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2/25/2020
10:00 AM
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Cook County Building, Board Room
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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20-0152
| 1 | | Lisa I. Lee, Chief Attorney, Legal Department | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Lisa I. Lee
Position: Chief Attorney
Department/Board/Commission: Legal Department
Effective date: Immediately
Expiration date: N/A
Summary: Pursuant to Section 1-6-9 (Personnel Provisions) of the Forest Preserves of Cook County Code of Ordinances, Ms. Lisa I. Lee is hereby appointed to the position of Chief Attorney of the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Ms. Lee received her bachelor’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University and later received her Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Chicago Law School.
Ms. Lee has held various positions in the legal field, including Deputy Chief Attorney and Assistant to the General Superintendent for Labor Matters for the Forest Preserves of Cook County. She has also worked as in-house counsel for two pharmaceutical companies.
This appointment is submitted for your approval. | refer | Pass |
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20-0151
| 2 | | The Adler Planetarium | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Summary: The Adler Planetarium (“Adler”) is dedicated to connecting students and volunteers and the public to hands-on science, engineering and community engagement. As part of its mission, over the last two years Adler has worked with dozens of teen program participants in advancing our understanding of the impact of light pollution in our communities. Students have helped to design, build and use GONets - instruments used to monitor light pollution in the field.
Working with the Forest Preserves of Cook County, Adler teams are pursuing the idea of applying for an International Dark-Sky Association Urban Dark Sky Place designation for the area surrounding Little Red Schoolhouse. Adler staff are excited about the opportunity to engage students in making a change through science with the potential to help expand the offerings of the Forest Preserves to their community.
District(s): 17 | receive and filed | Pass |
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20-0007
| 1 | | Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways (“CCDOTH”) | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (“CCDOTH”)
Goods or Services: CCDOTH is proposing to transfer a portion of new motor fuel tax funds provided through the Rebuild Illinois capital bill for various Forest Preserves transportation improvements.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Six (6) years from full execution
Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating - up to $25 million in reimbursement anticipated
Accounts: N/A
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: CCDOTH is proposing to transfer up to $25 million in new motor fuel tax funding provided through the Rebuild Illinois capital bill to address transportation improvement needs identified in the Forest Preserves’ 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. Transportation improvements would include, | approve | Pass |
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20-0114
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Natural Resources | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Authorization is sought for the Forest Preserves to accept, and enter into a related subrecipient agreement in connection with, an $100,000.00 federal grant through the Coastal Management Program (CMP) from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to support development of a Conservation and Youth Outdoor Ambassador crew at Beaubien Woods located in the City of Chicago.
Grant Amount: $100,000.00
Grant Period: 2/26/2020 - 10/31/2021
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $102,380.00 ($90,380.00 in-kind match plus $12,000.00 in anticipated additional grant funds)
Accounts: Beaubien Woods Conservation and Youth Outdoor Ambassador Grant, 51010.521313
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 4, 5
Summary: The Forest Preserve | approve | Pass |
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20-0134
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Resource Management
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: To restore and enhance 118 acres of coastal wetlands at Burnham Prairie Nature Preserve and Eggers Grove in the Calumet region with partial funding from an IDNR Coastal Management Program grant of $50,000.00
Grant Amount: $50,000.00
Grant Period: 2/25/2020 - 4/30/2022
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $50,500.00 match
Accounts: Professional Services 51058.520830, 51051.520830, 51028.520830 and all future Professional Services; Special or Co-op Programs 51058.521313, 51051.521313, 51028.521313 and all future Special or Co-op Programs; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 4
Summary: The Forest Preserves has been awarded a $50,000.00 federal grant through the Coastal Management Program from | approve | Pass |
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20-0113
| 1 | | Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second 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; Board Approved Extension 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/29/2020 - 2/28/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $136,000.00 for forty-eight (48) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): $36,000.00
This Increase Requested: $36,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $30,000.00, FY 2021 $6,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-205 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney h | approve | Pass |
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20-0115
| 1 | | Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Lakeshore Recycling Systems, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second 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; Board Approved Extension 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/29/2020 - 2/28/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $136,000.00 for forty-eight (48) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $100,000.00
Previous Increase(s): $36,000.00
This Increase Requested: $36,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $30,000.00, FY 2021 $6,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-206 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
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20-0116
| 1 | | Groot Industries, Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Groot Industries, Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second 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; Board Approved Extension 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/29/2020 - 2/28/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $123,000.00 for forty-eight (48) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $90,000.00
Previous Increase(s): $33,000.00
This Increase Requested: $33,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $28,500.00, FY 2021 $4,500.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-207 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Ve | approve | Pass |
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20-0117
| 1 | | Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | REQUEST APPROVAL TO EXERCISE CONTRACT RENEWAL OPTION
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to exercise the second 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; Board Approved Extension 3/1/2019 - 2/28/2020
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/29/2020 - 2/28/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $71,000.00 for forty-eight (48) months
Original Approval: 2/9/2016, $52,000.00
Previous Increase(s): $19,000.00
This Increase Requested: $19,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $15,800.00, FY 2021 $3,200.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 51001.520050
Contract Number(s): 15-52-208 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendo | approve | Pass |
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20-0123
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”) | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)
Request: Authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)
Goods or Services: For removal of certain dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River
Agreement Number: Amendment #3 to OWR-292
Agreement Period: 10/23/2013 - 6/30/2016; Amendment #1 1/9/2015 - 6/30/2016; IGA suspended by IDNR effective 6/30/2015; Amendment #2 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2020; Proposed Extension Period for Amendment #3 - 7/1/2020 to 6/30/2024
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,100,000.00 (fully reimbursable by IDNR to the Forest Preserves)
Accounts: Professional Services 51010.520835; Special or Co-op Programs 51010.521314
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: This IGA was originally approved by the Board of Commissioners on 7/16/2013 for the removal of seven (7) dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the Chicago River. Amendment #1 of this IGA was approved by the Boa | refer | Pass |
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20-0118
| 1 | | Commonwealth Edison Company | 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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain two (2) utility poles and 730 linear feet of underground electric conduit along the south side of Chicago Heights Glenwood Road in Glenwood Woods. The underground conduit will replace an existing overhead line on the north side of the road that needs to be moved to accommodate a road reconstruction project. Installing the line underground eliminates the need for tree removal and minimizes impact to the Forest Preserves.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $21,618.46
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $4,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,450.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $33,568.46 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.251 Acre
Concurrence(s):
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final license agreement is subject t | refer | Pass |
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20-0119
| 1 | | Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) | 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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 900 linear feet of overhead electric line along Western Avenue north of Sauk Trail at Sauk Trail Woods. The new line will increase reliability and reduce restoration time for one of the major distribution lines in the area. The line will be installed along the existing right of way line of Western Avenue to reduce impact to the Forest Preserves. One (1) tree outside of the right of way is proposed for removal. ComEd has also agreed to pay Construction Access Permit fees for work performed before the start of the license agreement.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $26,652.89
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $5,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,450.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $39,602.89 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: $2,474.31
The area of the License is: 0.3 | refer | Pass |
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20-0120
| 1 | | Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd” | 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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain 10,500 linear feet of underground and overhead electric lines, poles and equipment along Bateman Road from Algonquin Road south to Penny Road at the Spring Creek Preserves. The project is proposed to improve reliability and resiliency services to the surrounding communities, to minimize outages and more quickly identify outages and restore power. The existing 6,800 linear feet of overhead lines and infrastructure has no known license, the new license will include the existing line. An additional 3,700 linear feet will be added underground by directional bore to minimize impact to the Forest Preserves.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $310,950.41
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $20,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,450.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $338,900.41 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2 | refer | Pass |
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20-0121
| 1 | | Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) | 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 Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a replacement H-Frame utility pole for electric transmission line adjacent to the Des Plaines River, south of 47th Street and north of the railroad tracks in Ottawa Trail Woods. ComEd needs to relocate the pole as it does not meet current federal standards, which were not in place when originally installed. To minimize impact on Forest Preserve property, ComEd is looking to relocate the pole the minimum distance required by the new federal standards. The license request includes access to the pole adjacent to the BNSF railroad.
Term: Ten (10) Years
License Fee: $44,602.73
License Application Fee: $1,500.00
License Review Fees: $6,000.00
YELAR Fee: $6,450.00
Total one-time upfront fee of $58,552.73 for the term of the License
(Sec. 5-2A-4 and 5-2B-4)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
The area of the License is: 0.519 Acre | refer | Pass |
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20-0135
| 1 | | First Indiana Resource, LLC, Bellaire, Texas | Contract | PROPOSED WETLAND MITIGATION CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: First Indiana Resource, LLC, Bellaire, Texas
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Agreement to develop, manage and maintain a wetland mitigation bank at the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve in Hoffman Estates and to grant easement, deed restriction, or similar instrument.
Contract Value: N/A
Contract period: 2/25/2020 - 2/23/2025 Continuous
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $10,000.00 in miscellaneous real estate fees, such as closing costs. The Forest Preserves expects to receive an amount up to $482,500.
Accounts: Professional Services 51058.520830, 51051.520830, 51028.520830 and all future professional services accounts; Special or Co-op Programs 51058.521313, 51051.521313, 51028.521313 and all future special or co-op program accounts; and Real Estate Capital Outlay 51006.560010
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney h | refer | Pass |
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20-0140
| 1 | | Village of Morton Grove, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Morton Grove, Illinois
Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois (“Morton Grove”).
Goods or Services: Morton Grove is requesting an IGA to provide a connection to the North Branch Trail in Miami Woods, extending from a new commercial development including a fitness center. The trail follows the line of the recently granted storm sewer license (agenda item 19-0400) and has long been used as an informal trail connection.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Perpetual, subject to termination after twenty (20) years
Fiscal Impact: None
License Fee: $3,257.58 (waived)
License Application Fee: $3,500.00 (waived)
YELAR Fee: $6,450.00 (waived)
Tree Mitigation Fee: None
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 13
Summary: The Forest Preserves operates and maintains the North Branch | approve | Pass |
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20-0136
| 1 | | Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless, Annapolis Junction, Maryland | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Vendor: Cellco Partnership D/B/A Verizon Wireless, Annapolis Junction, Maryland
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute a contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Mobile Telecommunication Services
Contract Value: $1,000,000.00
Contract period: 1/1/2020, retroactive - 10/14/2024, with two (2) one-year renewal options
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $200,000.00, FY 2021 $200,000.00, FY 2022 $200,000.00, FY 2023 $200,000.00, FY 2024 $200,000.00
Accounts: Communication Services 51001.520150
Contract Number(s): 74000007479 (Cook County contract #1790-16928)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
Cook County determined a participation goal of zero for Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: On 10/24/2019, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a contract for Mobile Telecommunications Service | approve | Pass |
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20-0142
| 1 | | Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenview, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Vendor: Chicago Botanic Garden, Glenview, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Agreement for the purchase of ancillary goods and services in connection with joint initiatives
Contract Value: $50,000.00
Contract period: 2/25/2020 - 12/31/2022, with two (2) one-year renewals to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $10,000.00, FY 2021 $10,000.00, FY 2022 $10,000.00, FY 2023 $10,000.00, FY 2024 $10,000.00
Accounts: Special Events 51001.520635; Supplies and Materials - NOC 51001.530252; Advertising and Promotion 51001.520635; Special or Coop Programs 51001.521441; Training 51001.501806; Other Materials 51001.531900
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Department of Con | approve | Pass |
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20-0122
| 1 | | Recreational Equipment Inc. (“REI”), Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Vendor: Recreational Equipment Inc. (“REI”), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Outdoor recreation and outdoor activity classes
Original Contract Period: 7/12/2016 - 12/31/2017; on 11/14/2017 term extended to 12/31/2020
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022; with three (3) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A
Original Approval: 7/12/2016
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $4,000.00 per year (Revenue Generating)
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves would like to continue its collaborative partn | approve | Pass |
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20-0143
| 1 | | Municipal Code Corporation d/b/a Municode, Tallahassee, Florida | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: Municipal Code Corporation d/b/a Municode, Tallahassee, Florida
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Web Hosting and Support Services
Original Contract Period: 2/1/2017 - 1/31/2020, with a one-year renewal option
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2020, retroactive - 1/31/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $7,665.16
Original Approval: N/A
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: Not to Exceed $15,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $13,750.00, FY 2021 $1,250.00
Accounts: Dues and Subscriptions 51001.501795
Contract Number(s): 1690-15641
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Interim Chief Attorney have approved this item.
MWBE participation goals are not applicable as annual contract value is below $25,000.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: On 2/21/2017, Cook County entered into a contract with Municipal | approve | Pass |
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20-0139
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report: 12/1/2019 - 12/31/2019 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 12/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of December 2019. 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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20-0019
| 1 | | Discretionary spending up to $100,000.00 through the remainder of 2020 to support educational, recreational and community engagement program services with a variety of program partners, including, but not limited to, artists, arts groups, youth developmen | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Programming Good(s) or Service(s): Programming Partnerships
Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00
Accounts: Special Events 51001.520635; Community Trust Grant 51010.520835; Teen Programming Grant 51010.521443; Supplies and Material 51001.531905
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) requests authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $100,000.00 through the remainder of 2020 to support educational, recreational and community engagement program services with a variety of program partners, including, but not limited to, artists, arts groups, youth development groups, program trainers, curriculum development facilitators, and cultural groups. These program partners would be selected through the Forest Preserves’ Event and Program Partnership application. This Event and Program Partnership application has been widely marketed through various Forest Preserves avenues including the Winter Brochure | approve | Pass |
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20-0141
| 1 | | Advertising and Promotional Services Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00 | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Good(s) or Service(s): Advertising and Promotional Services
Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00
Accounts: Advertising and Promotional Services 51001.520610
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is requesting authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $150,000.00 through the remainder of 2020 for advertising and promotional services with a variety of media vendors to promote and showcase the amenities, programs and natural areas of the Forest Preserves. The media vendors would be engaged for periods less than one year.
Media purchases would align with the 2020 communications goals of the Forest Preserves, which include focused outreach to communities and populations in Cook County that have been historically underrepresented in use of and connection to the Forest Preserves. The advertising and promotional spending packages would be suggested by the Forest Preserves’ Communications Division | approve | Pass |
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20-0137
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 1/14/2020 - 2/25/2020 | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 2/25/2020 - 3/24//2020
Birdhouse Building Contest, Trailside Museum, River Forest
Build a creative, functional birdhouse. We will hang it up at Trailside where visitors will vote on their favorite. Entries accepted 3/1 through 5/22. Visit fpdcc.com/birdhouse-contest for more details.
Saturday, 2/29; 10am - 1pm
Winter Watercolors, Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center, Chicago
Join us for a winter art workshop as we explore the beauty of nature through watercolor painting. Materials provided. All ages.
Saturdays and Sundays, 2/29 - 3/14; 1:30pm
Sap’s Rising, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Walk in the sugar maple forest to learn about the sweet process of maple syrup making.
Thursday, 3/5; 10:30am - 12:30pm
Nature Play Date, Dan Ryan Woods, Chicago
Enjoy playing and exploring with natural materials in a new nature play space.
Saturday, 3/7; 1:30pm
Biomimicry: Biology to Design, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Biomi | receive and filed | Pass |
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20-0150
| 1 | | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 1/14/2020 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 1/14/2020
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $0.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $4,416.87
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $0.00
Legal Fees for 1/14/2020 to Be Approved: $67,057.48 | approve | Pass |
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20-0012
| 1 | | Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2020 | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2020
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 2020.”
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 2020 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, 2020 at its meeting held November 19, 2019, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp | approve | Pass |
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20-0012
| 1 | | Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2020 | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Year 2020
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 2020.”
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 2020 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, 2020 at its meeting held November 19, 2019, which ordinance was published by authority of said Board as provided by law and which portion of said Approp | reconsider | Fail |
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20-0138
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2019 -12/31/2019 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for December 2019. | approve | Pass |
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20-0156
| 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 01/14/2020. | approve | Pass |
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20-0105
| 1 | | REQUIRING GENDER NEUTRALITY IN CODE LANGUAGE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 20-0105
(Rules Committee 2/25/2020)
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE REQUIRING GENDER NEUTRALITY IN CODE LANGUAGE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners, that Title I - ADMINISTRATIVE, Chapter 1 - OFFICIAL FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT CODE, Section 1-1-3: - AMENDMENTS and Chapter 3 - DEFINITIONS, Section 1-3-1: - CONSTRUCTION OF WORDS of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Code is hereby amended as Follows:
1-1-3: - AMENDMENTS.
A. Any ordinance amending the Forest Preserve District Code shall set forth the title, chapter and section number of the section or sections to be amended, and this shall constitute sufficient compliance with any statutory requirement pertaining to the amendment or revision by ordinance of any part of this District Code. All such amendments or revisions by ordinance shall be immediately forwarded to the codifiers and the said ordinance materials shall be prepared for insertion in its proper place in each copy of this District Code. Each such replacement page shall | approve | Pass |
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20-0008
| 1 | | Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”) | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (“MWRD”)
Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with MWRD for reconstruction and maintenance of the McCook levee.
Goods or Services: MWRD proposes to improve, raise, and maintain the McCook Levee on the west side of the Des Plaines River from 45th Street downstream to the railroad in Ottawa Trail Woods. This project will require the grant of a permanent easement from the Forest Preserves to MWRD.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Continuous
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 16
Summary: MWRD proposes to repair, rehabilitate, and replace a levee along the west side of the Des Plaines River from 45th Street to Lawndale Avenue, known as the McCook Levee, to protect commercial and residential structures from flooding. MWRD will complete the proposed work and assume future maintenance responsibility for the levee pu | approve | Pass |
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20-0161
| 1 | | | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPARTMENT AS A SEPARATE AND DISTINCT POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, Section 810/15 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act, 70 ILCS 810/15, grants the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners “the right and power to appoint and maintain a sufficient police force, the members of which may have and exercise police powers over the territory within such forest preserves for the preservation of the public peace, and the observance and enforcement of the ordinances and laws, such as are conferred upon and exercised by the police of organized cities and villages;” and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Law Enforcement Department serves and protects visitors and protects the Forest Preserves’ almost 70,000 acres of natural lands and property - one of the largest public conservation districts in the United States - by upholding and enforcing all state, county, and Forest Preserves laws and ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Forest Preserves officers a | approve | Pass |
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