POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA
Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
County Board Room, County Building
Thursday, April 3, 2003, 10:00 A.M.
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JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS
ITEM #1
REFERRED TO THE ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE #258601
JOURNAL
(February 20, 2003)
DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday, February 20, 2003.
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 March 4, 2003 from
DONALD H. WLODARSKI, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
respectfully request the granting of a No Fee Permit for Brookfield Zoo's Seven Seas Gift Shop, an addition to the dolphinarium at 3300 South Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois, in Proviso Township.
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Permit #: |
030351 |
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Requested Waived Fee Amount (100%): |
$1,039.00 |
This request is pursuant to the County Board's adoption of Item No. 176427 on September 16, 1991 that all building and zoning permit fees be waived for public entities defined as county, township, municipality, municipal corporation, school district, forest preserve district, park district, fire protection district, sanitary district, library district and all other local governmental bodies.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,039.00.
PRESIDENT'S REAPPOINTMENT
ITEM #3
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
I hereby reappoint William Tuggle to the CORE Foundation for a term to begin immediately and expire December 1, 2005.
I submit this communication for your approval.
GRANT APPLICATION
ITEM #4
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 5, 2003 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
In accordance with Section 30 of the 2003 Cook County Budget Resolution, I respectfully request that the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorize the Circuit Court of Cook County to apply for second-year grant funding in the amount of $250,000.00 from The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to enhance substance abuse treatment and related ancillary services for minors referred to juvenile court.
In 2002, the Circuit Court of Cook County was one of 11 communities selected from among 280 nationwide as a grant recipient under the foundation's Reclaiming Futures: Building Community Solutions to Substance Abuse and Delinquency. The court's Community Circles initiative provides individualized treatment and supervision to up to 450 minors annually in Chicago's Lawndale community. Community Circles is an important part of the court's continuum of award winning reform efforts in the Juvenile Justice Division which seeks to reduce substance abuse and delinquent behavior among court-supervised minors. Grant funds will be used for contract services, supplies, training, and equipment to develop the Community Circles program. The foundation has pledged grant support for the next four (4) years, contingent upon successful implementation.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $250,000.00. Funding period: March 1, 2003 through February 28, 2004.
GRANT AWARD ADDENDA
ITEM #5
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 4, 2003 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to accept an increase in grant funds in the amount of $37,500.00 from the State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). This grant provides funding for the court's award-winning continuum of juvenile detention alternative and dispositional programs. These diversionary programs are used by judges of the court's Juvenile Justice Division to address the needs of minors in both the pre-adjudication and post-dispositional states of cases.
The original grant allocation provided funding for the court's evening reporting center for girls located at 3517 West Arthington Street in Chicago. The additional funds being requested will be directed to the court's Jumpstart/Truancy Reduction Program which prepares out-of school delinquent children to return to school through intensive education programming.
No cash matching funds are required. As such, the increase will have no fiscal impact on Cook County.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $37,500.00. Funding period: July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
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ITEM #6
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 26, 2003 from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization to accept an increase in grant funds in the amount of $22,005.00 from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the court’s traffic safety program. The additional funding will supplement the court’s current grant of $321,404.00, which expires September 30, 2003. The additional funds will be used for youth alcohol education initiatives.
No cash matching funds are required. As such, the increase will have no fiscal impact on Cook County.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Supplemental Grant Award: $22,005.00.
COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY
ITEM #7
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 12, 2003 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. Kowalczyk v. Jacobson cons. Lesnicki v. County, Case No. 01-L-3788
#258602
2. Brenda Hill v. County of Cook, Case No. 00-L-8694
#258603
3. Aziz Qureshi and Farahana Siddiq v. County of County, Case 99-L-13758
#258604
4. Vehra Waller v. County of Cook, Dr. Suguna Madaiah, Dr. Ignatius Tang and Dr. Munavvar Izahar,
Case No. 99-L-474
#258605
5. Arleaner Owens v. County of Cook, Case No. 00-L-5808
#258606
REQUEST FOR OUTSIDE COUNSEL
ITEM #8
REFERRED TO THE FINANCE LITIGATION SUBCOMMITTEE #258607
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 27, 2003 from
PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau
requesting that the following matter be referred to outside counsel:
authorizing the law firm of Dies & Hile, LLP, Orange, Texas, as Special Assistant State’s Attorneys, to represent Cook County in filing proofs of claims in bankruptcy proceedings involving manufacturers. Costs and compensation will be based upon a contingency agreement of 27% of recovery.
PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE
ITEM #9
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair of boiler controls for the Cook County Jail Central Plant, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and Forensic Institute.
Contract period: June 8, 2003 through June 7, 2006. (200-450 Account). Requisition No. 32000149.
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PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued
ITEM #10
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of the following items:
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REQ. NO. |
DESCRIPTION
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32000151 |
Electrical fittings |
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32000152 |
Lamps |
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32000153 |
Wiring devices |
Contract period: May 21, 2003 through May 20, 2004. (200-333 Account).
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ITEM #11
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for exterior building cleaning and maintenance services for the 6th District, Markham and 3rd District, Rolling Meadows courthouses.
One time purchase. Bond Issue (20000 Account). Requisition No. 32000157.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #12
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 bottled drinking water.
Contract period: August 1, 2003 through July 31, 2004. (310-390 Account). Requisition No. 33100029.
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ITEM #13
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of frozen foods for the Department of Nutrition and Food Services.
Contract period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (897-310 Account). Requisition No. 38970416.
CONTRACTS
ITEM #14
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258608
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Judith A. Pier, CRM, Chicago, Illinois, to provide records management consulting services for development and training of staff in standardized central file (active filing) operations, creation of active filing plans that will integrate active record keeping programs into life cycle management model and provision of general help with records management issues within the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court focusing exclusively on the active file management activities.
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Reason: |
Judith A. Pier, CRM has more than twenty (20) years experience with designing and implementing hard copy file systems. Ms. Pier has developed staff training programs and successfully trained hundreds of records management staff in appropriate record handling procedures. The Clerk of the Circuit Court has identified 20 separate active central files, ranging in size from 3,000 files to 300,000 files. It is necessary to standardize the record filing practices across these central files to ensure uniform compliance and increased efficiency in retrieval time and labor. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $52,000.00. Contract period: May 1, 2003 through October 31, 2003. (335-260 Account). Requisition No. 33350053.
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ITEM #15
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE #258609
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Velma Butler and Company, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, to perform a system-wide operational efficiency review and analysis of the workflows and human resource allocation of the divisions within the County Bureau, Civil Bureaus and Suburban District offices.
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Reason: |
Velma Butler and Company, Ltd. has extensive prior experience and is quite familiar with operations in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court and in Cook County. The staff who will be involved in this project have extensive consulting and technical expertise, broad-based accounting/auditing experience, and demonstrated familiarity with public agencies. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 [$100,000.00 – (348-260 Account); and $150,000.00 – (360-260 Account)]. Contract period: May 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. Requisition Nos. 33480655 and 33600707.
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ITEM #16
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS #258610
Transmitting a Communication from
DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Gabriel Lopez, Chicago, Illinois, to prepare recommendations for potential legislative changes, assist in drafting language for compliance memoranda and provide analysis of the probable impact of legislation that may affect the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #16 cont'd
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Reason: |
Gabriel Lopez is uniquely qualified to review legislation and draft memoranda, monitor and review initiatives in the Illinois Legislature that relate to the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office and report the potential impact to the office. Mr. Lopez will recommend strategies and interact with legislators in areas where proposed legislation would impact on the operations and also advise and assist in intergovernmental activities/projects. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $65,000.00. Contract period: May 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. (348-260 Account). Requisition No. 33480656.
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ITEM #17
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 Lansa, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for license fees and technical support of computer software for the Office of the Chief Judge. The software products, including application programming and data base development tools on the AS400 system were originally installed in 1996 with upgrades in 1998.
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Reason: |
Lansa, Inc. is the proprietary vendor of this software and therefore the only resource for licensing and technical support. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $36,000.00. Contract period: May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004. (310-630 Account). Requisition No. 33100027.
The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.
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ITEM #18
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 BMC Software, Inc., Houston, Texas, for its data file maintenance software. This software is used to load, unload, back-up and reorganize large IMS and DB2 databases. It will be used by the Cook County Department for Management of Information Systems and the Clerk of the Circuit Court Management of Information Systems.
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Reason: |
This proprietary software is only available through the vendor, BMC Software, Inc. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $428,750.00 ($85,750.00 per year). Contract period: April 16, 2003 through April 15, 2008. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 30120031.
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CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #19
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
DENNIS MANZKE, Chief of the Administrative Services Bureau, State’s Attorney’s Office
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Child’s Play Touring Theatre, Chicago, Illinois, to continue its educational, anti-violence teaching program using fiscal year 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds.
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Reason: |
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 four years to create workshops for Cook County schools that teach young people ages 8-12 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), Jungman Elementary (Pilsen), 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, 2003 through September 30, 2003. (837-260 Account). Requisition No. 38370127.
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ITEM #20
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER CLAYPOOL VOTED PRESENT
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with General Electric Medical Systems, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the purchase of a Vivid 7 digital echocardiogram ultrasound system with probes and accessories manufactured by General Electric Medical Systems for the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Management.
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Reason: |
General Electric Medical Systems is the only known manufacturer and distributor of the Vivid 7 digital echocardiogram ultrasound system with probes compatible with the existing equipment owned by the Hospital. This equipment will be used during and after open heart surgery to monitor myocardial functions and cardiac output. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $202,000.00. One time purchase. (717/897-540 Account). Requisition No. 38974013.
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #21
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Genetics Laboratories, Houston, Texas, for genetic testing services for the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Genetics.
CONTRACTS continued
ITEM #21 cont'd
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Reason: |
The hospital has used these services for the past several years. Baylor College of Medicine's reports are accurate and done in a timely manner which is essential in the evaluation of the patients. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $46,000.00. Contract period: July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004. (897-278 Account). Requisition No. 38970427.
Purchasing Agent concurs.
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ITEM #22
APPROVED
COMMISSIONERS CLAYPOOL, GORMAN, HANSEN, PERAICA AND SILVESTRI VOTED NO
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Triad Consulting Services, Chicago, Illinois, for consulting services in housekeeping programs.
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Reason: |
The vendor will evaluate the current cleaning procedures in use and make recommendations for changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency, moreover implementing these improvements. The vendor will also develop a program, which defines operating and training procedures, and will provide proposed management survey tools to be used in evaluating the quality and effectiveness of the service.
A Request for Proposal (RFP) was sent to six (6) vendors and five (5) submitted proposals. Triad Consulting Services was selected for Stroger Hospital of Cook County because they submitted the lowest proposal and met the Minority Owned Business/Women Owned Business Ordinance. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $288,000.00. One time purchase. (899-260 Account). Requisition No. 38990106.
CONTRACT ADDENDA
ITEM #23
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) year, Contract No. 01-41-1036 with REALE Consultants, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services for the Adult Probation Department.
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Reason: |
REALE Consultants is evaluating Adult Probation Department practices and programs relating to females on probation and pretrial supervision. Their work includes a detailed analysis of the department database of offenders, structured interviews and focus groups with women offenders and probation staff members, and an evaluation of department programs and community-based services. This extension is necessary for completion of the various research and data gathering phases of the project and for final reporting. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: March 1, 2003 through February 29, 2004.
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #24
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER SUFFREDIN VOTED NO
Transmitting a Communication from
MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County
by
JOHN MAUL, Acting Executive Director, Department of Corrections
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for one (1) year, Contract No. 98-43-281 with Keefe Commissary Network, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri, for commissary management services.
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Reason: |
The term of the contract is for a period of three years with the option to extend the term of the contract for three additional one-year periods; this is the third extension. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: February 3, 2003 through February 2, 2004.
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ITEM #25
WITHDRAWN
Transmitting a Communication from
CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,
Bureau of Information Technology & Automation
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $1,143,250.00, Contract No. 01-41-1139 with Avaya, Incorporated, Lisle, Illinois, to purchase additional telecommunications equipment for Stroger Hospital of Cook County campus.
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Board approved amount 06-19-01: |
$3,200,000.00 |
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Increase requested: |
1,143,250.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$4,343,250.00 |
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Reason: |
In 2001, the telecommunications needs of Stroger Hospital of Cook County were underestimated by 2,200 dial tones by a telecommunication consultant hired as part of the new hospital construction. In order to complete the hospital's telephone system, telephone equipment originally designated for the Administration and Hektoen buildings of the campus, was reallocated to the hospital. Now, additional Avaya equipment is required to provide for the telecommunications needs of the Administration and Hektoen buildings. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $1,143,250.00. Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #26
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for seven (7) months, Contract No. 02-41-760 with Haymarket Center, Chicago, Illinois, for professional services of Haymarket Center Substance Abuse Program and Prevention and Early Intervention.
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Reason: |
The extension will allow the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center to use remaining funds allocated to this contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: March 1, 2003 through September 30, 2003.
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #27
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from April 23, 2003 through November 30, 2003, Contract No. 02-58-436 with La Paloma Scientific, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for the purchase of custodial, food service and laundry cleaning products.
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Reason: |
The extension will allow the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center to use remaining funds allocated to this contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: April 23, 2003 through November 30, 2003.
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ITEM #28
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $600,000.00, Contract No. 02-72-200 with Mobile Imaging Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois, for radiology and laboratory temporary staffing services for Stroger Hospital of Cook County.
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Board approved amount 02-07-02: |
$3,190,906.00 |
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Increase requested: |
600,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$3,790,906.00 |
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Reason: |
This request will allow continued laboratory testing procedures and sufficient time to fill the vacant positions due to the early retirement incentive program. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00. (897-260 Account).
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ITEM #29
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 11, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for seven (7) months the following contracts with Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center for the Department of Medicine.
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CONTRACT NO. |
DESCRIPTION |
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99-43-1278 |
Sleep disorder studies
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99-43-1309 |
Electrophysiology studies, implantation of cardiac defibrillators and the performance of ablation procedures |
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Reason: |
These extensions are requested to allow for the continuation of services during the negotiation of the terms of the new contracts. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Contract extension: December 1, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
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CONTRACT ADDENDA continued
ITEM #30
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $100,000.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 99-51-246 with Waste Management of Illinois, Incorporated d/b/a Waste Management Metro, Chicago, Illinois, for scavenger services for the Department of Buildings and Grounds.
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Board approved amount 03-16-99: |
$1,199,560.00 |
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Increase requested: |
100,000.00 |
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Adjusted amount: |
$1,299,560.00 |
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Reason: |
This extension will allow sufficient time for the bid, evaluation, award and implementation of the new contract. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00. Contract extension: March 16, 2003 through June 15, 2003. (897-215 Account).
CONTRACT RENEWALS
ITEM #31
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-41-1161 with Northwestern University School of Law (Northwestern), Chicago, Illinois, to operate the Circuit Court of Cook County's Juvenile Court Clinic. These services are currently provided on a limited basis by Northwestern through the Clinical Evaluation and Services Initiative (CESI), the multi-disciplinary project which developed the innovative juvenile court clinic model that places the Circuit Court of Cook County at the forefront nationwide in the delivery of clinical information to judges in juvenile court proceedings. Northwestern is the fiscal and administrative agent for CESI. The current contract with Northwestern, which was recently extended for three (3) months, expires May 31, 2003.
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Reason: |
The Circuit Court of Cook County's Juvenile Court Clinic is composed of four distinct but interdependent units. Under Northwestern’s current contract effective June 2000, CESI has been responsible for developing and implementing two of the units, the Education and Intervention Resource Unit and the Program Evaluation Unit. During this same period, CESI has also developed and implemented pilot programs for the two remaining units, the Clinical Coordination Unit and the Administrative Unit. The Clinical Coordination Unit is the unit that most directly interfaces with the court system and currently is operating in eleven (11) of the twenty-six (26) courtrooms in the court's Juvenile Justice Division and Child Protection Division. The unit has proven highly effective in providing judges with accurate, culturally sensitive, and timely clinical information, a critical tool to assist them in making informed and relevant decision concerning minors and families. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,760,803.00 (Year 1: $1,126,000.00; and Year 2: $1,634,803.00 per year). Contract period: June 1, 2003 through May 31, 2005. (312-260 Account). Requisition No. 33120002.
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CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #32
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 01-41-261 with The Chicago Bar Foundation, Chicago, Illinois, to manage the court’s Guardianship Assistance Desk.
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Reason: |
The Guardianship Assistance Desk located on the tenth floor of the County Administration Building, provides assistance to individuals who wish to represent themselves in obtaining guardianship of minors in the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Volunteer attorneys counsel clients on guardianship law and help them prepare necessary court papers with the assistance of court staff. The Chicago Bar Foundation has developed self-help packets for those clients who wish to prepare their own papers. The Chicago Bar Foundation has received national recognition, including an award from the American Bar Association, for its work in assisting the public with over 15,000 guardianship petitions over the past seven years.
For the past seven years, The Chicago Bar Foundation, with help of the Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation (CVLS) and court staff, has managed the Guardianship Assistance Desk. The Chicago Bar Foundation and the CVLS have pledged to match the value of the County’s contribution to the program. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $40,000.00. Contract period: May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2004. (310-260 Account). Requisition No. 33100024.
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ITEM #33
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 01-41-926 with Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for the County-wide hardware maintenance agreement.
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Reason: |
Sentinel Technologies, Inc. was chosen after evaluating the Request for Proposal (RFP) submissions for a computer hardware maintenance provider. In the past two years, Sentinel Technologies, Inc. has provided comprehensive support with qualified technicians for the multitude of diverse computers and systems used by the County at the lowest cost. This is the second year of a 3-year renewal option. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $2,993,700.00. Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004. (012-441 Account). Requisition No. 30120030.
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ITEM #34
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 21, 2003 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-41-924 with St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, for neonatology and pediatric services for newborn patients.
CONTRACT RENEWALS continued
ITEM #34 cont'd
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Reason: |
This contract enables the Bureau of Health Services to provide twenty-four (24) hour daily on-site coverage of neonatology and pediatric services for newborn patients at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Revenue generating estimate: $1,876,170.00 ($938,085.00 per year). Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.
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ITEM #35
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 24, 2003 from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-41-919 with Pediatric Center of Chicago, Ltd., Chicago, Illinois, for neonatology and pediatric physician services.
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Reason: |
Pediatric Center of Chicago, Ltd. will provide physician services for newborn patients at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital as part of the Bureau’s arrangements to provide these services. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $345,970.00 ($172,985.00 per year). Revenue generating estimate: $539,838.00 ($269,919.00 per year). Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005. (543-260 Account). Requisition No. 35430417.
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ITEM #36
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services
requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to renew Contract No. 00-43-779 with St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, for maternal fetal medicine and hospital services.
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Reason: |
The Bureau’s physicians and nurse midwives practicing at the Logan Square Health Center would obtain privileges and have the option to deliver their patients at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, maintaining continuity of care for patients. |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Revenue generating estimate: $44,000.00 ($22,000.00 per year). Contract period: April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2005.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT
ITEM #37
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication from
STANLEY A. MOLIS, Director, Department for Management of Information Systems
requesting to amend prior authorization to renew Contract No. 99-41-1527 with Farrington Consulting, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois, for 1,200 hours of technical services to reflect the most recent contract number, Contract No. 00-41-168.
APPROVAL OF PAYMENT
ITEM #38
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated January 28, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
requesting approval of payment in the amount of $48,500.00 to the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, Chicago, Illinois, for the field site visit for accreditation of the residency program.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $48,500.00. (897-185 Account).
PROPOSED CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS
ITEM #39
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258611
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 7, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Criminal Courts Building (CCB)/Criminal Courts Administration Building (CCAB) Life Safety Systems Replacement and 6th District Courthouse Upgrades. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
This project is a major repair/replacement of the deteriorating fire alarm system and the HVAC/building management system in the CCAB and the duress system in the CCAB. It also includes the 6th District HVAC upgrades.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #40
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258612
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 7, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Criminal Courts Administrative Building (CCAB) Plaza Deck and Drainage System Repairs. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
This project provides for the repair of the CCAB plaza deck and building’s kitchen drainage system. It also includes an upgrade of the exterior lighting systems.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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PROPOSED CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued
ITEM #41
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258613
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 27, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for Countywide Building Exterior Inspection and Stabilization – Sengstacke Clinic Wall. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
This project provides for the repair and stabilization of a common wall between the Sengstacke Clinic and a former power plant building at the old Provident Hospital. This wall must be stabilized prior to the demolition of the vacant power plant.
Bond Issue (9000 Bond Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #42
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258614
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 7, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the Skokie Garage Lift Pump Station. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
This project will add a new sump pump to the garage basement to reduce the possibility of ground water entering the courthouse basement mechanical room at the area located north of the courthouse.
Bond Issue (20000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
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ITEM #43
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONSTRUCTION #258615
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 7, 2003 from
MICHAEL E. LAMONT, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Transmitted herewith for your approval is a request for approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of $99,956.54 payable to Henricksen & Company, contractor for equipment bid package #11 - furniture and artwork for Stroger Hospital of Cook County. It is respectfully requested that this honorable body approve this request.
This change provides for various equipment additions and deletions, including field coordination and user changes. This is the final change order and will closeout this contract.
PROPOSED CAPITAL PROGRAM ITEMS continued
ITEM #43 cont'd
Contract No. 01-53-850
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Original Contract Sum: |
$3,805,477.88 |
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Total Modifications to-date: |
00.00 |
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Adjusted contract to-date: |
3,805,477.88 |
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Amount of this Modification: |
99,956.54 |
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Adjusted Contract Sum: |
$3,905,434.42 |
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $99,956.54. Bond Issue (28000 Account).
Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.
REAL ESTATE MATTERS
ITEM #44
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the lease covering the lease of space at 6257 South Archer Avenue, 1st floor, Summit, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Anthony J. Peraica, 16th District field office #2. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:
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Landlord: |
Steve Landek and Prairie Bank & Trust Company as Trustee under trust #95-007 |
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Tenant: |
County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Anthony J. Peraica |
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Term: |
12/01/02 to 11/30/06 |
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Cancellation: |
30 days, written notice either party |
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Location: |
6257 South Archer Avenue, 1st floor, Summit, Illinois 60501 |
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Space Occupied: |
Approximately 1,586 square feet |
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Rate per square foot: |
$3.78 |
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RENT: |
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Monthly: |
$500.00 |
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Annual: |
$6,000.00 |
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #45
WITHDRAWN
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first amendment to lease covering the lease of space at 1057 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, for the use of Commissioner Mike Quigley, 10th District field office. The legal and budgetary requirements are met in accordance with the Cook County Board ordinances, relating to district offices. Details are:
REAL ESTATE MATTERS continued
ITEM #45 cont'd
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Landlord: |
Buck-Sem, L.L.C., an Illinois Limited Liability Company |
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Tenant: |
County of Cook for the use of Commissioner Mike Quigley |
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Term: |
12/01/02 to 11/30/06 |
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Cancellation: |
30 days, written notice either party |
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Location: |
1057 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60657 |
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Space Occupied: |
2,040 square feet |
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Rate per square foot: |
$8.23 |
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RENT: |
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Monthly: |
$1,400.00 |
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Annual: |
$16,800.00 |
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Monthly utility allowance: |
$300.00 |
Landlord’s utility allowance shall not exceed $3,600.00 per year.
Approval recommended.
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ITEM #46
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 11, 2003 from
JOHN W. DAVIS, Director, Real Estate Management Division
requesting approval of the first amendment to license between County of Cook, as licensor and Northwestern University as licensee, located at the Second District, Third District and Fifth District Court buildings. The space is utilized for courses on traffic safety education. Detailed are:
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Licensor: |
County of Cook |
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Licensee: |
Northwestern University |
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Location: |
Second District Court Building, 5600 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, Illinois Third District Court Building, 2121 Euclid Avenue, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
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Term: |
12/01/2002 to 11/30/2007 |
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Cancellation: |
Licensor ninety (90) days, or immediately upon written notice Licensee sixty (60) days, written notice to Licensor |
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Space Occupied: |
7,640 square feet |
License fee:
Monthly: $2,250.00
Annual: $27,000.00
Rate per square foot: $3.53
Approval recommended.
BID OPENING - COMMISSIONER QUIGLEY
ITEM #47
REFERRED TO RESPECTIVE DEPARTMENTS FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION
Submitting for your consideration, bids which were opened under his supervision on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at 10:00 A.M., in the County Building, Chicago, Illinois.
COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT
ITEM #48
APPROVED
COMMISSIONER HANSEN VOTED "NO" ON CONTRACT NO. 02-54-1153 WITH RAY O'HERRON COMPANY OF OAKBROOK TERRACE, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 02-72-1228 WITH PROGRESSIVE INDUSTRIES, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-58-289 WITH RBC, INC.; CONTRACT NO. 03-51-234 WITH SMITHEREEN; and CONTRACT NO. 02-84-1266 WITH TOMPKINS PRINTING EQUIPMENT COMPANY.
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 #49
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 5, 2003 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
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:
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LOCATION |
TYPE |
SECTION NUMBER |
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Brainard Avenue, Joliet Road to Plainfield Road (City of Countryside) |
Bituminous resurfacing |
02-W7621-01-RS |
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Church Street, Linder Avenue to Gross Point Road (Village of Skokie) |
Bituminous resurfacing |
03-A8427-03-RS |
I respectfully request that your Honorable Body concur in this recommendation (600-600 Account).
CONTRACT RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT
ITEM #50
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 14, 2003 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highways
Re: Request for Contract Renewal and Amendment
Curb lane cleaning services for five (5) maintenance areas
Elgin Sweeping Services, Inc.
Section: 02-IFCLS-03-GM
Fiscal Impact: $263,020.64
The Bureau of Maintenance of the Highway Department has an existing contract with Elgin Sweeping, Inc. to provide curb lane cleaning services for five (5) maintenance areas. This service contract was awarded by the County Board on May 7, 2002 for a period of twelve (12) months from May 7, 2002 to May 6, 2003. A condition of the current contract allows for a one year renewal at the same terms with mutual written agreement between the parties. Elgin Sweeping Services, Inc. wishes to renew the existing contract with the Highway Department under the same terms and conditions for an additional year.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
CONTRACT RENEWAL AND AMENDMENT continued
ITEM #50 cont'd
The amendment results from a change of work to be performed. Additional work will be required for the springtime Initial Arterial cleaning cycle for 56.40 curb lane miles in District #3 which was not part of the original contract. The original contract called for a fall Full Arterial cleaning cycle only. The unit price for cleaning the curb lane for District #3 will be same as Districts #1, 2, 4 and 5 which is $332.91 per curb lane mile which was required in the original contract. The additional cost for 56.40 curb lane miles will be $18,776.13 for District #3. This additional amount will change the original contract price from $244,244.51 to $263,020.64.
I, therefore, respectfully recommend to your Honorable Body that authorization for a twelve (12) month renewal be approved from May 7, 2003 to May 6, 2004 in the amount of $263,020.64.
AGREEMENT
ITEM #51
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Emergency Vehicle Pre-emptive Device (EVPD) Installation Agreement between the County of Cook and the Palatine Rural Fire Protection District Installation a new EVPD signal Ela Road at Palatine Road in the Village of Inverness Section: 02-V5744-03-CH Fiscal Impact: $5,000.00 (100% reimbursable by the District) from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION
ITEM #52
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution Widening, milling and resurfacing the existing pavement, etc. Devon Avenue at Nerge Road and Nerge Road at Rohlwing Road in the Village of Elk Grove Section: 02-B1113-07-CH Fiscal Impact: $375,000.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account) |
COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION
ITEM #53
APPROVED
Submitting for your approval ONE (1) COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL
RESOLUTION:
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1. |
Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Voltz Road Bridge over Union Pacific (C&NW) Railroad in the Village of Northbrook Section: 92-A7522-01-BR Final Cost: $1,723,345.39 |
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
RESOLUTION
ITEM #54
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 27, 2003 from
WALLY S. KOS, P.E., Superintendent of Highway
Re: Resolution authorizing Superintendent of Highways to act as
County Agent in execution of Certain Agreements
Fiscal Impact: None
The Highway Department submits for approval a Resolution wherein your Honorable Body approves an Addendum required by the State of Illinois for previously executed highway agreements involving the State. The Addendum requires projects funded by a specific agreement be subjected to the Prevailing Wage Act. The Addendum causes no fiscal impact to the County and does not conflict with any current Highway Department practices.
Further, the Resolution authorizes the Superintendent of Highways to execute the Addendum on behalf of your Honorable Body.
The Resolution has been prepared by this Department and approved by the State’s Attorney’s Office. I therefore respectfully recommend that the Resolution be adopted and that twenty (20) certified copies be returned to this Department for use in processing the Addendum to agreements as they may occur.
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT and CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioners
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED AGENT OF THE BOARD OF COOK COUNTY COMMISSIONERS REGARDING APPROVAL OF A STATE OF ILLINOIS REQUIRED ADDENDUM TO PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENTS FOR HIGHWAY PROJECTS INVOLVING THE COUNTY OF COOK
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois is now requiring a "prevailing wage" clause be included in all State and Federal Agreements for highway construction projects which are locally let and administered; and
WHEREAS, inclusion of said clause is to be applied retroactively, as determined by the State, to previously executed Agreements; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has entered into several Agreements which will require said Addendum; and
WHEREAS, said Addendum has no fiscal impact upon the County of Cook and the provision of said Addendum does not conflict with or contradict the practices of the County of Cook; and
WHEREAS, to ease the burden upon the Board of County Commissioners in responding to each and every Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, on behalf of the County of Cook, hereby approve the insertion of the following clause in previously approved and executed Agreements with the State of Illinois for highway construction projects:
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued
RESOLUTION continued
ITEM #54 cont'd
All projects for the construction of fixed works which are financed in whole or in part funds provided by this Agreement and/or amendment shall be subject to the Prevailing Wage Act (620 ILCS 130/0.1 et seq.) unless the provisions of that Act exempt its application.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Superintendent of Highways of the Cook County Highway Department is hereby authorized and directed to execute, by his signature, the aforesaid Addendum to any and all previously approved and executed highway construction Agreements with the State of Illinois as submitted by the State of Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution will be submitted to each Addendum executed by the Superintendent of Highways as a result of this Resolution.
CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK
ITEM #55
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES
Submitting two (2) change in plans and extra work:
1. Section: 92-C1126-01-RP. Sauk Trail, Ridgeland Avenue to I-57 Expressway-West Leg in the Village of Richton Park. Adjustment of quantities and new items. $477,556.77 (Deduction).
#258616
2. Section: 02-8PVMK-25-GM. Pavement markings - 2002. Final adjustment of quantities. $57,055.66 (Deduction).
#258617
REPORT
ITEM #56
REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON ROADS AND BRIDGES #258618
Submitting the Bureau of Construction's Progress Report for the month ending February 28, 2003.
TRANSFER OF FUNDS
ITEM #57
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 20, 2003 from
MIKE QUIGLEY, County Commissioners
I am seeking Board approval in transferring $1,792.00 from Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified (018-390) to Computer Equipment (018-579). Funds from the Supplies Account will be utilized to upgrade the outdated computer systems in the downtown office.
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TRANSFER OF FUNDS continued
ITEM #58
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2003 from
LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioner
I am seeking Board approval in transferring $1,000.00 from Supplies and Materials Not Otherwise Classified (018-390) to Computer Equipment (018-579).
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
ITEM #59
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated April 3, 2003 from
RUDOLPH SANCHEZ, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training
transmitting a communication requesting authorization to receive from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), additional Workforce Investment Act Title I funds in the amount of $12,913.78. These funds represent additional Incentive Funds resulting from POET's overall successful performance under Program Year 2001 (July 1, 2000-June 30, 2001) of the Workforce Investment Act. These bonus funds will be used to provide additional services to Adult and Dislocated Workers, primarily residing in the South and West suburbs of Cook County.
This is an entitlement grant and is not subject to the application process.
There are no matching funds for this grant.
Estimated Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Award: $12,913.78. Funding Period: November 8, 2002 through June 30, 2003.
STROGER HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
ITEM #60
RECEIVED AND FILED
Transmitting a Communication, dated February 26, 2003 from
LACY L. THOMAS, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County
Submitting herewith the Stroger Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of January 28, 2003.
RESOLUTIONS
ITEM #61
APPROVED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 17, 2003 from
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
SUBJECT: Resolution to Retain 2003 Private Activity Bond Volume Cap
respectfully request the adoption of this resolution and authorization to notify the Office of the Governor of the County’s intent to retain its bond volume cap for various housing and economic development purposes.
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #61 cont'd
The County of Cook must adopt a resolution to retain $8,197,500.00 in private activity bonds no later than April 30, 2003. Failure to adopt such a resolution and notification to the Office of the Governor would result in forfeiture of the bond cap to the State.
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Concerning 2003 Bond Volume Cap
WHEREAS, the County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) is a home rule unit under Subsection (a) of Section 6, Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, there exists within the borders of the County a recognized need for decent, well-constructed and maintained affordable housing and the need for lower cost financing of business expansion to create and retain jobs; and
WHEREAS, the County is authorized under state law and the County’s home rule powers, among other purposes, (i) to issue revenue bonds (“Bonds”) to finance below market interest rate mortgage loans to individuals, (ii) to finance below market interest rate loans to businesses and other organizations to encourage the creation and retention of jobs, and (iii) to issue mortgage credits certificates (“Certificates”) to provide housing assistance for qualified individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”) limits the amount of Bonds and Certificates that may be issued by the County on a tax-exempt basis under the Code; and
WHEREAS, the County desires to consider establishing and implementing 2003 Bond and Certificate programs with the allocation of its 2003 bond volume cap as defined in Section 146 of the Code (the “Volume Cap”) in the amount of $8,197,500.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Illinois Private Activity Bond Allocation Act (the “Act”), the County’s Volume Cap allocation may be ceded to the State of Illinois if it is not used or allocated to specific projects or purposes by April 30, 2003.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and the Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, Illinois (“Corporate Authorities”):
Section 1. Public Purpose. It is hereby found, determined and declared that the purpose of this Resolution is to take steps designed to reduce the cost of financing principal residences located in the County in order to provide decent, affordable housing for qualifying persons of low and moderate income; to provide below market interest rate loans to businesses and other organizations to create and retain jobs; and issue bonds for any other purpose allowed by law.
Section 2. Allocation of Volume Cap. The Corporate Authorities hereby authorize the allocation of the entire amount of the County’s Volume Cap for calendar year 2003 to a Single Family Mortgage Bond, a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program, an Industrial Revenue Bond Program, any combination thereof, or any other purpose allowed by law, to be approved by the Corporate Authorities.
Section 3. Approval of Further Actions. From and after the adoption of this Resolution, the proper officials, agents and employees of the County are hereby authorized, empowered and directed to do all such acts and things and to execute all such documents as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of this Resolution or to effectuate the purpose hereof.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and approval.
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RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #62
APPROVED
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called from our midst Officer Eric E. DeWit born into time February 6, 1980, born into eternity February 17, 2003; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eric E. DeWit attended Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Class of 1998 and attended Praire State College where he received his Associates Degree; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eric E. DeWit began his law enforcement career graduating from the Chicago Police Academy in May of 2002. His career began with the Village of Markham Police Department then he transferred to the Village of Matteson Police Department, October 26, 2002; and
WHEREAS, Officer Eric E. DeWit married the love of his life, Monique “Demi” Rush on September 7, 2002 and to that union a daughter Kylie (one month old) was born. These two wonderful people were very dear to his heart; and
WHEREAS, he leaves to cherish his memory: parents Dariel (Purcell) and Eugene DeWit, his grandmother Dariel Mongeau, his two brothers Marc DeWit and Adam DeWit, brother-in-law Erich Rush, and mother-in-law Melody Rush, and all his fellow Patrol Officers of the Village of Matteson and the entire law enforcement community across Cook County, the State of Illinois, and the United States of America.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby extends to the Village of Matteson its deepest sorrow and extends its most heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones and many friends of Officer Eric E. DeWit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread in everlasting thoughts upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy be provided to the family of Officer Eric E. DeWit, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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ITEM #63
APPROVED AS AMENDED
Transmitting a Communication, dated March 24, 2003 from
MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
Transmitting herewith is a wage Resolution covering registered nurses, for your consideration and approval.
Estimated Cost: $9,188,162.00 8,055,025.00.
RESOLUTIONS continued
ITEM #63 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, general increases and salary adjustments for the period December 1, 2001 through November 30, 2004, have been negotiated between Cook County and the Illinois Nurses Association (I.N.A.); and
WHEREAS, these general increases and salary adjustments are reflected in the Salary Schedules.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that these general increases and salary adjustments be approved by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ITEM #64
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 29 Consent Calendar items for April 3, 2003.
CC ITEM #1
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Mr. Antonio M. Romanuci has been the President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers for the past year; and
WHEREAS, the Justinian Society of Lawyers works diligently to promote the goals of justice and stewardship within the field of law; and
WHEREAS, among Mr. Romanuci’s achievements as the President of the Justinian Society of Lawyers, he has increased the treasury of the Society as well as increased the scholarship fund to provide for promising young law students; and
WHEREAS, although his term as president has expired, his impact on the Society will remain as his leadership was of such a high caliber; and
WHEREAS, he is inspired by his wonderful wife Diane and loving family, to strive for nothing but excellence within his field of law, and within the community; and
WHEREAS, this Honorable Body takes great pride in recognizing those members of the community who work to advance progress and promote hard work in society.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to extend their thanks to Mr. Antonio M. Romanuci for his hard work and leadership among his peers in the Justinian Society of Lawyers and as a member of the community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and an official copy be tendered to Mr. Antonio M. Romanuci.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #2
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Carmen Rey, recipient of the
“Unsung Heroine Award”, 14th County District
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey has been chosen as the 2003 Unsung Heroine from the 14th District; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey was born in Cuba and attended Havana University graduating with a degree in engineering and a minor in sugar chemistry; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey became the first female sugar chemist in the history of Cuba’s sugar industry; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey fled the political and social upheaval in Cuba and sought political asylum in the United States with her husband and children; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey moved to Palatine in 1983 to work as a principal scientist for the Quaker Oats Research Laboratories; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey became a devoted member of her community; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey played an integral role in planning, developing and participating in community outreach programs, working especially with the burgeoning Hispanic community; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey served on the Northeast Palatine Resource Network Board of Directors, the Palatine Public Library Foundation, volunteers at the Palatine Township Adopt-A-Family and Apple Tree programs and serves on the Township Sesquicentennial Committee; and
WHEREAS, Carmen Rey is also a founding member of Consejo Hispano Americano de Palatine.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Carmen Rey on receiving Cook County’s 2003 Unsung Heroine Award for the 14th District and commend her for her self-less work and dedication on behalf of the citizens of the Palatine area community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Carmen Rey as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #3
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
GREGG GOSLIN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,
CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Kent Fuller, Glenview’s Citizen of the Year
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller has been chosen as Glenview’s Citizen of the Year for 2002; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller served for 20 years on the Village of Glenview’s Planning Commission, seven years as its chairman; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller was elected to the Glenview Village Board and served for 12 years; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller is a consummate environmentalist in both a professional and volunteer capacity; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller has worked at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for seven years in urban planning, community organization and open space preservation; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller worked for 27 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in various capacities from water quality planning and environmental impact assessments to lead liaison to various environmental organizations; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller was a founding member and president of Park Dwellings, Inc., a not-for-profit corporation providing affordable housing, a long time member of the North Branch Restoration Project and Volunteer Stewardship Network and is site steward of the Glenview Air Station Prairie; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller has had many accomplishments over the course of his civic and volunteer activities including developing the Chicago Wilderness Biodiversity Recovery Plan, Creation of the Bi-national State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conferences, design of Lake Glenview and Gallery Park, development of affordable housing in Glenview and preserving the Glenview Air Station Prairie; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller has a B.S. and M.S. in forest management from Penn State and undertook post graduate studies in regional planning and local and state government at the University of Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, Kent Fuller was born and raised in Glenview and with his wife Jeryl, have four children and five grandchildren.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County does hereby congratulate Kent Fuller on receiving the Glenview Citizen of the Year Award for 2002 and commend him for his self-less work and dedication on behalf of the citizens of Glenview and the environmental community; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Kent Fuller as a symbol of this auspicious occasion and let it also be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body.
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ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #4
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY and PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Stella T. Siegel from our midst, and
WHEREAS Stella T. Siegel (nee Kusiolek) was the beloved wife of the late Stanley W. Siegel, and
WHEREAS Stella T. Siegel was the loving mother of the Honorable Eugene (Linda, the late Virginia) Siegel, Loretta (Raymond) Dubovik, Daniel (the late Maryann), Jerome (Mary Ann) and the late Patricia, and
WHEREAS Stella T. Siegel was the fond sister of Jean Kristan, and
WHEREAS Stella T. Siegel was dear grandmother of 12, the dearest great-grandmother of 21, the devoted great-great-grandmother of one, and the cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Stella T. Siegel was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Stella T. Siegel, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of same be tendered to the family of Stella T. Siegel, that her memory may be so honored and ever cherished.
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CC ITEM #5
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOHN P. DALEY and PRESIDENT JOHN H. STROGER, JR., County Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI,
DEBORAH SIMS, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #5 cont'd
RESOLUTION
Honoring Ms. Pauline Daniels, recipient of the
Eighth Annual “Unsung Heroine Award”, 11th County District
WHEREAS Cook County Board President John H. Stroger, Jr. has appointed a Commission on Women’s Issues to address areas of concern to women in Cook County and serve as an advocate for their interests, and
WHEREAS the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues has created an award, now in its eighth year, to honor those women who are viewed by their communities as having made exceptional contributions to others, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels has served her community of Oak Lawn as an active and contributing citizen for nearly six decades, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels began her years of volunteerism and charitable services in Oak Lawn as a member of Pilgrim Faith Church, where she served as Secretary to the Church Council for nine years, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels has been a dedicated and loyal volunteer for the Parent Teacher Associations of Oak Lawn, Hometown School District 123 and Covington School, where she was elected PTA President, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels has worked tirelessly as an advocate for the needs of education, and was instrumental in obtaining the necessary funding to accommodate the growth of the school system in Oak Lawn, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels is known for her love of reading and literature, having served as Assistant Librarian at the Oak Lawn Public Library from 1952 to 1975, and was a founding organizer of its support group, Friends of the Library, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels presently serves as legislative chairperson of the Worth Township Seniors, president of the Oak Lawn Senior Council, and secretary/treasurer for the local chapter of AARP, and
WHEREAS Pauline Daniels is known with great fondness and affection by all who have turned to her for help, counsel and friendship, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County take this opportunity on behalf of the people of Cook County to express their sincere gratitude to Pauline Daniels, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a ceremonial copy thereof be transmitted as a symbol of appreciation, and a testimonial of the high esteem in which Pauline Daniels is regarded by Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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CC ITEM #6
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #6 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Erick Carlson of Arlington Heights, has earned the title of Eagle Scout for his service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Erick Carlson has been an active Scout in Troop 132, and
WHEREAS, Erick Carlson advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and
WHEREAS, Erick Carlson has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and will be duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Erick Carlson be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Eagle Scout Erick Carlson to commemorate this significant occasion.
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CC ITEM #7
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Gregory Grooms of Streamwood, has earned the title of Eagle Scout for his service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Gregory Grooms has been an active Scout in Troop 490, and
WHEREAS, Gregory Grooms advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and
WHEREAS, Gregory Grooms has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and will be duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Gregory Grooms be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Eagle Scout Gregory Grooms to commemorate this significant occasion.
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CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #8
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Steven Huber of Hoffman Estates, has earned the title of Eagle Scout for his service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Steven Huber has been an active Scout in Troop 497, and
WHEREAS, Steven Huber advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and
WHEREAS, Steven Huber has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and will be duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Steven Huber be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Eagle Scout Steven Huber to commemorate this significant occasion.
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CC ITEM #9
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Simon of Mt. Prospect, has earned the title of Eagle Scout for his service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Simon has been an active Scout in Troop 23, and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Simon advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and
WHEREAS, Joseph J. Simon has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and will be duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, now, therefore
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ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #9 cont'd
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Joseph J. Simon be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Eagle Scout Joseph J. Simon to commemorate this significant occasion.
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CC ITEM #10
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Richard Smanski of Hanover Park, has earned the title of Eagle Scout for his service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Richard Smanski has been an active Scout in Troop 398, and
WHEREAS, Richard Smanski advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and
WHEREAS, Richard Smanski has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and will be duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Richard Smanski be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Eagle Scout Richard Smanski to commemorate this significant occasion.
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CC ITEM #11
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
CARL R. HANSEN, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #11 cont'd
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Titus Wong of Des Plaines, has earned the title of Eagle Scout for his service to the community, and
WHEREAS, Titus Wong has been an active Scout in Troop 23, and
WHEREAS, Titus Wong advanced through the ranks of the Boy Scouts, and by so doing has demonstrated perseverance and commitment to the rigors of scouting, and
WHEREAS, Titus Wong has successfully passed the Board of Review and attained the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in Scouting, and will be duly honored and appropriately recognized at the Eagle Court of Honor Ceremony, now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, that Eagle Scout Titus Wong be commended and congratulated for this outstanding achievement, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a ceremonial copy of same be presented to Eagle Scout Titus Wong to commemorate this significant occasion.
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CC ITEM #12
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
EARLEAN COLLINS, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Marilyn De Mara Clancy, recipient of the
"Unsung Heroine Award”, 1st County District
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created an 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, Marilyn De Mara Clancy has contributed significantly to the City of Chicago through her professional expertise in tourism, marketing, and communications; and
WHEREAS, she is currently the president of Clancy & Company, a communications management and marketing firm which provides services to various clients, including the Illinois Bureau of Tourism, the Sears Tower Skydeck, the North Pier Festival Market and the Chicago Architecture Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Clancy has also served as the past executive director of the Chicago Tourism Council. As the first director of this official tourism promotion agency for the City of Chicago, she designed and carried out a marketing plan, administered a $1 million dollar budget, and represented the Council within the media and tourism community in the U.S. and abroad; and
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ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #12 cont'd
WHEREAS, Ms. Clancy’s community experience includes serving on the allocations committee of the Community Chest, the board of International Women Associates, the marketing committee of the Illinois Arts Alliance, the board of the River North Association, the membership committee of the Greater North Michigan Avenue Association, and the board of Illinois Bureau of Tourism.
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 Marilyn De Mara Clancy for her outstanding public 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 Marilyn De Mara Clancy 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
BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Margaret A. Davis, recipient of the
"Unsung Heroine Award", 2nd County District
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created an 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, Margaret A. Davis’ professional career in nursing and healthcare has had a lasting impact. She is currently the chief program officer of the Healthcare Consortium of Illinois. In this role, she is responsible for the administration of the Healthy Start Southeast Chicago infant mortality reduction project; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Davis is an advanced practice nurse, having worked 20 years at the Daniel Hale Williams Health Center in the Robert Taylor Homes; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Davis has presented numerous workshops for the National Black Nurses Association, the American Red Cross, the American Cancer Society and the American Public Health Association. She is the recipient of the prestigious Hildrus Poindexter Award from the Black Caucus of Health Workers-American Public Health Association, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Davis has numerous professional and community affiliations that include the Chicago Chapter of the National Black Nurses Association, the American Nurses Association, the Boy Scouts of America, the National Council of Negro Women, the WACA Network, Homan Square Community Center Foundation, the Homan Park Advisory Council, the North Lawndale Civic and Educational Club, the Westside branch of the NAACP and the 7th Congressional Child Welfare Taskforce.
CONSENT CALENDAR continued
ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #13 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 Margaret A. Davis for her outstanding public 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 Margaret A. Davis 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
JERRY BUTLER, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS,
JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Dr. Jewell Oates, recipient of the
"Unsung Heroine Award", 3rd County District
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created an 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, as the first permanent executive director of The Women’s Treatment Center, Dr. Jewell Oates has consistently gone beyond her professional responsibilities to fulfill the vision for the Center; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Oates’ leadership has made The Women’s Treatment Center a national model for substance abuse treatment for women with young children and is one of the few facilities nationally, and the premier facility in Chicago and Illinois to accommodate and encourage women with young children to seek treatment; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1990, TWTC’s programs provide a continuum of care for women in a residential setting that includes substance abuse education, problem solving and conflict resolution skills development, technical, social and parenting skills development, and day care services for children whose mothers are in treatment; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Oates also serves on the advisory board for the Children and Family Justice Center, on the advisory board for the Children and Family Research Center, and is an alumni of Leadership Illinois.
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 Dr. Jewell Oates for her outstanding public service and dedication; and
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ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #14 cont'd
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 Dr. Jewell Oates 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
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
Co-Sponsored by
JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY,
ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN,
ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Hortencia Seymore, recipient of the
"Unsung Heroine Award", 4th County District
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created an 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, Hortencia Seymore may not realize it, but she is the soul of her family and a jewel of her community; and
WHEREAS, after years of working for the Illinois Department of Public Aid, Ms. Seymore decided to return to college. She was 50 years old when she enrolled at Chicago State University. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in human services, twenty-two years ago; and
WHEREAS, retirement in 1995 from a career in human services did not slow Ms. Seymore down. She volunteers weekly with a group from St. Dorothy’s Parish, working in the soup kitchen at Corpus Christi, feeding seniors, the homeless and unemployed. She is also active in the American Association for Retired Persons and the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Once a month, she attends AARP meetings where she performs duties as treasurer; and
WHEREAS, last year, Ms. Seymore put everything on hold when her only daughter, Robin, died of breast cancer. She is now teaching Robin’s son, her grandson, Marcus, how to give back to the community through their volunteer time together at health fairs and in soup kitchens.
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 Hortencia Seymore for her outstanding public 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 Hortencia Seymore is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #16
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Deborah Harper, recipient of the
"Unsung Heroine Award", 5th County District
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created an 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, since her appointment as the director of community affairs for the city of Chicago Heights three years ago, Deborah Harper has helped numerous families in Chicago Heights and the southern suburbs. During a tragic accident, a twelve-year-old girl accidentally hung herself. Because the family had no insurance and very little resources to help pay for the funeral, Ms. Harper arranged for this young lady’s funeral and burial expenses to be paid; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Harper has developed a statewide reputation as an advocate for seniors and has testified before the Illinois Senate on issues that affect senior citizens and has organized seniors on healthcare issues; and
WHEREAS, she has worked with Cook County Commissioner Deborah Sims on an energy fair that helped over 6,000 Cook County residents secure help on their energy bills and she has helped hundreds of homeless people gain temporary shelter in the winter months and has arranged for thousands of needy people to receive food baskets during the holiday season; and
WHEREAS, in addition to her humanitarian efforts, Ms. Harper has organized the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration in Chicago Heights. What had been a small gathering of local residents is now one of the largest celebrations of Dr. King’s legacy in the southern suburbs.
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 Deborah Harper for her outstanding public 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 Deborah Harper is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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ITEM #64 cont'd
CC ITEM #17
Submitting a Resolution sponsored by
JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, County Commissioner
Co-Sponsored by
JOHN H. STROGER, JR., PRESIDENT, JERRY BUTLER, FORREST CLAYPOOL,
EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN, GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, ROBERTO MALDONADO, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO,
ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS,
BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners
RESOLUTION
Honoring Sister Laurinda Hefel, O.P., recipient of the
"Unsung Heroine Award", 6th County District
WHEREAS, the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues created an 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, Sister Laurinda Hefel entered the Order of Dubuque Franciscans 39 years ago because of its emphasis on service to the poor and its advocacy for peace and justice; and
WHEREAS, Sister Laurinda has served at Saint Christopher School in Midlothian for the past 29 years and teaches two classes of kindergarten each day and works tirelessly to help those in need. Besides her work with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society in Saint Christopher Parish, she also works at a local soup kitchen, delivers food to AIDS patients and collects coats and household items for the needy; and
WHEREAS, she also has a ministry at Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County where she is a minister of communion, bringing communion to the homebound; and
WHEREAS, during what should be her summer vacations, Sister Laurinda has traveled to Kentucky and Mississippi and spent time working and bringing help and hope to those who live in these desperately poor regions.
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 Sister Laurinda Hefel for her outstanding public 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 Sister Laurinda Hefel is regarded by the Members of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County.
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