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20-0241
| 1 | | 2020 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS (Amending and Restating Resolution 19-0437 as amended by Resolution 20-0201) | Previously Approved Item Amendment | PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO RESOLUTION
2020 BOARD AGENDA MEETING ANNUAL CALENDAR DATES AND LOCATIONS (Amending and Restating Resolution 19-0437 as amended by Resolution 20-0201)
WHEREAS, in accordance with Title 1, Chapter 5, Section 4-1(a) of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 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, on March 16, 2020 President Preckwinkle issued Executive Order 2020-3 which cancelled all Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioner meetings for the month of March; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 (March 16, 2020), the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissi | approve | Pass |
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20-0242
| 1 | | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 8 Advertisements | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Title 3, Chapter 3, Section 8 Advertisements
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 3 - Police Regulations, Chapter 3 - Miscellaneous Misconduct, Section 8 - Advertisements of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 3-3-8: Advertisements
A. Limitation on Advertising in Forest Preserve District of Cook County. No person shall display, distribute, post or fix any placard, handbill, pamphlet, circular or any other writing containing advertising matter within any forest preserve or upon any of the property of the Forest Preserve District except as approved in writing by the General Superintendent, as is consistent with and in furtherance of the mission of the District, and in accord with the Teaming Guidelines referenced below in Subsection B of this Section.
B. Teaming Guidelines. The following basic principles form the basis for the Teaming Guidelines:
1. Advertising, sponsorship opportunities, programs, awards, promotions, and recognition propos | approve | Pass |
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20-0301
| 1 | | TO AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A TRAIL SYSTEM INVENTORY AND EVALUATION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO AUTHORIZE EXTENSION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A TRAIL SYSTEM INVENTORY AND EVALUATION
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2018, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a Resolution (Agenda Item 18-0397) authorizing the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enter into a grant agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) for a $240,000.00 Statewide Planning and Research Program grant for a Trail System Inventory and Evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the grant is to develop a systematic approach for regular inspection and evaluation of trail conditions, including bridges, underpasses, road crossings and wayfinding signs; and
WHEREAS, a grant agreement was subsequently executed with IDOT with an original term from October 1, 2018 to September 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the award of a professional services contract to Applied Research Associates, Inc. in June 2019 (Agenda Item 19-0290); and
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20-0304
| 1 | | SUPPORT OF THE TEN SHARED PRINCIPLES OF THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE AND THE ILLINOIS NAACP | Resolution | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 20-0304
(FPD Law Enforcement Committee 10/20/2020)
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE TEN SHARED PRINCIPLES OF THE ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE AND THE ILLINOIS NAACP
WHEREAS, Cook County has seen numerous peaceful protests against police brutality in response to the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Jacob Blake, Sandra Bland, Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Laquan McDonald, Breonna Taylor, and many others locally and across the nation; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown Black individuals have a disproportionate level of involvement in the criminal justice system; and
WHEREAS, according to the Chicago Tribune, from 2010 to 2015, Chicago Police Officers shot 262 people, killing 92, and with about four out of every five being Black males; and
WHEREAS, this body unanimously approved Resolution 20-0161 in February 2020, in support that the Forest Preserves Police Department is a unique and valuable asset to the region and which should remain a separate and distinct police department, as it serves and protects visitors and al | refer | Pass |
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20-0285
| 1 | | Conservation and Policy Council Position Paper: Moving Towards Racial Equity | Report | REPORT
Department: Conservation and Policy Council
Request: Approve
Report Title: Position Paper: Moving Towards Racial Equity
Report Period: July 2020
Summary: This position paper is the first of four (4) position papers being developed by the Conservation and Policy Council of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Council”). The Moving Toward Racial Equity position paper recognizes the Forest Preserves exist within a pervasive culture of structural racism and outlines a set of principles and recommendations to meet the Forest Preserves’ nature conservation mission in the most equitable way. The Council began working on this paper in 2018 and unanimously adopted the final paper on 6/10/2020. The Council hopes that the timely completion of this paper can help guide the Forest Preserves staff, the Board of Commissioners, partners, and supporters as they respond to calls for racial justice and equity today and well into the future.
The Council thanks the following for their assistance developing this paper: Emily Harris (Council member and REDI commit | approve | Pass |
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20-0260
| 1 | | University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to extend and increase the Intergovernmental Agreement entered into with the University of Illinois at Chicago (“UIC”) with respect to consulting services for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) Racial, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (“REDI”) committee
Goods or Services: Phase 2 consulting services for the Forest Preserves’ REDI committee
Agreement Number: N/A
Original Agreement Period: 7/1/2019 - 6/30/2020
Proposed Agreement Period: 7/1/2020 (retroactive) - 8/31/2021, with a one (1) year option renewal
Original Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00
Proposed Increase: Not to Exceed $45,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: In 2019, the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved on 6/25/2019 (Agenda No. 19-0287), the Forest Preserves entering into an intergovernmental agreement with UIC for the u | approve | Pass |
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20-0268
| 1 | | Ali Tucker’s Sweet Surprises, Inc., Lemont, Illinois | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Ali Tucker’s Sweet Surprises, Inc., Lemont, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement
Reason: The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals to provide food, beverage and retail sales at Swallow Cliff near Palos Park. Ali Tucker’s Sweet Surprises (“Ali Tucker”) was deemed to be the most responsive, after the first responsive vendor passed away. This two (2) plus year agreement with a single two-year optional extension will provide Ali Tucker with the ability to sell healthy food options and other minor retail concessions at the Forest Preserves’ Swallow Cliff concession facility on a seasonal basis. For the remainder of 2020, Ali Tucker has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves 5% of gross sales only to reflect the mid-year contract signing and temporary closure of Swallow Cliff. For each additional year thereafter, the base fee will be as follows below plus 10% of gross sales. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
2020: $0.00
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20-0283
| 1 | | Proviso Township High Schools District 209 (“Grantor”), Forest Park, Illinois | Agreement | PROPOSED AGREEMENT
Vendor: Proviso Township High Schools District 209 (“Grantor”), Forest Park, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an agreement to acquire permanent and temporary easements.
Summary: The Forest Preserves will be installing a new potable water service from the north side of Roosevelt Rd, approximately 380 feet east of 1st Ave in the Village of Forest Park, to the Forest Preserves' Central Maintenance Facility at 2199 S 1st Ave in Maywood. A temporary easement of 46 ft x 46 ft is required to complete the connection of the new line to the existing Forest Park watermain and a permanent easement of 27 ft x 28 ft will be required to maintain the service (collectively referred to as the "Easements"). Permission is now sought, upon satisfactory completion of all due diligence and negotiation of any and all required documentation as determined by the Forest Preserves’ Legal Department, to acquire the Easements and to effectuate payment in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 for th | approve | Pass |
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20-0256
| 1 | | TORI Construction, LLC, primary place of business Alsip, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with TORI Construction, LLC, primary place of business Alsip, Illinois, for masonry repairs at Crabtree Nature Center in South Barrington, and masonry repairs and window replacements at Glen Grove Stables in Morton Grove.
Reason: Contract #74000008009 issued under Project #20-80-04 Masonry Repairs at Various Locations. The work includes, but is not limited to, masonry repairs and tuck pointing of existing walls at Crabtree Nature Center and masonry repairs, tuck pointing and window replacement at Glen Grove Stables and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/19/2020
Bid Results:
Firm Base Bid *Alternate G1 **Alternates H5,6,&7 Total
1. TORI Construction, LLC $381,942.25 $8,200.00 -$133,747.50 $256,394.75
2. Berglund Construction Co. $450,000.00 $12,000.00 -$130,000.00 $332,000.00
*Alternate G1specified addition | approve | Pass |
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20-0270
| 1 | | Martinez Frogs Inc., primary place of business Melrose Park, Illinois, | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter a construction contract with Martinez Frogs Inc., primary place of business Melrose Park, Illinois, for new accessible canoe launch improvement at Busse Lake Boating Center in Elk Grove.
Reason: Contract #74000008004 issued under Project #19-80-27C Busse Lake Boating Center Accessible Canoe Launch Improvement. The work includes, but is not limited to, construction of an accessible canoe launch, including earthwork, concrete paving, asphalt paving, storm sewers, soil erosion / sediment control and landscaping, construction layout, traffic control and protection, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
In addition to an accessible canoe/kayak launch, the project includes a new access path to connect the launch parking lot with the Busse Boathouse and comfort station parking lot. The project is partially funded by an $80,000.00 Boat Access Area Development (BAAD) gran | approve | Pass |
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20-0271
| 1 | | Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for asphalt trail and walkway construction at the Sand Ridge Campus.
Reason: Contract #74000008005 issued under Project #20-80-30 Sand Ridge Campus Landscape Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, grading, constructing aggregate and hot-mix asphalt paths, fence repair and gate installation, seeding, fishing node construction and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Trail and walkway construction will connect the Burnham Greenway Trail to Camp Shabbona and new fishing outcroppings at Green Lake. The project will also include a gravel trail that will connect Camp Shabbona to a Sand Ridge Nature Center trail, including some fence modifications and repair. The project will be partly funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resou | approve | Pass |
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20-0272
| 1 | | CPMH, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with CPMH, primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for installing concrete sidewalks, relocating sidewalks and modifying structures to meet ADA access requirements.
Reason: Contract #74000008006 issued under Project #20-80-31 Camp Bullfrog Walkway and Access Improvement includes, but is not limited to, removing existing concrete and aggregate walkways, relocating and installing new walkways, and modifying existing wooden structures to make all ADA compliant at Camp Bullfrog. Work also includes installing new catch basins, storm sewers, asphalt paving and patching and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/12/2020
Bid Results:
1. CPMH $244,650.36
2. Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc. $311,702.70
3. Path Construction Co., Inc. $323,558.00
4. Robe, Inc. $447,432.17
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $244,650.36
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20-0273
| 1 | | Matthew Paving, Inc., primary place of business Oak Lawn, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Matthew Paving, Inc., primary place of business Oak Lawn, Illinois, for Districtwide Transportation Improvements at Beaubien Woods Boat Launch in Chicago, Erickson Woods in Winnetka and Tinley Creek Trail - Green Spur in Oak Forest.
Reason: Contract #74000008008 issued under Project #19-80-67G-20C2 Districtwide Transportation Improvements at Beaubien Woods Boat Launch, Erickson Woods and Tinley Creek Trail - Green Spur. The work includes, but is not limited to, pavement resurfacing, drainage and sidewalk improvements, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Work at Beaubien Woods is the subject of a pending grant request that includes other visitor amenities. If rejected, the proposed transportation improvements would be funded primarily by Motor Fuel Tax funds through an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cook County Department of Tra | approve | Pass |
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20-0274
| 1 | | LUC Group, LLC, primary place of business LaGrange, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter a construction contract with LUC Group, LLC, primary place of business LaGrange, Illinois, for construction of a new water line serving the Central Maintenance Compound in Maywood, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000008025 issued under Project #18-80-68C Miller Meadow/Central Maintenance Facility water service. The work includes, but is not limited to, construction of a potable water service from the Village of Forest Park north of Roosevelt Road, including earthwork, concrete paving, asphalt paving, water service, soil erosion/sediment control and landscaping, traffic control and protection, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications.
Bid Opening Date: 6/19/2020
Bid Results:
1. LUC Group, LLC $304,872.00
2. Unique Plumbing Co. Inc. $331,539.00
3. Meru Corporation $372,545.00
4. H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc. $372,690.00
5. AGAE Contractors, Inc. $392 | approve | Pass |
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20-0275
| 1 | | Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for concrete, earthwork, storm water and masonry work at the 119th Street trail underpass at LaGrange Road in Palos Hills, Illinois.
Reason: Contract #74000008007 issued under Project #20-80-34 119th Street Trail Underpass Repairs includes, but is not limited to, removing existing aggregate path, construction of concrete path pavement, storm sewer and drainage structure cleaning, storm sewer lining, drainage improvements, earthwork, tuckpointing and repairing a stone wall and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications at 119th Street trail underpass. Work would be funded in large part by a $200,000.00 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program.
Bid Opening Date: 6/19/2020
Bid Results:
1. Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co. | approve | Pass |
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20-0276
| 1 | | Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois | Bid Recommendation | PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into a construction contract with Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for the Paul Douglas Forest Preserve Paved Trail Drainage Improvements Project, in Hoffman Estates.
Reason: Contract #74000008003 issued under Project #18-80-62C and 20-FPDCC-00PV-20C3 Paul Douglas Forest Preserve Paved Trail Drainage Improvements. The work includes, but is not limited to, construction of paved trail drainage improvements, including earthwork, asphalt patching, storm sewers, soil erosion / sediment control and landscaping, construction layout, traffic control and protection, and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. Work would be funded by Motor Fuel Tax funds through an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways.
Bid Opening Date: 6/19/2020
Bid Results:
1. Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc. | approve | Pass |
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20-0280
| 1 | | Advanced Telemetry Systems, Isanti, Minnesota | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Advanced Telemetry Systems, Isanti, Minnesota
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Radio and satellite telemetry equipment, transmitters, and location pinging fees for wildlife tracking
Contract Value: Not to exceed $25,000.00 per year, or $125,000.00 over a five (5) year term
Contract period: 7/28/2020 - 12/31/2024
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $25,000.00, FY 2021 $25,000.00, FY 2022 $25,000.00, FY 2023 $25,000.00, FY 2024 $25,000.00
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; Wildlife Management 51001.521447; Supplies and Materials 51001.530267; and Operations and Maintenance 51001.540380
Contract Number(s): N/A
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The Chief Financial Office | approve | Pass |
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20-0233
| 1 | | Studio GC, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Vendor: Studio GC, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional services contract with Studio GC, Inc., to provide architectural services for a new headquarters building at the Salt Creek Landscape Maintenance Department in North Riverside
Original Contract Period: 8/30/2019 - 8/29/2021
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $89,000.00
Original Approval: 8/26/2019, $89,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $29,120.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $29,120.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51009.520830, 51027.520830, 51028.520830, 51051.520830, 51056.520830, 51057.520830, 51058.520830 and future Construction and Development Funds
Contract Number(s): #74000006624 issued under Project #18-80-70
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have ap | approve | Pass |
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20-0282
| 1 | | Equal Opportunity and Access, LLC, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the General Superintendent
Vendor: Equal Opportunity and Access, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): ADA compliance
Original Contract Period: 6/17/2016 - 6/16/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 8/16/2020 - 12/31/2020
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): Administrative Extension 6/15/2017 (6/16/2017 - 8/15/2017); Board Approved 7/20/2017 (8/16/2017 - 8/15/2018); Board Approved 11/13/2018 (8/16/2018 - 8/15/2019); Administrative Extension 8/16/2019 - 8/15/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $133,700.00
Original Approval: 6/17/2016, $49,700.00
Previous Increase(s): 7/20/2017, $44,000.00; 11/13/2018, $40,000.00
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520835
Contract Number(s): #74000003721 issued under RFP specifications 15-10-103
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The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved thi | approve | Pass |
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20-0286
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Permits, Rentals and Concessions
Vendor: Chicago River Canoe and Kayak, Evanston, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Boat concessions
Original Contract Period: 4/11/2016 - 4/10/2020
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 4/11/2020 (retroactive)- 4/10/2022
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: N/A (Revenue Generating). For 2020 and 2021, Chicago River Canoe and Kayak has agreed to pay the Forest Preserves a $21,000.00 annual fee plus 5% of gross sales generated at the boathouse. *This fee will be renegotiated in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and brought back to the Board of Commissioners for approval.
Original Approval: 3/22/2016
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue Generating)
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 15-40-417
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 13
Summary: T | approve | Pass |
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20-0281
| 1 | | U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Service (“USDA NRCS”) | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Resource Management
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: U.S. Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Service (“USDA NRCS”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: To restore and enhance 50 acres of habitat at Eggers Woods, Powderhorn, and Turnbull Woods, with partial funding from a USDA NRCS grant of $40,859.00.
Grant Amount: $40,859.00
Grant Period: Date of Execution - 5/30/2021
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $40,859.00 in direct 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 Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): 4, 13
Summary: Building upon restoration efforts that have been previously invested in these sites, the Forest Preserves has been award | approve | Pass |
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20-0287
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report: 5/1/2020 - 5/31/2020 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 5/1/2020 - 5/31/2020
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of May 2020. 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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20-0288
| 1 | | Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures Report Period: 1/1/2020 - 5/31/2020 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2020 - 5/31/2020
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for May 2020. | receive and filed | Pass |
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20-0289
| 1 | | Vogue Tower Partners I, LLC (as assignee of National Wireless Ventures, LLC) | License Amendment | PROPOSED LICENSE AMENDMENT REQUEST
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”), as Licensor to continue to grant a License, with certain modifications, to Vogue Tower Partners I, LLC (as assignee of National Wireless Ventures, LLC), Grantee, to locate, operate and maintain a communications tower near the intersection of 31st Street and Prairie Avenue. The location of the communications tower is upon a distressed maintenance area of the Brookfield Zoo, not open to the public. Grantee will continue to be solely responsible for compliance with all the Forest Preserves and Cook County ordinances and permit requirements related to construction, operation and removal of communication towers.
Reason. The Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners approved the original License on March 22, 2016 (Agenda No. 16-0042). The Forest Preserves now seeks to amend the License. The Grantee discovered fiber optic cables at the site. The proposed amendment allows the Grantee to offset a portion of the cost to relocate the cables through | approve | Pass |
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20-0290
| 1 | | Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”) | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”)
Grantor: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (“DCEO”)
Request: Authorization to accept grant and enter into an agreement
Purpose: Rebuild Illinois - Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Grant Program for Beaubien Woods Boat Launch Infrastructure Improvements
Grant Amount: Not to Exceed $1,495,000.00
Grant Period: Date of Grant Award - 12/31/2022
Fiscal Impact: N/A (Revenue-generating)
Accounts: N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final grant agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 5
Summary: The Forest Preserves has applied for a Fast Track Public Infrastructure grant under the Illinois DCEO Rebuild Illinois program. The Forest Preserves is seeking this award for $1,495,000.00 to improve the safety, accessibility and amenities at a public forest preserve and promote eco-tourism in an economically disadvantaged area in So | approve | Pass |
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20-0291
| 1 | | Workers’ Compensation Report - May 2020 | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - May 2020
Report Period: 5/1/2020 - 5/31/2020
Summary: Per Board Resolution 19-0509 (12/17/2019), the Forest Preserves of Cook County Legal and Finance Departments are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of May 2020. | approve | Pass |
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20-0292
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -6/16/2020 | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -6/16/2020
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: $236,748.87
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $530,000.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $360,789.55
Legal Fees for 6/16/2020 to Be Approved: $22,599.59 | approve | Pass |
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20-0293
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -07/28/2020 N/A | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -07/28/2020 N/A
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $766,748.87
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00*
*Authorization to extend by one year the payment obligation in favor of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for Horizon Farms Litigation post-trial settlement.
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2020 to Present: $383,389.14
Legal Fees for 07/28/2020 to Be Approved: $74,745.74 | approve | Pass |
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20-0294
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/28/2020 N/A | Recommendation of the Finance Subcomittee (Workers' Compensation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’ COMPENSATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation -7/28/2020 N/A
Workers’ Compensation Claims approved Fiscal Year 2020 to present: $117,324.97
Workers’ Compensation Claims to Be Approved: $121,420.70 | approve | Pass |
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20-0296
| 1 | | Asset Management Technologies LLC, Cornelius, North Carolina | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Asset Management Technologies LLC, Cornelius, North Carolina
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to execute a final subscription renewal
Good(s) or Service(s): Computerized Maintenance Management System Annual License Subscription
Contract Value: $7,215.00
Contract Period: 5/31/2020 (retroactive) - 5/30/2021
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $7,215.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51001.520840
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable due to the contract value per year being equal to or less than $25,000.00.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The proposed vendor provides software for the work order management system used by the Forest Preserves’ Facilities and Fleet Department. The Forest Preserves has been using this computer maintenance management software system for six (6) years to | approve | Pass |
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20-0298
| 1 | | Seal Tight Exteriors, Steger, Illinois | Disbursement | PROPOSED DISBURSEMENT
Department(s): Department of Planning and Development
Action: Authorization to disburse payment
Payee: Seal Tight Exteriors, Steger, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Roof Replacements
Fiscal Impact: $422,340.10
Accounts: Building Account 51028.560106
Contract Number(s): Contract #74000007684 issued under project #20-80-03
District(s): 6
Summary: This is a payment for the construction contract with Seal Tight Exteriors, for George W. Dunne National Golf Course in Oak Forest. The work includes but is not limited to removal of existing roof and decking, remediation of asbestos containing materials, new deck installation, new roof insulation and new roof membrane on two (2) service buildings. | approve | Pass |
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20-0309
| 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 June 16,2020. | approve | Pass |
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20-0129
| 1 | | Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 7/28/2020 - 9/22/2020 | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar- 7/28/2020 - 9/22/2020
Please see the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s website, fpdcc.com/events, for a current list of upcoming events and activities. | approve | Pass |
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20-0246
| 1 | | PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73 (“Sheet Metal Workers Union”); and
WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date
Sheet Metal Worker $43.50 6/2017 - 5/2018
$44.25 6/2018 - 5/2019
$45.50 6/2019 - 5/2020
WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, has been | approve | Pass |
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20-0247
| 1 | | PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A. (“Plumbers Union”); and
WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date
Plumber $49.25 6/2017 - 5/2018
$50.25 6/2018 - 5/2019
$51.00 6/2019 - 5/2020
WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, has been negotiated between the Fore | approve | Pass |
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20-0248
| 1 | | PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #14 (“Painters and Allied Trades Union”); and
WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date
Painter $45.55 6/2017 - 5/2018
$46.55 6/2018 - 5/2019
$47.30 6/2019 - 5/2020
WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, | approve | Pass |
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20-0249
| 1 | | PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et seq, and the collective bargaining agreement between the Forest Preserves and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 134 (“IBEW”); and
WHEREAS, the union representing the category of employees has been properly certified that the below listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date
Electrician $47.40 6/2017 - 5/2018
$48.35 6/2018 - 5/2019
$49.35 6/2019 - 5/2020
WHEREAS, the collective bargaining agreement for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020, has been negotiated between the Fores | approve | Pass |
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20-0253
| 1 | | PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Collective Bargaining Agreement Salary Schedule and wage adjustments, as well as healthcare plan revisions, for the period of January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020 covering various employees in the Landscape Maintenance, Facilities and Fleet, Law Enforcement, Conservation and Experiential Programming, and Resource Management Departments of the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) have been negotiated between the Forest Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and
WHEREAS, the general increases, wage adjustments and signing bonuses that have been negotiated are reflected in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the Forest Preserves and Teamsters Local 700; and
WHEREAS, such general increases, wage adjustments an | approve | Pass |
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20-0254
| 1 | | APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN REVISIONS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN REVISIONS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that on July 28, 2020, the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners will approve salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for union employee members of Teamsters Local 700, as well as International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #14, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A., the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 13, and Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73;
WHEREAS, prior salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for non-union employees were approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners in 2015 (Agenda Item No. 15-0584);
WHEREAS, in consideration of the 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance as approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners on November 19, 2019 (Agenda Item No. 19-0419), the Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller, and Director of Human Resources have worked to recommend | adopt as amended | Pass |
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20-0254
| 1 | | APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN REVISIONS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULE, WAGE ADJUSTMENTS AND HEALTHCARE PLAN REVISIONS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that on July 28, 2020, the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners will approve salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for union employee members of Teamsters Local 700, as well as International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council #14, Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union 130, U.A., the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 13, and Sheet Metal Workers International Association, Local No. 73;
WHEREAS, prior salary schedule, wage adjustments and healthcare plan revisions for non-union employees were approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners in 2015 (Agenda Item No. 15-0584);
WHEREAS, in consideration of the 2020 Annual Appropriations Ordinance as approved by the Forest Preserves Board of Commissioners on November 19, 2019 (Agenda Item No. 19-0419), the Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller, and Director of Human Resources have worked to recommend | approve as amended | 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 | adopt as amended | 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 | approve as amended | Pass |
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