Meeting Name: FPD Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/24/2017 11:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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Attachments: 10-24-2017 New Items.pdf, Consent Calendar 10-24-2017.pdf, errata 10-24-17.pdf, Proposed Amendment to File 17-0369.pdf
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17-0343 1 IN MEMORY OF DR. GEORGE B. RABB, Ph.D., FORMER PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF DR. GEORGE B. RABB, Ph.D., FORMER PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY WHEREAS, over the course of his more than 50-year career, Dr. George B. Rabb gained prominence globally as a conservation leader and a highly respected spokesman for wildlife conservation issues; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rabb earned an undergraduate degree in biology from the College of Charleston in his home city of Charleston, South Carolina, and both a master’s and doctoral degree in zoology from the University of Michigan; and WHEREAS, in 1953, Dr. Rabb married Mary Sughrue Rabb, a fellow College of Charleston graduate who worked with Dr. Rabb on conservation issues until her passing in 2006; and WHEREAS, a herpetologist by training, Dr. Rabb joined Brookfield Zoo in 1956 as one of the first Ph.D.’s to work in an American Zoo; he passionately served as the President of the Chicago Zoological Society from 1976 until 2004, at which time he was appointed President Emeritus; and WHEREAS, during Dr. Rabb’s tenure, the Chicago Zoological SocietapprovePass Action details Not available
17-0343 1 IN MEMORY OF DR. GEORGE B. RABB, Ph.D., FORMER PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF DR. GEORGE B. RABB, Ph.D., FORMER PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT EMERITUS OF THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY WHEREAS, over the course of his more than 50-year career, Dr. George B. Rabb gained prominence globally as a conservation leader and a highly respected spokesman for wildlife conservation issues; and WHEREAS, Dr. Rabb earned an undergraduate degree in biology from the College of Charleston in his home city of Charleston, South Carolina, and both a master’s and doctoral degree in zoology from the University of Michigan; and WHEREAS, in 1953, Dr. Rabb married Mary Sughrue Rabb, a fellow College of Charleston graduate who worked with Dr. Rabb on conservation issues until her passing in 2006; and WHEREAS, a herpetologist by training, Dr. Rabb joined Brookfield Zoo in 1956 as one of the first Ph.D.’s to work in an American Zoo; he passionately served as the President of the Chicago Zoological Society from 1976 until 2004, at which time he was appointed President Emeritus; and WHEREAS, during Dr. Rabb’s tenure, the Chicago Zoological SocietwithdrawPass Action details Not available
17-0369 2 AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0021 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTSPreviously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0021 - 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 17-0021 establishing the President Pro Tempore, Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and number of members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve Board now wishes to amend its previous selection of President Pro Tempore, Chairs, and vVice-cChairs WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve Board also now wishes to amend the name of one of its standing committees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 17-0021 is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve Board shall be Commissioner Steele Sims. Section 2. The Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Committees (identified by all capital letters) and of the Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters)amendPass Action details Video Video
17-0369 2 AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0021 - FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT COMMITTEE CHAIR ASSIGNMENTSPreviously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0021 - 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 17-0021 establishing the President Pro Tempore, Chairs, Vice-Chairs, and number of members of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Forest Preserve District Board; and WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve Board now wishes to amend its previous selection of President Pro Tempore, Chairs, and vVice-cChairs WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve Board also now wishes to amend the name of one of its standing committees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, that Resolution 17-0021 is hereby amended as follows: Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Forest Preserve Board shall be Commissioner Steele Sims. Section 2. The Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Committees (identified by all capital letters) and of the Subcommittees (identified by initial capital letters)approve as amendedPass Action details Video Video
17-0370 2 AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0022 - DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTIES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTICT OF COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERSPreviously Approved Item AmendmentPROPOSED RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 17-0022 - DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTIES AND SUBCOMMITTEES OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTICT 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 17-0022 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 17-0022 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 Deer Suffredin CONTRACT COMPLIANCE Members: Steele Deer Silvestri Arroyo Butler Garcia Moore Moody Sims Tobolski CAPITAL DEVELOPMENapprovePass Action details Not available
17-0315 1 TITLE 4 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 2 - PARKING REGULATIONSOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TITLE 4 - MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 2 - PARKING REGULATIONS BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 4 - Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 2 - Parking Regulations, is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 4-2-1: General Parking. *** Any person found in violation of any provision of this Section will be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) thirty-five dollars ($35.00). A separate and distinct offense shall be regarded as committed each four-hour period in which the owner of the vehicle continues or permits any such violation to continue, or fails to make a reasonable effort to comply. Sec. 4-2-2: Stopping, Standing and Parking, Prohibited in Various Locations. *** Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any provision of the above section shall be fined fifty dollars ($50.00) thirty-five dollars ($35.00) for each offense. A separate and distinct offense shall be regarded as committed each four-hour period in which the owner of the vehicle continues or permits any suchreferPass Action details Video Video
17-0338 1 1-8-1(B): RECEIPTS OF MONEYOrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE 1-8-1(B): RECEIPTS OF MONEY BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 1(B) - Receipts of Money of the Forest Preserve District Cook of County Code is hereby enacted as Follows: Sec. 1-8-1: RECEIPTS OF MONEY. A. The heads of departments shall transmit all moneys of the Forest Preserve District received by them to the Comptroller and take his receipt therefor. B. Payment Via Credit Card. With respect to any fine, fee, charge, or cost imposed by, owing to, or collected by or on behalf of the District, the District is authorized to accept electronic payment by credit card. The District may impose a convenience fee or surcharge upon such payments to the extent allowable under the applicable credit card service agreement. Such convenience fee shall not exceed the actual cost to the District for such transactions. Alternatively, the District may enter into agreements, with one or more financial institutions, Internet companies, or other bureferPass Action details Not available
17-0267 1 Chicago Botanic Garden (“CBG”), Glencoe, IllinoisContract AmendmentPROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: Chicago Botanic Garden (“CBG”), Glencoe, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Plants of Concern program Original Contract Period: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2017 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $100,000.00 Original Approval: 3/11/2014, Not to exceed $25,000.00 per year or $100,000.00over four (4) years Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $35,000.00 per year or $175,000.00 over the five (5) years of the contract extension Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2018 $35,000.00, FY 2019 $35,000.00, FY 2020 $35,000.00, FY 2021 $35,000.00, FY 2022 $35,000.00 Accounts: Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Intern Programs 51009.521525, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, Potential Grant Match & Work 51009.521440, Grant Accounts: 51010.299approvePass Action details Video Video
17-0307 1 City of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, IllinoisIntergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERMENTAL AGREEMENT Department(s): Resource Management Other Part(ies): City of Park Ridge, Park Ridge, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into agreement Good(s) or Service(s): Right of Entry to perform storm water outflow maintenance and improvements Agreement period: Date of execution - 9/1/2022 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: None Agreement Number(s): None Summary/Notes: The proposed agreement would grant the City of Park Ridge limited access to Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) lands for the purpose of removing debris that is obstructing water movement from small swales and outflows. The right of entry would also allow the City of Park Ridge to remove small swathes of vegetation to improve access for maintenance of stormwater infrastructure. The work is intended to improve water flow and mitigate stormwater-related issues throughout the Preserves and its adjacent communities. ..endapprovePass Action details Not available
17-0327 1 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Chicago, IllinoisContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Finance and Administration Vendor: Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Fiscal Year Audit Services for 2017, 2018 and 2019 Contract Value: $206,070.00 Contract period: Date of execution - 10/31/2020 with two (2) one (1) year extension options Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2018 $66,670.00, FY 2019 $68,670.00, FY 2020 $70,730 Accounts: 51001.520895 Contract Number(s): 17-20-101 Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions. District(s): N/A Summary: Contract 17-20-101 consists of providing auditing services for the Preserves to complete its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The Preserves issued a Request for Proposal for the aforementioned services and received six (6) responses. The selection committee determined that Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP and its teapprovePass Action details Video Video
17-0339 1 Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (“ILEAS”), Urbana, IllinoisInteragency AgreementPROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Department: Law Enforcement Other Part(ies): Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (“ILEAS”), Urbana, Illinois Request: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) is requesting to permission to enter into an interagency agreement with ILEAS. Goods or Services: The Preserves will become the custodian of two vehicles, along with an equipment trailer, for the principal purpose of facilitating mutual aid and interagency regional emergency response as requested either by ILEAS or the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Date of execution until terminated by either party Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A District(s): N/A Summary: ILEAS is a Public Agency of the State of Illinois created by various local law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Illinois pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220/1 et seq.). ILEAS is dedicated to a regional approach utilizing cooperative and inter-agency mutual aid for law enforcement in IllinapprovePass Action details Video Video
17-0356 1 University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (“UICVM”), Urbana, IllinoisIntergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department(s): Resource Management Vendor: University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine (“UICVM”), Urbana, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Wildlife pathology and diagnostic services Original Contract Period: 3/11/2014 - 12/31/2017 Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $240,000.00 Original Approval: 3/11/2014, $240,000.00 Previous Increase(s): N/A This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $50,000.00 per year or $250,000.00 over the five (5) years of the contract extension Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2018 $50,000.00, FY 2019 $50,000.00, FY 2020 $50,000.00, FY 2021 $50,000.00, FY 2022 $50,000.00 Accounts: Wildlife Management 51001.521447, Integrated Wildlife Services 51009.521451, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Grant and Mitigation Accounts: 51010.29982 and 51010.22522 Contract Number(s): N/A ConcurapprovePass Action details Video Video
17-0075 1 Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 8/1/2017 - 8/31/2017ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report Report Period: 8/1/2017 - 8/31/2017 Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of August 2017. 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
17-0340 1 Forest Preserve Foundation 6th Annual Conservation Cup ReportReportREPORT Department: Forest Preserve Foundation Request: Oral report by Forest Preserve Foundation Executive Director Shelley Davis Report Title: N/A Report Period: 2017 Event Summary: 6th Annual Conservation Cup ReportapprovePass Action details Video Video
17-0345 1 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (the “CAFR”) Report Period: Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2016ReportREPORT Department: Finance & Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (the “CAFR”) Report Period: Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2016 Summary: The CAFR has been prepared by the District for the fiscal year ending 12/31/2016. The report has been prepared in accordance with the principles and standards for financial reporting set forth by the Government Accounting Standards Board and audited by a firm of independent auditors retained by the District.receive and filedPass Action details Video Video
17-0363 1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 10/24/2017 to 11/14/2017Calendar of EventsCALENDAR OF EVENTS 10/24/2017 to 11/14/2017 Wednesday, 10/25; 4 - 7 pm Preparing for the Cold: How Animals Transition from Summer to Winter; Dan Ryan Woods Pavilion, Chicago Learn how the animals of the Forest Preserves prepare for colder seasons. Explore the area and learn how to find evidence of these animals. Thursday - Sunday, 10/26 - 29; 6:30 - 10:30 pm Night of 1,000 Jack-o’-Lanterns; Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe This spooky cool event is a rare opportunity to experience the moonlit Garden after hours. See the work of master carves on 1,000 LED-lit pumpkins. There will be costumed entertainment along the path, and ghost rains running in the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America. Friday, 10/27; 5 - 8 pm Stars, Stories, & S’mores; Rolling Knolls, Elgin Bring your family and friends for an opportunity to enjoy an evening in the Forest Preserves. Join us for a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, natural material building and other nature-based activities. Friday, 10/27; 7 pm Somewhat Scary Stories, Crabtree Nature Center, Barreceive and filedPass Action details Video Video
17-0378 1  Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Matthew B. DeLeon, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 9/12/2017 .approvePass Action details Not available
17-0359 1 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 9/12/2017Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation)RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 9/12/2017 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: $1,920,316.39 Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $7,184.28 Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2017 to Present: $702,362.75 Legal Fees for 9/12/2017 to Be Approved: $104,804.50approvePass Action details Not available
17-0355 1 Stantec Consulting Services, Lombard, Illinois.Bid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Stantec Consulting Services, Lombard, Illinois. Reason: Contract #17-31-123 consists of approximately 172 acres of brush removal at Cap Sauers Holding in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications in Region 7, Sag Valley Division. Stantec Consulting Services was the lowest responsible bidder of the six (6) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 9/29/2017 Bid Results: 1. Stantec Consulting Services, $340,930.50 2. Encap, Inc., $349,601.75 3. Semper Fi Yard Services, $435,487.00 4. Clean Cut Tree Service, $462,900.00 5. Homer Tree Service, $603,247.00 6. KGI Landscaping, $1,002,757.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $340,930.50 Contract Period: Date of execution - 10/1/2020, with a twelve (12) month extension option to account for suboptimal weather or ground conditions Account Name/Number: EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, Habitat Restoration 51009approvePass Action details Not available
17-0360 1 Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, IllinoisBid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, Illinois Reason: Bid #17RM 125 consists of the removal of one-hundred eleven (111) trees, sixteen (16) of which require pruning in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications at Chick Evans, Edgebrook, and Billy Caldwell golf courses. Trees “R” Us was the lowest responsible bidder of the seven (7) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 10/4/2017 Bid Results: 1. Trees “R” Us, $19,880.00 2. Alvarez, Inc., $30,092.15 3. Groundskeeper, $32,400.00 4. Homer Tree Care, $38,500.00 5. KGI Landscaping, $48,800.00 6. Clean Cut Tree Service, $52,100.00 7. Winkler’s Tree and Landscaping, $87,640.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $19,880.00 Contract Period: Thirty (30) working days after issuance of purchase order Account Name/Number: EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, MitigaapprovePass Action details Not available
17-0361 1 Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, IllinoisBid RecommendationPROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Department: Resource Management Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) to enter into a contract with Trees “R” Us, Wauconda, Illinois Reason: Bid #17RM 130 consists of the removal of sixty-two (62) trees, five (5) of which require pruning or topping in accordance with the Preserves’ specifications at George Dunne golf course. Trees “R” Us was the lowest responsible bidder of the seven (7) bidders. Bid Opening Date: 10/4/2017 Bid Results: 1. Trees “R” Us, $10,850.00 2. Alvarez, Inc., $13,010.45 3. Homer Tree Care, $14,000.00 4. Groundskeeper, $16,900.00 5. Winkler’s Tree and Landscaping, $21,420.00 6. KGI Landscaping, $29,000.00 7. Clean Cut Tree Service, $45,000.00 Estimated Fiscal Impact: $10,850.00 Contract Period: Thirty (30) working days after issuance of purchase order Account Name/Number: EAB Tree Removal 51009.521456, Vegetation Management 51009.521455, Habitat Restoration 51009.521444, Habitat Enhancement 51009.521452, Mitigation Accounts: 51010.29982 aapprovePass Action details Not available
17-0074 1 Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 1/1/2017 - 8/31/2017ReportREPORT Department: Finance and Administration Request: Receive and File Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense Report Period: 1/1/2017 - 8/31/2017 Summary: Detailed analysis of Corporate Fund Revenue and Expenses through August 2017.receive and filedPass Action details Not available