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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 approve the proposed amendments to Chapter XI of the Code of the Chicago Park District.
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 approve 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 and approve change orders where the dollar amount does not exceed $20,000 (Section C.1.a);
o The General Superintendent has the authority to enter into contracts and approve change orders where the dollar amount does not exceed $200,000 (Section C.2.a). Following the introduction of the draft amendments to Chapter 11, the General Superintendent's authority was increased to $200,000 to maintain the same authority level for the approval of contracts and change orders; and
o The Board of Commissioners must authorize any contract or change order where the dollar amount exceeds $200,000. 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.3.a)
- The Board of Commissioners may also authorize pre-qualified contractor pools, which are subject to caps set by the Board of Commissioners, where the Board...
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