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File #: FP-R-25-07-3163   
Type: FP Resolution Status: Reported to County Board
File created: 6/13/2025 In control: Forest Preserve District Commission
On agenda: 7/8/2025 Final action:
Title: Resolution Authorizing a Four-Year Professional Service Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Ancel Glink, P.C.
Attachments: 1. Legal Proposal Memo.pdf, 2. Final- Engagement Letter FPDKC 6-16-25 4901-6593-2366 (004).pdf, 3. scope of services.pdf

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Resolution Authorizing a Four-Year Professional Service Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Ancel Glink, P.C.

 

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WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois, recognizes the need for legal representation and advice in connection with its operations and affairs; and

 

WHEREAS, the Organization Ordinance of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County authorizes the President to appoint attorneys and special attorneys to represent the District when deemed necessary; and

 

WHEREAS, the President has determined that it is reasonable, necessary, and desirable to appoint Ancel Glink, P.C. (Ancel Glink) as general legal counsel for a period of four (4) years for the Forest Preserve District of Kane County; and

 

WHEREAS, for fiscal years 2026 and 2027, Ancel Glink’s retainer fee will be $3,000 per month. The monthly retainer fee will increase by 5% each subsequent fiscal year to: $3,150 per month in fiscal year 2028, and $3,307.50 per month in fiscal year 2029, per Exhibit A.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois, that the contract proposal from Ancel Glink, P.C. of Chicago, Illinois, effective for fiscal year 2026 through fiscal year 2029 for engagement of general legal counsel professional services, be, and hereby is approved.

 

 

 

APPROVED AND PASSED on this 8th day of July 2025.

 

___________________________                           ____________________________

Bill Lenert                                                                     Mohammad Iqbal

President, Kane Forest Preserve                              Secretary, Kane Forest Preserve

Kane County, Illinois                                                   Kane County, Illinois