Meeting date/time:
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1/17/2017
11:00 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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16-0405
| 1 | | HONORING KRIS JARANTOSKI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING KRIS JARANTOSKI ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN
WHEREAS, Kris Jarantoski has served with great distinction as executive vice president and director of the Chicago Botanic Garden for more than four decades, earning the respect and affection of his co-workers; and
WHEREAS, Kris Jarantoski will retire on February 8, 2017; putting an end to his long commute from Chicago and his daily patrol of the Garden from a fast-moving golf cart, and gaining an extra two hours daily, which he intends to fill with language lessons, organ practice, yoga, and hospital volunteer work; and
WHEREAS, as executive vice president and director of the Garden, Kris Jarantoski has overseen the horticulture, plant collections, and facilities and planning of the Garden; developing virtually every display garden, working with the best landscape designers and architects from around the world including Dan Kiley, John Brookes, Oehme, Van Sweden, Michael van Valkenburgh, and Koichi Kawana; and
WHEREAS, Kris | approve | Pass |
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17-0021
| 1 | | AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-0496 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-0496 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserve”) adopted resolution 16-0496 establishing the Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and number of members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve now wishes to amend its previous selection of vice-chair for one of its standing sub-committees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 16-0496 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve Board shall be Commissioner Steele.
Section 2. The Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Committees (identified by all capital letters) and of the Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters) of the Forest Preserve District Board shall be as follows:
AUDIT (8 members) Chair: Tobolski
Vice-Chair: Gainer
BOTA | approve | Pass |
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17-0022
| 2 | | AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-0497 - DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION 16-0497 - DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISRICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserve”) adopted resolution 16-0497 establishing the members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and
WHEREAS, there now exist various vacancies on the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve that must be filled.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 16-0497 is hereby amended as follows:
AUDIT Members: Tobolski
Gainer
Arroyo
Boykin
Butler
Goslin
Morrison
Schneider
BOTANIC GARDEN Members: Goslin
Schneider
Arroyo
Butler
Daley
Morrison
Sims
Steele
Suffredin
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Members: Steele
Silvestri
Arroyo
Butler
Garcia
Moore
Moody
Sims
Tobolski
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT Member | approve | Pass |
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17-0035
| 1 | | ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION OF OFFSITE BOARD AGENDA MEETINGS FOR 2017 | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING THE LOCATION OF OFFSITE BOARD MEETINGS FOR 2017
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-(a), the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserve”) Code of Ordinances, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.02 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve Board satisfied its statutory and local ordinance obligations to publish notice of its schedule of regular meetings for calendar year 2017 by passing Resolution 16-0495 at the regular meeting of the Forest Preserve Board on December 13, 2016, and
WHEREAS, it was indicated in Resolution 16-0495 that the Board plans to conduct at least three of its regular meetings on March 9, 2017; May 11, 2017; and J | approve | Pass |
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17-0014
| 1 | | University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois Extension, Champaign, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into Intergovernmental Agreement with the University of Illinois Extension and make quarterly payments on contract.
Goods or Services: Environmental education and outreach services
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2017, retroactively - 12/31/2017
Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00
Accounts: Corporate Fund Districtwide Services, 01-6919
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The University of Illinois Extension ("Extension") will provide educational and public outreach programs, thus significantly expanding educational opportunities for youth and adult populations within Cook County, including the Conservation@Home program. Extension will also provide professional training workshops for Forest Preserve staff and assist in growing the number of Master Naturalists and Master Gardeners that volunteer with the Preserves. The Forest Preserve Conserv | approve | Pass |
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17-0015
| 1 | | Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: Audubon Great Lakes has received a grant from the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation in the amount of $50,000.00 to support invasive species identification and removal at Bartel Grasslands, Spring Creek Forest Preserves, Orland Grassland, Poplar Creek Forest Preserve, and Schaumburg Road Grassland. The project will also work with the Preserves’ Volunteer Resources staff and existing stewards to recruit and train new volunteers and bird monitors. These efforts will develop advocates for the Preserves, while increasing the quality and sustainability of regional grasslands which provide valuable bird habitat.
Funding will be expended over the course of a three (3) year period, at no cost to the Preserves.
Contract period: 1/17/2017 - 7/14/2019
Fiscal Impact: None
Account(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Atto | approve | Pass |
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17-0016
| 1 | | Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago Illinois | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago Illinois.
Reason: Friends of the Forest Preserves has obtained a grant from the Bobolink Foundation in the amount of $199,653.00 to be used to field a six member Northwest Conservation Corps program. The program will engage a Crew Manager, an Assistant Crew Manager, and four (4) participants (thirty (30) hours per week) in hands-on ecological restoration activities centered on chainsaw operation, herbicide application, prescribed fire, native seed collection, and invasive species removal.
Ecological restoration will be conducted in partnership with the Preserves, the Lake County Forest Preserves, Citizens for Conservation, and Audubon Great Lakes to advance joint goals in support of volunteer stewardship projects and invasive species management in the region. In the Preserves the crew will work at Spring Creek Preserve, Poplar Creek Preserve, and Schaumburg Roa | approve | Pass |
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17-0024
| 1 | | The Nature Conservancy, Chicago, Illinois | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Request: requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a Partnership Agreement with The Nature Conservancy, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: The Nature Conservancy has obtained a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through the Sustain Our Great Lakes Grant Program and wishes to contribute approximately $50,000 to the Preserves to support ecological restoration activities at Powderhorn Prairie and Marsh Nature Preserve. Work performed will consist of 40 acres of herbaceous invasive species control, and selective shrub removal and thinning across the site. The Preserves desire to grant The Nature Conservancy access to the property in order to complete the project, which will be conducted at no cost to the Preserves.
Contract period: 1/17/2017 - 10/31/2018
Fiscal Impact: None
Account(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 4 | approve | Pass |
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17-0020
| 1 | | Procurements and Disbursements Report 11/1/2016 - 11/30/2016 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 11/1/2016 - 11/30/2016
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of November 2016. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section1-8-2(BB) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County’s Code of Ordinances. | receive and filed | Pass |
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17-0018
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Events & Activities Calendar - 1/17/2017 - 2/8/2017 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Conservation & Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Events & Activities Calendar - 1/17/2017 - 2/8/2017
WINTER SNOW FUN (with appropriate snow conditions)
Saturday, 12/17 - Monday, 3/6; Open daily, 9 am - 4 pm.
Cross-Country Ski Trails Open at Sagawau Nordic
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Trails will be opened and groomed as snow conditions permit, and could include a late start or early finish. Watch our Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions. Cross Country Ski rentals and lessons are also available.
Snowshoe Lending, All Nature Centers
Snowshoes are available when snow is 4" or greater. Equipment is limited and is loaned with no charge on a first come, first served basis. Driver’s license required.
Sledding
We offer five sledding hills with lighting, open 10 am - 9 pm Every Day
Dan Ryan Woods - Chicago • Caldwell Woods - Chicago • Deer Grove #5 - Palatine • Westchester Woods -Westchester • Swallow Cliff - Palos Park (open w | receive and filed | Pass |
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17-0034
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL 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 Tuesday, 12/13/2016 . | approve | Pass |
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17-0041
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL 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 Tuesday, 12/13/2016 . | approve | Pass |
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17-0026
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -12/13/2016
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $0.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $1,250.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $0.00
Legal Fees for 12/13/2016 to Be Approved: $159,498.48 | approve | Pass |
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17-0027
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -1/17/2017 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -1/17/2017
The Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2017 to present: $0.00
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $64,249.57 | approve | Pass |
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17-0001
| 1 | | Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Resource Management
Action: Disbursement approval
Payee: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Youth employment programs
Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00
Accounts: 09-6758 Intern Programs
Contract Number(s): 13-31-118
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps and Career Immersion programs provide paid internship experiences for youth with a focus on education, conservation awareness, and hands-on ecological restoration. This program was initially approved by the Board on 2/18/2014, and was renewed for an additional year on 12/13/2016. | approve | Pass |
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17-0010
| 1 | | Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $177,774.30
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G7R3
District(s): 15
Summary: Rolling Knolls Welcome Center | approve | Pass |
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17-0011
| 1 | | Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Path Construction Company, Inc., Arlington Heights, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $162,590.36
Accounts: Building Account, 25-6710
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R2
District(s): 1
Summary: Accessibility Fire Alarm and Life Safety System Upgrades at Various Buildings at the Central Compound | approve | Pass |
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17-0023
| 1 | | Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Action: Disbursement Approval
Payee: Speedy Gonzalez Landscaping, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Fiscal Impact: $159,483.64
Accounts: Site Amenities, 55-6770
Contract Number(s): 16-80-22
District(s): 4 and 11
Summary: Pavement repairs, lighting and landscape improvements at Dan Ryan Woods | approve | Pass |
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17-0019
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense
Report Period: 11/1/2016 - 11/30/2016
Summary: Detailed Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense for November 2016. | receive and filed | Pass |
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