Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/11/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Published agenda: Agenda Agenda Published minutes: Minutes Minutes  
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Attachments: fpdconsent calendar 2-11-15agenda.pdf, errata 2-11-15.pdf, errata 2-11-15 2nd.pdf, FPD Post Committee Action Report 02.11.2015.pdf
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15-0169 1 FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION HONORING JENS JENSEN AND DWIGHT HEALD PERKINSResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION HONORING JENS JENSEN AND DWIGHT HEALD PERKINS WHEREAS, on February 11, 2015, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is pleased to honor Mr. Jens Jensen and Mr. Dwight Heald Perkins for their extraordinary vision more than 100 years ago in creating the nation’s first forest preserve system dedicated to conservation. Mr. Jensen and Mr. Perkins strove to ensure that the residents of Cook County would forever have access to nature and the natural and cultural history that the Forest Preserves protect; and WHEREAS, Dwight Heald Perkins and Jens Jensen prepared an open space plan that laid the groundwork for the formation of the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and WHEREAS, Mr. Perkins and Mr. Jensen tirelessly promoted the concept of the forest preserves and generated tremendous public support for the Forest Preserves through such organizations as the Saturday Afternoon Walking Club that promoted the exploration of wilderness, the benefits of spending tapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0157 1 RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF PLATINUM ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE 2014 EXCELLENCE IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR BLUFF SPRING FENResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF PLATINUM ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE 2014 EXCELLENCE IN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROGRAM FOR BLUFF SPRING FEN WHEREAS, Bluff Spring Fen located within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has received Platinum Accreditation through Chicago Wilderness’ Excellence in Ecological Restoration Program (“EERP”); and WHEREAS, Bluff Spring Fen, a 165-acre preserve located in the City of Elgin in northwest Cook County, holds a diverse community of native plants and wildlife, including 12 species listed as threatened or endangered in Illinois; and WHEREAS, platinum is the highest level that can be bestowed on a site and is given to celebrate and accredit managing organizations for high-quality restoration and impact on the ground; and WHEREAS, the EERP is designed to recognize high-quality restoration sites and develop professional standards of excellence in natural resource management and ecological restoration; and WHEREAS, the primary purpose of the EERP is to promote best management practices in oapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0158 1 RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF THREE (3) 2014 CONSERVATION AND NATIVE LANDSCAPING AWARDSResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE RECEIPT OF THREE (3) 2014 CONSERVATION AND NATIVE LANDSCAPING AWARDS WHEREAS, the Conservation and Native Landscaping Awards recognize projects within the Chicago region that demonstrate exemplary use of native landscaping, ecosystem restoration, and conservation design; and WHEREAS, these practices create and protect habitat for a variety of native plant and animal species and result in important environmental benefits for both people and nature; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) has won Conservation and Native Landscaping awards for the following sites: Bartel Grassland, Grand Army of the Republic and Thomas Jefferson Woods, and Somme Nature Preserve; and WHEREAS, Bartel Grassland, a 585 acre preserve located in the Village of Matteson in southern Cook County, has benefitted from over 10 years of restoration and partial restoration of hydrology to convert former agricultural field to grassland; and WHEREAS, Bartel Grassland is now home to an increasing variety of native plant species, aapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0156 1 EXPLORE THE FOREST ACTIVITY BOOK, A CENTENNIAL LEGACY PROJECTResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION EXPLORE THE FOREST ACTIVITY BOOK, A CENTENNIAL LEGACY PROJECT WHEREAS, The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is celebrating its 100th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves developed a Centennial Campaign Plan that included as one of its goals to inspire new people and groups to visit the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, one of the outcomes of that plan was to develop a children’s book to serve as an entry point to the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, The Forest Preserves’ Conservation and Experiential Programming Department worked with Loyola University’s Center for Science and Math Education’s Dr. Linda C. Brazdil, Ph.D., to create a student internship project to create and design a unique activity book for the Forest Preserves; and WHEREAS, Loyola University student Gretchen Dausch participated in the internship program and worked with staff from the Nature Centers and other programming areas to determine the book’s content; and WHEREAS, Ms. Dausch drew and designed 24 pages of “Explore the Forest: an AcapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0178 1  OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $17,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION UNLIMITED TAX REFUNDING BONDS, AND NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX BONDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Authority, Purposes and Findings. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, 70 Illinois Compiled Statutes 810, the Forest Preserve District Refunding Bond Act, 70 Illinois Compiled Statutes 820, and the Local Government Debt Reform Act, 30 Illinois Compiled Statutes 350, and authorizes the issuance of not to exceed $17,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds (the “Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds”) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”); and not to exceed $3,000,000 principal amount of General Obligation Limited Tax Bonds (the “Limited Tax Bonds” and together with the UnlimreferPass Action details Not available
15-0151 1 Natural and Cultural Resources Master PlanReportREPORT Department: Resource Management Request: Receive and File Report Title: Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan Report Period: N/A Summary: In October of 2013 the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) partnered with the University of Illinois’s Prairie Research Institute (“PRI”) for the purpose of developing a Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan (the “Plan”) as part of the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Forest Preserves. The Plan was designed to establish a logical framework to identify and prioritize management of the Forest Preserves’ natural and cultural resources. The Plan will help guide the allocation of resources and inform strategies to accomplish the ambitious goals set forth in the Next Century Conservation Plan, including the goal to restore 30,000 acres within 25 years. Moreover, the Plan provides targeted insight into the development of the rhetorical narrative needed to communicate the aforementioned goals to the people of Cook County and beyond.withdraw  Action details Not available
15-0150 1  ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute a contract. Good(s) or Service(s): (1) Analyze natural and cultural resources to determine eligibility for Illinois Nature Preserve status and submission of documents to do so. (2) Continue to develop prioritization of natural areas for restoration. (3) Establish a baseline for long term monitoring as well as for long term establishing a collaborative program with the District in cultural resources management, public education and outreach, and preservation. Contract Value: Not to exceed $500,000.00 for calendar year 2015. Contract period: 10/1/2013 execution until 12/31/2015 Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $500,000.00 for calendar year 2015. Accounts: Natural & Cultural Master Plan, 09-915-6759, 09-6750 Contract Number(s): FPD 2014-01101 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approveapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0152 1 Illinois Department of Natural Resources Grant Dan Ryan Nature Play and Recreation Development ProjectGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Planning & Development Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Dan Ryan Nature Play and Recreation Development Project Grant Amount: $1,063,500.00 with a 100% Match Grant Period: 2/20/2015 - 2/20/2017 Fiscal Impact: $1,063,500.00 Accounts: Recreation Landscape Improvement accounts 25-6760, 51-6760, 52-6760, 54-6760 and future 55-6760 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item. Summary: This grant will enable the Forest Preserves to add nature play and outdoor recreation elements at Dan Ryan woods, including walking paths and trails to increase connectivity at the site, adding exercise stairs to the sledding hill to turn this into a year round fitness challenge site, converting a nonfunctioning wading pool into an outdoor nature classroom, and installing a nature play area that includes an accessible treehouse/nature viewing platform. Restoration activities willapprovePass Action details Video Video
15-0159 1 Openlands, Chicago, IllinoisPartnership AgreementPROPOSED AGREEMENT Vendor: Openlands, Chicago, Illinois Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (“the Preserves”) to enter into an agreement with Openlands to develop a plan for a large-scale restoration project at Deer Grove West in Palatine. Reason: This project will facilitate restoration of valuable remnant woodland and wetland communities in the western portion of this historic site. Situated in northwestern Cook County, Deer Grove was the first preserve acquired by the Forest Preserve District, beginning with 500 acres in 1916. Deer Grove is home to a variety of habitats, with rolling upland forest interspersed with wooded ravines and wetlands. With its long, rich history and extensive trails, the now 1,800-acre Deer Grove has attracted generations of visitors and is an ideal target for expanded restoration moving into the next century. The plan is projected to be completed by 7/15/2015 Contract period: 2/11/2014 - 7/31/2015 Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Concurrence(s): The Chief Finanapprove as amendedPass Action details Video Video
15-0173 1 Procurements and Disbursements Report 12/1/2014 - 12/31/2014ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 12/1/2014 - 12/31/2014 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of December 2014. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.receive and filedPass Action details Video Video
15-0168 1 Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 2/12/2015 - 3/10/2015Miscellaneous Item of BusinessPROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 2/12/2015 - 3/10/2015 Saturday, 2/14 - Sunday, 3/15; 10 am - 4 pm Orchid Show, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe The Regenstein Center Greenhouses and Galleries are transformed by trees draped in orange and yellow Dendrobium, a hanging hedge of purple Oncidium, and vibrant Vanda in pink, orange, red, yellow, and even blue orchids. See more than 10,000 orchids in all. Fee applies. Saturday, 2/14; 6:30 - 8:30 pm Sweetheart Night Hike, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs Sweethearts are invited to hike a short trail, roast marshmallows, then warm up inside with chocolate delights and games. Ages 21 & up. Register by 2/11. Limit 40. $5 per person. Saturday, 3/7; 1:30 pm Live Healthy, Discover Nature! Hike, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland Join our monthly hiking club. A naturalist will lead a vigorous, two-mile hike on our trails. Monday, 2/16; 1:30 pm Holiday Program: Wild Dogs, Sand receive and filedPass Action details Video Video
15-0175 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented rinted form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 1/20/2015 .approvePass Action details Not available
15-0176 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 special meeting held on 1/20/2015 .approvePass Action details Not available
15-0183 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/20/2015Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/20/2015 The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $0.00 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $24,846.44 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2015 to Present: $0.00 Legal Fees for 1/20/2015 to Be Approved: $136,041.21approvePass Action details Not available
15-0184 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -2/10/2015Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -2/10/2015 The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval: Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2015 to present: $0.00 Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $10,000.00approvePass Action details Not available
15-0161 1 Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $185,849.34 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-002C Summary: Camp Shabbona DevelopmentapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0162 1 Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $193,039.87 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-003C Summary: Camp Sullivan Group Development, Phase 1approvePass Action details Not available
15-0163 1 Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Burling Builders Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $212,788.63 Accounts: 25-6710, Building Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G3R1 & G3R2 Summary: New Metal Buildings at Various Sites, locations include: Thorn Creek Maintenance Division HQ, Palos Trail HQ, Central Maintenance Facilities Addition & Central Maintenance Facilities Vehicle Storage BuildingapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0164 1 Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Old Veteran Construction Inc., Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $410,678.99 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-004C Summary: Camp Reinberg DevelopmentapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0165 1 Cornerstone Contracting Inc., Elk Grove Village, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Cornerstone Contracting Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $344,220.88 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-006C Summary: Camp Bullfrog/Maple Lake DevelopmentapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0166 1 Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, IllinoisDisbursementPROPOSED DISBURSEMENT Department(s): Planning & Development Action: Disbursement Approval Payee: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: $233,780.75 Accounts: 25-6730, Camp Account Contract Number(s): 13-80-03-008C Summary: Camp Dan Beard DevelopmentapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0111 1 Team REIL, Union, Illinois, for recreation landscape improvements at Rolling Knolls near ElginBid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning and Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Team REIL, Union, Illinois, for recreation landscape improvements at Rolling Knolls near Elgin, including a new 18-hole disc golf course, walking path and fishing site improvements.. Reason: Contract 13-80-02-16C1; Rolling Knolls Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, site grading, asphalt paving, concrete paving, retaining wall, disc golf furnishings, drainage piping, limestone slab outcropping, landscape restoration and other related work as specified in the plans & specifications. Reason: Contract 13-80-02-16C1; Rolling Knolls Site Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, site grading, asphalt paving, concrete paving, retaining wall, disc golf furnishings, drainage piping, limestone slab outcropping, landscape restoration and other related work as specified in the plans & specifiapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0153 1 Homer Tree Service, Lockport, Illinois.Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Homer Tree Service, Lockport, Illinois. Reason: The Forest Preserves desires to remove approximately 1.8 acres of tree and brush across rare dune and swale habitat, promoting the growth of native ground-layer vegetation that is currently at great risk of decreased diversity and site extirpation due to alien competition and low light levels. A grant award has been received from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in the amount of $43,000.00 with a $43,000.00 local match to support such restoration activities at Wentworth Woods in Calumet City, Illinois. These USFWS grant funds are provided through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Homer Tree Service was the lowest, most responsible of the seven (7) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 1/23/2015 Bid Results: 1. Homer Tree Service, $137,650.00 2. Trees “R” Us, $143,374.00 3. Pizzo approvePass Action details Not available
15-0154 1 Robe, Inc., Chicago, Il for building improvements at Palos Landscape Maintenance Division HeadquartersBid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Department: Planning & Development Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into a contract with Robe, Inc., Chicago, Il for building improvements at Palos Landscape Maintenance Division Headquarters Reason: Contract 13-80-01 G6R1Renovations and Addition at Palos Landscape Maintenance Division Headquarters. This work is for construction services and includes improvements for ADA accessibility, life safety issues and office and restroom functionality. Bid Opening Date: 12/5/2014 Bid Results: Company Bid 1. Robe, Inc. $633,646.00 2. Efraim Carlson & Son, Inc. $638,800.00 3. Loung’s Corporation $654,800.00* 4. Simpson Construction Co. $681,000.00 5. Cornerstone Contracting, Inc. $707,000.00 6. Path Construction Co., Inc, $709,800.00 7. All-Bry Construction Co. $715,000.00** 8. Osman Construction Corp. $724,924.00 9. Paul Borg CoapprovePass Action details Not available
15-0172 1 Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 12/1/2014 - 12/31/2014ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense Report Period: 12/1/2014 - 12/31/2014 Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for December 2014approvePass Action details Not available