POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, March 9, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

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PRESIDENTIAL VETOES

 

ITEM #1

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2004 from

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

In accordance with the authority granted to me by section 2-6008 of the Counties Code and for the reasons stated, I hereby transmit to you my veto of Amendment 35 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation.  Please place my veto message on the agenda for the next meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, March 9, 2004.

 

Please be advised that I am exercising my veto authority as President of the Board of Commissioners and hereby veto the motion approving Amendment number 35 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation Ordinance adopted on February 24, 2004.  This amendment calls for the Bureau of Administration Human Resources to make a report within six months after the beginning of the fiscal year, identifying all unfilled budgeted positions in every department and providing an explanation as to why each unfilled position remained vacant.

 

I oppose this amendment on grounds that it is administratively impractical for the Bureau of Administration Human Resources to determine why an unfilled position in departments throughout County government is vacant at any point in time or for any length of time.  Furthermore, the stated intent of this amendment, to speed up the hiring process, reflects an intent of the legislative branch to interfere with the discretion of the executive branch to administer personnel needs.

 

For these reasons I urge you to reconsider your support of Amendment 35.

 

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PRESIDENTIAL VETOES continued

 

ITEM #2

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2004 from

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

In accordance with the authority granted to me by section 2-6008 of the Counties Code and for the reasons stated, I hereby transmit to you my veto of Amendment 36 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation.  Please place my veto message on the agenda for the next meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, March 9, 2004.

 

Please be advised that I am hereby exercising my authority as President of the Board of Commissioners to veto the motion approving Amendment number 36 to the FY 2004 Annual Appropriation Ordinance.  This amendment attempts to implement an executive compensation plan.  Unfortunately the mechanism provided in this amendment is overly simplified and will be nearly impossible to administer without unfair and inconsistent results.  I am submitting a memorandum from Mr. Kilgallon detailing his concerns about implementing this amendment.

 

I call to your attention Amendment number 30 which I sponsored and the Board approved, calling  for development of an Executive Compensation Plan.  In proposing this amendment, I committed to evaluate the totality of issues surrounding the compensation for managerial level employees and to prepare a detailed compensation plan with pay schedules for Board approval.  I believe that a thoughtful plan must precede any changes in the way we compensate our executive level employees.

 

For these reasons I urge you to reconsider your support of Amendment 36.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #3

 

 

JOURNAL

(January 6, 2004)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Tuesday, January 6, 2004.

 

I am hereby requesting the opportunity to discuss this matter with the Administration Committee of the Board of Commissioners.

 

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #4

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

I hereby appoint Ms. Rebecca Lake (Post-Secondary Perkins Representative) to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board, to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Sheila Lewis, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 17, 2004.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

 

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ITEM #5

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

I hereby appoint Dr. Francis Muthu (WIA Title I Representative) to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Rudolph Sanchez, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 17, 2005.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

 

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ITEM #6

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners

 

I hereby appoint Ms. Linda Shumate (TANF Representative) to the Cook County Workforce Investment Board, to fill the vacancy left by Mr. Julio Rodriguez, for a term to begin immediately and expire on December 17, 2004.

 

I submit this communication for your information.

PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT

 

ITEM #7

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 19, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

 

Please be advised that I wish to reappoint Mr. Robert F. Hogan to serve as a member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board effective immediately.  Mr. Hogan’s term will expire on the third Monday in February, 2010.

 

Pursuant to Chapter 55ILCS5/3-7002, I hereby request the advice and consent of the Board of Commissioners relative to the appointment of Mr. Hogan.

 

GRANT AWARD

 

ITEM #8

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $107,671.00 from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health/H.H.S. (NIOSH).

 

The NIOSH grant provides training of physicians, nurses and other medical personnel in the delivery of services in areas of environmental and occupational health and toxicology.

 

The authorization to accept this grant was given on December 3, 2002 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $107,432.00.

 

This grant does not require an application process; funding is automatically renewed.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $107,671.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

 

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ITEM #9

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 3, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in accordance with Section 30 of the 2004 Cook County Budget Resolution from the Illinois Attorney General's Office in the amount of $25,162.00 for the Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Program.  This is a renewal grant that provides continued partial funding for this position.

 

This grant will provide continued partial funding for one (1) sexual assault/domestic violence specialist who provides services to adult and child victims of sexual assault/abuse and domestic violence within the Victim Witness Assistance Program.  The authorization to apply for this grant was given on March 18, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $31,286.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $25,162.00.  Funding period: July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

 

ITEM #10

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 18, 2004 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to accept an increase in grant funds in the amount of $209,724.00 and an extension from July 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004 from the AIDS Foundation of Chicago for the Ryan White AIDS Health Services.  The purpose of this grant is to provide comprehensive case management services to medically indigent clients with AIDS/HIV living in suburban Cook County.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

 

The authorization to renew this grant was given on May 20, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $106,602.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental Grant Award:  $209,274.00.  Funding period extension:  July 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004.

 

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ITEM #11

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 4, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to accept a no-cost grant award extension from the United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for the Community Prosecutions Program that will enable this office to expend the remaining grant funds that were awarded.

 

The Community Prosecutions Program grant funds one (1) prevention coordinator and two (2) administrative assistants who work with the State’s Attorney’s Community Prosecutions Division.  The administrative assistants are each assigned to a neighborhood office and the prevention coordinator helps facilitate crime prevention and education programs through the Community Prosecutions Program.

 

The authorization to apply for accept this grant was given on November 7, 2002 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $280,672.00 150,000.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  None.  Funding period extension:  January 1, 2004 through February 29, 2004.  (250-818 Account).

 

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

 

ITEM #12

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2004 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $15,824.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for a program which will establish and maintain an active surveillance system for HIV/AIDS case reporting in suburban Cook County hospitals and other reporting sources.

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

 

ITEM #12 cont’d

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

 

The authorization to apply for accept this grant was given on May 21, 2001 April 15, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $54,599.00 57,471.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $15,824.00.  Funding period:  January 1, 2004 through March 31, 2004.

 

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ITEM #13

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2004 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $35,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention.  The purpose of this grant is to implement Perinatal Hepatitis B prevention services for mothers and newborn infants in suburban Cook County.

 

The authorization to renew this grant was given on May 20, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $35,000.00.

 

This grant does not require an application process; the funding is automatically renewed.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $35,000.00.  Funding period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

 

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ITEM #14

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 10, 2004 from

 

STEPHEN A. MARTIN, JR., Ph.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $250,000.00 from Nicor, Inc., Naperville, Illinois, for the Childhood Lead Poisoning Program to concentrate in Cicero, Maywood, and Harvey, three communities disproportionately affected by childhood lead poisoning.

 

The authorization to accept this grant was given on January 23, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners in the amount of $100,000.00.

 

This grant did not require an application process; this is year three (3) of a five (5) year program funded through a consent decree between Nicor, Inc. and the Cook County State's Attorney.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $250,000.00.  Funding period:  December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2004.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #15

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 18, 2004 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.      Ali v. DeLaFuente, Case No. 00-C-1227

 

 

2.      AFSCME v. Chief Judge,             Case No. (Department of Labor) S-CA-04-035

 

 

3.      Tinerella v. Trinidad, Case No. 03-C-3579

 

 

4.      Michael Wells v. Freddie Armster, individually, and as Agent servant and/or employee of County

         of Cook, and Michael F. Sheahan, Case No. 03-M1-301321

 

 

5.      Charles Payne v. Cook County Correctional Officer Morgan, et al., Case No. 02-CV-4788

 

 

6.      Richard Carter v. Michael F. Sheahan, Case No. 03-M5-769

 

 

7.      Palij v. Gilmore, Case No. 03-C-2694

 

 

8.      Queen Coleman v. County of Cook, individually, and doing business as, Cook County Hospital,

         Case No. 03-M1-300909

 

 

9.      Lee Gee Se v. Edward Wodnicki, individually and as agent of Cook County Sheriff’s Department,

         and Thomas J. Durand, Case No. 02-M1-301850

 

 

10.     Plaxico v. Cook County, Case No. 01-CH-8632

 

 

11.     Suk Ja Choi v. Cook County, Richard Walker, and Jung Ja Park, Case No. 03-M1-303901 (consolidated into Case No. 03-M1-302257)

 

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY continued

 

ITEM #15 cont’d

 

12.     Jung Ja Park v. Cook County Highway Department and Richard Walker, Case No. 03-M1-302257

 

 

13.     Charles Whitaker v. Michael F. Sheahan, Case No. 02-L-15458

 

 

14.     John Willis v. Pamela Fish, et al., Case No. 00-L-2231

 

 

15.     William Wiley, Special Administrator of the Estate of William Johnson, deceased v. Provident Hospital of Cook County and Cook County, Case No. 00-L-296

 

 

16.     Adolphus Brown, Special Administrator of the Estate of Gwendolyn Brown, deceased v. Cook County Hospital, County of Cook, Bonny Chen, M.D., and Robert Simon, M.D., Case No. 01-L-3332

 

 

17.               Nadine Willis, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Clarence Willis II, deceased v. Uhi HMO, Inc.; Nandini Khatkhate, M.D.; Rebecca Williams, M.D.; Leo Gerardo, M.D.; Barry Wenig, M.D.; Maria Albright, M.D.; Susan Squires, F.N.P.; Daniel Schmelka, M.D.; Mahmood Mafee, M.D.; County of Cook d/b/a Cook County Hospital; Petham Muthuswamy, M.D.; Michael McDermott, M.D.; Jane Perrin, M.D.; Pratiba Sansi, M.D.; and William Trainor, M.D., Case No. 00-L-13221

 

 

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #16

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 19, 2004 from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

JAMES E. MALINOWSKI, First Deputy MARJORIE H. O'DEA, Chief of Police, Sheriff’s Police Department

 

respectfully requesting authorization to enter into an intergovernmental agreement between the Cook County 911 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) and the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department, for the 911 Surcharge Reallocation Program.

 

The purpose of the 911 Surcharge Reallocation Program is to assist its Public Safety agency users who are a part of the ETSB 911 system in maintaining a high standard of quality in the delivery of 911 emergency services.  The total amount of 911 Surcharge Reallocation to be distributed shall be determined by the ETSB and is subject to availability of funding within the ETSB Budget.

 

The 911 Surcharge reallocation distribution for the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department is $355,055.00.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $355,055.00.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #17

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

CALLIE L. BAIRD, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of refuse receptacle liners.

 

One time purchase.  (239-330 Account).  Requisition No. 423900046.

 

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ITEM #18

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

RONALD F. ROSE, Chief County Custodian

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of paper towels and toilet tissue.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (215-330 Account).  Requisition No. 42159009.

 

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ITEM #19

 

 

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 wood supplies.

 

Contract period:  May 7, 2004 through May 6, 2005.  (200-333 Account).  Requisition No. 42000085.

 

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ITEM #20

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:

 

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
44400049	Canned goods	07/01/04 through 06/30/05
44400050	Fresh produce	07/10/04 through 07/09/05

 

(440-310 Account).

 

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #21

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

ROBERT E. BEAVERS, Chief Deputy Sheriff

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the rental of twelve (12) full size vehicles for the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Division.  Bid will include full service maintenance collision damage waiver, liability coverage and unlimited mileage.

 

Contract period:  April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006.  (781-634 Account).  Requisition No. 47810001.

 

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ITEM #22

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the provision of physical inventory of plant assets and related services for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County, Provident Hospital of Cook County, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, The Ruth Rothstein Core Center and the Ambulatory and Community Health Network Clinics.

 

One time purchase.  (891/897/898-260 Accounts).  Requisition Nos. 48910420, 48970420 and 48980235.

 

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ITEM #23

 

 

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 scavenger services for biohazardous, infectious/chemotherapy, chemical, pathological and radiological waste for the Department of Environmental Services.  (See related Item #49).

 

Contract period:  June 18, 2004 through June 17, 2007.  (897-215 Account).  Requisition No. 48970422.

 

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ITEM #24

 

 

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 food products for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services:

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #24 cont’d

 

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
48970429	Meat products	09/01/04 through 08/31/05
48970430	Fresh and processed produce	08/01/04 through 07/31/05

 

(897-310 Account).

 

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ITEM #25

 

 

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 pest control services for the Department of Environmental Services.

 

Contract period:  October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2007.  (897-235 Account).  Requisition No. 48970421.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #26

 

 

The following item was deferred at the January 22, 2004 Board Meeting:

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

BRANDON NEESE, Deputy County Clerk

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Edgilent Corporation, Warrenville, Illinois, for professional services.

 

Reason:      To provide enhancements and maintenance to the Jacket/Agenda software program for Clerk of the Board and Secretary of the Board as well as the designing of the accounting software for Vital Records.  Edgilent Corporation is very familiar with the Jacket/Agenda software program as well as other software programs within the Office of the County Clerk.  This is the only vendor we are aware of that can provide this service.

 

                 These enhancements do not include an automated Agenda submission from the County Bureaus and elected officials.  This work is to be done with the Department for Management of Information Systems.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $49,500.00.  Contract period:  February 2, 2004 through February 1, 2005.  (533-289 Account).  Requisition No. 45330002.

 

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

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #27

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Election Systems & Software, Chicago, Illinois, for Voter Registration Management System (VRMS) for enhancements to the Election Division’s voter registration management system.

 

Reason:

The Voter Registration Management System software, used by the Clerk’s Office, Election Division over the last six (6) years, requires various modifications to comply with changes in election laws and procedures, as well as other enhancements.  Election Systems & Software developed and implemented the customized software and is the only vendor capable of making modifications and enhancements.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $125,000.00.  Contract period: March 10 April 1, 2004 through November 30, 2004. (524-289 Account).  Requisition No. 45240037.

 

Amendment at the request of the Chief Information Officer.

 

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

 

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ITEM #28

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

by

CLEM BALANOFF, Director of Elections

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Election Systems & Software, Chicago, Illinois, for repairs and the purchase of parts, equipment and supplies for the vote tabulation equipment for the 2004 election year.

 

Reason:

Election Systems & Software is the only vendor certified by the State Board of Elections to maintain this equipment.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $187,000.00.  One time purchase.  (524-376 Account).  Requisition No. 45240036.

 

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

 

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CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #29

 

 

The following item was deferred at the December 16, 2003 Board Meeting:

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

TERRY A. STECZO, Deputy Assessor for Administration & Taxpayer Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Thomas Reed Consulting, Chicago, Illinois, to instruct and assist the Assessor’s Office staff in relation to real estate values and market conditions, to review real estate appraisals submitted with assessment appeals and to assist and advise the staff when additional external appraisal assistance is needed.  Also, Mr. Reed will give additional assistance and advice on a departmental basis to improve office operations, standards and procedures and input related to the Assessor’s automation program.

 

Reason:

Mr. Reed is one of the few individuals in Cook County that has a keen understanding of assessment practices related to industrial/commercial property values and how they relate to real estate appraisals submitted as part of the appeals process.  His expertise provides the Assessor’s Office with a valuable resource to help protect the county tax base.  Additionally, his willingness to help further the training of the Assessor’s Office staff on valuation matters will help enhance overall professional capabilities and competencies.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $90,000.00.  Contract period:  January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.  (040-260 Account).  Requisition No. 40400007.

 

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ITEM #30