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase a previously executed contract Good(s) or Service(s): Calumet Conservation Corps Program Original Contract Period: 9/12/2017 - 12/31/2019 Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $30,000.00, plus $22,794.00 in-kind match Original Approval: 9/12/2017 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: An additional $75,000.00, bringing the contract total to $105,000.00 cash match plus $22,794.00 in-kind match Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2017 $0.00, FY 2018 $30,000.00, FY 2019 $75,000.00 Accounts: Intern Programs 51009.521525, 51058.521525, 51051.521525 and all future intern program accounts; Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, 51058.521452, 51051.521452 and all future habitat enhancement accounts; Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, 51058.521444, 51051.521444   Not available Video Video
19-0393 1 North Cook County Soil & Water Conservation DistrictLicense AmendmentPROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to amend a License to North Cook County Soil & Water Conservation District, Grantee, to extend the term and increase fees related to the occupation of approximately 200 square feet of workspace at the Forest Preserves’ Northwest Resource Management facility, 640 Cosman Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Term: Originally, 9/13/2016 - 12/31/2021; proposed five (5) one-year extension options from 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2026 to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent. License Fee: Originally, $100.00 monthly. Proposed increase effective 1/1/2020 to $300.00 monthly, for which the monthly rate may increase each calendar year thereafter up to the rate, if positive, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar. License Application Fee: N/A YELAR Fee: N/A Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A The area of the License is: Approximately 200 squar   Not available Video Video
19-0396 1 Village of Niles, IllinoisIntergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Village of Niles, Illinois Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of Niles, Illinois (“Niles”). Goods or Services: Niles is requesting an IGA to provide a paved trail connection from Caldwell Avenue to the North Branch Trail through the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. The trail will be constructed and maintained by Niles at no cost to the Forest Preserves. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Perpetual, subject to termination after twenty (20) years Fiscal Impact: None License Fee: $48,419.42 (waived) License Application Fee: $3,500.00 (waived) YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 (waived) Tree Mitigation Fee: TBD (none anticipated at this time) Accounts: N/A District(s): 13 Summary: The Forest Preserves operates and maintains the North Branch Bicycle Trail in Northern Cook County. Niles proposes to construct a pave   Not available Video Video
19-0399 1 Amendment to 18-0400Previously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to utilize additional accounts for professional services rendered by the University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute. The intergovernmental agreement was renewed by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on 10/16/2018. Item Number: 18-0400 Original Text of Item: PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RENEWAL Department: Resource Management Other Part(ies): University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois Request: Authorization to renew an existing Intergovernmental Agreement with the Prairie Research Institute of the University of Illinois Goods or Services: Professional services related to the execution and implementation of the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan Agreement Number: FPD 2014-01101 Agreement Period: Original contract period 10/1/2013 - 12/31/2018; Proposed renewal period 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $200,000.00 per ye   Not available Video Video
19-0400 1 Village of Morton Grove, IllinoisLicense RequestPROPOSED 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 (the “Village”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain an existing 42-inch concrete storm sewer and headwall. A license for the existing storm sewer and headwall was granted to a private developer in 1963 for a twenty-five (25) year term. The new license will transfer the authority and responsibility to maintain and operate the facilities to the Village. The Forest Preserves will also recover $1,282.20 spent on erosion control at the outfall. There are no new structures to be constructed on the Forest Preserves property. Term: Ten (10) Years License Fee: $6,317.72 License Application Fee: $500.00 License Review Fee: $5,000.00 YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 Total one-time upfront fee of $18,267.72 for the term of the License (Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4) Tree Mitigation Fee: None The area of the License is: 0.07 Acre Concurrence(s): The Chief Financial Officer and Interim    Not available Video Video
19-0401 1 Lake County Forest Preserve District, Libertyville, Illinois; Citizens for Conservation, Barrington, Illinois; Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois; the Bobolink Foundation, Chicago, Illinois; and Great Lakes Audubon, Chicago, Illinois.Partnership AgreementPROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with the Lake County Forest Preserve District, Libertyville, Illinois; Citizens for Conservation, Barrington, Illinois; Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois; the Bobolink Foundation, Chicago, Illinois; and Great Lakes Audubon, Chicago, Illinois. Reason: Cooperative restoration and management of natural areas within the Barrington Greenway Initiative (“BGI”), a region of the Flint Creek Watershed which includes the following properties owned by the Forest Preserves of Cook County: Crabtree Forest Preserve, Beverly Lake, Penny Road Pond, Spring Lake Forest Preserve, and Spring Lake Nature Preserve. Through this agreement, the partners may share and exchange resources and information to improve management practices, and work jointly to secure grant funds and implement common management objectives. This may involve collaboration on common ecological management activities for the protection and man   Not available Video Video
19-0406 1 Procurement and Disbursements Report: 8/1/2019 - 8/31/2019ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report Report Period: 8/1/2019 - 8/31/2019 Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of August 2019. 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 Video Video
19-0112 1 Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/22/2019 - 11/19/2019Calendar of EventsPROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/22/2019 - 11/19/2019 Wednesday, 10/23; 9am - 1pm Sand Ridge Senior Day, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland Explore the nature center and its grounds while learning about the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Wednesday, 10/23; 4pm - 6pm Archery 101, Rubio Woods, Midlothian Learn proper techniques and bow basics from one-on-one instruction from certified staff. All levels. Ages 10 and up. Saturday and Sunday, 10/26 - 10/27; 10am - 4pm Boo! at the Zoo, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield This not-so-scary and fun-filled event has something for the entire family to enjoy, including candy stations, a pumpkin smasher, crafts, a hayride, specialty food and drink, and tons of themed activities. Saturday, 10/26; 1:30pm Fall Color Walk, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland Enjoy the colorful leaves of sassafras yellow, black cherry red and black oak orange during a 2-mile walk. Sunday, 10/27; 2pm -   Not available Video Video
19-0431 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on September 24,2019 .   Not available Not available
19-0415 1 Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -09/25/2019Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -09/25/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2019 to present: $321,038.34 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $17,579.32   Not available Not available
19-0416 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -10/22/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2019 to present: $338,617.66 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $90,000.00   Not available Video Video
19-0417 1  Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -09/25/2019 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $35,871.15 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $41,282.29 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $816,984.80 Legal Fees for 09/25/2019 to Be Approved: $291,049.92   Not available Video Video
19-0394 1 AmeriGas PropaneBid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute a contract for supply and delivery of liquid propane. Reason: Project #19-53-4660R issued under contract #74000006803. The proposed contract is to supply and deliver liquid propane to the Forest Preserves of Cook County for facilities and vehicle use, for a period of three (3) years. Propane is domestically produced. Propane has low carbon and low oil contamination which may result in a longer engine life and produce lower amounts of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. The project was originally solicited on 8/28/2019 which received only one (1) response and rebidded on 9/27/2019 with repetitive results. Bid Opening Date: 9/27/2019 Bid Results: 1. AmeriGas Propane $463,587.50 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $463,587.50 Contract Period: 11/1/2019 - 10/31/2022 Account Name/Number: Propane Gas and Heating 51001.530261 District: Districtwide Concurrence(s): The   Not available Not available
19-0395 1 Ideal Heating Company, Brookfield, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Department of Planning and Development Action: Authorization to disburse payment Payee: Ideal Heating Company, Brookfield, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Central Garage HVAC Renovations and Alterations Fiscal Impact: $203,413.50 Accounts: Building Account 51027.560106 Contract Number(s): #74000006072 issued under project #19-80-40 District(s): 1 Summary: This is a payment for the Central Garage HVAC renovations and alterations project. The project consists of HVAC related improvements to an existing 41,000 sq. ft. vehicle maintenance garage. Work includes demolition of an existing low -pressure steam boiler system, demolition of existing forced air furnaces, exhaust systems and associated elements; and installation of new infrared heaters, forced air furnaces, unit heaters, electric heaters, air conditioning and condensing units and other equipment.   Not available Not available
19-0407 1 Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2019 -8/31/2019ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 8/31/2019 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for August 2019.   Not available Not available
19-0348 1 SCHEDULE OF FEESOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FEES BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1- Fee Schedule of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances shall be stricken in its entirety and replaced as follows: 7-1-1: FEES BASE PERMIT FEES: Base fees for all Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Monthly Fitness Instructor, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography, Campgrounds and Indoor Room Rental permits may increase each calendar year up to the rate, if positive, of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar. A schedule of such base permit fees shall be included each year in the District’s Annual Appropriations Ordinance. Permittees shall be charged the fee that is applicable for the date(s) of the permitted event. (Base fees exclude application fees, cost of District provided security, special use fees, security deposits, and vending.) Not-to-Exceed Fees for Pools/Aquat   Not available Not available
19-0355 1 TO APPROVE AND ADOPT CERTAIN 2020 PERMIT FEESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AND ADOPT CERTAIN 2020 PERMIT FEES WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Forest Preserves”) will approve on October 22, 2019 a proposed ordinance amendment to Title 7- Fees of the Forest Preserves’ Code of Ordinances; and WHEREAS, under such code amendment the Forest Preserves may increase certain permit fees each calendar year by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of July of the prior year, rounded up to the nearest dollar; and WHEREAS, based on feedback from vendors who manage certain activities within the Forest Preserves, the Forest Preserves recommends that for events taking place in 2020 certain permit fees referenced in Title 7- Fees be increased by an amount that exceeds CPI-U and that certain fees be decreased; and WHEREAS, also based on vendor feedback, the Forest Preserves further recommends that certain new permits be added to the fee schedule for 2020; and WHEREAS, such proposed modified and new permit fees are listed below: _________ PR   Not available Not available
19-0352 1 AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND VIA DONATION FROM THE CITY OF ELGIN AND CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE ON THE ACQUIRED LAND NEAR BLUFF SPRINGS FEN NATURE PRESERVEOrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND VIA DONATION FROM THE CITY OF ELGIN AND CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE ON THE ACQUIRED LAND NEAR BLUFF SPRINGS FEN NATURE PRESERVE AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in parts of Fractional Sections 19 and 30, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Bluff Springs Fen Nature Preserve in District 15. WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois believes passage of this ordinance is necessary to ensure compliance with the Local Government Property Transfer Act, 50 ILCS 605/0.01 et seq., which provides statutory authority for one municipality to convey title to real estate to another municipality when the territory of transferor municipality is at least partly within the corporate limits of the transferee municipality and it is necessary or convenient to use, occupy or improve real estate held by the transferor municipality in the making of any public improvement or for any public purpose; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Ill   Not available Not available
19-0356 1 TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR TURNBULL WOODSOrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR TURNBULL WOODS AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 6, Township 42 North, Range 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Turnbull Woods in District 13. 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, and rec   Not available Not available
19-0357 1 Lake Shore Country Club, Gencoe, IllinoisSale or Purchase of Real EstatePROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF REAL ESTATE DONATION Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): Lake Shore Country Club, Glencoe, Illinois Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed donation be approved. Description of Real Estate: That part of Lake Shore Country Club lying west of the Union Pacific Railroad, Glencoe, Cook County, Illinois Section: N/A Parcel(s): Part of PIN 05-06-100-002-0000 ALL THAT PART OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE FRACTIONAL SECTION 6, TOWNSHIP 42 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, LYING WEST OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Fiscal Impact: $0 purchase price, plus up to $10,000.00 to cover any closing costs associated with the transaction. Accounts: Land Acquisition 51025.560010; 51006.520000 District(s): 13 Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has identified a parcel of land for acquisition that would add to the Forest Preserve’s current holdings near Turnbull Woods (the “Property”). The Prope   Not available Not available
19-0381 1 City of Elgin, IllinoisSale or Purchase of Real EstatePROPOSED ACCEPTANCE OF REAL ESTATE DONATION Department(s): Legal Department Other Part(ies): City of Elgin, Illinois Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed donation be approved. Description of Real Estate: Five (5) parcels of vacant land consisting of approximately 20.5 acres adjacent to Bluff Springs Fen Nature Preserve. Section: N/A Parcel(s): 06-19-321-057 That part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 19, Township 41 North, Range 9 East of the Third Principal Meridian, being a part of Bluff Fen Subdivision, described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the East line of Cookane Avenue with the South line of Dixon Avenue extended, said point being 453.16 feet South of the South line of Bluff City Boulevard; thence South along said East line of Cookane Avenue, 99.0 feet, then East parallel with the South line of Dixon Avenue extended, 424.45 feet for a Place of Beginning; thence South parallel with the East line of Cookane Avenue, 480.85 feet; thence East at right angles to said East line of Cookane Avenue, 63.95 feet;   Not available Not available