March 9, 2004 Agenda

AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, March 9, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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PRESIDENTIAL VETOS

ITEM #1

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2004 from

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

In accordance with the authority granted to me by section 2-6008 of the Counties Code and for the reasons stated, I hereby transmit to you my veto of Amendment 35 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation. Please place my veto message on the agenda for the next meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, March 9, 2004.

Please be advised that I am exercising my veto authority as President of the Board of Commissioners and hereby veto the motion approving Amendment number 35 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation Ordinance adopted on February 24, 2004. This amendment calls for the Bureau of Administration to make a report within six months after the beginning of the fiscal year, identifying all unfilled budgeted positions in every department and providing an explanation as to why each unfilled position remained vacant.

I oppose this amendment on grounds that it is administratively impractical for the Bureau of Administration to determine why an unfilled position in departments throughout County government is vacant at any point in time or for any length of time. Furthermore, the stated intent of this amendment, to speed up the hiring process, reflects an intent of the legislative branch to interfere with the discretion of the executive branch to administer personnel needs.

For these reasons I urge you to reconsider your support of Amendment 35.

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ITEM #2

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2004 from

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

In accordance with the authority granted to me by section 2-6008 of the Counties Code and for the reasons stated, I hereby transmit to you my veto of Amendment 36 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation. Please place my veto message on the agenda for the next meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, March 9, 2004.

Please be advised that I am hereby exercising my authority as President of the Board of Commissioners to veto the motion approving Amendment number 36 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation Ordinance. This amendment attempts to implement an executive compensation plan. Unfortunately the mechanism provided in this amendment is overly simplified and will be nearly impossible to administer without unfair and inconsistent results. I am submitting a memorandum from Mr. Kilgallon detailing his concerns about implementing this amendment.

I call to your attention Amendment number 30 which I sponsored and the Board approved, calling for development of an Executive Compensation Plan. In proposing this amendment, I committed to evaluate the totality of issues surrounding the compensation for managerial level employees and to prepare a detailed compensation plan with pay schedules for Board approval. I believe that a thoughtful plan must precede any changes in the way we compensate our executive level employees.

For these reasons I urge you to reconsider your support of Amendment 36.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #3

JOURNAL

(January 6, 2004)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 6, 2004.

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

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #4

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Ms. Rebecca Lake (Post-Secondary Perkins Representative) to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board, to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Sheila Lewis, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 17, 2004.

I submit this communication for your information.

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ITEM #5

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Dr. Francis Muthu (WIA Title I Representative) to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Rudolph Sanchez, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 17, 2005.

I submit this communication for your information.

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ITEM #6

Transmitting a Communication from

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

I hereby appoint Ms. Linda Shumate (TANF Representative) to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Julio Rodriguez, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 17, 2004.

I submit this communication for your information.

PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT

ITEM #7

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 19, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

Please be advised that I wish to reappoint Mr. Robert F. Hogan to serve as a member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board effective immediately. Mr. Hogan’s term will expire on the third Monday in February, 2010.

Pursuant to Chapter 55ILCS5/3-7002, I hereby request the advice and consent of the Board of Commissioners relative to the appointment of Mr. Hogan.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARDS

ITEM #8

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2004 from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $107,671.00 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/H.H.S. (NOISH).

The NOISH grant provides training of physicians, nurses and other medical personnel in the delivery of services in areas of environmental and occupational health and toxicology.

The authorization to accept this grant was given on December 3, 2002 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $107,432.00.

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

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $107,671.00. Funding period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

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ITEM #9

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 3, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in accordance with Section 30 of the 2004 Cook County Budget Resolution from the Illinois Attorney General's Office in the amount of $25,162.00 for the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program. This is a renewal grant that provides continued partial funding for this position.

This grant will provide continued partial funding for one (1) sexual assault/domestic violence specialist who provides services to adult and child victims of sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence within the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The authorization to apply for this grant was given on March 18, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $31,286.00.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $25,162.00. Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

ITEM #10

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 18, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to accept an increase in grant funds in the amount of $209,724.00 an extension from July 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004 from the AIDS Foundation of Chicago for the Ryan White AIDS Health Services. The purpose of this grant is to provide comprehensive case management services to medically indigent clients with AIDS/HIV living in suburban Cook County.

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

The authorization to renew this grant was given on May 20, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $106,602.00.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $209,274.00. Funding period extension: July 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004.

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ITEM #11

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2004 from

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

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

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

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on November 7, 2002 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $280,672.00.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: None. Funding period extension: January 1, 2004 through February 29, 2004. (250-818 Account).

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

ITEM #12

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $15,824.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will establish and maintain an active surveillance system for HIV/AIDS case reporting in suburban Cook County hospitals and other reporting sources.

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

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

ITEM #12 cont’d

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on May 21, 2001 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $54,599.00.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $15,824.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004.

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ITEM #13

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention. The purpose of this grant is to implement Perinatal Hepatitis B prevention services for mothers and newborn infants in suburban Cook County.

The authorization to renew this grant was given on May 20, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $35,000.00.

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

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $35,000.00. Funding period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

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ITEM #14

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 10, 2004 from

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

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 from Nicor, Inc., Naperville, Illinois, for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Program to concentrate in Cicero, Maywood, and Harvey, three communities disproportionately affected by childhood lead poisoning.

The authorization to accept this grant award was given on January 23, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $100,000.00.

This grant did not require an application process; this is year three (3) of a five (5) year program funded through a consent decree between Nicor, Inc. and the Cook County State's Attorney.

The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $250,000.00. Funding period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #15

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 18, 2004 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. Ali v. DeLaFuente, Case No. 00-C-1227

2. AFSCME v. Chief Judge, Case No. (Department of Labor) S-CA-04-035

3. Tinerella v. Trinidad, Case No. 03-C-3579

4. Michael Wells v. Freddie Armster, individually, and as Agent servant and/or employee of County

of Cook, and Michael F. Sheahan, Case No. 03-M1-301321

5. Charles Payne v. Cook County Correctional Officer Morgan, et al., Case No. 02-CV-4788

6. Richard Carter v. Michael F. Sheahan, Case No. 03-M5-769

7. Palij v. Gilmore, Case No. 03-C-2694

8. Queen Coleman v. County of Cook, individually, and doing business as, Cook County Hospital,

Case No. 03-M1-300909

9. Lee Gee Se v. Edward Wodnicki, individually and as agent of Cook County Sheriff’s Department,

and Thomas J. Durand, Case No. 02-M1-301850

10. Plaxico v. Cook County, Case No. 01-CH-8632

11. Suk Ja Choi v. Cook County, Richard Walker, and Jung Ja Park, Case No. 03-M1-303901 (consolidated into Case No. 03-M1-302257)

12. Jung Ja Park v. Cook County Highway Department and Richard Walker, Case No. 03-M1-302257

13. Charles Whitaker v. Michael F. Sheahan, Case No. 02-L-15458

14. John Willis v. Pamela Fish, et al., Case No. 00-L-2231

15. William Wiley, Special Administrator of the Estate of William Johnson, deceased v. Provident Hospital of Cook County and Cook County, Case No. 00-L-296

16. Adolphus Brown, Special Administrator of the Estate of Gwendolyn Brown, deceased v. Cook County Hospital, County of Cook, Bonny Chen, M.D., and Robert Simon, M.D., Case No. 01-L-3332

17. Nadine Willis, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Clarence Willis II, deceased v. Uhi HMO, Inc.; Nandini Khatkhate, M.D.; Rebecca Williams, M.D.; Leo Gerardo, M.D.; Barry Wenig, M.D.; Maria Albright, M.D.; Susan Squires, F.N.P.; Daniel Schmelka, M.D.; Mahmood Mafee, M.D.; County of Cook d/b/a Cook County Hospital; Petham Muthuswamy, M.D.; Michael McDermott, M.D.; Jane Perrin, M.D.; Pratiba Sansi, M.D.; and William Trainor, M.D., Case No. 00-L-13221

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

ITEM #16

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 19, 2004 from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

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

respectfully requesting authorization to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between the Cook County 911 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) and the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, for the 911 Surcharge Reallocation Program.

The purpose of the 911 Surcharge Reallocation Program is to assist its Public Safety agency users who are a part of the ETSB 911 system in maintaining a high standard of quality in the delivery of 911 emergency services. The total amount of 911 Surcharge Reallocation to be distributed shall be determined by the ETSB and is subject to availability of funding within the ETSB Budget.

The 911 Surcharge reallocation distribution for the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department is $355,055.00.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $355,055.00.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #17

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of refuse receptacle liners.

One time purchase. (239-330 Account). Requisition No. 423900046.

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ITEM #18

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: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (215-330 Account). Requisition No. 42159009.

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ITEM #19

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

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

Contract period: May 7, 2004 through May 6, 2005. (200-333 Account). Requisition No. 42000085.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #20

Transmitting a Communication from

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT PERIOD

44400049

Canned goods

07/01/04 through 06/30/05

44400050

Fresh produce

07/10/04 through 07/09/05

(440-310 Account).

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ITEM #21

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the rental of twelve (12) full size vehicles for the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Division. Bid will include full service maintenance collision damage waiver, liability coverage and unlimited mileage.

Contract period: April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006. (781-634 Account). Requisition No. 47810001.

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ITEM #22

Transmitting a Communication from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the provision of physical inventory of plant assets and related services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, The Ruth Rothstein Core Center and the Ambulatory and Community Health Network Clinics.

One time purchase. (891/897/898-260 Accounts). Requisition Nos. 48910420, 48970420 and 48980235.

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ITEM #23

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for scavenger services for biohazardous, infectious/chemotherapy, chemical, pathological and radiological waste for the Department of Environmental Services. (See related Item #49).

Contract period: June 18, 2004 through June 17, 2007. (897-215 Account). Requisition No. 48970422.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #24

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of food products for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services:

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT PERIOD

48970429

Meat products

09/01/04 through 08/31/05

48970430

Fresh and processed produce

08/01/04 through 07/31/05

(897-310 Account).

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ITEM #25

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for pest control services for the Department of Environmental Services.

Contract period: October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007. (897-235 Account). Requisition No. 48970421.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

ITEM #26

The following item was deferred at the January 22, 2004 Board Meeting:

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Edgilent Corporation, Warrenville, Illinois, for professional services.

Reason: To provide enhancements and maintenance to the Jacket/Agenda software program for Clerk of the Board and Secretary of the Board as well as the designing of the accounting software for Vital Records. Edgilent Corporation is very familiar with the Jacket/Agenda software program as well as other software programs within the Office of the County Clerk. This is the only vendor we are aware of that can provide this service.

These enhancements do not include an automated Agenda submission from the County Bureaus and elected officials. This work is to be done with the Department for Management of Information Systems.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $49,500.00. Contract period: February 2, 2004 through February 1, 2005. (533-289 Account). Requisition No. 45330002.

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

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #27

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Election Systems & Software, Chicago, Illinois, for Voter Registration Management System (VRMS) for enhancements to the Election Division’s voter registration management system.

Reason:

The Voter Registration Management System software, used by the Clerk’s Office, Election Division over the last six (6) years, requires various modifications to comply with changes in election laws and procedures, as well as other enhancements. Election Systems & Software developed and implemented the customized software and is the only vendor capable of making modifications and enhancements.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $125,000.00. Contract period: March 10, 2004 through November 30, 2004. (524-289 Account). Requisition No. 45240037.

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

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ITEM #28

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Election Systems & Software, Chicago, Illinois, for repairs and the purchase of parts, equipment and supplies for the vote tabulation equipment for the 2004 election year.

Reason:

Election Systems & Software is the only vendor certified by the State Board of Elections to maintain this equipment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $187,000.00. One time purchase. (524-376 Account). Requisition No. 45240036.

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

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ITEM #29

The following item was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting:

Transmitting a Communication from

TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor for Administration & Taxpayer Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Thomas Reed Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, to instruct and assist the Assessor’s Office staff in relation to real estate values and market conditions, to review real estate appraisals submitted with assessment appeals and to assist and advise the staff when additional external appraisal assistance is needed. Also, Mr. Reed will give additional assistance and advice on a departmental basis to improve office operations, standards and procedures and input related to the Assessor’s automation program.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #29 cont’d

Reason:

Mr. Reed is one of the few individuals in Cook County that has a keen understanding of assessment practices related to industrial/commercial property values and how they relate to real estate appraisals submitted as part of the appeals process. His expertise provides the Assessor’s Office with a valuable resource to help protect the county tax base. Additionally, his willingness to help further the training of the Assessor’s Office staff on valuation matters will help enhance overall professional capabilities and competencies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $90,000.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (040-260 Account). Requisition No. 40400007.

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ITEM #30

The following item was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting:

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with P. Neill Petronella (Hennessy and Roach, P.C.), Chicago, Illinois, for professional services as labor relations consultants.

Reason:

P. Neill Petronella (Hennessy and Roach, P.C.) will serve as labor relations consultants for the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Mr. Martin Greene of Greene and Letts and Ms. Ellen E. Douglass will provide a portion of the services as sub-contractors with Mr. Petronella. Among other tasks, they will review correspondence, provide legal research, and advise on collective bargaining issues.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $217,800.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (335-261 Account). Requisition No. 43350011.

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ITEM #31

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Maximus, Inc., North Canton, Ohio, to provide and implement an integrated case management system for the County Division, the last division in the Circuit Court that manages court files manually.

Reason:

Eleven (11) firms submitted responses to a Request for Proposal (RFP) produced by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Maximus, Inc. was selected after extensive review of all proposals, interviews with six (6) semi-finalists and site visits, and further interviews with the three (3) finalists. Maximus, Inc. was deemed most able to fulfill the requirements of the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office at the lowest cost.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $665,967.00. One time purchase. (715/335-579 Account). Requisition No. 43350051.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #32

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Engineered Security Systems, Inc. (ESSI), Towaco, New Jersey, to install conduit and communication, command and control cabling in preparation for the upcoming integrated security camera and hold-up button project associated with the Integrated Cashiering and Security System Project.

Reason:

Engineered Security Systems, Inc., originally a sub-contractor providing the same services under the Integrated Cashiering Project, will now be an independent contractor. Due to the nature of the work required, the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court wants to ensure direct accountability.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $185,000.00. One time purchase. (715/335-579 Account). Requisition No. 43350052.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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

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ITEM #33

The following item, as amended was deferred at the January 22, 2004 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 contract with Avaya, Inc., for hardware maintenance and services for the county’s telephone network, which includes more than eighty (80) county locations and more than 40,000 lines.

Reason: Avaya, Inc. is the manufacturer and only source for maintenance.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,122,019.30. ~~[$636,605.30 – (009-490 Account); and $1,485,414.00 – (009-499 Account)]~~. (Various-220 Accounts). One time purchase. Requisition No. 40090001.

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ITEM #34

The following item was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting:

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 Heartland Human Care Services, Inc., (formerly Travelers & Immigrants Aid), Chicago, Illinois, to provide short term housing and living assistance for minors charged with delinquency petitions in juvenile court.

Reason:

Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. provides safe, quality care for boys and girls 10 to 17 who have been referred from juvenile court. These minors are either eligible for admission to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) but have been placed with Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. as part of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, or are residents of JTDC who have been released from detention by judicial order and whose parents or guardians will not or cannot secure their release. From 1995 through September 30, 2003, Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. has provided such services for 7,183 minors.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #34 cont’d

Contract services will include housing and meals, living skills instruction, counseling, recreation, transportation, 24-hour supervision, medical and psychiatric services, and referrals to community resources as needed. Total program capacity is thirty-eight minors at two locations: the Manuel Saura Center for Boys, located at 2732 North Kedzie Avenue in Chicago’s Logan Square community, and the Morse Home for Girls, located at 1628 West Morse Avenue in Chicago’s Rogers Park community.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,706,070.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (326-237 Account). Requisition No. 43260004.

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ITEM #35

The following item was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting:

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 Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety, Evanston, Illinois, to administer the operations of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Traffic Safety School Program. Under this proposed contract, Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety will conduct Traffic Safety School classes throughout Cook County for a five (5) year period.

Reason:

For the past several months, representatives from the office have studied and evaluated the administrative services provided by Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety. The Office of the Chief Judge have concluded that Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety should continue administering the program for the court, as it has since the program’s inception in 1988. Based on Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety’s local presence, its longstanding, demonstrated commitment to excellence, its capacity to administer a large-scale program, and its research facilities, the Office of the Chief Judge believes Northwestern University, Center for Public Safety is uniquely qualified to provide these services to the court for the citizens of Cook County.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2008.

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ITEM #36

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 (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: $159,135.00. Contract period: April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005. (532-260 Account). Requisition No. 45324022.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #37

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with the following vendors to provide drug testing and treatment services for the drug treatment court programs in Municipal District Four and Municipal District Six, Circuit Court of Cook County:

REQ. NO.	VENDOR	CONTRACT PERIOD	CONTRACT AMOUNT

45410031	A Safe Haven, LLC Mount Prospect, Illinois	05/01/04 through 04/30/05	$25,000.00
45410032	Gateway Foundation, Inc. Chicago, Illinois	05/01/04 through 04/30/05	$50,000.00
45410033	McDermott Center d/b/a Haymarket Center Chicago, Illinois	05/01/04 through 04/30/05	$25,000.00
45410034	South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse East Hazel Crest, Illinois	05/01/04 through 04/30/05	$125,000.00

Reason:

These contracts provide for substance abuse testing and treatment services for nonviolent, adult offenders eligible for the drug treatment court programs in Municipal Distract Four and Municipal District Six. Participants are provided treatment and social services in combination with close court supervision to help them return to the community as self-sufficient productive citizens.

These vendors have been providing services to the programs since 1999. They were originally selected for their experience in drug intervention services and for the location of their service sites. Contract services include substance abuse assessment, detoxification, random drug screening, group and individual counseling, residential treatment, health education and aftercare services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $225,000.00. (541-260 Account).

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ITEM #38

The following item was deferred at the January 22, 2004 Board Meeting:

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 and 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, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (527-260 Account). Requisition No. 45270003.

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #39

The following item was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting:

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHN M. RABA, M.D., Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with Charles Wiltz, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Emmett Shelton, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; William Lambert, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Rhay E. Street, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Shelley Lloyd, DDS, South Holland, Illinois; and Lynette Fortenberry, DDS, Chicago, Illinois, to provide professional general dentistry services to the detainees at the Department of Corrections.

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