February 21, 2007 Journal

J O U R N A L O F T H E P R O C E E D I N G S

O F T H E

B O A R D O F C O M M I S S I O N E R S

O F C O O K C O U N T Y

Meeting of Wednesday, February 21, 2007

10:00 A.M.

Central Standard Time

COOK COUNTY BOARD ROOM, COUNTY BUILDING

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Board met pursuant to law and pursuant to Resolution 07-R-11.

OFFICIAL RECORD

President Stroger in the Chair.

CALL TO ORDER

At 10:00 A.M., being the hour appointed for the meeting, the President called the Board to order.

QUORUM

County Clerk David Orr called the roll of members and there was found to be a quorum present.

ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Commissioner Moreno (1)

INVOCATION

Reverend Patricia Brown of Gospel Impact Fellowship gave the Invocation.

JOURNALS OF PROCEEDINGS

JOURNAL

(January 16, 2007)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the special meeting held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Comm. No. 285069). The motion carried unanimously.

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JOURNAL

(January 23, 2007)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 23, 2007.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Comm. No. 285070). The motion carried unanimously.

COMMUNICATIONS REFERRED TO COMMITTEE

Pursuant to Cook County Code Section 2-108(y), Communication Numbers 284790 through 285079 were referred to their respective committees.

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President Stroger moved that the meeting do now recess for the purpose of holding the various committee meetings.

BOARD RECONVENED

President Stroger in the Chair.

QUORUM

Cook County Clerk David Orr called the roll of members and there was found to be a quorum present.

ROLL CALL

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

Absent: Commissioner Moreno (1)

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY

COMMISSIONERS

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance Amendment sponsored by

ROBERTO MALDONADO, County Commissioner

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 34, Section 34-123 is hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 34-123. Living wage.

(a) Unless expressly waived by the County Board, not less than Aa living wage ~~for services performed or produced~~ shall be paid to ~~lowest wage individuals employed by a~~ each employee of any person or business entity awarded a contract or subcontract with the County or by a for-profit ~~person or business entity of~~ organization which has an owner-occupied property ~~who~~ that receives or renews a Class 6b or Class 9 property tax incentive, except in applications or renewals of Class 9 property incentives for supportive living facilities ~~as certified by the State Department of Public Aid, pursuant to Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2 of this Code, the County Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance.~~

(b) The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Contract means any written agreement requiring Board approval whereby the County is committed to expend or does expend funds in connection with any contract or subcontract which requires in the performance thereof the employment of any number of full time non-county employees, including, but not limited to, the following classifications: cashier, clerical, custodial, day laborer, elevator operator, home and health care, laundry, leased employee, parking attendant, and security guard. The term "contract" shall not include contracts with not-for-profit organizations, community development block grants, President's Office of Employment Training, Sheriff's Work Alternative Program, or Department of Corrections inmates.

Contracting agency means the County of Cook.

Eligible contractors means any person or business entity awarded a contract or subcontract by the County which requires in the performance thereof the employment of any number of full time non-county employees, including, but not limited to, the following classifications: cashier, clerical, custodial, day laborer, elevator operator, home and health care, laundry, leased employee, parking attendant, and security guard.

Employee means any individual permitted to work by an employer in an occupation but does not include any employer’s parent, spouse or child or other members of his immediate family. This definition of employee may be further defined by the Bureau of Human Resources.

Living wage means a ~~minimum~~ wage of no less than $9.43 per hour if employee health benefits are provided, or $11.78 per hour without health benefits. The employee health benefit contribution shall not exceed 25 percent of the health insurance premium. As of January 1, 2006, and each January 1 thereafter, the living wage shall be adjusted, using the most recent federal poverty guidelines for a family of four as published annually by the United States Department of Health and Human Services, to constitute the following: there will be an annual adjustment calculated as 100 percent of the federal poverty line for a family of four (as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) with health benefits and 125 percent of the federal poverty line for a family of four without health benefits.

~~Not-f~~ For profit organization means any person, corporation, or business entity except those having tax exempt status under Section 501(C)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code and recognized under State not-for-profit law, or their respective successors.

Property tax incentive means a reduction in the assessment level as set forth in Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2 of this Code for Class 6b industrial property or Class 9 multifamily residential property.

Supportive living facilities mean programs which establish an alternative to nursing home care for low income older persons and persons with disabilities under Medicaid and certified by the State Department of Public Aid.

Wage means compensation due to an employee by reason of his employment, including allowances determined by the Bureau of Human Resources for gratuities, and when furnished by the employer, for meals and lodging actually used by the employee.

(c) Every contract shall contain a provision or provisions stipulating that they are currently paying the living wage required to be paid to the employees ~~listed under~~ listed under the definition of living wage set forth in this section and each such contract shall further contain provisions obligating the eligible contractor or subcontractor of such eligible contractor, to pay its employees for work at not less than the living wage.

(d) Every for-profit ~~person or business entity of~~ organization which has an owner-occupied property ~~who~~ that receives or renews a Class 6b or Class 9 property tax incentive, except as exempted herein for ~~state certified~~ supportive living facilities, shall provide an affidavit to the applicable County agency stipulating that such person or business entity is currently paying the living wage required to be paid to the employees listed under the definition of living wage set forth in this section.

(e) The Purchasing Agent shall require as part of the bidding and sole source procedure that any covered contractor provide the County certification of its compliance with this section.

(f) Any contract that violates the provisions contained in this section shall be subject to cancellation by the County Board. Any Class 6b or Class 9 property tax incentive that violated the provisions contained in this Section shall be subject to cancellation by the County Board.

(g) Any contractor disqualified from eligibility by the County Board shall be ineligible for two years following violation of this section. With respect to any Class 6b or Class 9 property tax incentive, any for profit organization found to have violated the provisions of this Section by the County Board shall be ineligible for any Class 6b or Class 9 property incentive for a period of two years from the date of the County Board’s determination.

(h) Annually, the County Assessor's Office shall review and analyze the property tax incentives program to determine whether the living wage program has resulted in less application for and utilization of the incentive classification. A report of this review shall be provided by the County Board.

(i) This section shall apply to contracts advertised for bid or if not advertised for bid, approved for sole source or to for-profit persons or business entities of owner-occupied properties who receive a Class 6b or Class 9 property tax incentive on or after January 1, 2005.

(j) This section shall not apply to any applications or renewal of a Class 9 tax incentive, as provided under Chapter 74, Article II, Division 2 of this Code, for supportive living facilities certified by the State Department of Public Aid.

(k) This section shall not apply to any contract with the County entered into prior to the effective date of the ordinance from which this Section is derived.

(Ord. No. 98-O-21, §§ 1, 2, 9-15-1998; Ord. No. 05-O-02, §§ 1, 2, 12-1-2004; Ord. No. 05-O-42, §§ 1, 2, 9-20-2005.)

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In accordance with Cook County Code Section 2-108(h)(1), Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved to suspend the rules so that this matter may be considered. The motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Maldonado, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the Proposed Ordinance Amendment be referred to the Labor Subcommittee. (Comm. No. 285079). The motion carried unanimously.

PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

ROBERT B. STEELE, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

FEE-BASED PARKING INITIATIVE REPORT DEADLINE

WHEREAS, on January 9, 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 07-R-45, Fee-Based Parking Initiative; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 07-R-45 requested that the Chief Financial Officer of Cook County work with the Cook County Department of Facilities Management and the Cook County Department of Revenue to “assemble a plan to create, implement and enforce fee-based parking for all Cook County owned parking lots that do not already have such a program in place;” and

WHEREAS, the intent of Resolution 07-R-45 was to have a plan to generate additional revenue through a fee-based parking initiative before the Cook County Board of Commissioners in time to help offset some of the historic County deficit for fiscal year 2007; and

WHEREAS, Resolution 07-R-45 did not set a deadline for the fee-based parking initiative report to be presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, due to Cook County needing to generate revenue in fiscal year 2007, the fee-based parking initiative plan needs to be delivered to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in time for the Board to implement said plan in fiscal year 2007.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners requests that the Fee-Based Parking Initiative Report to be generated by the Chief Financial Officer of Cook County and the Cook County Departments of Facilities Management and Revenue, as requested in Cook County Resolution 07-R-45, be completed and presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners no later than April 12, 2007.

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Commissioner Steele, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the Proposed Resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance. (Comm. No. 285077). The motion carried unanimously.

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Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

ROBERT B. STEELE, County Commissioner

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

PERFORMANCE-BASED SERVICE CONTRACTING INITIATIVE

WHEREAS, Cook County is faced with a historic budget deficit for fiscal year 2007 that exceeds $500 million; and

WHEREAS, Cook County has vigorously sought to identify cost-saving opportunities which has necessitated reductions in mission critical services and reductions in the workforce; and

WHEREAS, Cook County continues to increase spending on Professional Service and Managerial Service contracts at an annual compounded growth rate of 50%; and

WHEREAS, Cook County needs to be able to demonstrate to taxpayers and its employees, the operational and financial benefits of said contracts; and

WHEREAS, Performance-Based Contracting is a procurement method that focuses on achieving pre-defined outcome rather than focusing on the vendor or the activities; and

WHEREAS, Performance-Based Contracting is tied to metrics and standards that can be measured and audited; and

WHEREAS, for the past decade, the federal government, as well as many state and local governments, have successfully adopted Performance-Based Contracting for this expressed purpose; and

WHEREAS, under performance-based contracting, Cook County would have the option of exercising Gain-Sharing whereby zero payments would be made to contractors and they would instead share in revenue gains; and

WHEREAS, an immediate benefit from Performance-Based Contracting is that it provides a proven framework that enhances the outcomes associated with said contracts and helps to materially reduce financial risk and cash outlays, which in turn save the County millions of dollars annually which promotes transparency, accountability, and good governances.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners requests that the Office of the Chief Purchasing Agent, under the direction of Cook County’s Chief Financial Officer, shall formulate a phased plan to implement and enforce: Performance Based Contracting for Professional Service and Managerial Service Contracts; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this plan should be presented to the Board, no later than April 12, 2007, and until such time that this plan is reviewed by the Board, a moratorium shall be placed on all professional service and managerial service contracts.

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Commissioner Steele, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the Proposed Resolution be referred to the Committee on Finance. (Comm. No. 285078). The motion carried unanimously.

CERMAK HEALTH SERVICES OF COOK COUNTY

CONTRACT ADDENDUM

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID FAGUS, ~~Acting~~ Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Service of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase by ~~$8,694,148.25~~ $9,221,770.11, Contract No. 06-45-574 with Isaac Ray Center, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for psychiatrist and psychologist professional services for detainees with mental health problems at the Department of Corrections.

Board approved amount 06-06-06:	$10,989,568.00
Increase requested:	~~8,694,148.25~~ 9,221,770.11
Adjusted amount:	~~$19,683,716.25~~ $20,211,338.11

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center participation in the Cermak Health Services of Cook County contract. To insure compliance with the Federal District Court, Cook County, via the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) Medical Unit is required to increase mental health services and programming for the children housed at the JTDC as a result of the Doe v. Cook County case. The requirement of the court is that the County be in “substantial compliance” by mid-summer 2007.

Extending the Isaac Ray Center, Inc. contract allows us to maximize the short time the court has provided to meet the court requirement of “substantial compliance”. It is a goal of the County to insure that the children at JTDC receive quality care from expert providers to provide the best opportunity possible for the children to re-enter the community with the greatest potential to improve their lives. Isaac Ray Center enjoys an excellent reputation in the field of correctional mental health care and has provided many years of outstanding service to the County through its mental health programs for the detainees at the Cook County Jail. The expiration date of the current contract is August 31, 2010.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: ~~$8,694,148.25~~ $9,221,770.11 (Year 1: ~~$1,908,601.25~~ $1,912,712.81; Year 2: ~~$2,651,467.00~~ $2,578,713.46; Year 3: ~~$2,724,965.00~~ $2,652,212.03; and Year 4: ~~$1,409,115.00~~ $2,078,131.81). (240-272 Account).

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

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the request of the Chief Operating Officer of Cermak Health Services of Cook County be approved, as amended and that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to amend and increase the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

BUREAU OF HEALTH SERVICES

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for temporary radiology and laboratory staffing services to provide minimum staffing requirements due to unfilled positions, family medical leave, personnel disability leave and emergency vacation requests at Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

Contract period: June 5, 2007 through June 4, 2008. (240-260, 891-260, 897-260, and 898-260 Accounts). Requisition Nos. 72400116, 78910066, 78970366, 78970367 and 78980132.

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

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion carried unanimously.

CONTRACT

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 Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, a Johnson and Johnson Company, Raritan, New Jersey, for the purchase of Identification (ID)-Micro Typing System™ gel technology reagent cards and supplies for vendor provided Ortho Provue™ automated blood bank instrument with trade-in discount for the Tecan Megaflex ID instrument and semi-automated reader for Stroger Hospital of Cook County and the Identification (ID)-Micro Typing System™ gel technology reagent cards and supplies for the micro typing ID workstation with Biohit pipettor owned by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and manufactured by Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics for Stroger Hospital of Cook County and Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County.

Reason:

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the identification-micro typing gel reagent cards and the Ortho Provue™ automated blood bank instrument that includes technology to convert to a manual system on an emergency basis without additional instrumentation. The ID-Micro typing gel reagent is compatible with the existing system owned by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County. The methodology increases staffs efficiency, productivity and safety standards during the processing of routine blood typing, screening/identification of Rh factors and presence of antibodies prior to patients receiving blood transfusions.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $574,787.09 ($191,595.70 per year) [$484,787.09 (1st Year: $153,772.45; 2nd Year: $161,461.35; and 3rd Year: $169,553.29 – (897-365 Account); and $90,000.00 ($30,000.00 per year) – (898-365 Account)]. Contract period: April 21, 2007 through April 20, 2010. Requisition Nos. 78970365 and 78980060.

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

The Office of the Purchasing Agent concurs with this recommendation.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

CONTRACT ADDENDUM

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and increase by $175,500.00, Contract No. 06-15-110H with Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC, Alsip, Illinois, for the printing of hospital forms for Provident Hospital of Cook County.

Board approved amount 06-20-06:	$428,281.25
Increase requested:	175,500.00
Adjusted amount:	$603,781.25

Reason:

This request is to allow and permit Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County participation in the above referenced Bureau of Health Services contract to include the printing of outpatient prescription labels. The expiration date of the current contract is June 30, 2008.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $175,500.00 [$152,100.00 (897-240 Account); and $23,400.00 (898-240 Account)].

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to amend and increase the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 30, 2007 from

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

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $1,122,382.80 to SavRx Chicago, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for contracted services provided in October 2006 for the Bureau of Health Services.

Reason:

Mail order pharmacy prescription filling and mailing services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,122,382.80. (890-260 Account).

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the payment to SavRx Chicago, Inc. be made. The motion carried unanimously.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

Transmitting a Communication from

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

respectfully requesting permission to discuss the following matter with the Board of Commissioners, or the Real Estate and Business and Economic Development Subcommittee, pursuant to the Cook County Code, Sec. 34-127 Sale or Purchase of Real Estate.

1. Lee Road,

Walters Avenue to Dundee Road

Section: 04-A7323-01-FP

Tract 23-03

in the Village of Northbrook in County Board District #14

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the communication be referred to the Real Estate and Business and Economic Development Subcommittee. (Comm. No. 285075). The motion carried unanimously.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Transmitting a Communication from

RUPERT F. 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

Meacham Road,

south of Schaumburg Road to south of Higgins Road

(Village of Schaumburg in County Board District #15)

Patch or replace concrete pavement and hot-mix asphalt resurfacing

07-V6439-03-RP

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

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of 240,000 gallons of blended diesel fuel and 140,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline.

Contract period: June 18, 2007 through June 17, 2009. (500-445 Account). Requisition No. 75008304.

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

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion carried unanimously.

CONTRACT RENEWAL

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 06-45-569 with Bentley Systems, Inc., Exton, Pennsylvania, for the purchase of MicroStation software.

Reason:

Bentley Systems, Inc. is the sole creator and sole distributor of MicroStation software. The Highway Department uses MicroStation to produce and manage engineering drawings of county roads and facilities. The Illinois Department of Transportation has chosen MicroStation as its drafting and design software standard. A previous action of the board allows the department to make all purchases of Bentley Systems, Inc.’s products under the State of Illinois contract and discount.

By renewing under the terms of Contract No. 06-45-569, the county will save over $10,400.00 this year in maintenance fees alone. These savings will be repeated and possibly increased every year from now until either the State of Illinois or Cook County decides to terminate the agreement.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $25,970.00. Contract period: May 15, 2006 through May 14, 2007. (501-441 Account). Requisition No. 75011100.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to renew the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 4, 2007 from

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

Re: Change in Plans and Extra Work

I herewith present the following recommendation for change in plans and extra work involved on this improvement in the Village of Glenview in County Board Districts #14 and 17.

AUTH. NO. SECTION DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

7 95-A5919-06-RP Adjustment of $68,929.25

West Lake (East Lake) Avenue, quantities (Deduction)

Milwaukee Avenue to Patriot Boulevard

In general, the quantities as shown on the contract documents are for bidding purposes only. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed with large savings in pressure connections with gate valves for water main, class C patching, storm sewers, electrical items, concrete removal at pressure relief joint and winter protection of various concrete items.

I respectfully recommend approval by your Honorable Body.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the communication be referred to the Committee on Roads and Bridges. (Comm. No. 285076). The motion carried unanimously.

RESOLUTIONS

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Pavement reconstruction and widening with bituminous materials, etc.

Ridgeland Avenue,

Steger Road to Sauk Trail

in unincorporated Rich Township in County Board District #6

Section: 02-W3701-01-FP

Centerline Mileage: 1.03 miles

Fiscal Impact: $5,500,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

07-R-90

RESOLUTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY COUNTY

UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, that the following described County Highway be improved under the Illinois Highway Code:

County Highway W37, Ridgeland Avenue, beginning at a point near Steger Road and extending along said route in a northerly direction to a point near Sauk Trail, a distance of approximately 1.03 miles; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the type of improvement shall be pavement reconstruction and widening with bituminous materials to include 1 lane in each direction separated by a continuous/flush median, including relocation and realignment of existing Ridgeland Avenue to align its intersection at Steger Road with Ridgeland Avenue in Will County; reconstruction and widening along Steger Road at Ridgeland Avenue to provide channelization through the intersection; and shall include paved shoulders, open ditch drainage system, traffic signal installation (at Steger Road and at Sauk Trail), intersection lighting, right-of-way acquisition, pavement marking, traffic protection, landscaping, construction engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances and shall be designated as Section: 00-W3701-02-FP-MFT; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the improvement shall be constructed by contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated the sum of Five Million Five Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars, ($5,500,000.00) from the County's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction of this improvement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Improvement Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 25, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Improvement Resolution

Full depth concrete patching, milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc.

Meacham Road,

south of Schaumburg Road to south of Higgins Road

in the Village of Schaumburg in County Board District #15

Section: 07-V6439-03-RP

Centerline Mileage: 0.75 miles

Fiscal Impact: $2,700,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

07-R-91

RESOLUTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS

RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY COUNTY

UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, that the following described County Highway be improved under the Illinois Highway Code:

County Highway V64, Meacham Road, beginning at a point south of Schaumburg Road and extending along said route in a northerly direction to a point south of Higgins Road, a distance of approximately 0.75 miles; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the type of improvement shall be full depth concrete patching, milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement with hot-mix asphalt and shall include concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement; also, full depth concrete patching of the existing pavement along Schaumburg Road west of Meacham Road, including milling and resurfacing with hot-mix asphalt; also, median removal and installation of left turn channelization along Wise Road at Leonard Drive, including reconfigured median and installation of full depth concrete pavement; and shall include drainage additions and adjustments, median removal and replacement with full depth concrete pavement, traffic signal loop detector removal and replacement, signing, traffic protection, pavement marking, landscaping, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances and shall be designated as Section: 07-V6439-03-RP-MFT; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the improvement shall be constructed by contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated the sum of Two Million Seven Hundred Thousand and No/100 Dollars, ($2,700,000.00) from the County's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction of this improvement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Improvement Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Purchase of Hot Patch Materials

District #1, Village of Schaumburg

District #2, City of Des Plaines

in County Board Districts #9, 13, 14, 15 and 17

Section: 07-HBITN-01-GM

Fiscal Impact: $88,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

07-R-92

RESOLUTION

COUNTY MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners, Cook County, that $88,000.00 is appropriated from the Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the purchase of Hot Patch Material for use on various County Highways and meeting the requirements of the Illinois Highway Code.

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

Bituminous Hot Patch Materials, 1,500 tons $67,500.00

to be prepared and furnished to northern County

Maintenance forces in Maintenance Districts #1 and 2

Contingencies 20,500.00

Total $88,000.00

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the above designated Hot Patch Materials be purchased under the provisions of said Illinois Highway Code for a period of one year from the date of award of the contract identified as Section: 07-HBITN-01-GM, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Superintendent of Highways shall, as soon as practicable after the close of the period as given above, submit to the Department of Transportation, on forms furnished by said Department, a certified statement showing expenditures from and balances remaining in funds authorized for expenditure by said Department under this appropriation, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Maintenance Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Purchase of Hot Patch Materials

District #3, Village of LaGrange Park

District #4, Village of Orland Park

District #5, City of Blue Island

in County Board Districts #1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16 and 17

Section: 07-HBITS-01-GM

Fiscal Impact: $88,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

07-R-93

RESOLUTION

COUNTY MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

Bituminous Hot Patch Materials, 1,500 tons $67,500.00

to be prepared and furnished to southern County

Maintenance forces in Maintenance Districts #3, 4 and 5

Contingencies 20,500.00

Total $88,000.00

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Maintenance Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Purchase of Cold Patch Materials

District #1, Village of Schaumburg

District #2, City of Des Plaines

in County Board Districts #9, 13, 14, 15 and 17

Section: 07-CBITN-01-GM

Fiscal Impact: $45,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

07-R-94

RESOLUTION

COUNTY MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION

RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners, Cook County, that $45,000.00 is appropriated from the Motor Fuel Tax allotment for the purchase of Cold Patch Material for use on various County Highways and meeting the requirements of the Illinois Highway Code.

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

Bituminous Cold Patch Materials, 400 tons $36,000.00

to be prepared and furnished to northern County

Maintenance forces in Maintenance Districts #1 and 2

Contingencies 9,000.00

Total $45,000.00

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the above designated Cold Patch Materials be purchased under the provisions of said Illinois Highway Code for a period of one year from the date of award of the contract identified as Section: 07-CBITN-01-GM, and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Maintenance Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Maintenance Resolution

Purchase of Cold Patch Materials

District #3, Village of LaGrange Park

District #4, Village of Orland Park

District #5, City of Blue Island

in County Board Districts #1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 16 and 17

Section: 07-CBITS-01-GM

Fiscal Impact: $45,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

07-R-95

RESOLUTION

COUNTY MAINTENANCE RESOLUTION

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT

Bituminous Cold Patch Materials, 400 tons $36,000.00

to be prepared and furnished to southern County

Maintenance forces in Maintenance Districts #3, 4 and 5

Contingencies 9,000.00

Total $45,000.00

and be it further

RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Maintenance Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Full depth concrete patching of the existing pavement, etc.

67th Street at East Avenue

in the Villages of Brookfield, Hodgkins and LaGrange in County Board District #16

Section: 02-B7021-03-CH

Fiscal Impact: $1,550,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

On June 4, 2002, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $750,000.00 towards completion of this intersection project. Subsequent to this improvement resolution, the Department became aware of the fact that the pavement along 67th Street, East Avenue and Eberly Avenue was rapidly deteriorating and in need of repairs due to increased truck traffic in the area. During plan preparation, for ease of accounting and construction efficiencies, improvements along these three (3) roadways were combined with the adjacent intersection improvement for letting as one construction contract. Additional funding is required due to expansion of the improvement scope to include full depth concrete patching of the existing pavement, removal of the existing bituminous surface and/or diamond grinding of the entire concrete pavement surface, bituminous overlay, pavement widening, concrete curb and gutter installation and traffic protection.

07-R-96

RESOLUTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY COUNTY

UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, that the following described County Highway be improved under the Illinois Highway Code:

County Highway B70, 67th Street at East Avenue; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the type of improvement shall be full depth concrete patching of the existing pavement and shall include removal of the existing bituminous surface and/or diamond grinding of the entire concrete pavement surface, bituminous overlay, pavement widening and channelization of the intersection and traffic signal installation (67th Street at East Avenue), modification to turning radii, pavement marking, drainage additions and adjustments, concrete curb and gutter installation, landscaping, right-of-way, traffic protection, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances and shall be designated as Section: 02-B7021-03-CH-MFT; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the improvement shall be constructed by contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated the additional sum of One Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand and No/100 Dollars, ($1,550,000.00) from the County's allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction of this improvement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Supplemental Improvement Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2007 from

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

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Supplemental Improvement Resolution

Reconstruction of the existing bituminous pavement, etc.

107th Street,

88th Avenue to Roberts Road

in the City of Palos Hills in County Board District #17

Section: 06-B4623-01-FP

Centerline Mileage: 1.00 miles

Fiscal Impact: $2,372,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

On December 6, 2005, your Honorable Body approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $3,650,000.00 towards completion of this project. Additional funding is required due to increased construction costs not anticipated in the original construction estimate and for expansion of the improvement scope to include tree removal and parkway tree replacement, guardrail removal and replacement, chain link fence installation, stone riprap, temporary sheet piling and concrete barriers for staged construction.

07-R-97

RESOLUTION

STATE OF ILLINOIS

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION FOR IMPROVEMENT BY COUNTY

UNDER THE ILLINOIS HIGHWAY CODE

BE IT RESOLVED, by the County Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, that the following described County Highway be improved under the Illinois Highway Code:

County Highway B46, 107th Street, beginning at a point near 88th Avenue and extending along said route in an easterly direction to a point near Roberts Road, a distance of approximately 1.00 miles; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the type of improvement shall be the reconstruction of the existing bituminous pavement and shall include curb and gutter, channelization, enclosed drainage system, right-of-way acquisition, sidewalk, lighting, box culvert replacement, traffic signal modernization (at Roberts Road), traffic control, pavement marking, landscaping, tree removal and parkway tree replacement, guardrail removal and replacement, chain link fence installation, stone riprap, temporary sheet piling and concrete barriers for staged construction, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances and shall be designated as Section: 06-B4623-01-FP-MFT; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the improvement shall be constructed by contract; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there is hereby appropriated the additional sum of Two Million Three Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand and No/100 Dollars, ($2,372,000.00) from the County’s allotment of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the construction of this improvement; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two (2) certified copies of this Resolution to the District Office of the Illinois Department of Transportation.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Supplemental Improvement Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated February 6, 2007 from

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

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Ashland Avenue,

Ridge Road to 171st Street

in the Villages of East Hazel Crest and Homewood in County Board District #6

Section: 96-W5007-04-FP

The contract price of this project was $1,414,161.41 and final cost is $1,365,887.84. The decrease was due to B.C. Nos. 1 through 3, approved by the County Board as the job progressed, and B.C. No. 4, the final adjustment of quantities.

07-R-98

RESOLUTION

APPROVAL RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the improvement, Ashland Avenue, Ridge Road to 171st Street, Section: 96-W5007-04-FP, consisting of milling the existing bituminous surface and resurfacing with Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Superpave, Mix “D”, N70, reconstruction of the intersection of Ashland Avenue and 175th Street to channelize the intersection and align the relocated railroad driveway with 175th Street, by providing Bituminous Concrete Base, Binder and Surface Course, Superpave Mixes with Combination Concrete Curb and Gutter, Type B-15.60, traffic signal installation at Ashland Avenue and 175th Street, drainage additions and adjustment including storm sewer and junction chamber installation, water main adjustment, signing, striping, driveway resurfacing, landscaping with topsoil and sodding, traffic protection, other related road work and miscellaneous appurtenances, has been regularly awarded by the Board of County Commissioners for construction as a County Highway improvement; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid highway improvement has been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the provisions and stipulations of aforesaid contract, now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the work and construction of aforesaid contract be, and hereby, is approved.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Approval Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2007 from

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

Completion of Construction Approval Resolution

Kirchoff Road,

Plum Grove Road to Hicks Road

in the City of Rolling Meadows in County Board District #14

Section: 02-A6011-01-RP

The contract price of this project was $902,525.00 and final cost is $1,075,899.15. The increase was due to B.C. Nos. 1 through 5, approved by the County Board as the job progressed, and B.C. No. 6, the final adjustment of quantities.

07-R-99

RESOLUTION

APPROVAL RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the highway improvement of Kirchoff Road from Plum Grove Road to Hicks Road with Section: 02-A6011-01-RP, from Sta. 16+58 to Sta. 38+50 by removing existing concrete median, combination concrete curb and gutter along with ¾” P.C.C. pavement, repairing pavement with Class C Patches, installing new Combination Concrete Curb and Gutter, Type B-6.24, resurfacing with 2” Polymerized Bituminous Concrete Surface Course, Superpave, Mix “E”, N90, repairing P.C.C. pavement from Sta. 38+50 to Sta. 42+70 with Type B Patches, lining the existing storm sewer, drainage structure adjustment and replacement, as required, traffic protection, landscape restoration with topsoil and sodding has been regularly awarded by the Board of County Commissioners for construction as a County Highway improvement; and

WHEREAS, the aforesaid highway improvement has been satisfactorily completed in accordance with the provisions and stipulations of aforesaid contract, now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED, that the work and construction of aforesaid contract be, and hereby, is approved.

February 21, 2007

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the Approval Resolution be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER

GRANT AWARD

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 22, 2007 from

J.W. FAIRMAN, JR., Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $7,500,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Corrections. The purpose of this grant is to assist in the imbursement of the operational costs of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC).

This grant does not require an application process.

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

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $7,500,000.00. Funding period: November 1, 2006 through October 31, 2007.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the request of the Superintendent of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center be approved. The motion carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENT

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 31, 2007 from

J.W. FAIRMAN, JR., Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

requesting for approval of payment in the amount of $112,306.88 to Finer Foods, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. An audit was conducted by the Office of the County Auditor and their findings are complete. Therefore, it is necessary to submit payment to the vendor.

Reason:

The invoices that have been submitted were outside of the contract period.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $112,306.88. (440-310 Account).

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the payment to Finer Foods, Inc. be made. The motion carried unanimously.

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Transmitting a Communication, dated January 31, 2007 from

J.W. FAIRMAN, JR., Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

requesting approval of payment in the amount $48,249.18 to McMahon Food Corporation, Chicago, Illinois. An audit was conducted by the Office of the County Auditor and their findings are complete. Therefore, it is necessary to submit payment to the vendor.

Reason:

The invoices that have been submitted exceeded the awarded dollar amount and were outside of the contract period.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $48,249.18. (440-310 Account).

Approval of this item would commit Fiscal Year 2007 funds.

_________________________

Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the payment to McMahon Food Corporation be made. The motion carried unanimously.

OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER

CONTRACT ADDENDUM

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL A. BOEHMER, Interim Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for two (2) months, Contract No. 03-84-522 Rebid with Lee Associates, La Grange Highlands, Illinois, for autopsy, microscopic and radiology report transcription services.

Reason:

This request is to allow a two (2) month contract extension for the rebid process to be finalized and reviewed. There is no additional encumbrance of funds needed for this contract. The expiration date of the current contract is February 28, 2007.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: March 1, 2007 through May 1, 2007. (259-268 Account).

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to extend the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

OAK FOREST HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

Transmitting a Communication from

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

The reappointment applications 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.

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Physicians:

Abiad, Homer, M.D. Medicine/Infectious Disease Active Physician

Account #110; K-6, Step 5; Budget #8980030; Position ID No. 0025429; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Adkins, Linda, O.D. Surgery Optometrist

Account #110; K-4, Step 2; Budget #8980052; Position ID No. 0500394; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Physicians cont’d:

Williamson, Sunita, M.D. Emergency Services Active Physician

Account #110; K-4, Step 5; Budget #8980046; Position ID No. 0025639; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Mid-Level Practitioners:

Alessia, Gina, APN Nursing-Enterostromal Therapy Clinical Nurse

Specialist

Account #110; Budget #8980058; Position ID No. 0289865; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Soriano, Alexandria, PAC Emergency Services Physician Assistant

Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the request of the Acting Chief Operating Officer of Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County be approved. The motion carried unanimously.

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

Transmitting a Communication from

~~JOHN A. FAIRMAN, SR.,~~ SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

The initial appointments and reappointment applications 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.

INITIAL APPOINTMENTS

Name Department Status

Asonye, Udochukwo, M.D. Pediatrics Consulting Physician

Will be funded by Midwest Neo-Pediatrics, a physician contract management company; Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

INITIAL APPOINTMENTS

Name Department Status

Fiumara, Antonio, M.D. Pediatrics Consulting Physician

Will be funded by Midwest Neo-Pediatrics, a physician contract management company; Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Lad, Thomas, M.D. Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Affiliate Physician

Account #110; Grade K-11, Step 5; Budget #8970161; Position ID No. 9921852; Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Nwukolo, Nwameka, M.D. Pediatrics Consulting Physician

Will be funded by Midwest Neo-Pediatrics, a physician contract management company; Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Department of Emergency Medicine

Wakim, Pierre, D.O. Emergency Medicine Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K-12; Budget #8910506; Position ID No. 9918810; Reappointment effective April 14, 2007 through April 13, 2009

Department of Internal Medicine

Catchatourian, Rosalind, M.D. Medicine-Hematology/Oncology Affiliate Physician

Account #110; Grade K-9; Step 5; Budget #8970161; Position ID No. 9521853; Reappointment effective May 20, 2007 through May 19, 2009

Edosomwon, Magnus, M.D. Medicine Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K-6, Step 5; Budget #8910501; Position ID No. 9518781; Reappointment effective July 12, 2007 through July 11, 2009

Pulvirenti, Joseph, M.D. Medicine/Infectious Disease Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K-12; Budget #8912043; Position ID No. 9518776; Reappointment effective May 17, 2007 through May 16, 2009

Department of Obstetrics/Gynecology

Marsh, Queen, M.D. Obstetrics/Gynecology Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K-11, Step 5; Budget #8910503; Position ID No. 9718793; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Department of Pediatrics

Agrawal, Vishwanath, M.D. Pediatrics Affiliate Physician

Account #110; Grade K-7, Step 5; Budget #8970225; Position ID No. 9522736; Reappointment effective March 18, 2007 through March 17, 2009

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Mid-Level Practitioners:

Baht-Yehudah, Adaminak, PAC Surgery Physician Assistant

Account #110; Grade ZZ, Step 5; Budget #8910502; Position ID No. 0289142; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Cordova, Samuel, PAC Surgery Physician Assistant

Account #110; Grade ZZ, Step 4; Budget #8912042; Position ID No. 0300144; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Dennis, Gail, CNM Obstretrics/Gynecology Certified Nurse Midwife

Account #110; Grade FF, Step 13; Budget #8910503; Position ID No. 9718797; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Diallo, Reneau, CNM Obstretrics/Gynecology Certified Nurse Midwife

Account #110; Grade NS3, Step 9; Budget #8910503; Position ID No. 9818796; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Schlaeger, Judith, CNM Obstretrics/Gynecology Certified Nurse Midwife

Account #110; Grade FF, Step 12; Budget #8910503; Position ID No. 9718801; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Tong, Cindy, PAC Medicine Physician Assistant

Account #110; Grade 22, Step 4; Budget #8910510; Position ID No. 0289141; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the request of the Interim Chief Operating Officer of Provident Hospital of Cook County be approved, as amended. The motion carried unanimously.

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 30, 2007 from

~~JOHN A. FAIRMAN, SR.,~~ SIDNEY A. THOMAS, Interim Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee report for the meeting of November 29, 2006.

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Commissioner Butler, seconded by Commissioner Sims, moved that the communication, as amended be received and filed. The motion carried unanimously.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

CONTRACTS

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 Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA), Chicago, Illinois, for remediation services as part of the Healthy Homes Demonstration Project Program made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Reason:

The Cook County Department of Public Health partnered with CEDA in the application process for the Healthy Homes Demonstration Project Program. The grantor, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved CEDA as the subcontractor to remediate homes of housing-related hazards on this project.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $494,219.00 ($164,739.66 per year). Contract period: December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009. (992-260 Account). Requisition No. 79926002.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

* * * * *

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 the University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, to provide training, evaluation, and data collection of the Healthy Homes Demonstration Project Program made possible by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Reason:

The Cook County Department of Public Health partnered with the University of Illinois at Chicago in the application process for the Healthy Homes Demonstration Project Program. The grantor, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has approved the University of Illinois at Chicago, as the subcontractor to provide training, evaluation, and data collection technical assistance to ensure success of this program.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $44,075.00. Contract period: December 1, 2006 through November 30, 2009. (992-260 Account). Requisition No. 79926004.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into the requested contract. The motion carried unanimously.

OFFICE OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEY

PENDING LITIGATION

Transmitting a Communication, dated January 31, 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. Robert Brandon v. Officer Esquilan, et al., Case No. 06-C-6160

(Comm. No. 285071).

2. Mayfield v. County, et al., Case No. 06-L-12489

(Comm. No. 285072).

3. Belinda Griffin v. County of Cook, d/b/a John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital, Case No. 05-L-7487

(Comm. No. 285073).

4. Bertha Rufus v. County of Cook, et al., Case No. 06-L-1714

(Comm. No. 285074).

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the communications be referred to the Litigation Subcommittee. The motion carried unanimously.

STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

The initial appointments, reappointment applications and medical staff changes 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.

INITIAL APPOINTMENTS

Name Department Status

Physicians:

Ansell, David A., M.D., MPH Medicine/General Medicine Voluntary Physician

Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

INITIAL APPOINTMENTS

Name Department Status

Physicians cont’d:

Buchanan, Susan N., M.D. Family Practice Voluntary Physician

Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Candotti, Carolina, M.D. Medicine/Internal Medicine Voluntary Physician

Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Chabot, David, CCP Surgery/Cardiovascular Certified Circulatory

Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009 Perfusionist

Holterman, Ai-xua, M.D. Surgery/Pediatric Surgery Voluntary Physician

Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Mynatt, Maria J., M.D. Cermak Health Services of Voluntary Physician

Cook County/Psychiatry

Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Mid-Level Practitioner:

Brown-Walker, Mary L., CNP Ambulatory and Community Health Certified Nurse

Network of Cook County Practitioner

Account #110; Grade NS1, Step 9; Budget #8930422; Position ID No. 9520047; Appointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Physicians cont’d:

Department of Emergency Medicine

Dehnee, Abed, M.D. Emergency Medicine Service Physician

Account #133; Grade ZZ, Step 1; Budget #8970285; Position ID No. 0189736; Reappointment effective April 14, 2007 through April 13, 2009

Department of Medicine

Michalska, Margaret, M.D. Rheumatology Voluntary Physician

Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Miller, Doriane, M.D. General Medicine Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K9, Step 5; Budget #8970162; Position ID No. 0400273; Reappointment effective March 15, 2007 through March 14, 2009

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Physicians:

Department of Medicine

Shah, Mousami, M.D. General Medicine Service Physician

Account #133; Grade ZZ, Step 1; Budget #8970162; Position ID No. 9933871; Reappointment effective April 19, 2007 through April 18, 2009

Tobia, Nader, M.D. Cermak Health Services of Service Physician

Cook County/Medicine-Surgery

Account #133; Grade ZZ, Step 0; Budget #2400922; Position ID No. 0124002; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Trick, William, M.D. Collaborative Research Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K7, Step 5; Budget #8970164; Position ID No. 9622061; Reappointment effective April 19, 2007 through April 18, 2009

Department of Psychiatry

Inaba, Robyn, Ph.D. Psychiatry Voluntary Physician

Reappointment effective May 16, 2007 through May 15, 2007

Watts, Jeffrey, M.D. Ruth M. Rothstein Voluntary Physician

Core Center/Psychiatry

Reappointment effective March 18, 2007 through March 17, 2009

Department of Surgery

Zaren, Howard, M.D. Oncology Active Physician

Account #110; Grade K-12, Step 1; Budget #8970239; Position ID No. 9522812; Reappointment effective March 15, 2007 through March 14, 2009

Department of Trauma

Hanumadass, Marella, M.D. Burn Unit Voluntary Physician

Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Mid-Level Practitioners:

Chhay, Vuthik T., PAC Ambulatory and Community Health Physician Assistant

Network of Cook County

Account #110; Grade 22, Step 3; Budget #8930422; Position ID No. 0389305; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Reed-Davis, Freddie, CNP Pediatrics Nurse Practitioner

Account #110; Grade FF, Step 10; Budget #8970225; Position ID No. 9522719; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

REAPPOINTMENT APPLICATIONS

Name Department Status

Mid-Level Practitioners:

Sheehan, Megan F., CRNA Anesthesiology Nurse Anesthetist

Account #110; Grade RNA, Step 4; Budget #8970278; Position ID No. 9932417; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Walsh, Robert J., PAC Ambulatory and Community Health Physician Assistant

Network of Cook County

Account #110; Grade 22, Step 5; Budget #8930421; Position ID No. 9519334; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

Wolfinger, Richard C., PAC Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant

Account #110; Grade 22, Step 6; Budget #8970285; Position ID No. 9523310; Reappointment effective February 21, 2007 through February 20, 2009

MEDICAL STAFF CHANGES WITH NO CHANGES IN CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

Name Department

Go, Benjamin, M.D. Medicine/Gastroenterology

From Voluntary Physician to Active Physician; Account #110; Grade K-10, Step 5; Budget #8970175l; Position ID No. 0300223

Adeniji, Adejimi, O., M.D. Radiology/Pediatric

From Voluntary Physician to Active Physician; Account #110; Grade K-12; Budget #8970211; Position ID No. 9522566

Paintsil, Isaac, M.D. Medicine/General Medicine

From Service Physician to Voluntary Physician

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the request of the Chief Operating Officer of Stroger Hospital of Cook County be approved. The motion carried unanimously.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of angioplasty balloon catheters, inflation devices, angiographic hook catheters and stiff guide wires necessary to perform invasive angioplasty procedures for the Department of Radiology, Special Procedures Division.

Contract period: May 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 78970369.

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

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion carried unanimously.

* * * * *

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of microbiology and virology enzyme immunoassay fluorescence antibodies with vendor provided Bio-Tek microplate reader/printer manufactured by Meridan Bioscience with a 95% sensitivity level that does not require repeat testing of weak positive test results thereby attaining a faster turn-a-round time for determination of bacterial, fungal and viral antigens/antibodies or toxin for the Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology. This item can be bid through various vendors.

Contract period: May 18, 2007 through May 17, 2010. (897-365 Account). Requisition No. 78970381.

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

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, moved that the County Purchasing Agent be authorized to advertise for bids. The motion carried unanimously.

PROPOSED PURCHASE ORDER ADDENDUM

Transmitting a Communication from

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase Purchase Order No. 155712 with McCoy Auto Parts, Chicago, Illinois, for the provision of snow removal services for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.

Original Purchase Order amount:	$24,500.00
Increase requested:	24,500.00
Adjusted amount:	$49,000.00

Reason:

This request is necessary to continue services during the re-bid, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract. The re-bids are scheduled to be opened on February 22, 2007.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $24,500.00. (897-235 Account).

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This item was WITHDRAWN at the request of the sponsor.

BID OPENING

February 8, 2007

Honorable President and Members

Board of Commissioners of Cook County

Chicago, Illinois 60602

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

Pursuant to the rules of this Board, I hereby submit for your consideration, bids which were opened under our supervision on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

Very truly yours,

MIKE QUIGLEY and TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, Cook County Commissioners

CONTRACT NO. DESCRIPTION USING DEPARTMENT

06-82-86 Rebid Dodge Caravan cargo van Public Guardian’s Office

06-82-438 Rebid Automotive maintenance, service and Provident Hospital of

repair Cook County

06-84-477 Rebid Refuse receptacle liners Department of Corrections

06-84-609 Rebid Recycling services Sheriff’s Custodial Department

06-54-622 Rebid Emergency generator testing Oak Forest Hospital of

Cook County

06-53-642 Rebid Maintenance of Hitachi paraflow absorption Department of Facilities

chillers and heaters Management

06-53-709 Rebid Katolight Model #D75FGJ4T2 Department of Public Health

portable generator

06-82-723 Various inner tubes and tires Highway Department

06-73-764 Non-invasive blood pressure monitors Provident Hospital of

Cook County

06-73-767 Hill-Rom CareAssist ES medical/surgical Oak Forest Hospital of

beds Cook County

07-82-121 Steamfitter supplies (pipe valves and fittings) Oak Forest Hospital of

Cook County

07-73-141 Drug testing services Adult Probation Department

CONTRACT NO. DESCRIPTION USING DEPARTMENT

07-53-142 Window washing services Sheriff’s Custodial Department

07-15-296H Surgical supplies (gowns, scrubs, drapes Bureau of Health Services

and packs)

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By consensus, the bids were referred to their respective departments for review and consideration.

CONTRACTS AND BONDS - Purchasing Agent

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2007 from

CARMEN K. TRICHE-COLVIN, Interim Purchasing Agent

The following contracts are being submitted for approval and execution:

ACS Healthcare Solutions

Agreement

Contract No. 07-41-201

For Revenue Cycle Services, for the Bureau of Health Services, this is a revenue generating contract, for a period of thirty-six (36) months, as authorized by the Board of Commissioners ~~11/2/06~~ 11/14/06.

The above item as amended was WITHDRAWN.

PMT Corporation

Agreement

Contract No. 07-45-136

For Complete Halo Systems and Accessories, for Stroger Hospital of Cook County, for the contract sum of $80,000.00, for a period of twenty-four (24) months, as authorized by the Board of Commissioners 12/6/06.

Badger Murphy Food Service

Contract

Contract No. 07-54-66

For Dairy Products (cheese, butter, oleo), as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $190,742.35. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 12/20/06. Date of Bid Opening 1/10/07. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Chicago United Industries, Ltd.

Contract

Contract No. 06-85-440 Rebid

For Road Salt Spreaders with Truck Mounted Hydraulics, as required for use by the Highway Department, for the contract sum of $27,218.60. Date Advertised 8/4/06. Date of Bid Opening 8/22/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Commissioners Claypool and Suffredin voted “no” on the above item.

Delta Distributors of Illinois, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 07-54-63

For Ice Cream, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $73,421.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 12/20/06. Date of Bid Opening 1/10/07. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Ekla Corporation

Contract

Contract No. 06-72-699

For 3M/N95 Face Masks, as required for use by the Department of Public Health, for the contract sum of $170,304.21. Date Advertised 10/11/06. Date of Bid Opening 10/24/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

HazChem Environmental Corporation

Contract

Contract No. 07-72-72

For Scavenger Services (biohazardous, infectious/chemotherapy, chemical pathological and radiological waste), as required for use by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, for the contract sum of $718,317.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of thirty-six (36) months. Date Advertised 12/22/06. Date of Bid Opening 1/10/07. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Mensik’s Fleet Maintenance

Contract

Contract No. 06-82-553

For Maintenance and Repair of Vehicles, as required for use by the Department of Central Services, for the contract sum of $16,259.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 10/11/06. Date of Bid Opening 10/24/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Pitney Bowes, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 06-85-679

For Digital Mail Machines with Meters, as required for use by the State’s Attorney’s Office, for the contract sum of $74,974.00. Date Advertised 12/1/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Progressive Industries, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 07-72-55 Rebid

For Angioplasty Catheters, Guidewires and Inflation Devices, as required for use by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, for the contract sum of $519,472.61. This is a requirements contract for a period of twenty-four (24) months. Date Advertised 12/8/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Pro-Medical Equipment & Supplies, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 06-72-761

For Patient Transport Stretchers, as required for use by Provident Hospital of Cook County, for the contract sum of $37,490.00. Date Advertised 12/22/06. Date of Bid Opening 1/10/07. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Trademark Products, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 07-84-70

For Maintenance and Repair of Court Seals and Date Time Stampers, as required for use by the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, for the contract sum of $45,525.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 12/7/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Stericycle, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 06-72-427 Rebid/Revised

For Scavenger Services (biohazardous, infectious/chemotherapy, chemical pathological and radiological waste), as required for use by Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, for the contract sum of $273,877.25. This is a requirements contract for a period of thirty-six (36) months. Date Advertised 12/1/06. Date of Bid Opening 1/10/07. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

World’s Printing

Contract

Contract No. 06-85-675

For Printing of Court Diversion Envelopes for Districts #1 - 6, as required for use by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the contract sum of $33,233.20. Date Advertised 10/5/06. Date of Bid Opening 10/24/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Bioelectronic Engineering & Medical Supplies, Inc. (B.E.A.M.S.)

Contract

Contract No. 06-15-266H1

For Bandages and Dressings, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $3,095.00. This is a requirements contract for a period through 10/31/07. Date Advertised 10/18/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/9/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

DMS Pharmaceutical Group, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-161H

For Gauze Sponges and Stockinette, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $430,885.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 11/27/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Ekla Corporation

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-161H

For Gauze Sponges and Stockinette, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $55,783.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 11/27/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Globe Medical-Surgical Supply Company

Contract

Contract No. 06-15-266H1

For Bandages and Dressings, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $11,088.30. This is a requirements contract for a period through 10/31/07. Date Advertised 10/18/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/9/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Globe Medical-Surgical Supply Company

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-763H

For Dressings, Hydroactive Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel and Nasal Packs, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $75,151.00. This is a requirements contract for a period through 12/31/08. Date Advertised 11/6/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/21/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Howard Medical Company

Contract

Contract No. 06-15-266H1

For Bandages and Dressings, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $167.50. This is a requirements contract for a period through 10/31/07. Date Advertised 10/18/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/9/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Howard Medical Company

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-161H

For Gauze Sponges and Stockinette, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $1,075.00. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 11/27/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Howard Medical Company

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-763H

For Dressings, Hydroactive Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel and Nasal Packs, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $4,947.80. This is a requirements contract for a period through 12/31/08. Date Advertised 11/6/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/21/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

MMS A Medical Supply Company

(Midwest Medical Supply Company, LLC)

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-763H

For Dressings, Hydroactive Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel and Nasal Packs, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $166,395.90. This is a requirements contract for a period through 12/31/08. Date Advertised 11/6/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/21/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Northwestern Pharmaceutical & Supply Corporation

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-763H

For Dressings, Hydroactive Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel and Nasal Packs, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $5,180.40. This is a requirements contract for a period through 12/31/08. Date Advertised 11/6/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/21/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Progressive Industries, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 06-15-266H1

For Bandages and Dressings, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $582.60. This is a requirements contract for a period through 10/31/07. Date Advertised 10/18/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/9/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Progressive Industries, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-161H

For Gauze Sponges and Stockinette, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $78,543.78. This is a requirements contract for a period of twelve (12) months. Date Advertised 11/27/06. Date of Bid Opening 12/20/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

Progressive Industries, Inc.

Contract

Contract No. 07-15-763H

For Dressings, Hydroactive Hydrocolloid, Hydrogel and Nasal Packs, as required for use by the Bureau of Health Services, for the contract sum of $356,216.00. This is a requirements contract for a period through 12/31/08. Date Advertised 11/6/06. Date of Bid Opening 11/21/06. Date of Board Award 2/6/07.

The above referenced contract documents (and bonds, where required), have been executed by the Contractors and approved as to form by the State’s Attorney. Respectfully request that following approval by your Honorable Body, the appropriate officials be authorized to sign same on behalf of the County of Cook.

Copies of these executed documents will be available for inspection in the Office of the Purchasing Agent and the Office of the Comptroller.

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Commissioner Daley, seconded by Commissioner Butler, moved that the contracts and bonds be approved as amended, and that the Proper Officials be authorized to sign on behalf of Cook County. The motion carried.

Commissioner Claypool voted “no” on Contract No. 06-85-440 Rebid with Chicago United Industries, Ltd.

Commissioner Suffredin voted “no” on Contract No. 06-85-440 Rebid with Chicago United Industries, Ltd.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

February 21, 2007

The Honorable,

The Board of Commissioners of Cook County

ATTENDANCE

Present: President Stroger and Vice Chairman Gorman, Commissioners Beavers, Butler, Claypool, Collins, Daley, Maldonado, Murphy, Peraica, Quigley, Schneider, Silvestri, Sims, Steele and Suffredin (15)

Absent: Chairman Moreno and Commissioner Goslin (2)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Your Committee on Roads and Bridges, having had under consideration the matters hereinafter mentioned, respectfully reports and recommends as follows:

SECTION 1

Your Committee has considered the following communications from Rupert Graham, Jr. P.E., the Acting Superintendent of County Department of Highways, recommending for approval of the change in plans and extra work involved in the construction of certain highway improvements as described:

284775 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on Section: 03-B8336-03-FP. Michigan City Road, 154th Street to Indiana State Line in Calumet City in County Board District #4. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $83,816.47 (Deduction).

284776 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on 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 unincorporated Cook and Lake Counties in County Board District #14. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $110,842.11 (Addition).

284777 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on Section: 05-W2219-04-TL. Wolf Road at German Church Road in the Village of Willow Springs in County Board District #17. Adjustment of quantities. $4,895.94 (Deduction).

284778 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on Section: 96-W5007-04-FP. Ashland Avenue, Ridge Road to 171st Street in the Villages of East Hazel Crest and Homewood in County Board District #6. Final adjustment of quantities. $15,377.15 (Deduction).

284779 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on Section: 01-B5919-03-RS. 167th Street, Will/Cook County Line to 96th Avenue in the Villages of Orland Hills and Orland Park, unincorporated Cook County and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County in County Board District #17. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $78,215.70 (Deduction).

284780 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on Section: 01-B7528-05-PV. 123rd Street, Cicero Avenue to Kedzie Avenue in the Village of Alsip in County Board District #6. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $108,128.70 (Addition).

284781 COUNTY HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT, by Rupert F. Graham, Jr., P.E., Acting Superintendent of Highways, submitting recommendation for change in plans and extra work on Section: 01-W3019-05-RP. 88th Avenue, 87th Street to 79th Street in the City of Hickory Hills and the Village of Justice in County Board Districts #16 and 17. New item. $436,415.04 (Addition).

Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Steele, moved the approval of the changes in plans and extra work described in Communication Nos. 284775, 284776, 284777, 284778, 284779, 284780 and 284781. The motion carried unanimously.

Commissioner Peraica moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Collins. The motion carried and the meeting was adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

ELIZABETH “LIZ” DOODY GORMAN, Vice Chairman

ATTEST: MATTHEW B. DeLEON, Secretary

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Commissioner Gorman, seconded by Commissioner Steele, moved that the Report of the Committee on Roads and Bridges be approved and adopted. The motion carried unanimously.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON ZONING AND BUILDING

February 21, 2007

The Honorable,

The Board of Commissioners of Cook County

ATTENDANCE

Present: President Stroger and Chairman Silvestri, Vice Chairman Murphy, Commissioners Beavers, Butler, Claypool, Collins, Daley, Gorman, Maldonado, Peraica, Quigley, Schneider, Sims and Suffredin (14)

Absent: Commissioners Goslin, Moreno and Steele (3)

Ladies and Gentlemen:

Your Committee on Zoning and Building, having had under consideration the matter hereinafter mentioned, respectfully reports and recommends as follows:

SECTION 1

Your Committee has considered the following numbered and described application requesting a public hearing before the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals on a request for a Map Amendment on certain properties described therein:

278219 DOCKET #8094 - JAMES MARTH & JOHN NOGA, Owners, Beneficiaries of Southwest Financial Bank & Trust TUT #L-0813, 9901 South Western Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60643, Application (No. SU-06-04; Z06048). Submitted by Marth Construction Company, 14800 South 80th Avenue, Orland Park, Illinois. Seeking a MAP AMENDMENT from the R-4 Single Family Residence District to the R-6 General Residence District for the development and construction of thirty four (34) townhomes (if granted under companion SU-06-04) in Section 20 of Orland Township. Property consists of 5.987+ acres, bounded on the north by Hancock Street; by Orange on the east; by Merle Creek on the south; and by Wolf Road on the west in Orland Township. Intended use: 34 townhome dwelling units. Recommendation: That the application be granted.

NOTE: DEFERRED AT THE BOARD MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 2006.

The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals to whom said application was referred, submitted communications setting forth its findings and recommendations following a public hearing held thereon, and recommended that said application be granted subject to conditions as stated in the findings.