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Meeting date/time:
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11/15/2022
10:00 AM
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Final
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County Board Room, County Building 118 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL (Board room closed to the public and they will participate virtually)
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22-0500
| 2 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER LUIS ARROYO, JR.
WHEREAS, Commissioner Arroyo will vacate his seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after eight years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-private partner | approve on the Consent Agenda | Pass |
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22-0501
| 2 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER LARRY SUFFREDIN
WHEREAS, Commissioner Larry Suffredin will vacate his seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after twenty years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-privat | approve on the Consent Agenda | Pass |
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22-0502
| 2 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER DEBORAH SIMS
WHEREAS, Commissioner Deborah Sims will vacate her seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after 28 years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County "to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future"; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County has an over one hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including public-private partnersh | approve on the Consent Agenda | Pass |
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22-0507
| 2 | | | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING COMMISSIONER PETER N. SILVESTRI
WHEREAS, Commissioner Peter N. Silvestri will vacate his seat on the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners in the near future after twenty-four years of service to the residents of Cook County and visitors to the Forest Preserves of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, it is the mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County “to acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure and recreation of the public now and in the future;” and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserves District of Cook County has an over one-hundred-year history, currently spanning almost seventy thousand acres, experiencing over one hundred million visits annually, and contributing immeasurably to the quality of life of residents of Cook County, scientific research and conservation -- including pu | approve on the Consent Agenda | Pass |
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22-0487
| 1 | | | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE EXTENSION
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Title 1 - Administrative, Chapter 8 - District Finances, Section 5 - Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprises of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as follows:
1-8-5: - MINORITY- AND WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES.
1-8-5a: SUBDIVISION I-GENERAL PROVISIONS.
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T. Review and Sunset.
1. On or before the sunset date of this Ordinance [subdivision], the District shall review new evidence to determine whether it has a compelling interest in continuing narrowly tailored remedies to redress discrimination against PCEs so that the District will not function as a passive participant in a discriminatory marketplace.
2. This Ordinance [subdivision] shall sunset on or before December 31, 2022 April 30, 2023.
1-8-5b: SUBDIVISION II-CONSTRUCTION ORDINANCE.
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P. Program Review and Sunset.
1. The President and the Board of Commissioners shall receive an annual report from the CCA detail | approve | Pass |
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22-0479
| 1 | | | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE A FOREST PRESERVE NEAR ORLAND GRASSLAND
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A FOREST PRESERVE in part of Section 21, Township 36 North, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, all in Cook County, Illinois near Orland Grassland in District 17.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois (the “District”), pursuant to the statutes in such case made and provided, has from time to time acquired by purchase, condemnation, gift, grant, devise, or otherwise, lands necessary and desirable for District purposes containing one or more natural forests or parts thereof, or lands connecting such forests or parts thereof, or lands capable of being reforested for the purpose of protecting and preserving the flora, fauna, and scenic beauties within the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, and to restore, restock, protect, and preserve the natural forests and said lands together with their flora and fauna, as nearly as may be, in their natural state and condition, for the purpose of the educatio | approve | Pass |
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22-0480
| 1 | | | Sale or Purchase of Real Estate | PROPOSED SALE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE
Department(s): Legal Department
Other Part(ies): Estate of Charles J. Petrak Sr. (Owner(s) of Record)
Request: It is respectfully requested that this proposed purchase be approved.
Description of Real Estate: 9700 W 167th Street, Orland Park, Cook County, Illinois
Section: N/A
Parcel(s): 27-21-403-005, 27-21-403-006, & 27-21-403-007
THE WEST ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ AND THE WEST ½ OF THE EAST ½ OF THE SOUTH ½ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF SECTION 21., TOWNSHIP 36 NORTH, RANGE 12 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ALL IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE NORTH SEVENTEEN (17) FEET OF THE SOUTH FIFTY (50) FEET OF THE EAST THREE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX AND FORTY-TWO HUNDREDTHS (336.42) FEET THEREOF.
SAID PARCELS CONTAINING 662,308 SQUARE FEET, OR 15.204 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
Fiscal Impact: $790,000.00 plus closing costs up to $10,000.00 (up to $800,000.00 in total).
Accounts: Real Estate and Land Acquisition Fund 51006.560010; and Grant Fund 51010.560 | approve | Pass |
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22-0496
| 1 | | | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Resource Management
Grantee: Forest Preserves of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves")
Grantor: Audubon Great Lakes (“Audubon”) via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Request: Authorization to extend and increase match
Purpose: Engineering design and construction of a water control and fish passage system at Powderhorn Lake, utilizing grant funding received from Audubon via the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Supplemental Grant Amount: N/A
Grant Period: 5/6/2020 - 7/31/2022
Extension Period: 8/1/2022 (retroactive) - 7/31/2023
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $300,000.00 in direct match ($35,000.00 for engineering as authorized under Board Item No. 22-0367, plus up to $265,000.00 for construction)
Accounts: Grant and Mitigation 51010.521314; Professional Services 51031.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 5/1/2020 (Board Item No. 20-0169); 10/5/2021 (Board Item No. 21-0451)
Previous Grant Amount: $967,770.00 (includes $80 | approve | Pass |
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22-0429
| 1 | | | Partnership Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to amend its Partnership Agreement with Audubon Great Lakes, Chicago, Illinois.
Reason: The Forest Preserves wishes to extend its partnership agreement with Audubon Great Lakes for an additional year and continue its annual financial contribution towards the Audubon Habitat Restoration Internship program.
Contract Period: 4/1/2021 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Partnership Agreement Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $75,000.00. Previously authorized contributions total a not to exceed amount of $150,000.00.
Account(s): Professional Services 51031.520840; Special or Co-op Programs 51031.521313; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services and Co-op Program accounts
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 4, 5, 6, 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to extend the Au | approve | Pass |
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22-0472
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Rietveld Bros, Crete, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Row crop farming at the Plum Creek preserves
Contract Value: N/A
Contract Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023, with four (4) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent or their designee
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Revenue generation of up to $20,812.50 over five (5) years
Accounts: Corporate Land Use Fees 51001.411366 (revenue generating)
Contract Number(s): #74000011374 issued under Project #22 RM 118
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 6
Summary: The Forest Preserves has solicited a contract for row crop production at the Plum Creek preserves in Sauk Village. These sites were historically used for agricultural purposes prior to acquisition by the Forest Prese | approve | Pass |
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22-0473
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department of Finance and Administration
Vendor: Baker Tilly US, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Fiscal Year Audit Services
Contract Value: Not to exceed $585,330.00
Contract Period: 11/16/2022 - 11/15/2025, with two (2) one-year renewal options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $10,000.00, FY 2023 $96,500.00, FY 2024 $111,525.00, FY 2025 $116,802.00, FY 2026 $122,342.00 (optional), FY 2027 $128,161.00 (optional)
Accounts: Audit Services 51001.520895
Contract Number(s): #74000011373 issued under RFP #22-20-008256
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance provisions via direct participation.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves issued a Request for Proposals seekin | approve | Pass |
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22-0474
| 1 | | | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: Alia Drug Testing, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): On-site alcohol and controlled substance testing
Contract Value: Not to Exceed $250,000.00
Contract Period: 12/18/2022 - 12/31/2025, with two (2) one-year extension options to be exercised at the discretion of the General Superintendent.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $5,000.00, FY 2023 $45,000.00, FY 2024 $50,000.00, FY 2025 $50,000.00, FY 2026 $50,000.00 (optional), FY 2027 $50,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Legal Services 51001.521055
Contract Number(s): 74000011375
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final agreement is subject to legal review and approval.
The contract-specific Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise goal for this contract was set to zero.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves requests authorization to enter an agreement with Alia Dru | approve | Pass |
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22-0492
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Law Enforcement
Vendor: Ray O’Herron Co., Inc., Danville, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Uniforms
Original Contract Period: 4/6/2021 - 12/29/2021, Administrative Extension 12/30/2021 - 12/29/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/30/2022 - 12/29/2023 (Proposed contract extension to only apply to the extent the underlying comparable government procurement is extended.)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $30,000.00
Original Approval: 4/6/2021, $25,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 2/28/2022, $5,000.00
This Increase Requested: $45,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $20,000.00; FY 2023 $25,000.00 (optional)
Accounts: Wearing Apparel 51001.530130
Contract Number(s): #74000009042
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance is not applicable | approve | Pass |
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22-0418
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Legal Department
Vendor: Rising Medical Solutions, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Workers’ Compensation Administration Services contract
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2022 with two (2) one-year renewal options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $750,000.00
Original Approval: 12/17/2019, $750,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Workers’ Compensation 51011.580111
Contract Number(s): #74000007117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
The Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance provisions are not applicable as there is no increase in contract value.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: On 10/24/2019, the Cook Count | approve | Pass |
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22-0425
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Career Immersion Program
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,050,000.00
Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $1,000,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 4/5/2022, $50,000.00
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $250,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $250,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000002916 issued under RFP #17-31-117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Pres | approve | Pass |
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22-0426
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Calumet Conservation Corps Crew
Original Contract Period: 11/17/2020 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $275,000.00
Original Approval: 11/17/2020, $150,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 4/5/2022, $125,000.00
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $200,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $200,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000010459
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 4, 5, 6
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add $200,000.00 in authority and ext | approve | Pass |
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22-0427
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Chicago Department of Transportation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Greencorps Chicago Conservation Corps Program
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,500,000.00
Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $2,500,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $500,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $500,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000003167 issued under RFP #17-31-117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add $5 | approve | Pass |
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22-0428
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Palos Conservation Corps Crew
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $825,000.00
Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $750,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 4/5/2022, $75,000.00
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $225,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $225,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000002912 issued under RFP #17-31-117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): 17
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add $225,000.00 i | approve | Pass |
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22-0430
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Forest Preserve Experience Program
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,000,000.00
Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $500,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 12/11/2018, $500,000.00
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $100,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $100,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000006695 issued under RFP #17-31-117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to | approve | Pass |
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22-0431
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Resource Management
Vendor: Friends of the Forest Preserves, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Chicago Conservation Leadership Corps Program
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/2022
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,500,000.00
Original Approval: 11/14/2017, $1,500,000.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $300,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2023, $300,000.00
Accounts: Professional Services 51031.520840; Grant and Mitigation 51010.521444 and 51010.520840; and all future Professional Services accounts
Contract Number(s): #74000002911 issued under RFP #17-31-117
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final amendment is subject to legal review and approval.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Forest Preserves is requesting to add | approve | Pass |
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22-0483
| 1 | | | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Landscape Maintenance
Vendor: Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., Crestwood, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to increase and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Refuse Disposal for (SouthEast) Region 4: Thorn Creek Division at 440 Thornton-Lansing Rd. in Lansing, Illinois
Original Contract Period: 9/1/2021 - 8/31/2024; with two (2) one-year optional extensions
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $25,300.00
Original Approval: 7/27/2021, $23,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 9/6/2022, $2,300.00, Administrative Increase
This Increase Requested: $75,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2022 $25,000.00, FY 2023 $25,000.00, FY 2024 $25,000.00
Accounts: Refuse Disposal 29250.520075
Contract Number(s): #74000009806 issued under RFP #21-52-104 (R)
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer has approved this item. Final contract amendment is subject to legal review and approval. | approve | Pass |
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22-0486
| 1 | | | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Good(s) or Service(s): Law Enforcement Training
Fiscal Impact: Not to Exceed $150,000.00
Accounts: Law Enforcement 51001.520840
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) request authorization for the General Superintendent or a designee to have discretionary spending up to $150,000.00 from 11/15/2022 through 12/31/2023 for law enforcement training including compliance with training proscribed in the SAFE-T Act (the “Act”), police recruit training, or other training as required by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (“ILETSB”) pursuant to the Police Training Act.
Additional training in the Act encompass in-servicing training requirements, including, training on the following topics: emergency medical response; crisis intervention; officer wellness and mental health; use of force techniques and law; de-escalation techniques; stops and searches; officer safety techniques; implicit bias; and racial and ethnic sensitivity. Only instru | approve | Pass |
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22-0397
| 1 | | | 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 Burling Builders, Inc., primary place of business Chicago, Illinois, for the Caldwell Woods warming shelter located in Chicago.
Reason: Contract #74000011349 issued under Project #21-80-28 Building and Site Renovations at Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter. The project will renovate the existing warming shelter building to offer year-round recreation and wellness programs, and visitor information on nearby recreation facilities, natural resources, and volunteer opportunities. The project will improve accessibility, energy efficiency, wayfinding, and other related concerns. Renovations include a new entrance, redesigned and refreshed interior spaces, energy-efficient lighting, HVAC system replacements, access improvements, outdoor gathering spaces, signage and other related work as specified in the plans and specifications. This work is funded by Forest Preserves’ Constructio | approve | Pass |
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22-0475
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures
Report Period: 1/1/2022 - 9/30/2022
Summary: Detailed Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expenditures for September 2022. | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0476
| 1 | | Procurement and Disbursements Report: 8/1/2022 - 8/31/2022 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurement and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022
Summary: Submitting the Procurement and Disbursements Report for the period of September 2022. 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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22-0488
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Departments of Legal and Finance
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Report - September 2022
Report Period: 9/1/2022 - 9/30/2022
Summary: The Forest Preserves of Cook County Departments of Legal and Finance are submitting Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month of September 2022. Payments total $119,519.08 for September 2022. | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0489
| 1 | | | Recommendation of the Finance Subcommittee (Litigation) | RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation - 10/18/2022
The Finance Subcommittee on Litigation met on the above listed date and recommends the following for approval:
Proposed Settlements Approved Fiscal Year 2022 to Present: $3,707,000.00
Proposed Settlements to Be Approved: $0.00
Legal Fees Approved Fiscal Year 2022 to Present: $655,084.78
Legal Fees for 10/18/2022 to Be Approved: $63,076.96 | approve | Pass |
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22-0499
| 1 | | | Calendar of Events | PROPOSED CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar: 11/15/2022- 12/13/2022
Please check the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s website for updates and changes.
Friday, November 11 through January 8, 2023; 4:30 - 8:30 pm
Lightscape, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Our acclaimed holiday event returns, with a new path and new light-filled installations created just for the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the whimsy of nature in winter through music, light, fire, and color. Tickets can be purchased at the Chicago Botanic Garden website for specific dates.
Thursday, 11/17; 1pm
National Take a Hike Day, Country Lane Woods, Willow Springs
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by hitting the trail with a naturalist on a 5-mile hike Registration required. Call 312-533-5751.
Saturday, 11/19
Reindeer Run, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Grab your glow sticks and running shoes and join us for the annual Reindeer Run! With a 2-mile course entirely within Br | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0390
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Law Enforcement
Request: Refer to Law Enforcement Committee
Report Title: Model Policing
Report Period: July 2022 through September 2022
Summary: Report on the status to achieve the goal of a Model Forest Preserves Police Department. | receive and filed | Pass |
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22-0439
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Request: Refer to Capital Development Committee
Report Title: 2023 Update to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Report Period: Five (5) Years, 2023-2027
Summary: This report is an update of capital improvement projects and funding needs for the next five (5) years (2023-2027). Capital improvement needs were identified by Forest Preserves’ staff, partner organizations and members of the public. The draft report can be downloaded from the Forest Preserves’ website. Comments can be submitted on that web page and a final report will be issued in December. | | |
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22-0437
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Winnetka, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental License Agreement regarding a Stormwater Management Wetlands Project in the Skokie Lagoons Preserves, south of Willow Road.
Goods or Services: Village of Winnetka (“the Village”) would like to use approximately 15.4 acres of Preserves property to construct, operate, and maintain Stormwater Management Wetlands Project.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Forty (40) years with automatic one (1) year renewals with an option to renew for an additional forty (40) year term with no additional license fees, subject to future approval by the Board of Commissioners
Fiscal Impact: N/A (revenue generating)
License Fees: $1,105,704.00
License Application Fee: $500.00
YELAR Fee: $3,600.00
Additional Fees: The Village has agreed to one-time payments of $500,000.00 for ecological restoration and $250,000.00 for visitor amenities at Skokie Lagoons near | approve | Pass |
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22-0438
| 1 | | | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Niles, Illinois
Request: Authority for the Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Forest Preserves”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Village of Niles, Illinois (“Niles”).
Goods or Services: Niles is requesting an IGA to provide signage and landscaping improvements at the entrance to a paved trail spur connection from Caldwell Avenue to the North Branch Trail through the Bunker Hill Forest Preserve. The site improvements will be constructed and maintained by Niles at no cost to the Forest Preserves.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Eighteen (18) years with automatic one (1) year renewals thereafter.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
License Fee: $1,531.22 (waived)
License Application Fee: $500.00 (waived)
YELAR Fee: $6,900.00 (waived)
Tree Mitigation Fee: N/A (no tree removal)
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 13
Summary: The Forest Preserves operates and maintains the North Branch Bicy | approve | Pass |
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22-0511
| 1 | | | Journal of Proceedings | JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD, Lynne M. Turner, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 10/18/2022. | approve | Pass |
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