POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Thursday, January 24, 2002, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE #249245
JOURNAL
(December 4, 2001)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the regular meeting held on Tuesday, December 4, 2001.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES
ITEM #2
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated December 21, 2001 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Loyola University Medical Center for interior remodeling of office space at 2160 South First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois in Proviso Township.
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Permit #: |
011543 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$16,373.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$14,735.70 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$1,637.30 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $14,735.70.
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ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated December 21, 2001 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for St. Luke Orthodox Church for a church addition at 10700 South Kean Avenue, Palos Hills, Illinois in Palos Township.
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Permit #: |
011537 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$6,559.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$5,903.10 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$655.90 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $5,903.10.
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WAIVER OF PERMIT FEES continued
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 4, 2002 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Peace Memorial Church of Palos Park for driveway improvements at 10300 West 131st Street, Palos Park, Illinois in Palos Township.
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Permit #: |
011068 |
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Total Fee Amount: |
$455.00 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%): |
$409.50 |
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Amount Due (10%): |
$45.50 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that valid not-for-profit organizations be required to pay ten percent (10%) of the standard permit fee as established by Ordinance.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $409.50.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS
ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 2, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital
The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
LEONARD I. BORAL, M.D. - Attending Physician/Clinical Director, Department of Pathology, Division of Clinical Pathology, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 1, from Account 110, 8970190 (24-07), Position Identification #9522308, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
ISABELLA A. DANEL, M.D. - Voluntary Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MICHAEL DJURIC, C.C.P. - Voluntary Perfusionist, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MUHAMMED IMRAN, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, 8970162 (33-01), Position Identification #9932430, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MARY L. KREITER, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
JOSEPH E. LEVITT, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
JOHN W. MARKHAM, C.C.P. - Voluntary Perfusionist, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #5 cont'd
SUMANT R. RANJI, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
PAUL SAIZ, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
DAVID B. SANDERS, C.C.P. - Voluntary Perfusionist, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
RAJAKUMARI P. SELVARAJ, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, will be paid from Account 133, 8970243 (27-10), Position Identification #9932615, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
ROBIN C. SUTTON, C.C.P. - Voluntary Perfusionist, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
KIMBERLY TONEY, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
GARY TSAROVSKY, C.C.P. - Voluntary Perfusionist, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
SERGE G. TYLER, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Orthopaedic/Gastro Urology Upper Intestinal, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970279 (30-12), Position Identification #9523210, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
Jaya Ahuja, M.D. Attending Pathologist
Ephraim I. Axelrod, M.D. Anatomic Clinical Attending Physician/Director
Khaja Basheeruddin, Ph.D. Molecular Diagnostics Scientific Officer
Kathleen G. Beavis, M.D. Microbiology/Virology Attending Physician /
Division Chairman
Rajyasree Emmadi, M.D. Attending Pathologist
Bourke L. Firfer, M.D. Attending Pathologist
Paula Kovarik, M.D. Hematopathology Attending Physician/Director
Mai Mangkornkanok, Ph.D. Immunology Scientific Officer
Thomas J. Milson, Ph.D. Immunology Scientific Officer
Farhat S. Quadri, PhD. Biochemistry Scientific Officer
Osvaldo L. Rubinstein, M.D. Autopsy Services Service Physician
Saroja Ilangovan, M.D. Anatomic Pathology Attending Neuropathologist
Prema Singa, M.D. Blood Bank Attending Physician/
Division Chairman
Paulus Tsui, Ph.D. Immunology Scientific Officer
Marin Sekosan, M.D. Anatomic Pathology Attending Pathologist
Patricia Simples, M.D. Cytology Attending Pathologist
Eugene Youkilis, Ph.D. Primary Care Labs Scientific Officer/Director
StepHanie A. Young, M.D. Attending Pathologist
Joel S. Richman, Ph.D. Adolescent Clinical Psychologist
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MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2002 from
CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County
The physician appointment presented has been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
RAJESWARI CHANDRAN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Pathology, will be paid at Grade K-5, Step 5, Account 126, Business Unit #8980034, Position Identification #0100192, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
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ITEM #7
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated December 3, 2001 from
STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County
The physician appointments, physician reappointments and physician status change presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown. The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners. Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.
LIONEL BAREROUSSE, JR., M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Family Medicine. Will be paid from Account 155, Business Unit #8910501, Position Identification #0189191, Job Code 1635, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
TARIQ JAMIL, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Critical Care. Currently being paid by Cook County Hospital, Department of Critical Care, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
PRASAD KODURI, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine. Currently being paid by Cook County Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Hematology/Oncology, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
ARTHUR MOSWIN, M.D. - Voluntary Physician (Infectious Diseases), Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases. Will not be paid, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF CRITICAL CARE
ROGER BOYE, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment 01/20/2002 through 01/20/2004
MYRNA ORBANA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Reappointment 01/20/2002 through 01/20/2004
MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued
ITEM #7 cont'd
DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE
ROGER BOYE, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment 01/20/2002 through 01/20/2004
DON LEROY HOLLANDSWORTH, M.D. - Consultant Physician (Nephrology), Reappointment 12/21/2001 through 12/21/2003
BHUPAT MEHTA, M.D. - Consultant (Gastroenterology) Physician - Affiliate Category, Reappointment 02/19/2002 through 02/19/2004
MYRNA ORBANA, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment 01/20/2002 through 01/20/2004
THOMAS PITTS, M.D. - Consultant (Endocrinology) Physician, Reappointment 01/18/2002 through 01/18/2004
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
RENEAU DIALLO, C.N.M. - Advanced Practice Nurse, Reappointment 12/16/2001 through 12/16/2003
PAULA MANUEL, C.N.M. - Advanced Practice Nurse, Reappointment 12/16/2001 through 12/16/2003
SUBUOLA AKINTORIN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Reappointment 02/19/2002 through 02/19/2004
PAMELA NICKSON, M.D. - Attending Physician, Reappointment 01/20/2002 through 01/20/2004
DEAN AMEEN, M.D. - Consultant (Radiation Therapy) Physician, Reappointment 01/20/2002 through 01/20/2004
NATHANIEL HOLLOWAY, M.D. - Consultant (Radiation Oncology) Physician, Reappointment 12/21/2001 through 12/21/2003
SURGERY
KHURSHEED MALLICK, M.D. - Attending Physician - Affiliate, Reappointment 02/15/2002 through 02/15/2004
PATRICIA VIDAL, M.D. - Attending Physician - Affiliate, Reappointment 02/15/2002 through 02/15/2004
JACQUELINE GOLDBERG, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, is requesting a change of category status to the Ancillary category, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.
GRANT AWARD ADDENDA
ITEM #8
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated December 17, 2001 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to extend for six (6) months a grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration to develop the Children’s Advocacy Network (CAN). The CAN application will link the court’s Juvenile Enterprise Management System (JEMS) with hundreds of community-based organizations and volunteers serving delinquent, abused and neglected children and their families. The grant extension is requested to complete the development of CAN.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Funding period extension: December 31, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
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GRANT AWARD ADDENDA continued
ITEM #9
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated December 5, 2001 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to accept a supplemental grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Violence Against Women Office, for the Target Abuser Call (TAC) program and award the program subcontracts as outlined in the grant award.
This program works to target high risk domestic violence cases and is a partnership among the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Hull House Association, LifeSpan Center for Legal Services & Advocacy and the Social Services Department of the Circuit Court. In the program’s fourth funding cycle, this grant funds eight (8) full-time personnel employed by the State’s Attorney’s Office and one Social Service Department employee to work with high risk domestic violence cases. Hull House and LifeSpan function as the service providers and facilitate program elements.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $624,730.00. Contract period: July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
Subcontract with Hull House Association:
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Funds provided through the Office of Justice Programs: $71,736.00. Subcontract period: July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
Subcontract with LifeSpan Center for Legal Services & Advocacy:
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Funds provided through the Office of Justice Programs: $50,560.00. Subcontract period: July 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002.
GRANT AWARD RENEWALS
ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 4, 2002 from
KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $125,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health for the Comprehensive Tobacco Prevention Program. The purpose of this grant is to provide services with these goals: eliminating environmental tobacco smoke; preventing smoking initiation among youth; promoting quitting smoking among adults and youth; and eliminating disparities among population using program components of community intervention, policy and regulation, and surveillance and evaluation.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $125,000.00. Funding period: July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002.
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ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2002 from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $1,237,762.00 from the Illinois Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention Council. This is a grant renewal that provides continued funding for the Motor Vehicle Theft Prosecutions Program. This grant funds the salaries and benefits for four (4) Assistant State’s Attorneys, two (2) State’s Attorney investigators, one (1) administrative assistant and two (2) part-time law clerks located at 2650 South California Avenue. The personnel funded by this grant work to increase prosecution of offenders involved in motor vehicle theft crimes and motor vehicle related crimes. This grant does not require a match commitment.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $1,237,762.00. Funding period: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003.
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #12
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting Communications from
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau
respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:
1. Sabich v. Velasco, Case No. 99-L-14405
#249246
2. Mayoral v. Sheahan, Case No. 96-C-7249
#249247
3. Mohammed Aleem, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Durdana Aleem, deceased v. Dr. Dale Mueller, Dr. M. Gasiro and County of Cook d/b/a Cook County Hospital, Case No. 98-L-10064
#249248
4. Quiana Hopkins, as mother and next friend of Destiny Hopkins, a minor v. Health and Hospital Commission of Cook County a/k/a Cook County, County of Cook, T. Luck, M.D., J. Maurice, M.D., M. Rider, M.D. and S. Krishnankutty, M.D., Case No. 99-L-211
#249249
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #13
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one four hundred (400) cartons of Xerox brand labels. The Xerox brand labels are made specifically for use in the Xerox 4635 high-speed printers used by the Clerk of the Circuit Court to print file jacket and other labels. Xerox high-speed labels are made specifically to eliminate adhesive build-up in equipment and reduce machinery jamming. Use of generic labels in the past resulted in high waste, printer down-time, and eventual hand feeding of label sheets requiring employee overtime.
One time purchase. (528-355 Account). Requisition No. 25281171.
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ITEM #14
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of one hundred (100) photo-conductor units, twenty-five (25) boxes of developer mix, twenty-five (25) cleaning units, one hundred and twenty-five (125) toner cartridges, twenty (20) fuser units and thirty (30) transfer belts to be used on the laser printers.
One time purchase. (528-388 Account). Requisition No. 25281172.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #15
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of toothpaste, toothbrushes and razors.
One time purchase. (239-333 Account). Requisition No. 22390028.
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ITEM #16
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of sheets, pillow cases, towels and wash cloths.
One time purchase. (239-333 Account). Requisition No. 22390027.
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ITEM #17
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of male and female canvas shoes.
One time purchase. (239-320 Account). Requisition No. 22390031.
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ITEM #18
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of boiler and chiller chemical supplies for the new Cook County Hospital Powerhouse.
Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. Bond Issue (28000 Account). Requisition No. 22000087.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #19
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of boiler feed water drum level indicators manufactured by Clark-Reliance. Clark-Reliance is the only known manufacturer of this component compatible with the existing equipment.
One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 22000088.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #20
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of four (4) annual tradesmen supply contracts:
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ITEMS |
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Paint tools |
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Glass |
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22000083 |
Steel |
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22000084 |
Wire and cable |
Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. (200-333 Account).
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ITEM #21
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of an automobile with police package. This vehicle will be used by the new Juvenile Probation Department warrant unit funded by a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA).
One time purchase. (791-549 Account). Requisition No. 27910001.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #22
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for mobile automotive glass replacement.
Contract period: April 20, 2002 through April 19, 2004. (211-444 Account). Requisition No. 22110515.
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ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of decals and striping for police vehicles.
Contract period: June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003. (211- 444 Account). Requisition No. 22110514.
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ITEM #24
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance of the fleet of forty-one (41) buses owned and operated by the Sheriff’s Office.
Contract period: June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2004. (211-444 Account). Requisition No. 22110509.
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ITEM #25
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
TIMOTHY G. BRENNAN, Director of Vehicle Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for auto body repair for Sheriff's Office vehicles. This is a two (2) year contract that is to be awarded by geographical zones (1-4).
Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2004. (211-444 Account). Requisition Nos. 22110516, 22110517, 22110518 and 22110519.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2002 from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of office furniture and equipment.
One time purchase. (*717/060-530 and 534-530 Accounts). Requisition Nos. 20600013 and 25340001.
*Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #27
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
KIMBERLY FEENEY, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the lease of a color laser copier.
Contract period: May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003. (060-630 Account). Requisition No. 20600038.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a low dose digital chest x-ray unit for screening of pulmonary tuberculosis.
One time purchase. (717/240-540 Account). Requisition No. 22400215.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for temporary security services for the New Cook County Hospital.
Contract period: May 1, 2002 through November 30, 2002. Bond Issue (28000 Account). Requisition No. 20310006.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #30
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2002 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:
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REQ. NO. |
ACCT. NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTRACT PERIOD
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28970313 |
897-330 |
Soap and detergents |
August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004
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28970354 |
897-240 |
Printing services for the “County Beat” newsletter
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May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2003 |
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28970355 |
897-362 |
Diagnostic angiographic catheters
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May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2004 |
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28970356 |
897-365 |
Virological enzyme immunoassay reagents and supplies for a vendor provided analyzer
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July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004 |
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28970357 |
897-365 |
Rubella latex agglutination test kits
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May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2004 |
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28970358 |
897-365 |
Enzyme immunoassay kit for rapid detection of respiratory syncytial virus antigen |
May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2004 |
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ITEM #31
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 7, 2002 from
CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:
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REQ. NO. |
ACCT. NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
CONTRACT PERIOD
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28980300 |
898-289 |
Magnetic resonance imaging services
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May 1, 2002 through April 30, 2004 |
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28980313 |
898-235 |
Exterminating and rodent control services
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May 17, 2002 through May 16, 2004 |
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28980347 |
898-310 |
Seafood products |
July 9, 2002 through July 8, 2003
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28980348 |
898-310 |
Prepared salads |
June 28, 2002 through June 27, 2003
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28980349 |
898-310 |
Poultry products |
June 28, 2002 through June 27, 2003
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CONTRACTS
ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 16, 2002 from
WILLIAM R. HUFFMAN, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Keter Consultants, Inc., certified industrial hygienists, to perform an indoor air quality study at the Cook County Juvenile Center.
Recent concerns raised by Cook County employees regarding noxious odors emanating from the Acme Barrel Company, located across the street from the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, have prompted this request for an indoor air quality study. This comprehensive evaluation of the air quality in the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center will also include a review of new data from Acme Barrel Company. The Department of Facilities Management is coordinating this effort with the Chicago Department of Environment, the Chicago Department of Public Health and the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to insure the safety of the facility for the residents, employees and the patrons of the Court.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $28,900.00. One time purchase. (200-260 Account).
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ITEM #33
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
and
EDWARD WODNICKI, Executive Director, Sheriff’s Merit Board
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with H M Services, Chicago, Illinois, to provide required oversight and supervision of drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures. This is a joint request between the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources and the Sheriff’s Merit Board.
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Reason: |
This company has a thorough knowledge of Cook County’s drug and alcohol testing procedures. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,000.00. Contract period: February 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003. (032-289 and 249-260 Accounts). Requisition Nos. 20320001 and 22490001.
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ITEM #34
APPROVED AS AME