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2013

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

OF THE

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

OF THE

METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION

DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO

JANUARY 1, 2013 – DECEMBER 31, 2013

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Kathleen Therese Meany

President

Barbara J. McGowan Vice President

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos Chairman of Finance

Michael A. Alvarez Frank Avila

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Cynthia M. Santos Debra Shore Kari K. Steele

100 EAST ERIE STREET CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611-3154 312. 751. 5600 Patrick D. Thompson

January 1, 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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2013 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES ................... i

COMPLETE LIST OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ............ ii

COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICERS ............................................................................ ix

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

January 3, 2013 ................................................................................................. 1

January 17, 2013 ..............................................................................................11

February 7, 2013 ...............................................................................................22

February 21, 2013 .............................................................................................36

March 7, 2013 ...................................................................................................45

March 21, 2013 .................................................................................................55

April 4, 2013 ......................................................................................................69

April 18, 2013 ....................................................................................................81

May 2, 2013 ......................................................................................................95

May 16, 2013 .................................................................................................. 108

June 6, 2013 ................................................................................................... 120

June 20, 2013 ................................................................................................. 137

July 11, 2013 .................................................................................................. 148

August 8, 2013 ................................................................................................ 165

August 29, 2013 .............................................................................................. 181

September 19, 2013 ....................................................................................... 196

October 3, 2013 .............................................................................................. 208

October 17, 2013 ............................................................................................ 219

November 7, 2013 .......................................................................................... 233

November 21, 2013 ........................................................................................ 245

December 5, 2013 .......................................................................................... 257

December 19, 2013 ........................................................................................ 270

ANNUAL MEETING

December 3, 2013 .......................................................................................... 284

PUBLIC HEARING

December 11, 2013 ........................................................................................ 286

SPECIAL MEETING

November 7, 2013 .......................................................................................... 288

December 12, 2013 ........................................................................................ 291

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2013 BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Honorable Kathleen Therese Meany, President

Honorable Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Chairman, Committee on Finance

Honorable Michael A. Alvarez

Honorable Frank Avila

Honorable Barbara J. McGowan

Honorable Cynthia M. Santos

Honorable Debra Shore

Honorable Kari K. Steel

Honorable Patrick D. Thompson

OFFICERS

David St. Pierre, Executive Director

Mary Ann Boyle, Treasurer

Thomas Granato, Director of Monitoring and Research

Ronald M. Hill, General Counsel

Denice E. Korcal, Director of Human Resources

Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management

Catherine A. O’Connor, Director of Engineering

Manju P. Sharma, Director of Maintenance and Operations

Jacqueline Torres, Clerk/Director of Finance

Ellen Barry, Acting Director of Information Technology

Allison Fore, Public and Intergovernmental Affairs Officer

2013 STANDING COMMITTEES

Committee Chairman Vice-Chairman

Affirmative Action McGowan Avila

Budget & Employment Steele Shore

Engineering Avila Shore

Ethics Meany Spyropoulos

Federal Legislation Alvarez Meany

Finance Spyropoulos Meany

Industrial Waste & Water Pollution Thompson Avila

Information Technology Steele Thompson

Judiciary Spyropoulos Thompson

Labor & Industrial Relations Santos Alvarez

Maintenance & Operations Avila Meany

Monitoring and Research Thompson Steele

Municipalities Shore Santos

Pension, Human Resources & Civil Service Meany McGowan

Public Health & Welfare Avila Spyropoulos

Public Information & Education Shore McGowan

Procurement McGowan Santos

Real Estate Development Spyropoulos Santos

State Legislation & Rules Santos Alvarez

Stormwater Management Alvarez Steele

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COMPLETE LIST OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

FROM DATE OF ORGANIZATION

PRESIDENTS

MURRAY NELSON .................................................................. Elected February 1, 1890; Served to December 2, 1890

RICHARD PRENDERGAST .................................................. Elected December 2, 1890; Served to December 8, 1891

FRANK WENTER .................................................................. Elected December 8, 1891; Served to December 3, 1895

BERNARD A. ECKHART ....................................................... Elected December 3, 1895; Served to December 8, 1896

THOMAS KELLY .................................................................... Elected December 8, 1896; Served to December 7, 1897

WILLIAM BOLDENWECK ...................................................... Elected December 7, 1897; Served to December 4, 1900

ALEXANDER J. JONES ......................................................... Elected December 4, 1900; Served to December 3, 1901

THOMAS A. SMYTH .............................................................. Elected December 3, 1901; Served to December 8, 1903

ZINA R. CARTER ................................................................... Elected December 8, 1903; Served to December 4, 1905

ROBERT R. McCORMICK ..................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Served to December 6, 1910

THOMAS A. SMYTH .............................................................. Elected November 8, 1910; Served to December 5, 1916

CHAS H. SERGEL ........................................................................ Elected November 7, 1916; Served to April 16, 1920

WILLIAM J. HEALY ..................................................................... Elected April 16, 1920; Served to December 30, 1920

Reinstated May 10, 1921; Served to July 7, 1921

Re-elected December 7, 1922; deceased September 2, 1924

LAWRENCE F. KING ................................................................... Elected December 30, 1920; Served to May 10, 1921

Re-elected July 7, 1921; Served to December 7, 1922

Re-elected September 11, 1924; Re-elected December 18, 1924

Served to December 7, 1926

TIMOTHY J. CROWE ............................................................ Elected December 7, 1926; Served to December 6, 1928

HOWARD W. ELMORE ......................................................... Elected December 6, 1928; Served to December 2, 1930

THOMAS J. BOWLER ........................................................... Elected December 2, 1930; Served to December 4, 1934

ROSS A. WOODHULL ................................................................... Elected December 4, 1936; Served to May 26, 1944

Deceased May 26, 1944

JAMES M. WHALEN ..................................................................... Elected June 29, 1944; Served to December 2, 1946

A. F. MACIEJEWSKI .............................................................. Elected December 2, 1946; Served to December 2, 1948

J. L. FRIEDMAN ..................................................................... Elected December 7, 1948; Served to December 5, 1950

ANTHONY A. OLIS ............................................................... Elected December 5, 1950; re-elected December 4, 1952

Re-elected December 6, 1956; deceased June 3, 1958

WILLIAM F. PATTERSON ............................................................ Elected June 12, 1958; Served to December 2, 1958

FRANK W. CHESROW .......................................................... Elected December 2, 1958; Served to December 6, 1966

JOHN E. EGAN ...................................................................... Elected December 6, 1966; Re-elected January 16, 1969

Re-elected January 7, 1971; Served to December 3, 1974

NICHOLAS J. MELAS ................................................................. Elected January 2, 1975; Re-elected January 6, 1977

Re-elected January 4, 1979; Re-elected January 8, 1981

Re-elected January 6, 1983, Re-elected January 3, 1985



THOMAS S. FULLER .................................................................. Elected January 7, 1993; Re-elected January 5, 1995


KATHLEEN THERESE MEANY................................................. Elected December 3, 1996; Served to January 9, 1997

Elected January 3, 2013

TERRENCE J. O’BRIEN ........................................................................................................... Elected January 9, 1997


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PRESIDENTS- Continued



Re-elected January 6, 2011; Served to November 30, 2012

BARBARA J. McGOWAN ......................................................................................... Elected Acting November 30, 2012

Served to January 3, 2013

VICE-PRESIDENTS

WILLIAM H. BAKER ............................................................... Elected December 4, 1900; Served to December 3, 1901

FRANK X. CLOIDT ................................................................ Elected December 3, 1901; Served to December 8, 1903

WILLIAM LEGNER ................................................................. Elected December 8, 1903; Served to December 4, 1905

CASIMER GRIGLIK ............................................................... Elected December 7, 1948; Served to December 5, 1950

Re-elected December 2, 1958; resigned December 3, 1959

MICHAEL J. RUDNICK ......................................................... Elected December 5, 1950; re-elected December 4, 1952


WILLIAM S. NORDBURG ............................................................. Elected June 12, 1958; Served to December 2, 1958

WILLIAM F. PATTERSON ........................................................... Elected May 19, 1955; Re-elected December 6, 1956

Served to June 12, 1958

JOHN A. CULLERTON ............................................................. Elected December 3, 1959; deceased August 27, 1961

VINCENT D. GARRITY ......................................................... Elected September 7, 1961; Served to December 6, 1966

EARL E. STRAYHORN .......................................................... Elected December 6, 1966; Re-elected January 16, 1969


NICHOLAS J. MELAS ................................................................... Elected January 7, 1971; Served to January 2, 1975

VALENTINE JANICKI ................................................................ Elected January 2, 1975; Served to December 7, 1976

WILLIAM A. JASKULA ................................................................ Elected January 6, 1977; Re-elected January 4, 1979


deceased June 17, 1983

RICHARD J. TROY .......................................................................... Elected July 15, 1983; Re-elected January 3, 1985

Re-elected January 8, 1987; Served to December 6, 1988

NANCY DREW SHEEHAN ........................................................... Elected January 5, 1989; Served to January 7, 1993

FRANK E. GARDNER ................................................................... Elected January 7, 1993; Served to January 5, 1995

KATHLEEN THERESE MEANY................................................. Elected January 5, 1995; Served to December 3, 1996




Re-elected January 8, 2009; Served to January 6, 2011

BARBARA J. McGOWAN ........................................................... Elected January 6, 2011; Re-elected January 3, 2013

LIST OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

ALTER, JOANNE H. ............................................................ Elected November 7, 1972; Re-elected November 6, 1978

Re-elected November 6, 1984; Served December 1, 1990

ALTPETER, JOHN J. ........................................................... Elected December 12, 1889; Served to December 2, 1895

ANDERSON, JOAN G. ............................................................ Elected November 7, 1972; Resigned January 20, 1977

ALVAREZ, MICHAEL A …..................................................................................................... Elected November 2, 2010

AVILA, FRANK .................................................................... Elected, November 5, 2002; Re-elected November 4, 2008

BAKER, WILLIAM H. ............................................................ Elected November 5, 1900; Re-elected November 7, 1905

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LIST OF MEMBERS OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-Continued


BALTIS, WALTER S. ............................................................. Elected November 4, 1958; Served to December 8, 1964

BARAN, JOSEPH T. ............................................................ Elected November 8, 1934; Re-elected November 5, 1940


BERGER, HENRY A. ............................................ Appointed to fill vacancy June 21, 1928; Elected November 6, 1928

Deceased November 1, 1929

BERGMAN, ADOLPH .......................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Re-elected November 6, 1906


BOLDENWECK, WILLIAM ............................ Elected to fill vacancy November 3, 1891; Re-elected November 5, 1895


BOWLER, THOMAS J. .......................................................... Elected November 4, 1930; Served to December 4, 1934

BRADEN, JOSEPH C. ......................................................... Elected November 5, 1895; Re-elected November 5, 1900


BRANDT, JOHN B. ................................................................ Elected November 8, 1960; Served to December 6, 1966

BREIT, FRED D. .................................................................... Elected November 5, 1912; Served to December 4, 1918

BYRNE, THOMAS F. ........................................................... Elected November 4, 1930; Re-elected November 3, 1936

Re-elected November 3, 1942; Deceased December 1, 1943

CARR, PATRICK J. ................................................................ Elected November 3, 1914; Served to December 7, 1920

CARTER, ZINA R. ................................................................ Elected November 5, 1895; Re-elected November 5, 1900


CHESROW, FRANK W. ....................................................... Elected November 2, 1948; Re-elected November 2, 1954

Re-elected November 8, 1960; Served to December 6, 1966

CLARK, WALLACE G. ......................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Re-elected November 3, 1908


CLOIDT, FRANK X. ............................................................. Elected November 5, 1900; Re-elected November 7, 1905


COLIANNI, PAUL V. ............................................................ Elected December 4, 1930; Re-elected November 3, 1936


Deceased October 13, 1950

COOLEY, LYNAM E. ...................................... Elected to fill vacancy November 3, 1891; Served to December 2, 1895

COSENTINO, JEROME A. ........................................................... Elected November 5, 1974; Resigned April 12, 1979

CROWE, TIMOTHY J. ........................................................... Elected November 7, 1922; Served to December 6, 1928

CULLERTON, JOHN A. ....................................................... Elected November 2, 1948; Re-elected November 2, 1954

Re-elected November 8, 1960; Deceased August 27, 1961

DAILEY, JAMES M. ............................................................... Elected November 5, 1912; Served to December 4, 1918

DELANEY, FRANCIS T. .............................. Appointed to fill vacancy September 30, 1955; Elected November 6, 1956


DEUTSCH, EARL A. ..................................... Appointed to fill vacancy October 13, 1965; Served to December 6, 1966

DIBBLE, EUGENE H. ............................................................. Elected November 8, 1966; Served to December 5, 1972

ECKHART, BERNARD A. ............................. Elected to fill vacancy November 3, 1891; Re-elected November 5, 1895


EGAN, JOHN E. ................................................................... Elected November 6, 1962; Re-elected November 5, 1968


EIDMANN, HENRY F. ............................................................ Elected November 7, 1905; Served to December 6, 1910

EISERMAN, ABE ................................................................... Elected November 8, 1966; Served to December 5, 1972

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ELLER, MORRIS ................................................................... Elected November 2, 1920; Served to December 7, 1926

ELMORE, HOWARD W. ........................................................ Elected November 6, 1928; Served to December 4, 1934

FOSTER, DELORIS M. ....................................... Appointed to fill vacancy May 26, 1977; Served to November 6, 1978

FRIEDMAN, J.L. ................................................................... Elected November 4, 1930; Re-elected November 8, 1938


FULLER, THOMAS S. .......................................................... Elected November 6, 1978; Re-elected November 6, 1984


GARDNER, FRANK E. ......................................................... Elected November 6, 1990; Re-elected November 5, 1996

Resigned January 12, 1999

GARDNER, JOSEPH E. ...................................................... Elected November 8, 1988; Re-elected November 8, 1994


GARRITY, VINCENT D. ....................................................... Elected November 4, 1958; Re-elected November 8, 1964


GILMORE, ARNOLD P. ....................................................... Elected December 12, 1889; Served to December 2, 1895

GJERTSEN, EDWARD W. .......................................................... Appointed April 9, 1979; Served to December 2, 1980

GRIGLIK, CASIMER ............................................................ Elected November 2, 1948; Re-elected November 2, 1954

Resigned December 3, 1959

HARRIS, JAMES C. ............................................................. Elected November 3, 1998; Re-elected November 7, 2000

Resigned November 30, 2006

HAZARD, PAUL A. ................................................................. Elected November 3, 1908; Served to December 8, 1914

HEALY, THOMAS J. .............................................................. Elected November 6, 1906; Served to December 3, 1912

HEALY, WILLIAM J. ............................................................. Elected November 5, 1918; Deceased September 2, 1924

HENNEBERGER, JOHN G. ................................................. Elected November 7, 1950; Re-elected November 6, 1956

Served to November 6, 1962

HORAN, DENNIS A. ............................................................ Elected November 4, 1930; Re-elected November 3, 1936

Deceased July 9, 1941

HORTON, PATRICIA ............................................................. Elected November 7, 2006; Served to December 4, 2012

HOTZ, CHRISTOPH .............................................................. Elected December 12, 1889; Resigned January 16, 1892

JANICKI, VALENTINE ......................................................... Elected November 3, 1964; Re-elected December 8, 1970


JASKULA, WILLIAM A. ........................................................ Elected November 7, 1972; Re-elected November 6, 1978

Deceased June 17, 1983

JONES, ALEXANDER J. ...................................................... Elected November 5, 1895; Re-elected November 5, 1900


JONES, NELLIE L. ............................................................... Elected November 2, 1976; Re-elected November 2, 1982


KANE, EDWARD ......................................................................... Elected November 8, 1910; Deceased April 24, 1916

KANE, FRANCIS P. ............................................................... Elected November 6, 1962; Served to December 6, 1966

KELLEY, NEAL T. .................................................................. Elected November 7, 1944; Served to December 7, 1948

KELLY, THOMAS .......................................... Elected to fill vacancy November 8, 1892; Re-elected November 5, 1895


KELSEY, SUSAN L. ........................................ Appointed to fill vacancy January 9, 1997; Served to December 7, 1998

KING, JOHN A. ............................................................................ Elected December 12, 1889; Resigned July 22, 1891

KING, LAWRENCE F. .......................................................... Elected November 2, 1920; Re-elected November 2, 1926

Deceased November 4, 1929

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KIRIE, JAMES C. ................................................................. Elected December 8, 1970; Re-elected November 2, 1976


KORSHAK, MARSHALL ................................................................. Elected November 6, 1962; Resigned April 8, 1965

KUCHARSKI, EDMUND J. ............................ Appointed to fill vacancy January 12, 1961; Served to November 6, 1962

LAWLER, JOHN K. .................................... Appointed to fill vacancy September 4, 1924; Served to December 2, 1930

LAWLEY, JAMES H. .............................................................. Elected November 7, 1916; Served to December 5, 1922

LEGNER, WILLIAM ................................................................ Elected November 5, 1900; Served to December 4, 1905

LINK, FRANK J. ..................................................................... Elected November 4, 1924; Served to December 2, 1930

LITTLER, HARRY E. ............................................................ Elected November 5, 1918; Served to December 11, 1924

MACIEJEWSKI, A.F. .............................................................. Elected November 3, 1942; Served to December 7, 1948

Deceased September 25, 1949

MAJEWSKI, CHESTER P. ................................................... Elected November 5, 1968; Re-elected November 5, 1974

Re-elected November 5, 1980; Deceased July 9, 1983

MAJEWSKI, GLORIA ALITTO ............................................. Elected November 6, 1984; Re-elected November 4, 1986

Re-elected November 3, 1992; Re-elected November 3, 1998

Re-elected November 2, 2004; Resigned November 30, 2010

MALLETTE, JAMES P. .......................................................... Elected November 5, 1895; Served to December 3, 1900

MARKS, GERALD M. ............................................................. Elected November 8, 1966; Served to December 3, 1968

MARTIN, J.B. ....................................................................... Elected November 5, 1946; Re-elected November 4, 1952

Served to December 2, 1958; Appointed to fill vacancy January 1, 1960


McCORMICK, ROBERT R. .................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Served to December 6, 1910

McGOWAN, BARBARA J. ................................................... Elected November 3, 1998; Re-elected November 2, 2004

Re-elected November 2, 2010

MEANY, KATHLEEN THERESE .......................................... Elected November 6, 1990; Re-elected November 5, 1996


MELAS, NICHOLAS J. ......................................................... Elected November 6, 1962; Re-elected November 5, 1968


Re-elected November 4, 1986; Served to January 7, 1993

MILES, JAMES W. "TOD" ................................... Appointed to fill vacancy July 24, 1996; Served to December 7, 1998

MILLER, AUGUST W. ............................................................ Elected November 4, 1924; Served to December 2, 1930

MUELLER, MATTHIAS A. ...................................................... Elected November 7, 1916; Served to December 5, 1922

NANCE, WILLIS O. .............................................................. Elected November 5, 1918; Served to December 11, 1924

NELSON, MURRAY .................................................................... Elected December 12, 1889; Resigned June 19, 1891

NORDBURG, WM. S. .......................................................... Elected November 5, 1946; Re-elected November 7, 1950

Re-elected November 6, 1956; Deceased August 10, 1960

NOVAK, ANTON ..................................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Deceased October 13, 1906

NOVAK, OTTO J. ............................................................................ Elected April 2, 1907; Served to December 8, 1908

O'BRIEN, TERRENCE J. ..................................................... Elected November 8, 1988; Re-elected November 8, 1994


OLIS, ANTHONY A. ............................................................. Elected November 5, 1952; Re-elected November 4, 1952

Deceased June 3, 1958

PATTERSON, WM. F. .......................................................... Elected November 7, 1950; Re-elected November 6, 1956


PAULLIN, GEORGE W. ....................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Re-elected November 3, 1908

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PETERS, CONNIE ................................... Appointed to fill vacancy September 15, 1983; Served to December 4, 1984

PUCINSKI AURELIA .............................................................. Elected November 6, 1984; Served to November 8, 1988

POLODNA, JAMES J. ............................................................ Elected November 3, 1942; Served to December 3, 1946

PORTER, GEORGE HULL ................................................... Elected November 2, 1926; Deceased December 7, 1926

PRENDERGAST, RICHARD................................................ Elected December 12, 1889; Served to December 2, 1895

READING, CHARLES E. ....................................................... Elected November 5, 1912; Served to December 4, 1918

ROGERS, JOHN W. .............................................................. Elected December 8, 1970; Served to December 7, 1976

ROSENBERG, MICHAEL ............................................................. Elected November 7, 1922; Deceased May 31, 1928

RUDNIK, MICHAEL J. .......................................................... Elected November 5, 1946; Re-elected November 4, 1952


RUSHKEWICZ, JOSEPH ........................................ Elected to fill vacancy May 25, 1916; Served to December 5, 1916

RUSSELL, WILLIAM H. ....................................................... Elected December 12, 1889; Served to December 2, 1895

SANDOVAL, MARTIN A. ......................................... Appointed to fill vacancy May 6, 1999; Elected November 7, 2000


SANTOS, CYNTHIA M. ........................................................ Elected November 5, 1996; Re-elected November 5, 2002

Re-elected November 4, 2008

SEIF, GEORGE ................................................................... Elected November 8, 1934; Re-elected November 5, 1940

Deceased December 11, 1940

SERGEL, CHARLES H. ......................................................... Elected November 7, 1916; Served to December 5, 1922

SEVERNS, ROGER L. ....................................... Appointed to fill vacancy June 12, 1958; Served to December 2, 1958

SHEEHAN, NANCY DREW ................................................. Elected November 4, 1986; Re-elected November 3, 1992


SHORE, DEBRA .................................................................. Elected November 7, 2006; Re-elected November 6, 2012

SMYTH, THOMAS A. ........................................................... Elected November 5, 1895; Re-elected November 5, 1900

Served to December 4, 1905; Re-elected November 8, 1910


SPYROPOULOS, MARIYANA T. .................... Appointed to fill vacancy August 6, 2009; Re-elected November 2, 2010

STRAYHORN, EARL E. ................................... Appointed to fill vacancy October 24, 1963; Elected November 3, 1964


STEELE, KARI K. ...................................................................................................................Elected November 6, 2012

SULLIVAN, THOMAS M. ....................................................... Elected November 8, 1910; Served to December 5, 1916

SZUMNARSKI, JOHN A. ...................................... Appointed to fill vacancy June 29, 1944; Elected November 7, 1944


THIEM, E. GEORGE .............................................................. Elected November 8, 1966; Served to December 5, 1972

THOMPSON, PATRICK DALEY ............................................................................................Elected November 6, 2012

TODD, ALEXANDER N. ......................................................... Elected November 2, 1920; Served to December 7, 1926

TOUHY, JOHN J. ................................................................. Elected November 2, 1926; Re-elected November 8, 1932



TROY, RICHARD J. ............................................................. Elected November 2, 1976; Re-elected November 2, 1982

Served to July 15, 1983; Re-elected January 8, 1987


VIVERITO, LOUIS S. ............................................................. Elected November 5, 1980; Served to November 4, 1986

VOSS, DENNIS F. ................................... Appointed to fill vacancy September 15, 1983; Served to December 4, 1984

WALSH, THOMAS J. ................................ Appointed to fill vacancy December 20, 1988; Served to December 1, 1990

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WEBB, THOMAS J. ............................................................... Elected November 5, 1900; Served to December 4, 1905

WENTER, FRANK ............................................................. Elected December 12, 1889; Re-elected November 5, 1895


WHALEN, JAMES M. ........................................................... Elected November 7, 1922; Re-elected November 6, 1928



WILLIAMS, EDWARD I. ....................................................... Elected November 7, 1905; Re-elected November 6, 1906


WILLING, HENRY J. ......................................................... Elected December 12, 1889; Resigned September 23, 1891

WIMBISH, CHRISTOPHER C. ............................................ Elected November 4, 1958; Deceased December 28, 1962

WOODHULL, ROSS A. ........................................................ Elected November 6, 1928; Re-elected November 8, 1932

Re-elected November 8, 1938; Deceased May 26, 1944

YOUNG, PATRICIA ............................................................. Elected November 3, 1992; Re-elected November 3, 1998

Re-elected November 2, 2004; Resigned January 6, 2009

YOURELL, HARRY "BUS" ................................................... Elected November 8, 1988; Re-elected November 8, 1994

Re-elected November 7, 2000; Resigned November 30, 2006

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COMPLETE LIST OF OFFICERS

FROM DATE OF ORGANIZATION

GENERAL SUPERINTENDENTS

WILLIAM A. DUNDAS .................................................................. Appointed January 20, 1948; Served to June 1, 1962

PAUL B. MARNER .............................................................. Appointed Acting June 1, 1962; Served to August 18, 1962

NORVAL E. ANDERSON ............................................. Appointed Acting August 18, 1962; Served to October 11, 1962

VINTON W. BACON ............................................................... Appointed October 11, 1962; resigned January 21, 1970

BEN SOSEWITZ ............................................................. Appointed Acting January 21, 1970; Appointed April 22, 1971

resigned January 31, 1973

BART T. LYNAM ............................................................. Appointed Acting February 1, 1973; Appointed March 8, 1973

resigned October 1, 1978

HUGH H. McMILLAN ............................................................. Appointed October 1, 1978; resigned September 6, 1983

RAYMOND R. RIMKUS ................................................... Appointed September 6, 1983; resigned November 11, 1985

FRANK E. DALTON ................................................................. Appointed November 12, 1985; Served to July 14, 1995

HUGH H. McMILLAN .......................................................................... Appointed July 15, 1995; resigned April 20, 2001

JOHN C. FARNAN ................................................................... Appointed Acting January 6, 2000 to February 11, 2000

Appointed April 20, 2001; Resigned May 18, 2006

Appointed Acting May 18, 2006, Served to May 22, 2006

OSOTH JAMJUN .................................................................... Appointed Acting May 22, 2006, Served to June 1, 2006

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TITLE CHANGE FROM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009)

RICHARD LANYON .................................................................. Appointed June 2, 2006; Resigned December 31, 2010

KEVIN J. FITZPATRICK ................................................................. Appointed Acting January 1, 2011 to June 19, 2011

DAVID ST. PIERRE ................................................................................................................. Appointed June 20, 2011

TREASURERS

BYRON I. SMITH ........................................................................ Elected February 1, 1890; resigned January 15, 1892

MELVILLE E. STONE ............................................................... Elected January 23, 1892; resigned December 2, 1896

FRED M. BLOUNT ................................................................ Elected December 2, 1896; resigned December 20, 1905

CHARLES L. HUTCHINSON ............................................. Elected December 20, 1905; Served to December 22, 1910

GEORGE M. REYNOLDS ....................................................Elected December 15, 1910; resigned December 19, 1912

JOHN A. McCORMICK ............................................................ Elected December 19, 1912; Served to January 4, 1917

GEORGE M. REYNOLDS ........................................................ Elected January 4, 1917; Served to December 16, 1920

WALTER E. SCHMIDT .................................................... Elected December 16, 1920; Re-elected December 14, 1922


FREDERICK H. RAWSON ....................................................... Elected December 7, 1926; resigned February 25, 1929

FRANK O. BIRNEY ................................................................ Elected February 25, 1929; Served to December 7, 1950

WEYMOUTH S. KIRKLAND ................................................ Elected November 7, 1950; Served to December 21, 1961

JOHN F. MANNION ...................................................................... Elected January 1, 1962; Served to October 5, 1967

WALDO C. FASIG .............................................................. Appointed Acting October 4, 1967; Served to April 30, 1968

WILLIAM F. COLLINS .............................................. Appointed Acting November 9, 1967; Appointed January 11, 1968

HAROLD G. DOWNS ................................................................................................. Appointed Acting January 8, 1981

Appointed May 6, 1982; resigned December 30, 2010

MARY ANN BOYLE ....................................................Appointed Acting December 31, 2010, Appointed March 3, 2011

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CLERKS

AUSTIN J. DOYLE ........................................................................... Elected February 1, 1890; resigned June 25, 1890

THOMAS F. JUDGE ........................................................................... Elected July 12, 1890; resigned January 1, 1896

JAMES REDDICK ....................................................................... Elected January 1, 1896; resigned December 1, 1898

JOSEPH F. HAAS .......................................................................... Elected December 1, 1898; resigned June 29, 1900

A. R. PORTER ............................................................................. Elected June 29, 1900; resigned November 26, 1902

STEPHEN D. GRIFFIN ........................................................... Elected November 26, 1902; resigned January 20, 1906

ISAAC J. BRYAN ...................................................................... Elected January 20, 1906; resigned December 5, 1912

JOHN J. McGILLEN ..................................................................... Elected December 5, 1912; resigned March 22, 1919

LAWRENCE F. KING .............................................................................. Elected May 22, 1919; Served to April 8, 1920

LELAND S. RAPP ......................................................................... Elected April 8, 1920; Served to December 21, 1920

WM. W. SMYTH ..................................................................... Elected December 21, 1920; Served to January 15, 1923

HARRY E. WALLACE ............................................................ Elected December 14, 1922; Served to January 15, 1927

HENRY C. W. LAUBENHEIMER ................................................. Elected January 15, 1927; Served to August 11,1927

MARTIN J. O'BRIEN ..................................................................... Elected August 11, 1927; resigned January 17, 1929

HARRY E. HOFF ........................................................................ Elected January 17, 1929; Served to January 5, 1931

JAMES J. SULLIVAN ................................................................. Elected January 5, 1931; Served to February 26, 1948

BRYAN HARTNETT ............................................................................. Elected March 11, 1948; Served to May 3, 1951

HARRY E. EATON ............................................................................ Elected May 3, 1951; deceased January 16, 1966

GUS G. SCIACQUA ............................................................. Appointed Acting January 6, 1966; Appointed July 1, 1967

Resigned March 12, 1993

MARY C. WEST .........................................................Appointed Acting March 15, 1993; Appointed September 2, 1993

Resigned June 27, 2003

JACQUELINE TORRES ....................................................... Appointed Acting July 2, 2003; Appointed October 2, 2003

CHIEF ENGINEERS

LYMAN E. COOLEY .............................................................. Elected February 1, 1890; Served to December 10, 1890

WILLIAM F. WORTHEN ................................................................ Elected December 17, 1890; resigned April 21, 1891

SAMUEL G. ARTINGSTALL ............................................................... Elected May 9, 1891; resigned January 16, 1892

BENEZETTE WILLIAMS .................................................................... Elected January 16, 1892; resigned June 7, 1893

ISHAM RANDOLPH ................................................................................ Elected June 7, 1893; resigned June 24, 1907

GEORGE M. WISNER ........................................................................... Elected July 24, 1907; resigned June 14, 1920

ALBERT W. DILLING ......................................................... Elected December 16, 1920; Served to December 14, 1922

EDWARD J. KELLY ............................................................ Elected December 14, 1922; re-elected December 7, 1926

Re-elected January 17, 1929; resigned April 20, 1933


PHILLIP J. HARRINGTON ....................................................... Elected April 27, 1933; Leave of absence July 11, 1935

Deceased February 11, 1949

WILLIAM TRINKAUS ............................................................... Appointed Acting July 11, 1935; Appointed July 1, 1937

resigned October 28, 1954

HORACE A. RAMEY ...................................................................... Appointed October 28, 1954; resigned April 9, 1959

BURTON A. SCHEIDT ........................................................................... Appointed July 9, 1959; resigned July 18, 1963

NORVAL E. ANDERSON ........................................................................ Appointed Acting Chief Engineer April 1, 1963

Appointed July 18, 1963; resigned September 10, 1964

CHARLES T. MICKEL .................................................. Appointed September 10, 1964; Served to September 20, 1967

FRANK E. DALTON ................................................. Appointed Acting September 20, 1967; Served to March 14, 1969

FORREST C. NEIL ............................................................ Appointed Acting March 14, 1969; Appointed May 14, 1971

Deceased August 15, 1983

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CHIEF ENGINEERS — Continued

FRANK E. DALTON ............................................... Appointed Acting August 15, 1983; Appointed September 15, 1983


LEO R. DIVITA ........................................................................ Appointed November 21, 1985; Served to April 26, 1996

JOHN C. FARNAN .............................................................. Appointed Acting April 26, 1996; Appointed August 8, 1996

Served to April 20, 2001

JOSEPH T. ZURAD ............................................................... Appointed Acting April 20, 2001; Appointed June 7, 2001

resigned; March 19, 2004

DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING (TITLE CHANGE FROM CHIEF ENGINEER TO DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009)

JOSEPH P. SOBANSKI ......................................................... Appointed October 7, 2004; Resigned February 28, 2010

KENNETH KITS ..................................................................... Appointed Acting March 1, 2010; Appointed May 6, 2010

resigned ; April 27, 2012

THOMAS E. KUNTEZ ..................................................................... Appointed Acting May 21, 2012; Served to May 27,

MARCELLA V. LANDIS ......................................................... Appointed Acting June 4, 2012; Served to June 06, 2012

WILLIAM S. SHERIFF ............................................................. Appointed Acting May 28, 2012; Served to June 3, 2012

CATHERINE A. O’CONNOR...................................................................................................... Appointed June 7, 2012

ATTORNEYS

GEORGE W. SMITH ............................................................................... Elected July 12, 1890; resigned April 25, 1891

ADAMS A. GOODRICH ................................................................. Elected June 13, 1891; resigned February 23, 1892

ORRIN N. CARTER ...................................................................... Elected February 4, 1892; resigned August 15, 1894

GEORGE E. DAWSON ................................................................... Elected August 15, 1894; resigned January 1, 1896

CHARLES S. DENEEN ......................................................................... Elected January 1, 1896; resigned April 1, 1896

WILLARD M. McEWEN ....................................................................... Elected April 1, 1896; resigned February 3, 1897

FREDERICK W.C. HAYES ...................................................... Elected February 3, 1897; deceased November 1, 1898

CHARLES C. GILBERT ........................................................ Elected November 30, 1898; resigned December 4, 1900

JAMES TODD ....................................................................... Elected December 4, 1900; resigned December 13, 1905

ERASMUS C. LINDLEY ................................................................ Elected December 13, 1905; resigned April 13, 1907

JOHN C. WILLIAMS ......................................................................... Elected July 10, 1907; resigned December 5, 1912

EDMUND D. ADCOCK ............................................................... Elected December 5, 1912; resigned January 2, 1919

C. ARCH WILLIAMS ................................................................... Elected January 2, 1919; resigned December 2, 1920

WM. F. MULVIHILL ............................................................... Elected December 9, 1920; resigned December 14, 1922

CLYDE L. DAY .....................................................................Elected December 14, 1922; resigned December 18, 1924

HECTOR A. BROUILLET ...................................................... Elected December 18, 1924; resigned December 7, 1926

MACLAY HOYNE ..................................................................... Elected December 7, 1926; Served to January 17, 1929

WALTER E. BEEBE ............................................................... Elected January 17, 1929; Served to December 18, 1930

WM. ROTHMANN .............................................................. Elected December 18, 1930; deceased December 27, 1934

ELMER J. WHITTY ....................................................... Elected Acting January 5, 1935; Served to December 19, 1935

ERNST BUEHLER ............................................................. Elected December 19, 1935; Served to December 15, 1950

RUSSELL W. ROOT ............................................................... Elected December 7, 1950 effective December 16, 1950


GEORGE A. LANE ....................................................................... Elected December 31, 1958; resigned June 30, 1967

ALLEN S. LAVIN ................................................................................... Appointed July 1, 1967; resigned April 26, 1991

JAMES B. MURRAY ............................................................. Appointed Acting April 29, 1991; Appointed May 16, 1991

Served to May 13, 1994

MICHAEL G. ROSENBERG ................................................... Appointed May 13, 1994; Resigned September 22, 2005

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GENERAL COUNSEL (TITLE CHANGE FROM ATTORNEY TO GENERAL COUNSEL EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009)

FREDERICK M. FELDMAN ................................................. Appointed October 6, 2005; Resigned November 17, 2010

ALAN J. COOK ................................................... Appointed Acting November 18, 2010, Resigned December 31, 2010

RONALD M. HILL .................................................... Appointed Acting January 1, 2011, Appointed September 15, 2011

CHIEFS OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

PHILIP FURLONG ................................................................... Appointed May 1, 1964; deceased September 13, 1967

CHARLES T. MICKLE ................................................... Appointed Acting, September 20, 1967; Resigned May 3, 1968

BEN SOSEWITZ ................................................................ Appointed Acting May 3, 1968; Served to January 21, 1970

LEO R. PELLER .............................................................. Appointed Acting January 21, 1970; Served to June 20, 1970

BART T. LYNAM ................................................................... Appointed Acting June 20, 1970; Served to May 14, 1971

Appointed May 14, 1971

RAYMOND R. RIMKUS ........................................... Appointed Acting February 1, 1973; Served to September 6, 1973

Appointed September 6, 1973; Served to September 6, 1983

JOHN M. RYAN ................................................................... Appointed September 15, 1983; resigned August 17, 1988

EARL W. KNIGHT ................................................................... Appointed August 17, 1988; resigned February 12, 1993

THOMAS K. O'CONNOR ....................................... Appointed Acting February 12, 1993; Appointed February 18, 1993

resigned April 29, 2005

DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS (TITLE CHANGE FROM CHIEF OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS TO DIRECTOR OF MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS

EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009)

OSOTH JAMJUN .......................................................................... Appointed October 6, 2005; Resigned April 30, 2010

MANJU P. SHARMA ......................................................... Appointed Acting May 1, 2010; Appointed October 21, 2010

DIRECTORS OF PERSONNEL

ALLEN S. LAVIN ............................................................. Appointed Acting October 11, 1966; Served to June 30, 1967

DONALD R. MORRISON ............................................................. Appointed July 1, 1967; Served to December 7, 1985

F.D. O'BRIEN .............................................................................. Appointed December 7, 1985; resigned April 29, 1999

PATRICK J. FOLEY ............................................................... Appointed Acting April 30, 1999; Served to July 11, 1999

MATTHEW H. MENZE ......................................................................... Appointed July 12, 1999; resigned July 12, 2004

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES (TITLE CHANGE FROM DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL TO DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES


PATRICK J. FOLEY ...................................................................... Appointed January 6, 2005; Resigned April 30, 2010

DENICE E. KORCAL .......................................................... Appointed Acting May 1, 2010; Appointed August 12, 2010

DIRECTORS OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

A. JOEL KAPLOVSKY ....................................................................... Appointed July 1, 1963; resigned March 20, 1967

JEROME E. STEIN .............................................................................. Appointed July 1, 1967; resigned June 13, 1969

BART T. LYNAM ................................................................. Appointed Acting, June 13, 1969; Served to June 20, 1970

DAVID T. LORDI ................................................................... Appointed Acting, June 20, 1970; Served to July 28, 1971

CECIL LUE-HING ........................................................ Appointed Acting, July 28, 1971; Appointed, February 24, 1972

Resigned July 31, 1999

RICHARD LANYON ......................................................................... Appointed August 1, 1999; Served to June 1, 2006

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DIRECTOR OF MONITORING AND RESEARCH (TITLE CHANGE FROM DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO DIRECTOR OF MONITORING AND RESEARCH


LOUIS KOLLIAS ...................................................................... Appointed July 13, 2006; Resigned December 30, 2010

THOMAS GRANATO ........................................ Appointed Acting December 31, 2010, Appointed September 15, 2011

PURCHASING AGENTS

FRANK J. CASEY ............................................................................ Appointed March 6, 1964; Served to April 22, 1968

THOMAS N. MOORE ...................................................................... Appointed April 22, 1968; resigned March 21, 1980

MELVIN K. GOLDMAN ...............................................Appointed Acting, March 24, 1980; Served to February 16, 1981

GEORGE H. WAHL ............................................................. Appointed February 17, 1981; Served to January 17, 1994

PETER F. COSTA .......................................................... Appointed Acting, January 17, 1994; Served to June 16, 1994

DARLENE A. LoCASCIO ........................................................................................................ Appointed June 16, 1994

STANLEY E. BACHUSZ ........................................ Appointed Acting, November 5, 2001; Served to February, 24 2002

DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT (TITLE CHANGE FROM PURCHASING AGENT TO DIRECTOR OF PROCUREMENT AND MATERIALS MANAGEMENT


DARLENE A. LOCASCIO ..................................................................................................Appointed February 25, 2002

DIRECTORS OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

ANN SIMMONS-LUNDEEN ............................................................... Appointed July 15, 1993; Served to July 28, 1995

JOHN C. FARNAN ....................................................... Appointed Acting July 28, 1995; Served to September 21, 1995

LAURENCE B. NYBO .......................................................... Appointed September 21, 1995; resigned August 11, 2004

KEITH D. SMITH ........................................................... Appointed Acting August 12, 2004; Appointed January 6, 2005

Resign September 30, 2013

DHARANI VILLIVALAM ............................................ Appointed Acting January 20, 2012; Served to February 18, 2013

ELLEN BARRY…………………………………………………………………………… Appointed Acting February 19, 2013

PUBLIC AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS OFFICER

ALLISON FORE ……………………………………………………………………………………...Appointed January 2, 2013

Thursday, January 3, 2013

10:00 AM

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago

100 East Erie Street

Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room

Board of Commissioners

Commissioner Michael A. Alvarez, Commissioner Frank Avila, Vice-President Barbara

J. McGowan, Commissioner Cynthia M. Santos, Commissioner Debra Shore, Chairman

of Finance Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Commissioner Kari K. Steele, Commissioner

Patrick D.Thompson, President Kathleen Therese Meany

THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL GOVERN THE MEETING PROCESS:

1. Board Members who vote "Nay, Present, or Abstain" or have a question on any

item may request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda.

2. Citizens in the audience who address the Board on any item may request the item

be removed from the Consent Agenda.

3. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are considered separately.

4. One roll call vote is taken to cover all Consent Agenda Items.

Regular Board Meeting Minutes

2013 Official Proceedings- Page 1 of 294

January 3, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes

Call Meeting to Order

Acting President Barbara J. McGowan presiding, called the meeting to order at

10:00 a.m.

Roll Call

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos;

Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D.

Thompson; and Kathleen Therese Meany

Present: 9 -

Approval of Previous Board Meeting Minutes

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan,

that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read

them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No

nays

Recess and Reconvene as Committee of the Whole

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos, to recess and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The

motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays

Recess and Reconvene as Board of Commissioners

At 10:35 a.m. President Kathleen Therese Meany reconvened the regular board

meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 12-1777 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of November 2012, in the

amount of $40,186,148.76

November 2012 Cash Disbursement ReportAttachments:

Published and Filed

Procurement Committee

Report

2 12-1779 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 12-411-11, Furnish and Deliver LED

Luminaries for the Main Office Building Complex, estimated cost $68,000.00

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3 12-1781 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Published and Filed

4 12-1790 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-04 Consulting

Services for Performance Management System, estimated cost

$500,000.00, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1354045

Published and Filed

5 12-1791 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-01 Consulting

Services for Implementation of SAP Supplier Relationship Management

(SRM) and Procurement for Public Sector (PPS) Implementation, estimated

cost $600,000, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1354046

Published and Filed

6 12-1806 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-03 Professional

Services for a Biostatistician, estimated cost $60,000.00, Account

101-16000-601170, Requisition 1354052

Published and Filed

Authorization

7 12-1797 Authorization to rescind Board Order to issue purchase order and enter into

an agreement with Finite Matters Ltd. for furnishing, delivering and installing

Pattern Stream Automated Budget Publisher Software, in an amount not to

exceed $131,698.81, Accounts 101-27000-601100, 601170, 612820 and

623800, Requisition 1339274, Agenda item No.21, File No.12-0559 (As

Revised)

Approved

8 12-1804 Authorization to amend Board Order of June 7, 2012, regarding Authority to

advertise Contract 06-494-3P Centrifuge Building & Sludge Loading System

Upgrades, EWRP and HPWRP, estimated cost $10,600,000.00, Accounts

201-50000-645650, 401-50000-645650 and 645750, Requisition 1342922,

Agenda Item No. 12, File No. 12-0832

CO 06-494-3P.PDFAttachments:

Approved

9 12-1809 Authorization to Amend Board Order of December 20, 2012, for Authority to

increase cost estimate and re-advertise Contract 12-368-2S, Upper Des

Plaines Intercepting Sewer 20C North Service Area, from $1,268,000.00 to

$1,800,000.00, Account 201-50000-645700, Requisition 1347929. Agenda

Item No. 16, File No. 12-1716

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10 12-1812 Authorization to amend Board Order of December 6, 2012, regarding

Authority to advertise Contract 12-408-2D Control and Pretreatment

Buildings Roof Beam Rehabilitation, Egan Water Reclamation Plant,

estimated cost $300,000.00, Account 201-50000-645780, Requisition

1351667, Agenda Item No. 16, File No. 12-1602

CO 12-408-2D.PDFAttachments:

Approved

32 12-1802 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 12-368-11

Proposal to Lease for 36-years 19.063 acres of District real estate located

near 10100 Archer Avenue in Willow Springs, Illinois, and known as Main

Channel Parcel 28.06 from Rowell Chemical Corporation in the amount of

$52,000.00

Map_Rowell Chemical Corp 1.3.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

Authority to Advertise

11 12-1780 Authority to advertise Contract 13-002-11 Furnish and Deliver Cylinder

Gases and Bulk Liquid Argon to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period,

estimated cost $35,000.00, Account 101-20000-623840

Approved

12 12-1785 Authority to advertise Contract 13-028-11 Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous

Laboratory Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period,


Approved

13 12-1787 Authority to advertise Contract 13-675-11 Janitorial Services at the Calumet

and Egan Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $229,500.00; Accounts

101-67000/68000-612490, Requisitions 1351588 and 1351238 (As Revised)

Approved

14 12-1795 Authority to advertise Contract 13-814-21 Furnish, Deliver and Install a

Sawdust Collection System and Modify a Shop Fume Exhaust System at the

Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $95,000.00, Account

201-50000-634650, Requisition 1353511 (As Revised)

Approved

15 12-1808 Authority to advertise Contract 13-102-11 Furnish and Deliver Repairs,

Service, and Laboratory Parts for Laboratory Balances and YSI Meters,


1352406 (As Revised)

Approved




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16 12-1810 Authority to advertise Contract 13-104-11 Furnish and Deliver Contract

Laboratory Technicians for various locations, estimated cost $126,000.00,

Account 101-16000-612490, Requisition 1342916

Approved

Issue Purchase Order

17 12-1783 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-327-11, Semi-Annual Inspection,

Repairing, Recharging and Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of Various Fire

Suppression Systems District-Wide for a Period of Three Years, to Surefire

Protection, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $122,500.00, Account

101-25000-612780, Requisition 1344695

Approved

18 12-1784 Issue purchase orders to Drydon Equipment, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver

Replacement Parts for Various Pumps and Pieces of Equipment at the O’

Brien, Egan, Calumet, and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount

not to exceed $402,000.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000, 69000-623090,

623270, Requisitions, 1347546, 1350862, 1350904, 1351266, 1351664 and

1351665

Approved

19 12-1811 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with CEM Holdings

Corporation, for Preventive Maintenance and Consumable Supplies for CEM

Microwave Units, in an amount not to exceed $59,578.50, Accounts

101-16000-612970, 623570, Requisition 1350802

Approved

20 12-1813 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Skalar, Inc., for

Preventive Maintenance and Full-Service Repairs of Skalar San++ and

Skalar BOD Robotic Analyzer Systems, in an amount not to exceed


Approved

Award Contract

21 12-1782 Authority to award Contract 13-003-11, Furnish and Deliver Laboratory

Disposable Gloves and Flexible Tubing to Various Locations for a One (1)

Year Period, Group A to Indelco Plastics Corporation, in an amount not to

exceed $11,624.00, and Group B to M.G. Scientific, Inc. in an amount not to

exceed $54,736.40, Account 101-20000-623570

Approved










22 12-1796 Authority to award Contract 13-656-11, Contingent Services to Repair and

Improve Rockwell TARP DCS Computer Systems and Allen-Bradley

Equipment in the Stickney, Kirie and Calumet Service Areas, to Wesco

Distribution Inc., d/b/a Englewood Electrical Supply Company, for an amount

not to exceed $221,820.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000, 69000-612600,

612650, Requisitions 1330842, 1325956, and 1324999

Approved

Increase Purchase Order/Change Order

23 12-1792 Authority to decrease purchase order to Gardner Denver, Inc., to furnish and

deliver spare parts for the Gardner Denver Hoffman blowers at the Calumet

Water Reclamation Plant and to repair blowers at the Devon Instream

Aeration Station, in an amount of $10,000.00, from an amount of

$47,400.00, to an amount not to exceed $37,400.00, Account

101-68000-623270, Purchase Order 3066333

Gardner Denver Inc 3066332 - 333.pdfAttachments:

Approved

24 12-1793 Authority to decrease Contract 10-646-11 Small Streams Maintenance in

Cook County, Illinois, Group A, to Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., in an amount

of $10,439.00 from an amount of $2,900,000.00 to an amount not to exceed

$2,889,561.00, Account 501-50000-612620, Purchase Order 5001171

10-646-11.pdfAttachments:

Approved

25 12-1794 Authority to decrease Contract 10-646-11 Small Streams Maintenance in

Cook County, Illinois, Group B, to Thornton Equipment Services, Inc., in an

amount of $198,418.43 from an amount of $2,100,000.00 to an amount not

to exceed $1,901,581.57, Account 501-50000-612620, Purchase Order

5001172


Approved

26 12-1801 Authority to decrease Contract 09-640-11, Furnishing and Delivering Sodium

Bisulfite to Various Locations in the North Service Area, to PVS Chemical

Solutions, Inc., in an amount of $18,212.27, from an amount of $282,780.00

to an amount not to exceed $264,567.73, Account 101-67000-623560,

Purchase Order 3057109

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27 12-1803 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Vincent

M. Mathe, for claims consulting services, in an amount of $15,125.00, from

an amount of $9,625.00, to an amount not to exceed $24,750.00, Account

101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3074730

Approved

28 12-1805 Authority to decrease Contract 08-865-3P Aeration Tanks and Elevators

Rehabilitation, NSWRP, KWRP, EWRP and HPWRP, to IHC Construction

Companies, LLC, in an amount of $31,991.93, from an amount of

$14,372,097.50, to an amount not to exceed $14,340,105.57, Accounts

401-50000-645750 and 645780, Purchase Order 5001225


Approved

29 12-1807 Authority to increase Contract 09-176-3P Sludge Thickening Facilities,

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to McHugh Construction, in an amount of

$97,101.43 from an amount of $165,195,650.23, to an amount not to exceed



Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

30 12-1799

Authority to settle the claim of Lakesha Clifford relating to a January 6, 2012

vehicle accident, in the amount of $30,000.00, Account 901-30000-667220

Approved

Real Estate Development Committee

Authorization

31 12-1778 Authority to grant a 25-year, 930’ x 10’ non-exclusive easement to the City of

Des Plaines for the operation, maintenance, and removal of a 10-inch

diameter water main within the District’s James C. Kirie Water Reclamation

Plant premises. Consideration shall be $10.00

01-03-13_City of Des Plaines.pdfAttachments:

Approved





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Miscellaneous and New Business

Memorial Resolution

33 12-1788 MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners

extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Johnny Lira

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Frank Avila, that this

Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus

of ayes - No nays

Resolution

34 12-1789 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing

James T. Dencek’s fifty years of service to the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District and congratulating him on his well-earned retirement

Adopted

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 33, 35 and 36

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, to

Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:

Aye: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos,

Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D.

Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

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Additional Agenda Items

35 13-0001 Motion to suspend Article III, Section 3.2 (A) of the Rules of the Board of

Commissioners of the MWRDGC and move the appointment of the

Chairman and Vice-Chairman of each standing Committee to the next

Regular Board Meeting


that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:




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36 13-0002 Recommendations for the State of Illinois 2013 Legislative Program (As

Revised)

Deleted by the Executive Director








37 13-0004 MOTION to nominate Kathleen Therese Meany as President of the Board of

Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater

Chicago

A motion was made by Michael A. Alvarez, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, that

this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:




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38 13-0005 MOTION to nominate Barbara J. McGowan as Vice-President of the Board

of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater

Chicago

A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Frank Avila, that





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39 13-0006 MOTION to nominate Mariyana T. Spyropoulos as Chairman of the

Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan

Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago






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Meeting Summary

Speakers

Bonifacio Contla, accepted a memorial resolution on behalf of the family of Johnny

Lira (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #33)

Summary of Requests

None

Study Session

None

Announcements

None







Board Letter Submission Dates

The next regular board meeting is scheduled for January 17, 2013, please

prepare and submit Board items before the following absolute cutoff dates.

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials

Management for signature and preparation: January 4, 2013,

Date agenda items are due to the Executive Director for signature and

preparation: January 8, 2013,

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., January 9,

2013

Adjournment


Spyropoulos, that when the Board adjourns it adjourns to meet on Thursday,

January 17, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. and that today's meeting be adjourned. The

motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk




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APPROVAL:

In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing agenda

items duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this January 3, 2013 are hereby approved.

APPROVED:

/s/ Kathleen Therese Meany

President Board of Commissioners of the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

January 3, 2013



Thursday, January 17, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room

















President Kathleen Therese Meany presiding, called the meeting to order at

10:00 a.m.

Roll Call




Present: 9 -


A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Barbara J.

McGowan, that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having

to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of

ayes - No nays


A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, to

recess and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The motion carried by

acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays


At 12:55 p.m. President Kathleen Therese Meany reconvened the regular board

meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0030 Report on payment of principal and interest for outstanding District bonds

due on January 1, 2013

DS 2013-01 att.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

2 13-0032 Report on designation of authority to affix signature of Chairman of the

Committee on Finance

Chairman of Finance Signatures - AttachmentAttachments:

Published and Filed

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3 13-0024 Authority to Transfer $20,000,000.00 from the Corporate Fund to the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retiree Health Care Trust

(101-25000-601250)

Approved

4 13-0025 Authority to Transfer up to $235,500,000.00 from the Corporate Working

Cash Fund to Finance Corporate Fund Operations of the District in the Year

2013, Pursuant to the Provisions of 70 ILCS 2605/9b

Approved

5 13-0026 Authority to Transfer up to $10,500,000.00 from the Construction Working

Cash Fund to Finance Construction Fund Operations of the District in the

Year 2013, Pursuant to the Provisions of 70 ILCS 2605/9c

Approved

6 13-0027 Authority to Transfer up to $19,000,000.00 from the Stormwater

Management Working Cash Fund to Finance Stormwater Management Fund

Operations of the District in the Year 2013, Pursuant to the Provisions of 70

ILCS 2605/9e

Approved


Report

7 13-0020 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, January 8, 2013 (As Revised)

Published and Filed

Authorization

8 13-0014 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 12-373-11,

Proposal to Lease for 39-years 8.46+/- acres of District real estate located at

3300 South California Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, and known as Main

Channel Parcel 42.14 from VCNA Prairie, Inc. in an amount of $251,000.00

01-17-13_VCNA Prairie Inc.pdfAttachments:

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9 13-0017 Authorization to amend Board Order of December 20, 2012, regarding

authorization to amend Board Order of November 1, 2012, regarding

authority to issue purchase orders and enter into agreement with Televent

DTN, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Weather Radar Information for a

Three-Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $31,108.00, Accounts

101-66000, 68000, 69000-601170, 612330, 612490, Requisitions 1346198,

1348485, and 1348227, Agenda Item No. 19, File No. 12-1451

Approved


10 13-0010 Authority to advertise Contract 13-629-11 Furnishing and Delivering

Electrical Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Tools to

Various Locations, estimated cost $174,860.00, Account

101-66000/67000/68000/69000-623680/623780, Requisition 1353128,

1352860, 1353982, 1353127

Approved


11 13-0028 Issue purchase orders to Venture Technology Groups, Inc., to Furnish and

Deliver Parts for EIM Valve Actuators and Controls to Various Service Areas

in an amount not to exceed $116,700.00, Accounts 101-66000,

67000-623270, Requisitions 1347544, 1349965, 1350808, 1353119,

1353138 and 1353143 (As Revised)

Approved

Award Contract

12 13-0019 Authority to award Contract 04-131-2D, Rehabilitation of the A/B and C/D

Service Tunnels - Phase One, Stickney WRP, to F.H. Paschen SN Nielsen &

Associates, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $13,615,000.00, Account

401-50000-645750, Requisition 1335454

APP D 04-131-2D.pdfAttachments:

Approved


13 13-0012 Authority to increase Contract 11-633-11 Furnish and Deliver Polymer to the

Stickney and Egan Water Reclamation Plants, to Polydyne, Inc., in an

amount of $70,000.00 from an amount of $18,000,000.00 to an amount not


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14 13-0013 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with

Superior Industrial Equipment, LLC, for Services to Repair Mechanical Seals

of Sludge Pumps at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and to Repair

Mechanical Seals of Digester Sludge Recirculation Pumps at the Calumet

Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount of $30,000.00, from an amount of


101-68000-612650, Purchase Order 3068349

Auth to Decr 3068349 for 20130117 BOC.pdfAttachments:

Approved

15 13-0016 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with

Deutsch, Levy & Engel LLC, for legal services in representing the District in

an environmental remediation action against Nicor/ComEd for District

property at Oakton Street and McCormick Boulevard in Skokie, Illinois, in an

amount of $55,000.00, from an amount of $596,380.34, to an amount not to

exceed $651,380.34, Account 901-30000-667220, Purchase Order A84545

(As Revised)

january 17 proc. real estate.PDFAttachments:

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos lifted her earlier deferral

Approved


AutoDesk, Inc., for professional computer software services in regards to the

continuance of full implementation of the AutoDesk Constructware

application, in an amount of $74,443.90, from an amount of $796,816.00, to

an amount not to exceed $722,372.10, Accounts 201-50000-601170, 623800

and 634820, Purchase Order 3046108

CO AutoDesk.PDFAttachments:

Approved

17 13-0031 Authority to decrease Contract 07-163-3M (Re-Bid) R&D Building HVAC

Improvements, SWRP, to Path-Millhouse Joint Venture in an amount of

$4,208,871.27, from an amount of $9,154,041.75, to an amount not to

exceed $4,945,170.48, Accounts 401-50000-645680 and 645780, Purchase

Order 5001056

CO 07-163-3M.pdfAttachments:

Approved

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Report

18 13-0009 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of

Engineering during the month of December 2012

CO December.pdf

CO Status.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

Industrial Waste & Water Pollution Committee

Authorization

19 13-0036 Request Authority to Settle the 2010 Net User Charge for Fantus Health

Center, User Account No. 26653, by revising the Net User Charge from

$10,498.10 to a Net User Charge of $7,025.33 and authorize a refund of any

overpayment

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

20 13-0018 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Andrew Grant vs.

MWRDGC, Case No. 12 WC 02698, Illinois Workers’ Compensation

Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $30,012.11. Account

901-30000-601090

Approved

Maintenance & Operations Committee

Reports


Maintenance and Operations during the months of October, November and

December 2012.

Change orders for Oct. - Dec., 2012.pdf

Change orders for Oct. - Dec., 2012.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

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Authorization

22 13-0034

Authority to Subscribe to the Water Environment Research Foundation for

2013 in an Amount Not to Exceed $124,500.00 Account 101-15000-612280

(Corporate Fund)

Approved

Pension, Human Resources & Civil Service Committee

Report

23 13-0008 2012 Annual Report of the Civil Service Board

2012 CSB rpt attachment.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed


Authorization

24 13-0042 Authority to issue a two (2) month permit extension to Wilmette Harbor

Association to continue to occupy approximately 0.69 acres of District real

estate known as North Shore Channel Parcels 1.02, 1.03 and 1.04, plus the

Wilmette Harbor in Wilmette, Illinois. Consideration shall be $11,167.00

01-17-13_WHA.pdfAttachments:

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 13, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30,

31, 32, and 33

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, to


vote:

Aye: Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese

Meany

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Absent: Michael A. Alvarez, Cynthia M. Santos2 -

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Authorization

25 13-0041 Recommendations for the State of Illinois 2013 Legislative Program

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos,

that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:



Meany

7 -



Motion

26 13-0035 MOTION to accept the Chairman and Vice-Chairman Assignments for the

2013-2014 Standing Committees (As Revised)






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Resolution

27 13-0037 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the

month of February 2013 as Black History Month


28 13-0038 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring the

Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Debra Shore, that

this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of

ayes - No nays


29 13-0045 MOTION to appoint Hearing Officers for 2013





Meany

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30 13-0046 MOTION to appoint Mariyana T. Spyropoulos to the Other Post Employment

Benefits (OPEB) Trust Executive Committee of the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that




Meany

7 -


31 13-0047 MOTION to appoint Mariyana T. Spyropoulos to the Deferred Compensation

Committee of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater

Chicago

A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Frank Avila, that this

Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:



Meany

7 -


32 13-0048 MOTION to appoint Mariyana T. Spyropoulos as trustee of the Metropolitan

Water Reclamation District’s Retirement Fund





Meany

7 -



extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Mary Valtierra

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that this

Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus

of ayes - No nays

Meeting Summary








Speakers

Linda Cohran, District employee and MetroTalk member, commented on the

resolution (Re: Miscellaneous & New Business Item # 28)

Steven Valtierra accepted the memorial resolution extending sympathy and

condolences to the family of Mary Valtierra (Re: Miscellaneous & New Business Item

#33)

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns on various items (Re: Real

Estate Item #24 and Miscellaneous & New Business Item # 28)

Summary of Requests

None

Study Session

Kevin Fitzpatrick will survey the Board for a mutually convenient date to schedule a

Study Session to discuss an intern program.

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for February 7, 2013, please



Management for signature and preparation: January 25, 2013


preparation: January 29, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., January 30,

2013

Adjournment


when the Board adjourns it adjourns to meet on Thursday, February 7, 2013, at

10:00 a.m. and that today's meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk



Meany

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APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this January 17, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




January 17, 2013



Thursday, February 7, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room















February 7, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes



10:00 a.m.

Roll Call

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Debra Shore;

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and

Kathleen Therese Meany

Present: 8 -

Cynthia M. SantosAbsent: 1 -



the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them

into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays







meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

13-00541 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of December 2012, in the

amount of $50,109,843.02

December 2012 M003 FI_FM ReportAttachments:

Published and Filed

13-00822 Report on investment inventory statistics at December 31, 2012

Inv Stats 2012 Q4 Inv.pdf

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Inv Purch 2012-12 att.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

13-00854 Report on the investment interest income during December 2012

Inv Int Inc 2012-12 att.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

Authorization

13-00845 Authority to Transfer $30,000,000.00 from the Corporate Fund to the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retirement Fund pursuant to the

provisions of 70 ILCS 2605/5.9

Approved


Report

13-00686 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Published and Filed

13-00907 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 12-RFP-24, Geographical

Information Integrated System for a Complete Real Estate Inventory,

Information and Tracking System, estimated cost $850,000.00, Account

201-50000-601170, Requisition 1354100


Published and Filed

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13-00618 Authorization to amend Board Order of December 20, 2012, regarding

authority to issue purchase orders to Furnish and Deliver Maintenance,

Repair and Operating Catalog Products, under the National Joint Powers

Alliance (NJPA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract #102109-WWG to W.W.

Grainger, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $278,600.00, Accounts

101-15000, 16000, 20000, 27000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623070,

623090, 623110, 623130, 623190, 623250, 623270, 623520, 623660,

623680, 623700, and 623990, Requisitions 1325264, 1325272, 1325553,

1325309, 1325597, 1325593, 1325271 and 1325020, Agenda Item No. 25,

File No. 12-1714

Approved


13-00589 Authority to advertise Contract 13-980-11 Repair of Wastewater Treatment

Tanks at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $225,000.00,

Account 101-69000-612650/623270, Requisition 1352839

Approved

13-005910 Authority to advertise Contract 13-612-11 Services of Street Sweepers at

Various Locations, estimated cost $219,000.00, Accounts

101-66000/68000/69000-612420, Requisitions 1349255, 1355504, 1350872

Approved

13-006011 Authority to advertise Contract 13-753-11 Contract Farming at the Hanover

Park Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $330,000.00, Accounts

101-67000-612520/612530, Requisitions 1355533

Frank Avila voted Nay

Approved

13-006212 Authority to advertise Contract 13-771-11 Aquatic Weed Removal at Various

Locations, estimated cost $36,000.00, Accounts 101-66000/67000-612420,

Requisitions 1353124, 1354771

Approved

13-006313 Authority to advertise Contract 13-817-21 Furnish and Deliver One Diesel

Tractor with End Loader to the Prairie Plan Site in Fulton County, Illinois,


1349633


13-008114 Authority to advertise Contract 10-716-3P Lemont Wet Weather Treatment

Facility and Reservoir, Lemont Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost

$27,430,000.00, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition 1354032

Approved




13-008815 Authority to advertise Contract 13-803-21, Furnish & Deliver Two 30 Ton

Rough Terrain Cranes to the Calumet and Stickney Water Reclamation

Plants, estimated cost $925,000.00, Account 201-50000-634860,

Requisitions 1353098, 1355508.


13-009416 Authority to advertise Contract 13-864-11 Seal Coating and Patching of

Roads at the Prairie Plan Site in Fulton County, Illinois, estimated cost


Approved


13-006517 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-105-12, Furnish and Deliver Work

Uniforms for the Environmental Specialists, Patrol Boat Operators, and

Pollution Control Technicians, to Silk Screen Express, Inc., in an amount not

to exceed $53,978.00, Account 101-16000-623700, Requisition 1346176

Approved

13-009218 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Geneva Scientific,

LLC, for a Service Agreement for Prometco Sterilco Sterilizers, in an amount

not to exceed $32,855.00, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1352030

Approved

13-009319 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-34

Third-Party Administrator for Workers’ Compensation and Other Services,

with PMA Management Corp. for a one-year period, with options to renew in

years two and three, in an amount not to exceed $395,000.00, Account

101-30000-601170 and 901-30000-601090, Requisition 1351261

Approved

13-010020 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Mr. Kevin Fitzpatrick,

at a monthly fee of $8,500.00, for administrative services relating to Board of

Commissioners’ activities for a period of six months, from January 1, 2013

through June 30, 2013, in an amount not to exceed $51,000.00, Account

101-11000-601170, Requisition 1356555

Approved




13-010121 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the law firm of

Dykema Gossett, PLLC to provide legal services on behalf of the District in

the appeal of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

v. Terra Foundation for American Art, et al, Case No. 06 CH 13817, in an

amount not to exceed $75,000.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Requisition

1356566


A motion was made that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by

the following roll call vote:



Meany

7 -

Abstain: Michael A. Alvarez1 -

Absent: Cynthia M. Santos1 -

13-010222 Issue purchase order and enter into agreement with the law firm of Tabet ,

DiVito & Rothstein, LLC to represent the District in the appeal of the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v. Terra

Foundation for American Art, et al, Case No. 06 CH 13817 for an amount not







Meany

7 -



Award Contract

13-006623 Authority to award Contract 06-212-3M, Calumet TARP Pump Station

Improvements at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to

Sollitt/Sachi/Alworth Joint Venture, in an amount not to exceed


APP D 06-212-3M.pdfAttachments:


13-008624 Authority to award Contract 13-012-11, Furnish and Deliver Paint, Brushes,

Solvents and Stains to Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, Groups

A and B, to The Indecor Group Inc., in an amount not to exceed $35,335.61,

Account 101-20000-623190

Approved



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13-006425 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with

Hewlett-Packard Company for Maintenance Services for Computer Software

and Hardware, in an amount of $461,280.22, from an amount of


101-27000-612810, 61282, Purchase Order 3062338 (As Revised)


13-006926 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with

Johnston & Greene, LLC, for Legal Services for Right-of-Way Acquisition

with respect to Contract 01-103-2S, 39th Street Conduit Rehabilitation Phase

I Bypass Tunnel, SSA in an amount of $31,256.24, from an amount of


401-50000-601170, Purchase Order 3052695

Approved


Envision Consultants, Ltd., for Contract 10-RFP-04 Development,

Furnishing, Transitioning and Support Services for Primavera Construction

Scheduling for Capital Projects in an amount of $76,253.26, from an amount

of $284,532.00, to an amount not to exceed $208,278.74, Accounts


Approved


AECOM, for Contract 07-026-2P Review and Support Master Plan Activities

at the North Side Water Reclamation Plant in an amount of $878,896.04,

from an amount of $2,499,999.00, to an amount not to exceed


CO 07-026-2P.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-007229 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Black

& Veatch Corporation, for Contract 07-527-BP Ultraviolet Disinfection Study -

Black & Veatch, HPWRP, in an amount of $108.96, from an amount of


201-50000-601410, Purchase Order 8005000

CO 07-527-BP.pdfAttachments:

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Stanley Consultants, Inc., for Contract 05-837-2P Mechanical and Electrical

Consulting Support Services, SSA, NSA, CSA in an amount of $422,383.98,

from an amount of $1,110,999.00, to an amount not to exceed $688,615.02,

Accounts 201-50000-601420 and 601440, Purchase Order 3052467


Approved


Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for Contract 07-859-1C Economic and Environmental

Assessment of Water Quality Improvements in the CAWS and Floatable

Control Evaluation NBPS, in an amount of $87,853.20, from an amount of

$1,031,274.00, to an amount not to exceed $943,420.80, Account

101-50000-601410, Purchase Order 3048466

CO 07-859-1C.pdfAttachments:

Approved


AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for Contract 07-223-2P Review and

Support Master Plan Activities at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant in an


exceed $0.00, Account 201-50000-601410, Purchase Order 3064841

Approved

13-007633 Authority to decrease Contract 75-208-2H Torrence Avenue Leg, to Kenny

Kiewit Shea JV in an amount of $1,481,263.93, from an amount of

$79,516,650.97, to an amount not to exceed $78,035,387.04, Account

401-50000-645600, Purchase Order 3000479

CO 75-208-2H.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-007834 Authority to decrease Contract 00-473-1D Replace Casework, Fume Hoods

and Miscellaneous Work, to IHC/KED, a Joint Venture in an amount of

$85,320.44, from an amount of $7,835,291.77, to an amount not to exceed

$7,749,971.33, Accounts 101-50000-612680, 201-50000-645680 and

401-50000-645780, Purchase Order 5000624

CO 00-473-1D.pdfAttachments:

Approved



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13-007935 Authority to increase Contract 09-176-3P Sludge Thickening Facilities,

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to McHugh Construction in an amount of

$27,029.99, from an amount of $165,292,751.66, to an amount not to

exceed $165,319,781.65, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order

5001115


Approved

13-008036 Authority to decrease Contract 04-824-2P Tertiary Filter Rehabilitation, Pump

VFDs and Other Plant Improvements, EWRP, HPWRP, KWRP, to IHC

Construction Companies, LLC in an amount of $128,745.43, from an amount

of $16,826,944.85, to an amount not to exceed $16,698,199.42, Accounts



Approved


Michael Baker, Jr., Inc. for professional engineering services for Contract

10-882-5C Preliminary Engineering for Streambank Stabilization Projects on

Tinley Creek, Calumet Union Drainage Ditch, and Midlothian Creek, in an


exceed $424,714.07, Account 501-50000-601410, Purchase Order 3063986

Approved

13-009838 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend agreement for Contract

12-RFP-02, State Legislative Liaison Consulting Services with Kevin J.

Fitzpatrick in an amount of $51,000.00, from an amount of $102,000.00 to

an amount not to exceed $51,000.00, Account 101-15000-601170, Purchase

Order 3071068

Approved


SEECO Consultants, Inc., for geotechnical analysis and sub-surface

exploration for various construction projects in an amount of $77,266.52,

from an amount of $614,999.00, to an amount not to exceed $537,732.48,

Accounts 101, 201 and 401-50000-612380, Purchase Order 3066795

CO SEECO.PDFAttachments:

Approved



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Donnelly/Milhouse, Joint Venture, for Contract 03-822-2M Elevator

Improvements - Professional Services in an amount of $56,194.12, from an

amount of $380,679.24, to an amount not to exceed $324,485.12, Accounts


CO 03-822-2M.pdfAttachments:

Approved

Budget & Employment Committee

Authorization

13-005741 Authority to transfer 2012 departmental appropriations in the amount of

$190,000.00 in the Capital Improvements Bond Fund

02.07.13 Board Transfer BF5.pdfAttachments:

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

13-004442 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Thomas Collins vs .



901-30000-601090

Approved

13-005243 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Donald Dye vs.

MWRDGC, Claim Number 0200005077, Illinois Workers’ Compensation


901-30000-601090

Approved


Authorization



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13-005544 Authority to issue a 2-month permit to Patrick Engineering, Inc. and its

subcontractor, Wang Engineering, Inc., for access through District real

estate known as Main Channel Parcels 34.03, 34.05 and 34.08 to reach

property owned by Canadian National Railway located in Summit, Illinois, to

perform soil borings for an IDOT project. Consideration shall be a document

preparation fee of $2,500.00

02-07-13_Patrick Engineering Inc.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-005645 Authority to commence procedures to sell a 2,322 square foot parcel of

District real estate, plus air rights, located in the Chicago River between Lake

and Randolph Streets in Chicago upon competitive bid

02-07-13_400 West Randolph LLC.pdfAttachments:

Barbara J. McGowan lifted her earlier deferral



Aye: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore,

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Kathleen Therese Meany

7 -

Abstain: Patrick D. Thompson1 -



Motion

13-005346 MOTION to appoint Commissioner Cynthia M. Santos to the Public Building

Commission


Resolution

13-005147 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the

month of February 2013 as Black History Month


Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes -

No nays

Ordinance



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O13-00148 Ordinance O13-001 An Ordinance directing the County Clerk to reduce the

levy of taxes on Capital Improvement Bonds for the levy year 2012

Ord O13-001 att.pdf

Ordinance BTL 2013-02-07.pdfAttachments:

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that this

Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:


Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

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13-010949 Authorization to execute change orders to decrease purchase orders or carry

forward FY2012 encumbrances to FY2013

Engineering Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

Finance Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

General Administration FY2012 Purchase Orders

Human Resources Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

Information Technology Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

Law Department FY2012 Purchase orders

Maintenance & Operations FY2012 Purchase Orders

Montoring & Research Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

Procurement & Materials Management Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

Treasury Department FY2012 Purchase Orders

Attachments:

Approved


46, 47, 48, 50, and 51

Frank Avila voted Nay on Item #11

A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Frank Avila, to


vote:



Therese Meany

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13-010650 MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners

extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Martha Bell Holmes

(As Revised)


this Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation.

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13-011051 MOTION expressing opposition to House Bill 1049 pending in the Illinois

General Assembly





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Meeting Summary

Speakers

Alphonse Gray accepted the memorial resolution extending sympathy and

condolences to the family of Martha Bell-Holmes (Re: Miscellaneous and New

Business Item #51)

Don Pries, PE Chairman of National Engineers Week accepted the Resolution

recognizing National Engineers Week

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns (Re: Procurement Item #7,

11, 33 and Real Estate Item #45)

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre

1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a break down of the cost (Re: Procurement

Item #11)

2. Debra Shore requested periodic reports (Re: Procurement Item #14)

3. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a break down of the time line (Re:

Procurement Item #33)

4. Debra Shore requested that Staff review HB0072

5. Debra Shore requested that the District participate in the prescription drug take

back program

6. Barbara J. McGowan requested a copy of the entire house bill ( Re: Miscellaneous

and New Business Item #51)

Study Session

None

Announcements

None





The next regular board meeting is scheduled for February 21, 2013, please



Management for signature and preparation: February 8, 2013


preparation: February 11, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., February 13,

2013

Adjournment

A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos,when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday,

February 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be

adjourned. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline

Torres, Clerk



Therese Meany

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APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this February 7, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




February 7, 2013




100 East Erie Street Chicago, IL 60611


Thursday, February 21, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room






THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES WILL GOVERN THE MEETING PROCESS: 1. Board Members who vote "Nay, Present, or Abstain" or have a question on any

item may request the item be removed from the Consent Agenda. 2. Citizens in the audience who address the Board on any item may request the item

be removed from the Consent Agenda. 3. Items removed from the Consent Agenda are considered separately.



Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes February 21, 2013

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Page 1


President Kathleen Therese Meany presiding, called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

Roll Call Present: 8 -

Absent: 1 -

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and

Kathleen Therese Meany Barbara J. McGowan


A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Cynthia M.

Santos, that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to

read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays







meeting to order


Report

1 13-0115 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Published and Filed


2 13-0117 Authority to advertise Contract 13-816-21 Furnish and Deliver One Steel Cutting Shear to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost


Approved






3 13-0118 Authority to advertise Contract 11-839-21 Replacement of an Inverter System at the Pump and Blower House at the Calumet Water Reclamation

Plant, estimated cost $112,400.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1350859

Approved

4

13-0128

Authority to advertise Contract 13-628- 11 Repair of Truck Scales at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $33,000.00, Accounts 101-66000/69000-612650/612680/623270, Requisitions 1350307 and 1351244

Approved

5

13-0138

Authority to advertise Contract 13-619- 11 Rebabbitting Pump Motor Bearings

at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $27,000.00, Account 101-67000-612600, Requisition 1355883

Approved


6 13-0116 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-722-21, Furnish and Deliver a 4160/480 Liquid-Filled Transformer to the Egan Water Reclamation Plant , to

Wesco Distribution Inc., d/b/a Englewood Electrical Supply Company, in an

amount not to exceed $38,818.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1349949

Approved

7

13-0129

Issue purchase order to R.S. Means Company, to Furnish and Deliver Costworks Annual License Renewal, in an amount not to exceed $19,500.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1355886

Approved

8

13-0132

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-09 Purchase, Installation and Configuration of Cellular Telephones , Accessories

and Wireless Communications Services, with AT&T Mobility National Accounts LLC in an amount not to exceed $1,003,500.00, Accounts 101-27000-612210, 623850, Requisition 1336523

Approved

9

13-0134

Issue purchase order to Vulcan Industries , Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Parts

for the Vulcan Screens at the Racine Avenue Pumping Station , and at the O’

Brien and Egan Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $78,000.00, Accounts 101-67000, 69000-623270, Requisitions 1350803 and 1351264

Approved











10 13-0137 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Doctors of Physical Therapy (DPT) for Contract 12-RFP-28 On-Site Physical Therapy for a two-year period, with an option to extend for a third year, in an amount not to

exceed $200,000.00, Account 901-30000-601090, Requisition 1345038

Deferred by Michael A. Alvarez

11

13-0142

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Networkfleet, Inc., for Maintenance of the Vehicle Location System for District Vehicles , in an



12

13-0143

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, for a Three-Dimensional Hydrodynamic and

Water Quality Model for the Chicago Area Waterway System , in an amount not to exceed $640,248.00, Account 201-52000- 601170, Requisition 1356183



13 13-0130 Authority to decrease Contract 98-RFP-10 Design, Build, Own Finance, Operate and Maintain a 150 Dry Tons Per Day Biosolids Processing Facility

at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and Beneficially Use the Final Product for a Period of 20 Years, to Metropolitan Biosolids Management, LLC, in an amount of $1,568,904.33 from an amount of $214,053,802.51 to an amount not to exceed $212,484,898.18, Account 101-69000-612590, Purchase Order 5000950

Attachments: 98-RFP-10-Pelletizer Operations 020613.pdf

Deferred by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos

14 13-0139 Authority to increase purchase order and exercise an option to extend

agreement for one year, for on-line legal research and subscriptions to

various legal publications, with West Publishing Corporation, in an amount of $73,576.00 , from an amount of $206,390.00, to an amount not to exceed $279,966.00, Account 101-30000-612490, 623720, Purchase Order 3062855

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization






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15 13-0114 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Bobby Bell vs . MWRDGC, Case Number 09 WC 42659, Illinois Workers’ Compensation

Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $400,000.00. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved


Authorization

16 13-0136 Authorization to issue specific leases to tenant farmers under the farm

management program administrated by the District’s consultant , Heartland

Bank and Trust Company, for land parcels of various acreages located at the

Prairie Plan Operations in Fulton County, Illinois, for a three year period. Consideration shall be a sum total for all leases of $999,058.00.

Attachments:

Lease Data Sheet.pdf

Approved


Authorization

17 13-0105 Authority to issue a 4-month permit extension to Albany Auto Sales to

continue to access, use, and maintain a boat dock on approximately 2,009

square feet of District real estate located along the North Branch of the

Chicago River adjacent to 4030 North Rockwell Street in Chicago. Consideration shall be $2,500.00

Attachments:

02-17-13_Albany Auto Sales.pdf

Approved

18 13-0121 Authority to grant a 25-year easement on a 1.2-arce area to Commonwealth

Edison Company (“ComEd”) for continued operation, maintenance, renewal and removal of two underground tunnels and head houses for each tunnel underneath the Main Channel midway between Central Park Avenue and

Pulaski Road, Chicago, Illinois, to the Crawford Generating Station property

on the north side of the Main Channel, along with electric transformers, poles, towers, insulators and concrete slab foundations on Main Channel Parcel 41.09. Consideration shall be an initial fee of $12,071.50

Attachments:

Ex. authority to grant 25-yr. easement 2.21.13.pdf

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19 13-0123 Authority to grant a 25-year, 20’ x 2,605’ easement to Commonwealth Edison Company (“ComEd”) for continued operation, maintenance and

renewal of a roadway along the south side of the Main Channel beginning at Cicero Avenue, and continuing easterly to Main Channel Parcel 41.09, for access to its facilities located thereon. Consideration shall be an initial fee of $13,025.00

Attachments: Ex. authority to grant easement 2.21.13.pdf

Approved

20

13-0125

Authority to issue a 5-year permit to U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service to use

Main Channel Parcel 15.05 in Lockport, Will County, Illinois to launch and

retrieve boats used to collect and analyze aquatic species in the Main

Channel. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments: 02-21-13_U.S.FISH WILDLIFE.pdf

21

13-0126

Approved

Authority to issue a 3-month permit extension to the Village of Lemont for the

continued use of a 1-acre portion of Main Channel Parcel 23.04 located along the south bank of the Main Channel and east of the Lemont Road Overpass in Lemont, Illinois, for the storage of approximately 2,000 tons of road salt. Consideration shall be $2,167.00

Attachments: 02-21-13_VILLAGE OF LEMONT.pdf

Approved

22 13-0127 Authority to issue a 2-month permit to Geo Services, Inc. and its

subcontractor, Alfred Benesch & Company, to access District Main Channel Parcels 34.05, 34.08, 35.02, 35.03, 37.03 and HASMA to perform soil borings for an IDOT project. Consideration shall be a document preparation

fee of $2,500.00

Attachments:

02-21-13_GEO SERVICES INC..pdf

Approved

Stormwater Management Committee

Authorization

23 13-0140 Authorization for payment to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency for a Section 401 water quality certification permit in the amount of $10,000.00 in

connection with Oak Lawn Creek Streambank Stabilization Project, Contract 10-237-5F, Account 501-50000- 601170

Approved



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24 13-0145 Authority to negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of

Northlake concerning Lower Des Plaines River Detailed Watershed Plan

Project ADCR-7B

Attachments:

IGA Northlake.pdf

Approved

25 13-0148 Authorization to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the Lake

County Forest Preserve District to expand the floodwater storage capacity of Buffalo Creek Reservoir (As Revised)

Attachments:

Approved

Buffalo Creek Expansion (Existing).pdf Buffalo Creek Expansion (Prefeffed).pdf


Memorial Resolution


extending sympathy and condolences to the family of the Honorable

Gay-Lloyd Lott

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson,

that this Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation.


Resolution

27 13-0112 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing National Engineers Week

Adopted




and Hardware, in an amount of $651,606.60 from an amount of $1,257,181.65, to an amount not to exceed $1,908,788.25, Accounts 101-27000-612810, 612820, Purchase Order 3062338

Approved

29 13-0151 Annual Report for the Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust for 2011 and

2012

Attachments:

2011-12 Def Comp exhibits.pdf

Published and Filed



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30 13-0152 Authorization to execute change orders to decrease purchase orders or carry

forward FY2012 encumbrances to FY2013

Attachments:

Approved

Maintenance & Operations Department FY2012 Purchase Orders - Additiona 13-0152 Maintenance Operations Department FY2012 Purchase Orders - A

31 13-0153 Report on District participation in 2013 parades (As Revised)

Published and Filed

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 10, 11, 12, 13 and 26

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, to Approve

the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 6 - Frank Avila, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

Absent: 3 -

Michael A. Alvarez, Barbara J. McGowan, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos

Meeting Summary

Speakers Gay-Lloyd Lott Jr. accepted the memorial resolution extending sympathy and

condolences to the family of Gay-Lloyd Lott (Re: Miscellaneous and New Buisiness

item #26) Mitchell Iseberg and Rabbi Isacc Wolf addressed the Board regarding District real

estate. George Blakemore, concerned citizen, addressed the Board regarding Black History Month.

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested that the District review prohibiting the use of

pesticides and herbicides (Re: Maintenance and Operations Item #16)

2. Frank Avila requested these construction contracts follow the District 's minority

participation program (Re: Stormwater Management Item #24)

Study Session None

Announcements

None



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The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 7, 2013, please prepare

and submit Board items before the following absolute cutoff dates.

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: February 22, 2013 Date agenda items are due to the Executive Director for signature and

preparation: February 25, 2013, Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., February 27, 2013.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos,when the

Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 10:00

a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by

the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk

Aye: 6 - Frank Avila, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

Absent: 3 -

Michael A. Alvarez, Barbara J. McGowan, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos

APPROVAL: In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing agenda


Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this February 21, 2013 are hereby approved.

APPROVED: /s/ Kathleen Therese Meany President Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

February 21, 2013


Thursday, March 7, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

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March 7, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes



10:00 a.m.

Roll Call




Present: 9 -





ayes - No nays


A motion was made by Cynthia M. Sanots, seconded by Debra Shore, to recess

and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The motion carried by




meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0168 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of January 2013, in the

amount of $40,349,047.59

January 2013 M003 FM FI Reconciliation ReportAttachments:

Published and Filed

2 13-0177 Report on the Government Finance Officer’s Association Distinguished

Budget Presentation Award to the District for the 2012 Budget and

Certificates of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the

District, the MWRD Retirement Fund, and to the MWRD Retiree Health Care

Trust for the Fiscal Year 2011

Published and Filed





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Report

3 13-0165 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal, 13-RFP-06 Biogas

Renewable Energy Project at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant (As

Revised)

Published and Filed

4 13-0173 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Published and Filed

Authorization

5 13-0179 Authorization to Extend the Agreement with The Gordian Group, Inc., for

professional services for the development and implementation of the job

order contracting system, for an additional period of twelve months (third

term)

Approved

6 13-0182 Authorization to increase and extend Contract 09-942-11, Job Order

Contracting Services, with Meccor Industries Ltd., for an additional twelve

month period (third term), in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00, from

$8,000,000.00 to $12,000,000.00, Accounts 101, 201, 401, and 501 Funds

JOC Program - Presumptive Ethnicity Summary Report.pdfAttachments:

Approved

7 13-0194 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid of $68,501.00 from and enter

into a lease with the Wilmette Harbor Association for a 39-year term on 6.19

acres of District real estate, including the Wilmette Harbor, located at 20

Harbor Drive in Wilmette, Illinois; North Shore Channel Parcels 1.02, 1.03 &

1.04, Lease Number 12-370-11 (As Revised)




8 13-0161 Authority to advertise Contract 13-924-21, Furnish, Deliver, and Install

Torque Limiters on Final Tanks at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant ,


1355519

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9 13-0162 Authority to advertise Contract 13-927-21, Furnish and Deliver a Remote

Racking Device to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost


Approved

10 13-0171 Authority to advertise Contract 13-033-11 Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous

Air Filters to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost

$53,600.00, Account 101-20000-623270

Approved

11 13-0192 Authority to advertise Contract 13-053-11 Furnish and Deliver Lamps to

Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $125,000.00,

Account 101-20000-623070

Approved

12 13-0198 Authority to advertise Contract 13-975-11 Repair and Upgrade Services for

the Video Surveillance System at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant ,

estimated cost $35,000.00, Accounts 101-69000-612680, Requisition

1357898.

Approved

13 13-0199 Authority to advertise Contract 13-690-11 Services to Rebuild AC and DC

Motors to Various Service Areas, estimated cost $183,900.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612650, Requisitions 1356198, 1356199, 1356207

Approved


14 13-0164 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Networkfleet, Inc.,

for Maintenance of the Vehicle Location System for District Vehicles, in an


1354785 (Deferred from February 21, 2013 Board Meeting)

Approved

15 13-0169 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-809-12, Furnishing and Delivering

Unleaded Gasoline and Diesel Grade Fuel Oil to Fulton County, Illinois

(Re-Bid), to Herr Petroleum Corporation, in an amount not to exceed


Approved

16 13-0178 Issue purchase order to Kofax, Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Renewal License,

Software Maintenance and Support for the Kofax Network Fax Software, in

an amount not to exceed $18,827.00, Account 101-27000-612820,

Requisition 1357611

Approved












17 13-0186 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-670-11, Outfitting of Debris and

Pontoon Boats at Various Areas, to Baltic Marine Services, Inc., in an


1348756

Approved

18 13-0196 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-693-11, Use of a Sanitary Landfill Site,

Group A, to Heartland Recycling, LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$184,470.00, and Group B, to Newton County Landfill Partnership, d/b/a

Newton County Landfill, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, Account

101-66000-612520, Requisition 1349254

Contract 13-693-11 Group-A and Group-B Bid Tabulation.pdfAttachments:

Approved

19 13-0200 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Doctors of Physical

Therapy (DPT) for Contract 12-RFP-28 On-Site Physical Therapy for a

two-year period, with an option to extend for a third year, in an amount not to


(Deferred from the February 21, 2013, Board meeting)

Approved

Award Contract

20 13-0170 Authority to award Contract 13-002-11, Furnish and Deliver Cylinder Gases

and Bulk Argon to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Groups A, B

and C to The Welding Center Inc., in an amount not to exceed $18,679.25,

and Group D to Welding Industrial Supply Co., in an amount not to exceed

$13,020.00, Account 101-20000-623840

Approved

21 13-0174 Authority to award Contract 13-859-11, Agricultural Maintenance at Fulton

County, Illinois, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not

to exceed $1,395,951.00, Account 101-68000-612420, Requisition 1346878

Approved

22 13-0184 Authority to award Contract 12-368-2SR, Upper Des Plaines Intercepting

Sewer 20C Rehabilitation, North Service Area, to Kenny Construction

Company, in an amount not to exceed $1,948,488.00, Account

201-50000-645700, Requisition 1347929

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23 13-0185 Authority to award Contract 12-751-21, Furnish, Deliver and Install a Gate

Access Control System at the Egan and Kirie Water Reclamation Plants, to

Johnson Controls, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $431,000.00, Account

201-50000-645680, Requisition 1346214

Approved

24 13-0187 Authority to award Contract 13-847-11, Truck Hauling of Liquid Sludge from

the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant to Various Locations, to Si-Tech

Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $262,680.00, Account

101-68000-612520, Requisition 1349253

Approved

25 13-0197 Authority to award Contract 06-494-3P, Centrifuge Building and Sludge

Loading System Upgrades, Egan and Hanover Park Water Reclamation

Plants, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$9,044,000.00, Accounts 201, 401-50000-645750, 645650, Requisition

1353992

APP D 06-494-3P.pdfAttachments:

Approved



Smithamundsen LLC, for legal services in the matter of Gaweda, et al. v.

MWRDGC, Case No. 10 CH 52264, in an amount of $35,000.00, from an

amount of $177,500.00, to an amount not to exceed $212,500.00, Account

101-11000-601170, Purchase Order 3066424

P O 3066424 CHANGE ORDER LOG.pdfAttachments:

Approved

27 13-0166 Authority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with Tecnica

Environmental Services, Inc. to Remove Hazardous Materials from Various

District Locations, on an As-Needed Basis, for a Three-Year Period, in the



Approved






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28 13-0175 Authority to increase Contract 12-692-11, Utilization and Transportation of Air

Dried Biosolids from LASMA and CALSMA, to Synagro Central LLC, in an

amount of $135,000.00, from an amount of $1,534,861.00, to an amount not


5001334


Approved

29 13-0176 Authority to increase Contract 11-761-21, Building Restoration at the North

Side and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants, to Restore Masonry, LLC, in

an amount of $133,802.00, from an amount of $964,605.00, to an amount

not to exceed $1,098,407.00, Accounts 201-50000-645750, Purchase Order

5001385

Approved

Affirmative Action Committee

Report

30 13-0205 Report on draft Calendar of 2013 Diversity Events

Published and Filed


Authorization

31 13-0158 Authority to transfer 2013 departmental appropriations in the amount of

$201,000.00 in the Corporate Fund and Construction Fund


Approved


Authorization

32 13-0159 Authorization for payment to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for

a permit in the amount of $10,100.00 and pledging Certificate of Deposit

investments in the amount of $313,100.00 in connection with McCook

Reservoir Expanded Stage 2 Overburden Removal, SSA, Contract

73-161-DH, Account 401-50000-645620

Approved




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Judiciary Committee

Authorization

33 13-0156 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Michael Eberhart vs .



901-30000-601090

Approved


Authorization

34 13-0188 Authority to enter into a 10-year lease agreement with the City of Chicago for

the continued use of approximately 4.35 acres of improved District real

estate located at 31st Street and Sacramento Avenue, Chicago, Illinois along

the Collateral Channel, on Main Channel Parcels 42.01 and 42.15 for

municipal corporate purposes. Consideration shall be an initial annual rent

of $69,000.00

Attachment to 10-yr. lease agrmnt 3.7.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

35 13-0189 Authority to issue a 1-year permit extension to BP to enter District land to

perform environmental remediation activities at BP’s former leasehold

located at 3266 W. Devon Avenue in Lincolnwood, Illinois (c/k/a North Shore

Channel Parcel 7.03). Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

03-07-13_BP.pdfAttachments:

Approved

36 13-0193 Authority to issue a 5-day permit to Paramount Pictures Corporation to use

land commonly known as a portion of the McCook Reservoir Site to film

scenes for a major motion picture titled “Transformers 4”. Consideration

shall be a permit fee of $7,500.00

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37 13-0207 Authority to decrease Contract 98-RFP-10 Design, Build, Own Finance,

Operate and Maintain a 150 Dry Tons Per Day Biosolids Processing Facility

at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and Beneficially Use the Final

Product for a Period of 20 years, to Metropolitan Biosolids Management,

LLC, in an amount of $1,568,904.33 from an amount of $214,053,802.51 to

an amount not to exceed $212,484,898.18, Account 101-69000-612590,

Purchase Order 5000950, (Deferred from the February 21, 2013 Board

Meeting)

98-RFP-10Attachments:

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Present

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 7 and 38

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Present on Item #37


Spyropoulos, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote:




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month of March 2013 as Women's History Month


Spyropoulos, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by

acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays

Meeting Summary

Speakers

Jeff Esser, Government Finance Officer’s Association, presented the Distinguished

Budget Presentation Award to the District for the Budget and the Certificates of

Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Award to the District , the

Retirement Fund, and to the Retiree Health Care Trust for the Fiscal Year 2011 (Re:

Finance Item #2)

John Gorski, Irish American Heritage Center, accepted the resolution wishing the Irish

American Heritage Center a happy St. Patrick’s Day

Warren James, Wilmette Harbor Management, Inc.; Jim Dominik, Wilmette Harbor

Association, Inc.; and Paul McDonough, Centerpointe Yacht Services, LLC

addressed the Board regarding the lease (Re: Procurement Item #7)

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, addressed the Board regarding various items

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Summary of Requests

None

Study Session

None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 21, 2013, please



Management for signature and preparation: March 8, 2013


preparation: March 12, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., March 13,

2013

Adjournment


when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, March 21,

2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be adjourned. The





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APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this March 7, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




March 7, 2013



Thursday, March 21, 2013

12:00 PM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room














The time of the Regular Board Meeting for Thursday, March 21, 2013

at 10 a.m. has been rescheduled to start at noon on Thursday,

March 21, 2013.





12:00 p.m.

Roll Call




Present: 9 -





nays



Spyropoulos, to recess and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The

motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays



meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

13-02171 Report on the investment interest income during January 2013


Published and Filed

13-02182 Report on the investment interest income during February 2013


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13-02193 Report on investments purchased during January 2013


Published and Filed

13-02204 Report on investments purchased during February 2013


Published and Filed


Report

13-02475 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-08, Economic

Advisor for Renewable Energy Projects, estimated cost $90,000.00, Account

201-50000-601170, Requisition 1358207 (As Revised)

Published and Filed

Authorization

13-02496 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid of $68,501.00 from and enter




1.04, Lease Number 12-370-11 (Deferred from March 7, 2013 Board

Meeting)


A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Michael A. Alvarez, that

this Agenda Item be Deferred. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:




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13-02307 Authority to advertise Contract 13-004-11 Furnish and Deliver Structural and

Stainless Steel to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated

cost $180,000.00, Account 101-20000-623030

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13-02318 Authority to advertise Contract 13-017-11 Furnish and Deliver Electrical

Supplies and Wire to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated

cost $145,000.00, Account 101-20000-623070

Approved

13-02569 Authority to advertise Contract 13-106-11 to Furnish and Deliver

Phosphorous Removal Monitoring Equipment, estimated cost $85,000.00,


Approved

13-025810 Authority to advertise Contract 13-604-21 Furnish, Deliver and Install

Security Cameras at the Lockport Powerhouse, estimated cost $77,661.00,


Approved

13-026511 Authority to advertise Contract 13-006-11 Furnish and Deliver Janitorial

Supplies to Various Locations for a One-Year Period, estimated cost

$71,000.00, Accounts 101-20000-623110, 623170, 623660

Approved

13-026612 Authority to advertise Contract 13-031-11 Furnish and Deliver Medical and

First Aid Supplies to Various Locations for a One-Year Period, estimated cost

$29,000.00, Account 101-20000-623780 (As Revised)

Approved


13-023313

Issue a purchase order to the Lake Forest Graduate School of

Management, pursuant to the Terms of Master Agreement 11-RFP-12, to

provide a Manager Development Program, in a total amount not to exceed


Approved

13-023614 Issue Purchase Orders to Graybar Electric Company, Inc., to Furnish and

Deliver Electrical Catalog Products, under the U.S. Communities

Cooperative Purchasing Contract #MA-IS-1340234, in an amount not to

exceed $80,000.00, Accounts 101-15000, 27000, 66000, 67000, 68000,

69000-623070, and 623850, Requisitions 1358192, 1358200, 1358215,

1357938, 1357939 and 1357922

Approved




13-023715 Issue purchase order to Walker Process Equipment, to Furnish and Deliver

Replacement Parts for the Secondary Tank Drives at the Calumet Water

Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, Account

101-68000-623270, Requisition 1351239

Approved

13-023816 Issue purchase orders to Peterson and Matz, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver

Replacement Parts for Pumps and Equipment at the Stickney and Egan

Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $138,000.00,

Accounts 101-67000, 69000-623270, Requisitions 1350801,1350844 and

1353144

Approved

13-024617 Issue purchase order to Bloomberg Finance L.P. for the ongoing

Maintenance and Provision of a Real-Time Financial Information Network,

Providing News, Data, Analysis, Straight-Through Processing, and Electronic

Trading Tools, in an amount not to exceed $99,500.00 for a three-year

period, Account 101-11000-612280, Requisition 1358238

Approved

13-025418 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Agilent Technologies ,

Inc., to Furnish, Deliver and Install a Gas Chromatograph and Mass

Spectrometer, in an amount not to exceed $70,135.25, Account

101-16000-634970, Requisition 1356597

Approved

13-025519 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with YSI Incorporated , for

Preventive Maintenance of YSI Water Quality Instruments, in an amount not


Approved

13-026420 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-104-11, Furnish and Deliver Contract

Laboratory Technicians for Various Locations, to ANA Laboratories, Inc., in


Requisition 1342916

Approved

13-026721 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Oracle America , Inc.

for the maintenance, support and acquisition of miscellaneous parts for the

District’s SAP Enterprise Servers, GIS Systems, the Laboratory Information

Management System (LIMS), and the disaster recovery servers for a period

of seventeen (17) months with option to extend for (4) additional one-year

terms, in an amount not to exceed $357,248.17, Accounts

101-27000-601170, 612810, 612820, 634810, Requisition 1358220


this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:




Aye: Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore,


Therese Meany

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13-027122 Issue purchase orders to LAI, LTD., to Furnish and Deliver Process

Equipment Parts to Various Locations, in an amount not to exceed

$802,000.00, Accounts 101, 201-50000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623070,

623090, 623270, 623780, and 634650, Requisitions 1347565, 1347566,

1349963, 1349964, 1352403, 1352405, 1352795, 1353117, 1350863,

1351597, 1351237, 1352048, 1353146 and 1353540

Approved

Award Contract

13-024023 Authority to award Contract 13-027-12 (Re-Bid), Furnish and Deliver Glass

and Plastic Labware to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group B

to A. Daigger & Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $13,560.02, and

Group D to Fisher Scientific Company LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$23,294.00, Account 101-20000-623570

Approved

13-024224 Authority to award Contract 13-028-11, Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous

Laboratory Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group

A, to A. Daigger & Company Inc., in an amount not to exceed $49,481.60,

and Group B, to Thomas Scientific Inc., for in an amount not to exceed

$8,442.95, Account 101-20000-623570

Approved


13-023225 Authority to decrease Contract 10-612-11 Services of Street Sweepers at

Various Service Areas, to Gosia Cartage LTD, in an amount of $10,298.75

from an amount of $191,912.00 to an amount not to exceed $181,613.25,

Account 101-69000-612420, Purchase Order 5001129

10-612-11 030713.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-024326 Authority to increase Contract 11-626-11, Security Services at the Lockport

Powerhouse, to Universal Security, Corp., in an amount of $50,000.00, from

an amount of $219,204.98, to an amount not to exceed $269,204.98,


Approved



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13-024527 Authority to decrease purchase order to Hewlett-Packard Company to

furnish and deliver new and replacement computer hardware and software in

an amount of $202,638.81, from an amount of $3,100,000.00 to an amount

not to exceed $2,897,361.19. Accounts 101-27000-623810, 634810,

Purchase Order 3061831.

Approved

13-026028 Authority to decrease Contract 09-365-5F Heritage Park Flood Control

Facility, to F.H. Paschen/Lake County Grading, A Joint Venture in an amount

of $100,000.00, from an amount of $29,475,000.00, to an amount not to


5001339

Approved

13-026129 Authority to increase Contract 09-176-3P Sludge Thickening Facilities,

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to McHugh Construction, in an amount of

$24,452.40 from an amount of $165,330,593.71, to an amount not to exceed



Approved

13-026230 Authority to increase Contract 06-363-3D Gloria Alitto Majewski Reservoir

Repair and Rehabilitation, North Service Area, to IHC Construction

Companies, LLC in an amount of $24,507.00, from an amount of


401-50000-645720, Purchase Order 5001286

CO 06-363-3D.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-026331 Authority to increase Contract 06-023-3P Stop Logs and Diversion Pumps at

Wilmette Pump Station and Evanston Pump Station Rehabilitation, North

Service Area, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, in an amount of $28,860.00,


$17,651,372.68, Accounts 101-50000-612620, 401-50000-645620 and

645720, Purchase Order 5001266


Approved



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13-026932 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the joint funding agreement

with the United States Department of the Interior - U.S. Geological Survey

for the maintenance and operation of eight streamflow gage stations and

one rainfall gage within Cook County, Illinois, in an amount of $29,250.00,

from an amount of $70,985.00, to an amount not to exceed $100,235.00,

Accounts 501-50000-612490 and 201-50000-601170, Purchase Order

3073997

Approved


Report

13-022333 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of

Engineering during the month of February 2013

CO February.pdf


Published and Filed

13-022434 Report on the status of the agreement entered into between the District and

Hanson Material Service for the mining of the required “Rough Hole” for the

Thornton Composite Reservoir

HMS, Attachment A.pdf

HMS, Attachment B.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

Authorization

13-022835 Request for authority to negotiate and execute a service agreement between

the Village of Hoffman Estates (Village) and the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District (District) for an area lying outside the District but within

Cook County, Willow Creek Community Church

Exhibit A, Service Agreement.pdfAttachments:

Approved



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13-027036 Request for Orders adopting Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact, Conclusions

of Law, and Recommended Fine to the Board of Commissioners for the

Show Cause Complaint for the violation of the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District Sewer Permit Ordinance and Manual of Procedures in

the matter of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v .

Village of Orland Park, Violation Complaint No. 08-048-VC, Permit Nos.

84-0071, 78-0744 and 78-1201.

final order.PDFAttachments:

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Report

13-021037 Report on the Release of Executive Session Transcripts

Published and Filed

13-021538 Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and

Miscellaneous Claims under $10,000.00

Settlements 3.21.13.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

Authorization

13-021139 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claims of David Garza vs .

MWRDGC, Case Nos. 10 WC 6593 and 12 WC 19783, Illinois Workers’

Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $57,026.20. Account

901-30000-601090

Approved

13-021240 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Jeffrey Mitchell vs .

MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200004417, Illinois Workers’ Compensation


901-30000-601090

Approved

13-022241 Authority to settle Ebro Foods, Inc.’s delinquent User Charges and to

execute such documents as may be necessary to effectuate settlement

Approved



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13-022642 Authority to settle the Catholic Bishop of Chicago’s delinquent User Charges

and to execute such documents as may be necessary to effectuate

settlement


13-027243 Authority to settle Village of Bridgeview/Toyota Park’s 2007-2010 User

Charge liability in the total amount of $93,421.15, with a waiver of penalty in

the amount of $20,160.72, Board Appeal No. 12B-001

Approved


Authorization

13-021444 Authorization for lunch and a boat trip for the winners of the Chicago Public

Schools’ and non-public schools’ Science Fairs at a cost not to exceed

$6,000.00, Accounts 101-25000-612330 and 612490

Approved

13-022145 Authorization to implement Step Therapy and Prior Authorization programs

related to prescription drug benefits for non-represented employees and

retirees

Approved


Authorization

13-022546 Authority to issue a one (1)-year permit to the Illinois State Toll Highway

Authority for access to Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater

Chicago sites, 2 at the Majewski Reservoir and 1 at Majewski Park, to

perform geotechnical investigations and environmental testing in connection

with the construction of the Elgin-O’Hare Western Access Project.

Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachment to Issue permit ISTHA 3.21.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved



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13-025047 Authority to grant a 25-year 4,340± sq. ft. easement to the City of Evanston

on a portion of North Shore Channel Parcel 3.07 and a portion of property

along the south side of Bridge Street spanning the North Shore Channel to

construct, maintain, operate and repair a bike path as part of the Bridge

Street bridge rehabilitation and widening project. Consideration shall be a

nominal fee of $10.00

03-21-13_City of Evanston.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-025248 Authority to issue an 8-month permit extension to Owens Corning Roofing &

Asphalt, LLC for the continued use of approximately 0.70 acres of District

real estate located near 7800 West 59th Street in Summit, Illinois; eastern

part of Main Channel Parcel 34.02. Consideration shall be $5,734.00

03-21-13_Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt LLC.pdfAttachments:

Approved


Motion

13-023549 MOTION to approve funds for District-wide celebrations

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, that this





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Resolution


Hispanic American Construction Industry Association’s 34th Annual Awards

Banquet



No nays

13-021351 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners wishing the Irish

American Heritage Center a happy St. Patrick’s Day

Adopted

Ordinance - Right of Way



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R13-00152 Adopt Ordinance No. R13-001 Establishing the Right-of-Way for the

Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the Tinley Creek Flood

Control/Streambank Stabilization Project (TICR-5) between Lake Lorin and

88th Avenue in Orland Hills and Orland Park in parts of Section 22, Township

36 N, Range 12, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Cook County, Illinois

Authority to Adopt Ordinance R13-001 3.21.13.pdf

Ordinance R13-001 TICR-5 3.21.13.pdf

Ex. A Right-of-Way & Map 3.21.13 R13-001.pdf

Attachments:


Right of Way Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation.





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13-027353 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-32

(Re-Bid) Point to Point Communication Services, with AT&T Corp. in an

amount not to exceed $1,522,690.00, Accounts

101-27000/66000/67000/68000/69000-612210, Requisitions 1349245,

1357362

Approved

13-027454 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing St.

Paul of the Cross School as First Place Winner of the Chicago Regional

Future City Competition

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, that


ayes - No nays


46th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair




13-027756 Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Cray Huber

Horstman Heil & VanAusdal, LLC to represent the District in connection with

a dispute with Rausch Construction Company, Inc. on Contract 01-353-2M in


Requisition 1358616

Approved



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Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 6, 21, 42, 49, 50, 52, 54

and 55



vote:




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Meeting Summary

Speakers

Jorge Perez, Executive Director and Ivan Solis, Vice President, accepted the

resolution recognizing the Hispanic American Construction Industry Association’s

34th Annual Awards Banquet (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #50)

Phillip Barreda, Executive Vice President, accepted the resolution recognizing the

46th Annual Chicago Business Opportunity Fair (Re: Miscellaneous and New

Business Item #55)

Ben Paoletti, student at St. Paul of the Cross School, accepted the resolution

recognizing St. Paul of the Cross School as First Place Winner of the Chicago

Regional Future City Competition (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #54)

Warren James, Vice President and Director, Wilmette Harbor Management, Inc.; Jim

Dominik, President, Wilmette Harbor Association, Inc.; and Ross Adams, Sheridan

Shore Sailing School, addressed the Board regarding the harbor lease (Re:


Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre

1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos questioned the spread of bids from District estimates,

David St. Pierre suggested developing a scorecard to show actual spreads (Re:


2. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a breakdown on cost (Re: Engineering Item

#34)

Study Session

Kevin Fitzpatrick will survey the board for a mutual date to schedule a Study Session

on the hiring of interns.

Announcements

None





The next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 4, 2013, please prepare



Management for signature and preparation: March 22, 2013:


preparation: March 26, 2013:

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., March 27,

2013.

Adjournment


McGowan, when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday,

April 4, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be adjourned.

The motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk




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APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this March 21, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




March 21, 2013



Thursday, April 4, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room















April 4, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes


President Kathleen Therese Meany presiding, called the meeting to order at 10:00

a.m.

Roll Call

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra

Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese

Meany

Present: 8 -

Kari K. SteeleAbsent: 1 -


A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that the

minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into the

record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays


A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Debra Shore, to recess

and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The motion carried by acclamation.

Chorus of Ayes - No Nays



meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

13-02791 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of February 2013, in the amount

of $21,451,451.23

13-0279 February 2013 Cash Disbursements SummaryAttachments:

Published and Filed


Report

13-02812 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Published and Filed

13-02843 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Published and Filed



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Authorization

13-02874 Authorization to amend Board Order of July 14, 2011, regarding authority to

issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Emerson Process

Management Power and Water Solutions, Inc., for Hardware and Software

Repair Services to Maintain the Emerson DCS Process Control Systems at the

Egan, Kirie and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to

exceed $496,400.00, Account 101-67000-612650, Requisition 1324541,


Approved

13-02885 Authorization to amend Board Order of March 7, 2013, regarding Authority to

advertise Contract 13-975-11 Repair and Upgrade Services for the Video

Surveillance System at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost

$35,000.00, Accounts 101-69000-612680, Requisitions 1357898, Agenda Item

No. 12, File No. 13-0198.

Approved

13-02946 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid of $68,501.00 from and enter




1.04, Lease Number 12-370-11 (Deferred from March 7 and March 21, 2013

Board Meetings)


A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan

that this item be deferred.

A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos to lift

the earlier deferral. Motion carried by roll call 8:0

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, that this

Agenda Item be Approved. The motion failed. The motion carried by the


Aye: Debra Shore, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany3 -

Nay: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos4 -

Present: Mariyana T. Spyropoulos1 -

Absent: Kari K. Steele1 -



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13-03017 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 12-375-11 Proposal

to Lease for 10-years 22.903 acres of District real estate located at 15660

Canal Bank Road in Lemont, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 23.03 from A. Block

Marketing, Inc. in the amount of $210,000.00

04-04-13_CONTRACT 12-375-11.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-03058 Authorization to amend Board Order of February 21, 2013, for Authority to

advertise Contract 13-628-11 Repair of Truck Scales at Various Service Areas,

estimated cost $33,000.00, Accounts

101-66000/69000-612650/612680/623270, Requisitions 1350307 and


Approved


13-02809 Authority to advertise Contract 11-241-3P Disinfection Facilities, Calumet

Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $33,000,000.00, Account

401-50000-645650, Requisition 1358920

Approved

13-029110 Authority to advertise Contract 13-616-11 Power Distribution Equipment

Calibration and Testing at Various Service Areas, estimated cost

$1,022,388.00. Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612600/612650/612680,

Requisitions 1356613, 1356606, 1339245, 1338185 and 1335437


13-029511 Authority to advertise Contract 13-108-11 Furnish and Deliver Automatic

Samplers, estimated cost $43,000.00, Account 101-16000-623570, Requisition

1358229

Approved

13-030612 Authority to advertise Contract 13-617-11 Inspection and Repair of Cranes and

Hoists at Various Locations, estimated cost $433,200.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612240/612650/612760, Requisitions 1347222,

1356230, 1355537, 1355539, 1356571, 1356574, 1356206, 1347219, 1353528

Approved

13-030813 Authority to advertise Contract 13-926-11 Furnish and Deliver Acoustic

Enclosure Panels for the Pump and Blower House at the Stickney Water

Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $75,000.00, Account 101-69000-623170,

Requisition 1358244

Approved



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13-031014 Authority to advertise Contract 13-932-21, Painting Services in the Stickney

Service Area, estimated cost $1,636,000.00, Accounts

201-50000-645700/645750, Requisition 1351601

Approved


13-029215 Issue purchase order to System Solutions, Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Cisco

Web Security Equipment Maintenance to the Main Office Complex for a

one-year period, in an amount not to exceed $31,765.13, Account

101-27000-612820 Requisition 1358934

Approved

13-030416 Issue purchase order to Ashbrook Simon-Hartley Operations, L. P., to Furnish

and Deliver Replacement Parts for the Gravity Belt Thickeners at the Egan

Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $66,000.00, Account

101-67000-623270, Requisition 1353133

Approved

Award Contract

13-028517 Authority to award Contract 08-170-3D (Re-Bid), Office, Shop & Storage

Facility Service Tunnel Rehabilitation at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant ,

to Path Construction Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $747,800.00,


APP D 08-170-3D.pdfAttachments:

Approved


13-028218 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Tetra

Tech, Inc., for professional services in connection with environmental site

investigations of MWRDGC-owned land, in an amount of $374,449.00, from an

amount of $330,864.89, to an amount not to exceed $705,313.89, Account

901-30000-667220, Purchase Order 3073463

3073463 020713.pdfAttachments:


13-028319 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with

Cavanaugh & Associates, for forensic psychiatric evaluation services in an



Approved



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13-028920 Authority to increase Contract 12-053-11, Furnish and Deliver Lamps, to

Helsel-Jepperson Electrical, Inc., in an amount of $10,000.00, from an amount

of $73,231.02, to an amount not to exceed $83,231.02, Account

101-20000-623070

Approved

13-029621 Authority to increase Contract 08-171-3P Westside Imhoff Battery A and

Skimming Tank Demolition, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to

Sollitt/Sachi/Alworth JV in an amount of $190,982.74, from an amount of


401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001182


Approved

13-029722 Authority to increase Contract 06-023-3P Stop Logs and Diversion Pumps at


Service Area, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen in an amount of $30,677.51, from

an amount of $17,651,372.68, to an amount not to exceed $17,682,050.19,

Accounts 101-50000-612620, 401-50000-645620 and 645720, Purchase Order

5001266


Approved

13-029923 Authority to increase Contract 10-849-11, Repair of Heavy Equipment at the

Calumet Water Reclamation Plant and Calumet Solids Management Area, to

Patten Industries, Inc., in an amount of $34,000.00, from an amount of

$244,997.53, to an amount not to exceed $278,997.53, Accounts

101-66000/68000-612760, Purchase Order 5001197


Approved

13-030224 Authority to decrease Contract 11-690-11 Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids from

LASMA, CALSMA, and the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, to Stewart

Spreading, Inc., in an amount of $25,000.00, from an amount of

$14,707,340.65 to an amount not to exceed $14,682,340.65, Accounts

101-66000/67000-612520, Purchase Order 5001262


Approved



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13-030725 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Siemens

Industry, Inc., to Provide Parts and Services to Maintain the Siemens HVAC

Equipment at the OSS Complex at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and

the Monitoring and Research Laboratory at the Calumet Water Reclamation

Plant, in an amount of $32,151.32, from an amount of $474,598.26, to an

amount not to exceed $442,446.94, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612680,


3067266 and 3067267.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-031226 Authority to decrease Contract 11-918-11, H.V.A.C. and Refrigeration Systems

Maintenance in the Stickney Service Area, to Anchor Mechanical, Inc., in an



11-918-11 Change Order Log as of 3-19-13 for 4-4-13 BM.pdfAttachments:

Approved


Authorization

13-027827 Authority to transfer 2013 departmental appropriations in the amount of

$118,500.00 in the Corporate and Construction Funds


Approved


Authorization

13-032428 Authorization to amend Board Order of October 18, 2012, regarding Report on

negotiations with consultants, for geotechnical analysis and sub-surface

exploration for various construction projects, in an amount not to exceed

$750,000.00, Accounts 101-50000-612380, 201-50000-612380 and

401-50000-612380, Agenda Item No. 31, File No. 12-1436

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization



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13-031129 Authority to settle the Catholic Bishop of Chicago’s delinquent User Charges

and to execute such documents as may be necessary to effectuate settlement



vote:

Aye: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra

Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kathleen Therese Meany

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Authorization

13-031330 Authority to ratify the Executive Director’s issuance of a 30-day permit

extension to Wilmette Harbor Association to continue to occupy approximately

0.69 acres of District real estate located on North Shore Channel Parcels 1.02,

1.03 and 1.04, plus the Wilmette Harbor in Wilmette, Illinois. Consideration

shall be $5,583.50


Approved

13-031431 Consent to assignment of lease from Hannah Maritime Corporation to Full

Circle Repair, LLC on 38.87 acres of District real estate located at 13155 Grant

Road in Willow Springs, Illinois; Main Channel Parcels 26.05 & 27.01.

Consideration shall be a $2,500.00 document preparation fee

04-04-13_HANNAH 38.87.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-031532 Consent to assignment of lease from Hannah Maritime Corporation to Full

Circle Shipyard, LLC on 44.8 acres of District real estate located at 13155

Grant Road in Willow Springs, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 26.01.

Consideration shall be a $2,500.00 document preparation fee

04-04-13_HANNAH 44.8.pdfAttachments:

Approved



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13-031633 Authority to grant a 25-year, 15.24’ x 65.00’ non-exclusive easement to

Commonwealth Edison Company to construct, reconstruct, operate, maintain,

repair and remove overhead electrical transmission lines together with

appurtenances thereto on a portion of District real estate located at 16500 Des

Plaines River Road in Lemont, Cook County, Illinois, Main Channel Parcel

22.06. Consideration shall be an initial annual fee of $2,500.00

04-04-13_COMED.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-031834 Rescind Board Order of September 6, 2012, authorizing the entering into a

lease agreement with the Chicago Park District on approximately 2.66 acres of

District real estate located south of 124th Place, north of 125th Place, and east

of Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, for public park and recreational

purposes

94-04-13_ROSELAND 2.66.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-032035 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 0.693

acres of District real estate located south of Devon Avenue and east of

McCormick Boulevard in Chicago, IL; part of North Shore Channel Parcel 8.06

04-04-13_CHEDER.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-032136 Authority to issue a 5-month permit to the Roseland Little League Baseball

Organization on approximately 2.66 acres of District real estate located at

12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago to continue to maintain and operate

little league baseball fields. Consideration shall be $2,500.00

Map.Rosland 4.4.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-032237 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 2.66 acres

of District real estate located at 12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago

Illinois

Map.Roseland 4.4.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved





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R13-00238 Ordinance amending Ordinance R12-008 establishing and authorizing the

right-of-way for the construction, operation and maintenance of Flood Control

Project for Upper Salt Creek, Contract No. 10-884-AF in parts of Sections 14

and 23, Township 35 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian in

Cook County, Illinois

04-04-13_OR12008ER.pdf

04-04-13_OR12008CONTRACT10884AF.pdf

04-04-13_R12008BL.pdf

Attachments:


Right of Way Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:


Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

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13-032539 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing St.

Paul’s Lutheran School as Second Place Winner of the Chicago Regional

Future City Competition


Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No

nays

13-032640 Authorization to amend Board Order of October 18, 2012, regarding Report on

negotiations with consultants, for geotechnical analysis and sub-surface

exploration for various construction projects, in an amount not to exceed

$750,000.00, Accounts 101-50000-612380, 201-50000-612380 and

401-50000-612380, Agenda Item No. 31, File No. 12-1436


13-033141 Authority to settle claim of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local

150 against Vulcan Construction Materials, LLP in the amount of $700,000.00,

plus payment of agreed upon wages and fringe benefits for the duration of the

project, Account 401-50000-645620

Approved

13-033242 Authority to increase Contract 73-161-EH McCook Reservoir Excavation

Agreement, to Vulcan Construction Materials, L.P., in an amount of

$6,250,000.00, from an amount of $60,245,394.23, to an amount not to exceed


CO 73-161-EH.pdf

Mining Costs - April 2013

Attachments:

Approved



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Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 6, 10, 18, 29, 38, 39, and 40

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Frank Avila, to Approve



Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

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Meeting Summary

Speakers

Amanda Lams, Deirdre Lee and Annika Wassilak from St. Paul’s Lutheran School

accepted the resolution recognizing St. Paul’s Lutheran School as Second Place

Winner of the Chicago Regional Future City Competition (Re: Miscellaneous & New

Business Item #39)

Warren James, Wilmette Harbor Management Inc.; Jim Dominik, Wilmette Harbor

Association, Inc.; and Thomas Curtain, Arlington Anglers addressed the Board

regarding the lease (Procurement Item #6)

Kim Rice, Friends of the Chicago River, praised the Board and Staff for their efforts (Re:


George Blakemore, concerned citizen, addressed the Board on various items (Re:

Procurement Item #6, Real Estate Items #31, 32, 36)

Jackson Blue, community member, addressed the Board regarding a newspaper article addressing the low

levels in Lakes Michigan and Huron

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre

1 Cynthia M. Santos requested a thorough investigation on upgrading the surveillance

system (Re: Procurement Item #5)

2. Barbara J. McGowan requested that staff verify a company's standing with the state

of Illinois before items are presented to the Board (Re: Procurement Item #6)

Ron Hill

3 Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a breakdown of all lease re-appraisals (Re: Real

Estate #31)

4 Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a mandatory easement for the property (Re:

Real Estate Item #34)

Study Session

None




Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for April 18, 2013, please prepare



Management for signature and preparation: April 5, 2013


preparation: April 9, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., April 11, 2013

Adjournment


Spyropoulos, when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday,

April 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned.

The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

/s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk

Aye: Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

7 -

Absent: Michael A. Alvarez, Kari K. Steele2 -

APPROVAL:

In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing agenda items duly

adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago this April 4, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




April 4, 2013






Thursday, April 18, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room











Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes April 18, 2013



Roll Call


a.m.

Present: 9 - Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra

Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and



A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Frank Avila, that the minutes

from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into the record.

The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays



Santos, to recess and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The motion

carried by acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays


At 11:50 am. President Kathleen Therese Meany reconvened the regular board

meeting to order


Report

1 13-0347 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Published and Filed

2 13-0363 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Published and Filed

3 13-0387 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 12-680-12, Roof Repair Services at the

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and Outlying Areas , estimated cost $48,500.00 Published and Filed

Authorization




4 13-0345

Attachments:

Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 12-374- 11 Proposal to Lease for 5-years 2.5 acres of District real estate located at 15680 Canal Bank Road in Lemont, Illinois; part of Main Channel Parcel 23.10 from Hicks

Gas, LLC d/b/a Liberty Propane in the amount of $35,000.00

04-18-13_Hicks Gas.pdf

Approved

5 13-0392 Authorization to enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-26 Pharmacy

Benefits Management Services, with Envision Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for a three and one half year period, effective January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017, Account 101-25000-601250

Attachments:

Pharmacy benefits attachment.pdf

Approved


6 13-0378 Authority to advertise Contract 13-107- 11 Furnish and Deliver Repairs, Service

and Parts for American Sigma/Hach Auto Samplers, Flowmeters and Sampling

Accessories, estimated cost $108,000.00, Accounts 101-16000-612970 and 623570, Requisition 1358225 Approved

7 13-0379 Authority to advertise Contract 13-110-11 to Furnish and Deliver Phosphorous

Removal Monitoring Equipment, estimated cost $230,276.00, Account 201-50000-634650, Requisition 1357364 Approved

8 13-0381 Authority to advertise Contract 13-023- 11 Furnish and Deliver Lab Chemicals

to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $65,000.00, Account 101-20000-623570

Approved

9 13-0382 Authority to advertise Contract 13-025- 11, Furnish and Deliver Plumbing Pipe, Fittings and Valves to Various Locations for a One -Year Period, estimated cost $258,000.00, Account 101-20000-623090 Approved

10 13-0390 Authority to advertise Contract 13-040- 11, Furnish and Deliver Computer

Supplies to Various Locations, for a One-Year Period, estimated cost $60,000.00, Account 101-20000-623810 Approved


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11 13-0394 Authority to advertise Contract 11-054-3P Disinfection Facilities, Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $75,875,450.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1358932 Approved


12 13-0351 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with RedSky Technologies , Inc., for maintenance and upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $140,840.00, Accounts 101-27000-612820, 623800, Requisition 1358574

Approved

13 13-0385 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Avaya Inc ., for scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, programming assistance, and

system upgrades for a period of thirty-six (36) months in an amount not to

exceed $1,043,003.64, Accounts 101-27000-612840, 623800, Requisition 1358947 A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Abstain:

8 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

1 - Michael A. Alvarez

Award Contract

14 13-0383

Attachments:

Authority to award Contract 06-212-3M, Calumet TARP Pump Station

Improvements at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , to Sollitt/Sachi/Alworth

Joint Venture, in an amount not to exceed $35,067,000.00, Account 401-50000-645600, Requisition 1246148

APP D 06-212-3M.pdf



15 13-0350 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. to represent the District in the case of the United States of

America and State of Illinois v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago; Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-08859 in an amount of $200,000.00, from an amount of $1,900,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $2,100,000.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3045395

Attachments:

PO 3045395 Beveridge Diamond 4.18.13.pdf

Approved


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16 13-0367 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Vincent M. Mathe, for claims consulting services, in an amount of $15,000.00, from an

amount of $24,750.00, to an amount not to exceed $39,750.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3074730 Approved

17 13-0371

Attachments:

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Black and

Veatch Corporation, for additional professional engineering services for Contract 04-203-4F Final Reservoir Preparation Thornton Composite Reservoir, CSA and Design and Post Award Services for Contract 04-203-AF, Thornton

Composite Reservoir - Surface Aeration, CSA, in an amount not to exceed


$6,695,738.18, Accounts 401-50000-601420 and 601440, Purchase Order 3066839

CO B&V.PDF

Approved

18 13-0372 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with HNTB

Corporation, for professional engineering services for Contract 12-056-5C

Farmers-Prairie Creek Flood Control Project- Preliminary Engineering, in an



Approved

19 13-0373 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers, Inc. for professional engineering services for Contract 10-883-5F

Final Design for Flood Control Projects on Tinley Creek , Navajo Creek and

Cherry Creek East Branch, in an amount of $34,532.88, from an amount of $1,223,317.54, to an amount not to exceed $1,257,850.42. Account 501-50000-601420, Purchase Order 3070442 Approved

20 13-0374 Authority to decrease Contract 07-220-3 P Primary Settling Tanks and Grit

Removal Facilities, CWRP, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, Inc./IHC

Construction Companies, LLC, a Joint Venture in an amount of $7,019,643.93, from an amount of $233,886,242.26, to an amount not to exceed $226,866,598.33, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5000954

Attachments:

CO 07-220-3P.PDF

Approved


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21 13-0375

Attachments:

Authority to decrease Contract 04-202-4 F Connecting Tunnels & Gates, Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to Walsh/II in One Joint Venture in an amount of $50,000.00, from an amount of $135,485,715.49, to an amount not to exceed $135,435,715.49, Account 401-50000-645600, Purchase Order 5001136

CO 04-202-4F.pdf

Approved

22 13-0376 Authority to decrease Contract 05-018-2S (REBID) Sewer & Structure

Rehabilitation, North Service Area, to Kenny Construction Company in an

amount of $51,335.38, from an amount of $4,002,344.96, to an amount not to

exceed $3,951,009.58, Account 401-50000-645700, Purchase Order 5001248

Attachments:

CO 05-018-2S.pdf

Approved

23 13-0377 Authority to increase Contract 09-176-3 P Sludge Thickening Facilities, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to McHugh Construction in an amount of $98,906.72, from an amount of $165,355,046. 11, to an amount not to exceed $165,453,952.83, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001115

Attachments:

CO 09-176-3P.PDF

Approved

24 13-0384 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with AT &T

Corporation, for Contract 10-RFP-08 Broadband Internet Access Services, in an amount of $102,697.39 from an amount of $359,001.60 to an amount not to exceed $461,698.99, Account 101-27000-612210, Purchase Order 3069419. Approved

25 13-0386 Authority to increase purchase order with the law firm of Beveridge & Diamond,

P.C. to represent the District in connection with Natural Resources Defense

Council, Inc. et al. v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater

Chicago, Case No. 11-CV-2937, in an amount of $450,000.00, from an amount of $850,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $1,300,000.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3069593

Attachments:

PO 3069593 Beveridge Diamond 4.18.13.pdf

Approved


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26 13-0395

Attachments:

Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Avaya

Inc., to furnish and deliver scheduled and non-scheduled maintenance, programming assistance, system upgrades and enhancements in an amount of $56,838.67, from an amount of $1,460,577.89, to an amount not to exceed $1,403,739.22, Account 101-27000-612840, Purchase Order 3046979

PO 3046979 Change Order Log.PDF

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Frank Avila, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Abstain:




Authorization

27 13-0342 Authority to transfer 2013 departmental appropriations in the amount of $1,500.00 in the Corporate Fund

Attachments:

04.18.13 Board Transfer BF5.pdf

Approved Engineering Committee

Report

28 13-0368 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of Engineering during the month of March 2013

Attachments:

CO March.pdf

CO Status.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization

29 13-0388 Authorization to enter into an intergovernmental agreement by and between the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and the City of Evanston, for the replacement of the Davis Street Sewer, with payment to the

City not to exceed $860,353.00 for said replacement, Account 401-50000-645600 (As Revised) Approved

Judiciary Committee


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Authorization

30 13-0333 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation claim of Kevin Maciaszek vs . MWRDGC, Case No. 12 WC 13301, Illinois Workers’ Compensation


Approved

31 13-0334 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Thomas Frederick vs . MWRDGC, Claim No. 200005144, in the sum of $29,447.10, Account 901-30000-601090 Approved

32 13-0335 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of David Love vs .



Approved

33 13-0343

Attachments:

Authority to settle Show Cause Action, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v. Village of Schiller Park and Harry Psarros , Violation

Complaint No. 10-009-VC, Permit Application No. 10-027, and to approve the

final order of the Hearing Officer setting forth findings of fact , conclusions of law and the recommendation of settlement and dismissal of the Show Cause Action.

4-18-2013 judiciary-attachment schiller park.PDF

Approved

34 13-0346 Authority to settle Rush University Medical Center 2011 User Charge liability in

the total amount of $204,626.37, and with a credit in the amount of $19,708.64, Board Appeal No. 12B-003

Approved

35 13-0353 Request for Order adopting Hearing Officer’s Findings of Fact , Conclusions of Law, and Recommended Fine in the amount of $73,341.00 to the Board of Commissioners for the Show Cause Complaint for the violation of the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Sewage and Waste Control Ordinance

in the matter of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v.

Biodyne Lansing, Inc. d/b/a Prairie Lansing Landfill, Enforcement Action Nos. 69235, 70827, 70707, et al. (As Revised)

Attachments:

4-18-2013 Judiciary-attachment Biodyne.PDF

Approved



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Report

36 13-0341 Report on Employee Wellness Survey Results Deleted by the Executive Director

Authorization

37 13-0340 Authorization to implement an emergency room co-payment for non-represented employees and retirees

Approved

Public Information & Education

Authorization

38 13-0344

Attachments:

Authority to participate in the State of Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program .

zoo indemnification.pdf

Approved


Authorization

39 13-0356 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease 3.5 acres of District real estate located at 2125 Fulton Avenue in Blue Island, Illinois, and known as Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 15.09 and to waive the policy of authorizing leases for no longer than a 60-year term for commercial development

Attachments:

04-18-13_TCB.pdf


40 13-0358 Consent to the City of Blue Island’s early surrender of its 25-year lease

agreement on 3.5 acres of District real estate located at 2125 Fulton Avenue in

Blue Island and known as Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 15.09 for use as a Metra

commuter parking lot. Consideration shall be $10.00

Attachments:

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41 13-0360

Attachments:

Authority to purchase the real estate commonly known as 12901 South Central Avenue, Lot 2, Crestwood, Illinois comprising 1.43 acres and authority for payment to Richard D. Boonstra and Marlene A. Boonstra, the owners of said

real estate, in connection with Contract 10-883-AF relating to the Flood

Control/Streambank Stabilization Project (“Project”) on Tinley Creek in

Crestwood, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $270,000.00 plus closing costs. Account 501-50000-656010, Stormwater Management Fund

Attachment 12901 S. Central 4.18.13.pdf

Approved

42 13-0361 Authority to amend lease agreement dated July 10, 2008, between the District and Trinity Christian College to: (1) surrender a 13.15 acre portion of its 78.33

acre leasehold located south of the Cal-Sag Channel between Ridgeland

Avenue and 127th Street in Alsip, Illinois; Cal-Sag Channel Parcels 10.03 & 11.03, (2) reduce the annual rental amount from $68,000.00 to $56,576.00, and (3) extend the construction completion date to December 31, 2015. Consideration shall be a $2,500.00 document preparation fee ( As Revised)

Attachments:

04-18-13_TCC.pdf

Approved

43 13-0362 Authority to amend the permit agreement dated April 5, 2012, issued to U. S. Geological Survey to maintain, repair and remove one monitoring borehole on

District Main Channel Parcel 25.03 located between the Des Plaines River and

the Main Channel in Lemont, DuPage County, Illinois, to allow for the

installation and maintenance of additional monitoring boreholes on Main

Channel 24.08. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments:

04-18-13_USGS.pdf

Approved

44 13-0364 Authority to issue a 1-day permit to Friends of the Chicago River to access

District land at 16 locations along the North Branch of the Chicago River, North

Shore Channel, Main Channel, and the Cal-Sag Channel, in the County of Cook, State of Illinois, for its Annual Chicago River Day Clean-Up Event on May

11, 2013. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments:

04-18-13_FCR.pdf

Approved


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45 13-0365

Attachments:

Authority to issue a 5-day permit to Cook County School District 130 to use

approximately 12.13 acres of District land located between Division and

Chatham Streets in Blue Island, Illinois, Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 15.04, for Lincoln School Field Day events from May 20, 2013 through May 24, 2013. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

04-18-13_CCSD 130.pdf

Approved

46 13-0366 Authority to amend lease agreement dated October 7, 1993, between the

District and the Alsip Park District on 22.65 acres located east of Cicero Avenue

and north of the Cal-Sag Channel on Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 12.01 in Alsip, Illinois, to add Cal-Sag Channel Parcels 11.02, 11.03, 12.03, 12.11 and part of Parcel 10.03 comprising an additional 55.66 acres for a total new leasehold

area of 78.34 acres for public recreational purposes, including construction, operation and maintenance of the Calumet- Sag Trail and to extend the lease

term for an additional 20 years. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments:

04-18-13_Alsip Park District.pdf

Approved


47 13-0397 Authority to increase Contract 09-419-12, Elevator Maintenance and Repair Service at the Main Office Building Complex for a Three -Year Period, with

Parkway Elevators, Inc., for an additional ninety-day period, in an amount of $10,000.00, from an amount of $133,849.39, to an amount not to exceed $143,849.39, Account 101-15000-612370 and 612390, Purchase Order 5001112

Attachments:

Increase & Extend Contract 09-419-12 PO 5001112 Change Order Log Attachment.pdf

Approved


extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Nicholas J. Melas ( As

Revised)


McGowan, that this Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by



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49 13-0400

Attachments:

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., for professional services in connection with environmental site

investigations of MWRDGC-owned land, in an amount of $374,449.00, from an

amount of $255,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $629,449.00, Account 901-30000-667220, Purchase Order 3076477

10-619-12 030813.pdf

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 13, 14, 26, 36, 39, 40, 48 and 50

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Frank Avila, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

9 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra

Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

50 13-0401 Motion to reconsider the vote on Agenda Item No . 6, File No. 13-0294 from Board meeting of April 4, 2013

Attachments:

4.18.13 Item 6, File No. 13-0294.pdf

A motion was made by Michael A. Alvarez, seconded by Debra Shore, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:



Therese Meany

13-0294A Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid of $68,501.00 from and enter into a lease with the Wilmette Harbor Association for a 39-year term on 6.19

acres of District real estate, including the Wilmette Harbor, located at 20 Harbor Drive in Wilmette, Illinois; North Shore Channel Parcels 1.02, 1.03 & 1.04, Lease Number 12-370-11 (Deferred from March 7 and March 21, 2013 Board Meetings; Failed at the April 4, 2013 Board Meeting)

A motion was made by Michael A. Alvarez, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, that

this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Meeting Summary



Therese Meany


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Speakers

The Family of Nicholas J. Melas accepted the memorial resolution extending sympathy

and condolences (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #48)

Fritz Duda, President of Wilmette Harbor Management Inc . and Brian Abbott a Wilmette

resident expressed concerns regarding the lease (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #50)

Sarah Wick, Community Builders; Donald E. Peloguin, Mayor of Blue Island; and Josh

Ellis, Metropolitan Planning Council, addressed the Board regarding the lease (Re: Real

Estate Item #39)

George Blakemore a concerned citizen addressed the Board on various items (Re:

Public Information & Education Item #38, Real Estate Item #39, and Miscellaneous and

New Business Item #50)

Summary of Requests David St.Pierre

1. Debra Shore requested staff include project numbers on board transmittal letters (Re: Procurement Item #18 and #41)

2. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos asked the date and time the Hazardous Waste Collection Program will take place (Re: Public Information & Education Item #38)

3. Frank Avila requested the District look into doing this program all year round verses

one day a year (Re: Public Information & Education Item #38)

4. Michael A. Alvarez inquired on what the potential downfall of the lease would be (Re:


Study Session

None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2013, please prepare and

submit Board items before the following absolute cutoff dates.

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: April 19, 2013 Date agenda items are due to the Executive Director for signature and

preparation: April 23, 2013 Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., April 24, 2013




Adjournment


Spyropoulos, when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday,

May 2, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The


APPROVAL: In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing agenda items duly


Greater Chicago this April 18, 2013, are hereby approved.


April 18, 2013





Thursday, May 2, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room











Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes May 2, 2013





Absent: 2 -

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese Meany Cynthia M. Santos; and Kari K. Steele



the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays



McGowan, to recess and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The motion

carried by acclamation. Chorus of Ayes - No Nays



meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0409 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of March 2013, in the amount of $58,891,202.57

Attachments: March_2013_Cash_Disbursements_Summary

Published and Filed

2 13-0443 Report to the Board of Commissioners on The Boeing Company’s Request for Reimbursement in the amount of $103,183.30 pursuant to the terms of a

Tax Reimbursement Agreement approved by the Board on September 6, 2001

Published and Filed

Authorization


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3 13-0438 Authority to add Project 08-041-3P, Rehabilitation of Final Settling Tank Nos.

11, 12, 13 & 14 in Batteries A, B and C, Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to the Engineering Department Capital Improvements Program and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund, estimated cost of the project is $3,800,000.00

Approved


4

Report

13-0407

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Published and Filed

5

13-0416

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Published and Filed

6

13-0422

Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-612-11, Services of Street Sweepers at Various Locations, estimated cost $219,000.00

Published and Filed


7 13-0411 Authority to advertise Contract 13-814-11 Furnish, Deliver and Install an Electric, 5-Ton Hoist at the Calumet Union Ditch Pumping Station, estimated cost $50,000.00, Account 101-68000-612600, Requisition 1356593

Approved

8

13-0419

Authority to advertise Contract 13-805-21 Furnish and Deliver Two 13.2 kV Circuit Breakers to Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $82,000.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1351274

Approved

9

13-0420

Authority to advertise Contract 12-706-21 Restoration of Preliminary Tank Drives at the O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $240,000.00, Accounts 201-50000-645650/645750, Requisition 1343670

Approved












10 13-0414 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-102-11, Furnish and Deliver Repairs,

Service, and Laboratory Parts for Laboratory Balances and YSI Meters, to John F. Starmann, Company, d/b/a C & M Scale Company, in an amount not to exceed $16,680.00, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1352406

Approved

11

13-0415

Issue purchase order for Contract 11-705-22, Furnish and Deliver Ammonia Analyzers and Dissolved Oxygen Meters at the Egan, North Side, and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants, to Hach Company, in an amount not to exceed $251,028.08, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisitions 1338196 and 1343702

Approved

12

13-0418

Issue purchase order for Contract 12-411-12, Furnish and Deliver LED Luminaries for the Main Office Building Complex, to T&N Chicago, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $63,728.97, Account 101-15000-623070, Requisition 1347922

Approved

13

13-0423

Issue purchase order to Bob Ridings, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver one Ford F150 Pickup Truck under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017339, in an amount not to exceed $19,769.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360048

Approved

14

13-0424

Issue purchase order to Bob Ridings, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver one Ford F350 Pickup Truck under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017340, in an amount not to exceed $33,285.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360049

Approved

15

13-0425

Issue purchase order to Bob Ridings, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver two Ford Expedition Sport Utility Vehicles under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017150, in an amount not to exceed $54,720.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360047

Approved

16

13-0426

Issue purchase order to Wright Automotive, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver six Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedans and two Ford Explorer Sport Utility Vehicles under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017336, in an amount not to exceed $196,888.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360050

Approved











17 13-0437 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-30

Consulting Services for Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), with Astrix Software Technology, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $149,984.60, Account 101-27000-601170 Requisition 1346213

Approved

18

13-0444

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Hach Company, to Furnish, Deliver and Install a QuikChem Flow Injection Analysis System, in an amount not to exceed $60,231.28, Account 101-16000-634970, Requisition 1359779

Approved

19

13-0445

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Dr. Charles “Steve”

Melching, to Evaluate the Lake Michigan Discretionary Allocation Reduction, in an amount not to exceed $100,625.00, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1360038

Approved

20

13-0446

Issue purchase order to the E-Z-Go Division of Textron Inc., to Furnish and Deliver twenty four Cushman 800G Utility Vehicles under General Services Administration (GSA) Joint Purchasing Contract GS-07F-8894D, in an amount not to exceed $210,450.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360062

Approved

21

13-0447

Issue purchase order to BCR, LLC Automotive Group, D.B.A. Roesch Ford, to Furnish and Deliver seven Ford Interceptor Police Sports Utility Vehicles under the City of Chicago Joint Purchasing Contract No. 26235, in an amount not to exceed $180,544.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360061

Approved

22

13-0462

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-04, Human Resources Information System Including Payroll and Time Management, for Solution 1, Time and Attendance, with Workforce Software, LLC in an amount not to exceed $753,140.00, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition1338209

Approved

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23 13-0406 Authority to award Contract 06-212-3M, Calumet TARP Pump Station

Improvements at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to Sollitt/Sachi/Alworth Joint Venture, in an amount not to exceed $35,067,000.00, Account 401-50000-645600, Requisition 1246148

Attachments: APP D 06-212-3M.pdf

24

13-0421

Approved

Authority to award Contract 13-929-21, Rehabilitation of Rotating Assemblies at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant West Side Pumping Station, to Pumping Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $88,750.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Requisition 1351224

Approved


25 13-0410 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Autodesk Inc. for the renewal of the Constructware online program and consulting report in an amount of $45,298.57, from an amount of

$214,491.18, to an amount not to exceed $169,192.61, Accounts 101-27000-601170, 612820, Purchase Order 3073301

Approved

26

13-0412

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with CohnReznick, for appraisal services for real estate in an amount of $30,000.00 from an amount of $99,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $129,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490, Purchase Order 3075791

Approved

27

13-0427

Authority to increase purchase order with Motorola, Inc. for STARCOM21 radio service, in the amount of $7,980.00, from $197,670.00 to an amount not to exceed $205,650.00, Accounts 101-15000-612840 and 623850, Purchase Order 3058080

Attachments: Motorola Solutions Inc. PO 3058080 5-2-13 BTL Change Order Log Attachm


McGowan, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the

following roll call vote: The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 6 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

Abstain: 1 - Michael A. Alvarez

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28 13-0431 Authority to decrease Contract 77-235-AF Thornton Reservoir Vincennes

Avenue Relocation, to Zepeda Construction Company in an amount of $396,181.69, from an amount of $3,930,608.59, to an amount not to exceed $3,534,426.90, Account 401-50000-645620, Purchase Order 3001890

Approved

29

13-0432

Authority to decrease Contract 91-177-DE Distributed Control System for Westside Pumping Station & Racine Avenue Pumping Station, SSA, to Divane Brothers Electric Company in an amount of $45,210.00, from an amount of $9,787,974.00, to an amount not to exceed $9,742,764.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001316

Attachments: CO 91-177-DE.PDF

30

13-0433

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 04-201-4F Tollway Dam, Grout Curtain and Quarry Plugs, Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen and Associates LLC and Cabo Construction Corporation, Joint Venture in an amount of $96,539.18, from an amount of $71,754,839.32, to an amount not to exceed $71,851,378.50, Account 401-50000-645620, Purchase Order 5001105

Attachments: CO 04-201-4F.pdf

31

13-0441

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 05-836-3D Lockport Powerhouse Sluice Gates Replacement, SSA, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC in an amount of $272,285.98, from an amount of $13,046,299.95, to an amount not to exceed $12,774,013.97, Account 401-50000-645720, Purchase Order 5000871

Attachments:

CO 05-836-3D.pdf

Approved

32 13-0450 Authority to increase Contract 09-627-11 Furnishing, Delivering and Rental of Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment for the Calumet and North Service Areas, to Lechner and Sons, Inc., in an amount of $27,000.00 from an amount of $354,412.41 to an amount not to exceed $381,412.41, Accounts 101-67000/68000-612330, Purchase Orders 3058699 and 3058701

Attachments:

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33 13-0451 Authority to increase Contract 10-614-11, Elevator Maintenance at Various

Service Areas, Groups A and C, to Mid-American Elevator Company, Inc., in an amount of $29,925.00 from an amount of $374,683.94 to an amount not to exceed $404,608.94, Accounts 101-67000/69000-612600/612680, Purchase Orders 5001143, 5001144

Attachments:

10-614-11-AC-CO Spreadsheet.pdf

Approved


Report

34 13-0461 Report on Budgetary Revenues and Expenditures for the Year Ended December 31, 2012

Attachments: 2012 4th Quarter Summary attachment.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization

35 13-0404 Correction of a scrivener’s error in the 2012 and 2013 Budgets of the Maintenance & Operations Department for one position from Engineering Technician V #4 (HP14) to Engineering Technician IV #4 (HP12) and in the 2013 Budget of the Human Resources Department for one position from Senior Safety Coordinator to Senior Safety Specialist

Attachments:

05.02.13 BTL Consolidated Attachment.pdf

Approved


Authorization

36 13-0439 Authority to accept and execute Permit 12-03-3439-C from the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways for Contract 06-357-3S, Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer 20B Rehabilitation, NSA

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization



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37 13-0403 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claims of Kenneth Lawrence

vs. MWRDGC, Case Nos. 10 WC 44273 and 11 WC 046822, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $52,447.63. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved


Authorization

38 13-0408 Employee Wellness Survey Results and Recommendations

Approved


Authorization

39 13-0428 Authority to issue a 2-month permit to North American Coatings, LLC to traverse Main Channel Parcel 31.01 and the Harlem Avenue Solids Management Area via Canal Bank Road to reach IDOT’s US 12/20/45 (LaGrange Road) bridge located in Willow Spring, Illinois, to clean and paint the bridge structure. Consideration shall be a document preparation fee of $2,500.00

Attachments: 05-02-13_NORTH AMERICAN COATINGS LLC.pdf

40

13-0429

Approved

Consent to the City of Blue Island’s early surrender of its 25-year lease agreement on 3.5 acres of District real estate located at 2125 Fulton Avenue in Blue Island and known as Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 15.09 for use as a Metra commuter parking lot. Consideration shall be $10.00 ( Deferred from the April 18, 2013 Board Meeting)

Attachments:

05-02-13_City of Blue Island.pdf

Approved

41 13-0430 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease 3.5 acres of District real estate located at 2125 Fulton Avenue in Blue Island, Illinois, and known as Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 15.09 and to waive the policy of authorizing leases for no longer than a 60-year term for commercial development (Deferred from the April 18, 2013 Board Meeting)

Attachments:

05-02-13_TCB.pdf

Approved





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42 13-0435

Authority to issue a 5-year permit to the Lockport Township Fire Protection District to use the boat ramp at the Old Cargill Site on Main Channel Parcel 15.05 in Lockport, Will County, Illinois, to launch an emergency response boat and to store the boat at the Lockport Powerhouse parking lot. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments: 05-02-13_LFPD.pdf

43

13-0436

Approved

Authority to issue a 6-month permit to DisposAll Waste Services, L.L.C., for a construction staging area on approximately 5.45 acres of District real estate located at 6400 West 41st Street (northwest side of Canal Bank Road, west of Central Avenue) in Forest View, Illinois, known as Main Channel Parcel 38.11 (Portion). Consideration shall be $37,500

Attachments: 05-02-13_DWS.pdf

44

13-0442

Approved

Authority to issue a check payable to Material Service Corporation in the amount of $237,173.31 as reimbursement of the District's pro rata share of the First Installment of the year 2012 Real Estate Taxes paid by it for the Lower West Lobe of the Thornton Quarry, Thornton Composite Reservoir, Project 77-235-2F (401-50000-645620)

Approved


Memorial Resolution

45 13-0413 MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Commissioner James C. Harris, Sr.



46 13-0440 Authority to advertise Contract 13-360-11 for public tender of bids a 39-year lease on approximately 2.66 acres of District real estate located at 12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The minimum initial rental bid shall be established at $2,500.00.

Attachments:

05-02-13_RLLBO 13-360-11.pdf

Approved



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47 13-0463 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Kevin Devereux vs.

MWRDGC, Case No. 12 WC 16245, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $33,675.75. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved

48

13-0464

Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Bernard Ellis vs. MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200005424, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $13,219.82. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 27, 45, and 49

A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Frank Avila, to


vote:

Aye: 7 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany


49 13-0485 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners congratulating

employees who retired in the last year

Attachments: retirees 5-2-13.pdf


McGowan, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by


Meeting Summary

Speakers

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns on various items (Re:

Procurement Item #23 and Budget & Employment Committee Item #34)





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Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Frank Avila requested that the District look into a flex fuel fleet program (Re: Procurement Items #13-16)

2. Debra Shore requested a copy of the Illinois Department of Natural Resource’s report and the District related correspondence (Re: Procurement Item #19)

3. Debra Shore and Barbara J. McGowan requested that a copy of the detailed

attachment to the authority to advertise board transmittal letter also be attached to

authority to award board transmittal letter (Re: Procurement Item #23)

4. Debra Shore requested that the District look into participating in future Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored drug take back events

5. Barbara J. McGowan, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and Patrick D. Thompson

requested that the District develop a flood assistance program with the city of

Chicago and surrounding municipalities

Study Session

None

Announcements None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 16, 2013, please prepare


Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: May 3, 2013 Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., May 8, 2013

Adjournment


Spyropoulos, that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on

Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be

adjourned. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline

Torres, Clerk

Aye: 7 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany







Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this May 2, 2013, are hereby approved.


May 2, 2013





Thursday, May 16, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room
















Absent: 1 -

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Patrick D. Thompson; and

Kathleen Therese Meany Kari K. Steele


A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that









meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0405 Report on the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports of the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and of the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retiree Health Care Trust

Published and Filed

2 13-0519 Report on investments purchased during March 2013

Attachments: Inv Purch 2013-03 att.pdf

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3 13-0520 Report on the investment interest income during March 2013

Attachments: Inv Int Inc 2013-03 att.pdf

Published and Filed

4 13-0522 Report on investments purchased during April 2013


Published and Filed

5 13-0529 Report on the investment interest income during April 2013


Published and Filed

6 13-0530 Report on investment inventory statistics at March 31, 2013

Attachments: Inv Stat 2013 Q1 Inv.pdf

Inv Stat 2013 Q1 Fin Mkt.pdf

Published and Filed


Report

7 13-0511 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-09 Workplace Violence Awareness Training, estimated cost $70,000.00, Account 101-25000-601170, Requisition 1360614

Published and Filed

8 13-0512 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Published and Filed

9 13-0535 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Published and Filed

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10 13-0508 Authorization to amend Board Order of May 2, 2013, regarding issue purchase order to Wright Automotive , Inc., to Furnish and Deliver six Ford

Fusion Hybrid Sedans and two Ford Explorer Sport Utility Vehicles under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract No. 4017336, in an amount not to exceed $196,888.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1360050, Agenda Item No. 16, File No. 13-0426

Approved


11 13-0503 Authority to advertise Contract 13-051- 11 Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous Hand Tools to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $53,000.00, Account 101-20000-623680 (As Revised)

Attachments:

Approved

#13A51-TOOLS #13B51-TOOLS

12 13-0523 Authority to advertise Contract 13-419- 11 Elevator Maintenance and Repair

Service at the Main Office Building Complex for a Thirty -Six (36) Month

Period, estimated cost $130,500.00, Accounts 101-15000-612370 and 612390, Requisition 1351702

Approved


13 13-0502 Issue purchase order to DLT Solutions , LLC to Furnish and Deliver AutoDesk

Constructware Licenses and Software Maintenance for a one-year period

under General Services Administration (GSA) Joint Purchasing Contract GS-35F-4543G, in an amount not to exceed $167,383.56, Accounts 101-27000-612820, 623800, Requisition 1360610

Approved

14 13-0514 Issue purchase order to Flow-Technics, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Allis

Chalmers and ITT Goulds Pump Parts to the Calumet Water Reclamation

Plant for a two-year period, in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00, Account 101-68000-623270, Requisition 1353090

Approved

15 13-0516 Issue purchase order to Oracle America , Inc. to Furnish and Deliver

Primavera software application licensing maintenance for a one-year period, in an amount not to exceed $12,331.61, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1360621


Aye: 7 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany




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Abstain: 1 - Michael A. Alvarez

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16 13-0517 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with ABB Inc ., to Furnish

and Deliver Hardware and Software to Upgrade the Distributed Control System (DCS) Servers at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant and North

Branch Pumping Station, in an amount not to exceed $1,053,000.00, Accounts 201-50000-645600, 645650, Requisition 1331708

Approved

17 13-0531 Issue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with Siemens Industry,

Inc., to Provide Services and Parts to Repair Two Robicon Perfect Harmony

Variable Frequency Drives (VFD’s) on the Raw Sewage Pumps at the

Calumet and Kirie Water Reclamation Plants in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000-612600, 623070, Requisitions 1352051 and 1353141

Approved

18 13-0532 Issue purchase order to Oracle America , Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Oracle

Database Management System (DBMS) Software Licensing and Support, in

an amount not to exceed $417,542.13, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1359249


Aye: 7 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

Abstain: 1 -

Michael A. Alvarez

Absent: 1 - Kari K. Steele

Award Contract

19 13-0504 Authority to award Contract 13-053-11 Furnish and Deliver Lamps to Various

Locations for a One (1) Year Period, to Graybar Electric Company, Inc., in an

amount not to exceed $93,385.41, Account 101-20000-623070

Approved

20 13-0515 Authority to award Contract 13-033-11, Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous

Air Filters to Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, Group A, to P & M

Filters, Inc., d/b/a P & M National Sales, in an amount not to exceed $32,258.32, Group B, to Production Distribution Companies, Inc., in an

amount not to exceed $3,755.22, Groups C and D, to G.A.G Industries, Inc., d/b/a Filter Services Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $18,232.68, Account 101-20000-623270

Approved










21 13-0524 Authority to decrease Contract 91-177-AE Computer and Instrumentation Control Room at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , to Divane Brothers

Electric Company in an amount of $15,050.00, from an amount of $41,380,181.26, to an amount not to exceed $41,365,131.26, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5000594

Attachments: CO 91-177-AE.PDF

Approved

22 13-0525 Authority to increase Contract 06-023-3 P Stop Logs and Diversion Pumps at


Service Area, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen, in an amount of $19,494.00, from an amount of $17,682,050.19, to an amount not to exceed $17,701,544.19, Accounts 101-50000-612620, 401-50000-645620 and 645720, Purchase Order 5001266

Attachments:

CO 06-023-3P.PDF

Approved


Report

23 13-0526 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of Engineering during the month of April 2013

Attachments:

CO April.pdf CO Status.pdf

Published and Filed

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

24 13-0500 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of James Aldworth vs . MWRDGC, Case No. 12 WC 37912, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $55,061.15. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved




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Reports


Maintenance and Operations during the months of January and February 2013.

Attachments:

Change Orders for Jan. - Feb., 2013.pdf

Published and Filed


Authorization

26 13-0489 Authority to issue a 5-year permit to the CITGO Lemont Refinery Fire

Department to use the boat launch and an access road thereto on Main

Channel Parcel 15.05 in Lockport, Will County, Illinois, to launch and retrieve

a spill response boat from the Main Channel. Consideration shall be an

annual fee of $2,500.00

Attachments:

05-16-13_Citgo.pdf

Deferred by Barbara J. McGowan

27 13-0490 Authority to grant a 25-year, 20’ x 35’ non-exclusive easement to the City of

Chicago to continue to maintain, operate, repair, remove and reconstruct an 18-inch storm sewer outfall pipe on District real estate located along the east bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River, north of Bradley Place and

west of Rockwell Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Consideration shall be a

nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments:

05-16-13_Citgo.pdf

Approved

28 13-0492 Authorization to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 3

acres of District real estate located at 4100 West 41st Street in Forest View, Illinois, part of Main Channel Parcel 38. 11

Attachments:

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Approved



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29 13-0495 Authority to issue an 8-month permit extension to W.E. O’Neil Construction Company on 3 acres of District real estate located at 4100 West 41st Street

in Forest View, Illinois, part of Main Channel Parcel 38. 11. Consideration shall be $53,000.00

Attachments: 05-16-13_ONEIL PE8.pdf

30

13-0497

Approved

Authority to issue a 5-year permit to the City of Chicago, Department of

Streets & Sanitation, for the continued use of a 10 ’ x 10’ area of District real estate located between Taylor Street and Roosevelt Road , along the south bank of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois, to maintain and operate a concrete/asphalt pad, a front-end loader with a crane attachment and a roll-off box to collect debris and pollutants from the Chicago River . Consideration shall be $10.00

Attachments: 05-16-13_CITY OF CHICAGO DSS.pdf

31

13-0498

Approved

Authority to issue a 5-year permit to NeighborSpace for approximately 212

linear feet of District real estate along the east bank of the north branch of the Chicago River at Berteau Avenue in Chicago , Illinois, for continued riverbank management and restoration. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.

Attachments: 05-16-13_NEIGHBORSPACE.pdf

32

13-0536

Approved

Authority to issue a 9-month permit extension to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen

& Associates, LLC, on a 1,240 sq. ft. area of District real estate along with a 150 ft. access route located at the entrance to the District' s SEPA Station No. 1, located along the north bank of the Calumet River at Torrence Avenue , in Chicago, Illinois, as a construction staging area. Consideration shall be a document preparation fee of $2,500.00

Attachments: 05-16-13_PASCHEN.pdf

Approved

33

13-0537

Authority to pay 2012 real estate taxes in the amount of $15,580.62 for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s real estate

located in DuPage County, Illinois. Account 101-30000-667130

Approved



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34 13-0538 Authority to pay 2012 real estate taxes in the amount of $578,693.58 for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s real estate

located in Will County, Illinois. Account 101-30000-667130

Approved


Authorization

35 13-0527 Authority to negotiate an agreement with the Village of Wheeling for installation of utilities associated with Contract 09-365-5F, Heritage Park

Flood Control Facility

Approved

36 13-0528 Authorization to negotiate and enter into an intergovernmental agreement with

the Village of Orland Hills for Contract 10-882-AF, Tinley Creek Channel Improvements (TICR-5) in Orland Park and Orland Hills

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 15, 18, 26, 37, 38 and 39

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Debra Shore, to


vote:

Aye: 8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

Absent: 1 -

Kari K. Steele


Memorial Resolution


extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Commissioner James

C. Harris, Sr.

A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos,

that this Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation.


Resolution









Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) as First Place Winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s first Campus RainWorks Challenge

A motion was made by Patrick D. Thompson, seconded by Debra Shore, that


ayes - No nays

39

13-0540

RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the Second Annual Chicago Veggie Pride Parade

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Michael A. Alvarez, that this


No nays

Meeting Summary

Speakers Jim Harris, Jr. and Chalonda Harris accepted the memorial resolution extending

sympathy and condolences to the family of James C. Harris, Sr. (Re: Miscellaneous

and New Business Item #37) Staff and Students of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), accepted the resolution

recognizing IIT as First Place Winner of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's

first Campus RainWorks Challenge (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #38) Marissa Buchheit, Miss Heart of Illinois 2013, accepted the resolution recognizing the

Second Annual Chicago Veggie Pride Parade (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business

Item #39) Jodi Dobson, CPA Senior Manager with Baker Tilly, addressed the Board regarding

the report on the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports of the Metropolitan

Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District Retiree Health Care Trust (Re: Finance Item #1) George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns (Re: Finance Item #1,

Procuement Item #22 and Real Estate Item #26)






Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Debra Shore requested a report to the Board of Commissioners explaining the

difference between the Auditor's and the District's claim numbers reported in the

Review of Workers Compensation costs 2007- 2011 prepared by Baker Tilly (Re:

Finance Item #1)

2. Barbara J. McGowan requested the history of oil spills be included in the next Board Transmittal Letter (Re: Real Estate Item #26)

3. Patrick D. Thompson requested the District consider filing for assessment and

appeals for District owned real estate (Re: Real Estate Item # 33 and #34)

4. Debra Shore requested the District upgrade the bike racks for its employees (Re:

Miscellaneous and New Business)

Study Session None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for June 6, 2013 please prepare


Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: May 24, 2013 Date agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., May 29, 2013.

Adjournment


when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, June 6, 2013

at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be adjourned. The motion

carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk

Aye: 8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

Absent: 1 -

Kari K. Steele






Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this May 16, 2013, are hereby approved.


May 16, 2013


Thursday, June 6, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room















June 6, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes



10:25 a.m.

Roll Call

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore;



Present: 8 -

Barbara J. McGowanAbsent: 1 -


A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Debra Shore, that the

minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into

the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays


A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, to recess





meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0569 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of April 2013, in the amount of

$33,696,663.09

April 2013 Cash Disbursements SummaryAttachments:

Published and Filed


Report

2 13-0557 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-980-11, Repair of Wastewater

Treatment Tanks at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost

$225,000.00

Published and Filed




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3 13-0558 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Published and Filed

4 13-0583 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-12 Deferred

Compensation Investment Consulting and Administrator Selection Services,


Published and Filed

Authorization

5 13-0586 Authorization to amend Board Order of May 2, 2013, regarding Issue

purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-04, Human

Resources Information System Including Payroll and Time Management, for

Solution 1, Time and Attendance, with Workforce Software, LLC in an

amount not to exceed $753,140.00, Account 201-50000-601170,

Requisition1338209, Agenda Item No. 22, File No. 13-0462 (As Revised)

Approved

6 13-0589 Authorization to amend Board Order of April 18, 2013, regarding Issue

purchase order and enter into an agreement with RedSky Technologies , Inc.,

for maintenance and upgrades, in an amount not to exceed $140,840.00,

Accounts 101-27000-612820, 623800, Requisition 1358574, Agenda Item

No. 12, File No. 13-0351

Approved

7 13-0604 Authorization for payment to the City of Chicago Department of Revenue for

participation in underground project coordination, in an amount not to exceed

$24,105.41, Account 101-50000-601170

Approved

8 13-0611 Authorization to amend an agreement with Microsoft, under the State of

Illinois Master Microsoft Enterprise Agreement (CMS6003000) for Microsoft

Software and Software Maintenance for a three-year period

Approved

9 13-0615 Authorization to enter into a Master Agreement between the Metropolitan

Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and the Board of Trustees of

the Illinois Institute of Technology

Approved












10 13-0549 Authority to advertise Contract 13-049-11 Furnish and Deliver Work Gloves

to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $42,600.00,

Account 101-20000-623700

Approved

11 13-0554 Authority to advertise Contract 13-055-11 Furnish and Deliver Pipe Covering

and Insulation to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost

$29,000.00, Account 101-20000-623170

Approved

12 13-0556 Authority to advertise Contract 12-717-21 Roof Replacement at the O'Brien

and Hanover Park Water Reclamation Plants, estimated cost $370,000.00,


Approved

13 13-0571 Authority to advertise Contract 13-362-11 for public tender of bids a 39-year

lease on 9.19 acres of District real estate located at 5700 West 41st Street in

Forest View, Illinois; Main Channel Parcels 38.12 & 38.13. The minimum

initial rental bid shall be established at $175,000.00.

06-06-13_CANAL STORAGE.pdfAttachments:

Approved

14 13-0580 Authority to advertise Contract 13-430-21, Furnish and Deliver One New

Refrigeration Van and Two New Vans with Camper Style High-Tops,


1361174

Approved

15 13-0588 Authority to advertise Contract 13-677-11 Overhead and Exterior Door

Maintenance at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $291,000.00,

Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612680, Requisitions 1358549, 1357357,

1357901

Approved

16 13-0593 Authority to advertise Contract 13-721-21, Painting of Final Tanks at the Kirie

and O'Brien Water Reclamation Plants, estimated cost $997,800.00,

Account 201-50000-645750, Requisitions 1360600, 1360611

Approved

17 13-0599 Authority to advertise Contract 13-678-11 Locksmith Services at Various

Service Areas, estimated cost $91,200.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612680, Requisitions 1358950, 1358905, 1358933,

1357916, 1358929

Approved







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18 13-0601 Authority to advertise Contract 08-041-3P Rehabilitation of Final Settling

Tank Nos. 11, 12, 13 & 14 in Batteries A, B and C, Terrence J. O'Brien Water

Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $3,800,000.00, Account

401-50000-645750, Requisition 1360635

Approved

19 13-0607 Authority to advertise Contract 13-363-11 for public tender of bids a 39-year

lease on approximately 10,086 square feet of District real estate located

along the east bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River adjacent to

4130 North Rockwell Street in Chicago, Illinois

06-06-13_RB LLC.pdfAttachments:

A motion was made by Patrick D. Thompson, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos,

that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll

call vote:

Aye: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Kari K.

Steele, Kathleen Therese Meany

6 -

Nay: Mariyana T. Spyropoulos1 -


Absent: Barbara J. McGowan1 -

20 13-0614 Authority to advertise Contract 13-614-11 Elevator Maintenance at Various

Service Areas, estimated cost $1,017,156.00, Accounts

101-15000/67000/68000/69000-612370/612390/612600/612680,

Requisitions 1349634, 1358915, 1351589, 1358531, 1358548, 1350463,

1348497, 1351702

Approved

21 13-0617 Authority to advertise Contract 13-681-11 Furnish and Deliver Window

Washing Services to Various Service Areas, estimated cost $85,000.00,

Accounts 101-66000/67000/69000-612490, Requisitions 1361454, 1361456,

1361461, 1361462, 1361446

Approved

22 13-0618 Authority to advertise Contract 13-985-11 Railroad Car Repair, Maintenance

and Rebuilding at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost


Approved

23 13-0621 Authority to advertise Contract 13-111-11 Furnish and Deliver Boat

Maintenance, Repairs, Parts, and Secured Dockage estimated cost

$304,700.00, Accounts 101-16000-612790, 612330 and 623990 Requisition

1357894

Approved





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24 13-0553 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Bosch Rexroth

Corporation, for Repair Services and Parts for a Hydraulic Cylinder for a 25'

x 16' Roller Gate Valve in the TARP System at the CWRP, in an amount not


Approved

25 13-0578 Issue purchase order to Hydro-Kinetics, Corp., to Furnish and Deliver One

Gorman-Rupp Sump Pump at the Mainstream Pumping Station, in an


1352025

Approved


Multi-year Benefits Consulting Services with Deloitte Consulting LLP in an

amount not to exceed $183,000.00, Account No. 101-25000-601170,

Requisition 1353974

Approved

27 13-0587 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-629-11, Furnishing and Delivering

Electrical Arc Flash Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Tools to

Various Locations, to Kaul Glove & Manufacturing Company, d/b/a

Choctaw-Kaul Distribution Company, in an amount not to exceed

$164,366.53, Accounts 101-66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623680, 623780,

Requisitions 1352860, 1353127, 1353982, and 1353128

Approved

28 13-0590 Issue purchase order to The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers ,

Inc. to Furnish and Deliver IEEE Standards Library Online Software

Licensing Maintenance for a One-Year Period, in an amount not to exceed


Approved

29 13-0591 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the U.S. Geological

Survey United States Department of the Interior for the Streetscape Project,

in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490,

Requisition 1357371

Approved

30 13-0605 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Greeley and Hansen

LLC, to Update the GPS-X Model for the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant,

in an amount not to exceed $99,793.00, Account 201-50000-601170,

Requisition 1361452

Approved











31 13-0612 Issue a purchase order and enter into agreement with Black & Veatch

Construction, Inc., for professional engineering services for Contract

11-195-3P Phosphorus Recovery System, Stickney Water Reclamation

Plant, in an amount not to exceed $1,361,300.00, Accounts

401-50000-601410 and 601420, Requisition 1360910 (As Revised)

Approved

32 13-0622 Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with the Public Building

Commission of Chicago to conduct the Preliminary Feasibility Phase of the

Energy Audit as part of the Intergovernmental Agreement, in an amount not




call vote:

Aye: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Kari K.

Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

7 -

Abstain: Mariyana T. Spyropoulos1 -


Award Contract

33 13-0568 Authority to award Contract 13-753-11, Contract Farming at the Hanover

Park Water Reclamation Plant, to Oros & Busch Application Technologies,

Inc., in an amount not to exceed $304,000.00, Accounts 101-67000-612520,

612530, Requisition 1355533

Approved

34 13-0579 Authority to award Contract 13-004-11, Furnish and Deliver Structural and

Stainless Steel to Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, Groups A

and B to Super Roco Steel & Tube Ltd. II, in an amount not to exceed

$145,890.50, Account 101-20000-623030

Structural and stainless steel attach.pdfAttachments:

Approved

35 13-0584 Authority to award Contract 13-619-11, Rebabbitting Pump Motor Bearings

at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to Podalak, Inc., d/b/a Ecker

Erhardt Company Inc., for an amount not to exceed $26,459.00, Account

101-67000-612600, Requisition 1355883

Approved







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36 13-0594 Authority to award Contract 13-031-11 Furnish and Deliver Medical and First

Aid Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period to Kaul Glove &

Manufacturing Company, d/b/a Choctaw-Kaul Distribution Company, in an

amount not to exceed $34,646.58, Account 101-20000-623780

Approved

37 13-0595 Authority to award Contract 13-975-11, Repair and Upgrade Services for the

Video Surveillance System at the Stickney Service Area, to Acamard

Technologies, Inc., for an amount not to exceed $32,637.50, Account

101-69000-612680, Requisition 1357898

Approved

38 13-0610 Authority to award Contract 13-771-11, Aquatic Weed Removal at Various

Locations, Group A to Integrated Lakes Management, Inc., in an amount not

to exceed $34,171.00, and Group B to Integrated Lakes Management, Inc.,

in an amount not to exceed $8,700.00, Accounts 101-66000, 67000-612420,

Requisitions 1353124 and 1354771

Approved


39 13-0592 Authority to increase Contract 09-711-11, Services to Repair Boilers, Chillers,

HVAC Equipment and Appurtenances at the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant,

to Anchor Mechanical, Inc., in an amount of $17,255.52, from an amount of


101-67000-612680, Purchase Order 5000986

09-711-11 CO Log as of 5-21-2013 for 6-6-13 BM.pdfAttachments:

Approved

40 13-0596 Authority to decrease Emergency Contract 12-600-01 to Repair

Hydroelectric Generator #2 at the Lockport Powerhouse, to Resource

International, in an amount of $13,453.00, from an amount of $48,900.00, to

an amount not to exceed $35,447.00, Account 101-66000-623270, Purchase

Order 3073353

12-600-01 PO 3073353 Change Order Log, as of 5-22-13 for 6-6-13 BM 20130529.pdfAttachments:

Approved







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41 13-0598 Authority to decrease purchase order for Contract 10-101-11, to Furnish and

Deliver Contract Laboratory Technicians for various locations to ANA

Laboratories, in an amount of $9,428.66, from an amount of $584,213.58, to



6-6-13 CO to Contract 10-101-11.PDFAttachments:

Approved

42 13-0600 Authority to decrease Contract 93-232-2M Hydraulic Improvements at the

Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction/FHP Tectonics in an

amount of $88,736.19, from an amount of $123,804,385.22, to an amount

not to exceed $123,715,649.03, Account 401-50000-645750, Purchase

Order 5000623

CO 93-232-2M.PDFAttachments:

Approved


Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen/IHC

Construction Joint Venture, in an amount of $19,308.57, from an amount of




Approved

44 13-0603 Authority to decrease an emergency contract for the rehabilitation of the 36

inch diameter Main Drain Line in the North Side Water Reclamation Plant , to

Kenny Construction Company in an amount of $50,493.91, from an amount

of $120,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $69,506.09, Account

401-50000-645700, Purchase Order 5001181

Approved

45 13-0609 Authority to increase purchase order to CDW Government, LLC, to Furnish

and Deliver Microsoft Software and Software Maintenance for a three-year

period in an amount of $167,486.40, from an amount of $1,377,758.79, to an

amount not to exceed $1,545,245.19, Account 101-27000-612820 and


Approved




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46 13-0616 -

Authority to increase Contract 06-363-3D Gloria Alitto Majewski Reservoir

Repair and Rehabilitation North Service Area, to IHC Construction

Companies, LLC, in an amount of $162,169.00, from an amount of

$5,728,926.00 to an amount not to exceed $5,891,095.00, Account

401-50000-645720, Purchase Order 5001286

CO 06-363-3D (IHC).pdfAttachments:


A motion was made by Patrick D. Thompson, seconded by Frank Avila, that this

Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore,


Therese Meany

8 -



Report

47 13-0561 Report on Budgetary Revenues and Expenditures Through First Quarter

March 31, 2013

2013 1st Quarter Summary attachment.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed

Authorization


$147,000.00 in the Construction Fund


Approved

Judiciary Committee

Report

49 13-0543 Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and



Published and Filed




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Authorization

50 13-0576 Authority to settle In Re: LBH Industries, Inc. d/b/a Scott Plating, DA No.

12394.5.4 (Appeal of Denial of Request for Renewal of Discharge

Authorization)

Approved


Authorization

51 13-0555 Authorization of Extra Work under Article 7 of the General Conditions to be

performed by Corrpro Companies, Inc., under Contract 11-933-11,

Maintenance Services for Cathodic Protection Systems in the Stickney

Service Area



Authorization

52 13-0564 Authority to issue a 6-month permit to Hayward Baker Inc. to use 0.2783

acres of District real estate located at 16760 State Street, northeast of the

Thornton Composite Reservoir, in Thornton, Illinois, for performing a

geotechnical investigation and grouted anchor test program. Consideration

shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.

06-06-13_HBI.pdfAttachments:

Approved

53 13-0565

Authority to grant a 25-year, 50' x 10.05' non-exclusive easement to the City

of Palos Hills to continue to operate, maintain, repair, remove and

reconstruct a 12-inch storm sewer outfall pipe on District Cal-Sag Channel

Parcel 6.01 located along the north side of the Cal-Sag Channel and south

of 111th Street in Palos Hills, Illinois. Consideration shall be $10.00

06-06-13_CITY OF PALOS HILLS.pdfAttachments:

Approved






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54 13-0566 Authority to issue a five (5) year permit to the United States Department of

Interior, U.S. Geological Survey ("USGS") and the University of Illinois at

Urbana-Champaign ("UIUC"), as co-permittees, to continue to access,

operate, maintain and improve their Chicago Waterway Observatory within a

small area of the Chicago River Controlling Works South Sluice Gate

building located in DuSable Harbor in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

06-06-13_USGS UIUC.pdfAttachments:

Approved

55 13-0567 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 0.57

acres of District real estate located at 2600 S. Laflin Street in Chicago, at the

confluence of the South Branch of the Chicago River and Stetson Canal, and

known as Lot 220

06-06-13_Reliable Asphalt Corporation.pdfAttachments:

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos to reduce

the lease term to 29 years from 39 years

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos to withdraw his

earlier motion. Motion carried by roll call 8:0

Deferred by Frank Avila

56 13-0570 Authority to issue a 6-month permit extension to Ravenswood Boatyard, LLC

to access, use, and maintain a boat dock on approximately 10,086 square

feet of District real estate located along the east bank of the North Branch of

the Chicago River adjacent to 4130 North Rockwell Street in Chicago.

Consideration shall be $6,500.00

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call vote:


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annual fee of $2,500.00 (Deferred from May 16, 2013 Board Meeting) (As

Revised)

06-06-13_CITGO LRFD.pdfAttachments:

Approved

58 13-0608 Authority to commence negotiations to purchase property located at 19

Stephen Street in Lemont, Cook County, Illinois, in connection with Contract

10-716-3P “Wet Weather Reservoir, and “Wet Weather Treatment Facility,

Lemont Water Reclamation Plant”

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Approved


Memorial Resolution


extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Hilda Marshall

Adopted

Resolution

60 13-0542 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring Charles

C. Koules for his achievement in earning the rank of Eagle Scout

Adopted

Ordinance - Prevailing Wage Rate

61 PWR13-001 Adoption of Prevailing Wage Act Ordinance

PWR13-001 Board Letter

ORDINANCE PWR 13-001.pdf

2013 Cook County and Fulton County Prevailing Wage Rates

Attachments:


that this Prevailing Wage Rate Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by




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62 R13-003 Adopt Ordinance No. R13-003 Establishing the Right-of-Way for the

Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the Middle and the West Fork

of the North Branch of the Chicago River (Contract 11-052-5F) in the Villages

of Northfield and Northbrook in parts of Sections 19 and 24, Township 42 N,

Ranges 12 and 13, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Cook County, Illinois

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06-06-13_R13-003 ROW PROJECT MF-06 07 WF03.pdf

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Spyropoulos, that this Right of Way Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried

by the following roll call vote:



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63 R13-004 Adopt Ordinance No. R13-004 Amending Ordinance R12-007 Establishing

the Right-of-Way for the Construction, Operation and Maintenance of the

Cherry Creek East Branch Flood Control Project (CHEB-G3) in Flossmoor

and Homewood, Illinois in part of Section 1, Township 35 North, Range 13,

East of the Third Principal Meridian in Cook County, Illinois

06-06-13_Ordinance R13-004 CHEB-G3.pdf

06-06-13_EXHIBIT AA ROW CHEBG3 R2_2013052913080300.pdf

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Attachments:


Santos, that this Right of Way Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by




Therese Meany

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64 13-0548 Authority to award Contract 13-864-11, Seal Coating and Patching of Roads

at the Prairie Plan Site in Fulton County, Illinois, to Illinois Valley Paving Co.,

A Division of United Contractors Midwest, Inc., in an amount not to exceed


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65 13-0582 Authority to award Contract 13-006-11 Furnish and Deliver Janitorial

Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group A to T & N

Chicago, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $26,515.41, and Group B to

Unisource Worldwide, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $19,211.94,

Accounts 101-20000-623110, 623170, 623660

janitorial supply list.pdfAttachments:

Approved

66 13-0613 Authority to advertise Contract 13-926-21, Furnish & Deliver Heavy

Equipment to the Stickney and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants,

estimated cost $1,415,000.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisitions

1353098, 1355507, 1355508, 1357622, 1358193.


67 13-0620 Authority to increase Contract 10-949-14, Maintenance and Repair of Rack

and Pinion Manlifts at Various Locations, to Mid-American Elevator

Company, Inc., in an amount of $58,000.00, from an amount of $366,468.38,

to an amount not to exceed $424,468.38, Accounts

101-68000/69000-612600/612680, Purchase Orders 5001298, 5001299

Brd. letr. - 10-949-14 attachment.pdfAttachments:

Approved

68 13-0623 Authority to advertise Contract 13-609-11 Furnishing and Delivering

Mechanical Repair Parts to Various Service Areas, estimated cost

$169,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000-623270, Requisitions 1359770,

1359778, 1359788, 1359790, 1359793

Approved


62, 63, 66, and 69

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, to


vote:



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annual fee of $2,500.00 (Deferred from May 16, 2013 Board Meeting)

06-06-13_CITGO LRFD.pdfAttachments:


A motion was made by Patrick D. Thompson, seconded by Frank Avila,

authorizing the Executive Director to delete this Item. The motion carried by




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Meeting Summary

Speakers

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns on various items

Summary of Requests

Manju Sharma

1. Debra Shore requested the material specification (Re: Procurement Item #12)

Thomas Granato

2. Debra Shore inquired on the cost of a replacement boat (Re: Procurement Item

#23)

Catherine O’Connor

3. Patrick D. Thomas inquired on the cost to redo the entire reservoir. Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos inquired on the original cost of the reservoir (Re: Procurement Item #46)

David St. Pierre

4. Michael A. Alvarez requested a study session to discuss policy on lease terms (Re:


Study Session

None

Announcements

None




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The next regular board meeting is scheduled for June 20, 2013, please prepare



Management for signature and preparation: June 7, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., June 12,

2013

Adjournment

A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Debra Shore,

that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, June 20,

2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be adjourned. The




Therese Meany

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APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this June 6, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




June 6, 2013






Thursday, June 20, 2013

10:00 AM

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Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes June 20, 2013





Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese Meany





nays


A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Debra Shore, to recess





meeting to order


Report

1 13-0626 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Published and Filed

2 13-0653 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-675- 11, Janitorial Services at the

Calumet and Egan Water Reclamation Plants, estimated cost $229,500.00

Published and Filed

3 13-0658 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, June 11, 2013

Published and Filed

Authorization







4 13-0673 Authorization to amend Board Order of February 7, 2013, regarding Authority to advertise Contract 10-716-3P Lemont Wet Weather Treatment Facility and

Reservoir, Lemont Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $27,430,000.00, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition 1354032 Agenda Item No. 14, File No. 13-0081

Approved


5 13-0639 Authority to advertise Contract 13-937- 11 Furnishing and Delivering Rebuilt Motors to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost $180,000.00, Account 101-69000-612650, Requisition 1361444

Approved

6

13-0640

Authority to advertise Contract 10-885-AF, Streambank Stabilization of I&M

Canal Tributary D, estimated cost $394,575.00, Account 501-50000-645620, Requisition 1361988

Attachments: 10-885-AF Req. 1361988.PDF

Approved

7

13-0648

Authority to advertise Contract 06-357-3S, Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer 20B Rehabilitation, North Service Area, estimated cost $6,300,000.00, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1358245

Approved


8 13-0634 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with John Anspach

Consulting, for professional engineering services for Contract 06-212-3M

Calumet TARP Pump Station Improvements, CWRP, in an amount not to

exceed $26,500.00, Account 401-50000-601440, Requisition 1360616 (As

Revised)

Approved

9

13-0655

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-927-21, Furnish and Deliver a Remote

Racking Device to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , to Steiner Electric

Company, in an amount not to exceed $49,977.77, Account 201-50000-634780, Requisition 1351227

Approved





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10 13-0656 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-106- 11, Furnish and Deliver

Phosphorous Removal Monitoring Equipment, to Memeco Sales and

Services Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $72,743.00, Account 201-50000-634650, Requisition 1353151

Approved

11 13-0659 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-816-21, Furnish and Deliver One Steel

Cutting Shear to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , to Cincinnati, Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed $170,850.00, Account 201-50000-634560, Requisition 1353988

Approved

12 13-0676 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Thermo Electron

North America LLC, for a Unity Limited Support Plan for Thermo Helios

Instruments and Consumables, in an amount not to exceed $18,178.00, Accounts 101-16000-612970 and 623570, Requisition 1361725

Approved

Award Contract

13 13-0645 Authority to award Contract 13-690-11, Services to Rebuild AC and DC

Motors at Various Service Areas, to Koontz-Wagner Maintenance Services

LLC, in an amount not to exceed $116,966.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000, 69000-612650, Requisitions 1356198, 1356199, and 1356207

Approved

14 13-0657 Authority to award Contract 13-924-21, Furnish, Deliver and Install Torque

Limiters on Final Tanks at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , to Key

West Metal Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $184,860.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Requisition 1355519

Approved

15 13-0660 Authority to award Contract 13-814-21, Furnish, Deliver and Install a Sawdust

Collection System and Modify a Shop Fume Exhaust System at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to Tal-Mar Custom Metal Fabricators Corp., in an


1353511

Approved











16 13-0662 Authority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with Ricoh USA for services to provide maintenance, service, repairs and supplies for 15

Ricoh copiers in an amount of $10,571.20 from an amount of $8,123.71, to an amount not to exceed $18,694.91, Account 101-27000-612810, Purchase Order 8007248

Attachments: PO 8007248 Change Order Log.PDF

17

13-0668

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 04-202-4 F Connecting Tunnels & Gates,

Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to Walsh/II in One Joint Venture in an amount of $45,308.98, from an amount of $135,435,715.49, to an amount not to exceed $135,481,024.47, Account 401-50000-645600, Purchase Order 5001136


18

13-0669

Approved

Authority to increase purchase order for Contract 06-418- 11, Furnish and

Deliver Thirty-Two (32) Multi-Functional Photocopier Devices and a Five Year Repair Service, Supplies and Maintenance Agreement at Various Locations , to Ricoh Americas Corporation, in an amount of $8,580.00, from an amount of $416,351.87, to an amount not to exceed $424,931.87 Account 101-27000-612810, Purchase Order 3041665

Attachments: PO 3041665 Change Order Log - 2.PDF

19

13-0670

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 06-024-3 M Effluent and Potable Water Piping

Upgrades at North Side Water Reclamation Plant (renamed as Terrence J. O'Brien Water Reclamation Plant), to FH Paschen, SN Nielsen & Associates in an amount of $127,602.00, from an amount of $4,345,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $4,217,398.00, Account 401-50000-645750, Purchase Order 5001374

Attachments: CO 06-024-3M.PDF

20

13-0674

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 10-046-3 P Battery D - Aeration Tank No. 8,

O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in

an amount of $32,773.63 from an amount of $6,528,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $6,560,773.63, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001366

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21 13-0675 Authority to decrease Contract 91-177-CE Distributed Control System for Solids Processes at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , Mainstream

Pumping Station, and Other Remote Stations, SSA, to Divane Brothers Electric Company in an amount of $184,992.00, from an amount of $33,118,569.89, to an amount not to exceed $32,933,577.89, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5000978

Attachments: CO 91-177-CE.PDF

22

13-0677

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 02-110-2E Electrical Distribution System and

Conduit & Cable Replacement, SSA, to Divane Brothers Electric Company in an amount of $2,524.00, from an amount of $8,348,651.00, to an amount not to exceed $8,346,127.00, Accounts 201-50000-645700, 645750 and 645780, Purchase Order 5000890

Attachments:

Approved

CO 02-110-2E.PDF

23 13-0678 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with MWH

Americas, Inc., for professional engineering services for Contract 06-363-3D

CUP O’Hare Reservoir (renamed as Gloria Alitto Majewski Reservoir ) Repair and Rehabilitation, North Branch of Chicago River and North Shore Channel Restoration, in an amount of $50,000.00, from an amount of $2,592,736.00, to an amount not to exceed $2,642,736.00, Account 401-50000-601420, Purchase Order 3049876

Attachments:

Approved

CO 06-363-3D.PDF


Authorization


Attachments:

Approved


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Engineering during the month of May 2013

Attachments:

CO May.pdf

Published and Filed

26 13-0666 Report on negotiations with consultants for professional engineering services

for flood reduction investigations

Published and Filed

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

27 13-0625 Authority to settle Marigold, Inc.’s 2010 User Charge liability in the total amount of $29,984.43, Board Appeal No. 12-B-002

Approved

28 13-0663 Authority to Settle Show Cause Action, Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater Chicago v. Glen Estates Homeowners Association, Violation Complaint No. 06-010-VC, Permit Application No. 1984-0081, and

to approve the final order of the Hearing Officer with the recommendation of settlement and dismissal of the Show Cause Action .

Approved


Authorization

29 13-0629 Authority to amend the lease agreement dated April 5, 2012, between the

District and the Mount Prospect Park District on 34.239 acres located east of Elmhurst Road and south of the James C. Kirie Water Reclamation Plant in

Des Plaines, Illinois, and known as Majewski Metro Park for public

recreational purposes, to increase the permitted use of selling alcoholic

beverages on the leasehold from five (5) to eight (8) times a year. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments:

06-20-13_MPPD EXHIBIT.pdf

Approved

30

13-0631

Authority to pay 2012 real estate taxes in the amount of $65,067.02 for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s real estate

located in Fulton County, Illinois. Account 101-30000-667130

Approved



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31 13-0632 Authority to issue a 3-month permit to Arcadis U.S., Inc. to use an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. area of District real estate located in Willow

Springs, Illinois, and known as Main Channel Parcel 31.01, as a construction staging area for the maintenance and repair of Buckeye Partners’ 14” petroleum pipeline. Consideration shall be a document preparation fee of $2,500.00

Attachments:

Approved

06-20-13_ARCADIS.pdf


acres of District real estate located at 2600 S. Laflin Street in Chicago, at the

confluence of the South Branch of the Chicago River and Stetson Canal, and

known as Lot 220 (Deferred from June 6, 2013 Board Meeting)

Attachments:

06-20-13_Reliable Asphalt Corporation.pdf

Frank Avila voted Nay Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Present

Approved

33 13-0664 Authority to issue a 10-day permit to DVG Productions, LLC to access and

use a portion of the Silver Creek Reservoir site in Franklin Park, Illinois, to film

scenes for a major motion picture titled “Catwalk”. Consideration shall be $7,500.00

Attachments:

Approved

06-20-13_DVG.pdf

34 13-0665 Authority to grant a 50-year, 2.83 acre non-exclusive easement to the

Chicago Park District along the west bank of the North Branch the Chicago

River between Irving Park Road and Montrose Avenue in Chicago , Illinois, for construction, reconstruction, operation, maintenance, repair and removal of an ecosystem restoration project called “Horner Park Section 206 Aquatic

Ecosystem Restoration”. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments:

Approved

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35 13-0667 Authority to grant a 25-year non-exclusive easement to Kovas Communications, Inc. for use of 84,398 square feet of District property

located within the Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant at 3500 W. Howard Street in Skokie, Illinois, for the operation and maintenance of four (4) freestanding radio transmission antenna towers, a transmitter building, an underground grid system and appurtenances related thereto. Consideration shall be an initial annual fee of $88,000.00

Attachments:

Approved

Att. Authority to Grant 25-yr. non-exclus. Kovas 6.20.13.pdf

36 13-0671 Authority to commence negotiations to purchase 4.4 acres of real estate at

17001 State Street, South Holland, Illinois, adjacent to the Thornton

Reservoir, to serve as an odor buffer and staging area for operating and

maintaining a new gate shaft and the Thornton Reservoir

Attachments:

Approved

Map.17001 State Street, South Holland, IL.pdf


Authorization

37 13-0649 Request for approval to initiate design of Project DPR-14D of the Lower Des Plaines River Watershed Plan

Attachments:

Approved

LDPR DWP, Exhibit 1.pdf LDPR DWP, Exhibit 2.pdf

38 13-0651 Authorization to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the City of

Chicago Department of Water Management and Chicago Public Schools to

install green infrastructure at Dirksen Elementary School, Morrill Math and

Elementary School, and Grissom Elementary School in the City of Chicago

Attachments:

CPS Green Infrastructure Dept. of Water (Paper).pdf Dirksen Elementary (IGA).pdf Grissom Elementary (IGA).pdf Morrill Elementary (IGA).pdf Asphalt to Green Space at Schools.PDF

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39 13-0679 Authority to award Contract 07-030-3D, North Branch of Chicago River and North Shore Channel Restoration, at the North Service Area, to Lakes &

Rivers Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,100,876.00, Account 401-50000-645720, Requisition 1296548

Attachments:

Approved

APP D 07-030-3D.pdf Contract 07-030-3D CIP Stats.pdf

40 13-0680 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing Asian

Pacific Islander Month

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Debra Shore, that this


No nays

41 13-0681 Authorization to negotiate an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to participate in the Chi-Cal River Project

Approved


Frank Avila voted Nay on item #32 Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Present on item #32


Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 9 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

Meeting Summary

Speakers Neil Khot, Founder and CEO of a Technology and Services Company and Hemant

Brahmbhatt, founder and publisher of an Asian News and Media Company accepted

the Resolution recognizing the month of May as Asian Pacific Islander Month .

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Kari K. Steele requested that the District be part of the selection process. Debra

Shore requested the District receive acknowledgement for participation in the

program. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos inquired about the selection process (Re:

Stormwater Management Item #38)



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Study Session

None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2013, please prepare


Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: June 27, 2013 Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., July 2, 2013.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that

when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, July 11, 2013

at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today’s meeting be adjourned. The motion





Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this June 20, 2013, are hereby approved.


June 20, 2013





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Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes July 11, 2013





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Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and

Kathleen Therese Meany Cynthia M. Santos


A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that the




A motion was made by Patrick D. Thompson, seconded by Frank Avila, to





meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0682 Report on payment of principal and interest for outstanding District bonds

due on July 1, 2013

Attachments:

DS 2013-07 att.pdf

Published and Filed

2 13-0704 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of May 2013, in the amount of

$29,349,409.21

Attachments: May 2013 Cash Disbursements Summary

Published and Filed

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3 13-0686 Authority to add JOC Contract No. J67742-12, Hanover Park Box Culvert Replacement, to the Construction Fund, estimated cost of the project is $200,000.00

Approved

4

13-0744

Authority to add Project 10-880-3H, TARP Control Structure Rehabilitation, North Service Area, Stickney Service Area, and Calumet Service Area to the

Engineering Department Capital Improvement Program and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund, estimated cost of the project is $13,750,000.00

Approved


5

Report

13-0683

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Published and Filed

6

13-0691

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Published and Filed

7

13-0732

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-16, Auditing

Services of Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Prescription Drug Claims, estimated cost $25,000.00, Account 101-40000- 601170, Requisition 1362921.

Published and Filed

8

13-0734

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-17, Feasibility Study on Records Management, estimated cost $40,000.00, Account 101-40000-601170, Requisition 1362616.

Published and Filed

9

13-0750

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-14 Document and

Litigation Case Management System with a three year licensing and

maintenance agreement, estimated cost $73,000.00, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1362886

Published and Filed

10

13-0753

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-18 Executive

Coaching Services for a Three-Year Period, estimated cost $75,000.00, Account 101-25000-601170, Requisition 1362906

Published and Filed












11 13-0761 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Published and Filed

12

13-0762

Report on Advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-10 Scale Software

at Six Biosolids Management Areas, estimated cost $40,000.00, Account 101-66000-634820, Requisition 1362598

Published and Filed

13

13-0770

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-15 Risk

Management Information System for a three-year period with an option to

extend for an additional two years, estimated cost $300,000.00, Account 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1362622

Published and Filed

Authorization

14

13-0694

Authorization to amend Board Order of June 6, 2013, regarding Contract 13-111-11 Furnish and Deliver Boat Maintenance, Repairs, Parts, and Secured Dockage estimated cost $304,700.00, Accounts 101-16000-612790, 612330 and 623990 Requisition 1357894, Agenda Item No. 23, File No. 13-0621

Approved

15

13-0712

Authorization to amend an agreement for Contract 12-RFP-26 Pharmacy

Benefits Management Services with Envision Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for a three and one half year period from January 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017

Approved

16

13-0715

Authorization to amend Board Order of February 21, 2013, regarding

Contract 12-RFP-09 Purchase, Installation and Configuration of Cellular Telephones, Accessories and Wireless Communications Services with AT &T

Mobility National Accounts LLC, Inc., Agenda Item No. 8, File No. 13-0132

Approved

17

13-0748

Authorization to amend Board Order of March 21, 2013, regarding Contract 12-RFP-32 (Re-Bid) Point to Point Communication Services, Agenda Item No. 53, File No. 13-0273

Approved

18

13-0755

Authorization to forfeit Contract 13-006- 11 Group A to T & N Chicago, Inc., to

Furnish and Deliver Janitorial Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $26,515.41, Accounts 101-20000-623110, 623170, 623660

Approved












19 13-0758 Authorization to Declare Forfeiture of Contract 05-147-2M, HVAC

Improvements at SWRP, Path Construction Company, Inc.



20 13-0692 Authority to advertise Contract 13-029- 11 Furnish and Deliver Safety Equipment to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $58,000.00, Account 101-20000-623700

Approved

21

13-0693

Authority to advertise Contract 13-032- 11 Furnish and Deliver Coveralls, Rainwear & Boots to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated

cost $47,700.00, Account 101-20000-623700

Approved

22

13-0713

Authority to advertise Contract 13-610- 11 Furnish and Deliver Boiler Repair Parts and Recertified Safety Relief Valves to Various Locations , estimated

cost $330,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612240/612650/612680/623070/623090, Requisitions 1362322, 1361986, 1360068, 1360294, 1360070

Approved

23

13-0723

Authority to advertise Contract 12-932-21 Furnish, Deliver and Install Sludge Heat Exchangers at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost $1,400,000.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Requisition 1360613

Approved

24

13-0737

Authority to advertise Contract 06-158-3S Des Plaines River Intercepting

Sewer Rehabilitation, Stickney Service Area, estimated cost $10,900,000.00, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1362017

Approved

25

13-0743

Authority to advertise Contract 13-406- 11 Provide Helicopter Service for a Twenty-Four (24) Month Period, estimated cost $27,200.00, Account 101-15000-612330, Requisition 1362615

Approved

26

13-0756

Authority to advertise Contract 13-045- 11 Publish Invitations for Contracts

and Publish Legal Notices for Original Entrance and Promotional Civil Service Examinations and Other Legal Notices for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $58,000.00, Account 101-20000-612360

Approved












27 13-0764 Authority to advertise Contract 13-653- 11 Underground Infrastructure

Cleaning at Various Locations, estimated cost $1,080,000.00, Account 101-66000-612600, Requisition 1358228

Approved

28 13-0765 Authority to advertise Contract 13-676- 11 Pest, Rodent and Animal Control

at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $195,200.00, Accounts 101-15000/66000/67000/68000/69000-612370/612390/612420, Requisitions 1356601, 1356602, 1356590, 1356594, 1356904, 1358222, 1357601, 1358218

Approved

67 13-0767 Authority to advertise Contract 13-364- 11 for public tender of bids a 39-year

lease of approximately 0.693 acres of District real estate located southeast of the intersection of McCormick Boulevard and Devon Avenue in Chicago , Illinois, and known as part of North Shore Channel Parcel 8.06. The

minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established at $83,000.00.

Attachments:

Survey.Parcel 8.06 (2).pdf



29 13-0687 Issue purchase order to Marshall-Bond Pumps, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Dorr-Oliver Grinder Parts to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , in an


Approved

30

13-0688

Issue purchase order for Contract 13- 110-11, Furnish and Deliver Phosphorous Removal Monitoring Equipment, to Hach Company, in an


Approved

31

13-0689

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-604-21, Furnish, Deliver and Install Security Cameras at the Lockport Powerhouse, to Intelligent Solutions, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $69,873.00, Account 201-50000-645720, Requisition 1357596

Approved

32

13-0703

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-926- 11, Furnish and Deliver Acoustic

Enclosure Panels for the Pump and Blower House at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to O'Neill Engineered Systems, Inc., in an amount not to


Approved





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33 13-0717 Issue purchase order to SAS Institute Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Renewal of

Existing SAS Software and SAS Software Extensions Licenses for a One-Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $30,190.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1362327

Approved

34 13-0718 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-108- 11, Furnish and Deliver Automatic

Samplers, to Gasvoda @ Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $34,700.00, Account 101-16000-623570, Requisition 1358229

Approved

35 13-0722 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Siemens Industry,

Inc., to Furnish and Deliver On-Site Advanced Maintenance Training for Variable Frequency Drives, in an amount not to exceed $21,200.00, Account 101-67000-601100, Requisition 1356554

Approved

36 13-0757 Issue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with Siemens Industry,

Inc., to Test, Certify and Perform Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services on Cerberus-Pyrotronic MXL Network Command Centers and Fire

Alarm Systems at the Calumet and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants , in an

amount not to exceed $240,922.00, Accounts 101-68000,69000-612780, 623070, Requisitions 1350289 and 1361744

Approved

37 13-0759 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-107- 11, Furnish and Deliver Repairs,

Service and Parts for American Sigma/Hach Auto Samplers, Flowmeters and

Sampling Accessories, to Hach Company, in an amount not to exceed $34,932.50, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1358225

Approved

Award Contract


Chemicals to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, to Midland

Scientific, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $57,981.26, Account 101-20000-623570

Attachments:

Approved

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39 13-0733 Authority to award Contract 13-040-11 Furnish and Deliver Computer Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group A to Atlas

Stationers, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,045.59, and Groups B and C to Bebon Office Machines in an amount not to exceed $50,265.00, Account 101-20000-623810

Attachments:

Approved

Contract 13-040-11 Item Descriptions - Group A.pdf Contract 13-040-11 Item Descriptions - Group B.pdf Contract 13-040-11 Item Descriptions - Group C.pdf

40 13-0766 Authority to award Contract 13-006-11 Furnish and Deliver Janitorial

Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group A to Alpine

Cleaning Equipment Inc., in an amount not to exceed $49,870.29, Accounts 101-20000-623110, 623170, 623660

Attachments:

Approved

Contract 13-006-11 Item Descriptions - Group A.pdf

41 13-0772 Authority to award Contract 13-017-11, Furnish and Deliver Electrical

Supplies and Wire to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group A, to Evergreen Supply Company, in a total amount not to exceed $77,078.34, and Group B to Helsel-Jepperson Electrical, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $51,690.00, Account 101-20000-623070

Attachments:

Approved

Contract 13-017-11 Group A Item Descriptions.pdf Contract 13-017-11 Group B Item Descriptions.pdf


42 13-0716 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with AT &T

Global Services, Inc. for Contract 07-RFP-22 Local Telephone Service and

Long Distance Calling Service,in an amount of $42,509.21 from an amount of $896,334.58 to an amount not to exceed $938,843.79, Account 101-27000-612210, Purchase Order 3049206.

Attachments:

Approved

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43 13-0730 Authority to increase purchase order to AT &T Global Services, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver service for thirty-six (36) point-to- point T1 lines and

service for three (3) Gigaman lines for a period of sixty (60) months in an amount of $79,210.18, from an amount of $2,289,228.00, to an amount not to exceed $2,368,438.18, Account 101-27000-612210, Purchase Order 3048028

Attachments: CO LOG.pdf

44

13-0738

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 10-046-3 P Battery D - Aeration Tank No. 8,

O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC in an amount of $22,937.94, from an amount of $6,560,773.63, to an amount not to exceed $6,537,835.69, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001366

Attachments: CO 10-046-3P.PDF

Approved

45

13-0746

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with CohnReznick, for appraisal services for real estate in an amount of $30,000.00 from an amount of $129,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $159,000.00, Account 101-30000- 601170, Purchase Order 3075791

Attachments: 07-11-13_CohnReznick PO 3075791.pdf

46

13-0747

Approved

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with AT &T

Mobility National Accounts LLC, for Contract 08-RFP-11 Purchase, Installation, and Configuration of Cellular Telephones , Accessories and Wireless Communications Services,in an amount of $76,656.24, from an amount of $678,827.80, to an amount not to exceed $755,484.04, Accounts 101-27000-612210, 623850 Purchase Order 3054860

Attachments:

Approved

CO Log.pdf

47 13-0749 Authority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with Dykema

Gossett PLLC for legal services, in connection with the execution of the

Thornton Composite Reservoir, Project 77-235-2F, in an amount of $40,000.00 from an amount of $676,238.93 to an amount not to exceed $716,238.93, Account 401-50000- 601170, Purchase Order 3054937

Attachments:

Approved

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48 13-0763 Authority to increase Contract 12-657- 11, Television Inspection and Recording of Sewers and Manholes at Various Locations , to Sheridan

Plumbing & Sewer, Inc., in an amount of $300,000.00, from an amount of $339,179.98, to an amount not to exceed $639,179.98, Account 101-66000-612600, Purchase Orders 5001347 and 5001349

Attachments:

Approved

12-657-11.pdf

49 13-0769 Authority to decrease Contract 08-171-3 P Westside Imhoff Battery A and

Skimming Tank Demolition, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant to

Sollitt/Sachi/Alworth JV, in an amount of $37.00, from an amount of $41,577,080.74, to an amount not to exceed $41,577,043.74, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001182

Attachments:

Approved

CO 08-171-3P.PDF


Authorization


Attachments:

Approved


Authorization


51 13-0739 Authority to approve and execute a license agreement from Commonwealth

Edison Company for Contract 06-158-3S, Des Plaines River Intercepting

Sewer Rehabilitation, SSA in the Village of Maywood, consideration is a one-time fee of $8,500.00, Account 401-50000-667340

Approved

52 13-0740 Authority to approve and execute an access agreement from Bridgeport

Village Homeowners Association for Contract 73-162-DH Tunnel and

Reservoir Plan, Mainstream Tunnel System, Groundwater Monitoring System

in the City of Chicago

Approved



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Judiciary Committee

Authorization

53 13-0695 Authority to settle the Workers' Compensation Claim of Frederick Smolinski vs. MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200002887, Illinois Workers' Compensation


Approved

54 13-0696 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claims of Darryl Carr vs .


Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $21,060.18. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved

55 13-0697 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Thomas Trend vs .

MWRDGC, Case No. 12 WC 04339, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $37,473.59. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved

56 13-0731 Authorization to increase settlement amount approved on April 4, 2013 to

settle the claim of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 150

against Vulcan Construction Materials , LLP from $700,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $747,000.00, Account 401-50000-645620

Attachments:

Vulcan CO 4.4.13.pdf



Reports

57 13-0724 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of Maintenance and Operations during the months of March, April and May 2013.

Attachments:

Change orders for Mar. - May., 2013.pdf

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Report

58 13-0714 Report on the 2012 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report of the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retirement Fund

Published and Filed


Authorization

59 13-0705 Authority to amend board order of June 20, 2013, authorizing a 3-month

permit to Arcadis U.S., Inc. to use an approximately 3,000 sq. ft. area of District real estate located in Willow Springs, Illinois, and known as Main

Channel Parcel 31.01, as a construction staging area for the maintenance

and repair of Buckeye Partners’ 14” petroleum pipeline to change the

permittee from Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Buckeye Partners, L.P.

Attachments:

07-11-13_Arcadis .pdf



acres of District real estate located at 3219 Oakton Street in Skokie, Illinois; North Shore Channel Parcels 6.01, 6.06 and 6.07 and to waive the North

Shore Channel Resolution

Attachments:

Approved

07-11-13_MONARCH.pdf

61 13-0708 Authorization to amend Board Orders of May 2, 2013 authorizing the

issuance of a 5-year permit to the Lockport Township Fire Protection District to use the boat ramp at the Old Cargill Site on Main Channel Parcel 15.05

and to store the boat at the Lockport Powerhouse parking lot to reflect the

additional use of constructing and maintaining a floating dock along the west wall of the Lockport Powerhouse in Lockport, Will County, Illinois, and waive

the environmental insurance requirements

Attachments:

Approved

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62 13-0709 Authority to issue a one (1) month Confined Space Entry Permit to the North Palos Fire Protection District to conduct training activities at the District’s

Palos Hills Pumping Station at 10700 S. 76th Avenue in Worth, Cook County, Illinois. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments: 07-11-13-NPFPD.pdf

Approved

63

13-0710

Authority to issue a 45-day permit to the Village of Oak Lawn to perform two

soil borings on District Cal-Sag Channel Parcels 8.04 and 8.05 in Palos

Heights, Illinois. Consideration shall be $10.00

Attachments: 07-11-13_VOL.pdf

64

13-0711

Approved

Authority to amend the lease agreement dated November 18, 2010, between

the District and the Village of Stickney on approximately 63.7 acres of District real estate located east of Ridgeland Avenue and south of 39th Street in Stickney, Illinois, Main Channel Parcels 38.01, 38.02, 38.04, 38.05, 38.06 and 38.08 to allow festivals to be held on the premises. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments: 07-11-13_VOS.pdf

Approved

65

13-0725

Authority to issue a 2-month permit to McGinty Bros., Inc. to trim trees on a 9,600 sq. ft. area of the District’s Main Channel Parcel 31.03 located in

Willow Springs, Illinois. Consideration shall be a document preparation fee

of $2,500.00

Attachments:

Approved

07-11-13_McGinty.pdf

66 13-0726 Authority to amend lease agreement dated April 1, 1993, between the District

and the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County on 233.66 acres of District Main Channel Parcels 24.04, 25.03, and 26.07 in Lemont, DuPage

County, Illinois to add Main Channel Parcels 27.03 and 27.04 comprising

approximately 32.6 acres of District real estate located west of County Line

Road, as extended, and north of the Des Plaines River in unincorporated

DuPage County for a total new leasehold area of 266.26 +/- acres and to

extend the lease term for an additional 19 years. Consideration shall be a nominal fee $10.00

Attachments:

Approved

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Authorization

68 13-0741 Authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Northlake concerning Project ADCR-7B from the Detailed Watershed Plan

for the Lower Des Plaines River Watershed

Attachments:

Authority to enter IGA with Northlake.pdf

69

13-0742

Approved

Authority to enter into an Amended Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement with

the United States Army Corps of Engineers and other Sponsors for the Upper Des Plaines River and Tributaries Phase 2 Study and to make payment to the United States Army Corps of Engineers in an amount of $150,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490

Attachments: Enter Agreement USACE Letter.pdf

70

13-0773

Approved

Authorization to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the City of

Chicago Department of Water Management and Chicago Public Schools to install green infrastructure at Dirksen Elementary School, Morrill Math and Elementary School, and Grissom Elementary School in the City of Chicago (Deferred from the Board Meeting of June 20, 2013)

Attachments: Dirksen Elementary (IGA).pdf Morrill Elementary (IGA).pdf Grissom Elementary (IGA).pdf


A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Kari K. Steele, authorizing the

Executive Director to delete this item. The motion carried by the following roll

call vote:

Aye: 8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

Absent: 1 -

Cynthia M. Santos


Resolution



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71 13-0698 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners congratulating the

Chicago Blackhawks on winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship (As

Revised)



ayes - No nays

72

13-0768

RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners honoring Captain

J. Jacob and Pollution Control Technicians Robert Chmela and Dave Zintak

for rescuing a stranger who had fallen into the Chicago River


McGowan, that this Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by



73 13-0774 Issue purchase order to Willis of Illinois, Inc. for Furnishing Property Insurance Coverage for District Properties in an amount not to exceed


Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 19, 56, 59, 67, 70, 71,

and 72

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, to


vote:

Aye: 8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

Absent: 1 -

Cynthia M. Santos

Meeting Summary







Speakers

Brandon Faber, Senior Director, Communications and Community Relations, Chicago

Blackhawks, accepted the resolution congratulating the Chicago Blackhawks on

winning the 2013 Stanley Cup Championship (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business

Item #71) Captain J. Jacob and Pollution Control Technicians Robert Chmela and Dave Zintak

accepted the resolution honoring them for rescuing a stranger who had fallen into the

Chicago River (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #72) George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns on various items (Re:

Procurement Items #8, #10, #13 and #73) Jackson Blue, concerned citizen, inquired about an inverter that was installed at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Barbara J. McGowan requested that Appendix D information be included on future

report on advertisement of request for proposal board letters (Re: Procurement Items #8, #9, #10 and #13)

2. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a list of properties appraised by this company (Re: Procurement Item #45)

Study Session None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 8, 2013, please


Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: July 26, 2013 Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., July 31, 2013

Adjournment

A motion was made by Barbara J. McGowan, seconded by Frank Avila, that

when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The





Aye: 8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore,


Therese Meany

Absent: 1 -

Cynthia M. Santos



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this July 11, 2013, are hereby approved.


July 11, 2013





Thursday, August 8, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room











Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes August 8, 2013





Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese Meany





ayes - No nays







meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0806 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of June 2013, in the amount of $53,784,184.88

Attachments:

June 2013 Cash Disbursements Summary

Published and Filed


Report


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Published and Filed

4

13-0796

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-13 to obtain Court Reporting Services for a three year period, estimated cost $400,000.00, Accounts 101-25000, 30000, 40000, 50000-612250, Requisitions 1362912, 1362913, 1362614 and 1362915

Published and Filed

5

13-0811

Report on rejection of bids for Contract 11-839-21, Replacement of an

Inverter System at the Pump and Blower House at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $112,400.00

Published and Filed

6

13-0820

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Published and Filed

7

13-0852

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Published and Filed

8

13-0854

Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-932-21, Painting Services in the Stickney Service Area, to CL Coatings, LLC, estimated cost $1,636,000.00

Published and Filed

Authorization

9

13-0795

Authorization to amend Board Order of July 11, 2013, regarding Issue

Purchase Order for Contract 13-604-21, Furnish, Deliver and Install Security

Cameras at the Lockport Powerhouse, to Intelligent Solutions, Inc., in an

amount not to exceed $69,873.00, Account 201-50000-645720, Requisition 1357596, Agenda Item No. 31, File No. 13-0689

Approved

10

13-0810

Authorization for payment to DuPage River/ Salt Creek Workgroup for 2013/2014 membership dues in an amount not to exceed $64,720.00, Account 101-15000-612280.

Approved












11 13-0829 Authorization to amend Board Order of June 6, 2013, for Authority to

advertise Contract 13-609-11 Furnishing and Delivering Mechanical Repair Parts to Various Service Areas, estimated cost $169,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000-623270, Requisitions 1359770, 1359778, 1359788, 1359790, 1359793, Agenda Item No. 68, File No. 13-0623

Approved

12

13-0841

Authorization to amend Board Order of May 2, 2013, regarding Authority to

Advertise Contract 13-805-21, Furnish and Deliver Two 13.2 kV Circuit Breakers to Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost $82,000.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1351274, Agenda Item No. 8, File

No. 13-0419

Approved

13

13-0855

Authorization to amend Board Order of January 3, 2013, for Report on

Advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-01, Consulting Services for Implementation of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and

Procurement for Public Sector (PPS) Implementation, estimated cost $600,000.00, Account 201-50000- 601170, Requisition 1354046, Agenda Item No. 5, File No. 12-1791

Approved

14

13-0856

Authorization to amend Board Order of June 20, 2013, regarding Authority to

award Contract 07-030-3D, North Branch of Chicago River and North Shore

Channel Restoration, at the North Service Area, to Lakes & Rivers

Contracting, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $3,100,876.00, Account 401-50000-645720, Requisition 1296548, Agenda Item No. 39, File No. 13-0679

Approved


15 13-0817 Authority to advertise Contract 13-716-21 Furnish and Deliver Utility Vehicles

to the Egan and O’Brien Water Reclamation Plants , estimated cost $45,000.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisition 1361746

Approved

16

13-0822

Authority to advertise Contract 13-674- 11 Fence and Gate Repairs in the Stickney and Calumet Service Areas, estimated cost $87,500.00, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612420, Requisitions 1360897, 1360875

Approved

17

13-0823

Authority to advertise Contract 13-655- 11 Manhole and Infrastructure Repairs at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $670,000.00, Account 101-66000-612600, Requisition 1356592 ( As Revised)

Approved











18 13-0826 Authority to advertise Contract 13-603- 11 Furnishing and Delivering Roadway

Rock Salt to Various Service Areas, estimated cost $258,501.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-623130, Requisitions 1361737, 1360647, 1361758, 1361436 and 1360643.

Approved

19

13-0830

Authority to advertise Contract 13-680- 11 Roof Repair at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $319,500.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612680, Requisitions 1362041, 1355885, 1360598, 1358576, 1359215, 1360597

Approved

20

13-0831

Authority to advertise Contract 13-970- 11 Janitorial Services at the Lockport Powerhouse and Various Locations in the Stickney Service Area , estimated

cost $720,000.00, Accounts 101-66000/69000-612490, Requisitions 1362021 and 1362028

Approved

21

13-0836

Authority to advertise Contract 10-880-3 H TARP Control Structure

Rehabilitation, North Service Area, Stickney Service Area, and Calumet Service Area, estimated cost $13,750,000.00, Account 401-50000-645750, Requisition 1364055

Approved

22

13-0837

Authority to advertise Contract 04-015-2V Storeroom Building Expansion, Terrence O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $2,150,000.00, Account 201-50000-645680, Requisition 1363450

Approved

23

13-0839

Authority to advertise Contract 13-030- 11 Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous Lubricants to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $300,000.00, Account 101-20000-623860

Approved

24

13-0842

Authority to advertise Contract 13-009- 11 Furnish and Deliver Cloths, Paper Towels, & Toilet Tissue to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $117,500.00, Account 101-20000-623660

Approved

25

13-0847

Authority to advertise Contract 13-672- 11 Furnishing and Delivering Tires for Heavy Equipment to Various Locations, estimated cost $101,750.00, Account 101-66000-623250, Requisition 1349260

Approved












26 13-0849 Authority to advertise Contract 13-715-21 Furnish and Deliver Shop Equipment to the Kirie and Egan Water Reclamation Plants , estimated cost $79,000.00, Accounts 201-50000-634650/634990, Requisition 1363205

Approved

27

13-0851

Authority to advertise Contract 13-963- 11 Pavement Repairs in the Stickney Service Area, estimated cost $475,600.00, Accounts 101-66000/69000-612420, Requisitions 1349271 and 1360870

Approved


28 13-0799 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-805-22, Furnish and Deliver Two 13.2 KV Circuit Breakers to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , to Helsel-Jepperson Electrical, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $74,399.99, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1351274

Approved

29 13-0801 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with EMD Millipore

Corporation, for Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Repair and Technical Support of Millipore Water Purification Systems at Various Laboratory

Locations, in an amount not to exceed $56,916.76, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1362320

Approved

30 13-0803

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 13-RFP-09 Workplace Violence Awareness Training with Moraine Valley Community College in an amount not to exceed $54,995.00, Account 101-25000-601170, Requisition 1360614

31

13-0814

Approved

Issue purchase order to DLT Solutions , LLC to Furnish and Deliver Renewal

of the Autodesk Subscription and Advanced Support Program for AutoCAD

Software for a one-year period under General Services Administration (GSA) Joint Purchasing Contract GS-35F-4543G, in an amount not to exceed $136,189.46, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1363432

Approved

32

13-0815

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Advanced Boiler Control Services, Inc., to Set the Combustion for Four Babcox & Wilcox

Boilers at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , in an amount not to exceed $49,900.00, Account 101-68000-612680, Requisition 1358941

Approved











33 13-0818 Issue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc., to Furnish, Deliver and Install a Connect+ 3000 Mail Machine, a DI600 Folding/Inserting System, and a DP40S Envelope and Media Printer under the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract Number 043012-PIT, in an amount not to exceed $60, 111.47, Accounts 101-15000-612330, 612800, 623520, 634800, 634990, Requisitions 1362003 and 1362619

Approved

34

13-0844

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc, to Provide Parts and Services for the HVAC and Mechanical Systems at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, Accounts 101-68000-612680, 623270, Requisition 1359751

Approved

35

13-0846

Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with SEECO

Consultants, Inc., for professional engineering services on Contract 12-800-3C Geotechnical Analysis and Sub-Surface Investigation for Construction Projects, in an amount not to exceed $810,000.00, Accounts 101-50000-612380, 201-50000-612380, 401-50000-612380, and 501-50000-612380, Requisition 1350461

Approved

36

13-0861

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with American Appraisal Associates, Inc. for Asset Appraisal Services in an amount not to exceed $95,800.00, Account 101-25000-601170, Requisition 1364080

Approved

Award Contract

37 13-0780 Authority to award Contract 11-817-21, Furnish, Deliver and Install a Steam

Line at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $865,560.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Requisition 1350312

Attachments:

Approved

APP D 11-817-21.pdf

38 13-0838 Authority to award Contract 13-025-11, Furnish and Deliver Plumbing Pipe,

Fittings and Valves to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Groups

A, B & C, to Johnson Pipe & Supply Company, Inc., in a total amount not to

exceed $228,592.20, Account 101-20000-623090

Attachments:

Approved

Contract 13-025-11- Group A Item Descriptions.pdf Contract 13-025-11 - Group B Item Descriptions.pdf Contract 13-025-11 - Group C Item Descriptions.pdf







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39 13-0848 Authority to award Contract 13-051-11 Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous Hand Tools to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Groups A & B to

Fairmont Supply Company in an amount not to exceed $53,139.56, Account 101-20000-623680

Attachments:

Approved

Contract 13-051-11 Group A Item Descriptions.pdf Contract 13-051-11 Group B Item Descriptions.pdf

40 13-0859 Authority to award Contract 13-612-12 (Re-Bid), Services of Street

Sweepers at Various Locations, Groups A, B, and C, to Waste Management of Illinois, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $259,950.00, Accounts 101-66000, 68000, 69000-612420, Requisitions 1349255, 1355504, and 1350872

Approved

41 13-0860 Authority to award Contract 11-241-3P, Disinfection Facilities, Calumet

Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC/KED, a Joint Venture, in an amount of $30,920,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an

amount of $1,546,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $32,466,000.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1358920

Attachments:

Approved

11-241-3P CIP Project Description.pdf APP D 11-241-3P.pdf


42 13-0813 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Oracle

America, Inc. for the purchase of new and replacement computer hardware, software, and maintenance for the District’s SAP enterprise servers , the

Laboratory Information Management System, and the disaster recovery

servers for a period of three years in an amount of $538,583.62, from an

amount of $1,579,919.71, to an amount not to exceed $1,041,336.09, Accounts 101-27000-601170, 612810, 612820, 623810 and 634810, Purchase Order 3066321




Aye: 8 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen

Therese Meany

Abstain: 1 -

Michael A. Alvarez



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43 13-0824 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with ABB , Inc., to Provide Parts, Maintenance Services, and Software to the Stickney

and North Side Water Reclamation Plant Area for Distributed Control Systems, in an amount of $53,000.00, from an amount of $963,760.61, to an amount not to exceed $1,016,760.61, Accounts 101-69000-612650/623070, Purchase Order 3062235

Attachments: 3062234 and 3062235 061913.pdf

44

13-0825

Approved

Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with

Siemens Industry, Inc., to Provide Parts and Services to Maintain the Siemens HVAC Equipment at the OSS Complex at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and the Monitoring and Research Laboratory at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount of $75,000.00, from an amount of $442,446.94, to an amount not to exceed $517,446.94, Accounts 101-68000/69000-612680, Purchase Order 3067267


45

13-0832

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 91-177-DE Distributed Control System for

Westside Pumping Station & Racine Avenue Pumping Station, SSA, to Divane Brothers Electric Company in an amount of $39,185.00, from an amount of $9,751,375.00, to an amount not to exceed $9,790,560.00, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001316

Attachments:

Approved

CO 91-177-DE.PDF

46 13-0833 Authority to increase Contract 09-365-5F Heritage Park Flood Control

Facility, to F.H. Paschen/Lake County Grading, A Joint Venture in an amount of $77,654.16, from an amount of $29,381,753.45, to an amount not to

exceed $29,459,407.61, Account 501-50000-645620, Purchase Order 5001339

Attachments:

Approved

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47 13-0834 Authority to increase Contract 06-024-3 M Effluent and Potable Water Piping Upgrades at North Side Water Reclamation Plant (renamed as Terrence J.

O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant), to FH Paschen, SN Nielsen & Associates in an amount of $279,892.00, from an amount of $4,217,398.00, to an amount not to exceed $4,497,290.00, Account 401-50000-645750, Purchase Order 5001374

Attachments: CO 06-024-3M.PDF

48

13-0835

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 04-201-4 F Tollway Dam, Grout Curtain and

Quarry Plugs, Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen and Associates LLC and Cabo Construction Corporation, Joint Venture in an amount of $1,270.00, from an amount of $71,851,378.50, to an amount not to exceed $71,850,108.50, Account 401-50000-645620, Purchase Order 5001105


Approved

49

13-0840

Authority to increase Contract 11-810-11, Boiler Maintenance and Repairs in

the Calumet Service Area, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an



Attachments:

Approved

11-810-11 072413.pdf

50 13-0845 Authority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with the law firm

of Tabet, Divito & Rothstein, LLC to represent the District in an appeal of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v . Terra Foundation, et al., Case No. 13-0307, in an amount of $250,000.00, from an

amount of $300,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $550,000.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3076305





Therese Meany

Abstain: 1 -

Michael A. Alvarez



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51 13-0858 Authority to increase purchase order with Venture Technology Groups , Inc.,

to Furnish and Deliver Parts for EIM Valve Actuators and Controls to Various

Service Areas, in an amount of $18,000.00, from an amount of $87,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $105,000.00, Account 101-68000-623270, Purchase Order 3075526

Approved

52 13-0862 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Perkin

Elmer Heath Sciences, Inc., for Preventive Maintenance, Repair and

Consumable Supplies for Various Perkin Elmer Instruments at Various

Locations in an amount of $26,245.44, from an amount of $138,386.75, to

an amount not to exceed $164,632.19, Account 101-16000-612970, Purchase Order 3073446

Attachments:

Approved

8-8-13 Perkin Change Order.PDF


Authorization


Attachments:

Approved


Authorization


54 13-0807 Authority to make payment of $6,000,000.00 to the U.S. Army Corps of

Engineers for the non-federal sponsor’s share of the costs associated with

the Chicagoland Underflow Plan McCook Reservoir, Project 73-161-2H, and

McCook Reservoir Expanded Stage 2 Incremental Costs to Army Corps, Project 09-180-4F, Account 401-50000-645630 (As Revised)

Attachments:

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

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55 13-0776 Authority to settle the Workers' Compensation Claim of Anthony Blejski vs. MWRDGC, Case No. 13 WC 2634, Illinois Workers' Compensation


Approved


Authorization

56 13-0802 Authorization to revise the scope of work under Article 7 of the General Conditions to be performed by Corrpro Companies, Inc., under Contract 11-933-11, Maintenance Services for Cathodic Protection Systems in the Stickney Service Area

Approved


Authorization

57 13-0797 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease 0.715± acres of improved District real estate located near 7800 West 59th Street in Summit, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 34.09

Attachments:

08-08-13_Owens Corning.pdf

58

13-0843

Approved

Authority to ratify the Executive Director’s issuance of a one (1) day Confined

Space Entry Permit to the Pleasantview Fire Protection District (“PFPD”) to

conduct Rope Rescue Training on August 8, 2013 at the Hodgkins (“River

Road”) Facility in Hodgkins, Illinois. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Approved


Authorization





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59 13-0808 Authorization to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Chicago Department of Water Management and Chicago Public Schools to

install green infrastructure at Horatio N. May Elementary Community Academy, Schmid Elementary School, Morrill Math and Elementary School, and Grissom Elementary School in the City of Chicago

Attachments: GI at CPS Schools Exhibit.pdf

Approved

60

13-0809

Authority to enter into an agreement with the Wheeling Park District for modifications to athletic field fencing associated with Contract 09-365-5F, Heritage Park Flood Control Facility.

Approved


Memorial Resolution


extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Vera Lee Crayton

Adopted


62 13-0819 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with the law firm Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP for legal services related to disciplinary

proceedings involving District employees and related litigation, in an amount of $50,000.00, from an amount of $85,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $135,000.00, Account 101-30000- 601170, Purchase Order 3072886

Attachments: 8-8-2013 board ltr attachment.pdf

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13-0863

Approved

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-430-21, Furnish and Deliver One New

Refrigeration Van and Two New Vans with Camper Style High -Tops, Groups

A and B, to BCR Automotive Group, LLC/Roesch Ford, in an amount not to


Approved



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64 13-0864 Authority to increase Contract 12-611-11, Repair and Alterations to Various Water Reclamation Facilities in the Stickney Service Area and Other

Installations, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount of $1,484,770.00, from an amount of $6,360,858.79, to an amount not to exceed $7,845,628.79, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612600/612650, Purchase Orders 5001352, 5001353, 5001354

Attachments: History.pdf

65

13-0867

Approved

Authority to award Contract 11-054-3P, Disinfection Facilities, Terrence J.

O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to Walsh Construction Company II, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $59,899,650.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $2,994,982.50, for a total amount not to exceed $62,894,632.50, Account 401-50000-645650, Requisition 1358932

Attachments: APP D 11-054-3P.pdf

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13-0821

Approved

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Hach Company, to

Furnish, Deliver and Install a QuikChem Flow Injection Analysis System , in

an amount not to exceed $94,134.00, Account 201-50000-634990, Requisition 1363409

Approved



Spyropoulos, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the



Meeting Summary

Speakers Harriet Festing, Director, Center for Neighborhood Technology , commended the District on its efforts to curb flooding and offered to provide assistance George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns regarding Affirmitive Action

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Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested an electronic copy of the comprehensive

study on the evaluation of properties (Re: Procurement Item #36)

2. Debra Shore requested that contract schedules be included in the Authority to Award Contract transmittal letters (Re: Procurement Item #41)

3. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos asked why the scope of work for the project did not

include a Cathodic Protection System (Re: Maintenance & Operations Item #56)

Study Session None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 29, 2013 please


Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: August 16, 2013. Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., August 21, 2013.

Adjournment


that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The



Therese Meany

Absent: 1 -

Michael A. Alvarez






Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this August 8, 2013, are hereby approved.


August 8, 2013


Thursday, August 29, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

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meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-0875 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of July 2013, in the amount of

$35,437,577.93

13-0875 July 2013 Cash Disbursements SummaryAttachments:

Published and Filed

2 13-0907 Report on investments purchased during May 2013


Published and Filed

3 13-0908 Report on the investment interest income during May 2013


Published and Filed




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4 13-0909 Report on investments purchased during June 2013


Published and Filed

5 13-0910 Report on the investment interest income during June 2013


Published and Filed

6 13-0929 Report on investment inventory statistics at June 30, 2013

Inv Stat 2013 Q2 Inv.pdf

Inv Stat 2013 Q2 Fin Mkt.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed


Report

7 13-0872 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Published and Filed

8 13-0873 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Published and Filed

9 13-0891 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-20 Procurement of

Natural Gas Services, estimated cost $5,400,000.00, Accounts 101-66000,

67000, 68000, 69000-612160

Published and Filed

10 13-0902 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 11-961-21, Facility Roof

Replacements and Associated Tuckpointing at the Stickney Water

Reclamation Plant and the Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area,

estimated cost $2,790,600.00

Published and Filed

11 13-0925 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-055-11, Furnish and Deliver Pipe

Covering and Insulation to Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, to

Ace Hose and Rubber Company, estimated cost $29,000.00

Published and Filed




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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=8642d214-23c3-4daa-b97a-4ad75f079b7e.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=ea4a56b5-b3c3-4373-9994-bacbd7c643d3.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=f6301541-1978-4a41-bc59-f09de6ec450b.pdf







Authorization

12 13-0893 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 8, 2013, regarding Authority

to award Contract 11-054-3P, Disinfection Facilities, Terrence J. O’Brien


401-50000-645650, Requisition 1358932, Agenda Item No. 65, File No.

13-0867


Barbara J. McGowan voted Abstain

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Abstain

Approved

13 13-0895 Authorization to amend Board Order of April 18, 2013, regarding Authority to

advertise Contract 11-054-3P Disinfection Facilities, Terrence J. O’Brien



13-0394


Barbara J. McGowan voted Abstain

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Abstain

Approved

14 13-0913 Authorization to amend Board Order of December 20, 2012, regarding Issue

purchase order and enter into an agreement with Argonne National

Laboratory, to Furnish and Deliver Microbial Source Monitoring via

Metagenomics, in an amount not to exceed $1,931,000.00, Account


12-1740

Approved

15 13-0916 Authorization for payment to Water Environment Federation for registration

fees for eight

Commissioners and eighty-two employees in various departments to attend

the annual Water Environment Federation Technical Exhibition and

Conference WEFTEC 2013, in an amount not to exceed $54,135.00,

Accounts 101-11000, 15000, 16000, 27000, 30000, 40000, 50000, 66000,

67000, 69000-601100

Approved








16 13-0931 Authorization to accept the initial annual rental bid and to enter into a 39-year

lease for Contract 13-360-11 with the Roseland Little League Baseball

Organization on approximately 2.66 acres of improved real estate located at

12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, to operate and maintain

little league baseball fields, in the amount of $2,500.00 (As Revised)

08-29-13_ROSELAND CONTRACT 130-360-11.pdfAttachments:

Approved


17 13-0876 Authority to advertise Contract 14-304-11 Annual Maintenance, Repairing,

Recharging, and Hydrostatic Pressure Testing of Portable Fire Extinguishers

for a 36-Month Period, estimated cost $108,000.00, Account

101-25000-612780, Requisition 1364078

Approved

18 13-0882 Authority to advertise Contract 13-365-11 for public tenders of bids a 39-year

lease of 0.715± acres of improved District real estate located near 7800

West 59th Street in Summit, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 34.09. The

minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established at $8,600.00.

08-29-13_OWENS CORNING.pdfAttachments:

Approved

19 13-0884 Authority to advertise for the public tender of bids a 3-year lease on

approximately 3 acres of District real estate located at 4100 West 41st Street

in Forest View, Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 38.11. The minimum initial

rental bid shall be established at $75,000.00.

08-29-13_W.E. O'NEIL.pdfAttachments:

Approved

20 13-0905 Authority to advertise Contract 13-907-11 Furnish and Deliver a Portable,

Diesel-Powered Generator to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant,


1362914

Approved

21 13-0906 Authority to advertise Contract 13-926-21, Furnish & Deliver Heavy

Equipment to the Stickney and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants,

estimated cost $1,030,000.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisitions

1353098, 1355507, 1355508.

Approved




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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=adfd1a7c-8463-474d-b955-b3bd74aa8186.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=779ddd6e-c175-4857-8854-485d60795d09.pdf




22 13-0923 Authority to advertise Contract 13-804-21 Furnish and Deliver Cathodic

Protection System Parts to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, estimated

cost $130,040.00, Account 201-50000-634650, Requisition 1364065

Approved


23 13-0900 Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with MWH Americas,

Inc. for professional engineering services for Contract 13-248-5F, Final

Design for Streambank Stabilization on Melvina Ditch, in an amount not to


USACE Permit MWH.pdfAttachments:

Approved

24 13-0911 Issue purchase order and enter into a joint funding agreement with the

United States Department of the Interior - U.S. Geological Survey for the

maintenance and operation of nine streamflow gaging stations and one rain

gage within Cook County, Illinois in an amount not to exceed $93,250.00,

Accounts 501-50000-612490 and 201-50000-601170, Requisition 1364709

Approved

25 13-0914 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Hach Company, for a

Preventive Maintenance Plan at various locations, in an amount not to


Approved

26 13-0924 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Henry Pratt

Company, LLC, for Parts and Technical Services for Pratt Valves at the

Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $19,800.00,

Accounts 101-69000-612650, 623090 Requisition 1351607

Approved

27 13-0926 Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Greeley and

Hansen LLC for professional engineering services for Contract 13-811-5C,

Flood Control Measures within the Combined Sewer Area-Alternatives Group

B, in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, Account 501-50000-601410,

Requisition 1365325

Approved

28 13-0928 Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with CH2M Hill, Inc. for

professional engineering services for Contract 13-810-1C, Flood Control

Measures within the Combined Sewer Area-Alternatives Group A, in an


1365324

Approved





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Award Contract

29 13-0927 Authority to award Contract 13-617-11, Inspection and Repair of Cranes and

Hoists at Various Locations, Groups 1 and 2, to Sievert Electric Service and

Sales Co., in an amount not to exceed $416,190.00, Accounts 101-67000,

68000, 69000-612240, 612650, 612760, Requisitions 1347222, 1355539,

1356574, 1353528, 1356230, 1355537, 1356571, 1356206, and 1347219

Approved

30 13-0930 Authority to award Contract 13-049-11, Furnish and Deliver Work Gloves to

Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, Group A to Advance Safety

Equipment Co., in an amount not to exceed $8,322.00, Groups B & D to

LabSource, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $12,797.44, and Group C to

Saf-T-Gard International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $21,472.00,

Account 101-20000-623700

13-049-11 items.pdfAttachments:

Approved


31 13-0896 Authority to decrease Contract 91-177-AE Computer and Instrumentation

Control Room at Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to Divane Brothers

Electric Company in an amount of $24,488.00, from an amount of


401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5000594

CO 91-177-AE.PDFAttachments:

Approved

32 13-0897 Authority to increase Contract 06-023-3P Stop Logs and Diversion Pumps at


Service Area, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen in an amount of $162,050.00,


$17,863,594.19, Accounts 101-50000-612620, 401-50000-645620 and



Approved





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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=31ce5298-aa4e-4cf0-81a6-21d1db86cdb6.PDF






5001115


Approved

34 13-0901 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with the

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, for professional engineering

services for Agreement 07-164-3C, TARP Modeling - Phase II of the

Mainstream and Des Plaines TARP Systems, in an amount not to exceed



Approved

35 13-0915 Authority to decrease purchase order for Contract 11-109-11 Furnish and

Deliver Repairs, Service and Parts for American Sigma/Hach Auto Samplers,

Flowmeters, and Sampling Accessories to Hach Company in an amount of

$5,765.71, from an amount of $50,628.09, to an amount not to exceed

$44,862.38, Account 101-16000-612970 and 623570, Purchase Order

3068457

8-29-13 CO 11-109-11.PDFAttachments:

Approved

36 13-0917 Authority to increase Contract 09-365-5F Heritage Park Flood Control

Facility, to F.H. Paschen/Lake County Grading, A Joint Venture in an amount

of $307,320.69, from an amount of $29,459,407.61, to an amount not to


5001339

CO 09-365-5F.pdfAttachments:

Approved

37 13-0918 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend agreement with


and Hardware in an amount of $178,870.93, from an amount of


101-27000-612810, 612820, Purchase Order 3062338

P.O. 3062338 Change Order Log.PDFAttachments:

Approved




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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=84f1487a-a830-4a9c-9ef1-7cb6ebfeb78d.PDF


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=fce988aa-cf71-4c4c-b08c-fb3dc06c82c6.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=e8c4f21f-7cc6-4bd9-8d1e-f69dea2ec54f.PDF


38 13-0919 Authority to increase Contract 11-761-21, Building Restoration at the North

Side and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants, to Restore Masonry, LLC, in

an amount of $33,478.00, from an amount of $1,098,407.00, to an amount

not to exceed $1,131,885.00, Account 201-50000-645750, Purchase Order

5001385


Approved

39 13-0921 Authority to decrease Contract 11-847-11 Truck Hauling of Liquid Sludge

from the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant to Various Locations, to Si-Tech

Industries, Inc., in an amount of $39,796.95 from an amount of $290,807.71,

to an amount not to exceed $251,010.76, Account 101-68000-612520,



Approved

40 13-0922 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Quarles

& Brady LLP (Quarles) to represent the District's interest in the ComEd

appeal of the delivery rate proceeding before the Illinois Commerce

Commission (ICC) as a member of the REACT Coalition, and participate in

settlement discussions to remedy the estimation method used by ComEd in

their Embedded Cost of Service Study (ECOSS) and to participate in

discussions of the ComEd Efficiency Program, in an amount of $140,000.00,

from an amount of $26,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $166,000.00,

Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612150,101-66000-601170 Purchase

Order 3076742

Approved

41 13-0933 Authority to increase purchase order to CDW Government, LLC, to Furnish

and Deliver Microsoft Software and Software Maintenance for a three-year

period in an amount of $11,475.04, from an amount of $1,545,245.19, to an

amount not to exceed $1,556,720.23, Account 101-27000-623800, Purchase

Order 3075051

P.O. 3075051 Change Order Log.PDFAttachments:

Approved




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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=02ae0aeb-0519-4a2b-90ab-2c0670f12347.PDF


42 13-0936 Authority to increase Contract 09-419-12, Elevator Maintenance and Repair

Service at the Main Office Building Complex for a Three-Year Period, with

Parkway Elevators, Inc., for an additional ninety-day period, in an amount of


$157,969.39, Account 101-15000-612370 and 612390, Purchase Order

5001112

Increase & Extend Contract 09-419-12 PO 5001112 Change Order Log.pdfAttachments:

Approved


Authorization


$28,000.00 in the Corporate Fund


Approved


Report


Engineering during the months of June and July 2013

CO June-July.pdf


Published and Filed

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

45 13-0870 Authority to settle MWRD v. T&J Meatpacking, Inc., Case No. 11 M1 176250,

for 2007 User Charge liability in the total amount of $30,000.00

Approved

46 13-0871 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claims of James Miller vs .



901-30000-601090

Approved




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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=d32ac559-6d1e-451e-b317-be31f1418ff6.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=ed085314-de72-4473-9692-c167b904b73d.pdf




47 13-0887 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Henry Koney vs.



Approved


Authorization

48 13-0869 Report on National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) Peak

Performance Awards for 2012 (As Revised)

NACWA Award Summary 2013.pdfAttachments:

Approved


Authorization

49 13-0888 Request for authorization to continue District participation in the “Power

Lunch” Program of Working in the Schools

Approved


Authorization


acres of District real estate located at 18500 West 9th Street in Lockport,

Will County, Illinois; Main Channel Parcels 15.02 and 15.04

08-29-13_DUCERE LLC.pdfAttachments:

Approved

51 13-0883 Authority to issue a (4) four year permit to Rubinos & Mesia Engineers, Inc.

and Alfred Benesch & Company to access the District’s 95th Street

Pumping Station site located southeast of Baltimore Avenue and 95th Street

in Chicago to perform annual inspections of the Chicago Skyway bridge

structure. Consideration shall be an annual fee of $2,500.00.

08-29-13_RME.pdfAttachments:

Approved





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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=2eec4faf-5900-4e48-bba9-77a0364606b6.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=7b7acb64-cbba-4643-9129-0d48992eaf5f.pdf


52 13-0903 Authority to waive the District’s standard easement agreement language in

connection with the grant of a 50-year ecosystem restoration project along

the west bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River to the Chicago Park

District (As Revised)

Attachment waive standard easement agrmnt lang. 50-yr. ecosystem rest. prj 8.29.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

53 13-0904 Authority to purchase real estate commonly known as 19 Stephen Street in

Lemont, Illinois, comprising 0.09 acres relating to the construction of the Wet

Weather Reservoir and the Wet Weather Treatment Facility at the Lemont

Water Reclamation Plant and authority for payment to Timothy Jonasson,

the owner of said real estate in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00,

Account 401-50000-656010, Capital Improvement Bond Fund

19 STEPHEN ST. ATTACH. 8.29.13.pdfAttachments:


54 13-0920 Authorization to declare as surplus and not required for corporate purposes

and to sell to the Forest Preserve District of Will County approximately

326.40 acres of District real estate located in Will County, Illinois, known as

Main Channel Parcel Numbers 19.05, 19.06, 19.07, 20.05, 20.06, 20.07,

20.09, 21.04, 21.05 and 21.08.. Consideration is $2,531,237.00

Attachment declare surplus 8.29.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

55 13-0932 Authority to issue a two-month permit to Eagle Painting and Maintenance

Company, Inc., a contractor of the Illinois Department of Transportation, to

use the District’s Canal Bank Road to access the Harlem Avenue bridge over

the north side of the Main Channel located in Forest View, Illinois, to clean

and paint the bridge structure and to use a 150’ x 50’ portion of Main

Channel Parcel 37.03, as an equipment staging area. Consideration shall be

a fee of $2,500.00

Eagle attach. 8.29.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

56 13-0934 Authority to issue a two-month permit to ERA Valdiva (“ERA”), a contractor of

the Illinois Department of Transportation, to use the District’s access road,

and a staging area on District land underneath the Illinois Route 83 bridge on

the north side of the Main Channel. Consideration shall be a fee of

$2,500.00

ERA attach 8.29.13.pdfAttachments:





http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=05638840-a6f6-448b-892d-93df080b7b37.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=48350369-f9b8-4140-9036-70fec47d2ff0.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=8a9213ed-9182-4868-b5f6-efd8a4059fb2.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=92ccf560-6092-4021-a0cf-896d3303f7cf.pdf


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=0a3aea37-9ebb-4782-b666-bf8d4b21b313.pdf


57 13-0935 Authorization to amend Board Order of April 4, 2013, from issuance of a

five-month permit to the Roseland Little League Baseball Organization, to a

seven-month permit on approximately 2.66 acres of District real estate

located at 12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, to continue to maintain

and operate little league baseball fields, and a waiver of the minimum fee of

$2,500.00, to reflect a nominal permit fee of $10.00

ROSELAND attach. 8.29.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved


Authorization

58 13-0879 Authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Village of

Elmwood Park concerning Project GCTR-1 from the Detailed Watershed

Plan for the Lower Des Plaines River Watershed, with payment to the Village

of Elmwood Park not to exceed $5,170,087.00

Elmwood Park IGA Exhibit.pdfAttachments:

Approved

59 13-0880 Authorization to negotiate and enter into intergovernmental agreements with

the Village of Chicago Ridge and the Village of Oak Lawn for Contract

13-248-5F, Project MEDT-1, Streambank Stabilization on Melvina Ditch

Approved

60 13-0912 Authority to negotiate and enter into intergovernmental agreements with the

City of Chicago for the design and construction of a Flood Control Project for

Albany Park, with payment to the City of Chicago not to exceed

$25,920,000.00 (As Revised)

Approved



61 13-0886 Authority to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois

Department of Natural Resources to participate in the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund,

with a contribution to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the

amount of $500,000.00

Approved




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Barbara J. McGowan voted Abstain on Item #12

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Abstain on Item #12

Barbara J. McGowan voted Abstain on Item #13

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos voted Abstain on Item #13



vote:




9 -

Meeting Summary

Speakers

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns

Summary of Requests

Mary Ann Boyle

1. Frank Avila requested a review of the Pension Board's rate of return (Re: Finance

Items #2, #3, #4, #5 and #6)

David St. Pierre

2. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a copy of the appraisal (Re: Real Estate Item

#53)

3. Debra Shore requested information on the communication outreach conducted in

the surrounding community (Re: Stormwater Management Item #58)

4. Barbara J. McGowan cautioned that this type of work may also be needed in other

communities through out the city of Chicago (Re: Stormwater Management Item #60)

Study Session

A Study Session is scheduled for the Committee on Stormwater Management on

Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. at 100 East Erie, Chicago, Illinois. The

purpose of the Study Session is to discuss the Watershed Management Ordinance .

Announcements

None





The next regular board meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2013, please



Management for signature and preparation: September 6, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., September

11, 2013.

Adjournment

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Mariyana Spyropoulos, that

when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, September

19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The

motion carried by the following roll call vote:





9 -

APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this August 29, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




August 29, 2013



Thursday, September 19, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room















September 19, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes



a.m.

Roll Call

Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese MeanyPresent: 8 -

Michael A. AlvarezAbsent: 1 -


A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Debra Shore, that

the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into

the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays







meeting to order


Report

13-09701 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-22 District

Affirmative Action Ordinance Disparity Study, estimated cost $315,000.00,

Account 101-30000-601170. Requisition 1366367

Published and Filed

13-09862 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Published and Filed

13-10133 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Published and Filed

Authorization




13-09954 Authorization to forfeit Contract 13-006-11 Group A, to Alpine Cleaning

Equipment Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Janitorial Supplies to Various Locations

for a One (1) Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $49,870.29, Accounts

101-20000-623110, 623170, 623660

Approved

13-10095 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 29, 2013, regarding

authorization to accept the initial annual rental bid and to enter into a 39-year

lease for Contract 13-360-11 with the Roseland Little League Baseball

Organization on approximately 2.66 acres of improved real estate located at

12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, to operate and maintain little

league baseball fields, in the amount of $2,500.00, Agenda Item No. 16, File

No. 13-0931

Approved


13-09756 Authority to advertise Contract 14-027-11, Furnish and Deliver Glass and

Plastic Labware to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost

$155,000.00, Account 101-20000-623570

Approved

13-09797 Authority to advertise Contract 13-720-21 Building Restoration at the O’Brien

Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $620,000.00, Account

201-50000-645780, Requisition 1361176

Approved

13-09828 Authority to advertise Contract 14-041-11 Furnish and Deliver Data Storage

Cartridges to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost

$38,000.00, Account 101-20000-623810

Approved

13-09889 Authority to advertise Contract 14-641-11 Furnishing and Delivering Liquid

Carbon Dioxide to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost


Approved

13-099210 Authority to advertise Contract 14-003-11 Furnish and Deliver Laboratory

Disposable Gloves and Flexible Tubing to Various Locations for a One (1) Year

Period, estimated cost $67,000.00, Account 101-20000-623570

Approved




13-099711 Authority to advertise Contract 13-654-11 Repair and Provide Replacement

Parts for Limitorque Valve Actuators at Various Service Areas, estimated cost

$276,000.00, Accounts

101-66000/67000/68000/69000-612600/623070/623270, Requisitions

1358191, 1356569, 1357365, 1354065


13-099812 Authority to advertise Contract 14-691-11 Truck Hauling of Processed Solids

for LASMA and CALSMA, estimated cost $5,615,000.00, Account

101-66000-612520, Requisition 1363439

Approved

13-099913 Authority to advertise Contract 14-685-51 Furnishing, Delivering and

Administration of Rain Barrels, estimated cost $495,000.00, Account

501-50000-623990, Requisition 1358618

Approved


13-097814 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the University of Illinois

at Urbana-Champaign, for a Three-Dimensional Hydrodynamic and Water

Quality Model for the Chicago Area Waterway System, in an amount not to


Barbara J. McGowan lifted her earlier deferral

Approved

13-098115 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-045-11 to Sun-Times Media Productions,

LLC, to Publish Invitations to Bid for Contracts and Publish Legal Notices for

Original Entrance and Promotional Civil Service Examinations and Other Legal

Notices for a (1) Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $48,000.00, Account

101-20000-612360, Requisition 1366398

Approved

13-098316 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-111-11, Furnish and Deliver Boat

Maintenance, Repairs, Parts, and Secured Dockage, to Marine Services Corp.,

in an amount not to exceed $169,800.00, Accounts 101-16000-612790,

612330, and 623990, Requisition 1357894

Approved

13-099017 Issue purchase order and amend an existing agreement with SAP Public

Services Inc., for SAP Software Maintenance, in an amount not to exceed


Approved




13-100018 Issue purchase orders and enter into an agreement with Hach Company, to

Provide HACH Field Service Partnerships, Reagents, Cleaning Solutions, and

Consumables for Ammonia Analyzers at the Egan, Hanover Park, and Stickney

Water Reclamation Plants, in an amount not to exceed $92,514.27, Accounts

101-67000, 69000-612650, 623070, Requisitions 1360312, 1360638, and

1361154

Approved

13-100419 Issue purchase orders to J.D. Wilson Associates, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver

Vaughn Pumps and Pump Parts to Various Locations, in an amount not to

exceed $201,000.00, Accounts 101-67000, 68000-623270, 634650

Approved

13-101220 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Chapman & Cutler LLP

for Professional Services Rendered in Connection with the State Revolving

Loan Fund Project Bonds from September 23, 2013 through September 23,

2014, in an amount not to exceed $210,000.00, Account 401-50000-601170,

Requisition 1366386

Approved

Award Contract

13-098021 Authority to award Contract 06-357-3S, Upper Des Plaines Intercepting Sewer

20B Rehabilitation, North Service Area, to Kenny Construction Company, in an

amount not to exceed $6,064,080.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for

change orders in an amount of $303,204.00, for a total amount not to exceed


APPENDIX D.pdf

Capital Improvement Project Contract Description.pdf

Attachments:

Approved

13-098522 Authority to award Contract 13-032-11, Furnish and Deliver Coveralls,

Rainwear and Boots to Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, Group A

to Fisher Scientific Company, LLC in an amount not to exceed $15,035.00,

Groups B & C to Safety Supply Illinois in an amount not to exceed $25,731.22,

Account 101-20000-623700

13-032-11 att.pdfAttachments:

Approved



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13-098723 Authority to award Contract 10-716-3P, Wet Weather Treatment Facility and

Reservoir at the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant, to Joseph J. Henderson &

Son, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $29,097,000.00, plus a five (5) percent

allowance for change orders in an amount of $1,454,850.00, for a total amount

not to exceed $30,551,850.00, Account 401-50000-645620, Requisition

1354032

APPENDIX D.pdf

Capital Improvement Project Contract Description.pdf

Attachments:

Approved


13-097724 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Buck

Consultants, LLC for Contract 10-RFP-03 to provide Multi-Year Benefits

Consulting Services for a three-year period, effective July 1, 2010, in the

amount of $38,805.61, from an amount not to exceed $245,000.00, to an

amount not to exceed $206,194.39, Account 101-25000-601170, Purchase

Order 3064611

attachment 10-RFP-03.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-098925 Authority to increase Contract 10-614-11, Elevator Maintenance at Various

Service Areas, Groups A and C, to Mid-American Elevator Company, Inc., in an

amount of $40,500.00 from an amount of $404,608.94 to an amount not to

exceed $445,108.94, Accounts 101-67000/69000-612600/612680, Purchase

Orders 5001143 and 5001144


Approved

13-099126 Authority to increase purchase order and exercise an option to extend

agreement for Contract 11-RFP-15, Duplication of Legal Materials, Trial

Records, and Other Reprographic Services for a one-year period, with Ricoh

USA, Inc., in an amount of $54,000.00, from an amount of $80,000.00, to an


Order 3070440

Approved



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13-099327 Authority to increase Contract 04-201-4F Tollway Dam, Grout Curtain and

Quarry Plugs, Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to F.H.

Paschen, S.N. Nielsen and Associates LLC and Cabo Construction

Corporation, Joint Venture in an amount of $104,830.00, from an amount of


401-50000-645620, Purchase Order 5001105

CO 04-201-4F.pdfAttachments:


13-099628 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Superior

Industrial Equipment, L.L.C., for Services to Repair Mechanical Seals of

Sludge Pumps at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and to Repair

Mechanical Seals of Digester Sludge Recirculation Pumps at the Calumet

Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount of $54,000.00, from an amount of

$114,002.02, to an amount not to exceed $168,002.02, Accounts 101-68000,

69000-612650, Purchase Orders 3066351 and 3068349

Superior Industrial Equip. 3066351 & 3068349 082913.pdfAttachments:


13-100229 Authority to increase purchase order to Lai, Ltd., to Provide Parts for MSA Gas

Detection Systems to Various Locations, in an amount of $20,000.00, from an


101-67000, 68000, 69000-623070, 623090, 623270, 623780, Purchase Order

3073923

3073688, 3073691, 3073923 081413.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-101130 Authority to decrease purchase order with Chapman & Cutler LLP for

Professional Services Rendered in Connection with the State Revolving Loan

Fund Project Bonds from June 1, 2008, through May 31, 2013, in an amount of

$66,134.00, from an amount of 325,000.00 to an amount not to exceed

$258,866.00. Account 401-50000-601170, Purchase order 3051444

Approved


Report

13-097231 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of

Engineering during the month of August 2013

CO August.pdf

CO Status.pdf

Attachments:

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Authorization

13-097332 Authority to negotiate intergovernmental agreements with the Thorn Creek

Basin Sanitary District and conditionally the City of Chicago Heights and the

Village of Ford Heights to convey and treat excess process wastewater flow

from Solvay, Inc., Chicago Heights

Approved


Authorization

13-096933 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 29, 2013, regarding Authority to

enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Illinois Department of

Natural Resources to participate in the Chi-Cal Rivers Fund, with a contribution

to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in the amount of $500,000.00,


Approved

Judiciary Committee

Report

13-100534 Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and



Published and Filed

Authorization

13-094335 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claims of Lawrence Deschamps

vs. MWRDGC, Claim Nos. 0200004917 and 0200005206, Illinois Workers’


901-30000-601090

Approved

13-094436 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Paula Anciulis vs .



Approved

13-094537 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of James Rivera vs.



Approved



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13-096638 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Matthew Dillon vs.



Approved


Report

13-094639 Report on 2010 Census Data and External Labor Force Rates

2010 Census attachment.pdfAttachments:

Published and Filed


Authorization

13-094240 Authority to purchase real estate commonly known as 19 Stephen Street in

Lemont, Illinois, comprising 0.09 acres relating to the construction of the Wet

Weather Reservoir and the Wet Weather Treatment Facility at the Lemont

Water Reclamation Plant and authority for payment to Timothy Jonasson, the

owner of said real estate in an amount not to exceed $260,000.00, Account

401-50000-656010, Capital Improvement Bond Fund (Deferred from the

August 29, 2013 Board Meeting)

19 STEPHEN ST. ATTACH. def. 8.29.13 to 9.19.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-097641 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 1.84 acres

of District real estate located east of the Main Channel, in Joliet, Will County,

Illinois. Main Channel Parcels 9.03 and 9.04.

Attach. commence stst. proc. 9.19.13.pdfAttachments:

Approved

13-099442 Authority to issue a two-month permit to Trees R Us to traverse and use Main

Channel Atlas Parcel 35.02 to access the southern boundary of the Chicago

Portage National Heritage Forest Preserve land. Consideration shall be a fee

$2,500.00

09-19-13_TREES R US.pdfAttachments:

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Resolution

13-086843 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the 27th

Annual Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference





13-104744 Authority to implement Phase II of the Stormwater Management Program by

assisting various local municipalities, townships, and agencies with Stormwater

Management Projects

Projects Under Design - List for SWPhII BL.pdf

Projects Under Design - Exhibit for SWPhII BL.pdf

Conceptual Projects - List for SWMPhII BL.pdf

Conceptual Projects - Exhibit for SWMPhII BL.pdf

Attachments:

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items:11, 27, 28 and 43

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, to

Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:


Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

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Absent: Michael A. Alvarez1 -

Meeting Summary

Speakers

Hedy Ratner, Former President and Current Consultant, Emilia Dimencio, Current

President, Womens Business Development Center, accepted the resolution,

recognizing the 27th Annual Entrepreneurial Women's Conference (Re: Miscellaneous

and New Business Item #43)

John Ellis, Metropolitan Planning Council, suggested that more marketing be done on

the District's Rain Barrel Program (Re: Procurement Item #13) Also suggested the

District communicate its infrastructure projects by placing signage in the communities

(Re: Stormwater Management Item #44)

George Blakemore, concern citizen, voiced concerns (Re: Pension, Human Resources

& Civil Service Item #39) and (Re: Stormwater Management Item #44)



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Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre

1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a report on number of lessees using District's

biosolids (Re: Procurement Item #12)

2. Frank Avila requested a report on the purchasers of the District 's rain barrels. Debra

Shore inquired on the strategy used to market the rain barrels. Barbara J. McGowan

suggested a promotional parade for rain barrels and to also use captured water for

watering plants in the city. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos suggested a strategy to co-market

with the City of Chicago (Re: Procurement Item #13)

3. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a copy of the study (Re: Procurement Item #14)

4. Kari K. Steele requested a field study to look into the Calumet plant odor problem and

also provide a map where odor control is being applied. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos

requested a copy of the map be shared with the Board of Commissioners (Re:

Engineering Item #32)

Catherine O'Connor

5. Frank Avila requested a copy of the third chart (Re: Stormwater Management Item

#44)

Study Session

None

Announcements

Keith Smith, Director of Information Technology will be retiring as of September 30,

2013


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for October 3, 2013, please prepare



Management for signature and preparation: September 20, 2013.

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., September 25,

2013.

Adjournment


that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, October 3,

2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The motion

carried by the following roll call vote:




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APPROVAL:

In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing agenda items duly


Greater Chicago this September 19, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




September 19, 2013



Thursday, October 3, 2013

10:00 AM


Greater Chicago


Chicago, IL 60611

Board Room















October 3, 2013Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes



10:00 a.m.

Roll Call

Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Debra Shore;



Present: 8 -

Cynthia M. SantosAbsent: 1 -





nays


A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Patrick Thompson, to recess





meeting to order

Finance Committee

Report

1 13-1105 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of August 2013, in the amount

of $36,197,032.72

13-1105 August 2013 Cash Disbursements SummaryAttachments:

Published and Filed


Report

2 13-1109 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, September 17, 2013

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3 13-1114 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Published and Filed

4 13-1125 Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-609-11, Furnishing and Delivering

Mechanical Repair Parts to Various Service Areas, estimated cost

$169,000.00

Published and Filed

5 13-1130 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-01 Provide Food

Services at the Main Office Building and at the Stickney Water Reclamation

Plant and Vending Machines at Various Locations for a Thirty-Six (36) Month

Period, estimated cost $126,000.00, Account 101-15000-612490,

Requisition 1364733

Published and Filed

Authorization

6 13-1110 Authorization for payment to the Water and Wastewater Leadership Center

for tuition fees for six (6) senior managers to attend an 11-day Residential

Leadership Development program in an amount not to exceed $76,500.00,

Account 101-25000-601170

Approved

7 13-1113 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 13-362-11

Proposal to Lease for 39-years 9.19+/- acres of District real estate located at

5700 West 41st Street in Forest View, Illinois; Main Channel Parcels 38.12

and 38.13 from Canal Storage, LLC in the amount of $180,000.00

10-03-13_Canal Storage 1336211.pdfAttachments:

Approved

8 13-1115 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 8, 2013, regarding Issue

purchase order and enter into an agreement with SEECO Consultants, Inc.,

for professional engineering services on Contract 12-800-3C Geotechnical

Analysis and Sub-Surface Investigation for Construction Projects, in an

amount not to exceed $810,000.00, Accounts 101-50000-612380,

201-50000-612380, 401-50000-612380, and 501-50000-612380, Requisition


Approved

9 13-1127 Authorization for payment to National Association of Clean Water Agencies

(NACWA) for 2014 membership dues in an amount not to exceed

$60,000.00, Account 101-15000-612280

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10 13-1107 Authority to advertise Contract 13-654-11 Provide Refurbished and Factory

Replacement Parts for Limitorque Valve Actuators at Various Service Areas,

estimated cost $276,000.00, Accounts

101-66000/67000/68000/69000-612600/623070/623270, Requisitions

1358191, 1356569, 1357365, 1354065

Approved


11 13-1117 Issue a purchase order and enter into agreement with CH2M Hill Engineers,

Inc., for professional engineering services for Contract 10-716-3P Wet

Weather Treatment Facility and Reservoir, Lemont Water Reclamation Plant,

in the amount not to exceed $1,826,460.00, Account 401-50000-601440,

Requisition 1361438

Approved

12 13-1128 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Motorola Solutions,

Inc., for Starcom21 Radio Network Access, in an amount not to exceed


A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that this

Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:



Meany

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13 13-1136 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with LoadSpring

Solutions, Inc., for hosting and support of Primavera construction scheduling

software, in an amount not to exceed $55,860.00, Account

101-27000-612820, Requisition 1366860

Approved

Award Contract

14 13-1108 Authority to award Contract 13-675-12 (Re-Bid), Janitorial Services at the

Calumet and Egan Water Reclamation Plants, Groups A and B, to Perfect

Cleaning Service Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $166,246.00,

Accounts 101-67000, 68000-612490, Requisitions 1351588 and 1351238

Approved









15 13-1111 Authority to award Contract 13-030-11, Furnish and Deliver Lubricants to

Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Items 1and 2 to Atlas and

Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $9,274.00, Items 3, 12, 14, 16

and 17 to Mid-Town Petroleum Acquisition LLC, in an amount not to exceed

$40,192.69, Items 4, 6, 7, 13 and 18 to Valdes, LLC, in an amount not to

exceed $23,658.77, and Items 5, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 15 to Feece Oil Company,

in an amount not to exceed $109,950.65, Account 101-20000-623860

att 13-030-11.pdfAttachments:

Approved

16 13-1122 Authority to award Contract 13-029-11, Furnish and Deliver Safety

Equipment to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, to Progressive

Industries, Inc., in a total amount not to exceed $53,830.38, Account

101-20000-623700

att 13-029-11.pdfAttachments:

Approved

17 13-1135 Authority to award Contract 13-653-11, Underground Infrastructure Cleaning

at Various Service Areas, to Sheridan Plumbing and Sewer, Inc., for an

amount not to exceed $1,131,472.00, Account 101-66000-612600,

Requisition 1358228

APP D 13-653-11.pdfAttachments:

Approved



Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. to represent the District in the case of the United

States of America and State of Illinois v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater Chicago; Civil Action No. 1:11-cv-08859 in an amount of



PO 3045395 B&D 10.3.13.pdfAttachments:


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19 13-1116 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend agreement with Flood

Testing Laboratories, Inc., for testing and inspecting concrete and other

construction materials for various construction projects, in an amount of


$710,000.00, Accounts 101-50000-612240 and 201-50000-612240,


CO Flood Testing.pdfAttachments:






5001115


Approved


Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. to represent the District in the case of Natural

Resources Defense Council, Inc. et al. v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater Chicago, Case No. 11-CV-2937, in an amount of



Beveridge att..PDFAttachments:


Approved


Satyam Technologies, Inc., for Contract 07-RFP-10 professional SAP

services in an amount of $123,475.20, from an amount of $4,395,663.00, to

an amount not to exceed $4,272,187.80, Account 101-27000-601170,

Purchase Order 3049860.

PO 3049860 Change Order Log.PDFAttachments:

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agreement for one year, for Contract 12-RFP-01 Perform Federal Legislative

Consulting Services, with Carmen Group, Inc., in an amount not to exceed

$417,600.00, Account 101-15000-601170, Purchase Order 3071591

Attachment 12-RFP-01.pdfAttachments:


Approved


agreement for one year, for Contract 12-RFP-02 State Legislative Liaison

Consulting Services, with Kevin J. Fitzpatrick, in an amount not to exceed

$102,000.00, Account 101-15000-601170, Purchase Order 3071068

Attachment 12-RFP-02.pdfAttachments:

Approved

25 13-1134 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Todd V .

Royer, PhD for professional services in connection with Natural Resource

Defense Council, Inc. et al. v. Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago, Case No. 11 C 2937, in an amount not to exceed


$189,500.00, Account No. 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3078228.


Approved

26 13-1138 Authority to increase purchase orders and exercise an option to extend the

agreements for one year, for Contract 12-RFP-03 State Legislative

Consulting Services with Charles R. Vaughn, in an amount not to exceed

$21,000.00, Ado Leo Rugai, Attorney and Counselor at Law, in an amount

not to exceed $21,000.00, and Miguel A. Santiago Consulting, Inc., in an


Orders 3071597, 3071598, and 3071643

12-RFP-03 PO 3071597.pdf

12-RFP-03 PO 3071598.pdf

12-RFP-03 PO 3071643.pdf

Attachments:

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Superior Industrial Equipment, L.L.C., for Services to Repair Mechanical

Seals of Sludge Pumps at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and to

Repair Mechanical Seals of Digester Sludge Recirculation Pumps at the

Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount of $54,000.00, from an


101-69000-612650, Purchase Orders 3066351 and 3068349

Superior Industrial Equip. 3066351 & 3068349 082913.pdfAttachments:

Approved

28 13-1140 Authority to increase Contract 11-626-11, Security Services at the Lockport

Powerhouse, to Universal Security, Corp., in an amount of $34,025.26, from

an amount of $269,204.98, to an amount not to exceed $303,230.24,


DOC001.PDFAttachments:

Approved

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

29 13-1079 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Andrew O’Neill vs.

MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200005067, Illinois Workers’ Compensation


Approved


Authorization

30 13-1102 Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 5.8+/-

acres of District real estate located south of Oakton Street and east of the

CTA railroad tracks in Skokie, Illinois and known as North Shore Channel

Parcels 5.01, 5.02 and 5.03

10-03-13_Strategic.pdfAttachments:

Approved


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31 13-1101 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing

National Save for Retirement Week

Adopted

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 12, 19, and 32



vote:



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Ordinance

32 O13-002 Ordinance O13-002 An Ordinance to Adopt the Watershed Management

Ordinance with an effective date of May 1, 2014 (As Revised)

Final WMO Ordinance

Adopt WMO Ordinance Bd Ltr (STORM)Attachments:


that this Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:



Therese Meany

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Meeting Summary

Speakers

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns on various items (Re:

Finance Item #5, Procurement Item #6, #23, and Real Estate Item #30)





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Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre

1 Frank Avila requested a list of managers that have attended the program in the

past (Re: Procurement Item #6)

2 Frank Avila requested a report on the training (Re: Miscellaneous and New

Business Item #32)

3 Debra Shore requested a memo regarding the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision

regarding the watershed management ordinance

4 Barbara J. McGowan requested dates and times of the District’s participation in the

Water Environment Federation’s Annual Technical Exhibition and Conference

(WEFTEC)

Study Session

None

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for October 17, 2013, please



Management for signature and preparation: October 4, 2013

Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., October 9,

2013

Adjournment


that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, October

17, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The

motion carried by the following roll call vote:




Therese Meany

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APPROVAL:



Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this October 3, 2013, are hereby approved.

APPROVED:




October 3, 2013






Thursday, October 17, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room











Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes October 17, 2013



Roll Call


a.m.





A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that the




A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, to



Recess and Reconvene as Board of Commissioners Finance Committee

Report

At 11:25 President Kathleen Therese Meany reconvened the regular board

meeting to order

1 13-1154 Report on the investment interest income during July 2013


Published and Filed

2 13-1155 Report on investments purchased during August 2013


Published and Filed

3 13-1156 Report on the investment interest income during August 2013


Published and Filed


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4 13-1158 Report on investments purchased during July 2013


Published and Filed


Report

5 13-1157 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-05 Website Design

and Development, estimated cost $400,000.00, Account 201-50000- 601170, Requisition 1367611

Published and Filed

6

13-1275

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Published and Filed

7

13-1280


Published and Filed

8

13-1299

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-24 Combined PPO/HMO Plan Administrator, for a three-year period, effective July 1, 2014 to

June 30, 2017, Account 101-25000-601250

Published and Filed

9

13-1300

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-25 Dual-Choice Dental Plan Administrator, for a three-year period, effective July 1, 2014 to

June 30, 2017, Account 101-25000-601250

Published and Filed

10

13-1301

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-26 Vision Plan Administrator, for a three-year period, effective July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017,

Account 101-25000-601250

Published and Filed

11

13-1302

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-27 Deferred Compensation Plan Administrative Services , for a five-year period, effective

July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2019

Published and Filed

12

13-1317

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-04 Consulting Services for Office 365 Migration, estimated cost $180,000.00, Account

201-50000-601170, Requisition 1367615

Published and Filed


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13 13-1318 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-23 Consulting Services for SAP Application Systems Evaluation , estimated cost $200,000,



14

13-1320

Report on rejection of bids for Contract 13-985- 11, Railroad Car Repair, Maintenance and Rebuilding at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant ,

estimated cost $210,000.00

Published and Filed

Authorization

15 13-1312 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 8, 2013, for Authority to

advertise Contract 13-680-11 Roof Repair at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $319,500.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612680, Requisitions

1362041, 1355885, 1360598, 1358576, 1359215, 1360597, Agenda Item No. 19, File No. 13-0830



16 13-1139 Authority to advertise Contract 13-366- 11 for public tender of bids a 39-year lease on approximately 1.84 acres of District real estate located along the east

side of the Main Channel between Munroe Street and South Street in Joliet, Illinois, Main Channel Parcels 9.03 and 9.04. The minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established at $5,000.00.

Attachments: attach. Auth to Advertise 10.17.13 MAIN CHANNEL PARCELS 9.03 9,04.pdf

17

13-1272

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 13-367- 11 for public tender of bids a 39-year

lease on 49.38 acres of District real estate located south of the Main Channel and known as the Lemont Heritage Quarry in Lemont, Illinois; Main Channel Parcels 24.03 & 24.06. The minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established at $55,000.00

Attachments: 10-17-13_LHQ.pdf

18

13-1273

Approved

Authority to advertise Contract 13-368- 11 for public tender of bids a 10-year

lease on approximately 6,123 square feet of District real estate located along the east bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River adjacent to 4030 North Rockwell Street in Chicago, Illinois. The minimum initial annual rental bid shall be established at $8,500.00.

Attachments: 10-17-13_Albany.pdf

Approved


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19 13-1276 Authority to advertise Contract 14-021- 11 Furnish and Deliver Unleaded Gasoline to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost

$474,000.00, Accounts 101-20000, 66000-623820 Requisitions 1363414, 1363415 and 1366539

Approved

20

13-1278

Authority to advertise Contract 14-442- 11 Furnishing On-Site Maintenance Services for Personal Computers, Laptops, Thin Client Units, Flat Panel

Monitors, Printers, Scanners and Peripherals, estimated cost $22,500.00, Account 101-27000-612810, Requisition 1364725

Approved

21

13-1307

Authority to advertise Contract 14-689- 11 Test and Repair Underground Storage Tanks at Various Locations, estimated cost $168,117.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612240/612490/623070/623270, Requisitions 1363448, 1364353, 1363718, 1363459, 1363469

Approved

22

13-1308

Authority to advertise Contract 14-677- 11 Door Repair and Replacement at Various Locations, estimated cost $441,000.00, Accounts

101-67000/68000/69000-612680/623130, Requisitions 1358549, 1357357, 1357901


23

13-1314

Authority to advertise Contract 14-673- 11 Heavy Equipment Repairs and Rental at Various Locations, estimated cost $972,000.00, Accounts

101-66000/68000-612760/612330, Requisitions 1360890 and 1360641


24

13-1315

Authority to advertise Contract 14-102- 11 Furnish and Deliver Maintenance, Inspection and Repair of Lysimeters and Monitoring Wells , estimated cost


Approved


25 13-1279 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 13-RFP-16 Auditing Services for Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical and Prescription Drug

Claims, with Medical and Business Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, Account 101-40000-601170, Requisition 1362921

Approved




26 13-1282 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-681- 11, Furnish and Deliver Window

Washing Services to Various Service Areas , Groups A, B, C, and E to Apex

Building Maintenance, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $62,332.50, and Group

D to American National Skyline, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,196.00 Accounts 101-66000, 67000, 69000-612490, Requisitions 1361456, 1361462, 1361446, 1361454, and 1361461

Approved

27 13-1296 Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Christopher B. Burke

Engineering, Ltd., for professional engineering services for Contract 13-809-5C, Implementation of the Watershed Management Ordinance - Phase

B, in an amount not to exceed $1,248,097.04, Account 501-50000-601410, Requisition 1367627

Approved

28 13-1297 Issue a purchase order to the University of Wisconsin at Madison, pursuant to the Terms of Master Agreement 11-RFP-03, to provide a two-day seminar on Direct Digital Controls (DDC), for HVAC systems, in a total amount not to

exceed $17,800.00, Accounts 101-50000- 601100. Requisition 1367612.

29

13-1303

Approved

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Ingersoll Rand

Company, for Parts and Diagnostic Services for NIRVANA Compressor System Services at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , in an amount not to exceed $35,000.00, Accounts 101-69000-612650, 623270, Requisition 1351225

Approved

30

13-1309

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies North America, Incorporated, to design, furnish and deliver an

ANITA Mox Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor System and to provide start -up services for Contract 13-409-3P, Nitrogen Removal in Centrate, Egan Water Reclamation Plant, in an amount not to exceed $4,282,550.00, Account 401-50000-645650 and 601420, Requisition 1366091

Approved

31

13-1310

Issue purchase order to Myers Briggs & Company, Inc., for Furnishing Fiduciary Liability Insurance for the Deferred Compensation Plan and Trust , in

an amount not to exceed $10,110.00, Account 101-25000-612290, Requisition 1367204 and authorization for payment to Myers Briggs & Company, Inc., for Furnishing Fiduciary Liability Insurance for the Retiree Health Care Trust (OPEB), in an amount not to exceed $11,330.00, Account P802-11000-798200

Approved




32 13-1311 Issue purchase order to Myers Briggs & Company, Inc. for Furnishing Excess Marine Liability Insurance Coverage for District Marine Vessels in an amount

not to exceed $16,519.00, Account 101-25000-612290, Requisition 1367205

Approved

Award Contract

33 13-1270 Authority to award Contract 08-041-3P, Rehabilitation of Final Settling Tank Nos. 11, 12 13 and 14 in Batteries, A, B and C, Terrence J. O’Brien Water

Reclamation Plant, to Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,682,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $134,100.00, for a total not to exceed $2,816,100.00, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1360635 ( As Revised)

Attachments: APP D 08-041-3P.pdf

Approved

34 13-1289 Authority to award Contract 13-009-11, Furnish and Deliver Cloths, Paper

Towels and Toilet Tissue to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group

A, to The Standard Companies, in an amount not to exceed $5,775.00, and

Groups B and C, to Inlander Brothers Inc., in an amount not to exceed $99,186.50, Account 101-20000-623660

Attachments:

13-009-11 attachments.pdf

Approved


35 13-1285 Authority to decrease Contract 11-633-11 Furnish and Deliver Polymer to the

Stickney and Egan Water Reclamation Plants , to Polydyne, Inc., in an amount of $250,000.00 from an amount of $17,882,297.08 to an amount not to exceed $17,632,297.08, Accounts 101-67000/69000-623560, Purchase Orders 3069860, 3069863

Attachments:

11-633-11 091913.pdf

Approved


agreement for Contract 10-RFP-22 (RE-BID) Appraisal Services for Real Estate Services for a one year period with CohnReznick, Inc., in an amount of $70,000.00, from an amount of $159,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $229,000.00, Account 101-30000- 601170, Purchase Order 3075791

Attachments:

10-17-13_CohnReznick, Inc. 10-RFP-22 RB.pdf

Approved


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agreement for Contract 10-RFP-22 (RE-BID) Appraisal Services for Real Estate Services for a one year period with Woodland Valuation Services , LLC

d/b/a Appraisal Associates in an amount of $50,000.00, from an amount of $88,550.00, to an amount not to exceed $138,550.00, Account 101-30000-601170, Purchase Order 3070623

Attachments: 10-17-13_Appraisal Associates.pdf

38

13-1292

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 04-131-2 D Rehabilitation of the A/B and C/D

Service Tunnels - Phase One at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , to FH Paschen, SN Nielsen and Associates, LLC in an amount not to exceed $19,791.65, from an amount of $13,615,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $13,634,791.65, Account 401-50000-645750, Purchase Order 5001396

Approved

39

13-1294

Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., for professional engineering services for

equipment inspection and testing services for various construction projects in an amount of $533,896.89, from an amount of $850,441.36, to an amount not to exceed $316,544.47, Accounts 201-50000-612240 and 401-50000-612240, Purchase Order 3058519

Attachments: CO11-892-3C.PDF

40

13-1304

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 13-847- 11, Truck Hauling of Liquid Sludge from

the Lemont Water Reclamation Plant to Various Locations , to Si-Tech Industries, Inc., in an amount of $16,600.00 from an amount of $262,680.00 to an amount not to exceed $279,280.00, Account 101-68000-612520, Purchase Order 5001399

Approved

41

13-1313

Authority to increase purchase order for Contract 12-632- 11, Furnish and Deliver Sodium Hypochlorite to Various Locations , to K. A. Steel Chemicals,

Inc., in an amount of $13,000.00, from an amount of $1,138,410.96, to an amount not to exceed $1,151,410.96, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-623560, Purchase Order 3073282

Attachments: 12-632-11 092613.pdf

Approved


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42 13-1316 Authority to increase Contract 11-613-11, Scavenger Services at Various Service Areas, Group B, to Land and Lakes Company, in an amount of

$30,000.00, from an amount of $519,227.25, to an amount not to exceed $549,227.25, Account 101-68000-612520, Purchase Order 5001237




vote:

Aye:

Abstain:




Report

43 13-1284 Report on Budgetary Revenues and Expenditures Through Second Quarter June 30, 2013

Attachments:

2013 2nd Quarter Summary attachment.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization


Attachments: 10.17.13 Board Transfer BF5.pdf

Approved


Report


Engineering during the month of September 2013

Attachments:

CO September.pdf

CO Status.pdf

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Authorization

46 13-1152 Authority to issue a 45-day permit to the Worth Lions Club for use of approximately one acre of District real estate located within Cal-Sag Channel

Parcel 9.03, east of Harlem Avenue and south of 116th Street in Worth , Illinois and leased to the Village of Worth for its annual Christmas tree sale and fundraising event from November 16, 2013, through December 31, 2013. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments: 10-17-13_WLC.pdf

47

13-1271

Approved

Authority to issue a 2-year permit extension to West Shore Pipe Line Company

to continue to maintain, operate, repair and remove three monitoring wells and one recovery well on District Cal-Sag Channel Parcel 11.03 near the intersection of IL Route 83 and 127th Street in Alsip, Illinois. Consideration shall be an annual fee of $2,500.00

Attachments: 10-17-13_West Shore PLC.pdf

Approved

48

13-1274

Authority to issue a 1-year permit extension to Christy Webber Landscapes for continued use of District property located at the Cal-Sag Channel and

Ridgeland Avenue in Palos Heights, Illinois and known as the Ridgeland Avenue Drying Facilities. Consideration shall be $65,500.00

Attachments: 10-17-13_CWL.pdf

Approved

49

13-1288

Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 11.66

acres of District real estate located at 3301 S. California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois and known as Main Channel Parcel 42.03

Attachments: 10-17-13_AOC.pdf

50

13-1291

Approved

Authority to issue a 6-month permit extension to Illinois Mining Corporation to

continue to mine, remove, and purchase channel excavation rock from approximately 41.22 acres of District real estate located south of the Cal-Sag Channel between Cicero and Kostner Avenues in Crestwood , Illinois, and known as Cal-Sag Channel Atlas Parcel 12.05. Consideration shall be $0.25 per ton of rock removed from the permit premises paid after Illinois Mining Corporation has used a credit of up to $360,000.00 for the removal of approximately 12,000 cubic yards of broken concrete located on the premises.

Attachments: 10-17-13_IMC 6MP.pdf

Approved


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51 13-1293 Authority to issue a one-year permit to West Shore Pipeline Company to use an approximately 252,350 sq. ft. area along a 10.4 mile stretch of District real

estate located between Lemont Township and Forest View , Illinois, for several construction staging areas for the maintenance and repair of its 10” petroleum

pipeline. Consideration shall be $39,690.00

Attachments: 10-17-13_WSPC 1YP.pdf

Approved


Authorization

52 13-1151 Recommendations for the State of Illinois 2013 Legislative Program (As Revised)

Approved


Motion

53 13-1277 MOTION to approve dates for the Regular Board Meetings of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to be held in the year 2014

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Debra Shore, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Absent:

8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

1 - Cynthia M. Santos

Resolution


Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce’s 45th Annual “Evening With Friends”

Awards Gala




Ordinance


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55 O13-003 Ordinance O13-003 An Ordinance authorizing a supplemental appropriation of $2,680,581 for the Bond Redemption and Interest Fund, increasing the total appropriation to $192,984,390 from $190,303,809 for the budget year 2013.

Attachments:

Ordinance BTL 2013-10-17 Supplemental Appropriation.pdf

Supp Approp Ordinance No O13-003.pdf

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, that

this Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: 9 -


Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra


Therese Meany

56 13-1321 Authority to award Contract 13-655-11, Manhole and Infrastructure Repairs at Various Service Areas, to Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $598,225.00, Account 101-66000-612600, Requisition 1356592

Attachments:

APP D 13-655-11.pdf

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 13, 15, 22, 23, 42, 53, 54 and 55

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Debra Shore, to Approve


Aye: Meeting Summary

Speakers



Therese Meany

Bruce Washington, Board of Directors, Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce, accepted

resolution recognizing the 45 th Annual "Evening with Friends" Awards Gala (Re:

Miscellaneous and New Business Item #54)


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Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Frank Avila, Debra Shore and Kari K. Steele requested a Study Session to be

scheduled within two weeks (Re: Procurement Item #5)

2. Frank Avila and Debra Shore requested a report on the cost comparison and

anticipated savings (Re: Procurement Item #12)

3. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested updates on the technical manual as it is

developed (Re: Procurement Item #27)

4. Frank Avila requested a memo on anticipated savings (Re: Procurement Item #30)

5. Patrick D. Thompson requested a report on the number of construction jobs that will

be created with this contract (Re: Procurement Item #33)

6. Debra Shore requested the District explore ways for bidders to fill out bid forms

on-line and be alerted when something is missing (Re: Additional Item #56)

Study Session

Nicholas O'Connor will survey the board for a mutual date to schedule a Study Session

to discuss the Website design and development (Re: Procurement Item #5)

Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 7, 2013 please


Adjournment

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: October 25, 2013. Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., October 30, 2013.


McGowan, that when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday,

November 7, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be

adjourned. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk

Aye:



Therese Meany






Greater Chicago this October 17, 2013, are hereby approved.


October 17, 2013





Thursday, November 7, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room











Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes November 7, 2013


Call Meeting to Order Roll Call


a.m.

Present: 9 - Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese Meany



Santos, that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to

read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes -

No nays


A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos,

to recess and reconvene as a committee of the whole. The motion carried by



Report


meeting to order

1 13-1338 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of September 2013, in the amount of $44,023,580.07

Attachments: September 2013 Cash Disbursements Summary

Published and Filed

Procurement Committee Report

2 13-1335 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Published and Filed

3

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4 13-1346 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-29 Examination Consulting Services, estimated cost $150,000.00, Account 101-25000- 601170, Requisition 1368292

Published and Filed

5

13-1381

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-30 to obtain Temporary Services for the Finance Department for a one year period , estimated cost $75,000.00, Accounts 101- 40000-612490, Requisition 1368720 (As Revised)

Published and Filed

6

13-1356

Report on rejection of bids for Contract 10-885-AF, Streambank Stabilization of I&M Canal Tributary D, estimated cost $394,575.00

Published and Filed

Authorization

7 13-1343 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 29, 2013, authorizing the acceptance of the initial annual rental bid and to enter into a 39-year lease for Contract 13-360-12 with the Roseland Little League Baseball Organization on approximately 2.66 acres of improved real estate located at 12483 South Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, to operate and maintain little league baseball fields for an initial annual rent of $2,500.00.


8

13-1344

Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 13-363- 11 Proposal to Lease for 39-years 10,086 square feet of District real estate located along the east bank of the North Branch of the Chicago River adjacent to 4130 North Rockwell Street in Chicago, Illinois from Heltzer Real Estate, LLC in the amount of $13,000.00

Attachments: Map.Heltzer 11.7.13.pdf

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Abstain:

8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Kathleen Therese Meany

1 - Patrick D. Thompson

9 13-1352 Authorization to accept initial annual rental bid for Contract 13-365- 11 Proposal to Lease for 39-years 0.715+/- acres of District real estate located near 7800 west 59th Street in Summit Illinois; Main Channel Parcel 34.09 from Owens Corning Roofing & Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $9,000.00.

Attachments: Map.Owens Corning Parcel 34.09.pdf

Approved


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10 13-1358 Authorization to amend Board Order of October 17, 2013, regarding Authority to award Contract 08-041-3P, Rehabilitation of Final Settling Tank Nos. 11, 12, 13, and 14 in Batteries A, B, and C, Terrence J. O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,682,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $134,100.00, for a total amount not to exceed $2,816,100.00, Account 401-50000-645700, Requisition 1360635, Agenda Item No. 33, File No. 13-1270

Approved

11

13-1369

Authorization to amend Board Order of August 29, 2013, regarding Issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with MWH Americas , Inc. for professional engineering services for Contract 13-248-5F, Final Design for Streambank Stabilization on Melvina Ditch, in an amount not to exceed $500,344.64, Account 501-50000-601420, Requisition 1365002, Agenda Item No.23, File No. 13-0900

Approved

12

13-1372

Authorization for payment to Illinois Association of Wastewater Agencies (IAWA) for 2013/2014 membership dues in an amount not to exceed $14,120.00, Account 101-15000-612280

Approved

13

13-1376

Authorization to extend the duration of the qualified list for 10-RFP-21 Professional Underwriting Services for District Bond Sales for a two year period, Account 401-50000-767300.

Attachments: qualified firms att.pdf

Debra Shore voted Nay on Item #13

Approved


14 13-1357 Authority to advertise Contract 14-022- 11 Furnish and Deliver Diesel Fuel to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $496,000.00, Accounts 101-16000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623820, Requisitions 1367628, 1367586, 1367585, 1366852, 1366540, and 1365693

Approved

15 13-1365 Authority to advertise Contract 13-112-11 Furnish and Deliver Water Quality

Meters and Accessories, estimated cost $168,435.00, Account 201-50000-634990, Requisition 1366035

Approved


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16 13-1374 Authority to advertise Contract 14-673- 11 Heavy Equipment Repairs at Various Locations, estimated cost $972,000.00, Accounts 101-66000/68000-612760/612330, Requisitions 1360890 and 1360641

Approved

17

13-1377

Authority to advertise Contract 14-613- 11 Scavenger Services at Various Service Areas, estimated cost $3,631,560.00, Accounts 101/501-66000/67000/68000/69000/50000-612520, Requisitions 1363719, 1363464, 1364984, 1364995, 1364705, 1364698, 1364731

Approved


18 13-1339 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with DLT Solutions , LLC, for Constructware Consulting Services under GSA Joint Purchasing Contract GS-35F-4543G in an amount not to exceed $29,996.00, Account 101-27000-601170, Requisition 1366071

Approved

19 13-1340 Issue purchase order to The National Fire Protection Association to Furnish

and Deliver National Fire Codes On-Line Subscription License, in an amount not to exceed $33,000.00, Account 101-27000-612280, Requisition 1368926

Approved

20 13-1345 Issue a purchase order to the University of Wisconsin at Madison, pursuant to the Terms of Master Agreement 11-RFP-03, to provide a two-day seminar on Implementing a Reliability-Centered Maintenance Program and other Maintenance Best Practices, in a total amount not to exceed $17,800.00, Account 101-69000-601100, Requisition 1367956

Approved

21 13-1347 Issue purchase order to Myers Briggs & Company, Inc. for Furnishing Excess Auto Liability Insurance Coverage for Automobiles , Trucks, Trailers, and Non-owned Automobiles in an amount not to exceed $85,471.00, Account 101-25000-612290, Requisition 1367206

Approved

22 13-1354 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Canon Solutions

America, Inc. for the leasing of multifunctional photocopier devices in an amount not to exceed $157,182.00, Account 101-27000-612330, Requisition 1368953

Approved




23 13-1355 Issue purchase order and amend an existing agreement with Readsoft, Inc. for Software Maintenance and Support Renewal, in an amount not to exceed $82,611.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1363224

Approved

24 13-1359 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-926-21, Furnish and Deliver Heavy

Equipment to the Stickney and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants , Item 1 to Walter Payton Power Equipment, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $486,435.00, Item 2 to Spyderman Mini Crane, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $93,800.00, and Item 3 to Manitex International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $387,000.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisitions 1353098, 1355507, and 1355508


25 13-1360 Issue purchase orders for Contract 13-603- 11, Furnishing and Delivering

Roadway Rock Salt to Various Service Areas, Item 1 to Morton Salt, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $91,773.00, and Item 2 to North American Salt Company, in an amount not to exceed $115,590.50, Accounts 101-67000, 68000, 69000-623130, Requisitions 1361737, 1360647, 1361436, 1360643, and 1361758

Approved

26 13-1361 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-672- 11, Furnishing and Delivering Tires

for Heavy Equipment to Various Locations , to Chicago Tire, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $74,728.00, Account 101-66000-623250, Requisition 1349260

Approved

27 13-1364 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 13-RFP-18 Executive Coaching Services for a Three-Year Period with Talent Assessment and Development, LLC beginning December 1, 2013 and continuing through November 30, 2016, Account 101-25000- 601170, Requisition 1362906

Approved

28 13-1366 Issue purchase order to and enter into an agreement with Teledyne Instruments, Inc., for a Technical Support Agreement, Parts and Supplies for Teledyne Equipment, in an amount not to exceed $30,417.33, Accounts 101-16000-612970 and 623570, Requisition 1367605

Approved


Document and Litigation Case Management System, with Legal Files Software, Inc. for a three year period, with an option to extend for an additional 2 year period, in an amount not to exceed $91,976.00, Account 201-50000- 601170, Requisition 1362886

Approved




30 13-1385 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 13-RFP-13 Court Reporting Services, with Veritext Corp. in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00, Accounts 101-25000, 30000, 40000-612250 and 401, 501-50000-612250, Requisitions 1362912, 1362913, 1362614, and 1362915.

Approved

Award Contract

31 13-1378 Authority to award Contract 13-006-12, Group A (Re-Bid), to Cicero Manufacturing & Supply Company, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Janitorial Supplies to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, in an amount not to exceed $42,310.76, Accounts 101-20000- 623110, 623170, 623660

Attachments: 13-006-12 A - ATTACHMENT.pdf

32

13-1379

Approved

Authority to award Contract 13-614-11, Elevator Maintenance at Various Service Areas, Groups A & B to South West Industries, d/b/a Anderson Elevator Company, in an amount not to exceed $335,362.00, and Groups C, D, and E, to Parkway Elevators, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $548,850.00, Accounts 101-15000, 67000, 68000, 69000-612370, 612390, 612600, 612680, Requisitions 1348497, 1350463, 1351589, 1358531, 1358915, 1358548, 1349634, and 1351702

Approved

33

13-1380

Authority to award Contract 12-706-21, Restoration of Preliminary Tank Drives at the O’Brien Water Reclamation Plant, to Independent Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $214,650.00, Accounts 201-50000-645650, 645750, Requisition 1343670

Approved

34

13-1382

Authority to award Contract 11-839-22 (Re-Bid), Replacement of an Inverter System at the Pump and Blower House at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to Electrical Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $86,000.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1350859

Approved


35 13-1342 Authority to decrease purchase order with Colette Holt & Associates for legal services to review and update the MWRD Affirmative Action Ordinance , Appendix D, in an amount of $25,946.96, from an amount of $75,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $49,053.04. Account 101-30000- 601170, Purchase Order 3074286

Approved


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36 13-1363 Authority to increase purchase order with Baker Tilly Virchow Krause , LLP, for Contract 09-RFP-19, for Professional Auditing Services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2013, in an amount of $255,500.00, from an amount of $705,600.00, to an amount not to exceed $961,100.00, Account 101-40000-601170 and P802-11000-798200, Purchase Order 3064315

Attachments: Change Order Report

37

13-1368

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 04-201-4 F Tollway Dam, Grout Curtain and Quarry Plugs, Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen and Associates LLC and Cabo Construction Corporation, Joint Venture in an amount of $49,906.74, from an amount of $71,850,108.50, to an amount not to exceed $71,900,015.24, Account 401-50000-645620, Purchase Order 5001105


Approved

38

13-1370

Authority to decrease Contract 09-365-5F Heritage Park Flood Control Facility, to F.H. Paschen/Lake County Grading, A Joint Venture in an amount of $244,382.21, from an amount of $29,767,965.23, to an amount not to exceed $29,523,583.02, Account 501-50000-645620, Purchase Order 5001339


39

13-1383

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 12-408- 11, Janitorial Services for the Main Office Building Complex for a Thirty-Six (36) Month Period, to RJB Properties, Inc., in an amount of $45,000.00, from an amount of $1,648,463.06, to an amount not to exceed $1,693,463.06, Accounts 101-15000-612370 and 612390, Purchase Order 5001363

Attachments: BTL Attachment Contract 12-408-11.pdf

40

13-1387

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 12-416- 11 Providing Operating Engineering Services to the Main Office Building Complex for a Three -Year Period, to Anchor Mechanical, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $140,000.00, from an amount of $2,685,221.34, to an amount not to exceed $2,825,221.34, Accounts 101-15000-612370 and 612390, Purchase Order 5001369

Attachments: BTL Attachment Contract 12-416-11.pdf

Approved



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Authorization



Approved

Judiciary Committee Authorization

42 13-1337 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Kenneth Mahl vs . MWRDGC, Case No. 13 WC 02444, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $10,436.70. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved

43 13-1367 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Gregory Jones vs .

MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200004816, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $57,165.92. Account 901-30000-601090 (As Revised)

Approved

Real Estate Development Committee Authorization

44 13-1332 Authority to issue a 4-month permit extension to Dunnet Bay Construction on an approximately 3.0 acre portion of Main Channel Parcel 39.01 located south of the Main Channel and east of Central Avenue for a construction staging area and access along 41st Street, between Central Avenue and Cicero Avenue , in Forest View, Illinois. Consideration shall be $7,533.00

Attachments: 11-07-13_DBC.pdf

Approved

45 13-1333 Authority to issue a five (5)-year permit to B.P. Pipelines ( North America), Inc.

for access to and use of a boat ramp located on the north side of the Main Channel adjacent to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago’s (“District”) Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area (“LASMA”) site for emergency purposes. Consideration shall be an annual fee of $2,500.00

Attachments: BP PIPELINES ATTACHMENT 11.7.13.pdf

Approved


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46 13-1353 Authority to issue a two (2)-month permit to CH2M Hill, Inc. for access to the area surrounding the Majewski Reservoir, to perform a wetland and waterway survey, utility location and soil boring work on behalf of the Shell Oil Company in connection with the construction of the I-90 Elgin- O’Hare Western Access Project. Consideration shall be $2,500.00.

Attachments: ATTACH CH2M HILL 11.7.13.pdf

Approved Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 7, 8, 24 and 47

Debra Shore voted Nay on item #13

Aye:

Absent:

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

1 - Cynthia M. Santos

Miscellaneous and New Business Resolution

47 13-0974 RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners recognizing the Suburban Minority Contractors Association’s Millennium Builders Awards

Meeting Summary Speakers



acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays Rev. Larry S. Bullock, President of the Suburban Minority Contractors Association ,

accepted the resolution recognizing the Suburban Minority Contractors Association’s

Millennium Builders Award (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #47) George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns on various items (Re:

Procurement Item #8, #9) Jackson Blue, community resident, voiced concerns regarding contract 13-676- 11 1. How does the pest control/poison affect the area? 2. What type of pest are we looking to control? Patrick McGowan, with W.E. O’Neal Construction Company, addressed the board with

respect to the appraisal value of a proposed lease/permit (Re: Miscellaneous and New

Business)


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Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos and Barbara J. McGowan requested that in future, board transmittal letters include an executive summary from the appraisal report (Re:

Procurement #8)

2. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a report on the use of salt and its effects on the

environment (Re: Procurement Item #25)

3. Frank Avila requested a list of projects that will be paid from bond proceeds (Re:

Procurement #13)

Study Session

None Announcements

None


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for November 21, 2013, please


Adjournment

Aye:

Absent:

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: November 8, 2013. Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., November 13, 2013.


when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The motion


7 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Debra Shore, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

2 - Michael A. Alvarez, Cynthia M. Santos






Greater Chicago this November 7, 2013, are hereby approved. APPROVED: /s/ Kathleen Therese Meany President Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

November 7, 2013





Thursday, November 21, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room















a.m.

Rollcall





A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Frank Avila, that the minutes

from the last meeting be approved without having to read them into the record.

The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No nays

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Debra Shore, that the minutes

from the special meeting be approved without having to read them into the








meeting to order


Report

1 13-1398 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-07 Financial Advisory Services Related to the District Financing Program for a three-year

period, estimated cost $160,000.00, Account 101- 11000-601170, Requisition 1369669

Published and Filed

2

13-1399

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-08 Bond Counsel and Underwriter’s Counsel Related to the District Financing Program for a

three-year period, estimated cost $195,000.00, Account 101- 11000-601170, Requisition 1369670

Published and Filed

3

13-1405


Published and Filed




4 13-1442 Report on rejection of proposals for 13-RFP-08, Economic Advisor for Renewable Energy Projects, estimated cost $90,000.00

Published and Filed

5 13-1450 Procurement and Materials Management Department - 2012 Annual Report

Attachments: P&MM 2012 Annual Report.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization

6 13-1418 Authorization to amend Board Order of November 7, 2013, regarding Report of Bid Opening of Tuesday, October 15, 2013, Agenda Item No. 2, File No. 13-1335

Approved

7 13-1433 Authorization to exercise an option to extend and amend agreement with

MidAmerican Energy Company for Contract 11-RFP-17 Supply of Electricity, for up to an additional two years, 2015 and 2016, subject to the District obtaining an acceptable price, at the current or lower contracted price, for an

amount not to exceed $0.03676 per kWh RTC, Accounts 101-15000/67000/68000/69000-612150

Approved

8 13-1435 Authorization to enter into an agreement with a successful Proposer(s) for the

Request for Proposal (RFP) 12-RFP-14 Supply of Electricity, Accounts 101-15000/67000/68000/69000-612150

Approved

9 13-1396 Authorization to amend Board Order of August 29, 2013, authorizing the

acceptance of the initial annual rental bid and to enter into a 39-year lease for Contract 13-360-12 with the Roseland Little League Baseball Organization on

approximately 2.66 acres of improved real estate located at 12483 South

Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, to operate and maintain little league

baseball fields for an initial annual rent of $2,500.00 (Deferred from the

November 7, 2013 Board Meeting)



McGowan, authorizing the Executive Director to delete this item. The motion

carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:



Therese Meany


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10 13-1404 Authority to advertise Contract 14-002- 11 Furnish and Deliver Cylinder Gases

and Bulk Liquid Argon to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $41,000.00, Account 101-20000-623840

Approved

11

13-1406

Authority to advertise Contract 14-012- 11 Furnish and Deliver Paint, Brushes, Solvents and Stains to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, estimated

cost $39,000.00, Account 101-20000-623190

Approved

12

13-1410

Authority to advertise Contract 14-627- 11 Repairs to Air Compressors and Air Dryers at the Calumet and O’Brien Water Reclamation Plants , estimated cost

$135,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000-612650, Requisitions 1358232 and 1359794

Approved

13

13-1427

Authority to advertise Contract 14-692- 11 Utilization and Transportation of Air Dried Biosolids From LASMA and CALSMA, estimated cost $5,860,000.00,


Approved

14

13-1429

Authority to advertise Contract 14-904- 11 Furnish, Deliver and Exchange PLC and VFD Parts to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost


Approved

15

13-1430

Authority to advertise Contract 14-602- 11 Furnishing and Delivering Chain, Sprockets and Appurtenances to Various Service Areas , estimated cost

$716,300.00, Account 101-67000/69000-623030/623270, Requisitions 1367964, 1367572

Approved


16 13-1436 Issue purchase order to System Solutions, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver VMware Support and Subscription, in an amount not to exceed $21,613.00, Account

101-27000-612820, Requisition 1363458

Approved




17 13-1437 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the Water Environment Federation (WEF), to Provide Services for a Third-Party Verification Audit for the District’s Environmental Management System (EMS) for Biosolids, in an

amount not to exceed $103,783.00, Account 101-66000- 601170, Requisition 1365314

Approved

18 13-1438 Issue purchase orders to Boerger LLC, to Furnish and Deliver Boerger Pump

Parts to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , in a total amount not to exceed $90,000.00, Account 101-69000-623270

Approved

19 13-1445

Issue a purchase order to the Illinois Institute of Technology , pursuant to the

terms and conditions of Master Agreement 11 -RFP-03, to provide two, four and

a half-day seminars on Basic and Advanced Protective Relay Maintenance , in a total amount not to exceed $44,828.00, Account 101-69000- 601100, Requisition 1369626

Approved

20 13-1446 Issue purchase order for Contract 13-804-21, Furnish and Deliver Cathodic

Protection System Parts to the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , to Cathodic

Protection Management, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $ 114,032.00, Account 201-50000-634650, Requisition 1364065

Approved


Deferred Compensation Investment Consulting and Administrator Selection

Services with Segal Rogerscasey for a three-year period in an amount not to

exceed $152,500.00, Account 101-25000- 601170, Requisition 1361465

Approved


22 13-1403 Authority to increase purchase order and amend the agreement with LeasePlan

USA, Inc., for Contract 11-RFP-19, Fleet Vehicle Management Services, in an

amount of $180,000.00 from an amount of $1,071,132.00, to an amount not to

exceed $1,251,132.00, Accounts 101-15000-612080, 612860, Purchase Order 3070364

Attachments:

BTL attachment PO 3070364.pdf

Approved


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23 13-1413 Authority to increase Contract 09-176-3 P Sludge Thickening Facilities, Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to McHugh Construction in an amount of

$5,929.48, from an amount of $165,942,081.88, to an amount not to exceed $165,948,011.36, Account 401-50000-645650, Purchase Order 5001115

Attachments: CO 09-176-3P.pdf

24

13-1414

Approved

Authority to increase Contract 04-203-4F Final Reservoir Preparation,

Thornton Composite Reservoir, Calumet Service Area, to Walsh/II in One, Joint Venture in an amount of $15,531.10, from an amount of $50,903,264.54, to an amount not to exceed $50,918,795.64, Account 401-50000-645600, Purchase Order 5001224


25

13-1415

Approved

Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with Donahue

and Associates, Inc., for professional services in connection with the vulnerability and risk assessment study for MWRDGC pumping stations in an amount of $118,437.32, from an amount of $1,537,649.00, to an amount not to exceed $1,419,211.68, Account 401-50000-601410, Purchase Order 3064523

Approved

26

13-1423

Authority to increase Contract 12-646-51 Small Streams Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, Group A, to J & L Contractors, Inc., in an amount of

$200,000.00 from an amount of $1,947,873.00 to an amount not to exceed $2,147,873.00, Account 501-50000-612620 , Purchase Order 5001372


Approved

27

13-1424

Authority to decrease Contract 12-646-51 Small Streams Maintenance in Cook County, Illinois, Group B, to Thornton Equipment Services, Inc., in an amount

of $200,000.00 from an amount of $2,137,991.00 to an amount not to exceed $1,937,991.00, Account 501-50000-612620, Purchase Order 5001373


Approved


Authorization


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28 13-1425 Authority to transfer 2013 departmental appropriations in the amount of $1,265,300.00 in the Corporate Fund

Attachments:


Approved


Report


Engineering during the month of October 2013

Attachments:

CO October.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization

30 13-1412 Authority to make payment of $6,375,000.00 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the non-federal sponsor’s share of the costs associated with the

Chicagoland Underflow Plan McCook Reservoir, Project 73-161-2H, Account 401-50000-645630

Approved


Report

31 13-1441 Report on Public Notification of Significant Industrial Users Having Exemplary

Compliance Records and Industrial Users Significantly Violating Pretreatment Standards or Other Requirements

Attachments:

11-21-13_SVL Exemplary - Attachment 1.pdf

11-21-13 SVL A2.pdf

Published and Filed

Authorization

32 13-1434 Authority to negotiate and execute an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement between the Fox River Water Reclamation District and the

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago to address

requirements pursuant to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s

pretreatment program audit

Attachments:

11-21-13_FRWRD.pdf

Approved


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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=30680313-aa0b-44e8-a93c-387961bd07f1.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=9d13ced5-b31e-4d1e-88cf-630cbd30f909.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=63387a4f-66d9-47d2-a105-2551a6943ffa.pdf



Judiciary Committee

Authorization

33 13-1393 Authority to Settle MWRD v. Noon Hour Food Products, Inc., Case No. 13 L 003228, 2009-2011 User Charge Liability, by Payment in additional Amount of $20,000.00

Approved

34 13-1394 Authority to settle In Re: Congress Development Company d/b/a Congress

Landfill (Appeal of Denial of Request for Renewal of Discharge Authorization

No. 23995-4.5)

Approved

35 13-1395 Authority to settle the Workers’ Compensation Claim of Scott Bresnahan vs .

MWRDGC, Claim No. 0200005316, Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission (IWCC), in the sum of $22,438.91. Account 901-30000-601090

Approved


Reports

36 13-1448 Report on WEFTEC 2013 Operations Challenge

Published and Filed


Authorization

37 13-1400 Authority to issue a 6-month permit to South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association on approximately 73 acres of District real estate located at 138th

and Halsted Streets in Riverdale, Illinois to perform Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments. Consideration shall be $2,500.00

Attachments: Map.Riverdale Site.pdf

Approved

38

13-1401

Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 5 acres of real estate located along 41st Street, south of the Main Channel and east of

Central Avenue in Forest View; Main Channel Parcel 39.04

Attachments: Map.Parcel 39.04.pdf

Approved


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=dd40897b-4953-4e5b-b0df-9a89dee481c5.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=de038c40-2f3f-4704-8c16-36827ccb409a.pdf



39 13-1408 Authority to issue a 3-year permit extension to Ford Motor Company for the

continued use of District land c/k/a “Stony Island Drying Beds” for the temporary storage of new vehicles manufactured at the Ford Motor Company

Assembly Plant located at 12600 S. Torrence Avenue in Chicago. Consideration shall be a monthly permit fee of $70,400.00; said monthly fee subject to upward adjustments in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein

Attachments: 11-21-13 Real Estate-Ford permit extension.pdf

40

13-1416

Approved

Authority to execute a Termination of Deed , Easement Agreement and

Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with respect to Air Lot B at 101 E. Erie Street in Chicago, IL

Michael A. Alvarez voted abstain


41

13-1417

Authority to commence statutory procedures to lease approximately 8 acres of District real estate located at 6400 West 41st Street in Forest View, Illinois, and

known as Main Channel Parcel 38.14

Attachments: 11-21-13 Real Estate-Heartland map.pdf

Approved

42

13-1419

Authority to issue a six-month permit extension to Monarch Asphalt Company

for the continued use of approximately 4.51 acres of District real estate located at 3219 Oakton street, Skokie, Illinois; North Shore Channel Parcels 6.06, 6.07 & 6.11. Consideration shall be $108,050.58.

Attachments: 11-21-13 Real Estate-Monarch permit ext map.pdf

43

13-1420

Approved

Authority to issue an eighteen (18)-month permit to the City of Chicago on

approximately 4.35 acres of District real estate located at 31st Street and Sacramento Avenue, in Chicago, Illinois and known as Main Channel Parcels 42.01 and 42.15 for municipal purposes and to perform environmental testing. Consideration shall be $103,500.00.

Attachments: Attachment 18-mo permit COC 11.21.13 bd.ltr..pdf

Approved


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=eb64d447-27d6-4402-a100-b01ff069aea1.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=ac41bb22-3d2d-40d1-a80c-ca582f7c37d4.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=093c4e3f-b223-4e71-8146-14443f43367b.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=8ff0dde2-d124-4fc9-a1ac-18bcce0aa839.pdf



44 13-1421 Authority to issue a 5-day permit to EnviroBusiness, Inc., d/b/a EBI Consulting on a 20’ x 40’ area of District real estate located at 3908 South Laramie

Avenue in Stickney, Illinois to perform a Phase II environmental site

investigation, Consideration shall be $2,500.00

Attachments: Map.3908 S. Laramie, Stickney, IL.pdf

45

13-1422

Approved

Authority to amend Lease Agreement dated April 4, 2013, between the District

and A. Block Marketing, Inc. on 22.903 acres of real estate located at 15660 Canal Bank Road in Lemont, Illinois and known as Main Channel Parcel 23.03 to allow for the sale, storage and distribution of additional bulk materials. Consideration shall be a document preparation fee of $2,500.00

Attachments: Map.Parcel 23.03.pdf

46

13-1428

Approved

Authority to issue a 4-year permit extension to Ashland, Inc. to continue to

access, monitor, repair, and remove monitoring wells on District land located between the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal and the DesPlaines River (LASMA) located in Willow Springs, Illinois. Consideration shall be an annual fee of $2,500.00.

Attachments: Attach 4-yr. permit Ashland 11.21.13 bd meeting.pdf

Approved


Memorial Resolution


extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Nicole Krystal Williams

Adopted


48 13-1451 Authority to increase purchase order under the City of Chicago Joint Purchasing Contract 26235, to BCR, LLC Automotive Group, D.B.A. Roesch

Ford, to Furnish and Deliver seven Ford Interceptor Police Sports Utility

Vehicles, in an amount of $42,917.00, from an amount of $180,544.00, to an


Order 3076940.

Approved


A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:


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http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&ID=6defac05-036f-4472-8e90-a7da0fb2a18f.pdf

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Aye:

Meeting Summary Speakers



Therese Meany

David St. Pierre, Executive Director, congratulated Ed Staudacher, John Conry, Josh

Filler, Matt Jurjovec, Miguel Vallejo, Rich Stubing and Jim McNamara who brought back

third place trophies in the WEFTEC 2013 Operations Challenge (Re: Maintenance and

Operation Item #36)

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns (Re: Real Estate Items #40

and #43)

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Debra Shore requested that more information be included in the Board transmittal Letter (Re: Procurement Item #1 and #2)

2. Frank Avila requested a list of agencies that use advisors (Re: Procurement Item #4)

3. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested a report on the savings over the past 3 years

and a copy of the consultant's recommendations (Re: Procurement Item #7)

4. Frank Avila requested a report on the cost savings for the past 3 years (Re:


5. Patrick D. Thompson requested that the estimated savings be provided (Re:


6. Debra Shore suggested that the District review quarterly (Re: Procurement Item #34)

7. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested that the Board be updated as progress is made

with the City of Chicago (Re: Real Estate Item #43)

8. Frank Avila requested the number of District staff on this site (Re: Real Estate Item #43)

9. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested information on the Petcoke site ( Re:

Miscellaneous and New Business)

Thomas Granato 10. Kari K. Steel requested a report that lists the individual violations ( Re: Procurement Item #31)

11. Debra Shore requested a report of the findings and how much was spent on

overtime and equipment (Re: Procurement Item #31)




Study Session

A Study Session is schedule for the Committee on Finance for Monday , November 25, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at 100 E. Erie, Chicago, Illinois. The purpose of the Study Session

is to discuss OPEB Trust investment Balance and Policy Review.

Announcements

The Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday , December 3, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., 100 East Erie, Chicago, Illinois.


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for December 5, 2013, please


Adjournment

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: November 21, 2013. Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday,

November 26, 2013.

A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Frank Avila that

when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The motion




Greater Chicago this November 21, 2013, are hereby approved.


November 21, 2013





Thursday, December 5, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room











Board of Commissioners Regular Board Meeting Minutes December 5, 2013


Call Meeting to Order Roll Call


a.m.

Present: 9 - Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese Meany


A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Frank Avila, that the




A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Frank Avila, to recess




Authorization


meeting to order

1 13-1486 Authority to add Project 11-405-3M, Coarse Screens and RSP Slide Gates Replacement, Egan Water Reclamation Plant, to the Engineering Department Capital Improvement Program and the Capital Improvements Bond Fund, estimated cost of the project is $3,000,000.00

Approved

Procurement Committee Report

2 13-1459 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Published and Filed

3

13-1460

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Published and Filed




4 13-1466 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP- 11 Pre-Employment Background Checks and Related Services, estimated cost $70,000.00, Account 101-25000-601170, Requisition 1370456

Published and Filed

5

13-1467

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-12 Analysis of Physically Demanding Job Classifications and Development of Related Job Analyses for Pre-Employment, Post-Offer and Return-to-Work Testing of Physically Demanding Job Classifications, estimated cost $65,000.00, Account 101-25000-612260, Requisition 1370457

Published and Filed

6

13-1506

Report on rejection of bid for Contract 13-055-12, Furnish and Deliver Pipe Covering and Insulation to Various Locations , for a One (1) Year Period, estimated cost $29,000.00

Published and Filed

Authorization

7 13-1504 Authorization to increase cost estimate for Contract 13-932-21 Painting Services in the Stickney Service Area, from $1,636,000.00 to $1,836,000.00, Accounts 201-50000-645700/645750, Requisition 1369295

Approved

8 13-1513 Authorization to enter into an agreement with Adobe Systems Incorporated for

Adobe Volume Licensing for Software and Software Maintenance for a three-year period

Aye:

Abstain:

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Michael A. Alvarez, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

1 - Debra Shore Authority to Advertise

9 13-1474 Authority to advertise Contract 14-839- 11 Services to Manually Clean the TARP Bar Screens at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost $900,000.00, Accounts 101-68000-612600, Requisition 1366377

Approved

10 13-1475 Authority to advertise Contract 14-821-21 Furnish, Deliver and Install Rotating

Assemblies at the 95th and 125th Street Pumping Stations, estimated cost $1,500,000.00, Account 201-50000-623270, Requisition 1368336

Approved




11 13-1495 Authority to advertise Contract 14-625- 11 Diving Services at Various Locations , estimated cost $140,000.00, Account 101-66000-612490, Requisition 1366868

Approved

12

13-1496

Authority to advertise Contract 14-621- 11 Diagnostic Vibration Monitoring of Rotating Machinery at Various Locations , estimated cost $90,000.00, Account 101-69000-612240, Requisition 1356611

Approved

13

13-1497

Authority to advertise Contract 14-708-21 Furnish and Deliver a Sodium Carbonate Mixing, Storage and Delivery System to the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $600,000.00, Account 201-50000-645650, Requisition 1370520

Approved

14

13-1498

Authority to advertise Contract 14-709- 11 Furnishing and Delivering Calcium Nitrate to the Kirie Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $110,000.00, Account 101-66000-623560, Requisition 1367571

Approved

15

13-1499

Authority to advertise Contract 14-611-11 Repairs and Alterations to Various Water Reclamation Facilities in the Stickney Service Area and Other Installations, estimated cost $8,766,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612600/612650, Requisitions 1365671, 1365687 and 1370502

Approved

16

13-1507

Authority to advertise Contract 14-690- 11 Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids from LASMA, CALSMA and the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, estimated cost $23,385,000.00, Account 101-66000-612520, Requisition 1367189

Approved


17 13-1465 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Governmentjobs.com, Inc., D.B.A. NEOGOV, for Annual Maintenance and Support of the AMS 5 Enterprise Software (Sigma 5), in an amount not to exceed $13,430.00, Account 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1370438

Approved

18 13-1473 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Laboratory Synergy

L.L.C., to Furnish and Deliver Maintenance, Parts and Supplies for Schott Titration Systems at Various Locations, in an amount not to exceed $42,000.00, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1369989

Approved




25 13-1509 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 13-RFP-15 A Risk Management Information System for a three-year period, with an option to extend for an additional two years, with Origami Risk L.L.C., estimated cost $271,900.00, Accounts 201-25000- 601170, 101-27000-612820, Requisition 1362622 (As Revised)

Approved

19 13-1478 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Sirius Automation Inc ., for Preventive Maintenance, Emergency Service and Technical Support of Automatic Weighing Stations at Various Locations , in an amount not to exceed $147,465.00, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1368261

Approved

20

13-1480

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Environmental Resource Associates, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Proficiency Testing Standards, in an amount not to exceed $20,900.00, Account 101-16000-623570, Requisition 1369657

Approved

21

13-1481

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with Skalar, Inc., for Preventive Maintenance and Full-Service Repairs of Skalar San++ and Skalar BOD Robotic Analyzer Systems at Various Locations , in an amount not to exceed $57,105.00, Account 101-16000-612970, Requisition 1369655

Approved

22

13-1488

Issue purchase order to Mesirow Insurance Services, Inc. for Furnishing Excess Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Excess Casualty Insurance Coverage for the District in an amount not to exceed $1,244,281.00, Account 101-25000-612290, Requisition 1370485

Approved

23

13-1502

Issue purchase order to CDW Government LLC., to Furnish and Deliver FireEye Web Security Appliance and Maintenance , in an amount not to exceed $64,726.66, Accounts 101-27000-612810,612820,634820 Requisition 1369682.


24

13-1505

Issue purchase order to Lexington Lion Chicago GP LLC , for maintenance and operation of the common areas of the 101/ 111 East Erie Street Buildings for the year 2014, in an amount not to exceed $97,000.00, Account 101-15000-612390, Requisition 1370416

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Frank Avila, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Abstain:






26 13-1514 Issue purchase order to SHI International Corporation to Furnish and Deliver Adobe Acrobat Pro Licenses and Software Maintenance under State of Illinois Statewide Master Contract CMS4744070, in an amount not to exceed $43,533.00, Accounts 101-27000-612820,623800, Requisition 1368954

Aye:

Abstain:


8 - Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Kari K. Steele, Patrick D. Thompson, Kathleen Therese Meany

1 - Debra Shore

27 13-1515 Issue purchase orders to HACH Company, to Furnish and Deliver Reagents, Chemicals, Cleaning Solutions, Lab Items, Parts and Consumables to the Egan, Kirie, O’Brien, Hanover Park and Stickney Water Reclamation Plants , in a total amount not to exceed $72,800.00, Accounts 101-67000, 69000-623070, 623560, 623570

Approved

Award Contract

28 13-1468 Authority to award Contract 13-814-11, Furnish, Deliver, and Install an Electric, 5-Ton Hoist at the Calumet Union Ditch Pumping Station , to Material Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $38,318.35, Account 101-68000-612600, Requisition 1356593

Approved

29

13-1469

Authority to award Contract 10-880-3H, TARP Control Structure Rehabilitation, North Service Area, Stickney Service Area, and Calumet Service Area, to IHC Construction Companies, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $14,410,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $720,500.00, for a total amount not to exceed $15,130,500.00, Account 401-50000-645750, Requisition 1364055

Attachments: APP D 10-880-3H.pdf

30

13-1471

Approved

Authority to award Contract 11-961-22, Facility Roof Replacements and Associated Tuckpointing at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and the Lawndale Avenue Solids Management Area, to L. Marshall, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,878,000.00, Account 201-50000-645780, Requisition 1345033

Attachments: APP D.pdf

Approved


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=38660ab2-1475-4a2f-8c81-93e17b902c6f.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=fe76efb6-6945-4ae0-9077-bdcb55366f26.pdf



31 13-1472 Authority to award Contract 14-027-11, Furnish and Deliver Glass and Plastic Labware to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Groups A and B to Fisher Scientific Company LLC, in an amount not to exceed $46,961.44, and Group C to Crown Packaging International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $97,075.22, Account 101-20000-623570

Attachments: 14-027-11.pdf

Approved

32 13-1483 Authority to award Contract 14-041-11, Furnish and Deliver Data Storage

Cartridges to Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, to Backupworks.com, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $35,082.00, Account 101-20000-623810

Attachments: 14041.pdf

Approved


33 13-1484 Authority to increase purchase order to DLT Solutions , LLC, to Furnish and Deliver Additional AutoDesk Constructware Licenses under General Services Administration (GSA) Joint Purchasing Contract GS-35F-4543G in an amount of $12,063.72, from an amount of $167,383.56, to an amount not to exceed $179,447.28, Account 101-27000-623800, Purchase Order 3076933

Approved

34

13-1487

Authority to decrease Contract 07-854-3M Emergency Elevator Improvements at Kirie WRP and Hanover Park WRP, to KONE, Inc. in an amount of $3,741.74, from an amount of $3,877, 911.30, to an amount not to exceed $3,874,169.56, Accounts 101-50000-612680, 401-50000-645680, and 645780, Purchase Order 5000787

Attachments: CO 07-854-3M.pdf

35

13-1489

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 06-218-3M Blower Nos. 9 & 10 and Air Main Installation at the Calumet Water Reclamation Plant , to Meccon Industrial, Inc., in an amount of $205,930.00, from an amount of $16,204,885.00, to an amount not to exceed $15,998,955.00, Accounts 101-50000-612650, 401-50000-645650, and 645750, Purchase Order 5001024

Attachments: CO 06-218-3M.pdf

Approved


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=26a70b89-c62e-4d54-b186-87ad0978eec8.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=a50cc48c-faef-46d8-a229-3f8ae9e44e64.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=ed5a7149-3743-4d8b-a73f-773307d9d469.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=f1a5acfa-8149-4fa0-8709-d718b8fd612d.pdf



36 13-1490 Authority to decrease Contract 07-168-3 P Scum Concentration, Centrifuge Building, Preliminary & Imhoff Tanks, Elevator Improvements, Diffuser Plates and Trailer Replacement, Stickney Service Area, LASMA, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC in an amount of $1,376,355.84, from an amount of $23,352,214.82, to an amount not to exceed $21,975,858.98, Accounts 401-50000-645750 and 645780, Purchase Order 5001198


37

13-1491

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 01-198-AD Demolition of Sludge Disposal Building, Rehabilitation of P&B House & Course Screen Building at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant, to IHC Construction Companies, LLC, in an amount of $106,625.00, from an amount of $31,314,653.89, to an amount not to exceed $31,208,028.89, Accounts 101-50000-612680, 401-50000-645680, and 645780, Purchase Order 5000961

Attachments: CO 01-198-AD.pdf

38

13-1492

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 01-103-2S (REBID) 39th Street Conduit Rehabilitation Phase 1 - Bypass Tunnel, Stickney Service Area, to Kenny/Shea, A Joint Venture in an amount of $1,357,128.11, from an amount of $148,060,291.53, to an amount not to exceed $146,703,163.42, Account 401-50000-645600, Purchase Order 5000962

Attachments: CO 01-103-2S.pdf

39

13-1493

Approved

Authority to decrease Contract 96-251-2 P Sludge Thickening Facilities, Calumet Water Reclamation Plant, to F.H. Paschen/S.N. Nielsen/IHC Construction Joint Venture in an amount of $201,844.50, from an amount of $8,659,054.19, to an amount not to exceed $8,457,209.69, Accounts 401-50000-645650 and 645750, Purchase Order 5001108


40

13-1494

Approved

Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with MWH Americas, Inc., for construction engineering services in an amount of $1,890,536.95, from an amount of $4,500.000.00, to an amount not to exceed $2,609,463.05, Account 401-50000-601440, Purchase Order 3027765

Approved


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=ec0f4981-ff1b-408b-8b05-d38f8dcf8369.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=77176544-ba63-49d5-a57e-c46bf659d9f9.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=b8fe19ea-ed74-4f86-9b59-e46c92be1d74.pdf

http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=07975f9d-0351-4a61-8a24-17237bc440b7.pdf



41 13-1500 Authority to decrease Contract 10-051-3D North Shore Channel Restoration Near Main Street, to Lakes & Rivers Contracting, Inc., Terrell Materials Corporation, Joint Venture in an amount of $342,500.00, from an amount of $2,967,500.00, to an amount not to exceed $2,625,000.00, Account 401-50000-645720, Purchase Order 5001309

Approved

42

13-1508

Authority to increase purchase orders and to exercise the option to extend the agreements for an additional twelve (12) month period for Contract 11-RFP-14 Legal Services for Workers’ Compensation Defense to Dennis Noble & Associates, P.C. in an amount of $125,000.00, from an amount of $120,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $245,000.00; to Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson, & Feary, P. C. in an amount of $62,500.00, from an amount of $60,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $122,500.00; and to Neuson Law, P.C in an amount of $62,500.00, from an amount of $120,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $182,500.00, Account 101-25000- 601170, Purchase Orders 3070865, 3070864, 3070866

Approved

43

13-1510

Authority to decrease Contract 12-692- 11, Utilization and Transportation of Air Dried Biosolids from LASMA and CALSMA, to Synagro Central LLC, in an amount of $220,000.00, from an amount of $1,669,861.00, to an amount not to exceed $1,449,861.00, Account 101-66000-612520, Purchase Orders 5001334 and 5001335


44

13-1512

Approved

Authority to decrease purchase order for Contract 11-107-11 Furnish and Deliver Boat Maintenance, Repairs, Parts and Secured Dockage, to Marine Services Corporation in an amount of $49,212.57, from an amount of $173,275.28, to an amount not to exceed $124,062.71, Accounts 101-16000-612330, 612790, 623990 Purchase Order 3070178

Attachments: 11-7-13 Change Order 11-107-11 -PO#3070178.pdf

Approved


Authorization


$2,193,500.00 in the Corporate Fund


Approved


http://mwrd.legistar.com/gateway.aspx?M=F&amp%3BID=abdb036c-d21a-452b-aee8-63727dab6b71.pdf

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Judiciary Committee Report

46 13-1477 Report on the Settlement of Workers’ Compensation Claims and Miscellaneous Claims under $10,000.00

Attachments: Settlements 12.5.13.pdf

Published and Filed

Public Information & Education Authorization

47 13-1461 Authorization to negotiate and enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois State Archives for District representatives to scan historic glass plate negatives

Approved

Real Estate Development Committee Authorization

48 13-1462 Authority to execute a Termination of Deed , Easement Agreement and Declaration of Restrictive Covenants with respect to Air Lot B at 101 E. Erie Street in Chicago, IL (Deferred from the November 21, 2013 Board Meeting)

Aye:

Abstain:

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Patrick D. Thompson, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:



49 13-1464 Authority to amend that certain permit agreement dated May 16, 2013 and issued to NeighborSpace, on approximately 212 linear feet of District real estate along the east bank of the north branch of the Chicago River south of Berteau Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, to include a contiguous 1.5 acre parcel of District real estate along the east bank of the north branch of the Chicago River between Montrose and Berteau Avenues for continued riverbank management and restoration. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00.

Attachments: Map.NeighborSpace Permits 223 and 338.pdf

Approved Stormwater Management Committee


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Authorization

50 13-1485 Authorization to negotiate and enter into intergovernmental agreements with the Village of Northfield and the Village of Northbrook for Contract 11 -052-5F, Middle Fork and West Fork of the North Branch of the Chicago River Streambank Stabilization Projects, MF-06, MF-07, WF-03

Approved Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 8, 23, 24, 26, 48, 51

and 52

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, to Approve



Miscellaneous and New Business Memorial Resolution

51 13-1463 MEMORIAL RESOLUTION sponsored by the Board of Commissioners extending sympathy and condolences to the family of Stanley Leong ( As Revised)


Spyropoulos, that this Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by


Ordinance - User charge

52 UC13-003 An Ordinance to Amend the User Charge Ordinance of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

Attachments: 12-5-13 Draft DEC2013-AmendUCO.pdf

12-5-13 Auth to Amend MWRD UCO.pdf

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that this User Charge Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call

vote:

Aye:

Absent:

8 - Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra Shore, Mariyana T.



Meeting Summary


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Speakers

Maggie Leong, wife of Stanley Leong, accepted the memorial resolution extending

sympathy and condolences to the family of Stanley Leong (Re: Miscellaneous and New

Business Item #51)

George Blakemore, concerned citizen, voiced concerns (Re: Procurement Item #22, #29

and #42) and (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #52)

Mr. Alan Jirik, Ingredion Inc., Ms. Karen Prena, Gelita, USA and Mr. James Kahle,

Laicon, Inc., all on the Blue Ribbon Panel commended the District for a job well done on

the new User Charge rates ( Re: Miscellanois and New Business Item #52)

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Frank Avila requested a list on how many community meetings were held during the year (Re: Procurement Item #16)

2. Debra Shore, reiterated that more information be included in the Board Transmittal Letters to provide discription of work, timetable of work schedule (Re: Procurement Item #29)

3. Debra Shore, requested if a document can be published summarizing the effort that

went into the new User Charge rate calculations (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business

Item #52)

Study Session

None Announcements

Public Hearing to consider the purposed 2014 Budget, December 11, 2013 at 10:00

a.m. Special Meeting to Adopt the 2014 Budget, December 12, 2013 at. 10:00 a.m.


The next regular board meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2013, please


Adjournment

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: December 6, 2013. Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., December 11, 2013.


when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: /s/ Jacqueline Torres, Clerk







Greater Chicago this December 5, 2013, are hereby approved. APPROVED: /s/ Kathleen Therese Meany President Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

December 5, 2013





Thursday, December 19, 2013

10:00 AM

Board Room














Roll Call


a.m.






McGowan, that the minutes from the last meeting be approved without having to


No nays

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Debra Shore, that the minutes

from the Annual Meeting of December 3, 2013, be approved without having to


No nays

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos , that

the minutes from the Special Meeting of December 12, 2013, be approved without

having to read them into the record. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus

of ayes - No nays






Report


meeting to order

1 13-1535 Report on Cash Disbursements for the Month of October 2013, in the amount of $32,996,700.17

Attachments:

October 2013 Cash Disbursements Summary

Published and Filed

2 13-1577 Report on the investment interest income during September 2013


Published and Filed


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3 13-1578 Report on the investment interest income during October 2013


Published and Filed

4 13-1579 Report on investments purchased during October 2013


Published and Filed

5 13-1580 Report on investment inventory statistics at September 30, 2013

Attachments: Inv Stat 2013 Q3 Inv.pdf

Inv Stat 2013 Q3 Fin Mkt.pdf

Published and Filed

6 13-1581 Report on payment of principal and interest for outstanding District bonds due

on December 1, 2013

Attachments:

DS 2013-12 att.pdf

Published and Filed

7 13-1582 Report on investments purchased during September 2013


Published and Filed

Authorization

8 13-1583 Revised Investment Policy Statement for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retiree Health Care Trust dated as of December 19, 2013 (As Revised)

Attachments:

Summary of Changes IPS 2013 att.pdf

INVESTMENT POLICY 2013 suggested changes 2 (2)

Approved


Report

9 13-1537 Report of bid opening of Tuesday, December 3, 2013

Published and Filed


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10 13-1567 Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-09 Energy Curtailment Services

Published and Filed

11

13-1571

Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 14-RFP-10 Pre-Employment/Return-to-Work Physical Examinations and/or Drug/Alcohol

Testing Services, estimated cost $90,000.00, Account 101-25000-612260, Requisition 1370486

Published and Filed

12

13-1587

Report of bid opening of Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Published and Filed

Authorization

13 13-1524 Authorization to amend Board Order of November 7, 2013, regarding "Report on advertisement of Request for Proposal 13-RFP-29 Examination Consulting

Services estimated cost $150,000.00, Account 101-25000- 601170, Requisition 1368292" Agenda Item No. 4, File No. 13-1346

Approved

14

13-1554

Authorization to amend Board Order of December 6, 2012, regarding Authority

to issue a purchase order and enter into an agreement with Quarles & Brady, LLP (Quarles) to represent the District’s interest in the ComEd appeal of the delivery rate proceeding before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) as a member of the REACT Coalition, and participate in settlement discussions to remedy the estimation method used by ComEd in their Embedded Cost of Service Study (ECOSS) and to participate in discussions of the ComEd Efficiency Program, in an amount not to exceed $26,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612150, Requisition 1351616, Agenda Item No. 23, File No. 12-1620.

Approved

15

13-1559

Authorization to amend Board Order of August 29, 2013, regarding Authority to

increase purchase order and amend the agreement with Quarles & Brady LLP (Quarles) to represent the District's interest in the ComEd appeal of the

delivery rate proceeding before the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) as a member of the REACT Coalition, and participate in settlement discussions to remedy the estimation method used by ComEd in their Embedded Cost of Service Study (ECOSS) and to participate in discussions of the ComEd Efficiency Program, in an amount of $140,000.00, from an amount of $26,000.00 to an amount not to exceed $166,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612150,101-66000- 601170 Purchase Order 3076742, Agenda Item No. 40, File No. 13-0922.

Approved




16 13-1589 Authorization to amend Board Order of December 5, 2013, regarding Authority

to award Contract 11-961-22, Facility Roof Replacements and Associated Tuckpointing at the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant and the Lawndale

Avenue Solids Management Area, to L. Marshall, Inc., in an amount not to

exceed $2,878,000.00, Account 201-50000-645780, Requisition 1345033., Agenda Item No. 30, File No. 13-1471

Approved


17 13-1525 Authority to advertise Contract 14-101- 11 Furnish and Deliver Contract Laboratory Technicians for various locations , estimated cost $90,000.00,


Approved

18

13-1531

Authority to advertise Contract 13-611-21 Furnish and Deliver Trash Collection Boats to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , estimated cost $250,000.00,


Approved

19

13-1538

Authority to advertise Contract 14-914- 11 Furnishing and Delivering Mechanical Parts to Various Service Areas , estimated cost $282,795.00,

Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-623270, Requisitions 1359770, 1359788, 1359790, 1359793, 1360887, 1367568

Approved

20

13-1570

Authority to advertise Contract 14-100- 11 Furnish and Deliver Radiochemical Analyses of Water and Wastewater Samples , estimated cost $66,960.00,


Approved


21 13-1523 Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with CommVault Systems , Inc. for maintenance renewal and software for CommVault 's Backup Software

and Premier Maintenance Package, in an amount not to exceed $154,095.01, Accounts 101-27000-612820,623800, Requisition 1363453

Approved




22 13-1526 Issue purchase order to P. D. Morrison Enterprises, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Miscellaneous Non-Stock Office Supplies to Various Locations under the State

of Illinois Joint Purchasing Contract Number PSD4017241, in an amount not to exceed $88,650.00, Accounts 101, 501- 11000, 15000, 16000, 20000, 25000, 27000, 30000, 40000, 50000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623520, Requisitions 1352387, 1352404, 1352438, 1352827, 1352840, 1352845, 1353092, 1353097, 1353120, 1353126, 1353131, 1353506, and 1353973

Attachments: Requisitions by Department - Office Supplies - Morrison.pdf

23

13-1529

Approved

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-926-21, Furnish and Deliver Heavy

Equipment to the Stickney and Calumet Water Reclamation Plants , Item 1 to Walter Payton Power Equipment, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $486,435.00, Item 2 to Spyderman Mini Crane, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $93,800.00, and Item 3 to Manitex International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $387,000.00, Account 201-50000-634860, Requisitions 1353098, 1355507, and 1355508

Approved

24

13-1530

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-610-12, Furnish and Deliver Boiler Repair Parts and Recertified Safety Relief Valves to Various Locations , to Independent

Mechanical Industries, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $310,000.00, Accounts 101-67000/68000/69000-612240/612650/612680/623070/623090, Requisitions 1362322, 1361986, 1360068, 1360294 and 1360070

Approved

25

13-1534

Issue purchase order for Contract 14-685-51, Furnishing, Delivering, and Administration of Rain Barrels, to Upcycle Products, Inc., in an amount not to


Approved

26

13-1550

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the West Central Municipal Conference for administrative assistance related to coordination of

Watershed Planning Councils in Cook County , in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490, Requisition 1371194

Approved

27

13-1551

Issue Purchase Orders to Graybar Electric Company, Inc., to Furnish and Deliver Electrical Catalog Products, under the U.S. Communities Cooperative

Purchasing Contract #MA-IS-1340234, in an amount not to exceed $96,500.00, Accounts 101-15000, 27000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623070, 623850, Requisitions 1358192, 1358200, 1358215, 1357938, 1357939, and 1357922

Attachments: Requisitions By Department - Electrical Catalog Products - Graybar Electric Co..pdf

Approved


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28 13-1552 Issue purchase orders to W.W. Grainger, Inc. to Furnish and Deliver Maintenance, Repair and Operating Catalog Products, under the National Joint

Powers Alliance (NJPA) Cooperative Purchasing Contract #102109-WWG, in an amount not to exceed $310,800.00, Accounts 101-15000, 16000, 20000, 27000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623070, 623090, 623110, 623130, 623190, 623270, 623570, 623660, 623680, 623700, 623850, and 623990, Requisitions 1325264,1325272, 1325553, 1325309, 1325597, 1325593, 1325271, and 1325020

Attachments: Requisitions By Department - Operating Catalog Products - W.W. Grainger, Inc..pdf

29

13-1553

Approved

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the Southwest

Conference of Mayors for administrative assistance related to coordination of Watershed Planning Councils in Cook County , in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490, Requisition 1371195

Approved

30

13-1555

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association for administrative assistance related to

coordination of Watershed Planning Councils in Cook County , in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490, Requisition 1371197

Approved

31

13-1556

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement with the Northwest Municipal Conference, for administrative assistance related to coordination of

Watershed Planning Councils in Cook County , in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, Account 501-50000-612490, Requisition 1371196

Approved

32

13-1573

Issue purchase order and enter into an agreement for Contract 13-RFP-10, Scale Software at Six Biosolids Management Areas , with Creative Information

Systems, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $42,960.00, Account 101-66000-634820, Requisition 1362598

Approved

33

13-1584

Issue purchase order for Contract 13-937- 11, Furnishing and Delivering Rebuilt Motors to the Stickney Water Reclamation Plant , to Koontz-Wagner

Maintenance Services, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $101,688.00, Account 101-69000-612650, Requisition 1361444

Approved


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34 13-1586 Issue purchase order for Contract 13- 112-11, Furnish and Deliver Water Quality Meters and Accessories, to Measurement Specialties, Inc., in an


Approved

Award Contract

35 13-1557 Authority to award Contract 14-021-11, Furnish and Deliver Unleaded Gasoline

to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Item 1, to Petroleum Traders

Corporation, in an amount not to exceed $374,000.00, Item 2, to G. Cooper Oil Company, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, Accounts 101-20000, 66000-623820

Attachments:


Contract 14-021-11 Item Descriptions - Group B.pdf

Approved


Disposable Gloves and Flexible Tubing to Various Locations for a One (1) Year Period, Group A to Bushnell Incorporated, in an amount not to exceed $9,538.00, and Group B to Safety Supply Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $51,408.20, Account 101-20000-623570

Attachments:


Contract 14-003-11 Item Descriptions - Group B.pdf

Approved

37 13-1569 Authority to award Contract 14-022-11, Furnish and Deliver Diesel Fuel to

Various Locations, for a One (1) Year Period, to Avalon Petroleum Company in

an amount not to exceed $496,000.00, Accounts 101-16000, 66000, 67000, 68000, 69000-623820, Requisitions 1365693, 1366540, 1366852, 1367585, 1367586 and 1367628

Approved


38 13-1541 Authority to decrease Contract 11-690-11 Beneficial Reuse of Biosolids From

LASMA, CALSMA, and the Egan Water Reclamation Plant, Group A, to

Stewart Spreading, Inc., in an amount of $1,800,000.00, from an amount of $14,682,340.64 to an amount not to exceed $12,882,340.64, Account 101-66000-612520, Purchase Order 5001262

Attachments:

11-690-11 Change Order Log as of 11-14-2013.pdf

Approved


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39 13-1548 Authority to increase purchase order and extend the agreement with Granicus, Inc., for Software Maintenance and Support for the Integrated Workflow and

Agenda Management System for a three-year period, in an amount of $55,983.06, from an amount of $36,792.05, to an amount not to exceed $92,775.11, Account 101-27000-612820, Purchase Order 3071168

Attachments: Change Order Log

40

13-1563

Approved

Authority to increase purchase order and amend agreement with the law firm of

Tabet, Divito & Rothstein, LLC to represent the District in an appeal filed with the Illinois Appellate Court entitled Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago v. Terra Foundation, et al., Case No. 13-0307, in an amount of $150,000.00, from an amount of $550,000.00, to an amount not to exceed $700,000.00, Account 101-30000- 601170, Purchase Order 3076305

Attachments: 12-19-13 Bd Ltr report attachment.pdf


this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Abstain:



41 13-1566 Authority to decrease purchase order and amend the agreement with ABB , Inc., to Provide Parts, Maintenance Services, and Software to the Stickney and

North Side Water Reclamation Plant Area for Distributed Control Systems , in an amount of $263,240.86, from an amount of $1,016,760.61, to an amount not to exceed $753,519.75, Accounts 101-67000/69000-612650/623070, Purchase Order 3062234


Approved

42

13-1590

Authority to decrease Contract 12-691- 11, Truck Hauling of Processed Solids

for LASMA and CALSMA to Gosia Cartage, Ltd., in an amount of $375,000.00, from an amount of $3,479,051.28, to an amount not to exceed $3,104,051.28, Account 101-66000-612520, Purchase Order 5001327

Attachments: 12-691-11 Change Order Log, as of 11-14-2013.pdf

Approved


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43 13-1549 Report on change orders authorized and approved by the Director of Engineering during the month of November 2013

Attachments:

CO November.pdf

CO Status.pdf

Published and Filed

Judiciary Committee

Authorization

44 13-1561 Authority to settle in the amount of $1,425,000.00 the eminent domain lawsuit entitled The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District v . Frank J. Giordano, et al., Case No. 09 L 051742 in the Circuit Court of Cook County to acquire

permanent and temporary surface and subterranean easements comprising 6.4± acres for the Thornton Composite Reservoir , Contract 77-235-2F located at 17201 State Street in South Holland, Illinois, Account 501-50000-656010

Approved


Authorization

45 13-1572 Consent to assignment of lease from Transportation Leasing of Indiana , Inc. to Swift Transportation Company of Arizona of 13.74 acres of District real estate

located at 2801 South Leavitt Street in Chicago, Illinois, Main Channel Parcel 43.03.

Attachments: ASSIGNMENT OF LEASE ATTACH. 12.19.13.pdf


46

13-1605

Authority to issue a 30-day permit to the Lemont Fire Protection District to

access and use District property located at 9 Stephen Street in Lemont, Illinois for fire training exercises. Consideration shall be a nominal fee of $10.00

Attachments: Map 9 Stephen Street Lemont IL.pdf

Approved


Authorization

47 13-1576 Recommendations for the State of Illinois 2014 Legislative Program

Approved


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48 13-1596 Authority to Amend the Adopted 2014 Budget

Attachments: BF-21 Attachment.pdf


Santos, that this Agenda Item be Approved. The motion carried by the following

roll call vote:

Aye:



Therese Meany


Motion

49 13-1560 MOTION to appoint retiree to Retirement Board of Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Pension Fund

A motion was made by Kathleen Therese Meany, seconded by Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following

roll call vote:

Aye:



Therese Meany

50 13-1597 MOTION No. 1 to amend the 2014 budget of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago as adopted December 12, 2013, consistent with motions adopted this date

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, that


Aye:



Therese Meany

51 13-1598 MOTION No. 2 to adopt the annual appropriation ordinance



Aye:



Therese Meany

52 13-1599 MOTION No. 3 to adopt an ordinance for the levy of taxes for 2014 to provide

revenues for the Retirement Fund and Corporate Fund

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Debra Shore, that this Motion

be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:



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revenues for the Construction Fund



Aye:



Therese Meany

54 13-1601 MOTION No. 5 to adopt an ordinance for the levy of taxes for 2014 to pay the

interest on outstanding bonds and to discharge the principal thereof



Aye:



Therese Meany


revenues for the Reserve Claim Fund

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, that this Motion be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:



Therese Meany


revenues for the Stormwater Management Fund

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Frank Avila, that this Motion


Aye:



Therese Meany

57 13-1604 MOTION No. 8 to reconsider the vote on the 2014 budget as amended ( As Revised)

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Frank Avila, that this Motion

be Adopted. The motion failed. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Nay: 9 - Additional Agenda Items

Michael A. Alvarez, Frank Avila, Barbara J. McGowan, Cynthia M. Santos, Debra


Therese Meany


honoring Nelson Mandela


Spyropoulos, that this Memorial Resolution be Adopted. The motion carried by





59 13-1612 Authorization to amend Board Order of December 5, 2013, regarding Authority

to award Contract 10-880-3H, TARP Control Structure Rehabilitation, North Service Area, Stickney Service Area, and Calumet Service Area, to IHC

Construction Companies, L.L.C., in an amount not to exceed $14,410,000.00, plus a five (5) percent allowance for change orders in an amount of $720,000.00, for a total amount not to exceed $15,130,500.00, Account 401-50000-645750, Requisition 1364055, Agenda Item No. 29, File No. 13-1469

Approved

Approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Items: 40, 45, 48 through 57 and 58

A motion was made by Frank Avila, seconded by Debra Shore, to Approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye:

Meeting Summary

Speakers



Therese Meany

Edmund Okoli with the United African Counsel , accepted the memorial resolution

recognizing the passing of Nelson Mandela and honoring his lifelong commitment to

equality (Re: Miscellaneous and New Business Item #58)

George Blakemore, concern citizen, voiced concerns (Re: Procurement item #18 and Item #25) (Re: Miscellaneous & New Business Item #58)

Summary of Requests

David St. Pierre 1. Patrick D. Thompson requested a quaterly Budget v.s. Actual report on revenues and

expenditures and notification when an abatement will be issued to the tax payers (Re:

State Legislation & Rules Item #47)

2. Mariyana T. Spyropoulos requested that renewed efforts be made through Public

Relations working together with local communities and municipalities, informing the

communities about the City of Chicago's rebate program and to create demand for the

use of rain barrels (Re: Procurement Item #25)

Study Session

None

Announcements

None





The next regular board meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2014 please prepare


Adjournment

Date agenda items are due to the Director of Procurement and Materials Management for signature and preparation: December 27, 2013. Date all agenda items are due to the Executive Director: 1:00 p.m., (TUESDAY)

December 31, 2013.


when the Board adjourns, it adjourns to meet again on Thursday, January 9, 2014

at 10:00 a.m., and also move that today's meeting be adjourned. The motion




Greater Chicago this December 19, 2013, are hereby approved.


December 19, 2013



Chicago, IL 60611Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater ChicagoMeeting Minutes

Annual MeetingCommissioner Michael A. Alvarez, Commissioner Frank Avila,

Vice-President Barbara J. McGowan, Commissioner Cynthia

M. Santos, Commissioner Debra Shore, Chairman of Finance

Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, Commissioner Kari K. Steele,

Commissioner Patrick D.Thompson, President Kathleen

Therese Meany

10:00 AM Board RoomTuesday, December 3, 2013



a.m.


Due to lack of quorum, the Annual Meeting was recessed and reconvened on

Thursday, December 5, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room, 100 East Erie,

Chicago, Illinois.

Roll Call

Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese MeanyPresent: 8 -

Michael A. AlvarezAbsent: 1 -

Clerk to Read Call of the Meeting

1 13-1351 To the Honorable President and

Members of the Board of Commissioners

Of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan Water

Reclamation District of Greater Chicago will be held on Tuesday, December 3,

2013 at 10:00 a.m. Due to lack of quorum, the meeting was recessed to

December 5, 2013, 10:00 a.m., in the Board Room, 100 East Erie Street,

Chicago, Illinois.

/s/ Jacqueline Torres

Clerk


this Report be Published and Filed. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus

of ayes - No nays



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Presidents MessageAttachments:


Spyropoulos, that this Report be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation.


Aye: Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; Kathleen Therese Meany

8 -


Open Discussion

None

Adjournment

A motion was made by Mariyana T. Spyropoulos, seconded by Patrick D.

Thompson, that this Annual Meeting be Adjourned. The motion carried by


Kathleen Therese Meany adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m.


Clerk

APPROVAL:

In accordance with the provisions of 70ILCS 2605/4, each of the foregoing

agenda items duly adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Metropolitan

Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this December 5, 2013, are hereby

approved.

APPROVED:




December 5, 2013




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Public HearingCommissioner Michael A. Alvarez, Commissioner Frank Avila,





Therese Meany

10:00 AM Board RoomWednesday, December 11, 2013

CONSIDER THE PROPOSED 2014 BUDGET



a.m.

Roll Call


Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Patrick D. Thompson; and Kathleen Therese

Meany

Present: 8 -

Kari K. SteeleAbsent: 1 -


13-1349 Pursuant to 70 ILCS 2605/5.6 of the “Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District Act”, public notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be

held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 in the Board

Room, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois, to consider the proposed

Budget and proposed tax levy of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater Chicago for the fiscal year ending December 31,

2014.

The Tentative Budget is available for review on the District’s website,

www.mwrd.org <http://www.mwrd.org> and also on file and available for

inspection in the Office of the Clerk of the District, Room 243,100 East

Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois.


Clerk of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater Chicago


this Report be Published and Filed. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus

of ayes - No nays




December 11, 2013Public Hearing Meeting Minutes

Open Discussion

Sarah J. Wetmore,Vice President of the Civic Federation presented comments and

recommendations to the Board of Commissioners on the proposed 2014 MWRD

budget.

A13-005

The Civic FederationAttachments:

Adjournment


Public Hearing be Adjourned. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of

ayes-No nays


APPROVAL:



Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this December 11, 2013, are

hereby approved.

APPROVED:




December 11, 2013




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Special MeetingCommissioner Michael A. Alvarez, Commissioner Frank Avila,





Therese Meany

1:00 PM Board RoomThursday, November 7, 2013

DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET PRESENTATIONS


Keri K. Steele, Chairman of the Committee on Budget presiding, called the

meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

Roll Call




Present: 9 -




November 7, 2013Special Meeting Meeting Minutes

13-13481 To the Honorable President and

Members of the Board of Commissioners

of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation

District of Greater Chicago

Ladies and Gentlemen:

At the direction of President Kathleen Therese Meany and presiding Kari K .

Steele, Chairman of the Committee on Budget and Employment, a Special

Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. in the Board

Room, 100 East Erie Street, Chicago, Illinois.

The purpose of this meeting is to present and accept the 2014 Executive

Director’s Budget Recommendations and related changes.

The Executive Director’s Budget Recommendations is available for review on

the District’s website, www.mwrd.org <http://www.mwrd.org>.

Attached for your information is the 2014 Budget Schedule.


Clerk

2014 Budget Schedule

2014 Departmental presentations

2014 ED Budget presentation

Attachments:


Agenda item be Adopted. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of 9 ayes -

No nays

13-13892 Authority to Accept the Executive Director’s 2014 Budget Recommendations

and the Attached Changes

Consolidated BF-19 Package Attachment.pdfAttachments:


that this Agenda item be Adopted. 6 ayes - No nays

Aye: Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D.

Thompson; Kathleen Therese Meany

6 -

Absent: Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos3 -

Open Discussion

David St. Pierre, Executive Director, presented the 2014 Budget Recommendations and

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Adjournment

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Debra Shore, that this

Special Meeting be Adjourned. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of

ayes - No nays


APPROVAL:



Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this November 7, 2013, are hereby

approved.

APPROVED:




November 7, 2013






Special MeetingCommissioner Michael A. Alvarez, Commissioner Frank Avila,





Therese Meany

10:00 AM Board RoomThursday, December 12, 2013

ADOPT THE 2014 BUDGET



a.m.

Roll Call




Present: 9 -


1 13-1350 At the direction of President Kathleen Therese Meany, a Special

Meeting will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in the

Board Room, 100 East Erie street, Chicago Illinois.

The purpose of the meeting is to adopt the 2014 Budget.


Clerk

A motion was made by Debra Shore, seconded by Frank Avila, that this Report be

Published and Filed. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of ayes - No

nays

2 13-1532 Authority to Amend the Tentative 2014 Budget (As Revised)

Consolidated Attachment for BF-20s.pdfAttachments:

A motion was made by Cynthia M. Santos, seconded by Kari K. Steele, that this

Agenda Item be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:

Aye: Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra Shore; Mariyana T.

Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; Kathleen Therese Meany

8 -






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3 13-1533 MOTION to consider the report of the Committee on Budget and Employment

regarding the budget of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater

Chicago for the fiscal year 2014

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Cynthia M. Santos, that this


Aye: Michael A. Alvarez; Frank Avila; Barbara J. McGowan; Cynthia M. Santos; Debra

Shore; Mariyana T. Spyropoulos; Kari K. Steele; Patrick D. Thompson; Kathleen

Therese Meany

9 -

4 13-1536 MOTION to move that the budget be further revised to grant a general salary

increase to all TAM, HP, GS, PM, and EX employees

A motion was made by Kari K. Steele, seconded by Barbara J. McGowan, that this




Therese Meany

9 -

5 13-1539 MOTION to consider the report of the Committee on Budget and Employment

regarding the budget for the fiscal year 2014 and the adoption of budget items





Therese Meany

9 -

6 13-1540 MOTION to increase the Reserve Claim Fund





Therese Meany

9 -

7 13-1542 MOTION to adopt the annual appropriation ordinance





Therese Meany

9 -

8 13-1543 MOTION to adopt an ordinance for the levy of taxes for 2014 to provide

revenues for the Retirement Fund and Corporate Fund





Therese Meany

9 -











revenues for the Construction Fund





Therese Meany

9 -

10 13-1545 MOTION to adopt an ordinance for the levy of taxes for 2014 to pay the

interest on outstanding bonds and to discharge the principal thereof





Therese Meany

9 -


revenues for the Reserve Claim Fund





Therese Meany

9 -


revenues for the Stormwater Management Fund


this Motion be Approved. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:



Therese Meany

9 -

13 O13-004 Adopt Ordinance O13-004, of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of

Greater Chicago providing for a Tax Levy Reduction for Compliance with the

Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL), directing the Cook County

Clerk to reduce the 2013 Construction Fund Tax Levy by the necessary amount

required to comply with PTELL, effective January 1, 2013

Ordinance 2013 BTL

PTELL Reduction Ordinance

Attachments:


this Ordinance be Adopted. The motion carried by the following roll call vote:



Therese Meany

9 -








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Adjournment

A motion was made by Michael A. Alvarez, seconded by Kari K. Steele, that this

Special Meeting be Adjourned. The motion carried by acclamation. Chorus of

ayes - No nays


APPROVAL:



Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago this December 12, 2013, are

hereby approved.

APPROVED:




December 12, 2013



Documents

2013 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS - Granicusmedia.legistar.com/mwrd/proceedings/2013_PROCEEDINGS.pdf2013 official proceedings of the board of commissioners of the metropolitan water reclamation