POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 10:00 A.M.

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RECONSIDERATION OF ATTORNEY FEE AND

REQUEST TO RECEIVE AND FILE COMMUNICATION NO. 250946

ITEM #1

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

JOY CAROL WYKOWSKI, Deputy Clerk of the Board

 

I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and receive and file the following item which was previously approved on the Finance Agenda (Page 1) at the April 9, 2002 Board Meeting.  Pursuant to the Capital Crimes Litigation Act, 725 ILCS 124/1 this fee petition is appropriate for payment from the Capital Litigation Trust Fund and therefore should not have appeared on the Finance Agenda for payment by Cook County.

 

CAPITAL CASE

 

250946         ROBERT KIRSCHNER, M.D., presented by John L. Stainthorp, Attorney, submitting an Order of Court for payment of $3,000.00 expert witness fees for the defense of an indigent defendant, Larry Mack.  Indictment No. 79-C-7990 (Capital Case).

 

CAPITAL CASES APPROVED FISCAL YEAR 2002 TO PRESENT:                                $87,317.32

CAPITAL CASES TO BE APPROVED:                                                                              $6,981.00 3,981.00

 

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #2

 

REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE #251388

 

JOURNAL

(March 7, 2002)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday, March 7, 2002.

 

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

 

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

ITEM #3

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2002 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for the Poor Clare Monastery for construction of the monastery building at 12210 Will Cook Road, Lemont, Illinois, in Lemont Township.

 

 

Permit #:

011539

 

Total Fee Amount:

$ 10,692.00

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):

$ 9,622.80

 

Amount Due (10%):

$ 1,069.20

 

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:  $9,622.80.


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #4

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 28, 2002 from

 

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

 

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENT

 

AURORITA E. LARIOSA, M.D. - Service Physician, working 25% of the time, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neonatology, will be paid from Account 133, 8970225 (26-07), Position Identification #0189796, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

MOHAMMAD Y. CHAUDHARY, M.D  Neonatology                      Voluntary Attending Physician

MANHAL H. KHILFEH, M.D.                 Neonatology                      Attending Physician

CURTIS L. SPEED, M.D.                         Pediatrics Emergency        Service Physician

CHRISTIANE E. STAHL, M.D.               Adolescent Medicine          Voluntary Attending Physician

SHOU-YIEN S. WU-HUANG, M.D.        Neonatology                      Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

 

RUSSELL H. TOMAR, M.D.                    Laboratories                      Attending Physician/Division

                                                                                                         Chairman

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

ROBERT R. SIMON, M.D.                       Administration                   Attending Physician/Department

                                                                                                         Chairman

SAIF A. NAZIR, M.D.                                                                      Service Physician

FRANK H. PAGE, M.D.                                                                   Service Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

 

DIVISION OF CARDIOLOGY

 

JAMES E. CALVIN, M.D.                                                                Attending Physician/Division

                                                                                                         Chairman

MAAN S. EL-KHADRA, M.D.                                                         Attending Physician Senior

SUHAIL KHADRA, M.D.                                                                Attending Physician Senior

LLOYD W. KLEIN, M.D.                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

FRANKLIN B. SAKSENA, M.D.                                                      Attending Physician Senior

 

DIVISION OF COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH

 

ARTHUR T. EVANS, M.D.                                                              Attending Physician

SHARON CHYI-HUEY FUNG, A.P.N.                                            Advance Nurse Practitioner

LAURA S. SADOWSKI, M.D.                                                          Attending Physician/Associate

                                                                                                         Chairman


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #4 cont'd

 

DIVISION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

 

LEON A. FOGELFELD, M.D.                                                           Attending Physician/Division

                                                                                                         Chairman

PARTHASARATHI GHOSH, M.D.                                                  Voluntary Attending Physician

EVELYN A. LACUESTA, M.D.                                                       Attending Physician

 

DIVISION OF GASTROENTEROLOGY

 

FRIDA P. ABRAHAMIAN, M.D.                                                     Attending Physician Senior

BASHAR M. ATTAR, M.D.                                                             Attending Physician/Division

                                                                                                         Chairman

BHUPATKUMAR N. MEHTA, M.D.                                               Attending Physician Senior

 

DIVISION OF HEMATOLOGY-ONCOLOGY

 

ROSALIND CATCHATOURIAN, M.D.                                           Attending Physician

AHMAD JAJEH, M.D.                                                                     Attending Physician

PRASADRAO R. KODURI, M.D.                                                    Attending Physician Senior

MARGARET C. TELFER, M.D.                                                        Attending Physician

 

DIVISION OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES

 

SHARON L. ALLEN, A.P.N.                                                            Advance Nurse Practitioner

SHEILA M. BADRI, M.D.                                                                Attending Physician

CRAIG  S. CONOVER, M.D.                                                            Voluntary Attending Physician

LESLEY A. CHARLES, M.D.                                                           Voluntary Attending Physician

JAMES K. CUNNINGHAM, M.D.                                                    Consultant Physician

PATRICIA L. DEMARAIS, M.D.                                                     Voluntary Attending Physician

AUDREY L. FRENCH, M.D.                                                            Attending Physician

MAUREEN A. GALLAGHER, A.P.N.                                              Advance Nurse Practitioner

NANCY R. GLICK, M.D.                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

LARRY J. GOODMAN, M.D.                                                           Voluntary Attending Physician

ALAN A. HARRIS, M.D.                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

MARY K. HAYDEN, M.D.                                                              Voluntary Attending Physician

PATRICIA HERRERA, M.D.                                                           Associate Attending Physician

SABRINA R. KENDRICK, M.D.                                                      Attending Physician

HAROLD A. KESSLER, M.D.                                                          Voluntary Attending Physician

JOHN A. KOWALSKI, M.D.                                                            Consultant Physician

SUNITA MOHAPATRA, M.D.                                                         Voluntary Attending Physician

LAURIE A. PROIA, M.D.                                                                Voluntary Attending Physician

JOSEPH J. PULVIRENTI, M.D.                                                       Attending Physician Senior

LISA M. RUSSELL, M.D.                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

JULIA T. SARAZINE, A.P.N.                                                          Advance Nurse Practitioner

DAVID N. SCHWARTZ, M.D.                                                         Attending Physician Senior

JOHN SEGRETI, M.D.                                                                      Voluntary Attending Physician

BEVERLY E. SHA, M.D.                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

RENSLOW D. SHERER, JR., M.D.                                                   Attending Physician Senior

KIMBERLY Y. SMITH, M.D.                                                           Voluntary Attending Physician

ALLAN RAYMOND D. TENORIO, M.D.                                        Voluntary Attending Physician

GORDON M. TRENHOLME, M.D.                                                  Voluntary Attending Physician

WILLIAM E. TRICK, M.D.                                                              Voluntary Attending Physician

ROBERT A. WEINSTEIN, M.D.                                                       Attending Physician/Division

                                                                                                         Chairman

SHARON F. WELBEL, M.D.                                                            Attending Physician

 

DIVISION OF MEDICAL ONCOLOGY

 

LILY P. HUSSEIN, M.D.                                                                  Attending Physician

SUSAN H. Mc DUNN, M.D.                                                            Consultant Physician

N. MULLAI, M.D.                                                                            Attending Physician

JOYCE SAMUEL, M.D.                                                                   Attending Physician

GAIL M. SHIOMOTO, M.D.                                                             Attending Physician/Division

                                                                                                         Chairman

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #4 cont'd

 

DIVISION OF MEDICAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

 

BARRY A. MIZOCK, M.D.                                                              Attending Physician

 

DIVISION OF PULMONARY MEDICINE / CRITICAL CARE

 

JACOB SAMUEL, M.D.                                                                   Attending Physician

 

DIVISION OF NEPHROLOGY

 

BARBARA J. KENNEY, A.P.N.                                                      Advance Nurse Practitioner

 

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

 

MANINDER S. KOLI, M.D. - Promoted from Attending Physician 4, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, to Attending Physician 6, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970162 (23-07), Position Identification #9621880, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

GIJO G. VETTIANKAL, M.D. - Promoted from Attending Physician 6, Step 2, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, to Attending Physician 6, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970175 (23-19), Position Identification #9522080, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

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ITEM #5

 

APPROVED

 

Commissioner Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Daley, 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 Hansen, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved that the Regular Session be recessed and that Executive Session be convened for the purpose of considering the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County Medical Appointments.  The motion carried and the Board of Commissioners convened in Executive Session.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

 

Commissioner Carr, seconded by Commissioner Silvestri, moved that the Executive Session be adjourned and the Regular Session be reconvened.  The motion carried unanimously.

 

BOARD RECONVENED

 

Commissioner Schumann, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, moved that the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County Medical Appointments be approved.  Commissioner Hansen called for a Roll Call, the vote of yeas and nays being as follows:

 

 

ROLL CALL ON MOTION TO APPROVE OAK FOREST HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (WELBEL AND NERAD)

 

Yeas:            Butler, Carr, Goslin, Hansen, Lechowicz, Maldonado, Moran, Moreno, Quigley,

                     Schumann, Silvestri, Sutker, Stroger - 13.

 

Nays:            None.

 

Present:         Collins, Daley - 2.

 

Absent:          Sims, Steele - 2.


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #5 cont'd

 

ROLL CALL ON MOTION TO APPROVE OAK FOREST HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS (CALIMAG)

 

Yeas:            Butler, Carr, Goslin, Moreno, Schumann, Sutker, Stroger - 7.

 

Nays:            Hansen, Moran, Quigley - 3.

 

Present:         Collins, Daley, Lechowicz, Maldonado, Silvestri - 5.

 

Absent:          Sims, Steele - 2.

 

The motion to approve the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County Medical Appointments CARRIED.

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2002 from

 

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

The physician reappointments presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

 

 

PHYSICIAN REAPPOINTMENTS

 

 

SHARON WELBEL, M.D. - Voluntary Consultant, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JUDITH NERAD, M.D. - Voluntary Consultant, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

DEPARTMENT OF CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES

 

DAVID CALIMAG, M.D.                                                                    Attending Physician

 

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ITEM #6

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 3, 2002 from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #6 cont'd

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

MARIA BROWN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Family Medicine, will be paid from Account 155, Position Identification #0189151, Grade K-5, Step 3, Business Unit #8910501, sequence  #833056, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LEONARD LAWSON, M.D. - Volunteer Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will not be paid, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

ATHIHALLI NAGARAJ, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment December 21, 2001 through December 21, 2003.

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY MEDICINE

 

HAROON OLOMI, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Reappointment April 18, 2002 through April 18, 2004.

 

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

 

PRAFULL GANDHI, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment March 21, 2002 through March 21, 2004.

 

LILY HUSSEIN, M.D. - Consultant Physician (Associate Active), Reappointment April 21, 2002 through April 21, 2004.

 

WILLIAM JOHNSON, M.D. - Attending Physician, Reappointment March 21, 2002 through March 21, 2004.

 

LINDA MURRAY, M.D. - Attending Physician (Associate Active), Reappointment March 23, 2002 through March 23, 2004.

 

EXPANSION OF MEDICAL STAFF PRIVILEGES

 

AHMED MAHMOUD, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Critical Care is requesting an expansion of his current privileges.  Currently being paid from Account 133, Position Identification #0189137, Business Unit  #8910500, sequence #333065.  Expanded privileges to include in appointment as a Service Physician, Department of Surgery, effective April 23, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

OTHER MEDICAL STAFF CHANGES

 

PAUL CARRYON, M.D. - From Consultant Physician (Cardiology), Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology to Medical Division Chairman (Cardiology), will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 0523, 891/810 (5-03), sequence #38725, Position Identification #0289109, effective April 23, 2002, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

GRANT AWARD

ITEM #7

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2002 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $232,024.00 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to enhance the court’s substance abuse treatment and related ancillary services for minors referred to juvenile court.


GRANT AWARD continued

ITEM #7 cont'd

 

The Circuit Court of Cook County was one of 11 communities selected from among 280 nationwide as a grant recipient under the foundation’s Reclaiming Futures:  Building Community Solutions to Substance Abuse and Delinquency.  The court’s new initiative, Community Circles, will provide individualized treatment and supervision for up to 450 minors annually in Chicago’s Lawndale community.  Community Circles will join the court’s continuum of award winning reform efforts in the Juvenile Justice Division which seeks to reduce substance abuse and delinquent behavior among court-supervised minors.  Grant funds will be used for contract services, supplies, training, and equipment to develop the Community Circles program and to facilitate the merger of various pilot projects into a seamless continuum of services.  The foundation has pledged grant support for the next five (5) years, contingent upon successful implementation.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $232,024.00.  Funding period:  March 1, 2002 through February 28, 2003.

 

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

ITEM #8

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2002 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ZELDA MARTIN WHITTLER, Undersheriff

 

requesting authorization to extend for eighteen (18) months the grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (IDCCA) that will fund the fourth (4th) year of the post release phase of the 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:  July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003.

 

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ITEM #9

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 27, 2002 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

LAURIE ROCHE, Director, Community Services Department

 

requesting authorization to increase by $30,000.00 and extend for sixteen (16) months the grant from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) as a pass through grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).  Cook County was previously awarded a $300,000.00 grant from the DOJ as part of the domestic preparedness to terrorism program.  A continuation of that program is now being awarded.  The funds have been awarded to improve the County’s overall preparedness to the terrorist threat.  Specifically, the award allocation is intended for the purchase of life-saving first responder personal protective equipment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental Grant Award:  $30,000.00.  Funding period extension:  March 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.


GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

ITEM #10

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2002 from

 

DAVID A. BONOMA, Chief of Staff, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $57,600.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the Domestic Violence Suburban Prosecution program.  In its fourth year, this program funds one (1) deputy supervisor assistant state’s attorney who works with the assistant state’s attorneys assigned to misdemeanor domestic violence cases in the five Cook County suburban municipal districts.  This grant requires that the office match 25% of the grant award.  The match amount funds a portion of the salary and fringe benefits of the suburban coordinator.

 

This renewal request was made before implementation of the grant pre-approved process.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $28,372.00 (Required Match - $19,200.00; and Over Match - $9,172.00).  Grant Award:  $57,600.00.  Funding period:  May 7, 2002 through May 6, 2003.  (250-818 Account).

 

 

GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

ITEM #11

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 5, 2002 from

 

KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant amendment in the amount of $78,000.00 $78,800.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to administer the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for women, infants and children (WIC).

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $78,000.00 $78,800.00.  Funding period:  June 1, 2001 through July 31, 2002.

 

 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDUM

ITEM #12

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 5, 2002 from

 

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

In accordance with the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and the University of Chicago, approved by the Board on November 21, 1995, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County is requesting approval for a Social Service Graduate Internship Program Addendum.

 

The objective of the addendum is to provide patient care services to Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County in the Social Services Department for inpatients and outpatients.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2005.  Requisition No. 28980547.

 


COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #13

 

REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 17, 2002 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.      Butler v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 99-L-003982

 

#251389

 

2.      McGovern v. Michael Sheahan, et al., Case No. 01-C-3772

 

#251390

 

SPECIAL STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #14

 

REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE #251391

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 18, 2002 from

 

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

 

The State’s Attorney of Cook County, at the request of Dorothy Brown, Clerk of the Circuit Court, has appointed William R. Quinlan and the firm of from Quinlan & Carroll, Ltd. as Special Assistant State’s Attorneys.  We anticipate charges of $180.00 per hour for attorneys fees in this matter and we request that the charges be processed as noted.

 

Brahos, et al. v. Brown, et al.

Case No. 01-C-4117

 

Charges for legal services shall be assessed against the appropriate account from the budget of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

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 rubber stamps and other marking equipment.

 

One time purchase.  (348-350 and 360-350 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 23480677 and 23600711.

 

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ITEM #16

 

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 negative roll microfilm.

 

One time purchase.  (529-355 Account).  Requisition No. 25291381.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #17

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of three desktop digital microfilm readers and laser printers for the Micrographic Division.

 

One time purchase.  (717/529-579 Account).  Requisition No. 25291378.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #18

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of desks and desk returns.

 

One time purchase.  (239-350 Account).  Requisition No. 22390059.

 

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ITEM #19

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of insulated tray and beverage delivery carts.

 

One time purchase.  (717/239-521 Account).  Requisition No. 22390057.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #20

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a mechanical assist chain tenser high density mobile file system.

 

One time purchase.  (717/239-521 Account).  Requisition No. 22390056.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #21

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for parking garage management services at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.

 

Contract period:  July 15, 2002 through July 14, 2005.  (499-260 Account).  Requisition No. 22000260.

 

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ITEM #22

 

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 saws and saw blades.

 

One time purchase.  (200-333 Account).  Requisition No. 22000287.

 

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ITEM #23

 

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

 

24400055                                  Floor scrubbers

24400056                                  Water coolers/drinking fountains

 

One time purchase.  (717/440-521 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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ITEM #24

 

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 a full-size club van.

 

One time purchase.  (717/440-549 Account).  Requisition No. 24400054.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #25

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of laser printer supplies for the mainframe Xerox 4635MX and Docuprint 180 MX MICR printers, MICR toner, developer and fuser.

 

One time purchase.  (012-388 Account).  Requisition No. 20120030.

 

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ITEM #26

 

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 the purchase of one (1) enzyme-linked-immunosorbent-assay drug analyzer (ELISA) to include automated microplated absorbance reader, automated mircoplate stripwasher and accessories.  The Medical Examiner’s Office will use the drug analyzer to screen the post-mortem specimens for drugs of abuse as well as other drugs.

 

One time purchase.  (717/259-540 Account).  Requisition No. 22590001.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #27

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to purchase and install a back-up nonlinear edit system for the cable television broadcast studio.

 

One time purchase.  (717/013-530 Account).  Requisition No. 20130006.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #28

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the leasing of twenty (20) vehicles.

 

Contract period:  November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2005.  (231-634 Account).  Requisition No. 22310041.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #29

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for professional radiologist services.

 

Contract period:  November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003.  (240-272 Account).  Requisition No. 22400312.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #30

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for temporary secretarial and clerical services for the Health Services Unit at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2003.  (768-268 Account).  Requisition No. 27681034.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #31

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of office furniture including chairs, desks, file cabinets and work stations.

 

One time purchase.  (717/240-530 Account).  Requisition No. 22400313.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #32

 

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 disposable barium enema bags with retention cuffs for the Department of Radiology.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004.  (897-367 Account).  Requisition No. 28970626.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #33

 

APPROVED

 

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 consumable orthopaedic supplies (post-op shoes, cast shoes, fracture socks, etc.) for Fantus Health Center, Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004.  (893-360 Account).  Requisition No. 28932581.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #34

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of institutional ovens.

 

One time purchase.  (717/898-521 Account).  Requisition No. 28980509.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #35

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of Everest & Jennings wheelchairs for the Occupational Therapy Department.  Due to design incompatibilities, standard wheelchair parts cannot be substituted or interchanged between each other which makes it cost effective to have Everest & Jennings brand wheelchairs for compatibility with the existing inventory.  Wheelchairs with interchangeable parts would eliminate significant problems requiring separate parts inventories and wheelchairs being unavailable for use.  Everest & Jennings wheelchairs are sole manufactured items, but can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (717/898-540 Account).  Requisition No. 28980514.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #36

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

RUTH ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for transcription services for Cook

County Hospital and Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004.  (897-260 and 898-260 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 28970686 and 28980502.

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #37

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for a food service program.  (See related Item #55).

 

Contract period:  September 8, 2002 through September 7, 2004.  (891-223 Account).  Requisition No. 28910617.

 

CONTRACTS

ITEM #38

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Mailtech, Ltd., Cicero, Illinois, for mailing and processing services for the Homeowner Exemption for Long-term Properties (H.E.L.P.) Program.

 

Reason:

The Assessor’s Office was unable to determine the approximate number of parcels that would be receiving H.E.L.P. applications until early April.  Because the deadline for mailing the applications is May 15 there is inadequate time available to go through the official bid process and still meet the deadline for mailing.  To prepare this request the Assessor’s Office contacted three vendors and requested price quotes for the mailing and processing of H.E.L.P. applications.  The lowest price quote from Mailtech, Ltd. is presented to the Board for its approval.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $18,125.00.  One time purchase.  (040-240 Account).  Requisition No. 20400057.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #39

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Sirius Computer Solutions, San Antonio, Texas, to upgrade the County’s existing production and development AS/400 systems.

 

Reason:

After the completion of a Request for Proposal (RFP) process for the selection of a qualified vendor to provide upgrade services for the County’s two AS/400 systems, Sirius Computer Solutions is being recommended based on its ability to provide the needed hardware, software and services.  Sirius Computer Solutions was selected based on its technical capability in an AS/400 logical partition environment, qualified personnel, and certified IBM reseller qualifications.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,312,107.00.  One time purchase.  (717/023-579 Account).  Requisition No. 20230024.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #40

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM), Schaumburg, Illinois, to conduct thirty-six (36) Victim Impact Panels in court facilities in the Second Municipal District in Skokie, the Third Municipal District in Rolling Meadows, and the Sixth Municipal District in Markham.

 

Reason:

Victim Impact Panels are an important element of a court-referral program designed to reduce driving under the influence (DUI) recidivism.  The panels consist of victims and past offenders involved in alcohol or drug related crashes who speak about their experiences before groups of DUI offenders.  The program has proven to be effective in educating offenders about the consequences of their behavior.

 

AAIM is a statewide not-for-profit citizens action group founded in 1982 to prevent deaths and injuries caused by intoxicated motorists and to help victims and their families.  Services provided to victims by AAIM include counseling and financial aid.  AAIM also promotes public education efforts and provides assistance to law enforcement agencies.  AAIM has been providing services on behalf of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 1991.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $20,880.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (541-260 Account).  Requisition No. 25410052.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #41

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Irving, Texas, to conduct forty-six (46) Victim Impact Panels in court facilities in the First Municipal District in Chicago, the Fourth Municipal District in Maywood, and the Fifth Municipal District in Bridgeview.

 

Reason:

Victim Impact Panels are an important element of a court-referral program to reduce driving under the influence (DUI) recidivism.  The panels consist of victims and past offenders involved in alcohol or drug related crashes who speak about their experiences before groups of DUI offenders.  The program has proven to be effective in educating offenders about the consequences of their behavior.

 

MADD is a not-for-profit organization of citizens, victims, and survivors of crashes dedicated to reducing drunk driving through public education and community service.  Services provided to victims by MADD include counseling, financial aid, and support services.  MADD also provides assistance to law enforcement agencies.  MADD has been providing services on behalf of the Circuit Court of Cook County since 1996.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $24,150.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (541-260 Account).  Requisition No. 25410053.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #42

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the World Trade Center Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, to provide professional services to the International Trade Partnership Program for market research, bilateral international trade promotion and support services for hosting foreign delegations over the next twelve months.

 

Reason:        The Department of Planning and Development has expanded its international trade activities and the County has entered into formal trade partnerships with several regions around the world in order to capture economic development opportunities and to position Chicago-Cook County in the global marketplace.  The World Trade Center Chicago has provided similar services since 1998.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $60,000.00.  Contract period:  April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003.  (013-295 Account).  Requisition No. 20130010.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #43

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, East Hazel Crest, Illinois, to provide syphilis elimination activities to high risk populations in south suburban Cook County.

 

Reason:

South Suburban Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse was selected through a competitive service proposal process.  All proposals were reviewed by an internal review panel.  Vendors have established programs in south suburban Cook County which is the targeted population for this grant funded program.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $15,060.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.  (994-289 Account).  Requisition No. 29942074.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #44

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

THOMAS K. DONAHUE, Executive Director, HIDTA

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Orion Electronics Limited, Windsor, Canada, for the purchase of additional vehicle tracking equipment used in investigations for the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Technical Operations Initiative.


CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #44 cont'd

 

Reason:

Orion Electronics Limited is the sole proprietor and manufacturer of a “Global Positioning System” whose specifications will provide both compatibility with and enhancement to the existing vehicle tracking system and devices at the Chicago HIDTA.  The Sheriff’s Office is requesting additional equipment due to an increase in drug activity and consequent drug investigations.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $24,370.00.  One time purchase.  (644-570 Account).  Requisition No. 26440002.

 

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

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #45

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ROSEMARIE M. NOLAN, Director of Personnel

and

WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, SR., Director of Drug Testing

and

TERRIE McDERMOTT, Executive Director, Department of Women’s Justice Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Computer Bits, Inc., Orland Park, Illinois, to provide professional technical services in the area of software maintenance and support for the Sheriff’s Personnel Department, Sheriff’s Drug Testing Unit and Sheriff’s Department of Women Justice Services.

 

Reason:

Computer Bits, Inc.’s computer expertise and background will enhance the ultimate success of the projects they will be involved in.  The company has an excellent working relationship with the various divisions that will be affected by this contract.  Because of this, there will be benefits to the entire Sheriff’s Office through the advancement of automated systems and the sharing of data between agencies.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $82,500.00 [$9,900.00 - (210-260 Account); $36,300.00 - (211-289 Account); and $36,300.00 - (212-260 Account)].  Contract period:  May 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.  Requisition Nos. 22100010, 22110043 and 22120012.

 

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

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #46

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Micromedex, Inc., Greenwood Village, Colorado, for windows network unlimited user access to their Drugdex R system, Identidex R major database complimentary, Emergindex R system, Poisindex R system, material safety data sheets, MSDS database system, and Altmedex TM protocols.

 

Reason:

Micromedex, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor for a software package that allows the pharmacy to provide real time drug information to all medical providers.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $10,499.00.  Contract period:  June 11, 2002 through June 10, 2003.  (240-353 Account).  Requisition No. 22400315.

 

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

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #47

 

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 Synthes Spine, Paoli, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of surgical implants and accessories for the Department of Surgery, Division of Main Operating Rooms.

 

Reason:

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $275,000.00 ($137,500.00 per year).  Contract period:  August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004.  (897-362 Account).  Requisition No. 28970637.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #48

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Quantel Medical, Bozeman, Montana, for the purchase of a Cinescan S A/B system for the Ophthalmology Department.

 

Reason:

Quantel Medical is the sole manufacturer and distributor of an ophthalmic ultrasound system that is compatible with the existing equipment owned by the hospital.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $26,093.00.  One time purchase.  (717/898-540 Account).  Requisition No. 28980526.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #49

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Plastic Card Solutions, Lisle, Illinois, for maintenance and repair of embossers, imprinters and accessories.

 

Reason:

Plastic Card Solutions is the manufacturer and only known source of maintenance and repair services for the existing automated embosser and imprinter system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $10,310.00.  Contract period:  June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.  (891-441 Account).  Requisition No. 28910632.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #50

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Dictaphone Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, for maintenance and repair of the automated medical dictation system.

 

Reason:

Dictaphone Corporation is the manufacturer and only known source of maintenance and repair services for the existing automated medical dictation system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $106,614.36.  Contract period:  June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2005.  (891-441 Account).  Requisition No. 28910633.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA

ITEM #51

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DONALD C. BRANNIGAN, Director, Department of Central Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for nine (9) months, Contract No. 01-51-341 with Mensiks Fleet Maintenance, Chicago, Illinois, for vehicle repair and maintenance.

 

Reason:

In order to allow for these services to continue until a new contract can be bid and awarded for fiscal year  2003.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  May 2, 2002 through February 1, 2003.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #52

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for nine (9) months, Contract No. 00-42-946 with Business Equipment House, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the maintenance of the computerized cash management system.

 

Reason:

This extension for the maintenance of the cash registers through the end of 2002 will enable the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office to complete a comprehensive review of the equipment and analyze future needs.  Business Equipment House, Inc. is the only company able to maintain the Kingtron cash registers and ancillary equipment currently in use throughout the Circuit Court.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  April 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #53

 

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED NO

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 16, 2002 from

 

WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $96,915.00, Contract No. 00-53-1307 with We Clean Maintenance and Supplies, Inc., Berwyn, Illinois for janitorial services for the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.  We Clean Maintenance and Supplies, Inc. is currently in its second year of a three year competitively bid contract.

 

Board approved amount 01-04-01:

$ 5,389,200.00

Increase requested:

    96,915.00

Adjusted amount:

$ 5,486,115.00

 

Reason:

This contract increase is requested to provide interim cleaning and window washing services in the areas of the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County that have recently been accepted by the Office of Capital Planning and Policy.  The Department of Facilities Management is providing operational services and support for the project.

 

Specifically, We Clean Maintenance and Supplies, Inc. will perform janitorial activities and floor cleaning in the areas that have been accepted by the County to insure that floors and surfaces remain clean and protected while new equipment is moved in the facility.  Additionally, We Clean Maintenance and Supplies, Inc. will wash all windows on the exterior and interior of the main building and power house and provide ongoing cleaning until hospital staff are prepared to move into the building.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $96,915.00.  Bond Issue (28000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #54

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $13,532.00, Contract No. 02-42-98 with Chicago Recovery Alliance, Chicago, Illinois, for HIV prevention services.

 

Board approved amount 08-09-01:

$ 144,026.00

Increase requested:

    13,532.00

Adjusted amount:

$ 157,558.00

 

Reason:

Additional HIV prevention services are needed for targeted populations as part of the Regional HIV Service Plan coordinated by the Department of Public Health as lead agency under a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $13,532.00.  (984-289 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #55

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #251392

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $1,400,000.00 and extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 99-53-615 with Compass Group USA, Chicago, Illinois, for a food service program.  (See related item #37).

 

Board approved amount 06-08-99:

$ 2,811,590.00

Increase requested:

 1,400,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$ 4,211,590.00

 

Reason:

This request is to allow sufficient time to submit specifications, permission to advertise for bids, award, and implement a new contract for which board authorization is being requested on April 23, 2002.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $1,400,000.00.  Contract extension:  July 8, 2002 through September 7, 2002.  (891-223 Account).

 

CONTRACT RENEWALS

ITEM #56

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 99-41-1450 with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Smyrna, Georgia, for the System/390 Softwarexcel and Supportline and Techlib subscriptions.

 

Reason:

This proprietary software is only available through IBM.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $60,444.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.  (528-630 Account).  Requisition No. 25281188.

 

*  *  *  *  *

ITEM #57

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-41-733 with Compuware Corporation, Farmington Hills, Michigan, for the annual maintenance for Expediter software.  This software enables the Management Information Systems (MIS) programmers to quickly troubleshoot application programs in the production environment, which will translate to less downtime for County users.

 

Reason:

This proprietary software is only available through this vendor.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $33,076.00.  Contract period:  June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003.  (012-441 Account).  Requisition No. 20120043.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

ITEM #58

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 01-41-926 with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for the County-wide hardware maintenance agreement.

 

Reason:

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. was chosen after evaluating the Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions for a computer hardware maintenance provider.  In the past year Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has provided comprehensive support with qualified technicians for the multitude of diverse computers and systems used by the County at the lowest cost.  This is the first year of a 3-year renewal option.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $3,189,585.51.  Contract period:  April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2003.  (012-441 Account).  Requisition No. 20120044.

 

 

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

ITEM #59

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 5, 2002 from

 

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

 

requesting to amend prior authorization to enter into a contract which was Board approved on October 6, 1998 with SecurityLink from Ameritech, Oak Brook, Illinois, for maintenance services for the security alarm systems located in various departments for a change in vendor name to ADT Security Services, Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois.

 

The original authorized vendor, SecurityLink from Ameritech, Oak Brook, Illinois merged with ADT Security Services, Inc., Elmhurst, Illinois.

 

 

APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS

ITEM #60

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 9, 2002 from

 

DAVID A. BONOMA, Chief of Staff, State’s Attorney’s Office

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $14,774.70 to McCormick Food Service Partners, doing business as Levy Restaurants, for expenses associated with an all day continuing legal education seminar being conducted by the State’s Attorney’s Office for 750 assistant state’s attorneys on recent legal trends and significant supreme and appellate court decisions relating to closing arguments.  This program is being funded entirely with monies allocated from the State’s Attorney’s share of fiscal year 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds obtained by the County.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $14,774.70. (833-186 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *


APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS continued

ITEM #61

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 10, 2002 from

 

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

 

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $16,534.63 to Voyager Fleet Systems, Inc., Houston, Texas, for gasoline purchased by employees with County owned vehicles, these purchases were made before the State’s Attorney’s Office implemented the new fuel services contract.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $16,534.63.  (250-445 Account).

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER COLLINS

ITEM #62

 

REFERRED TO THE RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under her supervision on Thursday, April 11, 2002 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #63

 

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 01-15-854H1 WITH ADVANCED MANAGEMENT SERVICES MIDWEST, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-019H WITH BIOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (B.E.A.M.S.); CONTRACT NO. 01-15-854H1 WITH BIOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (B.E.A.M.S.); CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH THE BURROWS COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-024H WITH DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-019H WITH DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-007H WITH DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-007H WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-854H1 WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-024H WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-019H WITH DIK DRUG COMPANY, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH EKLA CORPORATION; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH GLOBE MEDICAL SURGICAL SUPPLY; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH HOWARD MEDICAL COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-022H WITH PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 01-15-852H1 WITH PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-15-007H WITH RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. ; and CONTRACT NO. 02-15-019H WITH RICHMOND PHARMACEUTICALS, 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 #64

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 2, 2002 from

 

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

 

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:


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #64 cont'd

 

LOCATION

TYPE

SECTION NUMBER

 

Eisenhower

Expressway,

North Frontage Road,

21st Avenue to

1st Avenue

(Village of Maywood)

 

Resurfacing

 

01-06222-04-RS

 

Bartlett Road, Higgins

Road to New Sutton

Road (Village

of South Barrington)

 

Resurfacing

 

02-V4742-01-RS

 

I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in this recommendation.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #65

 

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 twenty (20) mobile two-way radios with antennas.  These radios can be bid through various vendors.

 

One time purchase.  (717/500-570 Account).  Requisition No. 25008704.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #66

 

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 three (3) vibratory rollers.

 

One time purchase.  (717/500-549 Account).  Requisition No. 25008702.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #67

 

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 two (2) backhoe loader excavators with hydraulic pavement breakers.

 

One time purchase.  (717/500-549 Account).  Requisition No. 25008703.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

AGREEMENTS

ITEM #68

 

APPROVED

 

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

 

1.

Individual Project Agreement between the County of Cook and the City of Chicago

Resurfacing improvement

Touhy Avenue, Kedzie Avenue to Western Avenue

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-A8730-01-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $258,750.00

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

 

2.

Individual Project Agreement between the County of Cook and the City of Chicago

Resurfacing improvement

Kedzie Avenue, 87th Street to 79th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-W4619-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $335,326.41

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

 

3.

Individual Project Agreement between the County of Cook and the City of Chicago

Resurfacing improvement

Nagel Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue to Northwest Highway

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-W3736-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $213,471.58

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

 

 

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

ITEM #69

 

APPROVED

 

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

 

1.

Individual Project Agreement Amendment between the County of Cook

and the City of Chicago

Addition of project

Pratt Boulevard, Kedzie Avenue to Ridge Avenue

Section:  98-A8830-01-RS; and

Kedzie Avenue, Devon Avenue to Howard Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-W9337-01-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $65,458.97 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENTS

ITEM #70

 

APPROVED

 

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

 

1.

2nd Supplemental Letter of Agreement between the County of County

and Harry O. Hefter Associates, Inc.

Construction engineering services

Ashland Avenue, 95th Street to 77th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  00-W4818-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $30,994.35 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

           Board approved amount 01-04-01:                                  $ 162,512.84

           Previous increase approved 11-20-01:                                   9,107.00

           This increase requested:                                                     30,994.35

           Adjusted amount:                                                          $ 202,614.19

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on January 4, 2001 with the aforesaid consultants in the amount of $162,512.84 and on November 20, 2001, a supplemental agreement for $9,107.00 as part of the Ashland Avenue improvement from 95th Street to 77th Street (Section:  01-W4818-02-RS).  This supplement is for additional engineering services necessitated by the extension of the completion date of the project caused by the addition of City of Chicago median planters and is in the amount of $30,994.35.

 

2.

 

2nd Supplemental Letter of Agreement between the County of County

and Harry O. Hefter Associates, Inc.

Construction engineering services

Ashland Avenue, 77th Street to 39th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  01-W4820-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $82,358.24 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

           Board approved amount 05-01-01:                                  $ 275,451.44

           Previous increase approved 11-20-01:                                 57,882.00

           This increase requested:                                                     82,358.24

           Adjusted amount:                                                          $ 415,691.68

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on May 1, 2001 with the aforesaid consultants in the amount of $275,451.44 and on November 20, 2001, a supplemental agreement for $57,882.00 as part of the Ashland Avenue improvement from 77th to 39th Street (Section:  01-W4820-02-RS).  This supplement is for additional engineering services necessitated by the extension of the completion date of the project caused by the addition of City of Chicago median planters and is in the amount of $82,358.24.

 

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #71

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval THIRTEEN (13) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:

 

1.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Channelization, includes bituminous pavement and traffic signal relocation, etc.

Ela Road at Palatine Road

in the Village of Inverness

Section:  02-V5744-03-CH

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

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #71 cont'd

 

2.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Martin Luther King Drive, 115th Street and 103rd Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  02-W5515-05-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $1,500,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

3.

Motor Fuel Tax Project 

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

State Street, 119th Street to 115th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  02-W5515-04-RS

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

 

 

4.

Motor Fuel Tax Project 

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Pulaski Road, 31st Street to Ogden Avenue

in the City of Chicago

Section:  02-W4326-03-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $900,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

5.

Motor Fuel Tax Project 

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Western Avenue, Madison Street to Addison Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  02-W9629-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $5,000,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

6.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Full depth concrete pavement patching and milling, etc.

Euclid Avenue, Rand Road to Wolf Road

in the City of Prospect Heights and in the Village of Mount Prospect

Section:  02-A5916-05-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $1,400,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

7.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

151st Street, Oak Park Avenue to Central Avenue

in the City of Oak Forest

Section:  02-B5625-01-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $650,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

8.

Motor Fuel Tax Project 

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Euclid Avenue, Roselle Road to Wilke Road

in the Villages of Arlington Heights and Palatine and in the City of Rolling Meadows

Section:  02-A5909-05-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $1,700,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #71 cont'd

 

*APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

*9.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Brinker Road, Algonquin Road to Lake-Cook Road

in the Village of Barrington Hills

Section:  02-V4845-02-FP

Fiscal Impact:  $1,800,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-570 600 Account)

 

10.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Cottage Grove Avenue, Steger Road to Lincoln Highway

in the City of Chicago Heights and in the Villages of Sauk Village and Ford Heights

Section:  02-W5901-03-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $2,750,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

11.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Milling and resurfacing of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

Wolf Road, Joliet Road to Plainfield Road

in the Village of Indian Head Park

Section:  02-W2221-03-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $375,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

12.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Full depth concrete patching of the existing pavement, etc.

Kirchoff Road, Plum Grove Road to Hicks Road

in the City of Rolling Meadows

Section:  02-A6011-01-RP

Fiscal Impact:  $1,000,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

13.

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Bituminous concrete surface removal, etc.

California Avenue, 55th Street to 47th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section:  02-W9423-02-RS

Fiscal Impact:  $950,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

 

QUICK TAKE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION

ITEM #72

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 8, 2002 from

 

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

 

Re:       Quick Take Authority

            Lake Avenue,

            Patriot Boulevard to Laramie Avenue

            Section:  97-A5923-06-TL

            Plat:  954

 

Submitting herewith a Resolution which provides for the acquisition by Quick Take procedures for real property necessary for the improvement of County Highway A-59, more commonly known as East Lake Avenue.

 

This Resolution provides that the Superintendent of Highways for the County of Cook is authorized to seek Quick Take Authority from the State Legislature pursuant to their procedures.  I shall report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners the results.


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

QUICK TAKE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION continued

ITEM #72 cont'd

QUICK TAKE AUTHORITY RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Highway Department considered the desirability and importance of providing for the improvement of Lake Avenue under Section 97-A5923-06-TL and after such consideration certified its approval of the proposed improvement to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board on January 24, 2002 adopted a Resolution providing for the improvement of Lake Avenue under Section:  97-A5923-06-TL; and

 

WHEREAS, having the County Board’s approval, the Cook County Superintendent of Highways caused to be prepared proper surveys, map, plans, specifications and estimates of cost of the proposed improvement; and

 

WHEREAS, said plans and surveys require that private property be taken for such improvement pursuant to authority be granted under the Illinois Highway Code, [Chapter 605 of the Illinois Compiled Statutes (2000), 5/5-801]; and

 

WHEREAS, the private property to be taken consists of real property legally described in the exhibits submitted herewith; and

 

WHEREAS, local municipality improvements consisting of 42" diameter water main and pedestrian sidewalk are incorporated into the project; and

 

WHEREAS, delay caused by time consuming condemnation litigation to acquire land would result in increased cost and inconvenience to the public; and

 

WHEREAS, Quick Take legal procedures will expedite the improvement and result in a scheduled completion date.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the Cook County Superintendent of Highways is hereby authorized, empowered and directed on behalf of the County of Cook to seek Quick Take Authority from the State Legislature pursuant to their procedures for the Lake Avenue improvement project.

 

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION

ITEM #73

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) Completion of Construction Approval

Resolution:

 

1.

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Roberts Road, 95th Street to 79th Street

in the City of Hickory Hills and the Villages of Bridgeview and Justice

Section:  97-W3218-03-RP

Final Cost:  $1,421,462.36

 

CONTRACT AND BOND

ITEM #74

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting a Contract and Bond properly executed by the Contractor.

 

REPORT

ITEM #75

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #251393

 

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending March 31, 2002.


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

ITEM #76

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

 

Submitting four (4) change in plans and extra work:

 

1.      Section:  95-A6304-02-FP.  Bode Road, Sutton Road to Barrington Road in the Villages of Streamwood and Hoffman Estates.  Final adjustment of quantities and new items.  $41,733.40 (Addition).

 

#251394

 

2.      Section:  00-A5918-05-RP.  Group 3-2000:  Euclid/West Lake Avenue, Wolf Road to Milwaukee Avenue; Dempster Avenue/Thacker Street, Redwood Drive to Wolf Road in the Villages of Glenview and Mount Prospect and in the City of Des Plaines. Final adjustment of quantities.  $933.13 (Addition).

 

#251395

 

3.      Section:  98-W4829-01-RS.  Ashland Avenue, Lake Street to Augusta Boulevard in the City of Chicago.  Final adjustment of quantities and new item.  $2,698.82 (Addition).

 

#251396

 

4.      Section:  95-7BLDG-02-MG.  Building Replacement District #5 in the City of Blue Island and in the Village of Riverdale.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $84,213.03 (Addition).

 

#251397

 

COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #77

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 28, 2002 from

 

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

 

submitting herewith the Cook County Hospital Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of February 26, 2002.

 

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #78

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 5, 2002 from

 

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of January 9, 2002.

 


RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #79

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Submitting a Proposed 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 and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

Whereas, the events of September 11, 2001 have focused attention on the need to have current, accurate and complete criminal justice information available to assist law enforcement agencies in the delivery of critical public safety services; and

 

Whereas, the Circuit Court of Cook County processes more than 70% of the criminal cases in Illinois; and

 

Whereas, improving the quality, accuracy, accessibility and timeliness of criminal history information which is generated, updated, managed and disseminated by Cook County criminal justice agencies, will enhance the overall quality of criminal history information for Illinois; and

 

Whereas, the Clerk of the Circuit Court has the responsibility to certify and maintain court records as an integral component of criminal history information, to disseminate criminal case dispositions to the central state information repository, and to provide access to Cook County criminal case history records to public safety and criminal justice agencies for critical day-to-day decision making; and

 

Whereas, criminal justice information systems in Cook County have been designed to meet agency-specific operational needs as autonomous and independent systems, and as such, the information can not be readily shared with the courts or other justice agencies and inevitably contains redundancy and inconsistency with other information in the system; and

 

Whereas, justice information in Cook County must be improved if we are to provide high quality, accurate and timely criminal history information to law enforcement officers and the courts for purposes of making criminal justice decisions; and

 

Whereas, judges, prosecutors and police often do not know if they have complete information when making bail and sentencing decisions, charging decisions, possible plea negotiations and arrest decisions; and

 

Whereas, judges, prosecutors and police require complete and accurate information when making arrest, bail, charging, plea negotiations and sentencing decisions; and

 

Whereas, an integrated, county-wide justice information system is necessary to ensure that all public, private and individual stakeholders in the justice system have the accurate, timely and easily accessible information they require to better administer justice and enhance the safety and well being of the people of Cook County; and

 

Whereas, the development of a strategic plan for an integrated criminal justice information system for Cook County that aligns with and supports the statewide integrated justice information plan, will ensure that the requirements for Cook County are identified, increasing the effectiveness and applicability of the statewide plan to the needs of justice agencies within Cook County; and

 

Whereas, a crucial step in the process of realizing an integrated criminal justice information system for Cook County is to have a planning body comprised of all the major stakeholders to guide the development of the strategic plan.


RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #79 cont'd

 

Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that a Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information System Committee be established and charged with preparing a plan for the development of an integrated criminal justice information system as follows:

 

I.          COOK COUNTY INTEGRATED CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMMITTEE

 

            The Cook County Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems Committee is hereby established.

 

II.         COMPOSITION OF THE COMMITTEE

 

            A.        The Committee shall be comprised of a designee from each of the following elected or appointed offices:  the Office of the President, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Office of the Chief Judge, the State’s Attorney, the Sheriff, the Public Defender, the Cook County Department of Corrections, the Adult Probation Department, and the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation. The following State of Illinois agencies shall each be invited to designate a representative:  the Illinois State Police, the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority, and the Administrative Office of Illinois Courts.  The following law enforcement agencies shall each be invited to designate a representative:  the Chicago Police Department, the North Suburban Chiefs of Police Association, the West Suburban Police Chief’s Association, the Fifth District Police Chief’s Association, and the South Suburban Association of Police Chiefs.

 

            B.         The Committee shall seek the input, assistance and participation of other public, private and public interest groups as necessary or appropriate.

 

            C.         The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall serve as chair of the Committee and may establish ad hoc committees or sub committees as necessary to assist the Committee in completion of the Committee’s mission.

 

III.       DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE

 

            A.        Complete a needs assessment that will systematically identify all criminal justice systems in Cook County. Review all components of the justice process so that their current and planned justice information system environments can be examined and documented.

 

            B.         Conduct a study to identify exchange points between agencies to determine where automation will enhance the integration process and make recommendations for automation of those exchange points where participants are willing and ready for automation.

 

            C.         Develop a strategic plan for integration of Cook County justice and court information which includes, but is not limited to the following:

 

·         Recommendation of cost-effective solutions that integrate existing criminal justice information systems, providing standards for future systems development, which reduce technological incompatibility, redundancy and inefficiency.

 

·         Develop strategies to improve the positive identification of individuals who interact with the justice system through the use of enhanced biometrics identification technologies such as flat fingerprints and facial recognition.

 

·         Build upon the significant financial investments already made by Cook County, avoid unfunded mandates and identify federal and state grants and other sources of funding assistance to finance the integration and improvement of the criminal justice information systems in Cook County.

 

·         Work in partnership with state and local criminal justice agencies and related social service agencies to meet operational requirements and needs for shared justice-related information.

 

·         Ensure that the privacy and civil liberties of all citizens are enhanced rather than diminished by implementation of an integrated criminal justice information system.

 

            D.        Report the Committee’s findings, recommendations and strategic plan to the Cook County Board of Commissioners no later than May 1, 2003.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #80

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting a Proposed 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 and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

 

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, each year, more than one million children are the victims of child abuse and child neglect, and

 

WHEREAS, these children represent every racial, religious and socio-economic group, and the suffering they endure poses a threat to our families and to our society as a whole, and

 

WHEREAS, in many instances, it is an observant physician at an emergency room of a hospital who first detects the signs of child abuse and child neglect, and

 

WHEREAS, most instances of child abuse and child neglect are not caused by inhuman, hateful intent but by the accumulation of stresses experienced by parents attempting to meet their responsibilities, and

 

WHEREAS, in many instances, it is the intervention initiated by hospital personnel that pairs families in crisis with social services available to meet their needs, and

 

WHEREAS, this year, President George W. Bush designated the week beginning April 12, 2002, as National Child Abuse Prevention Week, and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Health Services has been a leader at the front line in the battle against child abuse and child neglect, both in detecting such behavior after it occurs and in seeking to prevent it beforehand, and

 

WHEREAS, two physicians at the John H. Stroger, Jr., Hospital of Cook County, Dr. Demetra Soter and Dr. Michele Lorand, have been instrumental in developing the Bureau's child abuse and child neglect programs.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners honors Dr. Demetra Soter and Dr. Michele Lorand for their years of service to the most vulnerable residents of Cook County - the victims of child abuse and child neglect, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to Dr. Demetra Soter and Dr. Michele Lorand.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #81

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting a Proposed 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 and CALVIN R. SUTKER,

County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has taken from our midst Stuart R. Paddock, Jr., and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr., patriarch of the Daily Herald Newspaper, was the grandson of Hosea Paddock, founder of the family owned newspaper, and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. joined the newspapers operations as an assistant editor in 1937 under his father, Stuart R. Paddock, Sr. and uncle, Charles Paddock, and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. was a World War II veteran, having served as a company commander in a tank destroyer battalion in Europe, and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. became publisher in 1968 and helped the Daily Herald grow from a small group of weekly newspapers into the third largest daily newspaper in the state, with a circulation of some 150,000, and

 

WHEREAS, this remarkable growth did not go unnoticed by prospective buyers, who made many offers for the paper, but Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. was a firm believer in family run newspapers, and

 

WHEREAS, rather than allow the Daily Herald to become just another newspaper, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. resisted such offers to sell, and concentrated instead on improving it still further, and

 

WHEREAS, for his efforts and persistence in making in making the Daily Herald one of the best, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. was credited by many with setting the standard for suburban newspapers, and

 

WHEREAS, the Daily Herald’s expansion under Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. saw its entry eventually into areas of Lake, DuPage, Kane, McHenry and Will counties, and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. was personally known to most of his employees and loved by all, welcoming the nickname “Stu” from everyone, and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr.’s determination to keep the Daily Herald a family run endeavor continues under the leadership of his nephew, Robert Y. Paddock, Jr., a fourth-generation owner, and

 

WHEREAS, Stuart R. Paddock, Jr.’s energy, leadership, and commitment to great journalism will be missed by all, now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does hereby express its sorrow at the loss of Stuart R. Paddock, Jr. and offers its heartfelt condolences to his wife, Ann, and their family at the passing of this great patriarch.

 

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RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #82

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 16, 2002 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a supplemental Interest Arbitration Award covering wages and other issues for Deputy Sheriffs for consideration at the April 23, 2002 Board Meeting.

 

Respectfully request your consideration of this supplemental Interest Arbitration Award.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $19,005,049.00 (3 year cost).

 

RESOLUTION

 

            WHEREAS, the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters - Local 714 entered into Compulsory Arbitration under Section 14 of the Illinois Public Relations Act; and

 

            WHEREAS, a supplemental Interest Arbitration Award has been issued concerning unresolved salary issues covering the period December 1, 2000 through November 30, 2003.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this award be submitted for consideration by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

 

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ITEM #83

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 2, 2002 from

 

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

 

Respectfully request the adoption of this resolution and authorization to notify the Office of the Governor of the County’s intent to retain its bond volume cap for various housing and economic development purposes.

 

The County of Cook must adopt a resolution to retain $8,197,500.00 in private activity bonds no later than April 30, 2002.  Failure to adopt such a resolution and notification to the Office of the Governor would result in forfeiture of the bond cap to the State.

 

RESOLUTION

 

Concerning 2002 Bond Volume Cap

 

WHEREAS, the County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) is a home rule unit under Subsection (a) of Section 6, Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and

 

WHEREAS, there exists within the borders of the County a recognized need for decent, well-constructed and maintained affordable housing and the need for lower cost financing of business expansion to create and retain jobs; and

 

WHEREAS, the County is authorized under state law and the County’s home rule powers, among other purposes, (i) to issue revenue bonds (“Bonds”) to finance below market interest rate mortgage loans to individuals and to finance below market interest rate loans to businesses and other organizations to encourage the creation and retention of jobs and (ii)  to issue mortgage credits certificates (“Certificates”) to provide housing assistance for qualified individuals; and

 

WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) limits the amount of Bonds and Certificates that may be issued by the County on a tax-exempt basis under the Code; and


RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #83 cont'd

 

WHEREAS, the County desires to consider establishing and implementing 2002 Bond and Certificate programs with the allocation of its 2002 bond volume cap as defined in Section 146 of the Code (the “Volume Cap”) in the amount of $8,197,500.00; and

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Private Activity Bond Allocation Act (the “Act”), the County’s Volume Cap allocation may be ceded to the State of Illinois if it is not used or allocated to specific projects or purposes by April 30, 2002.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois (“Corporate Authorities”):

 

Section 1.  Public Purpose.  It is hereby found, determined and declared that the purpose of this Resolution is to take steps designed to reduce the cost of financing principal residences located in the County in order to provide decent, affordable housing for qualifying persons of low and moderate income; to provide below market interest rate loans to businesses and other organizations to create and retain jobs; and issue bonds for any other purpose allowed by law.

 

Section 2.  Allocation of Volume Cap.  The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize the allocation of the entire amount of the County’s Volume Cap for calendar year 2002 to a Single Family Mortgage Bond, a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, an Industrial Revenue Bond Program, any combination thereof, or any other purpose allowed by law, to be approved by the Corporate Authorities.

 

Section 3.  Approval of Further Actions.  From and after the adoption of this Resolution, the proper officials, agents and employees of the County are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of this Resolution or to effectuate the purpose hereof.

 

Section 4.  Effective Date.  This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.

 

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ITEM #84

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 5, 2002 from

 

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

 

Re:   Wiley Road Property Corp.

        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.

 

Wiley Road Property Corp. request 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.

 

Submitting the Wiley Road Property Corp. application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Schaumburg, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

RESOLUTION

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the approval by the County Board of a special exception for abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and


RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #84 cont'd

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Wiley Road Property Corp. and the Resolution of the Village of Schaumburg for an industrial facility located at 1530 Wiley Road in Schaumburg, Schaumburg Township, Cook County, Property Index Number 07-12-302-002; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the granting of a 6b Real Estate Classification to Wiley Road Property Corp. will be beneficial to the County; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for over 20 months at the time of purchase and that this incentive is necessary for use of the building to occur and that the Cook County Board of Commissioners supports and consents to the Class 6b Application for the special exception for abandoned property for less than 24 months of vacancy to be submitted to the Cook County Assessor.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and the Board of Commissioners indicate their approval to the granting of a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to Wiley Road Property Corp. for a facility located at 1530 Wiley Road, Schaumburg, Schaumburg Township, Cook County under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

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

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #85

 

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 16 Consent Calendar items for April 23, 2002.

 

CC ITEM #1

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

ALLAN C. CARR, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, 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, Dr. John A. Neuhaus will retire from Morton College in June 2002, after serving as its President for the past seven years; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Neuhaus began his career with Morton College in 1981.  Through his participation Dr. Neuhaus was able to intertwine with the student body, community and employees, forming partnerships and hosting programs and events that fostered life-learning experiences, problem solving opportunities and challenges.  Dr. Neuhaus was a welcome mat to the Morton College Campus for his endeavors of the betterment and enrichment for all; and


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #1 cont'd

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Neuhaus’ ongoing articulation with District 527 enabled him to address and explore educational issues from pre-kindergarten through higher education; he was an active participant in the Adopt-A-Homeroom program speaking to grade school children about educational and career options at their schools and he achieved outstanding success with the Career Day Program that promoted and supported 8th grade students, business leaders and various Morton College faculty and staff providing information, training and guidance; and

 

WHEREAS, Dr. Neuhaus currently serves on the Executive Board of the Cicero Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he is Chairman of the Student Development Committee of the Illinois Council of Public Community College Presidents, he serves on the Executive Board of the West Suburban Post-Secondary Consortium, and serves as a member of the Riverside Library Board; and

 

WHEREAS, additionally, Dr. Neuhaus successfully started a formal and ongoing Strategic Plan process involving all entities of the College and community leaders.  He was instrumental in obtaining status for the Hispanic Serving Institution.  July 2001 he was awarded the “Title V Grant” by the U.S. Department of Education, and in November, 2000 Dr. Neuhaus was presented with the “Distinguished Citizens Award” by the Cicero Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and

 

WHEREAS, this Body takes great pride in recognizing those citizens of this County who are noted for their achievements and contributions.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Dr. John A. Neuhaus on his retirement and joins with his family and many friends in wishing him 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 suitable copy of same be tendered to Dr. John A. Neuhaus as testimony to his commitment and dedication to his work and the community where he lived.

 

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CC ITEM #2

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

MIKE QUIGLEY, 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,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE

and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, for 38 years the North River Commission has led efforts to support civic involvement, encourage participation, and welcome a mix of cultures, incomes, and lifestyles to build a healthy community; and

 

WHEREAS, anti-crime organizing, education improvements, affordable housing, youth recreation, commercial development and North Park Village are all initiatives that grew out of the principle that people who live, work, and do business in the community have the right to participate in the decisions that affect them and the responsibility to work together for the common good; and

 

WHEREAS, North River Commission members have worked to protect and maintain the community’s quality of life; and


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #2 cont'd

 

WHEREAS, the North River Commission seeks to build community by aggressively advocating for decent, affordable housing, quality education, open spaces, new jobs and neighborhood business; and

 

WHEREAS, together, the members of the North River Commission have attracted more than $150 million of investment, created or retained more then 3,500 jobs, and renovated or built more than 1,400 housing units; and

 

WHEREAS, with a clear vision and a firm resolve the North River Commission members and leaders create partnerships to coordinate ideas, reconcile differences and concentrate the resources of the community to solve problems and improve the quality of life for all.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby express its heartfelt thanks to the North River Commission for its hard work and dedication over the past 38 years; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the North River Commission as a thank you for its good works.

 

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CC ITEM #3

 

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, Barbara J. Collins is retiring from the Department of Treasury, Internal Revenue Service after twenty-nine years of service; and

 

WHEREAS, along with her other accomplishments Ms. Collins is the mother of State Representative Annazette Collins; and

 

WHEREAS, on June 23, 2002 the family and friends of Barbara J. Collins will celebrate her retirement.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulate Barbara J. Collins on her achievements and wish her a long and happy retirement; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Ms. Collins be presented with a copy of this Resolution and that a copy be placed in the official record of this Honorable Body.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #4

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Father Bernard C. White will celebrate his 50th Anniversary of priestly ordination on May 5, 2002 at 12:30 Mass at St. Celestine Church in Elmwood Park; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White was born on July 24, 1926 at St. Bernard Hospital, the only son of Bernard Patrick White and Clara McNally; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White attended St. Sabina Grade School and Quigley Preparatory Seminary, received his B.A. from St. Mary of the Lake University, received his M.A. from St. Mary of the Lake Theology, and received his M.Ed. from Loyola University of Chicago; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White diligently served as Pastor/Administrator to the parishes of St. Thomas the Apostle, St. Gertrude (Franklin Park), Ascension (Oak Park), St. Joan of Arc, and St. Henry, and also served the parishes of Queen of the Rosary, Holy Spirit, and St. Celestine; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White served in the charter session of the Archdiocesan Priest Senate and was elected for six terms by priests in three different regions; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White has also devoted himself to educational ministry, serving as counselor and religious instructor with specialty in formation and marriage preparation, at St. Elizabeth School for Nurses, Little Company of Mary School for Nurses, Alexian Brothers School for Nurses and Technicians, Mundelein College, St. Mel, St. Patrick, Notre Dame (Girls), Sienna, Madonna and St. Ignatius; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White has extensive community involvement and served as hospital chaplain at University of Chicago clinics, Illinois Central Railroad Hospital, Chicago Osteopathic Hospital and Chicago Hospital for the Homeless and Destitute; and

 

WHEREAS, Father White has served law enforcement agencies as a certified member of the International Conference of Police Chaplains and has served five police agencies, including the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby commend Father White for his fifty years of dedication to the priesthood and to the thousands of people he has served and do congratulate him on this momentous milestone; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Father White as evidence of the esteem in which he is held by this Honorable Body and the residents of Cook County.

 

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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


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #5 cont'd

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Robert Lahey has served as the Executive Director of the West Central Municipal Conference (WCMC) and its partner organizations, West Cook Solid Waste Agency and West Cook Community Development Corporation, since 1997; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Lahey has decided to leave the WCMC to pursue other professional avenues; and

 

WHEREAS, during his five years as the chief administrative officer of WCMC, Robert Lahey has worked with approximately forty municipalities and townships in Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, under Mr. Lahey’s leadership, the WCMC has initiated intergovernmental cooperative programs such as the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, the West Suburban Training Institute and the Police/Fire Testing Consortium and has represented its members’ interests as a legislative advocate at county, state and federal levels.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby extend their appreciation for Robert Lahey’s dedication to the municipalities and townships in west suburban Cook County and wish him well in all his future endeavors; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Robert Lahey as evidence of the esteem in which he is held by this Body and the residents of Cook County.

 

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CC ITEM #6

 

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

 

WHEREAS, Peter Binder has coached high school football and track and field for twenty-four years; and

 

WHEREAS, during his tenure at Elmwood Park High School, Peter Binder was the head track and field coach for twenty-one years and coached football for twenty-four years, the last eight as head coach; and

 

WHEREAS, Peter Binder has chosen to retire from coaching in order to devote more time to his responsibilities as Assistant Principal at Elmwood Park High School; and

 

WHEREAS, Peter Binder coached his football team to conference championships in 1983 and 1985 and state playoffs in 1991.  In his years of coaching track, Coach Binder’s teams were Sectional Champions in 1992 and 1994 and finished 19 consecutive years in the top three in conference competition; and

 

WHEREAS, Coach Binder has spent nearly two and one-half decades devoted to his athletes and the principles of teamwork and good sportsmanship; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout his coaching career, Peter Binder has consistently treated the student athletes under his tutelage with compassion and respect and has lead by exemplifying great character and grace in both winning and losing situations.


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #6 cont'd

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby extend their gratitude to Coach Peter Binder for his dedication to the young athletes of Elmwood Park High School and wish him well in his continuing career of service to the students and the community of Elmwood Park; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Coach Binder as evidence of the esteem in which he is held by this Body and the people of Cook County.

 

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CC ITEM #7

 

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

 

WHEREAS, the Little City Foundation, established in 1959, provides residential and supportive services to individuals with developmental challenges throughout the Chicago metropolitan area; and

 

WHEREAS, the Little City Foundation Board of Directors is hosting its annual dinner on May 22, 2002 and is honoring Frank J. Wsol as “Board Member of the Year”; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Wsol currently serves as the Secretary and Treasurer of Teamsters’ Local 710 and has been actively involved with the Teamsters for over fifty years; and

 

WHEREAS, in addition to his dedication to the working men and women of our county, Frank J. Wsol is stanch in his conviction of administering to the needs of adults and children with developmental disabilities; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Wsol and his wife, Florence, are the proud parents of a daughter, Maureen and sons, Michael and Frank, Jr. and the devoted grandparents of Steven, Frank, Brian and Kevin.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby commend Frank J. Wsol for his lifetime of commitment to family and community and congratulate him on this well deserved recognition; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Frank J. Wsol as evidence of the esteem in which he is held by this Body and the residents of Cook County.

 

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CC ITEM #8

 

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


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #8 cont'd

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

 

Brian O. Shannon

 

WHEREAS Brian O. Shannon was the beloved husband of Sue (nee Murphy), and

 

WHEREAS Brian O. Shannon was the loving father of Kerry (Steve) Byrne, Brian, Katie (Mark) Boyle and Jim (Katie), and

 

WHEREAS Brian O. Shannon was the dearest grandfather of Brendan, Maggie, Grace, Michael, Brian, Abby, Ann, Tess and Mac, and

 

WHEREAS Brian O. Shannon was the dear brother of Patrick, Peter, Donna Mulchrone, Dan, Sheilamae O'Hara and the late Mary Ann, and

 

WHEREAS Brian O. Shannon was the fond uncle to many and friend to all he met, and

 

WHEREAS Brian O. Shannon was fondly called “Bubbles” by all who knew him best, and

 

WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Brian “Bubbles” Shannon 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 Brian O. Shannon, 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 Brian O. Shannon, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #9

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

WILLIAM R. MORAN, 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, 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;

 

Paul Villa Leyva

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva was the beloved husband of Ester (Cuevas) since February 1969; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva was the cherished father of Miguel and Erikka; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva worked for thirty-one years at the cutting department for Caron Incorporated in Chicago; and


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #9 cont'd

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva entered the armed forces in December 1952; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva spent sixteen months in Korea beginning in May 1953; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva received his Honorable Discharge in September 1954; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva was a member of the Mexican Americans Veterans Association, since 1985 and the Korean War Veterans Association, since 1989; and

 

WHEREAS, Paul Villa Leyva was the Treasurer of the Mexican American Veterans Association.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board and the Board of Commissioners offers its deepest condolences to the family of Paul Villa Leyva; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be presented to the family of Paul Villa Leyva that his memory be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #10

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

WILLIAM R. MORAN, 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, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE

and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

 

WHEREAS Boy Scout Robert Carlton Jackson is a member in good standing of Boy Scout Troop 120 of the Boy Scouts of America at New Faith Baptist Church, and

 

WHEREAS Robert Carlton Jackson advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and

 

WHEREAS in the course of dedicated service to his troop, his family and his community, Robert Carlton Jackson has earned numerous Badges of Merit from the Boy Scouts of America, and

 

WHEREAS Robert Carlton Jackson has demonstrated academic excellence, has maintained a leadership position within the troop, and has capably upheld the Scout Oath of Service to God and Country, and

 

WHEREAS Robert Carlton Jackson has displayed his exceptional community spirit and sense of civic pride through the organization of his Community Service Project, and

 

WHEREAS Robert Carlton Jackson has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and was duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony on Sunday, April 14, 2002, in the New Faith Baptist Church.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Robert Carlton Jackson be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, 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 Eagle Scout Robert Carlton Jackson to commemorate this significant occasion.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #11

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored

 

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 the Illinois Police Reserves is a respected law enforcement organization comprised of men and women of varied backgrounds and occupations, who share a common goal of service to their community by assisting law enforcement agencies on a voluntary basis, and

 

WHEREAS after careful training and instruction under the guidance of certified training personnel, members of the Illinois Police Reserves become uniformed public safety officials, charged with providing supplemental assistance to municipal police departments across the State of Illinois, and

 

WHEREAS since 1923, the Illinois Police Reserves have served over 50 Illinois communities, and many other law enforcement jurisdictions, including the United States Secret Service, and

 

WHEREAS in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on our nation’s capital and New York City, the Illinois Police Reserves have become a key component in local and regional efforts toward homeland security, and

 

WHEREAS the following named individuals have completed their training under the aegis of the Illinois Police Reserves Academy, and will participate in a graduation ceremony on April 24, 2002, prior to assuming the sworn duties and responsibilities of an official member of the Illinois Police Reserves:

 

Johnny Daoud, Juan Duarte, Gregg Fleming, Miguel Flores, Oscar Galarza, Philip Hahn, Roosevelt Kennedy, John Lopez, Tony Nickel, Jorge Padilla, Jose Pelaez, Noe Perez, Kevin Sheehy, Robert Stanko, and Jesus Villafanc.

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby congratulation the above recruits for successful completion of their training, 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 above members of the Illinois Police Reserves as a symbol of gratitude from the communities within Cook County that they are sworn to protect and serve.

 

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CC ITEM #12

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored

 

JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., TED LECHOWICZ

and ROBERTO MALDONADO, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,

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


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #12 cont'd

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst,

 

Niza Miranda De Colom

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom (nee Acevedo) was the beloved wife of Andres, and

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom was the loving mother of Alderman Vilma Colom, Adelmees (Tony) Quintana and Janice (Laurence) Kahn, and

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom was the step-mother of Ramsey and Sebastion Colom, and

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom was the dear sister of Pachina and Miranda, and

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom was the dearest grandmother of Francisca Green (Noel Rivera), Omar Otero, Anthony Quintana, Jesus Quintana, Rebecca Kahn and Daniel Kahn, and

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom was the cherished great-grandmother of Nicolette Rivera, Angelique Rivera, Omar Otero, Jr. and Destiny Quintana, and

 

WHEREAS Niza Miranda De Colom was the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and

 

WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Niza Miranda De Colom was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her 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 Niza Miranda De Colom, 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 Niza Miranda De Colom, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

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CC ITEM #13

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored

 

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 Lee Lumber and Building Materials will celebrate 50 years in business on Thursday, June 6, 2002, and

 

WHEREAS Lee Lumber and Building Materials was founded on its present site at 633 West Pershing Road, in a simple storefront surrounded by a white picket fence and a small materials yard, and

 

WHEREAS from those humble beginnings back in 1952, Lee Lumber and Building Materials has flourished and grown into a major regional supplier for contractors, builders, and homeowners throughout Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #13 cont'd

 

WHEREAS the great success of Lee Lumber and Building Materials in Chicago allowed the opening of a second lumber yard at 3250 North Kedzie in 1988 and a downtown showroom, along with facilities in Highland Park and Merrillville, Indiana, and 

 

WHEREAS as Chicago has grown and built even greater structures, Lee Lumber has been instrumental in all, providing construction materials for such notable projects as McCormick Place, Navy Pier, Comiskey Park, Wrigley Field, the Shedd Aquarium, Field Museum and the Museum of Science and Industry, and

 

WHEREAS over the years and throughout many changes, Lee Lumber has remained faithful to the vision and philosophy of its founder, Lee Baumgarten, under whose leadership and guidance the company not only succeeded as a commercial enterprise, but as a greatly valued and widely respected member of the community, now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Lee Lumber and Building Materials on its 50th Anniversary, and pays tribute to the nearly 150 present day employees, and the hundreds past, who have built the company into the successful and respected operation it is today, 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 President of Lee Lumber and Building Materials in commemoration of this occasion and in grateful acknowledgment of the important contributions to the economy of Cook County purveyed by Lee Lumber and Building Materials in the course of its business.

 

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CC ITEM #14

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored

 

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 the Superior Nut & Candy Company has long been a respected institution on Chicago’s South Side, and

 

WHEREAS since its inception in 1982, the Superior Nut & Candy Company has earned a reputation for excellence as processors and distributors of the highest quality nuts, candy, dried fruit, seeds, chocolate and specialty mixes, and

 

WHEREAS over the years, the Superior Nut & Candy Company has offered quality service to its customers, thus fueling rapid growth of the business and allowing for a new expansion of the warehouse and production facility, and

 

WHEREAS today the Superior Nut & Candy Company continues to produce the highest quality products at its state-of-the-art facility in the largest industrial park on Chicago’s South Side, and has been commended for bringing quality jobs to the region, now therefore


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #14 cont'd

 

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate the Superior Nut & Candy Company on its 20th Anniversary, and pays tribute to the many employees, past and present, who have built the company into the successful and growing operation it is today, 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 President and Board of Directors of the Superior Nut & Candy Company, in commemoration of this occasion and in grateful acknowledgment of the important contributions to the economy of Cook County purveyed by the Superior Nut & Candy Company in the course of its commerce.

 

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CC ITEM #15

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored

 

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 on Sunday, May 19, 2002, a special Mass will be celebrated at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Chicago’s McKinley Park community, and

 

WHEREAS among the many blessings for which the parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul will offer thanks on that day is that God has so blessed them and sent to them His grace through the good works and benevolence of Reverend Robert J. Roll, Pastor of SS. Peter and Paul, and

 

WHEREAS Reverend Robert J. Roll was raised in Des Plaines and attended Our Lady of Hope Church, where he served as an alter server for many years, and

 

WHEREAS Reverend Robert J. Roll was appointed pastor of SS. Peter and Paul on February 1, 1986, and

 

WHEREAS Reverend Robert J. Roll has previously served as an associate pastor at St. Constance, St. Giles and St. Cornelius parishes, and

 

WHEREAS Reverend Robert J. Roll is known with great fondness and much affection by all the parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul who have sought his help and spiritual guidance over the years, and

 

WHEREAS Reverend Robert J. Roll will long be appreciated by the senior citizens of SS. Peter and Paul for his leadership in establishing the Friendship Club, and by the Mexican American members of the parish for establishing the Our Lady of Guadeloupe Society, and

 

WHEREAS in recognition of his 25 years in the priesthood, and 16 years of outstanding service to the parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul and the community of McKinley Park, the parishioners of SS. Peter and Paul will gather in celebration on the parish grounds after Mass on May 19, 2002, now therefore

 

BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby extend its congratulations to Reverend Robert J. Roll for this special recognition, and extends its gratitude on behalf of the community for his outstanding service over the years, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy of same be presented to Reverend Robert J. Roll, to commemorate this joyous occasion.

 

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #85 cont'd

 

CC ITEM #16

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored

 

Joseph Mario Moreno, 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, 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;

 

Sidney J. Taylor (“Sid”)

Born into time March 16, 1923

Passed into eternity April 9, 2002

 

WHEREAS, the County Board has learned with sorrow of the death of Sidney J. Taylor, age 79, the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Executive Committee for Cole Taylor Bank; and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor was the dearly beloved husband of Iris A. Taylor (Tark); and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor was the devoted father of Scott, Jeffrey, Bruce and Cindy (Taylor) Bleil; and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor was the loving grandfather of Melissa, Emily, Elliott, Brian, Adam, Lisa, Stephanie, Brett, Ryan, Rebecca and Elizabeth; and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor was the dear son-in-law of the late L. Shirley Tark; and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor served during World War II in the Army Medical Corps, which sent him to study dentistry at Loyola University; and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor when asked by L. Shirley Tark, owner of the Main State Bank of Chicago, “would you like to be a banker instead of a tooth yanker” he agreed and began his banking career at Main State Bank as a clerk in 1946; and

 

WHEREAS, Sidney J. Taylor studied banking at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he earned a graduate degree from the School of Business in 1952, and in 1960 became bank President, and in 1994 decided to step away from the day to day management of Cole Taylor Bank; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew Sidney J. Taylor will attest that he was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by friends, neighbors and relatives.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Sidney J. Taylor, 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 that a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Sidney J. Taylor, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.


COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEM #86

 

DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

 

Finance................................................................................................ (Meeting of April 23, 20012)

 

APPROVED

 

Zoning and Building.............................................................................. (Meeting of April 23, 20012)

 

APPROVED

 

Roads and Bridges............................................................................... (Meeting of April 23, 20012)

 

APPROVED

 

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, May 7, 2002.