January 23, 2003 Post Board Action Agenda

POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Thursday, January 23, 2003, 10:00 A.M.

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RECONSIDERATION OF ATTORNEY FEES AND REQUEST TO RECEIVE AND FILE

ITEM #1

RECONSIDERED AND RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board

I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and receive and file the following items which were previously approved on the Finance Agenda (page 4) at the January 9, 2003 Board Meeting (See Comm. Nos. 256645 and 256646, page 7). Multiple submittals by the attorney resulted in duplicate entries.

256575 DEAN C. MORASK, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $781.50 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Henry Patterson, Father, re: the Williams children, minors. Indictment Nos. 99-JA-798 and 99-JA-799 (Juvenile Cases).

256576 DEAN C. MORASK, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $1,588.50 attorney fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Kenneth Bonaparte, Father, re: the McQueen and Bonaparte children, minors. Indictment Nos. 00-JA-1033 and 00-JA-1034 (Juvenile Cases).

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #2

REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE #257212

JOURNALS

(December 3, 2002)

(Regular and Special)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the regular and special meetings held on Tuesday, December 3, 2002.

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss these matters with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #3

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 23, 2002 from

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Highlands Presbyterian Church for kitchen cabinet replacement at 1901 58th Place, LaGrange, Illinois in Lyons Township.

	Permit #:	021516
	Total Fee Amount:	$460.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$414.00
	Amount Due (10%):	$46.00

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $414.00.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #4

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 17, 2002 from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

PHYSICIAN STATUS CHANGES

PROVISIONAL TO ACTIVE:

NIVEDITA DAVE, M.D. to Senior Attending Physician, Department of Radiology

PROMOTION:

THOMAS PROZOROVSKY, D.D.S. - from Dentist I to Chief of Dental Services, Department of Surgery, will be paid from Account 110, Position Identification #9525673, Grade K-3, Step 1, Business Unit #8980053, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

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ITEM #5

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 24, 2002 from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF CRITICAL CARE

MEHRAN JABBARZADEH, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine, will be paid from Account #133, Position Identification #0189135, Grade K-4, Step 5, Business Unit #8910500, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

CHUCK NWAKANMA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Critical Care Medicine, will be paid from Account #133, Position Identification #9932240, Grade K-4, Step 5, Business Unit #8910500, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

SANDEEP NATHAN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, will be paid from Account #110, Position Identification #0300136, Grade K-10, Step 1, Business Unit #8910501, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SURGERY

ALI LATEFI, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of General Surgery, currently being funded by Stroger Hospital of Cook County Affiliation Agreement, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

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MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #6

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2002 from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

RICHARD M. AHUJA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, will be paid at Grade K-5, Step 1, from Account 155, 8970243 (27-10), Position Identification #9932504, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

IRENE M. BENSON, R.N., M.S. - Clinical Nurse Specialist, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MICHELLE DARANG-COLEMAN, A.P.N. - Advance Practice Nurse, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

JOHN P. SORIN, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

THOMAS D. STAMOS, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

AIMAN TULAIMAT, M.D. - Senior Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970174 (23-17), Position Identification #9522067, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED FROM PROVISIONAL

TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

RAMI DOUKKY, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Cardiology, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

JEROME A. KLOBUTCHER, M.D. - Service Physician, Ambulatory and Community Health Network, Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

TOSHIKO UCHIDA, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

DANIEL BELMONT, M.D. - From Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, to Service Physician, will be paid from Account 133, 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #9932572, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

DANIEL HRYHORCZUK, M.D. - From Consultant Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Occupational Medicine, to Voluntary Attending Physician, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

RAHUL G. PATWARI, M.D. - From Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, to Service Physician, will be paid from Account 133, 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #0189742, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

YANINA PURIM-SHEM-TOY, M.D. - From Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, to Service Physician, will be paid from Account 133, 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #9932448, effective January 23, 2003; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

GRANT APPLICATION

ITEM #7

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 27, 2002 from

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

requesting authorization to apply for a grant in accordance with Section 29 of the 2002 Cook County Budget Resolution from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) in the amount of $138,899.00. This grant will allow the office to continue to target high-risk domestic violence cases through the Target Abuser Call (TAC) Program, which was previously funded by the Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Office. The TAC Program is a partnership among the State’s Attorney’s Office, Hull House Association, LifeSpan Center for Legal Services and Advocacy and the Social Casework Services Department. This grant will fund eight (8) full-time personnel employed by the State’s Attorney’s Office including four (4) state’s attorney investigators, two (2) assistant state’s attorneys and two (2) administrative assistants as well as one (1) Social Casework Services Department employee whos work with high-risk domestic violence cases. Hull House and Lifespan facilitate program elements and function as service providers. (See related Item #10).

This grant requires that the office match one dollar for every three dollars of federal funding. The match commitment for this program is an in-kind match consisting of the salaries and fringe benefits of one (1) assistant state’s attorney, one (1) state’s attorney investigator and one (1) administrative assistant.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Estimated Grant Award: $138,899.00. Funding Period: December 29, 2002 through April 5, 2003.

GRANT AWARD

ITEM #8

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 26, 2002 from

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $100,000.00 from Nicor Gas, Naperville, Illinois, for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Program to concentrate in Cicero, Maywood, and Harvey, three communities disproportionately affected by childhood lead poisoning.

This grant did not require an application process; this is year two (2) of a five (5) year program funded through a consent decree between Nicor Gas and the State's Attorney’s Office.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $100,000.00. Funding period: December 1, 2002 through November 30, 2003.

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

ITEM #9

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2002 from

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

requesting authorization to accept a no-cost grant extension from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Community Prosecutions Program. This extension will enable the office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded.

The Community Prosecutions Program grant funds one (1) prevention coordinator and two (2) administrative assistants who work with the State’s Attorney’s Community Prosecutions Division. The administrative assistants are each assigned to a neighborhood office and the prevention coordinator helps facilitate crime prevention and education programs through the Community Prosecutions Program.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: None. Funding period extension: June 30, 2002 through November 30, 2002.

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GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued

ITEM #10

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2002 from

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

requesting authorization to accept a no-cost grant extension from the Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Office, for the Target Abuser Call (TAC) Program. This extension will enable the office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded. (See related Item #7).

The TAC Program works to target high-risk domestic violence cases and is a partnership among the State’s Attorney’s Office, Hull House Association, LifeSpan Center for Legal Services & Advocacy and the Social Casework Services Department. This grant funds eight (8) full-time personnel employed by the State’s Attorney’s Office and one (1) Social Casework Services Department employee who works with high-risk domestic violence cases. Hull House and LifeSpan facilitate program elements and function as service providers.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: None. Funding period extension: October 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

ITEM #11

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 16, 2002 from

DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office

requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) in the amount of $120,000.00. This grant provides a third year of continued funding for the Youth Gun Violence Program. This program serves juveniles who have been charged with first and second-time nonviolent firearm offenses with the goal of preventing future gun violence. The program is a partnership between the State’s Attorney’s Office, the Juvenile Probation Department and Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network. The program funds a full-time weapons data specialist within the State’s Attorney’s Office who coordinates program components and tracks weapons charges in Juvenile Court. Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network functions as the service provider and facilitates program elements.

This grant requires that the office match one dollar for every three dollars of federal funding. The match commitment for this program is a cash match that funds the fringe benefits and a portion of the salary for the state’s attorney’s weapons data specialist.

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on October 17, 2002 by the Cook County Board Commissioners.

Subcontract with Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital and Care Network. Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Funds provided through the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority: $103,417.00. Subcontract Period: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,234.00. (Required Match - $40,000.00 and Over Match - $234.00). Grant Award: $120,000.00. Funding period: October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. (250-818 Account).

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GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

ITEM #12

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 23, 2002 from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the amount of $170,500.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Aid for Intensive Intervention to Reduce Asthma Morbidity in Children.

The grant is designed to improve the pediatric asthma skills of physicians and nurses in the ambulatory health centers and those of other safety net providers. In addition, the initiative directs children with asthma from the emergency departments of Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Provident Hospital of Cook County to the asthma clinics where the patients and their families are assisted in overcoming barriers to care of their asthma.

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $170,500.00. Funding period: September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003.

GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

ITEM #13

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2002 from

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization to accept a grant amendment to increase by $20,306.00 and extend from September 30, 2002 to September 30, 2003 from the Illinois Department of Transportation, Springfield, Illinois, for a program to reduce unintentional injuries through an educational program and the distribution of car seats to low-income families in suburban Cook County.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Amendment Amount: $20,306.00. Funding period extension: September 30, 2002 to September 30, 2003.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDA

ITEM #14

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2002 from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

In accordance with the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Prairie State College, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County is requesting approval of the Associates Degree Nursing Clinical Rotation Program Addendum, for the rotation of students.

The objective of the addendum is to provide educational instruction for nursing students in a hospital environment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract period: January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005. Requisition No. 38980308.

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COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDA continued

ITEM #15

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated November 12, 2002 from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

In accordance with the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and South Suburban College, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County is requesting approval of the Occupational Therapy Assistant Program Addendum, for the rotation of students.

The objective of the addendum is to provide educational instruction for the above students in a hospital environment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract period: January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2006. Requisition No. 38980290.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #16

REFERRED TO FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Transmitting a Communication, dated December 30, 2002 from

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:

1. Harrison v. Patterson, Case No. 01-C-7491

#257213

2. Joseph Davis v. Sgt. Velasquez, Case No. 02-C-6277

#257214

3. Phillips v. Cook County, Case No. 97-L-2508

#257215

4. Norma Porter, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Raymond Porter v. County of Cook, et al.,

Case No. 00-L-3591

#257216

5. Phelan v. Cook County, Case No. 01-C-3638

#257217

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #17

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Motorola digital portable radios with battery chargers for the Adult Probation Department. Adult Probation field officers use hand held radios that operate via the Sheriff’s Office communication system. These radios are necessary to be compatible with the new system.

One time purchase. (717/280-570 Account). Requisition No. 32804021.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #18

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) replacement cargo vans for the Adult Probation Department.

One time purchase. (532-549 Account). Requisition No. 35324029.

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ITEM #19

WITHDRAWN

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

JOHN MAUL, Acting Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of computer supplies.

Contract period: April 8, 2003 through April 7, 2004. (239-388 Account). Requisition No. 32390019.

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ITEM #20

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a digital identification card system, as well as the service of re-badging current employees.

Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. (717/032-579 Account). Requisition No. 30320003.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #21

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for autopsy, microscopic, neuropathology and radiology report transcription services. (See related Item #36).

Contract period: June 20, 2003 through June 19, 2005. (259-268 Account). Requisition No. 32590011.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #22

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a replacement 5-passenger/cargo van.

One time purchase. (717/130-549 Account). Requisition No. 31300009.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #23

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of fresh prepared cut produce.

Contract period: May 15, 2003 through May 14, 2004. (898-310 Account). Requisition No. 38980310.

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ITEM #24

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair of gas sterilizer equipment.

Contract period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005. (891-450 Account). Requisition No. 38910392.

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ITEM #25

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair of automobiles.

Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. (891-444 Account). Requisition No. 38910390.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #26

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair of closed circuit video system.

Contract period: June 5, 2003 through June 4, 2005. (891-450 Account). Requisition No. 38910385.

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ITEM #27

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair of fire alarm system.

Contract period: September 6, 2003 through September 5, 2005. (891-450 Account). Requisition No. 38910393.

CONTRACTS

ITEM #28

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

SANDRA WILLIAMS, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Mr. William Quinlan, Chicago, Illinois, to serve as Parliamentarian to Cook County Board of Commissioners. Mr. Quinlan has extensive knowledge of parliamentary procedures and County Board Rules.

I respectfully request approval of this contract.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $60,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2002 through November 30, 2003. (018-260 Account).

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ITEM #29

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Lanter Company, Chicago, Illinois, for delivery services.

Reason:

Lanter Company is the sole carrier used by the U.S.D.A. to deliver government commodities for the National School Lunch Program.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $14,000.00. Contract period: January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. (440-249 Account). Requisition No. 34400014.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #30

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

JACK KELLY, Chief Financial Officer

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Computer Bits, Inc., Orland Park, Illinois, to provide professional technical services in the area of software maintenance and support for the Sheriff’s Personnel Department, Sheriff’s Drug Testing Unit and the Sheriff’s Department for Women’s Justice Services.

Reason:

Computer Bits, Inc. is the only vendor able to provide maintenance, support and enhancements for the current software. The software currently being used by the Sheriff’s Personnel Department, Sheriff’s Drug Testing Unit and the Sheriff’s Department for Women’s Justice Services was developed by Computers Bits, Inc.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $117,700.00 [$71,500.00 – (210-260 Account); $9,900.00 – (211-249 Account); and $36,300.00 – (212-260 Account)]. Contract period: March 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003. Requisition Nos. 32100004, 32110031 and 32120050.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #31

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with JD Edwards, Denver, Colorado, to implement One World Accounts Payable Accounting software.

Reason:

The Treasurer’s Office implemented the JD Edwards One World General Ledger Accounting software in August 2002. In an effort to further automate accounting processes the office would like to implement an accounts payable module that is compatible with the current general ledger system.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $175,000.00. Contract period: February 1, 2003 through January 31, 2004. (717/060-579 Account). Requisition No. 30600019.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.

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ITEM #32

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Beckman Coulter, Inc., Miami, Florida, for maintenance of the hematology analyzer.

Reason:

Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the manufacturer and only source for maintenance and repair of the Hospital owned hematology analyzer.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $17,328.00. Contract period: February 20, 2003 through February 19, 2004. (898-442 Account). Requisition No. 38980311.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

CONTRACT ADDENDA

ITEM #33

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

JOHN MAUL, Acting Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $964,150.00, Contract No. 00-53-151 with White Bear Laundry, Chicago, Illinois, for inmate laundry services.

Board approved amount 03-09-00:	$1,828,750.00
Increase requested:	964,150.00
Adjusted amount:	$2,792,900.00

Reason:

Due to the inmate population increase and the enforcement of the American Correctional Association mandated twice linen weekly changes the office is requesting a contract increase at $.27 per pound for 11 weeks through March 8, 2003, and $.28 per pound for 52 weeks from March 9, 2003 through March 8, 2004.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $964,150.00. (239-222 Account).

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ITEM #34

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 01-84-1174 with Information Technologies, Inc., d/b/a Computerland, Elk Grove Village, Illinois, for the purchase of personal computers, printers and software.

Reason:

This extension is necessary to allow sufficient time for the bid, evaluation and award of a new personal computer and peripheral contract.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: January 21, 2003 through April 20, 2003.

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ITEM #35

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $12,000.00 and extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 99-82-120 Rebid with Computer Systems Company, Inc., Brecksville, Ohio, for microfiche services.

Board approved amount 06-22-99:	$ 43,710.00
Previous increase approved 07-09-02:	5,000.00
This increase requested:	12,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 60,710.00

Reason:

This request is to allow continued services until the rebid, evaluation and implementation of a new contract.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $12,000.00. Contract extension: September 23, 2002 through March 22, 2003. (012-292 Account).

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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #36

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $50,000.00, Contract No. 01-82-237 Rebid with Lee Associates, La Grange Highlands, Illinois, for autopsy, microscopic and radiology report transcription services. (See related Item #21).

Board approved amount 06-19-01:	$ 123,500.00
Previous increase approved 04-09-02:	50,000.00
This increase requested:	50,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 223,500.00

Reason:

The volume and detail of autopsy cases, microscopic, neuropathology and radiology reports has exceeded original estimates. This increase would allow continued transcription services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00. (259-268 Account).

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ITEM #37

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $40,000.00, Contract No. 01-42-1270 with Ryan Diagnostics, Inc., Naperville, Illinois, for the purchase of microcuvettes compatible with the HemoCue Hemoglobin Analyzer System used in the Department of Public Health clinics.

Board approved amount 09-20-01:	$ 50,700.00
Increase requested:	40,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 90,700.00

Reason:

Ryan Diagnostics, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the microcuvette supplies necessary to operate the HemoCue Hemoglobin Analyzer. Public Health clinics have increased the frequency of hemoglobin testing to more closely monitor anemia in mothers and babies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funded Amount: $40,000.00. (975-360 Account).

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ITEM #38

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 00-54-1109 with Superior Coffee and Foods, Bensenville, Illinois, for the purchase of coffee and tea products for the Dietary Department.

Reason:

The reason for this request is to allow continued operations until the rebid, evaluation and award of a new contract, for which bids are scheduled to be opened on February 6, 2003.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: January 17, 2003 through April 16, 2003.

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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #39

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from January 6, 2003 through April 30, 2003, Contract No. 99-75-1272 with Ravenswood Medical Resources Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of reagents and supplies for immunochemistry testing.

Reason:

The request is required to allow sufficient time to bid and award the annual contract.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: January 6, 2003 through April 30, 2003.

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ITEM #40

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $241,120.00, Contract No. 00-41-114 with Beckman Coulter, Inc., Palatine, Illinois, for reagents and supplies for a vendor provided immunochemistry analyzer for the Department of Pathology Laboratories, Division of Immunology.

Board approved amount 09-22-99:	$367,245.00
Increase requested:	241,120.00
Adjusted amount:	$608,365.00

Reason:

This request is necessary due to an unanticipated increase in the number of requests for cardiac markers for diagnosis of myocardial infarctions/heart attacks.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $241,120.00. (897-365 Account).

CONTRACT RENEWALS

ITEM #41

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS #257218

Transmitting a Communication from

THADDEUS MAKAREWICZ, Secretary of the Board, Board of Review

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 01-41-549 with Ronan Potts, L.L.C., Chicago, Illinois, to monitor and keep the Board of Review apprised on a regular basis of all legislation, bills, amendments and regulatory activity now pending or proposed, or which may be proposed in the State of Illinois.

Reason:

Ronan Potts, L.L.C. will be able to maintain a close liaison and frequent communication with authorized representatives designated under Lobbying Services Agreement, Section 5, for authorized representation during legislative periods or on priority items.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $38,500.00. Contract period: January 1, 2003 through November 30, 2003. (050-260 Account). Requisition No. 30500001.

CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

ITEM #42

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 98-45-1090 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc., St. Paul, Minnesota, for software maintenance.

Reason:

This software is used by the Department of Office Technology, Highway Department, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the County Clerk to produce digitized maps for Cook County.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $17,231.82. Contract period: February 26, 2003 through February 25, 2004. (023-441 Account). Requisition No. 30230003.

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ITEM #43

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

JAMES E. MALINOWSKI, First Deputy Chief of Police, Sheriff’s Police Department

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-45-332 with the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Automated Law Enforcement Radio Terminal System (ALERTS) Division, Chicago, Illinois, for payment of user fees to provide access into ALERTS that is utilized by the Police Department’s mobile data terminals installed in the vehicle fleet.

Reason:

ALERTS is the sole property of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority and no other company can provide these services. The Police Department has been granted special pricing by the ICJIA for the use of ALERTS.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $71,980.00. Contract period: January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. (231-630 Account). Requisition No. 32310013.

The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.

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ITEM #44

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 02-42-1068 with Beckman Coulter, Inc., Miami, Florida, for maintenance of the access chemistry analyzer.

Reason:

Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the manufacturer and only source for maintenance and repair of the hospital owned chemistry analyzer.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $12,025.00. Contract period: May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004. (898-442 Account). Requisition No. 38980312.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

ITEM #45

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a contract which was Board approved on October 17, 2002 with the Westside Domestic Abuse Project, Chicago, Illinois, to provide group counseling and treatment services for the Domestic Violence Program, for a change in vendor name to the Chicago Abused Women Coalition.

The vendor that will be contracting with the County will be the Chicago Abused Women Coalition. The Westside Domestic Abuse Project is a program operated by Chicago Abused Women Coalition.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

ITEM #46

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement covering the lease of space at 8445 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner John H. Stroger, Jr., President, 4th District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

Landlord:	Joseph/Barbara Caldwell
Tenant:	Cook County for the use of Commissioner John H. Stroger, Jr., President
Term:	02/01/03 to 11/30/06
Cancellation:	30 days written notice, either party
Location:	8445 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60619
Space occupied:	1,742 square feet
Rate per square foot:	$10.33

RENT

Monthly:	$ 1,500.00
Annual:	18,000.00
Monthly utility allowance:	300.00

Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $3,600.00 per year.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #47

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement covering the lease of space at 5405 West 127th Street, Unit “B”, Crestwood, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy, 6th District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #47 cont'd

Landlord:	Playfield Plaza, L.L.C.
Tenant:	Cook County for the use of Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy
Term:	02/01/03 to 11/30/06
Cancellation:	30 days written notice, either party
Location:	5405 West 127th Street, Unit “B”, Crestwood, Illinois 60445
Space occupied:	1,360 square feet
Rate per square foot:	$13.23

RENT

Monthly:	$ 1,500.00
Annual:	18,000.00
Monthly utility allowance:	300.00

Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $3,600.00 per year.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #48

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement covering the lease of space at 10001 West Roosevelt Road, Suite 224, Westchester, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Anthony J. Peraica, 16th District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

Landlord:	Yusuf Westchester Square, LP
Tenant:	Cook County for the use of Commissioner Anthony J. Peraica
Term:	12/01/02 to 11/30/06
Cancellation:	30 days written notice, either party
Location:	10001 West Roosevelt Road, Suite 224, Westchester, Illinois 60154
Space occupied:	1,180 square feet
Rate per square foot:	$10.16

RENT

Monthly:	$ 1,000.00
Annual:	12,000.00

Rent is inclusive of utilities with the exception of electricity.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #49

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement covering the lease of space at 16033 South 94th Avenue, Orland Hills, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Elizabeth Ann Doody Gorman, 17th District field office #2. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #49 cont'd

Landlord:	Village of Orland Hills
Tenant:	Cook County for the use of Commissioner Elizabeth Ann Doody Gorman
Term:	02/01/03 to 11/30/06
Cancellation:	30 days written notice, either party
Location:	16033 South 94th Avenue, Orland Hills, Illinois 60477
Space occupied:	Approximately 150 square feet
ANNUAL RENT:	$10.00

Rent is inclusive of utilities.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #50

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease agreement covering the lease of space at 780 Lee Street, Suite 109, Des Plaines, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Elizabeth Ann Doody Gorman, 17th District field office #1. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:

Landlord:	NARI
Tenant:	County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Elizabeth Ann Doody Gorman
Term:	12/01/02 to 11/30/06
Cancellation:	30 days, written notice either party
Location:	780 Lee Street, Suite 109, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016
Space Occupied:	365 square feet
Rate per square foot:	$15.05

RENT

Monthly:	$ 458.00
Annual:	5,496.00

Rent is inclusive of utilities.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #51

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the lease renewal for the use of the Circuit Court for psychiatric hearing rooms at 7400 West 183rd Street, Tinley Park, Illinois. This renewal attaches to and becomes part of the original agreement that was approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on February 3, 1998. There is no charge to the County as services are being provided to patients of the State of Illinois, Department of Human Services. Details are:

REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #51 cont'd

Landlord:	State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), Department of Human Services (DHS)
Tenant:	County of Cook (Circuit Court)
Location:	7400 West 183rd Street, Mimosa Hall Rooms 5,6,7,8,9,10,15 and 16 Tinley Park, Illinois 60477
Term:	1/01/03 to 12/31/07
Cancellation:	60 days, either party

Fiscal Impact:

None

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #52

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting authorization to exercise an option of renewal contained in the existing lease for space located at 5410 West Roosevelt, Chicago, Illinois. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the lease on August 6, 1998. Stroger Hospital of Cook County currently utilizes this space for storage. Details are:

Landlord:	Shetland Limited Partnership (the "Limited Partnership")
Tenant:	County of Cook
Using Agency:	Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Buildings and Grounds
Location:	5410 West Roosevelt Road, Unit No. 1-1080, Room 5416 E Chicago, Illinois 60650
Term:	08/01/03 to 7/31/08
Cancellation:	180 day written notice, after one year
Space Occupied:	59,600 square feet

RENT:

CURRENT TERM

OPTION TERM

Monthly:	$ 17,383.34	$ 18,774.00
Annual:	208,600.08	225,288.00
Term:	1,043,000.40	1,126,440.00
Rate per square foot:	3.50	3.78

Approval is hereby recommended. Upon approval, the undersigned will be authorized to exercise the option to renew by notice in writing to the Landlord. Such notice must be given no later than February 1, 2003.

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER BUTLER

ITEM #53

REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Tuesday, January 7, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #54

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER CLAYPOOL VOTED "PRESENT" ON CONTRACT NO. 03-41-362 WITH FPT&W, LTD.

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 02-82-1083 WITH ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SERVICES MIDWEST, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-73-557 REBID WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY; and CONTRACT NO. 02-51-937 REBID WITH PATSON, INC. D/B/A NORTHWEST FORD & STERLING TRUCK CENTER.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT continued

ITEM #54 cont'd

COMMISSIONER PERAICA VOTED "PRESENT" ON CONTRACT NO 03-43-447 WITH AVAYA, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-41-412 WITH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN INTERNATIONAL, INC.; and CONTRACT NO. 03-45-315 WITH MICHAEL J. LAIRD, LTD.

Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #55

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to furnish all parts, materials and labor to repair gasoline and diesel underground tank inlets at four (4) facilities.

One time purchase. (500-461 Account). Requisition No. 35008311.

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ITEM #56

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for janitorial cleaning services for three (3) road maintenance facilities, Districts #2, 3 and 5.

Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005. (500-461 Account). Requisition No. 35008314.

AGREEMENTS

ITEM #57

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval TWO (2) AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:

Construction engineering agreement with the Village of Glenview

County will construct a new 42-inch water main for the Village, etc.

East Lake/Lake Avenue, Patriot Boulevard to Edens Expressway

in the Village of Glenview

Section: 02-A5922-04-EG

Fiscal Impact: $1,320,607.00

from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

First Amendment to Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement

BP Products North America, Inc.

17460 South Kedzie Avenue (CH W46) at 175th Street (CH B61)

in the Village of Hazel Crest

Fiscal Impact: None

The reason for the amendment is to revise the maps and tables submitted with the Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement previously executed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners at their meeting of May 15, 2001. The new maps and tables reflect additional test results and provide coverage for both sides of 175th Street rather than just one-half of 175th Street, in the vicinity of the subject site.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION

ITEM #58

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Appropriating Resolution

Right-of-way acquisition will include appraisals, negotiations, plats/legals, etc.

171st Street, Wood Street to Ashland Avenue

in the Villages of Hazel Crest and East Hazel Crest

Section: 02-B8431-07-LA-MFT

Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION

ITEM #59

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:

1.	Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc. Brainard Avenue, Joliet Road to Plainfield Road in the City of Countryside Section: 02-W7621-01-RS-MFT Fiscal Impact: $375,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #60

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval TWO (2) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL

RESOLUTIONS:

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Camp McDonald Road, Rand Road to Des Plaines River Road

in the Villages of Arlington Heights, Mount Prospect and Wheeling

and the City of Prospect Heights

Section: 90-A5815-02-WR

Final Cost: $6,916,310.39

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Ashland Avenue, Addison Street to Kennedy Expressway

in the City of Chicago

Section: 99-W4832-01-RS

Final Cost: $3,671,295.43

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

ITEM #61

APPROVED

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

REPORTS

ITEM #62

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #257219

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Reports for the months ending November 30 and December 31, 2002.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

ITEM #63

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

Approval to apply for these funds was granted at the October 1, 2002 meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

There are no matching funds required for this grant.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $252,293.00. Funding period: November 7, 2002 through June 30, 2004.

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ITEM #64

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

requesting authorization to receive from the federal Department of Labor (DOL), through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Statewide Activities grant funds in the amount of $135,368.00. These funds are being awarded to support local and regional capacity building activities, projects designed to improve the local one-stop system, or activities designed to improve the administration/delivery of the WIA Title IB program. These funds are being awarded to all Illinois Local Workforce Investment Areas on a formula basis and are not subject to an application process.

There are no matching funds required for this grant.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $135,368.00. Funding period: January 1, 2003 through June 30, 2003.

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ITEM #65

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING continued

ITEM #65 cont'd

Approval to apply for these funds was granted at the May 7, 2002 meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

There are no matching funds required for this grant.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $165,000.00. Grant period: May 7, 2002 through June 30, 2003.

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ITEM #66

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

requesting authorization to subcontract federal Department of Labor (DOL) funds, received through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), under the Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker program. These funds will be allocated to the following agencies to provide training and other WIA related activities such as developing marketing and promotional materials and brochures designed to outreach the business community and unemployed workers. Other support services, including special program initiatives as defined by the Act, will be targeted primarily to residents of South and West Suburban Cook County. The total of WIA Adult and Dislocated Worker funds to be awarded to the following service providers is $160,000.00. These service providers were selected and approved by the Cook County Workforce Investment Board (CCWIB) based on a State approved Request for Proposal (RFP) process.

Jill Lewis Public Relations, Inc............................................................................................. $80,000.00

SER Jobs for Progress......................................................................................................... 80,000.00

The funds will be encumbered against the funds available for Workforce Investment Act Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker Activities for Program Years 2002/2003 (July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004) as authorized by the State of Illinois and approved previously by the Cook County Board Commissioners.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Total Grant Awards: $160,000.00. Funding period: July 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003.

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ITEM #67

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

Transmitting a communication requesting authorization to subcontract $1,086,321.00 of Workforce Investment Act Title I State Reserve grant funds, previously approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, to the following agencies. The purpose of the funds is to provide employment and training services to workers dislocated as a result of company closings or layoff.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING continued

ITEM #67 cont'd

African American Christian Foundation................................................................................ $ 43,179.00

CGI Management Consultants................................................................................................. 43,179.00

Chicago Federation of Labor................................................................................................... 35,982.00

Community and Economic Development Association................................................................ 19,191.00

The Commission on Economic Opportunity.............................................................................. 43,179.00

DiTrolio Flexographics............................................................................................................ 35,982.00

The Employment Associates Group......................................................................................... 62,369.00

Employment & Employer Services......................................................................................... 345,084.00

Midwest Association for Commercial & Industrial Development............................................... 43,179.00

National Office of Program Development................................................................................ 43,179.00

Operation Able..................................................................................................................... 119,941.00

Prairie State College............................................................................................................... 98,352.00

South Suburban College.......................................................................................................... 98,352.00

Triton College........................................................................................................................ 55,173.00

The funding period will extend through June 30, 2004.

These funds will be encumbered against grant funds available for Title I-S State Reserve Activities, under the Workforce Investment Act, as authorized by the Illinois Department of Employment Security.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Total Grant Awards: $1,086,321.00. Funding period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004.

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #68

RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting held on October 9, 2002.

RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #69

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2003 from

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

I transmit herewith a proposed Resolution to be considered by this Honorable Body.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County Board of Cook County may within its discretion pay the Public Guardian an annual salary equal to, but not to exceed, that of the Public Defender of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, the salary of the Public Defender was increased to $136,546.00, effective July 1, 2001 pursuant to the 1990 report of the Compensation Review Board and 1990 Senate Joint Resolution No. 192.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the new salary of the Public Guardian of Cook County, be amended in accordance with the above to $136,546.00, effective July 1, 2001 and approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

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RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #70

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 6, 2003 from

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

Transmitting herewith is a Resolution concerning general wage increases for Deputy Sheriff Sergeants for consideration at the January 23, 2003 Board Meeting.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,543,374.00 (3 year cost).

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County, and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, entered into Compulsory Interest Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and

WHEREAS, a court order has been entered concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period December 1, 1999 through November 30, 2002.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that wage increases as reflected in the schedules be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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ITEM #71

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

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,

BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom has called World War II and football hero, Mario “Motts” Tonelli from our midst; and

WHEREAS, the son of Italian immigrants, Mario faced profound challenges early in life; at the age of six, he suffered third-degree burns over 80% of his body while playing with a friend from his neighborhood. Doctors indicated that he might never walk again; and

WHEREAS, his father, never one to give up, constructed a gurney to help Mario maneuver; the device exceeded expectations and Mario eventually went on to become an exceptionally fast and agile runner; and

WHEREAS, as a result of his stellar performance at DePaul Academy in football, basketball and track, Mario was recruited by Notre Dame University where he earned All-American honors in football; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Tonelli joined the Chicago Cardinals of the early NFL, but World War II forced him to take a detour; and

WHEREAS, during the war, Mr. Tonelli became a prisoner of war, forced into the Bataan Death March in the Philippines, he suffered from hunger and dehydration. Fortunately he was not one of the 24,000 soldiers who died or were gunned-down; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #71 cont'd

WHEREAS, Mr. Tonelli returned from the war a shadow of his former 200-pound frame, at only a little over 100 pounds, Mr. Tonelli was determined to resume his NFL career. Impressed with Mario’s unrelenting determination, Cardinals owner Charlie Bidwell gave “Motts” a chance; and

WHEREAS, after football in 1946, Mr. Tonelli again defied the odds by entering politics by becoming the youngest member in the history of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, with the passing of Mario “Motts” Tonelli, we have lost a courageous World War II veteran and exceptional football player who defied the odds at every turn and inspired all who had an opportunity to meet him.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the many friends and loved ones of Mario “Motts” Tonelli; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Mario “Motts” Tonelli so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #72

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 is 1 Consent Calendar item for January 23, 2003.

CC ITEM #1