POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the
County Board Room,
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATION #263009 AND #236019, AS
AMENDED
JOURNALS
(October 21, 2003 recessed and reconvened on October 24, 2003
and October 30, 2003)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk
presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the
meetings held on Tuesday, October 21, 2003 recessed and reconvened on Friday,
October 24, 2003 and Thursday, October 30, 2003.
I am hereby requesting the
opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the
Board of Commissioners.
PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT
ITEM #2
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President,
Pursuant to my authority under
the Resolution Creating a Commission on Women’s Issues adopted by the Cook
County Board of Commissioners in March of 1994, I am hereby submitting for your
approval the appointment of Pamela M. Jeanes to represent District 17 on the
Commission on Women’s Issues.
I submit this communication for
your approval.
PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENT
ITEM #3
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
#263010
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President,
I hereby reappoint Mr. Arthur
Jackson to the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board for a term to begin
immediately and expire on
I submit this communication for
your approval.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication
from
DANIEL R. MARTIN, Acting Chief
Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County
The physician reappointment
presented has 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 #4 cont’d
PHYSICIAN
REAPPOINTMENT
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
RAJAKUMARI
SELVARAJ, M.D., Affiliate Physician, Reappointment
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ITEM #5
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief
Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of
The physician appointments and
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.
MEDICAL STAFF
APPOINTMENTS
AMURADHA KODURI, M.D. – Ancillary
Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Will be paid from Account 133, Position ID
#0389109, Grade ZZ, Business Unit #8910503, sequence #833165, Job Code 1815,
effective
JOSELITO REYES, M.D. – Ancillary
Physician, Department of Pediatrics.
Currently being paid by Neopeds and Associates, effective
MEDICAL STAFF
REAPPOINTMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
RICHARD BRANNEGAN, M.D. –
Affiliate Physician, Reappointment –
AHMED JAJEH, M.D. - Affiliate
Physician, Reappointment –
NADEEM MAGHAL, M.D. – Active
Physician, Reappointment – May 18, 2003 through
THOMAS PITTS, M.D. – Consultant
Physician, Reappointment –
DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
EDDIE SWIFT, M.D. - Consultant
Physician, Reappointment –
DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
ALBERT OWUSU-ANSAH, M.D. –
Affiliate Physician, Reappointment –
SUBUOLA AKINTORIN, M.D. – Active
Physician, Reappointment –
DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
NATHANIEL HOLLOWAY, M.D. –
Consultant Physician, Reappointment – 2003
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #5 cont’d
DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY
VIETTE JOHNSON, M.D. – Active
Physician, Reappointment – May 18, 2003 through
PAUL RAY, D.O. – Active
Physician, Reappointment - June 22, 2003 through
ADMINISTRATIVE
CLOSURE(S)
BHUPAT MEHTA, M.D. - Effective
PRASAD KODURI, M.D. - Effective
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ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
The physician appointments,
physician reappointments and physician status changes 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
APPOINTMENTS
ANDRE BIENIARZ, M.D. – Attending
Physician/Medical Division Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970263 (29-03),
Position Identification #6523014.
DAVID S. DeBOER, Ph.D. – Clinical
Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Child and Adolescent
Psychiatry.
KIMBERLY F. DIXON, M.D. –
Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, will
be paid at Grade K-4, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970162 (23-04),
Position Identification #9521887.
NGOZI O. EZIKE, M.D. – Associate
Attending Physician, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health
Network of Cook County, will be paid at Grade K-4, Step 1, from Account 110,
Business Unit #8930450 (05-15), Position Identification #9520026.
EMILY M. GODFREY, M.D. – Voluntary
Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice.
MARIA J. JANECEK, D.O. – Service
Physician, Department of Pediatrics/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of
Cook County, will be paid from Account 155, Business Unit #8930419 (01-05),
Position Identification #0289368.
JOHN H. KING, Ph.D. – Clinical
Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Adult Psychiatry.
THOMAS E. LAD, M.D. – Attending
Physician Senior, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology and Oncology,
will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970161
(23-03), Position Identification #9921852.
AUDREY R. McCOY, M.D. - Voluntary
Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology.
MICHAEL R. MULLANE, M.D. -
Attending Physician/Medical Division Chairman, Department of Medicine, Division
of Hematology and Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-7, Step 5, from Account
110, Business Unit #8970161 (23-03), Position Identification #9521851.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #6 cont’d
URJEET A. PATEL, M.D. - Attending
Physician Senior, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, will be
paid at Grade K-9, Step 5, from Account 155, Business Unit #8970250 (27-17),
Position Identification #9932457.
CYBELE A. RENAULT, M.D. –
Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of
General Medicine.
NORELL ROSADO, M.D. - Attending
Physician Senior, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Protective
Service, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit
#8970233 (26-16), Position Identification #9522771.
FRED R. ROSEN, M.D. - Attending
Physician Senior, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Medical
Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-6, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit
#8970178 (23-23), Position Identification #9522115.
MARVIN A. ROSSI, M.D. - Voluntary
Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology.
UZMA N. SYED, M.D. - Voluntary
Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of
Endocrinology.
PAMELA A. WEBER, M.D. - Attending
Physician Senior, Department of Radiology, Division of Imaging Center, will be
paid at Grade K-10, Step 5, from Account 110, Business Unit #8930455 (05-22),
Position Identification #9920111.
JULIA WEINBERGER-ROZOVSKY, M.D. –
Consultant Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Primary
Care, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8970179 (23-17), Position
Identification #0189719.
EDGARDO L. YORDAN, JR., M.D. –
Attending Physician/Medical Division Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology, Division of Gynecology Oncology, will be paid at Grade K-12, from
Account 110, Business Unit #8970266 (29-06), Position Identification #9623060.
NON-PHYSICIAN PROVIDERS
MARY J. DRELL,
APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and
Community Health Network of
PAUL F. LANGLOIS,
APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine, Division of Critical
Care.
MARY T. LYONS,
APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Pediatrics, Division of
Pediatric Critical Care.
ANNIE M. MARTIN,
APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and
Gynecology/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Division of
Cottage Grove Medical Center.
RAECHEL M. FERRY-ROONEY,
APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and
Community Health Network of
MEDICAL STAFF
REAPPOINTMENTS
CERMAK
HEALTH SERVICES
ANDREW TING, M.D. Attending
Physician
DEPARTMENT
OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
NED F. NASR, M.D. Attending
Physician
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #6 cont’d
DEPARTMENT
OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
LAUREN S. GROSSMAN, M.D. Attending
Physician
DAVID A. HARTER, M.D. Attending
Physician
REBECCA R. ROBERTS, M.D. Attending
Physician
CHRISTOPHER N. ROSS, M.D. Attending
Physician
HELEN E. STRAUS, M.D. Attending
Physician
DEPARTMENT
OF FAMILY PRACTICE
GERTRUDE M. NOVAK, M.D. Voluntary
Attending Physician
DEPARTMENT OF
MEDICINE
PADMALATHA BERIKAI, M.D. Service
Physician
CHANDRA P. CHATAUT, M.D. Service
Physician
BENJAMIN GO, M.D. Voluntary
Attending Physician
SAM RAMIN, M.D. Attending
Physician
TOSHIKO L. UCHIDA, M.D. Voluntary
Attending Physician
SIMON ZIMNOWODZKI, M.D. Consultant
Physician
DEPARTMENT
OF PEDIATRICS
MEGAN R. KANE, PAC Physician
Assistant Certified
TATYANA KAGAN, M.D. Service
Physician
KENNETH L. SOYEMI, M.D. Service
Physician
MEDICAL
STAFF STATUS CHANGES
SUSANA MASCARELL, M.D. – From
Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of
Endocrinology, to Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, will be
paid at Grade K-4, Step 5, from Account 155, Business Unit #8970165 (23-08),
Position Identification #9932495.
CHRISTOPHER H. ROSS, M.D. – From
Attending Physician 9, Department of Emergency Medicine, Division of
Administration, to Attending Physician 10, with no change in privileges, will
be paid at Grade K-10, Step 3, from Account 110, Business Unit #8970285
(33-01), Position Identification #9523322.
JAMES L. STONE, M.D. – From
Attending Physician/Division Chairman, Department of Surgery, Division of
Neurosurgery, to Voluntary Attending Physician, with no change in privileges.
GRANT APPLICATION
ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
respectfully requesting approval
to apply for a grant in accordance with Section 30 of the 2003 Cook County
Budget Resolution from the Illinois Department of Transportation in the amount
of $31,859.00. This grant will fund
Driving Under the Influence (DUI) enforcement.
The purpose of this program is to reduce the incidence of
alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes, and the resulting injuries and
fatalities through highly visible increased enforcement.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Award: $31,859.00. Funding period:
GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative
Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to
accept a grant renewal in the amount of $96,280.00 from the Illinois Criminal
Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the Prosecutor Based Victim
Assistance Services Domestic Violence Court Program. The program funds two (2) domestic violence
victim specialists who work in the Victim Witness Assistance Program.
This grant requires that the
office match 25% of the grant award. The
match commitment for this program is an in-kind match that fully supports the
salary and fringe benefits of one (1) of the domestic court victim specialists. In addition, due to increasing
hospitalization and other fringe benefit costs that exceed the grant award,
there is a cash match that will support a portion of the fringe benefits of the
second domestic violence court specialist.
The authorization to apply for
this grant was given on
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $13,476.00 ($6,738.00 per year). Required Match: In-kind.
Over Match: $13,476.00 ($6,738.00
per year). Grant Award: $96,280.00 ($48,140.00 per year). Funding period:
COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDUM
ITEM #9
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
DANIEL R.
MARTIN, Acting 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 Dr. William Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine approved by the
Board on
The objective of the addendum is
to provide instruction for fourth year medical students in both inpatient and
outpatient podiatric services.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Contract period:
ITEM #10
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE #263011
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR.,
respectfully request permission
to discuss the following case with the Board or the appropriate committee
thereof:
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Anthony Zimmerman v. |
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor
for Administration & Taxpayer Services
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the printing and processing of
proposed assessed valuation notices for 2004 reassessment townships.
One time purchase. (040-240 Account). Requisition No. 40400006.
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ITEM #12
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
by
CALLIE BAIRD, Director,
Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of prisoner uniforms.
One time purchase. (239-320 Account). Requisition No. 42390024.
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ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D.,
M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department
of Public Health
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the pick up and delivery of
laboratory specimens from the Department of Public Health clinics to be
delivered to the Illinois Department of Public Health lab for processing.
Contract period:
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D.,
M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer,
Department
of Public Health
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for delivery services to deliver/pick up
supplies for all Department of Public Health clinic sites and deliver/pick up
portable dental equipment for schools and community centers in suburban
Contract period:
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #15
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
by
TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of
Vehicle Services
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of #2 grade diesel and
mid-grade unleaded fuel.
Contract period:
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ITEM #16
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief
Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to
advertise for bids for the following items for Stroger Hospital of Cook County:
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REQ. NO. |
ACCT. NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTRACT PERIOD |
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48970212 |
897-362 |
Combined spinal/epidural trays |
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48970213 |
897-362 |
Custom-made spinal trays |
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ITEM #17
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief,
Bureau of Health Services
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items
for Stroger Hospital of Cook County:
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REQ. NO. |
QUANTITY |
DESCRIPTION |
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48974001 |
30 |
AVEA™ Comprehensive
Neonatal/Pediatric Ventilators with Bicore® technology manufactured by Viasys
Healthcare for delivery of Heliox gas to patients. |
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48974002 |
10 |
Bi-Level Positive Airway
Pressure BIPAP® Vision® ventilators manufactured by Respironics, Inc. for
non-invasive ventilation with Auto-Trak Sensitivity™ technology. |
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48974003 |
60 |
840™ Ventilator System for
adult/pediatrics manufactured by Nellcor Puritan Bennett, Inc. for adult and
infant, pediatric invasive ventilation with DualView™ liquid crystal display
touch screen, Sandbox™ screen area and SmartAlert™ alarm system technology. (See related Item # |
One time purchase. (717/897-540 Account).
Sufficient funds have been
appropriated to cover this request.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #18
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating
Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the rental of Puritan Bennett 7200
ventilators and accessories compatible with the existing equipment owned by the
hospital, for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of
Respiratory Care. This item is available
through various distributors. (See
related Item #16 17).
One time rental. (897-637 Account). Requisition No. 48970214.
REQUEST TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ADVERTISE FOR BID
ITEM #19
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
LACY L. THOMAS,
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting to amend a previously
approved permission to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following
items which was approved at the
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REQ. NO. |
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48970011 |
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48970017 |
Reagents and supplies for a
vendor provided human immunodeficiency virus
(HIV-1/2) enzyme
immunoassay (EIA) system |
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48970022 |
Quality controls for laboratory
testing procedures (e.g., immunoassay, urine
chemistry, urine toxicology, serum drug free,
therapeutic drug monitoring, ethanol/ammonia and
spinal fluid chemistry) |
PROPOSED CONTRACTS
ITEM #20
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor
for Administration & Taxpayer Services
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Thomas Reed Consulting,
PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #20 cont’d
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Reason: |
Mr. Reed is one of the few
individuals in |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $90,000.00.
Contract period:
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ITEM #21
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the
Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with P. Neill Petronella (Hennessy
and Roach, P.C.),
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Reason: |
P. Neill Petronella (Hennessy
and Roach, P.C.) will serve as labor relations consultants for the Clerk of
the Circuit Court. Mr. Martin Greene
of Greene and Letts and Ms. Ellen E. Douglass will provide a portion of the
services as sub-contractors with Mr. Petronella. Among other tasks, they will review
correspondence, provide legal research, and advise on collective bargaining
issues. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $217,800.00.
Contract period:
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ITEM #22
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Heartland Human Care Services,
Inc., (formerly Travelers & Immigrants Aid), Chicago, Illinois, to provide
short term housing and living assistance for minors charged with delinquency
petitions in juvenile court.
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Reason: |
Heartland Human Care Services,
Inc. provides safe, quality care for boys and girls 10 to 17 who have been
referred from juvenile court. These
minors are either eligible for admission to the Juvenile Temporary Detention
Center (JTDC) but have been placed with Heartland Human Care Services, Inc.
as part of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives Initiative, or are residents
of JTDC who have been released from detention by judicial order and whose
parents or guardians will not or cannot secure their release. From 1995 through |
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Contract services will include
housing and meals, living skills instruction, counseling, recreation,
transportation, 24-hour supervision, medical and psychiatric services, and
referrals to community resources as needed.
Total program capacity is thirty-eight minors at two locations: the |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,706,070.00. Contract period:
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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #23
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the
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Reason: |
For the past several months,
representatives from the office have studied and evaluated the administrative
services provided by the |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Contract period:
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ITEM #24
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN M. RABA, M.D., Chief
Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with Charles Wiltz, DDS, Chicago,
Illinois; Emmett Shelton, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; William Lambert, DDS,
Chicago, Illinois; Rhay E. Street, DDS, Chicago, Illinois; Shelley Lloyd, DDS,
South Holland, Illinois; and Lynette Fortenberry, DDS, Chicago, Illinois, to
provide professional general dentistry services to the detainees at the Department
of Corrections.
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Reason: |
These dentists are licensed in
the State of |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $225,000.00 ($37,500.00 per dentist). Contract period:
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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #25
DEFERRED
Transmitting
a Communication from
DANIEL R.
MARTIN, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County
requesting
authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cerner
Corporation,
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Reason: |
Cerner Corporation is the owner
of the existing proprietary Millennium PharmNet system. Interfacing the Automed FDS system with the
Millennium PharmNet system provides a re-packaging of medications through a
bar-coding system which greatly reduces medication errors. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $33,655.00.
One time purchase. (898-441
Account). Requisition No. 48980045.
The Chief Information Officer has
reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #26
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
STEPHANIE
WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Wilson Cook, Inc.,
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Reason: |
Wilson Cook, Inc. is the
manufacturer and only known source of specialized gastroenterology catheters
and surgical accessories. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00.
Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #27
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Becton Dickinson Diagnostic
Systems,
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Reason: |
Becton Dickinson Diagnostic
Systems is the only known manufacturer and distributor for this automatic,
needleless Bactec® MGIT Mycobacterial system for the determination of
tuberculosis. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $140,404.00 ($46,801.33 per year). Contract period:
Purchasing Agent concurs.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #28
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the
Circuit Court
requesting authorization
for the Purchasing Agent to extend for four (4) months, Contract No. 03-45-324
with Larry Bates & Associates, Inc., Garden Homes, Illinois, to continue to
manage the interface among Clerk of the Circuit Court staff, management and
consultants involved in the implementation of the new records management
processes. Larry Bates & Associates,
Inc. will provide on-the-job training in areas of information management,
records management, document control, and problem resolution. Larry Bates & Associates, Inc. will
review existing disaster prevention, mitigation, and recovery plans and
recommend changes that will ensure consistency with current industry practices.
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Reason: |
Larry Bates & Associates,
Inc. has successfully completed records and information management programs
with numerous major organizations assisting in identifying and managing
appropriate information management strategies that integrate the functions of
records retention, data management, and information retrieval. The extension of this contract is necessary
as much of Larry Bates & Associates, Inc.’s work must be concurrent with
or subsequent to the installation of the proprietary software InSight which
has not yet been installed. The expiration
date of the current contract was |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Contract extension:
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the
Circuit Court
requesting
authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) year, Contract No.
02-82-576 with Encore Paper & Supplies, Inc.,
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Reason: |
The
conversion of many forms used throughout the Circuit Court is ongoing,
reducing the usage of continuous feed court sheet forms. This extension of the existing contract
will enable us to use the remaining funds that were originally appropriated
for this contract. The expiration date
of the current contract was |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Contract extension:
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ITEM #30
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to increase by $636,000.00 and extend for one (1) year,
Contract No. 01-41-491 with Lexis-Nexis, Inc.,
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Board approved amount |
$1,872,000.00 |
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Previous increase approved |
14,000.00 |
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This increase requested: |
636,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$2,522,000.00 |
CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #30 cont’d
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Reason: |
This contract provides
comprehensive on-line legal research for the judiciary as well as sixteen (16)
other county agencies and departments.
The contract was originally approved for a three (3) year period, Representatives from several
user agencies as well as the Office of the Chief Judge are currently
evaluating services provided by both Lexis-Nexis, Inc. and Westlaw, the only
two major providers of on-line research services, in preparation for another
multi-year countywide contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $636,000.00.
Contract extension:
The Chief Information Officer has
reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #31
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief,
Bureau of Health Services
JOHNNY C.
BROWN, Chief Operating Officer,
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to increase by $204,100.00 and extend for two (2) months,
Contract No. 02-51-1030 with Tech Refrigeration, Inc.,
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Board approved amount |
$1,332,100.00 |
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Increase requested: |
204,100.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,536,200.00 |
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Reason: |
This request is to allow
sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, and award of the new contract
for which bids are scheduled to be opened on |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $204,100.00.
Contract extension:
PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL
ITEM #32
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication from
requesting authorization for the
Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 93-41-1362 with Systemware, Inc.,
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Reason: |
Maintenance for proprietary
software is only available through this vendor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $27,475.00.
Contract period:
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
ITEM #33
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
by
ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy
Sheriff
requesting to amend prior
authorization to enter into a contract with L3 Communications, West Lafayette,
Indiana, for full service maintenance of the Court Services’ and the Department
of Corrections’ security screening equipment, which was Board approved October
7, 2003, the amount approved should have been $230,257.00.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $203,257.00 $230,257.00
[$196,537.00 – (230-449 Account); and $33,720.00 – (239-449 Account)].
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
ITEM #34
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of
requesting approval of payment in
the amount of $27,098.57 to Hinshaw & Culbertson, Attorneys at Law,
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $27,098.57.
(210-260 Account).
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS
ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting
a Communication, dated
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and
Policy
Transmitted
herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing
Agent to advertise for bids for the reconstruction of the heliport at Stroger
Hospital of Cook County. The project
will be a Design-Build project.
The scope of
work will include rebuilding the existing helicopter landing and take-off pad
(helipad) located in
It is
respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
Bond Issue (28000 Account).
Sufficient
funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued
ITEM #36
DEFERRED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director,
Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your
approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services
contract with William E. Brazley & Associates, Ltd. for design and
construction administration for the 4th floor County Clerk Office renovation
project at the
This project provides for the
relocation of the Real Estate and Tax Services Department to the north half of
the 4th floor. The work includes
complete renovation of approximately 15,000 square feet of floor, walls,
ceilings, lighting, and the MEP systems, and asbestos abatement. The work is necessary in order to provide
more space for the Clerk’s operations and to provide easier public access. Also, new telecommunications wiring to ensure
that the Clerk’s automated systems such as GIS mapping and a new
cashiering/accounting system can be supported.
It is respectfully requested that
this honorable body approve this request.
Estimated Fiscal Impact:
$150,000.00. Bond Issue (7000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been
appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #37
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director,
Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your
approval is a request for authorization to enter into a professional services
contract with Soodan and Associates, Inc. for design and construction
administration for the Department of Corrections (DOC) Infrastructure
Renovation Phase 3 Project.
This project provides for the
repair of approximately 1900 feet of deteriorated underground utility system
tunnels. The work scope will include a
detailed inspection and engineering evaluation, materials testing of
deteriorated concrete and steel, reports recommending specific work to be done,
design and engineering documents for the repairs and construction
administration for the project. This
work is necessary to ensure continued structural stability of the tunnel and
piping supports.
It is respectfully requested that
this honorable body approve this request.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $395,000.00.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been
appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #38
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director,
Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your
approval is a request for emergency authorization to perform fire alarm system
renovations at Fantus Clinic. This fire
alarm system work is necessary to remain in compliance with Illinois Department
of Public Health code requirements.
CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued
ITEM #38 cont’d
This project provides for the
replacement of the current obsolete system with a state-of the-art, City of I II fire alarm system. This system includes, but is not limited to:
a sprinkler supervisory system to monitor sprinkler control valves, visual
notification devices (strobes), manual “pull stations” meeting ADA guidelines,
audible notification (horns) delivering 15 dBA above prevailing building sound
levels, wider proliferation of automatic heat and smoke detectors, fire alarm
system activated elevator recall and connection of magnetic door holders for
fire doors to the new system.
It is respectfully requested that
this honorable body approve this request.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00
560,000.00. Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been
appropriated to cover this request.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
ITEM #39
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real
Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the
license agreement covering the rental of space by Absolute Title Services in
the
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Licensor: |
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Licensee: |
Absolute Title Services |
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Location: |
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Term: |
One year, (Licensor reserves the right to
adjust the rent) |
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Cancellation: |
30 days written to licensee |
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Space Occupied: |
Approximately 100 square feet |
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License fee: |
Monthly: $500.00
Annual: $6,000.00 |
The
licensee has met the liability insurance requirements.
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #40
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real
Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first
amendment to lease between the
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #40 cont’d
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Landlord: |
Imperial Realty Company as
agent for Klairmont Family Associates, L.P., an |
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Tenant: |
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Using Agency: |
Department of Public Health |
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Location: |
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Term: |
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Termination: |
180 days, either party |
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Base Rent |
Monthly |
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$18,780.00
( |
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$ |
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LL-B (1,729 square feet) |
$576.34
( |
Approval is hereby recommended.
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ITEM #41
RATIFIED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real
Estate Management Division
requesting ratification of a
temporary lease agreement for office space for
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Landlord: |
Prime Realty Investment Trust |
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Tenant (sub-landlord): |
Accenture |
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Sub-tenant: |
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Using agencies: |
Public Defender, Public
Guardian, Public Administrator and State’s Attorney Traffic/Administration |
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Premises: |
Approximately 40,000 square
feet to be located on floors 8 and 9 |
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Term: |
12 months |
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Termination: |
After six months with ninety
(90) days prior written notice |
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Base rent: |
$75,833.00/Month ($22.75 per
square foot gross) – (includes furniture) |
Sub-tenant will accept the
premises in “as-is” condition.
Sub-tenant will have use of the furniture for the duration of the term.
Ratification is recommended.
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REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #42
RATIFIED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real
Estate Management Division
requesting ratification of a
lease agreement for temporary office space for the 69 West Washington Fire
Investigation Commission located at
Details are:
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Landlord: |
ZIRP-BURNHAM, L.L.C. |
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Tenant: |
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Premises: |
1,345 rentable square feet on
the 10th floor of the building, |
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Term: |
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Termination: |
Anytime after six months with
sixty (60) days prior notice |
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Rent: |
$2,900.00 / Month (includes
furniture) |
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Cost/square foot: |
$25.88 |
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Utilities: |
Tenant pays for electricity
(metered to Premises) |
Ratification is recommended.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER STEELE
ITEM #43
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened
under her supervision on
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #44
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED “NO” ON CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH
BIOELECTRONIC ENGINEERING AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES (B.E.A.M.S.); CONTRACT NO.
03-15-330H1 WITH THE BRIGHT HORIZONS, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-526H1 WITH THE BRIGHT
HORIZONS, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1 WITH THE BURROWS COMPANY; CONTRACT NO.
03-15-330H1 WITH NATIONAL SUPPLY & SAFETY COMPANY; CONTRACT NO. 03-15-330H1
WITH RAVENSWOOD MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION; and CONTRACT NO. 03-15-526H1
WITH RAVENSWOOD MEDICAL RESOURCES CORPORATION.
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:
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
ITEM #45
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) SUPPLEMENTAL
AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Supplemental Agreement between
the Additional Part B engineering
services Central Avenue to in the Villages of Glencoe, Section: 03-26344-06-FP Fiscal Impact: $41,543.40 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund
(600-600 Account) |
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Board
approved amount Increase
requested: 41,543.40 Adjusted
amount: $
444,110.31 |
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Previously, your Honorable Body
approved an Agreement on June 17, 2003 with the aforesaid consultant in the
amount of $402,566.91 as part of the Edens Expressway West Frontage Road
improvement, and Central Avenue to Park Drive – extended (Section: 03-26344-06-FP). This supplement is for additional
engineering services required to complete tasks that were requested by this
Department but were not included in the original agreement. |
CONTRACTS AND BONDS
ITEM #46
APPROVED
Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the
Contractors.
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #47
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263012
Submitting one (1) change in plans and extra work:
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1. |
Section: 98-W4502-02-FP. Main Street (Central Park Avenue), Sauk
Trail to 216th Street in the Villages of Richton Park, Park Forest and
Matteson. Adjustment of quantities and
new items. $6,046.92 (Deduction). |
REPORT
ITEM #48
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #263013
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for
the month ending
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM)
ITEM #49
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #263014
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and
Development
Re: Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)
requesting approval of a HOME
Investment Partnerships Program grant to be used for the rehabilitation of
approximately 20 single-family homes for low- and very-low income households in
the following municipalities:
The HOME Program grant of
$1,000,000.00 will be made between West Suburban Neighborhood Preservation
Agency (WSNPA) and the
I respectfully request approval
of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the
Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Funds: $1,000,000.00. (772-292 Account).
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ITEM #50
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT #263015
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and
Development
Re: HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)
respectfully requests approval of
a HOME Investment Partnerships Program Loan in the amount of
$2,000,000.00. The loan will be a
limited partnership to be formed by Affordable Housing Continuum, a non-profit
Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO), or its wholly owned
subsidiary, and PSL Holdings, LLC (parent company of Associated Ventures,
LLC/Pathway Senior Living, LLC) a for-profit development company, together with
the low income housing tax credit syndicator.
The loan will be for the construction of a 110 (99 HOME assisted units)
affordable, rental, senior assisted care housing facility to be located at
HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM (HOME PROGRAM) continued
ITEM #50 cont’d
The terms of the HOME Program
loan will be structured as a 40-year amortized loan at 1% interest. It is anticipated that the County will
receive annual principal and interest payments of $60,685.45, to be used for other
HOME eligible activities. Due to HUD
Section 232 requirements, the County will only be receiving an annual payment
rather than monthly payments.
I respectfully request approval
of this project, and that the Chief Administrative Officer of the
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.
Grant Funds: $2,000,000.00. (772-298 Account).
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
ITEM #51
DEFERRED
The following item was deferred at the
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
I hereby request to transfer
$21,600.00 from the (018-110 Account) Salary and Wages of Regular Employees to
the (018-289 Account) Technical Services Not Otherwise Classified to cover
contractual services to be rendered by Dolores McLaughlin commencing on
I also hereby request to transfer
$600.00 from the (018-110 Account) Salary and Wages of Regular Employees to the
(018-298 Account) Technical Services Not Otherwise Classified to cover
contractual services to be rendered by Dorothea Hoch commencing on
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #52
RECEIVED AND FILED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief
Operating Officer,
Submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of
PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #53
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating
Officer, Provident Hospital of
Submitting herewith the Provident
Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #54
APPROVED
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,
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the United States has continued to undertake
military reserve operations in response to the terrorist acts against the
United States of America, as well as national interest endeavors worldwide; and
WHEREAS, employees of the County of Cook who are
members of the military reserve force of the United States or of the State of
Illinois have been called to active duty, which has caused an economic hardship
upon such employees and their families; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Cook County Board to
provide transitional assistance to such employees and their families while they
are adjusting to the changed set of circumstances.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the
1. In
addition to the paid eleven-day leave of absence provided in Section 9-15 of
the Ordinances and Resolutions of Cook County, Illinois, governing military
leave and applicable collective bargaining agreements, employees of Cook County
who are members of the reserve force of the State of Illinois who have been or
are ordered to active duty by appropriate authorities shall be eligible for additional
paid leave and benefits, as provided for herein.
2. The
Chairman of the Committee on Finance, the Chief of the Bureau of Human
Resources, and the President’s designated Chief Financial Officer, or their
designees, shall constitute the Military Benefits Committee. The Committee
shall promulgate eligibility standards for additional paid leave and length
thereof based on criteria, including, but not limited to, length of service and
job performance, and shall develop procedures for application for such benefits
by employees. Paid leave shall be in
amounts equal to the employees regular monthly salary minus his/her military
pay including all supplemental military compensation. Benefits to be continued for employees called
to military duty under this ordinance shall include continuation of family
medical coverage under the plan currently in force for each employee. The Committee will approve or disapprove such
applications based on the application for additional paid leave and the
applicant's employment information contained in
3. Additional
paid leave hereunder shall automatically terminate upon the termination of
active duty in connection with the active duty status.
4. No
additional paid leave hereunder shall be payable after
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #55
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President,
Subject: Resolution to Cede the 2003 Bond Volume Cap
I am transmitting for your approval a resolution
to cede the remaining amount of the 2003 Bond Volume Cap in the amount of
$8,197,500.00 as follows: $197,500.00 to the Illinois Housing Development
Authority; $4,000,000.00 to the Housing Authority of Cook County; and
$4,000,000.00 to the
RESOLUTION
Resolution to Cede
the 2003 Bond Volume Cap to the
the Housing
Authority of
WHEREAS, the County of Cook, Illinois
(the “County”) is a political subdivision and a home rule unit of government
under Subsection (a) of Section 6, Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of
1970; and
WHEREAS, the availability of decent,
safe and sanitary housing that most people can afford is essential to retain
and increase industrial and commercial activities and relieve conditions of
unemployment in
WHEREAS, there exists within the County
a need to create and maintain decent, safe, affordable housing for the
residents of the County; and
WHEREAS, the United States Government
has authorized the several states and their political subdivisions to issue
qualified mortgage credit certificates (“Certificates”) pursuant to Section 25
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 which entitles qualifying individuals to a
credit against their federal income tax, and to issue qualified mortgage bonds;
and
WHEREAS, it is desirable and necessary
that the County assist the Village of Robbins in the retrofitting of an
incinerator to generate electricity and steam to provide power to the
industrial parks of various municipalities, thereby promoting employment and
economic development in and for the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the
President and the Board of Commissioners of the
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, safe and sanitary housing for qualifying persons of low and
moderate income.
Section 2. Election to Cede Remaining Allocation: The Corporate Authorities hereby transfer the
remaining amount of the 2003 volume cap in the amount of $8,197,500.00 as
follows:
A. $197,500.00
to the Illinois Housing Development Authority to carry out and comply with the
provisions of the Resolution concerning Bond Volume Cap Mortgage Credit
Certificates; provided that, the Illinois Housing Development Authority shall
use said Bond Volume Cap for Mortgage Credit Certificates in the County of
Cook, Illinois in accordance with Section 25 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986; and
B. $4,000,000.00
to the Housing Authority of Cook County to provide subsidized senior housing
and low income housing throughout
C.
$4,000,000.00
to the
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #55 cont’d
Section 3. Approval of Further Action: 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 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 #56
APPROVED
Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Steele, moved that the
Resolution be approved and adopted.
Following discussion, Commissioner Suffredin, seconded by Commissioner
Peraica, moved to amend the motion by inserting the words “plus any contractually
required salary increases payable in the first pay period of Fiscal Year 2004” located
in Section 4, the fifth line after the date “November 30, 2003”.
After further discussion, the amendment was withdrawn. Returning to the main motion, Commissioner
Daley called for a Roll Call, the vote of yeas and nays being as follows:
ROLL CALL ON MOTION TO APPROVE
Yeas:
Nays: None.
The motion to approve CARRIED and the Resolution was APPROVED and ADOPTED.
Submitting a Resolution sponsored
by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President,
Submitted by
JOHN F. CHAMBERS,
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION providing for
the closing of accounts of the County of Cook, Illinois under the Annual
Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2003 and providing for the continuation
of necessary payments of the County of Cook, Illinois pending passage of the
Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004.
WHEREAS, the County will close out its accounts and render an
account and make settlements for the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal
Year of 2003; and
WHEREAS, prior to the adoption of an Annual Appropriation Bill for
the Fiscal Year 2004 by the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “Board”),
it will be necessary and in the best interests of the County to make
expenditures and incur obligations to continue operations which are in addition
to those expenditures which may be approved from time to time at regular Board
meetings held prior to the adoption of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the
Fiscal Year 2004; and
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #56 cont’d
WHEREAS, subsequent to the closing of accounts of the Fiscal Year
2003 and prior to the passage of an Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal
Year 2004, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (“Board”) wishes to authorize
and direct the Comptroller of the County (the “Comptroller”) and the Treasurer
of the County (the “Treasurer”) to advance funds and pay such necessary
continuing expenditures.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
Section 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The Board hereby finds that all of the
recitals contained in the Preambles of this Resolution are true and correct and
does incorporate them into this Resolution by reference.
Section 2. End of the Current Fiscal year. The Comptroller is authorized and directed to
close the accounts of
Section 3. Establishment of Accounts. Pending passage of the Annual Appropriation
Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004, utilizing the classification of Standard
Budgetary Accounts adopted by the
Section 4. Advancement of Salaries.
Pending passage of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year
2004, the Comptroller and the Treasurer are authorized and directed to make
arrangements to advance and to continue to pay the salaries of the several
officers and employees of the County, including authorized overtime; provided,
however, that any salaries paid pursuant to this Resolution shall not exceed
the salaries which were in effect as of November 30, 2003; and provided,
further, that there shall be no increase in the number of positions within each
job classification in effect on November 30, 2003; and provided, further, that
no new employees shall be hired to fill vacancies in existing positions with
the exception of public safety and health positions and emergency hires
approved by the President of the Board.
Section 5. Payment of All Other Necessary Expenditures. Pending passage of the Annual Appropriation
Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004, the Comptroller and the Treasurer are authorized
and directed to make arrangements to advance the payment of obligations of the
County as follows:
1. Payment of the
following continuing obligations of the County: utilities; insurance premiums
and benefit/administration payments; payroll taxes; payments associated with
payroll deductions; invoices for contracted pharmaceutical supplies; leases;
intergovernmental transfers; self-insurance payments; and, court-ordered
payments.
2. Payment of
purchases of materials, supplies and services involving expenditures in the
amount of Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) or less in accordance with
3. Payments
pursuant to grants and special purpose funds previously approved by the County.
Section 6. Capital Improvement Items. Unexpended Capital Improvement items
appearing in the Capital Improvement Section of the Appropriation Bill of Cook
County for Fiscal Year 2003 shall not be deemed to have lapsed at the end of
Fiscal Year 2003. Funds specifically appropriated therein shall be available
until the adoption and approval of the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal
Year 2004.
Section 7. Severability. If
any section, paragraph or provision of this Resolution shall be held to be
invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of
such section, paragraph or provision shall not affect any of the remaining
provisions of this Resolution.
Section 8. Effective Date.
This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by this
Board and approval by the President of the
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #57
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication,
dated
MICHAEL IAN BENDER, Public Administrator
The office of the Public
Administrator is hereby requesting the Board’s approval of the following
Proposed Resolution:
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal
authority to authorize the opening and maintenance of checking and savings
accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, the Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance requires all
public funds in custody of elected and appointed public officials of
WHEREAS, the Office of the Public Administrator seeks to establish
an account to hold funds to be used for estate administration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that an interest bearing account
will be established with Amalgamated Bank; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following is the name of the person
who is authorized to deposit and/or withdrawn funds from said account:
1.
Michael Ian Bender, Public Administrator of
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to
audit the account of said institution at the close of each fiscal year or at
anytime it sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #58
DELETED
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 no Consent
Calendar items for December 16, 2003.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
ITEM #59
DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE
SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Finance................................................................................................ Meeting
of
APPROVED
Zoning and Building............................................................................... Meeting
of
APPROVED
Roads and Bridges................................................................................ Meeting
of
APPROVED
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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for