Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met April 8
Here is the agenda provided by the commissioners:
Board of Commissioners
Commissioner Coya Paz Brownrigg
Commissioner Robert Castaneda
Commissioner Sean Garrett
Commissioner Philip Jackson
Commissioner Sharon Bush
Vice President Modesto Valle
President Marlon Everett
PUBLIC NOTICE
In accordance with the provisions of 5 ILCS 120/1 et seq., PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the REGULAR BOARD MEETING will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 9:00 A.M., or immediately following the Personnel Board meeting, at Chicago Park District Administration Building located at 4830 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609.
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Roll Call
Strategic Initiatives
People in the Parks
Consent Agenda
New Business / Non-Consent Agenda
Closed Session
Open Session
Adjournment
By order of President Marlon Everett
In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. Section 794) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq.), the Chicago Park District does not discriminate on the basis of disability in employment or admission/access to programs and activities.
Any person with a disability who desires special accommodations or the services of a sign language interpreter in order to attend a meeting of the Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners, should contact Disability Policy Officer, Larry Labiak, 504 Compliance Officer, 4830 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609, at 312/742-5097 or accessibility@chicagoparkdistrict.com at least 72 hours before the Board Meeting.
Dr. Marlon Everett Sarah Gelder
President Secretary
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
1. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
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PRESENTATION ON KEEPING OUR PARKS CLEAN & GREEN
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Presentation
2. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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PUBLIC SPEAKERS
APRIL 8, 2026
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
3. CONSENT AGENDA:
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APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON MARCH 11,2026 AND THE SPECIAL BOARD MEETING HELD ON MARCH 13, 2026
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
26-1290-0408
REQUEST TO EXERCISE THE THIRD ONE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION OPTION WITH J.P. SIMONS & CO. AND MIDCO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES SPECIFICATION NO. P-23004
Sponsors: Facility Management
Indexes: Contract Extension
4. NEW BUSINESS / NON-CONSENT AGENDA:
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REQUEST TO EXTEND THE TARGET MARKET CONTRACT WITH DUSABLE PARK DESIGN ALLIANCE FOR DUSABLE PARK DEVELOPMENT SPECIFICATION NO. P-21009 FOR TWO YEARS AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Change Order
26-1294-0408
REQUEST TO INITIATE THE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO NAME THE UNNAMED PLAYGROUND AT 53rd STREET AND DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE WITHIN WASHINGTON (GEORGE) PARK TO RONALD “RONNIEMAN” JOHNSON PLAYGROUND
Sponsors: Office of General Superintendent
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase I, 45 Day Notice Period
26-1295-0408
REQUEST TO INITIATE THE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO NAME PARK NO. 514 AS FILLENWARTH (PATTY) PARK
Sponsors: Office of General Superintendent
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase I, 45 Day Notice Period
5. CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) & (12)
6. OPEN SESSION
7. ADJOURNED
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