President and Board of Trustees
Regular MeetingOak Park, IL · January 19, 2016
Minutes
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Village of Oak Park Oak Park, Illinois 60302
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Meeting Minutes
President and Board of Trustees
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 6:30 PM Village Hall
I. Call to Order
Village President Abu-Taleb called the meeting to order at 6:30 P.M.
II. Roll Call
Present: 4- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village
President Abu-Taleb
Absent: 3- Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman
III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Sale of
Property.
It was moved by Village Trustee Brewer, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, to
enter into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(7) - the sale of property
owned by the public body. The motion was approved. The roll call on the vote
was as follows:
AYES: 4- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Tucker, and Village
President Abu-Taleb
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 3- Village Trustee Lueck, Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:30 P.M.
VI. Roll Call
Present: 5- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Lueck, Village
Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb
Absent: 2- Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman
VII. Agenda Approval
Village President Abu-Taleb noted that Item E has been removed from the Consent
Agenda and added to the Regular Agenda at the request of Village Trustee Barber.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Brewer, to
approve the agenda. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved.
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VIII. Minutes
A. MOT 16-009 Motion to Approve Minutes for January 4, 2016 Regular Meeting and
Minutes for January 11, 2016 Special Meeting of the Village Board.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Barber,
that this Motion be approved. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment
Rebecca Morrow-Nye. Ms. Morrow-Nye discussed why building a new pool at the
expense of the D200 parking facility would be wasteful.
Chris Donovan. Mr. Donovan spoke about the wastefulness of the Madison Street road
diet and asked the Board to consult with business owners regarding the impact to them
before moving forward.
X. Village Manager Reports
Village President Abu-Taleb asked all to join him in a moment of silence in memory of
Firefighter Ken Harris.
B. ID 16-014 Contract Review Committee of the Village Board - Update
Village Manager Pavlicek referred to the memo updating the status of the new Contract
Review Committee and noted that those will be coming more frequently beginning
February 1. She gave an overview of why the committee was formed.
XI. Village Board Committees
Village Trustee Lueck stated that there is an I-Gov meeting on Saturday at Julian Middle
School beginning at 9:00 A.M.
XII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
There were no comments.
XIII. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair Appointments
There were no appointments, reappointments or chair appointments.
XIV. Consent Agenda
Approval of the Consent Agenda
It was moved by Village Trustee Tuckerand seconded by Village Trustee Brewer
to approve the items under the Consent Agenda. The motion was approved. The
roll call on the vote was as follows:
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AYES: 5- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Lueck, Village
Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2- Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman
C. ORD 16-00 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of Amended and Restated
Redevelopment - Lake Street / Westgate / North Boulevard Site by the
Village of Oak Park, a home rule unit of government
This Ordinance was adopted.
D. ORD 16-004 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution An Agreement for Environmental
Remediation Work - Lake Street / Westgate / North Boulevard Site by the
Village of Oak Park, a home rule unit of government
This Ordinance was adopted.
F. ORD 16-011 An Ordinance Approving an Assignment of an Amended and Restated
Redevelopment Agreeement Between the Village Of Oak Park, Clark Street
Real Estate LLC, CSD Kurtzein, LLC and LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC and
Authorizing its Execution
This Ordinance was adopted.
G. RES 16-007 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Construction Engineering Services
Agreement for Federal Participation with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co.
for construction engineering of the Chicago Avenue Resurfacing and
Streetscaping project in an amount not to exceed $174,752.
This Resolution was adopted.
H. RES 16-008 A Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of a Lien on Property located
at 124-130 Washington Boulevard
This Resolution was adopted.
I. RES 16-015 A Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of a Lien on Property located
at 229-235 Harrison Street
This Resolution was adopted.
J. RES 16-016 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase Price Agreement
with Water Products Company for Materials for Installation and Repair of
Water Mains, Fire Hydrants, Water Services and Sewer Services in an
Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016.
This Resolution was adopted.
K. RES 16-017 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement in Cook
County Circuit Court Case No. 2012 L 004254
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This Resolution was adopted.
L. RES 16-035 A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to the Local Public Agency
Formal Contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for the 2014 Local Street
Improvement Project, Section No. 13-00259-00-RS, for an Additional
$68,013.00
This Resolution was adopted.
M. RES 16-036 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Carrie B.
Washington to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak
Park and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
N. RES 16-037 A Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of a Lien on Property located
at 124-130 Washington Boulevard
This Resolution was adopted.
O. RES 16-039 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Susan
Davis Brunner to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak
Park and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
P. RES 16-040 A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with HD Supply
Waterworks Group, Inc. for materials for Installation and Repair of Water
Mains, Fire Hydrants, Water Services and Sewer Services in an amount not
to exceed $45,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
Q. RES 16-041 A Resolution Accepting a Cook County Department Of Public Health Lead
Poisoning Prevention Grant Award in the Amount of $160,000 and
Authorizing the Execution of the Grant Agreement
This Resolution was adopted.
R. RES 16-045 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with John Stack
to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park and
Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
S. RES 16-047 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of One 2016 Avant 620 Compact
Multi-Purpose Loader, from Russo’s Power Equipment of Schiller Park,
Illinois in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,922.19
This Resolution was adopted.
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T. RES 16-048 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with J.
Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. for Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs in an
Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016 and Authorizing its
Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
U. RES 16-049 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Trine
Construction Corp. for Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs in an Amount
Not to Exceed $50,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
V. RES 16-050 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with
Cerniglia Co. for Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs in an Amount Not to
Exceed $50,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016
This Resolution was adopted.
W. RES 16-051 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks in an amount not to exceed
$28,500.00 for Administrative Support for the Village’s Water Meter
Change Out Program in 2016 and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
X. RES 16-052 A Resolution Approving a Water Meter and Water Meter Parts Purchase
Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks in
an Amount not to exceed $271,500.00 and Authorizing its Execution and
Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
This Resolution was adopted.
Y. RES 16-053 A Resolution Approving the Assignment of the Independent Contractor
Agreement for Parkway Tree Removal to Sterling Tree Solutions, LLC and
Renewal of the Agreement for 2016 in an Amount not to Exceed
$240,000.00
This Resolution was adopted.
Z. RES 16-054 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Darlene
Redmond to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park
and Authorizing its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
AA. RES 16-063 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for the 2016
Parkway Tree Removal Program in an Amount not to Exceed $240,000.00
This Resolution was adopted.
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AB. MOT 16-010 A Motion to Approve the Streetscape Elements for the Chicago/Harlem
Avenue Business District as Included in the Federally Funded Chicago
Avenue Resurfacing and Streetscape Project
This Motion was approved.
AC. MOT 16-005 Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $4,978,998.02 From
December 4, 2015 Through January 14, 2016
This Motion was approved.
AD. MOT 16-006 Motion to Approve the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds
This Motion was approved.
AE. RES 16-010 A Resolution Approving a Non-Binding Letter of Intent with Centrum
Partners LLC for the Adaptive Reuse Development of Holley Court Parking
Garage Consistent with the Recommendations of the Oak Park Economic
Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) and Authorizing Its Execution
This Resolution was adopted.
XV. Regular Agenda
E. ORD 16-007 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Lease of Certain Real Property
Located at 2-10 Chicago Avenue in the Village of Oak Park Consistent with
the Recommendation of the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation
(Oak Park EDC)
Village Manager Pavlicek stated that the Village wishes to enter into an agreement for the
sale of 2-10 Chicago Avenue in the amount of $425,000 as recommended by the Oak
Park Economic Development Corporation. The Village currently leases the property to
both commercial and residential tenants.
John Lynch of the OPEDC stated that they are happy to get the building back on the tax
rolls and noted that the purchaser intends to make some improvements to the building
and acquire a new commercial tenant.
Village Trustee Barber thanked the OPEDC for addressing development in this area,
which is sometimes overlooked.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Barber,
that this Ordinance be adopted. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 5- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Lueck, Village
Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2- Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman
AF. RES 16-018 A Resolution Supporting a Carbon Fee and Dividend
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Kenneth O'Hare. Mr. O'Hare spoke in favor of carbon fees and thanked the Board for
supporting this.
David Holmquist, representing Citizens' Climate Lobby. Mr. Holmquist discussed his
organization and gave an overview of what the Board is being asked to approve in terms of
carbon fees.
Sally Stovall, representing Citizens' Climate Lobby. Ms. Stovall is also a member of
several other green organizations. She spoke about why she is in favor of a carbon fee.
Village President Abu-Taleb read the Resolution aloud.
It was moved by Village Trustee Tucker, seconded by Village Trustee Brewer,
that this Resolution be adopted. A voice vote was taken and the motion was
approved.
AG. MOT 16-007 A Motion to Designate Ranquist Development Group, Inc. as the Preferred
Developer for the Redevelopment of 708 Lake Street as Recommended by
the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) and
Direct Staff to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement
Director of Development Customer Services Tammie Grossman stated that this proposal
was received as part of an RFP regarding 708 Lake Street, the former Tasty Dog site.
The next step would be to work with the developer to negotiate a redevelopment
agreement and to set certain time frames under which the proposal will go through the
planned development process. The actual development of the project will be presented to
the Board at a later date, as well as referral to the Plan Commission for a hearing on the
planned development application. The purchase price for the property is still being
negotiated with the developer.
John Lynch of OPEDC spoke about the developers and noted that their proposal is for
complete redevelopment of the site, which they felt was preferable to re-use of the site.
He introduced Bob Ranquist from Ranquist Development and Chris Dillion from Campbell
Coyle Real Estate. Mr. Ranquist thanked staff that have been involved in the process and
discussed highlights of the $17.1 million project that will incorporate 28 condo units above
approximately 4,500 square feet of retail.
Mr. Lynch and Mr. Ranquist answered questions from the Board.
It was moved by Village Trustee Brewer, seconded by Village Trustee Tucker,
that this Motion be approved. The motion was approved. The roll call on the
vote was as follows:
AYES: 5- Village Trustee Barber, Village Trustee Brewer, Village Trustee Lueck, Village
Trustee Tucker, and Village President Abu-Taleb
NAYS: 0
ABSENT: 2- Village Trustee Ott, and Village Trustee Salzman
XVI. Call to Board and Clerk
Village Trustee Barber urged the Board members and the public to attend the I-Gov
meeting on Saturday.
Village Trustee Lueck thanked Village Manager Pavlicek and Drew (Williams-Clark) for
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giving up their time on Saturday to do a presentation at the I-Gov meeting.
Village President Abu-Taleb discussed the poor traffic flow on Lake Street, noting that it
will get worse with the new developments. He suggested a traffic study be done and to
perhaps hire a consultant to perform that.
XVII. Adjourn
It was moved by Village Trustee Lueck, seconded by Village Trustee Barber, to
adjourn. A voice vote was taken and the motion was approved. Meeting
adjourned at 8:21 P.M., Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
Respectfully Submitted,
MaryAnn Schoenneman
Deputy Village Clerk
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Agenda
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Meeting Agenda
President and Board of Trustees
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 6:30 PM Village Hall
Regular Meeting at 6:30 p.m., Room 130. The Village Board is expected to
adjourn immediately into Executive Session and reconvene the Regular Meeting
at 7:30 p.m. in Council Chambers. At 7:00p.m., in the Council Chambers, the
Village will host the Employee Service Award Ceremony.
The President and Board of Trustees welcome you. Statements may be made by
citizens at the beginning of the meeting, as well as when agenda items are reviewed. If
you wish to make a statement, please complete the "Instructions to Address the Village
Board" form which is available at the back of the Chambers, and present it to the staff
table at front. When recognized, approach the podium, state your name and address
first, and please limit your remarks to three minutes.
Instructions for Non-Agenda Public Comment
Non-agenda public comment is a time set aside at the beginning of each regular
meeting for citizens to make statements about an issue or concern that is not on that
meetings agenda. It is not intended for a dialogue with the board. You may also
communicate with the board at 708.358.5784 or e-mail board@oak-park.us.
Non-agenda public comment will be limited to 30 minutes with a limit of three minutes
per person. If comment requests exceed 30 minutes, public comment will resume after
the items listed under the regular agenda are complete.
Instructions for Agenda Public Comment
Comments are three minutes per person per agenda item with a maximum of three
agenda items to which you can speak. In addition, the Village Board permits a
maximum of three persons to speak to each side of any one topic that is scheduled for
or has been the subject of a public hearing by a designated hearing body. These items
are noted with (*).
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
III. Consideration of Motion to Adjourn to Executive Session to Discuss Sale of
Property.
IV. Adjourn Executive Session
V. Reconvene to Regular Meeting in Council Chambers and Call to Order
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VI. Roll Call
VII. Agenda Approval
VIII. Minutes
A. MOT 16-009 Motion to Approve Minutes for January 4, 2016 Regular Meeting and
Minutes for January 11, 2016 Special Meeting of the Village Board.
Overview: This is a motion to approve the official minutes of meetings of the Village
Board.
IX. Non-Agenda Public Comment
X. Village Manager Reports
B. ID 16-014 Contract Review Committee of the Village Board - Update
XI. Village Board Committees
This section is intended to be informational. If there are approved minutes from a recent
Committee meeting of the Village Board, the minutes will be posted in this section.
XII. Citizen Commission Vacancies
This is an ongoing list of current vacancies for the Citizens Involvement Commissions.
Residents are encouraged to apply through the Village Clerk’s Office.
XIII. Citizen Commission Appointments, Reappointments and Chair
Appointments
Names are forwarded from the Citizens Involvement Commission to the Village Clerk
and then forwarded to the Village President for recommendation. If any appointments
are ready prior to the meeting, the agenda will be revised to list the names.
XIV. Consent Agenda
C. ORD 16-00 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of Amended and Restated
Redevelopment - Lake Street / Westgate / North Boulevard Site by the
Village of Oak Park, a home rule unit of government
Overview: The Amended and Restated Redevelopment Agreement is necessary to extend
the schedule set forth in the Fifth Amendment to the Redevelopment
Agreement. The prior closing date had been set for January 8, 2016. However,
ComEd will not complete removal of its facilities from the development site
until January 20, 2016. Additionally, the parties have agreed to an alternative
ownership structure of the public parking garage.
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D. ORD 16-004 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution An Agreement for Environmental
Remediation Work - Lake Street / Westgate / North Boulevard Site by the
Village of Oak Park, a home rule unit of government
Overview: As part of the Redevelopment Agreement between the Ddeveloper, the
Village agreed to be responsible for the Environmental Remediation work.
E. ORD 16-007 An Ordinance Authorizing the Sale and Lease of Certain Real Property
Located at 2-10 Chicago Avenue in the Village of Oak Park Consistent with
the Recommendation of the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation
(Oak Park EDC)
Overview: On August 5, 2015, the Village issued a Request for Proposals for the sale of
2-10 Chicago Ave. The Village received one proposal from purchaser. The Oak
Park Economic Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) reviewed the request
and is recommending that the Village enter into the Sales Agreement for the
amount of $425,000.
F. ORD 16-011 An Ordinance Approving an Assignment of an Amended and Restated
Redevelopment Agreeement Between the Village Of Oak Park, Clark Street
Real Estate LLC, CSD Kurtzein, LLC and LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC and
Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Transferee Assignment and Assumption Agreement between the Village
of Oak Park, Clark Street Real Estate LLC and LMC Oak Park Holdings, LLC is
necessary to transfer the rights and responsibilities of the Amended and
Restated Redevelopment Agreement to the new legal entity created for the
purpose of constructing the development.
G. RES 16-007 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Construction Engineering Services
Agreement for Federal Participation with Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. for
construction engineering of the Chicago Avenue Resurfacing and
Streetscaping project in an amount not to exceed $174,752.
Overview: The Engineering Division issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction
engineering services for the federally funded streetscape and resurfacing
project on Chicago Avenue from Harlem Avenue to Austin Boulevard
scheduled for State bidding this spring. Fourteen firms received request for
proposal documents and ten proposals were received. The proposal from
Edwin Hancock Engineering Co. best fits the needs of the Village at a
competitive price. The Village will be reimbursed 80% of the costs for this
work from a Federal grant for the project.
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H. RES 16-008 A Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of a Lien on Property located at
124-130 Washington Boulevard
Overview: The loan recipient is requesting a subordination of their Multi Family Housing
Incentives Program grant mortgage to a new first mortgage. The Village
remains secure in junior position on the title.
I. RES 16-015 A Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of a Lien on Property located at
229-235 Harrison Street
Overview: The loan recipient is requesting a subordination of their Multi Family Housing
Incentives Program grant mortgage to a new first mortgage. The Village
remains secure in junior position on the title.
J. RES 16-016 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Purchase Price Agreement with
Water Products Company for Materials for Installation and Repair of Water
Mains, Fire Hydrants, Water Services and Sewer Services in an Amount Not
to Exceed $30,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016.
Overview: The Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works is
responsible for maintaining the water distribution and sewer collection
systems in the Village. The department annually seeks competitive bids for
water main parts and materials and sewer pipe.
K. RES 16-017 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Settlement Agreement in Cook
County Circuit Court Case No. 2012 L 004254
Overview: It is requested that the Village Board authorize the execution of a settlement
agreement in Cook County Circuit Court Case No. 2012 L 004254.
L. RES 16-035 A Resolution Authorizing a Change Order to the Local Public Agency Formal
Contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. for the 2014 Local Street Improvement
Project, Section No. 13-00259-00-RS, for an Additional $68,013.00
Overview: Various changes during construction resulted in a contract overage in the 2014
Local Street Improvement Project which was funded using mostly State funds.
The changes primarily stem from replacing poor pavement bases. The change
order adjusts the contract with Triggi Construction, Inc. from $1,324,664.86 to
$1,392,677.51.
M. RES 16-036 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Carrie B.
Washington to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak
Park and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Village annually hires administrative law judges under contract for the
Village’s Administrative Adjudication. The law judge conducts hearings of
alleged violations of Village Ordinances. The addition of juvenile night court
has increased their hours.
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N. RES 16-037 A Resolution Authorizing the Subordination of a Lien on Property located at
124-130 Washington Boulevard
Overview: The loan recipient is requesting a subordination of their Multi Family Housing
Incentives Program grant mortgage to a new first mortgage. The Village
remains secure in junior position on the title.
O. RES 16-039 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Susan Davis
Brunner to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park
and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Village annually hires administrative law judges under contract for the
Village’s Administrative Adjudication. The law judge conducts hearings of
alleged violations of Village ordinances.
P. RES 16-040 A Resolution Approving a Purchase Price Agreement with HD Supply
Waterworks Group, Inc. for materials for Installation and Repair of Water
Mains, Fire Hydrants, Water Services and Sewer Services in an amount not to
exceed $45,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Water and Sewer Division of the Department of Public Works is
responsible for maintaining the water distribution and sewer collection
systems in the Village. The department annually seeks competitive bids for
water main parts and materials and sewer pipe.
Q. RES 16-041 A Resolution Accepting a Cook County Department Of Public Health Lead
Poisoning Prevention Grant Award in the Amount of $160,000 and
Authorizing the Execution of the Grant Agreement
Overview: Staff is requesting that the Board authorize staff to accept a grant from, and
execute a cooperative grant agreement with, the Cook County Department of
Public Health for $160,000 that would be invested in lead risk assessment and
lead hazard control efforts by the Village Departments of Public Health and
Development Customer Services.
R. RES 16-045 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with John Stack
to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park and
Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Village annually hires administrative law judges under contract for the
village’s Administrative Adjudication. The law judge conducts hearings of
alleged violations of Village ordinances.
S. RES 16-047 A Resolution Approving the Purchase of One 2016 Avant 620 Compact
Multi-Purpose Loader, from Russo’s Power Equipment of Schiller Park,
Illinois in an Amount Not to Exceed $70,922.19
Overview: The FY 2016 Fleet Replacement Fund includes the replacement of the
Department of Public Works 2002 Holder C240 Multi-use vehicle. This vehicle
will be replaced with a 2016 Avant 620 Compact Multi-Purpose Loader.
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T. RES 16-048 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with J.
Congdon Sewer Service, Inc. for Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs in an
Amount Not to Exceed $25,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016 and Authorizing its
Execution
Overview: The Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division typically makes
repairs to the water distribution and sewer collection systems with in-house
staff. On the occasion when in-house staff is unavailable, lack the necessary
equipment to perform such repairs or multiple repairs required
simultaneously, an outside water and sewer contractor is called in to make the
repairs.
U. RES 16-049 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with Trine
Construction Corp. for Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs in an Amount
Not to Exceed $50,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division typically makes
repairs to the water distribution and sewer collection systems with in-house
staff. On the occasion when in-house staff is unavailable, lack the necessary
equipment to perform such repairs or multiple repairs required
simultaneously, an outside water and sewer contractor is called in to make the
repairs.
V. RES 16-050 A Resolution Approving an Independent Contractor Agreement with
Cerniglia Co. for Emergency Water and Sewer Repairs in an Amount Not to
Exceed $50,000.00 in Fiscal Year 2016
Overview: The Department of Public Works Water and Sewer Division typically makes
repairs to the water distribution and sewer collection systems with in-house
staff. On the occasion when in-house staff is unavailable, lack the necessary
equipment to perform such repairs or multiple repairs required
simultaneously, an outside water and sewer contractor is called in to make the
repairs.
W. RES 16-051 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ferguson
Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks in an amount not to exceed
$28,500.00 for Administrative Support for the Village’s Water Meter Change
Out Program in 2016 and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: These professional services will be in conjunction with the Department of
Public Works’ upgrading of the water meter system including the replacing all
of the version 1 Meter Interface Units (MIU’s) that were installed in 2001. The
goal of the program is to replace all version 1 MIU’s with the new integrated
register heads for a complete “smart” meter system. Ferguson Waterworks
will continue to provide administrative (back-office) support services for the
completion of the program.
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X. RES 16-052 A Resolution Approving a Water Meter and Water Meter Parts Purchase
Agreement with Ferguson Enterprises Inc., d/b/a Ferguson Waterworks in an
Amount not to exceed $271,500.00 and Authorizing its Execution and
Waiving the Village’s Bid Process
Overview: This purchase will be the Department of Public Works’ continuation in
upgrading the water meter system of replacing all of the version 1 Meter
Interface Units (MIU’s) that were installed as part of the meter change out
program started in 2001. The goal of the program is to replace all version 1
MIU’s with the new integrated register heads for a complete “smart” meter
system. The Department will continue to use in-house staff to complete the
project.
Y. RES 16-053 A Resolution Approving the Assignment of the Independent Contractor
Agreement for Parkway Tree Removal to Sterling Tree Solutions, LLC and
Renewal of the Agreement for 2016 in an Amount not to Exceed $240,000.00
Overview: The 2015 Parkway Tree Removal Program was awarded, in part, to Davis Tree
Care and Landscaping, Inc., a subsidiary of Sterling Tree Solutions, LLC of
Phoenix, IL through open bidding. Village staff recommends exercising the
first of two annual renewals for the 2016 program. Davis / Sterling requested
the agreement be transferred to Sterling Tree Solutions LLC.
Z. RES 16-054 A Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Darlene
Redmond to Act as an Administrative Law Judge for the Village of Oak Park
and Authorizing its Execution
Overview: The Village annually hires administrative law judges under contract for the
village’s Administrative Adjudication. The law judge conducts hearings of
alleged violations of Village ordinances.
AA. RES 16-063 A Resolution Approving the Renewal of the Independent Contractor
Agreement with A & B Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc. for the 2016
Parkway Tree Removal Program in an Amount not to Exceed $240,000.00
Overview: The 2015 Parkway Tree Removal Program was awarded, in part, to A & B
Landscaping and Tree Service, Inc., of Riverside, IL through open bidding.
Village staff recommends exercising the first of two annual renewals for the
2016 program.
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AB. MOT 16-010 A Motion to Approve the Streetscape Elements for the Chicago/Harlem
Avenue Business District as Included in the Federally Funded Chicago Avenue
Resurfacing and Streetscape Project
Overview: In November of 2014 the Village received federal funds for the resurfacing of
Chicago Avenue from Harlem to Austin and for streetscaping elements
recommended in the 2008 Chicago/Harlem Avenue District Neighborhood
Plan including street lighting, crosswalks, and sidewalk improvements. The
project is currently scheduled for a State bidding in April of 2016.
AC. MOT 16-005 Motion to Approve the Bills in the Amount of $4,978,998.02 From December
4, 2015 Through January 14, 2016
Overview: Attached is the regular list of bills as paid through the Village’s accounts
payable (AP) system for the period beginning December 4, 2015 through
January 14, 2016. This is the most current list available.
AD. MOT 16-006 Motion to Approve the Monthly Treasurer’s Report for All Funds
Overview: The November 2015 report is presented pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/3.1-35-45 which
requires the Treasurer to file a monthly report on the state of Village finances.
AE. RES 16-010 A Resolution Approving a Non-Binding Letter of Intent with Centrum
Partners LLC for the Adaptive Reuse Development of Holley Court Parking
Garage Consistent with the Recommendations of the Oak Park Economic
Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) and Authorizing Its Execution
Overview: After a Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit development interest in the
adaptive reuse of some portion of the Village owned parking facility Holley
Court Parking Garage for a retail or entertainment use, the Oak Park EDC is
recommending executing a non-binding Letter of Intent with Centrum
Partners LLC.
XV. Regular Agenda
AF. RES 16-018 A Resolution Supporting a Carbon Fee and Dividend
AG. MOT 16-007 A Motion to Designate Ranquist Development Group, Inc. as the Preferred
Developer for the Redevelopment of 708 Lake Street as Recommended by
the Oak Park Economic Development Corporation (Oak Park EDC) and Direct
Staff to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement
Overview: The Village owns the property located at 708 Lake Street and the Oak Park
EDC is recommending designating Ranquist Development Group as the
Preferred Developer.
XVI. Call to Board and Clerk
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XVII. Adjourn
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