Forest Preserve District of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County met Tuesday, Oct. 25.
The meetings of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners are open to the public. Meetings begin at 10 a.m. and are located in the County Building Room 569, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602 unless otherwise posted. Meeting agendas are made available on this page as they become available from the Secretary to the Board.
Here are the minutes as provided by the committee:
JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY
County Board Room, County Building
Board Meeting of
Tuesday, October 25, 2016, 10:00 A.M.
TONI PRECKWINKLE, PRESIDENT
LUIS ARROYO JR, STANLEY MOORE, RICHARD R. BOYKIN, SEAN M. MORRISON, JERRY BUTLER, EDWARD M. MOODY, JOHN P. DALEY, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, JOHN A. FRITCHEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, BRIDGET GAINER, DEBORAH SIMS, JESÚS G. GARCÍA, ROBERT B. STEELE, GREGG GOSLIN, LARRY SUFFREDIN, JEFFREY R. TOBOLSKI
MATTHEW B. DeLEON - SECRETARY TO THE BOARD
OFFICIAL RECORD
President Pro Tempore Steele in the Chair.
CALL TO ORDER
At 10:00 A.M., being the hour appointed for the meeting, the President Pro Tempore called the Board to order.
QUORUM
Secretary to the Board, Matthew B. DeLeon called the roll of members and there was found to be a quorum present.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore, Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
INVOCATION
Leon T. White, Pastor of Joshua Missionary Baptist Church in Chicago, Illinois gave the invocation.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
President Pro Tempore Steele asked the Secretary of the Board to call upon the registered public speakers, in accordance with Forest Preserve District of Cook County Code.
1. George Blakemore, concerned citizen
PRESIDENT
16-0390
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ENDORSEMENT OF THE OUR GREAT RIVERS: A VISION FOR THE CHICAGO, DES PLAINES, AND CALUMET RIVERS
WHEREAS, Our Great Rivers is the first unified vision for the Chicago, Des Plaines, and Calumet Rivers in and around Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County owns natural areas, and recreational amenities that border the Chicago, Des Plaines and Calumet Rivers; and
WHEREAS, Our Great Rivers was led by the Metropolitan Planning Council and the City of Chicago Office of the Mayor, in partnership with Friends of the Chicago River, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and more than 6,000 area stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, the vision includes concrete recommendations and goals to ensure these rivers are productive, living, and inviting spaces for everyone in this region by 2040; and
WHEREAS, the vision aims to influence the way citizens think about and experience the rivers by encouraging more jobs along the riverfront, instilling a sense of community pride, promoting a connection with nature, and catalyzing more open space and recreation opportunities; and
WHEREAS, Our Great Rivers was developed through a consensus-based process involving Chicagoland residents, businesses, non-profit organizations, agencies, and the Great Rivers Chicago Leadership Commission; and
WHEREAS, General Superintendent Arnold Randall of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County was a key contributor to the Great Rivers Chicago Leadership Commission, an integral component of Our Great Rivers that included business, government, and community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Our Great Rivers is consistent with the goal of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to increase connections between people and nature, by building awareness, restoring natural habitats and providing outdoor recreation and environmental education opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The Forest Preserve District of Cook County will continue to be an active partner in the implementation of this shared vision for the Chicago, Des Plaines and Calumet Rivers; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, do hereby congratulate the Metropolitan Planning Council on its visionary leadership and collaborative approach to improving our rivers, and enthusiastically endorse the Our Great Rivers plan; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be added to the permanent Record of Proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Metropolitan Planning Council, the Friends of the Chicago River, and the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve
16-0390. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO APPROVE AND ADOPT IDENTITY PROTECTION POLICY
WHEREAS, due to issues pertaining to identity theft, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Identity Protection Act (5 ILCS 179/1 et seq.) in 2010;
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserve”) recognizes that it is important to safeguard social security numbers against unauthorized access and has approved an Identity Protection Policy to comply with the Identity Protection Act;
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve’s Identity Protection Policy does the following: (1) requires that all employees identified as having access to social security numbers in the course of performing their duties be trained to protect the confidentiality of social security numbers; (2) directs that only employees who are required to use or handle information or documents that contain social security numbers have access to such information or documents; (3) requires that social security numbers requested from an individual be provided in a manner that makes the social security number easily redacted if required to be released as part of a public records request; and (4) requires that, when collecting a social security number or upon request by the individual, a statement of the purpose or purposes for which the agency is collecting and using the social security number be provided.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County that the Identity Protection Policy is hereby adopted by resolution effective immediately.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0397. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO APPROVE AND ADOPT EMPLOYEE TRAVEL POLICY
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Forest Preserve”) recognized the occasional need for employees to travel to various conferences, seminars, meetings, and other work related events;
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve created the Employee Travel Policy to provide guidelines on the following: (1) the types of official business for which travel, meal, and lodging expenses are allowed; and (2) maximum allowable reimbursement for travel, meal, and lodging expenses;
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve created a standardized form for submission of travel, meal, and lodging expenses supported by documentation;
WHEREAS, the Employee Travel Policy applies to all Forest Preserve employees;
WHEREAS, the Employee Travel Policy is in compliance with the Local Government Travel Expense
Control Act, 50 ILCS 150/1 et seq. (the “Act”);
WHEREAS, under the Act, expenses for travel, meals, and lodging of any officer or employee that exceeds the maximum allowed under the Employee Travel Policy may only be approved by roll call vote at an open meeting of the Forest Preserve’s Board of Commissioners;
WHEREAS, under the Act, expenses for travel, meals, and lodging of any member of the Forest Preserve’s Board of Commissioners may only be approved by roll call vote at an open meeting of the Forest Preserve’s Board of Commissioners;
WHEREAS, under the Act, the Forest Preserve may not reimburse any commissioner, employee, or officer for any entertainment expense.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County that the Employee Travel Policy is hereby adopted by resolution effective immediately.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0411. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities and Fleet
Vendor: Big Daddy Scrap, Chicago Heights, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Revenue Generating Scrap and Recycling Vendor Contract Value: Estimated Revenue $27,000.00
Contract period: 36 months from execution, two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Estimated Fiscal Impact: Estimated Revenue Gained FY 2016 $4,000.00; FY 2017 $9,000.00; FY 2018 $9,000.00, FY 2019 $5,000.00
Accounts: Miscellaneous Revenue, 01-5515
Contract Number(s): Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”), 16-54-113R
Concurrences: The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: The Request for Proposal was posted on the Preserves website and received two responses after rebidding. Big Daddy Scrap was selected due to better revenue generation. The Preserves is requesting approval to enter into a contract with Big Daddy Scrap. The Preserves has scrap metal from retired equipment and disposals and through this contract will recycle such metal. This is a benefit tothe Preserves because there are companies that pay for scrap metal...end
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve
16-0280. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: AGAE Contractors Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase a previously amended Job Order Contract (JOC) contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for life safety, ADA and locker room improvements at the Preserves’ Skokie Resource Management Headquarters, Glen Grove Equestrian Center and North Branch Maintenance Headquarters.
Original Contract Period: 3/27/2014 - 3/18/2015, Administrative extension (3/19/2015 - 5/18/2015);
Board approved extensions (5/19/2015 - 5/18/2016) and (5/19/2016 - 11/15/2016)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Ninety (90) days (11/16/2016 - 2/14/2017)
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $352,075.92
Original Approval: 12/18/2013, $303,377.00
Previous Increase(s): 10/6/2015, $48,698.92
This Increase Requested: $40,961.75
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,961.75
Accounts: Building Accounts 25-6710, 26-6710, 52-6710, 54-6710, 55-6710, 56-6710 and 09-6710.
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G2R1
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): 6 and 11
Summary: The work is substantially complete except for fire alarm system installations. Design and permitting resulted in a significant increase in the number of fire alarm devices. Additional funding is required to furnish and install fire alarm systems as required by local Fire Prevention Districts. Completion of close-out activities also remains.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to approve 16-0350. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0387
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Century Contractors Inc., Bedford Park, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for various trail improvements at thirteen (13) locations
Original Contract Period: Two hundred and ten (210) days from the issuance of the notice to proceed (4/4/2014 through 11/4/2014); previous board extensions: three hundred sixty five (365) days from (11/5/2014 through 11/4/2015); three hundred sixty five (365) days from (11/5/2015 through 11/4/2016)
Proposed Contract Period Extension: Three hundred sixty five (365) day extension from 11/5/2016 -
11/4/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $536,595.00
Original Approval: 3/11/2014, $536,595.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: Recreation (Landscape Improvements) Accounts 25-6760, 26-6760, 54-6760, 55-6760, 56-6760 and 09-6760
Contract Number(s): 13-80-02-12C1
Concurrences:
The Chief Financial Officer and Chief Attorney have approved this item.
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Provisions.
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: A contract extension is required due to the death of the Owner and the contractor going out of business. Approximately 50% of the work has been completed. The contact is being taken over by the contractor’s surety and a time extension is needed to complete the remaining work under the contract, as amended. The contractor’s surety will bid out this remaining work. The Forest Preserve’s usual requirements of contractors will apply (e.g. M/WBE, prevailing wage, etc.). The Forest Preserve will approve the contractor selected by the surety.
A motion was made by Commissioner Arroyo, seconded by Commissioner Sims, to approve 16-0387. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0347
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT
Department(s): Conservation & Experiential Programming
Other Part(ies): The Conservation Foundation, McDonald Farm, 10S404 Knock Knolls Rd., Naperville,Illinois
Request: Enter into agreement to partner with The Conservation Foundation on the
Conservation@Home program
Good(s) or Service(s): The Forest Preserves of Cook County (the “Preserves”) would like to enter into a long term partnership with The Conservation Foundation on the Conservation@Home Program. Conservation@Home is a program that encourages, celebrates and assists homeowners and gardeners to help them create and maintain eco-friendly gardens and landscapes on their property. The Conservation Foundation will provide technical support, templates, support documents and other resources to aid the Preserves in launching this program for the benefit of residents in Cook County.
Agreement period: Ten (10) years from the date of execution.
Fiscal Impact: $1,000.00 onetime fee to The Conservation Foundation
Accounts: Advertising and Promotion, 01-6264
Agreement Number(s): None
Summary/Notes: The Preserves wish to add the Conservation@Home program to the Conservation and Experiential Programming Department’s core offerings. The Preserve volunteers who are trained by the University of Illinois Extension program will certify gardens and landscapes in Cook County. The University of Illinois Extension program may also provide additional assistance. The Conservation@Home program offered by the Preserves will encourage gardeners to choose native plants over invasive plants; create habitat for pollinators and native wildlife; practice water conservation, and contribute to the restoration and conservation work of the Preserves. Gardens and landscapes that have been Conservation@Home certified would advance the goals of the Preserves’ Next Century Conservation Plan to mobilize people to heal and nurture the land. The Preserves will require a $50.00 fee from homeowners wishing to certify their gardens; this fee goes towards covering the cost of the sign and other materials accompanying the certification. The final Conservation@Home agreement will be subject to final review and approval of the Chief Attorney of the Preserves. Volunteers involved in certifying gardens and landscapes will be required to execute liability waivers.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0347. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0352
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): City of Blue Island, IL
Request: Requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Blue Island
Goods or Services: After final review and approval as to the form of such proposed intergovernmental agreement by the Forest Preserve’s Legal Department, the City of Blue Island and the Forest Preserves plan to enter into such an agreement to share the cost of construction and Phase III engineering for approximately one mile of the Cal Sag Trail including a pedestrian bridge over the Little Calumet River connecting Blue Island and the Forest Preserves.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Four (4) years from date of approval
Fiscal Impact: $451,251.00
Accounts: Trails 25-6780, 26-6780, 55-6780, 56-6780 and 09-6780
District(s): 5
Summary: The City of Blue Island and the Forest Preserves wish to enter into an intergovernmental agreement to share the cost of construction and Phase III engineering for approximately one mile of the Cal Sag Trail including a pedestrian bridge over the Little Calumet River connecting Blue Island and the Forest Preserves. The City of Blue Island is the lead agency for this project. The federal government is responsible for eighty percent (80%) of construction and Phase III engineering costs. The City of Blue Island and the Forest Preserves will share the remaining twenty percent (20%) of the construction and Phase III engineering costs. The total project cost is estimated at $2,800,071.00. The Forest Preserves’ segment, which includes one mile of paved trail and half of the bridge from Little Calumet River to Halsted and 134th Street, is estimated to cost $1,880,214.00, of which up to 80% or $1,504,171.00 will be funded via federal Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Forest Preserves’ 20% share is estimated not to exceed $376,043.00. To cover unforeseen costs, the City of Blue Island, as the Local Agency, requires an additional 20% ($75,208.00) contingency be included in the Forest Preserves’ share. The total not to exceed amount attributable to the Forest Preserves for this project is $451,251 which will be paid by the Forest Preserves in installments as the work on the project is completed. Under the terms of the agreement, upon transfer of ownership of pedestrian bridge to the Forest Preserves, maintenance and repair responsibilities for the bridge over the Little Calumet River will belong to the Forest Preserves. Under the proposed agreement, the District anticipates that the trail connection will be completed within two (2) years and closeout with four (4) years. Thirteen (13) miles of the twenty-six (26) mile Cal Sag Trail from the Centennial Trail at Route 83 to Cicero Avenue in Alsip has been completed. The remaining thirteen miles of the Cal Sag (East Segment) are anticipated to be built in 2017-2018.The Forest Preserves seeks approval to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Blue Island and to pay the City of Blue Island a not to exceed amount of $451,251.00 with respect to construction and Phase III engineering for approximately one mile of the Cal Sag Trail including a pedestrian bridge over the Little Calumet River connecting Blue Island and the Forest Preserves.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0352. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore, Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Finance and Administration
Other Part(ies): Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to amend the intergovernmental agreement between the County of Cook (the “County”) and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) for the reimbursement or payment for certain services rendered by various County departments and the Preserves.
Goods or Services: The County and the Preserves wish to amend the Agreement to increase the amount of reimbursement or payment due from the Preserves to the County.
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: 1/1/2016, retroactively, to 12/31/2016
Fiscal Impact: $1,941,616.00 in expenditures and $200,500.00 in revenue
Accounts: Various Districtwide corporate accounts
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: In an effort to encourage consolidation and cooperation where appropriate the County and the Preserves entered into an Intergovernmental Agreement on 8/21/2012 authorizing the parties to perform various services for the other in accordance with the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act. The parties agreed to provide various services and to provide reimbursement or payment for said services. The Intergovernmental Agreement was further amended on 4/25/2013, 6/18/2014 and 9/8/2015 to allow for additional cooperation. The Fourth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement consolidates the prior agreements into one Intergovernmental Agreement, so the parties can refer to one agreement. The Fourth Amended and Restated Intergovernmental Agreement was approved by Cook County’s Board of Commissioners on 10/5/2016.
This item was withdrawn.
16-0339
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 8/1/2016 - 8/31/2016
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of August 2016. This report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2 (BB) of the District’s Code of Ordinances.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to receive and file 16-0390. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Conservation and Experiential Programming
Summary: Forest Preserves of Cook County Calendar - 10/26/2016 - 11/15/2016
Friday, 10/28; 5 - 8 pm
Stars, Stories & S’mores: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Theme, Eggers Grove, 11201 S Avenue B, Chicago
Bring your family and friends for an opportunity to enjoy an evening in the Forest Preserves. Come join us for a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, natural material building and other nature-based activities. For more information, call 312-415-2970 or email experience.nature@cookcountyil.govFriday, 10/28; 6 - 7:30 pm
Hike Under the New Moon, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Come join us for a night hike followed by a tasty snack. Registration required. Adults only. Limit 25.
Friday, 10/28; 7 pm
Somewhat Scary Stories, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Enjoy storytelling and treats around a campfire. Family-friendly program. Registration required. $2 per person.
Friday, 10/28, 5 - 6:30 pm
Dusk Bird Hike, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Join us as we go on a sunset walk to check out what birds we may find at day’s close. Space is limited.
Register by 10/26.
Saturday, 10/29 - Sunday, 10/30; 10 am - 5 pm (weather permitting)
Trains, Tricks & Treats; Model Railroad Garden; Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Spooky surprises await you at the Model Railroad Garden: Landmarks of America, decorated for Halloween with ghosts, goblins, and spider webs. Come in costume for the five trick-or-treat stations offering candy, a planting activity, and other treats. Fee applies.
Saturday, 10/29; 10 am
Photo Meet-up at Trailside, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Enjoy a naturalist-led walk to view and photograph seasonal leaf color, scenic vistas, interesting plants and wildlife. For all photographer levels and camera types.
Saturday, 10/29; 11 am - 1 pm
Spooky Pooch Parade; Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Don’t miss the annual Halloween-themed costume parade for dogs. This popular event sells out quickly, so register early. Registration and fee applies for participants; free for spectators.
Sunday, 10/30; 10 am
Fossil Quarry Tour, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn about the formation of Silurian Sea fossils during an indoor presentation. Visit an ancient coral reef with a 1-mile hike to the quarry. No collecting. Registration required.
Sunday, 10/30; 1:30 pm
All Hallows’ Eve, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Come and learn about bats, spiders and snakes and why they’re really not so scary. Costumes strongly encouraged.
Sunday, 10/30; 1:30 pm
The Un-Haunted Forest, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Come in costume for a magical hike through the forest and a Halloween treat. Registration required. $1 per child.
Monday, 10/31, 5:30 to 8:30 pm
HallowScreen: Family Movie Night, Kickapoo Woods, Riverdale
The city of Riverdale hosts a family friendly movie night with a showing of Hotel Transylvania 2. Bring a blanket and/or chair, the village will provide popcorn and other light refreshments for this evening of outdoor Halloween fun.
Thursday, 11/3; 6:30 pm - 9 pm
Friday - Sunday, 11/4 - 11/6; 10 am - 5 pm
Fine Art of Fiber; Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the area’s oldest, largest, and most unique fiber event. Fine Art of Fiber includes display pieces, sales items, lectures, fashion shows, demonstrations, and a silent auction. Free.
Friday, 11/4; 5 - 8 pm
Stars, Stories and S’mores, Rolling Knolls, 11N260 Rohrssen Road, Elgin
Bring your family and friends for an opportunity to enjoy an evening in the Forest Preserves. Come join us for a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, natural material building and other nature-based activities. For more information, call 312-415-2970 or email experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
Saturday, 11/5; 11 am - 1 pm
Archery 101, Swallow Cliff Archery Day,
Swallow Cliff Stairs (North Entrance), IL Rt 83 (Cal Sag Rd) & US Rt 45
Enjoy a Saturday with an afternoon of archery fun. Open to those with all levels of experience. Learn from a certified instructor, share tips and enjoy the outdoors.
Saturday, 11/5; 1-4
The Field Museum
1400 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 - James Simpson Theater
The event is free, but space is limited, fpculturalhistoryeventbrite.com. Learn about the Chicago area and its long tradition as a crossroads where diverse cultural groups and ideas have come together. Hear local archaeologists and historians discuss Chicago’s prehistory, early history, contemporary Native American communities and the cultural significance of the bison, now our National Mammal.
Saturday, 11/5; 1 pm
Master Gardener Series: Prepare Your Garden for Winter,
Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn guidelines for pruning woody plants and how mulching protects plants from freezing temperatures.
Wednesday, 11/9; 4 - 6 pm
Archery 101, National Gove - South 29th St, North Riverside
Never tried archery before? Attend one of these sessions to learn all things archery: history, bow parts and proper technique.Archery equipment is provided for all programs. Call 312-533-5751 for more information or to reserve a spot. All archery programs are for ages 10 & up.
Friday, 11/11; 5 - 8 pm
Stars, Stories & S’mores, Swallow Cliff, 10267 Calumet Sag Rd, Palos Hills
Bring your family and friends for an opportunity to enjoy an evening in the Forest Preserves. Come join us for a cozy fire, s’mores, storytelling, astronomy, night hikes, natural material building and other nature-based activities. For more information, call 312-415-2970 or email experience.nature@cookcountyil.gov
Saturday, 11/12; 1:30 pm
A Walk through Time on Mount Forest Island,
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Take a stroll back in time, and experience what life was like for cultures that lived here hundreds of years ago. Registration required. Ages 10 & up.
Friday, 11/13; Noon - 2 pm
GPS Scavenger Hunt, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Stop in and learn about this technology inspired scavenger hunt. We’ll provide you with coordinates of some hidden treasures to find in the forest. Check out one of our GPS units or bring your own. Supplies are limited.
Sunday, 11/13; 1 pm
Autumn Scavenger Hunt and Campfire, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Search for clues about the changing season, then gather ‘round a campfire to toast marshmallows and drink hot cider. Family program. $2/person. Register by 11/11.
Monday 11/14; 7 pm
Super Full Moon, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Join us this evening to see the moon at its closest point to Earth. The Super moon looks 7% bigger than an average full moon. Registration required.
Tuesday, 11/15; 5 - 7 pm
Outdoor Adventures: All about Fire,
Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago
Discover the benefits of fire and what it can do for our land. Learn safe practices for fire building and containment, and then make your own fire! Marshmallows to conclude our evening of fun. All ages.
A motion was made by Commissioner Morrison, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve
16-0400. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
A motion was made by Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner Moore, to approve 16-0429. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
REAL ESTATE COMMITTEE OF 10/25/2016
16-0358 PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Wide Open West d/b/a WOW!
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0358. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0384 PROPOSED LICENSE REQUEST Willow Building, LLC
A motion was made by Commissioner Moore, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to defer
16-0384. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
FINANCE COMMITTEE OF 10/25/2016
16-0407 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION) 09/13/2016
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0407. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0349 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Fee Schedule for Exclusive Facility Rentals
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve as amended 16-0349. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0342 REPORT Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense (8/1/2016 through 8/31/2016)
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Bokyin, to approve 16-0342. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
16-0385 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Veteran’s Reduced Camping Fee Permit
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to approve
16-0385. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
NEW ITEMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Tobolski, to suspend the rules to consider New Items. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
FPD Board of Commissioners Journal of Proceedings October 25, 2016
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board Of Commissioners
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FEE SCHEDULE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter Title 7 - Fees, Chapter 1- Fee Schedule shall be stricken in its entirety and be replaced as follows:
7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE
GENERAL:
For years 2018, 2019 and 2020 base permit fees for all Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography and Indoor Room Rental fees shall increase by the rate of the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumer (CPI-U) as of October 1st of the then current year and shall be effective as of January 1st of the following year. (Base fees exclude application, Forest Preserve Police Security and special use fees, and security deposits.)
All Fees represent not to exceed pricing.
Rallies, pickets, protests, speeches, and demonstrations involving 25 or more persons shall be considered activities requiring a permit.
DISCOUNTS and PREMIUMS:
Non-profit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on base permit fees for all Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography and Indoor Room Rental fees
Additional 10% Non-County Resident Premiums apply to base permit fees for Picnic, Special/Athletic Event, Hourly Athletic Field, Model Airplane, Day Camp, Overflow Parking, and Filming/Photography.
25% discount for base Picnics and Special/Athletic Event fees for permits booked for use Monday through Thursday (excluding Holidays).
Additional discounts may apply as stated in this Code.
SECURITY DEPOSITS/INSURANCE/OTHER COSTS:
Special/Athletic Events, Model Airplane Events, Day Camps, Overflow Parking, Hourly Athletic Field and Indoor Room Rentals, plus basic picnics with special use items, require a certificate of liability insurance with the endorsement attached naming the Forest Preserve District of Cook County as an additional insured in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Events with 1,000+ attendees require $2,000,000 per occurrence. A security deposit ranging from $100-$2000 is required for Special/Athletic Events, Model Airplane Events, Day Camps, Overflow Parking, Filming/Photography and Indoor Room Rentals based on the size and nature of the event. Security deposits are intended to protect the Forest Preserves in the event of minor damage to the site or to address permit violations. Events with a previous history of causing damage to the Forest Preserves or potential to cause greater degree of damage may be charged a higher security deposit. A Forest Preserves Police security fee may be required for certain events based upon on size of event. $5 Change fee applies to permit changes. Permit changes or new permit requests made within two weeks of event may require an additional $25 administration fee.
Picnic Permits
Attendance 25-99
Small Grove with Shelter $80
Small Grove without Shelter $60
Large Grove with Shelter $150
Large Grove without Shelter - $130
Attendance 100-199
Small Grove with Shelter $120
Small Grove without Shelter $100
Large Grove with Shelter $190
Large Grove without Shelter - $160
Attendance 200-399
Large Grove with Shelter $215
Large Grove without Shelter $180
Special/Athletic Event
Special Event Permits are intended for small or large events which may be open to the general public and/or when registration is charged and/or tickets are sold, such as festivals, fundraisers, etc. Any event with attendance greater than 400 is considered a special event. Athletic Event Permits are intended for spectator sport-based events, events with designated routes, tournaments, etc. and may be open to the general public. This does not include regularly-scheduled league play.
Attendance 25-99 - $225 + $25 Application Fee
Attendance 100-199 - $275 + $25 Application Fee
Attendance 200-399 - $325 + $25 Application Fee
Attendance 400-999 - $700 + $25 Application Fee
Special Use Items
Additional fees apply for Special Use items, which are accommodations not naturally found in the preserves, such as tents, caterers, inflatables, rides, generator, lights, amplifiers, etc.
A permit is required whenever special use items are brought into the Forest Preserves, even even if a picnic permit is not required based on the size of the group.
Special Use Fee: $25 + $10/item.
Hourly Athletic Field Usage Permits
Adult - Hourly - $25 + $25 Application Fee
Youth - Hourly - $15 + $25 Application Fee
Monthly Fitness Instructor Permit
Monthly - $50.00 + $25 Application
Day Camp
Attendance 25 - 99 - $40.00 + $25 Application Fee
Attendance 100 - 199 - $50.00 + $25 Application Fee
Attendance 200 - 399 - $60.00 + $25 Application Fee
Model Airplane Event
Hourly - $40 + $25 Application Fee
Overflow Parking
Monday - Friday - $30.00 + $25 Application Fee
Saturday - Sunday - $225.00 + $25 Application Fee
Forest Preserve Police Security Fee
$40/per hour per Police Officer
Maximum Vending Fee
$500/vendor
Indoor Room Rentals
Indoor Room Rental require a minimum 4-hour rental time.
Stated rates and minimum rental times may not apply to Indoor Room Rentals for District Volunteer Stewards, units of local government and permit applicants who have an executed partnership agreement with the District.
Dan Ryan Woods
County Resident:
Monday - Thursday - $75.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $100.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident:
Monday - Thursday - $100.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $125.00 + $25 Application Fee
Thatcher East
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $75.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $100.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident:
Monday - Thursday - $100.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $125.00 + $25 Application Fee
Thatcher West
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $60.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $90.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident:
Monday - Thursday - $90.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $115.00 + $25 Application Fee
VRC Community Room
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $45.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday $65.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident:
Monday - Thursday - $70.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $90.00 + $25 Application Fee
VRC Classroom
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $20.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $35.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident
Monday - Thursday - $50.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $70.00 + $25 Application Fee
Swallow Cliff
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $45.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $65.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident
Monday - Thursday - $70.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $90.00 + $25 Application Fee
Rolling Knolls Large Room
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $75.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $100.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident:
Monday - Thursday - $100.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $125.00 + $25 Application Fee
Rolling Knolls Small Room
County Resident
Monday - Thursday - $20.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $35.00 + $25 Application Fee
Non-Resident
Monday - Thursday - $50.00 + $25 Application Fee
Friday - Sunday - $70.00 + $25 Application Fee
Filming
Filming (Commercial/TV) Hourly - $150.00 + $25 application fee
Still Photography (Hourly) - $70.00 + $25 application fee
Low Budget Films (Hourly) - $125.00 + $25 application fee
Feature Films (Hourly) - $200.00 + $25 application fee
Other
Portable Toilet Rental
1 to 7 units - $200.00 per unit
8 or more units - $150.00 per unit
Accessible Portable Toilet Rental - $250 per unit
Aerial Adventure Course and Zipline Fees
Tree Top Adventure Course: $58.00 (Adult Ages 16+) and $37.00 (Child Ages 10-15)
Tree Top Junior Course: $27.00 (All Ages)
Stand Alone Zipline: $12.00 (All Ages)
Nonprofit organizations with proper documentation may qualify for a reduced rate of 30% on designated fees.
A reduction of 30% applies toward the last two weeks of April and for the first two weeks of November.
Camping Fees
Veterans with proper identification qualify for a reduced rate of 50% on stated Tent or RV non-electric fees. This reduced rate only applies to Tent or RV non-electric site being occupied by qualifying veteran.
Camp Bullfrog, Sullivan, or Reinberg
April-October, Thursday-Saturday
Tent or RV Electric for up to 6 people - $50.00 Resident - $60.00 Non-resident
Tent or RV Non-Electric for up to 6 people - $35.00 Resident - $45.00 Non-resident
Small Cabin for up to 8 people - $80.00 Resident - $90.00 Non-resident
Large Cabin for up to 10 people - $125.00 Resident - $135.00 Non-resident
Small Bunkhouse for up to 16 people - $165.00 Resident - $175.00 Non-resident
Large Bunkhouse for up to 36 people - $250.00 Resident - $260.00 Non-resident
April-October, Sunday-Wednesday
Tent or RV Electric for up to 6 people - $35.00 Resident - $45.00 Non-resident
Tent or RV Non-Electric for up to 6 people - $30.00 Resident - $40.00 Non-resident
Small Cabin for up to 8 people - $50.00 Resident - $60.00 Non-resident
Large Cabin for up to 10 people - $100.00 Resident - $110.00 Non-resident
Small Bunkhouse for up to 16 people - $115.00 Resident - $125.00 Non-resident
Large Bunkhouse for up to 36 - $150.00 Resident - $160.00 Non-resident
November-March, All Nights
Tent or RV Electric for up to 6 people - $25.00 Resident - $35.00 Non-resident
Tent or RV Non-Electric for up to 6 people - $20.00 Resident - $30.00 Non-resident
Small Cabin for up to 8 people - $40.00 Resident - $50.00 Non-resident
Large Cabin for up to 10 people - $100.00 Resident - $110.00 Non-resident
Small Bunkhouse for up to 16 people - $115.00 Resident - $125.00 Non-resident
Large Bunkhouse for up to 36 people - $150.00 Resident - $160.00 Non-resident
Year round
Group Sites (per tent for up to 6 campers) for 30?60 people - $20.00 Resident - $30.00 Non-resident
Gear Library for up to 32 people - $100.00 Resident or Non-resident
Camps Shabbona or Dan Beard
April-October - Thursday-Saturday
Tent or RV Non-Electric for up to 6 people - $35.00 Resident - $45.00 Non-resident
Small Cabin for up to 8 people - $80.00 Resident - $90.00 Non-resident
Large Cabin for up to 10 people - $100.00 Resident - $110.00 Non-resident
April-October - Sunday-Wednesday
Tent or RV Non-Electric for up to 6 people - $30.00 Resident - $40.00 Non-resident
Small Cabin for up to 8 people - $50.00 Resident - $60.00 Non-resident
Large Cabin for up to 10 people - $85.00 Resident - $95.00 Non-resident
November-March - All Nights
Tent or RV Non-Electric for up to 6 people - $20.00 Resident - $30.00 Non-resident
Small Cabin for up to 8 people - $40.00 Resident - $50.00 Non-resident
Large Cabin for up to 10 people - $85.00 Resident - $95.00 Non-resident
Year round
Group Sites (per tent for up to 6 campers) for 30?60 people - $20.00 Resident - $30.00 Non-resident Fees for exclusive use of the entire Campground are as follows:
Use includes all campsites, pavilions, dining hall and barn as is applicable based on Campground site.
Off- season is September 1st to May 31st
In-season is June 1st to August 31st
All Camp Ground Exclusive Use rentals are subject to a minimum $100 per cabin/bunkhouse and maximum not to exceed 50% of rental fee security deposit.
Cook County Resident
SUN-SAT SUN-WED THURS-SAT
Camp Bullfrog, capacity 340 $3,000/day $3,700/day $4,500/day
Camp Reinberg, capacity 205 $2,500/day $3,200/day $4,000/day
Camp Sullivan, capacity 314 $4,500 /day $5,200/day $6,000/day
Camp Dan Beard, capacity 248 $1,000/day $1,700/day $2,500/day
Camp Shabbona, capacity 159 $1,000 /day $1,700/day $2,500/day
Cook County Non-Resident
SUN-SAT SUN-WED THUR-SAT
Camp Bullfrog, capacity 340 $3,500/day $4,200/day $5,000/day
Camp Reinberg, capacity 205 $3,000/day $3,700/day $4,500/day
Camp Sullivan, capacity 314 $5,000/day $5,700/day $6,500/day
Camp Dan Beard, capacity 248 $1,500/day $2,200/day $3,000/day
Camp Shabbona, capacity 159 $1,500/day $2,200/day $3,000/day
Camp Ground Facility Rentals
All Camp Ground Facility rentals are subject to a minimum $100 to maximum $500 security deposit.
Stated rates and minimum rental times may not apply to Indoor Room Rentals for District Volunteer Stewards, units of local government and permit applicants who have an executed partnership agreement with the District.
Camp Reinberg Dining Hall (capacity 103)
Includes exclusive use of the dining hall with tables and chairs for up to 103 with access to a kitchen with stove and refrigerator.
Monday - Thursday - $50/hr Resident - $70/hr Non-resident
Friday-Sunday - $75/hr Resident - $95/hr Non-resident
Camp Sullivan Barn (capacity 109) rental fees without use of climbing wall:
Includes exclusive use of Sullivan Barn upper level with kitchen, tables and chairs.
Cook County Residents & Businesses
Mon-Thurs. $50, per hour
Friday-Sun. $75/hour
Non-Cook County Residents & Business
Mon-Thurs. $70/hour
Fri-Sun. $95 per hour
Camp Sullivan Camp & Climbing Wall Day Event
Includes exclusive use for 2 hours on upper level of barn, tables chairs, 2 hours staff led climbing wall activities, bring your own food and drink, use of upper deck and use of the kitchen.
Up to 20 Climbers (max 40 people)
Cook County Resident
Mon.-Thurs. $310
Fri-Sun. $350
Non Cook County Resident
Mon-Thurs. $360
Fri-Sun. $420
21 to 40 Climbers (max 80 people)
Cook County Resident
Mon.-Thurs. $390
Fri-Sun. $430
Non Cook County Resident
Mon-Thurs. $440
Fri-Sun. $500
Camp Sullivan Camp & Climb Overnight Event
Includes overnight camping plus exclusive use for 2 hours on upper level of barn, tables chairs, 2 hours staff led climbing wall activities, bring your own food and drink, use of upper deck and use of the kitchen.
Reservation must include separate rental of campsite large enough to accommodate number of camper plus two additional.
Cook County Resident
Mon.-Thurs. $250 + campsite fee
Fri-Sun. $290 + campsite fee
Non Cook County Resident
Mon-Thurs. $300 + campsite fee
Fri-Sun. $360 + campsite fee
Boat House Fees
Veterans, students and seniors with proper documentation qualify for a reduced rate on stated Boat
House Rental fees.
Row Boat
$20.00 hourly
$15.00 hourly discounted
$60.00 all day
Single Kayak
$15.00 hourly
$12.00 hourly discounted
$45.00 all day
Tandem Kayak
$20.00 hourly
$15.00 hourly discounted
$60.00 all day
Canoe
$20.00 hourly
$15.00 hourly discounted
$60.00 all day
Paddle Boat
$15.00 hourly
$12.00 hourly discounted
Electric Motor Boat
$20.00 hourly
$15.00 hourly discounted
$80.00 all day
Glen Grove Stables
Lesson Fee
Private Rate Lesson Fee - $50.00
Semi Private Rate - $45.00
Group Rate - $65.00
Special Advanced Jumping Rate - $80.00
Boarding Fee
Stall in Front Barn - $760.00/Monthly
Stall in Large Isle - $800.00/Monthly
Grooming Packages - $175.00/$200.00
Monthly Lesson Package for Boarders
Two Lessons or Training Riders Per Week - $400.00
Three Lessons or Training Riders Per Week - $570.00
Four Lessons or Training Riders Per Week - $750.00
Pool/Aquatic Centers
Child 3-12 years old - $4.00
Adult - $6.00
Season pass (Family - Up to four members) - $150.00
Additional - $35.00
Season pass (Individual) - $40.00
Winter Snowmobile Permit
Resident $50.00
Nonresident$100.00
Cross-Country Skiing
Ski Rental $15.00
Ski Rental - Senior $10.00
Ski Rental - Family $40.00
Ski Rental - Group $5.00 (per person)
Lesson and Ski Rental $30.00
Lesson $20.00
Memberships
Equestrian - Season Runs July 1 to June 30
Resident Annual Equestrian Membership* - $35.00
Non-Resident Annual Equestrian Membership* - $50.00
Resident Annual Horse Tag - $30.00
Non-Resident Annual Horse Tag - $45.00
Rider License - $5.00, Annual per person
Day Pass - $5.00
Off Leash Dog Areas - Season Runs October 1 to September 1
County Resident - $60.00/per dog - Annual**,
Non-County Resident - $120/per dog -Annual
*Annual Equestrian Memberships includes an Annual Equestrian Tag and License
**25% discount on Annual Memberships after first dog and horse in household.
***50% off for last 3 months of the Season
Bicycle Rental Fees
Adult Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $7.00 - All Day Rate - $28.00
Tag-a-long Bicycle (attached to adult bicycles): Hourly Rate - $5.00 - All Day Rate - $10.00
Bicycle Wagon (attached to adult bicycle): Hourly Rate - $10.00 - All Day Rate - $20.00
Baby Seats (attached to adult bicycles) Hourly Rate - $5.00 - All Day Rate - $10.00
Tandem Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $15.00 - Four-hour Rate - $30.00 - All Day Rate - $40.00
Cruiser Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $7.00 - All Day Rate - $28.00
Comfort Bicycle: Hourly Rate - $10.00 - All Day Rate - $30.00
Small Quadricycle Bicycle: Half-Hour Rate - $15.00 - Hourly Rate - $25.00
Large Quadricycle Bicycle: Half-Hour Rate - $25.00 - Hourly Rate - $35.00
Veterans, students and seniors with proper documentation qualify for a reduced rate of 10% on stated
fees.
Golf Course Maximum Green Fees (Weekday)
*denotes with Golf Card
18-Holes 9-Holes Twilight Sr./Jr.
Billy Caldwell - - $18.00/*$15.00 $15.00/*$12.00 *$11.00
Burnham Woods $25.00/*$20.00 $17.00/*$15.00 $18.00/*$16.00 *$13.00
Chick Evans $30.00/*$25.00 $20.00/*$18.00 $23.00/*$20.00 *$15.00
Edgebrook $26.00/*$21.00 $17.00/*$16.00 $19.00/*$17.00 *$13.00
George W. Dunne $49.00/*$44.00 $33.00/*$27.00 $29.00/*$24.00 *$21.00
Highland Woods $38.00/*$33.00 $25.00/*$23.00 $26.00/*$24.00 *$19.00
Indian Boundary $30.00/*$25.00 $20.00/*$18.00 $23.00/*$20.00 *$15.00
Joe Louis $26.00/*$21.00 $17.00/*$16.00 $19.00/*$17.00 *$13.00
Meadowlark - - $18.00/*$15.00 $15.00/*$12.00 *$11.00
River Oaks $26.00/*$21.00 $17.00/*$16.00 $19.00/*$17.00 *$13.00
Golf Course Maximum Green Fees (Weekend)
18-Holes 9-Holes Twilight
Billy Caldwell - $20.00/*$17.00 $15.00/*$12.00
Burnham Woods $30.00/*$24.00 $19.00/*$16.00 $19.00/*$16.00
Chick Evans $33.00/*$27.00 $22.00/*$19.00 $25.00/*$22.00
Edgebrook $30.00/*$25.00 $20.00/*$17.00 $20.00/*$17.00
George W. Dunne $55.00/*$50.00 $34.00/*$28.00 $33.00/*$25.00
Highland Woods $43.00/*$38.00 $27.00/*$24.00 $27.00/*$24.00
Indian Boundary $33.00/*$27.00 $22.00/*$19.00 $25.00/*$22.00
Joe Louis $30.00/*$25.00 $20.00/*$17.00 $20.00/*$17.00
Meadowlark - $20.00/*$17.00 $15.00/*$12.00
River Oaks $30.00/*$25.00 $20.00/*$17.00 $20.00/*$17.00
Maximum Driving Range Fee (Regular Bucket)
Burnham Woods, George Dunne, and Highland Woods Only - $6.00/*$5.00
Harry Semrow - $14.25 (XL), $10.25 (L), $8.25 (M), $5.25 (SM) (+$2 for grass tees)
Maximum Cart Fees (All Courses)
18-Holes - $17.00 per rider
9-Holes - $10.00 per rider
Golf Course Identification Cards
Standard - Resident - $37.00/Nonresident - $42.00
Platinum - Resident - $84.00//Nonresident - $89.00
Golf Card rate available with purchase of Golf Card. Weekdays (Mon-Fri); Weekends (Sat-Sun);
Holidays (Officially Observed). Seniors age 62 and over; Junior age 17 and under. Add 9% Chicago city sales tax on green fee and 8% Chicago city sales tax on cart fee for Indian Boundary, Edgebrook and Billy Caldwell. Senior/Junior rate only available for Golf Card.
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Daley, to refer to Finance 16-0427. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Goslin, seconded by Commissioner Boykin, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:
Ayes: Commissioners Arroyo, Boykin, Daley, Fritchey, García, Goslin, Moody, Moore,
Morrison, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele, Suffredin and Tobolski (15)
Absent: Commissioners Butler and Gainer (2)
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