The Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners met Thursday to enter local agency agreements.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the board:
FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mathew Bieszczat Volunteer Resource Center
6100 North Central Ave, Chicago, Illinois
BOARD AGENDA
Thursday, March 9, 2017, 11:00 AM
FPD Board of Commissioners BOARD AGENDA - Final March 9, 2017
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Authorization as a public speaker shall only be granted to those individuals who have submitted in
writing, their name, address, subject matter, and organization (if any) to the Secretary 24 hours in
advance of the meeting. Duly authorized public speakers shall be called upon to deliver testimony at a
time specified in the meeting agenda. Authorized public speakers who are not present during the
specified time for public testimony will forfeit their allotted time to speak at the meeting. Public
testimony must be germane to a specific item(s) on the meeting agenda, and the testimony must not
exceed three minutes; the Secretary will keep track of the time and advise when the time for public
testimony has expired. Persons authorized to provide public testimony shall not use vulgar, abusive, or
otherwise inappropriate language when addressing the Board; failure to act appropriately; failure to
speak to an item that is germane to the meeting, or failure to adhere to the time requirements may result
in expulsion from the meeting and/or disqualify the person from providing future testimony.
PRESIDENT
17-0091
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO AUTHORIZE THE DISTRICT TO ENTER INTO LOCAL AGENCY AND ENGINEERING
SERVICE AGREEMENTS FOR DESIGN OF THE SAND RIDGE BICYCLE TRAIL
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “District”) has sought and been awarded
funds from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (“ITEP Grant”), a federally-funded
program administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”), to facilitate the
construction of 1.3 miles of the Sand Ridge Bicycle Trail (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, Phase II Engineering services for the Project are projected to be $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the District anticipates the use of ITEP Grant funds to cover 80% ($40,000.00) of the costs
of Phase II Engineering Services to be provided in connection with the Project and the District intends to
be responsible for 20% of the cost of Phase II Engineering or $10,000.00 in connection with the Project;
and
WHEREAS, in order to meet deadlines for use of the funds provided via the ITEP Grant, it was
advisable that a consulting engineering firm be employed to perform Phase II engineering; and
WHEREAS, in 2013, the District issued an RFQ for Phase I, II, and III engineering services and
subsequently selected Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois to serve as Phase I
Engineer;
WHEREAS, the District has selected Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. to perform Phase II
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engineering services;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of the District hereby
authorizes the District, through its President, to enter into a local agency agreement (the “Local Agency
Agreement”), with the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”) to pay Phase II Engineering
Service costs associated with the Project, subject to reimbursement of 80% by IDOT.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. be employed to perform
Phase II Engineering services in connection with the Project, and that the President of such Board of
Commissioners is hereby directed to execute, on behalf of the District, an agreement by and between the
District and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., for Phase II Engineering services (the “Preliminary
Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation”).
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, the Board of Commissioners of the District hereby confirms that
sufficient funds are available in the District’s Professional Services accounts, and have been designated,
to pay the total cost of Phase II Engineering services in the amount not to exceed $50,000.00 of which
IDOT will reimburse 80% or $40,000.00 and the District ultimately shall be responsible for 20% of the
Phase II Engineering costs or a maximum of $10,000.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that copies of the Local Agency Agreement and the Preliminary
Engineering Services Agreement for Federal Participation, when executed in their respective final form,
shall be submitted to the IDOT for approval and final processing.end
17-0098
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE DEDICATION OF HARMS FLATWOODS AS AN ILLINOIS NATURE
PRESERVE BY THE ILLINOIS NATURE PRESERVES COMMISSION
WHEREAS, on January 24th, 2017, at the 225th meeting of the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission
Harms Flatwoods was approved for dedication as an Illinois Nature Preserve (“INP”); and
WHEREAS, dedication of a site as a Nature Preserve provides the highest level of protection for land in
Illinois, and is granted only to natural areas of exceptional ecological quality; and
WHEREAS, Harms Flatwoods Nature Preserve, a 102-acre preserve located in the Village of Skokie in
northeast Cook County, consists of high quality northern flatwoods and mesic upland forest and supports
a diverse community of native plants and wildlife, including 2 species listed as threatened or endangered
in Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Harms Flatwoods Nature Preserve exhibits an excellent climax canopy community made
up mostly of white oak, swamp white oak, bur oak, and red oak; and
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WHEREAS, formal ecological management of the site has been ongoing since the late 1970s, and was
conducted primarily by volunteer stewards under the guidance of scientists and Forest Preserve staff; and
WHEREAS, Harms Flatwoods Nature Preserve has benefitted from extensive volunteer participation by
the North Branch Restoration Project, whose countless hours of service and dedication have helped make
the site what it is today; and
WHEREAS, dedication of Harms Flatwoods as an Illinois Nature Preserve advances the goal set
forward in the Next Century Conservation Plan to dedicate 20,000 acres as INP protected land by 2025,
and is consistent with the recommendations of the Natural and Cultural Resources Master Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserves
of Cook County does hereby acknowledge this momentous dedication and the Forest Preserves' steadfast
commitment to protect and restore our region's significant natural resources; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the North
Branch Restoration Project as a token of appreciation for their service to the Forest Preserves and the
residents of Cook County.
17-0099
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO APPROVE A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT, SALARY SCHEDULE AND
WAGE ADJUSTMENTS
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established
regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) recently received an interest
arbitration award, pursuant to Section 14 of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, 5 ILCS 315/14, with
respect to the wages for the police sergeants of the Preserves Police Department, all of whom are
members of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeants) collective bargaining unit;
and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned interest arbitration award incorporated all tentative agreements
between the Preserves and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeants) which
include, but are not limited to, healthcare revisions and other terms and conditions of employment, for
the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the terms and conditions of the aforementioned interest arbitration award are incorporated
into a proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Preserves and the Illinois Fraternal Order
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of Police Labor Council (Sergeants) for the period of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017 (the
“Sergeants Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the general increases and wage adjustments the aforesaid award provides for are reflected
in the Salary Schedule and are included in the Sergeants Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the current health care plan, which was negotiated between the Preserves and the Illinois
Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeants), is reflected in the Sergeants Agreement; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President and the Board of Commissioners of the
Preserves do hereby approve the proposed Sergeants Agreement including, but not limited to the Salary
Schedule and wage adjustments, as well as retroactive wage payments and salary increases for the period
of January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2017 for covered employees who were duly appointed and in
active payroll status with the Preserves on the date of passage and approval of this Resolution as follows:
(a) Effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2013 the pay rates for all classifications shall be
increased 1.00%
(b) Effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2014 the pay rates for all classifications shall be
increased 1.50%
(c) Effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2015 the pay rates for all classifications shall be
increased 2.00%
(d) Effective the first full pay period on or after January 1, 2016 the pay rates for all classifications shall
be increased 2.00%
(e) Effective the first full pay period on or after January 1, 2017 the pay rates for all classifications shall
be increased 2.25%
(f) Effective the first full pay period on or after July 1, 2017 the pay rates for all classifications shall be
increased 2.00%
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President and the Board of Commissioners of the Preserves do
hereby approve the healthcare plan for Preserves employees who are members of the Illinois Fraternal
Order of Police Labor Council (Sergeants) as described below and as reflected in the Sergeants
Agreement.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Preserves’ Director of Human Resources, Chief Financial
Officer, and Comptroller are hereby authorized to implement the Salary Schedule, wage adjustments and
healthcare provisions as negotiated and otherwise outlined in the Cook County Benefit Overview chart.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Preserves’ Comptroller is hereby directed to make all
payments consistent with this resolution.
Adopted this 9th day of March, 2017.
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Cook County Benefit Overview
HMO(s) Benefits Currently in Effect Benefits Effective upon
Ratification of CBA
Classic Blue Option In Effect Eliminated
Out of Pocket Maximum Drug Copays do not accumulate
to OOP Max
All Copays accumulate to OOP
Max
Out of Pocket Maximum $1,500 Single/$3,000 family $1,600 single/$3,200 family
Inpatient Facility $100 copay per admit $100 copay per admit
Preventive $10 copay $0 copay (100% covered)
Other PCP/Urgent Care $10 copay $15 copay
Specialists $10 copay $20 copay
X-Ray/Diagnostic Tests
(performed in lab or hospital)
$0 copay $0 copay
Accident/Illness $10 copay $15 copay
Emergency Room $40 copay $75 copay
PPO Benefits Currently in Effect Benefits Effective upon
ratification of CBA
Deductible and Out of Pocket
Maximum
Copay and Deductibles do not
accumulate to OOP
Copay and Deductibles do
accumulate to OOP
Annual Deductible $125/$250 (Single/Family)
2x Out of Network
$350/$700 (Single/Family)
2x Out of Network
Out of Pocket Maximum $1,500/$3,000 (Single/Family)
2x Out of Network
$1,600/$3,200 (Single/Family)
2x Out of Network
Inpatient Facility 90% In Network/60% Out of
network
90% in Network/60% Out of
network
Preventive 90% coinsurance after $25
copay/60% Out of network
$0 copay (100% covered)
PCP 90% coinsurance after $25
copay/60% Out of network
90% coinsurance after $25
copay/60% Out of network
Specialists 90% coinsurance after $25
copay/60% Out of network
90% coinsurance after $35
copay/60% Out of network
X-Ray/Diagnostic tests
(performed in lab or hospital)
90% In network/60% Out of
network
90% in network/60% Out of
network
Accident/Illness 90% coinsurance after $25
copay/60% Out of network
90% coinsurance after $25
copay/60% Out of network
Emergency Room – In/Out of
Network
$40 copay $75 copay
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17-0086
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 Title
7, Chapter 1, Section 7-1-1 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Code is hereby amended as
follows:
7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE
Aerial Adventure Course and Zipline Fees
*Tree Top Adventure Course: $58.00 (Adult Ages 16+) and $37.00 $38.00 (Child Ages 10-15)
*****
*No other modifications to the existing Aerial Adventure Course and Zipline Fees are being proposed
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
17-0103
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 Title
7, Chapter 1, Section 7-1-1 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Code is hereby amended as
follows:
7-1-1: FEE SCHEDULE
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
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kitchen.
Reservation must include separate rental of campsite large enough to accommodate number of campers
plus two additional.
Cook County Resident & Businesses
Mon.-Thurs. $250 + campsite fee
Fri-Sun. $290 + campsite fee
Non Cook County Resident & Businesses
Mon-Thurs. $300 + campsite fee
Fri-Sun. $360 + campsite fee
Camp Sullivan - Additional Use of Climbing Wall by Registered Campers
After one complimentary use of climbing wall, registered campers at Camp Sullivan must pay $5 per
person for each subsequent use of the climbing wall.
Camp Sullivan - Use of Climbing Wall Exclusive to Campers
Except for Camp Sullivan Camp & Climbing Wall Day Events described above, the climbing wall at
Camp Sullivan may be used only by campers registered at Camp Sullivan.
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
17-0090
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd., Rosemont, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Phase II Engineering for approximately 1.3 miles of bicycle trail from Sand
Ridge Nature Center to Green Lake Aquatic Center, funded with Illinois Transportation Enhancement
Program (“ITEP”) funding administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (“IDOT”).
Contract Value: $50,000.00
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Contract period: Three hundred and sixty (360) days from notice to proceed
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2017 $50,000.00 (80% to be reimbursed by ITEP)
Accounts: Professional Services accounts: 51025.520830, 51026.520830, 51054.520830,
51055.520830, 51056.520830, 51057.520830, 51009.520830; Grant account 51010.520830
Contract Number(s): 13-80-26B
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): 4
Summary: On 6/24/2013, the District issued a Request for Qualifications for Phase I, II and III
Engineering Services for the Sand Ridge Bicycle Trail. An agreement for Phase I Engineering was
executed between Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (“CCBEL”) and the Forest Preserve District of
Cook County (the “District”) and all Phase I Engineering is now complete. The next project step is
Phase II Engineering, which includes the preparation of plans and specifications for approximately 1.3
miles of bicycle trail from Sand Ridge Nature Center to Green Lake Aquatic Center funded with ITEP
funding administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. CBBEL was selected to complete
Phase II Engineering Services based on its qualifications and familiarity with the project based on
completion of Phase I work. The using department provided a sole source justification for this
procurement.
The professional fees for Phase II Engineering services shall not exceed $50,000.00. Of the total fees,
ITEP will fund 80% ($40,000.00), and the District is responsible for the remaining 20% ($10,000.00).
At each phase of the project, IDOT requires that the District enter into Local Agency and Engineering
Service Agreements for Federal Participation to reaffirm the District’s funding commitment for 20% of
the total project cost.end
17-0085
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning and Development
Vendor: Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously awarded
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contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for improvements to various buildings at the Central
Garage and Warehouse Complex
Original Contract Period: 10/26/2015 - 4/23/2016, Administrative extension 4/24/2016 - 6/23/2016,
Board approved extension 6/24/2016 - 3/21/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/22/2017 - 7/20/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,240,471.02
Original Approval: 4/14/2015, $1,026,100.00
Previous Increase(s): 9/13/2016, $112,040.75; Administrative increase $102,330.27
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 13-80-01-G5R2
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): 1
Summary: This amendment is to extend time only. The project is substantially complete, however,
additional time is required for ComEd to install new electrical service and for close-out activities.
17-0095
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Finance and Administration
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Vendor: System Solutions Inc., Northbrook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Computer hardware, software and hardware maintenance
Original Contract Period: 7/11/2012 - 7/10/2015, Administrative extension for sixty (60) days from
7/11/2015 - 9/8/2015, Board approved extension from 9/9/2015 - 12/31/2016, Administrative extension
for sixty (60) days from 1/1/2017 - 3/1/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/2/2017, retroactive - 6/30/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,240,000.00
Original Approval: 7/11/2012, $200,000.00
Previous Increase(s): 5/13/2013 - $20,000.00, Board approval on 6/18/2013 - $300,000.00, Board
approval on 1/20/2015 - $300,000.00, and Board approval on 9/8/2015 - $420,000.00
This Increase Requested: $300,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: FY 2017 $300,000.00
Accounts: Computer Supplies and Service, 51001-531670
Contract Number(s): 11-84-167 CC Lot A
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: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County wishes to continue to utilize the Cook County
System Solutions contract approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on 6/5/2012 and
approved by the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners on 7/11/2012. On
4/13/2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners extended the Cook County System Solutions
contract until 6/30/2017. The Forest Preserve would also like to utilize the services of System Solutions
until 6/30/2017.
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17-0096
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Planning & Development
Vendor: On Call Properties, Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County to extend a previously awarded
contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction services for Harry Semrow Driving Range. Work includes new
roof, drywall repair and painting.
Original Contract Period: 9/19/2016 - 1/18/2017; Administrative extension 1/19/2017 - 3/20/2017
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 3/21/2017 - 7/19/2017
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $82,374.00
Original Approval: 9/16/2016, $82,374.00
Previous Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: N/A
Estimated Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 16-80-44R
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): 9
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Summary: This request is for time only. Work is substantially complete, however, minor work remains
that requires warmer weather. Additional time is also required to close out the contract.
17-0100
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Village of Skokie, Illinois
Request: Requesting authority to enter into an IGA with the Village of Skokie, Illinois for construction
of (1) an approximately ten (10) foot wide, two thousand three hundred (2,300) foot asphalt trail and two
hundred and fifty (250) foot stone spur between Harms Road and Woods Drive (“Stage I”), and (2) an
approximately ten (10) foot wide, two hundred and fifty (250) foot asphalt trail connecting the Forest
Preserve trails on the west side of Harms Road (“Stage II”). Stage I and Stage II are collectively the
“Trail Connection”.
Goods or Services: The Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the “Preserves”) operates and
maintains the North Branch Bicycle Trail in Northern Cook County. The Trail Connection is part of
Skokie’s Bikeway System Plan to provide bicycle/pedestrian accommodations for residents, businesses,
shopping malls, schools and transit connections along Old Orchard Road from Gross Point Road to the
North Branch Trail. This agreement covers the approximately two thousand eight hundred (2,800) linear
feet of trails that will be built on Forest Preserve property on the south side of Old Orchard Road.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Perpetual (subject to termination after ten (10) years)
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
District(s): 13
Summary: Skokie has requested an Intergovernmental Agreement to construct the proposed Trail
Connection. Skokie has obtained Transportation Alternatives Program funding for the construction of
Stage 1 of Trail Connection. Skokie will be responsible for all design, permitting and construction costs
associated with the Trail Connection, subject to review of final plans and specifications by the Preserves.
All requirements regarding insurance and bonds must be met. It is anticipated that approximately one
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hundred and ten (110) trees will be removed for this project. For each tree that is removed, Skokie will
plant replacement trees or pay the replacement cost of planting the trees. The Preserves anticipates that
the Trail Connection will be completed within approximately five (5) years. Skokie will be responsible
for long-term maintenance of the Trail Connection upon completion, including annual inspections and
snow removal. The Preserves, however, will retain responsibility for trimming and removing trees. The
Intergovernmental Agreement is subject to final review and approval by the Preserves’ Legal
Department.
17-0067
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Planning & Development
Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Natural Resources (“IDNR”)
Request: Authorization to amend an existing Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”)
Goods or Services: For removal of certain dams on the Des Plaines River and North Branch of the
Chicago River
Agreement Number: Amendment #2 to OWR-292
Agreement Period: OWR-292 10/23/2013 - 6/30/2016; Amendment #1 1/9/2015 - 6/30/2016; IGA
suspended by IDNR effective 6/30/2015; Amendment #2 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2020
Fiscal Impact: Not to exceed $1,100,000.00 (fully reimbursable by IDNR to the Forest Preserves)
Accounts: Grant Accounts; Professional Services 51010-520830 and Special or Co-op Programs
51010-521313
District(s): Districtwide
Summary: This IGA was originally approved by the Board on 7/16/2013. Amendment #1 of this IGA
subsequently was approved by the Board on 12/16/2014 for a period ending on 6/30/2016. The IDNR
authorized extension of the IGA for a longer period ending on 6/30/2017. The IGA, however, was
suspended by the IDNR effective 6/30/2015. An amendment to extend the IGA to 6/30/2020 is now
being recommended by IDNR staff in order to have an agreement in place in case funding is restored,
and to have a consistent end date.
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17-0088
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
REPORT
Department: Office of the General Superintendent
Report Title: Resident Watchman Annual Report
Report Period: 1/1/2016 - 12/31/2016
Summary: The Forest Preserve District shall place on the agenda of the March meeting of the Forest
Preserve District Board of Commissioners an Annual Report listing the names of employees occupying
forest preserve homes for part or all of the fiscal year, as well as their job titles and salaries.
17-0054
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
REPORT
Department: Finance and Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Procurements and Disbursements Report
Report Period: 1/1/2017 - 1/31/2017
Summary: Submitting the Procurements and Disbursements Report for the period of January 2017. This
report is to be received and filed in compliance with Section 1-8-2(BB) of the District’s Code of
Ordinances.
17-0087
Presented by: ARNOLD RANDALL, General Superintendent
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
REQUEST TO REGISTER BOBOLINK MEADOW AS AN ILLINOIS LAND AND WATER
RESERVE (“ILWR”)
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Department: Resource Management
Summary: Requesting authority, pursuant to Section 9 of the Cook County Forest Preserve District Act
(70 ILCS810/9), to register Bobolink Meadow as an Illinois Land and Water Reserve ("ILWR") with the
Illinois Nature Preserve Commission (“INPC”).
This dedication contributes to one of the key goals set forward in the Next Century Conservation Plan to
dedicate and register twenty thousand (20,000) acres with the INPC by 2025. Dedication of a site as an
ILWR provides a high level of protection for land in Illinois, and is granted only to natural areas of
important ecological quality.
The proposed Bobolink Meadow ILWR is an approximately nine hundred and eighteen (918) acre
portion of the preserves located in Tinley Park in south central Cook County. The site currently supports
four hundred and sixty eight (468) plant species and one hundred and forty two (142) bird species, five
(5) of which are threatened or endangered in Illinois. The site also provides critical breeding habitat for
declining grassland birds, including the second largest population of Bobolinks (Dolichonyx oryzivorus)
in the state of Illinois.
The Forest Preserves of Cook County (“FPCC”) currently has twenty three (23) dedicated Nature
Preserves and three (3) Land and Water Reserves. The addition of Bobolink Meadow ILWR would bring
the FPCC's total INPC protected lands to approximately 8,800 acres.
It is respectfully requested that authority be granted to the FPCC to submit Bobolink Meadow to the
Illinois Nature Preserve Commission for review and formal dedication as an Illinois Land and Water
Reserve.
District(s): 6
17-0093
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 - 3/9/2017 - 4/11/2017
Saturday - Sunday, 3/11 - 3/12; 10 am - 4 pm
Illinois Orchid Society Show and Sale; Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Artistically arranged orchids, including rare species and cultivated hybrids, will be on display. There
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will also be a judged exhibition and orchids for sale. Free.
Saturdays, 3/11 and 4/8; 1:30 pm
R.I.P. Workday, Little Red Schoolhouse, Willow Springs
Assist us with Removing Invasive Plants. Individuals and families welcome. Not suitable for ages 9 yrs.
and younger. Participants 10-14 yrs. old must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday, 3/11; 11 am
One Earth Film Festival, Thatcher Pavilion, River Forest
Join us for a free showing of the Emmy Award winning Forest Preserves of Cook County film Chicago’s
True Nature at Thatcher Pavilion, 8030, Chicago Ave. Meet some of our featured animals afterwards.
For festival details, visit www.oneearthfilmfest.org .
Sunday, 3/12; 9:30 - 11 am or 1 - 2:30 pm
Weekend Family Class, “Churn It and Flip ‘Em;” Learning Campus, Chicago Botanic Garden,
Glencoe
Your next homemade breakfast won’t be the same after you learn how fun and easy it is to make your
own butter! What better to way to enjoy your butter than by spreading it onto delicious buttermilk
pancakes? Participants will learn about the plants used to make breakfast and take home recipes to
replicate this delectable feast at home.
Registration required and fee applies.
Sunday, 3/12; 1 pm
One Earth Film Festival, St. James Church, 2907 S Wabash Ave, Chicago
Join us for a free showing of an excerpt from the Emmy Award winning Forest Preserves of Cook
County film Chicago’s True Nature at St. James Church. For festival details, visit
www.oneearthfilmfest.org . Will screen with Nature Play.
Thursday, 3/16; 11 am - 2 pm
A Taste of Maple Syrup Fest, Cummings Square, 536 N Harlem, River Forest
Join us to celebrate the start of spring! Learn how real maple syrup is made and participate in a variety of
family-friendly activities. All ages. No registration required.
Saturday, 3/18; 1:30 pm
Powerwalk the Greenway!, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Get out and get active with a naturalist by exploring remnant prairies and savannas along the Burnham
Greenway Trail. Meet outside the Green Lake Aquatic Center, 1100 River Oaks Drive, Calumet
City.
Sunday, 3/19 and Saturday, 3/25; 1 pm
Signs of Spring, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Observe how plants and animals respond to longer days as spring invites birds to sing and plants to
bloom.
Sunday, 3/19; 11 - 3 pm
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45th Annual Maple Syrup Festival, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Celebrate the arrival of spring with a special day of activities including crafts, games, tree tapping, and
maple syrup history with syrup samples to taste. Call for more information.
Wednesday, 3/22; 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Celebrate Spring!, Caldwell Woods Warming Shelter, 6350 W Devon Ave, Chicago
Come celebrate the start of the spring season with us! Learn how to make a plant press and start your
own native plant collection. Make your own compost bin for your kitchen. Create and take home a
decorative terrarium in a reusable jar using twigs and other natural materials. In addition, learn about the
birds of the Forest Preserves during guided spring-themed hikes and then make your very own
birdfeeder.
Sunday 3/26; 10 am - Noon
Ornithology 101: Beginning Bird ID, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Exploration of common avian behaviors such as flocking, migration, territorial and mating displays,
followed by observations in the field. Adults and interested teens only. Registration required.
Sunday, 3/26; 1 pm
Go Fly a Kite Workshop, Trailside Museum of Natural History, River Forest
Learn about the spring wind and weather, then we’ll harness the wind’s energy by making and flying
kites. Ages 6-12 w/adult. $5 materials fee/ child. Register by 3/24.
Tuesday, 3/28; 10 am - 2 pm
Spring Breakout Adventures, Rolling Knolls Forest Preserve, 11N260 Rohrssen Rd, Elgin
Spring Breakout Adventures offer the chance to practice archery, explore the bountiful wildlife and plant
species as well as improve your navigation skills. All ages. No registration required. For general
information or available bussing for groups of 25 or more, call 312-415-2970.
Wednesday - Thursday, 3/29 & 3/30; 9:30 am - Noon
Spring Break Camp: Creative Exploration, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
Explore nature and be inspired to create your own unique artwork. 7-10 years old; $10/child.
Registration required.
Saturday - Sunday, 4/8 - 4/9
CLIC Training, Camp Sullivan, Oak Forest
The Camping Leadership Immersion Course (CLIC) Training is an overnight course that provides skills
such as camping equipment use and care, outdoor activities, teamwork and nature-based education for
leaders of school, community, scouting or youth groups. After completing this training, you and your
group of up to 30 are eligible to borrow tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads and cookware for a one-night
campout at Camp Sullivan. For more information, e-mail experiencecamping@cookcountyil.gov.
Saturday, 4/1; 9 am - Noon
Navigation Unplugged, Deer Grove, 1650 N Quentin Rd, Palatine
Learn the basics of orienteering (using a map and compass), then put your skills to the test with
orienteering courses on the trail. Appropriate for ages 8 & up. Call 312-415-2970 for more information.
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Sunday, 4/2; 1:30 pm
Pioneer Living, Sand Ridge Nature Center, South Holland
Have you ever wondered what life was like 200 years ago? Visit our cabins and find out what the
pioneers experienced.
Sunday, 4/2; 2 pm
Lenhardt Library, Regenstein Center, Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe
Join us for a free lecture on the Lenhardt Library's rare book exhibition Botanical Charts: 19th
Century Classroom Posters. Free.
Friday, 4/7; 7:30 pm
Night Hike, River Trail Nature Center, Northbrook
Join us for a night hike to learn about nocturnal animals that live at River Trail. Afterwards, stop
inside for refreshments. Register by 4/5. $2.
Saturday - Sunday, 4/8-4/9; 10 am - 6 pm
Ape Awareness Weekend, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield
Learn exciting ape facts during Zoo Chats and participate in fun ape-related activities over Ape
Awareness Weekend! Volunteers will be stationed throughout Tropic World with information on how to
make a difference for apes in the wild through conservation efforts.
Saturday, 4/8; 9 - 11 amRalph Frese Memorial Paddle, Willow Road Dam, Willow Rd & N Forest
Way Dr, Winnetka
Bring your canoe or kayak and celebrate the legacy of canoe legend Ralph Frese by paddling down the
Chicago River from Willow Road Dam to Linne Woods in Morton Grove. A shuttle bus will be provided
and will run from 8 am - 2 pm from Linne Woods to Willow Road Dam. Call 312-533-5751 for more
information.
Saturday, 4/8; 10 am
Conservation@Home: Easy Care Natives, Sagawau Environmental Learning Center, Lemont
Learn where to begin with installing native plants in terms of selection and care. Ages 15 & up.
Registration required by 4/5. Minimum 10 people.
Sunday, 4/9; 1 pm
Prime Real Estate, Crabtree Nature Center, Barrington Hills
See why and how we provide cavity nesting birds with accommodations, then stay to see the tree
swallow compete.
Saturday, 4/9; 1 - 4 pm
Navigation Unplugged, Bemis Woods South, 1100 Ogden Ave, Western Springs
Learn the basics of orienteering (using a map and compass), then put your skills to the test with
orienteering courses on the trail. Appropriate for ages 8 & up. Call 312-415-2970 for more information.
Tuesday, 4/11; 10 am - 2 pm
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Spring Breakout Adventures, Dan Ryan Woods, 87th and Western, Chicago
Spring Breakout Adventures offer the chance to practice archery, explore the bountiful wildlife and plant
species as well as improve your navigation skills. All ages. No registration required. For general
information or available bussing for groups of 25 or more, call 312-415-2970.
Tuesday, 4/11; 7:30 to 9 pm
Full Moon Frogs, Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center, Willow Springs
Assist a naturalist as we monitor frog activity under the full moon. Registration required. Ages 12 & up.
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COMMITTEE ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF 3/8/2017
16-0478 REPORT The Forest Preserve District MWBE Actual Participation Report For 3rd Quarter 2016
And The MBE/WBE Commitment Report For 3rd Quarter Of 2016
Report Period: 1/1/2016-9/30/2016
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RULES COMMITTEE MEETING OF 3/9/2017
17-0115 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS meeting held on 2/7/2017
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FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF 3/9/2017
17-0101 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -2/7/2017
17-0104 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (LITIGATION)
Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Litigation -3/7/2017
17-0109 RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE (WORKERS’
COMPENSATION) Finance Subcommittee Meeting on Workers’ Compensation - 3/8/2017
17-0082 PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Meru Corporation
17-0089 PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION Western Remac Inc.
17-0053 REPORT Corporate Fund Analysis of Revenue and Expense 1/1/2017 - 1/31/2017
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