POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, February 3, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #1

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION #263763

 

JOURNAL

(December 2, 2003)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 2, 2003.

 

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

 

GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #2

 

RATIFIED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

The following item was previously approved by poll on January 27, 2004:

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2004 from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization to accept a supplemental grant award in the amount of $400,000.00 and an extension from February 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the development of criminal data exchange points standards and specifically pilot the implementation of these standards between two Cook County justice agencies.  The goals will be to improve the ease of sharing critical criminal information between justice agencies and to assist in the development of statewide-integrated justice standards.

 

Permission to award this grant was given by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental Grant Award:  $400,000.00.  Funding period extension:  February 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.

 

In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken January 15, 2004 of the Board of Commissioners is as follows:  15 yeas; 0 Nays; (Commissioner Collins and Commissioner Goslin were absent).

 

PROPOSED AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #3

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 9, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, an agency of Travelers and Immigrants Aid’s Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, a not-for-profit corporation in Chicago, Illinois.

 

Under this agreement, the Division of General Medicine of Stroger Hospital of Cook County will assign a physician to the Marjorie Kovler Center for a maximum of two days per month to conduct forensic evaluations of torture survivors.  The Marjorie Kovler Center will provide the infrastructure required for the Bureau to bill third party payers for services provided.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Indirect Cost: $11,075.00.  Contract period:  February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005.  (890-260 Account).  Requisition No. 48900409.


INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #4

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 13, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Department of Public Health and the Village of Riverside.

 

This agreement permits the Department of Public Health to conduct food sanitation inspections in food service establishments and retail food stores in the Village, thereby protecting the public health by assuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Fee-for-service reimbursement:  $60.00/inspection estimated to total $3,120.00/year.  Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #5

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of document security paper.

 

One time purchase.  (533-240 Account).  Requisition No. 45330004.

 

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ITEM #6

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of twenty-seven (27) currency counter machines.

 

One time purchase.  (717/335-530 Account).  Requisition No. 43350021.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #7

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of foam and plastic food trays.

 

One time purchase.  (239-330 Account).  Requisition No. 42390036.

 

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ITEM #8

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of bar soap for inmate use.

 

Contract period:  June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005.  (239-330 Account).  Requisition No. 42390018.

 

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ITEM #9

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of grease trap pumping and water jetting of sewer lines throughout county facilities.

 

Contract period:  March 7, 2004 through March 6, 2005.  (200-450 Account).  Requisition No. 42000045.

 

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ITEM #10

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

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

 

Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.  (200-333 Account).  Requisition No. 42000041.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #11

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for repair of overhead doors.

 

Contract period:  April 3, 2004 through April 2, 2005.  (200-450 Account).  Requisition No. 42000042.

 

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ITEM #12

 

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 specialized interpreter services for the Circuit Court of Cook County.  This contract will provide court interpreter services for many foreign languages necessary to supplement the services provided by the court’s Office of Interpreter Services.

 

Contract period:  June 17, 2004 through June 16, 2005.  (300-289 Account).  Requisition No. 43000008.

 

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ITEM #13

 

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 the purchase of clinical chemistry, microbiology and virology testing of post mortem samples.

 

Contract period:  April 5, 2004 through April 4, 2005.  (259-278 Account).  Requisition No. 42590019.

 

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ITEM #14

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for auto body repair for Zones 1-4.

 

Contract period:  April 10, 2004 through April 9, 2006.  (211-444 Account).  Requisition Nos. 42110522, 452110523, 452110524 and 42110525.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #15

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the lease of two (2) vans that will be used to support the operational needs of the satellite and downtown offices.

 

Contract period:  May 6, 2004 through May 5, 2005.  (060-634 Account).  Requisition No. 40600008.

 

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ITEM #16

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for laundry and linen services for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2008.  (240-222, 891-222 and 897-222 Accounts).  Requisition No. 42400148, 48910287 and 48970176.

 

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ITEM #17

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of frozen foods for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (897-310 Account).  Requisition No. 48970391.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #18

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #263764

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THADDEUS MAKAREWICZ, Secretary of the Board, Board of Review

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Karla Doolen, Norridge, Illinois, to supervise, work files and instruct the employees at the Board of Review in how to analyze Class 3 and Class 5 commercial and industrial properties.

 

Reason:

Karla Doolen was supervisor in this area and has over 20 years experience in the assessment process.  This year the Board of Review is expecting the largest amount of filings in its history and needs experienced personnel.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $35,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (050-260 Account).  Requisition No. 40500005.

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #19

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #263765

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THADDEUS MAKAREWICZ, Secretary of the Board, Board of Review

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Catherine M. McCann, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services.

 

Reason:

Catherine M. McCann has acquired the administrative skills over the years to run the office in a highly efficient manner. This year the Board of Review is expecting the largest amount of filings in its history and needs experienced personnel.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $35,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (050-260 Account).  Requisition No. 40500006.

 

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ITEM #20

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

and

EDWARD WODNICKI, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Merit Board

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with H M (Helene Maignon) Services, Chicago, Illinois, to provide drug and alcohol consultation and to provide required oversight and supervision of drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures.  This is a joint request between the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources and the Sheriff’s Merit Board.

 

Reason:

This company has a thorough knowledge of Cook County’s drug and alcohol testing procedures.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $40,000.00 [$20,000.00 - (032-289 Account); and $20,000.00 – (249-260 Account)].  Contract period:  February 7, 2004 through February 6, 2005.  Requisition Nos. 40320006 and 42490002.

 

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ITEM #21

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Lansa, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for license fees and technical support of computer software for the Office of the Chief Judge.  The software products, including application programming and data base development tools on the AS400 system were originally installed in 1996 with subsequent upgrades in 1998.

 

Reason:

Lansa, Inc. is the proprietary vendor of this software and therefore the only resource for licensing and technical support.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $37,100.00.  Contract period:  May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005.  (310-630 Account).  Requisition No. 43100005.

 

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


CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #22

 

THIS SUBSTITUTE FOR ITEM #22 WAS REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #263766

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

Re:       Prescription Drug Benefits – Caremark, Inc.

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contract negotiations with Caremark, Inc.  The purpose is to provide eligible Cook County Employees and their dependents currently covered under HMO Illinois and Blue Choice POS, for medical insurance, with prescription drug benefits for retail network and mail order benefits.  (See related Item #26).

 

Reason:

The County of Cook, together with the City of Chicago, Board of Education of the City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Park District (collectively, “Agencies”) prepared a Request for Proposal for said benefits.  The members of each “Agencies” Prescription Drug Evaluation Committee reviewed the initial and supplemental responses received.  As a result, the following short-listed firms, in alphabetical order, were selected based upon the quality of services, the competitiveness of preliminary pricing, and network of participating pharmacies:

 

Caremark, Inc.

Express Scripts, Inc.

Medco Health Solutions, Inc.

Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc.

 

The contract will be effective May 1, 2004 and will continue through November 30, 2007 and coincide with future collective bargaining agreements. 

 

Estimated Annual Fiscal Impact:

 

FY2004 (7 months)                                $15,400,000.00

FY2005                                                $30,233,619.00

FY2006                                                $34,768,662.00

FY2007                                                $39,983,961.00

 

To be charged to the following accounts 490-176, 499-176 and 899-176 depending on actual utilization and negotiated fees incurred on a monthly basis.  Sufficient funds have been appropriated for this request.

 

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ITEM #23

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC), Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the State’s Attorney’s Drug Abuse Program, a drug diversion and education program for non-violent adult drug offenders with limited criminal backgrounds.

 

Reason:

TASC has been involved in the State’s Attorney’s Drug Abuse Program since 1995.  As the designated state agency for court treatment programs as condition of probation, TASC is uniquely qualified to act as an intermediary between the court system and the treatment community.  By contracting with TASC to administer this program, there is a consistency between the State’s Attorney Office’s intervention program and the various court mandated programs available throughout the system.  Given TASC’s long history with this program, renewal of this contract will ensure continuity of service to participants.  TASC has consistently met or exceeded all performance goals under previous contracts for this program.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,000,000.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.  (250-260 Account).  Requisition No. 42500003.

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #24

 

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 Deloitte and Touche, Chicago, Illinois, to provide a comprehensive financial audit of the “A”, “B”, and “D” funds for fiscal year 2003.

 

Reason:

Based on hourly wage, total audit price, MBE/WBE participation and familiarity with the internal records and systems of the Treasurer’s Office, Deloitte and Touche was selected.  Deloitte and Touche conducted the Fiscal Year 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 audits.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $137,500.00.  Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004.  (060-265 Account).  Requisition No. 40600010.

 

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ITEM #25

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Geetha Cattamanchi, M.D., Palos Heights, Illinois, for physician services for newborn patients at Roseland Community Hospital Association as part of the Bureau’s arrangements to provide these services.

 

Reason:

The Bureau of Health Services will receive revenue from the services provided under this contract.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $150,000.00.  Projected Revenue:  $275,000.00. Contract period:  February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005.  (890-260 Account).  Requisition No. 48900408.

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #26

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) two (2) months, Contract No. 03-43-869 with Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, for professional services with prescription drugs.  (See related Item #22).

 

Reason:

This extension is requested due to time needed to finalize the authorization process for each of the “Agencies” participating in the program.  Further, the Department of Risk Management will need the additional time to finalize the implementation and contract with the proposed vendor.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  April 1, 2004 through April 30 May 31, 2004.

 

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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #27

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $11,700.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 02-42-535 with Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Systems, Sparks, Maryland, for the purchase of the Bectec Mycobacterial System and accessories for the Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology.

 

Board approved amount 11-06-01:

$ 66,950.00

Increase requested:

  11,700.00

Adjusted amount:

$ 78,650.00

 

Reason:

This increase and extension will allow sufficient time for the award, execution and implementation of the contract which was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board meeting.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $11,700.00.  Contract extension:  March 1, 2004 through May 31, 2004.  (897-365 Account).

 

CONTRACT RENEWAL

 

ITEM #28

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

MARJORIE H. O’DEA, 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 therefore no other company can provide these services.  The Sheriff’s Police Department has been granted special pricing by the ICJIA for the use of ALERTS.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $73,440.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (231-630 Account).  Requisition No. 42310002.

 

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

 

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

 

ITEM #29

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 15, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $225,886.32 to LaSalle Bank, N.A., Chicago, Illinois, for lockbox services relative to the collection of real estate taxes via mail and 126 branches throughout Cook County for the period of September through November 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $225,886.32.


REAL ESTATE MATTERS

 

ITEM #30

 

DEFERRED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 15, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting approval of the fourth amendment to lease by and between ZIRP-Burnham, LLC as (“Landlord”), the County of Cook, as (“Tenant”).  The using agency is the Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division, located at 28 North Clark Street, 2nd floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60602.  The Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division will continue to utilize the space for offices.  Funding for this program is provided by the State of Illinois.  Details are:

 

Landlord:

ZIRP-Burnham, LLC

Tenant:

County of Cook

Using Agency:

Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division

Landlord:

Burnham Center

28 North Clark Street, 2nd floor, Chicago, Illinois

Term:

07/01/04 to 06/30/09

Termination option:

12 months written notice to landlord

Space Occupied:

30,748 square feet office space

6,268 square feet storage space

 

RENT

MONTHLY

ANNUAL

 

07/01/0406/30/05

 

$58,305.42

 

$699,665.04

07/01/0506/30/06

$58,946.00

$707,352.00

07/01/0606/30/07

$59,586.58

$715,038.96

07/0107 – 06/30/08

$60,227.17

$722,726.04

07/01/0806/30/09

$60,867.75

$730,413.00

 

Office space cost per square foot:       $22.50 through $23.50

Storage space cost per square foot:     $1.25

 

Approval recommended.

 

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ITEM #31

 

DEFERRED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 1, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting approval of the fourth amendment to lease by and between ZIRP-Burnham, LLC as (“Landlord”), the County of Cook, as (“Tenant”).  The using agency is the State’s Attorney Child Support Division, located at 28 North Clark Street, 3rd floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60602.  State’s Attorney Child Support Division will continue to utilize the space for offices.  Funding for this program is provided by the State of Illinois.  Details are:

 

Landlord:

ZIRP-Burnham, LLC

Tenant:

County of Cook

Using Agency:

State’s Attorney Child Support Division

Landlord:

Burnham Center

28 North Clark Street, 3rd floor, Chicago, Illinois

Term:

07/01/04 to 06/30/09

Termination option:

12 months written notice to landlord

Space Occupied:

33,972 square feet office space

6,016 square feet storage space

 


REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

 

ITEM #31 cont’d

 

RENT

MONTHLY

ANNUAL

 

07/01/0406/30/05

 

$64,324.17

 

$771,890.04

07/01/0506/30/06

$65,031.92

$780,383.04

07/01/0606/30/07

$65,739.67

$788,876.04

07/01/0706/30/08

$66,447.42

$797,369.04

07/01/0806/30/09

$67,155.17

$805,862.04

 

Office space cost per square foot:       $22.50 through $23.50

Storage space cost per square foot:     $1.25

 

Approval recommended.

 

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ITEM #32

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting approval of the lease between Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Trust 5830, c/o Ralph Edgar, Beneficiary as (landlord) and the County of Cook as (tenant).  The leased premises are located at 52 West 162nd Street, South Holland, Illinois 60473.  The Department of Public Health will use this location for a full service medical clinic to serve the southeast suburbs of Cook County.  Funding will be made available through Case Management (C.M.), Women Infant and Children (W.I.C.), and Sexual Transmitted Disease (S.T.D.) grants.  Details are:

 

Lessor:

Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Trust #5830

c/o Ralph Edgar, Beneficiary

Lessee:

County of Cook

Using Agency:

Cook County Department of Public Health

Location:

52 West 162nd Street, South Holland, Illinois

Term:

02/01/04 to 01/31/09

Renewal option:

Three (3) Five (5) year options

Termination:

180 days, written notice to either party, subsequent to 60 months

Space Occupied:

5,038 square feet

 

RENT:

 

 

Monthly:

$9,500.00

Annual:

$114,000.00

Cost per square foot:

$22.63

 

Approval recommended.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #33

 

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 03-58-858 REBID WITH PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.

 

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


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

 

ITEM #34

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE REAL ESTATE SUBCOMMITTEE #263767 AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263768

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully requesting permission to discuss the following matter with the Board of Commissioners or the appropriate committee thereof, pursuant to County Ordinance 95-O-7 regarding acquisition of real estate.

 

1.         West Bartlett Road

            Spitzer Road to Illinois Route 59

            in the Village of Bartlett

Section:  00-B1003-05-RP

Parcels:  106 and 106TE

 

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ITEM #35

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE REAL ESTATE SUBCOMMITTEE #263769 AND REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263770

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully requesting permission to discuss the following matter with the Board of Commissioners or the appropriate committee thereof, pursuant to County Ordinance 95-O-7 regarding acquisition of real estate.

 

1.         West Lake Avenue

            Milwaukee Avenue to Patriot Boulevard

            in the Village of Glenview

Section:  95-A5919-06-RP

Plat:  958

Tracts:  21-01 and 21-02

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #36

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Township Roads

            Permission to Advertise

            Improvement to be funded by Township Bridge Funds and

Leyden Township Motor Fuel Tax Funds

 

I respectfully submit to your Honorable Body Leyden Township MFT Section No:  95-15115-90-BR project which is to be constructed in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax Law.

 

The proposed improvement provides for the reconstruction of the Granville bridge at Silver Creek in Leyden Township.  Also included are provisions for the reconnection of Granville Avenue from Schubert Avenue to Diversey Avenue, drainage improvements, landscaping and traffic protection, as required.

 

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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #37

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Township Roads

            Permission to Advertise

            Improvement to be funded by Palos Township Motor Fuel Tax Funds

 

I respectfully submit to your Honorable Body Palos Township MFT Section No:  04-26122-90-RS project which is to be constructed in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax Law.

 

The proposed improvement provides for the milling and resurfacing along with micro surfacing the various roads in Palos Township.  Also included are provisions for traffic protection, as required.

 

AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #38

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement

Shell Oil Products, US

6400 Ogden Avenue at Ridgeland Avenue (CH W37)

in the City of Berwyn

Fiscal Impact:  None

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #39

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Raymond Professional Group, Inc.

Additional Part A engineering services

88th Avenue,

87th Street to 79th Street

in the City of Hickory Hills and the Village of Justice

Section:  01-W3019-06-EG

Fiscal Impact:  $52,495.58 through the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Board approved amount 01-08-02:                                           $273,683.00

This increase requested:                                                             52,495.58

Adjusted amount:                                                                   $326,178.58

 

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on January 8, 2002 with aforesaid consultant in the amount of $273,683.00 as part of the 88th Avenue Improvement, from 87th Street to 79th Street (Section:  01-W3019-06-EG).  This supplement is for additional engineering services required to complete tasks that were not anticipated in the original scope and were not included in the original contract and is in the amount of $52,495.58.

 

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #40

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT AMENDMENT /RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Amendment to a Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement with

Shell Oil Products, US

1201 West Dempster Street

at Greenwood Avenue (CH W28)

in the City of Park Ridge

Fiscal Impact:  None

 

Previously, on March 18, 2003, your Honorable Body approved the Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement for this location.  This amendment voids the original Exhibit A:  Figure 3 (dated  10/08/02) and substitutes Exhibit A:  Figure 1 (dated 10/07/03), as required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency.

 

 

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #41

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Floodplain Ordinance Amendment

 

The Department respectfully requests your approval of the following Floodplain Ordinance Amendment. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently completed revisions to the countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Cook County, Illinois and Incorporated Areas. As a condition of its continued eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program, and in accordance with Section 44 CFR 60.3(d) of the Code of Federal Regulations for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Cook County is amending its current (November 2, 2000) Floodplain Ordinance to reflect the following new FIRM effective dates of December 20, 2002 and February 4, 2004.

 

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

Section 300.0  Definitions

 

For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following definitions are adopted:

 

Section 300.14(a) of the Ordinance is amended as follows:

 

300.14  "Designated Floodway" The channel, including on‑stream lakes, and that portion of the floodplain adjacent to a stream or watercourse as designated by IDNR/OWR, which is needed to store and convey the existing 100‑year frequency flood discharge with no more than a 0.1 foot increase in stage due to the loss of flood conveyance or storage, and no more than a 10 percent increase in velocities.

 

            (a)        The floodways are designated on the countywide Flood Insurance Rate Map for Cook County number 17031C, panels 167, 169, 188, 307, 308, 309 and 330 dated February 4, 2004, panels 142, 144, 155, 161, 163 and 305 dated December 20, 2002, and panels 20-113, 156-159, 162, 164, 166, 168, 176-187, 189-270 and 331-832 dated November 6, 2000 prepared by FEMA.

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #41 cont’d

 

Section 300.26(a) of the Ordinance is amended as follows:

 

300.26  "Floodplain"  That land typically adjacent to a body of water with ground surface elevations at or below the base flood or the 100‑year frequency flood elevation.  Floodplains may also include detached Special Flood Hazard Areas, ponding areas, etc.  The floodplain is also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).

 

(a)    The floodplains are those lands within the jurisdiction of the County that are subject to inundation by the base flood or 100-year frequency flood.  The SFHA's of the County are generally identified on the countywide Flood Insurance Rate Map for Cook County number 17031C prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, panels 167, 169, 188, 307, 308, 309 and 330 dated February 4, 2004, panels 142, 144, 155, 161, 163, and 305 dated December 20, 2002, and panels 20-113, 156-159, 162, 164, 166, 168, 176-187, 189-270 and 331-832 dated November 6, 2000.

 

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

 

ITEM #42

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

 

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #43

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES, AS AMENDED #263771

 

Submitting one (1) change in plans and extra work:

 

1.

Section:  02-B5625-01-RS.  151st Street, Oak Park Avenue to Central Avenue in the Village City of Oak Forest.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $17,526.31 (Deduction).

 

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #44

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2004 from

 

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

 

Transmitting a communication requesting an amendment to the Cook County Board of Health Ordinance originally passed in 1943.

 

The Cook County Bureau of Health Services (Bureau) and its Department of Public Health (Department) are proposing revisions to this Ordinance to comport with changes in State law since the Ordinance was initially adopted.  More importantly, the proposed revisions provide the Department with tools to better protect the residents of Cook County from new and emerging public health threats.  This amendment will provide clearer guidance and authority to the Department with regard to immediate public health measures.

 


PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

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

 

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

Amendment to Cook County Board of Health Ordinance

 

WHEREAS, the ordinance establishing the Cook County Board of Commissioners as the Cook County Board of Health and establishing the Cook County Board of Commissioners as the Cook County Board of Health and establishing the Cook County Department of Public Health was originally passed in 1943; and

 

WHEREAS, revision to this ordinance are needed to update references to State law which have changed since the Ordinance was initially adopted; and

 

WHEREAS, revisions are also needed to better protect the residents of Cook County from new and emerging public health threats, such as SARS; and

 

WHEREAS, the appearance of SARS and heightened concerns about the responses required by local health authorities to potential bioterrorism have resulted in the need to review the local, state and federal provisions; and

 

WHEREAS, the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requested that all local health departments have in place SARS plans which include procedures for the rapid and effective implementation of measures such as quarantine, isolation of closures of premises as required for the protective of the public’s health; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed revision provide clearer guidance and authority to the Cook County Department of Public Health with regard to immediate public health measures including the issuance of emergency regulations and including provisions for Board approval of Department regulations; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed revisions balance the need to protect the public with the need to provide due process to individuals who have or who may have been exposed to, dangerously communicable diseases.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED THAT,

 

Section 1.  The Department of Public Health (Board of Health) Ordinance is hereby amended as set forth below:

 

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

(BOARD OF HEALTH)

 

5-200.       Department Established

5-201.       Board of Commissioners as Board of Health

5-202.       Mission and Policy

5-2023.     Jurisdiction

5-2034.     Board Powers and Duties

5-2045.     Department Organization

5-2056.     Department Powers and Duties Administration

5-207.       Measures Ordered by Department

5-208.       [reserved]

5-2069.     Petty Cash Account

5-20710.   Persons Authorized to Draw on Account

5-20811.   Auditing Account

5-20912.   Home Nursing Visits under Medicare

5-21013.   Home Health Service:  Definitions [reserved]

5-21114.   Home Health Service:  Authorization to Collect Fees [reserved]

5-21215.   Home Health Service:  Fee Schedule Regulations

5-21316.   Home Health Service:  Gifts and Bequests Ordinance Violations – Punishment

5-21417.   Search and Certification Fees Ordinance as Exercise of Home Rule Authority

5-218        Severability


PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

Department Established

            5-200.  There is hereby established the Cook County Department of Public Health (“Department”) pursuant to provisions of the Act entitled “An Act in relation to the establishment and maintenance of county and multiple-county public health department,” approved July 9, 19423, 55 ILCS 5/5-25001, et seq., as amended.

Board of Commissioners as Board of Health

5-201.  For the purpose of the operation and maintenance of the said Cook County Department of Public Health, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby organized and constituted itself as the Board of Health of Cook County for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of the said Act in a manner similar to other acts and duties of the County.  The President of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County is hereby designated and constituted the President of the Board of Health of Cook County.  The Secretary of the Board of Health of Cook County shall be such member of the Board of Health as shall be elected by the Board.  The Clerk of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County is hereby designated and constituted Assistant Secretary of the Board of Health of Cook County.  Except as otherwise provided, all references to the “Board” shall refer to the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, acting in its capacity as the Board of Health.

Mission and Policy

 

5-203.  It is the mission and policy of this Board to protect and promote the health of the people of Cook County and to prevent disease and injury through the activities of the Department as described in this Ordinance.  It is the further mission and policy of this Board to encourage appropriate collaboration between County, local, state and federal officials as well as private health promoting institutions.

 

Jurisdiction

5-2032.            The Board of Health Board and the Department shall have jurisdiction throughout the County of Cook entire county except within any city, village, or incorporated town, or combination thereof, which is maintaining a full time health department certified as defined by the Illinois Department of Public Health.  The Board and Department may have additional jurisdiction when acting pursuant to a specific delegation of responsibilities by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Board Powers and Duties

5-2043.  Within its jurisdiction the Board of Health Board of Cook County shall exercise such powers and perform such duties as are granted unto it pursuant to by the statutes in the case made and provided and as are not inconsistent with the provisions of applicable statutes, applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and this Ordinance, including Rules and Regulations adopted pursuant hereto.

Department Organization

5-2054.  Organization of the Department.  Board of Health of Cook County Subject to the rules and regulations of the Cook County Human Resources Ordinance, and upon the recommendation of the Chief of Health Services, tThe President and Members of the Board of Health of Cook County shall,: subject to the rules and regulations of the Cook County Human Resources Ordinance and upon the recommendation of the Chief of Health Services, except absence of such recommendation shall not prevent the Board of Health from acting with respect to these powers:.

1.         Appoint a Chief Executive Officer as the Cchief Ooperating Oofficer for the Department.  The Chief Executive Officer shall be qualified as either a Public Health Administrator or as a Medical Health Officer and shall possess such qualifications as may be prescribed by the State Department of Public Health, and who shall have the powers hereinafter provided;


PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

2.         Appoint such other professional employees who shall possess such qualifications as may be prescribed by the State Department of Public Health for their respective positions;

3.         Appoint such other officers and employees as may be necessary;

4.         Prescribe the powers and duties of all officers and employees, fix their compensation and authorize payment of the same and all other Department expenses from the County Health Fund, in accord with the adopted budget for the Cook County Bureau of Health Services;

5.         Provide that all employees of the Public Health Unit of the Cook County Bureau of Public Welfare, as established on June 21, 1940, in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Public Health and the United States Public Health Service, shall continue to be employees in the same in the Department of Public Health. (Amend. Ord. 91-O-52; 09-30-91 and 03-O-08, 12-17-02.)

Absence of a recommendation from the Chief of Health Services shall not prevent the Board from acting with respect to these powers.

Department Powers and Duties Administration

            5-2065.            The Chief Executive Officer, as the Cchief Ooperating Oofficer for the Ddepartment shall, subject to the control of the Board of Health Board and to the management and direction of the Chief of Health Services, have charge of the Department’s staff and activities and shall delegate responsibilities to qualified personnel of the Department as necessary to efficiently carry out the activities of the Department pursuant to this Ordinance.  The Department of the Board of Health and shall have the following powers and duties:

 

            1.         Enforce and observe all applicable statutes, applicable regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health, and this Ordinance, including Rules and Regulations adopted by the Department state law pertaining to the preservation of the public’s health; 

            2.         Initiate and carry out, at the direction of the Board, programs and activities of all kinds not inconsistent with law that may be deemed necessary or desirable in the promotion and protection of health and the control of disease or conditions which threaten the public’s health

3.         Adopt and eEnforce all rules and regulations regularly adopted, or those promulgated by the authorities having power to make rules and regulations concerning the promotion and protection of the public’s health including, but not limited to, rules and regulations requiring the reporting to the Department of circumstances defined by the Department which may result in action by the Department to protect the public’s health; or enforce applicable rules and regulations promulgated by other authorities having power to make such rules and regulations;

4.         Cooperate with federal and state health authorities to combat new or evolving public health threats and, where appropriate, make or adopt public health proclamations, guidelines, bulletins or health advice published or promoted, in any form, by federal or state health officials pertaining to the preservation of the public’s health;

5.         Coordinate the activities of the Department with other County, local, municipal and State offices to provide a coordinated response for the control of diseases or conditions which threaten the public’s health;

64.        Investigate the existence of any contagious or infectious diseases and take measures necessary to investigate the existence and prevent the spread of dangerously contagious diseases including, but not limited to, directing the performance of physical examinations and tests, the collection of laboratory specimens, the administration of vaccines, medications, or other treatments and the observation and monitoring of persons who may have been exposed to a dangerously contagious disease;  


PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

7.         Eenforce the regulations of the Department this Board of Health and applicable regulations of the authorities having the power to make such regulations; State Department of Public Health concerning the same;

85.        Determine when diseases are contagious or epidemic or when a danger to the public’s health exists and enforce quarantine regulations whenever he deems it necessary order those measures deemed necessary to protect the public’s health including, but not limited to, the quarantine or isolation of persons or closure of places when such action is required to protect the public’s health, until such time as the condition can be corrected or the danger to the public health eliminated or reduced in such a manner that no immediate threat to the public health any longer exists.

96.        Make all necessary sanitary and health investigations and inspections; 

106.      Investigate and cause to be abated and cause all nuisances affecting the public health to be abated with all reasonable promptness according to in accordance with applicable law, including Section 2-208 of this Ordinance;

117.      Upon request, give professional advice and information to all city, village, incorporated town, and school authorities on matters pertaining to sanitation and public health;

128.      Enter any building, structure or premises, according to law, for the purpose of determining whether there is a violation of any of the health provisions of this Ordinance code;

13.        Cause to be confined, and specify the conditions of such confinement, any person who fails to comply with an order of the Department or the Court or who, in the judgment of the Department, may not be relied upon to comply with an order of the Department, where such confinement is necessary to protect the public health.

1410.    Cause to be arrested any person who violates an order of the Department. Any of the health provisions established by this Board of Health or of the State Department of Public Health.  (Res. 12-10-45, p. 167; Amend. Ord. 91-0-52, 9-30-91.)

15.        In a manner consistent with federal and state requirements, as applicable, during an occurrence of biological or chemical terrorism or during a declared disaster which threatens the public's health, request, and at sites designated by the CCDPH, receive and cause to be distributed pharmaceutical and medical supplies by the CCDPH, from the Illinois Pharmaceutical Stockpile, the Strategic National Stockpile and or any additional sources in order to aid the state and local emergency response authorities when local resources have been depleted or when the need additional resources is reasonably anticipated.

16.        During a declared disaster which threatens the public’s health, take such actions as may be requested by the President of the Board or his designee in order to protect the health of the residents of Cook County.

Measures Ordered by Department

 

5-207.(a)  Issuance of Orders; Court Petitions.   The Department may order measures it deems necessary to protect the public’s health including, but not limited to, an order requiring that a person or a group of persons be quarantined or isolated or that a place be closed and made off limits to the public.  Such orders shall be issued with the consent of the person or owner of the place affected or upon the prior order of a court of competent jurisdiction.  If, in the judgment of the Department, immediate action is required to protect the public health, the Department may order, on an immediate basis without prior consent or court order, measures it deems necessary to protect the public’s health including, but not limited to, an order requiring that a person or a group of persons be quarantined or isolated or that a place be closed and made off limits to the public, until such time as the condition can be corrected or the danger to the public health eliminated or reduced in such a manner that no immediate threat to the public health any longer exists.  In addition to other circumstances in which such orders are appropriate, the


PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

Department may order that an individual be quarantined or isolated in order to prevent the spread of a dangerously communicable disease when an individual refuses or fails to submit to measures required by the Department in order to investigate whether a person is or may be infected with or capable of communicating a dangerously communicable disease. In the event of an immediate order issued without prior consent or court order, the Department shall, as soon as practicable thereafter, obtain the consent of the person or owner or file a petition requesting a court order authorizing the continuation of the order of the Department.  Pending a court order on the matter, all Department orders shall remain in full force and effect until lifted by the Department.   The County shall make payment of reasonable attorneys’ fees, if ordered by the Court, with respect to the representation of indigent persons who object to a Department order.

5-207.(b)  Enforcement of Orders.  A health care provider licensed in Illinois and a law enforcement officer with proper jurisdiction shall be authorized to enforce orders issued by the Department and orders of the Court with respect to public health measures and shall assist the Department in enforcing such orders.  

5-207.(c)  Regulations.  The Department may promulgate rules and regulations as are reasonable and necessary to implement and effectuate the provisions of this Section, including rules and regulation providing for due process protections.

5-208.  [RESERVED]

Petty Cash Account

5-2096.  That the Cook County Department of Public Health is hereby authorized to set up a special account in a bank or depository to be known as “Cook County Department of Public Health-Petty Cash Account.” 

Persons Authorized to Draw on Account

5-2107.  That the Chief Executive Officer Medical Officer, Business Manager, the Department’s Director of Financial Control and a Department one of employee acting in a fiduciary capacity of the Department shall be authorized to sign checks drawn on the aforementioned “Cook County Department of Public Health-Petty Cash Account” for payment of petty cash expenses; provided, however, that all checks so drawn shall be signed by at least two of the three persons so authorized to sign.

Auditing Account

5-2118.  That the “Cook County Department of Public Health-Petty Cash Account” shall be audited at the close of each fiscal year by the County Auditor and a report shall be filed with the Cook County Board of Commissioners. (Res. 6-27-60, p.2340.) 

Home Nursing Visits under Medicare

5-2129.  The Cook County Department of Public Health is hereby authorized to coordinate the providing of home nursing visits to suburban Cook County under Medicare. (Res. 6-20-66, p. 2818.)

 

COLLECTION OF FEES FOR HOME HEALTH SERVICE

 

Definitions

 

            5-210.  Section 1.  For the purpose of this Ordinance, unless the context Otherwise requires:

 

            A.  “Department” means the County Health Department of the County of Cook.

 

            B.  “Board” means the Board of Health of the County of Cook.


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ITEM #44 cont’d

 

            C.  “Home Health Agency” or “Agency” means the health department of the County of Cook which is responsible for providing the “Home Health Service” in accordance with the certification standards established by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

 

            D  “Home Health Service” means those items and services furnished to individuals, under the care of a physician, on a visiting basis in a place of residence used as such individuals home.  These services are provided by the Home Health Agency under a plan for furnishing such items and services to an individual, established and periodically reviewed by the patients physician, and includes par time  or intermittent nursing care provided by or under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, and the services of one or more of the following: physical, occupational, or speech therapy, medical social work, or part time or intermittent services or a home health aide.

 

Authorization to Collect Fees

 

            5-211.  Section 2.  Pursuant to Section 14 of “An Act in relation to the establishment and maintenance of county and multiple county public health department, approved July 9, 1943, as amended,” the Board of Health is authorized to collect fee for services rendered by the home health agency.

 

Fee Schedule

 

5  212.  Section 3.  The Board of Health has the power to establish a fee schedule which shall not be more than the actual cost based on accepted cost accounting methods of rendering home health service and to collect such fees from those person who receive these services or from public or private agencies which, pursuant to contract, agree to pay such fees on behalf of eligible persons.

 

Gifts and Bequests

 

            5- 213.  Section 4.  The Board is authorized to:

 

            A.        Accept gift and bequests for the purpose of administering the home health service program and to expend such gifts and bequests, or invest such gifts and bequests and expend the income there from, for the maintenance of such home health services.

 

            B.         Deposit all gifts and bequests received which are not otherwise invested, the income from those gifts and bequests which are invested, and all fee collected, in the “County Health Fund” to the credit of the “Home Health Service.”  (Ord. 7 25 66, p. 3154.)

 

Search and Certification Fees

 

5-214.  (a)  The Department of Public Health shall charge a fee of $7.00 for any search of the files of birth, death and fetal death records upon a written request from any applicant entitled to such search.  If, upon search, the record request is found, the custodian to whom the request was submitted shall furnish the applicant one certification of such record, or one certified copy of such record.

 

            (b)  A further fee of $2.00 shall be required for each additional certification or certified copy requested.  (Ord. 85 0 6, 12 3 84; Amend. Ord. 85-0 13, 12 17 84; Amend. 7 1 97.

 

5-213 to 5-214. [RESERVED]

5-215.  Regulations. The Department is authorized to issue rules and regulations in carrying out its duties under this Ordinance.  With the exception of emergency regulations, all regulations of the Department shall be submitted to the Board for approval prior to becoming effective.  Upon a determination that the public’s health will be endangered unless immediate regulatory action is taken, the Chief Executive Officer may adopt and enforce emergency regulations of the Department which shall remain in effect until the Board has adopted or rejected the emergency regulations or for a period of ninety days, whichever is shorter.  All regulations adopted by the Department shall be filed with the County Clerk and the Secretary of the Board and shall be available at the main offices of the Department.


PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

Ordinance Violations –Punishment

5-216.(a)  Any person who violates the provisions of this Ordinance, or any regulations promulgated hereunder, or any Department orders authorized under this Ordinance or under applicable law shall be guilty of a Class B misdemeanor and shall be subject to arrest and a fine of $1000 for each violation.

(b)  In addition to any other remedies permitted under this Ordinance, the Department or the State's Attorney may file a complaint in the Circuit Court of Cook County to enjoin any person from violating the provisions of this Ordinance, or any regulations promulgated hereunder or any Department orders provided for under this Ordinance.

Ordinance as Exercise of Home Rule Authority

5-217  This Ordinance, as amended from time to time, is promulgated pursuant to the powers of the County of Cook as a home rule unit of local government under the 1970 Illinois Constitution, Article VII, Section 6, and shall supersede all state statutes to the extent that it may be in conflict with them, including without limitation, any of the provisions set forth in 55 ILCS 5/5-25001, et seq., as amended.    

Severability

5-218.  Severability.  To the extent that any provision of this Ordinance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such provision shall be severable from the remaining provisions of this Ordinance which shall continue in full force and effect.

Section 2.  Effective Date.  The amendments set forth in this ordinance shall be effective upon adoption by the Board of Commissioners.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #45

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Cook County has previously been authorized to maintain a checking account with Amalgamated Trust and Savings Bank, Chicago, Illinois to provide emergency aid for indigent veterans and their families; and

 

WHEREAS, it is desired to bring the authorized signers up-to-date.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the following name as a signer of the aforesaid checking account be added:

 

                                                            Richard A. Morbidoni

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following is the name of the person who shall be authorized to sign checks drawn on the aforesaid checking account of the Veterans’ Assistance Commission of Cook County:

 

                                                            Andre D. Baker

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Auditor be directed to audit the aforesaid checking account at the close of each fiscal year or at any other time she sees fit, and to file a report thereon with the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #46

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Amalgamated Bank of Chicago

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at the Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Ruth M. Rothstein

                                                2.      Alvin Holley

                                                3.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                4.      Richard C. Powell

                                                5.      Yogi Mahendra

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from the Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

1.             Lacy L. Thomas

2.             Irene Montgomery

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #47

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Bank One of Chicago

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for General Fund.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Ruth M. Rothstein

                                                2.      Alvin Holley

                                                3.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                4.      Richard C. Powell

                                                5.      Yogi Mahendra

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from the Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

1.             Lacy L. Thomas

2.             Irene Montgomery

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #48

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Bank One of Chicago

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Miscellaneous Refund.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Ruth M. Rothstein

                                                2.      Alvin Holley

                                                3.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                4.      Richard C. Powell

                                                5.      Yogi Mahendra

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

1.             Lacy L. Thomas

2.             Irene Montgomery

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #49

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Bank One of Chicago

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Petty Cash.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Ruth M. Rothstein

                                                2.      Alvin Holley

                                                3.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                4.      Richard C. Powell

                                                5.      Yogi Mahendra

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

1.             Lacy L. Thomas

2.             Irene Montgomery

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

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ITEM #50

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Bank One of Chicago


RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #50 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Bank One of Chicago, for the following purposes, be updated for Medicaid Reimbursement.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Alvin Holley

                                                2.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                3.      Richard C. Powell

                                                4.      John F. Chambers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from the Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be a signatory shall be deleted:

 

1.             Lacy L. Thomas

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

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ITEM #51

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Seaway National Bank


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #51 cont’d

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Seaway National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for Patient Refund.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Ruth M. Rothstein

                                                2.      Alvin Holley

                                                3.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                4.      Richard C. Powell

                                                5.      John F. Chambers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from the Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

1.      Lacy L. Thomas

2.      Irene Montgomery

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

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ITEM #52

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

Submitted, please find a resolution to update the bank account that the Bureau of Health Services currently has for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  The bank account is at the bank listed below:

 

Seaway National Bank


RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #52 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Seaway National Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for Patient Trust Fund.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:

 

                                                1.      Alvin Holley

                                                2.      Johnny C. Brown

                                                3.      Richard C. Powell

                                                4.      Veronica Bather-West

                                                5.      Bernard Scavella

                                                6.      Michael Arnold

                                                7.      Marlo Hodges

                                                8.      Janelle Caldwell

                                                9.      Amparo Mendoza

                                                10.     John J. Robinson

                                                11.     Fred Smith

                                                12.     Richard Ward

                                                13.     Curley Adams

                                                14.     Mariellen Mason

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to wire or otherwise transfer funds from the Stroger Hospital of Cook County accounts to other County of Cook bank accounts:

 

                                                1.      Kelvin Magee

                                                2.      Scott Haupers

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:

 

1.      Lacy L. Thomas

2.      Irene Montgomery

3.      Aaron Cunningham

4.      Brenda Johnson

5.      James Kortas

6.      Arndell Ricks

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #53

 

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 two Consent Calendar items for February 3, 2004.


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #53 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #1 cont’d

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

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 BOBBIE L. STEELE,

County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

IN MEMORY OF JEREMIAH MARSH

 

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh died in his Winnetka home on January 19, 2004; and

 

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh and his beloved wife Marietta were married for 48 years and raised four children, Howard, Christopher, Courtney and Kimberley; and

 

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh was the dear brother of Joan Turner and delighted in his grandchildren Jeremiah, Grace, Bill and Sam; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Marsh was originally from Minnesota where growing up he developed a passion for sports, becoming an all-state football and basketball player and while at Harvard, was the quarterback of the football team; and

 

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh was a proud graduate of the Harvard Law School class of 1958 and upon graduation, moved to Chicago to practice law; and

 

WHEREAS, after only a few years in Chicago, Jeremiah was tapped by the newly elected Senator Edward Kennedy to serve as the Senator’s legislative aid in Washington, D.C.; and

 

WHEREAS, Governor Ogilvie appointed Mr. Marsh as his special counsel in 1968 and Jeremiah returned to Illinois where he developed his expertise of state law and played an integral role in reshaping the powers of the Governor through his participation in the Illinois Constitutional Convention of 1970; and

 

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh’s distinguished law career included serving as counsel to leaders in Illinois government, repeated appointments to the National Commission on Uniform State Laws, serving as Chairman of Hopkins & Sutter law firm, working with attorneys from Mexico and Canada to address business laws impacted by NAFTA, and serving as counsel to a variety of local agencies and businesses; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Marsh recognized the importance of public service and committed himself to improving his community through many years of service to the federal government and the State of Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, Jeremiah Marsh was known as a keen competitor, skilled problem solver, and a loyal and helpful friend; and

 

WHEREAS, although he was an esteemed attorney known nationally for his work, Jeremiah always made time for the most important people in his life, his family and friends.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Jeremiah Marsh and joins them in their sorrow at this time of loss; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Jeremiah Marsh so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #53 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #2

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

 

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,

County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Ms. Velma Jean Eason; and

 

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason was born in Cruger, Mississippi on December 15, 1955 to the union of Eddie and Rosie Binion; and

 

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason attended Marianna Arkansas Public Schools and Lee Senior High School where she obtained her formal education; and

 

WHEREAS, on October 22, 1974 Velma Jean Eason married her high school sweetheart Chester Eason and moved to Chicago, Illinois; to this union five children were born:  Chester Jr., Christy, Reggie, Kavin and Jason.  She joined the United Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Wilson Daniels where she served as a member of the choir, Sunday School teacher of the Young Adult Class and later became the secretary of the church; and

 

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason lived for her family; her biological and extended family; and

 

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason attended Ray Vogue College of Design and received a certificate in Pattern Making.  She also received a certificate as a Nursing Assistant from National Institute of Career and a certificate of Continued Education in Secretarial Office Procedures from Malcolm X College; and

 

WHEREAS, in 2001 Velma Jean Eason worked as a seamstress for Eyes Have Not Seen.  She later started her own seamstress and design company, Eastyles in 2002, designing minister’s robes and evening wear; and

 

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason was affectionally known as “Bay” by her husband of 29 years; and

 

WHEREAS, Velma Jean Eason is gone, but not forgotten.  She will be sorely missed.

 

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 Cook County, do hereby extend to the family of the late Velma Jean Eason our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy.  This Honorable Body and the people of Cook County share their loss; and

 

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 of same be tendered to the family of the late Velma Jean Eason in honor of her memory.

 

 


COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #54

 

DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

Finance.................................................................................................... Meeting of February 3, 2004

 

APPROVED

 

Zoning and Building................................................................................... Meeting of February 3, 2004

 

APPROVED

 

Roads and Bridges.................................................................................... Meeting of February 3, 2004

 

APPROVED

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Thursday, February 19, 2004.