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Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met March 12

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, March 12, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at the  Chicago Park District Administration Building (Park 596) located at 4830 South Western Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609. 

ORDER OF BUSINESS 

Roll Call  

Strategic Initiatives  

People in the Parks 

Consent Agenda 

Code Amendments  

New Business / Non-Consent Agenda 

Adjournment 

By order of President Dr. 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. 

Marlon Everett Sarah Gelder 

President Secretary 

Pledge of Allegiance 

Roll Call 

Presentation on the Chicago Park District Willye B. White Award 

1. STRATEGIC INITIATIVES: 

25-1058-0312 

Parks for All, Exceptional Experiences & Community Wellbeing: PRESENTATION ON FRAMEWORK PLANS FOR CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT PARKS 

Sponsors: Planning and Construction 

Indexes: Presentation 

2. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS: 

25-1059-0312 

PUBLIC COMMENTS MARCH 12, 2025 

Sponsors: Office of the Secretary 

Indexes: Public Comments 

3. CONSENT AGENDA: 

25-1052-0312 

CERTIFICATES OF PUBLICATION FOR THE RESCHEDULED REGULAR FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING 

Sponsors: Office of the Secretary 

Indexes: Certificate of Publication 

25-1053-0312 

APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR BOARD MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 26, 2025 

Sponsors: Office of the Secretary 

Indexes: Meeting Minutes 

25-1045-0312 

REQUEST TO EXERCISE THE CONTRACT ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OPTION WITH ACTIVE ALARM COMPANY, INC. FOR ALARM AND CCTV CAMERA INSTALLATION, MONITORING, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR SERVICES-DISTRICT WIDE SPECIFICATION NO. P-21012R 

Sponsors: Security 

Indexes: Contract Extension 

25-1054-0312 

REQUEST TO EXERCISE THE CONTRACT ONE (1) YEAR EXTENSION OPTION WITH CHRISTY WEBBER & COMPANY DBA CHRISTY WEBBER LANDSCAPES SPECIFICATION NO. P-23005 

Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources 

Indexes: Contract Extension 

4. CODE AMENDMENTS: 

25-1055-0312 

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER II OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 

Sponsors: Office of Inspector General 

Indexes: Proposed Code Amendment, 45 Day Notice Period 

5. NEW BUSINESS / NON-CONSENT AGENDA: 

25-1047-0312 

PRESENTATION ON SPECIAL EVENTS WITH PRE-EXISTING AGREEMENTS - BANK OF AMERICA SHAMROCK SHUFFLE, AND BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON 

Sponsors: Revenue 

Indexes: Presentation 

25-1048-0312 

PROVISIONAL APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENTS - J.P. MORGAN CORPORATE CHALLENGE, BIKE THE DRIVE, AND HOT CHOCOLATE RUN - CHICAGO 

Sponsors: Revenue 

Indexes: Provisional Approval - Special Event Permit 

25-1063-0312 

PROVISIONAL APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENTS & AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR PERMIT AGREEMENT WITH THE CHOSEN FEW LLC TO HOLD THE ANNUAL CHOSEN FEW OLD SCHOOL REUNION PICNIC IN JACKSON PARK 

Sponsors: Revenue 

Indexes: Permit Agreement 

25-1061-0312 

AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS WITH THE TRADES COALITION UNIONS 

Sponsors: Law Department 

Indexes: Collective Bargaining Agreement 

25-1065-0312 

EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH INCOMING GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 

Sponsors: Board President 

25-1066-0312 

RESOLUTION HONORING GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT AND CEO, ROSA ESCARENO 

Sponsors: Commissioners' Office 

Indexes: Resolution-Honoring 

6. ADJOURNED

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