Meeting date/time:
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3/14/2023
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room,
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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23-0245
| 1 | | HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARIA PESQUEIRA | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MARIA PESQUEIRA TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, as President of Healthy Communities Foundation, Maria Pesqueira leads efforts to advance health equity and ensure residents live in healthy communities; and
WHEREAS, Maria recognizes that healthy communities include nature and protected public lands, and health equity demands that all residents have access to these lands and feel safe and welcome there; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Conservation and Policy Council of the Forest Preserves of Cook County from 2019 through February of 2023, Maria shared both her passion for equity and her expertise in health and human services and cultural awareness to guide efforts to implement the Next Century Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, Maria helped develop the Nature-Compatible Recreation position paper which calls upon the Forest Preserves of Cook County to support recreational facilities and programs which provide all residents a connection with nature, oppose new uses which are not aligned with the Forest Preserve | approve on the Consent Agenda | Pass |
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23-0104
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF PARK DISTRICTS’ BEST OF THE BEST AWARDS: THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY, FIELD MUSEUM, OPENLANDS, TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, AND IMANI VILLAGE FOR ARTS IN THE PARK; JENNY FLEXMAN FOR OUTSTANDING CITIZEN VOLUNTEER; AND ST. CHARLES PARK DISTRICT AND ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES COMMISSION IN COOPERATION WITH THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY, FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF KANE COUNTY, AND MCHENRY COUNTY CONSERVATION DISTRICT FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATION
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2022, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Field Museum, Openlands, Trinity United Church of Christ, Imani Village, Jenny Flexman, St. Charles Park District, Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, Forest Preserve District of Kane County and McHenry County Conservation District were all honored with Best of the Best awards from the Illinois Association of Park Districts during its annual gala; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Field Museum, Openlands, Trinity United Church of Christ, Imani Village recei | approve on the Consent Agenda | Pass |
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23-0224
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF LAND VIA DONATION FROM SAVE THE PRAIRIE SOCIETY AND CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR WOLF ROAD PRAIRIE NATURE PRESERVE
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 30, Township 39 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Wolf Road Prairie Nature Preserve in District 17.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, 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 Forest Preserve 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 faun | refer | Pass |
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23-0230
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION CREATING THE DECENNIAL COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2022, the Decennial Committees on Local Government Efficiency Act (50 ILCS 70/1 et seq) (the “Act”) became effective and placed certain requirements on the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”), including the formation of a Decennial Committee by June 10, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of such committee would be to study the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s governing statutes, ordinances, rules, procedures, powers, jurisdiction, shared services, intergovernmental agreements, and interrelationships with other governmental units and the State; and
WHEREAS, no later than eighteen (18) months after the formation of the Decennial Committee, the Committee shall provide a report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners and such report shall include recommendations in respect to increased accountability and efficiency; and
WHEREAS, according to the Act, the Decennial Committee is to be chaired by the President of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Com | refer | Pass |
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23-0172
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT - CALENDARS
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE, CHAPTER 13 - CODE OF ETHICAL CONDUCT, SECTION NUMBER 1-13-2 - CODE OF CONDUCT of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 1-13-2: CODE OF CONDUCT.
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L. Political Activity.
1. No District Official or Employee shall compel, coerce or intimidate any District Official or Employee to make or refrain from making any political contribution. No District Official, Appointee shall directly solicit any political contribution from their Employees, the spouses, domestic partners or civil union partners of, or Relatives living with, their Employees. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent any Official or Employee from voluntarily making a contribution or from receiving a voluntary contribution.
2. No Employee with contract management authority nor Appointee of a District Official whose board or commission appointment prov | refer | Pass |
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23-0226
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REQUEST TO AMEND THE NAME OF THE DES PLAINES TRAIL TO THE DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Des Plaines Trail System winds its way for 28.4 miles through Cook County closely following the contours of the Des Plaines River and is a beloved outdoor recreation amenity enjoyed by tens of thousands of people each year; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves recognizes that names play an important role in creating a sense of place and belonging, in honoring natural features, events or people, and in helping people find their way to the preserves; and
WHEREAS, the Des Plaines Trail System name currently does not reflect the important natural features that the trail highlights; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves followed the Permanent Naming Policy adopted by the Board on September 24, 2019 (Board Item No. 19-0354) to request a name amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves recognizes that adding the word “River” to the Des Plaines Trail is more of a clarification, than a change, but is committed to following the process outlined in its Permanent Naming Polic | approve | Pass |
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23-0221
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE REGISTRATION OF POPLAR CREEK PRESERVE AS AN ILLINOIS LAND AND WATER RESERVE
WHEREAS, on January 24, 2023, at the 243rd meeting of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission, Poplar Creek Preserve was approved for registration as an Illinois Land and Water Reserve; and
WHEREAS, dedication of a site as an Illinois Land and Water Reserve provides a high level of protection for land in Illinois, and is granted only to natural areas of regional ecological or cultural significance; and
WHEREAS, Poplar Creek Land and Water Reserve, commonly referred to as Carl R. Hansen Woods, is an approximately 572-acre preserve located within the larger Arthur L. Janura Preserve complex near the Village of Hoffman Estates in northwest Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Poplar Creek primarily consists of reconstructed prairie, savanna, mesic woodland, and streamside fen natural communities; and
WHEREAS, historically much of the site prior to acquisition by the Forest Preserves of Cook County was utilized as agricultural land interspersed with intact remnant woodlands and pra | approve | Pass |
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23-0218
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Rosemont, Rosemont, Illinois
Request: Authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement and pay Village of Rosemont (“Rosemont”) local match funds above the State Match Assistance if needed.
Goods or Services: Phase III Engineering Services and Construction for trail improvements to the Des Plaines River Trail between Devon and Bryn Mawr Avenues, near Rosemont.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 3/14/2023 - 3/14/2028
Fiscal Impact: $368,350.00 (FY2023 $200,000.00 and FY2024 $168,350.00)
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 510028.520830, 51029.520830, 510030.520830, 51031.520830, 51033.520830; Land Improvement 51009.560019, 510028.560019, 51029.560019, 510030.560019, 51031.560019, 51033.560019; and future Construction & Development accounts
District(s): 9
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is cooperating with several municipalities to improve ten (10) miles of the Des Plaines River Trail from | approve | Pass |
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23-0223
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a sponsored research agreement
Goods or Services: Research study investigating the first human occupants of Cook County, including modeling, public outreach, and archaeological field surveys of key glacial landscapes contained within the Forest Preserves
Agreement Number(s): #74000011983
Agreement Period: 3/14/2023 - 1/31/2026
Fiscal Impact: $299,826.00 (FY 2023 $101,480.00; FY 2024 $100,124.00; FY 2025 $98,222.00)
Accounts: Professional Services 51033.520840; and all future Construction and Development funds
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves seeks to partner with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign through the Illinois State Archaeological Survey to conduct a study titled “First People in a New Landscape: An Interdisciplinary Investigation of Ice Age Cook | approve | Pass |
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23-0222
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine ("UICVM"), Urbana, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)
Goods or Services: Wildlife pathology and diagnostic services
Agreement Number(s): #74000011980
Agreement Period: 1/1/2023 (retroactive) - 12/31/2032
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $600,000.00 over the ten (10) year term (FY 2023 $60,000.00, FY 2024 $60,000.00, FY 2025 $60,000.00, FY 2026 $60,000.00, FY 2027 $60,000.00, FY 2028 $60,000.00, FY 2029 $60,000.00, FY 2030 $60,000.00, FY 2031 $60,000.00, FY 2032 $60,000.00)
Accounts: Wildlife Management 51001.521447; Professional Services 51033.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves has partnered with UICVM since 2008 to conduct on-demand wildlife pathology and diagnostic | approve | Pass |
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23-0228
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Friends of the Forest Preserves has received a $349,999.78 grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal River Program to support the Conservation for All Project, which will engage local communities in public engagement programming and habitat restoration including 66 acres of invasive species treatment at Whistler Woods, Kickapoo Woods, and Sand Ridge Nature Center preserves. The grant will combine the efforts of the Calumet Conservation Corps, Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps, and stewardship volunteers in the Calumet region.
Total project costs are $718,198.78, of which the Forest Preserves will contribute $34,000.00 or approximately 5% in direct match.
Contract Period: 1/2/2023 (retroactive) - 12/31/2024
Fiscal Impact: $34,000.00 in direct cash match, plus up to $45,180.00 of in-kind staff support for the planning, im | approve | Pass |
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23-0229
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Audubon Great Lakes has received a $208,882.31 grant through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s Chi-Cal River Program to restore 98 acres of critical wetland habitat within the Powderhorn complex in southeast Cook County through invasive species removal, water level management, and native plant seeding. The project will engage Audubon Great Lakes’ Wild Indigo Nature Exploration program to conduct a variety of community engagement and public access planning events focused on providing conservation programming, education, and stewardship events that build lasting relationships between urban communities of color and their local natural areas.
Total project costs are $325,943.31, of which the Forest Preserves will contribute $43,000.00 or approximately 13% in direct match.
Contract Period: Date of execution - 12/31/2024
Fiscal Impact: $43,000.00 in direct | approve | Pass |
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23-0217
| 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
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to accept and enter into an agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for Boat Area Access Development (BAAD) grant funding for development of a canoe launch project at Beaubien Woods in Chicago, Illinois in Cook County.
Grant Amount: $80,000.00
Grant Period: 3/1/2023 (retroactive) - 2/28/2025
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $196,000.00 ($150,000.00 estimated match + $46,000 20% contingency). Estimated match in FY2023 $75,000.00 and FY2024 $75,000.00, excluding contingency.
Accounts: Land Improvements 51009.560019, 51010.560019, 51028.560019, 51030.560019, 51031.560019, 51033.560019; and future Construction and Development accounts
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approva | approve | Pass |
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23-0003
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Fleet and Facilities
Vendor: Alta Equipment Company, Orland Park, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): New Holland Tractor parts and equipment
Contract Value: $150,000.00
Contract Period: 3/14/2023 - 3/13/2026
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $40,000.00, FY 2024 $50,000.00, FY 2025 $50,000.00, FY 2026 $10,000.00
Accounts: Equipment, Supplies and Maintenance Service 29275.540275
Contract Number(s): #74000011372
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Fleet and Facilities has numerous New Holland agricultural tractors used extensively by the Departments of Landscape Maintenance and Resource Management. These tractors require Original Equip | approve | Pass |
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23-0175
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Fleet and Facilities
Vendor: BCR Automotive Group DBA Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Four (4) Ford F150 Crew Cab Hybrid pick-up trucks based on City of Chicago contract #115511 expiring 7/19/2025
Contract Value: $207,256.00
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $207,256.00
Accounts: Vehicles and Equipment 51030.520840
Contract Number(s): #74000011976
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via indirect participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Fleet and Facilities received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 1/19/2023 to decommission four (4) Forest Preserves pick-up trucks due to age and condition; | approve | Pass |
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23-0176
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Fleet and Facilities
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): Two (2) Ford F650 Super Duty Crew Max Garbage Trucks based on City of Chicago contract #32877 expiring 8/24/2023
Contract Value: $345,612.42
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $345,612.42
Accounts: Vehicles and Equipment 51001.560266
Contract Number(s): #74000011977
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vehicle Steering Committee has approved the purchase of the referenced vehicles.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Fleet and Facilities Department received permission from the Vehicle Steering Committee on 1/19/2023 to decommission two (2) Forest Preserves garbage trucks due to age and condition; and purchase two (2) new garba | approve | Pass |
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23-0212
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Trane U.S. Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Heating and air conditioning equipment
Contract Value: $439,803.00
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $439,803.00
Accounts: Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.560105, 51010.560105 and 51033.560105
Contract Number(s): #74000011985 issued under Project #21-80-44VRF
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
Piggyback contract to a Public Sector Purchasing Consortium with no MWBE participation goals.
District(s): 9
Summary: The request to purchase very high efficiency (variable-refrigerant-flow) heating and cooling equipment is related to the proposed conversion of the Forest Preserves’ General Headquarters (GHQ) building in River Forest from gas to electric systems by the fall of 2023. GHQ is o | approve | Pass |
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23-0213
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Windy City Representatives, Oak Brook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Building ventilation equipment
Contract Value: $132,520.00
Contract Period: One-time purchase
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $132,520.00
Accounts: Property Maintenance and Operations 51009.560105, 51010.560105 and 51033.560105
Contract Number(s): #74000011986 for Project #21-80-44ERV
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this Sole Source contract was set to zero.
District(s): 9
Summary: This request to purchase very-high-efficiency building ventilation equipment on a sole source basis is related to the proposed conversion of the Forest Preserves’ General Headquarters building in River Forest from gas to electric systems by the fall of 2023. | approve | Pass |
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23-0247
| 2 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Good(s) or Service(s): Advertising and Promotional Services
Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00
Accounts: Advertising and Promotional Services 51001.520610
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is requesting authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $300,000.00 throughout 2023 for advertising and promotional services with a variety of media vendors to promote and showcase the amenities, programs and natural areas of the Forest Preserves. The media vendors would be engaged for periods of one (1) year or less. Media purchases would align with the 2023 communications goals of the Forest Preserves, which include focused geographic and demographic outreach to communities and populations in Cook County impacted by a history of racial inequity.
The advertising and promotional spending packages would be suggested by the Forest Preserves’ Communications Division as part of an integrated marketing plan | approve | Pass |
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23-0237
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 1/31/2023
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of January 2023. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0246
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Facilities and Fleet
Request: Refer to Finance Committee
Report Title: Annual Energy Expense Report
Report Period: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Summary: On 1/26/2021, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into agreements recommended by Ameresco, Inc. (Board Item No. 21-0125). Previously, on 10/20/2020, the Board of Commissioners had approved a contract with Ameresco, Inc to provide, in part, procurement of electricity, natural gas, and renewable energy (Board Item No. 20-0363). As required by Board Item No. 21-0125, this report provides a monthly breakdown of related energy payments made during fiscal year 2022. | refer | Pass |
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23-0234
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Request: Refer to Finance Committee
Report Title: Forest Preserves of Cook County Annual Concessions Report FY 2022
Report Period: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
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 concessions 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 | refer | Pass |
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23-0249
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Twelve-Week Paid Parental Leave Policy Financial Impact Analysis
Report Period: Two (2) years, 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022
Resolution 22-0551 was approved by the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners on January 24, 2023. The resolution called for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to submit a report providing the analysis and financial impact of a blanket 12-week paid parental leave policy for full-time Forest Preserves of Cook County employees.
As background, the current paid parental leave is concurrent with FMLA and consists of two (2) weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents, four (4) weeks paid leave for birthing parents with a non-surgical birth and six (6) weeks paid leave for birthing parents of a surgical birth. Alternatively, new parents can take up to six (6) months of unpaid leave, foregoing paid leave.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County reviewed data over a two-year period (January 2021 to December 2022). During that time eighteen | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0219
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Resident Watchman Annual Report
Report Period: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022
Summary: This report is required per Section 1-9-3 (Fees and Occupancy of District Lands) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances. The report provides names, job titles, and salaries of employees who occupied property within the Resident Watchman Program for fiscal year 2022 and includes other program-related information. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0233
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - January 2023
Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 1/31/2023
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of January 2023. Payments total $87,281.08 for January 2023. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0235
| 1 | | | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 3/14/2023 - 4/25/2023
Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Saturday, 3/18; 10am - 12pm
Teen Exploration Day: Waterfowl Watch, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington
Calling all teenage bird-lovers! Borrow binoculars and dive deeper into observing and getting to know the ducks and geese that visit Crabtree. Ages 13-17 with adult.
Saturday, 3/18; 1pm
Conservation@Home: Gardening with Native Plants, Sagawau Nature Center, Lemont
Did you know many native plants provide food for wildlife? Join us for an indoor presentation to learn how to incorporate natives in your garden. Registration required.
Sunday, 3/19; 1:30pm (Program in Polish)
Topienie Marzanny, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Pomóz nam przepedzic Zime i powitac Wiosne. Zapraszamy na topienie Marzanny z Trailside Museum of Natural History.
Sunday, 3/19; 11am - 3pm
Maple Syrup Festival, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Ce | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0231
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 3/14/2023
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2023 to Present: $0.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2023 to Present: $188,121.99
Legal Fees for 3/14/2023 to Be Approved: $77,579.91 | approve | Pass |
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23-0232
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 3/14/2023
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2023 to present: $124,428.42
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $7,824.87 | withdraw | Pass |
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23-0236
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 1/31/2023
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for January 2023. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0256
| 1 | | | Resolution | 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 02/07/2023. | approve | Pass |
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23-0113
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Morton Grove, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with the Village of Morton Grove
Goods or Services: The Village of Morton Grove (“the Village”) is seeking to improve and maintain roughly 0.13 acres of Forest Preserves property facing its redeveloped train station and other redevelopment parcels to make it more welcoming to visitors and residents in the redevelopment area.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Ten (10) years from effective date, with subsequent automatic one (1) year renewals thereafter.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
License Fee: $12,038.56 (waived)
License Application Fee: $3,500.00 (waived)
YELAR Fee: $6,900.00 (waived)
Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 13
Summary: The Village is seeking to improve the immediate area near the renovated Morton Grove Metra station, including enhancement of a 20-foot buffer area of Forest Preser | approve | Pass |
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23-0183
| 2 | | | Interagency Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: To amend an agreement between the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) and the Chicago Zoological Society (the “Zoo”).
Good(s) or Service(s): Brookfield Zoo Admission and Parking
Agreement period: 4/8/1986 - 4/7/2026
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
District(s): 16
Summary: The Zoo seeks agreement of the Forest Preserves to amend Section 13 of the previously executed agreement between the Chicago Zoological Society (Zoo) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (Forest Preserves) for the maintenance and operation of a zoological park on lands of the Forest Preserves commonly known as the Brookfield Zoo, to allow for changes in certain admission and parking rates. The proposed increase will support the Zoo’s submitted 2023 budget proposal. The amendment to approve an increase in admission and parking fees at the Zoo is indicated | approve | Pass |
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23-0220
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE, CHAPTER 8 - DISTRICT FINANCES, SECTION 5 - MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
1-8-5a: SUBDIVISION I-GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Short Title.
B. Preface and Findings.
C. Policy and Purpose.
D. Definitions.
E. Race- and Gender-Neutral Measures to Implement the Program.
F. Program Administration.
G. Contract Compliance Committee.
H. Program Goals.
I. Program Eligibility.
J. Utilization Plan; Commercially Useful Function.
K. Methods to Achieve Goals and Compliance.
L. Request for a Total or Partial Waiver of the Contract Specific Goals; Good Faith Efforts.
M. Calculating PCE Participation.
N. Review of Contract Performance.
O. Prompt Payment of Firms.
P. Reporting and Review.
Q. Prohibited Provisions.
R. Sanctions and Penalties.
S. Established Business Participation | refer | Pass |
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23-0272
| 1 | | Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, and Inclusion Site Name Task Force Final Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, and Inclusion Site Name Task Force
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, and Inclusion Site Name Task Force Final Report
Report Period: September 2021-February 2023
Summary: Final Report for Task Force created in 2021, the Equity, Cultural Sensitivity, and Inclusion Site Name Task Force which reviewed the Forest Preserve Site Names | refer | Pass |
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23-0274
| 1 | | Cook County Land Acknowledgement | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION TO FILE 23-0274
(FPD Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Meeting 4/25/2023)
Sponsor: KEVIN B. MORRISON, Forest Preserve District of Cook County Commissioners
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 5 -FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RULES OF ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE, Section 1-5-4- PARLIAMENTARY RULES, Subsection 4-7 - ORDER OF BUSINESS of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
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4-7. Order of Business.
(a) At each regular meeting of the Board, the order of business (unless otherwise directed by the Board) is as follows:
1.Consent Calendar.
2.Public Testimony.
3.Committee Items Requiring Action.
4.New Business.
(b) All questions relating to the priority of business shall be decided by the Chair, without debate, subject to appeal.
(c) Meetings of the Board may commence with a prayer or invocation and the Pledge of Allegian | refer | Pass |
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