TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF JANUARY 5, 2017
COMMITTEE ON Procurement
Mr. David St. Pierre, Executive Director
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Authorization for payment to the Chicago Wilderness Trust for Executive Council - Legacy Partner membership dues in the amount of $17,000.00, Account 101-15000-612280
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Dear Sir:
Authorization is requested to make payment to the Chicago Wilderness Trust for Executive Council - Legacy Partner membership dues in the amount of $17,000.00. The term of the District’s membership is January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
Chicago Wilderness is a regional alliance leading strategy to preserve, improve, and expand nature and quality of life. Chicago Wilderness is a broad alliance of member organizations whose knowledge and expertise spans all facets of conservation. Chicago Wilderness conservation experts work together to improve water quality, reduce negative stormwater impacts, and recharge our region’s aquifers. The Executive Council discusses issues of common interest across member organizations, and advises and approves strategies and workplan elements to meet our common goal to preserve, improve, and expand nature and the quality of life throughout the region.
Inasmuch as Chicago Wildness membership is not available through any other source, nothing would be gained by advertising for bids (Section 11.4 of the Purchasing Act).
It is hereby recommended that the Board of Commissioners authorize payment, by direct voucher, to the Chicago Wilderness Trust, in the amount of $17,000.00. Funds are available in Account 101-15000-612280.
Requested, Eileen M. McElligott, Administrative Services Officer, SAR:SKL:JRM:TG
Recommended, Darlene A. LoCascio, Director of Procurement and Materials Management
Respectfully Submitted, Barbara J. McGowan, Chairman Committee on Procurement
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular Board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners January 5, 2017