AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Tuesday, February 3, 2004, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
JOURNAL
(December 2, 2003)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, December 2, 2003.
I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.
PROPOSED GRANT AWARD ADDENDUM
ITEM #2
The following item was previously approved by poll on January 27, 2004:
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2004 from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization to accept a supplemental grant award in the amount of $400,000.00 and an extension from February 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the development of criminal data exchange points standards and specifically pilot the implementation of these standards between two Cook County justice agencies. The goals will be to improve the ease of sharing critical criminal information between justice agencies and to assist in the development of statewide-integrated justice standards.
Permission to award this grant was given by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on June 3, 2003.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $400,000.00. Funding period extension: February 1, 2004 through September 30, 2004.
In accordance with Rule 4-2(c), the vote on the poll taken January 15, 2004 of the Board of Commissioners is as follows: 15 yeas; 0 Nays; (Commissioner Collins and Commissioner Goslin were absent).
PROPOSED AGREEMENT
ITEM #3
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 9, 2004 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with the Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, an agency of Travelers and Immigrants Aid’s Heartland Alliance for Human Needs and Human Rights, a not-for-profit corporation in Chicago, Illinois.
Under this agreement, the Division of General Medicine of Stroger Hospital of Cook County will assign a physician to the Marjorie Kovler Center for a maximum of two days per month to conduct forensic evaluations of torture survivors. The Marjorie Kovler Center will provide the infrastructure required for the Bureau to bill third party payers for services provided.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Indirect Cost: $11,075.00. Contract period: February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005. Requisition No. 48900409.
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
ITEM #4
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 13, 2004 from
STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health
requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Department of Public Health and the Village of Riverside.
This agreement permits the Department of Public Health to conduct food sanitation inspections in food service establishments and retail food stores in the Village, thereby protecting the public health by assuring compliance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Fee-for-service reimbursement: $60.00/inspection estimated to total $3,120.00/year. Contract period: March 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #5
Transmitting a Communication from
DAVID ORR, County Clerk
by
BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of document security paper.
One time purchase. (533-240 Account). Requisition No. 45330004.
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ITEM #6
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 twenty-seven (27) currency counter machines.
One time purchase. (717/335-530 Account). Requisition No. 43350021.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #7
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CALLIE BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of foam and plastic food trays.
One time purchase. (239-330 Account). Requisition No. 42390036.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #8
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
CALLIE BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of bar soap for inmate use.
Contract period: June 1, 2004 through May 31, 2005. (239-330 Account). Requisition No. 42390018.
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ITEM #9
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of grease trap pumping and water jetting of sewer lines throughout county facilities.
Contract period: March 7, 2004 through March 6, 2005. (200-450 Account). Requisition No. 42000045.
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ITEM #10
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of paint supplies.
Contract period: March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005. (200-333 Account). Requisition No. 42000041.
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ITEM #11
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for repair of overhead doors.
Contract period: April 3, 2004 through April 2, 2005. (200-450 Account). Requisition No. 42000042.
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ITEM #12
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 specialized interpreter services for the Circuit Court of Cook County. This contract will provide court interpreter services for many foreign languages necessary to supplement the services provided by the court’s Office of Interpreter Services.
Contract period: June 17, 2004 through June 16, 2005. (300-289 Account). Requisition No. 43000008.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #13
Transmitting a Communication from
CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of clinical chemistry, microbiology and virology testing of post mortem samples.
Contract period: April 5, 2004 through April 4, 2005. (259-278 Account). Requisition No. 42590019.
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ITEM #14
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 Zones 1-4.
Contract period: April 10, 2004 through April 9, 2006. (211-444 Account). Requisition Nos. 42110522, 45110523, 45110524 and 42110525.
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ITEM #15
Transmitting a Communication from
DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the lease of two (2) vans that will be used to support the operational needs of the satellite and downtown offices.
Contract period: May 6, 2004 through May 5, 2005. (060-634 Account). Requisition No. 40600008.
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ITEM #16
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for laundry and linen services for Cermak Health Services of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County and Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
Contract period: November 1, 2004 through October 31, 2008. (240-222, 891-222 and 897-222 Accounts). Requisition Nos. 42400148, 48910287 and 48970176.
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ITEM #17
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 frozen foods for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services.
Contract period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005. (897-310 Account). Requisition No. 48970391.
PROPOSED CONTRACTS
ITEM #18
Transmitting a Communication from
THADDEUS MAKAREWICZ, Secretary of the Board, Board of Review
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Karla Doolen, Norridge, Illinois, to supervise, work files and instruct the employees at the Board of Review in how to analyze Class 3 and Class 5 commercial and industrial properties.
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Reason: |
Karla Doolen was supervisor in this area and has over 20 years experience in the assessment process. This year the Board of Review is expecting the largest amount of filings in its history and needs experienced personnel. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (050-260 Account). Requisition No. 40500005.
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ITEM #19
Transmitting a Communication from
THADDEUS MAKAREWICZ, Secretary of the Board, Board of Review
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Catherine M. McCann, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services.
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Reason: |
Catherine M. McCann has acquired the administrative skills over the years to run the office in a highly efficient manner. This year the Board of Review is expecting the largest amount of filings in its history and needs experienced personnel. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $35,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (050-260 Account). Requisition No. 40500006.
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ITEM #20
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 (Helene Maignon) Services, Chicago, Illinois, to provide drug and alcohol consultation and 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 [$20,000.00 - (032-289 Account); and $20,000.00 – (249-260 Account)]. Contract period: February 7, 2004 through February 6, 2005. Requisition Nos. 40320006 and 42490002.
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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #21
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Lansa, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for license fees and technical support of computer software for the Office of the Chief Judge. The software products, including application programming and data base development tools on the AS400 system were originally installed in 1996 with subsequent upgrades in 1998.
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Reason: |
Lansa Inc. is the proprietary vendor of this software and therefore the only resource for licensing and technical support. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $37,100.00. Contract period: May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005. (310-630 Account). Requisition No. 43100005.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #22
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Re: Prescription Drug Benefits – Caremark, Inc.
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contract negotiations with Caremark, Inc. The purpose is to provide eligible Cook County Employees and their dependents currently covered under HMO Illinois and Blue Choice POS, for medical insurance, with prescription drug benefits for retail network and mail order benefits. (See related Item #26).
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Reason: |
The County of Cook, together with the City of Chicago, Board of Education of the City of Chicago, City Colleges of Chicago, Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Housing Authority, Chicago Park District (collectively, “Agencies”) prepared a Request for Proposal for said benefits. The members of each “Agencies” Prescription Drug Evaluation Committee reviewed the initial and supplemental responses received. As a result, the following short-listed firms, in alphabetical order, were selected based upon the quality of services, the competitiveness of preliminary pricing, and network of participating pharmacies:
Caremark, Inc. Express Scripts, Inc. Medco Health Solutions, Inc. Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc. |
The contract will be effective May 1, 2004 and will continue through November 30, 2007 and coincide with future collective bargaining agreements.
Estimated Annual Fiscal Impact:
FY2004 (7 months) $15,400,000.00
FY2005 $30,233,619.00
FY2006 $34,768,662.00
FY2007 $39,983,961.00
To be charged to the following accounts 490-176, 499-176 and 899-176 depending on actual utilization and negotiated fees incurred on a monthly basis. Sufficient funds have been appropriated for this request.
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PROPOSED CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #23
Transmitting a Communication from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Treatment Alternatives for Safer Communities (TASC), Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the State’s Attorney’s Drug Abuse Program, a drug diversion and education program for non-violent adult drug offenders with limited criminal backgrounds.
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Reason: |
TASC has been involved in the State’s Attorney’s Drug Abuse Program since 1995. As the designated state agency for court treatment programs as condition of probation, TASC is uniquely qualified to act as an intermediary between the court system and the treatment community. By contracting with TASC to administer this program, there is a consistency between the State’s Attorney Office’s intervention program and the various court mandated programs available throughout the system. Given TASC’s long history with this program, renewal of this contract will ensure continuity of service to participants. TASC has consistently met or exceeded all performance goals under previous contracts for this program. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000.00. Contract period: December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004. (250-260 Account). Requisition No. 42500003.
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ITEM #24
Transmitting a Communication from
DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Deloitte and Touche, Chicago, Illinois, to provide a comprehensive financial audit of the “A”, “B”, and “D” funds for fiscal year 2003.
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Reason: |
Based on hourly wage, total audit price, MBE/WBE participation and familiarity with the internal records and systems of the Treasurer’s Office, Deloitte and Touche was selected. Deloitte and Touche conducted the Fiscal Year 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002 audits. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $137,500.00. Contract period: March 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004. (060-265 Account). Requisition No. 40600010.
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ITEM #25
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Geetha Cattamanchi, M.D., Palos Heights, Illinois, for physician services for newborn patients at Roseland Community Hospital Association as part of the Bureau’s arrangements to provide these services.
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Reason: |
The Bureau of Health Services will receive revenue from the services provided under this contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00. Projected Revenue: $275,000.00. Contract period: February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005. (890-260 Account). Requisition No. 48900408.
PROPOSED CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #26
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) month, Contract No. 03-43-869 with Walgreens Health Initiatives, Inc., Deerfield, Illinois, for professional services with prescription drugs. (See related Item #22).
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Reason: |
This extension is requested due to time needed to finalize the authorization process for each of the “Agencies” participating in the program. Further, the Department of Risk Management will need the additional time to finalize the implementation and contract with the proposed vendor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: April 1, 2004 through April 30, 2004.
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ITEM #27
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $11,700.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 02-42-535 with Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Systems, Sparks, Maryland, for the purchase of the Bectec Mycobacterial System and accessories for the Department of Pathology, Division of Microbiology.
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Board approved amount 11-06-01: |
$ 66,950.00 |
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Increase requested: |
11,700.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$ 78,650.00 |
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Reason: |
This increase and extension will allow sufficient time for the award, execution and implementation of the contract which was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board meeting. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $11,700.00. Contract extension: March 1, 2004 through May 31, 2004. (897-365 Account).
PROPOSED CONTRACT RENEWAL
ITEM #28
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
MARJORIE H. O’DEA, Chief of Police, Sheriff’s Police Department
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-45-332 with the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Automated Law Enforcement Radio Terminal System (ALERTS) Division, Chicago, Illinois, for payment of user fees to provide access into ALERTS that is utilized by the Police Department’s mobile data terminals installed in the vehicle fleet.
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Reason: |
ALERTS is the sole property of the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority therefore no other company can provide these services. The Sheriff’s Police Department has been granted special pricing by the ICJIA for the use of ALERTS. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $73,440.00. Contract period: January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004. (231-630 Account). Requisition No. 42310002.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
ITEM #29
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 15, 2004 from
DANIEL R. DEGNAN, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer’s Office
requesting approval of payment in the amount of $225,886.32 to LaSalle Bank, N.A., Chicago, Illinois, for lockbox services relative to the collection of real estate taxes via mail and 126 branches throughout Cook County for the period of September through November 2003.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $225,886.32.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
ITEM #30
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 15, 2004 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the fourth amendment to lease by and between ZIRP-Burnham, LLC as (“Landlord”), the County of Cook, as (“Tenant”). The using agency is the Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division, located at 28 North Clark Street, 2nd floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60602. The Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division will continue to utilize the space for offices. Funding for this program is provided by the State of Illinois.
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Landlord: |
ZIRP-Burnham, LLC |
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Tenant: |
County of Cook |
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Using Agency: |
Clerk of the Circuit Court Child Support Division |
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Landlord: |
Burnham Center 28 North Clark Street, 2nd floor, Chicago, Illinois |
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Term: |
07/01/04 to 06/30/09 |
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Termination option: |
12 months written notice to landlord |
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Space Occupied: |
30,748 square feet office space 6,268 square feet storage space |
RENT |
MONTHLY |
ANNUAL |
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07/01/04 – 06/30/05 |
$58,305.42 |
$699,665.04 |
07/01/05 – 06/30/06 |
$58,946.00 |
$707,352.00 |
07/01/06 – 06/30/07 |
$59,586.58 |
$715,038.96 |
07/0107 – 06/30/08 |
$60,227.17 |
$722,726.04 |
07/01/08 – 06/30/09 |
$60,867.75 |
$730,413.00 |
Office space cost per square foot: $22.50 through $23.50
Storage space cost per square foot: $1.25
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #31
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 1, 2004 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the fourth amendment to lease by and between ZIRP-Burnham, LLC as (“Landlord”), the County of Cook, as (“Tenant”). The using agency is the State’s Attorney Child Support Division, located at 28 North Clark Street, 3rd floor, Chicago, Illinois, 60602. State’s Attorney Child Support Division will continue to utilize the space for offices. Funding for this program is provided by the State of Illinois.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #31 cont’d
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Landlord: |
ZIRP-Burnham, LLC |
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Tenant: |
County of Cook |
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Using Agency: |
State’s Attorney Child Support Division |
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Landlord: |
Burnham Center 28 North Clark Street, 3rd floor, Chicago, Illinois |
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Term: |
07/01/04 to 06/30/09 |
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Termination option: |
12 months written notice to landlord |
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Space Occupied: |
33,972 square feet office space 6,016 square feet storage space |
RENT |
MONTHLY |
ANNUAL |
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07/01/04 – 06/30/05 |
$64,324.17 |
$771,890.04 |
07/01/05 – 06/30/06 |
$65,031.92 |
$780,383.04 |
07/01/06 – 06/30/07 |
$65,739.67 |
$788,876.04 |
07/01/07 – 06/30/08 |
$66,447.42 |
$797,369.04 |
07/01/08 – 06/30/09 |
$67,155.17 |
$805,862.04 |
Office space cost per square foot: $22.50 through $23.50
Storage space cost per square foot: $1.25
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #32
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the lease between Amalgamated Bank of Chicago Trust 5830, c/o Ralph Edgar, Beneficiary as (landlord) and the County of Cook as (tenant). The leased premises are located at 52 West 162nd Street, South Holland, Illinois 60473. The Department of Public Health will use this location for a full service medical clinic to serve the southeast suburbs of Cook County. Funding will be made available through Case Management (C.M.), Women Infant and Children (W.I.C.), and Sexual Transmitted Disease (S.T.D.) grants. Details are:
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Lessor: |
Amalgamated Bank of Chicago, Trust #5830 c/o Ralph Edgar, Beneficiary |
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Lessee: |
County of Cook |
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Using Agency: |
Cook County Department of Public Health |
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Location: |
52 West 162nd Street, South Holland, Illinois |
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Term: |
02/01/04 to 01/31/09 |
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Renewal option: |
Three (3) Five (5) year options |
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Termination: |
180 days, written notice to either party, subsequent to 60 months |
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Space Occupied: |
5,038 square feet |
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RENT: |
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Monthly: |
$9,500.00 |
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Annual: |
$114,000.00 |
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Cost per square foot: |
$22.63 |
Approval recommended.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #33
Transmitting contracts and bonds executed by the contractors for approval and execution as requested by the Purchasing Agent.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS
ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE
ITEM #34
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2004 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
respectfully requesting permission to discuss the following matter with the Board of Commissioners or the appropriate committee thereof, pursuant to County Ordinance 95-O-7 regarding acquisition of real estate.
1. West Bartlett Road,
Spitzer Road to Illinois Route 59
in the Village of Bartlett
Section: 00-B1003-05-RP
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ITEM #35
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 23, 2004 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
respectfully requesting permission to discuss the following matter with the Board of Commissioners or the appropriate committee thereof, pursuant to County Ordinance 95-O-7 regarding acquisition of real estate.
1. West Lake Avenue,
Milwaukee Avenue to Patriot Boulevard
in the Village of Glenview
Section: 95-A5919-06-RP
Plat: 958
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #36
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Township Roads
Permission to Advertise
Improvement to be funded by Township Bridge Funds and
Leyden Township Motor Fuel Tax Funds
I respectfully submit to your Honorable Body Leyden Township MFT Section No: 95-15115-90-BR project which is to be constructed in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax Law.
The proposed improvement provides for the reconstruction of the Granville bridge at Silver Creek in Leyden Township. Also included are provisions for the reconnection of Granville Avenue from Schubert Avenue to Diversey Avenue, drainage improvements, landscaping and traffic protection, as required.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #37
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 14, 2004 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Township Roads
Permission to Advertise
Improvement to be funded by Palos Township Motor Fuel Tax Funds
I respectfully submit to your Honorable Body Palos Township MFT Section No: 04-26122-90-RS project which is to be constructed in accordance with Motor Fuel Tax Law.
The proposed improvement provides for the milling and resurfacing along with micro surfacing the various roads in Palos Township. Also included are provisions for traffic protection, as required.
AGREEMENT
ITEM #38
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement Shell Oil Products, US 6400 Ogden Avenue at Ridgeland Avenue (CH W37) in the City of Berwyn Fiscal Impact: None |
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT
ITEM #39
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and Raymond Professional Group, Inc. Additional Part A engineering services 88th Avenue, 87th Street to 79th Street in the City of Hickory Hills and the Village of Justice Section: 01-W3019-06-EG Fiscal Impact: $52,495.58 through the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
Board approved amount 01-08-02: $273,683.00 This increase requested: 52,495.58 Adjusted amount: $326,178.58
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Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on January 8, 2002 with aforesaid consultant in the amount of $273,683.00 as part of the 88th Avenue Improvement, from 87th Street to 79th Street (Section: 01-W3019-06-EG). This supplement is for additional engineering services required to complete tasks that were not anticipated in the original scope and were not included in the original contract and is in the amount of $52,495.58. |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
ITEM #40
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT AMENDMENT/RESOLUTION:
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Amendment to a Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement with Shell Oil Products, US 1201 West Dempster Street at Greenwood Avenue (CH W28) in the City of Park Ridge Fiscal Impact: None
Previously, on March 18, 2003, your Honorable Body approved the Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement for this location. This amendment voids the original Exhibit A: Figure 3 (dated 10/08/02) and substitutes Exhibit A: Figure 1 (dated 10/07/03), as required by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. |
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ITEM #41
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 26, 2004 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Floodplain Ordinance Amendment
The Department respectively requests your approval of the following Floodplain Ordinance Amendment. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recently completed revisions to the countywide Flood Insurance Study (FIS) and Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Cook County, Illinois and Incorporated Areas. As a condition of its continued eligibility in the National Flood Insurance Program, and in accordance with Section 44 CFR 60.3(d) of the Code of Federal Regulations for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), Cook County is amending its current (November 2, 2000) Floodplain Ordinance to reflect the following new FIRM effective dates of December 20, 2002 and February 4, 2004.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
For the purposes of this Ordinance, the following definitions are adopted:
Section 300.14(a) of the ordinance is amended as follows:
300.14 "Designated Floodway" The channel, including on‑stream lakes, and that portion of the floodplain adjacent to a stream or watercourse as designated by IDNR/OWR, which is needed to store and convey the existing 100‑year frequency flood discharge with no more than a 0.1 foot increase in stage due to the loss of flood conveyance or storage, and no more than a 10 percent increase in velocities.
(a) The floodways are designated on the countywide Flood Insurance Rate Map for Cook County number 17031C panels 167, 169, 188, 307, 308, 309 and 330 dated February 4, 2004, panels 142, 144, 155, 161, 163, and 305 dated December 20, 2002, and panels 20-113, 156-159, 162, 164, 166, 168, 176-187, 189-270 and 331-832 dated November 6, 2000 prepared by FEMA.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT continued
ITEM #41 cont’d
Section 300.26(a) of the ordinance is amended as follows:
300.26 "Floodplain" That land typically adjacent to a body of water with ground surface elevations at or below the base flood or the 100‑year frequency flood elevation. Floodplains may also include detached Special Flood Hazard Areas, ponding areas, etc. The floodplain is also known as the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
(a) The floodplains are those lands within the jurisdiction of the County that are subject to inundation by the base flood or 100-year frequency flood. The SFHA's of the County are generally identified on the countywide Flood Insurance Rate Map for Cook County number 17031C prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency panels 167, 169, 188, 307, 308, 309 and 330 dated February 4, 2004, panels 142, 144, 155, 161, 163, and 305 dated December 20, 2002, and panels 20-113, 156-159, 162, 164, 166, 168, 176-187, 189-270 and 331-832 dated November 6, 2000.
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