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CITY COUNCIL 2017/08/07 Agenda ***NOTICE*** The Lake Forest City Council will be attending a garden walk and dinner beginning at 5pm at Elawa Farm, 1401 Middlefork Drive, Lake Forest, IL 60045 and will return at approximately 6:30pm. No City business will be given consideration. ****** THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, August 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers Honorable Mayor, Robert Lansing Prudence R. Beidler, Alderman First Ward Stanford Tack, Alderman Third Ward James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward Jack Reisenberg, Alderman Third Ward Timothy Newman, Alderman Second Ward Michelle Moreno, Alderman Fourth Ward Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 1. COMMENTS BY MAYOR A. Resolution of Appreciation for Police Department Employee Nada Sydow A copy of the Resolution can be found on page 17. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Resolution 2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER A. Letter from Rockland Fire Protection District soliciting proposals for Fire and EMS Services PRESENTED BY: Robert Kiely, City Manager (810-3675) BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Since 2010, the City of Lake Forest has been examining various models for consolidating or offering shared Fire and EMS Services with neighboring communities. Such consideration has included discussions with Highland Park, Highwood, Lake Bluff, Libertyville and the Rockland Fire Protection District (RFPD) commonly referred to as Knollwood. Despite considerable discussion and multiple study committees, the City’s efforts have not resulted in any meaningful change in the way departments in the area operate. 1 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda The only restructuring that has occurred during this time frame is the City of Highland Park taking over Fire and EMS Services in the City of Highwood. Earlier this year, the City was asked by the RFPD to submit a bid for EMS services, as its contract with the Village of Libertyville was set to expire. The City did so, but the RFPD board elected to renew a new five-year agreement with Libertyville, which included a termination clause following a one-year notification. On July 20, 2017, The City received a letter from Mr. Dan Rogers, President of the RFPD, requesting that the City (and Libertyville) submit a proposal to take over all fire and rescue services with the district, effectively transforming RFPD into a “Paper District” (similar to the Libertyville Fire Protection District). The matter is on tonight’s agenda to solicit comments and input from the City Council on whether to respond to RFPD’s request for Proposal and any appropriate guidelines for preparing a responsive proposal. A copy of the July 20 letter, suggested guidelines and supporting materials are attached beginning on page 18. B. Community Development Update -Presented by Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development 3. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 1. Award of Bid and Approval of Agreements for the Repair of the South Beach Access Road PRESENTED BY: Public Works Committee Chairmen, Aldermen Randy Tack and Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540) PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee is recommending City Council approve a bid and accompanying agreements for the repair of the South Beach Access Road. If approved this evening, the project is scheduled to begin on September 5, 2017 and be substantially completed by November 17, 2017. Any final bluff planting and / or final lift of asphalt may occur in early spring, 2018. However, it is staff’s intention that the road will be open by Thanksgiving of this year. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In mid-May 2016, staff noticed that the bluff on the east side of the SBAR had begun to move and separate from the curb and roadway. In July 2016, City Council approved an agreement with AECOM to further analyze the area from the lower end of the SBAR, north to Forest Park’s drive entrance (approximately at Spring Lane). AECOM completed all topographical and cross sectional surveys of the area and provided the City with its recommendation and cost estimates to repair specific points along the bluff. The issue was further reviewed at the November 14, 2016 capital budget meeting. 2 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda At the December 5, 2016 City Council meeting, an agreement with AECOM was approved to provide an update of the 2009 analysis for the remaining portion of the Forest Park bluff that was not evaluated this past summer (Spring Lane to the NBAR). While this area is unrelated to the shallow slope failure on the SBAR, the intent was to provide a comprehensive analysis on the condition of the entire Forest Park bluff system prior to making decisions regarding repairs or future monitoring. To oversee the update and analysis being performed by AECOM, a workgroup was established consisting of two Aldermen and various residents with related knowledge and interest in bluff and ravine repairs. The workgroup met from December to March and reviewed areas of the bluff’s slope movement, various repair options, and recommended next steps to the Public Works Committee. The Public Works Committee met on March 15, 2017 and concurred with the workgroup’s recommendations to proceed with final design and monitoring. Finally, City Council approved an agreement with AECOM on March 20, 2017 to provide a complete design and set of specifications for the road’s repair. The design includes lowering the road by approximately five to eight feet, removing the fill, and flattening the steep slopes below the road. PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Reviewed Date Comments Public Works Committee 7/19/2017 Recommended Approval of Bid & Agreements to City Council City Council 3/20 2017 Approved Design Agreement with AECOM Public Works Committee 3/15/2017 Reviewed & Approved Design and Monitoring Recommendations Bluff Stability Analysis Workgroup 3/13/2017 2/6/2017 12/19/2016 Reviewed Various Repair Options; Provided Final Design, Construction & Monitoring Recommendations to the Public Works Committee City Council 12/5/2016 Approved an Agreement to Provide an Update to the 2009 Forest Park Bluff Stability Evaluation Public Works Committee 12/5/2016 Reviewed Proposals from Additional Engineering Firms City Council 11/21/2016 Directed Staff to Obtain a Proposal from an Additional Engineering Firm Finance Committee 11/14/2016 Reviewed the Remaining Bluff Area to be Analyzed City Council 7/18/2016 Approval of an Agreement to Analyze the Bluff Adjacent to South Beach Access Road Public Works Committee 6/20/2016 Reviewed South Beach Access Road Bluff Movement 3 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: For fiscal year 2018, $1,223,699 is budgeted for the repair of the South Beach Access Road. On July 11, 2017, a mandatory pre-bid meeting was attended by multiple contractors. Staff and engineers from AECOM were present to review the project’s design and answer any questions raised by the interested contractors. On July 18, 2017 the following seven bids were received: Bidder Bid Amount Lake County Grading Company, LLC $956,759 Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc. $969,989 A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. $1,007,837 John Keno and Company, Inc. $1,059,440 Campanella & Sons, Inc. $1,067,718 Elenar Construction $1,148,858 Martam Construction, Inc. $1,251,132 The low bidder, Lake County Grading, is a well-established earth excavating company and has performed many construction projects throughout the County as well as major roadway work for the Illinois Toll Road Authority. As with all of the City’s large construction projects, the Committee is also recommending a 10% contingency be approved for any unforeseen construction and / or additional inspection issues that may arise during the project. Secondly, the Public Works Committee is recommending that construction engineering and inspections be performed by the design engineers, AECOM. Its proposed service agreement can be found on page 21 of the agenda packet. The City’s engineering staff will provide daily oversight of the project; AECOM will review and approve contractor submittals, respond to contractor RFIs (requests for information), and inspect crucial components to include the utility installations, soldier pile wall, and all geotechnical issues that arise. Per section 9.0-K (existing relationships) of the City’s purchasing directive, the Public Works Committee is recommending waiving the formal request for proposals and evaluation process and enter into an agreement with AECOM for these services. Thirdly, the Public Works Committee is recommending approval for the development of a landscape restoration plan for the adjoining bluff and open space west of the roadway. The design provided by AECOM simply has seed and blanket installed for the post-construction landscape. Cliff Miller, resident and landscape architect, created Forest Park’s “Natural Areas Management Plan” in January, 2014. To be consistent with the themes set forth in this plan, staff is recommending a landscape restoration plan be created by Mr. Miller and his team. Mr. Miller has since sold his business and is now employed by Mariani Landscaping, Inc. The proposed scope of services can be found on page 24 of this agenda packet. 4 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda Below is a summary of the Public Works Committee’s recommendation: Item Amount Lake County Grading $ 956,759 AE-COM’s Construction Engineering / Inspection $ 42,500 Sub-Total $ 999,259 10% Contingency: Lake County Grading & AECOM $ 99,925 Mariani’s Landscape Plan $ 11,185 Total $1,110,369 Budget $1,223,699 Amount Under Budget $ 113,330 Fourth, included in this evening’s City Council agenda is a request for a change order for the design of the repairs for the ravine adjacent to the North Beach Access Road. If approved, the requested amount of $45,300 would be deducted from the remaining $113,330. Finally, the Committee is recommending that the remaining $68,030 be set aside for any possible project overruns, development of design and specifications for the landscape restoration plan, plant material as defined in the restoration plan, and any potential costs from ComEd to re-locate an existing electrical line. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the action items needed to repair the South Beach Access Road as follows: 1. Award of bid to Lake County Grading in the amount of $956,759; and 2. Acknowledge the exception noted in Section 9.0-K of the City’s Purchasing Directive, and approve an agreement with AECOM to provide construction engineering services in the amount of $42,500; and 3. Approval of a 10% contingency ($99,925) to be used for any unforeseen construction and/or additional inspection issues during the project; and 4. Approval of design services by Mariani Landscaping to provide a Landscape Restoration Plan in the amount of $11,185. 2. Approval of a Change Order for Design & Surveying Services for the Ravine Adjacent to the North Beach Access Road PRESENTED BY: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540) 5 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council approval of a change order for design and surveying services for the ravine adjacent to the North Beach Access Road. PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Reviewed Date Comments City Council 3/20/2017 City Council Approved Design and Monitoring Recommendations Public Works Committee 3/15/2017 Reviewed & Approved Design and Monitoring Recommendations BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On March 20, 2017, City Council approved an agreement with AECOM to provide final design drawings and specifications for both the ravine adjacent to the North Beach Access Road and South Beach Access Road itself. Additional monitoring of certain bluffs within Forest Park was also included. Specifically, $49,900 was approved for design of the North Beach Access Road’s ravine. The rain event in mid-July caused significant damage to a handful of City-owned facilities. Deerpath Golf Course, the Cemetery building, and a Water Plant transmission main running adjacent to a ravine, all were significantly impacted. Additionally, the ravine adjacent to the North Beach Access Road received major erosion from midway of the ravine to its outfall at the beach. In summarizing the current state of the ravine, AECOM’s lead engineer stated that, “the flood event that occurred on July 12th has changed the character of the ravine with significant damage and failure to structures, slopes, and has dramatically increased erosion and the extent of channel incising”. In order move forward with the design, additional work is required to include surveying, borings, and the design of new headwalls and spillways. Beginning on page 25 of the agenda packet is AECOM’s change order for the additional design services. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: For fiscal year 2018, $1,223,699 is budgeted for the repair of the South Beach Access Road. As noted in the previous City Council request for award of bid of the road’s repair, $113,330 remain for other project-related items (overruns, landscaping, ComEd relocation, etc.). Staff is requesting that the change order fee of $45,300 be taken from this remaining balance. In order for AECOM to provide staff with a project cost estimate by mid-October for entry into the draft FY 2019 Capital Improvement Plan, AECOM needs to begin this additional work immediately. Once a base design is completed, AECOM will meet with representatives from both the Army Corps. of Engineers and the IEPA to request tentative design approval. Once received, AECOM will proceed with its final design and will then be able to provide a cost estimate for City Council to review at their November, 2018 budget meeting. 6 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda Below is a summary of analysis budget: FY2018 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted? Y/N Capital Improvement Fund $113,330 $45,300 N COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a change order to AECOM for the design and surveying services of the ravine adjacent to the North Beach Access Road in the amount of $45,300. 4. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS 5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 1. Approval of the July17, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes A copy of the minutes can be found on page 31. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Minutes 2. Check Register for the period of June 24-July 28, 2017 Fund Invoice Payroll Total General 870,682 1,709,580 2,580,263 Water & Sewer 151,641 196,749 348,390 Parks & Recreation 219,281 621,022 840,303 Capital Improvements 627,409 0 627,409 Motor Fuel Tax 1,680 0 1,680 Cemetery 17,463 30,699 48,161 Senior Resources 14,563 29,341 43,905 Deerpath Golf Course 47,183 3,017 50,200 Fleet 75,051 59,096 134,148 Debt Funds 0 0 0 Housing Trust 0 0 0 Park & Public Land 0 0 0 All other Funds 355,385 203,304 558,689 $2,380,339 $2,852,808 $5,233,147 3. Award of a Twelve (12) Month Contract with Call One for Telecommunication Services STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612) 7 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to enter into an agreement for a period of twelve (12) months for sixty two (62) analog telephone lines (Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)). BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2016, The City executed a one-year contract with Call One which is set to expire in September. Call One was awarded the 2017 Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Telecommunications contract (Contract #137A). The SPC, a cooperative of one hundred sixty four (164) participating municipalities and townships in Illinois, has subsequently been awarded three (3) consecutive one-year contract extensions for telecommunications services to Call One, which currently expires March 31, 2018. Every municipality and government agency in the State of Illinois is authorized to participate in this program. PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Reviewed Date Comments RFP Issued 07/06/2017 Proposals Received 07/19/2017 Seven (7) Proposals Received This year, staff has solicited alternate proposals through an RFP process. Staff has received seven (7) proposals including the contract renewal from Call One. Call One’s proposal was the lowest cost. It is recommended that the City enter into a twelve (12) month renewal agreement with Call One for the existing POTS service pursuant to its SPC telecommunications contract. Telephone Company Estimated Annual Charges Call One $ 21,553 AT&T $ 26,255 Birch (Value Plan) $ 28,987 RACOM $ 30,937 Connections Wizards $ 32,937 Granite $ 32,937 Bullseye $ 37,483 Below is an estimated summary of the telecommunications budget (Includes multiple telecommunication contracts): FY2018 Funding Source* Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted? Y/N General Non-Dept. 101-2501-499.53-10 $ 42,000 $ 16,338 Y Parks & Rec. Admin. 220-8065-451.53-10 $ 29,500 $ 4,171 Y Water & Sewer Non-Dept. 501-2501-499.53-10 $ 21,000 $ 1,044 Y * Telecommunications costs are also allocated to other cost centers in minor amounts. 8 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, approve a twelve (12) month contract with Call One for telecommunications analog telephone service in an annual estimated amount of $21,553 based on the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Telecommunications contract. 4. Approval of the purchase of computer workstations, laptops, hybrid tablets, and iPads for all City departments as budgeted in FY2018 Capital Plan STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance/IT (847-810-3612) PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to purchase 35 desktop computers, 9 laptops, 3 hybrid tablets, and 9 iPads. The project is to replace computers based on a 5 year replacement cycle for workstations, laptops, and hybrid computers, and a 3 year replacement cycle for iPads. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City has 35 desktop computers, 9 laptops, and 9 iPads recommended for replacement in FY2018. All desktops, laptops, and iPads are considered end of life (EOL) as they no longer have a warranty and most are starting to report reduced performance when performing common tasks. The oldest computers of this proposed replacement are 6 years old, with the average being 5 years old. The City’s current inventory of computers consists of 178 desktops, 46 laptops, 19 Toughbooks and 48 iPads. The proposed replacement desktop and laptop computers include higher efficiency / energy savings with Energy Smart power settings and a high-efficiency power supply. According to Dell’s Energy Savings Calculator, the City would save approximately 1,014kWh annually. Additionally, performance increases of 28% can be realized in processing speeds based on independent benchmark studies between the proposed computing platform and the oldest proposed replaced workstation. In FY2017, an evaluation committee comprised of staff from the City Manager’s Office, Community Development, Engineering, and IT conducted a pilot program to evaluate replacing multiple computing devices with a hybrid tablet. The goal was to increase departmental efficiencies and reduce computer fleet counts. The hybrid tablet maintains the functionality of a laptop along with some of the functions of an iPad including ease of email retrieval and touch screen capability. The committee evaluated six (6) manufacturers’ models of hybrid tablets and unanimously recommended the Dell model. Since the project committee recommended proceeding with caution concerning hybrids due to the upcoming ERP software change, staff is recommending the purchase of only 3 hybrids to replace 6 computing devices. This will allow continued field testing of hybrids by personnel from different departments and reduce fleet count. The City standardized all desktops and laptops with Dell products 17 years ago. The standardizations help staff to efficiently deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain the systems. Dell provides the City with government contract pricing based on the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) contract pricing, Contract MHEC-07012015. This year the City received pricing from three vendors: CDW, Dell, and MNJ. MNJ provided a quote that was 11% lower than the MHEC pricing. 9 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff received the following pricing for this project: Vendor Total Amount Dell Workstations. Laptops, Hybrid PCs MHEC $ 39,110 CDW-G $ 38,374 MNJ $ 34,694 Vendor Total Amount Apple iPad Pros Apple MSRP $7,911 CDW-G $7,875 MNJ $7,785 Verizon $6,569 Costs are budgeted as follows: FY2018 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted? Y/N IT Capital 311-0050-415.66-11 $48,000 $41,263 Y COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, approve the purchase of 35 desktops, 9 laptops and 3 hybrid tablets from MNJ for $34,694 and 9 iPads from Verizon in the amount of $6,569. 5. Award of Contract for Thermoplastic Lane Marking STAFF CONTACT: Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works (810-3561) PURPOSE AND ACTON REQUESTED: Staff requests approval to award the contract for thermoplastic lane marking to Superior Road Striping. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest, as a member of the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), also belongs to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC). The SPC is made up of 134 communities in the Northwest Municipal Conference, the South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association, the DuPage Mayors Conference, and the Will County Government League. One of SPC’s annual joint purchasing initiatives is thermoplastic lane marking for member agencies. Lake Forest has been thermoplastic lane marking for the last 16 years. SPC’s lane marking specifications meet Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) standards. Bids and selection of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder are approved by IDOT. The 2017 SPC/IDOT thermoplastic lane marking contract was awarded to Superior Road Striping, Inc. of Melrose Park, Illinois. In February 2017, the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s Governing Board approved the first of three possible one-year extensions of the SPC Lane Marking Contract #158 to Superior Road Striping from April 12, 2017 through April 11, 2018, 10 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda with a 3% increase. The table below shows the unit price cost of the contract that the City Council approved in 2016 which will increase by 3% in 2017. Under this contract, Superior Road Striping agrees to all terms and conditions as set forth in the specifications contained within the contract, and Superior Road Striping must comply with all IDOT rules and regulations. DESCRIPTION UOM* 2016 Cost per Unit 2017-18 Cost per Unit 4” Line LF $0.48 $0.49 6” Line LF $0.70 $0.72 12” Line LF $1.40 $1.44 24” Line LF $3.50 $3.60 Letters & Symbols SF $3.25 $3.34 Removal SF $0.40 $0.41 *UOM, Unit of Measure BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The City of Lake Forest’s thermoplastic lane marking zones are split into four. Zone 1, which includes all streets, parking lots and crosswalks east of Western Avenue , was completed in 2016. This year, the City is requesting 135,155 linear feet of thermoplastic pavement marking for Zone 2 (Central Business District) which includes 4”, 6”, 12”, and 24” wide lines, as well as various letters and symbols. The total cost for the Lake Forest’s 2017 contract for striping and marking will be $95,000. The FY2018 budget allocation for the lane marking program is $95,000 ($73,000 from Motor Fuel Tax and $22,000 from Capital Improvement Fund). FY2018 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted? Y/N Motor Fuel Tax $73,000 $73,000 Y Capital Improvement Fund $22,000 $22,000 Y COUNCIL ACTION: Staff requests that City Council award the thermoplastic lane marking contract to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $95,000.00. 6. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Building Review Board. (First Reading and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504) The following recommendations from the Building Review Board are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda. 1137 Griffith Road - The Building Review Board recommended approval of the demolition of portions of the existing single family residence and approval of a second floor addition, replacement of a sunroom on the rear elevation, the addition of a roof over the front porch and related alterations. A neighboring property owner expressed concern about the impact of the 11 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda windows on the second story addition on the privacy of the neighboring backyard. In response, the petitioner agreed to some adjustments to the windows that look out over the neighboring yard. This petition also requires zoning variances. The Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendation is detailed in the following agenda item. (Board vote: 5-0, approved) 50 N. Western Avenue - The Building Review Board recommended approval of a building scale variance for a one-story, rear addition for an indoor pool. The Board determined that the building scale variance, although significant in magnitude, is justified based on the petitioners’ unique hardship due to a rare medical condition that afflicts a family member. The pool will provide the opportunity for year round, wheelchair accessible physical therapy consistent with recommendations from physicians. In addition, the Board noted that due to the siting of the addition and mature vegetation around the perimeter of the yard, the addition will be only minimally visible from off the site, if visible at all. The petitioners explored numerous options in an effort to determine how best to meet their family’s needs before submitting the request for a building scale variance. Two adjacent neighbors submitted letters in support of the petition. This petition also requires zoning variances. The Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendation is detailed in the following agenda item. (Board vote: 5-0, approved) The Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Building Review Board, with key exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 36. The Ordinances, complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinances in accordance with the Building Review Board’s recommendations. 7. Consideration of Ordinances Approving Recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals. (First Reading, and if Desired by the City Council, Final Approval) STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development (810-3504) The following recommendations from the Zoning Board of Appeals are presented to the City Council for consideration as part of the Omnibus Agenda. 1137 Griffith Road – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of variances from the front and side yard setbacks to allow a second floor addition, modifications to the front entry and modifications to the first floor roof element. The existing house is non-conforming to the setbacks due to its construction prior to current zoning requirements. No change to the foot print of the house is proposed. This petition was also considered by the Building Review Board as detailed in the previous agenda item. No public testimony was presented to the Zoning Board of Appeals on this petition. (Board vote: 5 - 0, approved) 50 N. Western Avenue – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of variances from the side and rear yard setbacks to allow construction of a rear, one-story addition to accommodate an accessible pool for physical therapy purposes. This petition was also considered by the Building Review Board as detailed in the previous agenda item. Two neighboring property owners stated support for the project. (Board vote: 7 - 0, approved) 12 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda 700 Green Briar Lane – The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a side yard setback variance for an elevated terrace. A neighboring property owner expressed concern about drainage and the Board directed further review by the City Engineer to assure that the established over land flow route is maintained to avoid ponding on the neighboring property as a result of the terrace. No other public testimony was presented. (Board vote: 5 - 0, approved) The Ordinances approving the petitions as recommended by the Zoning Board of Appeals, with key exhibits attached, are included in the Council packet beginning on page 60. The Ordinances, complete with all exhibits, are available for review in the Community Development Department. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of the Ordinances approving the petitions in accordance with the Zoning Board of Appeals’ recommendations. COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the seven (7) Omnibus items as presented 6. ORDINANCES 1. Approval of an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 51 and Codifying the Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations (Waive First Reading and Grant Final Approval) PRESENTED BY: Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612) PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Proposed Ordinance modifies City Code Chapter 51 at the recommendation of the City Attorney to codify the public safety pension fee approved in December 2016 and effective May 1, 2017. In addition, the Proposed Ordinance establishes the order in which partial payments on utility bills are applied. PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Reviewed Date Comments City Council 12/5/16 Approval of the FY18 Fee Schedule and Ordinance adopting new fees related to public safety pension obligations Finance Committee 11/14/16 Consideration of three options for public safety pension fee; recommendation of Option 3. Finance Committee 10/17/16 Consideration of proposed 2016 tax levy and alternatives to funding public safety pensions. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On December 5, 2016, the City Council approved an Ordinance establishing the fee schedule for FY2018 and an Ordinance adopting new fees related to public safety pension obligations. This approval came after a series of meetings in the fall to discuss the funding of public safety pension costs. The fee has been implemented and began to appear on utility bills in May 2017. Upon further review, the City Attorney has recommended formal codification of this fee in the City Code. He has drafted the proposed 13 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda Ordinance to incorporate the Fee in Chapter 51. A copy of the Ordinance can be found in the Council packet beginning on page 81. With the City’s utility bill now including a number of different fees, staff recommends further amending Chapter 51 to establish the order in which partial payments of utility bills are applied to the various components of the bill. As drafted, the proposed Ordinance establishes the order in which payments would be applied. This provision would be most important in the handling of delinquencies that reach the threshold for termination of water service for non-payment. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Approval of this item would have no financial impact, as it simply codifies a fee previously approved by the City Council. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, waive first reading and grant final approval of an Ordinance amending City Code Chapter 51 and codifying the fee related to public safety pension obligations. 7. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Contract for Deerpath Golf Course Renovation Project (Drainage and Continuous Cart Paths) PRESENTED BY: Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry & Golf (847-810-3565) and Sally Swarthout, Director of Parks, Recreation and Forestry (847-810-3942) PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council approval of a contractual agreement with XGD Systems for course renovations including drainage improvements and continuous cart pathways at the Deerpath Golf Course. PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS: Reviewed Date Comments Finance Committee Budget Workshop 03/13/17 Discussion/Review of Deerpath Golf Course capital projects. City Council 01/17/17 Approved contracts to perform design and professional engineering services. Finance Committee 11/14/16 Discussion of various options for funding Deerpath Golf Course improvements. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On November 14, 2016, the City's Finance Committee discussed the recommendations for initial improvements for the Deerpath Golf Course, estimated at $3,000,000, with a suggested public/private partnership to fund the improvements. A number of large scale improvements were identified by the City for completion in 2017/2018, as per 14 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda the Master Enhancement Plan. They include: drainage improvements, installation of a continuous cart path, and tee improvements and adjustments. The estimated cost for the course renovations was $1,100,000 with an anticipated start date in the fall of 2017. A fundraising campaign is currently underway to address some of other improvements needed at the course. In order to start the projects in the fall, on January 17, 2017, the City Council approved contractual agreements with Lohmann Golf Design and V3 Companies to perform design and professional engineering services for the Deerpath Golf Course Renovation Project and to obtain all necessary permits required to complete the project. All of the design and engineering services were completed and all the necessary permits have been secured. On May 4, 2017 City staff published an invitation to bid for the Deerpath Golf Course Renovations Project. The bid opening was May 18, 2017, with three bids received. The following proposals were received: Company Name Dollar Amount Bid XGD Systems $1,592,755.22 Wadsworth Golf Construction (TDI Golf) $1,649,435.00 Midwest Golf Development (Golf Creations) $1,814,030.00 Staff reviewed all bids and determined that all bids greatly exceeded the budgeted amount; therefore all bids were rejected. Staff then worked with Lohmann Golf Design to reduce the scope of the project and develop a strategy to align the project with the original budget, while at the same time achieve the target completion date. On June 13, 2017 City staff published a second invitation to bid for the project with a bid opening on June 27, 2017. The following proposal was received: Company Name Dollar Amount Bid XGD Systems $1,184,273.27 As part of the re-bid request, City staff requested that alternate prices be included for possible deductions to the base bid total. Staff reviewed the bids and identified $84,273.27 in deductions from the base bid of $1,184,273.27, to bring the total cost of the project to the budgeted $1,100,000. Due to the nature of the project, staff is also requesting a 6.8% contingency for the project, in the amount of $75,000. City staff is requesting a total of $1,175,000.00 for the project. If approved by City Council, the project is scheduled to commence on September 18, 2017 and will be substantially complete by November 22, 2017. Information on the impact of the July 11 & 12 flooding on Deerpath Golf Course are attached in the Council packet on page 84. BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Below is an estimated summary of the project budget: 15 Monday, August 7, 2017 City Council Agenda Funding Source Vendor Contract Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted? Y/N FY18 Golf Course Fund XGD Systems $1,038,762 $1,175,000 Y The overage will be funded in part ($61,238)by using one time permit fees that were budgeted to be transferred to the Parks & Public Land Fund, but would instead be transferred to the Golf Course Fund. The additional $75,000 will be funded through a loan from the Parks and Recreation Fund for contingency on the project. COUNCIL ACTION: If determined to be appropriate by the City Council, City staff requests approval of recommendation by City staff to accept the bid and award a contract to XGD Systems for course renovations at the Deerpath Golf Course in the amount of $1,175,000, which includes a 6.8% contingency. 8. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c), (11), The City Council will be discussing threatened Litigation Adjournment into Executive Session RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION 9. ADJOURNMENT Office of the City Manager August 2, 2017 The City of Lake Forest is subject to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who require certain accommodations in order to allow them to observe and/or participate in this meeting, or who have questions regarding the accessibility of the meeting or the facilities, are required to contact City Manager Robert R. Kiely, Jr., at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City to make reasonable accommodations for those persons. 16 . ^°!,u^ (3"' yifflVRAEgT. ^ . ft7 SciEl>TIA®4MO» '^ ^ ^ %! ;z, . .J"l(ll!S;!« ,,y '%,,,'te-?y< .,,y^s;y RESOLUTION WHEREAS, NADA S. SYDOW has been a dedicated employee of The City of Lake Forest since July 7, 1997;and WHEREAS, NADA S. SYDOW will honorably retire from the City on July 07, 2017; and WHEREAS, NADA S. SYDOW served in the following positions during her dedicated career: Police Officer, Youth Officer, Detective, and Records Clerk, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST that the Council, on behalf of the administration and residents of the community, hereby expresses its appreciation and gratitude to NADA S. SYDOW for a public service faithfully performed; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be appropriately inscribed and conveyed to NADA, with a copy to be included in the official minutes of the MONTH, DAY YEAR meeting of the Lake Forest City Council. Mayor 17 July 20, 2017 Robert Kiely 220 E. Deerpath Rd. Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 Dear Mr. Kiely, The Rockland Fire Protection District RFPD) is facing some serious challenges m the future, the potential loss ofoiir fire station due to possible highway improvements, and increasing operational costs. The RFPD is committed to the future ofKnollwood and its residents. That said, as a Board, we are obligated to continue to study future service options for the community ofKnollwood to verify that the best service is provided for the best price. The RFPD Board ofTmstees is requesting the City of Lake Forest to consider subinitting a proposal to take over all fire and rescue services within the boundaries of the RFPD. We will also be soliciting a proposal from the Village ofLibertyville in an eflfort to compare services, response times, and costs. We would also ask you to consider in your proposal the possibility of mcorporating a group of our firefighters to assist m a transition and to allow this group to serve as a back-up response as well as continue their goals of becoming full-time firefighters and paramedics. Any consideration would be appreciated. We look forward to hearing from you and hope that you will consider preparing and submitting a proposal to the RFPD for consideration. Please feel jfree to contact me at 847-648-1878 if you have any questions or need any infonnation we can provide. Thank you! mcerely, Dan Rogers President of the RFPD 18 Lake Forest Guidelines for RocklandProposal-^No diminished service to Lake Forest^Operational structure must be sustainable long-termAdaptable for potential future growth^Integrate Fulltime, POP, & Volunteer-^Utilize resources efficiently (Stations, equipment & manpower)^ Model for best practices^ Must generate long-term savings^Create a fair and equitable contract for Knollwood & Lake Bluff19 » I s ? Un en Duck f ami Fomtt r^» fx Round .Lake Beach -3' w urst 'I SmidLiAtRd .!. 5 Grandwood "."» Park Grand Av Third Lake ound Lake Round Lake Park Haineiville « ,"»< ," Grayslake ,»"«*..<*- ';-.. u'°"'°"t8.hd«.M'«B.;.«...R<l Ai.f-lvii t..,M. 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Although the information is believed to be generally accurate, errors may exist and the user should independently confirm for accuracy. The map does not constitute a regulatoiy determination and is not a base for engineering design. A Registered Land Surveyor should be consulted to determine precise location boundaries on the ground. Date: 7/12/2017 Regional Fire Department Locations .» A.,e w-l inch N ? .s -E s 12,500 feet "i ....t... THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST20 AECOM 303 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 www.aecom.com July 18, 2017 Mr. Michael Thomas ( ThomasM@cityoflakeforest.com ) City of Lake Forest 800 N. Field Drive Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 RE: Proposal for Engineering Services – South Beach Access Road Construction Engineering Support Lake Forest, IL --- Change Order Dear Mike: AECOM is pleased to provide you with this Change Order to provide construction engineering support for the South Beach Access Road. AECOM will provide part time engineering services to support the City of Lake Forest staff who will serve in the full time construction oversite role. We understand that bids will be received today and that you will need technical support during the course of construction. Scope of Services AECOM will review Contractor submittals, respond to Requests for Information (RFI), issue Supplemental Engineers Instructions, and perform part-time on-site observations. We will prepare reports and photo logs following our site visits. Independently document and report on Contractor compliance with the project plans and specifications in accordance with the plans and specifications by AECOM. Assess and report Contractor deficiencies and provide input regarding acceptance or rejection of work. Provide review support for contractor payment requests. As the project nears completion, we will provide input to the City’s compilation of a punch list for the Contractor. When construction is completed, input to the City’s final completion report. The following tasks summarize activities for which we will provide engineering support: Preconstruction Activities Following is a summary of AECOM activities leading up to construction: • Assist the City with the Contractor bid review. • Provide response to regulatory agency comments that may arise. • Pre-construction meeting Coordination, Meetings and AECOM Team Management This effort will include liaison between our construction engineering team and the City Team. We will attend meetings when requested. This task includes coordination and management of our team, contract and communications with the city. Design Engineer Services during Construction The scope of this task will be limited to the review of contractor submittals and information requests. We assume that AECOM will be responsible for review of the following Contractor submittals: • Road and utility design • Soldier Pile and Lagging Wall • Construction materials 21 2 | Page • Fill material • Geotechnical issues • Shop drawings The AECOM level of effort for submittal review is dependent on the degree to which the City requires our support and on the quality of the Contractor’s submittals. During the course of construction, we anticipate the contractor will submit RFI’s that may require AECOM input. We will respond to requests as directed by the City. Construction Observation This task will include on call part-time construction observation. We plan to visit the site periodically each week and as requested by the City to support your construction engineering needs. While on-site, the AECOM field observations will be documented in a project logbook, in daily reports, and with photographs. Project Team and Schedule We will staff the construction engineering support with the same personnel that supported the design effort. One key addition is an AECOM licensed structural engineer who works out of Northbrook. Terry Refai will provide specialized support for the wall construction when issues arise in this area of practice. Our design team continues to be available to support this project during construction. Estimated Fee AECOM proposes to complete the scope of services described above on a time-and-expense basis. The rates to be charged will be computed as direct labor costs times a multiplier of 2.8. Our estimated fee and level of effort to complete the Scope of Services is summarized as follows: TASK DESCRIPTION BUDGET ($) Preconstruction Support $2,000 Construction Submittal Reviews $8,000 Request For Information Reviews $8,000 Construction Field Observations: Sr. Project Engineer (12 visits) $9,000 Principal Structural Engineer (6 visits) $4,000 Project Engineer (8 visits) $6,500 Project Management, Meetings and Coordination $5,000 TOTAL COST $42,500 22 3 | Page Contract Terms and Conditions We propose to perform this project on a time and materials basis with a recommended budget limit of $42,500. We will provide budget updates periodically so you can gage our efforts. The budget limit will not be exceeded without your prior approval. The fee schedule will be a direct labor multiplier of 2.80. The same Terms and Conditions of Service that apply to the first phase study as provided in our May 18, 2016 contract will apply to this Change Order and are an integral part of this proposal. If acceptable, please return one signed original to the attention of William J. Weaver. Should you have any questions with regard to this proposal, please call Bill at (847) 323-2171 or contact him by email at bill.weaver@aecom.com . We thank you for the opportunity to submit this change order proposal and look forward to continuing to work with you on this important assignment. Sincerely, Responsible for Payment and Accepted by: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Signature: Name: (please print) William J. Weaver, P.E., D.WRE Title: (please print) Vice President – Senior Project Engineer Firm: Date: Patrick Clifford, P.E. Vice President © AECOM 2017, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 23 Mariani Landscape 300 Rockland Road, Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044 Tel: 847.234.2172 Fax: 847.234.2754 www.marianilandscape.com July 19, 2017 Michael Thomas Director of Public Works City of Lake Forest 800 N Field Drive Lake Forest, IL 60045 Re: South Beach Access Road Dear Mr. Thomas, Mariani Landscape is pleased to present this proposal for the development of a landscape restoration plan for the areas disturbed as a result of the access road reconstruction. As you know, we are very familiar with the site and surrounding forest and we are confident that we are most qualified to provide this design service. The plan will be based on eco-modeling the west side of the road to restore the forest, blending to a more open landscape on the bluff. We will provide a schematic landscape plan that will illustrate all plants and locations necessary to reconstruct the disturbed areas, however, construction documents and specifications are not included and, if necessary, will be priced separately. The price for the above referenced plan is $11,185.00. Thank you for the opportunity to be of service to you and we look forward to working with you. If you find this proposal to be satisfactory, please sign below and we can begin the process. Respectfully Submitted, Cliff Miller Design Director _______________________________________________ ___________________ Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works Date 24 AECOM 303 East Wacker Drive Chicago, IL 60601 www.aecom.com August 1, 2017 Mr. Mike Thomas ( ThomasM@cityoflakeforest.com ) City of Lake Forest 800 N. Field Drive Lake Forest, Illinois 60045 RE: Proposal for Engineering Services –Forest Park North Ravine Restoration Lake Forest, IL --- Change Order to Address Recent Flood Impacts Dear Mike: This Change Order request addresses engineering activities and site conditions that have changed the scope of work for the design of the restoration of the ravine located adjacent to the North Beach Access Road. This ravine restoration work scope originally contemplated focusing on approaximately 350 feet of the most upstream portions of the ravine. The July rain storm that has been estimated to have exceeded a 100 year flood at this location has caused significant damage. Restoration is now required for approximately 500 feet of the ravine. Photographs that illustrate some of the recently damaged areas are provided on the following pages. The damage has affected two significant structures that will now require structural replacement and support. In addition, portions of the ravine that was in good condition in the past are now damaged and in need of restoration. Following is a summary of the changed conditions due to the storm : • Outfall structure at upstream end of ravine – this structure includes four pipes that protrude from an old steel sheet pile headwall. Gaps have formed where the pipes protrude through the steel and the steel is corroding. Flow turbulence during the storm caused the undermining of the earth that was retained behind this structure. This headwall will be replaced with a new headwall structure and splash apron. The pipes will be extended such that the new headwall will envelope the pipes with proper seals. The gabion baskets will be adjusted as needed to fit up to the new outfall structure, and rip rap channel protection will be amended and repaired. • Ravine channel from the outfall area to the mid ravine steel sheet pile spillway structure – This channel experienced erosion damage due to the storm event. The banks will be stabilized with a combination of stone and vegetation potentially including geogrid lifts in areas where slope conditions require this approach. • Mid Ravine Steel Spillway -- this structure has failed. A pipe structure that normally conveyed ravine base flow and minor flood event discharges in a corrugated metal pipe has failed. This pipe extended through a steep portion of the ravine some distance downstream where slopes moderated. The pipe structure now lies in pieces within the downstream ravine area. The Steel Sheet Pile spillway was undermined due to extensive overtopping flows and flood flows were then able to bypass around the south side of the exposed structure. As a result, the ravine slope eroded extensively and is now unstable. The north beach access road slope eroded to a point where it was near vertical for 12 vertical feet and within one foot of the curb. The curb has rotated approximately 1.5 inches from normal away from the pavement. The City implemented temporary emergency measures to protect the road including cutting the steel spillway down such that it would not hold water in its failed condition. In addition, the failed steel spillway wasd buried in crushed rock and rip rap. This is a temporary condition that the City is watching carefully in case another significant storm occurs prior to restoration completion. This spillway structure needs to be replaced with a 25 Mid-Ravine Spillway & Outfall Failure South Ravine Slope Private Prop Failure Failed Mid-Ravine Spillway with Temp Fill Upper-Ravine Channel Damage 26 Ravine U/S End Outfall Damage Road Curb Rotation/Separation from Pavement Mid-Ravine Spillway Failure and Road Damage 27 2 | Page more standard spillway structure that isn’t prone to the same type of failure. The failed pipe will be removed and replaced with a larger capacity system . • Ravine damage downstream of the failed Steel Sheet Pile Spillway – This ravine area is very steep and traditional restoration techniques will not work. We plan to attempt to permit a new more comprehensive pipe designed to manage flood flows. Fill will be placed on top of the pipe to essentially perch the ravine channel at a higher grade. And this channel will be covered with native vegetation, stone works, and potentially geogrid lifts to serve as a conveyance for ravine sheet flow originating from adjacent slopes. All upstream urbanized flood flows would be routed through the buried pipe where it can traverse the steep slope area safely. This approach will also form a buttress to slopes on both sides of the ravine. Since the adjacent road is a maximum of 10 to 12 feet above the eroded channel, the new fill buttress will help create a stable slope for the access road and south side of the channel. The fill will resolve the instability that now exists for the portion of the road near the failed spillway area. It will also substantially anchor the slope on the north side of the ravine. While this will be a significant benefit to the north slope, the project does not contemplate resolving the global slope stability problem that exists higher up on the slope on private property. A restoration of global slope problems for the private property on the north side of the ravine would be extensive, complex and very costly. The study and design effort that would be required to assess these private slopes would significantly exceed the level of effort for the restoration work that the City is funding. Work on the private south slope properties, other than that required at the base of the slope to restore the ravine base, is beyond the scope of the City restoration efforts. We will help the City to communicate the features and benefits of the ravine restoration that will accrue to the south slope. We will also help to communicate the issues that will remain for the upper slope on the north side properties. This slope extends for up to 50 vertical feet above the level of the ravine. The City should be aware that potential future slope failures on the south slope could result in landslides that result in earth falling onto the perched ravine. While these slides tend to be shallow, it is not possible to know when such failures would occur. The city should periodically inspect the south slope to evaluate if slides cause any blockage. Such blockages should be removed if they occur to maintain the integrity of the ravine capacity and function. • Lower reaches of the ravine approaching the Lake Michigan outfall – Erosion that has occurred in portions of this channel will be restored using stone and vegetation approaches. We do not plan to alter the existing private foot bridge crossing which does not appear to have been damaged by the storm. The ravine channel that traverses the beach also does not appear to require attention. Scope of Services The scope of work for this change order includes data collection and engineering analysis that is needed to address changed conditions due to the recent flood event. This flood event has changed the character of the ravine, includes significant damage and failure to structures and slopes and has dramatically increased erosion and the extent of channel incising. Following is a summary of the additional work tasks that will complement the current work scope and will be completed as part of this change order: • Task 1 – Data Collection and Survey: The recently completed ravine survey needs to be significantly supplemented to document the changed condition. This includes surveys of the damaged channel, structures and slopes. The existing condition is complex due to the 28 3 | Page deviation and erosion of the ravine channel, the degree of erosion, and the need to come up with a variety of solutions to address the complex condition of the channel that has resulted from the flood. The survey will be extended downstream of the original terminus. The tree survey will also be extended to cover areas of the ravine recently damaged for which survey data is not available. The base maps for the ravine and road will be updated. • Task 2 – Post Storm Condition Assessment and Support to City for Temporary Measures: The ravine condition survey had to be performed again due to the flood damages. A complete visual and photographic survey was completed to help develop a game plan for the restoration as it has now changed. • Task 3 – Geotechnical Evaluation: Our geotechnical engineers will undertake subsurface explorations at two key failure locations – o A 40’ deep soil boring and a 10 foot deep hand auger boring will be completed in the vicinity of the steel spillway structure failure. This structure is expected to be replaced by a more formal reinforced concrete spillway structure that splits ravine flow into two components: a) sheet flow conveyance limited to runoff from adjacent slope areas. We anticipate that these flows will be managed in a new perched ravine channel that will be lined with stone and vegetation as appropriate for the anticipated flow stresses. Flow from this perched portion of the ravine will be redirected to a flood flow pipe that will be buried under the perched ravine at the downstream end of the new pipe system, and b) a buried pipe will convey urbanized flood discharges from the new drop spillway structure to the downstream area to the extent needed to proceed beyond the steep slope ravine area. o Hand auger borings will be completed at the upstream limits of the ravine where a new headwall structure is likely to buttress the old damaged sheet pile headwall. Geotechnical services will include laboratory testing for the exploration sites, engineering direction and coordination and a technical memorandum to include foundation recommendations for these structures. The services will include recommendations for the restoration of the failed slope area that has affected the north access road. • Task 4 -- Structural Engineering Design: Perform design for the two reinforced concrete hydraulic structures to repair the damaged existing outfall structure at the upstream end of the ravine, and for the new reinforced concrete spillway and flow diversion structure that will replace the failed steel sheet pile spillway at the ravine mid-point. • Task 5 -- Extended Ravine Restoration: Ravine restoration will be extended for an additional 150 feet of ravine due to the damage caused by the recent flood event. The budget for this change order follows: TASK DESCRIPTION BUDGET ($) 1 Post Storm Ravine & Slope Survey, & Extended Tree Survey $6,500 2 Post Storm Condition Eng. Assessment & Support for Temp Measures $3,200 3a Geotechnical Engineering for Storm Damage Areas and New Structures $2,500 3b Subsurface Exploration & Laboratory Testing $8,900 4 Structural Engineering Design & CADD for Two New Hydraulic Structures $13,500 5 Extended Ravine Restoration Design for Areas Damaged in Flood $8,000 6 Additional Project Management, Coordination and Meetings $2,700 TOTAL COST $45,300 29 4 | Page Contract Terms and Conditions We propose to perform this project on a time and materials basis with a recommended budget limit of $45,300. The fee schedule will be a direct labor multiplier of 2.80. The same Terms and Conditions of Service that apply to the first phase study as provided in our May 18, 2016 contract will apply to this Change Order and are an integral part of this proposal. If acceptable, please return one signed original to the attention of William J. Weaver. Should you have any questions with regard to this proposal, please call Bill at (847) 323-2171 or contact him by email at bill.weaver@aecom.com . We thank you for the opportunity to submit this change order proposal and look forward to continuing to work with you on this important assignment. Sincerely, Responsible for Payment and Accepted by: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. Signature: Name: (please print) William J. Weaver, P.E., D.WRE Title: (please print) Vice President – Senior Project Engineer Firm: Date: Mike Winegard, P.E. Vice President © AECOM 2017, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 30 The City of Lake Forest CITY COUNCIL Proceedings of the Monday, July 17, 2017 City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers, 7:15pm CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Honorable Mayor Lansing called the meeting to order at 7:15pm, and City Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members. Present: Honorable Mayor Lansing, Alderman Beidler, Alderman Newman, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Tack, Alderman Reisenberg and Alderman Moreno. Absent: Alderman Morris and Alderman Buschmann Also present were: Robert Kiely Jr., City Manager; Catherine Czerniak, Director of Community Development, Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance; Victor Filippini, City Attorney; Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works; Karl Walldorf, Chief of Police; Kevin Cronin, Deputy Chief of Fire; Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager along with other members of City Staff. There were approximately 20 persons present in the Council Chambers. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:15 pm PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited by all those present in the Chamber. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS COMMENTS BY MAYOR Based on a report from the Police Department, Mayor Lansing reported that the number of cars stolen in The City of Lake Forest from 2015 to present is nineteen. One hundred percent of these cars were unlocked with the keys left in the car. Mayor Lansing reminded residents to lock their cars. A. Resolution of Appreciation for Stephen Christy Jr. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution Alderman Beidler made a motion, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg, to approve the Resolution that was presenting during the Finance Committee meeting. The motion carried unanimously by voice vote. B. GFOA Award Presentation Mayor Lansing reported that The City recently received notification that it has once again been awarded the Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its FY16 comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment is a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. In a GFOA news release, it is noted that “The City’s CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive spirit of full disclosure to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.” 31 Proceedings of the Monday, July 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting- The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving more than 19,000 government finance professionals in the United States and Canada. The City has received this prestigious award for the 38th consecutive year. In addition to the Certificate of Achievement, an Award of Financial Reporting Achievement is presented by the GFOA to the individual designated as instrumental in the government unit’s achievement of the Certificate. Mayor Lansing reported that on behalf of the City Council, he was pleased to present the award to Diane Hall, Assistant Finance Director, who serves as the primary liaison to the City’s independent audit firm, coordinating the annual audit process and preparation of the City’s CAFR. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER City Manager Robert Kiley introduced Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works. Mr. Thomas gave an overview of the July 12, 2017 storm flooding event that included: • Rainfall comparisons -10yr, 25yr, 50yr and 100yr rainfall • Rainfall intensities • The City of Lake Forest response when the emergency plan was implemented • City Priorities/Stormwater Policy/Drainage Study • Reviewed FEMA Lake Forest Floodplains • The impacts to non-City-owned properties • City Buildings/Facilities Impacted by flood • City Post-Storm actions both short and long term • Resident-Post-Storm actions both short and long term A. Review and Discussion of Recent State Budget Decisions and Fiscal Stress Parameters City Manager Robert Kiely introduced Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director. Ms. Holleb gave an overview of the State’s recent Budget decision and reviewed the levels of Stress Parameters based on the State’s financial impact on the City of Lake Forest. Ms. Holleb asked the City Council for direction on the Parameters provided and asked if the Council would like to modify or change the numbers. It was the consensus of the Council to continue with the Parameters provided. She gave a detailed review of Senate Bill 6 – Appropriation Bill • Appropriates $36.5 billion; down from $39 billion spent in prior year • Approves local government pass through for Motor Fuel Tax, Casino/Video Gaming, Use Tax and 9-1-1 system revenues • CPPRT Diversions - $297 million ($221m in FY17) • Downstate mass transit funds - $339.8 m • Same amount as FY2017 stopgap budget Ms. Holleb also reviewed Senate Bill 42 – Budget Implementation Bill • 10% reduction in LGDF payments for FY18 • Direct deposit to LGDF • 2 accelerated payments – August/September • Contingent on Comptroller cash flow • Sales Tax Collection fee of 2% • Applies to home rule sales tax The City Council and Ms. Holleb had discussion on the impacts to the City of Lake Forest Budget under “what if” circumstances. Mayor Lansing thanked Ms. Holleb and the City Manager Kiely for their pre-emptive approach with respect to the State budget. There was no Council action on this item. 32 Proceedings of the Monday, July 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting- COMMENTS BY CITY CCOUNCIL MEMBERS FINANCE COMMITTEE A. ***PUBLIC HEARING ON THE CITY’S ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE*** Open Public Hearing Mayor Lansing Close Public Hearing Mayor Lansing opened the Public hearing at 8:18pm. Mayor Lansing read the following item and Introduced Finance Director, Elizabeth Holleb. B. Consideration of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for FY2018 and Approval of Rollovers (Final Reading – Public Hearing Required) Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb stated that this is a request approving the final reading of the ordinance and the rollovers. Ms. Holleb stated that this is a driven by State statue and is a legal mechanism holding staff to budgeted amounts and that School District 67 does not recognize the Appropriation Ordinance in their budgeting or auditing standards. However, due to the fact it is a special charter district, its budget must be included in the City’s Appropriation Ordinance. School District 67 numbers are estimates and subject to changes. While the annual municipal budget represents the City’s financial “plan” for expenditures over the course of the fiscal year, the annual Appropriation Ordinance is the formal legal mechanism by which the City Council authorizes the actual expenditures of funds budgeted in the annual budget. It appropriates specific sums of money by object and purpose of expenditures. State statutes require the passage of an Appropriation Ordinance by the end of July, which must be filed with the County Clerk within 30 days of approval. Mayor Lansing asked if there was anyone from the Council or public who wanted to address the issue. Seeing none, he closed the Public Hearing at 8:21pm. Mayor Lansing then asked for a motion. COUNCIL ACTION: Conduct a public hearing on the City’s FY2018 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. Upon closing the public hearing, it is recommended that the City Council consider approval of the final reading of the Ordinance (page 14) and the rollovers. A copy of the ordinance is available for review by the public in the City Clerk’s office. Alderman Reisenberg made a motion to approve the final reading of the Ordinance and the Rollovers, seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Newman, Rummel, Tack, Reisenberg and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS None. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION 33 Proceedings of the Monday, July 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting- 1. Approval of the June 19, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes 2. Approval of the June 19, 2017 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes 3. Approval of Check Register for Period May 27- June 23, 2017 4. Consideration of Ratification of Expenses Related to the Installation of Patio at Deerpath Golf Course. 5. Approval to Replace a Totaled Marked Police Car 6. Approval of a Resolution Establishing Authorized Signers for the Golf Course Operating Bank Account COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Six (6) Omnibus items as presented Mayor Lansing asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately. The City Council had discussion on item #6. Hearing no further discussion, Mayor Lansing asked for a motion to approve the Six Omnibus items as presented. Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve the six omnibus items as presented, seconded by Alderman Newman. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Newman, Rummel, Tack, Reisenberg and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. Information such as Purpose and Action Requested, Background/Discussion, Budget/Fiscal Impact, Recommended Action and a Staff Contact as it relates to the Omnibus items can be found on the agenda. ORDINANCES NEW BUSINESS ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION Mayor Lansing reported there will be no further business following executive session and asked for a motion. 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c), (11), The City Council will be discussing threatened Litigation Alderman Rummel made a motion to adjourn into executive session pursuant to 5ILCS 120/2 (c), (11), The City Council will be discussing threatened Litigation, seconded by Alderman Reisenberg. The following voted “Aye”: Aldermen Beidler, Newman, Rummel, Tack, Reisenberg and Moreno. The following voted “Nay”: None. 6- Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried. Adjournment into Executive Session at 8:26 pm RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION at 9:35 pm 34 Proceedings of the Monday, July 17, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting- ADJOURNMENT There being no further business. Alderman Tack made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Moreno. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote at 9:36p.m. Respectfully Submitted Margaret Boyer, City Clerk A video of the City Council meeting is available for viewing at the Lake Forest Library and on file in the Clerk’s office at City Hall. You can also view it on the website by visiting www.cityoflakeforest.com. Click on I Want To, then click on View, then choose Archived Meetings Videos. 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 1 THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST ORDINANCE NO. 2017-_____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 51 AND CODIFYING FEE RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY PENSION OBLIGATIONS WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest (the “City”) is a home rule, special charter municipality; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of the public health, safety, and welfare of the City and its residents, the City operates and maintains a fire department and police department that provide fire protection and other public safety services to all residents and structures within the City (the “Public Safety Services”); and WHEREAS, in addition to the Public Safety Services, the City also maintains a public water system (the “Water System”), which is essential to fire suppression and the provision of Public Safety Services to the City and its residents; and WHEREAS, the City’s operations relating to Public Safety Services have experienced continued escalations in costs due in part to the City’s statutory obligations relating to the Police and Fire Pension Funds of the City (the “Public Safety Pension Funds”); and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and determines that there is a material interrelationship between the City’s Public Safety Services, the Public Safety Pension Funds, and the Water System; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that the continued effectiveness of the City’s Public Safety Services and Water System are linked to the financial stability of the Public Safety Services, the Public Safety Pension Funds, and the Water System; and WHEREAS, in addition, the City Council finds that users of the City’s Water System are also primary beneficiaries of the City’s Public Safety Services; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to: (a) ensure the continued effectiveness of the City’s Public Safety Services and Water System and (b) provide for the financial stability of the Public Safety Services, the Public Safety Pension Funds, and the Water System by imposing a charge for Public Safety Pension Funds and collecting such charge as part of the City’s periodic utility bills; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2016-76, the City Council has previously instituted a Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations; and 81 2 WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council hereby find and determine that it is in the best interests of the City and its residents to codify the previously approved Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations as set forth below; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST, COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS, as follows: SECTION ONE: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are incorporated as the findings of the City Council and are hereby incorporated into and made a part of this Ordinance. SECTION TWO: Amendment to Chapter 51 of the City Code. Chapter 51, entitled “Water,” of the Lake Forest City Code is hereby amended by adding new Sections 51.066 and 51.067, which new Sections shall hereafter be and read as follows: §51.066 SUPPLEMENTAL CHARGE FOR FEE RELATED TO PUBLIC SAFETY PENSION OBLIGATIONS (A) Establishment of Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations. There is hereby established a Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations. The amount of such fee shall be established from time-to-time by the City Council as part of the City Fee Schedule. (B) Purpose. The Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations is intended to supplement other City revenues in support of the public safety services provided in the City for the benefit of City residents and properties. Such public safety services are provided, inter alia, through the City’s Police Department, Fire Department, and its public water supply system (the “Water System”). The Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations is hereby imposed to defray in part costs related to public safety services resulting from the City’s pension obligations associated with the Police Pension Fund and Fire Pension Fund. (C) Use of Revenue. The revenue collected from the Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations shall be used to offset the City’s obligatory contributions to the Police Pension Fund and Fire Pension Fund in the manner determined by the City Council. (D) Collection and Implementation. The Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations shall be charged to all Customers of the Water System and invoiced as part of the periodic bills issued to Customers of the Water System (a “Utility Bill”). §51.067 APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS Upon receipt of moneys from any Utility Bill, such moneys shall be applied as follows: (i) First to any penalties due for delinquent payments on prior Utility Bills; (ii) Next to any late fee or interest accrued as a result of any late or delinquent payments from prior Utility Bills; 82 3 (iii) Next to the Fee Related to Public Safety Pension Obligations; (iv) Next to any sanitary sewer, sanitation, and any other service charges or fees invoiced through a Utility Bill; and (v) Finally to water charges, with the oldest charges being paid first. In the event of any underpayment of a Utility Bill by a Customer, the underpayment shall be deemed to affect first amounts due for service from the City’s Water System, and such underpayments may, subject to the provisions of this Code, result in termination of Customer’s service from the Water System. SECTION THREE: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage, approval, and publication in pamphlet form in the manner provided by law. Passed this ____ day of _________________________, 2017. AYES: NAYS: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Approved this __ day of _________________________, 2017. _____________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk 83 Deerpath Golf Course Flooding - 2017 1 8/3/2017 84 AGENDA 1.Flooding Timeline 2.Revenue Impact 3.Expense Impact 4.Impact with continuous cart paths / drainage 2 85 3 July Flooding – Timeline and Revenue Impact Day of Week Date Rainfall Total High Temp/Conditions Carts Allowed Y/N Course Open/Closed Estimated Loss of Revenue Monday 7/10/2017 80 - sunny no open $ 3,000.00 Tuesday 7/11/2017 70- sunny yes open Wednesday 7/12/2017 6.00" Overnight 80 - sunny no closed 3,000.00$ Thursday 7/13/2017 80 - sunny no closed 3,000.00$ Friday 7/14/2017 70 - sunny no closed 5,000.00$ Saturday 7/15/2017 70 - sunny no closed 7,000.00$ Sunday 7/16/2017 70 - sunny no closed 7,000.00$ Monday 7/17/2017 80 - sunny no open 4,000.00$ Tuesday 7/18/2017 80 - sunny no open 3,000.00$ Wednesday 7/19/2017 75 - sunny yes open 3,000.00$ Thursday 7/20/2017 .5" Overnight 70 - sunny no open 4,000.00$ Friday 7/21/2017 2.00" Overnight 75 - sunny yes open -$ Saturday 7/22/2017 75 - cloudy no open 6,000.00$ Sunday 7/23/2017 75 - sunny no open 6,000.00$ Monday 7/24/2017 75 - sunny no open 3,000.00$ Tuesday 7/25/2017 75 - sunny no open 3,000.00$ Wednesday 7/26/2017 80 - sunny yes open Total 8.5" Rainfall 60,000.00$ 86 July Flooding – Course Conditions and Maintenance Day of Week Date Rainfall Total Conditions Maintenance Wednesday 7/12/2017 6.00" Overnight Thursday 7/13/2017 Course flooded Repaired greens nursery; Limbed up trees; Maintained the clubhouse grounds Friday 7/14/2017 Course flooded Greens/Tees visible; Hosed off accessible Tees and Greens Saturday 7/15/2017 Course flooded Water receding; Pumped water off course; Mowed green; Began to hose off silt Sunday 7/16/2017 Water Receded Pumped water off; Mowed tees and approaches; Hosed off Silt; Cleaned Debris Monday 7/17/2017 Course Open Mowed where possible; Preventative spray for disease post flood Tuesday 7/18/2017 Course Open Returned to normal maintenance schedule; greens/tees sprayed after flood Wednesday 7/19/2017 Course Open Mowed all fairways for first time since flood; Removed debris & downed trees Thursday 7/20/2017 .5" Overnight Course Open Friday 7/21/2017 2.00" Overnight Course Open Saturday 7/22/2017 Course Open Cart Path only; Clean Up needed for standing water Sunday 7/23/2017 Course Open Carth Path only; Continued maintenance needed from previous rains 87 5 Estimated Cost of Flood Damage HOLE #TYPE OF DAMAGE ES TIMATED COST 1 Turf / Sand Trap / Irrigation Controls $250 2 Turf / Irrigation Controls $1,000 3 Turf / Sand Traps $1,500 4 $0 5 Turf / Irrigation Controls $250 6 Turf / Sand Traps / Irrigation Controls $500 7 Turf / Irrigation Controls $1,000 8 Turf / Irrigation Controls $1,000 9 Turf / Irrigation Controls $500 10 Turf / Irrigation Controls $500 11 Turf $250 12 Turf / Sand Traps $750 13 Irrigation Controls $750 14 $0 15 Sand Traps $250 16 Turf / Sand Traps $250 17 Turf $250 18 $0 Bridge Bridge on hole #4 $10,000-$90,000 DRIVING RANGE $0 CHIPPING AREA Irrigation Controls $250 Range Picker Flooding damage to Range Picker $500 Course Accessories Flagsticks / Bunker Rakes $1,000 Fairways Seeding of fairways $5,000 $25,750-$105,750 JULY 2017 FLOOD DAMAGE ESTIMATES 88 6 Course Damage Open / Closed Deerpath Golf Course Low lying areas hole #3 fairway Closed 5 days no carts 13 of 17 days Junior Camps only cancelled 2 days Opened for 18 holes 7/17 Lake Bluff #15 & #17 (changed to par 3) Open carts starting running 7/28/17. Played as short par 3 for 7 days Opened for 18 holes 7/28 Chevy Chase Extensive Closed Still closed as of 7/29 Deerpath hosted an outing scheduled at CC. Marriott Lincolnshire Extensive Closed Still closed as of 7/29 – Highland Park Country Club 16 green, 10, 12 & 16, 17 & 1 fairways Closed for 6 days. 9 holes only 7 days Open full 18 on 7/27 Impact on Competitors 89 7 Flooding Pictures Deerpath Golf Course July 13, 2017 90 Deerpath Golf Course – July 16, 2017 8 Silt covered fairways Turf Examples – Post Flooding 91 9 A - Turf damage on hole #9 low lying area, B - Turf damage on hole #3 100 yards from the green C - Turf on hole #3 D - Turf on hole #3 Long-Term Turf Damage Deerpath Golf Course – July 31, 2017 A B C D •Most of the heavily damage areas would all be addressed as part of the proposed drainage project •We will be slit-seeding the fairways to promote growth in areas affected by the flooding. This is estimated at $5,000 •Additional impact on continuous revenue is estimated at $40,000. This is due to green fee adjustments that will be made due to damage. 92 10 Estimated Impact WITH Continuous Cart Paths & Drainage Updates •Course Closed for Flooding July 12 through July 16 •Carts Available on July 17 and running continuously •Retained Outings as Scheduled - $14,000 revenue •Loss of revenue estimated at $28,000 instead of $60,000+ •Less turf damage sustained with improved drainage in place •Potential of 50% less turf damage •Reduced cost in post flood labor and preventative maintenance applications •YTD the lack of continuous cart paths has cost Deerpath at least $134,000 •July lost revenue due to lack of continuous cart paths / flooding is at least $60,000 93