AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Thursday, April 8, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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CHANGE (AMENDMENT) TO BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

 

ITEM #1

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2004 from

 

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

 

Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am asking that the County Board Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 1, 2004 be rescheduled to Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the hour of 10:00 A.M. in the County Board Room, Room 569, County Building, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

 

 

CORRECTION TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTRACT ADDENDUM AND

REQUEST AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMEND

 

ITEM #2

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board

 

requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners approve as amended the following item (Communication No. 262018), which was previously approved on the Finance Agenda (page 24) at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting.  The changes include information that appeared on the transmittal from the department but were not reflected on the October 21, 2003 Board Agenda as well as providing a time period for the extension.

 

The amendments are indicated by the underscored language.

 

262018        RECORDER OF DEEDS, Eugene “Gene” Moore, transmitting a Communication:

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend, increase by $1,993,600.00, and extend from October 21, 2003 through August 31, 2004 Contract No. 02-41-948 with ACS Government Records, Dallas, Texas, to furnish and implement an automated system to support its cashiering and accounting internet access operations.  This amendment will to allow for the complete integration of the 20/20 Perfect Vision Indexing application to interact with the Recorder of Deeds system, applications and operations.

 

                  Board approved amount 03-21-02:                                    $ 2,897,600.00

                  Increase requested:                                                           1,993,600.00

                  Adjusted amount:                                                            $ 4,891,200.00

 

                  Reason:      ACS is the only company that has an indexing module that can interface with the existing system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,993,600.00.  (527-579 Account).  Contract extension:  October 21, 2003 through August 31, 2004.

 

CORRECTION TO THE MARCH 9, 2004 CONTRACTS AND BONDS LETTER

 

ITEM #3

 

Transmitting a Communications, dated April 1, 2004 from

 

RAYMOND C. ROBIN, Purchasing Agent

 

Re:       March 9, 2004

            Contracts and Bonds Letter

 

Please be advised that on the March 9, 2004 Contracts and Bonds letter there are the following errors:

 

1.         Page 3, the third item, City Colleges of Chicago, Malcolm X College, the contract period reads twenty-four (24) months, when it should read thirty (30) months.

 

2.         Page 8, the fourth item, Miguel Monarrez, Jr., the contract period reads twenty-four (24) months, when it should read thirty (30) months.

 

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #4

 

JOURNAL

(February 3, 2004)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, February 3, 2004.

 

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

 

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

 

ITEM #5

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 12, 2004 from

 

DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning

 

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center/Legal Affairs Counsel Faculty Offices remodeling at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.

 

 

Permit #:

040172

 

Total Fee Amount:

$2,847.00

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):

$2,562.30

 

Amount Due (10%):

$284.70

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $2,562.30.

 

PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION

 

ITEM #6

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 18, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant in the amount of $238,500.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA).  This grant made available through the Federal Anti-Drug Abuse Act, will fund gender-responsive treatment and aftercare services to adult female offenders sentenced to probation or supervision for Driving Under the Influence (DUI)-related offenses.

 

The court also has proposed that a portion of grant funds be used to pay for training for program caseworkers and program evaluations.  The program outcomes will be carefully measured in compliance with the department’s comprehensive evaluation protocols.

 

The grant requires cash matching funds in the amount of $79,500.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $79,500.00.  Grant Award:  $238,500.00.  Funding period:  April 4, 2004 through September 30, 2005.  (541-260 Account).

 

PROPOSED GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATION

 

ITEM #7

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 24, 2004 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 $57,600.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the Domestic Violence Prosecution Suburban Coordinator Program.  This grant will fund one (1) full-time suburban coordinator who supervises assistant state’s attorney’s at the suburban municipal district courthouses that are assigned to domestic violence cases, and works to facilitate, build and increase communication and cooperation among the State’s Attorney’s Office, local suburban police departments and domestic violence advocates.

 

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 a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of the grant-funded staff.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $41,199.00 [Required Match:  $19,200.00; and Over Match:  $21,999.00].  Grant Award:  $57,600.00.  Funding period:  May 7, 2004 through May 6, 2005.  (250-818 Account).

 

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

 

ITEM #8

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 12, 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 $123,589.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will utilize a disease intervention specialist who will provide Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) risk assessment counseling to STD clinic patients and recommend partner self-referral for clients with various sexually transmitted diseases.

 

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

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL continued

 

ITEM #8 cont’d

 

The authorization to accept this grant was given on April 15, 2003 in the amount of $330,487.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $123,589.00.  Funding period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #9

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 19, 2004 from

 

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Deputy State's Attorney, Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

 

respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:

 

1.

Vastie McKinzy v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 01-L-5518

 

2.

Steve Ayers v. County of Cook, d/b/a/ Cook County Hospital and d/b/a/ Fantus Health Center, Case No. 00-L-11744

 

3.

Robert T. Johnson, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Ping Tong Ng, deceased v. County of Cook d/b/a/ Cook County Hospital, Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, Peter Hart, M.D., Kishore Kankari, M.D., Raed Al-Dallow, M.D., Payman Sattar, M.D., Bernadette Aulivola, M.D., Joseph Akamah, M.D., Case No. 01-L-2779

 

PROPOSED AGREEMENT ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #10

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 9, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $247,600.00 and extend for twelve (12) months, Contract No. 95-43-628, a subagreement to the Master Affiliation Agreement (as authorized by the Board of Commissioners on October 18, 1994) with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for services of medical residents.

 

The increase in this agreement will benefit the hospital by maintaining the integrated residency programs in General Medicine and Primary Care and the Medical Informatics and Clinical Effectiveness program of Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.  These programs provide postgraduate education and quality improvement support for inpatient and outpatient primary care throughout the Bureau of Health Services.  The expiration date of this contract was June 30, 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $247,600.00.  Contract extension:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.  (897-272 Account).

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #11

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one (1) and three (3) year rabies tags for fiscal year 2005 and 2006.

 

One time purchase.  (510-390 Account).  Requisition No. 45100002.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #12

 

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. 43350064.

 

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ITEM #13

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of recycled print shop paper (NCR, offset and index).

 

One time purchase.  (239-355 Account).  Requisition No. 42390053.

 

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ITEM #14

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for scavenger services.

 

Contract period:  June 7, 2004 through June 6, 2007.  (440-215 Account).  Requisition No. 44400048.

 

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ITEM #15

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of four (4) Kodak #3520 scanners.  The Kodak #3520 Scanner is the only scanner that works with the 20/20 Perfect Vision cashiering system, and has the speed and the volume necessary for this office.  The old Kodak scanners are obsolete and over fifteen (15) years old, therefore the office is unable to find parts or get the scanners repaired.  This item can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (527-530 Account).  Requisition No. 45270028.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #16

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of bus parts/supplies.

 

Contract period:  May 20, 2004 through May 19, 2005.  (211- 444 Account).  Requisition No. 42110529.

 

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ITEM #17

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARIA PAPPAS, Cook County Treasurer

by

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Deputy Treasurer

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of tax bill paper, envelopes, brochures and folding and inserting for fiscal year 2005 collections of the 2004 first and second installment of Cook County real estate taxes.

 

One time purchase.  (060-240 Account).  Requisition No. 50600001.

 

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ITEM #18

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARIA PAPPAS, Cook County Treasurer Office

by

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Deputy Treasurer

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the production and mailing of certified mail notices of tax delinquencies for tax year 2003, in advance of next year’s annual tax sale.

 

Contract period:  December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2005.  (060-240 Account).  Requisition No. 40600033.

 

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ITEM #19

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of reagents and supplies for nucleic acid amplification for direct detection of neisseria gonorrhoeae and chlamydia trachomatis in clinical samples for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2006.  (240-365, 891-365 and 897-365 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 42400185, 48910431 and 48970471.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #20

 

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 consumable supplies for Olympus equipment owned by the hospital for the Department of Laboratories.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970482.

 

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ITEM #21

 

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 dialysis catheters manufactured by Bard Access Systems with the precurved design which allows for greater flow rates, longer durability, and lesser chance of infections for the Department of Radiology.  This item can be bid through various vendors.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970477.

 

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ITEM #22

 

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 specialized radiographic catheters for the Department of Radiology.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970480.

 

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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 the purchase of soap and detergents for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006.  (897-330 Account).  Requisition No. 48970479.

 

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #24

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with NxLight, Inc., Lindon, Utah, to deliver an Integrated Justice Solution to the Clerk’s office that meets the requirements of the Data Exchange Pilot project.  This project will support the various processes and data exchange of critical criminal information throughout the Justice Enterprise.

 

Reason:

The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court prepared a Request for Proposal (RFP) at the direction of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), the granting agency.  Of the ten (10) firms submitting responses to the RFP, NxLight, Inc. was the lowest qualified respondent to meet all requirements.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount: $400,000.00 [$350,000.00 - (786-260 Account); and $50,000.00 – (786-579 Account)].  One time purchase.  Requisition Nos. 47860001 and 47860002.

 

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

 

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ITEM #25

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

and

EDWARD WODNICKI, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Merit Board

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Dade Behring, Inc. (formerly Syva Company), Chicago, Illinois, to provide drug testing supplies for testing in the year 2004 through 2005.

 

Reason:

This is a joint request between the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources and the Sheriff’s Merit Board.  The Bureau’s testing equipment is manufactured by Dade Behring, Inc.  This company is the sole provider of testing chemicals and metabolites that are required for the initial drug screening in the County Medical Unit.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,000.00 [$25,000.00 - (032-360 Account); and $25,000.00 - (249-260 Account)].  Contract period:  April 30, 2004 through April 29, 2005.  Requisition Nos. 40320015 and 42490001.

 

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ITEM #26

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

WILLIAM WALLACE, Executive Director, Department of Community Supervision and Intervention

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with ADT Security Services, Inc. (formerly Security Link from Ameritech), Oak Brook, Illinois, to rent two hundred (200) EMS 2000 cellular RF host processors and home monitor/receiver units (HMRUs) and power cords with GSM cellular connectivity and transmitters.

 

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #26 cont’d

 

Reason:

ADT Security Services, Inc. is the only company in North America who can provide EMS 2000 cellular equipment that will interface with the host computer system owned by the Sheriff’s Office.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $438,000.00.  Contract period:  April 1, 2004  through March 31, 2005.  (236-638 Account).  Requisition No. 42360009.

 

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

 

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ITEM #27

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

PATRICK M. DURKIN, Boot Camp Director, Sheriff’s Impact Incarceration Department

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Chicago Transit Authority (C.T.A.), Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of 30,000 single ride full fare transit cards for the Cook County Boot Camp post release participants.

 

Reason:

The Chicago Transit Authority is the only vendor of the full fare single ride bus transit cards.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $60,000.00.  (235-217 Account).  Contract period:  June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005.  Requisition No. 42350010.

 

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ITEM #28

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

MARJORIE H. O'DEA, Chief of Police, Sheriff’s Police Department

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with NEC Technologies, Inc., Rancho Cardova, California, for maintenance of computer equipment for the Criminal Apprehension Booking System (CABS) unit.

 

Reason:

NEC Technologies, Inc. is the only provider of hardware and software support for the computer equipment in the CABS unit.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $820,360.00.  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (231-440 Account).  Requisition No. 42310020.

 

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

 

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #29

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

MARJORIE H. O'DEA, Chief of Police, Sheriff’s Police Department

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Oracle Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, to provide technical support for the Criminal Apprehension Booking System (CABS) unit Oracle programs.

 

Reason:

Oracle Corporation owns the source code to all Oracle programs and is therefore the only authorized supplier of technical support services for the Oracle programs owned by the CABS unit.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $59,304.51.  Contract period:  November 30, 2003 through November 29, 2004.  (231-441 Account).  Requisition No. 42310021.

 

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

 

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ITEM #30

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARIA PAPPAS, Cook County Treasurer

by

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Deputy Treasurer

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with PCI, Inc., Tampa, Florida, to provide operational enhancements in the finance and cashiering activities.

 

Reason:

PCI, Inc. has proprietary rights for the software used in the cashiering systems.  These enhancements will improve the collection and distribution processes of the property tax collection system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,000.00 [$10,000.00 - (060-289 Account); and $40,000.00 - (534-260 Account)].  Contract period:  May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005. Requisition Nos. 40600040 and 45340010.

 

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

 

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ITEM #31

 

Transmitting a Communication, March 5, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Board of Education of the City of Chicago.  The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement is to set forth arrangements between the County and Board of Education of the City of Chicago whereby, the Bureau of Health Services affiliates will provide a training site for the Board of Educations students seeking careers in health care.  Upon approval, students in the Licensed Practical Nursing Program (LPN) and programs affiliated with the Education to Careers Health Occupations will utilize the Bureau of Health Services affiliates for the clinical component of their respective programs.  There will be no fiscal impact to the County.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #31 cont’d

 

Reason:

The LPN program is a state approved, two year Education to Careers Program.  Upon successful completion of the LPN program students are eligible to sit for the Illinois Practical Nursing Licensing exam.  After passing of the exam the students can be recruited to fill the County LPN vacancies at the Bureau of Health Services.  This is an excellent recruitment tool in that the newly graduated LPN is familiar with the County affiliates.

 

The Health Occupation Cluster provides career education programs to high school students interested in careers in healthcare.  Programs are offered at sixteen high schools and include career exploration, field trips, specialized lectures and basic healthcare skills training.  All junior and senior students participate in work-based experience.  The Bureau of Health Services affiliates are excellent conduits to their program.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  April 20, 2004 through November 30, 2009.  Requisition No. 48900474.

 

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ITEM #32

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with NDC Health Corporation (NDC), Rockville, Maryland, for the purchase of software and enhancement support for the Outpatient Pharmacy system located at Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Reason:

NDC Health Corporation installed the original pharmacy system currently in place at all the Bureau of Health Services locations.  NDC is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $259,812.00 [Fiscal Year 1:  $185,136.00; and Fiscal Year 2:  $74,676.00].  Contract period:  December 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005.  (897-441 Account).  Requisition No. 48970393.

 

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

 

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ITEM #33

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for the provision of services to perform electrophysiology studies, implantation of cardiac defibrillators and the performance of ablation procedures for the Department of Medicine at Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Reason:

There are an estimated 100 patients per year who will require specialized electrophysiology studies for life-threatening arrhythmias.  These procedures require electrophysiologic laboratory procedures, specialized laboratory personnel, and subspecialized physician services (requiring specific subspecialty board certification).

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $3,712,500.00 ($1,856,250.00 per year).  Contract period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005.  (897-272 Account).  Requisition No. 48970485.

 

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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #34

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, for the provision of services performed on-site at Stroger Hospital of Cook County and its affiliated clinics and other services performed off-site at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center for Bureau of Health Services patients suffering from sleep disorders including sleep-disordered breathing problems.

 

Reason:

Sleep apnea and narcolepsy are serious medical problems.  In sleep apnea patients repetitively stop breathing for ten (10) seconds or more while asleep leading to heart disease, lung disease, and in some cases, ultimately death.  Narcolepsy is a disease of sudden-onset, uncontrollable sleep that can be disabling and responsible for poor school and work performance as well as serious accidents.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $2,381,924.00 [Year One: $1,018,406.00; Year Two: $1,277,168.00; and Start-up cost: $86,350.00].  Contract period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2005.  (897-272 Account).  Requisition No. 48970484.

 

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ITEM #35

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Synthes Spine, Westchester, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of surgical implants and accessories for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Surgical services.

 

Reason:

Synthes Spine is the sole manufacturer and distributor of these patented spinal implants that enables surgeons to decompress damaged spinal nerve roots and cord which resulted from disease or trauma.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $450,000.00 ($225,000.00 per year).  Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2006.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970473.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

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ITEM #36

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Abbott Laboratories, Inc., Abbott Park, Illinois, for the purchase of blood analysis cartridges for the portable clinical chemistry systems provided to the hospital for the Department of Pathology Laboratories.

 

Reason:

Abbott Laboratories, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of these hand held point of care testing devices and cartridges which allows on-going testing for blood chemistry, bleeding time and blood gases at the bedside for patients in the trauma unit and other acute care environment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $778,497.00 ($259,499.00 per year).  Contract period:  August 1, 2004 through July 31, 2007.  (897-365 Account).  Requisition No. 48970476.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #37

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Boston Scientific Corporation/Target Division, Natic, Massachusetts, for the purchase of micro catheters and accessories for the Department of Radiology.

 

Reason:

Boston Scientific Corporation/Target Division is the only known manufacturer and distributor for these micro catheters and accessories used in the treatment of intracranial aneurysms vascular malformations.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $221,468.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 48970478.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #38

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $75,000.00, Contract No. 03-84-861 with Mailtech, Ltd., Cicero, Illinois, for the printing, processing and mailing of the 2003 Cook County taxpayer exemption booklet.

 

Board approved amount 11-18-03:

$290,000.00

Increase requested:

   75,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$365,000.00

 

Reason:

The enactment by the General Assembly of the Neighborhood Preservation Homestead Exemption as well as modification of other exemptions requires the reprinting of exemption booklets, informational letters and other printed resources so that taxpayers can be provided with the most current program qualification and benefit information as they apply.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $75,000.00.  (040-240 Account).

 

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ITEM #39

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase by $318,104.80, Contract No. 03-51-237 with Downtown Disposal Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for scavenger services with the Sheriff’s Custodial Department.

 

Board approved amount 02-20-03:

$294,507.10

Increase requested:

    318,104.80

Adjusted amount:

$612,611.90

 

Reason:

The request is to allow the Department of Corrections participation in the above referenced Sheriff’s Custodial Department contract for scavenger services.  The rates in the current contract with Downtown Disposal Services, Inc. will remain the same.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $318,104.80.  (239-215 Account).

PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #40

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $500,000.00, Contract No. 03-41-274 with United States Surgical Division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP, Norwalk, Connecticut, for the purchase of specialized surgical stapling devices for the Department of Surgery, Division of Perioperative Services.

 

Board approved amount 03-06-03:

$481,210.00

Increase requested:

  500,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$981,210.00

 

Reason:

This request is necessary due to an unanticipated increase in the number of requests for minimal invasive laparoscopic surgical procedures which decreases the risk of post surgical infections, which allows a faster healing time and fewer inpatient stay days in the hospital.  The expiration of this contract is April 30, 2005.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $500,000.00.  (897-362 Account).

 

PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS

 

ITEM #41

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 03-41-697 with Tech-Win IT, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for full time, on-site technical consulting services for the Cook County Wide Area Network (WAN).

 

Reason:

Tech-Win IT, Inc. designed the Internet Protocol (IP) addressing scheme for the WAN when it was implemented in 1998.  Tech-Win IT, Inc. is uniquely familiar with the WAN's technical architecture and has assisted agencies throughout the County in the design and integration of data systems into the WAN.  Tech-Win, IT, Inc. will continue to work closely with the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation managers on issues such as WAN security, systems integration, IP addressing and troubleshooting.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $260,000.00.  Contract period:  May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005.  (016-441 Account).  Requisition No. 40160273.

 

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ITEM #42

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 99-41-1369 with Quadramed Corporation, San Rafael, California, for maintenance services for the nCODER ä, the interface software and the APC Integrated Grouper.

 

Reason:

Quadramed Corporation is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the nCODER ä, the interface software and the APC Integrated Grouper.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $113,970.00 ($56,985.00 per year).  Contract period:  May 6, 2004 through May 5, 2006.  (543-260 Account).  Requisition No. 45430475.

 

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #43

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARIA PAPPAS, Cook County Treasurer

by

DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Deputy Treasurer

 

requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a contract which was Board approved on November 18, 2003 with DesignTek ONE, Inc., Skokie, Illinois, (formerly known as Chamerlik/Compulogic) for the development of Web Hosting and Will Call Extranet programs by deleting the provision for the Will Call Extranet and adding additional requirements to address the changed needs of the office.

 

Reason:

The Treasurer’s Office is requesting DesignTek ONE, Inc. provide system enhancements to the Treasurer’s general Web site as well as to three additional Web-based systems, namely, Tax Paying Agencies Extranet (TPA) Payment Processing, a system which automates payments made by third parties on behalf of taxpayers; Constituency Management System (CRM), a constituency management system which automates the response to e-mail based inquires; and Agency Only Extranet (AOWS), a system designed to supply taxing agencies with current information regarding tax distributions.  DesignTek ONE, Inc. will provide enhancements to the aforementioned systems, as well as ongoing maintenance services for all.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $321,830.00 [$113,830.00 - *(717/060-579 Account); $20,000.00 – (060-186 Account); $20,000.00 – (060-289 Account); $60,000.00 – (060-441 Account); $48,000.00 - (534-260 Account); $100,000.00 – (534-579 Account); and $20,000.00 – (534-441 Account)].  One time purchase.  Requisition Nos. 30600089 40600009, 40600041, 40600042, 45340012, 45340013, and 45340014.

 

*Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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

 

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

 

ITEM #44

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 19, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith is a request to amend prior authorization to advertise for bids which was previously approved by the Board on July 10, 2001 for the Countywide Elevator Modernization Project-Bid Package 7.  It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.  (See related Item #46).

 

This project provides for the modernization of elevators and/or escalators at Fantus Clinic, Hektoen and Durand Buildings at the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Campus, Markham and Maywood Courthouses, and escalators at 118 North Clark Street.

 

Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #45

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 17, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services contract with William E. Brazley and Associates, Ltd. for design and construction administration of the Countywide Telecommunication Wiring Installation Project - Phase 2 at the Criminal Courts Building.

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #45 cont’d

 

This project provides for telecommunication infrastructure wiring to inter-connect all County facilities to a Wide Area Network (WAN), and includes the installation of wiring infrastructure for fiber optic backbone with level 5 category wiring. 

 

It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $375,000.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #46

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 18, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 2, payable to Lerch-Bates and Associates, Inc., architect/engineer for the Countywide Elevator Modernization Project - Bid Package 7.  This change order is for work necessary to complete the project.  It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.  (See related Item #44).

 

This change order will provide for additions to the scope of professional consulting services to include:  the design of elevator tie-in to fire alarm systems at the Markham and Maywood Courthouses and the Fantus Clinic, Durand and Hektoen Buildings located at Stroger Hospital of Cook County Campus, and the renovations of 3 additional elevators at Fantus Clinic.  These changes are required to comply with city code changes, issued in 2001, subsequent to the start of this project, and also to comply with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements issued in 2003.

 

The change order will also include elimination from this contract the construction administration work necessary for one elevator renovation at both Hektoen and the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.  A 60 day time extension is necessary to complete the design phase.

 

Contract No. 99-43-1166

 

            Original Contract Sum:                                                  $   651,438.00

            Total Changes to-date:                                                      327,000.00

            Adjusted Contract to-date:                                                  978,438.00

            Amount of this Modification:                                                90,039.00

            Adjusted Contract Sum:                                                 $1,068,477.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $90,039.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #47

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 29, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 1, payable to Design Installation Systems, Inc., for the Emergency Contract for Work for the Countywide Building Exterior Inspection and Stabilization Project - Phase 2 at the Department of Corrections and Oak Forest Hospital.  This change order is for additional work necessary to complete the building stabilization at the Department of Corrections South Campus Building III.  It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #47 cont’d

 

This change order will provide additional reinforcement for the rebuilding of the parapet walls at the roof level and replacement of the concrete roof slab over the basement steam room. These changes are necessary because hidden cracked concrete was found in the field after initial demolition of the work areas.

 

Contract No. 04-43-304

 

            Original Contract Sum:                                                             $ 308,000.00

            Total Changes to-date:                                                                      00.00

            Adjusted Contract to-date:                                                          308,000.00

            Amount of this Modification:                                                        76,925.00

            Adjusted Contract Sum:                                                           $ 384,925.00

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $76,925.00.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

REAL ESTATE MATTER

 

ITEM #48

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2004 from

 

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to dispense beverages and foodstuffs at several locations for a term of 36 months.  The locations are indicated below:

 

Criminal Courts Administration Building and Warehouse at 23rd and Rockwell

Department of Corrections at 26th Street and California Avenue

Cook County Department of Corrections, South Campus

Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)

Juvenile Court Annex (JUV-ANNX)

Medical Examiner’s Office (ME)

Cook County Building (CCB)

 

Contract period:  June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2007.

 

Approval recommended.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER DALEY

 

ITEM #49

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Thursday, March 25, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER QUIGLEY

 

ITEM #50

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Monday, April 5, 2004 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #51

 

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 #52

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 22, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Permission to Advertise

            Maintenance Materials

            District #1 – Village of Schaumburg

District #2 – City of Des Plaines

District #3 – Village of LaGrange Park

District #4 – Village of Orland Park

District #5 – City of Blue Island

 

The following projects are presented to your Honorable Body for adoption and authorization for advertising for bids after all appropriate approvals of the plans, specifications, proposals and the estimates have been obtained for receipt of Contractor’s bids:

 

LOCATION                           TYPE                                      SECTION NUMBER

 

Hot patch materials                   Annual Contract                        04-PATCH-22-GM

Cold patch materials                  Annual Contract                        04-PATCH-23-GM

Crushed limestone                     Annual Contract                        04-STONE-12-GM

 

I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in this recommendation (600-600 Account).

 

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ITEM #53

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

Re:       Permission to Advertise

            Countywide maintenance at various locations

 

The following maintenance items are presented to your Honorable Body for adoption and authorization for advertising for bids after all appropriate approvals of the plans, specifications, proposals and the estimates have been obtained for receipt of Contractor’s bids:

 

LOCATION                                  TYPE                                               SECTION NUMBER

 

Curb lane cleaning services              Annual maintenance contract              04-IFCLS-05-GM

Guardrail and fence materials           Annual maintenance contract              04-IFGFM-08-GM

 

I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in this recommendation (Illinois First - 501 Account).

 

AGREEMENTS

 

ITEM #54

 

Submitting for your approval TWO (2) AGREEMENTS/RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and with Knight E/A, Inc.

Additional Part B engineering services

88th/86th Avenue,

111th Street to 87th Street

in the cities of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills

Section:  01-W3016-02-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $719,761.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

AGREEMENTS continued

 

ITEM #54 cont’d

 

2.

Illinois Commerce Commission Stipulated Agreement between the County of Cook,

and the Union Pacific Railroad

Installation of an additional track, etc.

State Street at Union Pacific Railroad

in the City of Chicago Heights

Section:  98-W5602-03-RP

Fiscal Impact:  $564,138.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #55

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT/

RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Glenview

Sanitary sewer and water main additions/repairs, etc.

West/East Lake Avenue,

Milwaukee Avenue to Patriot Boulevard

in the Village of Glenview

Section:  95-A5919-06-RP

Fiscal Impact:  $1,446,000.00 (100% reimbursable from the Village)

from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #56

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

AMENDMENT/RESOLUTION:

 

1.

Amendment #1 to an Intergovernmental Economic Development Program Agreement between the County of Cook, the State of Illinois, Lake County and the Village of Deer Park

Improvement to State Highway FAU 1270

Lake-Cook Road,

Quentin Road to US Route 12 (Rand Road)

in the Village of Deer Park

Section:  02-A5010-01-EG

Fiscal Impact:  None

 

 

Previously, November 19, 2002, your Honorable Body approved an Intergovernmental Economic Development Program Agreement for this improvement.  This amendment revises the Division of cost to include the addition of funds rolled over from the State’s Plum Grove Road Project from US Route 12 (Rand Road) to Lake-Cook Road for application of funds towards the State’s commitment for the Lake-Cook Road improvement and has no fiscal impact to Cook County.

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #57

 

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

 

1.

Reimbursement Agreement between the County of Cook and the Village of Orland Hills

Installation of a new sidewalk, new drive turnarounds, etc.

94th Avenue,

171st Street to 159th Street

in the Village of Orland Hills

Section:   97-W2609-01-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $17,277.50 from Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

MAINTENANCE RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #58

 

Submitting for your approval THREE (3) MAINTENANCE/RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.         Motor Fuel Tax Project

            Maintenance Resolution

            Purchase of hot patch materials

            District #1 – Village of Schaumburg

            District #2 – City of Des Plaines

            District #3 – Village of LaGrange Park

            District #4 – Village of Orland Park

            District #5 – City of Blue Island

            Section:  04-PATCH-22-GM

            Fiscal Impact:  $150,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

2.         Motor Fuel Tax Project

            Maintenance Resolution

            Purchase of cold patch materials

            District #1 – Village of Schaumburg

            District #2 – City of Des Plaines

            District #3 – Village of LaGrange Park

            District #4 – Village of Orland Park

            District #5 – City of Blue Island

Section:  04-PATCH-23-GM

Fiscal Impact:  $75,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

3.         Motor Fuel Tax Project

            Maintenance Resolution

            Purchase of crushed limestone

            District #1 – Village of Schaumburg

            District #2 – City of Des Plaines

            District #3 – Village of LaGrange Park

            District #4 – Village of Orland Park

            District #5 – City of Blue Island

            Section:  04-STONE-12-GM

            Fiscal Impact:  $150,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

 

ITEM #59

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 10, 2004 from

 

GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner

 

Please transfer $35,249.99 from (018-110 Account) Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees to (018-289 Account) Technical Services Not Otherwise Classification for contractual services for Terri Lynn Graham, my Chief of Staff.

ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT

 

ITEM #60

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 10, 2004 from

 

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

 

respectfully request that pursuant to General Administrative Order 2004-01, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approve the disbursement of funds 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 2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $200,000.00.  (531-818 Account).

 

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2004-01

SUBJECT:  ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT

 

            Pursuant to the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act (710, ILCS 20/1 et seq.), the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has collected fees from civil filings for the year 2003 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 2003 total $217,629.00.

 

Upon review of applications received for funds collected in 2003 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, ILCS 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 $17,629.00 remains collected for the year 2003 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 $17,629.00 representing funds collected under the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act for 2003 but not disbursed, shall be disbursed to the Treasurer of Cook County for the administration of justice in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #61

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

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

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

Recognizing National Public Health Week, April 5-11, 2004

 

WHEREAS, over the past 50 years, the United States has achieved significant increases in life expectancy and reductions in the incidence of injury, disability and disease; and

 

WHEREAS, a public health approach is credited with the majority of improvements in our health status and expanded life expectancy; and

 

Whereas, public health succeeds by identifying and addressing patterns of disease, illness and injury in populations; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #61 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH), one of seven affiliates of the Cook County Bureau of Health Services, has been the official government entity providing population-based strategies to improve the health status of the 129 suburban communities of Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, the theme for National Public Health Week is Eliminating Health Disparities: Communities Moving from Statistics to Solutions, CCDPH acknowledges the racial and ethnic health disparities facing residents of suburban Cook County especially in the areas of  HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, cancer screening and management, heart disease and stroke, diabetes and immunizations; and

 

WHEREAS, National Public Health Week, April 5-11, 2004, provides an opportunity for the public, officials, and health professionals to learn about health disparities, collaborate on possible solutions and celebrate successes in improving the health of all citizens.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Cook County recognizes April 5-11, 2004 as National Public Health Week and commends the Cook County Department of Public Health for their part in promoting the health of, and protecting all of our residents from illness and disability.

 

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ITEM #62

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN P. DALEY, Chairman, Committee on Finance

 

Your Committee on Finance has considered and reviewed the subject of the Annual Levy of Taxes for the Fiscal Year A.D., 2004, together with the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the County of Cook for that period.

 

The Committee, therefore, requests your careful consideration and examination of the “Resolution for the Levy of Taxes for the Fiscal Year A.D., 2004,” submitted herewith, and further recommends its adoption and passage by the Board of Commissioners.

 

RESOLUTION

 

FOR THE LEVY OF TAXES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004

 

WHEREAS, the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, has considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year A.D., 2004, and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the County of Cook for said fiscal year, and has recommended that this Resolution for the Levy of Taxes be adopted, and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, approved, passed, and adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill of the County of Cook, for its Fiscal Year 2004, and which said Appropriation Bill is hereinafter set forth, together with an additional marginal column therein captioned: "AMOUNTS OF APPROPRIATIONS PAYABLE FROM THE TAX LEVY"

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #62 cont’d

 

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that the sum of  $ 720,483,542 which is to be collected from the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year A.D., 2004 of the County of Cook for the corporate fund purposes of said County, and for the public safety fund purposes of said County, and for the health program fund purposes of said County, and for the payment of principal interest on bonds of said County, and for Cook County Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund, and for the Election Fund: said sum being the total amount of appropriations heretofore legally made and contained in the Annual Appropriation Bill (hereinafter set forth in the Resolution) for the Fiscal Year 2004 duly adopted by the Board of Cook County Commissioners on Tuesday, February 24, 2004, their reconvened meeting of Monday, February 23, 2004, be and said sum of $720,483,542 is hereby levied on and upon all taxable property in the said County of Cook for the current Fiscal Year 2004.  The specific amounts herein levied for the various purposes heretofore named are stated in this Resolution, and Tax Levy, by being listed and itemized in the separate columns captioned: "Amounts of Appropriation payable from the Tax Levy."  The tax hereby levied for said Fiscal Year 2004 for said appropriations, to be collected from this Levy, being the aforesaid total, consists of the following specific amount levied for the various purposes hereinafter set forth:

 

Corporate Purposes Fund                                                                 $12,169,835

                   Allowance for Uncollected Taxes                                        376,387

Total Corporate Purposes Fund                                                                                         12,546,222

 

Public Safety Fund                                                                           169,948,992

                   Allowance for Uncollected Taxes                                      5,256,154

Total Public Safety Fund                                                                                                 175,205,146

 

County Health Fund                                                                         144,388,125

                   Allowance for Uncollected Taxes                                      4,465,612

Total County Health Fund                                                                                               148,853,737

 

Bond and Interest Funds                                                                                                 164,246,728

 

County Employees Annuity & Benefit Fund                                                                     192,531,709

 

Election Fund                                                                                     26,287,000

                   Allowance for Uncollected Taxes                                        813,000

Total Election Fund                                                                                                          27,100,000

Total Tax Levy                                                                                                           $ 720,483,542

 

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ITEM #63

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 22, 2004 from

 

JOHN F. CHAMBERS, County Comptroller

 

Transmitted herewith for your consideration are Resolution providing for the transfer of $2,500,000 from the County's Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the County's Circuit Court Automation Fund for the Fiscal Year 2004.

 

Your approval of these Resolutions is recommended.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

                        A RESOLUTION providing for the transfer of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois to the Circuit Court Automation Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois

 

PREAMBLES

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #63 cont’d

 

            WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that a "County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County ... (is) a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County") has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County has previously established a Motor Fuel Tax Fund of the County (the "Motor Fuel Tax Fund"); and

 

            WHEREAS, Article 5, Division 1, Section 5-701.10 of the Illinois Highway Code, as amended (Ill. Rev. Stat. (1991), Ch. 121,¶ 5-701-10), authorizes the County to use any motor fuel tax money allotted to the County for the purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County; and

 

            WHEREAS, moneys existing in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund may be used to pay any and all expenditures resulting from the activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County by transferring such moneys, in whole or in part, to the Circuit Court Automation Fund of the County (the "Automation Fund"); and

 

            WHEREAS, moneys will be available in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for transfer to the Automation Fund during the Fiscal Year 2004; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be in its best interest to transfer $2,500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Automation Fund.

 

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of The County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:

 

            Section 1.  Incorporation of Preambles.  The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference.

 

            Section 2.  Authorization.  It is hereby found and determined that the Board has been authorized by law to transfer a sum of $2,500,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Automation Fund.

 

            Section 3.  Transfer of Funds.  The Treasurer of the County is hereby directed to transfer from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund a sum of $2,500,000 which amount is to be placed to the credit of the Automation Fund for expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the circuit court of the County and for highway related County department expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2004.

 

            Section 4.  Filing of the Resolution.  The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the purpose set forth, in this Resolution.

 

            Section 5.  Severability.  If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

 

            Section 6.  Repealer.  All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

 

            Section 7.  Constitutional Power of the County.  This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.

 

            Section 8.  Effective Date.  The Board hereby finds that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Board and approval by the President of the Board.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #63 cont’d

 

            PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by The County of Cook, Illinois, a home rule unit of government, this 8th day of April, 2004.

 

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ITEM #64

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 22, 2004 from

 

JOHN F. CHAMBERS, County Comptroller

 

Transmitted herewith for your consideration are Resolution providing for the transfer of $32,000,000 from the County's Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the County's Public Safety Fund for the Fiscal Year 2004.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

A RESOLUTION providing for the transfer of funds from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois to the Public Safety Fund of The County of Cook, Illinois

 

PREAMBLES

 

            WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that a "County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County ... (is) a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County has previously established a Motor Fuel Tax Fund of the County (the “Motor Fuel Tax Fund”); and

 

            WHEREAS, Article 5, Division 1, Section 5-701.10 of the Illinois Highway Code, as amended (Ill. Rev. Stat. (1991), Ch. 121,¶ 5-701-10), authorizes the County to use any motor fuel tax money allotted to the County for the purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County; and

 

            WHEREAS, moneys existing in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund may be used to pay any and all expenditures resulting from the activities conducted by the circuit court located in the County and for the further purpose of paying any and all expenditures resulting from the activities of any County department which has a relation to highways located within the County by transferring such moneys, in whole or in part, to the Public Safety Fund of the County (the “Public Safety Fund”); and

 

            WHEREAS, moneys will be available in the Motor Fuel Tax Fund for transfer to the Public Safety Fund during the Fiscal Year 2004; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be in its best interest to transfer $32,000,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Public Safety Fund.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:

 

            Section 1.  Incorporation of Preambles.  The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference.

 

            Section 2.  Authorization.  It is hereby found and determined that the Board has been authorized by law to transfer a sum of $32,000,000 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund to the Public Safety Fund.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #64 cont’d

 

            Section 3.  Transfer of Funds.  The Treasurer of the County is hereby directed to transfer from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund a sum of $32,000,000 which amount is to be placed to the credit of the Public Safety Fund for expenditures resulting from activities conducted by the Circuit Court of the County and for highway related County department expenditures for the Fiscal Year 2004.

 

            Section 4.  Filing of the Resolution.  The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the purpose set forth, in this Resolution.

 

            Section 5.  Severability.  If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

 

            Section 6.  Repealer.  All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

 

            Section 7.  Constitutional Power of the County.  This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.

 

            Section 8.  Effective Date.  The Board hereby finds that this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the Board and approval by the President of the Board.

 

            PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by the County of Cook, Illinois, a home rule unit of government, this 8th day of April 2004.

 

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ITEM #65

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 22, 2004 from

 

JOHN F. CHAMBERS, County Comptroller

 

Transmitted herewith for your consideration is a Resolution providing for the transfer of working cash funds for the Fiscal Year 2004.

 

The Fiscal Year 2004 Budget Resolution along with this Resolution will allow for the maintenance of an estimated $294.0 million in the County's consolidated working cash fund and the ability to utilize working cash funds while awaiting distribution of the first and second installation of real estate tax collections.  The working cash funds will be repaid throughout Fiscal Year 2004 in accordance with past practices.

 

Your approval of this Resolution is recommended.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

                        A RESOLUTION providing for a Working Cash Fund of the County of Cook and for transfers there from for the Fiscal Year 2004

 

                                                                  PREAMBLES

 

            WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that "a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County...(is) a Home Rule Unit" and The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County"), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the powers granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of said Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County maintains the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds as independent, self-balancing funds for accounting purposes; and

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #65 cont’d

 

            WHEREAS, the County has previously established separate Working Cash Funds for Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Fund purposes; and

 

            WHEREAS, all taxes and other receipts in support of Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Fund purposes are paid into a single account, the County's "A" account; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County has therefore determined that it is possible to consolidate its Working Cash Funds while maintaining the accounting integrity of the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds; and

 

            WHEREAS, the County has determined it to be more efficient and to require less borrowing to manage its cash on the basis of a consolidated Working Cash Fund; and

 

            WHEREAS, it becomes necessary from time to time to borrow from a Working Cash Fund to meet ordinary and contingent expenses of the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds of the County for cash flow needs in anticipation of settlement of various accounts receivable, including property taxes; and

 

            WHEREAS, it shall be the policy of Cook County to repay all loans to the Corporate, Public Safety, Health Facilities and Election Funds from any Working Cash Fund from any and all available funds prior to the end of the fiscal year during which the loan or loans were made; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year 2004 for Cook County, Section 18, establishes a limit of $294.0 million for the Working Cash Funds.

 

            NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois, as follows:

 

            Section 1.  Incorporation of Preambles.  The Board hereby finds that all of the recitals contained in the preambles to this Resolution are full, true, and correct and does hereby incorporate them into this Resolution by this reference.

 

            Section 2.  Authorization.  There is hereby created a single, consolidated Working Cash Fund in the amount of $309.0 million to be used for the purposes described above.

 

            Section 3.  Transfer of Funds by the Treasurer.  The Treasurer of Cook County is hereby directed to consolidate all balances in the County's various Working Cash Funds, and to make available all remaining sums, not to exceed $294.0 million, for 2004 cash flow borrowing needs to be transferred from time to time.

 

            Section 4.  Transfer of Funds by the Comptroller.  The Comptroller is hereby directed to transfer to the Treasurer from any and all available funds, the full aggregate amount borrowed there from prior to November 30, 2004.

 

            Section 5.  Filing of the Resolution.  The Board hereby directs the Clerk of the County to file a certified copy of this Resolution with the Treasurer of the County and the Treasurer is hereby directed to cause the transfer of moneys as provided by, and for the purpose set forth, in this Resolution.

 

            Section 6.  Severability.  If any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining provisions of this Resolution.

 

            Section 7.  Repealer.  All ordinances, resolutions or orders, or parts thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Resolution are to the extent of such conflict hereby repealed.

 

            Section 8.  Constitutional Power of the County.  This Resolution is adopted pursuant to the constitutional powers of the County as a home rule unit notwithstanding any provisions of the Illinois Revised Statutes to the contrary.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #65 cont’d

 

            Section 9.  Effective Date.  The Board finds and determines that this resolution shall be in full force and effect for the fiscal year 2004, December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.

 

            PRESENTED, PASSED, APPROVED AND RECORDED by the County of Cook, Illinois, a home rule unit of government, this 8th day of April, 2004.

 

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ITEM #66

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 24, 2004 from

 

GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development

 

Re:       Four Seasons Realty Holdings, LLC

            Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the Company’s application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.

 

Four Seasons Realty Holdings, LLC requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance.  This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County within the ninety (90) day period from purchase on January 29, 2004.

 

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Bridgeview and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b which provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Four Seasons Realty Holdings, LLC and the Resolution from Bridgeview for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9934 South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 23-12-400-028-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for five months at the time of purchase and that special circumstances are present.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9934 South 76th Avenue, Bridgeview, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.

 

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #67

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 11, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting approval of a resolution to update the title of the bank account that the Cook County Department of Public Health currently has with CORUS Bank.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

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

 

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update the name of this checking account because the Cook County Department of Public Health is no longer birth and death certificate registrar.

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the name of this checking account at CORUS Bank be changed from the Cook County Department of Public Health Registrar Account to the Cook County Department of Public Health Small Check Account. 

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #68

 

Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration.  The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #69

 

 

Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations...................................................... Meeting of April 8, 2004

 

 

Finance.......................................................................................................... Meeting of April 8, 2004

 

 

Zoning and Building......................................................................................... Meeting of April 8, 2004

 

 

Roads and Bridges.......................................................................................... Meeting of April 8, 2004

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, April 20, 2004.