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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER XI OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
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To the Honorable Board of Commissioners of the Chicago Park District:
I. Recommendation
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners receive the proposed amendments to Chapter XI of the Code of the Chicago Park District, after which the Board Secretary shall initiate a notice period of at least forty-five (45) days, commencing from the date the amendments are presented to the Board. The notice period will provide public notice and allow the Chicago Park District to solicit public input.
II. Explanation
Chapter 70 ILCS 1505/7.02 enables the Board of Commissioners to "establish by ordinance all needful rules and regulations for the government and protection of parks." Therefore, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners consider the proposed amendments to Chapter XI to update the rules and procedures governing the Chicago Park District's procurement of and contracts for goods, services, and construction. The proposed amendments are set forth in full in the enclosed Exhibit A. These amendments include, but are not limited to the following changes:
- Section C regarding "Power to Contract" was updated to clarify and update the authority to enter into contracts:
o The Director of Purchasing has the authority to enter into contracts where the dollar amount does not exceed $20,000 (Section C.1);
o The General Superintendent has the authority to enter into contracts where the dollar amount does not exceed $200,000 (Section C.2.a); and
o The Board of Commissioners must authorize any contract where the dollar amount exceeds $200,000 (Section C.3.a). Further, for any contract approved by the Board, the Board must separately approve the exercise of an extension option provided for in the original contract.
- Section C also sets the authority to authorize change orders as follows:
o The Director of Purchasing has the authority to approve change orders not to exceed $2...
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