AGENDA
Meeting of the
County Board Room,
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
JOURNAL
(
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a
record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES
ITEM #2
Transmitting a Communication, dated
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for
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Permit #: |
040207 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$5,990.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$5,391.00 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$599.00 |
This request is pursuant
to the
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $5,391.00.
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ITEM #3
Transmitting a Communication, dated
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the
Cook County Highway Department for construction of material storage bins at
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Permit #: |
030030 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%): |
$2,388.00 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, library district and all other local governmental bodies.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,388.00.
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PROPOSED GRANT APPLICATION
ITEM #4
Transmitting a Communication, dated
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the
amount of $25,600.00 from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The purpose of the program is to
significantly reduce loss of life, injuries and monetary costs to motorists and
citizens in
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $25,600.00.
Funding period:
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
ITEM #5
Transmitting a Communication, dated
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge,
requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $125,000.00 from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).
This grant would provide fourth-year funding for the court’s
evening reporting center for girls at
The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $125,000.00.
Funding period:
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA
ITEM #6
Transmitting a Communication, dated
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge,
requesting authorization to accept an increase in the amount of $175,000.00 and extend for one year grant funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation for the court’s Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiatives (JDAI) model site activities.
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued
ITEM #6 cont’d
In 1998 the foundation recognized the
Board approved grant amount
Previous grant increase
approved amount
Previous grant increase
approved amount
This grant increase requested: 175,000.00
Adjusted amount: $ 632,900.00
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Supplemental Grant
Award: $175,000.00. Funding period extension:
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ITEM #7
Transmitting a Communication, dated
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to increase by $10,000.00 a grant award from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Community Health and Prevention, Office of Family Health, to continue services for an array of programs and services administered by the Division of Community Health and Prevention, Illinois Department of Human Services to include the Birth to Three Assurance Network, Family Case Management, Family Planning Services, Healthy Child Care Illinois, Healthy Families Illinois, Problem Pregnancies, Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, Targeted Intensive Prenatal Case Management, Teen Parent Services, and Teen Pregnancy Prevention.
Board approved grant renewal
amount
Supplemental agreement
approved amount
Previous grant increase
approved amount
This grant increase requested: 10,000.00
Adjusted amount: $ 11,848,900.00
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $10,000.00.
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ITEM #8
Transmitting a Communication, dated
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to increase by $25,000.00 a grant
award from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). The purpose of this grant is to maintain a
suburban
Board approved grant amount
Previous grant increase
approved amount
This grant increase requested: 25,000.00
Adjusted amount: $ 2,119,478.00
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued
ITEM #8 cont’d
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Supplemental Grant Award:
$25,000.00.
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
ITEM #9
Transmitting a Communication, dated
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $85,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will increase immunization rates in children 0-2 years old including activities such as maintaining a record keeping system, administering vaccines, sending out recalls and reminders, and performing semi-annual assessments.
This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.
The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on
The Budget Department has reviewed this item, and all requisite documents have been submitted.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Grant Award: $85,000.00.
Funding period:
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT RENEWAL
ITEM #10
Transmitting a Communication, dated
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting
authorization to renew a Program Addendum to the Cooperative Educational Master
Agreement (CEMA), Contract No. 94-43-1238 with Loyola University of Chicago
Medical Center,
The goal of the
training program is to provide balanced comprehensive training for residents
from the University, and to maintain quality patient care at Stroger Hospital
of Cook County.
One (1) FTE-resident
shall be assigned to Stroger Hospital of Cook County concurrently on rotations
lasting three-to-six months. Residents
shall be assigned to provide continuous coverage throughout the time period
covered by the Program Addenda.
Estimated Fiscal
Impact: None. Contract period:
ITEM #11
Transmitting a Communication, dated
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR.,
respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
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Hannah v. |
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Holmes v. |
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Watson v. |
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Carter v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-7339 |
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Brown v. |
ITEM #11 cont’d
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Banales v. Sheahan, Case No. 03-C-4380 |
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Keilman v. Bersky, et al., Case No. 03-C-4107 |
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Fuentes v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 03-C-4892 |
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Mims v. Sheahan, et al., Case No. 02-C-3264 |
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Dineem v. Sheahan, Case Nos. 02-L-15683 and
03-L-2697 (consolidated into Case No. 02-L-15683) |
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Reid Paxson v. |
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Armando Barrera v. Sheahan, et al., Case No.
03-C-1926 |
PROPOSED AGREEMENT
ITEM #12
Transmitting a Communication from
DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control
requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the
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Reason: |
This Environmental Impact Research Program began in 1995 to determine diseases in animals that may be transmitted to humans. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$60,000.00 ($30,000.00 per year).
Contract period:
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #13
Transmitting a Communication from
DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of an animal control vehicle with Marvon ATL-6 animal transportation unit attached.
One time purchase. (510-549 Account). Requisition No. 45100005.
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ITEM #14
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
by
CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of under garments for female and male detainees.
Contract period:
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #15
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
by
CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the removal and replacement of three (3) compressors and related controls including all labor for the Central Kitchen.
One time purchase. (239-521 Account). Requisition No. 42390200.
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ITEM #16
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids to replace, furnish and install new cell fill in the
One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000195.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #17
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of two (2) annual tradesman supply contracts:
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DESCRIPTION |
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42000184 |
Fuses |
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42000185 |
Tile |
Contract period:
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ITEM #18
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to replace, furnish and install a new boiler refractory at the Cook County Powerhouse.
One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 42000188.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #19
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair service to certify fire fighting system and equipment throughout County facilities.
Contract period:
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ITEM #20
Transmitting a Communication from
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of laser printer supplies for the mainframe Xerox Docuprint 180 MX micro printers, micro toner, developer and fuser.
One time purchase. (012-388 Account). Requisition No. 40120030.
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ITEM #21
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy services with provided equipment, for the Department of Surgery, Division of Urology.
Contract period:
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ITEM #22
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for management services for the parking garage.
Contract period:
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ITEM #23
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of angiographic guide/glide wires (e.g., movable core, ampaltz, roadrunner and exchange guide wires) for the Department of Radiology.
Contract period:
PROPOSED CONTRACTS
ITEM #24
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Quadramed Corporation, San Rafael, California, for maintenance service and software enhancements for the window (WIN) based format, patient focus solution (PFS) productivity and benchmarking system manufactured by Quadramed Corporation owned by the Bureau of Health Services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
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Reason: |
Quadramed Corporation is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the window (WIN) based format, PFS productivity and benchmarking system. This request was delayed due to the consolidation of the Bureau wide contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$36,540.00. Contract period:
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #25
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Kinamed, Inc.,
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Reason: |
Kinamed, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the neuropro rigid fixation system compatible with existing equipment owned by the hospital and used in craniotomies and cranioplastic skull base surgical fractures to prevent sunken bone flaps in patients, post surgery. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$250,000.00 ($125,000.00 per year).
Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #26
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with St. Jude Medical, S.C.,
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Reason: |
St. Jude Medical, S.C. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the heart valve implants with an anti-microbial cuff and a pivot guard with mated-sphere design and upstream-based technology. This type of heart valve lowers the potential to form blood clots due to the mechanical and hydraulic washing process during each cardiac cycle. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$1,000,000.00 ($500,000.00 per year).
Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #27
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Cook Urological, Inc.,
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Reason: |
Cook Urological, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the specialized catheters and accessories used in diagnosis and treatment of urological malignancies, stones within the urinary tract and other anatomical problems. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$400,000.00 ($200,000.00 per year).
Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #28
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Gambro, BCT, Lakewood, Colorado, for the purchase of consumable supplies and solution (e.g., therapeutic plasma exchange sets, red and white blood cell removal sets, blood cell processing sets, and anticoagulant citrate dextrose – solution A) for the Cobe spectra apheresis system and the Cobe 2991 blood cell processor unit owned by the hospital for the Blood Bank.
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Reason: |
Gambro, BCT is the only known manufacturer and distributor of consumable supplies compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. These kits are used during the apheresis procedure whereby blood is removed from the patient, separated into components, selectively removing disease components and returning the remaining components to the patient to achieve a therapeutic effect. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$66,923.00 ($33,461.50 per year).
Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #29
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc., Medical Products
Division,
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Reason: |
W. L. Gore and Associates, Inc. is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the expandable vascular grafts and hernia patches which have a self-sealing reinforcement design that prevents blood loss. They are used for temporary abdominal closure and for arterial anastomotic bypass surgery required in posttraumatic cases. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$700,000.00 ($350,000.00 per year).
Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #30
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter
into a contract with Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s
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Reason: |
This request is necessary to maintain adequate staffing of perfusionists for open heart surgical procedures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$745,944.00 ($372,972.00 per year).
Contract period:
PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #31
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend
for one (1) year, Contract No. 03-45-816 with Reale Consultants,
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Reason: |
Under this contract Reale Consultants is conducting two
(2) studies for the Adult Probation Department. The first study will determine the
prevalence of mental illness, drug dependence, and comorbidity among
probationers. The focus of the second
study is on recidivism rates of probationers and the relative effectiveness
of department programs. This extension
will provide additional time to collect and analyze data, and to prepare the evaluation
reports. The expiration date of this
contract is |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
None. Contract extension:
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ITEM #32
Transmitting a Communication, dated
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend
for six (6) months, Contract No. 03-45-843 with the World Trade Center Chicago,
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Reason: |
This extension is necessary to complete the project
services that were delayed by a work interruption at the 69 West |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension:
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PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #33
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $41,320.00, Contract No. 03-43-444 with Coverage, Incorporated,
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Board approved amount |
$223,200.00 |
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Increase requested: |
41,320.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$264,520.00 |
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Reason: |
This increase is to allow and permit the |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $41,320.00. (897-260 Account).
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ITEM #34
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $500,000.00, Contract No. 03-41-274 with United States Surgical Corporation,
Division of Tyco Healthcare Group, LP,
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Board approved amount |
$481,210.00 |
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Increase requested: |
500,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$981,210.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is for payment of items used and to continue
the purchase of laparoscopic supplies to meet an unanticipated increase of
laparoscopic procedures. The
expiration date of this contract is |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00. (897-362 Account).
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ITEM #35
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
increase by $534,550.00, Contract No. 03-41-122 with Medtronic Arterial
Vascular Engineering (A.V.E.),
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Board approved amount |
$ 715,500.00 |
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Increase requested: |
534,550.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,250,050.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is for payment of the items used and to
continue the purchase of these coronary arterial stents to meet an
unanticipated increase in the requests for angioplasty procedures. The expiration date of this contract is |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $534,550.00. (897-362 Account).
PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #36
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $250,000.00, Contract No. 02-72-200 with Mobile Imaging Services, Inc., for radiology and laboratory temporary staffing services.
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Board approved amount |
$ 799,500.00 |
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Increase requested: |
250,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,049,500.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is for payment of services received and to
allow continuation of these services to fill the vacant positions. The expiration date of this contract is |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00. (897-260 Account).
PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS
ITEM #37
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE
Bureau of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 02-41-950 with Gartner, Inc., Fort Myers, Florida, for on-line research services that will provide the Bureau of Information Technology and Automation with access to valuable information regarding the latest developments, products and services, and issues in the information technology industry.
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Reason: |
Gartner, Inc. is widely recognized as the industry leading provider of information technology research. Gartner, Inc. is not affiliated with any information technology vendor, and offers well researched and independent opinions regarding products, services, and developments in information technology. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$33,000.00 [$28,000.00 - (023-353 Account); and $5,000.00 - (012-289
Account)]. Contract period:
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ITEM #38
Transmitting a Communication from
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
Contract No. 01-41-1048 with Computer Associates International, Inc.,
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Reason: |
Maintenance for proprietary software is only available through this vendor. |
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Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$207,511.00. Contract
period:
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PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #39
Transmitting a Communication from
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew
Contract No. 93-22-885 with SAS Institute, Inc.,
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Reason: |
This software has been in use since 1981 and is vital to the continued operation of the computer software systems for the offices of the Chief Judge and the Assessor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$77,990.00. Contract period:
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
ITEM #40
Transmitting a Communication, dated
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the lease agreement for office space
for
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Landlord: |
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Tenant: |
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Term: |
Commencement upon board approval to |
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Termination: |
60 days written notice, Tenant only |
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Location: |
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Space Occupied: |
309 square feet approximately |
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Rate per square foot: |
$11.65 |
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RENT: |
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Monthly: |
$300.00 monthly (inclusive of utilities) |
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Annual: |
$3,600.00 |
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #41
Transmitting a
Communication, dated
JOHN W. DAVIS,
Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval
of an agreement covering the use of 2003 taxroll data to Property Insight, a Division
of Chicago Title Insurance Company.
Property Insight, a Division of Chicago Title Insurance Company will use
this information to prepare publications for its board members. The Cook County Offices of the Assessor,
Clerk and Treasurer maintain all of the data and concur with this
agreement. This lease agreement is in
accordance with Ordinance No. 92-O-2, an ordinance establishing and approving
the increase of rental charges for the lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax
Data by commercial users. The price
varies according to each company's customized request.
Revenue generating: $65,100.00.
Approval
recommended.
AUDIT REPORTS
ITEM #42
Transmitting a Communication, dated
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN,
Sheriff of
by
JACK KELLY, Chief
Financial Officer
submitting the Independent Auditor’s Report dated
I respectfully request that this report be received and filed by the Audit Committee.
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ITEM #43
Transmitting a Communication, dated
RICHARD A. DEVINE,
submitting herewith copies of two independent auditor’s
reports for the year ended
The report labeled “State Narcotics Forfeiture Fund” relates
to funds forfeited pursuant to state laws.
The report labeled “Narcotics Forfeiture Fund” relates to funds
forfeited pursuant to federal laws. Both
auditor reports cover the year ended
I respectfully request that these reports be referred to the Audit Committee for receipt and filing.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER QUIGLEY
ITEM #44
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened
under his supervision on
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #45
Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS
The
following items are presented by Wally S. Kos, P.E., Superintendent of
Highways:
AGREEMENT
ITEM #46
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Agreement between the Replace existing deteriorated sidewalk, etc. in the City of Section: 02-W3720-01-FP Fiscal Impact: $795,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFERS
ITEM #47
Submitting for your approval TWO (2) LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR
JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFERS/RESOLUTIONS:
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Local Agency Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer between
the and the City of Transfer jurisdiction of from in the City of Section: 02-A6011-01-RP Fiscal Impact: $750,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Local Agency Agreement for
Jurisdictional Transfer between the and the City of Transfer
jurisdiction of from in the City of Section: 02-W3015-02-FP Fiscal Impact: $560,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT
ITEM #48
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) REIMBURSEMENT
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Reimbursement Agreement between the Installation of a new water main system, sidewalk grading
and embankment costs, etc. in the Village of Burr Ridge Section: 92-W1918-01-RS Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #49
Submitting for your approval Four (4) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:
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Motor Fuel Tax
Project Improvement
Resolution Reconstruction of
the roadway under four railroad bridges, etc. in the Villages of
Hazel Crest and East Hazel Crest Section: 04-B8431-08-PV Fiscal
Impact: $8,800,000.00 from the Motor
Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Motor Fuel Tax
Project Improvement
Resolution Reconstruction of
the existing pavement, etc. in the Section: 04-A7322-03-FP Fiscal
Impact: $700,000.00 from the Motor
Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Motor Fuel Tax
Project Improvement
Resolution Reconstruction of
the existing pavement, etc. in the Section: 04-A7323-01-FP Fiscal
Impact: $1,225,000.00 from the Motor
Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
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Motor Fuel Tax
Project Improvement
Resolution Construction
engineering and storm sewer installation, etc. in the Section: 03-04405-01-SS Fiscal
Impact: $375,000.00 from the Motor
Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION
ITEM #50
Submitting for your approval
RESOLUTION:
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in the City of Section: 03-B8336-03-FP Fiscal Impact: $52,200.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
ITEM #51
Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #52
Submitting one (1) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section: 02-W5515-04-RS. Group 3-2003. State Street, 119th Street to 115th Street; and Martin Luther King Drive, 115th Street to 103rd Street in the City of Chicago. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $128,218.29 (Deduction).
REPORT
ITEM #53
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for
the month ending
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
ITEM #54
Transmitting a
Communication, dated
GWENDOLYN D.
CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME Program)
respectfully request
approval of two (2) HOME Investment Partnerships Program Loans in an amount not
to exceed $300,000.00. The loans will be
made to Aspire of Illinois, a nonprofit special needs’ housing provider. Aspire of
The HOME Program
loans will be structured over 40 years and will be fully amortized at 1%
interest. The County Home Program will
receive monthly principal and interest payments from both loans of approximately
$758.57 with annual payments projected at $9,102.84 which will be used for
other HOME eligible activities.
I respectfully
request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of
the
Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Funds: $300,000.00. (772-292 Account).
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HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM continued
ITEM #55
Transmitting a Communication, dated
GWENDOLYN D.
CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program
(HOME Program)
respectfully request
approval of a HOME Investment Partnerships Program grant to be used for the
rehabilitation of approximately 18 single-family homes for low-and very-low
income households in the following municipalities:
The HOME Program
grant of $750,000.00 will be made between Northwest Housing Partnership (NWHP)
and the
I respectfully
request approval of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of
the
Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Funds: $750,000.00. (772-298 Account).
REIMBURSEMENT OF LEGAL EXPENSES AND COSTS
ITEM #56
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER,
JR., President,
In accordance with
the Board’s policy providing for reimbursement of legal expenses and costs, as
adopted by Ordinance, I hereby respectfully request reimbursement for legal
expenses and costs in the amount of $1,781.25 incurred by Denise M. O’Malley, a
former
I hereby
respectfully request reimbursement for legal expenses and costs in the amount
of $1,781.25 made payable to Denise M. O’Malley.
Estimated Fiscal
Impact: $1,781.25.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
ITEM #57
Transmitting a Communication, dated
DEBORAH SIMS,
Please transfer
$300.00 from (018-390 Account) Supplies and Materials not Otherwise Classified
to (018-579 Account) Computer Equipment.
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #58
Transmitting a Communication, dated
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
submitting herewith
the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the
meeting held on
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #59
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER,
JR., President,
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER,
FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY
GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO,
JOSEPH MARIO
ANTHONY J. PERAICA,
MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and
LARRY SUFFREDIN,
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS, the more than 300,000 Asian American residents of Cook County have
contributed significantly to the development of our neighborhoods and cities;
and
WHEREAS, Asians, along with Irish immigrants and African Americans among
others, constructed and operated the transcontinental railroads that passed
through Cook County and provided the basis for our county’s economic strength
as a transportation center; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is home to Asian American veterans who fought heroically
for our nation through many of her conflicts in the 20th century, including
Filipinos who, alongside soldiers from Maywood, Illinois, survived the Bataan
Death March in the Philippines during World War II, and Japanese Americans of
the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Teams who served
our nation with the highest military honors despite being designated for
internment in American concentration camps on the west coast; and
WHEREAS, Asian American immigrants have made--and continued to make--tremendous
efforts in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, education, accounting
and chemistry; and
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #59 cont’d
WHEREAS, Asian Americans, both native born and naturalized immigrants, are
making strides in a wider range of professional fields including government,
the arts, journalism, the legal profession, athletics, international trade,
higher learning and the entertainment industry; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of elected and appointed officials
at the national level, and are helping to shape the future of our nation and
society, including: U.S. Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao; U.S. Secretary of
Transportation Norman Mineta; Governor Gary Locke of Washington state; Governor
Benjamin Cayetano of Hawaii; U.S. Senator Daniel Inouye of Hawaii; California
Congressmen Robert Matsui and Mike Honda; Oregon Congressman David Wu; Former
Chief of Staff of the Army General Eric Shinseki; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of both elected and appointed
officials at the local level including Cook County Judges Lynne Kawamoto,
Sandra Otaka and Rena Van Tine and Lincolnwood Mayor Peter Moy; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are in key positions in the news and entertainment
industries such as Yahoo! Founder Jerry Yang; Hollywood movie makers such as The Ice Storm’s Ang Lee, Mission Impossible 2’s John Woo and Independence Day’s Dean Devlin; authors
Deepak Chopra and Amy Tan; Cellist Yo Yo Ma; President of NBC Entertainment
Scott Sassa; the Today show’s Ann
Curry; local television personalities Joanie Lum, Linda Yu, Ellie Pai Hong,
Nancy Loo and Judy Hsu; and Chicago White Sox and Chicago Blackhawks public
address announcer Gene Honda; and
WHEREAS, Asian Americans are a major force in various business and education
sectors including: fashion designer Vera Wang; TLC Beatrice Chief Executive
Officer Loida Lewis; AIDS/HIV researcher Dr. David Ho; designer of the Vietnam
and Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorials Maya Lin; internationally-renowned
architect I.M. Pei; University of California at Berkeley Chancellor Chang-Lin
Tien; and
WHEREAS, Asian American athletes, and Asians athletes in America are excelling
individually and are leading national sports teams and American professional
sports teams to Olympic medals and world championships including: figure skater
Michelle Kwan; short track speed skater Apolo Ohno; baseball players Hee Seop
Choi, Ichiro Suzuki; basketball player Yao Ming; middle linebacker Dat Nguyen;
hockey player Paul Kariya; and professional golfers Tiger Woods, Se Ri Pak and
Michele Wie; and
WHEREAS, Asian American Heritage Month provides
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners
declare the month of May as Asian American Heritage Month in
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ITEM #60
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
DEBORAH SIMS,
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in his infinite wisdom call from
our midst former Village of Markham Mayor Evans R. Miller born into time May 5,
1932, born into eternity April 17, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Evans R. Miller was born to Alice Hines
Miller and Minor Townsend in Bowling Green, Kentucky; and
WHEREAS, Evans R. Miller confessed a hope in Christ
at an early age, which he maintained throughout his life. He met his wife-to-be Thelma Jo Waller during
elementary school; and
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #60 cont’d
WHEREAS, in 1950 Evans R. Miller graduated from the
WHEREAS, after graduating from Eulon Barber School in
1951, Evans enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the
Korean War until his honorable discharged in 1955; and
WHEREAS, upon returning, Evans was united in holy
matrimony to Thelma Jo Waller on March 23, 1955 and shortly thereafter they
moved to Chicago Illinois; and
WHEREAS, two children were born to this union, Steven
R. Miller and Sheila A. Baker; and
WHEREAS, in 1963 Evans moved his family to Markham,
Illinois where he joined Christ Temple Baptist Church and began employment with
the City of Markham in the Water and Sewerage Department; and
WHEREAS, Evans immediately became deeply involved in
the City of
WHEREAS, in June 1973, Evans became President of
Markham Roller Rink, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, he was always at the forefront of any
issue. Evans believed that he could make
a difference, so he decided to run for political office; and
WHEREAS, Evans served as the 1st Ward Alderman from
1971 to 1975; and
WHEREAS, in April 1985 Evans was elected Mayor of the
City of
WHEREAS, due to a change in his health he decided not
to run again after his term expired in 2001; and
WHEREAS, until the end Evans remained devoted to his
family, friends, businesses and the City of
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board
of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board hereby expresses sorrow and
extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many friends of former
Mayor Evans R. Miller; and
BE IT FURTHER
RESOLVED, that this text be
spread upon the Official Proceeding of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable
copy of the same shall be provided to the family of Evans R. Miller in honor of
his memory.
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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #61
Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by
LARRY SUFFREDIN and JOAN
PATRICIA MURPHY,
Co-Sponsored by
FORREST CLAYPOOL, GREGG
GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, MIKE
QUIGLEY and
DEBORAH SIMS,
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Tinley Park Mental Health Center (“Tinley Park MHC”) in Tinley
Park, Illinois provides a safe and secure treatment setting for mentally ill
individuals, including those who have no insurance or who have exhausted their
mental health coverage, for the south suburbs in Cook County, as well as the
South Side of Chicago, Will, Grundy and Kankakee counties; and
WHEREAS, shuttering Tinley Park MHC would dismantle a vital community resource
that has taken decades to develop, providing a well-staffed inpatient treatment
center with professional and paraprofessionals specially trained to serve
patients suffering from very severe mental illness as well as planning which
links patients to community outpatient resources; and
WHEREAS, in 2003, there were more than 2,000 admissions to Tinley Park MHC, a
clear indication of the great need for its services, and the demand for
services at the center is increasing with the number of patients seeking
treatment rising by more than 10% over the last two years; and
WHEREAS, there are no comparable alternatives to provide care in the south
suburban area and services at community mental health centers are largely
structured to serve individuals who are not in acute crisis (are not violent,
suicidal, or exhibiting extreme behaviors) and without a strong, secure
treatment facility, too many individuals with mental illness are often lost to
homelessness, further burdening municipal and law enforcement authorities; and
WHEREAS, Tinley Park MHC employs more than 300 people in our region, including
doctors, nurses and other professionals and its workers receive fair wages,
good benefits and workplace rights; and
WHEREAS, Governor Rod Blagojevich has promised to make increasing health
services a state priority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of Cook hereby states its
opposition to the closure of Tinley Park Mental Health Center and urges
Governor Blagojevich to reconsider his proposal to close the facility; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County of Cook urges legislators in
the Illinois General Assembly to adopt a budget that maintains full operation
of Tinley Park MHC; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this Resolution
delivered to Governor Blagojevich, Senate President Emil Jones, Jr., House
Speaker Michael J. Madigan, and all members of the Illinois General Assembly
who represent Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution shall take effect on
the date of its passage and approval.
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ITEM #62
Transmitting a Communication, dated
JOHN F. CHAMBERS,
I hereby
request approval of the Resolution authorizing any two of the three individuals
to sign checks drawn on the checking account with Community Bank of
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #62 cont’d
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices
to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update
those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and
savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings
accounts at the Community Bank of
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names
of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or
savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be
required on each check:
1.
Walter K. Knorr
2.
Ellen Downes
3.
Shakeel Qureshi
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person
heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:
1.
John F. Chambers
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be
directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of
each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with
the Cook County Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds on said checking
or savings accounts for deposit with the
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ITEM #63
Transmitting a Communication, dated
JOHN F. CHAMBERS,
I hereby
request approval of the Resolution authorizing any one of the two individuals
to sign checks drawn on the checking account with the Shore Bank to facilitate
the deposit and paying over the funds withheld under Provident Hospital of Cook
County parking fees and
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices
to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update
those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and
savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings
accounts at the Shore Bank for the following purposes, be updated for General
Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names
of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or
savings accounts and that the signatures of at least one (1) of these shall be
required on each check:
1.
Walter K. Knorr
2.
Shakeel
Qureshi
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #63 cont’d
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore to be signatories shall be deleted:
1. John F. Chambers
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at anytime she sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds on said checking or savings accounts
for deposit with the
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ITEM #64
Transmitting a Communication, dated
MARK KILGALLON,
Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is a collective bargaining agreement
for your consideration and approval at the
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004 has been negotiated between the County of Cook and Teamsters Local 726 (representing Oak Forest Hospital Public Safety Officers); and
WHEREAS, salaries and wages for this agreement have previously been approved by the Board of Commissioners.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that this union agreement be approved by the Board of
Commissioners of Cook County.
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ITEM #65
Transmitting a
Communication, dated
GWENDOLYN D.
CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: National
Concrete Pipe Company
Resolution Approving Class 6b
Renewal
respectfully
submitting this Resolution regarding the National Concrete Pipe Company’s
application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.
National
Concrete Pipe Company requests approval of the renewal of Class 6b as per the
Ordinance. This Resolution is required
so that the company, which is located in unincorporated
Submitting
the National Concrete Pipe Company application for Class 6b renewal and a
Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #65 cont’d
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that
provides for the renewal of an existing incentive to an applicant for the
continuation of the 16% assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of
Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from National Concrete
Pipe Company for a facility located in unincorporated Leyden Township at 11825
Franklin Avenue, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers
12-19-100-031-0000; and 12-19-100-043-0000; and
WHEREAS, Class 6b requires a resolution
by the County Board stating that the industrial use of the property is
necessary and beneficial to the local economy and that the County Board
supports and consents to the renewal of Class 6b; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners has determined that the National Concrete Pipe Company employs
approximately 40 full-time employees who support local businesses and services
in
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of
Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners find
that National Concrete Pipe Company’s industrial use of the property is
necessary and beneficial to the local economy and that they support and consent
to the renewal of Class 6b; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the
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ITEM #66
Transmitting a Communication, dated
GWENDOLYN D.
CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development
Re: Giovanni & Maria Gullo Family Limited
Partnership
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.
The Gullo Family
Partnership requests approval of the special
exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that the
company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County within the
90 day period from purchase of the property.
Submitting
the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Elk
Grove, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your
information.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that
provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial
facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of
Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Giovanni & Maria Gullo Family Limited
Partnership and the Resolution from Elk Grove Village
for an abandoned industrial facility located at 780-790 Lively Boulevard, Elk
Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 08-27-301-015-0000;
and
PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #66 cont’d
WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation
by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases
where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive
months upon purchase; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of
Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 19 months at
the time of application, and that special circumstances are present.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of
Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate
their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate
Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned
industrial facility located at 780-790 Lively Boulevard, Elk Grove Village,
Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24
months; and
BE IT
FURTHER RESOLVED,
that the
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #67
Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #68
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for