POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

 

County Board Room, County Building

 

 

Tuesday, June 5, 2007 10:00 A.M.

 

 

 

 

ATTENDANCE

 

Present:      President Stroger and Commissioners Beavers, Butler, Claypool, Collins, Daley, Goslin, Maldonado, Moreno, Murphy, Peraica, Quigley, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele and Suffredin (16)

 

Absent:       Commissioner Gorman (1)

 

 

 

 

 

(Matters referred to Committee are available from the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners)

 

 


POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, June 5, 2007, 10:00 A.M.

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RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

CONTRACTS AND BONDS LETTER AND AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE AS AMENDED

 

ITEM #1

 

RECONSIDERED AND APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CARMEN K. TRICHE-COLVIN, Purchasing Agent

 

Re:   May 15, 2007

        Contracts and Bonds Letter

 

requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the Contracts and Bonds letter of May 15, 2007, Contract No. 06-53-419 Rebid (Page 4, Item 2) with R. Rudnick & Company to correct the Date of Board Award from May 1, 2007 to April 18, 2007.

 

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #2

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES AND ADMINISTRATION #287200

 

JOURNAL

(May 1, 2007)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, May 1, 2007.

 

WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES

 

ITEM #3

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for demolition of a non-essential structure at Sagawau Canyon, 12530 West 111th Street, Lemont, Illinois in Lemont Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

061886

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$465.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $465.00.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #4

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for roof replacement at Calumet Division Garage at 91st Street and Prospect Avenue, Chicago, Illinois in Lake Township, County Board District #11.

 

 

Permit #:

062600

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount:

$514.00

 

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:  $514.00.

 

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ITEM #5

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for roof replacement at Calumet Subdivision Headquarters at 87th Street and Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois in Lake Township, County Board District #3.

 

 

Permit #:

062601

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount:

$951.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $951.00.

 

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ITEM #6

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for roof replacement at Thorn Creek Division Garage at 440 Thornton-Lansing Road, Thornton, Illinois in Thornton Township, County Board District #6.

 

 

Permit #:

062602

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount:

$1,290.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $1,290.00.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #7

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for picnic shelter replacement at Bunker Hill Grove #7, 6623 West Harts Road, Niles, Illinois in Niles Township, County Board District #9.

 

 

Permit #:

062625

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$35.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $35.00.

 

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ITEM #8

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Arrowhead Lake, 7050 West 135th Street, Palos Heights, Illinois in Worth Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

062633

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$760.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $760.00.

 

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ITEM #9

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Bullfrog Lake, 9700 West Wolf Road, Palos Hills, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

062634

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount: (100%)

$610.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $610.00.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #10

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Flatfoot Lake, 13500 South Doty Avenue, West Chicago, Illinois in Calumet Township, County Board District #4.

 

 

Permit #:

062635

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$710.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $710.00.

 

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ITEM #11

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Lake Ida, 6680 South LaGrange Road, Countryside, Illinois in Lyons Township, County Board District #16.

 

 

Permit #:

062636

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$585.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $585.00.

 

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ITEM #12

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Little Red Schoolhouse Pond, 9800 South 104th Avenue, Willow Springs, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

062637

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount:

$410.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $410.00.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #13

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Maple Lake, 11001 West 95th Street, Willow Springs, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

062639

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount:

$1,110.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $1,110.00.

 

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ITEM #14

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Papoose Lake, 9901 South McCarthy Road, Palos Park, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

062640

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount:

$710.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $710.00.

 

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ITEM #15

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County for aquatic habitat restoration at Tampier Lake, 11401 South 131st Street, Palos Park, Illinois in Palos Township, County Board District #17.

 

 

Permit #:

062641

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$1,210.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $1,210.00.

 

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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued

 

ITEM #16

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo for the Sting Ray Exhibit at 3300 South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois in Proviso Township, County Board District #16.

 

 

Permit #:

070277

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$7,495.50

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $7,495.50.

 

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ITEM #17

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo for the Whirl Event at 3300 South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois in Proviso Township, County Board District #16.

 

 

Permit #:

070805

 

Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%):

$6,790.00

 

This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Ordinance No. 91-O-45 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:  $6,790.00.

 

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT

 

ITEM #18

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND VETERANS RELATIONS #287201

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

I hereby appoint Dr. Nancy L. Jones as the new Chief Medical Examiner to replace Dr. Edmund R. Donoghue.

 

I submit this communication for your advice and consent.

 


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #19

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

The medical staff appointments, medical staff reappointments and medical staff change with no change in clinical privileges 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

 

Name                                                  Department                                         Status

 

Family Medicine

 

Benson, Janice L., M.D.                        Family Medicine                                    Active

      Account #110; Grade K-10, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700052; Appointment            effective upon approval by the Board

 

Bradley, Juliet L., M.D.                         Family Medicine                                    Active

      Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700047; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Frigo-Bare, Judith L., M.D.                   Family Medicine                                    Active

Account #110; Grade K-7, Step 4 to Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700056; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

Gage, Andrew R., M.D.                        Family Medicine                                    Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8970280; Position ID No. 0023223 to Grade K-6, Step 3; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700059; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

Gawo, Yacob H., M.D.                         Family Medicine                                    Active

       Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700054; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Lipkin, Juliet, M.D.                                Family Medicine                                    Active

       Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700055; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

McNair, Howard, M.D.                         Family Medicine                                    Active

       Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700050; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Menhennett, Steven A., M.D.                Family Medicine                                    Active

       Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700046; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Stabile, Stephen S., M.D.                       Family Medicine                                    Active

Account #110; Grade K-8, Step 5 to Grade K-8, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700053; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

Crawford, Tais V., M.D.                       Family Medicine                                    Active

       Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700038; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Edberg, Deborah, M.D.                         Family Medicine                                    Active

Account #110; Grade K-5 Step 5 to Grade K-6, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700057; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #19 cont’d

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS continued

 

Name                                                  Department                                         Status

 

Family Medicine

 

Isabell, Masie V., M.D.                         Family Medicine                                    Active

       Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700037; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Ovalle, Alfredo, M.D.                            Family Medicine                                   Active

       Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 4; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700040; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Perry, Isaiah J., M.D.                            Family Medicine                                   Active

       Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700049; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Smith, Nora M., M.D.                            Family Medicine                                   Active

       Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700045; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Vazquez, Alicia, M.D.                           Family Medicine                                   Active

Account #110; Grade K-5 Step 5 to Grade K-6, Step 3; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700061; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

Augustin, Joel, M.D.                              Family Medicine                                   Active

       Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700043; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Name                                                  Department                                         Status

 

Family Medicine

 

Bell-Horace, Evelyn, M.D.                     Family Medicine                                   Affiliate

Account #110; Grade K-7, Step 4 to Grade K-8, Step 2; Budget #8930426; Position ID No. 0700078; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

McGowan, Sandra, M.D.                       Family Medicine                                   Active

Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 2 to Grade K-5, Step 3; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700042; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

Martin, Alfred, M.D.                             Family Medicine                                   Active

       Account #110; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910504; Position ID No. 0700044; Appointment             effective upon approval by the Board

 

Blair, Amy, M.D.                                  Family Medicine                                   Voluntary

       Will not be paid; Appointment effective upon approval by the Board

 

Emergency Medicine

 

Colbert, Christopher, D.O.                     Emergency Medicine                            Provisional

       Account #110; Grade K-9, Step 5; Budget #8910506; Position ID No. 0189108; Appointment             effective July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

Name                                                  Department                                         Status

 

Critical Care

 

Jolepalem, Jyothi, M.D.                          Critical Care/Internal Medicine              Active

       Account #110; Grade K-10, Step 5; Budget #8910500; Position ID No. 0018775; Reappointment        effective June 22, 2007 through June 21, 2009


MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #19 cont’d

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS continued

 

Name                                                  Department                                         Status

 

Pediatrics

 

Kasim, Jihad, M.D.                                Pediatrics                                             Ancillary/Service

                                                                                                                        Physician

       Account #155; Grade K-5, Step 5; Budget #8910505; Position ID No. 9932143; Reappointment          effective June 21, 2007 through June 20 2009

 

Internal Medicine

 

Khan, Saleha, M.D.                               Internal Medicine                                  Active

       Account #155; Grade K-6, Step 3; Budget #8910501; Position ID No. 9932194; Reappointment          effective June 20, 2007 through June 19, 2009

 

Wright, Lester, M.D.                             Internal Medicine                                  Active

       Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910501; Position ID No. 9518782; Reappointment          effective June 20, 2007 through June 19, 2009

 

Reynolds, Albert, M.D.                          Internal Medicine                                  Voluntary

      Will not be paid; Reappointment effective July 12, 2007 through July 11, 2009

 

MEDICAL STAFF CHANGE WITH NO CHANGE IN CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

 

Name                                                  Department                                         Status

 

Daugherty, Milton, M.D.                        Family Medicine                                    Consultant

      Account 155; Grade ZZ; Budget #8910502; Position ID No. 0300160; Approval effective upon approval by the Board

 

GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #20

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a no-cost grant extension from June 30, 2007 through December 31, 2007 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA).  This extension will enable the office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded.  This grant will provide continued funding for the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Prosecution Coordination Program.  This Program is, in essence, the combination of five grants that were once separate.  The five separate programs were:  Sex Offender Prosecution Program, Chicago Response, Domestic Violence Resource Center, Domestic Violence Suburban Coordinator, and Total Response.  By combining these programs into one Violence Against Women program, the State’s Attorney’s Office is able to better utilize staff and resources to effectively address the combined issues of sexual assault and domestic violence.  In addition, the combined program allows for more efficient administration and oversight of the various components of the program.  The program dedicates seven (7) assistant state’s attorneys, four (4) investigators, two (2) victim specialists, one (1) resource specialist and one (1) administrative support staff.

 

The authorization to accept the original grant was given on March 1, 2006 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $832,345.00 with a cash match of $277,448.00 and an over-match of $212,426.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Funding period extension:  June 30, 2007 through December 31, 2007.


 

GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

 

ITEM #21

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 2, 2007 from

 

THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

by

THOMAS K. DONAHUE, Executive Director, Chicago HIDTA

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $5,404,726.00 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).  This award is the annual renewal of the Chicago High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program.  The budget process begins with the Office of National Drug Control Policy awarding funds to the existing HIDTA’s nationwide.  The mission of the Chicago HIDTA is to combat drug trafficking and gang activity in the designated areas of Cook County.

 

This grant is 100% federally funded with no matching County funds.

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on June 6, 2006 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $5,404,726.00, and an increase in the amount of $2,600,000.00 was given on November 14, 2006.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $5,404,726.00.  Funding period:  January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2008.

 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #22

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2007 from

 

ROBERT R. SIMON, M.D., Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into and execute a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Downers Grove, Illinois.  The purpose of the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement is to renew the educational relationship between the Bureau of Health Services affiliates and Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine for Clinical Training Program activities for residents and students.

 

This request is to clarify the Board authorization for the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement in that this CEMA was previously executed as part of a Program Addendum to renew Contract Number 01-41-947 for the Emergency Medicine Resident Training Program at Provident Hospital of Cook County, as authorized by the Board on June 7, 2005 and May 16, 2006.  Inadvertently, the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement did not appear as a separate agenda item.  The State’s Attorney’s Office has recommended that it be submitted to the Board for ratification and execution at this time, since the term of this Cooperative Educational Master Agreement exceeds the term of the Program Addendum, which is expiring on June 30, 2007.  (See related Item #24).

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2014.

 


COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL MASTER AGREEMENT PROGRAM ADDENDA

 

ITEM #23

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

COMMISSIONER MALDONADO VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 20, 2007 from

 

SYLVIA EDWARDS, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a Program Addendum to the Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA), Contract No. 97-43-738, between Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical College/Rush University of Chicago, Illinois, for the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program Addendum, authorized by the Board of Commissioners on April 15, 1997.  The objective of the addendum is to provide direct patient care for inpatient and outpatient areas of the Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $513,475.03 (Year 1:  $252,943.36; and Year 2:  $260,531.67).  Contract period:  July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2009.  (898-272 Account).  Requisition No.  78980293.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

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ITEM #24

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 25, 2007 from

 

SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a Cooperative Educational Master Agreement (CEMA) with Midwestern University.  The program provides for the continued assignment of resident physicians in the current Midwestern University Residency Program in Emergency Medicine.  The program addendum also describes the program objectives supervision requirements for the students and residents assigned to Provident Hospital of Cook County.

 

The goal of the program is to continue to provide balanced comprehensive training for residents and students from the University and to maintain quality patient care at Provident Hospital of Cook County.  Pursuant to this agreement, Midwestern University will provide nine (9) full time residents from the Emergency Medicine Program, continuous coverage throughout the agreement period and allow students to gain training and education in Emergency Medicine.  (See related item #22).

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $773,964.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.  (891-272 Account).

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal 2007 and future year funds.

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #25

 

REFERRED TO THE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

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

 

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

 

1.      Atkins v. Staudt, Gassman, et al., Case No. 06-C-449

 

#287202

 

2.      Cook and Thompson v. Ordonez, et al., Case No. 06-C-6204

 

#287203


AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #26

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 25, 2007 from

 

THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Operating Officer, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew and amend Contract No. 02-43-1218, the Sub-Agreement to the Master Affiliation Agreement for Medical Education and Clinical programs in Family Practice between Loyola University of Chicago, the Loyola University Medical Center and the Bureau of Health Services.

 

The sub-agreement provides for continued assignment of resident physicians in the current Cook County-Loyola Residency Program in Family Medicine and the continued assignment of two (2) faculty members at Provident Hospital of Cook County. 

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $2,421,640.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.  (891-272 Account).

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #27

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, Executive Director, Judicial Advisory Council

 

requesting authorization to enter into four (4) Intergovernmental Agreements between the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA) and the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Office of the Chief Judge, Sheriff’s Office and the State’s Attorney’s Office for the Child Support Enforcement Program.

 

The offices of the Cook County State’s Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Sheriff and the Chief Judge each contract separately with the State of Illinois, Department of Healthcare and Family Services, to implement the Child Support Enforcement Program in Cook County.  These offices process and record all child support court orders, determine dependant parentage, assess support fee levels, serve all subpoenas, writs, orders, summons and provide locate services for the delivery of court papers.

 

The Judicial Advisory Council, on behalf of the President, provides a coordination and review process to the Child Support Grant acquisition process for the Sheriff, Chief Judge, State’s Attorney and Clerk of the Court’s offices.  This role includes but is not limited to the facilitation of the coordinated grant application process for all the grantees, mediates, as necessary, the grantee/grantor problem resolution process.  Additionally, the Judicial Advisory Council responds to the grantees various budgeting inquiries, and concludes with the submission development of the Cook County Board of Commissioners material requesting the approval of the four Intergovernmental Agreements for the Child Support Grants.

 

This agreement provides Cook County with $26,717,404.00 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act and the money is apportioned as follows:

 

Office of the Chief Judge            $ 1,785,267.00

Sheriff’s Office:                            3,263,583.00

Clerk of the Circuit Court:              8,226,204.00

State’s Attorney’s Office:           13,442,350.00

Total:                                        $26,717,404.00

 

The previous agreements for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 were approved by the Board of Commissioners on May 3, 2006 in the amount of $26,431,611.00.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $26,717,404.00.  Contract period:  July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.


 

AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE THE 535-INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT/

ETSB SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #28

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 11, 2007 from

 

THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ALEXIS A. HERRERA, Budget Director, Sheriff’s Office

 

requesting to amend a previously approved item from the May 1, 2007 (Item #30), Cook County Board Agenda.  In lieu of the funding being used to increase the 535-Intergovernmental Agreement/ETSB Special Purpose fund as requested in the previously approved item, the funds will be used to adjust the appropriate Public Safety budgetary accounts.

 

The stricken and underscored language indicates the amendment.

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 10, 2007 from

 

THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JACK KELLY, Chief Financial Officer

 

requesting authorization to increase accept funding from the 535-Intergovernmental Agreement/ETSB Special Purpose fund Emergency Telephone System Board in the amount of $535,372.00.  The funding to support this increase will come from the Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board in the amount of $300,000.00 and $235,372.00 from unspent surcharge funds.  This These funds increase will accommodate the transfer the salaries and benefits of eight (8) Radio Dispatcher positions from the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department.

 

These funds will be allocated as follows:

 

            231-110 Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees                    $468,883.00

            499-170 Mandatory Medicare Costs                                              $6,285.00

            499-172 Workers’ Compensation                                                  $6,502.00

499-175 Life Insurance Program                                                   $1,448.00

            499-176 Health Insurance                                                           $49,028.00

            499-177 Dental Insurance Plan                                                     $2,663.00

            499-179 Vision Care Insurance                                                       $563.00

 

Fiscal Impact:  None.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #29

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance of Canon micrographic equipment.

 

Contract period:  November 2, 2007 through November 1, 2008.  (529-441 Account).  Requisition No. 75291363.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #30

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to remove, furnish and install the following items:

 

REQ. NO.       DESCRIPTION

 

72000173          New cell fill in the Baltimore air coil chiller at the 2nd District Courthouse

72000174          New boiler refractory at the Cook County Powerhouse

 

One time purchase.  Bond Issue (20000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #31

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the following services:

 

REQ. NO.

DESCRIPTION

CONTRACT PERIOD

 

72000190

Grease trap pumping and water jetting of sewer lines

11/01/07 through 10/31/09

72000191

Overhead door repair service

09/01/07 through 08/31/09

 

(200-450 Account).

 

Approval of these items would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #32

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the following supplies:

 

REQ. NO.        DESCRIPTION                                                          CONTRACT PERIOD

 

72000177           Hardwares (hinges, door closer, brackets, supports, etc.)  08/01/07 through 07/31/08

72000178           Lamps                                                                           08/30/07 through 08/29/08

72000179           Filters                                                                            08/23/07 through 08/22/08

72000180           Plumbing                                                                       08/01/07 through 07/31/08

72000181           Glass                                                                             08/01/07 through 07/31/08

 

(200-333 Account).

 

Approval of these items would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #33

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TIMOTHY BRENNAN, Director, Vehicle Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to furnish and provide oil changes, filters and lube services, wiper blades, air filters and T-Tec Transmission Services for the fleet of Sheriff’s Office vehicles for Zones 1-4.

 

Contract period:  September 18, 2007 through September 17, 2008.  (211-444 Account).  Requisition Nos. 72110530 and 72110533.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #34

 

WITHDRAWN

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

by

TIMOTHY BRENNAN, Director, Sheriff’s Vehicle Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of forty (40) LED lightbar, programmable siren and light control, tail light flashers and head light flashers.

 

One time purchase.  (717/211-550 Account).  Requisition No. 72110535.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #35

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following replacement vehicles for units which significantly exceed age and mileage limits as specified in the Cook County Vehicle Policy Ordinance, and will be assigned to the Investigation Bureau and Felony Review Unit.  These items can be bid through various vendors.

 

REQ. NO.       DESCRIPTION

 

72500043          Twenty-one (21) full-size police pursuit Chevrolet Impala sedans

72500044          Four (4) full-size police package Ford Crown Victoria sedans

 

One time purchase.  (717/250-549 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation.

 

*  *  *  *  *


PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #36

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

SYLVIA EDWARDS, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids to furnish and install an air compressor and removal of the existing air compressor.

 

One time purchase.  (717/898-521 Account).  Requisition No. 78980271.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #37

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with AANEVCO, Inc. d/b/a Illinois Time Recorder Company, Downers Grove, Illinois, for an automated time and attendance system.

 

Reason:

The County Clerk installed a security system and automated time and attendance system during reconstruction of the Elections Department space in the Hawthorne Warehouse in December, 2006.  This was a competitively bid item awarded to Videotec, Inc.  Illinois Time Recorder Company, a division of AANEVCO, Inc., was the subcontractor for the time and attendance system.  Illinois Time Recorder Company developed, customized and installed the time and attendance system in accordance with the specifications of the County Clerk’s Office.  The paperless system has been successfully used since March, 2007.

 

Illinois Time Recorder Company proposes to expand the time and attendance system through the installation of biometric hand readers in each of the twelve (12) other County Clerk locations, joining the system through the County network and building an interface to the County payroll system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $90,000.00.  One time purchase.  (524-579 Account).  Requisition No. 75240052.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

 

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

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #38

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, to provide programming services for the Ethics Division hardware replacement software adaptation and development of a new web based software as well as network and server support for the server upgrade for the Election Division.

 

Reason:

Sentinel Technologies, Inc. was chosen to enhance the Ethics Division application, modify the database, and upgrade the hardware interface because they have been supporting the Ethics software application and this expertise makes them uniquely qualified to complete this project within our time frame.  Sentinel Technologies, Inc. consulted on the original Election cluster configuration and was chosen for the network and server support and for the server upgrade based on their intimate knowledge of this critical structure.

 


 

CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #38 cont’d

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $82,000.00 [$27,000.00 - (524-260 Account); and $55,000.00 - (533-260 Account)].  Contract period: July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008.  Requisition Nos. 75240051 and 75330009.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #39

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

KIM DAVID GILMORE, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

and

EDWARD S. WODNICKI, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Merit Board

 

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

 

Reason:

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $50,000.00 [$25,000.00 – (032-360 Account); and $25,000.00 – (249-260 Account)].  Contract period:  June 26, 2007 through June 25, 2008. Requisition Nos. 70320017 and 72490004.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #40

 

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 enter into a contract with Christian Community Health Center, Chicago, Illinois, to provide AIDS/HIV prevention services in suburban Cook County.

 

Reason:

This agency was selected through competitive service proposals as part of the regional HIV/AIDS services plan coordinated by the Cook County Department of Public Health as lead agency under a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  Services include AIDS counseling, testing, and prevention education to populations targeted for specific risk factors.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $30,000.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.  (984-260 Account).  Requisition No. 79847114.


 

PROPOSED CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #41

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HOSPITALS #287204

 

COMMISSIONERS BUTLER, DALEY, GOSLIN, SCHNEIDER AND SILVESTRI VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

ROBERT R. SIMON, M.D., Interim Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with New York Boys Management, LLC, Crown Point, Indiana, for short term care for skilled services for unfunded patients for the Bureau of Health Services.

 

Reason:

After receiving and evaluating four (4) Request for Proposals (RFPs), New York Boys Management, LLC was chosen because they were the only vendor who met the licensure, all inclusive rate, and bed availability requirements for the services needed by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $13,249,500.00 [Year 1:  $4,215,750.00 [$1,053,937.50 - (891-272 Account); $2,107,875.00 - (897-272 Account); and $1,053,937.50 - (898-272 Account)]; Year 2:  $4,380,000.00 [$1,095,000.00 - (891-272 Account); $2,190,000.00 - (897-272 Account); and $1,095,000.00 - (898-272 Account)]; and Year 3:  $4,653,750.00 [$1,163,437.50 - (891-272 Account); $2,326,875.00 - (897-272 Account); and $1,163,437.50 - (898-272 Account)].  Contract period:  July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.  Requisition Nos. 78910576, 78970535 and 78980354.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #42

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HOSPITALS #287205

 

COMMISSIONERS BUTLER, DALEY, GOSLIN, SCHNEIDER AND SILVESTRI VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

SYLVIA EDWARDS, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with New York Boys Management, LLC, Crown Point, Indiana, for long term care for current unfunded patients at Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County.

 

Reason:

After receiving and evaluating four (4) Request for Proposals (RFPs), New York Boys Management, LLC was chosen because they were the only vendor who met the licensure, all inclusive rate, and bed availability requirements for the services needed by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $5,594,902.00 (Year 1:  $1,817,152.00; Year 2:  $1,861,500.00; and Year 3:  $1,916,250.00).  Contract period:  July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2010.  (898-272 Account).  Requisition No. 78980348.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 


PROPOSED CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #43

 

REFERRED TO THE LABOR SUBCOMMITTEE #287206

 

Commissioner Silvestri, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Health and Hospitals.

 

Following discussion, Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Sims, moved that the communication be referred to the Labor Subcommittee.  Commissioner Peraica called for a Roll Call, the vote of yeas and nays being as follows:

 

ROLL CALL ON THE MOTION TO REFER TO THE LABOR SUBCOMMITTEE

 

Yeas:       Beavers, Claypool, Collins, Maldonado, Moreno, Murphy, Peraica, Quigley, Sims, Steele, Suffredin - 11.

 

Nays:       Butler, Daley, Goslin, Schneider, Silvestri - 5.

 

Absent:    Gorman - 1.

 

The motion to refer the communication to the Labor Subcommittee CARRIED.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

SYLVIA EDWARDS, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Crothall Healthcare, Inc., Wayne, Pennsylvania, for environmental services.

 

Reason:

After evaluating their Request for Proposal (RFP), Crothall Healthcare, Inc. was chosen based on their fifteen (15) years of experience in the environmental services field.  Additionally, Crothall Healthcare, Inc. has extensive knowledge of infection control and all regulatory guidelines required to operate a hospital environmental services program.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $9,896,077.00 (Year 1:  $3,184,998.00; Year 2:  $3,303,560.00; and Year 3:  $3,407,519.00).  Contract period:  July 7, 2007 through July 6, 2010.  (898-235 Account).  Requisition No. 78980349.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

REQUEST TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTRACT

 

ITEM #44

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 11, 2007 from

 

LISA M. WALIK, Director, Department of Risk Management

 

requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners approve as amended the following item which was previously approved on the Board Agenda, Item #31 at the November 2, 2006 Board Meeting.

 

The amendment is indicated by the underscored language.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management

 

request authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with WageWorks, Inc., San Mateo, California, to provide administrative services for the Flexible Spending Account (Health Care and Dependent Care) programs for the eligible Cook County employees.  In addition, the County will implement a Transportation Benefit Program, available under Section 132(f) of the IRS Code.  There will be no fiscal impact to the County for the Transportation Benefit. The monthly administrative fees for this program will be paid by participating employees, via payroll deduction.


REQUEST TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONTRACT continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

Reason:

A Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued this past July for these services.  Four (4) companies responded to the RFP.  WageWorks, Inc., will provide the administrative services for a fixed monthly fee of $3.98 per member per month, guaranteed for a three-year contract period.  This represents a reduction of 6% from the current fees.  In addition, the recommended provider is in compliance with the County’s MBE/WBE requirements.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $198,000.00 (*$66,000.00 per year).  Contract period:  January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2009.  (490-827, 499-827 and 899-827 Accounts).

 

*The estimated fiscal impact is based on current enrollment in the flexible spending programs.  The actual charges to each fund will be dependent upon the number of employees enrolled in each of the programs.  Based on these factors, sufficient funds will be budgeted for each fiscal year.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #45

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $285,695.84, Contract No. 03-41-12 with Pickens-Kane Moving and Storage Company, Chicago, Illinois, for the movement of election equipment and election related supplies.

 

Board approved amount 07-12-06:

$632,905.00

This increase requested:

 285,695.84

Adjusted amount:

$918,600.84

 

Reason:

This request is necessary due to the increase in size of the voting supply carriers, additional judge and equipment manager training, taxi deliveries, and new procedures related to the pick up and delivery for early voting.  The expiration date of the current contract is November 30, 2008.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $285,695.84.  (524-430 Account).

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #46

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

by

RONALD F. ROSE, Chief County Custodian

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $55,000.00, Contract No. 05-53-91 with National Waste Services, Chicago, Illinois, for scavenger services.

 

Board approved amount 03-01-05:

$274,936.10

Increase requested:

   55,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$329,936.10

 

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, and award of a new contract that will be consolidated with other agencies in the County to achieve maximum efficiencies.  The expiration date of the current contract is September 20, 2007.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $55,000.00.  (215-215 Account).

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #47

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $53,650.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 06-54-345 with Quintana Multilingual Services, Chicago, Illinois, for language interpretation services.

 

Board approved amount 02-01-06:

$212,565.00

Increase requested:

    53,650.00

Adjusted amount:

$266,215.00

 

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract for which bids are scheduled to be opened on June 7, 2007.  The expiration date of the current contract is June 16, 2007.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $53,650.00.  Contract extension:  June 17, 2007 through September 16, 2007.  (300-260 Account).

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #48

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $725,000.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 05-41-594 with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for the countywide computer hardware maintenance agreement.

 

Board approved amount 06-20-06:

$2,741,784.00

Increase requested:

   725,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$3,466,784.00

 

Reason:

The increase and extension will allow sufficient time for the evaluation and award of a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the next countywide hardware maintenance contract.  The expiration date of the current contract is June 30, 2007.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $725,000.00.  Contract extension:  July 1, 2007 through September 30, 2007.  (012-441 Account).

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #49

 

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 increase by $37,588.00, Contract No. 06-42-749 with Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, Illinois, to provide additional mammography screening services to women forty (40) years of age and older for the purpose of early detection of breast cancer.

 

Board approved amount 09-07-06:

$45,947.00

Increase requested:

 37,588.00

Adjusted amount:

$83,535.00

 

Reason:

The Cook County Department of Public Health received additional funding from the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide additional screening for the early detection of breast cancer.  The expiration date of the current contract is June 30, 2007.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $37,588.00.  (997-260 Account).

 

*  *  *  *  *


CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

 

ITEM #50

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Operating Officer, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $550,000.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 06-72-206 with Smith-Thomas-Williams, Inc., Homewood, Illinois, for temporary radiology and laboratory staffing services for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Board approved amount 05-03-06:

$3,490,842.00

Increase requested:

   550,000.00

Adjusted amount:

$4,040,842.00

 

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for the bidding, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract for which the bids are scheduled to be opened on June 21, 2007.  Provident Hospital of Cook County is only requesting an extension of time.  The expiration date of the current contract was June 4, 2007.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $550,000.00 [$40,000.00 - (240-260 Account); $360,000.00 - (897-260 Account); and $150,000.00 - (898-260 Account)].  Contract extension:  June 5, 2007 through September 4, 2007.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

 

CONTRACT RENEWALS

 

ITEM #51

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

COMMISSIONERS DALEY AND SUFFREDIN VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DONNA L. DUNNINGS, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

 

Subject:  Credit Card Program

 

requesting authorization to renew Contract No. 05-41-479 with Government Payment Services, Inc. (GPS), Indianapolis, Indiana, to initiate a program utilizing credit cards as payment of cash bail for detainees at the Department of Corrections.

 

Reason:

The original approval of this contract included a three-year period renewal option.  This request is for only one (1) three (3) years to allow time for drafting of a request for proposal for these services.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  June 23, 2007 through June 22, 2008 2010.  Requisition No. 70210001.

 

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ITEM #52

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 93-22-885 with SAS Institute, Inc., Cary, North Carolina, to continue utilization of the software provided by SAS, Institute, Inc.  This software is used for statistical analysis of data.

 

Reason:

This software is vital to the continued operation of the computer software systems for the offices of the Chief Judge and the Assessor.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $102,000.00.  Contract period:  August 1, 2007 through July 31, 2008.  (012-441 Account).  Requisition No. 70120026.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

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CONTRACT RENEWALS continued

 

ITEM #53

 

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 renew Contract No. 06-45-415 with Sisters and Brothers Helping Each Other, Gardner, Illinois, to provide AIDS/HIV prevention services in suburban Cook County.

 

Reason:

This agency was selected through competitive service proposals as part of the regional HIV/AIDS services plan coordinated by the Cook County Department of Public Health as lead agency under a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health.  Services include AIDS counseling, testing, and prevention education to populations targeted for specific risk factors.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $80,000.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007.  (984-260 Account).  Requisition No. 79847109.

 

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ITEM #54

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

SANDRA ANKEBRANT, Chief Operating Officer,

                                         Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and renew Contract No. 06-41-742 with Proximare Health, Inc., Savannah, Georgia, to provide ongoing software maintenance and systems management of the “Bespoke” or customized IRIS referral system.

 

Reason:

IRIS is proprietary software that belongs to Proximare Health, Inc.  Proximare developed and customized this software for Cook County Bureau of Health Services since its inception, and has sole knowledge of the code structure and data base schema.  The software currently is housed on a server operated by Proximare.  As designer of this customized software package, Proximare Health, Inc. is the only known company to provide this service at this time.  The amendment is due to the decrease in the dollar amount.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $177,000.00.  Contract period:  July 15, 2007 through July 14, 2008.  (893-260 441 Account).  Requisition No. 78932553.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.

 

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ITEM #55

 

APPROVED

 

COMMISSIONER COLLINS VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

THOMAS J. GLASER, Chief Operating Officer, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and renew Contract No. 06-45-198 with Softmed Systems, Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland, for the enhancement and support services of the medical record system for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

 

Reason:

Softmed Systems, Inc. is the proprietor and sole provider of services for the medical record systems’ enhancement and support for the Bureau of Health Services.  The amendment is due to deletion of items from the original contract and decrease in the dollar amount.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $150,907.92.  Contract period:  May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008.  (897-441 Account).  Requisition No. 78970497.

 

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 and future year funds.


APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

 

ITEM #56

 

APPROVED

 

COMMISSIONERS CLAYPOOL, COLLINS, QUIGLEY AND SUFFREDIN VOTED “NO”.

 

COMMISSIONERS MORENO AND SILVESTRI VOTED “PRESENT”.

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 18, 2007 from

 

JOSEPH M. FRATTO, County Comptroller

 

It has come to my attention that in the implementation of the Board approved consolidation of the Bureau of Health Services accounts payable function within the Comptroller’s Office, the related December 2006 emergency furniture purchase from Chicago United Industries, Chicago, Illinois, was not submitted for Board approval.

 

The total purchase of $31,095.02 was to be paid in two (2) installments with the first payment of $16,771.44 made on February 14, 2007.  The balance owed is $14,323.58, however approval of both payments totaling $31,095.02 is requested to be placed on the June 5, 2007 Board Agenda.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $31,095.02 ($14,323.58; and $16,771.44 - previously paid).  (717/020-530 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS

 

ITEM #57

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #287207

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

Bruce Washington, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 4 to the contract with FHP Tectonics Corporation, Contractor for the Countywide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Study & Renovations, Phase II.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 

Reason:        This change order provides for the allowance of additional contract time that is necessary to compensate the Contractor for delays to their work caused by conditions outside of their control.  A total time extension of 109 days is requested.

 

Contract No. 04-53-717

 

            Original Contract Sum:                                                           $4,474,000.00

            Total Changes to-date:                                                                 67,618.05

            Adjusted Contract to-date:                                                      $4,541,618.05

            Amount of this Modification:                                                                 0.00

            Adjusted Contract Sum:                                                          $4,541,618.05

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  109 days.

 

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ITEM #58

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #287208

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

Bruce Washington, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

 

Transmitted herewith for your approval is Change Order No. 6 to the contract with FHP Tectonics Corp., Contractor for the Cook County 7th floor Department for Management of Information Systems Service Center Renovation Project at the Cook County Building.  It is respectfully requested that this Honorable Body approve this request.

 


CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued

 

ITEM #58 cont’d

 

Reason:        This change order provides for modifications necessary to attach the new screen wall onto the roof.  Also, as part of the new generator work, upgrading of the emergency power in the north and south elevator banks is required.  A time extension of 25 days is requested for this additional work.

 

Contract No. 05-53-401

 

            Original Contract Sum:                                                           $5,047,000.00

            Total Changes to-date:                                                                159,786.47

            Adjusted Contract to-date:                                                      $5,206,786.47

            Amount of this Modification:                                                         59,784.08

            Adjusted Contract Sum:                                                          $5,266,570.55

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $59,784.08.  Contract extension:  25 days.  Bond Issue (7000 Account).

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

REPORTS

 

ITEM #59

 

REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #287209

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

LAURA A. BURMAN, C.P.A., Cook County Auditor

 

submitting herewith a copy of the FY 2005 Cook County DHS Grant Report.  The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) requires annual financial reporting from providers which receive funding from IDHS.  Included in Cook County’s reporting package is the “Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures to Review Grant Reports” issued by the Cook County Auditor. 

 

Please accept this report and refer it to the Audit Committee for review.

 

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ITEM #60

 

REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #287210

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

LAURA A. BURMAN, C.P.A., Cook County Auditor

 

submitting herewith a copy of the financial report of the License Fee and Advertising Fund for the Liquor Control Commission, Cook County, Illinois, for the period ended November 30, 2005.

 

Please accept this report and refer it to the Audit Committee for review.

 

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ITEM #61

 

REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #287211

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

LAURA A. BURMAN, C.P.A., Cook County Auditor

 

submitting herewith a copy of the financial report of the Adoption, Witness and Travel Fees for the Department of Supportive Services, Cook County, Illinois, for the period ending November 30, 2005.

 

Please accept this report and refer it to the Audit Committee for review.

 

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REPORTS continued

 

ITEM #62

 

REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #287212

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

LAURA A. BURMAN, C.P.A., Cook County Auditor

 

submitting herewith a copy of the 2005 Cook County Property Tax Extension and Breakdown Report.

 

Please accept this report and refer it to the Audit Committee for review.

 

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ITEM #63

 

REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #287213

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

LAURA A. BURMAN, C.P.A., Cook County Auditor

 

submitting herewith a copy of the report on the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County, Illinois for the period ended November 30, 2005.

 

Please accept this report and refer it to the Audit Committee for review.

 

MEMORANDUM ON INTERNAL CONTROL

 

ITEM #64

 

REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE #287214

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DONNA L. DUNNINGS, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

 

Subject:    Cook County, Illinois - Memorandum on Internal Control Structure for

               Fiscal Year Ended November 30, 2005

 

submitting herewith a copy of the County’s “Memorandum on Internal Control” for fiscal year ended November 30, 2005, prepared by Deloitte & Touche LLP for referral to the Audit Committee.

 

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER COLLINS

 

ITEM #65

 

REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

 

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under her supervision on Thursday, May 17, 2007 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #66

 

APPROVED

 

COMMISSIONER CLAYPOOL VOTED “NO” ON CONTRACT NO. 06-53-651 REBID WITH CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LTD.

 

COMMISSIONER MORENO VOTED “PRESENT” ON CONTRACT NO. 06-53-651 REBID WITH CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LTD.; CONTRACT NO. 06-73-632 REBID WITH DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP, INC.; and CONTRACT NO. 06-15-109H3 WITH DMS PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP, INC.

 

COMMISSIONER QUIGLEY VOTED “NO” ON CONTRACT NO. 06-53-651 REBID WITH CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LTD.

 

COMMISSIONER SUFFREDIN VOTED “NO” ON CONTRACT NO. 06-53-651 REBID WITH CHICAGO UNITED INDUSTRIES, LTD.

 

Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #67

 

APPROVED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUPERT GRAHAM, JR., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways

 

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

 

LOCATION

TYPE

SECTION NUMBER

 

Electrical and Mechanical Items - 2008

Annual Maintenance Contract

08-8EMIM-36-GM

 

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

 

AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #68

 

APPROVED

 

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

 

1.   Wetland Credit Agreement between the County of Cook and Banco Joint Venture

      Center Street,

      171st Street to 159th Street

      in the City of Harvey in County Board District #5

      Section:  02-W5208-02-RP

Centerline Mileage:  1.50 miles

      Fiscal Impact:  $3,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION OF LAND RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #69

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION OF LAND RESOLUTION:

 

1.   Right-of-Way Acquisition of Land Resolution

      86th Avenue,

      131st Street to Calumet Sag Road

in the Village of Palos Park and in unincorporated Palos Township in County Board District #17

      Section:  04-W3013-02-RS

      Fiscal Impact:  $31,700.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #70

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION:

 

1.   Motor Fuel Tax Project

      Maintenance Resolution

      Electrical and mechanical items

      Maintenance for Calendar Year 2008

      Various locations

      Section:  08-8EMIM-36-GM

      Fiscal Impact:  $3,850,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 


HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

 

COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #71

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION:

 

1.   Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

      Wolf Road at German Church Road

      in the Village of Willow Springs in County Board District #17

      Section:  05-W2219-04-TL

      Final Cost:  $141,904.05

 

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

 

ITEM #72

 

APPROVED

 

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

 

CHANGES IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #73

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

 

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

 

1.   Section:  99-A7622-03-FP.  Techny Road, Shermer Road to the Chicago River in the Villages of Glenview and Northbrook and in unincorporated Cook County in County Board District #14.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $99,324.80 (Addition).

 

#287215

 

2.   Section:  06-A5011-06-BR.  Group 3-2006:  Lake-Cook Road Bridge over the Slough River; and Roselle Road over the Elgin O’Hare Expressway in the Villages of Palatine and Roselle and in unincorporated Cook and Lake Counties in County Board District #14.  Final adjustment of quantities.  $121,111.50 (Deduction).

 

#287216

 

3.   Section:  03-26344-06-FP.  Edens Expressway West Frontage Road, Central Avenue to Park Drive in the Villages of Glencoe, Northbrook and Northfield in County Board District #14.  Final adjustment of quantities.  $213,317.25 (Deduction).

 

#287217

 

4.   Section:  03-7BLDG-05-MG.  District #4 Maintenance Facility, 135th Street and 89th Avenue in the Village of Orland Park in County Board District #17.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $10,418.11 (Addition).

 

#287218

 

REPORT

 

ITEM #74

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending April 30, 2007.


HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM

 

ITEM #75

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

COMMISSIONER SCHNEIDER VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 14, 2007 from

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

Re:       HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME Program)

 

Transmitted herewith are the recommended projects for the 2007 Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG), the Emergency Shelter Grants Program (ESG), and the proposed use of funds under the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME).  The 2007 CDBG Proposed Projects represents the 3rd year of the Five Year Consolidated Plan (Plan), which is a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) mandate, that requires the County to utilize federal dollars in accordance with the strategies outlined in the Plan.  As part of the HUD approved Citizens Participation Plan, the Cook County Community Development Advisory Council adopted these recommendations at a public hearing held on May 10, 2007.

 

The amount of CDBG funds requested was $28,037,069.00.  The amount of CDBG funds available for programming is $10,362,545.00.  The proposed use of CDBG funds will provide 100% benefit to low and moderate-income persons.

 

The amount of ESG funds requested was $1,042,500.00.  The amount of ESG funds available for programming is $449,148.00.  The proposed use of ESG funds provides essential services and maintenance/operations costs for homeless shelters in suburban Cook County, as well as programs for homeless prevention.

 

The amount of HOME Investment Partnership funds granted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Development (HUD) is $5,761,486.00.  Additionally, the County will receive $111,012.00 for the American Dream Downpayment Initiative recently announced by HUD.  Applications for eligible HOME projects are accepted throughout the year.  The proposed use of all funds must be incorporated into the County’s Annual Action Plan for submittal to HUD.

 

Prior to submitting required documents to HUD, Cook County is required, by Executive Order 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, to submit proposed projects to the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission and the Illinois State Clearinghouse for their review and release to HUD.  The County must also publish the description of the Annual Action Plan.  All documents and certifications must be submitted to HUD no later than August 15, 2007.

 

I respectfully request approval of the recommended CDBG and ESG projects, the proposed use of the HOME funds, and that I, or the Chief Administrative Officer of  County of Cook, or his designee, be authorized to execute, on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to further the programs approved herein, including, but not limited to, subrecipient agreements, intergovernmental agreements, amendments and modifications thereto, loan documents, lien assignments, releases of mortgages and liens, and mortgage assumptions.

 

OAK FOREST HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

 

ITEM #76

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 16, 2007 from

 

SYLVIA EDWARDS, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

Submitting herewith the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee report for the meeting of December 12, 2006.


PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MINUTES

 

ITEM #77

 

RECEIVED AND FILED

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 23, 2007 from

 

SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

 

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee report for the meeting of April 11, 2007.

 

TRANSFER OF FUNDS

 

ITEM #78

 

APPROVED AS AMENDED

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting approval by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County to transfer funds within the 524 Special Elections Fund.

 

Reason:   This request is in anticipation of HB426, which moves the General Primary Election date from the third Tuesday in March to the first Tuesday February in even numbered years (from March 18 to February 5 in 2008).  This amendment of the Election Code has passed both the House and the Senate and the governor’s signature is expected.

 

               Because the 2008 primary election will be six weeks earlier, there are costs that will be incurred in 2007 that would otherwise be charged to FY 2008.  Furthermore, due to limited training opportunities during the winter holidays, election preparation activities must begin at least eight weeks earlier.  The County Clerk's Office will begin training equipment managers in October and will conduct needed preparations for election judges training in November.  This also accelerates the election equipment preparation schedule at the Hawthorne Warehouse.

 

In order to meet this unforeseen demand a transfer of funds from and to the following accounts is requested:

 

Transfer of Funds from Account:

 

524-225 Postage                                                                                         $   594,000.00

524-267 Juror or Election Judge Fees                                                           $1,120,000.00

Total                                                                                                         $1,714,000.00

 

Transfer of Funds to Account:

 

524-120 Overtime Compensation                                                                    $100,000.00

524-129 Seasonal Work Employees                                                                $400,000.00

524-133 Per Diem Personnel                                                                           $36,000.00

524-260 Professional and Managerial Services                                                $417,000.00

524-430 Moving Expenses and Minor Remodeling of County Facilities              $286,000.00

524-530 Office Furnishings and Equipment                                                       $50,000.00

524-579 Computer Equipment                                                                        $375,000.00

524-634 Rental of Automotive Equipment                                                         $50,000.00

Total                                                                                                         $1,714,000.00

 

Approval of this item will allow for a reduction in the Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request.

 

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TRANSFER OF FUNDS continued

 

ITEM #79

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #287219

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 30, 2007 from

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, MIKE QUIGLEY, LARRY SUFFREDIN, ANTHONY J. PERAICA

and PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioners

 

We are requesting the following fund transfers:

 

  • $8.6 million transferred from Department 499 (Fixed Charges and Special Purpose Appropriations-Public Safety), account number 814/580380 (Appropriation Adjustments) to Department 250 (State’s Attorney) account number 814/580380 (Appropriation Adjustment).

 

  • $800,000 transferred from Department 490 (Fixed Charges and Special Purpose Appropriations – Corporate), account number 814/580380 (Appropriation Adjustment) to Department 040 (Assessor), account number 814/580380 (Appropriation Adjustment).

 

According to the Appropriation Trial Balances dated 4/30/07 the unencumbered balances for the line items in these accounts were:

 

  • 490 - Appropriation Adjustment:  $  7,846,494.27
  • 499 - Appropriation Adjustment:  $37,765,558.04

 

These fund transfers will be utilized to pay for Cost of Living Adjustments for the non-union employees in the Office of the State’s Attorney and the Office of the Cook County Assessor.  These COLAs were promised to these offices at the time of the budget adoption and have not yet been delivered.

 

These funds shall be replenished from the sale of the land surrounding Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County (approximately $10 million) and the pending legal settlement from the Village of Rosemont regarding the entertainment tax.

 

We request that this item be referred to the Finance Committee.

 

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #80

 

APPROVED

 

COMMISSIONERS CLAYPOOL, GOSLIN, PERAICA, SCHNEIDER AND SILVESTRI VOTED “NO”.

 

Submitting a Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN and ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, County Commissioners

 

ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

 

AMENDMENT TO THE WHEEL TAX ORDINANCE

 

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 32, Section 32-1 and Chapter 74, Sections 74-559 and 74-568 of the Cook County Code are hereby amended as follows.

 

CHAPTER 32

 

Sec. 32-1. Fee Schedule

 

The fees or charges provided for or required by the below listed sections shall be shown below:

 

Code Section               Description                                                      Fees, Rates,

Charges

 (in dollars)


ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued

 

ITEM #80 cont’d

 

CHAPTER 74, TAXATION

74-556                          Fee Schedule (Wheel Tax):

 

                                                                                                            Annual

                                                                                                            License Fee

            Class                                                                                        (in dollars)

                                                MOTOR VEHICLES

 

Z                      School, church and nonprofit

 buses vehicles (as defined described

 in Section 74-551 74-554)                                  No Fee

 

74-557                          Annual license for motor vehicles                       1.00

            in Class X and Class U for persons

over 65                                                

 

License fees for motor vehicles in                      5.00

Classes XSV and XLV, excluding

ambulances and hearses, owned by

persons 65 years of age and older

shall, upon satisfactory proof of age,

be charged a one-time fee for the

duration of the ownership of such vehicle.

Such discount is limited to two cars

owned by the same owner.

 

74- 563 565(b)               Annual license fee for dealer license                   10.00 20.00

                                    plate or transparent sticker license                                 

                                                emblem, each plate or emblem

 

CHAPTER 74

 

Sec. 74-559.  Annual license.

 

(a) Annual licenses must be displayed by July 1. Said licenses shall be valid until June 30 in the following year.

 

(b) New residents.  Within 60 days of taking up residence within the unincorporated area of Cook County, a current Cook County Vehicle License must be displayed on the owner’s vehicle.

 

(c) Newly acquired vehicles.  For any new or used vehicle purchased or acquired after July 1, a valid Cook County Vehicle License must be displayed within 30 days of the date of acquisition.

 

Sec. 74-568. Penalty for ordinance violation.

 

(a) Late fee.  Any person or motor vehicle owner as defined in Section 74-551 or 74-552 who purchases a license after the effective day July 1 or other due date as defined in Section 74-559(b) or Section 74-559(c) shall pay a late fee penalty equal to the amount due for the license fee but not less than $25.00 per license, whichever is more. Persons over age 65, physically handicapped individuals, or disabled veterans shall not be charged more than $25.00 for a late fee. 

 

(b) Back dated fees.  Any person or motor vehicle as defined in Section 74-551 or 74-552 who did not purchase a license after the effective date may be required to pay the entire amount of fees due for each of the prior three years that the fee had not been paid. 

 

(c) Penalty for failure to properly display sticker or unlawful use of sticker on another vehicle.  Any owner, driver or motor vehicle in violation of these provisions requiring a license shall be fined not less than $75.00 per offense nor more than $150.00 per offense. 

 

(d) Purchase of a license after the due date.  Purchase of a license after the due date shall not result in an order of compliance discharge or a finding of not guilty by any court or administrative hearing and penalties and fines, contained herein shall be mandatory.


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #81

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #287220

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, MIKE QUIGLEY and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

GREGG GOSLIN and ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioners

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

RESOLUTION CALLING FOR TRUTH IN BUDGETING

 

WHEREAS, on February 23, 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed the FY 2007 Annual Appropriation Ordinance; and

 

WHEREAS, during the week of May 7, 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners received the printed final version of the FY 2007 Annual Appropriation Ordinance; and

 

WHEREAS, a cursory analysis of the document reveals that over 100 line items differ from the budget that was passed by the Board of Commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, between the time period that the budget passed and the final appropriation ordinance was received, approximately $20 million in changes were made to the budget; and

 

WHEREAS, these budgetary changes were made without the knowledge or approval of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, these changes included reductions in overtime to the Sheriff’s Police Department and Court Services Division while increasing salaries and wages for offices such as the Chief Administrative Officer and the Office of Public Affairs and Communications; and

 

WHEREAS, these changes included a $3.2 million reduction in salaries and wages for Stroger Hospital of Cook County and reduced funding for registry services; and

 

WHEREAS, the final budget document ignored an amendment by the Commissioners to restore $1.4 million to the Assessor’s Office; and

 

WHEREAS, in past budget years, the budget resolution allowed for the Budget Director and Comptroller to correct any factual errors in the Annual Appropriation Ordinance but this provision was omitted from the FY 2007 budget; and

 

WHEREAS, the appropriation ordinance, including the amendments, is substantive law and no one has the legal authority to disregard any amendments passed by the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, an opinion from the Office of the Cook County State’s Attorney reveals that any corrections or modifications to the Annual Appropriation Ordinance are the responsibility of the County Board; and

 

WHEREAS, the changes to the budget were not authorized under law; and

 

WHEREAS, any changes to the budget must be approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners, do request that the Budget Department compile a list of all changes made to the FY 2007 Annual Appropriation Bill after its passage, the reasons for such changes, and to identify the basis of authority for such changes; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Department bring such changes to the Board of Commissioners for approval.

 

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PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #82

 

DEFERRED TO THE JUNE 19, 2007 BOARD MEETING

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

ESTABLISH MONTHLY BUREAU OF HEALTH MEETINGS

 

WHEREAS, the Bureau of Health Services has undergone an arduous budget process with substantial reduction in appropriations and continues to go through many structural changes; and

 

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the President and the Board of Commissioners keep informed of the Bureau’s progress as it works to reinvent itself; and

 

WHEREAS, many Bureau of Health Services items presented at the County Board Meetings end up in lengthy discussions and questions and answer sessions as the Board works to fully understand the implications of the changes taking place and the Bureau’s progress; and

 

WHEREAS, because the Bureau of Health Services scope of work and responsibilities are so extensive it would benefit patients, taxpayers and the Board of Commissioners to establish a monthly Bureau of Health Services meeting so that the Board can focus exclusively on all items pertaining to the Bureau of Health Services; and

 

WHEREAS, the Forest Preserve District (FPD) Board of Commissioners similarly established separate Board Meetings for the FPD in 2003 so that the Board could comprehensively focus on Forest Preserve items without being distracted by other matters.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County President and Board of Commissioners does hereby establish monthly Finance Committee and Board Meetings for the Bureau of Health Services at which all items pertaining to the Bureau of Health Services will be considered including permission to advertise, contracts, contract renewals, contract addenda, medical staff appointments and payment of bills; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the monthly Bureau of Health Services meetings to consider Bureau of Health Services items will commence in July 2007.

 

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ITEM #83

 

APPROVED

 

Commissioner Maldonado, seconded by Commissioner Moreno, moved that the Proposed Resolution be approved and adopted.  Commissioner Schneider called for a Roll Call, the vote of yeas and nays being as follows:

 

ROLL CALL ON THE MOTION TO APPROVE

 

Yeas:       Claypool, Goslin, Maldonado, Moreno, Murphy, Quigley, Steele, Suffredin - 8.

 

Nays:       Butler, Collins, Daley, Schneider, Silvestri - 5.

 

Present:   Beavers, Peraica, Sims - 3.

 

Absent:    Gorman - 1.

 

The motion to approve CARRIED and the Resolution was Approved and Adopted.

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

FORREST CLAYPOOL, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, MIKE QUIGLEY and ROBERT B. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

RESOLUTION DECLARING COOK COUNTY A

“FAIR AND EQUAL COUNTY FOR IMMIGRANTS”

 

WHEREAS, the County of Cook is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution; and


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #83 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, pursuant to its home rule power, the County of Cook may exercise any power and perform any function relating to its government and affairs including the power to regulate for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and

 

WHEREAS, to this end, the County of Cook is dedicated to providing all of its residents with fair and equal access to the services, opportunities, and protection county government has been established to administer; and

 

WHEREAS, there are now approximately 12 million undocumented immigrants in the United States, including half a million in Illinois and more than 300,000 who live in communities throughout Cook County, working full-time jobs, paying taxes, and contributing to Social Security and Medicare; and

 

WHEREAS, conditioning the provision of benefits, opportunities, and services on citizenship or immigrant status or inquiring about such status in the course of such provision directly contravenes the County’s commitment to ensuring fair and equal access for all of its residents; and

 

WHEREAS, the enforcement of civil immigration laws has historically been a federal government responsibility, a power vested first in the Immigration and Naturalization Service and then in the Department of Homeland Security; and

 

WHEREAS, initiatives such as the proposed Federal Clear Law Enforcement for Criminal Alien Removal Act, which would require local governments to give their local law enforcement agencies express authority to enforce immigration laws, also signals pressure to expend limited local resources on traditionally federal functions; and

 

WHEREAS, encouraging local governments that are not specifically equipped or trained to implement immigration measures is likely to result in inconsistencies and decentralization that undermine instead of strengthen these measures; and

 

WHEREAS, as a matter of public safety, the protection of an individual’s citizenship and immigrant status will engender trust and cooperation between law enforcement officials and immigrant communities to aid in crime prevention and solving, including human and drug trafficking, prostitution, domestic violence, and even terrorism, and will discourage the threat of immigrant and racial profiling and harassment; and

 

WHEREAS, according to the National Immigration Law Center, nearly 50 cities and counties throughout the U.S. have enacted “Sanctuary Laws”, prohibiting their agencies from inquiring about immigration status and unilaterally enforcing immigration law provisions including Cambridge, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Seattle and several states, including Alaska, Maine and Oregon; and

 

WHEREAS, by means of this Resolution, Cook County joins states, cities, and counties across the nation by declaring itself a “Fair and Equal County for Immigrants”, which means that Cook County ensures fair and equal access to essential benefits, opportunities, and services by prohibiting Cook County bureaus, offices, departments, or employees or other Cook County agencies or agents from inquiring or disclosing information about immigration status.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that except as provided below or when otherwise required by law, no Cook County bureau, office, department, employee, or other Cook County agency or agent shall condition the provision of Cook County benefits, opportunities, or services on matters related to citizenship or immigrant status; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it shall be the policy of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office not to assist in the investigation of the citizenship or immigrant status of any person unless such inquiry or investigation is (a) integrally related to an investigation by the Cook County Sheriff’s Office regarding a matter other than the individual’s citizenship or immigrant status, such as criminal smuggling and harboring of immigrants, or other crimes that have as an element of the crime the illegality of a person’s presence, or (b) as otherwise required by law.  The Cook County Sheriff’s Office shall not make inquiries into immigration status for the sole purpose of determining whether an individual has violated the civil immigration laws; and

 


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #83 cont’d

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that except when otherwise required by law, no Cook County bureau, office, department, or employee or other Cook County agency or agent shall disclose information regarding the citizenship or immigrant status of any person unless required to do so by law or such disclosure has been authorized in writing by the individual to whom such information pertains, or if such individual is a minor or is otherwise not legally competent, by such individual’s parent or guardian; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Bureau of Health Services (“CCBH”) shall not condition the provision of health benefits, opportunities, or services on matters related to citizenship or immigrant status, but may, in the course of determining eligibility for benefits or seeking reimbursement from state, federal, or other third party payers, inquire about immigrant status for the sole purpose of such a determination or receipt of reimbursement from said sources and, to such extent as the disclosure of such information is related to such a determination or receipt of reimbursement, the provisions of this Resolution and any subsequent ordinance do not apply to the CCBH; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that except when otherwise required by law, where presentation of an Illinois driver’s license or identification card is accepted as adequate evidence of identity, presentation of a photo identity document issued by the person’s nation of origin, such as a driver’s license, passport, or matricula consular (consulate-issued document) shall be accepted and shall not subject the person to a higher level of scrutiny or different treatment than if the person had provided an Illinois driver’s license or identification card except that this provision does not apply to the completion of the federally mandated I-9 forms provided, however, that a request for translation of such document to English shall not be deemed a violation of any provision of this Resolution and any subsequent ordinance; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution does not create or form the basis for liability on the part of the County, its agents, or agencies.  The exclusive remedy for violation of this Resolution shall be through the County’s disciplinary procedures for officers and employees under regulations including, but not limited to, County personnel rules, union contracts, civil service commission rules, or any other agency rules and/or regulations.  Any person alleging a violation of this Resolution shall forward a complaint to the Cook County Office of the Inspector General (“Inspector General”) who shall process it in accordance with the complaint-processing procedures established in the Cook County Code (Vol. I, Ch. 2, Art. IV, Div. 5, Sec. 2-285); and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any applications, questionnaires and interview forms used in relation to Cook County benefits, opportunities or services shall be promptly reviewed by the pertinent agencies, and any questions requiring disclosure of information related to citizenship or immigrant status, other than those (a) permitted by this Resolution to require the disclosure of such information or (b) otherwise required by law, shall be, in the best judgment of the pertinent agency, either deleted in its entirety or revised such that the disclosure is no longer required.  Such review and revision shall be completed within ninety (90) days of the passage of this Resolution.

 

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ITEM #84

 

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION, INTERGOVERNMENTAL AND VETERANS RELATIONS #287221

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, WILLIAM M. BEAVERS, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS and ROBERT B. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the backbone of our democracy is a voluntary military service; and


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #84 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, over 275,000 military veterans live in Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, many veterans rely on governmental programs for services that help them deal with service-related issues and it is vital that all those who are eligible for assistance know what is available; and

 

WHEREAS, the needs of Cook County veterans are finding increasingly limited resources.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Richard Morbidoni, Superintendent of the Cook County Commission on Veterans Assistance, appear before the Committee on Legislation, Intergovernmental and Veterans Relations to present a detailed explanation of the programs and resources available to Cook County veterans and to explain the outreach efforts used to educate our military veterans of these programs.

 

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ITEM #85

 

DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, County Commissioner

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners are charged with the responsibility of passing a budget each and every fiscal year for the County of Cook; and

 

WHEREAS, the President is responsible for submitting the initial budget proposal to the Board of Commissioners, after which the President and Commissioners may offer amendments to the proposal; and

 

WHEREAS, any budget proposal must receive the votes of 9 commissioners and must be approved by the President in order to take effect; and

 

WHEREAS, the budget for any fiscal year, once passed, is to be funded as approved and not modified by the President or anyone else under the President’s administration without the approval of at least 9 commissioners; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the budget for this fiscal year on February 23, 2007; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners approved a budget that resulted in the elimination of cost of living adjustments for County employees, enforced mandatory unpaid leave for many County employees, and resulted in layoffs of hundreds of County employees; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County State’s Attorney and Public Defender both were forced to reduce the number of attorneys on staff as a result of the budget reductions for 2007; and

 

WHEREAS, many Cook County Health Clinics have been closed as a result of the budget cuts for 2007; and

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners took President Stroger at his word when he deemed the cuts necessary in order to save the residents of Cook County from a financial catastrophe in future years; and

 

WHEREAS, since the approval of the 2007 budget, President Stroger added many of his friends and family members to the county payroll, with many of them receiving salaries in excess of $100,000.00 annually; and

 

WHEREAS, it has recently come to light that President Stroger either caused or allowed members of his administration to make $20 million in changes to the budget without consulting the Board; and

 


PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #85 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, these changes include, but are not limited to a reduction of $3.2 million for the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Budget and an increase of over $170,000.00 for the budget of the Chief Administrative Officer; and

 

WHEREAS, President Stroger has now hired a personal legal advisor who will be paid in excess of $100,000 per year from the budget appropriated for the Public Defender’s Office; and

 

WHEREAS, President Stroger has misled the members of this body as to where the money appropriated in the FY 2007 budget is actually being spent and has taken it upon himself to hire unnecessary patronage employees after laying off essential front-line employees; and

 

WHEREAS, President Stroger has, by his actions, betrayed the trust of this body and the residents of Cook County, Illinois.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby confer a vote of “No Confidence” on President Todd H. Stroger for his poor fiscal management of Cook County and for the contempt that he has shown for the democratic process, the members of this board, and the residents of Cook County, Illinois; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby request that the Cook County State’s Attorney conduct an investigation into the legality of the activities of the Stroger Administration with regards to these matters and issue a detailed report to the members of this body detailing the findings of the investigation.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #86

 

APPROVED

 

COMMISSIONER CLAYPOOL VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2007 from

 

PETER C. NICHOLSON, Director, Department of Planning and Development

 

Re:   D & P Realty Partners, LLC

        Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

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

 

D & P Realty Partners, LLC requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance. This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

 

D & P Realty Partners, LLC’s application for a Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Mount Prospect, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report have been submitted for your information.

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

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 D & P Realty Partners, LLC and the Resolution from the Village of Mount Prospect for an abandoned industrial facility located at 2200 South Busse Road, Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois, County Board District #15, Property Index Numbers 08-22-401-059-0000 and 08-22-401-060-0000; and

 


RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #86 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of less than 24 months, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property is deemed “abandoned”; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires a resolution by the County Board validating the property is deemed “abandoned” for the purposes of Class 6b; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 11 months at the time of purchase, and that special circumstances are present; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed project will retain 31 existing jobs in Cook County and create an estimated 16 new jobs.

 

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 validate the property located at 2200 South Busse Road, Mount Prospect, Cook County, Illinois is deemed “abandoned” under the Class 6b provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

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

 

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ITEM #87

 

APPROVED

 

COMMISSIONER CLAYPOOL VOTED “NO”.

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated May 10, 2007 from

 

PETER C. NICHOLSON, Director, Department of Planning and Development

 

Re:   Possibilities, LLC

        Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

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

 

Possibilities, LLC requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance.  This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

 

Possibilities, LLC’s application for a Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Elk Grove Village, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report have been submitted for your information.

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

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  Possibilities, LLC and the Resolution from Elk Grove Village for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1501 Tonne Road, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, County Board District #17, Property Index Number 08-34-101-041-0000; and

 


RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #87 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of less than 24 months, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property is deemed “abandoned”; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires a resolution by the County Board validating the property is deemed “abandoned” for the purposes of Class 6b; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 10.5 months at the time of application, and that special circumstances are present; and

 

WHEREAS, the proposed project will retain 14 jobs, create an estimated 10-12 new jobs, increase the tax assessment from vacant to full occupancy, and add new rehabilitation value, thus generating additional property taxes even with the incentive.

 

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 validate the  property located at 1501 Tonne Road, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois is deemed “abandoned” under the Class 6b provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

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

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #88

 

APPROVED

 

Pursuant to Section 2-108(gg), 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 13 Consent Calendar items for the June 5, 2007 meeting.

 

CC ITEM #1

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

JOHN P. DALEY and JOSEPH MARIO MORENO , County Commissioners

and TODD H. STROGER, President

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

WILLIAM M. BEAVERS, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,

ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY,

TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, ROBERT B. STEELE

and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, hunger and poverty is an issue of serious concern in the United States; and

 

WHEREAS, nearly 500,000 individuals in Cook County rely upon food provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository; and

 

WHEREAS, the Greater Chicago Food Depository distributes more than 40 million pounds of food each year through its network of 600 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters and Kids Cafes; and

 

WHEREAS, for twenty-eight years the Greater Chicago Food Depository has served hungry men, women and children every day; and


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #88 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #1 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s mission is to provide food to hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community; and

 

WHEREAS, America’s Second Harvest, a Chicago-based national network of over 200 member food banks in all 50 states, has declared June 5th, 2007 to be National Hunger Awareness Day; and

 

WHEREAS, more than 200 America’s Second Harvest affiliates, including the Greater Chicago Food Depository, will host numerous local events during the month of June for National Hunger Awareness Day to raise awareness of this serious issue.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that June 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007 be declared Hunger Awareness Month in Cook County and June 5, 2007 be declared a day to recognize hunger in Cook County and initiate a dialogue to help prevent hunger every day of the year; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Katherine Maehr, Executive Director of the Greater Chicago Food Depositor, to commemorate this occasion.

 

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CC ITEM #2

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His Infinite Wisdom has called Yolanda Denise King from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King, the first-born child of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, was raised and came of age in the crucible of the United States Civil Rights Movement – from the bombing of her parents’ home when she was just two months old to the time she was barred from an amusement park as a young child because of her color to the times she walked in Civil Rights marches; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King never put down the torch; she embraced her legacy; after graduating from Smith College and New York University, she found a varied path as an actress, producer, author, lecturer and advocate for peace and nonviolence, seeking to infuse all of her work with the deeper purpose of her family; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King wrote, produced and acted in the theater and in numerous films, helping to bring the reality of the Civil Rights Movement to the screen for ensuing generations; her refined dignity shines through in film portrayals which include the legendary Rosa Parks and Betty Shabazz, the wife of Malcolm X; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King spoke of memories of being “tremendously loved” by her father whom she lost when she was twelve; she doubtless drew on this pure love in the founding of Higher Ground Productions, which she envisioned as a “gateway to peace, unity and global transformation; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King passionately brought this message of empowerment as a motivational speaker to groups ranging from school children to Fortune 500 corporations to churches; and

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King’s energetic spirit and vision will continue to inspire those who come after her in the march toward Civil and Human Rights; she truly was the First Daughter of the Civil Rights Movement; and

 


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #88 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #2 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, Ms. King is survived by her sister, the Reverend Bernice A. King and two brothers, Martin Luther King, III and Dexter Scott King, as well as her extended family and friends; her memory shall be cherished in the hearts of all the people she touched, loved and uplifted.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby express its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family as well as to the many friends and loved ones of Yolanda Denise King.

 

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CC ITEM #3

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, WILLIAM M. BEAVERS, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

ROBERT B. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Elvin Jernigan Carey from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, Elvin was born in Black Hawk, Mississippi, the seventh of nine children born to William and Vally Mae (Burch) Carey, and was preceded in death by five of his siblings; Olivia, Alberta, Johnnie Mae, Franklin (Fats) and James; and one stepson, Glen; and

 

WHEREAS, Elvin moved to the South Side of Chicago in 1939, where his family joined the Progressive Baptist Church and he attended the Wells Street Elementary School.  Later, while enrolled in Wendell Phillips High, Mr. Carey joined the Junior ROTC Program, and after graduating high school in 1952, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. and received military training at Camp Pendleton in Oceanside, California; and

 

WHEREAS, after several weeks of training at Camp Pendleton, Elvin qualified in the areas of field gunnery, survey scouting and artillery instruction and volunteered and served in Korea until 1955, when he was discharged from the Marine Corps.  He later served in the Illinois National Guard; and

 

WHEREAS, when Elvin returned home from the Korean War, he gained employment with the Chicago Transit Authority where he began as a bus driver and retired 36 years later as Superintendent of Bus Services Operations; and

 

WHEREAS, Elvin, who was also known as “the Big E,” spent much of his time involved with neighborhood and veterans organizations; including his block club, Montford Point Marines, the American Legion and Matthew House Supportive Services for the Homeless.  Moreover, Mr. Carey was inspired by the Legion’s efforts in support of young people, and worked to bring some of the same programs to the neighborhood; and

 

WHEREAS, the Big E did not live to establish the Legion’s Youth Programs in his community, but in a testament to his memory and good works, a Legion Memorial Community Center is currently being planned for the Third District where Elvin spent a good part of his life; and

 

WHEREAS, Elvin’s passion for the American Legion led him to serve in numerous leadership positions including Post Commander and Housing Committee Chairman.  He later made history by being the first African-American in Illinois to be elected to the rank of Department Commander for the State of Illinois; and

 


CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #88 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #3 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, in 1992, Elvin made history again when he joined with his eldest son Derrick, and Cecil Martin to found Matthew House of Chicago, Inc.  The team were the first African-American men and war veterans to found a non-for profit agency in this particular social services field.  For the past 15 years Matthew House has provided supportive service to the homeless, many of whom are American veterans; and

 

WHEREAS, Elvin made his transition on May 16, 2007, leaving behind his loving and devoted wife Beverly; sons, William Carey II, Derrick, Elvin Jr., and Andre; and daughters, Juanita, Diana, Alva, Althea, and Tamia.  Elvin is also survived by his two sisters, Betty and Mary, and a brother William.  The Big E’s legacy further includes 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews; cousins, many friends and loved ones and Danny Eison and Albert “Doc” Burch whom he called brothers; and his wonderful extended family of in-laws; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the text of this Resolution be spread across the official text of the journal of proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy hereof be tendered to the family of Elvin “Big E” Jernigan Carey.

 

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CC ITEM #4

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, WILLIAM M. BEAVERS, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

and ROBERT B. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

CONGRATULATING BILL ZIMMER ON HIS RETIREMENT

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer is retiring from the Village of Morton Grove after 31 years of employment; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer has lived in the Village of Morton Grove since he was 17 years old; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer began working for the Village of Morton Grove in 1976 when he answered an ad in the paper to work in the building department; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer rose to be assistant building commissioner and serves as building inspector, reviewing current buildings and new construction for adherence to village ordinances; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer also conducts wellness inspections, administers the property maintenance program and responds to resident complaints; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer also serves as hearing officer for code violation-related administrative hearings and has provided staff support for the Village Appearance Commission for 25 years; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer sits on the Board of Trustees for the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District; and

 

WHEREAS, Bill Zimmer retires as the second-longest tenured employee at the Village.


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ITEM #88 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #4 cont’d

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby offer Bill Zimmer congratulations on his retirement and thanks for his years of public service; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of same be tendered to Bill Zimmer.

 

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CC ITEM #5

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, WILLIAM M. BEAVERS, JERRY BUTLER,

FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,

ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA,

MIKE QUIGLEY, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,

and ROBERT B. STEELE, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

RECOGNIZING THE SKOKIE POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department will celebrate its 75th Anniversary on August 26, 2007; and

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department predates the Village of Skokie, and was established by Niles Centre Mayor George Blameuser as the Niles Center Police Department in 1932 with Ted Gorark as the first police chief with six men on the force; and

 

WHEREAS, in the early days, the Niles Center Police Department dealt with bootleggers, bank robbers and bandits, as well as unsafe traffic, one day citing 180 speeders in the village of 6,000; and

 

WHEREAS, on November 15, 1940, the Village of Niles Center became the Village of Skokie; and

 

WHEREAS, with the increasing population of Skokie, the Skokie Police Department grew as well, from 15 officers in 1940 to 70 officers in 1960; and

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department has consistently performed its function professionally and efficiently, becoming one of the first 100 agencies in the country to become accredited by demonstrating the ability to meet or exceed approximately 440 nationally recognized standards, and has been reaccredited in 1993, 1998, 2001 and 2004; and

 

WHEREAS, in 1996, the Skokie Police Department established its first K-9 Unit when Police Dog Thunder joined the force; and

 

WHEREAS, throughout its history, the Skokie Police Department has confronted myriad and diverse challenges, including patrolling via a borrowed snowmobile during the blizzard of 1967 and responding to the unusual call involving a dead octopus being draped over the steering wheel of someone’s car; and

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department demonstrated its professionalism in the face of hate in 1978, when the American Nazi Party planned to march through Skokie, home to may Holocaust survivors, and the Skokie Police Department worked surrounding communities and the state police to plan for the march; and


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ITEM #88 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #5 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, in 2000, when Skokie was once more targeted by a radical group, this time by the Wisconsin branch of the Ku Klux Klan, the Skokie Police Department again admirably performed its duties by maintaining the peace among the few radicals and the hundreds of counter-protesters; and

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department is a vital link to the community through its presentations and special events, security surveys, school safety and neighborhood watch; and

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department now has 110 officers; and

 

WHEREAS, the Skokie Police Department has awarded the Award of Valor on seven occasions to twelve officers and has been recognized numerous times by outside organizations and agencies.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, Skokie Police Chief Barry Silverberg, and the Skokie Police Department on the Department’s 75th Anniversary and commend it for its commitment to its community; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of same be tendered to the Skokie Police Department as a symbol of this auspicious occasion.

 

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CC ITEM #6

 

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

 

TODD H. STROGER, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, June 12th, 2007 marks the 109th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of the Philippines; and

 

WHEREAS, it was on this day that the people of the Philippines threw off the chains of colonialism that kept them from being a free and sovereign people; and

 

WHEREAS, thousands of Filipinos sacrificed their lives in brutal military battle to achieve this self rule and self agency; and

 

WHEREAS, in commemoration of this historic day, the week of June 10, 2007 has been designated across the nation as Philippine Independence Week; and

 

WHEREAS, this week is an opportunity to celebrate the independence of the Philippines, and is also an opportunity to celebrate the rich culture that Filipino-Americans bring to America; and

 

WHEREAS, without cultures such as that of Filipino-Americans, America would be a barren nation; the heritage and traditions that Filipino-Americans cherish are national treasures; and

 

WHEREAS, Filipinos were among the earliest explorers in the New World, landing in America in the 16th century; and

 

WHEREAS, Filipino-Americans are now the second most populous Asian group in the United States; and

 

WHEREAS, with each new wave of immigrants the Filipino-American community continues to grow, and includes professional athletes, Olympic champions, stars of stage and screen, labor organizers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs as well as members of the medical and engineering professions; and

 


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ITEM #88 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #6 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, Cook County Government and the offices under the President employ the largest percentage of Asian-Americans of any government in Illinois, with Filipino-Americans comprising a substantial portion of those employees; and

 

WHEREAS, Filipino-Americans served their Country faithfully in the wars of the 20th century, and continue to protect America as servicemen and servicewomen around the world.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby recognize the week of June 10, 2007 as Philippine Independence Week, and may a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered herewith.