POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Thursday, March 6, 2003, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE #258033
JOURNAL
(January 23, 2003)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a
record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday,
January 23, 2003.
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 February 3, 2003 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building
and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the
Golf Maine Park District for construction of a maintenance and storage facility
at 8800 Kathy Lane, Niles, Illinois in Maine Township.
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Permit #: |
020801 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%): |
$2,993.00 |
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: $2,993.00.
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ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 3, 2003 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building
and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the
Leyden Fire Protection District to install a sprinkler system at 2600 North
Mannheim Road, Melrose Park, Illinois in Leyden Township.
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Permit #: |
030303 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%): |
$289.00 |
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:
$289.00.
PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENT
ITEM #4
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I hereby reappoint Mr. Don Hubert to the Local Panel of the
Illinois Labor Relations Board for a term to begin immediately and end on the
fourth Monday in January 2007.
I submit this communication for your information.
PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENTS
ITEM #5
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS #258034
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2003 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
Please be advised that I wish to reappoint Mr. James P. Nally to serve as a member of
the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board effective immediately. Mr. Nally's term will expire on the third
Monday in March 2009.
Pursuant to Chapter 55 ILCS Section 5/3-7002, I hereby
request the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
relative to the reappointment of Mr. Nally.
I have submitted Mr. Nally’s resume for your review.
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ITEM #6
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS #258035
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2003 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
Please be advised that I wish to reappoint Mr. Arthur R. Waddy to serve as a member
of the Cook County Sheriff's Merit Board effective immediately. Mr. Waddy's term will expire on the third
Monday in March 2009.
Pursuant to Chapter 55 ILCS Section 5/3-7002, I hereby
request the advice and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
relative to the reappointment of Mr. Waddy.
I have submitted Mr. Waddy’s resume for your review.
GRANT AWARD
ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 30, 2003 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to accept a grant award from the
U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Office of Justice
Programs in the amount of $992,679.00.
This grant will provide three (3) years of funding for the Juvenile
Anti-Weapons Strategy. This program
seeks to address juvenile gun crime by targeting the adults who provide weapons
for juveniles to use, often in the commission of a crime. Through the dedication of two (2)
investigators and one (1) assistant state's attorney, investigative and
prosecutorial energies will be focused on stemming the flow of weapons into the
hands of juveniles who use them to commit repeat or violent offenses.
No cash matching funds are required.
The authorization to apply for this grant was approved on
November 7, 2002 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $992,679.00.
Funding period: January 1, 2003
through December 31, 2005.
GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATIONS
ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 29, 2003 from
LOUIS DeROSE, Acting Director, Department of Environmental
Control
requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in the
amount of $327,963.00 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).
The purpose of this grant is to provide supplemental funding
for the continued operation and maintenance of specialized air pollution
monitoring sites in Cook County pursuant to the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency Air Monitoring Plan for 2003-2004. These sites measure the 2.5 micron-sized
particles suspended in the air as part of a new requirement from the USEPA and are part of a special research project to
determine the quantity and composition of these very small particles in the
urban air.
No cash matching funds are required.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $327,963.00.
Funding period: March 1, 2003
through February 29, 2004.
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ITEM #9
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 18, 2003 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
In accordance with Section 29 30 of the 2002
2003 Cook County Budget Resolution, I respectfully request that the Cook
County Board of Commissioners authorize the Circuit Court of Cook County to
apply for a renewal of a grant in the amount of $25,000.00 from the Illinois
Attorney General’s Office. This grant
would be funded through the Violent Crime Victims Assistance Act Program and
supplements the County’s current salary for the executive director of the
court’s Children’s Advocacy Rooms and the Children’s Advocacy Clinic.
GRANT RENEWAL
APPLICATIONS continued
ITEM #9 cont'd
The court operates eight (8) Children’s Advocacy Rooms in
the following court facilities: the
Richard J. Daley Center, 50 West Washington Street; the Domestic Violence
Section of the First Municipal District, 1340 South Michigan Avenue; Juvenile
Court, 1100 South Hamilton Avenue; the Expedited Child Support Center, 32 West
Randolph Street; the Family Mediation Unit, Cook County Administration
Building, 69 West Washington Street; Domestic Relations Court, 28 North Clark
Street; the Fourth Municipal District in west suburban Maywood; and the Sixth
Municipal District in south suburban Markham.
The Children's Advocacy Clinic operates in the 1340 South Michigan
Avenue court facility.
No cash matching funds are required. As such, the grant would have no fiscal
impact on Cook County.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $25,000.00.
Funding period: July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004.
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ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 10, 2003 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in the
amount of $28,239.00 from the Illinois Attorney General's Office. This grant will provide continued partial
funding for one (1) full-time victim specialist assigned to the Victim Witness
Assistance Program. Among the duties of
the victim specialist are providing direct support and criminal justice
information to victims, providing information on victim rights and legal
remedies and providing information and referrals for community-based services
and support.
The estimated fiscal impact is the remaining salary and
fringe benefits of the victim specialist that would not be covered by the
anticipated grant award from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$16,030.00. Grant Award: $28,239.00.
Funding period: July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004. (250-818
Account).
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ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 10, 2003 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in the
amount of $38,870.00 from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. This grant will provide continued partial
funding for the Child Sexual Abuse Specialist Program that is jointly funded by
the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Children and
Family Services. The one (1) full-time
child sexual abuse specialist funded by this grant focuses on providing victim
services including crisis intervention with victims and families of victims,
identifying and making referrals for immediate and long-term counseling
services, monitoring and coordinating services for children who are wards of
the state and working with the local and state agencies involved with the
victim as well as working directly with local and state law enforcement and
service agencies to provide training, technical assistance and consultation.
The estimated fiscal impact is the remaining salary and
fringe benefits of the child sexual abuse specialist that would not be covered
by the anticipated grant awards from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and
the Department of Children and Family Services.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$4,725.00. Grant Award: $38,870.00.
Funding period: July 1, 2003
through June 30, 2004. (250-818
Account).
GRANT AWARD RENEWALS
ITEM #12
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 29, 2003 from
LOUIS DeROSE, Acting Director, Department of Environmental
Control
requesting authorization to accept a Radon Awareness grant
renewal from the Illinois Department of Nuclear Safety in the amount of
$6,325.00. The purpose of this grant is
to provide public information about radon and to fund educational/informational
programs in suburban Cook County to inform persons of potential problems and
simple mitigation procedures. This grant
is a continuation of the 2002 program.
This grant does not require an application process; the
funding is automatically renewed.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Award: $6,325.00. Funding period: September 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
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ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 7, 2003 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal 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 office match one dollar for
every three 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 fringe benefits for all 22 grant funded
positions and the cost of an independent audit.
The authorization to apply for this grant was approved on
January 9, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$614,208.00 (Required match - $425,047.00; and Over match -
$189,161.00). Grant Award: $1,275,140.00. Funding period: January 8, 2003 through January 7, 2004. (250-818 Account).
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 29, 2003 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau,
State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the
amount of $45,145.00 from the South Suburban Auto Theft Interdiction Network
(SSATIN). This grant award will enable
the office to continue to assign an existing state's attorney's investigator to
the SSATIN task force. This grant funds
a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of one (1) entry-level state’s
attorney’s investigator who replaces the investigator assigned to the SSATIN
task force. SSATIN is a
multi-jurisdictional auto theft task force that deals with all types of auto
theft and related criminal investigations.
This grant does not require an application process; the
funding is automatically renewed.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$9,013.00. Grant Award: $45,145.00.
Funding period: January 1, 2003
through December 31, 2003. (250-818
Account).
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #15
REFERRED TO FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 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. Morgenstern v. DiCaro, Case
No. 01-C-0267
#258036
2. Milagros Medina, as Special
Administrator of the Estate of Cecilia Medina, deceased, v. Dr. Craig Copeland,
Dr. Ernie Puzon, Provident Hospital of Cook County,
and Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Case No. 00-L-9508
#258037
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #16
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
by
BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of document security paper.
Contract period: July
1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (533-240
Account). Requisition No. 35330007.
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ITEM #17
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the printing of suburban personal issue tickets.
One time purchase.
(360-240 Account). Requisition
No. 33600704.
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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 printing of personal issue tickets for the City of
Chicago.
One time purchase.
(360-240 Account). Requisition
No. 33600703.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
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 printing of court file jackets.
One time purchase.
(335-240 Account). Requisition
No. 33350032.
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APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids to provide consolidated armored car service to secure
transfer of monies collected from the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the County
Treasurer, the Recorder of Deeds, and the County Clerk. (See related Item #37 and 40).
Contract period:
August 13, 2003 through August 12, 2004.
(335-214 Account*). Requisition
Nos. 33350035 and 43350001.
*A pro-rata charge back for the County Treasurer, the
Recorder of Deeds, and the County Clerk for their respective portion of the
armored car services will be deducted from the respective budgetary
appropriation accounts.
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ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
RONALD F. ROSE, Chief County Custodian
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of paper towels and toilet tissue.
Contract period:
August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2004.
(215-330 Account). Requisition
No. 32159008.
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ITEM #22
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for burial and cartage of indigent cases.
Contract period: June
22, 2003 through June 21, 2005. (259-237
Account). Requisition No. 32590027.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for automotive maintenance and repair for vehicles operated
by the Sheriff's Office. This contract
is awarded by geographical zones which number one (1) to eight (8).
Contract period: June
29, 2003 through June 28, 2005. (211-444
Account). Requisition Nos. 32110520,
32110521, 32110522, 32110523, 32110524, 32110525, 32110526 and 32110527.
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ITEM #24
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of
Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the following items:
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38970362 |
Rapid bacterial and fungal identification test kits |
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Contract period: June
1, 2003 through May 31, 2005. (897-365
Account).
*This requisition has been WITHDRAWN at the request of
the sponsor.
CONTRACTS
ITEM #25
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 Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities, Inc. (TASC),
Chicago, Illinois, for services to the Adult Drug Treatment Court Program in
the Criminal Division, Circuit Court of Cook County. TASC will provide screening, assessment,
diagnostic services and substance abuse testing.
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Reason: |
The Criminal Division’s Adult Drug Treatment Court Program
offers drug treatment and social services to certain qualifying high risk
substance abusing defendants. The
purpose of the program is to reduce crime by returning former drug offenders
back to the community as self-sufficient, productive citizens. TASC has been providing services to the
program since its inception in 1997. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$154,500.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2003 through March 31,
2004. (532-260 Account). Requisition No. 35324026.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #26
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258038
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Deloitte & Touche, LLP, Chicago, Illinois, to provide
and implement an integrated cashiering and security system to support cash
management, physical site security, and case initiation for the Clerk of the Circuit
Court offices.
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Reason: |
Seven (7) firms submitted responses to a Request for
Proposal (RFP) produced by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Deloitte & Touche, LLP is recommended
because they were the lowest qualified respondent to meet all requirements. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$5,081,678.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004. (715/335-579 Account). Requisition No. 33350037.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
The Capital Review Committee concurs with this
recommendation.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #27
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258039
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with FPT&W, Ltd., Chicago,
Illinois, to provide management consulting services for the cashiering and
security systems project of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
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Reason: |
FPT&W, Ltd. will act in
cooperation with and on behalf of the management of the Clerk of the Circuit
Court to implement a new cashiering and security systems solution for the
Clerk’s office. Among other tasks,
they will review existing business processes, coordinate the project
implementation, monitor quality assurance, assist in resolving change orders,
and ensure deliverables meet both the project objectives and the established
timeline. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$272,000.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004. (715/335-579 Account). Requisition No. 33350038.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
The Capital Review Committee concurs with this
recommendation.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Anacomp, Inc., Itasca, Illinois,
for the maintenance of an Anacomp datamaster
machine and Anacomp XFP com
recorder equipment.
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Reason: |
Anacomp, Inc. is the only source
for parts and service on this Anacomp datamaster micrographic machine and Anacomp
XFP com recorder equipment. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$47,000.00. Contract period: September 1, 2003 through August 31,
2004. (529-441 Account). Requisition No. 35291359.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #29
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258040
The following item was deferred at the February 20, 2003
Board Meeting:
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief
Information Officer,
Bureau
of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a commission-based, revenue generating contract with SBC Illinois,
Chicago, Illinois, formerly known as Ameritech Pay Phone Services, which covers
more than 1,000 public and inmate telephones on County property, for a
three-year period with two one-year extensions.
Based on the increase in revenue negotiated in this proposed contract,
the old contract will be terminated on April 30, 2003.
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Reason: |
SBC Illinois is the only provider that can supply the
level of service and maintenance for the County’s inventory of pay phones. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Revenue generating: $18,000,000.00 ($6,000,000.00 per year). Contract period: May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2006. Requisition No. 30090002.
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ITEM #30
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief
Information Officer,
Bureau
of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Merrick &
Company, Aurora, Colorado, for aerial photography services and the provision of
updated digital orthoimagery and other photogrammetric projects for the County’s enterprisewide geographical information system.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #30 cont'd
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Reason: |
Merrick &
Company was selected as the result of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process
conducted by the Bureau of Information Technology & Automation in
conjunction with other County departments on the Cook County Land Information
Group including the County Clerk, Assessor and Highway Department. During the last County flyover in 1998,
Merrick & Company provided the County with aerial photography and related
services. Based on its prior experience with the County,
Merrick proposed technical and professional services specifically tailored to
taking aerial photography within Cook County and to integrating the
photography into the County’s geographical information system environment, at
the best price. The same Merrick
project team will return to the County for the Spring 2003 flyover. The County will benefit from Merrick’s
expertise as a leader in aerial photography and processing as well as from
its expertise in conducting such a project within Cook County. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,400,000.00. One time
purchase. (545-260 Account). Requisition No. 30000003.
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ITEM #31
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL
RELATIONS #258041
Transmitting a Communication from
EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Fletcher, Topol, O’Brien &
Kasper, P.C., Chicago, Illinois, for consulting services and lobbyist
strategies.
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Reason: |
Fletcher, Topol, O’Brien &
Kasper, P.C. will provide the Recorder of Deeds’ office with legislative
consulting services and lobbyist strategies, including a weekly written
report to the Recorder of Deeds as to the existence and status of all
legislation. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$55,000.00. Contract period: January 1, 2003 through October 1, 2003. (527-260 Account). Requisition No. 35270015.
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ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive
Director, Department of Women’s Justice Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Women in Community Services (WICS),
Alexandria, Virginia, to provide female offenders employability,
life-management skills and support network during transition into the
community. WICS’
mission is to reduce the number of women and youth living in poverty by
promoting self-reliance and economic independence.
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Reason: |
Women in Community Services is a national non-for-profit
organization that will be able to service women throughout the Chicago
metropolitan area. WICS
has been validated through both academic research and independent
review. WICS
will develop a unique program customized to meet the needs of the women
offenders in the Department of Women's Justice Services. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$238,070.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2003 through March 31,
2004. (212-298 Account). Requisition No. 32120011.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #33
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258042
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Deloitte & Touche , LLP, Chicago, Illinois, for the
purchase of an integrated cashiering system.
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Reason: |
Seven (7) Request for Proposals (RFPs) were received and
Deloitte & Touche, LLP was the lowest qualified respondent to meet all
requirements. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$340,403.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2003 through September
30, 2004. (717/230-579 Account). Requisition No. 32300012.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
The Capital Review Committee concurs with this
recommendation.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and
concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 24, 2003 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Linda Strickland, Flossmoor, Illinois, to develop and
implement a work plan for recruitment, hiring and retention of nursing staff.
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Reason: |
Ms. Strickland formerly worked for the Bureau of Health
Services for over thirty years and has extensive knowledge of the recruitment
and the Cook County hiring process. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$50,000.00. Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. (890-260 Account). Requisition No. 38900360.
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APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of
Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Gen-Probe, Inc., San Diego, California, for the purchase
of reagents and consumable supplies for a vendor provided mycobacterial
and fungal chemilluminescent DNA probe antigen
detection system for the Department of Pathology Laboratory, Division of
Microbiology. (See related Item #43).
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #35 cont'd
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Reason: |
Gen-Probe, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and
distributor of the mycobacterial and fungal chemilluminescent DNA probe assay system and
equipment. This methodology provides a
faster turnaround time for test results which are crucial in the treatment of
patients with chlamydia, gonorrhea, fungi and mycobacterial tuberculosis. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$158,580.00 ($52,860.00 per year).
Contract period: June 1, 2003
through May 31, 2006. (897-365
Account). Requisition No. 38970361.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #36
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of
Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Sidney Barsky, M.D., Elmhurst,
Illinois, for consulting services for the Department of Medicine, Division of
Dermatology.
|
Reason: |
Sidney Barsky, M.D. will provide
consultant services which include supervision of dermatology residents in the
clinic areas, teaching conferences, as well as direct patient care for
patients that are difficult to diagnose and/or treat. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$62,400.00. Contract period: September 1, 2003 through August 31,
2004. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 38970285.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $37,269.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 01-53-1238
Rebid with United Armored Services, Broadview, Illinois, for armored car
services. (See related Item #20).
|
Board approved amount 01-24-02: |
$ 149,076.00 |
|
Previous increase approved 12-03-02: |
42,658.00 |
|
This increase requested: |
37,269.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 229,003.00 |
|
Reason: |
This extension will coincide with the extension of time
requests of the current armored car services contracts of the Clerk of the
Circuit Court, the County Treasurer, the Recorder of Deeds, and the County
Clerk. This will allow sufficient time
for all four agencies to advertise for bid and award the consolidated armored
car services contract. The rates in
the current contract with United Armored Services will remain the same. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$37,269.00. Contract
extension: May 13, 2003 through August
12, 2003. (335-214 Account).
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* *
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend
for one (1) year, Contract No. 02-45-756 with Information Network International
(INI), Houston, Texas, to continue to provide InSight Automated Records Management System software,
selected hardware, training, implementation, conversion, planning and annual
maintenance/license fees.
|
Reason: |
Information Network International is the sole distributor
of the proprietary software InSight Automated
Records Management System, an automated records management system that uses
an open systems approach and desktop resources to manage all records,
including active and inactive collections, database information, microfilm
and digital images, electronic documents and vital records. The original contract term was to begin in
January 2002 but due to a series of delays in acquiring equipment to support
the software and the delay in issuing a purchase order until August, the full
implementation will require another fifteen (15) months. InSight Automated
Records Management System provides a solution for effective information
creation, distribution, tracking, storage, protection and disposition in
accordance with regulated record-keeping requirements. INI developed InSight Automated Records Management System to assist
organizations undertaking workflow analysis, re-engineering and quality
improvements for managing record and information assets and is able to
accommodate disbursed user communities such as the Clerk of the Circuit
Court. It can help provide for
rigorous security and complex retention requirements, major concerns in Cook
County. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract extension: May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004.
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ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend
for one (1) year, Contract No. 02-45-194 with Records Management Systems,
Naperville, Illinois, to continue to assist in the determination of the
specifications for file jackets and recommend possible conversion options.
|
Reason: |
The principal in this firm, Dianne J. Pollitt,
is a Certified Records Manager and has extensive experience in analyzing
filing and retrieval procedures and materials. The extension of this contract is necessary
as much of Ms. Pollitt's work must be concurrent
with or subsequent to the installation of the proprietary software InSight Automated Records Management System which has not
been installed. She will examine the
more than 150 different file jackets now used in the Circuit Clerk's Office
to determine if fewer custom jackets and even stock jackets can be used in
certain applications, potentially leading to significant cost savings. Ms. Pollitt will
address the use of color code to aid in filing, retrieval and interfiling
with potential savings in staff time.
And, lastly, Ms. Pollitt will provide
recommendations for the use of barcodes to track the files. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract extension: March 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004.
* * *
* *
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s
Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $23,498.64 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 02-53-396
with Dunbar Armored, Inc., Hunt Valley, Maryland, for armored car
services. (See related Item #20).
|
Board approved amount 04-23-02: |
$ 109,646.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
23,498.64 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 133,144.64 |
|
Reason: |
This extension will coincide with the extension of time
request for the current armored car services.
This will allow sufficient time for the Clerk of the Circuit Court,
the County Treasurer, the Recorder of Deeds, and the County Clerk to
advertise for bid and award the consolidated armored car services
contract. The rates in the current
contract with Dunbar Armored will remain the same. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$23,498.64 [$4,554.00 – (060-214 Account); $9,472.32 – (110-214
Account); and $9,472.32 – (130-214 Account)].
Contract extension: May 13, 2003
through August 12, 2003.
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* *
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $175,000.00 and extend from January 20, 2003 through April 30,
2003, Contract No. 00-41-315 with United States Surgical Corporation, Norwalk,
Connecticut, for the purchase of surgical stapling devices for Provident
Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County. (See
related Item #44).
|
Board approved amount 11-23-99: |
$ 515,000.00 |
|
Increase requested: |
175,000.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 690,000.00 |
|
Reason: |
To allow sufficient time for the execution and
implementation of the new contract which was authorized by the Board on
November 19, 2002. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$175,000.00 [$75,000.00 – (891-362 Account); and $100,000.00 – (897-362
Account)]. Contract extension: January 20, 2003 through April 30, 2003.
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* *
ITEM #42
APPROVED
COMMISSIONERS COLLINS AND SUFFREDIN VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of
Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $90,000.00 and extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 99-45-524
with Abbott Laboratories, Abbott Park, Illinois, for the purchase of hepatitis
testing reagents for a vendor provided Parallel Processing Center and the
Flexible Pipetting Center for the Department of
Pathology, Division of Virology.
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #42 cont'd
|
Board approved amount 02-02-99: |
$ 416,424.00 |
|
Previous increase approved 09-07-00: |
33,810.00 |
|
Previous increase approved 06-18-02: |
70,000.00 |
|
Previous increase approved 11-07-02: |
103,300.00 |
|
This increase requested: |
90,000.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 713,534.00 |
|
Reason: |
This increase and extension will allow sufficient time for
the bid, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract for which
the bids are scheduled to be opened on April 10, 2003. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$90,000.00. (897-365
Account). Contract period: March 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.
* * *
* *
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of
Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend
for three (3) months, Contract No. 00-42-557 with Gen-Probe, Inc., San Diego,
California, for the purchase of reagents and consumable supplies for a vendor
provided DNA probe antigen detection system for the Department of Pathology,
Division of Microbiology. (See related Item #35).
|
Reason: |
This request is to allow sufficient time for the execution
and implementation of the new contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract extension: March 1, 2003 through May 31, 2003.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 24, 2003 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a
contract with United States Surgical Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, for the
purchase of specialized surgical stapling devices for Provident Hospital of Cook
County, Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County,
which was previously approved by the Board on November 19, 2002. This request would amend the contract period
from three years to two years. (See related Item #41).
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$721,814.51 (240,604.85 per year) $481,210.00 ($240,605.00 per
year [$160,000.00 ($53,333.34 per year) $106,667.00 ($53,333.50
per year) – (891-362 Account); $467,814.51 ($155,938.17 per year) $311,876.00
($155,938.00 per year) – (897-362 Account); and $94,000.00 ($31,333.34
per year) $62,667.00 ($31,333.50 per year) – (898-362
Account)]. Contract period: March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2006
May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2005.
Requisition Nos. 38910202, 38970099 and 38980023.
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS
ITEM #45
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258043
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 24, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted herewith is a request for approval of Change
Order #1 in the amount of $183,700.47 payable to Ravenswood Medical Resources,
contractor for medical equipment bid package #6 for Stroger Hospital of Cook
County. It is respectfully requested
that this honorable body approve this request.
This change provides for various equipment additions and
deletions, including field coordination and user changes. This is the final change order and will
closeout this contract.
Contract No.
00-53-1264
Original Contract
Sum: $8,761,576.07
Total Modifications
to-date: 00.00
Adjusted contract
to-date: 8,761,576.07
Amount of this
Modification: 183,700.47
Adjusted Contract
Sum: $8,945,276.54
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $183,700.47. Bond Issue
(22000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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* *
ITEM #46
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258044
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 27, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted herewith is a request for approval of Change
Order #3 in the amount of $182,880.00 payable to EQ
International, medical equipment planner for the new Stroger Hospital of Cook
County. It is respectfully requested
that this honorable body approve this request.
This change provides for additional on-site labor for
equipment installation beyond the original contract period. The work includes coordination of changes and
review of vendors equipment testing documentation to ensure proper equipment
function.
Contract No. 99-43-375
|
Original Contract Sum: |
$1,877,237.00 |
|
Total Changes to-date: |
399,100.00 |
|
Adjusted contract to-date: |
2,276,337.00 |
|
Amount of this Change: |
182,880.00 |
|
Adjusted Contract Sum: |
$2,459,217.00 |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $182,880.00. Bond Issue
(22000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
ITEM #47
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the lease covering the lease of space
at 820 Davis Street, Suite 100, Evanston, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner
Larry Suffredin, 13th District field office.
The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook
County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:
|
Landlord: |
820 Davis Street L.L.C./Charles C. Happ,
Beneficiary |
|
Tenant: |
County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Larry Suffredin |
|
Term: |
2/01/03 to 11/30/06 |
|
Cancellation: |
90 days, written notice by tenant to landlord |
|
Location: |
820 Davis Street, Suite 100, Evanston, Illinois |
|
Space Occupied: |
Approximately 948 square feet |
|
Rate per square foot: |
$18.98 |
|
RENT: |
|
Monthly: |
$ 1,500.00 |
|
Annual: |
18,000.00 |
|
Monthly utility allowance: |
300.00 |
Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $3,600.00 per
year.
Approval recommended.
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* *
ITEM #48
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first amendment to lease covering
the lease of space at 5943 West Madison, Chicago, Illinois, for the use of
Commissioner Earlean Collins, 1st District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met
in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district
offices. Details are:
|
Landlord: |
10 Mason Inc., an Illinois Corporation |
|
Tenant: |
County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Earlean Collins |
|
Term: |
12/01/02 to 11/30/06 |
|
Cancellation: |
30 days, written notice either party |
|
Location: |
5943 West Madison, Chicago, Illinois 60644 |
|
Space Occupied: |
942 square feet |
|
Rate per square foot: |
$17.83 |
|
RENT: |
|
Monthly: |
$ 1,400.00 |
|
Annual: |
16,800.00 |
|
Monthly utility allowance: |
300.00 |
Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $3,600.00 per
year.
Approval recommended.
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* *
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #49
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first amendment to lease covering
the lease of space at 2615 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois, for the use
of Commissioner Roberto Maldonado, 8th District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met
in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district
offices. Details are:
|
Landlord: |
Nelson and Martha Gines |
|
Tenant: |
County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Roberto
Maldonado |
|
Term: |
12/01/02 to 11/30/06 |
|
Cancellation: |
30 days, written notice either party |
|
Location: |
2615 West Division Street, Chicago, Illinois 60622 |
|
Space Occupied: |
1,495 square feet |
|
Rate per square foot: |
$10.43 |
|
RENT: |
|
Monthly: |
$ 1,300.00 |
|
Annual: |
15,600.00 |
|
Monthly utility allowance: |
240.00 |
Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $2,880.00 per
year.
Approval recommended.
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* *
ITEM #50
WITHDRAWN
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first amendment to lease covering
the lease of space at 1057 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, for the use
of Commissioner Mike Quigley, 10th District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met
in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district
offices. Details are:
|
Landlord: |
Buck-Sem, L.L.C. an Illinois
Limited Liability Company |
|
Tenant: |
County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Mike Quigley |
|
Term: |
12/01/02 to 11/30/06 |
|
Cancellation: |
30 days, written notice either party |
|
Location: |
1057 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657 |
|
Space Occupied: |
2,040 square feet |
|
Rate per square foot: |
$8.23 |
|
RENT: |
|
Monthly: |
$ 1,400.00 |
|
Annual: |
16,800.00 |
|
Monthly utility allowance: |
300.00 |
Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $3,600.00 per
year.
Approval recommended.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #51
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the second amendment to lease for the
Department of Public Health’s Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants and
Children (WIC) program. The WIC program
provides nutrition and health support services to women and children. The program is located at 1313 Sibley
Boulevard, Suite 107, Dolton, Illinois.
Details are:
|
Landlord: |
E.E. Field and Company |
|
Tenant: |
County of Cook |
|
Using agency: |
Department of Public Health (WIC) |
|
Location: |
1313 Sibley Boulevard, Suite 107, Dolton, Illinois |
|
Term: |
12/01/02 to 11/30/04 |
|
Termination: |
90 days, prior written notice either party |
|
Space Occupied: |
700 square feet |
|
RENT: |
|
Monthly: |
$ 800.00 |
|
Annual: |
9,600.00 |
|
Rate per square foot: |
13.71 |
Approval recommended.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER CLAYPOOL
ITEM #52
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened
under his supervision on Thursday, February 27, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the
County Building, Chicago, Illinois.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #53
APPROVED AS AMENDED
CONTRACT NO. 03-42-428 with Midwest Newsclip, Inc. d/b/a Newsclip
Communications Group WAS WITHDRAWN
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 02-72-1229
WITH ALLIANCE HEALTH SERVICE, 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 #54
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for maintenance and service for the two-way FM radio
communication system.
Contract period: June
1, 2003 through May 31, 2005. (500-449
Account). Requisition No. 35008302.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS
ITEM #55
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval TWO (2) SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:
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1. |
Letter of Supplemental Agreement between the County of
Cook and HNTB Corporation Additional Part B engineering services Edens Expressway East Frontage, Dundee Road to Lake-Cook
Road in the Village of Northbrook, unincorporated Northfield
and New Trier Townships Section:
02-26347-01-EG Fiscal Impact:
$111,085.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) Board approved amount
03-07-02: $ 739,349.00 Increase requested: 111,085.00 Adjusted amount: $ 850,434.00 |
|
|
Previously your
Honorable Body approved an agreement on March 7, 2002 with the aforesaid
consultant in the amount of $739,349.00 as part of the Edens
Expressway East Frontage improvement from Dundee Road to Lake-Cook Road. This supplemental is for additional
engineering services necessitated by a change in the original scope involving
the noise wall foundation footing design and additional wetland requirements
by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and is in the amount of $111,085.00. |
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2. |
Second Supplemental
Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and Parsons Transportation Group, Additional engineering services Lake Avenue, Sunset Ridge Road to Laramie Avenue in the Villages of Glenview and Wilmette Section:
97-A5923-06-TL Centerline Mileage:
1.45 miles Fiscal Impact:
$48,487.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) Board approved amount
06-17-97: $ 47,707.00 Previous increase approved 12-18-01: 206,167.00 This increase requested: 48,487.00 Adjusted amount: $ 302,361.00 |
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|
Previously your Honorable Body approved an agreement on
June 17, 1997 with Barton-Aschman Associates, Inc.
now owned by Parsons Transportation Group, in the amount of $47,707.00
followed by a supplemental agreement approved on December 18, 2001 in the
amount of $206,167.00 for engineering services involving the aforesaid Lake
Avenue improvement. This supplemental
is for additional engineering services required to complete out of scope
tasks, involving unforeseen project coordination with other agencies, that
were not included in the original contract.
The County will compensate the Consultant, based upon an estimate of
costs, in the amount of $48,487.00. |
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM #56
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AMENDMENT
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Second Amendment to a Tiered Approach to Corrective Action
Objectives Agreement BP Products North America Inc. f/k/a/ Amoco Oil Company 2405 West Augusta Boulevard (CH B22) at Western Avenue (CH
W96) in the City of Chicago Fiscal Impact: None Previously, on August 9, 2001, your Honorable Body
approved the Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives agreement for
this location and a first amendment to said agreement was approved on
December 4, 2001. This second
amendment voids the original Exhibits A and B (dated 5/23/00) and substitutes
Exhibits A and B (dated 1/10/03), as required by the Illinois Environmental
Protection Agency. |
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #57
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES
Submitting three (3) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section:
96-V6040-04-RP. Roselle Road,
Illinois Boulevard to Central Road in the Villages of Schaumburg and Hoffman
Estates. IDOT Job No.: 10204.
Final adjustment of quantities and new items. $244,969.96 (Deduction).
#258045
2. Section:
01-W2225-02-RS. Wolf Road, Ogden
Avenue to Cermak Road in the Villages of Westchester and Western Springs. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $91,691.71 (Deduction Addition).
#258046, AS AMENDED
3. Section: 94-A5919-05-BR. West Lake Avenue at Des Plaines River in the
Village of Glenview and unincorporated
Cook County. Adjustment of
quantities and new items. $222,500.45
(Deduction).
#258047
NO CASH BID REQUEST - CITY OF CALUMET CITY
ITEM #58
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY SUBCOMMITTEE #258048
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
KATHLEEN FIELD ORR, Attorney, Kathleen Field Orr &
Associates
Re: City of
Calumet City No Cash Bid Application
Permanent
Index Number: 30-08-110-023-0000
Please be advised that the law firm represents the City of
Calumet City. Submitted herewith please
find a municipal application for the County's “No Cash Bid” Program for the
City of Calumet City, which includes the following documents:
1. A
certified Resolution from the City describing the use of the parcel and stating
the benefits for the municipality provided by the intended use of the parcels;
and
2. A
current title search of the parcel; and
3. A Sidwell Map of the area that includes
the parcel; and
4. A current photograph of the property.
It is the intent of the City, upon acquisition of the site,
to develop the property for a public recreational use in order to stabilize and
increase surrounding residential property values, which will not only
compliment, but enhance ongoing redevelopment projects within the area.
As required under the program, the City will provide for
legal counsel in order to process title to the properties. The City is also prepared to bear all cost
associated with the acquisition of the property and will meet all necessary
reporting requirements.
NO CASH BID REQUEST - CITY OF BLUE ISLAND
ITEM #59
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY SUBCOMMITTEE #258049
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
JAMES M. HOULIHAN, Cook County Assessor
Please accept this letter as the South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project’s formal No Cash Bid Request on behalf of the City of Blue Island.
The following listing includes the permanent index number
and volume of each real estate parcel.
This parcel will be used for commercial and industrial purposes. The South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project
will retain legal counsel to obtain the tax deed and will bear all legal and
other costs associated with acquisition of the parcel.
South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project
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PIN Number |
Volume |
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25-30-116-028 |
037 |
NO CASH BID REQUEST - VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR
ITEM #60
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY SUBCOMMITTEE #258050
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
JAMES M. HOULIHAN, Cook County Assessor
Please accept this letter as the South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project’s formal No Cash Bid Request on behalf of the Village of
Dixmoor.
The following listing includes the permanent index number
and volume of each real estate parcel.
These parcels will be used for commercial and industrial purposes. The South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project
will retain legal counsel to obtain the tax deed and will bear all legal and
other costs associated with acquisition of the parcels.
South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project
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PIN Number 29-06-421-041 |
Volume 197 |
PIN Number 29-07-138-021 |
Volume 197 |
PIN Number 29-07-139-023 |
Volume 197 |
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29-07-127-007 |
197 |
29-07-139-003 |
197 |
29-07-139-024 |
197 |
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29-07-127-008 |
197 |
29-07-139-004 |
197 |
29-07-203-042 |
198 |
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29-07-127-012 |
197 |
29-07-139-005 |
197 |
29-07-203-043 |
198 |
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29-07-127-013 |
197 |
29-07-139-006 |
197 |
29-07-204-001 |
198 |
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29-07-127-014 |
197 |
29-07-139-007 |
197 |
29-07-204-002 |
198 |
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29-07-127-020 |
197 |
29-07-139-008 |
197 |
29-07-204-003 |
198 |
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29-07-127-021 |
197 |
29-07-139-009 |
197 |
29-07-204-004 |
198 |
NO CASH BID REQUEST - VILLAGE OF DIXMOOR
continued
ITEM #60 cont'd
South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project
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PIN Number |
Volume |
PIN Number |
Volume |
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29-07-127-022 |
197 |
29-07-139-010 |
197 |
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29-07-127-025 |
197 |
29-07-139-012 |
197 |
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29-07-127-026 |
197 |
29-07-139-013 |
197 |
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NO CASH BID REQUEST - VILLAGE OF RICHTON PARK
ITEM #61
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY SUBCOMMITTEE #258051
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
JAMES M. HOULIHAN, Cook County Assessor
Please accept this letter as the South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project’s formal No Cash Bid Request on behalf of the Village of
Richton Park.
The following listing includes the permanent index number
and volume of each real estate parcel.
This parcel will be used for commercial and industrial purposes. The South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project
will retain legal counsel to obtain the tax deed and will bear all legal and
other costs associated with acquisition of the parcel.
South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project
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PIN Number 31-35-100-054 |
Volume 180 |
NO CASH BID REQUEST - VILLAGE OF ROBBINS
ITEM #62
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY SUBCOMMITTEE #258052
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
JAMES M. HOULIHAN, Cook County Assessor
Please accept this letter as the South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project’s formal No Cash Bid Request on behalf of the Village of
Robbins.
The following listing includes the permanent index number
and volume of each real estate parcel.
These parcels will be used for commercial and industrial purposes. The South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project
will retain legal counsel to obtain the tax deed and will bear all legal and
other costs associated with acquisition of the parcels.
South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project
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PIN Number 28-02-202-016 |
Volume 024 |
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NO CASH BID REQUEST - VILLAGE OF SAUK VILLAGE
ITEM #63
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE TAX DELINQUENCY SUBCOMMITTEE #258053
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2003 from
DEBORAH SIMS, Chairman, Tax Delinquency Subcommittee
Submitting a request from
JAMES M. HOULIHAN, Cook County Assessor
Please accept this letter as the South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project’s formal No Cash Bid Request on behalf of the Village of
Sauk Village.
The following listing includes the permanent index number
and volume of each real estate parcel.
These parcels will be used for commercial and industrial purposes. The South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project
will retain legal counsel to obtain the tax deed and will bear all legal and
other costs associated with acquisition of the parcels.
South Suburban Tax
Reactivation Project
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Volume 017 |
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ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT
ITEM #64
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
respectfully request that the Cook County Board of
Commissioners approve the disbursement of funds in the amount of $200,000.00,
pursuant to the General Administrative Order 2003-1 from the Not-For-Profit
Dispute Resolution Fund, County Fund 531 (5311452) to the Center for Conflict
Resolution (Center). The Center was the
only qualifying applicant for these funds in 2002.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$200,000.00. (531-818 Account).
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE
ORDER NO. 2003-1
SUBJECT: ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION
ACT
Pursuant to
the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act (710, 20/1 et seq.), the
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has collected fees from civil filings
for the year 2002 for disbursement to the Dispute Resolution Centers which
qualify under said Act and General Order 19 of the Circuit Court of Cook
County. Fees available for disbursement
from this Fund for the year 2002 total $228,491.00.
Upon review
of applications received for funds collected in 2002 the sole qualifying
applicant under the requirements set forth in said Act and General Order No. 19
of the Circuit Court of Cook County was found to be Center for Conflict
Resolution. It is eligible for the
maximum amount allowable for disbursement to any Dispute Resolution Center in a
given year of $200,000.00.
Pursuant to
the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act (710, 20/1 et seq.), any
funds collected but not disbursed in a given year shall be paid in single
county judicial circuits to the County Treasurer for the administration of
justice in the judicial circuit. An
amount of $28,491.00 remains collected for the year 2002 but no Dispute
Resolution Center is qualified to receive disbursement of these funds.
Therefore, it is hereby ordered that
the amount of $200,000.00, representing the maximum amount allowable for
disbursement to any Dispute Resolution Center in a given year, shall be
disbursed to Center for Conflict Resolution.
Further, it is hereby ordered that the
amount of $28,491.00 representing funds collected under the Illinois
Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act for 2002 but not disbursed, shall be
disbursed to the County Treasurer of Cook County for the administration of
justice in the Circuit Court of Cook County.
STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MINUTES
ITEM #65
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 18, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of
Cook County
Submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of November 26, 2002.
ORDINANCES
ITEM #66
THE SUBSTITUTE
COMMUNICATION WAS APPROVED.
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 26, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
As you will recall, on December 17, 2002 the County Board
approved a Resolution to cede $4,000,000 of our 2002 bond volume cap to the
Assist 2003 Home Buyer Assistance Program.
This program provides mortgage assistance to qualified first time home
buyers throughout the State of Illinois.
In order to comply with Internal Revenue Service
requirements to issue tax-exempt mortgage revenue bonds for residences in Cook
County, I am transmitting an Ordinance for your approval authorizing the
execution of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement that (i) approves the issuance of the Bonds and related documents
and; (ii) transfers the County’s bond volume cap to the Issuers of the Bonds. A copy of the Intergovernmental Cooperation
Agreement has been distributed for your review.
ORDINANCE
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P.
DALEY,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA
MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the execution and delivery
of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement and certain documents in
connection therewith; and related matters.
Whereas, pursuant to Section 6(a) of Article VII of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois, The County
of Cook, Illinois, is a political subdivision and a home rule unit of
government duly organized and validly existing under the Constitution and the
laws of the State of Illinois (the “County”); and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 10 of Article VII of the
1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Act (5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 2000, 220/1 et seq., as
supplemented and amended), public agencies may exercise and enjoy with any
other public agency in the State of Illinois any power, privilege or authority
which may be exercised by such public agency individually, and, accordingly, it
is now determined that it is necessary, desirable and in the public interest
for the County to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement (the
“Cooperation Agreement”) dated as of March 1, 2003, by and among the
County and certain other units of local government named therein (the “Units”),
to aid in providing an adequate supply of safe, decent and sanitary residential
housing for low and moderate income persons and families in such Units (the
“Program”); and
Whereas, to provide for the Program, the City of Aurora,
Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, and the City of Springfield,
Sangamon County, Illinois, jointly (the “Issuers”), propose to issue, sell and
deliver their Collateralized Single Family Mortgage Revenue Bonds, Series 2003
in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $300,000,000 (the “Bonds”) in
one or more series to obtain funds to finance the acquisition of
mortgage-backed securities (the “GNMA Securities”) of
the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”),
evidencing a guarantee by GNMA of timely payment, the
acquisition of mortgage-backed securities (the “FNMA Securities”) of the
Federal National Mortgage Association (“FNMA”), evidencing a guarantee by FNMA
of timely payment, and the acquisition of mortgage-backed securities (the “FHLMC Securities”) of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation (“FHLMC”), evidencing a guarantee by FHLMC of timely payment, of monthly principal of and
interest on certain qualified mortgage loans under the Program (the “Mortgage
Loans”), on behalf of the County and the other Units all under and in
accordance with the Constitution and the laws of the State of Illinois; and
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #66 cont'd
Whereas, a notice of combined public hearing with respect
to the plan of finance of the costs of the Program through the issuance of the
Bonds has been published in The Chicago
Tribune, a newspaper of general circulation in the County, pursuant
to Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
“Code”), on January 22, 2003, and appropriately designated hearing
officers of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage,
Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, the City of Champaign, Champaign
County, Illinois, the City of East Moline, Rock Island County, Illinois, and
The County of St. Clair, Illinois, have conducted said combined public hearing
on February 7, 2003; and
Whereas, a form of the Cooperation Agreement has been
presented to and is before this meeting.
Now, Therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of The County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:
Section 1. That
it is the finding and declaration of the County
Board of the County that the issuance of the Bonds by the Issuers is
advantageous to the County, as set forth in the preamble to this authorizing
ordinance, and therefore serves a valid public purpose; that this authorizing
ordinance is adopted pursuant to the Constitution and the laws of the State of
Illinois, and more particularly Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970
Constitution of the State of Illinois, Section 10 of Article VII of
the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois and the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Act; and that, by the adoption of this authorizing ordinance, the County Board of the County hereby approves the
issuance of the Bonds for the purposes as provided in the preamble hereto, the
text hereof and the notice of public hearing referred to in the preamble
hereto, which notice is hereby incorporated herein by reference, and the
conduct of the combined public hearing referred to in the preamble hereto,
which public approval shall satisfy the provisions of Section 147(f) of
the Code.
Section 2. That the form, terms and provisions
of the proposed Cooperation Agreement be, and they are hereby, in all respects
approved; that the President of the County Board
of the County be, and is hereby, authorized, empowered and directed to execute,
and the County Clerk of the County be,
and is hereby, authorized, empowered and directed to attest and to affix the
official seal of the County to, the Cooperation Agreement in the name and on
behalf of the County, and thereupon to cause the Cooperation Agreement to be
delivered to the other Units; that the Cooperation Agreement is to be in substantially
the form presented to and before this meeting and hereby approved or with such
changes therein as shall be approved by the officer of the County executing the
Cooperation Agreement, his or her execution thereof to constitute conclusive
evidence of his or her approval of any and all changes or revisions therein
from the form of Cooperation Agreement before this meeting; that from and
after the execution and delivery of the Cooperation Agreement, the officers,
officials, agents and employees of the County are hereby authorized, empowered
and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents
as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the
Cooperation Agreement as executed; and that the Cooperation Agreement shall
constitute and is hereby made a part of this authorizing ordinance, and a copy
of the Cooperation Agreement shall be placed in the official records of the
County, and shall be available for public inspection at the principal office of
the County.
Section 3. That
the President of the County Board, the County Clerk and the proper officers,
officials, agents and employees of the County are hereby authorized, empowered
and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents
and certificates as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the
provisions of the Cooperation Agreement and to further the purposes of this
authorizing ordinance, including the preamble to this authorizing ordinance.
Section 4. That
all acts of the officers, officials, agents and employees of the County
heretofore or hereafter taken, which are in conformity with the purposes of
this authorizing ordinance and in furtherance of the issuance and sale of the
Bonds, be, and the same hereby are, in all respects, ratified, confirmed and
approved, including without limitation the publication of the notice of public
hearing.
Section 5. That the County hereby ratifies and
confirms the transfer of its 2002
unified volume cap in the amount of $4,000,000 to the City of Aurora, Kane,
DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, to be carried forward for the
issuance of the Bonds that such amount represents the minimum amount of
mortgage loans to be made to low and moderate income applicants within the
County; and that the County, by adoption of this authorizing ordinance, hereby
represents and certifies that such volume cap has not been allocated to any
other bond issue or transferred to any other party.
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #66 cont'd
Section 6. That
the provisions of this authorizing ordinance are hereby declared to be
separable, and if any section, phrase or provision of this authorizing
ordinance shall for any reason be declared to be invalid, such declaration
shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the sections, phrases and
provisions of this authorizing ordinance.
Section 7. That
all ordinances, resolutions and orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the
provisions of this authorizing ordinance are, to the extent of such conflict,
hereby superseded; and that this authorizing ordinance shall be in full force
and effect upon its adoption and approval as provided by law.
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ITEM #67
THE SUBSTITUTE
COMMUNICATION WAS APPROVED.
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 26, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
On December 17, 2002 the County Board approved a Resolution
to cede $4,000,000 of our 2002 bond volume cap to the Cook County Housing
Development Corporation to rehabilitate a subsidized senior housing development
in the Village of Morton Grove.
I am transmitting for your approval an Ordinance and related
bond documents authorizing the issuance of Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds
(Morton Grove Senior Housing), Series 2003 (FHA/GNMA)
in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $5,000,000.
ORDINANCE
Co-Sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY
SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
WHEREAS, by
virtue of Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of
Illinois, The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) is a home rule
unit of local government and as such may exercise any power and perform any
function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, by this Ordinance,
the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “County Board”) has
determined that it is necessary and in the best interests of the County to
provide financing to Morton Grove Senior Housing, L.P. (the “Borrower”),
an Illinois limited partnership, the general partner of which (the “General
Partner”) is Morton Grove Development Corp., to pay a portion of the costs
of acquiring, rehabilitating and equipping the Morton Grove Senior Apartments
(the “Development”), a multi-family housing development consisting of 56
units located at 9016 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, Illinois, by issuing a
series of tax-exempt revenue bonds and using the proceeds of the sale thereof
to purchase fully modified mortgage-backed securities which are guaranteed as
to timely payment by the Government National Mortgage Association (“GNMA”), the payment of principal of and interest on
which corresponds to payments on a mortgage loan to be made from the County to
the Borrower which mortgage loan is insured by the Federal Housing
Administration (“FHA”); and
WHEREAS, by this Ordinance,
the County Board has determined that it is necessary and in the best interests
of the County to borrow money for the purposes set forth above and in evidence
of its limited, special obligation to repay that borrowing, to issue its
Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds (Morton Grove Senior Apartments), Series
2003 (FHA Insured/GNMA) (the “Bonds”), as
provided in this Ordinance; and
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #67 cont'd
WHEREAS, in connection with
the issuance of the Bonds, the County Board has determined by this Ordinance
that it is necessary and in the best interests of the County to enter into (i) a Trust Indenture (the “Indenture”) between
the County and a trustee (the “Trustee”) to be selected by the Chief
Financial Officer (as defined below) providing for the security for and terms
and conditions of the Bonds to be issued, (ii) a Financing Agreement (the “Financing
Agreement”) among the County, the Borrower and the Trustee providing for
the use of the proceeds of the Bonds to purchase fully modified mortgage backed
securities guaranteed by GNMA from Project Funding
Corporation, or another entity acceptable to the County and the Borrower (the “GNMA Issuer”), and the corresponding making
of a mortgage loan by the GNMA Issuer to the Borrower
backing those securities and insured by FHA, all for the purposes described
above, (iii) a Bond Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) among
the County, the Borrower and the Underwriters (as defined below), providing for
the sale of the Bonds and the preparation and circulation of a preliminary
official statement for the Bonds (the “Preliminary Official Statement”)
and an official statement for the Bonds (the “Official Statement”), (iv)
an Arbitrage Compliance Agreement (the “Arbitrage Agreement”) among the
County, the Trustee and the Borrower, and (v) a Regulatory Agreement among the
County, the Borrower and the Trustee (the “Regulatory Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated
that the Borrower will receive certain Section 8 rental subsidy program
assistance in connection with the Development through the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”); and
WHEREAS, the Illinois
Housing Development Authority (the “Authority”) has ceded to the County
for allocation to the Bonds an amount of the Authority’s 2003 volume cap
allocation under Section 146 of the Code (as defined below) equal to $1,000,000
(the “IHDA Volume Cap”).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED
BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals contained in the preambles to
this Ordinance are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance by this
reference. All capitalized terms used in
this Ordinance, unless otherwise defined herein, shall have the meanings
ascribed thereto in the Indenture.
Section 2. Findings and Determinations. The County Board hereby finds and determines
that the delegations of authority that are contained in this Ordinance,
including the authority to make the specific determinations described in this
Ordinance, are necessary and desirable because the County Board cannot itself
as advantageously, expeditiously or conveniently exercise such authority and
make such specific determinations. Thus,
authority is granted to the President of the County Board (the “President”)
or the Chief Financial Officer to determine to sell the Bonds and on such terms
as and to the extent such officers determine that such sale or sales is
desirable and in the best financial interest of the County. As used in this Ordinance, the term “Chief
Financial Officer” means the Chief Financial Officer of the County appointed by
the President of the County Board or, if there is no such officer then such
person as shall be designated by the President.
Section 3. Authorization of Bonds. The issuance of the Bonds in an aggregate
principal amount of not to exceed Five Million Dollars ($5,000,000) is hereby
authorized. The aggregate principal
amount of the Bonds to be issued shall be as set forth in the related
notification of sale referred to below.
The Bonds shall contain a provision
that they are issued under authority of this Ordinance. The Bonds shall not mature later than
December 1, 2044. The Bonds shall
bear interest at a rate not to exceed ten percent (10%), payable on the
interest payment date(s) as set forth in the Indenture and in the related
notification of sale. The Bonds shall be
dated, shall be subject to redemption prior to maturity, shall be payable in
such places and in such manner and shall have such other details and provisions
as prescribed by the Indenture, the form of the Bonds therein and the related
notification of sale.
The provisions for execution,
signatures, authentication, payment and prepayment, with respect to the Bonds
shall be as set forth in the Indenture and the form of the Bonds therein.
Each of the President and the Chief
Financial Officer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Indenture on
behalf of the County, such Indenture to be in substantially the form submitted
herewith as Exhibit A and made a part hereof and hereby approved with such
changes therein as shall be approved by the President or the Chief Financial
Officer executing the same.
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #67 cont'd
Each of the President and the Chief
Financial Officer is hereby authorized to act as an authorized officer (each an
“Authorized Officer”) of the County for the purposes provided in the
Indenture.
Each of the President and the Chief
Financial Officer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Financing
Agreement on behalf of the County, such Financing Agreement to be in
substantially the form submitted herewith as Exhibit B and made a part hereof
and hereby approved with such changes therein as shall be approved by the
President or the Chief Financial Officer executing the same.
Each of the President and the Chief
Financial Officer is hereby authorized to execute and deliver the Regulatory
Agreement on behalf of the County, such Regulatory Agreement to be in
substantially the form submitted herewith as Exhibit C and made a part hereof
and hereby approved with such changes therein as shall be approved by the
President or the Chief Financial Officer executing the same.
Each of the President and the Chief
Financial Officer is each hereby authorized to execute and deliver an Arbitrage
Agreement on behalf of the County, in substantially the form of tax agreements
used in previous issuances of tax-exempt bonds pursuant to programs similar to
the Bonds, with appropriate revisions to reflect the terms and provisions of
the Bonds and the applicable provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended, and the regulations promulgated thereunder
(the “Code”), and with such other revisions in text as the President or
the Chief Financial Officer executing the same shall determine are necessary or
desirable in connection with the exclusion from gross income for federal income
tax purposes of interest on the Bonds.
The execution of the Arbitrage Agreement by the President or the Chief
Financial Officer shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the approval of the
County Board to the terms provided in the Arbitrage Agreement.
Section 4. Security for the Bonds. The Bonds shall be limited obligations of the
County, payable solely from all right, title and interest of the County in the GNMA mortgage backed securities purchased pursuant to the
Financing Agreement, all right, title and interest of the County (other than
certain reserved rights of the County as described in the Indenture) in the
Financing Agreement, the proceeds of the Bonds and income from the temporary
investment thereof, as provided in the Indenture. In order to secure the payment of the
principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds, such rights, proceeds
and investment income are hereby pledged to the extent and for the purposes as
provided in the Indenture and are hereby appropriated for the purposes set
forth in the Indenture. Nothing
contained in this Ordinance shall limit or restrict the subordination of the
pledge of such rights, proceeds and investment income as set forth in the
Indenture to the payment of any other obligations of the County enjoying a lien
or claim on such rights, proceeds and investment income as of the date of
issuance of the Bonds, all as shall be determined by the Chief Financial
Officer at the time of the sale of the Bonds.
The Indenture shall set forth such covenants with respect to the
application of such rights, proceeds and investment income as shall be deemed
necessary by the Chief Financial Officer in connection with the sale of the
Bonds.
Section 5. Sale and Delivery of Bonds. The Bonds shall be sold and delivered to, or
upon the direction of, one or more underwriters (the “Underwriters”) to
be selected by the Chief Financial Officer, subject to the terms and conditions
of the Purchase Agreement. The Chief
Financial Officer is authorized to execute and deliver the Purchase Agreement
on behalf of the County such Purchase Agreement to be in substantially the form
submitted herewith as Exhibit D and made a part hereof and hereby approved with
such changes therein as shall be approved by the Chief Financial Officer. The distribution of the Preliminary Official
Statement and the Official Statement to prospective purchasers of the Bonds and
the use thereof by the Underwriters in connection with the offering and sale of
the Bonds are hereby authorized, provided that the County shall not be
responsible for the content of the Preliminary Official Statement or the
Official Statement except as specifically provided in the Purchase Agreement
executed by the Chief Financial Officer.
The compensation paid to the Underwriters in connection with the sale of
the Bonds shall not exceed three percent (3%) of their aggregate principal amount. In connection with the offer and delivery of
the Bonds, the Chief Financial Officer, and such other officers of the County
as may be necessary, are authorized to execute and deliver such instruments and
documents as may be necessary to implement the transaction and to effect the
issuance and delivery of the Bonds. Any
limitation on the amount of Bonds issued pursuant to this Ordinance as set
forth herein shall be exclusive of any original issue discount or premium.
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #67 cont'd
Section 6. Bond Order. Subsequent to the sale of the Bonds the Chief
Financial Officer shall file in the Office of the County Clerk a bond order for
the Bonds directed to the County Board setting forth (i)
the aggregate original principal amount of, maturity schedule and redemption
provisions for the Bonds sold, (ii) the identity of the Trustee, (iii) the
identity of the GNMA Issuer, (iv) the interest rates
on the Bonds, (v) the identity of the Underwriters and (vi) the compensation
paid to the Underwriters in connection with such sale. There shall be attached
to such notification the final form of the Indenture.
Section 7. Use of Proceeds. The proceeds from the sale of the Bonds shall
be deposited as provided in the Indenture and used for the purposes set forth
in the second paragraph of the recitals of this Ordinance.
Section 8. Declaration of Official Intent. A portion of the cost of the acquisition,
rehabilitation and equipping of the Development which the County intends to
finance with the proceeds of the Bonds may have been paid from available monies
of the Borrower prior to the date of this Ordinance. It is the intention of the County to utilize
a portion of the proceeds of the Bonds to reimburse such expenditures (if any)
which have been or will be made for those costs, to the extent allowed by the
Code. It is necessary and in the best
interests of the County to declare its official intent under
Section 1.150-2 of the Treasury Regulations promulgated under the Code so
to utilize those Bond proceeds.
Section 9. Additional Authorization. The President, the Chief Financial Officer,
and any other officer of the County designated by the President or Chief
Financial Officer are each hereby authorized to execute and deliver such other
documents and agreements and perform such other acts as may be necessary or
desirable in connection with the Bonds, including, but not limited to, the
exercise following the delivery date of the Bonds of any power or authority
delegated to such official under this Ordinance with respect to the Bonds upon original
issuance, but subject to any limitations on or restrictions of such power or
authority as herein set forth.
Section 10. Volume Cap. The County Board allocates to the Bonds an
amount of the County’s 2002 volume cap allocation under Section 146 of the Code
equal to $4,000,000. The County filed
with the Internal Revenue Service a carryforward
election with respect to such volume cap allocation prior to February 15, 2003.
Section 11. Severability. If any provision of this Ordinance shall be
held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or
unenforceability of such provision shall not affect any of the remaining
provisions of this Ordinance.
Section 12. Administrative Fees. The County is hereby authorized to charge an
administrative fee or fees in connection with the issuance of the Bonds, which
shall be collected under such terms and conditions as determined by the Chief
Financial Officer and which shall be in an amount as determined by the Chief
Financial Officer but not to exceed the maximum amount permitted under the
Section 148 of the Code to avoid characterization of the Bonds as “arbitrage
bonds” as defined in such Section 148.
Such administrative fee or fees shall be used by the County for
administrative expenses and other housing activities.
Section 13. Complete Authority; Inconsistent
Provisions. This Ordinance shall
constitute complete authority for the issuance of the Bonds. All ordinances, resolutions, motions or
orders in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict.
Section 14. No Impairment. No provision of the Code or violation of any
provision of the Municipal Code shall be deemed to impair the validity of this
Ordinance or the instruments authorized by this Ordinance or to impair the
rights of the owners of the Bonds to receive payment of the principal of,
premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds or to impair the security for the
Bonds; provided further, however, that the foregoing shall not be deemed to
affect the availability of any other remedy or penalty for any violation of any
provision under the Municipal Code.
Section 15. Filing with County Clerk. A copy of this Ordinance shall be filed in
the office of the County Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection
in the manner required by law.
Section 16. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and
effect immediately upon its passage and approval.
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ITEM #68
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258054
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section (f) of
Article I (“Definitions”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby
amended, and as amended shall read as follows:
(f) “Contract
management authority” means personal involvement in or direct supervisory
responsibility for the formulation or execution of a County Contract, including
without limitation the preparation of specifications, evaluation of bids or
proposals, negotiation of contract terms or supervision of performance.
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ITEM #69
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258055
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section
1. That Section (b)(23) of Article II
(“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby amended, and
as amended shall read as follows:
(23) Any item or items from any one
prohibited source during any calendar year having a cumulative total value of
less than $100.00. An item of
nominal value such as a greeting card, baseball cap or T-Shirt.
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ITEM #70
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258056
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
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ITEM #70 cont'd
Section 1. That Section
2.4(d)(1) of Article II (“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance
is hereby added, and shall read as follows:
(d) Disclosure.
(1) Gifts which have a value of greater
than $50 (or a series of Gifts with an aggregate value of greater than $100
from one Person during any twelve month period) received by any Official or
Employee from (a) Persons with a Financial interest in County business; (b)
Persons seeking to do business with the County; or (c) Persons who are
compensated lobbyists on county matters; shall be disclosed to the Board by the
recipient within ten (10) business days of receipt. The disclosure shall include the name and
government title of the recipient; the name, address, occupation and employer
of the donor; a description of the gift and its value; and the intended use of
the gift.
Section 1. That Section
2.4(d)(2) of Article II (“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance
is hereby added, and shall read as follows:
(2) Any and all gifts or money received
by any Official or Employee for participating in speaking engagements,
lectures, debates or organized discussion forums arising out of his or her
County employment shall be disclosed to the Board on the appropriate Disclosure
Form as described in 2.3(d) within ten (10) business days of receipt.
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ITEM #71
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258057
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
2.13 Political
Activity
(a) No
Official or Employee shall compel, coerce or intimidate any County Official or
Employee to make or refrain from making any political contribution. No County Official shall knowingly solicit
any political contribution from his or her employees or their immediate
families. Nothing in this section
shall be construed to prevent any Official or Employee from voluntarily making
a contribution or from receiving a voluntary contribution.
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ITEM #72
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258058
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #72 cont'd
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section
1. That Section 2.13(a) of Article II
(“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby amended, and
as amended shall read as follows:
(c) No
person with contract management authority shall serve on any political fundraising
committee.
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ITEM #73
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258059
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
Section 1. That Section 2.15(d)
of Article II (“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Conduct Ordinance
is hereby amended, and as amended shall read as follows:
(d) For
purposes of subsection (a) above, “done business” or “doing business” means any
one or any combination of sales, purchases, leases or contracts to, from or
with the County or any County agency in excess of $10,000.00 in any twelve
consecutive months. “Done business”
or “doing business” also means legal representation before the Board of Review
in any twelve consecutive months, the aggregate market value of which would
exceed $10,000.00.
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ITEM #74
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258060
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #74 cont'd
Section 1. That Section 2.16 of
Article II (“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby
added, and read as follows:
2.16 Ethics
Education Seminar
Each Commissioner, member of a
Commissioner’s personal staff and each person holding a senior executive
service position with the County shall attend an ethics education seminar
offered by the Board of Ethics within 120 days of the effective date of this
amendatory ordinance or within 120 days of becoming a Commissioner, becoming a
member of a Commissioner's personal staff, or holding a senior executive
service position with the County; and every four years thereafter. The seminar shall educate persons as to their
duties and responsibilities under this chapter.
Any Commissioner or employee who fails to comply with this section shall
be subject to a $500.00 fine.
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ITEM #75
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258061
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS;
Section 1. That Section 2.17 of
Article II (“Code of Conduct”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby
added, and shall read as follows:
2.17 Public
Disclosure
The County Assessor shall post
all property tax assessment appeals on the Internet. The Board of Review shall post all property
tax appeals on the Internet. The
information posted shall include the application, the disposition of the appeal
and the basis for the disposition.
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ITEM #76
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258062
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. Article III of the Cook County Ethics
Ordinance is hereby amended, and as amended shall read as follows:
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ITEM #76 cont'd
The Cook County Ethics Ordinance is amended by adding
Article III as follows:
ARTICLE III
3.1 FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE – REPEALED
Statements of Financial Interest.
(a) For purposes of this article, the following persons shall
be referred to as "reporting individuals":
(i) Each
elected official; and
(ii) Each
Commissioner; and
(iii) Each appointed official, except a
member of an agency that is solely advisory in nature and has no authority to
make binding decisions, to enter into contracts or to make expenditures, other
than expenditures necessarily incurred for research in connection with its
advisory functions; and
(iv) Each employee who is compensated for
services or occupies a budgeted position as an employee at a rate of $50,000.00
per year or more, but not including those employees whose base salary is less
than $50,000.00 per year but who earn more than $50,000.00 per year due to
compensation for overtime hours worked; and
(v) Each employee who is compensated for
services as an employee at a rate of less than $50,000.00 per year for such
employment, and also receives additional compensation either for professional
services rendered to, or as an independent contractor for, the County in such
an amount that his total income for service to the County is $50,000.00 per
year or more.
(b) On or before January 1st of each year, the Board of Ethics
shall issue a statement indicating the rate of compensation that will require
reporting under this section. Such statement shall be based upon the Annual
Average of the U.S. City Average Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners
and Clerical Workers (C.P.I.-W.) published by the
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The statement issued by
the Board each year shall reflect the percent change that occurred between the
most recently published Annual Average of the C.P.I.-W.
and the Annual Average published in the previous year; provided, however, that
any change in excess of four percent shall not be reflected in the Board's
statement, unless approved by the County Board.
(c)
Each reporting individual shall
file by May 1st of each year a verified written statement of financial
interests in accordance with the provisions of this article, unless he or she
has already filed a statement in that calendar year. However, a Commissioner
shall file statements of financial interests with the Office of the County
Clerk.
(d) Statements of financial interests shall also be filed by
the following:
(i) an elected official at the time of
filing his oath of office; and
(ii) a person whose appointment to office
is subject to confirmation by the County Board at the time when his or her name
is submitted to the Cook County Board for consideration; and
(iii) any other person at the time he
becomes a reporting individual, including County employees who become reporting
individuals because they are newly hired or are receiving a pay increase, or a
job or title change.
(e) The Department of Human Resources, the Comptroller's
Office and the Office of the President shall cooperate with the Board of Ethics
in notifying persons listed in subdivisions (ii) and (iii) of subsection (d) of
this section of their obligation to file statements of financial interests and
in effecting the filing of such statements.
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ITEM #76 cont'd
(f) No appointed official or employee shall be allowed to take
the oath of office or enter or continue his duties, nor shall receive
compensation from the County, unless he has filed a statement of financial
interests with the Board of Ethics as required by this chapter.
3.2 Content
of Statements.
Statements of financial interests shall contain the
following information:
(a) The name, address, and type of any
professional, business or other organization (other than the County) in which
the reporting individual was an officer, director, associate, partner,
proprietor or employee, or served in any advisory capacity, and from which any
income in excess of $2,500.00 was derived during the preceding calendar year;
and
(b) The nature of any professional,
business or other services rendered by the reporting individual or by his or
her spouse, or by any entity in which the reporting individual or his or her
spouse has a financial interest, and the name and nature of the person or
entity (other than the County) to whom or to which such services were rendered
if, during the preceding calendar year, (1) compensation in excess of $5,000.00
was received for professional or other services by the reporting individual, or
by such individual's spouse, or by an entity in which the reporting individual
or his or her spouse has a financial interest, and (2) the person or entity was
doing business with the County, or with the Forest Preserve District of Cook
County; and
(c) The identity of any capital asset, including the address
or legal description of real estate, from which the reporting individual
realized a capital gain of $5,000.00 or more in the preceding calendar year
other than the sale of the reporting individual's principal place of residence;
and
(d) The name of any unit of government, other than the County,
which employed the reporting individual during the preceding calendar year; and
(e) The name of any person from whom the reporting individual
received during the preceding calendar year one or more gifts or honoraria
having an aggregate value in excess of $500.00, but not including gifts from
relatives; and
(f) The name and instrument of ownership in any person
conducting business in the County, in which the reporting individual had a
financial interest during the preceding calendar year. Ownership interests in
publicly held corporations need not be disclosed; and
(g) The identity of any financial interest in real estate
located in the County, other than the principal place of residence of the
reporting individual, and the address or, if none, the legal description of the
real estate, including all forms of direct or indirect ownership such as
partnerships or trusts of which the corpus consists primarily of real estate;
and
(h) The name of, and the nature of the County action requested
by, any person which has applied to the County for any license or franchise, or
any permit for annexation, zoning or rezoning of real estate during the
preceding calendar year if the reporting individual has a financial interest in
such person; and
(i) The name of any person doing
business with the County in relation to which person the reporting individual
had a financial interest during the preceding calendar year, and the title or
description of any position held by the reporting individual in such person;
and
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ITEM #76 cont'd
(j) The name and instrument of all debts in excess of
$5,000.00 owed by the reporting individual, as well as the name and instrument
of debt of all debts in excess of $5,000.00 owed to the reporting individual,
but only if the creditor or debtor, respectively, or any guarantor of the debt,
has done work for or business with the County in the preceding calendar year.
Debt instruments issued by financial institutions whose normal business
includes the making of loans of the kind received by the reporting individual,
and which are made at the prevailing rate of interest and in accordance with
other terms and conditions standard for such loans at the time the debt was
contracted need not be disclosed. Debt instruments issued by publicly held
corporations and purchased by the reporting individual on the open market at
the price available to the public need not be disclosed.
3.3 Form for Statement of Financial
Interests.
The statement of
financial interests required to be filed with the Board of Ethics or, in the
case of Commissioners, to the County Clerk who shall forward it to the Board of
Ethics within 7 working days shall be completed by typewriting or hand
printing, and shall be verified, dated, and signed by the reporting individual
personally. It shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the Board.
3.4 Filing of Statements.
(a) Not later than February 1st of each year, the County
Comptroller and the Human Resources Department shall certify to the Board of
Ethics and in the case of Commissioners, to the County Clerk a list (current as
of the prior January 1st) of the names and mailing addresses of the persons
described in Section 3.1(a)(i), (iii), (iv) and (v)
who are required to file a statement of financial interests. In preparing this
list, the Comptroller and the Human Resources Department shall set out the
names in alphabetical order and shall file a copy of the list with the Board of
Ethics and, in the case of Commissioners, with the County Clerk. Not less than
30 days before the due date for filing statements of financial interests, the
Comptroller and the Human Resources Department shall certify to the Board of
Ethics a supplemental list of those persons described in Section 3.1(d)(ii) and
(iii) who have, in the interim, become required to file a statement of
financial interests. The supplemental list shall be in the same form and be
filed in the same manner as the original list certified to the Board of Ethics.
Not later than February 1st of each year, the Office of the President shall
certify to the Board of Ethics a list (current as of the prior January 1st) of
the names and mailing addresses of the appointed officials described in Section
2(a)(iii) who are required to file statements of financial interests. In
preparing this list, the Office of the President shall provide names of the
governmental bodies to which the officials have been appointed.
(b) Not later than March 1st of each year, the Board of Ethics
or, in the case of Commissioners, the County Clerk shall in writing notify all
persons required to file statements of financial interests under this Article.
Notice shall be by personal delivery or mail. The Board of Ethics may effect
personal delivery of such notices by delivering the notices to the various
department heads of the County for distribution to employees. Department heads shall
notify the Board of Ethics of those employees who have not been served with
such notice by April 1st. The Board of Ethics shall then take appropriate steps
to notify such persons by mail of the filing requirements. Employees shall be
notified by mail at the last known address for them appearing in County
records.
(c) The Board of Ethics or County Clerk shall deliver a
receipt to each person who files a statement under this Article, indicating
that the person has filed such statement and the date of such filing.
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(d) All statements of financial interests shall be available
for examination and duplication by the public in the office of the Board of
Ethics or, in the case of Commissioners, in the office of the County Clerk,
during the regular business hours of the County of Cook, except as otherwise
provided by law. Each person examining or requesting duplication of a statement
of financial interests must first complete a request form prepared by the Board
of Ethics. The request form shall include the name, occupation, employer,
address, and telephone number of the examiner as well as the date of and
reasons for such examination or duplication. A separate request form must be
completed for each statement of financial interests to be examined. Requests
for the examination or duplication of a statement of financial interests shall
be processed as soon as is practicable. Request forms shall be available in the
office of the Board of Ethics and County Clerk.
The Board of Ethics or, in the case of Commissioners, the County Clerk,
shall promptly notify each person required to file a statement of financial
interests of each examination or duplication of his statement by sending to
such person a copy of the completed request form. Costs of duplicating the
statement of financial interests shall be paid by the person requesting
duplication.
(e) No person shall use for any commercial purpose information
contained in or copied from statements of financial interests required to be
filed by this chapter or from lists compiled from such statements.
3.5 Failure to
File Statement by Deadline.
(a) If any person who is required to file a statement of
financial interests by May 1st of any year fails to file such a statement, the
Board of Ethics or, in the case of Commissioners, the County Clerk shall, by
May 15th, notify such person by certified mail of his failure to file by the
specified date. Such person shall file his statement on or before May 31st,
along with a late filing fee of $20.00.
(b) Any person who is required to file a statement of
financial interests may effect one 30-day extension of time for filing the
statement by filing with the Board of Ethics or, in the case of Commissioners,
with the County Clerk, who shall forward it to the Board of Ethics within 7
working days, not less than 10 days before the date on which the statement is
due, a declaration of his intention to defer the filing of the statement. The
filing of such declaration shall suspend application of the late filing fee for
the duration of the extension. Failure to file by the extended deadline shall
constitute a violation of this chapter.
(c) A statement of financial interests is considered filed
when it is properly completed and received by the Board of Ethics or, in the
case of Commissioners, by the County Clerk. A declaration of intention to defer
filing is considered filed upon receipt by the Board of Ethics or the County
Clerk.
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ITEM #77
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258063
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #77 cont'd
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 4.1(a)
of Article IV (“Board of Ethics”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby
amended, and as amended shall read as follows:
4.1 Composition and Powers of Board
A Board of Ethics is hereby
established which:
(a) Shall be composed of five (5) members. Three (3) members shall be appointed
by the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners with the advice and
consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. Two (2) members shall be appointed by the
highest-ranking Cook County Board Member of the opposite party with the advice
and consent of the Cook County Board of Commissioners. All appointments and will take
into account the diversity of communities and conditions protected by this
Ordinance. The Board shall have an Executive Director who shall be appointed by
the President.
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ITEM #78
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258064
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 4.1(f)
of Article IV (“Board of Ethics”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is hereby
amended, and as amended shall read as follows:
(f) The
Board shall receive written complaints of violations of any of the provisions
of this Ordinance. The Board shall
investigate and act upon such complaints as presented by the Executive
Director. The Board may also initiate
investigations. The Executive
Director shall, on behalf of the Board, conduct investigations and shall
present the findings of such investigations for such action as the Board
determines is appropriate.
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ITEM #79
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258065
Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by
MIKE QUIGLEY, EARLEAN COLLINS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
ORDINANCES continued
ITEM #79 cont'd
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK
COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
Section 1. That Section 5.2 of
Article V (“Sanctions for Violations”) of the Cook County Ethics Ordinance is
hereby amended, and as amended shall read as follows:
5.2 Fines
Pursuant to the State Gift Ban
Act, the Board may impose a fine of up to $1,000.00 per violation against any
Person found by the Board to have violated Section 2.4 and/or 2.5 of this
Ordinance. The Board may levy a fine of
up to $5,000.00 against any Person who knowingly files a frivolous complaint
alleging a violation of Section 2.4 and/or of this Ordinance. In addition, a Person who is found by a Court
to have knowingly violated Section 2.4 and/or 2.5 of this Ordinance is guilty
of a business offense and subject upon conviction to a fine of up to $5,000.00.
Any Person found by a court the
Board to have knowingly violated any provision of this Ordinance other than
Section 2.4 and/or 2.5, or to have knowingly furnished false or misleading
information to the Board, upon conviction shall be subject to a fine not
to exceed $500.00, for any one offense.
RESOLUTION
ITEM #80
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 7, 2003 from
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and
Development
Re: Franklin Park
Warehouse, LLC – Owner Daniel Roesch
Resolution Approving Class 6b Special
Exception to Abandonment
Respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the
Company’s application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your
consideration.
Daniel Roesch requests the special
exception to the 24 month abandonment rule
under the Class 6b Ordinance. This
Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the
Assessor of Cook County within the 90-day period from purchase of the property
that occurred on December 23, 2002.
Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the
Resolution of the Village of Franklin Park, Department of Planning and
Development staff report for your information.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted
a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b which provides an applicant a
reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and
reviewed an application from Franklin Park Warehouse, LLC, Owner, Daniel Roesch and the Resolution No. 0203 R43 from the Village of
Franklin Park for a vacant industrial facility located at 10750 Grand Avenue,
Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 12-29-202-019,
12-29-202-020, 12-29-202-025; and
WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County
Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the
industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon
purchase; and
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WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has
determined that the building was 100% abandoned for ten (10) months at the time
of purchase and 95% vacant for the previous 5 years, and that special
circumstances are present.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board
of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President
and Board of Commissioners indicate approval for the filing of an application
for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive for an
abandoned industrial facility located at 10750 West Grand Avenue, Franklin Park
under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby
authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Office of the Cook County Assessor.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #81
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 3 Consent Calendar items for March 6, 2003.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI and EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST
CLAYPOOL, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R.
HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA
MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L.
STEELE and
LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
IN SUPPORT OF FALUN GONG
WHEREAS, Falun Gong is a
peaceful and nonviolent form of personal belief and practice, incorporating
exercise, meditation, and principles based on truth, compassion, and forebearance in order to attain inner peace, good health,
and skills to deal with stress and conflict in life; and
WHEREAS, Falun Gong has
tens of millions of adherents in China, the United States, and more than 55
countries around the world; and
WHEREAS, the Government of the People’s Republic of
China has forbidden Falun Gong practitioners from
practicing their beliefs; and
WHEREAS, this prohibition violates China’s own
constitution as well as the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of ordinary citizens
from all over China have been jailed for refusing to give up their practice of Falun Gong and for appealing to the government for
protection of their constitutional rights; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #81 cont'd
CC ITEM #1 cont'd
WHEREAS, some of the detained Falun
Gong members have been charged with political offenses, such as violations of
China’s vague “official state secrets” law, and under new legislation Falun Gong practitioners will be chargeable with such
offenses as murder, fraud, and endangering national security for no reason
other than the exercise of their beliefs; and
WHEREAS, large numbers of Falun
Gong practitioners in China who have refused to give up their belief have lost
their jobs, had their passports taken away, and been expelled from school; and
WHEREAS, large numbers of female Falun
Gong practitioners have been subjected to systematic sexual humiliation and
abuse, including rape, gang rape, and forced abortion; and
WHEREAS, official measures have been taken to conceal
all atrocities, such as the immediate cremation of victims, the blocking of
autopsies, and the false labeling of deaths as from suicide or natural causes;
and
WHEREAS, several United States citizens and permanent
resident aliens suspected of practicing Falun Gong
have been subjected to arbitrary detention, imprisonment, and torture in the
People’s Republic of China; and
WHEREAS, the brutal crackdown by the Chinese
government on Falun Gong is in direct violation of
the fundamental human rights to freedom of personal belief and expression,
which transcends geographic and political boundaries; and
WHEREAS, since the mobilization of a Global Family
Rescue Campaign in September 2002, the Canadian government has successfully
helped a number of detained Canadian Falun Gong
family members gain freedom by engaging the Chinese government in dialogue; and
WHEREAS, the government of Ireland has successfully
helped a Chinese student practicing Falun Gong gain
early release from a Chinese labor camp to return to Ireland to continue his
studies at Trinity College.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President
and Board of Commissioners of Cook County do hereby urge the United States Secretary
of State to increase efforts to urge the People’s Republic of China to
recognize and protect the human rights of its citizens and halt the persecution
against practitioners of Falun Gong, including
releasing its members from illegal detention; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United States
Government should investigate allegations of illegal activities in the United
States by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and its
representatives and agents, including allegations of unlawful harassment of
United States citizens and residents who practice Falun
Gong and officials of state and local governments in the United States who
support Falun Gong, and should take appropriate
actions, including but not limited to, enforcement of the immigration laws
against any such representatives or agents who engage in such illegal
activities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this
Resolution be presented to the Falun Gong
practitioners of Illinois.
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CC ITEM #2
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST
CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County
Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #81 cont'd
CC ITEM #2 cont'd
RESOLUTION
HONORING GLENVIEW
PARK BOARD MEMBER CATHY CROWLEY
WHEREAS, Cathy Crowley will
step down from her post as Glenview Park Board Commissioner on April 1, 2003;
and
WHEREAS, Cathy Crowley has
served for 30 distinguished years on the board; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Crowley
forged new paths by being the first woman to serve on the Glenview Park
District Board; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Crowley
embarked on her public servant career, at the urging of another park board
commissioner, to give women more of a voice in park district matters; and
WHEREAS, during her tenure
at the Glenview Park District the board had the foresight to acquire the Kennicott family settlement which has evolved into the
Grove National Historic Landmark, a reminder of early pioneer life on the
prairie; and
WHEREAS, under Cathy
Crowley’s tutelage the Glenview Park District doubled the size of Flick Park,
remodeled the Glenview Ice Center, planned and established Swenson Park, built
the Park Center, bought one of the last remnants of farm life in the area by
purchasing the Wagner Farm, built a nine hole golf course as well as acquired
95 acres in west Glenview; and
WHEREAS, Cathy Crowley has
resided in Glenview since the early 1950s where she raised 10 children with her
late husband Tom; and
WHEREAS, before joining the
Park District Board Cathy Crowley earned a bachelor’s and a master’s degree,
worked as a social worker and taught at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glenview
and earned a pilots license.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Cathy
Crowley on her tenure in public service as she retires from the Glenview Park
District Board and commend her for her hard work and dedication on behalf of
the citizens of Glenview; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that
a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Cathy Crowley as a symbol of
this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official
proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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CC ITEM #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST
CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,
GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #81 cont'd
CC ITEM #3 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite
wisdom has taken Richard J. Hackett from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Hackett graduated from
Loyola University with a degree in business administration and then went on to
earn a juris doctorate from DePaul University, and
WHEREAS, after finishing his education,
Richard J. Hackett joined the U. S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s office,
serving in the Phillipines, Thailand and Viet Nam,
and won the Air Force Commendation Medal, Outstanding Unit Award and National
Defense Service Metal, and
WHEREAS, following an honorable discharge
from the Air Force, Richard J. Hackett joined the Cook County State’s
Attorney’s Office, in the 1960s, retiring as a supervising prosecutor 30 years
later, and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Hackett also served as
a legal advisor to the Chicago Police Department and the Illinois State Police,
and supervised trials of over 150,000 DUI cases in Chicago, and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Hackett was also active
in community service for many years, serving on the Board of School Districts
57 and 59, and was appointed to the Elk Grove Township Board in 1999, serving
with distinction, and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Hackett also served on
the Advisory Council of the Salvation Army, and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Hackett leaves behind
his wife, Joan and son Christopher, both residents of Mt. Prospect, and
WHEREAS, Richard J. Hackett’s record of
service is one his family and his community can be proud of, now, therefore
BE IT
RESOLVED, that the
Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby express its condolences at the
passing of Richard J. Hackett, and sends its profound sympathy to his family in
their time of sorrow and loss.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #82
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE
SECRETARY TOT THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for
Tuesday, March 18, 2003.