POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, April 9, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
JOURNAL
(February 21, 2002)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a
record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday,
February 21, 2002.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this
matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM
ITEM #2
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2002 from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ZELDA MARTIN WHITTLER, Undersheriff
requesting authorization to extend
the end date from October 31, 2001 through June 30, 2002, for the Post Release
Reintegration Grant. This will allow the
Impact Incarceration Department adequate time to spend the remaining funds in
the grant.
The purpose of this grant is to
fund the post release phase of the Cook County Boot Camp program. The post release phase provides participants
with needed support as they transition into their communities from the Boot
Camp site. The phase includes ongoing
counseling, job search consultation, values reaffirmation and appropriate
supervision.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Funding period extension: October
31, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 15, 2002 from
JAMES M. O’ROURKE, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory
Council
requesting authorization to amend the action of the Cook
County Board of Commissioners (March 9, 2000, Item #5) by adding Haymarket
Center’s Prevention Project to the list of non Cook County governmental
agencies providing services under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG). This grant would be for
$150,000.00 of federal LLEBG funds.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $150,000.00.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENTS
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with Riverside Medical
Center.
The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement
is to establish an educational relationship between Cook County Hospital and
Riverside Medical Center to provide required training for Cook County Hospital
house staff physicians in rural medicine to comply with the Federal Training
Grant requirements for primary care physicians.
This agreement has been delayed because of the need to complete the
necessary paperwork.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: January 1, 2002 through January 30,
2005. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970610.
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ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with Midwestern
University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement
is to maintain Cook County Hospital’s educational relationship with Midwestern
University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine for training residents and
medical students. This agreement has
been delayed because of the need to negotiate the terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: February 1, 2002 through June 30, 2007. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970545.
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ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with McGaw Medical
Center of Northwestern University.
The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement
is to maintain Cook County Hospital’s educational relationship with McGaw
Medical Center of Northwestern University for training residents and medical
students. This agreement has been
delayed because of the need to negotiate the terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2006. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970542.
COOPERATIVE MASTER FUNDING AGREEMENT
ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Cooperative Master Funding Agreement with McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University.
The purpose of the Cooperative Master Funding Agreement is
to stipulate the terms and conditions for reimbursing McGaw Medical Center of
Northwestern University for the contractual services that they provide to the
Hospital. This agreement has been delayed
because of the need to negotiate the terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract period: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2003. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970543.
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDUM
ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a Program Addendum with the University of Illinois College of Medicine,
Chicago, Illinois. The current
Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA), under which this Program
Addendum falls, is Contract No. 01-43-450 approved by the Board on December 5,
2000.
The purpose of the Program Addendum is to provide Cook
County Hospital’s training programs with access to the University of Illinois
College of Medicine’s Online Graduate Medical Education Core Curriculum
program. Participation in this program
will assist the Hospital in ensuring that its residency training programs
comply with Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
standards. This agreement was delayed
because of the need to negotiate the specific terms and conditions.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$10,000.00 ($3,333.34 per year).
Contract period: January 1, 2002
through December 31, 2004. (897-272
Account). Requisition No. 28970549.
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #9
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION
SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication from
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau
respectfully request permission to discuss the following
cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
1. Bennett v. Gercone, Sheahan v. Richardson, Case No.
00-L-01088
#251007
2. Codina v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-12359
#251008
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued
ITEM #9 cont'd
3. Mola v. Sheahan, Barnes, Case No. 00-M2-869
#251009
4. Des Jardins v. Grammatis, Case No. 01-L-2592
#251010
5. Williams v. County of Cook, Case No. 99-L-10251
#251011
6. Zentner v. Dunbar, Case No. 01-C-3145
#251012
AGREEMENT
ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2002 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
I transmit herewith the annual request of the Chicago
Transit Authority for a contribution of $2,000,000.00, pursuant to law, to the
Chicago Transit Authority from the County of Cook.
AGREEMENT ADDENDUM
ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 13, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to execute
the option to extend Contract No. 01-43-556 with the American Heart Association
(AHA), Dallas, Texas, approved by the Board on March 20, 2001.
The purpose of the Agreement is to allow Cook County
Hospital to provide emergency cardiovascular care (ECC) training, which
complies with AHA standards, to the Hospital’s staff. This agreement has been delayed because of
the need to complete the AHA accreditation requirements.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract extension: July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2003. (897-272 Account).
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #12
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of office supplies for the Adult Probation
Department, Circuit Court of Cook County.
One time purchase.
(280-350 Account). Requisition
Nos. 22804044 and 22804045.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central
Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of refurbished telephone equipment from an
approved Avaya equipment reseller. This
refurbished telephone equipment can be bid through various resellers.
One time purchase.
(016-376 Account). Requisition
No. 20160075.
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central
Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of telecommunications, data material
supplies and equipment for the Criminal Court Administration Building.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 20160112.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #15
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of laser shipping/address labels for use in
various divisions of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
One time purchase.
(344-388 Account). Requisition
No. 23440561.
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ITEM #16
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
RONALD F. ROSE, Chief County Custodian
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of plastic receptacle liners.
Contract period: June
5, 2002 through June 4, 2003. (215-330
Account). Requisition No. 22159014.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #17
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of eighteen (18) solid state variable
frequency drives for supply and return fan motors.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 22000230.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #18
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of forty (40) window air conditioning units
for the Cook County warehouse.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 22000228.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #19
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities
Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids to replace cooling tower fill at the Cook County power
plant.
One time purchase.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Requisition No. 22000231.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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ITEM #20
APPROVED
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
24400047 Dairy products September 6, 2002 through
September 5, 2003
24400048 Fruit juice September 13, 2002
through September 12, 2003
(440-310 Account).
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for film processing services.
Contract period:
September 22, 2002 through September 21, 2003. (259-355 Account). Requisition No. 22590042.
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ITEM #22
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the rental of one-ton cargo vans.
Contract period: June
1, 2002 through May 31, 2003. (699-634
Account). Requisition No. 26990003.
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ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the production and mailing of certified-mail notices of
tax delinquencies in advance of next year’s annual tax sale.
One time purchase.
(060-240 Account). Requisition
No. 20600072.
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ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the purchase of surgical instruments for the Department
of Material Management, Division of Central Sterile Supply.
One time purchase.
(897-362 Account). Requisition
No. 28970612.
CONTRACTS
ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
by
BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with ACS Government Records, Dallas, Texas, for a project to
image the official legal description records for all property within Cook
County. An estimated two million cards
will be imaged, allowing the County Clerk to preserve these historical records
and make the records available for access by other county offices. Imaging the records will also ease retrieval
of legal descriptions by County Clerk’s employees, improving customer service
with respect to the 1200 requests for copies of these documents received each
month. The project provides for the
images to be stored on the County’s mainframe, allowing access by other offices
and making possible future use in conjunction with the County-wide geographic
information system (GIS) currently under development.
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Reason: |
With the assistance of the County’s Chief Information
Officer, the County Clerk sought proposals in order to determine the most
qualified company to assist with this project. Based on this Request for Proposals, the
Clerk has selected ACS Government Records as the company most clearly meeting
the project requirements, at the lowest cost. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$340,000.00 [$100,000.00 - (*717/110-579 Account) and $240,000.00 –
(533-579)]. Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. Requisition No. 25330006.
*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 #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central
Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Tech-Win IT, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for full time, year
round, on site, senior engineering services for the Cook County wide area
network (WAN).
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Reason: |
Tech-Win IT, Inc. designed the Internet Protocol (IP)
addressing scheme for the WAN when implemented in 1998. Tech-Win IT, Inc. is uniquely familiar with
the technical architecture of the WAN and has assisted all County agencies,
such as the Bureau of Health Services, Assessor, Sheriff, County Clerk,
Recorder of Deeds, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Chief Judge in the design
and integration of data systems onto the WAN.
Moreover, Tech-Win IT, Inc. works closely with the Bureau of
Information Technology and Automation managers in the ongoing development of
network security, systems integration, and trouble shooting procedures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$240,000.00. Contract
period: May 1, 2002 through April 30,
2003. (016-441 Account). Requisition No. 20160088.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #27
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Leap Technologies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to provide
training of selected senior staff and managers.
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Reason: |
Leap Technologies, Inc. developed a process for leveraging
employee involvement in continuous improvement and change efforts, guiding
improvement teams from idea generation and analysis to implementation and
results documentation. In the Office
of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, enhanced technology is often leading to
changes in many procedures and the workflow related to them. The program offered by Leap Technologies,
Inc. will assist employees in learning how to implement and manage changes in
the work environment. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$105,000.00. Contract
period: May 1, 2002 through November 30,
2002. (348-260 Account). Requisition No. 23480673.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief
Information Officer,
Bureau
of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, to
provide technical, consulting, management and staffing services for the Cook
County wide area network (WAN). The Cook
County WAN is the second largest WAN in the State of Illinois, and is relied
upon by Cook County agencies and departments, 100 municipalities, and numerous
federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. The increasing number and complexity of
computer applications that run on the WAN make WAN up-time and security
critical concerns.
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Reason: |
Sentinel Technologies, Inc. was chosen after an extensive
Request for Proposal (RFP) process in which eight vendors submitted
proposals. Sentinel Technologies,
Inc.’s proposal best met the County’s needs and also was the lowest cost. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,967,147.60 (Year 1 - $643,777.60; Year 2 - $654,403.40; and Year 3 -
$668,966.60). Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2005. (Various departments - 220 Accounts).
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Proactive Technologies, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to
provide a network engineer/trainer to work on the cashiering and accounting
project.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #29 cont'd
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Reason: |
This service is required to provide a consultation network
engineer/trainer to the Recorder of Deeds for the implementation of the
cashiering and accounting project.
Proactive Technologies, Inc. has a comprehensive understanding of the
Recorder of Deeds Local Area Network and will provide technical assistance
for the project in making the transition from the current system to the new
system, including all satellite offices. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$156,000.00. Contract
period: April 1, 2002 through September
30, 2002. (715/130-579 Account). Requisition No. 21300032.
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 #30
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Iron Oaks Adventure Center, Olympia Fields, Illinois, to
utilize the skill building team adventure course for students participating in
the Sheriff’s Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
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Reason: |
Iron Oaks Adventure Center is the only known facility in
Cook County that offers a skill building course designed to meet the needs of
the students enrolled in the Sheriff’s Community Based Programs G.R.E.A.T.
program. Iron Oaks Adventure Center
can accommodate large groups of children on any given day, allowing for
several classes to participate at the same time. The adult skill building course has been
State approved and modified for juvenile participants. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant funded amount: $12,800.00.
Contract period: June 1, 2002
through January 15, 2003. (699-237
Account). Requisition No. 26990008.
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ITEM #31
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based
Programs
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Best Expressions, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona, for the purchase
of t-shirts and pencil cases for use in the Sheriff’s Gang Resistance Education
and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #31 cont'd
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Reason: |
The existing co-operative agreement between the Sheriff’s
Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms mandates that these
items be purchased from Best Expressions, Inc. This company has the sole copyright to use
the G.R.E.A.T. logo, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms logo and the
Sheriff’s logo on these items. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant funded amount: $30,000.00.
One time purchase. (699-390
Account). Requisition No. 26990013.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Beckman Coulter, Inc., Brea, California, for the purchase
of reagents and supplies for a paragon electrophoresis densitometer owned by
the Hospital for the Department of Pathology, Division of Immunology
Laboratory.
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Reason: |
Beckman Coulter, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and
distributor for the reagents and supplies compatible with the existing
equipment and used in the detection/identification of abnormal hemoglobins
and protein levels. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$33,344.00 ($16,672.00 per year).
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-365
Account). Requisition No. 28970613.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #33
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Thoratec Laboratories Corporation, Pleasanton, California,
for the purchase of consumable supplies for a vendor provided ventricular
assist device system for the Department of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.
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Reason: |
Thoratec Laboratories Corporation is the only known
manufacturer and distributor of this FDA approved ventricular assist device
system that includes a portable unit that maintains patient’s blood flow to
vital organs after open heart surgery and when conventional therapy fails. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$800,000.00 ($400,000.00 per year).
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28970595.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Perclose, Incorporated, an Abbott Laboratories Company,
Redwood City, California, for the purchase of a mediated suture closure device
system for the Department of Medicine, Division of Adult Cardiology.
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Reason: |
Perclose, Incorporated is the only known manufacturer and
distributor of this FDA approved suture closure device system used in
selective cardiac catherization procedures.
This device enables patients to continue with antiocoagulation
therapy, reduce immobilization time and minimize hospital stay post-procedure. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$112,500.00 ($56,250.00 per
year). Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 28970584.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Quest Medical, Incorporated, Allen, Texas, for the
purchase of retract-o-tape vascular loops for the Department of Surgery,
Divisions of Neuro and Vascular Surgery.
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Reason: |
Quest Medical, Incorporated is the only known source for
these vascular loops which are used in vascular and neurological surgeries to
retract vital tubular structures such as arteries, veins and nerves. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$27,585.00 ($13,792.50 per year).
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition No. 28976349.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #36
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Mallinckrodt, Incorporated, St. Louis, Missouri, for the
purchase of disposable tracheostomy tubes and cannula supplies for Cook County
Hospital, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County
and Cermak Health Services of Cook County.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #36 cont'd
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Reason: |
Mallinckrodt, Incorporated is the only known source of
Shiley tracheostomy products which have a swivel/pivotal neckplate and snap
lock disposable inner cannula system which allows access to ventilate the
patient from either side of the bed. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,623,449.65 ($811,724.83 per year) [$6,443.85 ($3,221.93 per year) –
(240-362 Account); $93,123.20 ($46,561.60 per year) – (891-362 Account);
$170,633.00 ($85,316.50 per year) – (897-362 Account); and $1,353,249.60
($676,624.80 per year) – (898-362 Account)].
Contract period: July 1, 2002
through June 30, 2004. (897-362
Account). Requisition Nos. 22400262,
28910604, 28976348 and 28980258.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #37
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $50,000.00, Contract No. 01-45-1115 with National Medical Services,
Inc., Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, for forensic toxicological testing.
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Board approved amount 07-10-01: |
$ 151,916.00 |
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Increase requested: |
50,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 201,916.00 |
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Reason: |
The volume and detail of forensic toxicological testing of
autopsy cases has exceeded the original estimates. This increase would also allow staff time
to develop methodologies for the recently purchased instruments, validate the
methodologies and write new procedures.
In addition, this would also allow staff time to be crossed-trained on
the various methodologies and recently purchased instruments. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$50,000.00. (259-278 Account).
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ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the
Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $50,000.00, Contract No. 01-82-237 Rebid with Lee Associates, La
Grange Highlands, Illinois, for autopsy, microscopic and radiology report
transcription services.
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Board approved amount 06-19-01: |
$ 123,500.00 |
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Increase requested: |
50,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 173,500.00 |
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Reason: |
The volume and detail of autopsy cases, microscopic and
radiology reports has exceeded original estimates. This increase would allow continued
transcription services. |
Estimated Fiscal
Impact: $50,000.00. (259-268 Account).
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $4,302.88 and extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 01-84-26 with
Lanier Worldwide, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois, to continue the lease of one (1)
color laser copier required for the operational needs of the Treasurer’s
Office.
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Board approved amount 01-04-01: |
$ 25,817.28 |
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Increase requested: |
4,302.88 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 30,120.16 |
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Reason: |
This request is to allow sufficient time to bid, evaluate,
award, and implement the new contract for which the Board authorized
permission to advertise for bids at the January 24, 2002 meeting. The bids are scheduled to be opened on
April 11, 2002. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$4,302.88. Contract
extension: February 1, 2002 through
March 31, 2002. (060-630 Account).
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ITEM #40
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County
Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $28,500.00 and extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 00-42-634
with Medtron Chicago, Inc., Des Plaines, Illinois, for the purchase of
reagents, controls and supplies for the blood gas, electrolytes and oximeter
analyzers manufactured by Radiometer America, Inc. and owned by the Hospital
for the Department of Pathology, Division of Consolidated Stat Laboratories.
|
Board approved amount 02-02-00: |
$ 99,912.92 |
|
Increase requested: |
28,500.00 |
|
Adjusted amount: |
$ 128,412.92 |
|
Reason: |
These analyzers are included in the New Cook County
Hospital purchase package for laboratory equipment. This request will allow continued testing
procedures of which the results enable physicians to monitor blood gases,
electrolytes and chemistry of patients in the intensive care unit while new
equipment is installed, personnel is trained, and comparative studies are
performed to assure accuracy of the new equipment’s test results. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$28,500.00. Contract
extension: May 1, 2002 through October
31, 2002. (897-365 Account).
CONTRACT RENEWALS
ITEM #41
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
the contracts with the following six (6) vendors to provide drug testing and
treatment services for the Adult Drug Treatment Programs in Municipal District
Four and Municipal District Six, Circuit Court of Cook County:
CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #41 cont'd
|
REQ. NO. |
VENDOR
|
FY 2002
|
FY 2003 |
AMOUNT |
|
25413037 |
A Safe Haven LLC Mount Prospect, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-274 |
$ 29,166.69 |
$ 20,833.31 |
$ 50,000.00 |
|
25410038 |
Gateway Foundation, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-278 |
58,333.31 |
41,666.69 |
100,000.00 |
|
25410039 |
Haymarket Center Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-231 |
64,166.69 |
45,833.31 |
110,000.00 |
|
25410040 |
Human Resources Development Institute Chicago, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-369 |
35,000.00 |
25,000.00 |
60,000.00 |
|
25410041 |
Procare Centers Broadview, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-283 |
23,333.31 |
16,666.69 |
40,000.00 |
|
25410042 |
South Suburban Council on Alcohol East Hazel Crest, Illinois Contract No. 99-41-279 |
102,083.31 $ 312,083.31 |
72,916.69 $ 222,916.69 |
175,000.00 $ 535,000.00 |
|
Reason: |
These six vendors were originally approved by the Cook
County Board in November 1998, based on their experience in drug intervention
services and the location of their service sites. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$535,000.00 ($312,083.31 – FY 2002; and $222,916.69 – FY 2003). Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. (541-260 Account).
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ITEM #42
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 4, 2002 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
Contract No. 98-43-665 with Midwest Neoped Associates, Ltd., Oak Brook,
Illinois, an Illinois medical service corporation. This contract is for backup neonatal services
both at Provident Hospital of Cook County and the Ambulatory and Community
Health Network Westside Health Center to continue to support neonatology
services within the Bureau of Health Services.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$372,719.64. Contract
period: April 1, 2002 through March 31,
2003. (891-272 Account). Requisition No. 28910569.
RESCIND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTRACT RENEWAL
ITEM #43
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 28, 2002 from
DANIEL R. DEGNAN, First Deputy Treasurer/Assistant Chief
Financial Officer
requesting authorization to rescind a contract renewal,
Contract No. 02-41-412 with FT Interactive Data Corporation, Chicago, Illinois,
to provide security pricing services via its Remote Plus Data and Data Delivery
Services which was authorized by the Board on December 18, 2001. The services provided by FT Interactive Data
Corporation will not exceed $10,000.00.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
ITEM #44
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 18, 2002 from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a
contract which was Board approved on January 24, 2002 with Maxim Group,
Chicago, Illinois, to provide the office with the integration of a single
database for a change in vendor name to Tek Systems, Chicago, Illinois.
The original authorized vendor, Maxim Group merged with Tek
Systems being the surviving corporation.
RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIPS
ITEM #45
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
SANDRA WILLIAMS, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners
requesting authorization for payment of $38,380.00 to the
National Association of Counties (NACo), Baltimore, Maryland, for Cook County
membership dues for January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$38,380.00. (018-880 Account).
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* *
ITEM #46
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
SANDRA WILLIAMS, Secretary to the Board of Commissioners
Requesting authorization for payment of $15,750.00 to Metro
Counties of Illinois, Rockford, Illinois, for 2002 membership dues.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$15,750.00. (018-880 Account).
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS
ITEM #47
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2002 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order #1 in
the amount of $35,905.59 to the contract
with R. Rudnick & Company, contractor for the Department of Corrections
Infrastructure Renovation Project, Phase I.
It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this
request.
Reason: This change provides
for additional asphalt removal and replacement at the unit prices bid in the
contract. Also there are credits for
earthwork, curb & gutter and sidewalk quantities that were not used in the
contract.
Contract No. 99-53-1375
Original Contract Sum: $
955,268.86
Total Change Orders to-date: 00.00
Adjusted contract to-date: 955,268.86
Amount of this Change Order: 35,905.59
Adjusted Contract Sum: $
991,174.45
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$35,905.59. Bond Issue (20000
Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
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* *
ITEM #48
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2002 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order #3, a
time extension to the contract with
dr/Balti Construction Co., contractor for the Rockwell Warehouse Exterior
Renovation, Phase I. It is respectfully
requested that this honorable body approve this request.
Reason: This change provides
for a 97 day time extension necessary due to the onset of winter weather. The specifications require that the masonry
and concrete patchwork cannot take place if the temperature is below 35 degrees
fahrenheit.
Contract No. 01-53-563
Original Contract Sum: $
1,948,018.91
Total Change Orders to-date: 00.00
Adjusted contract to-date: 1,948,018.91
Amount of this Change Order: 00.00
Adjusted Contract Sum: $
1,948,018.91
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None.
* * *
* *
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued
ITEM #49
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated
March 25, 2002 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order #3 in
the amount of $105,558.78 to the contract
with Simpson Construction Co., contractor for the Cook County Assessor’s
Office, County Building Renovation, floors 3 and 9. It is respectfully requested that this
honorable body approve this request.
Reason: This change provides
for additional asbestos abatement above toilet rooms on the 3rd and 9th floors
and the 9th floor vault area. This was
an unforeseen field condition.
Contract No. 01-53-956
Original Contract Sum: $
2,190,000.00
Total Change Orders to-date: 17,194.83
Adjusted contract to-date: 2,207,194.83
Amount of this Change Order: 105,558.78
Adjusted Contract Sum: $
2,312,753.61
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $105,558.78.
Bond Issue (7000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
ITEM #50
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 22, 2002 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the license agreement covering the
rental of space by Illinois Title Company and County Services, Inc. in the
County Building, microfilm library area of the basement. The designated space is set aside for the use
of title companies.
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Licensor: |
County of Cook |
|
Licensee: |
Illinois Title Company and County Services, Inc. |
|
Location: |
118 North Clark Street, basement |
|
Term: |
One year, 04/01/02 to 03/31/03 (Licensor reserves the
right to adjust the rent) |
|
Cancellation: |
30 days written to licensee |
|
Space Occupied: |
Approximately 100 square feet |
License
fee: Monthly: $500.00 Annual: $6,000.00
The
Licensee has met the liability insurance requirements.
The
State’s Attorney’s Office has approved the license as to form.
Approval recommended.
* * *
* *
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #51
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 22, 2002 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the license agreement by and between
the County of Cook as licensor and Mr. Peter Spyropoulos (d/b/a East of Eden’s
Restaurant) as Licensee, for the use of Cook County vacant land. The Licensee agrees that the licensed area
will be utilized and occupied for the purpose of constructing, operating and
maintaining a vehicle parking area. The
Licensee’s business establishment is located at 6348 North Cicero Avenue,
Chicago, Illinois 60646, which is adjacent to the licensed area. The Highway Department concurs with the use
of the land. Details are:
|
Licensor: |
County of Cook |
|
Licensee: |
Peter Spyropoulos (d/b/a East of Eden’s Restaurant) |
|
Location: |
6348 North Cicero Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60646 |
|
Term: |
05/01/2002 to 04/30/2017 |
|
Cancellation: |
30 day, written notice by Licensor |
|
Space Occupied: |
3,450 square feet |
Annual License
fee: $1,500.00 3% escalation per year
Total License
fee per term: $27,895.00
The Licensee
has met the liability insurance requirement.
The State’s Attorney’s Office has approved the license as to form.
Approval recommended.
* * *
* *
ITEM #52
APPROVED
COMMISSIONERS MORAN AND QUIGLEY VOTED
PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 21, 2002 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first amendment to license for
use by and between the County of Cook, as Licensor and Plaza Mexico, Inc., as
Licensee for the operation of special events including, outdoor “Charreadas
Mexican Style Rodeo”. The Cook County
Board of Commissioners approved the original license agreement on May 19, 1998
for use of the premises more particularly described as lots 4 and 5 in
California Health Park, a subdivision of part of the West half of the Southeast
quarter of Section 25, Township 39 North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal
Meridian in Cook County, Illinois, which is located North of Division XI of the
Department of Corrections and is bounded by 26th Place, Rockwell Avenue and
Washtenaw Avenue as depicted in the sketch to the license agreement
(hereinafter referred to as the “Licensed Area”). Also, the County and Licensee desire to
extend the term of the license agreement and provide for occasional use of the
multi-level parking structure (“Parking Structure”) located at 26th Street and
California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois in connection with the use of the licensed
area. Details are:
|
Term: |
Upon approval of the Board of Commissioners or April 1,
2002 and terminate on March 31, 2005 |
Annual License
fee: $60,000.00 5% escalation per year
Total License fee
per term: $189,150.00
Daily
Parking fee: $1,500.00
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #52 cont'd
|
Notification of Dates: |
Licensee must notify the County in writing by April 1, of
each year as to the five (5) tentative dates upon which Licensee intends to
use the licensed area and parking structure.
Licensee must then notify the County in writing of the actual event
date thirty (30) days prior to the actual event date. |
The State’s
Attorney’s Office has approved the amendment as to form. The Sheriff’s Office has concurred in the use
of this facility.
Approval recommended.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER QUIGLEY
ITEM #53
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened
under his supervision on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 10:00 A.M., in the County
Building, Chicago, Illinois.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #54
COMMISSIONER DALEY
VOTED "PRESENT" ON CONTRACT NO. 02-53-499 WITH G.F. STRUCTURES
CORPORATION.
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED
"NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 01-58-1077 WITH PORTABLE TOOL SALES &
SERVICE; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H WITH THE BURROWS COMPANY; CONTRACT NO.
01-15-875H WITH THE BURROWS COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H WITH CEE BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.;
CONTRACT NO. 01-15-875H1 WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H
WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-875H1 WITH EDWARDS MEDICAL
SUPPLY; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-875H1 WITH EKLA CORPORATION; CONTRACT NO.
01-15-875H1 WITH GLOBE MEDICAL SURGICAL SUPPLY COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H
WITH HOWARD MEDICAL COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-016H WITH INLANDER BROTHERS,
INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H WITH NATIONAL SUPPLY & SAFETY COMPANY;
CONTRACT NO. 01-15-875H1 WITH NATIONAL SUPPLY & SAFETY COMPANY; CONTRACT
NO. 02-15-016H WITH PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES, INC. and CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H
WITH ROSS PRODUCTS DIVISION, ABBOTT LABORATORIES, INC.
Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors
for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #55
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
requesting
authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase
of five (5) tandem axle dump trucks with snow plows and salt spreaders.
One time purchase.
(717/500-549 Account).
Requisition No. 25008701.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CONTRACT ADDENDUM
ITEM #56
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 14, 2002 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Contract
Extension
Enhancement
Incident Management Study
Northwestern
University
Lake-Cook
Road Corridor
Section: 01-8EIMS-02-ES
Fiscal
Impact: None
requesting
authorization to extend for seven (7) months the referenced agreement with Northwestern University which was approved by the Board on April 4,
2001.
The scope of the project will be to complete data collection
from Phase I, assess technology of travel time data collection, determine user
benefits of travel time information, establish evaluation methods and develop a
real time traffic management system using Intelligent Transportation System
(ITS) technology. Northwestern
University has not been able to complete its tasks called for under the
agreement due to unforeseen circumstances.
No additional funding is requested and this action is allowed under the
terms of the agreement.
Should the Cook
County Board of Commissioners concur in this recommendation, the Department of
Highways will inform Northwestern University to proceed with its work
with a new completion date of October 31, 2002.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
ITEM #57
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2002 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
The Highway Department is requesting a name change for the
following contract:
Lake
Avenue,
Sunset
Ridge Road to Laramie Avenue
Section: 97-A5923-06-TL
This contract is being changed from Barton-Aschman
Associates, Inc., to Parsons Transportation Group as requested by the
consultant's letter dated January 31, 2002.
Pertinent information for Parsons Transportation Group is
listed below:
Parsons
Transportation Group
525
West Monroe Street
10th
Floor
Chicago,
Illinois 60661
This will have no effect upon the present contract
professional services.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
AGREEMENTS
ITEM #58
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval FOUR (4) AGREEMENTS /
RESOLUTIONS:
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1. |
Letter of Agreement between the County of Cook and DB
Sterlin Consultants, Inc. Construction engineering services Western Avenue, 115th Street to 104th Street in the City of Chicago Section:
01-W9615-01-RS Fiscal Impact:
$129,402.07 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
|
2. |
Emergency Vehicle Pre-emptive Device (EVPD) Agreement
between the County of Cook and Elk Grove Village Traffic signal installation Devon Avenue at Ellis Street in Elk Grove Village Section:
98-B1117-04-RS Fiscal Impact:
$5,000.00 (100% reimbursable by the Village) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
|
3. |
Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement between the County of
Cook and the Village of Orland Park Installation, maintenance and energy charge of traffic
signal 82nd Avenue at 143rd Street in the Village of Orland Park Section: W3211 Fiscal Impact: None
(Village assumes 50% of maintenance and energy costs for the signal) |
|
4. |
Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement BP Products North America, Inc. Two (2) various locations: 5620 South Brainard Avenue (W 76) at Plainfield Road (CH
B37) in unincorporated Lyons Township; and 121 West Schaumburg Road (CH A66) in the Village of Schaumburg Fiscal Impact: None |
GRADE CROSSING RENEWAL AGREEMENT
ITEM #59
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) GRADE CROSSING RENEWAL
AGREEMENT /
RESOLUTION:
|
1. |
Grade Crossing Renewal Agreement between the County of
Cook and the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company Otis Road (County Highway A71) in the Village of Barrington Hills Section:
02-A7105-04-RR Fiscal Impact:
$38,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
NOTICE OF 501 ACCOUNT
ITEM #60
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND
BRIDGES #251013
Transmitting a Communication, dated
March 11, 2002 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Notice of 501
Account
Presented for your information is a list of projects funded
from the 501 Illinois First Account that are now assigned individual section
numbers, as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation, to track
Motor Fuel Tax expenditures. The Board
of Commissioners, as part of Cook County’s annual budget, approved the
Department of Highway’s 501 Account, a Motor Fuel Tax funded account. Individual appropriations, such as
Appropriating or Maintenance Resolutions are not required for these items by
the Illinois Department of Transportation because this account is part of the
County's annual budget. The Board will
be supplied with continued notification of the advancement of the projects
through established procedures, i.e., permission to advertise, award, approval
and payment processing as appropriate.
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PROJECT TITLE |
DESCRIPTION |
SECTION NO. |
APPROPRIATION |
|
Annual Membership Contribution - 2002 Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission |
|
02-IFNIP-03-TD |
$ 131,068.00 |
|
Annual Assessment - 2002 Soil Conservation Districts |
|
02-IFSCD-01-TD |
19,932.00 |
|
Seminars for Professional Employees - 2002 |
Fees for miscellaneous highway related seminars |
02-IFSPE-03-ES |
20,000.00 |
|
Technical Training Programs - 2002 |
Training for Highway staff |
02-IFTTP-03-ES |
40,000.00 |
|
Professional and Managerial
Services - 2002 |
Miscellaneous consultant
services |
02-IFPMS-03-ES |
100,000.00 |
|
Curb Lane Cleaning - 2002 |
Street sweeping of outside lane of County highways throughout Cook County by contract |
02-IFCLC-03-GM |
200,000.00 |
|
Climatological Forecasting Services - 2002 |
Annual access fee six (6) locations including equipment |
02-IFCFS-03-GM |
18,030.00 |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
NOTICE OF 501 ACCOUNT continued
ITEM #60 cont'd
|
Salt Additives - 2002 |
Purchase of solid and
liquid calcium chloride by requisition through the Purchasing Agent |
02-IFSAM-03-GM |
17,000.00 |
|
Road Repair Materials - 2002 |
Purchase of ready- mix, crack filler and sealant, SS-1 emulsion, form lumber, replacement mailboxes, equipment rental, etc. by requisition through the Purchasing Agent |
02-IFRRM-03-GM |
78,000.00 |
|
Roadside Vegetative Management Materials - 2002 |
Purchase of herbicide, top soil, sod, debris bags, etc. by requisition through the Purchasing Agent |
02-IFRVM-03-GM |
26,000.00 |
|
Drainage Materials - 2002 |
Purchase of storm sewer, flared end sections, frames and lids, culvert pipe, etc. by requisition through the Purchasing Agent |
02-IFDRM-05-GM |
30,000.00 |
|
Computer Application Maintenance - 2002 |
Annual support fees for GEOPAK and Microstation software by contract |
02-IFCAS-03-GM |
25,000.00 |
|
Guardrail and Fence Materials - 2002 |
Purchase of fence and guardrail by contract |
02-IFGFM-06-GM |
200,000.00 |
|
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance Services - 2002 |
Annual maintenance contract at Highway Department garage facilities by contract |
02-IFHVS-08-GM |
80,000.00 |
|
Door Maintenance Services - 2002 |
Annual maintenance contract at Highway Department garage facilities by contract |
02-IFDRS-08-GM |
40,000.00 |
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #61
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval THREE (3) IMPROVEMENT
RESOLUTIONS:
|
1. |
Motor Fuel Tax Project Reconstruction of the existing bituminous pavement, etc. Oak Forest Avenue, Lakewood Drive (extended) to 167th
Street in the Village of Tinley Park and unincorporated Bremen
Township Section:
02-B8526-02-FP Fiscal Impact:
$190,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #61 cont'd
|
2. |
Motor Fuel Tax Project Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous
pavement, etc. Bartlett Road, Higgins Road (IL72) to New Sutton Road
(IL59) in the Village of South Barrington Section:
02-V4742-01-RS Fiscal Impact:
$1,300,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
|
3. |
Motor Fuel Tax Project Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous
pavement, etc. Central Avenue, METRA Railroad to Margie Lane in the City of Oak Forest and unincorporated Bremen
Township Section:
02-W3909-02-RS Fiscal Impact:
$120,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION
ITEM #62
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) COMPLETION OF
CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
RESOLUTION:
|
1. |
Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Camp McDonald Road at McDonald Creek in the City of Prospect Heights Section:
95-A5816-02-BR Final Cost:
$472,146.35 |
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
ITEM #63
APPROVED
Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the
Contractors.
REPORT
ITEM #64
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for
the month ending February 28, 2002.
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #65
Submitting six (6) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section: 00-W3220-02-RP. Roberts Road, 79th Street to Archer Avenue in
the Villages of Bridgeview and Justice.
Repair and replacement work.
$4,924.00 (Addition).
#251015
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK continued
ITEM #65 cont'd
2. Section: 87-B4522-03-RP. Federal Project No. STPM-7003 (591). 103rd Street, Kean Avenue to Roberts Road in
the City of Palos Hills. Final
adjustment of quantities and new items.
$5,647.19 (Addition).
#251016
3. Section: 01-25145-90-RS. Various streets in Palatine Township
(018T145). Adjustment of quantities and
new items. $63,818.35 (Deduction).
#251017
4. Section: 90-B6628-01-RP. Vollmer Road, Cicero Avenue to Kedzie Avenue
in the Villages of Matteson, Olympia Fields and Flossmoor. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $399,348.74 (Deduction).
#251018
5. Section: 94-A5919-05-BR. West Lake Avenue at Des Plaines River in the
Village of Glenview and unincorporated Cook County Forest Preserve
District. Adjustment of quantities and
new items. $3,344.00 (Deduction).
#251019
6. Section: 98-A6108-03-FP. Central Road, Freeman Road to Roselle Road in
the Villages of Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.
Adjustment of quantities and new items.
$97,841.52 (Addition).
#251020
OWNER-CONTROLLED WRAP-UP INSURANCE PROGRAM
ITEM #66
A SUBSTITUTE
COMMUNICATION WAS SUBMITTED REPLACING THE ORIGINAL TRANSMITTAL. THE SUBSTITUTE COMMUNICATION WAS APPROVED.
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management
In 1997, the County implemented an Owner-Controlled
Wrap-up Insurance Program (the “Program”) for the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital
Project (the “Project”). A member of the
Reliance Insurance Group (“Reliance”) provided the workers compensation (“WC”)
coverage for the County and all construction contractors. Although an Order of
Liquidation was entered against Reliance on October 3, 2001, until recently
Reliance continued to make payments on claims from the Loss Deductible Security
Fund (“Fund”) previously established pursuant to the Deductible Reimbursement
Agreement to fund the County’s deductible obligations. However, Reliance has
now advised the County that Reliance will no longer fund payments through the
Fund and is requiring that the County establish procedures for payment of WC
claims going forward.
Negotiations with Reliance have resulted in an agreement
that, upon receipt of an unconditional Letter of Credit in the amount of the
current balance of the Fund (currently $2,523,904) (the “LOC”), and upon the
County establishing a relationship with a third party administrator, Reliance will
return the Fund to the County for use for payment of claims.
Authority is requested as follows:
OWNER-CONTROLLED WRAP-UP INSURANCE PROGRAM continued
ITEM #66 cont'd
1. For the Chief Financial Officer to
secure the LOC from American National Bank (the “Bank”) for an amount not to
exceed $6,310.00 annually to cause the Bank to issue the LOC immediately, in
order to obtain release of the Fund from Reliance. This LOC is renewable annually until the
County’s obligations under the Deductible Reimbursement Agreement are
satisfied.
2. For the Chief Financial Officer to
establish or have established an Escrow/Trust Fund account in which to deposit
the Fund and for the Director of Risk Management to authorize payment of claims
and costs from this Escrow/Trust Fund.
3. For the Director of Risk Management to
enter into and execute a Third Party Administrator (TPA) agreement with
Crawford & Company, at a cost not to exceed $50,000.00.
4. For the Purchasing Agent
Director of Risk Management to enter into and execute a consulting agreement
with Risk Management Solutions of America (“RMSA”), at a cost of up to a
maximum of $50,000 for one year with options to renew on an as needed
basis. The purpose of this contract is
to review claims, report to the County as to the actions of Crawford &
Company, representing the County’s interests in dealings with this TPA and
other professional services.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$240,000.00 (Year 1 - $120,000.00 and
$40,000.00 annually thereafter).
Contract period: April 12, 2002
through April 11, 2006. Bond Issue
(22000 Account). (722-172 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request.
Transmitting a Substitute Communication, dated April 9, 2002
from
JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management
In 1997, the County implemented an Owner-Controlled Wrap-Up
Insurance Program (the “Program”) for the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Project
(the “Project”). A member of the
Reliance Insurance Group (“Reliance”) provided the workers compensation (“WC”)
coverage for the County and all construction contractors. Although an Order of Liquidation was entered
against Reliance on October 3, 2001, until recently Reliance continued to make
payments on claims from the Loss Deductible Security Fund (“Fund”) previously
established pursuant to the Deductible Reimbursement Agreement to fund the
County’s deductible obligations.
However, Reliance has now advised the County that Reliance will no
longer fund payments through the Fund and is requiring that the County
establish procedures for payment of WC claims going forward.
Authority is requested as follows:
1. For the Chief Financial Officer to
establish an escrow account (the “Account”) and deposit funds in the initial
amount of $2,523,904 to be used for payment of the County’s obligations under
the Reliance Insurance Program.
2. For the Chief Financial Officer to secure
a letter of credit from American National Bank issued for the benefit of
Reliance Insurance Group and annually renewable, for an amount not to exceed
$6,310.00 annually, as appropriate in order to obtain release of the Fund from
Reliance, once approval is obtained from any necessary parties.
3. For the Chief Financial Officer to deposit
the Fund, if the letter of credit is issued and the fund returned to the
County, in the escrow account to be used for payment of the County’s
obligations under the Reliance Insurance Program.
4. For the Director of Risk Management to
approve payment of claims and costs from the Account.
5. For the Director of Risk Management to
enter into and execute a Third Party Administrator Agreement with Crawford
& Company or such other Third Party Administrator as selected by the
Director of Risk Management, as appropriate, at a cost not to exceed $125,000 for
the life of the claims.
OWNER-CONTROLLED WRAP-UP INSURANCE PROGRAM continued
ITEM #66 cont'd
6. For the Purchasing Agent to enter into a
contract with Risk Management Solutions of America (“RMSA”), at a cost not to
exceed $150,000 for a three year period.
The purpose of this contract is to review claims, report to the County
as to the actions of the Third Party Administrator, represent the County’s
interests in dealings with the TPA and provide other professional services
related to the administration of the Reliance Insurance Program
The source of funding for the escrow account, the letter of
credit fee, the Third Party Administrator and Risk Management Solutions of
America be the New Hospital Bond Account 22000.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$2,830,454.00. Contract
period: April 12, 2002 to April 11,
2006. Bond Issue (22000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this
request
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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri,
moved to defer this matter until the end of the meeting in order to discuss
this matter in Executive Session. The
motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Lechowicz,
moved that the Regular Session be recessed and that Executive Session be
convened for the purpose of considering the Owner-Controlled Wrap-Up Insurance Program. The motion carried and the Board of
Commissioners convened in Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Lechowicz,
moved that the Executive Session be adjourned and the Regular Session be
reconvened. The motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, moved
to withdraw the substance of Agenda Item #66 and accept a substitute Agenda
Item #66. The motion carried
unanimously.
Commissioner Daley, seconded by
Commissioner Moreno, moved that the substitute request of the Director of Risk
Management be approved. The motion
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
ITEM #67
APPROVED
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of
Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO
MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners
PROPOSED
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the inmate population at
the Cook County Department of Corrections has increased dramatically within the
last two years, increasing from 9,839 in July of 2000 to 11,146 in February of
2002, an increase of 1,307 in 19 months; and
WHEREAS, the number of state-issued
parole holds held at the Cook County Department of Corrections increased from
482 in July of 2000 to 1,761 on April 1, 2002, an increase of 1,279 parole
holds in 20 months; and
WHEREAS, the overflow population at
the Cook County Department of Corrections was 413 in July of 2000 and has
increased to 1,580 in February of 2002; and
PROPOSED RESOLUTION continued
ITEM #67 cont'd
WHEREAS, during this same time
period the State of Illinois initiated a new parole violation initiative
implemented in Cook County without any prior notice to or coordination with the
various offices comprising the Cook County Criminal Justice System, including
the Cook County Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS, the President and Members
of the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Members of the Cook County
Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, chaired by President Stroger, are
gravely concerned about the safety of both the Correctional Officers and
inmates at the Cook County Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS, the President and Members
of the Cook County Board of Commissioners are also gravely concerned over the
cost implications associated with the sudden and unprecedented population
increase at the Cook County Department of Corrections; and
WHEREAS, since 1994, the President
and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners have authorized capital
expenditures in excess of one hundred million dollars in an ongoing and, prior
to July of 2000, successful effort to alleviate and resolve jail crowding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
request that the Governor of the State of Illinois provide funding to develop
and implement a plan, in conjunction with the President and Members of the Cook
County Board of Commissioners and the Members of the Cook County Criminal
Justice Coordinating Council, to resolve the financial, legal and safety issues
which have arisen since July of 2000 as a consequence of the new parole
initiative implemented by the State of Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy
of the Resolution be delivered to the Governor and Director of the Illinois
Department of Corrections.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #68
APPROVED
Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of
Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be
published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as
prepared by the Clerk of the Board.
There are 8 Consent
Calendar items for April 9, 2002.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN
COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE
L. STEELE, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has
called from our midst,
PATRICIA G. NOLAN
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan was the loving wife
of (the late) Arthur, cherished mother of Robin, Peter and (the late) Scott,
proud grandmother of Erin, Cassie, Christine and Kelly, dear sister of Betty
and (the late) Shirley, devoted niece of (the late) Daniel F. Rice, fond aunt
of many and loving friend of Lottie, and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #68 cont'd
CC ITEM #1 cont'd
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan was born and grew
up on Chicago’s North Side. She attended
St. Scholastica Academy and Northwestern University, and
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan was passionate
about art and painting. A self-taught
artist, her work was included in community and local art group shows and in the
Art Institute’s past art rental and sales program. Mrs. Nolan was a member of the Asian Art
Committee and the Anitiquarian Society at the Art Institute of Chicago, and
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan was known as much
for her philanthropic spirit as her artistic talent. She was a long-time member of the Daniel F.
and Ada L. Rice Foundation’s board of directors and she stepped in as
chairwoman in 2001. The foundation gives
grants to Chicago organizations devoted to the arts, education, conservation
and medical research. It has endowed the
Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Shedd Aquarium, Lyric Opera, the
rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the Illinois Institute of Technology,
and
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan advocated for youth
and took a particular interest in projects of benefit to disadvantaged
children, and
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan was an avid
outdoorswoman. She enjoyed hiking,
fishing and snowmobiling in Northern Wisconsin along with her husband. Mrs. Nolan was accomplished at skeet and trap
shooting. Her other interests included
traveling, photography, reading, cooking and entertaining, and
WHEREAS, Patricia
G. Nolan possessed an
indomitable spirit and left a legacy of profound devotion to her family,
dedication to her community and a great love of the arts and the outdoors.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, that the
Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its deep sorrow at
the death of Patricia G. Nolan, and offers its heartfelt sympathy to her
family in their hour of sorrow and joins her family in honoring her memory, and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that a suitable
copy of this Resolution be tendered to the family of Patricia G. Nolan
as a memorial of her good works and spread upon the official proceedings of
this Honorable Body.
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CC ITEM #2
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, County
Commissioner
Co- Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.,
PRESIDENT, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
and CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was founded in
1908 at Howard University, and mankind has benefited from its numerous
programs, and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is
America’s premier Greek letter organization established by and for college
educated Black women, and
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority promotes
education through numerous activities including tutoring, mentoring, providing
scholarships and grants and leadership development, and
WHEREAS, throughout the years Alpha Kappa Alpha’s
chief aim has been “service to all mankind” their purpose has been to cultivate
and encourage high scholastic and ethical standards, to promote unity and friendship
among college women, to improve the social structure of the race, and keep an
interest in college life alive within the alumnae, and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #68 cont'd
CC ITEM #2 cont'd
WHEREAS, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is a service oriented
organization with more than 170,000 undergraduate and alumnae members in over
950 chapters in the United States, the Caribbean, Germany, Seoul Korea, West
Africa, England and Japan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, We, the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County welcome the 68th Central Regional Conference of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Public Meeting on Friday, April 12,
2002 and extend warm greetings to all, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution be
spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable
copy be tendered to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
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CC ITEM #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT
JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS it has come to the attention of the Cook
County Board of Commissioners that Ms. Jacquelyn Tolliver will soon retire from
professional employment with the City of Chicago, concluding a long term of loyal
and dedicated public service in city government, and
WHEREAS in the course of her career with the City of
Chicago, Jacquelyn Tolliver has been recognized for her capabilities and
leadership, and
WHEREAS Jacquelyn Tolliver holds the position of Assistant
Commissioner for the Chicago Department of Human Services, Division of Field
Operations, where she continues to serve with distinction, and
WHEREAS throughout her career, Jacquelyn Tolliver has
performed her various duties and responsibilities with admirable skill and
proficiency, and has displayed a professionalism and commitment to service
which exemplifies excellence in the public sector, and
WHEREAS Jacquelyn Tolliver has compiled a thirty-one
year employment record of dedication and diligence that stands as a model for
all to emulate, and
WHEREAS Jacquelyn Tolliver can now use her
well-earned retirement time to enjoy the company of her loving family and many
friends.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County does hereby extend its congratulations to
Jacquelyn Tolliver on the occasion of her retirement, and joins all who will
assemble at a party in her honor on May 10, 2002, at the Columbus Park
Refectory in wishing her many years of health and happiness, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon
the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy of same
be presented to Jacquelyn Tolliver to commemorate this occasion.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #68 cont'd
CC ITEM #4
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT
JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and ALLAN C. CARR,
County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN
COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM
R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County
Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has
called from our midst,
John A. Oremus
WHEREAS John A. Oremus was the beloved husband of the
late Angeline (nee Mularski), and
WHEREAS John A. Oremus was the loving father of
Dorothy Oremus Lindauer (John), Robert J. Oremus and the late Jack and Thomas
Oremus, and
WHEREAS John A. Oremus was the devoted grandfather of
Kim (Bill) Hanson, J. Alan (Susan) Oremus, Sheri (David) Braun, Michael Oremus,
James Oremus, Gary (Rose) and John Christopher Oremus, and
WHEREAS John A. Oremus was the dear great-grandfather
of Justin, Jordon, Taylor, Sara, Chloe, Alexandra, Abbey, Evan, Austin, Emma,
Cooper, Jack, Eisabella, J.R. and Joe, and
WHEREAS John A. Oremus was the dearest brother of the
late Mary Butcher, and
WHEREAS John A. Oremus capably and faithfully served
the people of Bridgeview as their Village President for more than 40 years, and
his outstanding stewardship of village government will long be remembered and
appreciated, and
WHEREAS the thriving community of Bridgeview, widely
known throughout Cook County as a wonderful neighborhood in which to live,
work, and raise a family, will long stand as a living legacy to the many
accomplishments of Mayor Oremus during his record setting ten terms in office,
and
WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that John A.
Oremus was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in
spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly
loved by his family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook
County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most
heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of John A. Oremus, and joins
them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED
that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body,
and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of John A. Oremus, that
his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #68 cont'd
CC ITEM #5
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.,
PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG
GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,
ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Recognizing Paul
Thompson in his achievement of earning the title of Eagle Scout
WHEREAS, Paul Thompson has been actively involved in
scouting since he was in the first grade as a member of Cub Scout Pack 66; and
WHEREAS, he continued his involvement as a member of
Boy Scout Troop 66; and
WHEREAS, Paul continues to participate in Troop 66 as
a student at Walther Lutheran High School in Melrose Park; and
WHEREAS, Paul implemented a program called “Sharing
Our Books and Videos” for the HEPZIBAH Association in Oak Park, which protects
neglected and abused children; and
WHEREAS, his hard work and stewardship within Troop
66 as an elected member of the Order of the Arrow have earned him the
prestigious title of Eagle Scout; and
WHEREAS, this Body takes great pride in recognizing
those citizens of this County whom are noted for their achievements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County
Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Paul Thompson for his
achievement as Eagle Scout and wish him continued success in his future
endeavors; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this
Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and
that a copy of same be tendered to Paul Thompson in recognition of his
achievement.
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CC ITEM #6
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.,
President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C.
CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED
LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE
QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, has called
Chicago attorney Rita Bahr Cari from our midst; and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #68 cont'd
CC ITEM #6 cont'd
WHEREAS, a New York native, Mrs. Bahr spent a large portion
of her youth in South America, as a result, Spanish was her first language; and
WHEREAS, after graduating from the University of Florida
with honors, she joined the law firm of McDermott, Will & Emory, ascending
to the level of partner in the early 1990s; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Bahr's expertise in merger and acquisition law
proved to be quite an asset when she joined Motorola in 1994, and she quickly
rose to the top of the department; and
WHEREAS, highly regarded for her affable personality and
uncanny ability to put people at ease, Mrs. Bahr also was a producer, handling
more than $1 billion in transactions over the course of her career; and
WHEREAS, with the passing of Rita Bahr Cari, we have lost a
gifted corporate attorney, a loving wife and a driven businesswoman who set a
fine example for all to follow.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board
of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook
County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy
to the many friends and loved ones of Rita Bahr Cari; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this
Resolution be tendered to the family of Rita Bahr Cari, so that her memory may
be so honored and ever cherished.
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CC ITEM #7
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.,
PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG
GOSLIN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
and CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Daniel E. Baumann, Publisher and Deputy Chairman of
the Board of Paddock Publications will retire on April 12, 2002, from a long
and distinguished career with the Daily Herald newspaper, and
WHEREAS, Daniel E. Baumann began his career as a reporter
and news editor in 1964, and quickly rose throughout the ranks to become
Vice-President and Editor in 1975, President in 1986, and Publisher and Chief
Executive Officer in 1998, and
WHEREAS, during his 38 year career, Daniel E. Baumann played
a key role in the paper's growth as its circulation grew from 32,500 to 148,500
weekly with a circulation area covering five counties and over 95 communities,
and
WHEREAS, as the paper grew, Daniel E. Baumann oversaw the
purchase of new presses, the construction of the Stuart R. Paddock Printing
Center in 1986 and the purchase of the Daily Herald Office Center in 1995, and
WHEREAS, Daniel E. Baumann's leadership has enabled the Daily
Herald to not only survive as an independent, family owned newspaper,
celebrating its 130th year, but to become the third largest paper in Illinois,
and
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #68 cont'd
CC ITEM #7 cont'd
WHEREAS, Daniel E. Baumann will leave a legacy of dedication
to honest reporting of the news, of which the citizens of the northwest suburbs
can be proud, now therefore
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of
Commissioners does hereby congratulate Daniel E. Baumann on his retirement from
his many years of service and leadership at the Daily Herald, and wishes
him the best of good health and success in his future endeavors.
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CC ITEM #8
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County
Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR.,
PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, CARL R.
HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO
MALDONADO,
WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH
MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,
HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,
PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE
and CALVIN R. SUTKER,
County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Buffalo
Grove Village Manager Bill Balling
WHEREAS, William "Bill"
Balling has served as the Village of Buffalo Grove's Village Manager since
April 4, 1977, he has guided the village through major expansion and
development projects which have enhanced the community; and
WHEREAS, under his leadership, Bill
Balling is credited with developing a quality work force and providing the
highest level of services to village residents; and
WHEREAS, in his capacity as Village
Manager Bill Balling has made many contributions to the entire northwest
suburban region by serving as Chairman of the Northwest Water Commission, Chair
of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County Executive Committee and as a
member of the Board of Directors of Northwest Central Dispatch Service; and
WHEREAS, Bill Balling has had a
large presence not just in the administration of the village, but as a
community member where he has been active in the Buffalo Grove Chamber of
Commerce serving as an ambassador, past president of the Buffalo Grove Rotary
Club and a former Paul Harris fellow; and
WHEREAS, Bill Balling received his
Bachelors Degree from Elmhurst College and earned his Masters in Public
Administration from Northern Illinois University; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Buffalo
Grove will mark Bill Balling's 25 years of service to the village with a
reception in his honor April 15.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED,
that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does congratulate Bill Balling for
his excellence and commitment to the Village of Buffalo Grove and his community
in many capacities, too numerous to name here; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a
suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Bill Balling and be spread
upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #69
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS.
*Note: At this meeting, the
Finance Committee approved the Real Property Assessment
Classification Ordinance, as amended (Communication No. 250616) was approved.
APPROVED
APPROVED
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for
Tuesday, April 23, 2002.