POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA March 6, 2003

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.

	Permit #:	020801
	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.

	Permit #:	030303
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):	$289.00

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

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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

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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ITEM #20

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

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

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:

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

38970362

Rapid bacterial and fungal identification test kits

*~~38970363~~

~~Indirect immuno-fluorescence assay test kits for viral disease~~

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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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ITEM #35

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

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

ITEM #37

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
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.

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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #40

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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ITEM #41

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.

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ITEM #43

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

ITEM #44

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 ~~60093~~ 60201
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:

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.
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
	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:

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

PIN Number	Volume

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

PIN Number 29-06-421-041	Volume 197	PIN Number 29-07-138-021	Volume 197	PIN Number 29-07-139-023	Volume 197
29-07-127-007	197	29-07-139-003	197	29-07-139-024	197
29-07-127-008	197	29-07-139-004	197	29-07-203-042	198
29-07-127-012	197	29-07-139-005	197	29-07-203-043	198
29-07-127-013	197	29-07-139-006	197	29-07-204-001	198
29-07-127-014	197	29-07-139-007	197	29-07-204-002	198
29-07-127-020	197	29-07-139-008	197	29-07-204-003	198
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

PIN Number	Volume	PIN Number	Volume
29-07-127-022	197	29-07-139-010	197
29-07-127-025	197	29-07-139-012	197
29-07-127-026	197	29-07-139-013	197
29-07-127-028	197	29-07-139-014	197
29-07-127-029	197	29-07-139-015	197
29-07-127-030	197	29-07-139-016	197
29-07-127-031	197	29-07-139-017	197
29-07-127-034	197	29-07-139-018	197
29-07-127-035	197	29-07-139-021	197
29-07-127-047	197	29-07-139-022	197
29-07-127-048	197	29-07-139-023	197
29-07-128-003	197	29-07-139-024	197
29-07-128-004	197	29-07-203-042	197
29-07-136-001	197	29-07-203-043	197
29-07-136-002	197	29-07-204-001	197
29-07-136-003	197	29-07-204-002	197
29-07-136-004	197	29-07-204-003	197
29-07-136-015	197	29-07-204-004	197
29-07-136-016	197	29-07-139-018	197
29-07-136-021	197	29-07-139-021	197
29-07-136-022	197	29-07-139-022	197

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.

South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project

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.

South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project

PIN Number 28-02-202-016	Volume 024
28-02-205-008	024
28-02-227-036	024
28-02-400-021	024
28-02-400-022	024
28-02-400-047	024

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.

South Suburban Tax Reactivation Project

PIN Number 32-25-300-036	Volume 017
32-26-403-002	018
32-36-200-004	021
32-36-305-012	021
32-36-306-007	021
32-36-306-008	021

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

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

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

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

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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.

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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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THE SUBSTITUTE COMMUNICATION WAS APPROVED.

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 26, 2003 from

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

Co-Sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County 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

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

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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.

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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