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5/23/2023
10:00 AM
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Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, 12545 West 111th Street, Lemont, IL
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23-0345
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF SHELLEY SPENCER, TO THE FOREST PRESERVES OF COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Shelley Spencer is a four-time Emmy award-winning producer specializing in documentary and public affairs programming; and
WHEREAS, while serving as Supervising Producer at WYCC TV in 2015, she produced Chicago’s True Nature, the Emmy award-winning documentary film on the Forest Preserves of Cook County which demonstrates the benefits of nature, the impact of open land to our quality of life, and the vast biodiversity within one of the oldest and largest forest preserve systems in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Shelley Spencer was appointed by the President and Board of Commissioners to the Conservation and Policy Council of the Forest Preserves of Cook County where she served from January 1, 2019 to May 2, 2023, sharing her expertise in communications, media messaging, and brand strategy to help guide the Forest Preserves’ efforts to implement the Next Century Conservation Plan; and
WHEREAS, from January 1, 2021 to May 2, 2023, Shelley Spencer served as Secretary to the | approve | Pass |
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23-0330
| 1 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE FRIENDS OF NORTHBROOK FOREST PRESERVE
WHEREAS, Somme Woods, Somme Prairie Nature Preserve, and Somme Prairie Grove Nature Preserve are located in the Village of Northbrook in northeast Cook County and include natural ecosystems from shaded woodland to sun-dappled savanna and finally to wide open prairie; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County acknowledges that the forest preserves in Cook County are located on the ancestral homelands of the Council of Three Fires, a long-standing Anishinaabe alliance of the Ojibwe (or Chippewa), Ottawa (or Odawa), and Potawatomi North American Native tribes. These lands have also been home and a place of trade for many other tribes, including the Fox, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Meskwaki, Miami, and Sauk people; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves pioneering habitat restoration efforts were originally focused mostly on sites where volunteer groups had offered to do large parts of the work given that in 1989 the Forest Preserve had only a handful of staff for the ecological management of 55,000 acres | approve | Pass |
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23-0352
| 1 | | | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Commissioner Dennis Deer
Position: Member of the Board
Department/Board/Commission: NeighborSpace Board of Directors
Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests approval of the reappointment of Commissioner Dennis Deer to the Board of Directors of NeighborSpace, an affiliate partner of the Forest Preserves.
In 1997, the Forest Preserves entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District to form NeighborSpace, a nonprofit urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. NeighborSpace owns and manages property so that community groups can focus on gardening, and their community-building vision. NeighborSpace-protected gardens give community members an opportunity to get their hands in the earth and enjoy nature, right in their own neighborhoods.
A Forest Preserve Commissioner, the General Superintendent, and an additional Forest Preserves staff member sit on | suspend the rules | Pass |
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23-0352
| 1 | | | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Commissioner Dennis Deer
Position: Member of the Board
Department/Board/Commission: NeighborSpace Board of Directors
Effective Date: 7/1/2023
Expiration Date: 6/30/2025
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests approval of the reappointment of Commissioner Dennis Deer to the Board of Directors of NeighborSpace, an affiliate partner of the Forest Preserves.
In 1997, the Forest Preserves entered into an agreement with the City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District to form NeighborSpace, a nonprofit urban land trust in Chicago that preserves and sustains gardens on behalf of dedicated community groups. NeighborSpace owns and manages property so that community groups can focus on gardening, and their community-building vision. NeighborSpace-protected gardens give community members an opportunity to get their hands in the earth and enjoy nature, right in their own neighborhoods.
A Forest Preserve Commissioner, the General Superintendent, and an additional Forest Preserves staff member sit on | approve | Pass |
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23-0331
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION TO 23-0331
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
DUMPING GARBAGE; LITTERING
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 2 - FOREST PRESERVE LANDS AND PROPERTY, CHAPTER 3 - TRESPASS AND USE OF PROPERTY, SECTION 2-3-5 - DUMPING GARBAGE; LITTERING and SECTION 2-3-9 -PENALTY of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances are hereby amended as Follows:
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2-3-5. DUMPING GARBAGE; LITTERING.
(a) No person shall deposit, dump, throw, cast, lay or place, nor cause to be deposited, dumped, thrown, cast, laid or placed any ashes, trash, rubbish, paper, garbage, refuse or debris in or upon the property of the Forest Preserve District, nor in any watercourse, lake, pond or slough within the Forest Preserve District. See also Section 2-2-2 of this Code.
(b) Penalty. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this Section 2-3-5 shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each offense. In addit | refer | Pass |
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23-0332
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTION TO 23-0332
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
POLLUTING AND LITTERING
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 3 - POLICE REGULATIONS, CHAPTER 3 - MISCELLANEOUS MISCONDUCT, SECTION 3-3-19 - POLLUTING AND LITTERING of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
3-3-19. POLLUTING AND LITTERING.
A. Littering: No unauthorized person shall bring into, leave behind, or dump any material of any kind, whether waste or otherwise, in the Forest Preserve, except refuse, ashes, garbage and other material arising from the normal use and enjoyment of a picnic or other permitted activity provided such material is deposited in receptacles provided for such purposes.
B. Polluting: No material of any kind shall be left or deposited in the Forest Preserve so as to pollute the land, waters or air coursing through or over the Forest Preserve or otherwise to interfere with proper use and enjoyment of the Forest Preserve. No person shall throw, cast, deposit, damage, lay, place | refer | Pass |
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23-0362
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
RESTITUTION
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that TITLE 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE, CHAPTER 4 - GENERAL PENALTY, Section 1-4-1 - GENERAL PENALTY AND LATE FEE of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as Follows:
1-4-1: GENERAL PENALTY AND LATE FEE.
A. Whenever in any provision of this Code the doing of any act or the omission to do any act or duty is declared to be a breach thereof, and there shall be no specific fine or penalty declared for such breach or where the penalty provision specifically references this section, any person who shall be convicted of any such breach shall be fined not less than seventy-five dollars ($75.00) or more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each such breach (excluding any applicable restitution costs as described in Section 1-4-1(D) below).
B. In determining the amount of the fine, the following factors may be taken into consideration:
1. The gravity of the offense;
2. The respondent's past history with respect to compliance | refer | Pass |
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23-0354
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND EXECUTE OFFICE RELOCATION RELATED AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) General Headquarters (“GHQ”) is located at 536 N. Harlem, River Forest, IL and is approximately 22,500 square feet; and
WHEREAS, GHQ is open to the general public to obtain permits for activities at the Forest Preserves and to provide meeting space for staff to discuss Forest Preserves business; and
WHEREAS, eight departments including approximately 70 full-time employees utilize GHQ; and
WHEREAS, beginning in June 2023, GHQ is slated for renovation, specifically replacement of existing gas-fired boilers and inefficient mechanical systems with all-electric heating, ventilating, and cooling system and modifications to address building envelope deficiencies to reduce the amount of energy needed (see Board Item Nos. 21-0479, 23-0018, 23-0019, 23-0212, and 23-0213); and
WHEREAS, the new HVAC system proposed for GHQ is anticipated to advance the Forest Preserves’ Sustainability and Climate Resiliency Pl | approve | Pass |
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23-0017
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): City of Park Ridge, Cook County, Illinois
Request: Authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement and pay City of Park Ridge (“Park Ridge”) local match funds above the State Match Assistance if needed
Goods or Services: Des Plaines River Trail improvements between Touhy Avenue and Devon Avenue, in Park Ridge
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 5/23/2023 - 5/22/2028
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $400,000.00 (FY 2023 $100,000.00 and FY 2024 $300,000.00)
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 and 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 North Avenue to Touhy Avenue. Park Ridg | approve | Pass |
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23-0297
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
Goods or Services: The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (“CCDES”) will provide American Rescue Plan Act Brownfield Program services to support structure demolition, environmental assessment, and environmental remediation within the Forest Preserves to increase access to healthy outdoor recreation and nature and enhance energy savings.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Date of execution through - 12/31/2026
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is cooperating with the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability to remediate sites and demolish structures to create additional greenspace. The Department of Environment and Sustainability will provide up to $1.5 million in Brownfield Program dem | approve | Pass |
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23-0340
| 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 The Nature Conservancy, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: The Forest Preserves is requesting to partner with The Nature Conservancy to restore and enhance seventeen (17) acres at Midlothian Meadows located in the Village of Midlothian, and sixteen (16) acres at Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserves located in the City of Chicago and the Village of Burnham. The project consists of shrub removal and thinning in conjunction with herbaceous invasive species control, all of which will be conducted at no direct cost to the Forest Preserves. This project builds upon grant-funded work previously completed by The Nature Conservancy in the southeast region via the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's Sustain Our Great Lakes Program (Board Item Nos. 21-0533 and 22-0373).
Contract Period: Date of execution - 12/31/2028
Fiscal Impact: N/A. The project will be conducted at no direct cost to the Forest Preserv | approve | Pass |
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23-0276
| 1 | | | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: Authorize the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a License Fee Proceeds Sharing Agreement with the Chicago Zoological Society
Good(s) or Service(s): Chicago Zoological Society (“CZS”) to receive fifty percent (50%) of license fee proceeds received by the Forest Preserves under a license awarded for a communications tower on land currently managed by CZS to National Wireless Ventures, LLC, which subsequently assigned, with approval of the Forest Preserves, to Vogue Tower Partners I, LLC (Board Item No. 16-0042 and Board Item No. 20-0289) (the “License Agreement”).
Agreement Period: 5/23/2023 - 5/22/2026, with three (3) additional five-year extension terms and one (1) additional two-year extension term, all such extensions to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent, subject to the extension of the License Agreement.
Fiscal Impact: $356,000.00 (includes contingency)
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23-0357
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: MRI Software, LLC, Solon, Ohio (formerly Asset Management Technologies LLC)
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Annual License for NETfacilities Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Contract Value: $28,625.52
Contract Period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 with two (2) one-year optional renewals at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $5,550.32, FY 2024 $9,541.84, FY 2025 $9,541.84, FY 2026 $3,991.52
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520830
Contract Number(s): #74000012333
Concurrences: The Interim Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value per year being equal to or less than $25,000.00.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been using NETfacilities since 2013 | approve | Pass |
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23-0356
| 1 | | | Previously Approved Item Amendment | PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Refer to Real Estate Committee
Item Number: 22-0276
Fiscal Impact: $51,428.74 in additional tree mitigation revenue
Account(s): N/A
District(s): 14
Original Text of Item:
PROPOSED LICENSE
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 2,585 feet of underground electric cable and 875 feet of pole-mounted electric cable along Dundee and Lee roads in Northbrook, Illinois. The cable will replace some existing line and add new line to improve access and response time to outages. The work would require removal of twenty-two three smaller trees including six trees with no value. No trail closures are anticipated.
Term: Ten (10) years
License Fee: $109,614.33
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $3,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,900.00
Additional Fee: $20,000.00. This fee is to sup | refer | Pass |
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23-0344
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of March 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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23-0353
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - March 2023
Report Period: 3/1/2023 - 3/31/2023
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of March 2023. Payments total $132,712.80 for March 2023. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0358
| 1 | | | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 5/23/2023 - 6/27/2023
Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Wednesday, 5/24; 10am - 12pm
Nature is Accessible Drop-In Event, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities.
Thursday, 5/25; 4pm - 6pm
Archery, National Grove-South, North Riverside
Learn the basics of archery. Ages 10 and up. Equipment provided.
Thursday, 5/25; 5:30pm - 7pm
Camping 101, Dan Beard, Northbrook
Free workshop covering basic camping skills.
Thursday, 5/25; 9am - 11am
Nature Play Date, Rolling Knolls, Elgin
Bring your little one for open nature play time! Enjoy Rolling Knolls while helping your children connect with nature.
Saturday, 5/27 through Sunday, 5/28
Family Campout, Camp Shabbona Woods, South Holland
Intro to camping for families. Includes meals, all camping gear and outdoor fun. $75 per | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0372
| 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 04/25/2023. | approve | Pass |
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23-0351
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -5/23/2023
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: $55,000.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2023 to Present: $412,594.50
Legal Fees for 5/23/2023 to Be Approved: $81,671.90 | approve | Pass |
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23-0271
| 1 | | AmeriGas Propane | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED 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: Contract #74000012158 issued under Project #22-53-008455R. 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 12/9/2022 which received no response and rebidded on 12/29/2022 with the same results. The project was rebid a third time on 2/10/2023 which provided one (1) respondent.
Bid Opening Date: 3/2/2023
Bid Results:
Firm Bid Amount
1. AmeriGas Propane $876,390.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $191,420.00, FY 2024 $290,463.00, FY 2025 $295,464.00, | approve | Pass |
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23-0338
| 1 | | | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into a construction contract with Fabex Technologies, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for improvements at the Central Garage located near Maywood.
Reason: Contract #74000012315 issued under Project #23-80-04 Construction of Stair Enclosures at Central Garage. The work addresses the need to isolate the basement levels of the building from the remainder of the facility. The work includes, but is not limited to, carpentry and electrical work, and other related items as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 4/28/2023
Bid Results:
Firm Bid Amount
1. Fabex Technologies $158,426.50
2. Berglund Construction Company $249,500.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $158,426.50
Contract Period: Two hundred seventy (270) days from the issuance of the notice to proceed.
Account Name/Number: Property Maintenance & Operations 51009.560105, 51028.560105, 51030.5 | approve | Pass |
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23-0349
| 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 a construction contract with Martinez Frogs Inc., primary place of business Melrose Park, Illinois, for Beaubien Woods Boat Launch Outdoor Recreation Amenities in Chicago, southeast Cook County.
Reason: Contract #74000012314 issued under Project #21-80-22C1 Beaubien Woods Boat Launch Outdoor Recreation Amenities includes reconstruction of onshore fishing boardwalk, river-edge seating, railings, a new program shelter, accessible canoe/kayak launch system and interpretive signs. This work is funded in large part by grants from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (see Open Space Land Acquisition and Development and Boat Area Access Development grant awards, Board Item No. 22-0363 and Board Item No. 23-0217).
Bid Opening Date: 4/27/2023
Bid Results:
Firm Bid Amount
1. Martinez Frogs, Inc. $1,978,900.01
2. Great Lakes Landscape Co. $2,70 | approve | Pass |
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23-0350
| 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 a construction contract with Pan-Oceanic Engineering, Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000012317 issued under Project #23-80-06R, Solicitation #23-80-008905R for Trail Safety Improvements North Branch & Salt Creek paved trail systems includes, but is not limited to, drop gates and bollard removal, replacement or repair, trail striping and sign installation along the North Branch and Salt Creek paved bike trail systems.
Bid Opening Date: 3/23/2023
Bid Results:
Firm Bid Amount
1. Pan-Oceanic Engineering $465,011.94
2. Everlast Blacktop, Inc. $526,154.80*
3. Meru Corp. $575,950.40
*The cost proposal submitted of $572,620.80 was discovered to have a clerical error and corrected to read $526,154.80.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $465,011.94
Contract Period: One hundred and twenty | approve | Pass |
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23-0343
| 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 - 3/31/2023
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for March 2023. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0281
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Request: Refer to Law Enforcement Committee
Report Title: Model Policing
Report Period: January 1, 2023, through March 31, 2023
Summary: Report on the status to achieve the goal of a Model Forest Preserves Police Department. | receive and filed | Pass |
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23-0329
| 3 | | REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN COMMITTEE | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION (AS SUBSTITUTED)
REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE BOTANIC GARDEN COMMITTEE ON OPERATIONS, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OF THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden opened 50 years ago, as a garden for all; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden has since matured into one of the world’s great living museums and conservation science centers; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden’s modern history began in 1962, when the Chicago Horticultural Society agreed to help create and manage a new public garden. With the groundbreaking for the Chicago Botanic Garden in 1965 and its opening in 1972, the Society created a permanent site on which to carry out its mission; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden today consists of 28 gardens and four natural areas that are uniquely situated on 385 acres on and around nine islands and six miles of lake shoreline; and
WHEREAS, the Chicago Botanic Garden is the proud home to the Lenhardt Library, containing 150,000 items-including one of the nation's best collections of rare botanical books, and nine lab | approve as substituted | Pass |
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23-0378
| 2 | | | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Damon Howell
Position: Treasurer
Department/Board/Commission: Forest Preserves of Cook County
Effective date: Immediate
Summary: Pursuant to Section 1-6-9 (Personnel Provisions) of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances, Mr. Damon Howell is hereby appointed to the position of Treasurer of the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Per the Forest Preserves Code of Ordinances, Section 1-6-3-A, the Treasurer is also considered the Chief Financial Officer of the Forest Preserves.
Mr. Howell has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Management from Augusta College and a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Governor’s State University.
Mr. Howell has held various positions in the finance field, including Acting Treasurer and Interim Chief Financial Officer since April, Comptroller of the Forest Preserves since 2019 and Field Auditor in the Office of the Cook County Auditor from 2001 until 2019. | refer | Pass |
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