POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Thursday, February 7, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION
#249591
JOURNAL
(December 18, 2001)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a
record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday,
December 18, 2001.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this
matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES
ITEM #2
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 8, 2002 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building
and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the
Highway Department for supplemental plumbing for a fire sprinkler system at
Maintenance Facility District #2, Phase 2 at 2101 Ballard Road, Des Plaines,
Illinois.
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Permit #: |
011823 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%): |
$202.00 |
This request is pursuant
to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that
all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as
county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest
preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district,
library district and all other local governmental bodies.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$202.00.
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ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 16, 2002 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building
and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for
Loyola University Medical Center for renovation of Catheterization Laboratories
“B”, Building 107 at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso
Township.
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Permit #: |
011284 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$9,289.50 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$8,360.55 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$928.95 |
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:
$8,360.55.
PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT
ITEM #4
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL REALTIONS #249592
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby appoint Mr. Sean McDermott to the Justice Willow
Springs Water Commission, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Ed King, for a term
to begin immediately and expire on April 1, 2002.
I submit this communication for approval.
PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS
ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Mr. Albert Baldermann
to the Palos Oak Hill Cemetery Board for a term to begin immediately and expire
on January 1, 2008.
I submit this communication for approval.
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ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Ms. Nancy Bormet
to the Palos Oak Hill Cemetery Board for a term to begin immediately and expire
on January 1, 2008.
I submit this communication for approval.
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ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Dr. Anwar S. Choudhry
to the Suburban Cook County Tuberculosis Sanitarium District for a term to
begin immediately and expire on January 23, 2005.
I submit this communication for approval.
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PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Ms. Cherie K. DuPont
Walker to the Palos Oak Hill Cemetery Board for a term to begin immediately and
expire on January 1, 2008.
I submit this communication for approval.
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ITEM #9
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Mr. Tim Dunlap to the Lincoln Lansing
Drainage District for a term to begin immediately and expire on September 1,
2004.
I submit this communication for approval.
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ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Dr. Raymond J. McDonald to the Suburban Cook
County Tuberculosis Sanitarium District for a term to begin immediately and
expire on November 12, 2004.
I submit this communication for approval.
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ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Mr. Henry Van Henkelum
to the Palos Oak Hill Cemetery Board for a term to begin immediately and expire
on January 1, 2008.
I submit this communication for approval.
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PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #12
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint the following people to the Cook County
Workforce Investment Board for a term to begin immediately and expire on
December 17, 2003.
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Mr. Sid Bala - Alligator
Computer Systems |
Mr. Jim Bush - B &B Steel |
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Mr. Bert J. Doctor - B. Doctor Enterprises |
Ms. Sandra Gates - Shades of Beauty |
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Mr. Ashref A. Hashim - The Blackstone Group |
Mr. Dennis J. Irvin - Highland Comm. Bank |
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Ms. Jill Lewis - Jill Lewis Public Relations, Inc. |
Ms. Jo Foster Murray - Med. Acad. Bus. Tech. |
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Mr. Michael Neal - Small Contractor Networks |
Mr. Jack Sambo - Sawing and
Shearing Serv. |
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Mr. Gerald J. Shope - Acme
Metals, Inc. |
Dr. Geraldine Baader - Bloom H.S. Dist. #206 |
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Ms. Shirley Brussell - Operation
ABLE |
Mr. Don Petkus - Chicago-Cook
Partner, Inc. |
I submit this communication for your information.
GRANT AWARDS
ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 18, 2002 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization to accept a grant/co-op agreement
in the amount of $222,232.50 from the United States Department of Treasury,
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF).
The purpose of the grant/co-op agreement is to fund the operation of the
gang prevention program known as Gang Resistance Education and Training
(G.R.E.A.T.).
G.R.E.A.T. is a program designed to decrease gang violence
across the nation which utilizes the skills of ATF, state and local law
enforcement personnel to administer the elementary school curriculum. G.R.E.A.T. students are provided an
opportunity to discover for themselves the ramifications of gang violence
through structured and interactive approaches to learning.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant/Co-op Agreement
Amount: $222,232.50. Funding period: January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ZELDA MARTIN WHITTLER, Undersheriff
requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of
$1,000,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community
Affairs. The purpose of this grant is to
provide for post release supervision of inmates completing the Boot Camp
program.
GRANT AWARDS continued
ITEM #14 cont'd
Funding under this grant will provide for highly structured
reintegration plans for the Boot Camp graduates. The goal of this portion of the program is to
provide Boot Camp graduates with a carefully planned, structured and meaningful
reentry to the community. This phase
includes ongoing counseling, job search consultation, values reaffirmation and
appropriate supervision. There is no
County match required by this grant agreement and continued funding is
anticipated.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $1,000,000.00. Funding period: November 1, 2001 through October 31, 2002.
GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
ITEM #15
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER BUTLER VOTED NO
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2002 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of
$1,275,140.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). This grant
provides continued funding for the Complex Drug Prosecutions Initiative. This program funds the salaries of ten (10)
assistant state’s attorneys, seven (7) investigators, two (2) administrative
assistants and three (3) support positions.
The Complex Drug Prosecutions Initiative focuses on implementing
strategies that have proven to be effective in combating drug enterprises and
networks operating in the city and suburban Cook County. This grant requires that the State’s
Attorney's Office match one (1) dollar for every three (3) dollars of federal
funding. The match commitment for this
program is a cash match that supports the salaries of one (1) assistant state’s
attorney, one (1) investigator and two (2) support positions as well as the
majority of the fringe benefits for all twenty-two (22) grant-funded positions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$514,472.00 (Required Match - $425,047.00 and Over Match -
$89,425.00). Grant Award: $1,275,140.00. Funding Period: January 8, 2002 through January 7, 2003. (250-818 Account).
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #16
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication 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. Alexis Cortes v. County of Cook, et al., Case No.
98-L-12545
#249593
2. Sampson v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-846
#249594
3. Dorset v. County of Cook, Case No. 98-L-48
#249595
4. Arellano v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-7279
#249596
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued
ITEM #16 cont'd
5. Culpepper v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 99-L-6165
#249597
6. Carson v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 99-L-7226
#249598
7. Valentin v. County of Cook,
et al., Case No. 99-L-10123
#249599
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 year 2003 calendars, calendar refills,
appointment books, and desk pads for the Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit
Court of Cook County.
One time purchase.
(300-350 Account). Requisition
No. 23000014.
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ITEM #18
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 ribbons for the IBM 6262 impact printer.
One time purchase.
(528-388 Account). Requisition
No. 25281176.
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ITEM #19
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 sixty-five (65) underdesk mobile
pedestal file cabinets.
One time purchase.
(335-350 Account). Requisition
No. 23350049.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #20
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of
Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of print shop paper.
Contract period: June
1, 2002 through May 31, 2003. (239-355
Account). Requisition No. 22390033.
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ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for parking garage management services at the Juvenile
Temporary Detention Center.
Contract period: July
15, 2002 through July 14, 2005. (499-260
Account). Requisition No. 22000102.
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ITEM #22
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, 2002 through June 16, 2003. (300-289
Account). Requisition No. 23000013.
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ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2002 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and
Development
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise
for bids for demolition and removal of structures and debris from three (3)
parcels in unincorporated Cook County.
Decrees of demolition have been received from the State’s Attorney’s
Office.
One time purchase.
(942-847 Account). Requisition
No. 29420001.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
DAVID S. DEVANE, Executive Director, Department of Community
Supervision and Intervention
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of toner and developer for various printers
and fax machines.
One time purchase.
(236-350 Account). Requisition
No. 22360010.
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ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
LAURIE ROCHE, Community Services Director, Emergency
Management Agency
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of powered air-purifying respirators. This specialized first responder equipment
will be procured through the Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program
Grant.
One time purchase.
(697-390 Account). Requisition
No. 26970015.
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ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of the following supplies and services:
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ACCT. NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTRACT PERIOD
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28970360 28970442 |
897-444 |
Automobile maintenance and repair |
June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003 |
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28970443 |
897-365 |
Disposable microtome blades with dispenser |
June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2005 |
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28970444 |
897-365 |
Histology supplies (modular file drawer for paraffin blocks and processing/embedding cassettes) |
June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003 |
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28970459 |
897-365 |
Various cytology staining reagents |
June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003 |
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #27
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for moving services for the New Cook County Hospital.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (28000 Account).
Requisition No. 20310029.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for window washing services for the Core Center.
Contract period:
October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003. (897-235 Account). Requisition No. 28932533.
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of photocopiers for Fantus Health Center,
Ambulatory and Community Health Network.
One time purchase.
(717/893-530 Account).
Requisition No. 28935016.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
CONTRACTS
ITEM #30
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with IBM Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, for proprietary
software licenses for the S/390 mainframe computer.
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Reason: |
The mainframe operating software is leased from IBM
Corporation, the sole vendor, who is responsible for all upgrades and
maintenance of this proprietary software. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant funded amount: $16,044.00.
Contract period: January 1, 2002
through June 30, 2002. (779-249
Account). Requisition No. 27792006.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #31
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., Oak Brook, Illinois, for license fees and
technical support of computer software.
The software products were originally installed in 1996 with upgrades in
1998. These products are application
programming and data base development tools on the AS400
system.
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Reason: |
Lansa, Inc. is the proprietary vendor of this software and
therefore the only resource for licensing and technical support. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$34,200.00. Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. (310-630 Account). Requisition No. 23100008.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #32
WITHDRAWN
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 The Salvation Army, Oak Brook, Illinois, for a pilot
therapy program to be administered through the Circuit Court of Cook
County’s Juvenile Probation and Court
Services Department.
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Reason: |
The Salvation Army will provide community-based
therapeutic services for up to sixty (60) delinquent minors who have been
diagnosed with mental health disorders and identified by the court to be in
need of clinical intervention. Known
as Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST), these services focus on the family unit
instead of the individual minor.
Through combined use of well-known therapeutic techniques such as
cognitive behavior therapy, MST addresses the complex issues faced by
multi-need families. Other essential
components of MST include evaluation, adherence to defined protocols and
follow-up. |
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As an alternative to costly residential treatment
facilities, MST services enable eligible minors to remain in their homes
during treatment, without compromising public safety and at a substantial
savings to taxpayers. As of December
31, 2001, 262 delinquent minors were placed in residential treatment
facilities at an average cost of over $200.00 per minor per day. Under the MST pilot program, the Salvation
Army will provide services to eligible minors for approximately $50.00 per
minor per day, from its office at 133 South Ashland Avenue in Chicago. |
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The Salvation Army has been selected to provide services
due to its demonstrated commitment to providing quality social services to
Chicago’s youth. The Salvation Army
has extensive experience in providing assessments, counseling services, treatment
planning and case management. Also,
its representatives have committed to operate the pilot program in
conformance with protocols developed by the Medical University of South
Carolina, the original developer of the MST model. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$136,800.00. Grant funded
amount: $250,000.00. Contract period: March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2003. (326-237 and 835-260 Accounts). Requisition No. 23260012.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #33
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 charges for miscellaneous government commodities.
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Reason: |
Lanter Company is the sole
carrier authorized by the Illinois State Board of Education to deliver
government commodities to the facility. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$14,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2002. (440-249 Account). Requisition No. 24400019.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
DAVID S. DEVANE, Executive Director, Department of Community
Supervision and Intervention
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with the Chicago Transit Authority (C.T.A.), Chicago, Illinois,
for bus transit cards for the Day Reporting participants.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$360,000.00. One time
purchase. (236-217 Account). Requisition No. 22360005.
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ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
PATRICK M. DURKIN, Boot Camp Director, Sheriff’s Impact
Incarceration Department
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with ADT Security Services, Inc., f/k/a SecurityLink,
Inc., Boca Raton, Florida, for project support to maintain the one hundred
twenty (120) electronic ankle bracelets that monitor the Cook County Boot Camp
Post Release participants after graduating from the Boot Camp and Department of
Community Supervision and Intervention detainee participants. Project support includes equipment
maintenance, additional training for new officers and remote access software
licenses and upgrades.
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Reason: |
ADT Security Services, Inc. is the only company in North
America that can provide support for the Elmo-Tech EMSIU equipment. None of the consumable items are available
through commercial means. Also, no
other company in North America distributes the EMS 2000IU equipment. Therefore, ADT Security Services, Inc. is
the only company that can provide support. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$339,960.00. Contract
period: March 1, 2002 through February
28, 2003. (235-449 and 236-449
Accounts). Requisition Nos. 22350009 and
22360009.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #36
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 22, 2002 from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Mary Malliaris, Ph.D., Chicago, Illinois, to provide
services in the areas of analyzing management information system reports and the
processing required for the scavenger sale and tax sale.
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Reason: |
The office is continuing an internal review of its
operations and processes for the purpose of seeking additional cost savings
for fiscal year 2003. The goal is to
reduce costs both in staffing and operational use of information and
technology services. Professor
Malliaris has an extensive professional and educational background in
computer software, business applications and processes. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$50,000.00. Contract period: February 1, 2002 through January 31,
2003. (060-289 Account). Requisition No. 20600044.
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ITEM #37
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Olympus of America, Incorporated, Lombard, Illinois, for
the purchase of gastroenterology supplies compatible with existing Olympus of
America equipment owned by the Hospital for the Department of Medicine,
Division of Gastroenterology.
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Reason: |
Olympus of America, Incorporated is the only known
manufacturer and distributor of these supplies compatible with the existing
equipment which is used during endoscopy procedures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$17,377.00. One time
purchase. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 28970449.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Cobe Cardiovascular, Incorporated, a Division of Sorin
Biomedica, Arvada, Colorado, for the purchase of Sorin blood cardioplegia
delivery sets for the Department of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.
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Reason: |
Cobe Cardiovascular, Incorporated is the only known
manufacturer and distributor of delivery sets that combines blood to
cardioplegia solution and is compatible with the surgical packs used during
open heart surgery. Clinically the
delivery sets allow surgeons to infuse a controlled volume of cardioplegia
solutions which stops heart functions during surgery. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$44,200.00 ($22,100.00 per year).
Contract period: May 1, 2002
through April 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28970250.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Innovative Medical Devices, Incorporated, Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, for the purchase of heart vent catheters, shunt sensors and level
sensor pads for the Department of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.
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Reason: |
Innovative Medical Devices, Incorporated is the only known
distributor of these items manufactured by Terumo Cardiovascular and
compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$80,000.00 ($40,000.00 per year).
Contract period: April 1, 2002
through March 31, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28970448.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #40
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc., Culver City,
California, for the purchase of a pediatric bronchoscope set for the Department
of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.
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Reason: |
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc. is the only known
manufacturer and distributor who can provide a complete set of pediatric size
interlocking bronchoscope instrumentation.
Karl Storz Endoscopy-America, Inc.’s pediatric bronchoscope set is
used in pediatric surgery for patients with obstructive airways. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$29,028.00. One time
purchase. (717/897-540 Account). Requisition No. 28974011.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #41
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Ventana Medical Systems, Inc.,
Tucson, Arizona, for the purchase of primary antibodies and immunofluorescents
reagents and supplies for the Ventana Nexes Immunohistochemistry (IHC) system owned by the Hospital and for special stain
reagents and supplies for a vendor provided Ventana
Stain Module for the Department of Laboratories, Anatomic Pathology Division.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #41 cont'd
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Reason: |
Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. is
the only known manufacturer and distributor of these specialized items
compatible with the existing equipment.
The antibodies, reagents and the automatic slides stainer
ensure uniform staining of tissue which enables the pathologist to accurately
differentiate and diagnose types of tumors, cancer cells and other diseases. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$584,002.00 ($194,667.34 per
year). Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2005. (897-365 Account). Requisition Nos. 28970445 and 28970480.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
* * *
* *
ITEM #42
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Edwards Lifesciences, L.L.C.,
Irvine, California, for the purchase of various heart allografts,
pericardial/mitral valve bioprosthesis
and annuloplasty rings/bands for the Department of
Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.
|
Reason: |
Edwards Lifesciences, L.L.C. is
the only known manufacturer and distributor of the bioprosthesis
and annuloplasty rings/bands and the only known
distributor of the heart allograft products.
These items are necessary for open heart surgery to replace arteries,
valves and other heart components. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$400,000.00 ($200,000.00 per year).
Contract period: May 1, 2002
through April 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28970481.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
* * *
* *
ITEM #43
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2002 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Stryker Leibinger, a Division of Stryker Corporation,
Portage, Michigan, for the purchase of rigid fixation surgical plates, screws
and accessories for Cook County Hospital and Provident Hospital of Cook County.
|
Reason: |
Stryker Leibinger is the only known manufacturer and
distributor for these implants which are necessary to treat facial trauma and
other conditions. They are the only
compatible replacement parts for the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,020,000.00 [$800,000.00 ($266,666.67 per year) - (897-362 Account);
and $220,000.00 ($73,333.34 per year) - (891-362 Account)]. Contract period: October 1, 2002 through September 30,
2005. Requisition Nos. 28970262 and
28910470.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
* * *
* *
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #44
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated December 10, 2001 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with MultiPlan, Inc., New York, New York, for reimbursement
rates for Bureau of Health Services institutions providing services to members.
|
Reason: |
The Bureau of Health Services institutions care for
patients that are members of various managed care entities. It is the responsibility of the managed
care entities to pay Bureau of Health Services hospitals and clinics. This contract stipulates the rate the
Bureau of Health Services will be paid. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Revenue generating: estimate $400,000.00 ($100,000.00
per year). Contract period: January 1, 2002 through December 31,
2005. (543-260 Account). Requisition No. 28970461.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #45
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of
Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend
and increase by $26,652.00, Contract No. 97-41-252 with Hewlett Packard
Company, Roseville, California, for software support.
|
Board approved amount 12-18-01: |
$ 23,136.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
26,652.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 49,788.00 |
|
Reason: |
This increase and amendment are necessary to add the final
component Cook 969SW to provide the department support on the computer system. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $26,652.00.
(239-441 Account).
* * *
* *
ITEM #46
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of
Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $404,278.00, Contract No. 99-41-1199 with Motorola, Schaumburg,
Illinois, for simulcast radio system expansion, Phase II.
|
Board approved amount 06-22-99: |
$6,896,885.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
404,278.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$7,301,163.00 |
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #46 cont'd
|
Reason: |
To provide utilities to the South Prime site (Bridgeview)
and to change original statement of work to provide items not originally covered
such as: supply and install interface cards and antennae; supply and install
foundation at 103rd Street site; supply and install tuning skirt on the 103rd
Street tower to combat interference; supply and install natural gas interface
at twelve (12) remote sites; supply and install 3/4 inch conduit for telco to
Daley Center site; and supply and install new vent pipe for storage tank at
Highway Department Garage, District #3. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$404,278.00. (715/211-570
Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
* * *
* *
ITEM #47
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 18, 2002 from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $17,616.00 and extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 01-53-15
Rebid with United Armored Services, Broadview, Illinois, for armored car
service.
|
Board approved amount |
$105,244.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
17,616.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$122,860.00 |
|
Reason: |
This request is to allow sufficient time for the bid,
evaluation, award and implementation of a new contract, for which bids are
scheduled to be opened on February 26, 2002. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$17,616.00 [$6,000.00 - (060-214 Account); $5,808.00 - (110-214
Account); and $5,808.00 - (130-214 Account)].
Contract extension: February 12,
2002 through April 13 11, 2002.
* * *
* *
ITEM #48
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $36,000.00, Contract No. 00-15-680H with Standard Companies,
Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of "C" fold paper towels for the
Department of Environmental Services.
|
Board approved amount 12-19-00: |
$ 374,920.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
36,000.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 410,920.00 |
|
Reason: |
This increase is necessary due to an unanticipated
increase in usage which has exceeded our original estimates and will be
sufficient for the remaining period of the contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$36,000.00. (897-330 Account).
* * *
* *
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #49
APPROVED
COMMISSIONERS MALDONADO, MORAN, QUIGLEY AND
SILVESTRI VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 11, 2002 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend
and extend Contract No. 95-41-111 with The Foster Group, Inc., Chicago,
Illinois, to provide Information Systems Services for Cook County Hospital and
other Bureau of Health Services (BOHS) institutions. The scope of services will include facility
management services for the administration and operation of the Department of
Hospital Information Systems at Cook County Hospital, including management of
various BOHS Clinical, Patient Accounting and Patient Management Application
and Network System functions; and provide project management and coordination
services for the implementation of the BOHS Integrated Clinical Information
System for all BOHS institutions.
The Foster Group, Inc. has the necessary expertise and
commitment to provide these services to the entire BOHS. Additionally, this extension will provide
continuity of care to the patients through the non-interruption of information
services for the patient care systems.
Further, the Bureau of Health Services will maintain continuity in
having the same vendor during the installation and implementation phases of the
current Cerner Bureau-wide Clinical Information System.
The Bureau of Health Services, therefore, request your
authorization to amend and extend this contract with The Foster Group, Inc. for
a three (3) year period.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$18,285,644.98 (Year 1: $5,533,729.60; Year 2: $6,077,102.56; and Year 3: $6,674,812.82). Contract period: February 1, 2002 through January 31,
2005. (897-260 Account). Requisition No. 28970191.
* * *
* *
ITEM #50
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $150,000.00, Contract No. 01-72-119 with Smith Thomas-Williams,
Incorporated, Homewood, Illinois for temporary radiology and laboratory
staffing services for Cook County Hospital.
|
Board approved amount 03-08-01: |
$ 803,168.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
150,000.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 953,168.00 |
|
Reason: |
This request is necessary to maintain twenty-four (24)
hour coverage in the Trauma Unit and the Emergency Rooms. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$150,000.00. (897-260 Account).
* * *
* *
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #51
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $170,000.00 and extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 02-41-237
with Ambulance Transportation, Inc., Tinley Park, Illinois, for emergency
ambulance service for the Bureau of Health Services.
|
Board approved amount 11-06-01: |
$ 225,000.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
170,000.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 395,000.00 |
|
Reason: |
This request will allow sufficient time for the award and
implementation of the new contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$170,000.00 [$30,000.00 - (240-213 Account), $22,000.00 - (891-213
Account), $100,000.00 - (893-213 Account), and $18,000.00 - (898-213
Account)]. Contract extension: February 6, 2002 through April 5, 2002.
CONTRACT RENEWALS
ITEM #52
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of
Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
Contract No. 98-41-1417 with Compuware Corporation, Itasca, Illinois, for the
annual maintenance for the File-Aid for Multiple Virtual Storage (MVS) software. This
software is a maintenance tool for programmers that automates the file
maintenance process.
|
Reason: |
This proprietary software is only available from this
vendor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$27,450.00. Contract period: February 1, 2002 through January 31,
2003. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 20120026.
* * *
* *
ITEM #53
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
Contract No. 96-41-1087 with EMC Corporation, formerly known as Data General
Corporation, Milford, Massachusetts, for maintenance services for computer
hardware and equipment manufactured by Data General Corporation owned by Cook
County Hospital for the Department of Hospital Information Systems, Data
Center.
|
Reason: |
EMC Corporation is the proprietor and sole provider of
services for the computer hardware and software maintenance. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$220,060.44. Contract
period: January 1, 2002 through December
31, 2002. (897-441 Account). Requisition No. 28970479.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
ITEM #54
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2002 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive
Director, Department of Women’s Justice Services
requesting authorization to amend two contracts which were
authorized by the Board July 10, 2001 and November 6, 2001 with SecurityLink,
Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, to provide electronic monitoring equipment and
maintenance for monitoring units for the Sheriff’s Female Furlough Program, for
a change in the vendor name to ADT Security Services, Inc., Boca Raton,
Florida.
The original authorized vendor, SecurityLink, Inc. was sold
to ADT Security Services, Inc., Boca Raton, Florida.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS
ITEM #55
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting approval of payment in the amount of $22,724.25
to Accu-Lab Medical Testing, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for court-ordered drug
testing services. Under Contract No.
99-73-235, which expired on September 9, 2001, Accu-Lab Medical Testing, Inc.
provided court-ordered drug testing services to adult probationers. The payment requested is necessary to pay for
services rendered October 2001 while bids were being evaluated for a new
contract, Contract No. 01-73-333 Rebid, which was awarded on November 6, 2001.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$22,274.25 $22,724.25.
(532-278 Account).
* * *
* *
ITEM #56
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting approval of payment in the amount of $16,000.00
to Mitotyping Technologies, LLC, State College, Pennsylvania, for DNA testing
for an ongoing investigation by the State’s Attorney’s Office Post Conviction
Unit. This relates to a matter currently
pending before the court.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$16,000.00. (250-264 Account).
EMERGENCY PURCHASE
ITEM #57
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting approval of payment in the amount of $100,000.00
to Medtronic, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for the emergency purchase of
cardiac pacemakers and accessories for the Department of Adult Cardiology Medicine
due to increased number of cardiac patients which require this level of care.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$100,000.00. (897-362 Account).
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEM
ITEM #58
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION
#249600
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request to enter
into a professional services contract with Soodan and
Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,000,000.00 for the County-wide Building
Exterior Inspection and Stabilization Project, Phase I. It is respectfully requested that this
honorable body approve this request.
Phase I services include three years of annual visual and
critical exterior wall and enclosure inspections based upon required City and
Municipal Codes. The inspections will
determine the condition of the facades and detailed reports will be prepared
and submitted to the County and the City.
Approximately 60 buildings will be inspected.
Phase II services will include the preparation of contract
documents for the necessary stabilization of the building facades. These services will be negotiated upon
completion of Phase I.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$3,000,000.00. Bond Issue (20000
Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER SIMS
ITEM #59
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR
REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened
under her supervision on Tuesday, January 29, 2002 at 10:00 A.M., in the County
Building, Chicago, Illinois.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #60
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 02-58-129 WITH
ADVANTAGE DELIVERY SYSTEMS, LLC; CONTRACT NO. 01-58-1076 JA'-T &
ASSOCIATES; CONTRACT NO. 01-51-1172 WITH MOISES
CONTRACTING; CONTRACT NO. 01-84-1148 WITH PRESTIGE OFFICE PRODUCTS, INC.; and
CONTRACT NO. 01-15-599H WITH RICHIE PHARMACAL COMPANY, INC.
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 #61
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 8, 2002 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
The following projects are presented to your Honorable Body
for adoption and authorization for advertising for bids after all appropriate
approvals of the plans, specifications, proposals and the estimates have been
obtained for receipt of Contractor’s bids:
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #61 cont'd
|
LOCATION |
TYPE |
SECTION NUMBER |
Devon Avenue, Busse Road to Elmhurst Road (Villages of Elk Grove and Bensenville) |
Bituminous
resurfacing |
98-B1117-04-RS |
|
Will Cook Road, 159th
Street to McCarthy Road (Village of Orland Park and unincorporated Palos and Orland Townships) |
Bituminous
resurfacing |
01-W2010-04-RS |
|
Stony Island Avenue, Joe Orr Road to 183rd (186th) Street (Village of Lynwood and unincorporated Bloom Township) |
Bituminous
resurfacing |
01-W6004-02-RS |
|
Roberts Road, 111th
Street to 95th Street (Cities of Palos Hills and Hickory Hills) |
Concrete pavement repair |
01-W3216-03-RP |
|
Ridgeland Avenue, Sauk Trail to Lincoln Highway (Village of Matteson and unincorporated Rich Township) |
Concrete pavement repair |
01-W3702-01-RP |
|
Ridgeland Avenue, Lincoln Highway to Vollmer Road (Village of Matteson and unincorporated Rich Township) |
Bituminous
resurfacing |
01-W3703-01-RS |
|
167th Street, Cicero Avenue to Kilbourn Avenue (Cities of Oak Forest and Country Club Hills) |
Concrete pavement repair |
01-B5928-01-RP |
|
Will Cook Road at 143rd
Street (Village of Orland Park) |
Intersection channelization and traffic signal installation |
01-W2011-01-CH |
|
108th
Avenue at 143rd Street (Village of Orland Park) |
Intersection channelization |
01-W7511-01-CH |
I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in
this recommendation (600-600 Account).
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
AGREEMENT
ITEM #62
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT / RESOLUTION:
|
1. |
Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement
(TACO) BP Properties North America (f/k/a Amoco Oil Company) 7301 North Western Avenue (CH W96) in the City of Chicago Fiscal Impact: None |
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION
ITEM #63
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
RESOLUTION:
|
1. |
Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Joe Orr Road, Western Avenue to Ashland Avenue in the Village of
Olympia Fields Section: 95-B6731-01-RP Final Cost:
$1,212,778.82 |
REPORT
ITEM #64
APPROVED
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for
the month ending December 31, 2001.
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
ITEM #65
APPROVED
Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the
Contractors.
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #66
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND
BRIDGES
Submitting four (4) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section:
00-V6437-04-TL. Meacham Road,
Nerge Road to Texas Street in the Village of Elk Grove. Adjustment of quantities. $22,189.95 (Deduction).
#249601
2. Section: 92-A5018-02-RP. Lake-Cook Road, Milwaukee Avenue to I-294 in
the Village of Northbrook and unincorporated Cook/Lake County. Relocate property entrance sign. $800.00 (Addition).
#249602
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK continued
ITEM #66 cont'd
3. Section: 00-W3220-02-RP. Roberts Road, 79th Street to Archer Avenue in
the Villages of Bridgeview and Justice.
Adjustment of quantities and new items.
$1,554.83 (Addition).
#249603
4. Section: 00-00645-01-PV. Smith Road, Northwest Highway to Dundee Road
in the Village of Palatine. Adjustment
of quantities and new items. $14,814.95
(Deduction).
#249604
VILLAGE OF TINLEY PARK - NO CASH BID REQUEST
ITEM #67
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY
SUBCOMMITTEE #249605
Transmitting a Communication from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
BRAD BETTENHAUSEN, CPA, Village
Treasurer and Finance Director, Village of Tinley Park
Re: No Cash Bid
Program
On behalf of the Village of Tinley Park, this letter is a
request for the parcels described on Exhibit A to be acquired under the No Cash
Bid Program. To enable your office to
process the Village's request, I have submitted an original and fifteen (15)
copies of all of the following documents:
1. Certified
Resolution;
2. Current
Title Searches;
3. Sidwell
Maps;
4. Photographs;
5. Statement of
Benefits (contained herein and in the Resolution); and
6. Legal
Counsel Affirmation (contained herein and in the Resolution).
The Village will benefit in obtaining these parcels by their
intended use which is described in Exhibit A.
Please be advised that the attorneys, Terrence M. Barnicle and Gerard E. Dempsey of Klein, Thorpe and
Jenkins, LTD., have been retained and are further authorized and directed to
take all action necessary on the behalf of the Village of Tinley Park, Illinois
to obtain the tax deeds. The Village of
Tinley Park, Illinois will bear all legal and other costs associated with the
acquisition of the parcels.
EXHIBIT A
|
PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS |
VOLUME |
|
27-23-312-060 |
147 |
|
27-25-113-017 |
147 |
|
27-25-217-011 |
147 |
|
27-25-217-046 |
147 |
|
27-26-118-027 |
147 |
|
27-26-301-011 |
147 |
|
27-34-104-023 |
147 |
|
27-34-205-029 |
147 |
CITY OF MARKHAM - NO CASH BID REQUESTS
ITEM #68
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY
SUBCOMMITTEE #249606
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 22, 2002 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
DAVID WEBB, JR., Mayor, City of Markham
Re: No Cash Bid
Program
As required under the Cook County No Cash Bid Program for
tax delinquent property, the City of Markham hereby requests participation in
that program and submits herewith the following initial information in support
of its No Cash Bid Request as referenced above:
1. A certified copy of Resolution No.
01-R-167 adopted by the City of Markham, Illinois on October 10, 2001
requesting participation in the program has previously been forwarded to your
office.
Your reference of this matter to the Tax Delinquency
Subcommittee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the favorable
consideration of the Board of Commissioners will be sincerely appreciated both by
me and the people of the City of Markham.
Permanent INDEX Numbers
28-19-308-013
28-19-311-007
28-19-311-008
28-19-311-009
28-19-311-010
* * *
* *
ITEM #69
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY
SUBCOMMITTEE #249607
Transmitting a Communication from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Finance Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
DAVID WEBB, JR., Mayor, City of Markham
Re: No Cash Bid
Program
The City of Markham, Illinois would like to take advantage
of the No-Cash-Bid process of the Cook County Board in acquiring various tax
delinquent parcels of real property here in the City. I respectfully request that the Cook County
Board entertain this request for participation in that process, at the next
Scavenger Sale of tax delinquent properties.
As required under the Cook County No-Cash-Bid Program and
the municipal application checklist for tax delinquent property, the City of
Markham, Illinois hereby submits the following information in support of its
No-Cash-Bid-Request:
1. Cover Letter;
2. Certified
Resolution;
3. Current
Title Search;
4. Sidwell Map;
5. Photographs;
6. Third Party
Requestor;
7. Benefits;
and
8. Legal
counsel.
CITY OF MARKHAM - NO CASH BID REQUESTS continued
ITEM #69 cont'd
PERMANENT INDEX NUMBERS
29-18-318-035
29-18-318-036
29-18-318-037
29-18-318-038
29-18-318-039
29-18-318-050
29-18-318-051
29-18-318-052
29-18-318-053
29-18-318-054
29-18-318-055
29-18-318-056
29-18-318-057
29-18-318-058
29-18-324-033
(owned by the City of Markham, Illinois but not on the exempt list)
29-18-324-040
(owned by the City of Markham, Illinois but not on the exempt list)
29-18-324-041
(owned by the City of Markham, Illinois but not on the exempt list)
29-18-326-039
(owned by the City of Markham, Illinois but not on the exempt list)
28-13-329-042
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
ITEM #70
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment
Training
requesting authorization to receive from the U.S. Department
of Labor, through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES),
Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Title I State Reserve grant funds in the amount
of $411,000.00 to serve dislocated workers who are affected by business
closings or mass layoffs. The following
agencies have been approved by the Cook County Workforce Investment Board
(CCWIB) and will be the recipients of these funds:
The Employment Associates
Group $ 6,082.00
Employment & Employer
Services 336,918.00
Moraine Valley Community
College 20,000.00
Operation Able 23,000.00
Prairie State College 25,000.00
$
411,000.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant funded amount: $411,000.00.
Funding period: July 1, 2001
through June 30, 2002.
STAFF REPORT
ITEM #71
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 15, 2002 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and
Development
Re: Community
Development Block Grant Program
Economic
Development Loan Fund Application
Best
Trailer and Equipment, Inc. (existing loan)
STAFF REPORT continued
ITEM #71 cont'd
The Department of Planning and
Development has prepared a staff report and documentation describing the
company and the request to change the terms of the existing loan. The Economic Development Advisory Committee, Financial
Resources Subcommittee, responsible for the loan review, has met and approved
the change in the terms of the loan for recommendation to the Board of
Commissioners.
Respectfully request approval of the
change in terms of the loan, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the
County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute on behalf of the
County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to implement the loan approved
herein, including but not limited to the loan agreement, amendments and
modifications hereto, mortgages, liens and releases of mortgages and liens.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ITEM #72
MOTION TO REJECT INTEREST ARBITRATION AWARD
WAS APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED NO
Transmitting a Communication from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is an Interest Arbitration Award
covering wages and other issues for Deputy Sheriff Sergeants for consideration
at the February 7, 2002 Board Meeting.
Respectfully request your consideration of this Interest
Arbitration Award.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$2,085,323.00 (3 year cost).
PROPOSED
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,
an Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary
issues covering the period December 1, 1999 through November 30, 2002.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for consideration
by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #73
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 17 Consent Calendar items for February 7, 2002.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #1 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has
called from our midst,
THEMIS
N. ANASTOS
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was the beloved husband for 50 years of Dena,
loving father of Nicholas and John, proud grandfather of Thomas, Elizabeth,
Christopher, Todd, Dennis and Jonathan, dear brother of William, Gus, Mary and
Thomas, fond brother-in-law of Sam and George, devoted uncle and godfather of
many, and held in great esteem by all who knew him, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was born in a small village near Corinth and
moved to Downstate Johnston City at the age of eleven. He graduated from Northwestern University in
1940 and obtained his law degree after the war.
Mr. Anastos became an expert in U.S. labor
relations and transportation law, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos bravely served in the U.S. Army Air Force
during World War II and attained the rank of major, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos made headlines in 1953 as an Illinois Assistant
Attorney General when he spearheaded the collection of five million dollars in
delinquent state fees from trucking companies, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos became general counsel in 1955 for Cartage
Exchange of Chicago, Inc., an association of more than one hundred large
trucking companies in the Chicago area.
He was a member of the Illinois Bar Association for fifty years and a
past president of the Hellenic Bar Association, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was active in his community. In 1963 he led an effort with his Morton
Grove neighbors to annex to Skokie after the village declined to pave their
streets. The annexation failed but Morton
Grove paved the streets, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos devoted his enormous energy to numerous
charitable organizations including the City of Hope, Little City Foundation and
the United Crusade, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was zealously committed to youth and
volunteerism and taught Sunday school, coached basketball and served on the
parish council at St. Andrew Greek Orthodox Church in Chicago. He also led a Great Books class for
elementary school pupils in Lincolnwood, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos was a history, anthropology and archeology buff
and enjoyed the classics, and
WHEREAS, Themis N. Anastos had a great enthusiasm for life and left an
enduring legacy of dedication, compassion and love of his family, his faith,
his community and his profession.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death
of Themis N. Anastos,
and offers its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow and
joins his family in honoring his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this
Resolution be tendered to the family of Themis
N. Anastos as a memorial of his good works and
spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #2
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has
called from our midst,
DAVID S. BERN
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern was the beloved husband for 55 years of (the late) Ruth, loving father of
Miriam, inspirational and devoted grandfather of Deena
and Eliot, step-grandfather of James and Jeremy, very devoted brother of Nuita, and proud great-grandfather of Nicole, Ruth,
Samantha, Justin, Carolyn, Jack and Tessandra, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern was born in Poland in 1908 and held a doctoral degree in law and
political science from the University of Vilnius, Lithuania. He escaped from his hometown of Suvalki with his wife and daughter in 1940. They arrived in Pennsylvania after a three
year journey to Russia, Japan and Canada.
The rest of Mr. Bern’s family, except his sister, did not survive
the Holocaust, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern moved his family to Chicago in 1944 where he became a law clerk and
received his law degree from DePaul University in 1947. He became a successful real estate operator
and attorney, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern was past chairman of the Lawyers Division of the Jewish Federation of
Chicago, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern devoted his life to honor those killed in the Holocaust. He became the chairman of the Jewish Illinois
Conference after the inception of the State of Israel, starting memorial
services in Chicago to honor the 6 million Jews killed in the Holocaust, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern dedicated his tireless energy to the Jewish community and was the
honorary president of the Zionist Organization of Chicago, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern was a man of faith and was ardently committed to Jewish education. He began to teach Hebrew in the mid-1950s at
the Logan Square Synagogue Hebrew School.
Mr. Bern was chairman of the board at the Hallandale Community
Center Synagogue, and
WHEREAS, David S.
Bern left a legacy of unswerving dedication and commitment to his family, his
faith and his community.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at
the death of David S. Bern, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to his
family in their hour of sorrow and joins his family in honoring his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a suitable
copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of David S. Bern as a
memorial of his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this
Honorable Body.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS
and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has
called from our midst,
ROY PATTERSON
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was the loving husband for 53 years of Elaine, beloved father of David
and the late Kathleen and Tom, cherished grandfather of Jake, Billy and Sammy,
and fond brother of (the late) Donald, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was born in Michigan and grew up on the Upper Peninsula where he
developed a life long love of fishing.
He earned his bachelor’s and medical degrees from the University of
Michigan. Dr. Patterson completed
his internship, residency and a fellowship at the university hospital. He improved the lives of thousands of allergy
and asthma patients from around the world, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson served his country as a radio operator in the Navy during World War II,
and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson taught at the University of Michigan Medical School for a year before
moving to Northwestern University Medical School where he was appointed chief
of the Allergy-Immunology Division in 1967.
In that capacity, he trained doctors, conducted research, wrote 800
articles, edited professional journals and treated patients. He trained 118 physicians in allergy and
clinical immunology over his career, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was a gifted researcher who developed techniques to measure IgE antibodies, which cause allergic symptoms in allergy
and asthma sufferers. He and his team
identified and developed a treatment for idiopathic anaphylaxis and developed a
lab test for diagnosing allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. Dr.
Patterson held five U.S. patents in treatments for allergies or asthma, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was honored when a professorship of medicine at Northwestern was named after
him as well as a textbook he edited on allergic diseases. Dr. Patterson held many positions in
professional organizations and earned numerous awards in his field. “He had a profound influence on the field of
allergy and clinical immunology and was in the forefront during the time that
the present approach to treating allergic disease was being shaped,” said Dr.
Lewis Landsberg, dean and vice president of medical
affairs at Northwestern University Medical School, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson served as president of the American Academy of Allergy in 1976 and was a
master and a fellow of the American College of Physicians, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson generously volunteered his time as president of the school board for
Avoca School District 37 in Wilmette, and
WHEREAS, Roy Patterson was an unflaggingly dedicated and caring physician and researcher who
left an enduring legacy of devotion to his family, his community, his
profession and to improving the lives of others.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at the death
of Roy Patterson, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to his family in
their hour of sorrow and joins his family in honoring his memory, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this
Resolution be tendered to the family of Roy Patterson as a memorial of
his good works and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #4
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty
God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
William E. Hartigan
born into time July
13, 1941
passed into eternity
January 31, 2002, and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan was the beloved husband of Jean (nee
Graver), and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan was the loving father of Nancy (Laurence)
Acker, William J. (Susan), Thomas J. (Linda) and the late Joseph, and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan was the dear grandfather of Larry and
Molly Acker, Billy, Brittney and Tommy Hartigan, and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan was the fond brother of James D. (Susan),
Kathleen (George) Connelly, Coleen (the Honorable
Francis) Dolan and the late Rosemary Hartigan, and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan was the dear uncle of many nieces and
nephews, and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan was a successful entrepreneur, founder of
Hartigan Chevrolet in Chicago and Heritage Cadillac
in Lombard, and
WHEREAS William
E. Hartigan achieved his success in the automobile
industry by earning a reputation for the highest integrity and excellence in
customer service, and
WHEREAS all who
knew him will attest that William E. Hartigan was a
kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired
and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his
family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its
deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends
of William E. Hartigan, and joins them in sorrow at
this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this
Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of
William E. Hartigan, that his memory may be so
honored and ever cherished.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #5
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty
God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
Joseph R. McDevitt
born into time June 24,
1922
passed into eternity
January 29, 2002, and
WHEREAS Joseph R.
McDevitt was the beloved husband of Marjorie (nee
Erickson), and
WHEREAS Joseph R.
McDevitt was the devoted father of Anne McDevitt, Joseph B. (Rita), Cathy (Otto) Zollondz, Margaret (Jim) O'Connor, Jack (Doris), Jim
(Jane), Mary Jean (Ed) Gengo, Susan (David) Lockie, Michael (DeeDee), Maureen
(Kevin) Troke and the late Thomas, and
WHEREAS Joseph R.
McDevitt was the cherished grandfather of Mary,
Katie, Joseph and Michael McDevitt, Megan, Matt and
Claire Zollondz, Beth, Jim and Caitlin O'Connor, Adam
Ackerman, Patrick, Kevin, Michael and Eddie Gengo,
Henry, Daniel, Freddie and Bridget Lockie, Luke McDevitt, Megan Troke and
Catherine Grace McDevitt, and
WHEREAS Joseph R.
McDevitt was the fond brother of the late Viola (Al)
Eck, Veronica Nielsen, Loretta (Al) Bossung,
Josephine (Howard) Wiegel, James (late Helen),
William (Alice) and Edward (Vivian), and
WHEREAS Joseph R.
McDevitt was the devoted son of the late Ella and
William and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS Joseph R.
McDevitt bravely answered the call of his country
during World War II, and served the cause of freedom with honor and pride in
the United States Army, where his outstanding service during the Pacific
Campaign earned him two Bronze Battle Stars and a World War II Victory Medal,
and
WHEREAS all who
knew him will attest that Joseph R. McDevitt was a
kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired
and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his
family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its
deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends
of Joseph R. McDevitt, and joins them in sorrow at
this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this
Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Joseph
R. McDevitt, that his memory may be so honored and
ever cherished.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #6
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty
God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
Vincent P. Blakely
born into time August
16, 1941
passed into eternity
January 23, 2002, and
WHEREAS Vincent
P. Blakely was the loving husband of JoAnn (nee Cummuta), and
WHEREAS Vincent
P. Blakely was the proud father of Sean, Brian, Michael (Monica) and Thomas
Blakely, and
WHEREAS Vincent P. Blakely began his long and
industrious career as a baker and delivery man for a Chicago-based cookie
company, where he developed a work ethic that would serve him well for his
entire working life, and
WHEREAS Vincent
P. Blakely was an entrepreneur, with a natural business acumen demonstrated by
his 1982 acquisition of a struggling manufacturing firm, which he developed
into a thriving aerospace supplier with 90 employees, and
WHEREAS Vincent
P. Blakely was the devoted son of the late Vincent P. and Marcella Blakely, and
WHEREAS all who
knew him will attest that Vincent P. Blakely was a kind and compassionate man,
virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many
friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its
deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends
of Vincent P. Blakely, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this
Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of
Vincent P. Blakely, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #7
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the students of Bridgeport Catholic Academy have diligently completed
training under the aegis of the Cook County Sheriff Michael Sheahan's
Drug Abuse Resistance Education program (D.A.R.E.),
and
WHEREAS, the
increasing pressure from undesirable social factors has the potential to lead
today’s youth astray, thus programs like D.A.R.E. are
necessary to provide students with the knowledge, self-esteem and strength of
character to resist such pressure, and
WHEREAS, the students have benefited from the positive classroom environment
maintained by their teacher Mrs. Mary Pat Palumbo, and their D.A.R.E. program instructor, Officer Mary Jo Obzrut of the Chicago Police Department, and
WHEREAS, the students of Bridgeport Catholic Academy have pledged to practice
the D.A.R.E. principals of saying “No” to the use of
illegal drugs and “Yes” to the benefits of a good education, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County salute
the following students from Bridgeport Catholic Academy on their outstanding
achievements:
Delmonte
Ash, Patrick Bennewate, Samantha Botica,
Lisa Bulvan, Kristy Ceniti,
Joshua Clemens, Santiago Delreal, Jose Estrada,
Daniel Goggin, Genesis Gomez, John Haynes, Cara
Hough, David Huang, Martyna Kaladyte,
Tracy Karpinski, Erin Knapp, Maura Knapp, Jenna Kordelewski, Billy Lacy, Alyssa Madia,
Nicholas Mancari, Alberto Murillo, Santos Munoz,
Jessica Nelson, Patrick O’Neill, Emily Preikschat,
John Sorrentino, Brendan Takash,
Amaris Vazouez and Jillian Vilimas, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be presented to
the above class of Bridgeport Catholic Academy as a symbol of their fine work
and bright future as young citizens of their community.
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CC ITEM #8
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #8 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty
God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,
Faye Hartnett
born into time
November 14, 1913
passed into eternity
January 22, 2002, and
WHEREAS Faye
Hartnett (nee Armstrong) was the beloved wife of the late Daniel Hartnett, and
WHEREAS Faye
Hartnett was the cherished mother of Madge (Bob) Erlenbaugh,
Reverend Daniel Hartnett, S.J. and the late Joan Rann Davin, Murph
and Baby Mary Jo, and
WHEREAS Faye
Hartnett was the dear sister of the late Evelyn Daniel, Eunice Boylan, Harriet Rowe, Thomas, William and Robert Armstrong,
and the fond sister-in-law of Doris Armstrong, and
WHEREAS Faye
Hartnett was the loving “Graddy” of Patt and John Cheney, Rick and Eileen Rann,
Jamie and Bob Vanecko, Marijo
and John Talaga and Bob, Kristin and Maggie, and
WHEREAS Faye
Hartnett was the cherished “GG” to Tim and Claire,
Beth, Megan, Bobby, Mary Kate, Danny, Meg, Jack, Nora, Rose Hartnett and the
late Caitlin, and
WHEREAS Faye Hartnett
was known and loved as “Aunt Faye” to 25 years of Sullivan High School
students, and
WHEREAS all who
knew her will attest that Faye Hartnett was a kind and compassionate woman,
virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many
friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by
the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its
deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends
of Faye Hartnett, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this
Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Faye
Hartnett, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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CC ITEM #9
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
TED LECHOWICZ, PRESIDENT JOHN H.
STROGER, JR. and JOHN P. DALEY,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Dr. Larry J. Goodman, M.D.,
has been selected as President and CEO of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical
Center and of Rush System for Health, which operates five other hospitals in
the Chicagoland area; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman has been long
recognized as an infectious disease specialist; and
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ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #9 cont'd
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman is presently
Senior Vice-President of Medical Affairs for Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s
Medical Center and Dean of Rush Medical College; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman previously
served as Medical Director of Cook County Hospital (from 1996 through 1998) and
as an attending physician at Cook County Hospital from (1991 through 1998); and
WHEREAS, Dr. Goodman served the
people of the County of Cook with distinction during his tenure with the
County; and
WHEREAS, this Body takes great pride
in recognizing those citizens of this County who are noted for their
achievements and contributions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that
the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Dr. Larry J.
Goodman on his appointment as President and CEO of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s
Medical Center and of Rush System for Health and wish him continued success in
his future endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a
suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Dr. Larry J. Goodman as
recognition of his good work and many accomplishments and also spread upon the
official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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CC ITEM #10
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
MIKE QUIGLEY,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and
CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring the
Recognition of
Eagle Scout Alex Wason
By the Eagle Scout
Court of Honor
Boy Scouts of America
– Troop 3
WHEREAS, on Saturday, February 9, 2002, the Eagle Scout
Court of Honor, Boy Scouts of America – Troop 3, will meet to honor Alex Wason for his achievements in scouting; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wason is a graduate
of St. John of the Cross Grammar School and is currently a sophomore at Lyons
Township High School; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wason has been a
lifelong member of Boy Scouts and continues to advance through the ranks from
Tenderfoot Rank, Second Class Rank, First Class Rank, Star Scout and Life
Scout, each said rank requiring the fulfillment of certain requirements; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Alex Wason has to earn a minimum of twenty-one merit badges, a
combination of twelve required and nine that are chosen by the scout; and
WHEREAS, in order to achieve the Eagle Scout Rank, Alex is
required to plan, develop and provide leadership to others in a service project
that benefits a religious institute, a school, or a community; and
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ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #10 cont'd
WHEREAS, for his Eagle Project, Alex Wason
organized, planned and completed the painting of a large room, which greatly
benefited a not-for-profit organization in his community; and
WHEREAS, throughout all phases of his scouting life, Alex Wason has demonstrated the Scout spirit by living the Scout
Oath (Promise) and the Scout Law in his everyday life; and
WHEREAS, Alex Wason has
distinguished himself by earning of the Eagle Scout Rank and is being
recognized for his achievement by his troop, his family, and friends.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President
and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity
to congratulate Scout Alex Wason for his meritorious
achievement; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be
spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook
County, and that a copy thereof be tendered to Alex Wason
as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which he is regarded by
the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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CC ITEM #11
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
WILLIAM R. MORAN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
WHEREAS, the tiny
Japanese island of Iwo Jima
is just under five miles long and two and half miles wide at its widest point,
and
WHEREAS, the
island is located slightly south and west of the midpoint between Tokyo and Saipan, the name of the island, Iwo
Jima, translates to Sulfur Island for the numerous
ground vents that spew sulfur, and
WHEREAS, the
island is mostly barren, with a 556 foot extinct volcano, Mt. Suribachi, on the southern tip of the island, black sands,
rocky cliffs and no source of drinkable water, and
WHEREAS, the
United States sent more Marines to Iwo Jima than to any other battle, 110,000 Marines in 880 U.S.
Ships which sailed from Hawaii to Iwo Jima in 40 days, and
WHEREAS, the
amphibious assault on Iwo Jima
was considered to be the “ultimate storm landing”, with a striking force of
74,000 Marines, and
WHEREAS, shortly
before 2:00 a.m. on February 19, 1945 the Navy’s big guns opened up on Iwo Jima signaling the beginning
of D-Day, one-hundred ten bombers then screamed out of the sky to drop more bombs
with the Navy’s big guns following this aerial assault, and
WHEREAS, at 8:30
a.m., the order, “Land the Landing Force”, sent the first wave of Marines
towards the deadly shores. Once ashore,
the Marines were bedeviled by the loose volcanic ash, unable to dig foxholes,
they were sitting ducks for the hidden Japanese gunners, and
WHEREAS, the
planners estimated the attack on Iwo Jima should have been over within a week or less, they
hadn’t planned on the stubborn, savvy fighting of the estimated 21,000 Japanese
troops who took advantage of the terrain by fighting from below ground, in
caves and on top of Mt. Suribachi, and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #11 cont'd
WHEREAS, what
started as a quick, violent attack turned into 36 days of some of the fiercest
and bloodiest fighting the Marines had encountered proven by the 2,400 American
casualties on that first day, and
WHEREAS, on
February 23, 1945 six U.S. Serviceman:
Mike Strank, Harlon
Block, Franklin Sousley, Ira Hayes, Rene Gagnon and
John Bradley carried and raised the United States flag on Mt. Suribachi becoming one of the most memorable moments in
United States history, and
WHEREAS, on March
25, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima
was finally over, with the U.S. the victor, however, over 6,000 Marines,
sailors and soldiers died, over 18,000 were wounded and 500 were presumed dead
or MIA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners
does hereby salute the memory of United States Servicemen who fought and died
at the Battle of Iwo Jima,
and so honors the anniversary of the sacrifices made by these Servicemen to
make the world a safer place to live.
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CC ITEM #12
Submitting a
Resolution sponsored by
ALLAN C. CARR, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER,
JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN,
JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN,
JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on Saturday, March 2, 2002 the Sequin
Retarded Citizens Association will hold their annual dinner dance and present
Mrs. Millie Slezak with the “John F. Kubik Humanitarian Award”; and
WHEREAS, the “John F. Kubik
Humanitarian Award” is presented annually to an individual who has shared their
heart, vision, hard work and generous spirit with their fellow man and
community; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak is a
life long resident of Berwyn/Westchester where she serves as Office Manager for
State Treasurer Judy Baar Topinka;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak has
unselfishly devoted her time to many organizations: Seguin Retarded
Citizens Association, Berwyn Cicero Council of Aging, Berwyn Historical
Society, Berwyn Women’s Club, Berwyn VFW Women’s Auxiliary, Morton
Scholarship League, Bohemian Ladies Aid of Tabor Hill Healthcare Center, Art MacQuilkin Boys Club and the Rotary Club of Cicero,
to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak is
also the recipient of awards for her contributions from the Cicero Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Cermak Road Business Association, Grant Works Children’s
Center, Senior Citizens Achievement Award and The Fillmore Center, Outstanding
Contribution and Dedication Award; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Slezak is
blessed with two loving children, Charlotte and Dana and is the devoted
grandmother to Carly; and
WHEREAS, little known facts about Millie are: she is a devoted fan of “Wheel of Fortune”
and “Who Wants to be a Millionaire”. She
loves to do “word-puzzles” and you can always find a puzzle book in her
purse. Millie enjoys the theater, going
to the movies and calls “BINGO” at the Council of Aging on a regular basis.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby commend Mrs. Millie Slezak for her outstanding contribution and commitment to
all aspects of the community and congratulate her on receiving the 2002 John F.
Kubik Humanitarian Award.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #13
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
TED LECHOWICZ, PRESIDENT JOHN H.
STROGER, JR. and JOHN P. DALEY,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
the County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Jerome H. Torshen; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Torshen was a 1955 graduate of Harvard Law
School; and
WHEREAS, in
1963, Mr. Torshen founded the law firm now known as Torshen, Spreyer & Slobig, Ltd.; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torshen
was engaged in the practice of law for over 46 years; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Torshen served as counsel to the Honorable
Richard J. Daley, Mayor of the City of Chicago, in connection with the 1968 and
1972 Democratic National Conventions; and
WHEREAS, in
1969, Mr. Torshen also served as associate counsel to
a special commission of the Illinois Supreme Court, for and with future U.S.
Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Torshen
was a mentor to many young lawyers and will be remembered for his respect for
the law, his belief in justice, his fine legal skills, and his handling of
difficult and complex cases; and
WHEREAS, Jerome H. Torshen leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Kay, his
son, Jonathan, his daughter, Jacqueline, and many other family members and
friends; and
WHEREAS,
Jerome H. Torshen will be missed by all who knew him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does
hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Jerome H. Torshen,
offers its heartfelt sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow and
loneliness, for their loss is shared by all Members of this Body and the people
of the County of Cook, and join his family and friends in honoring his memory;
and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the
family of Jerome H. Torshen as a memorial of his good
works and also spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #14
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
TED LECHOWICZ, PRESIDENT JOHN H.
STROGER, JR. and JOHN P. DALEY,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
the County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Jack C. Leahy,
President of Leahy and Associates, Inc., a prominent local insurance firm; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Leahy was one of the founders of Leahy and Associates, Inc. in the late
1960s; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Leahy was a graduate of Notre Dame and was the nephew of the late Frank
Leahy, legendary football coach of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Leahy was active for many years in numerous community and civic
organizations, including the Little City Foundation, Maryville Academy, Misericordia Home and the St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital
Advisory Board; and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Leahy was also a pilot and served his country in the U.S. Navy for 20 years
(from 1948 through 1968); and
WHEREAS,
Mr. Leahy leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Laverne, his son, John Leahy,
two daughters, Helen Diane Leahy and Linda Butsch,
five grandchildren, Christopher, Jennifer, Patrick, Sarah and Gillian Butsch, and many other family members and friends; and
WHEREAS,
Jack C. Leahy will be missed by all who knew him.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does
hereby express its deep sorrow at the death of Jack C. Leahy, offers its
heartfelt sympathy to his family in their hour of sorrow and loneliness, for
their loss is shared by all Members of this Body and the people of the County
of Cook, and join his family and friends in honoring his memory; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to the
family of Jack C. Leahy as a memorial of his good works and also spread upon
the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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CC ITEM #15
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
WILLIAM R. MORAN and PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO
MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER
N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #15 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, South
Suburban College was founded in 1927 as Thornton Junior College, an extension
of Thornton Township High School; and
WHEREAS, in 1965 the college became Community
College District 510, adding Thornton Fractional and Bremen High School; and
WHEREAS, in 1969
the name of the college was changed to Thornton Community College; and
WHEREAS, the
college moved its main campus to South Holland from Harvey in 1972; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees changed the name
of the college to South Suburban College in June 1988; and
WHEREAS, the South Suburban University and
College Center was opened in 1992 in Oak Forest; and
WHEREAS, during all seventy-five years, South
Suburban College, under all three names, has provided a quality education to
the people of the south suburbs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the Board does
hereby congratulate South Suburban College on its 75th Anniversary; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to South
Suburban College in honor of its 75th Anniversary.
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CC ITEM #16
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty
God in his infinite wisdom has called from our midst, James I. Cage; and
WHEREAS James I.
Cage was born on September 8, 1921 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to Willie C. Cage
and Lucy C. Clardy; and
WHEREAS James I.
Cage graduated from Scott Street Elementary School in East Baton Rouge Parish,
and completed a trade course in shoe repair at Dunbar Trade High School; and
WHEREAS James I.
Cage enlisted in the U.S. Army on August 21, 1940 receiving numerous medals and
commendations including four Bronze Battle Stars, the Philippines Liberation
Ribbon with a star, and six Overseas Service Bars, in his twenty-four (24)
years of distinguished service; and
WHEREAS James I.
Cage was coordinator of the Street Academy at Malcolm X College, a program in
which troubled youth were recruited from the street and prepared to attend
college; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #73 cont'd
CC ITEM #16 cont'd
WHEREAS James I.
Cage had a great appreciation for African-American literature and found it
difficult to find some of the books he wanted, he founded MASS, Inc. an
African-American book and media distribution company; and
WHEREAS James I.
Cage was a staunch supporter of his community and a political activist, this is
evidenced by his being a pioneering member of the Westside Independent
Political Movement, serving on the Board of Directors of the Westside Health
Planning Organization; support of African-American business, serving as
president of the Westside Congress of Racial Equality, volunteer at Dunbar
Vocational High School and an elected member of the Moses Montefiore
LSC.
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, does hereby
extend to the family of the late James I. Cage our deepest condolences and
heartfelt sympathies, for their loss is shared by this Honorable Body and the
people of Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceeding
of this Honorable Body and that a copy of same be tendered to the family of the
late James I. Cage in honor of his memory.
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CC ITEM #17
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr.
and his wife, Mary Jane Wessell, recently celebrated
the 55th Anniversary of ownership of the Des Plaines Journal newspaper,
and
WHEREAS, Richard C. Wessell, Sr.
and Mary Jane Wessell purchased the Des Plaines
Journal in December 1946, and began building a newspaper group that would
eventually include 16 papers serving 28 adjacent northwest and north suburbs,
and
WHEREAS, the Journal and Topics Newspapers, as
the Wessell's enterprise came to be known, now has
one of the largest combined circulation groups in the State of Illinois, and
WHEREAS, four Wessell sons are
active in the operations of their family newspaper, including Todd, managing
editor; Stephen, production employee; Richard Jr., director of advertising; and
Robert, display advertising manager, and
WHEREAS, the Wessells, through
their stewardship of the Journal and Topics Newspapers for more
than five decades, have been dedicated community leaders in the northwest and
north suburban area, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners
does hereby congratulate Richard C. Wessell, Sr. and
Mary Jane Wessell on the celebration of 55 successful
years of newspaper operations, and wish them and their family many more decades
of continued good fortune.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #74
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE
REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Construction......................................................................................... (Meeting
of January 30, 2002)
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER
MORAN VOTED PRESENT ON ITEMS #249250 AND 249251 CONTAINED IN THE CONSTRUCTION
COMMITTEE REPORT
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for
Thursday, February 21, 2002.