March 21, 2002 Post Board Action Agenda

POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Thursday, March 21, 2002, 10:00 A.M.

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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

ITEM #1

REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE #250603

JOURNAL

(February 7, 2002)

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday, February 7, 2002.

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 February 26, 2002 from

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

respectfully request the granting of a 10% No Fee Permit for Peace Memorial Village for the remodeling of two units at 10300 West 131st Street, Palos Park, Illinois in Palos Township.

	Permit #:	020145
	Total Fee Amount:	$806.00
	Requested Waived Fee Amount (90%):	$725.40
	Amount Due (10%):	$80.60

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: $725.40.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

ITEM #3

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 6, 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.

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

ADELE J. COBBS, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, 8970285 (33-01), Position Identification #0189741, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

STEVEN BONOMO, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, will be paid from Account 133, 8970235 (27-05), Position Identification #9933885, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont'd

ERICA J. KLAW, P.A.C. - Voluntary Physician Assistant, Department of Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

FLORENCE C. LEWIS, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MARIAH N. MANZANARES - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, will be paid from Account 133, 8970286 (33-02), Position Identification #9523363, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

JAMES D. SANDERS, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, Division of Ambulatory, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

INNA SHUSTERMAN, P.A.C. - Physician Assistant, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

RICHARD E. STURM, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Occupational Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

MOHAMMAD M. ALAM, M.D. Service Physician

MORUFU O. ALAUSA, M.D. Service Physician

AUSTEN-KUM CHAI, M.D. Attending Physician

SAMUEL DOREVITCH, M.D. Service Physician

GRETA M. HAYES, M.D. Service Physician

MARK P. KLING, M.D. Attending Physician

ISOKEN KOKO, M.D. Service Physician

RUDOLF K. KUMAPLEY, M.D. Service Physician

ADMASU KUMSSA, M.D. Service Physician

MICHAEL McDERMOTT, M.D. Attending Physician

SHAYLE MILLER, M.D. Attending Physician

ISAM F. NASR, M.D. Attending Physician

ROBERT J. RYDMAN, Ph.D. Scientific Officer Senior

DANIEL J. SULLIVAN, M.D. Service Physician

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

Maria Serrato-Benvenuto, M.D. Pediatrics Cardiothoracic Voluntary Attending

Physician

Leonard A. Valentino, M.D. Pediatrics Hematology/ Voluntary Attending

Oncology Physician

Richard J. David, M.D. Pediatrics Neonatology Attending Physician

Senior

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED FROM PROVISIONAL

TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

ABAYOMI AKINTORIN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Anesthesia, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ANDREA E. BEST, D.O. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

EUGENE J. BUTRY, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Ambulatory Anesthesia, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #3 cont'd

CRYSTAL D. CASH, M.D. - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

CHANDRA P. CHATAUT, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

DANIEL G. DANAHEY, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Otolaryngology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

CHARLES EDOIGIAWERIE, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

JACQUELINE S. JERUS, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Trauma, Division of Burn Unit, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

GARY I. KAUFMAN, M.D. - Service Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ROMINA KEE, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Collaborative Research, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

KAMANA E. MBEKEANI, M.D. - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Surgery, Division of Surgical Critical Care, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

KALYANI PERUMAL, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PARTO REZAI, M.D. - Consultant Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MAY H. SALEM, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Nephrology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MICHAEL A. SLOAN, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MARY C. TOBIN, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatrics Allergy/Immunology, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

OZURU OCHE UKOHA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

KA-HING WONG, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PAUL W. K. WONG, M.D. - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Genetic Metabolism, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGE

LEONARD I. BORAL, M.D. - Promoted from Attending Physician/Clinical Director, Department of Pathology, Division of Clinical Pathology, from Grade K-11, Step 1, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, from Account #110, 8970190 (24-07), Position Identification #9522308, effective January 24, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

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MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #4

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED NO

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENTS

RAJESWARI CHANDRAN, M. D. - Attending Physician, Department of Pathology, will be paid at Grade K-5, Step 5, Account #110, Business Unit #8980034, Position Identification #9625479, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

LEON FOGELFELD, M.D. - Voluntary Consultant, Department of Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PARTHASARATHI GHOSH, M.D. - Voluntary Consultant, Department of Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

ADMASU KUMSSA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Services, will be paid at Grade K-4, Step 1, Account #110, Business Unit #8980046, Position Identification #0289886, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

PHYSICIAN STATUS CHANGE

PROVISIONAL TO ACTIVE

OLUWATOYIN FALUSI, M.D. - Voluntary Consultant, Department of Medicine/Infectious Disease, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

VIOLA VILLARICA, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Rehab Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

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ITEM #5

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 5, 2002 from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

CRITICAL CARE

SYED ALI, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment April 18, 2002 through April 18, 2004

DENNIS HONG, M.D. - Service Physician, Reappointment March 29, 2002 through March 29, 2004

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

ITEM #5 cont'd

INTERNAL MEDICINE

CEDRIC COLEMAN, M.D. - Attending Physician, Reappointment March 21, 2002 through March 21, 2004

EDWIN COOK, M.D. - Consultant Physician (Nephrology), Reappointment April 18, 2002 through April 18, 2004

THOMAS FISHER, M.D. - Consultant Physician (Dermatology), Reappointment March 29, 2002 through March 29, 2004

PETER FRIEDELL, M.D. - Voluntary Physician, Reappointment March 29, 2002 through March 29, 2004

SURGERY

WINSTON BURKE, D.P.M. - Consultant Physician (Podiatry), Reappointment March 29, 2002 through March 29, 2004

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENT TO BE AMENDED FROM PROVISIONAL TO

FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

BENJAMIN TOH, M.D. - Attending Physician, Department of Internal Medicine, effective March 21, 2002; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

GRANT AWARD

ITEM #6

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2002 from

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

requesting authorization to accept a grant in the amount of $300,000.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). This grant will fund services to delinquent minors identified by the court to be in need of clinical intervention. Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST) clinicians will provide intensive therapeutic services for minors between the ages 12 and 17 who have been diagnosed with mental health disorders. The services provided by this program will help to reduce the number of minors placed in expensive residential treatment facilities by allowing minors to remain in the community without compromising public safety.

The MST model was developed approximately fifteen years ago by at the Medical University of South Carolina. Through the combined use of well-known therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavior therapy, MST addresses complex issues faced by multi-need families. Also, MST clinical interventions target the family as the client rather than the individual minor. Strong evaluation, quality assurance measures through strict adherence to well-defined protocols, and follow-up are essential components of MST. Grant funds will be used to pay for therapeutic services, as well as travel by staff, computers and telecommunications equipment and office supplies.

The grant requires cash matching funds from Cook County of $100,000.00.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00. Grant Award: $300,000.00. Funding period: March 1, 2002 through September 30, 2002. (326-237 Account).

GRANT AWARD ADDENDA

ITEM #7

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 28, 2002 from

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

requesting authorization to increase by $26,922.00 the grant funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the court’s traffic safety program. The additional funding will supplement the court’s current grant of $385,160.00, which expires September 30, 2002. The additional funds will be used for youth alcohol education initiatives.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $26,922.00.

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ITEM #8

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 15, 2002 from

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

requesting authorization to extend from March 1, 2002 through May 15, 2002 a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to purchase equipment for the Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department’s new warrant unit. This extension is requested to allow the County adequate time to expend the grant funds.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Funding period: March 1, 2002 through May 15, 2002.

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS

ITEM #9

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 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 $35,000.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health to prepare a written response plan for any outbreak of West Nile viral encephalitis in humans within suburban Cook County.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $35,000.00. Funding period: February 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002.

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ITEM #10

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 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 $155,500.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health to provide services to increase immunization rates in children 0-2 years old including activities such as maintaining a record keeping system, administrating vaccines, sending out recalls and reminders and performing a semi-annual assessment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $155,500.00. Funding period: July 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

GRANT AWARD RENEWALS continued

ITEM #11

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 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 $123,589.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health to employ disease intervention specialists who provide STD/HIV risk assessment counseling to STD clinic patients, and recommend partner self referral for clients with various sexually transmitted diseases.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $123,589.00. Funding period: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

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ITEM #12

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 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 $189,149.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Health to conduct syphilis elimination activities in suburban Cook County through the establishment of a coalition between the Department of Public Health and community based organizations.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $189,149.00. Funding period: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002.

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

ITEM #13

REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 7, 2002 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. Des Jardins v. Grammatis, Case No. 00-C-4737

#250604

2. Moy v. Cook County Hospital, Case No. 98-L-14113

#250605

AGREEMENT ADDENDUM

ITEM #14

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

CARMELITA WAGNER, Executive Director, Community Based Programs

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to amend and extend from January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003, Contract No. 01-41-1111 with Illinois School Bus Company, Inc., Crestwood, Illinois, for school bus transportation services for children participating in the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program to travel to various outings and field trips coordinated by the Sheriff’s Office.

Reason:

This request will allow continued transportation for the children participating in the G.R.E.A.T. Program. The volume of travel was underestimated in the original contract.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: January 16, 2002 through January 15, 2003.

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

ITEM #15

APPROVED

THIS ITEM WAS DEFERRED AT THE MARCH 7, 2002 BOARD MEETING:

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from

JENNIFER D. VIDIS, Executive Director, Commission on Human Rights

On behalf of the Cook County Commission on Human Rights, and pursuant to Article X(E)(8) of the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance, I am hereby transmitting a request to the Board of Commissioners for authorization to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Commission on Human Relations. The agreement provides that each commission will accept and investigate complaints of discrimination that are filed against the other agency. The proposed agreement and executive summary have been submitted.

The Office of the State’s Attorney has reviewed the agreement and has no legal objection.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None.

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #16

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 file cabinets for the Adult Probation Department, Circuit Court of Cook County.

One time purchase. (532-350 Account). Requisition No. 25324010.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #17

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

ERNESTO VELASCO, Executive Director, Department of Corrections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of male and female prisoner uniforms.

One time purchase. (239-320 Account). Requisition No. 22390051.

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ITEM #18

APPROVED

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 four (4) Olympus 35MM cameras with accessories. Olympus cameras are requested due to the ability to interchange within the existing inventory of Olympus cameras. This is a sole manufactured item but can be purchased through various distributors.

One time purchase. (717/259-530 Account). Requisition No. 22590007.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #19

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

DAVID S. DEVANE, Executive Director, Department of Community Supervision and Intervention

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of computer software which monitors facilities on the South Campus.

One time purchase. (717/236-590 Account). Requisition No. 22360018.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #20

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 an ophthalmic chair, vision tester, lensmeter, direct ophthalmoscope, retinoscope, phonoptor, projector and slider, slit lamp and application tonometer and stool for the proposed Juvenile Temporary Detention Center eye clinic.

One time purchase. (768-540 Account). Requisition No. 27681024.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #21

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 the following clinical equipment:

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION
27681019	Medical carts, medication carts and supply carts
27681020	Otoscope/opthalmoscope
27681021	Exam table
27681022	Lab chair, phlebotomy supply cabinet
27681023	Electronic physician scale, oversize wheel chair

One time purchase. (768-540 Account).

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ITEM #22

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 desks, tables, workstations, credenzas, file cabinets, storage cabinets, lockers and chairs.

One time purchase. (768-530 Account). Requisition No. 27681006.

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ITEM #23

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 4, 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 supplies and services:

REQ. NO.	ACCT. NO.	DESCRIPTION	CONTRACT PERIOD
28970526	897-365	Reagents and supplies for vendor provided coagulation analyzers	July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005
28970527	897-365	Pre-filled 10% formalin containers	July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004
28970553	897-235	Pest control services	July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004
28970555	897-278	Dental laboratory services	July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2005

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #24

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 4, 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:

REQ. NO.	DESCRIPTION
28980442	Dental chairs and stools
28980461	Lab task chairs
28980499	Ventilators
28980500	Oral medication packaging system

One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account).

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #25

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication 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 ultrasound services.

Contract period: June 30, 2002 through June 29, 2004. (898-289 Account). Requisition No. 28980493.

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ITEM #26

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication 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 Hill-Rom Model P600 over-bed tables. Hill-Rom Model P600 over-bed tables are specifically designed to fit within space availability and whose parts are interchangeable with the existing inventory of over-bed tables. These sole manufactured items can be purchased through various distributors.

One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980447.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

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ITEM #27

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for microfilming and mircofiche services.

Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (891-246 Account). Requisition No. 28910503.

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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #28

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for window washing services.

Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (891-235 Account). Requisition No. 28910386.

CONTRACTS

ITEM #29

APPROVED

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 Afterimages Film and Video, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, to produce a 20 minute educational video for mature drivers concerning the dangers of unsafe driving practices. This video will be distributed to senior facilities and the Chicago and suburban Police Departments.

Reason:

For the past four years, Afterimages Film and Video, Inc. has produced traffic safety videos for the court in English, Spanish and Polish. Afterimages Film and Video, Inc. is recommended for this additional project based upon their excellent and timely work in producing the earlier videos and their competitive costs. This project is funded by a traffic safety grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $45,800.00. One time purchase. (822-260 Account). Requisition No. 28220113.

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ITEM #30

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

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

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Optio Software, Inc., Alpharetta, Georgia, for its document design software. This software will be used to design reports and special documents for the J. D. Edwards FMIS. This software will also be used by the Chief Judge, Assessor and Treasurer for systems they have requiring OPTIO Software and all other offices using FMIS.

Reason:

The Assessor’s Office currently has a license agreement that will allow the other County offices to use this software without extra costs. Also, this software will allow the County offices to develop special documents and reports themselves. Currently, all new forms or modifications to existing documents must be done by the current software company and the County is charged for each occurrence.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $26,750.00. One time purchase. (012-630 Account). Requisition No. 20120041.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #31

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CHRISTOPHER J. MORRIS, Executive Director, Office of the Medical Examiner

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Jewett, Asheville, North Carolina, for the purchase of Jewett mobile body transporters, a mobile autopsy table and body transporter, which includes a removable 16-gauge polished stainless steel tray.

Reason:

These tables are the only compatible tables which lock into the existing Jewett wall-mounted dissecting sinks which are located in the Autopsy Area.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $38,190.00. One time purchase. (717/259-540 Account). Requisition No. 22590008.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #32

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

J. ROBERT CASH, Chief Administrative Officer, Office of the Public Defender

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, for legal writing, editing and training.

Reason:

The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender has received a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice to write a manual for Illinois criminal defense attorneys on the consequences of state criminal proceedings against non-citizen defendants. The individuals selected to write this manual would also be responsible for conducting training sessions on the subject for assistant public defenders.

The Public Defender advertised for this position in the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin. The Public Defender received a number of responses and interviewed several candidates. The Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago was selected based on its combination of legal experience and expertise in immigration law and background in legal writing and training.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $41,500.00. Contract period: April 1, 2002 through November 30, 2002. (753-260 Account). Requisition No. 27530035.

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ITEM #33

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corporation, Oyster Bay, New York, for the purchase of vaginal contraceptive film used in the Department of Public Health Family Planning clinics.

Reason:

Apothecus Pharmaceutical Corporation is the sole manufacturer and distributor of a vaginal film as an alternative form of birth control.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $48,000.00. Contract period: April 1, 2002 through March 31, 2004. (975-360 Account). Requisition No. 29752668.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #34

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into contracts with the following agencies to provide syphilis elimination activities to high risk populations in south suburban Cook County:

REQ. NO.	AGENCY	CONTRACT AMOUNT
29942071	Access Community Health Network, Chicago, Illinois	$ 13,309.00
29942072	Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center, Chicago Heights, Illinois	19,030.00
29942073	Chicago Recovery Alliance, Chicago, Illinois	11,533.00
29942075	Future Foundation Youth Services, Inc., Ford Heights, Illinois	17,430.00 $ 61,302.00

Reason:

These agencies were selected through a competitive service proposal process. All proposals were reviewed by an internal review panel. Vendors have established programs in south suburban Cook County which is the targeted population for this grant funded program.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $61,302.00. Contract period: January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2002. (994-289 Account).

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ITEM #35

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

EUGENE “GENE” MOORE, Recorder of Deeds

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with ACS Government Records, Dallas, Texas, to furnish and implement an automated system to support its cashiering and accounting internet access operations.

Reason:

Seven (7) firms submitted responses to a Request for Proposal (RFP) produced by the Recorder of Deeds. ACS Government Records is recommended because they were the lowest qualified respondent to meet all requirements.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,897,600.00. Contract period: April 1, 2002 through November 30, 2002. (715/130-579 Account). Requisition No. 21300031.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

The Capital Review Committee concurs with this recommendation.

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

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #36

WITHDRAWN

Transmitting a Communication from

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

ROSEMARIE M. NOLAN, Director of Personnel

and

WILLIAM CUNNINGHAM, SR., Director of Drug Testing

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Computer Bits, Inc., Orland Park, Illinois, to provide professional technical services in the area of software maintenance and support for the Sheriff’s Personnel Department and Sheriff’s Drug Testing Unit.

Reason:

Computer Bits, Inc.’s expertise and background will enhance the ultimate success of the projects they will be involved in. The company has an excellent working relationship with the various divisions that will be affected by this contract. Because of this, there will be benefits to the entire Sheriff’s Office through the advancement of automated systems and the sharing of data between agencies.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $46,200.00 [$9,900.00 - (210-260 Account) and $36,300.00 (211-289 Account)]. Contract period: April 15, 2002 through November 30, 2002. Requisition Nos. 22100010 and 22110043.

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ITEM #37

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 11, 2002 from

DAVID A. BONOMA, Chief of Staff, State’s Attorney’s Office

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Child’s Play Touring Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, to continue its educational, anti-violence teaching program using Fiscal Year 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds. Child’s Play Touring Theatre is a nationally acclaimed, not-for-profit teaching and drama group that has worked with the State’s Attorney’s Office for the past three years to create workshops for Cook County schools that teach young people, ages 8 to 12, how to deal with violence in their communities and improve self-esteem while improving reading and writing skills. The program has been introduced in several schools across Cook County including Byrd Academy (Cabrini Green), Melrose Park School, Coles Elementary (84th and Yates), Stevenson School (Niles) and Lawrence Elementary (99th and Crandon).

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $50,000.00. Contract period: April 1, 2002 through January 31, 2003. (837- 260 Account). Requisition No. 28370038.

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ITEM #38

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Chicago Center for Health Systems Development, Chicago, Illinois, to develop and provide an STD/HIV prevention program to male youth (ages 14-17) within the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) for the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).

CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #38 cont'd

Reason:

The CDPH currently provides a similar STD/HIV program at the JTDC for female and male residents (ages 10-14).

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grand funded amount: $181,199.00. Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (768-260 Account). Requisition No. 27681017.

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ITEM #39

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Shiraz Butt, M.D., Chicago, Illinois, and Tanveer Shan, M.D., Chicago, Illinois to provide professional psychiatrict services to the residents at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.

Reason:

Both doctors have experience providing psychiatric services in a correctional setting and are licensed in the State of Illinois. Each doctor shall provide 720 hours of psychiatric treatment services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $180,000.00. Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (768-272 Account). Requisition Nos. 27681015 and 27681016.

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ITEM #40

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Cerner Corporation, Kansas City, Missouri, for the purchase and implementation of clinical computing systems. Under the terms of this agreement, Cerner Corporation will provide clinical software products, implementation services, hardware, peripheral devices, network infrastructure training and support services between the health service staff at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and other Bureau affiliates.

Reason:

As a result of Cerner’s experience gained from the development of the clinical computing system for the Bureau of Health Services, special programming customization will enable an interface between the health services staff at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and the other Bureau of Health affiliates.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant funded amount: $600,000.00. Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (768-590 Account). Requisition No. 27681018.

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

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #41

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with MedSurg Supply, Incorporated, Elk Grove, Illinois, for the purchase of composix elliptical mesh and prefix plugs for the Department of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.

Reason:

MedSurg Supply, Incorporated is the only known distributor for these items manufactured by Davol, Incorporated and compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. These products are used during surgery for hernia repairs.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00 ($35,000.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 28970510.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #42

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED NO

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Sidney Barsky, M.D., Elmhurst, Illinois, for consultant services for the Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology.

Reason:

Sidney Barsky, M.D. will provide consultant services which include supervision of dermatology residents in the Fantus Health Center, teaching conferences, as well as direct patient care for patients which are difficult to diagnose and/or treat.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $62,400.00. Contract period: September 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003. (897-272 Account). Requisition No. 28970565.

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ITEM #43

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with INO Therapeutics, Incorporated, Clinton, New Jersey, for the purchase of pharmaceutical grade nitric oxide gases for inhalation and for the rental of the delivery system for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management, Division of Respiratory Care.

Reason:

INO Therapeutics, Incorporated is the only known FDA approved manufacturer and distributor for the inhaled nitric oxide gases and the only known distributor for the delivery system manufactured by Datex-Ohmeda. The nitric oxide gases are used in conjunction with ventilatory support to treat neonates with pulmonary hypertension.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00. Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003. (897-637 Account). Requisition No. 28970552.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #44

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Allergan Surgical, Incorporated, Irvine, California, for the purchase of cataract surgical supplies for a vendor provided sovereign phacoemulsification equipment manufactured by Allergan for the Department of Surgery, Main Operating Rooms.

Reason:

Allergan Surgical, Incorporated is the only known manufacturer and distributor of this cataract removal equipment which utilizes patented technologies that enable surgeons to reduce trauma to surrounding tissue resulting in post-operative clearer cornea and better visual acuity.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $275,000.00 ($137,500.00 per year). Contract period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004. (897-362 Account). Requisition No. 28970525.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #45

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Abbott Diagnostics Division, Abbott Park, Illinois, for the purchase of blood analysis cartridges for the portable clinical chemistry systems provided to the Hospital for the Trauma Unit and the Department of Pathology Laboratories.

Reason:

Abbott Diagnostics Division is the only known distributor of these hand held point of care testing devices and cartridges manufactured by I-Stat Corporation with technology to perform ongoing testing for blood chemistry, bleeding time and blood gases at the bedside for patients in the Trauma Unit and other acute care environment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $416,150.00 ($208,075.00 per year). Contract period: August 1, 2002 through July 31, 2004. (897-365 Account). Requisition Nos. 28970572 and 28970573.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #46

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED PRESENT

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 1, 2002 from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with QuadraMed Corporation, San Rafael, California, to purchase the WinPFS productivity and benchmarking system.

CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #46 cont'd

Reason:

QuadraMed’s WinPFS system provides comprehensive staffing, productivity, and budgetary information critical to efficient management of patient care labor resources. QuadraMed Corporation is the proprietor and sole provider of these services.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $322,185.00. One time purchase. (715/897-579 Account). Requisition No. 28974014.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

The Capital Review Committee concurs with this recommendation.

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

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ITEM #47

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with GE Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the purchase of Dinamap Pro 300 and 330 monitors with accessories.

Reason:

GE Medical Systems is the only known source to provide monitors that are compatible and whose parts are interchangeable with existing hospital equipment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $119,610.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980249.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #48

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Pyxis, San Diego, California, for the purchase of Pyxis medstation components and devices for medication control in the Surgery Department.

Reason:

Pyxis is the manufacturer and only distributor of the medstation components and devices that will interface with the existing Pyxis dispensing equipment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $363,842.46. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980389.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #49

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Lab Rx Interiors, McHenry, Illinois, for the purchase of MacBick double sided medication carts for the Pharmacy Department.

Reason:

Lab Rx Interiors is the only authorized distributor of the MacBick carts that are compatible with the current inventory of transfer carts that will fit into existing storage compartments.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $23,834.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980459.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #50

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Fujinon, Inc., Wayne, New Jersey, for the purchase of a video bronchoscope with standard accessories.

Reason:

Fujinon, Inc. is the manufacturer and only distributor of a bronchoscope that will interface with the existing Fujinon endoscopy system.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980385.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #51

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Sunrise Medical, Longmont, Colorado, for the purchase of electric lifts with scales and patient slings for the Nursing Department.

Reason:

Sunrise Medical is the manufacturer and only distributor of lift scales and slings that are compatible with existing hospital equipment.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $49,800.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980410.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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CONTRACTS continued

ITEM #52

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Lumenis, Santa Clara, California, for the purchase of the Novus Omni laser system for Ophthalmology Services.

Reason:

Lumenis is the manufacturer and only distributor of the laser system that is compatible with the lasers in use through the integration of the Bureau’s Regional Eye Care initiative.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $90,920.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980440.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

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ITEM #53

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

CYNTHIA HENDERSON, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Steris Corporation, Mentor, Ohio, for the purchase and installation of an AMSCO surgical lighting system for Operating Room H.

Reason:

Steris Corporation is the sole manufacturer and distributor of the AMSCO surgical lighting system which is the only equipment compatible with the existing surgical lighting system.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $18,859.00. One time purchase. (717/898-540 Account). Requisition No. 28980477.

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

Purchasing Agent concurs.

CONTRACT ADDENDA

ITEM #54

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

GARY RYCYZYN, Director of Elections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $65,250.00, Contract No. 02-41-150 with Vertis Print Solutions, Chicago, Illinois, for the printing, ballot layout and design for the two (2) elections in Year 2002.

Board approved amount 09-06-01:	$ 1,342,000.00
Increase requested:	65,250.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 1,407,250.00

Reason:

This increase is necessary due to late electoral board decisions, judicial review changes and changes in ballot formatting.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $65,250.00. (524-240 Account).

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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #55

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

DAVID ORR, County Clerk

GARY RYCYZYN, Director of Elections

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $84,186.00, Contract No. 02-41-151 with Wicklander Printing, Chicago, Illinois, for the printing of absentee specimen ballot booklets for the two (2) elections in Year 2002.

Board approved amount 09-06-01:	$ 766,000.00
Increase requested:	84,186.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 850,186.00

Reason:

This increase is necessary due to late electoral board decisions, judicial review changes and changes in ballot formatting.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $84,186.00. (524-240 Account).

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ITEM #56

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $59,400.00 and extend for five (5) months, Contract No. 02-41-226 with Chicago Systems Group, Inc. (CSG), Chicago, Illinois, to continue to develop enhancements to the Traffic Rewrite Information Management System (TRIMS), the recently implemented program in the Traffic Division of the Circuit Court.

Board approved amount 09-20-01:	$ 219,600.00
Increase requested:	59,400.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 279,000.00

Reason:

Essentially, the need for the extension is that we underestimated the complexity of the changes required. Requirements were understood at a high level, but once the project team worked through the details, we could see that the modifications would be more extensive. In fact some of the functionality that we thought could occur at the registers must be performed within the TRIMS due to the nature of the registers software, thus adding to the amount of changes to TRIMS and we had to additionally develop batch backup processing to be used should the real time updates from the registers not go through. This extension should be all that is required to complete this project.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $59,400.00. Contract extension: February 1, 2002 through June 30, 2002. (360-260 Account).

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ITEM #57

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $82,000.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 01-45-461 with Syncor International Corporation, Des Plaines, Illinois, for the purchase of radiopharmaceutical supplies for the Department of Radiology.

CONTRACT ADDENDA continued

ITEM #57 cont'd

Board approved amount 12-05-00:	$ 100,759.62
Increase requested:	82,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 182,759.62

Reason:

This request is necessary to allow sufficient time for execution and implementation of a new contract as authorized by the Board on March 7, 2002.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $82,000.00. Contract extension: March 1, 2002 through May 31, 2002. (897-367 Account).

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ITEM #58

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication from

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $96,000.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 00-75-116 with Medi-Physics d/b/a Nycomed Amersham, Princeton, New Jersey, for the purchase of radiopharmaceuticals for Provident Hospital of Cook County and Cook County Hospital.

Board approved amount 03-09-00:	$ 311,922.70
Previous increase approved 04-17-01:	110,000.00
This increase requested:	96,000.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 517,922.70

Reason:

~~The increase and extension will allow for sufficient time to evaluate and award a new contract for which rebids are scheduled to be opened on April 25, 2002.~~ This increase and extension are necessary to permit the continued purchase of radiopharmaceuticals for which Contract No. 02-72-465 is being submitted for cancel and rebid as reflected on the Bid Reports, Section IB, Page 5 of March 21, 2002.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $96,000.00. Contract extension: March 9, 2002 through June 8, 2002. (891-367 and 897-367 Accounts).

CONTRACT RENEWAL

ITEM #59

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 99-41-1293 with Zephyr Development Corporation, Houston, Texas, for Passport TN3270E connectivity software, support and maintenance.

Reason:

This software is the only program which allows all departments in the County to connect the wide array of personal computers to the mainframe.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $49,450.00. Contract period: June 1, 2002 through May 31, 2003. (023-441 Account). Requisition No. 20230013.

CONTRACT AMENDMENT

ITEM #60

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

LEONARD R. BERSKY, Chief Operating Officer, Cermak Health Services of Cook County

requesting to amend a prior authorization to enter into a contract with Siemens Medical Systems, Hoffman Estates, Illinois, which was authorized by the Board on August 9, 2001, (Item #92) for a service maintenance contract for various radiology equipment owned by Cermak Health Services of Cook County.

The original contract period should be amended from twenty-four (24) months to twelve (12) months, the total fiscal impact, however, remains $141,800.00.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $141,800.00 ~~($70,900.00 per year)~~. Contract period: December 1, 2001 through November 30, ~~2003~~ 2002. (240-442 Account). Requisition No. 22400001.

APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS

ITEM #61

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER MORAN VOTED NO

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 25, 2002 from

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

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $14,848.52 to Jenner and Block, LLC, Chicago, Illinois, for legal consultation. The firm provides legal services on behalf of a client of the Office of the Public Guardian in connection with a Probate Division case.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $14,848.52. (305-263 Account).

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ITEM #62

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication

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

requesting approval of payment in the amount of $36,000.00 to SAS Institute, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, for software used for statistical analysis of data.

Reason:

This request is necessary to pay an outstanding invoice for the upgrade of the SAS software as a result of the upgrade of the mainframe CPU.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $36,000.00. (012-441 Account).

REAL ESTATE MATTERS

ITEM #63

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval of the license agreement covering the rental of space by Law Title Insurance Company in the County Building, microfilm library area of the basement. The designated space is set aside for the use of title companies.

REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #63 cont'd

Licensor:	County of Cook
Licensee:	Law Title Insurance Company
Location:	118 North Clark Street, basement
Term:	One (1) year, 04/01/02 to 03/31/03 (Licensor reserves the right to adjust the rent)
Termination:	30 days written to Licensee
Space Occupied:	Approximately 100 square feet

License fee: Monthly: $500.00 Annual: $6,000.00

The licensee has met the liability insurance requirements.

The State’s Attorney’s Office has approved the license as to form.

Approval recommended.

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ITEM #64

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval for a renewal to an intergovernmental agreement for the use of space, at the Illinois Department of Employment ~~Services~~ Security (I.D.E.S.) facility at ~~24829~~ 14829 Dixie Highway, Harvey, Illinois for use by the President's Office of Employment Training (P.O.E.T.). This location will continue to be utilized for a One-Stop Career Center in Harvey, Illinois, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment ~~Services~~ Security (I.D.E.S.). This arrangement has streamlined employment and training services to the employer and client community in the South Suburbs by offering more options and services at one (1) location.

Lessor:	Illinois Department of Employment ~~Services~~ Security
Lessee:	County of Cook
Using Agency:	President's Office of Employment Training
Location:	~~24829~~ 14829 Dixie Highway, Harvey, Illinois
Term:	07/01/01 to 06/30/06
Space Occupied:	4,039 square feet
Termination:	120 days prior written notice

RENT

Monthly:	$4,676.00
Annual:	$56,112.00
Rate per square foot:	$14.00

The State’s Attorney’s Office has approved the agreement as to form.

Approval is hereby recommended.

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REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued

ITEM #65

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 1, 2002 from

JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division

requesting approval for a renewal to an intergovernmental agreement for the use of space, at the Illinois Department of Employment ~~Services~~ Security (I.D.E.S.) facility at 35 South 19th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois for use by the President's Office of Employment Training (P.O.E.T.). This location will continue to be utilized for a One-Stop Career Center in Maywood, Illinois, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Employment ~~Services~~ Security (I.D.E.S.). This arrangement has streamlined employment and training services to the employer and client community in the west suburbs by offering more options and services at one (1) location.

Lessor:	Illinois Department of Employment ~~Services~~ Security
Lessee:	County of Cook
Using Agency:	President's Office of Employment Training
Location:	35 South 19th Avenue, Maywood, Illinois
Term:	07/01/01 to 06/30/06
Space Occupied:	5,960 square feet
Termination:	120 days prior written notice

RENT

Monthly:	$3,588.00
Annual:	$43,056.00
Rate per square foot:	$7.22

The State’s Attorney’s Office has approved the lease as to form.

Approval recommended.

BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER BUTLER

ITEM #66

REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION

Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

ITEM #67

APPROVED

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 01-88-448 WITH CONFORMS, INC.

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

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

ITEM #68

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 28, 2002 from

WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways

Re: Permission to Advertise

Countywide Maintenance Services

Department 501 - Motor Fuel Tax Fund - Illinois First

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

ITEM #68 cont'd

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

SECTION NUMBER

Curb Lane Cleaning Services

02-IFCLS-03-GM

I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in this recommendation.

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ITEM #69

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 26, 2002 from

WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways

Re: Permission to Advertise

Maintenance Materials

District #1 - Village of Schaumburg

District #2 - City of Des Plaines

District #3 - Village of La Grange Park

District #4 - Village of Orland Park

District #5 - City of Blue Island

The following projects are 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	SECTION NUMBER
Hot Patch Materials	02-PATCH-18-GM
Cold Patch Materials	02-PATCH-19-GM
Crushed Limestone	02-STONE-10-GM

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

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT

ITEM #70

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways

Re: Request for a Name Change

The Highway Department is requesting a name change for the following agreements:

In October of 2001, Amoco Oil Company, Inc. was renamed BP Products North America, Inc. However, correspondence from BP Products initially listed the name as BP Properties North America, Inc. and a word processing template was prepared with this erroneous information. The need to correct the record has just recently been brought to the Department’s attention.

1. Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement

BP ~~Properties~~ Products North America, Inc. (f/k/a Amoco Oil Company)

7160 West 87th Street (CH B42)

in the Village of Bridgeview

Fiscal Impact: None

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

AGREEMENT AMENDMENT continued

ITEM #70 cont'd

2. Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement

BP ~~Properties~~ Products North America, Inc. (f/k/a Amoco Oil Company)

11100 South Western Avenue (CH W96)

in the City of Chicago

Fiscal Impact: None

3. Tiered Approach to Corrective Action Objectives Agreement

BP ~~Properties~~ Products North America (f/k/a Amoco Oil Company)

7301 North Western Avenue (CH W96)

in the City of Chicago

Fiscal Impact: None

AGREEMENT

ITEM #71

APPROVED

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

Illinois Commerce Commission Stipulated Agreement between the County of Cook,

State of Illinois and the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway Company

Installation of gates and flashing signals at highway crossings

Sutton Road (CH V45) and Old Shoe Factory Road (CH A62)

at Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad

Section: 02-V4543-02-RR

in the Village of Barrington

Section: 02-A6203-01-RR

in the Village of Hoffman Estates

Fiscal Impact: $353,824.46 (Cost to Cook County is $176,912.23 for each location)

IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #72

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval FOUR (4) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTIONS:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Bituminous concrete surface removal and replacement, etc.

Kedzie Avenue, Devon Avenue to Howard Street

in the City of Chicago

Section: 01-W9337-01-RS

Fiscal Impact: $350,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Bituminous concrete surface removal and replacement, etc.

Kedzie Avenue, 87th Street to 79th Street

in the City of Chicago

Section: 01-W4619-02-RS

Fiscal Impact: $375,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Bituminous concrete surface removal and replacement, etc.

Nagel Avenue, Milwaukee Avenue to Northwest Highway

in the City of Chicago

Section: 01-W3736-02-RS

Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Bituminous concrete surface removal and replacement, etc.

Touhy Avenue, Kedzie Avenue to Western Avenue

in the City of Chicago

Section: 01-A8730-01-RS

Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

MAINTENANCE RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #73

APPROVED

Submitting for your approval THREE (3) MAINTENANCE RESOLUTIONS:

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Purchase of Cold Patch Materials

District #1 - Village of Schaumburg

District #2 - City of Des Plaines

District #3 - Village of La Grange Park

District #4 - Village of Orland Park

District #5 - City of Blue Island

Section: 02-PATCH-19-GM

Fiscal Impact: $75,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Purchase of Hot Patch Materials

District #1 - Village of Schaumburg

District #2 - City of Des Plaines

District #3 - Village of La Grange Park

District #4 - Village of Orland Park

District #5 - City of Blue Island

Section: 02-PATCH-18-GM

Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

Motor Fuel Tax Project

Purchase of Crushed Limestone

District #1 - Village of Schaumburg

District #2 - City of Des Plaines

District #3 - Village of La Grange Park

District #4 - Village of Orland Park

District #5 - City of Blue Island

Section: 02-STONE-10-GM

Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

ITEM #74

REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES

Submitting ten (10) change in plans and extra work:

1. Section: 01-W2228-05-RS. Group 2-2001: Wolf Road, Harrison Street to Charles Road, Harrison Street to Butterfield Road in the Villages of Berkeley and Hillside. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $2,198.67 (Deduction).

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2. Section: 01-W3713-02-RP. Ridgeland Avenue, 135th Street to Cal-Sag Road in the Villages of Palos Heights, Alsip, Flossmoor, Homewood, Midlothian, Posen, Robbins and unincorporated Cook County. Adjustment of quantities. $356,770.30 (Addition).

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3. Section: 01-B4225-01-RP. 87th Street, Harlem Avenue to Cicero Avenue and at 83rd Court in the Villages of Bridgeview and Oak Lawn and the Cities of Burbank and Hickory Hills. Adjustment of quantities. $172,064.75 (Addition).

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HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK continued

ITEM #74 cont'd

4. Section: 98-W9424-02-RS. California Avenue, 47th Street to Pershing Road in the City of Chicago. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $4,713.52 (Addition).

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5. Section: 98-A5018-03-TL. Lake-Cook Road, I-94 to U.S. 41 in the Villages of Northbrook and Deerfield. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $8,279.25 (Deduction).

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6. Section: 01-W4612-05-BR. Group 6-2001: Kedzie Avenue over N.I.R.C. Railroad, Cottage Grove Road over North Creek in the Village of Robbins, City of Blue Island and unincorporated Cook County. Adjustment of quantities and new items - formed concrete repair with epoxy bonding agent. $191,425.40 (Addition).

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7. Section: 93-A7423-03-WR. Group 1-2000: Grant Road, Lee Road to Voltz Road; Voltz Road, Grant Road to Sunset Ridge Road in the Village of Northbrook. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $42,518.01 (Deduction).

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8. Section: 01-A5014-06-RP. Lake-Cook Road, Arlington Heights Road to Lexington Drive in the Villages of Buffalo Grove and Wheeling. Adjustment of quantities. $46,457.52 (Addition).

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9. Section: 01-8STIC-22-GM. Striping intersection and crosswalk - 2001. Final adjustment of quantities. $139,459.76 (Deduction).

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10. Section: 01-8PVMK-24-GM. Pavement markings - 2001. Final adjustment of quantities. $27,928.16 (Deduction).

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ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT

ITEM #75

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 22, 2002 from

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

respectfully request that the Cook County Board of Commissioners approve the disbursement of funds in the amount of $200,000.00, pursuant to the General Administrative Order 2002-1 from the Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Fund, County Fund 531 to the Center for Conflict Resolution (Center). The Center was the only qualifying applicant for these funds in 2001.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00. (531-818 Account).

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2002-1

SUBJECT: ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT

Pursuant to the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act (710, 20/1 et seq.), the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has collected fees from civil filings for the year 2001 for disbursement to the Dispute Resolution Centers which qualify under said Act and General Order 19 of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Fees available for disbursement from this Fund for the year 2001 total $221,187.00.

ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT DISPUTE RESOLUTION ACT continued

ITEM #75 cont'd

Upon review of applications received for funds collected in 2001 the sole qualifying applicant under the requirements set forth in said Act and General Order No. 19 of the Circuit Court of Cook County was found to be Center for Conflict Resolution. It is eligible for the maximum amount allowable for disbursement to any Dispute Resolution Center in a given year of $200,000.00.

Pursuant to the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act (710, 20/1 et seq.), any funds collected but not disbursed in a given year shall be paid in single county judicial circuits to the County Treasurer for the administration of justice in the judicial circuit. An amount of $21,187.00 remains collected for the year 2001 but no Dispute Resolution Center is qualified to receive disbursement of these funds.

Therefore, it is hereby ordered that the amount of $200,000.00, representing the maximum amount allowable for disbursement to any Dispute Resolution Center in a given year, shall be disbursed to Center for Conflict Resolution.

Further, it is hereby ordered that the amount of $21,187.00 representing funds collected under the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Act for 2001 but not disbursed, shall be disbursed to the County Treasurer of Cook County for the administration of justice in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

FEES

ITEM #76

APPROVED

COMMISSIONERS MORAN AND SILVESTRI VOTED NO

COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED PRESENT

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2002 from

KAREN L. SCOTT, M.D., M.P.H., Chief Operating Officer, Department of Public Health

Transmitting a communication requesting approval to increase the fees for various Environmental Health programs administered by the Cook County Department of Public Health.

The rates charged have not increased since 1991.

Estimated Fiscal Impact: Net revenue increase estimate of $30,370.00 for a twelve (12) month period.

FEE SCHEDULE

COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

LICENSE/PERMIT FEES: CURRENT PROPOSED

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT ANNUAL LICENSES

· Where seating is provided (maximum seating capacity basis):

1 - 25 seats $ 100.00 $ 130.00

26 - 100 seats 200.00 255.00

101 - 200 seats 300.00 385.00

201 - and over seats 400.00 510.00

· Where seating is not provided (gross area basis):

Gross area up 300 square foot $ 50.00 $ 65.00

301 - 600 square foot 75.00 100.00

601 - 1,000 square foot 100.00 130.00

1,001 - 1,500 square foot 150.00 195.00

1,501 - 3,000 square foot 200.00 255.00

3,001 - 6,000 square foot 250.00 320.00

6,001 - 10,000 square foot 300.00 385.00

10,0001 - 20,000 square foot 350.00 445.00

Over - 20,000 square foot 400.00 510.00

FEES continued

ITEM #76 cont'd

· Mobile Food Unit $ 75.00 $ 100.00

· Tavern (where only beverages are served) $ 100.00 $ 130.00

· Packaged Liquor Store $ 75.00 $ 100.00

· Day Care Center $ 50.00 $ 65.00

· Occasional Retail Food Establishment $ 75.00 $ 100.00

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DAILY LICENSE

· Temporary Retail Food Establishment $10.00 per day per each $ 15.00

establishment

MOBILE HOME PARK ANNUAL LICENSE $25.00/plus $5.00 per $ 35.00/

mobile home space 10.00

MOTEL/HOTEL ANNUAL PERMIT $50.00/plus $5.00 per each $ 65.00/

additional unit over ten (10 unit) $ 10.00

SEPTAGE HAULER ANNUAL PERMIT $100.00 per truck $ 130.00

SERVICE FEES:

FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS

· Food Service Establishment Plan Review $ 150.00 $ 195.00

· Retail Food Store Plan Review 250.00 320.00

RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS and SPAS

· In-ground Swimming Pool Plan Review $ 100.00 $ 130.00

· Above-ground Swimming Pool Plan Review 50.00 65.00

· Spa Plan Review 50.00 65.00

PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM (PSDS)

· Design for Less than 1500 GPD Plan Review $ 150.00 $ 195.00

· Design for Greater than 1500 GPD Plan Review 200.00 255.00

· Design for Septic System Repair Plan Review 100.00 130.00

· Design for Septic System Addition or Modification Plan Review 100.00 130.00

· Design for Alternate System Plan Review 250.00 320.00

· Subdivision Evaluation and Plan Review (per lot) 25.00 35.00

· Witnessed Percolation Test $ 100.00 $ 130.00

EVALUATIONS

· Well and Water Quality Evaluation $ 100.00 $ 130.00

· Private Sewage Disposal System Evaluation 125.00 160.00

· Private Sewage Disposal System, Well, and 150.00 195.00

Water Quality Evaluation

DAY CARE CENTER PLAN REVIEW $ 200.00 $ 255.00

COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ITEM #77

RECEIVED AND FILED

Transmitting a Communication, dated February 28, 2002 from

LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Hospital

submitting herewith the Cook County Hospital Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meetings of November 27, 2001 and January 29, 2002.

RESOLUTIONS

ITEM #78

APPROVED

Submitting a Proposed Resolution sponsored by

CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR,

JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI,

DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, a resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifices of Filipino-American soldiers who fought during World War II under the American flag and under the direction and control of the United States pursuant to President Roosevelt’s July 1941 Military Order; and

WHEREAS, Filipinos are the only national group singled out for denial of full U.S. veterans status while the soldiers of more than sixty-six other U.S. allied countries, who were similarly inducted into the service of the U.S. armed forces during World War II, were granted full U.S. veterans status; and

WHEREAS, shortly after the war in 1946, the U.S. Congress passed the Rescission Act which specifically mandates that services rendered by Filipino World War II veterans, “…shall not be deemed to have been active military, naval, or air service for the purposes of any law of the United States conferring rights, privileges or benefits…”; and

WHEREAS, there is pending legislation (House Resolution 491) in the U.S. Congress that will restore full United States veterans status to Filipino World War II veterans; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board President and the Board of Commissioners request the President and Congress of the United States to take action necessary to amend the 1946 Rescission Act and honor our country’s moral obligation to restore these Filipino veterans full United States veteran status with the military benefits that they deserve.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the Filipino-American soldiers, urges the United States Congress to pass House Resolution 491 to restore full United States veterans status to Filipino World War II veterans; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to President George W. Bush, Senate Majority Leader Thomas Daschle, Speaker of the House J. Dennis Hastert and members of the United States Congress representing Cook County and spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.

RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #79

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

respectfully requests approval of a Resolution authorizing the deletion of two (2) persons and the addition of two (2) persons to transfer and sign checks drawn on the account of Provident Hospital of Cook County with LaSalle National Bank for the purpose of depositing payments for patient care.

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized signatories on the checking account of Provident Hospital of Cook County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Main Depository Account at LaSalle National Bank for the purpose of depositing payments for patient care be updated; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks, wire or otherwise transfer funds from Provident Hospital of Cook County to other County of Cook bank accounts. Signatures of at least any two individuals shall be required on each check or authorized banking transactions.

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Stephanie Wright-Griggs

3. Alvin Holley

4. Barbara J. Patterson

5. Vance Catlin

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following named persons heretofore authorized to transfer funds and sign checks shall be deleted:

1. Earl J. Bell

2. Daniel R. Martin

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Auditor be directed to audit the checking accounts of said institution at the close of each Fiscal Year or at any time he sees fit, and to file report(s) thereon with the Cook County Board.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on said checking or savings accounts for deposit with the County Treasurer shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller.

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ITEM #80

APPROVED

Transmitting a Communication from

STEPHANIE WRIGHT-GRIGGS, Chief Operating Officer, Provident Hospital of Cook County

respectfully request approval of a Resolution authorizing the deletion of two (2) persons and the addition of two (2) persons to transfer funds and sign checks drawn on the account of Provident Hospital of Cook County with South Shore Bank of Chicago for the purpose of Patient Refund Payments and Miscellaneous Revenue.

RESOLUTIONS continued

ITEM #80 cont'd

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and

WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized signatories on the checking account of Provident Hospital of Cook County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Checking Accounts at South Shore Bank of Chicago for the purpose of Miscellaneous Revenue, Patient Refund Payments and Petty Cash transactions be updated; and

1. Ruth M. Rothstein

2. Stephanie Wright-Griggs

3. Alvin Holley

4. Barbara J. Patterson

5. Vance Catlin

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following named persons heretofore authorized to transfer funds and sign checks shall be deleted:

1. Earl J. Bell

2. Daniel R. Martin

CONSENT CALENDAR

ITEM #81

APPROVED

Pursuant to Rule 4-33, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.

There are 25 Consent Calendar items for March 21, 2002.

CC ITEM #1

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY, HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR.,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER,

County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #1 cont'd

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His wisdom has taken from our midst;

Charles H. Wright, M.D.

prominent obstetrician and gynecologist serving the metropolitan Detroit community, and beloved father of Stephanie Wright-Griggs, Chief Operating Officer at Provident Hospital of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wright graduated from Alabama State College in 1939, Meharry Medical College in 1943 followed by an internship at New York’s Harlem’s Hospital and Cleveland City Hospital. He later entered private practice in Detroit, Michigan in 1946; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wright’s passion for keeping moms healthy and delivering babies caused him to accept a three-year residency at Harlem Hospital followed by certification as a specialist in 1955 and a subsequent fellowship in the American College of Surgeons. This passion has led some to estimate that he has delivered more than seven thousand babies within the Detroit area; and

WHEREAS, as a kind-hearted and gentle person, Dr. Wright helped organize the African Medical Education Fund to provide monetary assistance for the medical education of Africans from various countries; and

WHEREAS, many believe one of his greatest accomplishments was the establishment of a museum to educate the public about African American history and the importance of their role in the growth of this nation. And so in 1965, Dr. Wright founded the Museum of African American History to which he contributed much time, energy and financial resources; and

WHEREAS, as an outreach project, Dr. Wright created a “Mobile Museum”, operated by volunteers that opened its first exhibition at the 1967 Michigan State Fair; and

WHEREAS, in his desire to help establish African American museums throughout the country, Dr. Wright partnered with the co-founder of Chicago’s DuSable Museum. They became known as the “mother and father” of the African American museum movement and developed the National Black Museums Association that later became the Association of African American Museums; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Wright also authored four books, two plays, two films and many papers on a variety of subjects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby express their condolences to the family and friends of Charles H. Wright, M.D.; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Charles H. Wright, M.D. as a memorial of his contribution to every aspect of the community.

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CC ITEM #2

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and

CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #2 cont'd

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created the “Unsung Heroine Award” to honor those women who have made exceptional contributions to their communities, families and professions; and

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Glenda J. Fulton received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 3rd District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Glenda J. Fulton’s own diagnosis with sarcoidosis in 1975 transformed her into an activist who has helped focus national attention on the disease and she founded the National Sarcoidosis Networking Society of America, the nation's first grass roots sarcoidosis support network; and

WHEREAS, as a medical nursing technician, Ms. Fulton has also acquired a variety of expertise in areas including health care for HIV and cocaine addicted babies and hospice care; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Fulton was the head volunteer for the Chicago Board of Education and the P.T.A. advisory committee for two different schools, as well as a volunteer for the Chicago Boys and Girls Clubs of America; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Fulton became a surrogate parent for the Chicago Public School system, and assisted in placing children in emergency housing for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Glenda J. Fulton for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Glenda J. Fulton is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #3

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Don Rossi Nuccio after having spent many successful years living overseas representing American business interests in Europe and the Middle East returned to Chicago and to the Little Village neighborhood on Chicago’s near Southwest side where he grew up. He decided to devote himself to working with talented young inner-city high school artists and affording them opportunities at higher education and employment that they otherwise might not have had; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #3 cont'd

WHEREAS, Don Rossi Nuccio along with Daniel Oscar Cisneros founded and established Latino Art Beat in 1998 a local not-for-profit arts organization that encourages the artistic talents of young high school artists. Latino Art Beat holds an annual art competition, themed “What Hispanic Heritage and Culture Means to Me”, which awards college scholarships to its winners. The organization also celebrates these award-winning artists by holding various art gallery showings of their winning artwork throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, Don Rossi Nuccio has diligently performed his duties as President of Latino Art Beat now for nearly five years as a community service and without drawing a salary; and

WHEREAS, Don Rossi Nuccio has previously worked with and assisted young people by lobbying former President George Bush, along with singer-actress Whitney Houston in enacting a National Children’s Day; and

WHEREAS, he has worked for young people in the Latino community on a nationwide basis by acting as Review Committee Chairperson for the National Hispanic Heritage Awards Foundation of Washington, D.C. for three consecutive years (1999-2001). The Foundation gives out 60 scholarships annually to young Latinos across America; and

WHEREAS, he worked with young handicapped Olympians at Special Olympics in Washington, D.C., and was instrumental in organizing the Games held in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1991; and

WHEREAS, he has been lauded for his support of other local Latino organizations that work with young people in Chicago like El Valor, Mujeres Latinas and The Chicago Latino Film Festival; and

WHEREAS, he has negotiated a partnership between his organization, Latino Art Beat, and the Office of Governor George H. Ryan in issuing the Governor’s first ever official State of Illinois Poster for Hispanic Heritage Month in 1999; and

WHEREAS, he has negotiated a partnership between his organization, Latino Art Beat, and Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley in issuing the City’s first ever official City of Chicago Poster for Hispanic Heritage Month in 2001; and

WHEREAS, in 2001 he was one of 150 top Hispanic leaders from across America invited by President George W. Bush to celebrate for the first time “Cinco de Mayo” in the White House; and

WHEREAS, on March 15, 2002 Governor George H. Ryan recognized the contributions that Don Rossi Nuccio and Latino Art Beat have made to young people in the State of Illinois through the creation of a new international arts exchange program whereby young people from Illinois have been able to travel to England to make a joint documentary film with similarly experienced young English filmmakers.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that they take this opportunity to draw special attention to the efforts and opportunities Don Rossi Nuccio provides to the youth within our communities; and

BE IF FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceeding of this Honorable Body, and that a suitable copy be tendered to Don Rossi Nuccio for his dedication and resolve in serving the Latino community, and for his outstanding service and dedication to young Latinos in the arts community.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #4

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Latino Art Beat is a local not-for-profit arts organization that encourages the artistic talents of young high school artists. The organization holds an annual art competition in which the winners are awarded monetary prizes and college scholarships in addition to the showing of their winning artwork at various art gallery exhibitions throughout the year; and

WHEREAS, in 1999 Latino Art Beat partnered with Governor George H. Ryan’s office to release the Official State of Illinois Poster for Hispanic Heritage Month, which featured the artwork of local high school students, and on September 2001, Latino Art Beat partnered with Mayor Richard M. Daley’s office to release the City of Chicago’s first Hispanic Heritage Month poster; and

WHEREAS, four Chicago Public School students were selected by Latino Art Beat to travel to England in January 2002 to participate in an exchange program to develop a joint documentary film; and

WHEREAS, Samuel Espinosa, recent graduate of Benito Juarez High School; Jose Rubio, Benito Juarez student; Amber Mohammed, recent graduate of Mather High School; and Martha Jardine, recent graduate of Von Steuben High School, were the four participants who traveled to England; the students from England will travel to Chicago in mid-March; and

WHEREAS, the Latino Art Beat Team spent one week in England, visiting the Isle of Wight, Southampton, Stonehedge, Salisbury Cathedral and London. While in London, they were welcomed by BBC for a backstage tour of the BBC Television City back lot. They were also guests on the live TV Show CDUK, which is produced by ITV; and

WHEREAS, students will develop a 20 minute “pilot” film about the lives of eight young filmmakers, four from Chicago and four from the Isle of Wight, who are putting together a film. This pilot could lead to a three-year program between Latino Art Beat and its English counterpart in creating more films by young artists; and

WHEREAS, Latino Art Beat plans to unveil a rough cut of the documentary, which has the working title Mind the Gap in April 2002 at the Chicago Latino Film Festival the largest Spanish language film festival in the world. A fine-cut version of the documentary will be premiered later in the year in England; and

WHEREAS, the International Exchange Program was initiated to further encourage interest in the arts while affording young student filmmakers hands-on training along with experiencing international travel and learning about other cultures. Thus, celebrating their talents and encouraging further education; and

WHEREAS, this project is sponsored in part by the Governors International Arts Exchange Program of the Illinois Arts Council, American Airlines, the United States Embassy in London with logistical support from Columbia College Chicago.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that they take this opportunity to draw special attention to the efforts and dedication the Latino Art Beat program offers to the youth within our communities; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy be tendered to Don Rossi Nuccio, President of Latino Art Beat, for his dedication to serving the Latino art community.

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CC ITEM #5

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in 1848 a small group of Dominican Sisters opened St. Clara Academy in Sinsinawa, Wisconsin in order to establish a strong Catholic education for young women of the area and surrounding states. The Sisters started St. Clara College in 1901 which became the foundation of Dominican University; and

WHEREAS, Archbishop Mundelein asked the Sisters to establish a college for Catholic women in the Chicago area so the order started Rosary College in River Forest, Illinois in 1922; and

WHEREAS, under the dedicated leadership of Dominican Sisters presidents, the faculty taught in the liberal arts tradition, expanded programs and exposed students to social, political and ethical issues; and

WHEREAS, in the final decade of the 20th century, Rosary College chose its first lay president, Donna Carroll. In the tradition of Dominicans, and building on the achievements and service of scholars and teachers, President Carroll moved the college to university status resulting in the newly named Dominican University.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County commend Dominican University, President Donna Carroll, the faculty, staff and students, on 100 years of commitment to higher education and the Dominican ideals; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to Dominican University as evidence of its century long success in higher education.

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CC ITEM #6

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Holy Cross High School Crusaders’ Junior Varsity Cheerleading team placed first in the State of Illinois Cheerleading Championships. It was the squad’s first competition at the state level; and

WHEREAS, members of the cheerleading squad include: Captains Frankie Bluestein and April DiStefano, Audrey Bejar, Amy Brickman, Gia Cerino, Annette Cioch, Clarie Connolly, Jamie Cummings, Theresa Fifarek, Cath Garrity, Colleen Gregus, Kira Grottola, Katie Leonardo, Stefanie Mirabile, Joelle Paterno, Nicole Romando, Daniella Smid and Angela Wilk. The cheerleaders are lead by coaches Nancy Donlan and Roseann Scorpio and assistant coaches Jean Petrucci and Donna Skach; and

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WHEREAS, the state championship was the culmination of an extremely successful year for the junior varsity cheerleaders, who finished first in several competitions throughout the region.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County do hereby commend the Holy Cross Crusaders Junior Varsity Cheerleaders for their dedication, talent and teamwork and congratulate them on this well deserved accolade; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to the Crusaders Junior Varsity Cheerleading team to commemorate their accomplishment.

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CC ITEM #7

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst;

Karen B. Quinn

on February 26, 2002, at the age of 52; and

WHEREAS, Karen B. Quinn served as the Oak Park Township Supervisor, taught at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), was a community activist and volunteer, wife, mother and grandmother; and

WHEREAS, born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Dr. Quinn moved to Oak Park in 1979 and earned her doctorate in English at UIC; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Quinn first became involved with Oak Park Township in 1990 when she joined the Youth Services Committee. She chaired the committee from 1991 to 1993; and

WHEREAS, Karen B. Quinn was elected Township Supervisor in 1997 and again in 2001. As supervisor, she spearheaded the township’s long-range planning process and was well known for her efforts to keep the welfare of the township her first priority; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Quinn was equally committed to her profession as a teacher and associate director of the Academic Center for Excellence at the University of Illinois at Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Quinn was active in several community organizations. She volunteered her time, talents and efforts for the Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust, the Beye School Parent Teacher Organization, the Oak Park Conservatory and the Chicago Historical Society; and

WHEREAS, Karen B. Quinn was a wife, mother, educator, elected official and a accomplished author of numerous academic essays.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County do hereby extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Karen B. Quinn, as well as the residents of Oak Park Township for the loss of a truly remarkable and accomplished woman; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered for presentation to the family of Karen B. Quinn that her legacy be so honored.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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CC ITEM #8

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

ROBERTO MALDONADO, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, since 1988, the Gift From The Heart Foundation has given renewed hope to hundreds of seriously ill and handicapped children from Poland and Eastern Europe seeking medical treatment they cannot obtain in their homeland; and

WHEREAS, the Gift From The Heart Foundation brings sick children to the United States for medical treatment, providing free medication, room and board, transportation, translation assistance, rehabilitation equipment and orthopedic devices; and

WHEREAS, the Gift From The Heart Foundation has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including the Jefferson Award and the Rotary International Paul Harris Fellow Award as well as a special recognition from the Governor of Illinois; and

WHEREAS, looking to a brighter future for children from all over the world, the Gift From The Heart Foundation someday hopes to build a “Dream House” to provide accommodations for children who need specialized medical care; and

WHEREAS, the charitable work of the Gift From The Heart Foundation exemplifies the true spirit of humanitarianism that serves as an inspiration to us all.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the people of Cook County, take this opportunity to commend the Gift From The Heart Foundation on its hard work and commitment to children in need; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted to Krystyna Pasek, the President of the Gift From The Heart Foundation, as a testimonial of the high esteem in which the Foundation is regarded by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #9

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,

County Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, in 1962, under the leadership of the Chicago Archdiocese and the Sinsinawa Dominicans, ground was broken for a new secondary school dedicated to the Catholic education of young women, and to serve the needs of a growing Catholic community in the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, and

WHEREAS, since its establishment, Queen of Peace High School has remained true to its founding principles; to prepare young women for college, and for lifelong learning by empowering intellectual, spiritual, moral, and emotional growth, and to search for truth, encourage collaboration, instill leadership, promote dedication to service, and to inspire a passion for peace and justice, and

WHEREAS, the cornerstone for the original school facility was sealed in 1963, and that facility continues its fine service to this day, having benefited from careful maintenance, numerous upgrades, and modernization projects over the years, and

WHEREAS, Queen of Peace High School has earned a reputation for excellence in both academic achievement and athletic performance, and

WHEREAS, since its proud beginning, Queen of Peace High School has continued to grow and serve the needs of the community, and has continued to build upon the traditions of family, education and Catholic leadership that have been so important to its staff, faculty, students, and alumnae, and

WHEREAS, this occasion marks the 40th Anniversary Year of Queen of Peace High School, and

WHEREAS, this joyous milestone will be celebrated with a special Anniversary Mass on April 13, 2002, with Bishop John Gorman as Presiding Celebrant, and

WHEREAS, the 40th Anniversary Gala will include a special presentation of the Hall of Fame Award, and the Spirit of Peace Award to Sister Toni Callahan, O.P., (Sister Vincent Mary) and Susan O’Halloran for their outstanding contributions to the Peace community, and

WHEREAS, the special commemoration will continue with a dedication ceremony at the new “Peace Heritage Gallery,” a photographic exhibit of the most extraordinary moments in the proud 40 year history of Queen of Peace High School, now therefore

BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby extend its congratulations to the staff, faculty, and students past and present on the joyous occasion of the 40th Anniversary of Queen of Peace High School, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy of same be presented to Queen of Peace High School, to commemorate this historic milestone.

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CC ITEM #10

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and

CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring D. Safiya Felters, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 2nd County District

WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created the “Unsung Heroine Award” to honor those women who have made exceptional contributions to their communities, families and professions; and

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, D. Safiya Felters received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 2nd District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, D. Safiya Felters works for the Illinois Department of Public Aid Division of Child Support Enforcement as the administrative assistant to the Manager of Community Outreach. She is currently developing, and will spearhead, the implementation of a paternity establishment program for the inmates of the Cook County Jail; and

WHEREAS, as a volunteer, Ms. Felters formed “Teen Saturday and Lit Bits,” a group for youth for which she coordinates various Saturday activities such as youth conferences, ski trips, movie marathons, site-seeing tours and concerts; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Felters is an active member of her local Community Alternative Policing Strategy Group, and recently joined the Local School Council at Lindblom High School; and

WHEREAS, for the past three years, Ms. Felters has served as a volunteer customer co-chairperson for the U.S. Postal Service Customer Advisory Council and under her leadership and dedication, the Otis Grant Collins postal station published quarterly newsletters, and celebrates the partnership between the community and the postal office at their annual open house.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to D. Safiya Felters for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which D. Safiya Felters is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #11

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Glenda J. Fulton, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 3rd County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Glenda J. Fulton received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 3rd District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Glenda J. Fulton’s own diagnosis with Sarcoidosis in 1975 transformed her into an activist who has helped focus national attention on the disease and she founded the National Sarcoidosis Networking Society of America , the nation’s first grass roots Sarcoidosis support network; and

WHEREAS, as a medical nursing technician, Ms. Fulton has also acquired a variety of expertise in areas including health care for HIV and cocaine addicted babies and hospice care; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Fulton was the head volunteer for the Chicago Board of Education and the P.T.A. advisory committee for two different schools, as well as a volunteer for the Chicago Boys and Girls Club of America; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Fulton became a surrogate parent for the Chicago Public School system, and assisted in placing children in emergency housing for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Glenda J. Fulton for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Glenda J. Fulton is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #12

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

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

Co-Sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER,

County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Linda S. Hannah, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 4th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Linda S. Hannah received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 4th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Linda S. Hannah effectively bridges the gap between vision and reality by helping people understand how to organize school to business partnerships and specializes in workplace problem solving, motivation, and mentorship programs; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hannah has used her motivational philosophy to provide pro-bono technical assistance for start-up mentorship programs at organizations such as New Faith Baptist Church, the African-American State Farm Insurance Agents, Community Youth Creative Learning Experience and Eyes Development Institute; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hannah served as the Director of Career Development Services for the Women Employed Institute and managed their career development and pre-employment programs, Career Links and Keys to Success; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hannah is also involved in numerous community service organizations as a volunteer, sitting on the boards of the Girl’s Best Friend Foundation, the Bottomless Closet, and the Cosmopolitan Chamber of Commerce, and also teaches at Prologue Alternative School and works with the Aspiring Tradeswoman of Tomorrow Program for Chicago Women in the Trades.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Linda S. Hannah for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Linda S. Hannah is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #13

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

WILLIAM R. MORAN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Marylin C. Turner, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 6th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Marylin C. Turner received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 6th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Marylin C. Turner founded Rally-To-Life, Inc., a not-for-profit agency dedicated to youth and joined forces with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago where she served as Executive Director of the Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Division until 1996; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner’s work with Rally-To-Life, Inc. also led to a Regional Coordinator’s role with the National Hispanic Education and Communications Projects of Washington, D.C.; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner spearheaded the development of the Family Health Society, Inc., a volunteer staffed clinic which delivers primary health care and educational programs to working persons who are uninsured, under insured or at or below the poverty level; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Turner served as Chair for the Chicago HIV Prevention Planning Group and has spoken for minority health issues at Hillary Clinton’s Health Reform Committee, and serves on the Chicago Coalition of Hispanic Health, is a member of the National Review Team for the Centers for Disease Control, and remains the only bilingual CPR instructor-trainer for the American Heart Association/South.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Marylin C. Turner for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Marylin C. Turner is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #14

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

ROBERTO MALDONADO, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Velma Luciano, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 8th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Velma Luciano received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 8th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Velma Luciano has served as special assistant to the Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Human Services since 1999 acting as the Commissioner’s liaison for community groups and functions and coordinating special projects; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Luciano’s career in public service began in 1989 and includes positions at the Chicago Park District, Office of the Mayor, and the City Treasurer’s Office; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Luciano volunteers for a variety of civic and community groups, and donates her time and talents to the Good News Bible Church and other organizations; and

WHEREAS, under Ms. Luciano’s direction as chairman of Cook County Commissioner Maldonado’s Senior Advisory Committee, the committee efforts doubled the attendance at the annual Senior Citizen Health Fair in 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Velma Luciano for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Velma Luciano is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #15

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Mary E. Becker, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 9th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Mary E. Becker received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 9th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Mary E. Becker is a nationally recognized educator and scholar in the field of feminist legal theory, previously on the faculty at the University of Chicago School of Law, Mary Becker has served as a professor of Law at DePaul University since 1999; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Becker teaches courses with a feminist approach in employment discrimination, feminist theory, sexual orientation and the law, and, in the past, has given seminars on domestic violence, comparative family law, critical race and lesbian and gay legal theory; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Becker is a co-founder of the Illinois Clemency Project for Battered Women, and past Chair of the Women in Legal Education Section of the Association of American Law Schools; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Becker is also the co-author of the leading casebook on feminist jurisprudence and feminist legal theory and has done extensive research and been widely published.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Mary E. Becker for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Mary E. Becker is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #16

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Olympia Rubio, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 7th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Olympia Rubio received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 7th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Olympia Rubio provided counseling for sexual assault and incest survivors and served four years as Director of the Health Alternative Services which offers prevention and substance abuse programs to the Back of the Yards, Brighton Park and McKinley Park; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Rubio facilitated education and prevention programs at the Pilsen Mental Health Center to young women and teens with high risk pregnancies; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Rubio also provides crisis intervention services through the Youth In Crisis Program which services the Hispanic community in the Stickney, Berwyn, and Cicero school districts, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, and local police departments; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Rubio’s efforts have helped hundreds of people overcome alcoholism, drug addiction, drug abuse, sexual abuse and depression.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Olympia Rubio for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Olympia Rubio is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #17

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

MIKE QUIGLEY, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

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RESOLUTION

Honoring Jessica Halem, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 10th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Jessica Halem received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 10th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Jessica Halem is the Executive Director of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project (LCCP) and works tirelessly to ensure that LCCP meets its commitment to remove the barriers that Chicago’s lesbians, bisexuals and other women who partner with women face when seeking healthcare; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Halem began to earn a living as an activist, working for former New York Congresswomen Bella Abzug at the Women’s Environment & Development Organization and, in that position, she participated in the 1995 United Nations World Conference on Women held in Beijing, China; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Halem also worked to protect women’s access to abortion and reproductive rights, and she served as an HIV/AIDS counselor; and

WHEREAS, in her present position as Executive Director of the Lesbian Community Cancer Project, Ms. Halem approaches cancer and other health issues from a feminist perspective and is committed to challenging the various forms of discrimination that exist in both the mainstream and alternative medical establishments.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Jessica Halem for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Jessica Halem is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #18

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOHN P. DALEY, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #18 cont'd

RESOLUTION

Honoring Joan Klein, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 11th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Joan Klein received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 11th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Joan Klein has been named Woman of the Year of the Mount Greenwood Civic Association; and

WHEREAS, Joan was born to John P. and Loretta McCastland in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Joan is a loving wife to Donald for the past 31 years and a devoted mother to her three sons, Donald, Michael and Paul; and

WHEREAS, Joan received her nursing degree from Little Company of Mary Hospital School of Nursing in 1959, and continued with her education receiving her Masters degree in Community Health Nursing from Saint Xavier University in 1987; and

WHEREAS, among her many achievements, Joan has been honored by the Illinois League for Nursing, “Excellence in Teaching”, the Saint Xavier University Award and “Who’s Who Among America’s Teachers’; and

WHEREAS, her accomplishments as Director of the Saint Xavier University On-Campus Nursing Center allows Joan to offer many new programs, such as, monthly immunizations, annual skin cancer screening, flu shots, blood pressure screening, TB skin testing, free shots for children and health promotion classes; and

WHEREAS, Joan is beginning a new phase of her lifetime commitment to others, by becoming the Parish Nurse for Saint Christina Parish where she will be focusing on health education and health promotion; and

WHEREAS, always the volunteer over the years, Joan has served on many committees including Saint Christina School Board, president of the Altar and Rosary Society, and the Respect Life Committee; and

WHEREAS, in addition to being an avid reader, Joan will be spending all of her free time traveling and spending time with her friends.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Joan Klein for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Joan Klein is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #19

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

TED LECHOWICZ, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

Honoring Mary T. Lyons, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 12th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Mary T. Lyons received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 12th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Mary T. Lyons worked at Saint Francis Hospital, Mount Sinai Hospital, Grant Hospital, and Ravenswood Hospital and held various positions including assistant head nurse and coordinator of the medical surgical nurses; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lyons has used her nursing experience to help develop many programs in her community and established blood pressure screening programs at both Our Lady Help of Christian’s Church and Saint Andrew’s Church; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lyons currently uses her years of nursing experience and knowledge to volunteer her time to help the children at Misericordia North; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Lyons is an active member of the North Center-Lincoln Square Neighborhood Association, serving as treasurer and a fund raiser and also is an active member of the 47th Ward Democratic Party Organization.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Mary T. Lyons for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Mary T. Lyons is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #20

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

Honoring Mary E. Anderson, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 14th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Mary E. Anderson received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 14th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Mary E. Anderson has been involved with several community organizations including the Allied Barrington Communities for Drug Education, Church Women United, Public Action Deliver Shelter, League of Women Voters, the Volunteer Center of Greater Barrington, and several ministries at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement; and

WHEREAS, as a volunteer with the Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Prisoner and Family Ministry, Ms. Anderson picks up children and their care givers, usually in the inner City of Chicago and drives them to visit their mothers at the Dwight Correctional Center; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson volunteers a whole day each week at Holy Family Lutheran School where she has arranged for the students to attend outings to museums, picnics, and the circus; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Anderson is a founding member of the Volunteer Center of Greater Barrington which has organized and recruited nearly 160 volunteers from Barrington to help rehabilitate Cabrini Green through the 1999 Hope Alive program.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Mary E. Anderson for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Mary E. Anderson is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #21

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, TED LECHOWICZ, ROBERTO MALDONADO,

WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

Honoring Cathy Brooke, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 15th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Cathy Brooke received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 15th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Cathy Brooke enjoyed an early career in teaching and has more recently worked as a flight attendant for United Airlines; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Brooke taught high school American History and Japanese for four years in Crawford, Indiana; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Brooke develops training programs for flight attendants and develops leadership training for lead flight attendants on each flight; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Brooke has become a member of the current team developing security training for flight attendants.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Cathy Brooke for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Cathy Brooke is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #22

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER,

County Commissioners

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #22 cont'd

RESOLUTION

Honoring LeeAnn Hedeen, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 17th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, LeeAnn Hedeen received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 17th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, LeeAnn Hedeen has been a dedicated volunteer for the Crisis Center for South Suburbia for more than ten years and every Tuesday morning, year after year, Ms. Hedeen can be found answering the Center’s 24 Hour Emergency Hot Line; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hedeen has compassionately helped countless victims of domestic violence by providing crisis intervention, information, and referrals to callers; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Hedeen can be found soliciting support for the Center’s annual fundraisers, has chaired subcommittees of the Crisis Centers’ Annual Dinner Dance committee for nine years and is co-chairing the Crisis Center’s Golf Outing of which she has been a committee member for seven years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to LeeAnn Hedeen for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which LeeAnn Hedeen is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #23

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

JOHN P. DALEY, PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR. and TED LECHOWICZ,

County Commissioners

Co-Sponsored by

JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

WHEREAS Donald J. Marquez, C.P.D. was the beloved husband of Maria Marquez (nee Tijerina), and

WHEREAS Donald J. Marquez was the devoted father of Maria (Anthony) Trinidad, Carla, Alana and Donald, Jr., and

WHEREAS Donald J. Marquez was the proud grandfather of Anthony Santino Trinidad, and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #23 cont'd

WHEREAS Donald J. Marquez was the cherished son of Daniel and Mary Marquez, and

WHEREAS Donald J. Marquez was the loving brother of Daniel (Ellen), David (Marianne), Donna Isunza, Dee (Mark) Jobe and Dean (Karen), and

WHEREAS Donald J. Marquez was a 20 year veteran of the Chicago Police Department, and was assigned to the Office of the Corporation Counsel in the position of Investigator, and

WHEREAS on March 18, 2002, Officer Donald J. Marquez was executing a warrant in the course of his assigned duties and in full accordance with his training as a Chicago Police Officer, and

WHEREAS Officer Donald J. Marquez lost his life in the line of duty during that incident.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the President and the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that the Board expresses its deepest condolences to the family of Donald J. Marquez, and joins his fellow police officers and all of Chicago in mourning this tragic loss, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread in memoriam upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy thereof be tendered to the family of Donald J. Marquez, that his memory may be so honor and ever cherished.

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CC ITEM #24

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored by

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, BOBBIE L. STEELE and

CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

Honoring Dora L. Owens, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 5th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Dora L. Owens received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 5th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Dora L. Owens has been a community volunteer for much of her adult life donating her time and talent to a range of causes and organizations including the Veterans Administration Hospital assisting the administrative staff and spending many hours with incapacitated patients, both young and mature; and

WHEREAS, as a volunteer for the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter of Autism, Ms. Owens mentors youth and young adults, and assists them through their developmental and learning challenges; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #24 cont'd

WHEREAS, Ms. Owens also volunteers for the Policemen’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive by coordinating the collection and distribution of toys to children so that they can share some of the joy that the Christmas season can bring; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Owens’ volunteer work with the South Side Help Center has helped provide vital health education and prevention services to her community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Dora L. Owens for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Dora L. Owens is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

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CC ITEM #25

Submitting a Resolution sponsored by

CALVIN R. SUTKER, County Commissioner

Co-Sponsored By

JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, ALLAN C. CARR, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, TED LECHOWICZ,

ROBERTO MALDONADO, WILLIAM R. MORAN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, MIKE QUIGLEY,

HERBERT T. SCHUMANN, JR., PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioners

RESOLUTION

Honoring Nancy Gabriela Carroll, recipient of the

“Unsung Heroine Award”, 13th County District

WHEREAS, it is important to honor all women who have contributed significantly in a wide variety of ways and touched a number of people with their endeavors; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2002, at an annual awards ceremony in observance of “Women’s History Month”, Nancy Gabriela Carroll received the 2002 “Unsung Heroine Award” for the 13th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, Nancy Gabriela Carroll works as the Director of Group Travel for House Travel International, Inc. where she specializes in Christian and interfaith travel to Israel, Europe and Britain; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Carroll finds time between her own travels to serve on the diaconate at the Winnetka Covenant Church and assists as a lay reader and is also the member and lay reader for the Episcopalian Church of the Holy Comforter in Kenilworth; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Carroll is a life member of Hadassah and has served as secretary and vice-president of the Executive Committee of the National Christian Leadership Conference for Israel and currently works at the Family Resource Center as the assistant for inter-country adoptions from China and the Ukraine, and has developed a new support group for grandparents of adopted children.

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

ITEM #81 cont'd

CC ITEM #25 cont'd

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express official personal gratitude and deep appreciation to Nancy Gabriela Carroll for her outstanding service and dedication; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, and that a copy thereof be transmitted as a testimonial of the high esteem and appreciation in which Nancy Gabriela Carroll is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

ITEM #82

DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING COMMITTEE REPORTS IS AVAILABLE FROM THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Finance................................................................................................ (Meeting of March 21, 2002)

APPROVED

Zoning and Building.............................................................................. (Meeting of March 21, 2002)

APPROVED

Roads and Bridges............................................................................... (Meeting of March 21, 2002)

APPROVED

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The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, April 9, 2002.

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