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Jun 2, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Forest Preserve District Of DuPage County Commission Meeting
The commission meeting addressed several key operational and facility projects. Agenda items included authorizing payments for goods and services, directing staff on the relocation and restoration of Oak Cottage, and approving a lease agreement for James Pate Philipp State Park. Multiple contracts were executed for HVAC and building improvements at Blackwell Forest Preserve, as well as trail barrier replacements at McDowell Grove and Salt Creek Greenway Trails. The commission also authorized the use of contingency funds for improvement projects and confirmed the selection of a new Executive Director. Additionally, a draft update for the Strategic Plan was presented.
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Forest Preserve District Of DuPage County Commission Meeting
The meeting agenda includes authorizing payments for goods and services, ratifying a three-year collective bargaining agreement with the Illinois Council of Police, and authorizing an amendment to an agreement regarding landfill gas rights and electricity generation. Additionally, the commission will address an amendment to an easement agreement with the West Chicago/Winfield Wastewater Authority and consider a letter concurring with the approval for the Illinois Rte. 53 improvement project. The meeting also features an informational session on the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center and an audit presentation followed by a vote on accepting the audit and updates on the district's strategic plan.
May 5, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Commission Meeting
The agenda for the commission meeting includes discussions on authorizing the payment of goods and services, lobbying in the Illinois General Assembly regarding Senate Bill 3336, and approving a change order for a contract with Verde Solutions, LLC. The Commission will also address agreements for the purchase of computer equipment from Dell and professional services from Diagram. An informational presentation regarding the 2026 Planning and Development Capital Project is also scheduled.
Feb 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Forest Preserve District Of DuPage County Commission Meeting
The Commission Meeting agenda included several significant items. Key discussions involved authorizing the payment of goods and services, executing a revised lease agreement with the Village of Glen Ellyn for Churchill Woods Forest Preserve properties, and authorizing contracts for professional legislative services and various infrastructure projects. Several reappointments were confirmed for members of the Friends of the FPDDC. Furthermore, the commission addressed property acquisition for forest preserve purposes (Blackwell-Mack Road) and authorized execution of recreation license agreements with Commonwealth Edison Company for trails adjacent to several forest preserves. Contracts for professional services were authorized for condition assessment at Kline Creek Farm, roofing repairs at Blackwell Forest Preserve, HVAC improvements, and indoor riding arena improvements at St. James Farm. An agreement with Microsoft for a Unified Support Advanced Subscription was also considered.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
