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CITY COUNCIL 2020/05/18 AgendaTHE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6:30pm
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
Please be advised that all of the City Council members will be remotely attending this City
Council meeting by electronic means, in compliance with Governor’s Executive Order 2020-
07, issued on March 16, 2020, that suspended certain Open Meetings Act provisions relating
to in-person attendance by members of a public body. Specifically, the Governor’s Order: (1)
suspends the requirement in Section 2.01 that “members of a public body must be physically
present;” and (2) suspends the limitations in Section 7 on when remote participation is
allowed. This Executive Order is effective the duration of the Gubernatorial Disaster
proclamation.
The City will be providing members of the public with various opportunities to watch or
participate in this meeting. For example, members of the public can participate remotely in
the meeting by following the following link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87357641641alternatively,
members of the public can watch the meeting on Channel 17. The City of Lake Forest will
update the website and social media after the meeting with information about the meeting.
Honorable Mayor, George Pandaleon
James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Jennifer Karras, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 6:30pm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
1.COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A.2019-2020 Board and Commission Appointments and Reappointments
AUDIT COMMITTEE
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Tara Janos APPOINT 4
Mark Dillon APPOINT 1
Vince Sparrow REAPPOINT 3
Tighe Magnuson REAPPOINT 2
William McFadden REAPPOINT 3
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BUILDING REVIEW BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Sally Downey APPOINT 1
Richard Walther REAPPOINT 4
CEMETERY
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Bob Thornbough APPOINT 1
Rommy Lopat APPOINT 1
GORTON
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Karen Rode REAPPOINT 4
Bill Moskoff REAPPOINT 1
Nick Bothfeld REAPPOINT 3
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Ron Levitsky APPOINT 4
Bruce Grieve REAPPOINT AS CHAIR 3
Bill Redfield REAPPOINT 3
Elizabeth Sperry REAPPOINT 2
LEGAL
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Joe Waldeck APPOINT 1
Anthony Mancini REAPPOINT 4
Joy Guscott-Mueller REAPPOINT 3
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Marc Silver APPOINT 2
Kaci Spirito APPOINT 2
Paul Best REAPPOINT AS CHAIR 2
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Nancy Duffy REAPPOINT 2
LIBRARY
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Bryan Bertola APPOINT 1
John Johnson APPOINT 2
JoAnn Desmond APPOINT to own Term 3
Andrea Lemke REAPPOINT 1
PLAN COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Susan Athenson REAPPPOINT 3
Monica Ruggles REAPPOINT 1
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Pete Clemens APPOINT 1
Mark Pasquesi REAPPOINT AS CHAIR 4
Mike Sieman REAPPOINT 3
Nancy Novit REAPPOINT 1
CROYA
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Christine Carr APPOINT LB
Carolyn Bielski APPOINT LFHS REP LB
Kristen Weisberg APPOINT 2
Stephanie Mannarino REAPPOINT 3
Megan Engelberg REAPPOINT 4
Jennifer Riley REAPPOINT AS CHAIR 3
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Jill Rosa APPOINT LB
Barbra Sheppard APPOINT 3
Phil Hartung APPOINT 1
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Gale Strenger-Wayne REAPPOINT AS CHAIR 3
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Prudence Beidler APPOINT 1
Mike Adelman APPOINT 4
Catherine Waldeck APPOINT AS CHAIR 1
HOUSING TRUST FUND BOARD
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Chris Baker REAPPOINT n/a
BOARD OF POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSIONERS
NAME OF MEMBER APPOINT/REAPPOINT WARD
Matt Davis REAPPOINT AS CHAIR 2
A copy of Volunteer Profile sheets for new appointments begins on page 32
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments and Reappointments
B. Approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for Retiring Members of Boards and
Commissions as follows:
BOARD, COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE NAME OF MEMBERS(S)
AUDIT COMMITTEE Dean Stieber
BUILDING REVIEW BOARD Fredrick Moyer
CEMETERY COMMISSION John Dick, Eileen Looby Weber
GORTON Joe Waldeck
HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION Wells Wheeler
LEGAL COMMITTEE Tim Franzen
LIBRARY Ron Levitsky, Todd Puch
PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Steve Reimer, Rich Adams
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Kevin Lewis
CROYA John Maher, LFHS Rep; Jennifer Karras
PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE Madeline Dugan, Tom Swarthout
SENIOR RESOURCES COMMISSION Sally Kelly, Carol Champ
A copy of the resolution can be found on page 63
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolution
C. Announcement of City Council Committee Appointments
2. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
A. COVID 19 Financial Impact Update
-Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance
B. Website Redesign and Hosting Services Update
- Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager
3. OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL .
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number
during the meeting: 847-810-3643
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Approval of the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan for FY2021
PRESENTED BY: James Morris, Finance Committee Chairman
and Elizabeth Holleb, Finance Director (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval of the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan
for Fiscal Year 2021 (May 1, 2020 to April 30, 2021).
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City Council Finance Committee has reviewed various
components of the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan for FY2021 at several public meetings over the
past seven months. The proposed Comprehensive Fiscal Plan is presented for final approval
this evening. The document has been provided to the City Council under separate cover
and was made available on the City’s web site on Thursday, May 14, 2020.
Following the Finance Committee’s review of the Preliminary FY2021 Budget on March 12,
Governor Pritzker’s Executive Orders related to the Coronavirus pandemic resulted in the
closure of City facilities, modification of City operations and cancellation of many City
programs. Recognizing the impact of the pandemic on the City’s Preliminary Budget, the
approval of the budget was delayed to allow for Finance Committee consideration of
projected impacts on April 20. Committee direction was provided on a number of revisions to
the annual budget, and the FY21 Annual Budget and Pay Plan was approved by the City
Council on May 4. Action requested at this time is approval of the Comprehensive Fiscal
Plan, which includes the FY21 annual budget along with the Five-Year Capital Improvement
Program, long term financial forecasts and other finance related documents.
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As noted in the May 4 write up, the following changes have been made to the FY2021
Proposed Budget presented at the March 12 Finance Committee meeting, most of which
relate to projected impacts to the City’s financials of COVID 19:
• FY2020 year-end estimates have been updated
• Compensation adjustments are now reflected within the operating department
budgets for all funds
• FY20 Transfer from General Fund to Capital Fund increased from $1.5 million to $2.0
million; additional FY20 surplus of $1 million set aside for COVID 19 related impacts;
FY21 projected transfer from the General Fund to the Capital Improvements Fund
reduced from $1.5 million to $300,000
• The following FY21 revenue projections were reduced as discussed at the April 20
Finance Committee meeting: Municipal Sales Tax, Home Rule Sales Tax, Income Tax
distributions from the State, Interest Income, Motor Fuel Tax Allotment, Hotel/Motel Tax,
Parks and Recreation Program Fees, Deerpath Golf Course Fees, Real Estate Transfer
Tax
• FY20 estimates and FY21 projected expenses for the Parks and Recreation Fund have
been revised to reflect the cancellation of spring activities. The FY21 budget currently
assumes that summer recreation programming will be held, but does not reflect the
associated fees to reflect the most conservative approach. Should summer programs
proceed, the City would receive unbudgeted revenue to largely offset these
expenses. Any resulting operating deficit at the end of FY2021 could be covered by
FY20 operating surplus of the General Fund.
• FY20 estimates and FY21 projected expenses for the Golf Course Fund reflects the
course closures through April 30 and modified operations beginning May 1. As with
the Parks and Recreation Fund, revenue estimates have been budgeted with the
most conservative approach and resulting operating deficit at the end of FY2021
could be covered by FY20 operating surplus of the General Fund.
• The following changes have been made to capital projects in the Capital
Improvements Fund
o Rosemary Ravine improvements have been included in the FY21 budget
($700,000)
o Burr Oak Storm Sewer improvements have been moved to FY22 ($4.3 million)
and $70,000 has been budgeted in FY21 to allow for additional design work
o Rockefeller Road Ravine design work has been moved to FY22 ($70,000)
As discussed by the Finance Committee on April 20, the City will include a standing item on its
City Council meeting agenda for the 2nd meeting of each month to receive an update on
COVID 19 impacts on the City’s budget. This will include ongoing analysis of the Parks and
Recreation Fund as well as the Golf Course Fund to closely monitor these operations over the
summer.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 5/4/20 Approval of the FY21 Annual Budget
Summary and Pay Plan
City Council Finance
Committee 4/20/20 COVID 19 financial impacts and
revised FY21 Budget
City Council Finance
Committee 3/12/20 FY21 Proposed Operating Budget
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City Council Finance
Committee 1/21/20
FY21 Water Rates; Debt Levy
Abatements; Bond Refunding results;
Core/Elective Services
City Council 12/2/19 Adoption of Tax Levy; Fees; Approve
Bond Refunding
City Council 11/18/19 First Reading – Tax Levy, Fees, Bond
Refunding
City Council Finance
Committee 11/12/19 Capital Budget; Revenues
City Council Finance
Committee 10/21/19 FY21 Fiscal Policy approved
City Council Workshop 9/16/19
Fund Balance; Capital Funding; Storm
Sewer Study Update; Capital Funding
Targets
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The proposed revenues for FY2021 total $87.525 million compared to
total expenditures for FY2021 of $87.083 million. The proposed FY21 budget is balanced with
all operating expenditures covered from current revenues and capital expenditures funded
from current revenues and reserves in excess of the City Council’s Fiscal Policy, with the
exceptions as noted for Parks and Recreation, as well as the Deerpath Golf Course. Careful
monitoring over the next several weeks should limit the operating deficits in those two funds.
A fund balance deficit projected for the Laurel/Western TIF Fund would be funded from
temporary inter-fund loans.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Comprehensive Fiscal Plan for Fiscal Year 2021
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
1. Award of Bid for the FY ’21 Inflow and Infiltration Repairs to Redina Construction Co.
for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $800,000.
PRESENTED BY: Robert W. Ells, Superintendent of Engineering (847-810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff recommend
awarding the 2020 Inflow and Infiltration Repairs project to Redina Construction Co.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In order to reduce surcharges and backups in the City’s sanitary
sewer mains, the City has had sections of its sanitary sewer system smoke and dye tested to
look for the sources of storm water leaking into the sanitary mains. Through this testing many
locations have been discovered that need to be repaired.
By performing the public repairs included in this project, the City will significantly reduce the
amount of storm water leaking into our sanitary sewer system and thereby reduce the
potential for sanitary sewer backups into resident’s homes.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
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Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee April 28, 2020 Reviewed and Approved
Finance Committee November 12, 2019 Included with Capital plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Bids for the 2020 Inflow and Infiltration Repairs were received and
opened on March 26, 2020. A total of five firms submitted bids for the project.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
The following is a summary of the bids received:
Company Name Dollar Amount Bid
Redina Construction Co. $807,744.00
Front Range Environmental LLC $848,820.00
Visu-Sewer $939,202.00
National Power Rodding Corp $956,919.50
RMS Utility Services $1,022,550.00
If awarded, work on this project is expected to begin in May and be completed by the
beginning of September. Property owners living near the vicinity of the construction work will
be notified in advance of the start of construction.
The City’s Engineering staff will provide oversight through daily inspections.
Staff is recommending City Council approve the low bid contractor. Some of the work
included in this bid is also included in the City’s annual resurfacing program (e.g. manhole
replacements) and will therefore be completed under that project. That will, in the end, keep
the base amount of the I&I repair project under the $800,000 budgeted amount.
Below is an estimated summary of the Project Budget:
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Water and Sewer Fund $800,000 $800,000 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid for the FY ’21 Inflow and Infiltration Repairs project to Redina
Construction Co. for a Not-to-Exceed amount of $800,000.
5. ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
until the next City Council Meeting
STAFF CONTACT, Jason Wicha, City Manager
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: It is requested that the City Council extend the Declaration
to the next City Council meeting.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Over the past month, the U.S. Government and the State of
Illinois have issued multiple orders declaring a state of emergency over the country and the
State of Illinois in order to address the impact from the global pandemic from COVID-19. In
order to address the impact this pandemic has had on the City of Lake Forest, Mayor
Pandaleon exercised his authority to issue a Declaration of a Local State of Emergency on
Saturday, April 4, 2020. At the April 6, 2020 City Council meeting, the City Council extended
the Declaration to the next City Council meeting which was May 4, 2020.
In order to ensure that the emergency powers authorized by the local declaration remain in
effect where necessary, the Mayor is asking the City Council to further extend the Declaration
of a Local State of Emergency until the next City Council meeting that takes place after the
May 18, 2020.
REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 5/4/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 4/20/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
City Council 4/6/2020 City Council Approved the Mayors Declaration until
the next City Council Meeting
4/4/2020 Mayor Pandaleon exercised his authority to issue a
Declaration of a Local State of Emergency
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: N/A
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of
Emergency until the next City Council Meeting
2.Approval of the May 4, 2020 First Session City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 64
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the May 4, 2020 First Session City Council Meeting Minutes.
3.Approval of the May 4, 2020 Second Session City Council Meeting Minutes
A copy of the minutes can be found beginning on page 69
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the May 4, 2020 Second Session City Council Meeting Minutes.
4.Approval of the FY21 Personnel Policies, Administrative Directives
STAFF CONTACT: DeSha Kalmar, Director of Human Resources (847-810-3530)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Personnel Compensation Administration (PCA)
Committee is seeking City Council approval of the FY21 Personnel Policies and Administrative
Directives. Changes and new policies were sent to the PCA for review.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Each year the City’s Personnel Policies and Administrative
Directives are reviewed and updated as needed, then adopted by the City Council as part
of the budget process. The updates are designed to keep the City compliant with changing
laws or to reflect actual practice. All Directives are reviewed at least every five years; sooner
if changes are necessary.
Noted below is a list of key changes made to the Personnel Policies and various Directives
dated May 1, 2020. Complete copies of all documents can be obtained by contacting
Director Kalmar.
General
1-5 Acceptance of Private Improvements – Updated subdivision list
1-7 Freedom of Information Act – Reviewed
1-11 Expense Reimbursement (previously reviewed by Finance/City Council)
•Added reference to Dir. 3-3;
•Sec. 4.4 updated with revised reimbursement processes;
•Sec. 4.5.4 Meals clarification on when receipts are needed
•Sec. 4.5.7 Entertainment Expenses lists exceptions to when alcohol may be
purchased
•In several areas defined what was formally Chicago Metropolitan Area
•Sec. 4.7.5 Mileage reports – added points a-d
•Sec. 4.7.6 deleted
•Sec. 6.0 Related Policies – New section
1-19 Commercial Filming Policy – New policy regarding filming in the
community
1-20 Processing/Releasing Legal Notices – Reviewed
1-21 Open Meetings Act – Reviewed
Personnel Page #
Personnel Policies and Practices 2020 (All changes noted in Italics in the
document)
•Referenced Chapter 40 of City Code under Core Values and Code of
Conduct section
•New Sec. 1.7.0 Professional Appearance
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2-2 Alcohol/Drug Policy for CDL Holders – Added Sec. 4.0 FMCSA
Clearinghouse, plus adjusted language throughout to reference the
Clearinghouse and use of cannabis.
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2-3 Alcohol/Drug Policy for Non-CDL Holders – Minor wording changes in Sec
2.2, Over-the-counter medications; added definition of On-Duty in Sec 3.6; Sec
3.8 Reasonable Suspicion, added clarifying language and item f.
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2-5 Use of Personnel Action Report – Reviewed
2-8 Employee Orientation Program - Reviewed
2-12 Job Sharing Policy – Policy retired due to obsolescence
2-18 Employee Performance Compensation & Evaluation – Reviewed
2-24 Alternative to Employee Health Insurance – Reviewed
Financial Management
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3-3 Credit Card Policy – Added cross reference to Dir. 1-11
3-5 Purchasing Procedures – Increased City Manager authority to $25,000;
separated procedures into a separate document (previously reviewed by
Finance Committee)
3-6 Grant Procedures – Created separate Grant Procedures Manual
3-8 Interdepartment Charges – Reviewed
3-9 Water Service Payment Rules – Reviewed
3-11 Revenue Collection and Write-Off – New policy on process for these issues
3-13 PCI Compliance – Updated to reflect current practice and technological
changes
Employee Safety Procedures
6-2 Accident Review Board – Revised to reflect actual practice in each
department
6-6 Exposure to Toxic Substances – Updated language to reflect online MSDS
program
6-9 Lockout Policy – Reviewed
6-10 Confined Space Entry and Trench Excavation – Reviewed
6-11 Electrical Safety – Reviewed
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
PCA Committee 5/8/20 Reviewed individually and recommends approval
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: NA
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the FY21 Personnel Policies and Practices and Administrative
Directives.
5.Approval of Benistar as a Vendor for the City’s Medicare Supplement and Part D
Drug Coverage for Over-age Retirees and Spouses
STAFF CONTACT: DeSha Kalmar, Director of Human Resources (847-810-3530)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: PCA Committee and staff are recommending retaining
Benistar as our vendor for the City’s Medicare Supplement and Part D drug coverage for
over-age retirees and spouses.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: State Statute requires that the City allow retirees and their
qualifying dependents to remain on the City’s health insurance. In 2017, we removed
Medicare-eligible retirees from our self-funded insurance and entered into a contract with
Benistar, an administration firm sponsoring employer group insurance trusts for retiree
coverage. Coverage is provided through The Hartford for Medicare Supplement
coverage. Part D prescription coverage is through Express Scripts Employer Group Waiver
Plan, a type of employer-based retiree coverage eligible to receive Part D subsidies
provided by the federal government. The City’s self-funded plan is not eligible to receive
the subsidy.
The City’s health plan liability for retiree health insurance (OPEB Liability) reduced due to
no longer providing these benefits through the City’s self-funded program.
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Monthly Premium Rate 2020 Benistar sample Age 70*
Single Over 65 $356.72
Single and Spouse Over 65 $713.44
*Benistar rates differ slightly by age for Hartford Medicare Supplement coverage. Older
participants may pay up to $409.11 for single coverage at age 85. Age 65 participants
pay $338.92. Participants may also be required to pay the Medicare Part D Income
Surcharge, which would increase Benistar costs for higher income retirees based on
Medicare regulations and apply to all Part D plans.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
PCA Committee 5/11/20 Being reviewed prior to the City Council
meeting
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Recommendations based on renewal quotes:
There is no budget or fiscal impact from this arrangement. The retirees are billed and pay the
full premium, which is collected by the City and then paid to Benistar. Funds are passed
through the City, but because the City issues a check to Benistar, they should be placed on
the approved vendor list.
o Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
o If no, indicate the specific exception or waiver requested:
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 9.1J – Existing Relationship
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of Benistar as a Vendor for the City’s Medicare Supplement and
Part D Drug Coverage for Over-age Retirees and Spouses
6. Approval of a Resolution Committing $280,307.50 of Local Funds for the 2020 Rebuild
STAFF CONTACT: Jim Lockefeer, Public Works Management Analyst (810-3542)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff requests approval a Resolution committing
$280,307.50 of local funds for the 2020 Rebuild Illinois Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Program
for the City of Lake Forest Rosemary Ravine Project application.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On May 12, 2020, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department
of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Fast-Track Public Infrastructure
Grants, an initiative to accelerate work on planned public infrastructure projects around the
state. The State is expediting $25 million of existing Rebuild Illinois funding to local public
infrastructure projects that are ready to begin work this summer, as many local governments
face lost revenues, impacting their ability to finance these projects.
The Fast-Track program leverages funding from Rebuild Illinois, the state’s multi-year capital
plan, for allocation to shovel-ready projects just in time for the summer construction season.
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Fast-Track frontloads a portion of an existing Notice of Funding, to expedite funds available
for grants ranging in size between $500,000 and $5 million. Applications will be accepted on a
rolling basis. Projects will be funded on a first come, first qualified, first serve basis.
After a review of the Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Program guidebook, City staff identified
the Rosemary Ravine Project as a candidate project for this program. The project will address
necessary repairs under the ravine bridge on Rosemary Road located just east of Thorne
Lane. This includes repairs of the brick culvert that crosses under the Rosemary Road bridge
that have collapsed as well as the stabilization and restoration of the adjacent ravine bed
and banks. The Rosemary Ravine Project has been fully designed and placed out to bid with
the public bid opening occurring May 15, 2020. Following the review of staff recommendation
at the next Public Work Committee meeting, Staff and the Public Works Committee will be
bringing a request to approve of a project bid at the June 1, 2020 City Council meeting.
In order to submit the Rosemary Ravine Project application, the Fast-Track Public
Infrastructure Program requires a Resolution committing local funds for the project.
On page 72 of the packet is a copy of the proposed Resolution for the commitment of local
funds for the Rosemary Ravine Project.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council 6/17/19 Approved Project Design Services
Public Works Committee 6/11/19
Reviewed & Recommended City
Council Approval for Project Design
Services
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The City has Fiscal Year 2021 budgeted for construction services
outlined below.
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Improvement Fund $700,000 $280,307.50 Y
City staff and the Public Works Committee will seek City Council approval of the total
construction project cost at the June 1, 2020 following the review of project bids received
May 15, 2020.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval a Resolution committing $280,307.50 of local funds for the 2020
Rebuild Illinois Fast-Track Public Infrastructure Program for the City of Lake Forest Rosemary
Ravine Project application.
7.Approval and Authorization for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with
Revize, LLC. for website redesign and hosting services and to execute any
necessary documents associated with acceptance and implementation of the
contract, including amendments as approved to form by the City Attorney.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager (847-810-3680)
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PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests approval for the City Manager to enter into
an Agreement with Revize, LLC (“Revize”) for the provision of website redesign,
implementation, hosting and maintenance services for a term to run through June 7, 2024,
which includes a free website redesign during the fourth year of service.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Milestone Date Comments
Budget Workshop 3/12/2020 Discussed Status of Project with City
Council
Vendor Demonstrations 02/25/2020 –
02/26/2020
Review & Recommendation by
Website Project Team
Vendor Proposals Submitted 01/29/2020 Proposals Received & Reviewed (10
Proposals Submitted)
Capital Workshop 11/12/2019 Discussed Website Redesign Project
with City Council
Website Visioning Session 8/22/2019 Workshop held with internal
stakeholders
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: As part of ongoing efforts to enhance communications, online
engagement, and transparency, staff has identified a need to pursue a website redesign to
improve its ability to interact with customers, improve access to information and resources,
and optimize its e-service functionality. The City has had the same website vendor, American
Eagle, since its last redesign process which began in 2011.
Since this time, City staff have worked with American Eagle to improve website content,
enhance its responsiveness across different devices and platforms, and implement search
features to improve content accessibility. However, it lacks the functionality, navigation,
content principles, and user-driven design principles that promote healthy website
governance. Specifically, the current website content is organized by departments as
opposed to critical tasks and functions, it is text heavy and would benefit from visual
improvements, the site architecture and navigation impact the site’s searchability and
usability, and the content management system (“CMS”), the platform used to update and
edit website content, is limited in functionality to design visually appealing content and
integrate with applications that maintain the City’s business process.
To better understand these pain points and opportunity areas, a visioning session with internal
staff, including website content authors, administrative support staff, and Department Heads
representing each department, was held in late summer 2019, to discuss the City’s web
presence, and how the website may be better utilized to meet the needs of both internal
and external stakeholders. This workshop identified six principles to guide the City’s web
presence, including aesthetics, usability and ease of access, adaptability to new
technologies, ADA compliancy, transparent government, and better ability to publicize The
City of Lake Forest. In reviewing the existing website, it was concluded that the current
website design and content management system is limiting the City’s ability to achieve these
principles.
In November 2019, a Website Project Team (“Committee”) was assembled to develop a
Request for Proposal (“RFP”) for website redesign and hosting services consisting of staff
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members representing the Office of the City Manager, Parks and Recreation, Public Works,
Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Fire, and
Police Departments. In December 2019, an RFP was issued with the aim of soliciting responses
from vendors to help the City implement a website that achieved its desired functionality and
design principles. A total of ten (10) proposals were received by the due date of the
solicitation.
The Committee evaluated vendors through three rounds of evaluation, which included
timeliness and completeness of their response, compliance with desired implementation
schedule, the firm’s experience and expertise, and pricing. The Committee invited the top
four (4) vendors for interviews and product demonstrations and evaluated them on
demonstrating their product (in both a demonstration and open lab setting), presenting their
implementation and training process, and answering questions from staff. The table below
shows the cumulative evaluation scoring metrics for each of the four vendors that
participated in the product demonstrations.
Vendor
RFP Scoring
(Round 1 and Round 2)
Demo Scoring
(Round 3) Total Average Score
Revize 92.66 67.88 80.27
CivicPlus 88.54 69.67 79.105
Granicus 94.08 64.13 79.105
JesseJames 88.92 45.41 67.165
Based on cumulative scoring, the Project Team identified CivicPlus and Revize as being the
two most impressive vendors. While CivicPlus and Granicus had similar cumulative scores, the
Project Team had concerns with Granicus’s CMS which was not functioning properly during
the live demonstration, and in the open lab setting, did not provide as strong of offerings as
the systems provided by Revize and CivicPlus. Additionally, they presented on products and
services that were not included in their base proposal. The Project Team felt that based on
these two issues, it was more important to prioritize them based on their demonstration score.
Staff then conducted reference checks and sent Revize and CivicPlus a series of clarifying
questions related to their site redesign processes and implementation schedules, customer
service and technical support standards, data security standards and analytics platforms,
and their pricing proposals based on the services and products they demonstrated.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The FY2021 Comprehensive Fiscal Plan includes funding in the
Capital Fund to support the procurement of website redesign and implementation services
and first year maintenance and support costs. These project expenses are inclusive of the
project management, design services, content development, training and hosting costs.
Since both finalists suggest a redesign after year four, a four-year period was used to analyze
the total cost of ownership among vendors.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
The following is the summary chart of the finalists’ proposal costs, and overall scoring
Vendor
Implementation
Cost
Year 1
Total Cost
Year 1
Total Cost of
Ownership
4 Years
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Revize, while having the third highest implementation cost of the vendors included in Round
three scoring, proposed a lower annual maintenance cost of $5,900 which would remain flat
through Year 4. CivicPlus proposed the lowest implementation cost, but the highest annual
maintenance cost that would be subject to a 4% annual increase after year one. While both
vendors offer competitive implementation costs, based on a total cost of ownership analysis,
Revize’s proposal offers a significant savings ($32,315) to the City over a four-year period.
Below is an estimated summary of the Project Budget:
FY2021 Funding Source Amount Budgeted Amount Requested Budgeted
Y/N
Capital Improvement Fund $65,000 $54,900 Yes
Based on the evaluation of the proposals and live demonstrations, review of reference
checks, vendor support and services, and the supporting information and pricing proposals
received from these two vendors, Revize provides a product that best meets the needs of the
City and is recommended by the Committee as the City’s next website vendor.
Revize’s software offers a simple yet modern platform, in which users can easily create and
maintain website content in a consistent manner. Additionally, Revize does not use templates
or copies of other websites to drive design, their content management system is intuitively
designed and built for non-technical users to allow for quick and easy updating on both
desktops and mobile devices, offers support and coordination in developing website content
based on best practices, offers new features to the website upon request at no additional
fee, and provides a redesign during the fourth year of service.
Recognizing that we are working under unique circumstances due to the COVID-19
pandemic and Illinois’ Stay at Home Order, staff has reached out to Revize to discuss its
implementation plan and has been provided a preliminary schedule of milestones. Revize has
provided assurance that most of the implementation work will be done behind the scenes
over the first few months in order to accommodate our remote workforce, and stated that
they can conduct remote implementations and are doing this with clients now. If approved,
staff will work with Revize to ensure proper project planning methodology is adhered to for a
successful implementation.
A copy of the agreement is available beginning on page 73.
COUNCIL ACTION: If determined appropriate by City Council, approval and authorization for
the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Revize, LLC. for website redesign and
hosting services and to execute any necessary documents associated with acceptance and
implementation of the contract, including amendments as approved to form by the City
Attorney.
Maintenance
Cost
Granicus $45,240 $5,000 $50,240 $65,240
CivicPlus $40,186 $14,734 $54,920 $104,915
Revize $49,000 $5,900 $54,900 $72,600
JesseJames $62,500 $5,400 $67,900 $84,100
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8. Approval of a Payment in an Amount not to exceed $28,760 to Lake County Press to
Provide Professional Printing Services of the City Dialogue Community-Wide
Newsletter for FY2021.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager (847-810-3680)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff is requesting City Council authorize an increase
to the approved payment amount for Lake County Press to provide professional services
related to the printing of the City Dialogue Newsletter. On May 20, 2019, City Council
approved a three year agreement with Lake County Press to provide professional printing
services for a maximum of $26,760 per year. City staff is seeking approval to increase its
approved purchasing authority by $2,000 to account for unanticipated expenses related to
printing of the Dialogue for FY2021.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The City of Lake Forest regularly contracts with outside service
providers to perform professional printing services for various projects including the quarterly
Dialogue Newsletter, Recreation Seasonal Brochure, and the Dickinson Hall News Brief. In late
summer 2018, the City issued an RFP for professional printing services specifically for the
Dialogue Newsletter. On May 20, 2019, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter
into a three-year Agreement, beginning in FY2020 with Lake County Press, Inc. for a maximum
amount of $26,760 per year.
This amount covers the base price per issue of $6,690, and includes final proof drafting, and
printing of the Dialogue Newsletter. However, this cost does not include any design edits or
adjustments that are necessary to finalize the proof for printing. Adjustments necessary
beyond these services, which may include swapping images, changing text, or adding
design elements, are an additional cost.
Funding has been allocated in the FY2021 budget to support the base printing costs, along
with additional capacity to cover additional charges that may be necessary to finalize each
edition.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
City Council – Printing/Stationary $28,804.00 $28,760.00 Yes
Since the amount requested for the fiscal year exceeds $25,000 in aggregate, City Council
authorization is required for purchase order approval.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Payment Amount not to exceed $28,760 to Lake County
Press to Provide Professional Printing Services of the City Dialogue Community-Wide
Newsletter for FY2021.
9. Authorization for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with William
Schelhas Media Services, LLC In an Amount not to exceed $30,075 for Professional
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Services Related to the Operation of the City’s Public, Educational and Government
Access Cable Television Services.
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager (847-810-3680)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff is requesting that the City Council authorize the
City Manager to enter into an agreement (“Agreement”) with William Schelhas Media
Services, LLC (“Contractor”) in an amount not to exceed $30,075 to provide public,
educational and governmental (“PEG”) cable access television support services. The
agreement is for a term of one-year, and serves as a renewal for the existing agreement with
the Contractor.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: Pursuant to a Franchise Agreement with Comcast of Illinois, the
City is provided a public, educational and governmental (“PEG”) cable access channel. The
City has utilized this channel to broadcast public meetings, and rebroadcast public-access
media, special events, and other educational and governmental programming.
In FY2018, the City underwent a restructuring of Lake Forest Television (“LFTV”), the
department that operates the City’s PEG channel, which resulted in the elimination of two (2)
full-time equivalent positions. Following, the City engaged a part-time independent
contractor to support the ongoing maintenance of the City’s PEG cable channel, and
provide video broadcast services for the City Council and Plan Commission meetings.
The proposed Agreement requires that the Contractor continue to both support the PEG
channel, as well as, broadcast and record these public meetings. The budgeted amount
allocated for FY2021 includes capacity for these services, as well as, general office
administrative support hours for video editing, and miscellaneous projects to support LFTV
operations.
A copy of the Agreement, along with a rate card, can be found beginning on page 151.
Due to the global pandemic the agreement will be dated May 1, 2020 to account for
professional services rendered.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Staff is requesting budget authorization in an amount not to exceed
$30,075 based on a conservative estimate of work hours needed for FY2021.
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
OCM – Cable-TV
Contractual Services – Misc. $30,325 $30,075 Yes
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific waiver requested: Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1(I) –
Existing Relationship
COUNCIL ACTION: Authorization for the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with
William Schelhas Media Services, LLC In an Amount not to exceed $30,075 for Professional
Services Related to the Operation of the City’s Public, Educational and Government Access
Cable Television Services.
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10. Approval of a Payment in an Amount not to exceed $110,000 in the Aggregate to
Verizon Wireless for FY2021 Cellular Services
STAFF CONTACT: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager (847-810-3680)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: City staff requests approval of a payment in an amount
not to exceed $110,000 in the aggregate to Verizon Wireless for FY2021 cellular services
provided to operating departments.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In 2011, after its cellular contract with Sprint/Nextel expired, the
City solicited pricing for cellular telephone services through a competitive Request for
Proposal (“RFP”) process. In May 2011, Verizon Wireless was selected as the successful vendor
to provide cellular service, smartphones, wireless data and private network access to
operating departments. Since this time, City Staff meets annually with Verizon and reviews
departmental costs to review service plans, hardware options, and identify savings programs
that can be applied.
The State of Illinois has bid and awarded Verizon Wireless a master contract for these services.
The State’s current contract with Verizon ends in 2023. As part of the State’s contract, service
costs and pricing is extended to County and municipal governments.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Cellular services are paid directly from department operating
budgets and this action has no immediate fiscal impact. Cellular service costs are included
within individual operating budgets. The estimated total of cellular service costs for FY2021 is
$110,000.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific exception or waiver requested:
Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1(D) – Government Joint Purchases
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of a Payment in an Amount not to exceed $110,000 in the
Aggregate to Verizon Wireless for FY2021 Cellular Services
11. Approval to extend the City’s Office Supplies Contract with Warehouse Direct
through May 31, 2023, with the option for additional extension as determined by the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of the Northwest Municipal Conference
STAFF CONTACT: Elizabeth Holleb, Director of Finance (847-810-3612)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff recommends City Council authorization to extend
the current contract with Warehouse Direct for City office supply purchases pursuant to a
contract granted by the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) of the Northwest Municipal
Conference.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
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City Council 3/18/19 Approved extension through 5/31/20
consistent with the SPC extension.
City Council 2/5/18 Approved extension through 2/28/19
consistent with the SPC extension.
City Council 1/17/17 Approved extension through 2/28/18
consistent with the SPC extension.
City Council 2/6/16 Approved extension through 12/31/16
consistent with the SPC extension.
City Council 9/6/13 Awarded contract for office supplies to
Warehouse Direct.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: In September 2013, the City Council approved a contract with
Warehouse Direct for City office supply purchases. This contract was approved pursuant to a
contract awarded by the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) of the Northwest
Municipal Conference. Since that time, the City Council has approved several extensions of
the contract consistent with actions by the SPC, as noted above. As an active SPC
participant, staff is seeking authorization to extend the contract through May 31, 2023
consistent with a recent announcement by the SPC (page 160).
This joint purchasing initiative allows the City to benefit from competitive bid and discounted
pricing without having to designate Warehouse Direct as an exclusive provider. Should
departments find more advantageous savings through another source for a particular item,
they may purchase from other suppliers.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Office supplies are paid directly from department operating
budgets and this action has no immediate fiscal impact. Office supply costs are included
within individual operating budgets. The estimated total of purchases for FY2020 is $45,000.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval to extend the City’s Office Supplies Contract with Warehouse
Direct through May 31, 2023, with the option for additional extension as determined by the
Suburban Purchasing Cooperative of the Northwest Municipal Conference.
12. Award of the Lake Forest’s Share of the Joint Paving Project for the City’s Quarta
Parking Lot and District 67 Schools to Maneval Construction in the amount of
$148,148.68 to include authorization for a 10% contingency for a total of
$162,963.54.
STAFF CONTACT: Robert Ells, Superintendent of Engineering (810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff requests awarding
the Lake Forest share of the joint Quarta Parking Lot and District 67 Schools Paving Project to
Maneval Construction Co.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The Quarta Lot offers 102 parking spaces in the central business
district in downtown Lake Forest (Bank Lane & Wisconsin Ave.). Its proximity to the many
businesses and offices as well as the eastside train station keeps this lot at 100 % capacity on
most days. That amount of traffic causes quite a bit of wear on the pavement over time. The
Quarta Lot was last paved over thirty years ago (1987) and is now in need of repaving. This
project includes milling off the existing asphalt surface, removal and replacement of
deteriorated sections of sidewalk and curb, drainage structure adjustments, repaving, and
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restriping. With regards to drainage of this lot, the lot drains to the east with two storm sewer
drains on the edges of the parking lot adjacent to Bank Lane. The challenge with guiding
storm water to existing islands or cut-outs in existing curb cuts, is that there is no mechanism
that would allow for the storm water to exit. Additionally in the middle island behind the trees
exists a ComEd transformer and City street lights. With no drainage exiting the island, freeze-
thaw cycles would run havoc on this infrastructure. In order to utilize these islands as bio-
swales, the parking lot would need to be completely re-designed to effectively manage
storm water. City staff will consider green infrastructure installation for future parking lot
projects.
In previous years the City has teamed up with School District 67 to jointly bid similar projects,
thereby taking advantage of economies of scale for securing low bid prices. This year the
City once again joined forces with District 67 to jointly bid the Quarta Lot & District 67 Schools
paving projects.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee April 28, 2020 Reviewed and Approved
Finance Committee November 12, 2019 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The project was bid in late February with the bids opened on March
5, 2020. A total of eight (8) bids for the joint project were received. The bid prices consist of
bid quantities that are to be completed by both the City and School District 67 as part of their
respective paving projects.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
Company Name Dollar Amount Bid
Maneval Construction $272,217.29
Chicagoland Paving $280,000.00
Accu-Paving Co. $298,547.50
Schroeder Asphalt Inc. $307,523.96
A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. $313,662.96
Peter Baker & Son Co. $333,769.20
Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. $362,776.90
Abbey Paving and Sealcoating
Co., Inc.
$378,814.28
The breakdown of the bids specific to Lake Forest bid items are summarized below:
Company Name Lake Forest’s Bid Portion
Maneval Construction $148,148.68
Chicagoland Paving $146,534.30
Accu-Paving Co. $158,579.79
Schroeder Asphalt Inc. $160,643.05
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A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc. $167,420.50
Peter Baker & Son Co. $176,041.91
Brothers Asphalt Paving, Inc. $180,744.26
Abbey Paving and Sealcoating
Co., Inc. $199,225.05
Maneval Construction, has experience working in Lake Forest and has consistently executed
projects of this nature in a satisfactory manner.
If awarded, work on this project is expected to begin in early June and be substantially
completed in early July. Upon award of the contract, the Lake Forest Engineering Section will
meet with the contractor to get a tentative schedule for each of the project locations.
The Quarta Lot will remain closed during construction. Motorists that park at the Quarta Lot
will be notified in advance of the start of construction via signage at the entrances. The City
website, under Construction Updates, will also provide the details of the construction
schedule and alternate parking locations.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget:
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund $180,000 $162,963.54 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of the Lake Forest’s Share of the Joint Paving Project for the City’s
Quarta Parking Lot and District 67 Schools to Maneval Construction in the amount of
$148,148.68 to include authorization for a 10% contingency for a total of $162,963.54.
13. Award of the Bid for the Conway Farms Drive and Sheridan Road Drainage
Improvements to Holiday Sewer and Water Construction, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed
Amount of $83,493.30.
STAFF CONTACT: Robert W. Ells, Superintendent of Engineering (847-810-3555)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: The Public Works Committee and Staff recommend
awarding the Conway Farms Drive and Sheridan Road Drainage Improvements to Holiday
Sewer and Water Construction, Inc.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: This project is to solve a chronic drainage problem on Conway
Farms Drive at the entrance to the Conway Farms Golf Course maintenance yard. Storm
water remains on the pavement at this location well after rain events which leads to icing in
the winter and causes damage to the pavement. The City has tried multiple times to regrade
the asphalt pavement at that location to get the water to drain properly into the storm drains
that are down the road from this location. It has been determined that it is necessary to
install new storm drains directly at the location of the ponding water to get it off the surface
of the pavement.
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On a very tight curve on the north end of Sheridan Road near the address of 230 Sheridan
Road, the storm sewer on the west side of the pavement has collapsed which causes that
portion of Sheridan Road to frequently flood. The City needs to remove and replace the
damaged portions of the storm sewer to prevent future flooding and dangerous icing at this
location.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
Public Works Committee April 28, 2020 Reviewed and Approved
Finance Committee November 12, 2019 Included with Capital Plan
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Bids for the Conway Farms Drive and Sheridan Road Drainage
Improvements were received and opened on March 26, 2020. A total of six firms submitted
bids for this project. Holiday Sewer and Water Construction Inc. is the lowest bidder for the full
bid proposal for the work on Conway Farms Drive and on Sheridan Road.
Has City staff obtained competitive pricing for proposed goods/services? Yes
The following is a summary of the bids received for this contract:
Company Name Dollar Amount Bid
Holiday Sewer and Water Construction, Inc $75,903.00
Canyon Contracting Inc $94,075.00
DK Contractors $97,948.00
Maneval Construction $99,416.40
EarthWerks Land Improvement & Development
Corp
$148,322.00
Alliance Contractors Inc $156,405.00
Holiday Sewer and Water Construction has worked in Lake Forest with satisfactory results.
If awarded, work on this project is expected to begin in June and to be completed by the
middle of August. Property owners living near the vicinity of the construction work will be
notified in advance of the start of construction.
The City’s Engineering staff will provide oversight through daily inspections.
Staff is recommending City Council approve the low bid contractor as well as 10%
contingency. This contingency will only be used if necessary. If the full contingency is used,
the Conway Farms Drive Drainage Improvements portion of the project would be $11,762.00
over budget. This overage will be covered using the $17,036 from the Quarta Lot savings.
Below is an estimated summary of Project budget for the Conway Farms Drive and Sheridan
Road Improvements:
The Sheridan Road Drainage Improvements project will be funded from the F.Y. ’21 Non-
Ravine Culvert & Ditch Improvements capital account. Funding for Conway Farms Drainage
Improvements will be from the specific F.Y. ‘21 Conway Farms Drainage Improvement capital
account.
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FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund $30,000 $41,761.50 Y
Capital Fund $75,000 $41,731.80 Y
COUNCIL ACTION: Award of Bid for the Conway Farms Drive portion of the Conway Farms
Drive and Sheridan Road Drainage Improvements to Holiday Sewer and Water Contractors,
Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed amount of $83,493.30.
14. Approve the Purchase of 1,500 Tons from Morton Road Salt for a Not-To-Exceed
Price of $68.00/Ton for the FY ‘21 Winter and/or a Reserve for FY ‘22
STAFF CONTACT: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council’s approval to participate in
Lake County’s Road Salt Bid and approve the purchase of 1,500 tons from Morton Road Salt
for a not-to-exceed price of $68.00/ton for the FY ‘21 winter and if not needed this winter,
purchased for the following winter in FY ‘22.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: With the salt bay project completed in early May, 2015, the City
is now able to store an additional 800 tons of salt. This results in a total storage capacity of
2,400 tons, equating to 83% of the City’s average annual usage of 2,900 tons. Staff is
requesting approval to participate in Lake County’s salt bid and purchase 1,500 tons from
Morton Salt. Depending upon the need, the City would take delivery of this salt during the
upcoming winter and/or next spring to replenish the two salt bays. In case of a heavy winter,
Lake County’s bid with Morton Salt allows for the purchase of an additional 20% of the
ordered amount (in this case, 300 tons) at the same rate of $68.00/ton.
This past winter the City entered into an agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation (IDOT hereafter) for the plowing and salting of Route 60 from Route 41 to Field
Drive, and Route 43 from Route 176 to Route 22. The agreement stipulated that all expenses
for this service (labor, equipment, salt) would become a City responsibility. IDOT in return
agreed to pay the City $93,131.36. Via an established IDOT calculation, the amount was
determined using total lane mileage and would be paid as a flat rate regardless of the
number of plowing and/or salting events. During the 2019/2020 winter season, the City spent
just under $23,000 for labor, equipment, and salt. The following chart provides detailed costs
for this past winter:
Per the agreement, the City sent three invoices to IDOT. The first upon execution of the agreement in
early December, 2019, the second on January 31st, and the final one on April 31, 2020. To date the City
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has received the payment for the first invoice. On May 6, 2020, the City was informed by IDOT that
they would like to proceed with a contract to have The City of Lake Forest perform snow and ice
removal for the winter of 2020/2021 under the same terms as this past winter. IDOT noted however that
a contract for the upcoming winter would be dependent upon the approval of the State's FY21
budget, which has not been released. IDOT noted that they will be contacting the City as soon as the
budget is released and a contract can then be prepared. Staff will return to City Council at a future
meeting to request approval of the agreement and a $54,000 modification to outfit one of its large
plow trucks with a wing plow and modified hydraulics specifically to assist with plowing the State roads.
The following chart provides a summary of the current inventory, tonnages requested for
winter 2020/2021, and a reserve for either this winter or to be purchased next spring for the FY
’22 winter. With Route 60 being a concrete road (requiring more salt) and only having one
relatively mild winter of experience, staff again included 1,000 tons in its estimate for the two
State roads. If this amount is not used for the State roads, it will simply be purchased and
lessen the amount requested next year at this time.
Salt Tonnage On-Site at Beginning of Winter 2019/2020 2,400 tons
Salt Tonnage Used During Winter 2019/2020 -1,750 tons
Amount to be Delivered in May, 2020 to Provide a Pre-Winter Inventory
of 2,400 Tons. This amount was approved by City Council on 3/18/2019
1,750 tons
Pre-2020/2021 Winter Inventory 2,400 tons
Total Tons to be Purchased for Winter 2020/2021 or 2021/2022 Reserve 1,500 tons
Total Tons Available for Winter 2020/2021 3,900 tons
PAST PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
City Council March 18, 2019 Salt Purchase Approved
City Council March 19, 2018 Salt Purchase Approved
City Council March 6, 2017 Salt Purchase Approved
City Council March 7, 2016 Salt Purchase Approved
City Council March 16, 2015 Salt Purchase Approved
City Council March 17, 2014 Salt Purchase Approved
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Lake County’s Department of Transportation had its bid opening on
April 14, 2020. Four companies submitted bids with Morton Salt being the lowest bid. All
participants have until May 19th to submit their orders to Morton Salt.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? YES
Funding Source Account
Budget
Amount
Requested
Budgeted
Y/N
FY ’21 or FY ‘22 General
Fund – Streets Division
$187,000 $102,000 Y
COUNCIL ACTIONS: Approve the Purchase of 1,500 Tons from Morton Road Salt for a Not-To-
Exceed Price of $68.00/Ton for the FY ‘21 Winter and/or a Reserve for FY ’22.
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15. Approval of an Amendment to Chapter 97, entitled “Parks & Playgrounds” of Title IX
entitled “General Regulations” of the City Code and an Amendment to the Fee
Schedule Increasing Non-Resident fees related to Forest Park Beach access
STAFF CONTACT: Joe Mobile, Superintendent of Recreation (847-810-3941)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff requests amending Chapter 97 of Title IX of the City
Code giving staff the authority to charge the approved non-resident fee daily from Memorial
Day to Labor Day. Staff also request to increase the approved fee to $20 per non-resident
visit. A copy of the proposed amendments can be found beginning on page 162.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The current operational procedures allow staff to charge non-
resident’s a fee to access the Forest Park Beach facility. This fee is only imposed and
collected on weekends and holidays from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. All non-resident beach goers
pay and access the beach through the non-resident entrance through the upper south
parking lot.
For the summer of 2020, we are seeing other municipalities and/or park districts closing or
altering their beach policies. Staff is concerned that with these changes or closures we will
result in an increase in non-resident usage at our facilities. Charging a daily fee will allow for
the increased non-resident use to pay a share of the operational costs incurred by their use.
In the current environment, staff is recommending that the non-resident fees be expanded
and collected seven days a week to be more consistent with the other lakefronts. Currently
we are the only lakefront operation that doesn’t charge a daily fee as seen below in the
table.
Lakefront Fee charged Hours charged Days charge
Evanston $ 8.00 10:30 am – 7:30 pm Daily
Kenilworth $ 20.00 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Daily
Glencoe $ 14.00 10:00 am – 8:00 pm Daily
Highland Park $ 10.00 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Daily
Lake Bluff $ 15.00 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Daily
Lake Forest $15.00 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Weekends
Winnetka $ 12.00 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Daily
Wilmette $ 11.00 9:00 am – 8:00 pm Daily
Staff is also recommending an increase to the non-resident beach access fee this year in
order to address the significant costs that the City incurred this past year on (1) restoring the
beach access road and (2) restoring and cleaning up the beach after the storm
destruction. Staff is requesting an increase to the current fee by $5 to $20 per non-resident
visit. Raising the non-resident beach access fee by a reasonable amount will ensure that
these restoration costs are passed on to all who access the beach, including the non-
residents who pay the beach access fee and residents who will shoulder the bulk of the costs
through their property taxes.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: The expansion to daily collection of non-resident fees would incur an
additional cost of $200 per day or $1,000 per week in staff costs. These additional costs would
be made up with the fee increase and by the number of non-resident visits per week.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of an Amendment to Chapter 97, entitled “Parks & Playgrounds”
of Title IX entitled “General Regulations” of the City Code and an Amendment to the Fee
Schedule Increasing Non-Resident fees related to Forest Park Beach access
16.Consideration of a Recommendation from the Plan Commission in Support of a Plat
of Condominium for a building under construction at 705 McKinley Road.
(Approval by Motion)
STAFF CONTACT: Catherine Czerniak,
Director of Community Development (810-3504)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Consideration of a recommendation from the Plan Commission
in support of final approval of a plat of condominium to allow each of the six units in the
condominium building now under construction to be held in separate ownerships and to identify
common areas and limited common areas.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
In March 2019, based on recommendations from the Plan Commission and the Building
Review Board, the City Council approved construction of a new condominium building on
the east side of McKinley Road, across from the train station. This building is phase two of the
redevelopment of several properties located in this area and furthers the goal of offering new
residential housing options within walking distance of the Central Business District.
Construction of the second building is anticipated to be completed in late 2020, early 2021.
The third and last phase of the development anticipated in the Master Plan for this area is still
under review by the Plan Commission as a separate matter.
The City Code requires that any development that creates parcels or units that will be held in
separate ownerships must be approved through a public process and documented with a
recorded plat. The plat of condominium as recommended by the Plan Commission
delineates each unit and identifies common and limited common areas. A Declaration of
Covenants and Bylaws for the condominium units will be recorded with the property as
required by State Statute.
No changes to the previously approved development are proposed or authorized through the
approval of the plat of condominium. Once approved by the Council, the plat will be
recording with the County allowing the sales of the units to proceed. All of the units are under
contract and closings on several of the units is anticipated in the near future.
The Plan Commission held a public hearing on May 12, 2020, to consider this petition. A
neighbor voiced concern about the ongoing impacts of the construction activity at this site
and the Commission directed staff to continue to closely monitor the site given the proximity
to the nearby homes. The Plan Commission voted 6 to 1 to recommend approval of the plat
of condominium to the City Council. The Commissioner voting nay has been consistent in
opposing the overall development. The Plan Commission’s report and a copy of the plat are
included in the Council packet beginning on page 166.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve a motion granting final approval of the plat of condominium for
705 McKinley Road.
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COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the sixteen (16) omnibus items as presented.
6.ORDINANCES
7.OLD BUSINESS
8.NEW BUSINESS
1.Request to Waive the Bidding Process and Approve and Authorize Contracts for
Emergency Beach Repairs at Forest Park Beach in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$142,000
PRESENTED BY: Michael Thomas, Director of Public Works (810-3540)
Chuck Myers, Superintendent of Parks, Forestry, & Special Facilities (810-3565)
PURPOSE AND ACTION REQUESTED: Staff is requesting City Council’s approval to waive the bid
process and allocate a not-to-exceed amount of $142,000 for emergency repairs at Forest
Park Beach. Recent storms and near record high lake levels have created significant erosion
problems up and down the North Shore with devastating impact to lakefront properties. The
City’s lakefront is no exception. In order to address these eroded areas and protect them
from further damage, staff is requesting approval to waive the bid process for the design,
purchase, and installation of armor stone and removal of a 30’ groin.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: The recent period of high water levels on Lake Michigan has
caused shoreline erosion problems all around the lake, including the beach at Forest Park.
The current lake levels are similar to the record high levels seen in the mid-1980s during the
construction of Forest Park beach. The beach at Forest Park is dynamic in nature, and the
beach platform and profile vary in response to prevailing water levels and wave conditions.
In particular, there is a tendency for the sand to move from north to south within the beach
area, and for increased beach erosion during periods of high water levels. The following
categorizes the various sections requiring attention over these next few weeks:
South End – Revetment Stone: Located at the bottom curve of the south beach access road,
adjacent to the roadway, exists a grass area and large armor stone. Beginning last fall,
southeast winds combined with high lake levels created very powerful waves with lake water
eroding an area of grass behind the armor stone. To prevent continued erosion, engineers
have recommended the City excavate a six-foot wide area, approximately 120’ in length,
behind the armor stone and install smaller 18”-26” stone. This stone will dissipate the wave’s
“spray” energy and will eliminate future erosion.
North End (Cell 1) – Revetment Stone: In the middle and northern portion of the lower access
road embankment, high lake levels and heavy waves have removed a few areas of the
planted material. The installed revetment is performing as designed, however waves entering
cell 1 have crashed higher than the existing stone. To address this, staff and an excavating
contractor will install identical 18”-26”stone similar to the south end.
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Middle Beach Area (Cell 2) – Short Term Design & Construction Oversight: Beginning last
November and continuing through last week, the beach area directly across from the north
end parking lot has periodically received high wave action and overtopping of the seat wall.
This has resulted in multiple occurrences where significant amounts of sand covered the brick
paver walkway, grass area, and portions of the parking lot. With an enormous amount of
sand deposited over the winter in cell 4, staff and a contractor relocated sand last week from
cell 4 to cell 2, thereby re-establishing cell 2’s eroded beach. However, with the on-going
potential for north, east, and northeast winds, lake water has the opportunity to again return
to the base of the seat wall. Staff has been in contact with W.F. Baird & Associates, the
original engineering firm that designed the beach in 1985. Staff has requested a short term
design that would protect the seat wall. The armor stone design would ultimately prevent
wave action from eroding the seat wall’s foundation and minimize any sand from
accumulating on the walkway and grass area. Staff is requesting that this design be
completed as soon as possible so if beach erosion were to begin again, staff would have a
completed design that could be implemented immediately.
Contingency for Middle Beach Area (Cell 2) – Short Term Stone Protection to Include
Installation: Based upon the design provided by W.F. Baird & Associates, staff and a
contractor would work together to install the recommended stone. Based upon discussions
to-date, staff is conservatively estimating a $50,000 allowance for stone and $10,000 for
installation. Again, the stone will not be purchased unless needed to provide short term
protection to the seat wall and its foundation.
Middle Beach Area (Cell 2) – 30’ Groin Removal: As background, a groin is simply steel sheet
piling that is driven deep into the ground for stabilization. Before the 1987 beach project, the
City’s beach had multiple stabilizing groins that jetted out into the water. With the 1987
project, there was no longer a need for these groins. The project plans show that these groins
were buried in over four feet of sand in lieu of being removed. These groins are no longer an
integral part of the beach and can be removed without any impact to the four cells.
Beginning this winter and continuing through last week, heavy wave action removed
significant amounts of sand in cell 2, exposing one of the original groins. However last week
staff and a contractor relocated sand from cell 4 to cell 2, resulting in the groin again being
covered with two to three feet of sand. Recognizing it could be uncovered at any point in
the future, staff recommends that it be removed. With a certain portion of the groin being
under water, a marine contractor will need to bring in a large backhoe and vibratory
extractor to remove it.
PROJECT REVIEW/RECOMMENDATIONS:
Reviewed Date Comments
None Emergency Response
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT: Based upon the items noted in the “Background / Discussion”
section of this write-up, the following chart provides a breakdown of anticipated costs with
each item:
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Item Company Amount
Stone for South & North End Revetment
Repairs
Michels Commercial
Aggregates
$ 25,000
Contractor Assistance for South & North
End Revetment Repairs
DiTomasso Excavating $ 10,000
Middle Beach Area (Cell 2) – Short Term
Design & Construction Oversight
W.F. Baird & Associates Coastal
Engineers Ltd.
$ 15,000
*Contingency for Middle Beach Area
(Cell 2) – Short Term Stone Protection
Michels Commercial
Aggregates
$ 50,000
*Contractor Assistance for Middle Beach
Area (cell 2) – Short Term Stone Protection
DiTomasso Excavating $ 10,000
Middle Beach Area (Cell 2) – 30’ Groin
Removal
Gillen Marine Construction LLC $ 32,000
TOTAL AMOUNT REQUESTED: $142,000
*Only if needed
Based upon the parameters set forth in City’s Purchasing Directive, staff is requesting City
Council approval of $142,000 for emergency repairs. With the groin removal and stone
purchase exceeding or potentially exceeding $25,000, staff is requesting City Council’s
approval to waive the bidding process for the various vendors:
• In order to match existing stone already on site, combined with immediate availability,
Michel’s Commercial Aggregates is being recommended for the stone purchase. If
approved, approximately twenty-three semis of stone will begin to be delivered
Tuesday morning, May 19th.
• With the groin extraction, the City has utilized Gillen Marine in the past for sand
removal in the boat harbor and armor stone installation at the water plant. All marine
contractors have been and continue to be extremely busy repairing shorelines in
Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Gillen Marine responded immediately to staff’s
request for an estimate and, based upon City Council’s approval, committed to
working the groin removal into their schedule this summer.
• As was previously noted, W.F. Baird & Associates was the design engineering firm for
the beach in 1985. With their inherent knowledge, staff felt the City would receive the
best possible design in the shortest period of time.
• DiTomasso Excavating is a Lake Forest company that has provided assistance to the
City with many deep excavations throughout town; they are very responsive and
perform well. Additionally, they assisted with the revetment extension last November
and provide beach grading each spring and fall. Similar to last November, staff will
assist DiTomasso Excavating for both the north and south end revetment repairs. The
same will be the case if work is needed in cell 2.
With regards to any possible Federal reimbursement, if an event occurs which results in
significant damage, FEMA can declare such an event a “disaster”. FEMA has recently
emphasized that they do not provide funding for long-term erosion issues nor damage
incurred by high water levels in the Great Lakes. On a recent webinar, FEMA officials clearly
stated that FEMA funds are only meant for disaster related events.
Has competitive pricing been obtained for proposed goods/services? No
If no, indicate the specific waiver requested:
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Administrative Directive 3-5, Section 6.1A – Emergency Purchase
FY2021 Funding Source Amount
Budgeted
Amount
Requested
Budgeted?
Y/N
Capital Fund $0 $142,000 N
This non-budgeted expense would be funded from Capital Fund reserves. If needed, a
supplemental appropriation would be presented for City Council approval at the end of the
current fiscal year.
COUNCIL ACTION: Request to Waive the Bidding Process and Approve and Authorize
Contracts for Emergency Beach Repairs at Forest Park Beach in an Amount Not-to-Exceed
$142,000
9. ADDITIONAL ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION/ COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c), (11), The City Council will be
discussing pending litigation.
Adjourn into Executive Session
10. ADJOURNMENT
A copy of the Decision Making Parameters can be found beginning on page 31 of this
packet.
Office of the City Manager May 13, 2020
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 Jason Wicha, at (847) 234-2600 promptly to allow the City
to make reasonable accommodations for those persons.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
DECISION-MAKING PARAMETERS FOR CITY COUNCIL,
AND APPOINTED BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Adopted June 18, 2018
The City of Lake Forest Mission Statement:
"Be the best-managed, fiscally-responsible and appealing community and promote a community
spirit of trust, respect and citizen involvement. "
The Lake Forest City Council, with the advice and recommendations of its appointed advisory
Boards and Commissions, Lake Forest Citizens, and City Staff, is responsible for policy
formulation and approval. Implementation of adopted strategy, policy, budgets, and other
directives of Council is the responsibility of City Staff, led by the City Manager and Senior
Staff. The Mayor and Aldermen, and appointed members of Boards and Commissions should
address matters in a timely, deliberate, objective and process-driven manner, making decisions
guided by the City of Lake Forest Strategic and Comprehensive Plans, the City's Codes,
policies and procedures, and the following parameters:
. Motions and votes should comprise what is in the best long-term interests of all Lake
Forest citizens, measured in decades, being mindful of proven precedents and new
precedents that may be created.
. All points of view should be listened to and considered in making decisions with the
long-term benefit to Lake Forest's general public welfare being the highest priority.
. Fundmg decisions should support effectiveness and economy in providing services
and programs, while mindful of the number ofcidzens benefittmg from such
expenditures.
. New initiatives should be quantified, qualified, and evaluated for their long-tenn merit
and overall fiscal unpact and other consequences to the community.
. Decision makers should be proactive and timely in addressing sto-ategic planning
initiatives, external forces not under control of the City, and other opportunities and
challenges to the community.
Community trust in, and support of, government is fostered by maintaining the integrity of these
decision-making parameters.
The City of Lake Forest 's Decision-Making Parameters shall be reviewed by the City Council on an
annual basis and shall be included on all agendas of the City Council and Boards and Commissions.
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Robert Thornburgh
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• • Northwestern University,BA,1964
• • Kellogg Graduate School of Business,Northwestern University,1969 (Finance Major)
• • Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
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Address : 533 North Mayflower Road
Lake Forest Resident since: 1972
Spouse's Name: Colleen
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Bio 35 year career as an investment manager of retirement funds (public,private & labor/management Taft
Hartley funds)Treasurer,Lake Forest Library Board & member of the Finance Committe Treasurer, Fiduciary
Management Associates (Investment Counsel) 10 yearsUS Navy officer- served as Fiscal Officer,Service
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• • President, Mayflower Park Homeowners Association, 2018- present
• • Treasurer,Mayflower Park Homeowners Association 2010-2018
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• • Investment Manager, Forest Home Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund, Milwaukee, Wi 1980-1995
• • Treasurer,Lake Forest Library Board & member of the Finance Committee
• • Treasurer, Fiduciary Management Associates (Investment Counsel) 10 years
• • US Navy officer- served as Fiscal Officer,Service School Command, Great Lakes ,2.5 years
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JILL DAHLMANN ROSA
216 W Center Ave., Lake Bluff IL 60044
, jdrosa@earthlink.net
EMPLOYMENT
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division
Torts Branch – Aviation, Space & Admiralty Litigation
Senior Trial Counsel, 2016-present; Trial Attorney, 1996-2016. Selected through the
Attorney General’s Honors Program. Representing the United States in aviation,
admiralty, and space litigation in federal courts throughout the country, including trial
and appellate work. Worked out of Washington, D.C., from 1996-2003, and out of
Chicago since 2003.
Awards:
Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service for work on the trial team of the
Deepwater Horizon/BP Oil Spill litigation (2016)
Civil Division Dedicated Service Award (2016)
Assistant Attorney General’s Award for Excellence, Environmental and Natural
Resources Division (2016)
Civil Division Special Commendation Award (2017)
The Honorable Norma Holloway Johnson, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Judicial clerkship, 1994-96
EDUCATION
University of Michigan Law School, Ann Arbor. J.D. cum laude
Order of the Coif
The Michigan Law Review, Article Editor
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Bachelor of Arts
Universitá di Bologna, Italy. Studied Italian film and literature
PUBLICATIONS/SPEAKING
·Instructor, DOJ National Advocacy Center, Columbia, S.C.
·Speaker, SMU Air Law Symposium 2018 & 2007
·Panelist, ABA Aviation & Space Law Conference, Washington D.C., 2009 & 2011
·Federal Accident Investigations: Civil Litigation Viewpoint , 83 J. AIR L. & COM. 561 (2018)
·Loss of Control in Flight, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Ass’n J. (2016)
·Thinking of Using an NTSB Report in Litigation?, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Ass’n J. (2015)
· Fasten Your Seat Belt: Tort Liability for Turbulence Forecasting , Lawyer-Pilots Bar Ass’n J. (2013)
· Check the Heir Supply: Proper Plaintiffs to Wrongful Death Actions Under the Death on the High Seas Act
and the Federal Tort Claims Act, Lawyer-Pilots Bar Ass’n J. (2013)
· With Barry F. Benson, The Status of Pending Air Carrier Litigation, 66 J. AIR L. & COM. 1367
(2001)
COMMUNITY
Lake Bluff Library Board, 2005-09 (President 2007-09)
Member and occasional Officer, Lake Bluff Caucus (2008-present)
Lake Forest High School Education Committee; other school committees
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS
has served The City of Lake Forest as a member of the
BOARD OR COMMISSION
YYYY-YYYY
WHEREAS, he/she has devoted much valuable time and personal attention to the work of this
commission and, on behalf of the citizens of Lake Forest, continually met his/her responsibilities
with purpose and dedication; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Lake Forest recognize and are deeply appreciative of the valuable
time and service she contributed to the preservation and improvement of the quality of life in our
community by serving on this commission;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of The City of Lake Forest,
Illinois, hereby expresses the profound gratitude of the citizens of Lake Forest to NAME for the
loyal and faithful public service he/she has given by means of this resolution, which shall be
spread upon the permanent records of the City Council.
Adopted by the City Council of
The City of Lake Forest this
18th day of May, 2020
______________________________
Mayor
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2020
FIRST SESSION
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
The City Clerk asked for a motion to appoint a Mayor Pro Tem. Alderman Rummel made a motion to appoint
Alderman Jed Morris as the Mayor Pro Tem, Alderman Notz seconded the motion.
The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and
Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carries.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Mayor Pro Tem Morris called the meeting to order at 6:46pm, and the City
Clerk Margaret Boyer called the roll of Council members.
Present: Alderman Beidler, Alderman Morris, Alderman Notz, Alderman Rummel, Alderman Preschlack,
Alderman Goshgarian, Alderman Moreno and Alderman Buschmann.
Absent: Mayor Pandaleon until 7:09pm
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE was recited.
REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
***Please note Mayor Pro Tem Morris advanced the meeting ahead to Committee Reports, Finance
Committee. When the Mayor returned at 7:09, the meeting was continued with Comments by the Mayor.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Recycling Campaign Update
- Dan Martin, Superintendent of Public Works
Mayor Pandaleon thanked the Lake Forest Garden Club for their donation and introduced Superintendent of
Public Works, Dan Martin, to give a brief presentation on the new Recycling campaign featuring Bart the
Cart.
The City Council had discussion on specific items that should not be recycled and thanked Marcus Norman
for the professional campaign.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager reserved his comments for later in the meeting.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the
meeting: 847-810-3643
COMMITTEE REPORTS
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Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2020
Regular City Council Meeting First session
FINANCE COMMITTEE
1. Approval of the FY2021 Annual Budget Summary and FY2021 Pay Plan
Alderman Morris discussed the changes made to the budget and the changes in the revenue going forward.
The City Council will be monitoring the budget and will conduct a monthly review to discuss any changes
that can be made.
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb gave an updated presentation on the FY2021 budget, stating that the
budget book will be presented for City Council approval at the May 18th meeting. A onetime transfer of
$300,000 was made from the capital fund to the general fund due to cover estimated revenue shortfall.
The City Council discussed changes made since April 20, and when asked what if anything has changed since
the last meeting, Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb stated that the only major change since the last meeting
was the Deer Path Golf Course reopening. Sally Swarthout will send the City Council information about the
golf course’s week.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the FY2021 Annual Budget Summary and FY2021 Pay Plan
Alderman Moreno made a motion to approve of the FY2021 Annual Budget Summary and FY2021 Pay Plan,
seconded by Alderman Beidler. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler, Notz, Rummel,
Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion
carried.
2. Annual Vendor Approval
Finance Director Elizabeth Holleb reported on the annual vendors list that the City has contracts with and
that a full list was available to the Council.
COUNCIL ACTION: Annual Vendor Approval
Alderman Rummel made a motion to approve the annual vendor approval, seconded by alderman
Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
PUBLIC WORKS
1. Approval of the 2020 Bridge Inspection Services to Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
(WJE, Inc.) in the total not-to-exceed amount of $199,440
Public Works Director, Michael Thomas, gave an overview of the project for bridge inspections and analyses
proposals for the in depth study of twenty-five bridges, including fourteen vehicles bridges and eleven
pedestrian bridges.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the 2020 Bridge Inspection Services to Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates,
Inc. (WJE, Inc.) in the total not-to-exceed amount of $199,440
Alderman Morris made a motion to approval the 2020 Bridge Inspection Services to Wiss, Janney, Elstner
Associates, Inc. (WJE, Inc.) in the total not-to-exceed amount of $199,440, seconded by Alderman
Buschmann. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
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2. Approval of the Illinois Route 60 Bike Path Phase I Design Project to Bleck Engineering in the
Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $48,000
Public Works Director Michael Thomas, gave an overview of the Phase I design for the bike path project. He
reported that staff is working with Community Development to ensure design adheres to parameters set
forth in the recent Route 60 Master Plan. He also reported that the approval of this item would increase the
potential for the City to receive a grant to continue phase II of the design.
The City Council had discussion on the potential to connect a path to Mettawa, and to make Lake Forest a
more bike-friendly community.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Illinois Route 60 Bike Path Phase I Design Project to Bleck Engineering
in the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $48,000
Alderman Preschlack made a motion to approve the Illinois Route 60 Bike Path Phase I Design Project to
Bleck Engineering in the Total Not-to-Exceed Amount of $48,000, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The
following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and
Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approval of the April 20, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. Approval of the Check Register for the Period of March 22 to April 24, 2020
3. Approval of Wright Benefit Strategies Benefit Consulting Services for Fiscal Year 2021 in the
Amount of $30,900
4. Request for the City Council to Increase the Approved Purchase Order Amount of $26,760
Approved on 5/20/2019 for Lake County Press to Provide Professional Printing Services of
the City Dialogue Community-Wide Newsletter to $28,179.
5. Request Approval to Purchase a Replacement Ambulance by AEV Inc., in a Not-to-Exceed
Amount of $290,000 via the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Purchasing
Program
6. Approval of Forest Park Bluff’s Pre-Design Services and a Three-Year Bluff Monitoring
Agreement with Hey & Associates in the Amount of $72,735
7. Award of Bid for the Illinois Road and Stonegate Lane Curb Improvements and the
Mayflower Ravine Crossing Improvements, to Alliance Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of
$47,815.00, to include a 10% contingency for a total of $52,596.50.
8. Award of Bid for the FY ’21 Concrete Flatwork Project to A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc.
for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $103,773
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the eight (8) Omnibus items as presented
Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
Seeing none, he asked doe a motion.
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Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve the eight (8) omnibus items as presented, seconded by
Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler, Notz, Rummel, Preschlack,
Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-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/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Manager announcement that the Presentation of Fabulous Gifts and Prizes will be held at the next in-
person meeting in Chambers.
1. Final words for departing Council Members from remaining Council Members
Each Alderman and the Mayor expressed sincere gratitude for the service of retiring Alderman Beidler and
Alderman Moreno.
2. Final comments from Alderman Beidler and Alderman Moreno
Alderman Beidler and Alderman Moreno made closing remarks to the Council, residents and Staff.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Goshgarian made a
motion to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Beidler,
Notz, Rummel, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Moreno and Buschmann. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes,
0 Nays, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.
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.
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The City of Lake Forest
CITY COUNCIL
Proceedings of the Monday, May 4, 2020
SECOND SESSION
City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
REMOTE ACCESS MEETING
The City Clerk called for the organization of the 2020-2021 Lake Forest City Council at 8:19pm
CALL FOR ORGANIZATION OF THE 2020-2021 LAKE FOREST CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK MARGARET BOYER ADMINISTERS THE OATH OF OFFICE TO:
The City Clerk administered the Oath of Office to the following:
First Ward Alderman-Elect - - Jennifer Karras
Second Ward Alderman-Elect - - Edward U. Notz Jr.
Third Ward Alderman-Elect - - Jim Preschlack
Fourth Ward Alderman-Elect - - Eileen Looby Weber
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Honorable Mayor, George Pandaleon
James E. Morris, Alderman First Ward Jim Preschlack, Alderman Third Ward
Jennifer Karras, Alderman First Ward Ara Goshgarian, Alderman Third Ward
Melanie Rummel, Alderman Second Ward Raymond Buschmann, Alderman Fourth Ward
Edward U. Notz, Jr., Alderman Second Ward Eileen Looby Weber, Alderman Fourth Ward
ELECTION AND APPOINTMENT OF CITY OFFICERS
Mayor Pandaleon made the following Election and Appointments of City Officers
1. ELECTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR AS REQUIRED BY
CHARTER AND CITY CODE
City Supervisor Jason Wicha
City Treasurer Elizabeth Holleb
City Clerk Margaret Boyer
City Marshal & Collector Karl Walldorf
City Attorney Julie Tappendorf
City Surveyor and Engineer Gewalt Hamilton Associates
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Mayors Appointments
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve the Mayor’s Election and Appointments, seconded by
Alderman Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack,
Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
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REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS
COMMENTS BY MAYOR
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 1 Alderman Prudence Beidler
Mayor Pandaleon read the Resolution and presented it to the Alderman Beidler.
B. Resolution of Appreciation for Ward 4 Alderman Michelle Moreno
Mayor Pandaleon read the Resolution and presented it to the Alderman Moreno.
COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the Resolutions of Appreciation
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve both Resolutions of Appreciation, seconded by Alderman
Rummel. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays, motion carried.
COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER
City Manager Wicha thanked the retiring Aldermen for their service to the community.
OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the public can provide public comment by calling into the following number during the
meeting: 847-810-3643
COMMITTEE REPORTS
There were no reports.
ITEMS FOR OMNIBUS VOTE CONSIDERATION
1. Approve the Extension of the Mayor’s Declaration of a Local State of Emergency until the
next City Council Meeting
2. Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meetings of the Lake Forest City Council
for the year 2021
3. Award the Lake Forest portion of the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2020 Concrete
Curb and Sidewalk Replacement Project with Schroeder and Schroeder, Inc. for a Not-to-
Exceed Amount of $90,000
4. Award the Lake Forest portion of the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2020 Crack
Sealing Project with Patriot Pavement Maintenance, Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of
$40,000
5. Award the Lake Forest portion of the Municipal Partnership Initiative (MPI) 2020 Joint Sewer
Lining Project with Hoerr Construction for a not-to-exceed amount of $260,000
COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the five (5) Omnibus items as presented
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Mayor Pandaleon asked members of the Council if they would like to remove any item or take it separately.
Seeing none, he asked for a motion.
Alderman Buschmann made a motion to approve the five (5) omnibus items seconded by Alderman
Preschlack. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel, Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian,
Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-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/COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
City Manager Wicha, Mayor Pandaleon and the entire City Council welcomed the two new Aldermen to the
Council.
A public comment was made by Warren Ross, who offered comments on private tennis court availability
and and their status during the Stay at Home Order.
The two new Aldermen expressed their enthusiasm to serve the Lake Forest Community .
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business Mayor Pandaleon asked for a motion. Alderman Preschlack made a motion
to adjourn, seconded by Alderman Weber. The following voted “Aye”: Alderman Morris, Karras, Rummel,
Notz, Preschlack, Goshgarian, Buschmann and Weber. The following voted “Nay”: None. 8-Ayes, 0 Nays,
motion carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:49 pm.
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
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RESOLUTION COMMITTING LOCAL FUNDS
Resolution No. _________
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of Lake Forest, Illinois has taken action to submit a
Rebuild Illinois competitive public infrastructure application,
WHEREAS, receipt of Rebuild Illinois grant assistance is essential to allow The City of Lake
Forest to undertake the project to complete the necessary repairs to the failing culvert under
Rosemary Road in Lake Forest,
WHEREAS, criteria are such that financial participation by the grantee is required in conjunction
with Rebuild Illinois funds, and
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest has certain monies allocated for the above-referenced
project with cash on hand, as needed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT The City of Lake Forest does hereby commit
funds from the City’s Capital Fund for use in conjunction with a Rebuild Illinois Public
Infrastructure Grant, such funds to equal 50% of the estimated total project cost of $560,615, or
$280,307.50.
PASSED and APPROVED at its regular City Council Meeting, held on the 18th day of May,
2020.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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CITY OF LAKE FOREST
CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT
This AGREEMENT is dated as of the ____ day of ___________, _____ (“Agreement”),
and is by and between the CITY OF LAKE FOREST (“City”), an Illinois home rule municipality,
and Revize Software Systems (“Consultant”).
IN CONSIDERATION OF the recitals and the mutual covenants and agreements set
forth in the Agreement, and pursuant to the City’s authority, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. CONSULTANT AND SCOPE OF SERVICES.
A. Engagement of Consultant. The City desires to engage the Consultant to
provide website design, implementation and support services to the City and to perform other
services as described in the Proposal Documents. The Consultant represents it is financially
solvent, has the necessary financial resources, and is sufficiently experienced and competent to
perform and complete the services set forth in the Proposal Documents ("Services") in
accordance with the standards of practice, care, and diligence practiced by recognized
companies or firms performing services of a similar nature in existence at the time of
performance. The representations and certifications expressed are in addition to any other
representations and certifications expressed in this Agreement, or expressed or implied by law,
which are reserved to the City.
B. Proposal Documents. The Proposal Documents consist of (1) the City’s
Request For Proposals; (2) the Consultant’s Proposal; (3) the Service Level & CMS License
Agreement; and 4) the Pricing and Payment Schedule. The Proposal Documents are attached
hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A. To the extent there is any conflict between the
Proposal Documents and this Agreement, the terms of this Agreement will control.
C. Commencement; Time of Performance. The Consultant must commence the
Services immediately upon receipt of written notice that this Agreement has been fully executed
by the Parties (“Commencement Date”). The Consultant must diligently and continuously
prosecute the Services until the completion of the Services or upon the termination of this
Agreement by the City, but in no event later than one hundred and eighty (180) days after the
execution of this Agreement (“Time of Performance”), unless extended by the City in its
discretion.
D. Agreement Amount. The total amount billed for the Services during the term of
this Agreement shall not exceed the amount identified in the Proposal Documents without the
prior express written authorization of the City. The Consultant must submit invoices in an
approved format to the City for costs incurred by the Consultant in performing the Services. The
amount billed in these invoice must be based on the rates set forth in the Proposal Documents.
The City agrees to pay to the Consultant in accordance with the Local Government Prompt
Payment Act, 50 ILCS 505/1, et seq.
E. Term. The term of this Agreement, unless terminated pursuant to the terms of
this Agreement, shall be for forty-eight (48) months from the Commencement Date.
Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the City may terminate this Agreement at any time
with or without cause upon 15 days prior written notice to the Consultant. In the event this
Agreement is terminated by the City, the Consultant will be paid for Services actually performed
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and reimbursable expenses actually incurred, if any, prior to termination, not exceeding the
value of the Services completed determined on the basis of the rates set forth in the Proposal
Documents.
SECTION 2. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.
A. Confidential Information. The term “Confidential Information” shall mean
information in the possession or under the control of the City relating to the technical, business,
or corporate affairs of the City; City property; user information, including, without limitation, any
information pertaining to usage of the City's computer system, including and without limitation,
any information obtained from server logs or other records of electronic or machine readable
form; and the existence of, and terms and conditions of, this Agreement. City Confidential
Information shall not include information that can be demonstrated: (1) to have been rightfully in
the possession of the Consultant from a source other than the City prior to the time of disclosure
of said information to the Consultant under this Agreement (“Time of Disclosure”); (2) to have
been in the public domain prior to the Time of Disclosure; (3) to have become part of the public
domain after the Time of Disclosure by a publication or by any other means except an
unauthorized act or omission or breach of this Agreement on the part of the Consultant or the
City; or (4) to have been supplied to the Consultant after the Time of Disclosure without
restriction by a third party who is under no obligation to the City to maintain such information in
confidence.
B. No Disclosure of Confidential Information by the Consultant. The
Consultant acknowledges that it may, in performing the Services for the City under this
Agreement, have access to or be directly or indirectly exposed to Confidential Information. The
Consultant agrees to hold confidential all Confidential Information and will not disclose or use
Confidential Information without express prior written consent of the City. The Consultant must
use reasonable measures at least as strict as those the Consultant uses to protect its own
confidential information. These measures must include, without limitation, requiring employees
and subcontractors of the Consultant to execute a non-disclosure agreement before obtaining
access to Confidential Information.
SECTION 3. INDEMNIFICATION; INSURANCE.
A. Indemnification. The Consultant proposes and agrees that the Consultant will
indemnify, save harmless, and defend the City against all damages, liability, claims, losses, and
expenses (including attorneys' fee) that may arise, or be alleged to have arisen, out of or in
connection with the Consultant’s performance of, or failure to perform, the Services or any part
thereof, any misuse or improper use of trademark or copyright protected material or otherwise
protected intellectual property by the Consultant, or any failure of the Consultant to meet the
representations and certifications set forth in this Agreement.
B. Insurance. The Consultant will, at its sole cost, obtain and keep in force at all
times during the performance of any work referred to above, Workers Compensation and
Employer’s Liability Insurance, Commercial General Liability Insurance, and Automobile
Insurance in at least the type and amounts as follows:
1. Workers' Compensation:
(a) State: Statutory
(b) Employer's Liability
$500,000.00 Per Accident
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$500,000.00 Disease, Policy Limit
$500,000.00 Disease, Each Employee
2. Commercial General Liability: $2,000,000.00 General Aggregate
3. Business Automobile Liability (including owned, non-owned and hired vehicles):
i. Bodily Injury:
• $1,000,000.00 Per Person
• $1,000,000.00 Per Accident
ii. Property Damage
• $1,000,000.00 Per Occurrence
4. Umbrella Excess Liability: $2,000,000.00 over Primary Insurance
The Consultant must name the City as an additional insured and provide City with Certificates of
Insurance and applicable policy endorsement(s), executed by a duly authorized representative
of each insurer, showing compliance with the insurance requirements set forth above. Failure of
City to demand any certificate, endorsement or other evidence of full compliance with these
insurance requirements or failure of City to identify a deficiency from evidence that is provided
shall not be construed as a waiver of Consultant’s obligation to maintain such insurance. The
Consultant agrees that the obligation to provide the insurance required by these documents is
solely its responsibility and that this is a requirement which cannot be waived by any conduct,
action, inaction or omission by the City. Upon request, the Consultant will provide copies of any
or all policies of insurance maintained in fulfillment hereof. Failure to maintain the required
insurance may result in termination of this Contract at City’s option.
SECTION 4. DEFAULT.
If it should appear at any time that the Consultant has failed or refused to prosecute, or
has delayed in the prosecution of, the Services with diligence at a rate that assures completion
of the Services in full compliance with the requirements of this Agreement, or has otherwise
failed, refused, or delayed to perform or satisfy the Services or any other requirement of this
Agreement (“Event of Default”), and fails to cure any such Event of Default within 10 business
days after the Consultant’s receipt of written notice of such Event of Default from the City, then
the City will have the right, without prejudice to any other remedies provided by law or equity, to
pursue any one or more of the following remedies:
1. Cure by Consultant. The City may require the Consultant, within a
reasonable time, to complete or correct all or any part of the Services that are the
subject of the Event of Default; and to take any or all other action necessary to bring the
Consultant and the Services into compliance with this Agreement.
2. Termination of Agreement by City. The City may terminate this
Agreement without liability for further payment of amounts due or to become due under
this Agreement after the effective date of termination.
3. Withholding of Payment by City. The City may withhold from any
payment, whether or not previously approved, or may recover from the Consultant, any
and all costs, including attorneys’ fees and administrative expenses, incurred by the City
as the result of any Event of Default by the Consultant or as a result of actions taken by
the City in response to any Event of Default by the Consultant.
SECTION 5. SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
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A. Relationship of the Parties. The Consultant acts as an independent contractor
in providing and performing the Services. Nothing in, nor done pursuant to, this Agreement shall
be construed (1) to create the relationship of principal and agent, employer and employee,
partners, or joint venturers between the City and Consultant; or (2) to create any relationship
between the City and any subcontractor of the Consultant.
B. Conflict of Interest. The Consultant represents and certifies that, to the best of
its knowledge, (1) no City employee or agent is interested in the business of the Consultant or
this Agreement; (2) as of the date of this Agreement neither the Consultant nor any person
employed or associated with the Consultant has any interest that would conflict in any manner
or degree with the performance of the obligations under this Agreement; and (3) neither the
Consultant nor any person employed by or associated with the Consultant shall at any time
during the term of this Agreement obtain or acquire any interest that would conflict in any
manner or degree with the performance of the obligations under this Agreement.
C. No Collusion. The Consultant represents and certifies that the Consultant is not
barred from contracting with a unit of state or local government as a result of (1) a delinquency
in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue unless the
Consultant is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by the appropriate
revenue act, its liability for the tax or the amount of the tax, as set forth in Section 11-42.1-1 et
seq. of the Illinois Municipal Code, 65 ILCS 5/11-42.1-1 et seq.; or (2) a violation of either
Section 33E-3 or Section 33E-4 of Article 33E of the Criminal Code of 1961, 720 ILCS 5/33E-1
et seq. The Consultant represents that the only persons, firms, or corporations interested in this
Agreement as principals are those disclosed to the City prior to the execution of this Agreement,
and that this Agreement is made without collusion with any other person, firm, or corporation. If
at any time it shall be found that the Consultant has, in procuring this Agreement, colluded with
any other person, firm, or corporation, then the Consultant shall be liable to the City for all loss
or damage that the City may suffer, and this Agreement shall, at the City’s option, be null and
void.
D. Compliance With Laws and Grants. Consultant must give all notices, pay all
fees, and take all other action that may be necessary to ensure that the Services are provided,
performed, and completed in accordance with all required governmental permits, licenses, or
other approvals and authorizations that may be required in connection with providing,
performing, and completing the Services, and with all applicable statutes, ordinances, rules, and
regulations, including without limitation the Fair Labor Standards Act; any statutes regarding
qualification to do business; any statutes prohibiting discrimination because of, or requiring
affirmative action based on, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, or other prohibited
classification, including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C.
§§ 12101 et seq., and the Illinois Human Rights Act, 775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq. Consultant must
also comply with all conditions of any federal, state, or local grant received by Owner or
Consultant with respect to this Contract or the Services. Consultant is solely liable for any fines
or civil penalties that are imposed by any governmental or quasi-governmental agency or body
that may arise, or be alleged to have arisen, out of or in connection with Consultant's, or its
subcontractors, performance of, or failure to perform, the Services or any part thereof. Every
provision of law required by law to be inserted into this Contract is deemed to be inserted.
To the extent that the Prevailing Wage Act applies, the Consultant must pay, and require every
subcontractor to pay, prevailing wages as established by the Illinois Department of Labor for
each craft or type of work needed to execute the contract in accordance with 820 ILCS 130/.01
et seq. The Consultant shall prominently post the current schedule of prevailing wages at the
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contract site and shall notify immediately in writing all of its subcontractors, of all changes in the
schedule of prevailing wages. Any increases in costs to the Consultant due to changes in the
prevailing rate of wage during the terms of any contract shall be at the expense of the
Consultant and not at the expense of the Owner. The change order shall be computed using
the prevailing wage rates applicable at the time the change order work is scheduled to be
performed. The Consultant shall be solely responsible to maintain accurate records as required
by the prevailing wage statute and to obtain and furnish all such certified records to the City as
required by Statute. In lieu of certified payroll, Consultant shall submit a letter setting forth the
basis upon which Consultant has concluded the Act does not apply. The Consultant shall be
solely liable for paying the difference between prevailing wages and any wages actually
received by laborers, workmen and/or mechanics engaged in the Work and in every way defend
and indemnify the City against any claims arising under or related to the payment of wages in
accordance with the Prevailing Wage Act. The Illinois Department of Labor publishes the
prevailing wage rates on its website at: https://www.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-
Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx Consultant is advised that the Department revises the
prevailing wage rates and the Consultant has an obligation to check the Department’s web site
for revisions.
F. Mutual Cooperation. The City agrees to cooperate with the Consultant in the
performance of the Services, including meeting with the Consultant and providing the
Consultant with such non-confidential information that the City may have that may be relevant
and helpful to the Consultant’s performance of the Services. The Consultant agrees to
cooperate with the City in the performance of and the completion of the Services and with any
other consultants engaged by the City.
G. Ownership. Designs, drawings, plans, specifications, photos, reports,
information, observations, calculations, notes, and any other documents, data, or information, in
any form, prepared, collected, or received by the Consultant in connection with any or all of the
Services to be performed under this Agreement (“Documents”) are deemed the exclusive
property of the City. At the City’s request, or upon termination of this Agreement, the Consultant
will cause the Documents to be promptly delivered to the City.
H. Freedom of Information Act. The Consultant agrees to maintain, without
charge to the City, all records and documents for projects of the City in compliance with the
Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq. In addition, Consultant must produce records
which are responsive to a request received by the City under the Freedom of Information Act so
that the City may provide records to those requesting them within the time frames required. If
additional time is necessary to compile records in response to a request, then Consultant must
notify the City and if possible, the City will request an extension so as to comply with the Act. In
the event that the City is found to have not complied with the Freedom of Information Act due to
Consultant’s failure to Consultant documents or otherwise appropriately respond to a request
under the Act, then Consultant will indemnify and hold the City harmless, and pay all amounts
determined to be due including but not limited to fines, costs, attorneys’ fees and penalties.
SECTION 6. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
A. Amendment. No amendment or modification to this Agreement shall be
effective unless and until the amendment or modification is in writing, properly approved in
accordance with applicable procedures, and executed.
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B. Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned by the City or by the
Consultant without the prior written consent of the other party.
C. Binding Effect. The terms of this Agreement will bind and inure to the benefit of
the Parties to this Agreement and their agents, successors, and assigns.
D. Notice. All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be delivered (1) personally, (2) by a reputable overnight courier, (3) by
certified mail, return receipt requested, and deposited in the U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, or (4)
by email. Unless otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement, notices shall be deemed
received upon the earlier of (a) actual receipt; (b) one business day after deposit with an
overnight courier as evidenced by a receipt of deposit; (c) three business days following deposit
in the U.S. mail, as evidenced by a return receipt; (d) time-stamp email was sent. By notice
complying with the requirements of this Section, each Party shall have the right to change the
address or the addressee, or both, for all future notices and communications to the other party,
but no notice of a change of addressee or address shall be effective until actually received.
Notices and communications to the City shall be addressed to, and delivered at, the following
address:
The City of Lake Forest (“City”)
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Attn: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager
Email: strongm@cityoflakeforest.com
Notices and communications to the Consultant shall be addressed to, and delivered at, the
following address:
Revize Software Systems
150 Kirts Blvd; Suite B
Troy, MI 48084
Attn: Thomas Jean, Project Manager
Email: Thomas.jean@revize.com
E. Third Party Beneficiary. No claim as a third party beneficiary under this
Agreement by any person, firm, or corporation shall be made or be valid against the City.
F. Governing Laws. This Agreement will be governed by, construed and enforced
in accordance with the internal laws, but not the conflicts of laws rules, of the State of Illinois.
Venue for any dispute arising out of this Agreement will be in the Circuit Courts of Lake County,
Illinois.
G. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between
the parties to this Agreement and supersedes all prior agreements and negotiations between
the parties, whether written or oral relating to the subject matter of this Agreement.
H. Waiver. Neither the City nor the Consultant shall be under any obligation to
exercise any of the rights granted to them in this Agreement except as it shall determine to be in
its best interest from time to time. The failure of the City or the Consultant to exercise at any
time any such rights shall not be deemed or construed as a waiver of that right, nor shall the
failure void or affect the City's or the Consultant's right to enforce such rights or any other rights.
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I. Exhibits. Exhibit A is attached to this Agreement, and by this reference
incorporated in and made a part of, this Agreement. In the event of a conflict between the
Proposal Documents attached as Exhibit A and the text of this Agreement, the text of this
Agreement shall control.
[Signature Page Follows]
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ATTEST: CITY OF LAKE FOREST
By: By:
City Clerk City Manager
ATTEST: CONSULTANT
By: By:
Title: Its:
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EXHIBIT A
Proposal Documents
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Request for Proposals
Website Development and Hosting Services
www.cityoflakeforest.com
Issue Date: 12/19/2019
Questions Due: 1/10/2020, 4:30 p.m. Central
Proposal Due Date: 1/29/2020, 2:00 p.m. Central
PROPOSALS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL BE
RETURNED UNOPENED
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Proposal Submission Summary
Proposal Due Date: 1/29/2020 at 2:00 PM Central
Submit: 1. One (1) printed, signed, original proposal and signed addenda
2. Five (5) copies of signed proposal and signed addenda
3. One (1) USB flash drive containing Proposal including the
following forms (found in Proposal Forms section):
a. General Certifications Form
b. Identity Theft Protection Form
c. Desired Website Functionality Table Form
d. Price Proposal Form
Send to:
City of Lake Forest
Sealed Proposal: Website Development and Hosting Services
Mike Strong, Assistant to the City Manager
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Effective immediately upon release of this Request for Proposals (RFP) and until notice of
contract award, all communications from proposers regarding this RFP shall be directed to:
Layla Werner, Administrative Intern
WernerL@cityoflakeforest.com
The City, or designee, shall distribute all official changes, modifications, responses to questions
or notices relating to the requirements of this RFP. Any information from any other source shall
not be considered official and proposers relying on information from other sources do so at their
own risk.
Listed below are specific and anticipated dates and times of actions related to this RFP. The
actions with specific dates must be completed as indicated unless otherwise changed. An
addendum to this RFP will be issued in the event that it is necessary to change any of the
specific dates and times in the summary of events listed below:
Milestone Anticipated Timeframe
RFP Issuance 12/19/2019
Questions Due by Vendors 1/10/2020 by 4:30 PM Central
Proposals Due From Vendor 1/29/2020 by 2:00 PM Central
Evaluation of Proposals 2/12/2020
Vendor Demonstrations and Presentations 2/24/2020-2/26/2020
Intent to Award Contract 3/16/2020
Anticipated Implementation start 4/6/2020
Anticipated System Go Live 1/12/2021
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................. 2
RFP Definitions ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
City Background ..................................................................................................................................................... 2
Staff Input and Visioning Workshop ..................................................................................................................... 2
Requested Scope of Services ................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional and Desired Services .......................................................................................................................... 5
RFP Evaluation ........................................................................................................................................................... 6
Instructions to Vendors .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Contract Terms and Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 10
Proposal Forms ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
GENERAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FORM ........................................................................... 16
IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION FORM .................................................................................................... 17
DESIRED WEBSITE FUNCTIONALITY TABLE ........................................................................................ 18
PRICE PROPOSAL FORM ............................................................................................................................ 19
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Introduction
Overview
The City of Lake Forest is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants and providers in order
to conduct a full website redesign that meets the needs of all internal and external stakeholders,
as well as giving the City’s website a new sleek design that is up to date and functional.
RFP Definitions
The following definitions are used in the RFP:
A. City refers to the City of Lake Forest
B. Consultant, Vendor or Provider refers to a company or organization submitting a
proposal in response to this RFP
C. Stakeholder refers to any major party who will use the City website. This includes but is
not limited to, businesses, City staff, residents etc.
City Background
The City of Lake Forest is located north of Chicago Illinois with a population of about 19,000
residents. The City currently manages a website that was designed and hosted by American
Eagle in 2013. The City is seeking a qualified vendor to assist with updating its website, by
providing a fresh new look to accurately represent the values that are upheld by the City. The
City prides itself on the level of customer service that it provides to all of its stakeholders, and
believes that a website redesign will improve those services.
Staff Input and Visioning Workshop
The City held a visioning session with internal stakeholders representing all operating
departments in order to discuss its current web presence, and how the website can be better
utilized to meet the needs of all the City’s stakeholders. The workshop lead to the development
of key design concepts and standards to meet those needs.
The following departments that were represented in this visioning workshop:
City Manager’s Office
Finance/IT Department
Fire Department
Human Resources Department
Police Department
Public Work Department
Community Development
Parks and Recreation
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At the conclusion of the workshop, City staff developed a vision for a new website design which
represents key goals and objectives that will allow the City to meet the needs of its
stakeholders.
“The City website guides site visitors to learn more about the Lake Forest community,
encourages them to learn about and interact with our customer service departments, and
empowers the City to promote good governance. The City’s website is a resource for current
residents, job seekers, business, institutions and service organizations and to those interested
in making Lake Forest their home. The City’s website maximizes user experience through
intuitive design, integration with mobile service processes, transparency and customer service
platforms.”
Requested Scope of Services
The City’s goal for implementing a website redesign is to realize its website vision of guiding site
visitors to learn more about the Lake Forest community, encourage them to learn about and
interact with the City’s customer service departments, and empower the City to promote good
governance. The City will be reviewing Proposals from Vendors with the following objectives in
mind:
Redesigning the home page around users’ critical tasks
Redesigning the site architecture and navigation to improve search functionality and usability
Implementing a Content Management System (CMS) to improve and enhance site governance
Developing a content strategy to improve existing content and identify new site content
Enhancing current and potential third party and other city website integration that support
internal business services (e.g. BS&A online services, GIS, Laserfiche, etc.)
Implementing aesthetics that align with themes of the City’s “Welcome Home” marketing
campaign
When the City held the website visioning workshop, key stakeholders narrowed required
features and functionalities down to six (6) key factors that will drive the design guidelines of the
new website. Those categories were aesthetics, usability and ease of access, adaptability to
new technologies, ADA compliancy, transparent government, and better ability to publicize The
City of Lake Forest. These were then broken down further into design qualities:
Consistent Website Design. Website design must remain consistent throughout all
pages to maximize usability, except where differentiating between departments or
sections of the website as requested by the City.
Design Overview. Website design must be visually appealing, incorporating the City’s
colors and logo where appropriate.
Design Process. The consultant shall develop an original design for the City and over
a period of time during the development of the website, consult with key members of
the City’s website redesign committee to make revisions and alterations to the
consultant’s original design submission.
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Easy Updating. Design elements should include background images, photographs,
logos, tabs and/or buttons that are easily updated or swapped out by the City’s staff at
any time and without incurring any additional implementation or update charges.
Mobile Friendly Presence. The new website should be transferrable from desktop to
mobile device and still have the same functionality as the desktop version
Website Design and Content Ownership. Ownership of unique elements of the
website design and all content shall be transferred to the City upon completion of the
project.
In addition to achieving these design qualities, the City is seeking to achieve greater
accessibility and mobility of the City’s website, and seeks to enhance the user-experience of its
site visitors. Desired responsive website features that the City is seeking include:
ADA Compliance and Accessibility. The website should have the ability to be used by
all from a design aspect, including the ability to enlarge fonts. City desires to implement
a website that meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.0).
Advanced Search Feature. An advanced search feature that only pulls original content
from the City of Lake Forest webpage and does not pull alternative sources from Google
or other browsers.
Clean Sleek Visual Appearance of Website. Move away from an “encyclopedia” type
website and towards more of a "billboard" to attract attention and help ease navigation.
Increase Customer Service and Online Engagement. Implementing the usage of
online payments, fillable forms, or other engagement tools to communicate with City staff
or resources through an online platform. This includes, but is not limited to a citizen
request management (“CRM”) module or online chat bot technology.
Navigation Redesign. Less clutter on the website, less information in the "I want to"
tab. The possibility of have five main buttons or tabs on the front page and the search
bar.
These features were identified as necessary components to a website redesign, as the current
website does not encompass the needs of all major stakeholders. These project goals are to be
utilized and included in the redesign process.
The City will select a Vendor that offers an enhanced CMS that promotes decentralized content
maintenance. This will allow authorized users to edit all website content. If the edit is considered
advanced, the vendor will be contacted to assist in the edit. However, it is the City’s desire to be
able to edit and control the content on the City website. In addition, the City desires a website
solution from a Vendor that has experience with or ability to integrate various third-party
applications, including:
BS&A
Laserfiche
NeoGov
Quicket
Invoice Cloud
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WebTrac
APTVSA
MGP - GIS
The selected Vendor will be required to perform all the tasks necessary to facilitate and
implement a website redesign process and hosting services.
The City is not requesting and/or requiring any vendor assistance with content or data
conversion from its existing website to the vendor’s new platform.
The City will provide access to data, including analytics information from its current
website, to the selected Vendor.
The selected Vendor should employ and/or be familiar with UX-design methodology and
concepts in order to successfully achieve the City’s goals and objectives with its
redesign process.
Training is a key to the success of user adoption of the new website, especially due to
the decentralized nature of the City’s online content management. The proposal must
include on-site training for the day-to-day/primary users, the advanced users, and the
administrators of the new website.
If a contract is awarded in March 2020, a successful proposer must commit that a
website launch will be complete by January 2021.
Additional and Desired Services
In addition to services outlined above, the City has identified additional services desired by the
Selected Vendor. Vendor should indicate whether their proposal includes these services, or if
they have additional modules or solutions that can provide these desired services. Such costs,
if not included in the implementation costs or annual maintenance and support costs should be
clearly identified separately on the Price Proposal Form.
Access to training library
Free website redesign/refresh after two years
Annual Consulting hours
On-going training and support via email or phone call after go-live date
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RFP Evaluation
Responses to this RFP will be evaluated by a Selection Team consisting of City department
stakeholders. At any point in time during the evaluations, a Proposer may be excluded from
further consideration. At the conclusion of the process, the finalist Proposer will be judged on all
information collected to date against the following criteria:
Round 1 Evaluation: As part of the Vendor's RFP response, the following minimal criteria must
be met for a proposal to be considered for further evaluation. Fai lure to meet all criteria may
disqualify the Vendor's response from further consideration:
1. Response Timeliness – RFP response is submitted by the due date and time.
2. Response Completeness – RFP response addresses the format requested in section
“Instructions to Vendors”.
3. Response Authorization – RFP response contains an original signature signed by a
company officer on the General Certification Requirements form.
Round 2 Evaluation: For those Vendors whose proposals pass the minimal criteria, the
following categories of criteria will be used to further evaluate the proposals with no order of
preference:
1. Investment and Costs - A cost analysis will include implementation costs, system
licensing, and annual maintenance. After the proposals have been reviewed, selected
vendors may be requested to make a presentation or provide a demonstration of their
web service solution. Until that time, only the originally quoted price will be considered.
The Proposer’s quoted price should be as competitive as possible. Prices submitted
after the receipt of proposals, unless requested by the City, will not be considered valid.
2. Compliance with the City’s Timeline
3. Vendor Experience and Expertise – Vendor’s ability to meet the City’s desired
functional requirements as presented in the functionality score sheet (Exhibit B).
Round 3 Evaluation: The top Vendors in the second-round evaluation will then proceed to an
additional level of due diligence that will include the following activities:
1. Product Demonstration – See City schedule for demonstration dates on Proposal
Submission Summary on Page 2. The City will require product demonstrations in a lab
setting to provide staff the opportunity to evaluate the Vendor’s products, CMS
functionality, system features, and services they offer. Demonstrations will be no more
than four (4) hours in length and will require a lab. A sample Agenda is included below:
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Timeframe Session Topic 8:30 - 9:00 Vendor Introduction & Overview 9:00 - 10:15 System Wide Features & Services 10:15 - 10:30 Break 10:30 – 11:00 Implementation Discussion
11:00 – 11:15 Questions & Answer/Closing Comments
11:15 - 12:00 Open Lab
Vendor demonstrations will take place February 24th through the 26th, 2020.
2. Follow-up Questions and Answers
3. Reference Checks
Instructions to Vendors
All proposals must be submitted in a sealed package and labeled “Sealed Proposal: Website
Development and Hosting Services.” Proposals received after the deadline will not be
accepted and will be returned to the sender unopened. Proposals may not be delivered via
facsimile or e-mail. Proposals shall be sent Federal Express (or comparable carrier) or hand
delivered to City Hall, 220 E. Deerpath, Lake Forest, IL 60045.
To facilitate an accurate analysis of responses to this RFP, the vendor is required to prepare
their proposals in accordance to the following format. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in rejection. Section numbers are not necessary to reference in the submitted proposal.
The proposal should be organized as follows:
1. Proposal Executive Summary
This part of the response to the RFP should describe the Vendor’s ability to provide the
City’s desired functionality identified in this RFP. Vendors are to provide information
about their company for the City to evaluate the Vendor’s stability and ability to support
the commitments set forth in response to this RFP. Please include:
a) State the names of the principals in your company
b) State how many website development and/or redesign projects with three (3) or
more separate municipalities your company has deployed
c) State how many website development and/or redesign projects your company
has deployed nationally
d) Provide an overview of the key elements included in your proposal. Take this
time to highlight any key features that differentiate you from competitors.
2. Overview of Proposed Services
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Provide a narrative describing the proposed scope of services for the performance of
this project. The requirements defined in the Desired Functionality section contains the
overall desired outcomes of the proposed website services. Please include:
a) Provide your proposed solution(s) to the Website Functionality requirements
included in Desired Functionality Section.
b) Provide the requirements of the City as well as any other functionalities
additionally that the provider can offer to better suit the needs of the City.
c) Describe how/if the new website will meet ADA requirements.
d) In this Section please provide any optional services that the City can choose to
include in the redesign such as the additional and desired services listed in the
Scope of Services requested in Section 2 of this RFP. This does not require the
City to implement any of the additional proposed services.
e) Describe the security features that will be employed with the new website,
including security tools used to monitor the website, malicious activity reporting,
level of security certification, and any information on experience with a
compromised website.
3. Implementation and Training Schedule
A proposed implementation schedule showing milestones given in days from contract
execution date in order to meet the City’s milestones as identified in the Proposal
Submission Summary on page 2. Please include:
a) Provide a narrative on the anticipated tasks required to fulfill the requirements of
this Project, as outlined in the scope of services. Include a step-by-step workflow
typically associated with website design and implementation, and describe the
level of participation required by external customers and City staff.
b) Include a comprehensive timeline for scope of the project. Demonstrate or
provide supporting documentation to complete the project by deadline.
c) Include the training that staff will receive upon completion and prior to
implementation of the proposed redesign. Outline in this Section how many hours
of training will be provided by the vendor. Include any responsibilities of each
party:
i. What types of ongoing training material will be provided?
ii. Is the proposed training on-site or remote?
4. References
Include references, including contact name and telephone number, of at least three (3)
municipal organizations similar in size and application that have deployed your website
services. Preference will be given to Vendors who have deployed at least one (1)
redesign within the last three (3) years. Vendors with no municipal experience may
not be considered for this Project.
5. Exceptions and Deviations
If the Vendor finds it impossible or impractical to adhere to any portion of this RFP,
Contract Terms and Conditions, Scope of Work, or timeline, it shall be so stated in this
section.
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6. Desired Website Functionality Table Form
The City’s desired functionality and implementation is identified in this form
(spreadsheet) on Desired Website Functionality Table. Fill in all rows on the form
provided. If the submitted proposal cannot comply with the desired functionality
identified, please indicate as such in the notes section.
7. Price Proposal Form
All costs must be provided in the proposal on the City pricing form provided as part of
this RFP. In the event services are provided at no additional cost, the item should be
noted as, "No Charge." Do not use, “To Be Determined,” or similar annotations, as the
City is asking Proposers to provide pricing for all desired outcomes with the
understanding that they may have to make assumptions. Such assumptions should be
stated as such. A Proposer may submit an additional pricing proposal in a format that is
suitable to the Proposer however, the City’s Pricing Proposal form must also be
included. The City’s Pricing Proposal form will be used to evaluate the proposal. Please
indicate if pricing proposal includes 30-days of post go-live support via phone call or in
person.
The City is requesting to provide pricing for the first year’s system licensing and
maintenance support. Additionally, the City is requesting the Proposer to provide annual
licensing and maintenance costs in years two (2) through five (5), in which the costs are
to remain the same. After year five (5), the increase must not exceed four percent (4%)
annually of the original price.
8. General Certification Requirement Form
Include original signed copy of General Certification Requirements Form.
9. Identity Theft Protection Form
Include original signed copy of Identity Theft Protection Form
10. Addenda
Include all original signed copies of City provided addenda of this RFP in this section, if
any.
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Contract Terms and Conditions
The contract will be fully negotiated during the selection process after a Vendor’s proposal is
accepted by the City. Exceptions and deviations to the contract terms outlined in the
attachment may be considered during the selection process and such terms shall be included in
the final contract.
Each Vendor, by making a proposal, represents that this RFP has been read and is fully
understood. The proposal must be signed in ink by an individual authorized to legally bind the
person, partnership, company, or corporation submitting the proposal. All manual signature s
must have the name typed directly under the line of the signature. These requirements apply to
all RFP addenda.
The following contract terms and conditions, substantially in the form contained herein, are
expected to be agreed to by the Vendor as part of contract negotiations. Exceptions must be
explicitly noted in the Vendor proposals with the Exceptions and Deviations form provided. Lack
of exceptions listed on the checklist shall be considered acceptance of all terms and conditions
as presented in this RFP. The terms and conditions below should not be expected to be an
exhaustive list of the terms that would be negotiated in the final agreement which would be
subject to review by the City Attorney.
The Vendor shall be deemed as having been awarded a contract when the City’s System and
Services Agreement and Vendor proposal has been duly served upon the intended awardee by
an authorized agent of the City and authorized agent of the Vendor. The successful Vendor, at
the time of contract execution, must be licensed to do business in the State of Illinois.
Should there be a conflict in wording between the Technology System and Services Agreement
and the Proposer’s RFP response, the City’s Technology System and Services Agreement shall
prevail
1. General Conditions
A. This RFP is issued pursuant to applicable provisions of the City's Purchasing Policies
and Procedures. Responses to this RFP shall be opened in private by City officials to
avoid disclosure of contents that may contain confidential or proprietary information to
competing Respondents.
B. An agreement or contract resulting from the acceptance of a Proposal shall be on forms
approved by the City's legal counsel and shall contain, as a minimum, the City’s system
and services agreement, the applicable provisions of this RFP, and the Proposal itself.
The City reserves the right to reject any agreement or contract which does not conform
to the RFP, the Proposal of the firm concerned, or the City's requirements for
agreements and contracts.
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C. The contracted firm shall not assign any interest in the contract and shall not transfer
any interest without the prior written consent of the City.
D. Discussions may be conducted with responsible entities that have submitted proposals
in order to clarify certain elements. Proposals shall be afforded fair and equal treatment
with respect to any opportunity for discussion and revision. Any such revisions may be
permitted after submissions and prior to award for the purpose of obtaining best and final
offers at the discretion of the City. In conducting discussions, there shall be no
disclosure of information derived from proposals submitted by competing proposers. The
selection shall be done by a review team and will be recommended to the City Council
for final approval.
E. City of Lake Forest reserves the right to negotiate with more than one potential awardee
after the submission of all proposals.
F. City of Lake Forest may award a contract based on initial proposals received without
discussing such proposals among the vendors.
G. City of Lake Forest reserves the right to accept any submittal, or any parts or parts
thereof, or to reject any, some or all submittals.
H. If, through any cause, the contracted firm fails to fulfill the obligations agreed to in a
timely and proper manner, the City shall have the right to terminate the contract by
notifying the firm in writing and specifying a termination date not less than thirty (30)
calendar days in advance. In such event, the contracted firm shall be entitled to just and
equitable compensation for any satisfactory work completed.
I. Any modifications to or clarifications of this RFP will be distributed by the City to each
Respondent requiring to be so informed, who also provides an email address for such
purpose.
J. The system proposed should be the latest software release available at the date of
installation. Should new products and/or software be announced prior to installation the
vendor is required to inform the City of the new products. The City shall maintain the
right to substitute the new products for those proposed. The Vendor shall make any
differences in cost known prior to the City’s decision on new software.
K. The City reserves the right to approve any subcontractors for this project. Each
proposing vendor must identify the name of and information (background and
experience) about any subcontractors to be involved in this project. This includes a
description of the work the subcontractor will perform.
L. City of Lake Forest reserves the right to determine whether a vendor is responsible,
responsive, and has the ability and resources to perform the contract in full and to
comply with the specifications. City of Lake Forest reserves the right to request
additional information from the vendor to satisfy any questions that might arise. City of
Lake Forest further reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or to issue an
invitation for new proposals.
M. Certificates of insurance in addition to other clauses in the contract protecting City of
Lake Forest from costs arising out of permits, patent protection, royalties, building
damage clean up and subcontractor's work will be required of the successful vendor.
N. By submitting a proposal, the Proposer is certifying that they are not barred from
contracting with any unit of State or local government and they comply with all laws and
regulations.
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O. City officials shall direct the examination of the Proposals and other documents
submitted to determine the validity of any written requests for nondisclosure of
proprietary or confidential information. After award of the contract, all responses,
documents, and materials submitted by the Respondent pertaining to this RFP will be
considered public information unless otherwise determined by the City. All data,
documents and other information developed because of these contractual services shall
become the property of the City. Based on the public nature of RFP’s a Respondent
must inform the City, in writing, of the exact materials in the submittal, which it believes,
are proprietary or confidential, and should not be made part of the public record in
accordance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. The Respondent will be
financially responsible for all expenses of the City, its public officials, consultants,
employees, agents and representatives in defending the denial of access to such
material pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request.
2. Advice of Omission or Misstatement
In the event it is evident to a Vendor responding to this RFP that the City has omitted or
misstated a material requirement to this RFP and/or the services required by this RFP, the
responding Vendor shall advise the contact identified in the Proposal Submission Summary of
such omission or misstatement.
3. Confidential Information
Information contained in the Vendor’s proposal that is confidential must be clearly identified in
the proposal itself. The City will be free to use all information in the Vendor's proposal for the
City’s purposes. Vendor proposals shall remain confidential until the City’s Selection Team
makes a recommendation to City Council. The Vendor understands that any material supplied
to the City may be subject to public disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
4. Confidentiality Statement
Any information, including materials, drawings, designs, documentation, and other property or
data disclosed to the Vendor by the City shall not be used, reproduced, appropriated, or
otherwise disseminated to anyone other than the City for the purposes of this project.
5. Reserved Rights
The City reserves the right to waive any irregularities; accept the whole, part of, or reject any or
all proposals; and to select the firm which, in the sole opinion of the City, best meets the City’s
needs. The City also reserves the right to negotiate with potential Vendors so that the City’s
best interests are served.
6. Proposal Preparation Costs
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The Vendor is responsible for any and all costs incurred by the Vendor or his/her subcontractors
in responding to this RFP. The City is not obligated to return any responses or materials
submitted by a vendor as a result of the RFP.
7. Pricing Eligibility Period
All Vendor proposals are required to be offered for a term not less than 150 calendar days in
duration. A proposal may not be modified, withdrawn or cancelled by the Vendor during the
150-day time period following the time and date designated for the receipt of proposals.
8. Additional Charges
No additional charges, other than those listed in the proposal shall be made.
9. Professional Services Warranty
A. Vendor always agrees to maintain an adequate staff of experienced and qualified
employees for efficient performance under this Agreement. Vendor agrees that, at all
times, the employees of Vendor furnishing or performing any services shall do so in a
proper, workmanlike, and dignified manner.
B. Vendor agrees that all persons working for or on behalf of Vendor whose duties bring
them upon the City’s premises shall obey the rules and regulations that are established
by the City and shall comply with the reasonable directions of the City’s officers. The
City may, at any time, require the removal and replacement of any of Vendor's
employees for good cause.
C. Vendor shall be responsible for the acts of its employees and agents while on the City’s
premises. Accordingly, Vendor agrees to take all necessary measures to prevent injury
and loss to persons or property located on the City’s premises. Vendor shall be
responsible for all damages to persons or property caused by Vendor or any of its
agents or employees. Vendor shall promptly repair, to the specifications of the City, any
damage that it, or its employees or agents, may cause to the City’s premises or
equipment; on Vendor's failure to do so, the City may repair s uch damage and Vendor
shall reimburse the City promptly for the cost of repair.
D. Vendor agrees that, in the event of an accident of any kind, Vendor will immediately
notify the City’s contact person and thereafter, if requested, furnish a full written report of
such accident.
E. Vendor and its employees or agents shall have the right to use only those facilities of the
City that are necessary to perform services under this Agreement and shall have no right
to access any other facilities of the City. The City shall also extend parking privileges to
properly identified members of Vendor's full-time staff on the same basis as they are
extended to the City’s staff.
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F. The City shall have no responsibility for the loss, theft, disappearance of, or damage to
equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and other personal property of Vendor or its
employees or subcontractors.
G. The installation shall disrupt the City’s routine as little as possible. The installation
personnel will always adhere to the City’s policies. These policies will be communicated
to the successful vendor at the time of contract signing. Any major interruption of
service other than an individual station being without service must be coordinated 1
week in advance with City of Lake Forest.
10. Insurance
These requirements are baseline standards for insurance to be provided in City procurements.
They may require adjustment from time to time based on a variety of factors, including the
nature, scope, duration, and value of the procurement, subject to approval of the City Manager.
A. Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability with limits not less than:
(1) Worker’s Compensation: Statutory;
(2) Employer’s Liability:
$500,000 injury-per occurrence
$500,000 disease-per employee
$500,000 disease-policy limit
Such insurance shall evidence that coverage applies in the State of
Illinois.
B. Comprehensive Motor Vehicle Liability with a combined single limit of liability for bodily
injury and property damage of not less than $1,000,000 for vehicles owned, non -owned,
or rented.
All employees shall be included as insureds.
C. Comprehensive General Liability with coverage written on an “occurrence” basis and
with limits no less than:
$2,000,000 Bodily Injury and Property Damage Combined Single Limit
Coverage is to be written on an “occurrence” basis.
Coverages shall include:
- Broad Form Property Damage Endorsement
- Blanket Contractual Liability (must expressly cover the indemnity provisions
of the Contract)
- Independent Contractors
- Personal Injury (with Employment Exclusion deleted)
- Broad Form Property Damage Endorsement
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- Bodily Injury and Property Damage
D. Professional Liability Insurance, with a limit of liability of not less than $1,000,000 per
occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate and covering the supplier or vendor against
all sums that supplier or vendor may be obligated to pay on account of any liability
arising out of the contract. This requirement shall apply to design and consulting
projects, as well as to contracts for professionals involved in construction projects.
E. Umbrella Policy. The required coverages may be in any combination of primary, excess,
and umbrella policies. Any excess or umbrella policy must provide excess coverage
over underlying insurance on a following-form basis such that when any loss covered by
the primary policy exceeds the limits under the primary policy, the excess or umbrella
policy becomes effective to cover such loss.
F. City as Additional Insured. The City shall be named as an Additional Insured on all
policies except for:
Worker’s Compensation Professional Liability (if applicable)
Each such additional Insured endorsement shall identify the City as follows: The
City of Lake Forest, including its City Council members and elected and
appointed officials, its officers, employees, agents, attorneys, consultants, and
representatives.
H. Other Parties as Additional Insureds. Other entities should be included and named as
additional insured on appropriate policies.
11. Equal Opportunity Employment/Nondiscrimination Policy
It is the policy of the City that all vendors who provide goods and services to the City by
contract, shall, as a condition of providing goods and services, adhere to all Federal, State and
Local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and policies, and if applicable, prohibiting
discrimination in regard to persons to be served and employees and applicants for employment
including, but not limited to, the following:
A. The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 453, as amended.
B. The Persons with Disabilities Civil Rights Act, 1976 PA 220, as amended.
C. Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, PL 93-112, 87 Stat 355, as
amended, and rules adopted thereunder.
D. The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, PL 101-336, 104 Stat 327 (42 USCA §
12101 et seq.), as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder.
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Proposal Forms
GENERAL CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FORM
The undersigned, being first duly sworn on oath, deposes and states that all statements made herein are
made on behalf of Proposer, that this deponent is authorized to make them, and that the statements
contained herein are true and correct.
Proposer deposes, states, and certifies that Proposer is not barred from contracting with a unit of state or
local government as a result of (i) a delinquency in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois
Department of Revenue unless Contractor is contesting, in accordance with the procedures established by
the appropriate revenue Act, its liability for the tax or the amount of the tax, as set forth in 65 ILCS 5/11-
42.1-1; (ii) a violation of either Section 33E-3 or Section 33E-4 of Article 33 of the Criminal Code of 1961,
720 ILCS 5/33E-1 et seq.; or (iii) a violation of the USA Patriot Act of 2001, 107 Public Law 56 (October 26,
2001) (the “Patriot Act”) or other statutes, orders, rules, and regulations of the United States government
and its various executive departments, agencies and offices related to the subject matter of the Patriot Act,
including, but not limited to, Executive Order 13224 effective September 24, 2001.
DATED This ______ Day Of __________________, 20___.
Proposer’s Name:
By: ________________________________________
Title: ______________________________________
Subscribed and Sworn to My Commission Expires:
___________________________
before me this ______ day
of ___________________, 20____.
__________________________________________ [SEAL]
Notary Public
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IDENTITY THEFT PROTECTION FORM
All City Vendors with access to sensitive material must acknowledge receipt of a copy of the City of Lake
Forest’s identity theft prevention program policy. The policy can be found at the following website:
Administrative Directive 3-4: Identity Theft Policy
Identify Theft Prevention Policy Certification Form
All proposals submitted in response to this RFP must include a fully executed certification:
IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM CERTIFICATION
I certify that I have read, understood and agree to comply with The City of Lake Forest’s Identity Theft
Prevention Program.
___________________________________
Institution
___________________________________
Signature
___________________________________
Title
___________________________________
Date
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DESIRED WEBSITE FUNCTIONALITY TABLE
Please see included Desired Website Functionality Table and fill in all necessary responses to be
included with returned Proposal:
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PRICE PROPOSAL FORM
The City of Lake Forest Request for
Proposals (RFP)
Pricing Proposal Form -
Professional Services Respondent is obligated to identify all proposed project costs on this form. In the event services are provided
at no additional cost, the item should be noted as, "No Charge." Do not use, “To Be Determined,” or similar
annotations. The City is asking Proposers to provide pricing for all desired outcomes with the understanding
that they may have to make assumptions. Such assumptions should be stated as such. A Proposer may
submit an additional pricing proposal in a format that is suitable to the Proposer however, the City’s Pricing
Proposal form must also be included. This form will be used to evaluate the proposal.
1. System Implementation Services
Pricing Hours/Qty Price Total
Total
Purchase
Price
2. User & Administration Training
Services Pricing Hours/Qty Price Total
Total
Purchase
Price
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3. Maintenance and Support Pricing Hours/Qty Price Total
Total
Purchase
Price
4. Annual Hosting, Support, and
Subscription Fee Hours/Qty Price Total
Year 1
Year 2 – Year 5
Total
Purchase
Price
Table 1 + 2 + 3 = Implementation Total Cost ________________________
Table 4 = Future Annual Costs ______________________________
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The Government Website Experts
The Government Website Experts
Website Proposal for
The City of Lake Forest,
Illinois
Ph: 248-269-9263 x14 Fax: 866-346-8880 www.revize.com December 10th 2018 Prepared by Thomas J. Jean Thomas.Jean@revize.com 1890 Crooks Rd, Troy, MI 48084 Ph: 248-269-9263 x14 Fax: 866-346-8880
www.revize.com July 16, 2017
Prepared by Thomas J. Jean Thomas.Jean@revize.com
Ph: 248-269-9263 x16 Fax: 866-346-8880
www.revize.com January 28, 2020
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Revize Illinois Clients!
Colleen Roberts, New Bern, NC – Public Information Officer
“Revize is a beehive of creative thinkers who are interested in putting
your organization's communication objectives front and center.
They're extremely easy to work with and they're engaged every step
of the way. Before, during and after Revize did our site build, they
were super responsive any time we had questions or concerns. &
they're always open to new ideas too. We couldn't be happier!”
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Additional Revize Clients!
Michael Bruckner, Assistant to the City Manager,
City of Arcadia, CA
“Revize has done it again! Another game changing, cutting
edge website that moves the industry forward by connecting
citizens to services in as few clicks as possible.”
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Dear Lake Forest Website Selection Committee
Thank you for considering Revize as your web development partner. For nearly two
decades, Revize has been a leader in providing high quality, government-compliant
web solutions. A myriad of industry awards and hundreds of satisfied clients stand as
testament to the quality and value of our work.
Every member of the Revize team understands that your website is more than a
website. It’s a valuable resource that can help you build a better community.
Visitors are drawn to websites that are appealing yet functional, user friendly with a
plethora of services, and accessible on a wide range of devices. A Revize website will
allow your residents and businesses to easily fill out and submit documents, review
and pay bills and taxes, perform searches to answer frequently asked questions and
perform a suite of other tasks that would otherwise require staff assistance. What’s
more, a Revize website will enable you to increase staff productivity and decrease
costs by reducing off-line departmental operations.
Some of our great clients in include:
City of Largo, FL www.largo.com
New Bern, NC www.newbern-nc.org
City of Arcadia, CA www.arcadiaca.gov
City of St. Petersburg, FL www.stpete.org
City of Des Moines, IA www.dsm.city
And Many More!
We will work closely with you to design and develop a dynamic, functional and easy
to navigate website that will perfectly fit your community. Then we empower you to
control your digital presence with the industry’s best administrative management
applications. Revize training ensures that your team has the skills needed to expertly
update and manage website content and delivery.
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Government clients select Revize because we can help them
Effectively engage residents.
Enhance their web presence and build an online communications center.
Empower non-technical web content editors and administrators to easily execute
changes.
Implement a scalable solution that allows them to affordably grow their web
presence for the long term.
“Revize Websites build engagement
with your constituents.”
We have worked hard to establish a reputation for creating online community
websites that engage, inform, and increase participation of your community. With
our help, your community’s website can serve your residents better, inspire them
more, and get them actively involved in your government.
Please contact me if you have any questions at all.
Sincerely,
Thomas J. Jean
Project Manager
248-269-9263 x16
Thomas.Jean@revize.com
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Proposal Executive Summary
a. Akshaya Ray – CTO/Owner
a. Revize has launched approximately 1,800 municicpal websites
a. Revize has launched approximately 1,800 municicpal websites
Please see our response starting on the following page
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Revize does not use templates or copies of other websites. We
design your site to be totally unique to the community. During the
project, our team provides an unlimited number of mockups &
revisions for you to review. We even let you pick your lead designer
here at Revize! On top of that, the features we incorporate into your
site can be customized as well!
Revize is laser-focused on building the best government websites
possible. We have not acquired, been acquired, or merged with any
other company as some of our competitors have. Therefore, our sole
focus and expertise continues to be building the most innovative
websites around! In addition, this philosophy allows us to modernize
the technology on a rolling basis with new features and updates
throughout your time with Revize!
The Revize project process is perfect for cities that have more to
worry about than just the website. Your time is valuable! Therefore,
we tailor the project to fit your schedule. There are no long meetings
or hours of homework assignments. Boring! Just a few meetings
during our kickoff process, some update calls along the way, and
training before go live. Revize takes the burden of the project and
you can be as involved as you wish, or sit back and relax while we
take care of it!
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Revize does not “nickel-and-dime!” The price we quote, is the price
you pay. The annual fee, does not increase. And, if you need
something a little extra, or you change your mind about something
you thought you wanted, no problem! You’re human! And we know
you won’t know exactly what you want in the website at the
beginning. So we are there to add new features into your site upon
request. We also redesign your website for free in year 4!
The Revize Content Management System (CMS) allows you to
quickly and easily update content on your website. It’s built for non-
technical users that need full functionality in an easy to use way. But,
what happens if you’re in a rush? No problem! Give us a call or
submit a support ticket, and we’ll make the needed updates to the
website for you! In addition, When you contact us for tech support,
you should expect that we’ll know you by name. On top of that, our
tech support staff are trained developers themselves. Therefore,
they’ll be more likely to fix your issue quickly and thoroughly.
With many traditional website projects, as soon as the website goes
live, the vendor is gone. That is not the case with Revize! We will be
there to help you innovate the website along the way. Among other
things we will photoshop photos for you, create new graphics,
review analytics, and even create brand new features for you at
no additional cost!
Michael Bruckner, Assistant to the City Manager, City of Arcadia, CA
“Revize has done it again! Another game changing, cutting edge
website that moves the industry forward by connecting citizens to
services in as few clicks as possible.”
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Key Elements Included:
Public Service Request App
Calendar of Events
E-Notification Modules
On-Line Payment Portal
Facilities Reservations
News Center with Facebook/Twitter
Integration
Emergency Alerts
Online Forms / Survey Tools
E-Newsletter Applications
Job Posting and Tracking Module
Public Records Request Track
Our Award-Winning Government CMS
Revize is renowned as a leader in providing practical, high-value, easy to use content
management software Government CMS. This simple-to-use yet powerful solution
enables clients to manage their online presence with high functionality and style.
With applications such as an online document center, public service request app,
public records request tracker, agendas and minutes, frequently asked questions and
more, Revize ensures that our clients have the tools they need to make information
and services available for website users at the click of a mouse.
Quick Deployment, Personalized Training and Support
Revize addresses time concerns by completing websites in considerably less time
than our competitors. And because our software is so easy to use, we are also able to
effectively train our clients in less than half the time it takes our competitors. Our
training program is customized based on each client’s needs, and we provide hands
on training the way you want it - either onsite or off site through web conferencing
tools. We pride ourselves on the skills of our support staff, who are responsive,
knowledgeable and helpful. Our online support portal is available
24X7X365 for issue tracking and management. We also provide
phone and email support during regular business hours.
Did you know?
Our technical support staff are trained
developers. When you call for tech support,
you’ll be speaking to staff with direct
knowledge of development!
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Overview of Proposed Services
Thank you for considering Revize Software Systems for your new website project.
We understand the importance of this undertaking and know-how motivated you are
to select the right vendor for this project. We’ve reviewed the RFP and put a ton of
work into preparing this proposal. If selected, Revize will build the city a new website
that will provide all pertinent City-related information in an appealing format! We
plan to build a site that is one of the most breathtaking and intuitive websites in the
country.
We’ve reviewed the desired functionality section and, with some alternative
suggestions, are able to meet your requests. We propose a fully customized
approach to this project using the Revize CMS and features as our starting point.
Revize is a little different than many of the other vendors you may be considering.
While they may be proposing “off the shelf” solutions, with little room for creativity,
we are proposing something much different. We will meet your requests by
modifying previously built Revize features, and also, by building entirely new
features. This approach gives us the flexibility to create a truly innovative website,
while still meeting all of your requirements!
To accomplish this, Revize will provide an in-person discovery process. Our team will
meet with you to review the current website, and set goals for the new website.
Since you’ve already done much of this on your own, these meetings will primarily
focus on planning out the actual solutions to those goals. We will review existing
Revize feature examples, and together, decide whether the feature will require some
additional modification, or whether Revize will create a brand new feature to meete
your needs. From those meetings, we will develop a refined project plan to the city
that summarizes how Revize will meet your key goals and objectives. During the
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project, we will provide 100% custom designed mockups of the homepage, interior
pages, and subsites. We will provide an unlimited number of revisions to those
mockups until you are satisfied with the look and feel. After that, we will code out the
website, add in our CMS technology, and then add content to the new website. We
will then provide training for as many staff members as you like, and work with you
to make final tweaks. After that, we will lead the website project through go-live
providing excellent tech support for as long as you are a Revize client!
The new website will be ADA compliant to WCAG 2.1 AA requirements. There are
features built into our product that automatically take care of most of the
requirements for you. The small portion that is not automated, is either handled by
our development team or by you. Any other vendor that may claim your website will
be 100% ADA complaint without any effort on your side, is probably not telling you
the full story. We make it super easy for you though. We have dedicated developers
here on staff whose main focus is ADA compliance. They are continuisly monitoring
changes in the industry and its requirements. And, if necessary, will take steps to
update the website to meet new requirements on an ongoing basis. In addition to
that, we will provide helpful ADA compliant tips and suggestions throughout your
relationship with Revize to help you maintain compliance. On top of that, we will
provide unlimited retraining to any staff on the CMS editing to help you avoid some
of the common mistakes, that technology cannot prevent (i.e. blurry photos, scanned
documents, etc.)
Nearly all of the desired functionality requested in section 2 of this RFP is included. In
some cases, we do not reccemmend some of the functionality you are requesting. In
other cases, we suggest an alternative. To the best of our ability we’ve noted where
we are proposing an alternative. Or where there may be an additional cost
associated.
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We spend pages-upon-pages in this proposal talking about our security process. This
is our #1 priority above all else. If your website is compromised, it does not matter
how great it looks or easy it is to use. I’ll explain the highights of our process briefly.
First, we would host your website in at least two server farms with 24 hour
monitoring. Within those server farms, we would have multiple backups of your
website. In the event of a malicious attack, we could both automatically and/or
manually revert to a backup.
In addition, we host your CMS copy of the website in an entirely different server. This
provides an additional layer of backup. But, more importantly, it means that site
views never access the actual database of the website. The live website they view is
actually static. That means there is little chance of a malicious attack to the database
itself. While we have this architecture primarily for the great security advantage it
provides, it also has the added benefit of helping your site load faster. This is a big
advantage of our system of our competitors.
Security
Revize takes website security very seriously and we provide our clients with the very
best website protection protocols. Our data centers are located on secure premises
equipped with card-reader access, security cameras and guards on duty 24/7 to
ensure the physical protection from unauthorized entry.
Our web and network administrators monitor network activity 24-hours-a-day to
ensure system integrity and protection against threats such as Denial of Service
(DoS) attacks that could corrupt your website or block user access. Maintaining the
secure configuration of our web servers is managed through application of
appropriate patches and upgrades, security testing, vulnerability scans, monitoring of
logs, and backups of data and OS.
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Security Controls and SSL
Anti-malware software such as antivirus software, anti-spyware software, and
rootkit detectors
Shield Plus Security Bundle to prevent DDoS attacks
Intrusion detection and prevention software (such as file integrity checking
software)
Host-based firewalls to protect CMS servers from unauthorized access
Patch management software
Security and Authentication Gateways
Content filters, which can monitor traffic to and from the web server for
potentially sensitive or inappropriate data and take action as necessary
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol over SSL), which provides encryption and
decryption for user page requests that require more secure online transactions
SSL (Secure Socket Layer) provides an encrypted end-to-end data path
between a client and a server regardless of platform or OS
If you have an existing SSL Certificate we can transfer it to the new website.
Otherwise, if included, we will install a new SSL Certificate upon go live.
Application Security Authentication
Role-Based Security: Role-based authentication to add individual user
accounts and assign them system roles like Editor, Developer, Administrator,
Workflow Approvers, etc., or department roles and empower the department
to assign specific roles to users.
Permission-Based Security: Ability to set up Content Owners/Editors and
restrict which site pages they are authorized to update
Global & Department Workflow Management:
Create workflow management and approval
processes where authorized department
personnel become approvers
Did you know?
Revize will host your website and CMS in
at least two completely separate
geographic locations!
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Revize Technology Architecture
The Revize Government CMS is a standards-based, open architecture software
product without any proprietary restrictions. Revize uses leading technologies to
avoid integration problems with existing systems and comes complete with its own
Integrated Publishing Engine, Embedded Relational DB, JSP/Servlet Engine, and
Application Server.
Revize Intelligent Publishing WCM
“Security, Performance,
Redundancy”
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Implementation and Training Schedule
Project Timeline
Phase Duration
3 Weeks
5 Weeks
4 Weeks
3 Weeks
2 Weeks
3 Weeks
Did you know?
The project planning process is designed
to fit your needs. We will adapt our
timeline if your schedule requires.
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Project Phases
Revize Website Scope of Work: City of Lake Forest, Illinois
Phase 1: Kickoff Meeting and Discovery (project planning/analysis)
Revize:
Revize will conduct in-person kickoff meeting with the client. (Sample schedule to be provided
by Revize.) .
Sample sitemap provided by Revize and site mapping process overview
Online survey creation and launch. Results will be analyzed and reported.
After meeting, Revize will provide a detailed project plan that assesses key findings and details.
Revize will facilitate a follow-up meeting to review project plan and custom functionality needs
via web/phone conference
Client:
Before kickoff meeting client is required to register in Revize project portal, complete design
questionnaire, upload at least 20 preliminary photos, and provide Revize with a kickoff meeting
schedule.
Client representative will be asked to participate in a follow-up meeting to review the project
plan
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Revize Website Scope of Work: City of Lake Forest, Illinois
Phase 2: Design Mockups/Wireframes
Revize:
Within (5) five weeks of the kick-off meeting Revize will provide (1) one custom homepage
mockup and up to (3) three basic interior page mockups.
Revize will provide a unique department microsite mockup.
As deemed appropriate by Revize, additional wireframes may be delivered to provide a view of
custom functionality or other areas of the site that are of particular importance. (Intended to
focus development efforts later in the project.)
Revize will provide revisions to each mockup based on the feedback received from the client.
There will be no limit to the amount of revisions Revize will provide to each mockup.
Web/phone meetings may be necessary between each round of mockups/wireframes
Client:
Within (10) ten business days of acceptance of the first mockup, the client shall provide design
feedback/change requests to Revize through the customer portal in a single list. Feedback
should be what the client website committee agrees to together. Any lists that have requests
that compete with one another may result in delays.
Revize will return an updated mockup based on that feedback to the client. Delivery time is
dependent upon amount and specifics of feedback. Large lists of feedback may take longer.
Depending on the number of rounds, this process can cause delays to the timeline.
When the client considers the mockups final, they will indicate their approval in the Revize
project portal
Based on previous sitemap process overview, Client will decide whether they would like to create
a sitemap or whether they would like Revize to create the sitemap. The sitemap should be
provided in an excel or word format. Existing pages that client wants to be rebuilt in the new site
should be linked with the correct URL and any notes for functionality of the new page. New
pages should include a page name and brief description of the page functionality (e.g., freeform
page style, staff directory, document center, etc.)
(Next steps cannot begin until main client homepage mockup is approved.)
Phase 3 begins on next page
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Revize Website Scope of Work: City of Lake Forest, Illinois
Phase 3 and 4: Revize Template Development & CMS Integration
Revize:
Mockups will be developed into HTML pages making them clickable and resizable.
Following HTML Development, Revize will add in the Revize Content Management System which
makes the website easily editable.
Integration of any 3rd party software will begin during this phase
Client:
There are zero major tasks assigned to the client at this stage of the project. But, this is an ideal
point of the project to be working on a final sitemap and begin writing any new content. Content
can be written in MS-Word and provided to Revize. Or, added by the client directly into the beta
website after phase 7.
Phase 5 & 6: Quality Assurance, Accessibility, & Custom Development
Revize:
Revize will review all developed assets for functionality. The development team will review
functionality, style sheet, and formatting checking for errors and verifying that site matches
approved design mockups.
Any custom needs identified earlier in the project will be executed during this phase and tested
for quality assurance.
ADA programming and beta site review with the client
Client:
Much like phase 4, phase 5 does not require much involvement by the client. However, Revize
may request an online web meeting to discuss the progress of particular custom development.
The client may also be asked to review/approve changes that are suggested by Revize for
accessibility reasons
Phase 7 begins on next page
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Revize Website Scope of Work: City of Lake Forest, Illinois
Phase 7: Site Map Development and Content Migration
Revize:
Revize will deliver a suggested sitemap, in Excel format, for the website prior to this phase
(Unless the client has chosen to create their sitemap). Client and Revize will review and provide
updated versions for approval. Pages will be built out one-by-one according to this previously
approved sitemap architecture. Pages that are not linked in the sitemap will be created as blank
pages.
Migration includes up to all webpages, documents, and new content up to the relevant amount
on the current website.
Client:
To avoid delays, the client should plan to approve a sitemap before this phase.
Any new content that the client would like Revize to add into the website should be provided
either directly from the old website, or in an MS-Word like format. Otherwise, the client will have
the ability to add new content before go live.
After migration, the beta site will be provided with built out pages and content for review.
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Revize Website Scope of Work: City of Lake Forest, Illinois
Phase 8: Core Content Editing Training, Beta Site Review, Full Staff Training,
and Go Live
Revize:
Revize will conduct a review of the beta site followed by a core team training (smaller group).
After the beta site review, the client may request tweaks to the functionality of the website.
Revize will conduct a separate full staff training for all CMS editors in an webinar style setting.
The training schedule will include editor training, and administrator training with a question and
answer period.
Any change requests will be reviewed by Revize for feasibility and scope conformance before
they are completed.
Revize will conduct meeting with client IT department before go live to discuss the process and
establish pre-go-live checklist (e.g. SSL certificates, redirects, subdomains, etc.)
Retraining is available anytime after Go Live.
Client:
Through the project portal, the client should provide a date and time to conduct beta site review
and training.
After training, the client will complete any final content polishing. This may include adding in
different header photos, post migration content, or basic tweaks.
The client may also request functional tweaks to the site based on their review or results of UX
testing
The client should provide a list of pre-go-live questions to Revize for review and discussion.
When ready for the site to be pushed live, the client will make a request in the project portal at
least 48 hours before desired go-live time. Revize will provide the go-live instructions before that
time.
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Training
Once your website is ready for you to begin editing, you will be able to easily revise
your content as often as needed. Revize will train you on how to operate the
Administrative and Content Editor functions so you can manage your website. We
typically provide this training on-site; however, we can also provide on-line training
for your staff if you prefer. For your convenience, training materials can be
downloaded from the Revize website. After training, our friendly and responsive
support staff is always here to answer questions and provide training refreshers as
needed.
Basic Administrator Training (How to)
Sign-in
Create users
Assign roles
Set page level permissions
Set section level permissions
Configure and set up workflow
approval process
Create new calendar and
create/edit calendar events
Edit metadata
History of the page content
(content archive)
Create navigation pages (top/left
menus)
Content Editor Training (How to)
Sign-in
Edit page content
Copy/paste content or add new
Create a file link
Create a link to another web
page or external web site
Create a new page and link to it
Insert/update a picture
Insert/update a table
Spell check
Save and Save as Draft
Create a survey form or any
other type of online web form
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Advanced Administrator Training
(How to)
Run back-end reports
Run Google Analytics reports
Emergency Notification Center
Public Service Request App
Web Calendar
E-Notify
Quick Links
Document Center
Form Center
News Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Request Center
Bid Posting Center
Job Posting Application
RSS
And more….
Revize Maintenance Covers
4 CMS upgrades per year
Software and modules upgrades
(Automatic Install)
Server Hardware & OS upgrades
Immediate bug fixes/patches
Round the clock server
monitoring
Data Center network upgrades
Security and antivirus software
upgrades
Firewall and router upgrades
Bandwidth and network
infrastructure upgrades
Remote backup of all website
assets
Backup of entire website
Quarterly newsletters on major
feature updates
Regular Webinars on CMS
features and usage
Did you know?
Revize provides free re-training anytime!
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References
The City of New Bern, North Carolina
www.newbernnc.gov
Details:
New Bern, North Carolina wanted a design unlike any City out there. With this design
we pushed the limit of what people think when they see a City website. We
integrated a drone video that plays on the full width homepage. In addition, this site
features more scrolling than you may notice on more traditional websites. That is a
good thing! Users are now, more than ever, viewing websites on their hand-held
devices. Some estimates say this is as high as 60% of all internet usage! With more
scrolling we are able to give the user a lot of information, without having to squeeze
it into such a small space. We use images, icons, and interactive features to create an
experience for the user. This type of design also allows us to extend the City’s brand
in a way that is unmatched in the industry!
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Tipton County, Tennessee
www.tiptonco.com
Details:
Tipton County is located on the Mississippi River north of Memphis and is one of the
fastest growing counties in the state. Because of this fact, the website needed to
refocus its attention. In addition to resident services, this website has a focus on
economic development. To achieve this, we started off by integrating a drone video.
That video instantly showcases the growth in industry that Tipton is experiencing. As
you scroll down the website, this business-friendly atmosphere is intertwined with
resident engagement features. Each department has their own icon that is used to
identify them uniquely. The interior pages have distinctive features that make them
stand out as if they were stand-alone websites. With its service for residents and its
appeal to the business community, this is the next generation of government
websites.
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The Village of Glencoe, Ilinois
www.villageofglenceo.org
Details:
The Village of Glencoe is beautiful community on the shores of Lake Michigan just
north of Chicago. This website brings together an amazing design with a full suite of
web apps to engage Village residents. Smooth transitions from the home page to
interior pages of this website allow users to find exactly what they are looking for
easily. The Revize Public Service Request App, Village Manager’s Blog, fillable online
form database, and a high traffic featured news and headlines area round out this
website!
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The City of St. Petersburg, Florida
www.stpete.org
Details:
As Florida’s 5th largest, St. Petersburg is an iconic City with something to offer
everyone. Because St. Pete is a longtime Revize client, their team worked very
closely with ours and actually provided their own design concepts. We did the
integration/pre-launch work and their staff was with us every step of the way. Inner
pages are flexible to allow departments to have dedicated pages with a cohesive feel
across all pages. Social media feeds from Instagram, Flickr, Facebook, Twitter, and
YouTube all on the homepage! St. Petersburg also users the Revize API to develop
their own templates. This website is an elite representation of the power and beauty
of the Revize process.
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City of Des Moines, Iowa
www.dsm.city
Details:
The City of Des Moines, Iowa came to Revize for a website that was completely
different. Coming from an internally developed site, they wanted to work with a
vendor that could lead them to a new way of interacting with their users. Page
layouts were created to allow unique interaction with the City. This included board
listings, Q&As, interactive park directories, plain language, and a resident focused
navigation. We also incorporated some of their internal databases and features that
had been built internally. This site improves the online experience for residents,
business owners, and visitors!
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City of Largo, Florida
www.largo.com
Details:
Largo, Florida wanted a website like no other. Through a collaboration between the
city marketing team and Revize, we were able to create this award winning website.
Each page in this website was designed to uniquely fit the needs of the community.
We also built unique designs for the city parks, library, and theater. The navigation
within this site is built based on services rather than department silos. Overall this
website brings together an amazing mix of design expertise and functional clarity to
create a great user experience!
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The City of Troy, Michigan
www.troymi.gov
Details:
The City of Troy wanted a website to increase ease of communication to all of their
audiences. In addition, the city has been experiencing an economic resurgence
particularly in the technology sector. In fact, Revize headquarters are in the City of
Troy! This project included custom designs for The City, Library, and Recreation
Department. Integration with the City’s existing 3rd party software was a major
linchpin of this project. Included is a live-searchable “How Do I” section that narrows
down results as the user is typing. This allows any user to easily find what they are
looking for regardless of which department it exists under.
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The City of Burlingame, California
Details:
The City of Burlingame came to Revize after a previous website redevelopment
project was stalled. We were able to get their project started quickly and live within
the proposed timeframe. In fact, it was three websites. One for the City, one for the
Parks and Recreation Department, and one for the Library. Sites include specialized
page types built specifically for the needs of each department.
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Government Account References
Colleen Roberts, Public Information Officer
Office: (252) 639-2707
Email: robertsc@newbernnc.gov
Website: www.newbernc.gov
Craig Kelly, Public Information Officer
Office: (972) 516-6016
Email: craig.kelly@wylietexas.gov
Website: www.ci.wylie.tx.us
Shawn Anderson, GISP Director
Phone: (901) 476-0234
Email: sanderson@tiptonco.com
Website: www.tiptonco.com
Keith Wilson, IT Manager
Office: (770) 974-8844
Email: kwilson@acworth.org
Website: www.acworth.org
Michael Bruckner, Assistant to the City Manager
Office: (626) 574-5433
Email: mbruckner@ArcadiaCA.gov
Website: www.arcadiaca.gov
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Exceptions and Deviations
Revize has reviewed the RFP in full and claims no major exceptions or deviations. In
some cases, we may propose alternatives. Where possible, we have noted those in
the functionality table and throughout our proposal.
It should also be noted that every project is unique and adapts along the way. The
city may find it necessary to change a requirement during the project. This is a
normal occurrence in projects like this. And Revize is well positioned to handle these
likely, mid-project, changes or deviations from the RFP.
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Wire Frame to Concept
Design Deliverable: The design concepts for this phase will be based on one or
possibly two home page layouts. The client will review and provide design
feedback to the designer for changes. Revize asks that clients have no more than
three iterations of changes up to the point that the final concept is approved.
Final Home Page Sign Off:
When all changes have been
made, Revize will present your
final home page design and
layout for approval. Customer
approval is required to
proceed to the next phase, the
inner pages of the website,
and the process repeats itself
before the actual HTML & CSS
is written.
Final Inner Page Sign Off:
When all changes have been
made, Revize will present your
final inner page designs and
layouts for approval. Customer
approval is required to
proceed to the next phase,
when the actual HTML & CSS is
written.
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Revize Support Includes
• 8 AM – 8PM EST Phone Support (Monday thru Friday)
• 24X7X365 Portal and Email Support
• Staff provides assistance and answers all questions
• Dedicated support staff
• New/existing user training
• Free Training Refreshers
• Video tutorials and online training manual
• Automatic integration of enhancements
• E-Newsletter Module support
• Automatic upgrade of CMS modules, such as
Calendar, Document Center, etc.
• Four major CMS upgrades per year
• Software and modules upgrades (automatic
install)
• Server hardware and OS upgrades
• Immediate bug fixes/patches
• Round the clock server monitoring
• Data Center Network upgrades
• Security and antivirus software upgrades
• Firewall and router upgrades
• Bandwidth and network infrastructure upgrades
• Remote backup of all website assets
• Tape backup of all website assets
• Quarterly Newsletters on major feature updates
• Regular webinars on CMS features and usage
Did you know?
Revize updates your Content Management System an average of 4 times per year!
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Thank you
For Considering Revize
Prepared by Thomas J. Jean
150 Kirts Blvd. Troy, MI 48084
Ph: 248-269-9263 x16 Fax: 866-346-8880
www.revize.com
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Revize Web Services Sales Agreement
This Sales Agreement is between City of Lake Forest, Illinois (“CLIENT”) and Revize LLC, aka Revize
Software Systems, (“Revize”). Federal Tax ID# 20-5000179 Date: 5-5-2020
CLIENT INFORMATION: REVIZE LLC:
Company Name: City of Lake Forest Revize Software Systems
Company Address: 220 E. Deerpath. 150 Kirts Blvd.
Company City/State/Zip: Lake Forest, IL 60045 Troy, MI 48084
Contact Name: Mike Strong 847.810.3677 248-269-9263
Billing Dept. Contact: StrongM@cityoflakeforest.com
CLIENT Website Address: www.cityoflakeforest.com
The CLIENT agrees to purchase the following products and services provided by REVIZE:
Quantity
Description Price
1 Phase 1 - On-Site Kickoff Meeting & Discovery, onetime fee:
$4,500.00
1
Phase 2 – Discovery & Design from Scratch, onetime fee:
• 1 mockup with unlimited rounds of changes
• Home page template and inner page design and layout.
• Includes 5 departmental designs with unlimited rounds of changes
$13,500.00
1
Phase 3 & 4 – Revize Template Development & CMS Integration, onetime fee:
• Set-up all CMS modules listed in this agreement
• Integration with 3rd party web applications
$18,800.00
1
Phase 5 – Quality Assurance, Accessibility, & Custom Development, onetime fee:
• Custom development of earlier identified needs up to 50 development hours
$6,700.00
1
Phase 6 – Content Migration up to 1,000 webpages & 1,500 documents:
• Site map development and content migration from old website including spell
checking and style corrections of all pages included in migration
• Revize wordsmithing of up to 30 pages identified by client
$5,600.00
1 Phase 7 - Core Training, Beta Site Review, & Full Staff Training onetime fee:
Includes unlimited retraining anytime! $6,000.00
1 Phase 8 – Go Live: Included
1 Special New Client Discount (10%) ($6,100.00)
1
Revize Annual Software Subscription, Tech Support, CMS Updates, Website Hosting,
Unlimited Users, Unlimited GB website storage, 500GB/Month Bandwidth, SSL Cert. pre-paid
annual fee: $5,900.00
1 Grand Total First Year $54,900.00
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Payment Schedule
Payment Amount Payment Date Includes
$ 27,450.00 6/8/2020
50% 1st Year Project Costs
$ 27,450.00
9/8/2020
50% 1st Year Project Costs
$ 5,900.00
6/8/2021
Year 2 of Annual Hosting & Maintenance
$ 5,900.00
6/8/2022
Year 3 of Annual Hosting & Maintenance
$ 5,900.00 6/8/2023
Year 4 of Annual Hosting & Maintenance
(Includes Free Redesign)
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Service Level & CMS License Agreement
1.1 Statement of Intent
The aim of this agreement is to provide a basis for close co-operation between The City of Lake Forest,
Illinois (known in this agreement as Client) and Revize Software Systems, LLC., for support services to be
provided by Revize Software Systems, LLC. to Client and, thereby ensuring a timely and efficient support
service is available to Client end users. The objectives of this agreement are detailed in Section 1.2.
This agreement is contingent upon each party knowing and fulfilling their responsibilities and generating
an environment conducive to the achievement and maintenance of targeted service levels.
1.2 Objectives of Service Level Agreements
1. To create an environment which is conducive to a co-operative relationship between Revize Software
Systems, LLC. and Client to ensure the effective support of end users
2. To document the responsibilities of all parties taking part in the Agreement
3. To ensure that Client achieves the provision of a high quality of service for end users with the full support
of Revize Software Systems, LLC.
4. To define the commencement of the agreement, its initial term and the provision for reviews
5. To define in detail the service to be delivered by Revize Software Systems, LLC. and the level of service
which can be expected by Client, thereby reducing the risk of misunderstandings
6. To detail via a question list, information Revize Software Systems, LLC. requires Client to extract from
end users prior to Revize Software Systems, LLC. involvement
7. To institute a formal system of objective service level monitoring ensuring that reviews of the agreement
are based on factual data
8. To provide a common understanding of service requirements/capabilities and of the principals involved in
the measurement of service levels
9. To provide for all parties to the Service Level Agreement a single, easily referenced document which
caters for all objectives as listed above
1.3 Period of Agreement
This agreement will commence on the date specified in this following the acceptance by both parties and
will continue until terminated.
Either party hereto may terminate this Contract upon giving ten (30) days' written notice to the other in
the event that such other party substantially fails to perform its material obligations set forth herein. This
Contract may be terminated by the Client without cause upon thirty (30) days' written notice to the
Professional. In the event of such a termination without cause, the Client shall pay the Professional for all
services rendered prior to the termination, plus any reasonable expenses incurred and unpaid which would
otherwise be payable hereunder. In such event, the Professional shall promptly submit to the Client its
invoice for final payment.
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1.4 Review Procedure
This agreement will be reviewed one year from the date of commencement, or at a mutually agreed date,
by Client and Revize Software Systems, LLC.. The review will cover services provided, service levels
and procedures. Changes to this agreement must be approved by both signatories.
1.5 Representatives
Client and Revize Software Systems, LLC. nominate the following representatives responsible for the
monitoring and maintenance of the service agreement:
1.6 Service Level Monitoring
The success of service level agreements depends fundamentally on the ability to measure performance
comprehensively and accurately so that credible and reliable information can be provided to customers
and support areas on the service provided.
Service factors must be meaningful, measurable and monitored constantly. Actual levels of service are to
be compared with agreed target levels on a regular basis by both Client and Revize Software Systems,
LLC. This is in reference to the agreed upon 99.99% detailed in item 2.5 of this agreement. In the event
of a discrepancy between actual and targeted service levels both Client and Revize Software Systems,
LLC. are expected to identify and resolve the reason(s) for any discrepancies in close co-operation.
Service level monitoring will be performed by Client. If Client suspects that response times for faults do
not adhere to expected response times in table 2.2 they should provide information to Revize in response
to items in 4.2
Service level monitoring and reporting is performed on response times for faults, as specified in Section
3.4 of this agreement.
1.7 Complaints
All complaints relating to the operation of the help service, including:
• Expected level of support
• Actual support offered and delivered
• Personnel responsible for providing or administering support
• Any other issue relating to this document or the relationship between Client and Revize Software
Systems, LLC.
Client:
Revize Software Systems, LLC.: Joseph Nagrant –
Business Development Director
248-269-9263 ext.16
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Client Responsibilities
2.1 Functional Overview
To provide a service for the registration, referral and resolution of all computer related faults and queries
(supported products only) encountered by end users throughout the Client. This includes the following
specific responsibilities:
• Provision of a main point of contact during Client business hours.
• Extracting information from end users as per Revize Software Systems, LLC. specified list of questions
(detailed in section 4)
• Timely referral of faults to Revize Software Systems, LLC. as per method detailed in section 4
• Fault resolution monitoring, and production and distribution of Service Level Monitoring reports as
and when required
2.2 Response Times
Table 2.2 shows the priority assigned to faults according to the perceived importance of the reported
situation. The priority assignment is to refer to the initial telephone response to the client as per Section
2.3 of this document. The support level refers to the Client guide for support available as illustrated in
Section 2.3 of this document.
Table 2.2 - Response Priority
Crisis
Urgent
Critical
Normal
Request
For
Service
Priority Immediate Urgent High Normal Normal
Time for
Response
< 1 Hour 1 Hour 4-6 Hours 24 Hours Dependent
Upon
Request
Report Method Revize Live
Phone
Support
248-269-9263
Revize
Customer
Portal
Revize
Customer
Portal
Revize
Customer
Portal
Revize
Customer
Portal
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2.3 Client Guide for Support (Report Method Details) – Fault Matrix
Crisis:
o Crisis issues are issues that make your website completely inoperable. In this case you
should call our tech support team immediately at 248-269-9263
o Example(s) include: Entire website not accessible from multiple devices/browsers
Urgent:
o Urgent issues are issues that render your system partially inoperable. These requests can be
submitted to our tech support team through phone or within our customer portal
www.support.revize.com
o Example(s) include: Partial portion of website not accessible from multiple
devices/browsers, unapproved information on the website, or time sensitive information
not available on live website.
Critical:
o Critical Issues are issues that deny you the ability to perform a core function of the system.
These requests should be submitted to the customer portal www.support.revize.com
o Example(s) include: CMS not publishing to live site, perceived slow load time, content
updates not appearing as intended in live site.
Normal:
o Normal issues are issues that deny usability of limited functions of the system. These
requests should be submitted to the customer portal www.support.revize.com
o Example(s) include: General site irregularities, login issues, photo resizing, or
image/graphic requests.
Request for Service:
o Requests for service are completed with the mindset that we do not “nickel and dime” our
clients. Your annual maintenance agreement includes requests for service that you and
staff may not be able to do yourselves. These types of requests include new icons,
graphics, buttons, photo editing, page types, and custom applications. Revize will add in
these services with no charge up to a level of reasonability beyond what is included in your
contract. These requests should be submitted to the customer portal
www.support.revize.com. If there is no charge, Revize will complete the changes as
requested. If there is any charge, we will respond to you with alternative free options or a
quote for the additional work.
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2.4 Priority Level Response/Resolution Times
Table 2.2 shows the required initial telephone/portal response times for the individual priority ratings. All
times indicated represent telephone response time during specified working hours of 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Eastern Time Monday to Friday, unless otherwise indicated in this document, or otherwise agreed upon
by Client and Revize Software Systems, LLC..
The indicated response time represents the maximum delay between a fault/request being reported to the
Revize Software Systems, LLC. and a Revize Software Systems, LLC. representative contacting the Client
by telephone or through the customer portal. The purpose of this contact is to notify the client of the
receipt of the fault/request from Client and provide the client with details of the proposed action to be
taken in respect of the particular fault/request.
Due to the nature and variety of issues that could be reported by the client, resolution times vary
dependent upon the issue itself. It is not uncommon for a perceived “quick fix” to take multiple working
days, or a perceived long term request to be completed in a matter of hours. When possible, Revize will
provide an estimated time of resolution upon initial report from the client. If, after further investigation,
Revize determines the expected time to significantly change, Revize will contact the client to discuss the
details and new suspected time frame
2.5 Website Application Availability Monitoring
Website application availability monitoring will be performed by Client using software of their choice. If
Client suspects that website availability exceeds the agreed upon threshold of 99.99% in any one month,
they agree to immediately open a support ticket in the customer portal to notify Revize Software Systems,
LLC. of the issue.
Upon resolution of downtime issue, if Client suspects the 99.99% threshold was exceeded, Client agrees
to provide information to Revize Software Systems, LLC. which includes SCOM report and a written
narrative describing any details of the perceived downtime issue. Upon Revize Software Systems, LLC.
review and concurring thereof Revize Software Systems, LLC. customer will be eligible for a credit equal
to the monthly portion of annual services fee as set forth in table 2.5 below. This credit would be applied
to the next invoice due. The credit will not be provided if support ticket was not opened or for issues
caused by Client.
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2.5 Website Application Availability Credit Table
Table 2.5 – Website Application
Availability Credit Table
Website Application Availability %
Credit % for Monthly Portion of Annual
Services Fee
From To
99.99% 99.50% 0%
99.49% 99.00% 10%
98.99% 95.00% 15%
94.49% 90.00% 50%
Less than 90.00% 100%
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3. Revize Software Systems, LLC. Responsibilities
3.1 Functional Overview
Revize Software Systems, LLC. is a provider of computing software maintenance service and support to
the Client.
3.2 Hours of Operation
A Revize Software Systems, LLC. representative will be available to provide support functions between
the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Monday to Friday, public holidays excepted, unless alternative
arrangements have been agreed to by Client. The Revize Customer portal is monitored 24 hours a day.
Beyond the 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. EST Revize does not guarantee response times. Response times through the
customer portal officially begin at 8 a.m. EST and end at 8 p.m. EST. However, Revize Software Systems,
LLC does reserve the right to respond to requests outside of these hours.
3.3 Response Times
The Revize Software Systems, LLC. will accept the priority assigned to a fault by Client, as per Fault
Matrix in 2.3 and Priority Assignment criteria in 4.1.
3.4 Service Level Targets
The Revize Software Systems, LLC. will respond within the time specified by the priority allocation.
Client will issue reports as and when required to the Revize Software Systems, LLC. Support staff for the
purpose of gauging Revize Software Systems, LLC. performance.
3.4 Website Application Availability
The Revize Software Systems, LLC. agrees to a live website availability threshold of 99.99% of the time in
a calendar month. It is understood that Revize Software Systems, LLC will perform routine maintenance
during non-peak hours as necessary that is not factored in as part of the availability threshold. Non-peak
hours are from 2:00A.M. to 6:00A.M. Eastern Standard Time. Client may request other updates/features
that necessitate downtime as well. Revize Software Systems, LLC will notify client when expected
downtime is greater than 15 minutes.
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4. Supported Products/ Applications/Systems
4.1 Software Support Services
Software Products Supported:
· Revize CMS
· Hosted Website
· Source Files
· All Included Revize Web Applications
Contact Details: Live Phone Support: 248-269-9263
Customer Portal: www.support.revize.com
Email (Unofficial Channel): Support@revize.com
Priority Assignment Criteria:
As assigned by the Client fault matrix in section 2.3 of this document. This response time is to indicate
the initial telephone, email, or support portal response by Revize Software Systems, LLC., as described in
Section 2.4 of this document, to the client as detailed on the Client Fault Report Form.
Method of Fault Referral:
• Customer Portal transmission of Client Fault Report Form by Client staff to Revize Software
Systems, LLC. At support.revize.com
• Telephone contact by Client operator.
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4.2 Information to be provided by Client for Timely Response:
• Complete description of issue
• Time estimate of when client started experiencing this issue
• Whether a change was requested recently in relation to this issue
• URL where issue is occurring (if applicable)
• Screenshot of this issue (optional)
Method of Return of Resolved Faults:
Immediately following actual resolution of each individual fault/request a Revize Software Systems, LLC.
representative will notify Client by telephone, email, or customer portal of the completion of the
fault/request. If applicable, within 48 hours of resolution Revize Software Systems, LLC. will provide
Client with details of resolution.
Other (Details):
Revize Software Systems, LLC. maintains a real-time project support portal where fault issues can be
reported by the Client. This portal can be found at support.revize.com where a user name and password
will be required. This project support portal will have an updated status of the completion progress of
each issue as determined by Revize.
Although each issue is updated when key objectives are met, Client may request an update at any time.
When Client has issues outstanding in this portal, they will check in at least once per week to answer any
follow up questions from Revize. If there are no outstanding issues this is not required. For a general
update request, Client will make request notating each outstanding fault they would like an update on.
Revize will respond with details of current status and return the report to Client within 72 hours of receipt
of the report.
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5. Revize CMS License
5.1 Enterprise Revize CMS License
As part of this agreement Revize Software Systems, LLC. will provide to the CLIENT a full Enterprise
Revize CMS Software license. This software is a proprietary software built and maintained by Revize
Software Systems LLC. and is intended to allow for the CLIENT to easily update the content of their
website. CLIENT agrees that this license will only be used to maintain the websites included in this
agreement. Sharing of the content management system, by the CLIENT, with other entities not identified
in this agreement is prohibited.
Revize will maintain, update, and host the Revize CMS during the contract period. In the event that the
contract is terminated, for any reason, Revize will provide the latest version of the Revize CMS to the
CLIENT. This system will then have the ability to be hosted and used by the CLIENT as long as they
wish. Revize will provide reasonable support in transferring the CMS system to the CLIENT’s decided
upon hosting architecture.
Products Provided to Client Include:
· Revize CMS License
· Hosted Website
· Source Files
· All Included Revize Web Applications
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William A. Schelhas
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INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT
This Independent Contractor Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into
this ______ day of _________________, 20___ (the “Commencement Date”), by and
between The City of Lake Forest (the "City"), an Illinois local government in the County
of Lake, Illinois, and the undersigned Contractor, William A. Schelhas ("Contractor"), a
sole-proprietor, and collectively known as (the “Parties”). In consideration of the mutual
covenants and promises contained in this Agreement, the City and Contractor hereby
agree as follows:
1. RETENTION OF CONTRACTOR. The City agrees to retain Contractor to
perform the services described on Exhibit A, attached hereto and made a part
hereof (the "Services"). Contractor accepts such appointment and agrees to
provide the Services in a professional and appropriate manner on an
independent contractor basis. Within 60 days of retention the City Manager or
his/her designee and Contractor will confer to establish goals that shall be
completed during the term of this Agreement (the "Contract Objectives"). In
the event that the Parties are unable to establish mutually acceptable
Contract Objectives within such 60-day period (or such longer period as the
Parties may mutually agree in writing), then either Party may terminate this
Agreement upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. The Contractor shall
provide monthly updates to the City Manager or his/her designee relating to
the Services and Contract Objectives. This Agreement shall not create an
employment, partnership, agent, or joint venture relationship.
2. CONTRACTOR DUTIES. Contractor will personally provide and continue to
provide the Services during the term hereof. The City and Contractor agree
that Contractor retains the sole right to determine the manner and means by
which services will be performed for the City, pursuant to this Agreement.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Contractor is expected, at all times, to act in a
professional manner while performing services for the City pursuant to this
Agreement, and the City retains the right to review and inspect the
Contractor's performance of the Services to ensure that Contractor is
providing the highest quality services to the City and its residents.
3. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Commencement
Date, or a date agreed to between the Parties, and end April 30, 2021,
provided, however, this Agreement may be terminated at any time by either
party upon ninety (90) days prior written notice.
4. COMPENSATION. Contractor will be compensated for the services
performed under this Agreement at rates for services set in Contractor
Proposal in Exhibit B, and will receive payment no more than twice per
month, only after submitting an invoice to the City for services rendered. The
City shall issue a 1099 or equivalent form as required by Federal and State
regulations, and Contractor shall be fully and solely responsible for all costs
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and expenses incident to the services furnished to the City under this
Agreement.
As an independent contractor, Contractor shall not be entitled to overtime
premiums or to benefits of any kind, including without limitation, deferred
compensation, 457, pension contributions, health insurance, life insurance,
workers’ compensation benefits, and short-term or long-term disability
benefits offered by the City to its employees.
5. WORK SCHEDULE. Contractor shall devote as much time as may be
reasonably necessary to perform the Services in accordance with this
Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is expected that Contractor will
at times be required to perform services during evenings and weekends in
order to meet the needs of the City and the identified goals. The Contractor
shall attend various meetings as directed by the City Manager or his/her
designee.
6. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Contractor recognizes that certain
confidential knowledge or information (Confidential Information) might be
obtained by Contractor in the course of performing the Services hereunder
including, but not limited to, personal information concerning the City’s
residents. Contractor does hereby agree that all such Confidential
Information will be forever held confidential by Contractor, and not be
disclosed to any party whatsoever during the term hereof and at all times
thereafter. Upon termination of this Agreement, Contractor shall return to the
City all documents, notes, or other tangible property that contain Confidential
Information that is in the possession of Contractor.
7. INDEMNITY; INSURANCE.
a. Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City, and its Mayor,
Aldermen, Appointed Officials, Employees, Agents, Representatives, and
Attorneys, in both their official and individual capacities (the
“Indemnitees”), from and against any and all liability, losses, payments,
expenses, and tax claims (including, without limitation, attorneys' fees and
costs, interest and penalties) incurred by or imposed against the City or its
Mayor, Aldermen, Appointed Officials, Employees, Agents,
Representatives, and Attorneys, arising out of or in any way related to any
act or failure to act by Contractor (or any of Contractor's agents,
employees, or partners), including, but not limited to, all claims relating to
the injury or death of any person or damage to any property.
b. Contractor agrees to maintain a comprehensive general liability insurance
policy (with contractual liability coverage) at all times during the term of
this Agreement, which policy shall identify the Indemnitees as additional
insureds. [Fifty percent of the cost of such policy of insurance shall
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be an expense for which the City reimburses Contractor within 35
days after delivery to the City of a paid receipt therefor.]
8. NOTICES. All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be
delivered in person or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid,
return receipt requested, to the parties at their addresses listed below or to
such address as any party hereto, by written notice to the other party may
designate from time to time. Notices and communications to each Party shall
be addressed to, and delivered at, the following addresses:
Notice and communications to the City shall be address to, and delivered at,
the following address:
The City of Lake Forest (“City”)
220 E. Deerpath
Lake Forest, IL 60045
Attn: Mike Strong, Assistant City Manager
Email: strongm@cityoflakeforest.com
Notice and communications to the City shall be address to, and delivered at,
the following address:
William A. Schelhas
1120 Edington Lane
Mundelein, IL 60060
Email: Schelhas.media@comcast.net
9. MISCELLANEOUS. No waiver, modification or amendment of this
Agreement shall be valid and enforceable unless it is in writing and signed by
Contractor and the City Manager. This Agreement supersedes all other oral
and written agreements, understandings or communications between the City
and Contractor. This Agreement and any amendments hereto shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois
without regard to choice of law principles. Waiver by either party to this
Agreement of any breach or default by the other party of any of the terms and
conditions of this Agreement shall not operate as a waiver of any other
breach or default, whether similar to or different from the breach or default
waived.
[Signature page to follow.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the
day and year appearing in their respective notary acknowledgements.
Accepted and approved this Accepted and approved this
___ day of _______, 20____ ___ day of _______, 20____
William A. Schelhas The City of Lake Forest
1120 Edington Lane 220 E. Deerpath
Mundelein, IL 60060 Lake Forest IL 60045
By: By:
______________________________ ____________________________
William A. Schelhas Jason C. Wicha
City Manager
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to
before me this ___ day of before me this ___ day of
___________________, 20___. ___________________, 20____.
__________________________ ____________________________
Notary Public Notary Public
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EXHIBIT A
Contractor Services and Schedule of Performance
SUMMARY: Contractor shall manage Lake Forest TV, a public access facility operated
by The City of Lake Forest.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:
Serving as a Contractor for City’s cable access television services, which
includes, but is not limited to, the following duties:
o Oversight of City governmental or “on-site” public meeting broadcasting,
equipment usage and completing program scheduling of programs related
to local government information and community activities;
o Assist with municipal cable communication efforts, including publicizing of
cable programs and activities, developing a programming guide for the
channel, or uploading and managing web service streaming services (e.g.
YouTube, Vimeo, etc.); and
o Oversight of non-City governmental, or “off-site” public meeting recording
and scheduling of playback on City authorized media platforms; and
o General Photography support (i.e. taking photos, minor editing, etc.)
during “on-site” public meetings.
All work hours and leave requests will be conditional on workload being
completed and will be coordinated and approved by the Office of the City
Manager;
Performs routine maintenance and troubleshooting on all video, audio and
computer equipment, and maintains orderly records and files for the video tape
library; and
Coordinates the following: video equipment maintenance and repair; automated
playback system operations; management of uploading meetings for playback on
streaming service or website server (e.g. YouTube, Vimeo, etc.).
Contractor Services shall be further identified in the Contract Objectives and the
Contractor Proposal of Services included as Exhibit B to this Agreement. In the
event of a conflict among this Exhibit A, Exhibit B, or the Contract Objectives, (i)
Exhibit A prevails over Exhibit B, and (ii) Contract Objective prevail over Exhibit A.
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EXHIBIT B
Contractor Proposal of Services
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WILLIAM A. SCHELHAS
1120 Edington Ln.
Mundelein, IL 60060
847.650.8770
wmas1960@aol.com
RATE CARD
Basic Rates Hourly $75.00
Meeting or event @ City Hall or Village Hall $225.00
Meeting or Similar Event on Remote $300.00
Slide Show (Simple)
A simple compilation of photos, edited to Music
and including a narrated voice over. Time of
about 3-5 minutes. Apprx. 60 slides. Digital
images in Landscape or Horizontal Orientation,
.jpg format, free. Scanning from photos $1.50
each. Time included will be 3 hours Editing and
1 hour planning. Additional time will be billed
hourly. $300.00
Meeting or event at city hall is comprised of basic shooting with installed equipment and
with no editing or additional titles needed. Rate will include 3 DVD Copies and the transfer
of the meeting video to Youtube or Upload to Dropbox and to the broadcasting system.
The cost will be flat rate for any meeting. Rate is figured on arrival apprx. 1hr before a
meeting and an average meeting length of 2 hours. Rate will be the same if The Meeting is
Less than 1 hour or over 2. Max meeting time 5 hours. Long meetings, over 2 hours May
incure minor extra costs due to difficulty with duplications and need for special discs and
processing.
Remote Meeting Rates include simple taping of a meetng or event with a single camera for
up to 4 hours, as stated above. Minimal Editing to add an open and closing title and simple
Lower 3rd Graphics or Titles. Editing will be limited to an hour. Any further editing will be
considered extra and will be billed at the Hourly Rate, listed above. Additional Personnel or
Equipment will be added as an extra expense.
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Multi-Episode Long Form
Program
15 to 30 minute programs. Programs like Wild
Weird and Wonderful and Inside Lake Forest.
Generally about 1 to 2 hours of shooting and 8
hours of editing. Costs could run to $750 but I
will try to go with $500 due to the multiple
episode nature and repeat business. With Inside
Lake Forest, In the past, producing or planning
and scheduling would be done by an intern or
volunteer. If that can continue it would save
some of the time and thus cost. Wild Weird and
Wonderful is, for the most part, 2 episodes a
year. Croctoberfest and Reptile Rampage. We
can also discuss more episodes if a topic should
arise. Again, any WDC staff or volunteer
assistance is always appreciated and can save
some cost. $500.00
Short Video Program
Finished time length about 30-60 seconds.
Project time of about 8 hours including Shooting
Editing and Pre-Production Planning. Personnel,
1 Video Person. $500.00
Special Event Coverage
Video Coverage of a special event like Tree
Lighting, Parade, Carnival or Festival or Concert.
Cost covers one person and about 8 hours of
Shooting Editing and Planning time. Additional
manpower or special equipment will be billed
extra at cost. $500.00
Long Form Video Project
Video of apprx. 8-10 minutes in length. Cost
includes up to 13 hours of Videotaping, Editing
and Pre-Production Planning. Additional time
will be billed at Hourly Rate and additional
personnel or equipment will be billed extra. $1,000.00
Technical Support or
Consultation
Billed at hourly rate with a minimum of 1 hour.
Service includes assistance with pojectors or
video or sound systems. $75.00/hr
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Simple Photo Assignments
Projects of only a few photos taking less than an
hour will be billed at the Hourly Rate of $75/hr.
Events of 2 - 3 hours will be billed at the Event
Rate of $200.00. Over 3 hours will add the
hourly cost for additional hours.
$75/hr -
$200/Event +
Video Duplications
Depending on the availability of equipment to
make a copy, Duplication to DVD will be $25 for
each original for duplication including 1 DVD
copy. Additional copies will be $5 ea. Copies
can be saved on Flash Drives or USB Drives or
Hard Drives but will add the cost of the media to
which the copies are made. Batch duplications
of DVDs or VHS Tapes, made to a Digital
Computer File for $10 per original, saved to a
single Hard Drive or USB drive. Cost of the Hard
Drive or other media is NOT included and will be
extra, unless provided.
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OFFICE SUPPLIES & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
Warehouse Direct - Contract #189
COMBINED OFFICE SUPPLIES & JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
The SPC Governing Board is pleased to announce the award
a combined Office Supplies & Janitorial Supplies Contract
(#189) by piggybacking onto the National Cooperative Pur-
chasing Alliance (NCPA) agreement with American Office
Products Distributors (AOPD), solicited and awarded by lead
agency Region XIV Education Service Center, Abilene, TX
according to the State of Illinois statues, 525/2 from Ch. 85,
par. 1602. (Governmental Joint Purchasing Act), which au-
thorizes any governmental unit may purchase personal prop-
erty, supplies and services jointly with one or more other gov-
ernmental units. The contract is effective immediately and
will expire on May 31, 2023. The contract can then be re-
newed annually for an additional two years, if mutually
agreed on by Region XIV ESC and American Office Products
Distributors,Inc.(AOPD).
Warehouse Direct has been a valued vendor for the SPC for
over ten years. Combining Office Supplies and Janitorial
Supplies onto one contract will simplify ordering for contract
participants.
Under this Agreement, all Suburban Purchasing Cooperative
members, non-profit and “public agency” participants will be
grouped under one Master SPC Account to aggregate all pur-
chases towards volume rebate incentives. Additionally, indi-
vidual entities will receive up to a 1% e-commerce rebate
paid in the form of a credit towards future purchases no later
than 45 days from the end of each quarter (40-79% online
=0.5% rebate; 80% or more purchased online =1% rebate).
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Ordering Information
Office Supplies & Janitorial Supplies
To set up your account please contact your local sales sup-
port team:
Please contact either Spencer Touchie or Rick Schackle, or
their respective customer service contacts, Kathy Johnson
847-631-7194 or Margaret Dawson 847-631-7177.
Warehouse Direct Workplace Solutions
2001 S. Mount Prospect Rd.
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Spencer Touchie, Account Executive, 847-631-7188
stouchie@warehousedirect.com
Rick Schackle, Account Executive, 847-631-7428
rickschackle@warehousedirect.com
Orders placed today will be delivered next day. Office sup-
plies and janitorial supplies use the same delivery trucks. Or-
ders may be consolidated or placed separately by phone, fax,
or online the same as office products. There is no minimum
order requirement and standard delivery is free.
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THE CITY OF LAKE FOREST
ORDINANCE NO. 2020-
AN ORDINANCE AMMENDING CHAPTER 97 OF THE LAKE FOREST CITY
CODE AND THE ANNUAL FEE SCHEDULE REGARDING NONRESIDENT
DAILY ACCESS FEES TO FOREST PARK BEACH
WHEREAS, The City of Lake Forest is a home rule, special charter municipal
corporation; and
WHEREAS, the City may exercise any power and perform any function
pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety,
morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City currently charges a daily access fee to nonresidents for access
to the Forest Park Beach on weekends only in the amount of $15.00; and
WHEREAS, in order to address the significant costs recently incurred by the City
to restore the beach access road and to restore and clean up the beach following recent
storms, as well as to address the impact of an expected increased use of the beach, the City
has determined that it is the best interests of the City and its residents to increase the beach
access fee charged to nonresidents from $15.00 to $20.00 and to impose the fee on a daily
rather than weekend basis; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is fair and reasonable to pass on a
portion of these increased costs to nonresidents so that residents are not solely responsible
for shouldering these increased expenses through property tax revenues; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City and its residents to amend Chapter 97 of the City Code and the Fee Schedule, as set
forth in this Ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and the 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. Chapter 97, entitled “Parks & Playgrounds”
of Title IX entitled “General Regulations” of the City Code is hereby amended to read as
follows (additions are bold and underlined; deletions are struck-through):
§ 97.069 FEES FOR NONRESIDENT DAILY ACCESS AND PROOF
OF RESIDENCY.
(A) All individuals not having proof of residency within the corporate
limits of the city or a parking pass issued pursuant to § 97.067(D) will be
required to pay a daily fee as reflected in the fee schedule in order to access
Forest Park Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
(B) The City Manager may establish and enforce rules and post
appropriate signage to limit and identify locations from which nonresidents
may gain access to Forest Park Beach.
SECTION THREE: Amendment. Exhibit A of Ordinance No. 2020 - _______ , entitled
"AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF
LAKE FOREST" is hereby amended to increase the non-resident beach access fee from
$15 to $20 per nonresident visit. (additions are bold and underlined, deletions are struck
through):
Exhibit A
4. Parks and Recreation
Boating and Beach Fees - effective February 1, 2020
City Code
Section Fund FY2021
Watercraft Ramp/Sailboat Permits-Recreation
Watercraft Ramp (R) 97.066 Parks/Rec 517
Watercraft Ramp 2nd boat/ half season 97.066 Parks/Rec 259
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen.) 97.066 Parks/Rec 413
Watercraft Ramp (R) (Sen) 2nd boat/ half season 97.066 Parks/Rec 208
Watercraft Ramp (NR) 97.066 Parks/Rec 1034
Year round compound storage Resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 2291
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Year round compound storage Resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 1832
Year round compound storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 3437
Seasonal compound storage Resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 1551
Seasonal compound storage Resident Senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 1241
Seasonal compound storage Non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 2324
Year round watercraft rack storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 626
Year round watercraft rack storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 502
Year round watercraft rack storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 626
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 366
Seasonal watercraft rack storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 292
Seasonal watercraft rack storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 366
Year round watercraft sand storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 775
Year round watercraft sand storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 620
Year round watercraft sand storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 1162
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 475
Seasonal watercraft sand storage resident senior 97.066 Parks/Rec 380
Seasonal watercraft sand storage non-resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 713
South Beach Parking Permit (R) 97.066 Parks/Rec 151
South Beach Parking Permit (R) (Sen.) 97.066 Parks/Rec 119
South Beach Parking Permit (NR) 97.066 Parks/Rec 910
South Beach Parking Permit Employee/Retiree 97.066 Parks/Rec 100
Extra vehicle decal resident - center isle 97.066 Parks/Rec 138
Extra vehicle decal senior - center isle 97.066 Parks/Rec 110
Extra vehicle decal nonresident - center isle 97.066 Parks/Rec 208
Daily Boat Launch resident 97.066 Parks/Rec 40
Daily Boat Launch nonresident 97.066 Parks/Rec 65
Resident Guest Daily Parking Pass, limit 5 per season 97.066 Parks/Rec 10
Nanny Parking Pass 97.066 Parks/Rec 85
Senior Caregiver Parking Pass 97.066 Parks/Rec 85
Non resident daily beach access fee 97.069 Parks/Rec 20
SECTION FOUR: 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 , 2020
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Approved this day of , 2020
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ATTEST:
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