Dupage County Forest Preserve District

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.

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.

The board meeting included a presentation on the Forest Preserve District's strategic planning initiative and revisions to the Vision and Purpose statements. The board reviewed and accepted the financial dashboard summary, approved the annual budget for the organization, and authorized an engagement letter for auditing and tax services for the upcoming three-year term. Additionally, the board approved a revised Financial Policy and Procedures document, discussed donor activities, and nominated four board members for an additional term to be submitted to the District Commissioners for approval.

The agenda included a Planning Session and a Regular Session. Key discussions and recommendations for the Regular Session involve authorizing the execution of a Revised Lease Agreement with the Village of Glen Ellyn for properties at Churchill Woods Forest Preserve. Other items include authorizing Recreation License Agreements with Commonwealth Edison Company for trails adjacent to Cricket Creek, Greene Valley, and Salt Creek Marsh Forest Preserves. Furthermore, authorization is sought for contracts for professional services for infrastructure condition assessments at Kline Creek Farm, roofing repairs at Blackwell Forest Preserve, HVAC and building improvements at the Facilities Management Facility, and roofing/exterior improvements at the Indoor Riding Arena in St. James Farm. The agenda also covers authorizing an Agreement with Microsoft for a support subscription and a Universal Grant Agreement with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for Bike Path Program Trail Improvements in Herrick Lake Forest Preserve. The Informational Agenda included an update on the Strategic Plan regarding Vision and Purpose.

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.