Meeting date/time:
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2/19/2019
10:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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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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19-0175
| 1 | | REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE ZOOLOGICAL COMMITTEE FOR A REPORT FROM THE SENIOR STAFF OF THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY CONCERNING CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AT BROOKFIELD ZOO | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE ZOOLOGICAL COMMITTEE FOR A REPORT FROM THE SENIOR STAFF OF THE CHICAGO ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY CONCERNING CAPITAL INFRASTRUCTURE AT BROOKFIELD ZOO
WHEREAS, in 1919, Edith Rockefeller McCormick donated 83 acres of land to the Forest Preserves of Cook County for the sole purpose of creating a large, modern zoological park. In 1921, the Chicago Zoological Society was formed at the recommendation of the Forest Preserves of Cook County to manage Brookfield Zoo, which opened its doors in 1934; and
WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo is the most popular ticketed cultural destination in the Midwest, with over 2 million visitors every year. The zoo supports nearly 2,000 jobs and has generated over $670 million in labor income, over $1.5 billion in economic activity, and over $211 million in local, state and federal tax revenues over the past 10 years; and
WHEREAS, Brookfield Zoo provides crucial community programming, including early childhood natureplay activities, an elementary and junior high science program hosted at community libraries, and a Hi | | |
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19-0149
| 1 | | Pathway to Adventure Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Chicago, Illinois | Partnership Agreement | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Department(s): Conservation & Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): Pathway to Adventure Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Enter into a five (5) year use agreement
Good(s) or Service(s): Pathway to Adventure Council (the “Scout Council”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) have formalized a working partnership to collaborate in securing sites - picnic groves and campground space for Pathway to Adventure Council’s large district events. As a non-profit, the Pathway to Adventure Council is eligible for a 50% non-profit discount.
Agreement period: 2/20/2019 - 2/19/2024, with a five (5) year option renewal
Fiscal Impact: Revenue generating: The Scout Council and other scout units will pay the 50% discount rate for non-profits as established by the Board for sites or will partner with the Forest Preserves on programming for use of the sites.
Accounts: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
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19-0150
| 1 | | Bike and Roll Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Vendor: Bike and Roll Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Bicycle Rental
Original Contract Period: 5/19/2015 - 5/18/2018; on 3/13/2018 term extended to 5/18/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 5/19/2019 - 5/18/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A
Original Approval: 5/19/2015
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $17,000.00 + 10% of gross sales (Revenue Generating)
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 14-40-409
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves would like to exercise the second of two (2) one-year extension options to allow Bike and Roll Inc. to continue providing bicycle rental services at various Forest Preserves locations on | | |
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19-0153
| 1 | | Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to amend the intergovernmental agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and the Forest Preserves.
Goods or Services: The County and the Forest Preserves wish to extend the agreement for an additional two (2) years and to restate/amend the Agreement to provide for the transfer of certain goods and to increase the amount of reimbursement or payment between the Forest Preserves and the County for various services rendered.
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2019, retroactively, to 12/31/2020
Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $2,040,465.00 in expenditures and $860,000.00 in revenue, FY 2020 $2,057,483.00 in expenditures and $860,000.00 in revenue
Accounts: Various districtwide corporate accounts
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19-0160
| 1 | | Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the first of two (2) one-year extension options and to increase the Lakeshore Recycling systems contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Provide Refuse Disposal Sites for Region 1 (South/Southwest Region) which consists of Calumet, Tinley Creek, and Palos Divisions
Original Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $100,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $36,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $30,000.00, FY 2020 $6,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-205 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
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19-0161
| 1 | | Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the first of two (2) one-year extension options and to increase the Lakeshore Recycling Systems contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Provide Refuse Disposal Sites for Region 2 (Central Region), Salt Creek and Indian Boundary Divisions
Original Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $100,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $36,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $30,000.00, FY 2020 $6,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-206 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
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19-0162
| 1 | | Groot Industries, Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Groot Industries, Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the first of two (2) one-year extension options and to increase the Groot Industries, Inc. contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Provide Refuse Disposal Sites for Region 3 (North/Northwest Region), North Branch and Northwest Divisions
Original Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $90,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $90,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $33,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $28,500.00, FY 2020 $4,500.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-207 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17
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19-0163
| 1 | | Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the first of two (2) one-year extension options and to increase the Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Provide Refuse Disposal Sites for Region 4 (Southeast Region), Thorn Creek Division
Original Contract Period: 3/1/2016 - 2/28/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $52,000.00 for thirty-six (36) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $52,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $19,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $15,800.00, FY 2020 $3,200.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-208 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enter | | |
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19-0156
| 1 | | JX Peterbilt, Lansing, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: JX Peterbilt, Lansing, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of two (2) 2019 Peterbilt Model 337 garbage trucks utilizing Sourcewell Cooperative Program contract #081716-PMC.
Contract Value: $313,230.00
Contract period: 2/19/2019 - 11/15/2020
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $313,230.00
Accounts: Vehicle and Trucks 51056.560265
Contract Number(s): 081716-PMC
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: This contract provides for two (2) vehicles to be used in conjunction with Forest Preserve business for use by the Landscape Maintenance department. The Vehicle Steering Committee concurred with this recommendation at the meeting convened on 1/24/2019. | | |
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19-0165
| 1 | | AT&T, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
Vendor: AT&T, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Telephone Services
Contract Value: $286,308.00
Contract period: 4/1/2019 - 3/31/2021
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2019 $95,436.00, FY 2020 $95,436.00 and FY 2021 $95,436.00
Accounts: Communication Services 51001.520150
Contract Number(s): 74000005327
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves requests authorization to enter into a contract with AT&T, to bundle telephone service into a program offered called Easy Rate. The Easy Rate program is recommended for telephone service primarily used for local calling and with relatively low usage. The new agreement will save the Forest Preserves approximately $163,180.00 annually. The term of the contract is for three-years.
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19-0166
| 1 | | Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Vendor: Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Parking
Original Contract Period: 2/14/2018 - 2/12/2019
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/13/2019, retroactive - 2/12/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A
Original Approval: N/A
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $158,400.00 (Revenue Generating) over two (2) years (based on 200 parking spots).
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 1
Summary: The Forest Preserves owns real property with improvements known as the Miller Meadow Parking Lot (“Parking Lot”) in Maywood, Illinois. The Parking Lot currently has approximately 320 marked spaces available for parking and open to the public. Loyo | | |
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19-0151
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report 12/1/2018 - 12/31/2018 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 12/1/2018 - 12/31/2018
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of December 2018. The report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances. | | |
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19-0105
| 1 | | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 2/19/2019 - 3/19/2019 | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 2/19/2019 - 3/19/2019
When it Snows!
Cross-country skiing is a fun way to stay active during winter. Sagawau Nordic in Lemont is open daily from 9am - 4pm as long as conditions are skiable (frozen ground and 5” snow). Trails will be open and groomed as snow conditions permit and could include a late start or an early finish. Beginner ski lessons are offered on Saturdays at 9:30 am for a fee; registration required. Watch Sagawau’s Facebook page and call 630-257-2045 for the most up-to-date trail conditions.
Snowshoes are available at all our 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 serve basis. Driver’s license required.
Follow us on Facebook to learn about pop-up Snowshoe programs when conditions allow.
Sledding Hills offer winter fun day and night!
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19-0176
| 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 or meeting held on January 22, 2019. | | |
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19-0164
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/22/2019 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -1/22/2019
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $2,076.56
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $10,419.93
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2019 to Present: $90,005.26
Legal Fees for 1/22/2019 to Be Approved: $80,500.45 | | |
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19-0120
| 1 | | Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2019 | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2019
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County:
Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2019.”
Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2019 and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted.
Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2019 at its meeting held November 15, 2018, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp | | |
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19-0120
| 1 | | Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2019 | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2019
BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County:
Section 1. That this Ordinance is and the same is hereby termed the “Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2019.”
Section 2. That the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Illinois has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the year 2019 and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for said year and has recommended that this ordinance for the levy of taxes be adopted.
Section 3. That the Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, heretofore having approved and adopted the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for the year commencing January 1, 2019 at its meeting held November 15, 2018, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp | | |
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19-0152
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018 | Report | REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense
Report Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2018
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis Revenue and Expense Report for December 2018. | | |
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19-0116
| 1 | | MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC (“MCImetro”) | License Request | PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to grant a License to MCImetro Access Transmission Services LLC (“MCImetro”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 3,078 linear feet of 2-inch underground conduit with fiber optic cable along the north side of 87th Street in the Willow Springs Woods and Buffalo Woods Forest Preserves. The conduit and fiber optic line will be installed by directional bore within and alongside the right of way of 87th Street from vacated Elm Street to Kean Avenue. No trees are proposed to be removed or impacted by this project.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $89,033.06
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $11,500.00
YELAR Fee: $6,300.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $108,333.06 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 1.06 Acres
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
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19-0122
| 1 | | Village of Schiller Park, Illinois | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Village of Schiller Park, Illinois
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed sale be approved.
Description of Real Estate: Surplus Parcel 12
2.66 ± acres described as follows:
That portion of Block 5 in the Superior Court Partition of that part of the South Section of Robinson’s Reserve lying West of the West Right of Way Line of new Des Plaines Avenue and North of North Right of Way Line of Irving Park Boulevard in Township 40 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois.
Permanent Index Number: Part of 12-15-400-004-0000
Section: N/A
Parcel(s): Surplus Parcel 12
Fiscal Impact: $625,000.00 in revenue
Accounts: Anticipated Land Sales/Surplus 510006.411466
District(s): 9
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) recently concluded negotiations for the sale of a Surplus Parcel that has been approved for sale by the State Legislature, Surplus Parcel 12, consisting | | |
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