POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the
County Board Room,
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RECONSIDER AND APPROVE AS AMENDED
ITEM #1
RECONSIDERED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
DAVID ORR,
by
JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board
I am requesting that the Cook
County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the following
item, which was previously approved on the Finance Agenda (Page 1) at the
December 16, 2003 Board Meeting. The
payment was processed for the attorney when it should have been processed on
behalf of the attorney for the Isaac Ray Forensic Group, LLC.
The amendment is indicated by the
underscored language.
COURT ORDERS
NON-CAPITAL CASES
262862 ISAAC
RAY FORENSIC GROUP, LLC, presented by FRANK HIMEL Frank
Himel, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $3,900.00 attorney
fees for professional services for the defense of an indigent
defendant, Mathew Cheriachangel.
Indictment No. 02-CR-15204 (Non-Capital Case).
JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #2
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION
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JOURNAL
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DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, November 4, 2003.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
GRANT AWARD
ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $22,500.00 from the Great Lakes Hemophilia Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
This grant provides comprehensive diagnostic care and treatment to persons with hemophilia and other related blood clotting disorders.
This grant does not require an application process, funding is automatically renewed.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Award: $22,500.00. Funding period:
GRANT AWARD ADDENDA
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to
accept a grant extension from
This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically provided to those with the IDPH and AIDS/HIV programs in place.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Funding period extension:
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ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to
accept a supplemental grant award in the amount of $19,000.00 from the Illinois
Department of Public Health (IDPH) and an extension from
This grant does not require an application process, the funding is automatically renewed.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Supplemental Grant Award:
$19,000.00. Funding period
extension:
GRANT AWARD RENEWALS
ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $589,315.00 from the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. This grant renewal provides continued funding for one year for the Motor Vehicle Theft Prosecutions Unit.
This grant funds the salaries and benefits for four (4) assistant state’s attorneys, two (2) state’s attorney’s investigators, one (1) administrative assistant and two (2) part-time law clerks located at 2650 South California Avenue. The personnel funded by this grant work to increase prosecution of offenders involved in motor vehicle theft crimes and motor vehicle related crimes.
The match commitment for this program is an in-kind match that fully supports the salary and benefits for one (1) assistant state’s attorney. In addition, there is a cash match that supports other components of the program.
The authorization to apply for
this grant was given on
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $9,587.00.
Grant Award: $589,315.00. Funding period:
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GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued
ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to renew
a grant in the amount of $75,000.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice
Information Authority (ICJIA) for the
This grant requires that the office match one (1) dollar for each three (3) dollars of federal funding. The match commitment for this program is a cash match that supports a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of the grant-funded staff.
This grant does not require an
application process. The award was made
by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the specific
purpose of renewing this program. The
last request to accept this renewal was approved on
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $36,287.00 (Required: $25,000.00; and Over Match: $11,287.00).
Grant Award: $75,000.00. Funding period:
ITEM #8
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR.,
respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
1.
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2. McNeal
v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 02-C-5249
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3. Sandra Yankaway v.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #9
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS,
Superintendent,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:
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REQ. NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTRACT PERIOD |
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44400016 |
Milk products |
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44400017 |
Frozen food products |
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(440-310 Account).
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #10
WITHDRAWN
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
by
ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the rental of twelve (12) full size vehicles including full service maintenance, collision damage waiver, liability coverage and unlimited mileage for the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Division.
Contract period: February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2006. (781-634 Account). Requisition No. 47810001.
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ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for the purchase of Lexmark bids and Hewlett Packard brand toner cartridges for printers owned by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County. These items can be bid through various vendors.
Contract period:
CONTRACTS
ITEM #12
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Medtronic, Inc., Neurological
Division,
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Reason: |
Medtronic, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the implantable neuro stimulation devices that deliver constant voltage stimulation to the spinal cord, which blocks the pain message to the brain for the treatment of failed back syndrome/surgery, reflex sympathetic dystrophy and vascular diseases. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $48,875.00. One time purchase. (717/897-540 Account). Requisition No. 48974004.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Adaltis
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Reason: |
Adaltis |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $283,635.00 ($94,545.00 per year). Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #14
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase and extend the following contracts for the purchase of surgical orthopaedic implants, fixative devices and consumable supplies for Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County:
VENDOR
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ORIGINAL CONTRACT AMOUNT
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INCREASE REQUESTED
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ADJUSTED TOTAL
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Stryker Corporation, Contract No. 02-45-59 |
$800,000.00 |
$200,000.00 |
$1,000,000.00 |
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Zimmer-Daniel, Contract No. 02-45-89 |
$350,000.00 $170,000.00 |
$40,000.00 $21,250.00 |
$390,000.00 $191,250.00 |
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Protectair, Inc.,* Contract No. 02-45-72 |
$130,000.00 |
$15,000.00 |
$145,000.00 |
*WITHDRAWN
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AlloSource, Contract No. 02-41-383 |
$170,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$190,000.00 |
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #14 cont’d
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Acumed, Inc., Contract No. 02-45-61 |
$100,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
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EBI, L.P., Contract No. 02-45-69 |
$100,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
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Smith & Nephew, Inc., Contract No. 02-45-70 |
$100,000.00 |
$65,000.00 |
$165,000.00 |
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T.L. Weiss/Biomet Orthopaedics, Inc., Contract No. 02-45-76 |
$100,000.00 $200,000.00 |
$20,000.00 $25,000.00 |
$120,000.00 $225,000.00 |
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Trimed, Inc., Contract No. 02-45-73 |
$100,000.00 |
$20,000.00 |
$120,000.00 |
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MicroAire Surgical Instruments, Inc., Contract No. 02-45-421 |
$80,000.00 $15,000.00 |
$20,000.00 $5,000.00 |
$100,000.00 $20,000.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is necessary to
allow sufficient time for the execution of the new contracts authorized by
the Board on |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $491,250.00 476,250.00 [$420,000.00
405,000.00 – (897-362 Account); and $71,250.00 – (891-362
Account)]. Contract extension:
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ITEM #15
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 03-72-129 with
DMS Pharmaceutical Group,
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Reason: |
This request is necessary to
allow sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, award and implementation
of the new contract. The expiration
date on this contract is |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Contract extension:
CONTRACT RENEWAL
ITEM #16
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-41-1038 with J.D. Edwards,
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Reason: |
J.D. Edwards is the only vendor that can provide the maintenance service for this proprietary software. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $701,115.13.
Contract period:
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
ITEM #17
APPROVED
Transmitting
a Communication, dated
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President,
The following invoices are
submitted on behalf of the 69 West
Tele-Temp Inc. $ 4,530.00
Services
rendered
Ellison, Nielsen, Zehe & Antas $72,432.37
Legal
representation
Frederick W. Mowerer $ 9,885.46
Services
and expenses
Engineering & Fire Investigation $21,115.24
Services
and expenses
Sullivan Reporting Company $ 1,213.90
Voss Transcription, Inc. $ 523.25
Record Copy Service $ 759.10
Approval of payment is recommended.
BID OPENING – COMMISSIONER SUFFREDIN
ITEM #18
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW
AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your
consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #19
APPROVED
Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.
HIGHWAY
DEPARTMENT MATTERS
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS
ITEM #20
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval TWO (2) REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:
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1. |
Reimbursement Agreement between
the Installation of a new storm sewer, etc. in the Section: 03-04405-01-SS Fiscal Impact: $325,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 600-600) |
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2. |
Reimbursement Agreement between
the Replacement of 12-inch water main, etc. Sauk Trail, in the Section: 01-C1130-04-FP Fiscal Impact: $386,500.00 (100% reimbursable from village) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 600-600) |
LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION
ITEM #21
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Land Acquisition Resolution in the Village of Section: 88-B7430-02-RP Fiscal Impact: $280,300.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 600-600) |
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #22
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND
BRIDGES
Submitting four (4) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section: 01-A5922-03-FP.
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2. Section: 97-V6044-02-BR. Group 1-2002:
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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK continued
ITEM #22 cont’d
3. Section: 01-TSCMC-02-TL. Traffic signal construction and modernization (13 locations). Adjustment of quantities. $67,868.10 (Deduction).
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4. Section: 02-A5506-02-RS. Group 1 – 2003:
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REPORT
ITEM #23
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND
BRIDGES #263300
Submitting the Bureau of
Construction's Progress Report for the month ending
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of
Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is an Interest Arbitration decision concerning Sheriff’s Day Reporting Investigators for your consideration and approval.
Estimated Cost: $268,321.00.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Sheriff and the County of Cook, as joint employers, and the Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council (representing Day Reporting Investigators), have entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and
WHEREAS, an Interest Arbitration Award
has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
this award be submitted for your approval by the Board of Commissioners of Cook
County.
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ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of
Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is a Wage Resolution covering Sheriff’s Correctional Investigators for your consideration and approval.
Estimated Cost: $80,422.00.
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #24 cont’d
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Sheriff, as joint employers, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, representing Sheriff’s Internal Affairs Investigators-Corrections; and
WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and
salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of
Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is a Wage Resolution covering Sheriff’s Court Services Investigators for your consideration and approval.
Estimated Cost: $51,626.00.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Sheriff, as joint employers, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, representing Internal Affairs Investigators-Sheriff’s Court Services; and
WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and
salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #27
APPROVED
Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.
There are seven
Consent Calendar items for January 6, 2004.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #27 cont’d
CC ITEM #1 cont’d
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol has earned 22 merit badges
including the Arrow of Light, Parvuli Dei Religious Medal, Ad Altare Dei
Religious Medal and is a member of the Arrow Brotherhood. Michael has served Boy Scout Troop #60 of
Berwyn, Illinois since February 2, 1998 in a variety of leadership roles
including Den Chief, Patrol Leader, Senior Patrol Leader, Order of the Arrow
Troop Representative and Junior Assistant Scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol has completed a community
service project helping the U.S. Postal Service with their annual food drives
for the hungry, cleaned up trails at the Little Red School House, Cook County
Forest Preserves and various service projects for his church, St. Odilo in
WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol is a junior at
WHEREAS, Michael A. Koziol attended the National Boy
Scouts of America Jamboree in 2001 and participated in hiking and camping in
the porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2003; and
WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in
recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress and
promote hard work in society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of
Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Michael Koziol for his hard work
and leadership among his peers as a member of the community. The Cook County Board of Commissioners do
hereby extend its congratulations to Michael Koziol on his achievement of the
rank of Eagle Scout. Michael Koziol is a
dedicated young man who has strived to be a continuous credit to his family,
friends and community. Everyone is proud
to have Michael be a part of their lives.
We congratulate Michael Koziol on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout and
all his future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official
proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Michael
Koziol; and
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CC ITEM #2
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has earned 23 merit
badges, Arrow of Light, Parvuli Dei Religious Medal, Order of the Arrow
Brotherhood member and has served Boy Scout Troop #60 sponsored by St. Odilo
Church in Berwyn, Illinois in a variety of leadership roles; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #27 cont’d
CC ITEM #2 cont’d
WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has completed a
community service project by volunteering during the Special Olympics, American
Heart Association Walk-A-Thon and to his church, St. Odilo in Berwyn; and
WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral is a senior at Morton
West High School and has been accepted by the University of Illinois in Chicago
where he plans to major in Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, Alberto D. Canaveral has served as Den
Chief, Assistant Senior Patrol Leader, Junior Assistant Scoutmaster and is
currently registered as an adult leader; and
WHEREAS, Alberto participated in "High
Adventures" canoeing the boundary waters in Canada in 1999 and hiking and
camping in the Porcupine Mountains in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan in 2003;
and
WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in
recognizing those members of the community who work in advance progress and
promote hard work in society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of
Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Alberto Canaveral for his hard
work and leadership among his peers as a member of the community. The Cook County Board of Commissioners do
hereby extend its congratulations to Alberto Canaveral on his achievement of
the rank of Eagle Scout. Alberto
Canaveral is a dedicated young man who has strived to be a continuous credit to
his family, friends and community.
Everyone is proud to have Alberto a part of their lives. We congratulate Alberto on achieving the rank
of Eagle Scout and all his future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official
proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an Official copy be tendered to Alberto
Canaveral.
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CC ITEM #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored
by
CARL R. HANSEN,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH
ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY
SUFFREDIN,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on
WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was born in
WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter’s lifelong involvement in the
organization and importance of global unity began with a belief long before the
concept of global unity was considered to be a reality; and
WHEREAS, whether he was competing in the Olympic Games as a member
of Canada’s track team in 1932, or playing left wing on the Chicago Blackhawks
for a year during college, the energy and stamina Thomas H. Coulter exhibited
in sports was constant in other areas of his life, including his education and
career; and
WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter graduated with an engineering degree
from Carnegie Institute of Technology, now Carnegie Mellon University, in 1933,
and received a master’s degree in economics and business from the University of
Chicago in 1935; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #27 cont’d
CC ITEM #3 cont’d
WHEREAS, while attending the University of Chicago, Thomas H.
Coulter roomed in the International House, the university’s program center and
dormitory for foreign students, and that experience was the most influential
period of his life, as it shaped his vision of Chicago’s future as an
international world class city; and
WHEREAS, as chief executive officer of the Chicago Association of
Commerce and Industry from 1954 to 1981, Thomas H. Coulter changed the position
of the chamber to become the premier spokesperson for the Chicago business
community; and
WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was responsible for organizing six major
international trade fairs in the city of Chicago during the 1950s and 1960s
which he promoted around the world, and regularly visited foreign countries to
participate in economic symposiums, lead economic missions and address commerce
organizations in major cities; and
WHEREAS, Thomas H. Coulter was admired by many for visionary efforts and accomplishments, and for his various civic contributions, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does
hereby express its sorrow at the passing of Thomas H. Coulter, and extends its
deepest sympathies to the family of this great man, a man who changed the
direction of
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CC ITEM #4
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Harold L. Banks recently received the rank of Eagle Scout
from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal
that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting. He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as
an Assistant Scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, Harold L. Banks was born
WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony bestowing this rank upon
Harold was held
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Harold L. Banks as an encouragement for
higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the
official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout
Banks and his family.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #27 cont’d
CC ITEM #5
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Eric J. Ross recently received the rank of Eagle Scout
from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal
that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting. He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as
an Assistant Scoutmaster; and
WHEREAS, Eric J. Ross is 18 years of age, born
WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony which recognizes the scout for
achieving the rank of Eagle Scout is scheduled for February 8, 2004 at St.
Marks United Methodist Church.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Eric J. Ross as an encouragement for
higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the
official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Ross
and his family.
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CC ITEM #6
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Anthony S. Bolden recently received the rank of Eagle
Scout from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).
The trail leading to Eagle Scout can be long and interesting, a goal
that is only realized by two-percent of the boys who enroll in scouting. He continues to actively serve Troop 534 as
an Assistant Scoutmaster; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #27 cont’d
CC ITEM #6 cont’d
WHEREAS, Anthony was born on
WHEREAS, a “Court of Honor” ceremony bestowing this rank upon
Anthony was held
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners congratulate Eagle Scout Anthony S. Bolden as an encouragement
for higher thoughts, noble deeds and greater achievements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be placed upon the
official record of this Honorable Body and a copy be tendered to Eagle Scout Bolden
and his family.
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CC ITEM #7
Submitting a Resolution sponsored
by
BOBBIE L. STEELE,
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N.
SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, in 1928 Mr. Arthur Murray met Ms. Mattie Tripplet while
attending school at Will Groove Elementary in
WHEREAS, on
WHEREAS, in 1945 Mr. Arthur Murray moved his family to
WHEREAS, Mr. Arthur Murray worked as a gas attendant for numerous
years and also served as a custodial engineer for the
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray are the parents of (11)
children, Betty, Willa, Lynn, Shirley, Anthony, Nate, Jean, Darryl, Cynthia,
Donise and Ethel; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray are the proud grandparents of
(50) grandchildren, (20) great-grandchildren and (4) great-great grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, on
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #27 cont’d
CC ITEM #7 cont’d
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of
the Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents
of
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of faith and appreciation to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Murray.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #28
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE
REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Thursday, January 22, 2004.