POST BOARD ACTION AGENDA

 

Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

County Board Room, County Building

Tuesday, April 20, 2004, 10:00 A.M.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

 

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED

 

ITEM #1

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

BOBBIE L. STEELE, County Commissioner

 

I am requesting that the Cook County Board of Commissioners reconsider and approve as amended the following Ordinance, which was previously approved on the New Items Agenda, Item #1 (page 1) at the April 8, 2004 Board Meeting.

 

The amendment is indicated by the underscored language which is found in Article III, Section 3-1(a).

 

Submitting a Proposed Ordinance sponsored by

 

BOBBIE L. STEELE, ROBERTO MALDONADO and DEBORAH SIMS, County Commissioners

 

Co-Sponsored by

 

JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH ANN DOODY GORMAN,

GREGG GOSLIN, CARL R. HANSEN, JOSEPH MARIO MORENO, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY,

ANTHONY J. PERAICA, MIKE QUIGLEY, PETER N. SILVESTRI and LARRY SUFFREDIN,

County Commissioners

 

AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN EMPLOYMENT DEMONSTRATION PILOT PROJECT

FOR FIRST TIME NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS ENTITLED

“THE COOK COUNTY RE-ENTRY EMPLOYMENT PROJECT”

 

WHEREAS, Illinois has the ninth largest prison system in the United States; and

 

WHEREAS, there are currently almost 44,000 individuals incarcerated by the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) with an additional 35,000 under the Department’s supervision in the State of Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, there are now more than 11,000 persons incarcerated in the Cook County Department of Corrections; and

 

WHEREAS, the majority of individuals currently incarcerated have committed non-violent offenses; and

 

WHEREAS, the majority of these individuals upon release return to communities within Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, there are currently 425,000 formerly incarcerated individuals in Illinois with the majority residing in communities within Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, there are approximately 30,000 inmates scheduled to be released from IDOC institutions this year with more than 60% returning to Cook County; and

 

WHEREAS, currently there is a 44% recidivism rate for former offenders released from state correctional facilities in Illinois; and

 

WHEREAS, access to livable wage employment has proven to be a key factor in reducing the re-commission of crime and the rate of recidivism; and

 

WHEREAS, the unemployment rate among former incarcerated individuals who are county residents is higher than the general population in large part due to the social stigma of being an ex-offender, unfair employment discrimination, and the lack of access to legal employment opportunities, education and vocational training within sectors of government and private industry due to current policies; and

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED continued

 

ITEM #1 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, government should be an exemplar to private industry in regards to providing equal opportunity for qualified individuals seeking employment.

 

BE IT ORDAINED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners shall enact the following ordinance to establish a Re-entry Employment Demonstration Pilot Program with the goal of enrolling one hundred (100) adults who are former offenders and residents of the County and with the goal of removing barriers to Cook County government employment opportunities and to encourage participation by County officers and by private sector employers as a strategy for increasing public safety and reducing recidivism.

 

 

ARTICLE I.  GENERAL PROVISIONS

 

Section 1-1      This ordinance shall be known as the “Cook County Re-entry Employment Project Ordinance.”

 

Applicability

 

Section 1-2      (a)  This ordinance shall establish the provision for and control of the issuance of Certificates of Completion to first time nonviolent offenders by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

                        (b)  This ordinance shall direct the Review Panel and the Cook County Board of Commissioners as to how to remove obstacles and encourage employment within Cook County government and with private sector employers who secure contracts from Cook County government for program participants who are nonviolent first time former offenders.

 

Severability

 

Section 1-3      If any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person is for any reason deemed to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect, impair or invalidate any remaining section, subsection, paragraph, sentence or clause hereof or the application of this ordinance to any other person.

 

Effective Date

 

Section 1-4      (a)  This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage and publication.

 

(b)  Within 6 months after the implementation of this Pilot Project, the Review Panel shall report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners regarding the use, costs, effectiveness, and future viability of the Program as related to employability of first time nonviolent offenders.

 

 

ARTICLE II.  DEFINITIONS

 

Section 2-1      As used in the Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project Ordinance:

 

(a)  "Eligible offender" means a person who has been convicted of a crime or of an offense that is not a crime of violence as defined in Section 2 of the Crime Victims Compensation Act, a Class X or a non-probationable offense, or a violation of Article 11 or Article 12 of the Criminal Code of 1961, and who has not been convicted more than once of a felony.

 

(b)  "Felony" means a conviction of a felony in this State, or of an offense in any other jurisdiction for which a sentence to a term of imprisonment in excess of one year was authorized.

 

(c)  “Conviction” means a plea or a verdict of guilty upon which a sentence of probation, conditional discharge, supervision or incarceration has been imposed.

 

(i)   two or more convictions of felonies charged in separate counts of one indictment or information shall be deemed one conviction.

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED continued

 

ITEM #1 cont’d

 

ARTICLE III.  THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF REVIEW PANEL

 

Section 3-1      Establishment of Review Panel

 

(a)  In order to facilitate the implementation of this Ordinance, the Board shall establish a Review Panel consisting of seven (7) five (5) members.

 

(b)  The members of the Review Panel shall be appointed as follows:  the Clerk of the Circuit Court appoints one (1) member; the Chief Judge appoints one (1) member; and the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners appoints three (3) members.

 

(c)  The Review Panel shall keep records of all of its official actions and shall make them accessible in accordance with law and the rules of the Review Panel.

 

(d)  Each member of the Review Panel and any hearing officer designated by the Review Panel shall have the power to administer oaths and to take the testimony of persons under oath.

 

(e)  Any written report submitted to the Review Panel under this Section is confidential and may not be made available to any person or public or private agency except if specifically required or permitted by operation of law or by authorization of the court.

 

(f)  The Review Panel shall interview each applicant and review each application for a county issued Certificate of Completion.  After the Review Panel has decided an applicant is eligible for a Certificate of Completion, the Review Panel shall make their recommendation to the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

(g)  In making such a recommendation, the Review Panel shall consider the following factors:

 

(1)  the public policy of Cook County and the State, to encourage the employment of persons previously convicted of one nonviolent criminal offense;

 

(2)  the specific duties and responsibilities necessarily related to the position being sought and recommendations from the Community Based Organization that conducted the work readiness training;

 

(3)  the bearing, if any, the criminal offense for which the person was previously convicted will have on his or her fitness or ability to perform one or more such duties and responsibilities;

 

(4)  the time which has elapsed since the occurrence of the criminal offense;

 

(5)  the age of the person at the time of occurrence of the criminal offense;

 

(6)  the seriousness of the offense;

 

(7)  any information produced by the person or produced on their behalf in regard to their good conduct and rehabilitation, including a State issued Certificate of Relief from Disabilities and/or Good Conduct , which Certificate shall create a presumption of rehabilitation in regard to the offense specified in the certificates; and

 

(8)  the legitimate interest of Cook County in protecting property, and the safety and welfare of specific individuals and the general public.

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED continued

 

ITEM #1 cont’d

 

(h)  The Review Panel shall report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners by November 30 of each year statistics for the prior year including the number of Certificates of Completion issued, the number of applicants with felony convictions, the number of applicants with misdemeanor convictions, the number of applicants with State issued Certificates of Relief from Disabilities and/or Good Conduct, the number of applicants with felony convictions denied Certificates of Completion and the number of applicants with Certificates of Completion employed in County government jobs.

 

ARTICLE IV.  COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS’ PARTICIPATION

 

Section 4.1      Issuance of Certificate of Completion

 

(a)  The Cook County Board of Commissioners shall have the power to issue a Certificate of Completion to any eligible offender who resides within this State and whose judgment of conviction was rendered by a court in this or any other jurisdiction.

 

(b)  The Cook County Board of Commissioners may, in their discretion, issue to an eligible offender a Certificate of Completion indicating the eligible offender’s behavior after conviction has warranted the issuance of the Certificate of Completion and such Certificate will support favorable consideration when employment is sought within Cook County Government or with designated County contractors.

 

(c)  The Certificate of Completion may not be issued to formerly incarcerated individuals  with misdemeanor convictions earlier than a period of six (6) months from the date of completion of the sentence upon which the conviction was imposed or one (1) year to those with one felony conviction subsequent to their release from County or State incarceration or supervision.

 

(d)  The Cook County Board of Commissioners by majority vote of a quorum, shall have the power to issue a Certificate of Completion to any eligible former offender previously convicted of a crime in this State, when the Board is satisfied that:

 

(1)  the person to whom it is to be granted is an eligible former offender, as defined in Section 2-1(a).

 

(2)  the goal of eliminating employment barriers that is facilitated by the grant of a Certificate is consistent with the guidelines of the Pilot Project for the eligible former offender and is otherwise consistent with public interest; and

 

(3)  the applicant has conducted him or herself in a manner warranting the issuance for the required minimum period and has successfully completed the designated employment readiness training.

 

 

Article V.  EMPLOYMENT READINESS TRAINING AND COUNTY INTERNSHIP

 

Section 5-1      Completion of Designated Employment Readiness Training and Internship as Prerequisite to Certificate of Completion

 

In order for formerly incarcerated individuals who are first time nonviolent offenders and residents of the County to be issued a Certificate of Completion they must have successfully completed a Board approved employment readiness training program, a twelve (12) month County Internship Program, and be in receipt of documentation to that effect which is to be submitted as the primary evidence of their employment readiness to the Review Panel for consideration of Certificate of Completion issuance. Other documents may also be submitted to further support the participant’s status of rehabilitation as related to education, vocational training, employment and/or volunteer experience. Participants with State issued Certificates of Good Conduct, Certificates of Relief from Disabilities or State professional/occupational licenses shall be afforded favorable consideration when applying for participation in the Project as well as for employment.

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED continued

 

ITEM #1 cont’d

 

Section 5-2      Ex-Offender Employment Readiness Program

 

As the first phase for an individual to become eligible for a Cook County issued Certificate of Completion, s/he would need to complete a job readiness program specifically designed for former offenders and designated by the Cook County Board of Commissioners as a qualifying training program.

 

Such a training program shall provide intake and screening services to identify needs of each participant and develop a specific employability training plan. All training plans shall include core modules to address, in a holistic approach, the special needs of former offenders seeking employment within the County and/or with designated County contractors. The modules shall include information/education, skill building and behavioral modification techniques in the areas of cognitive restructuring, resume preparation, interviewing, alcohol and substance abuse prevention, anger management and conflict resolution, and relationships in the work place.

 

The designated Community Based Organization providing training shall also have referral agreements in place with educational institutions and social service agencies for participants to access supportive services for assistance with food, clothing, housing, substance abuse counseling, GED classes, vocational training, and family reunification services. The work readiness program shall also include an aftercare component which will serve as an on-going support system for candidates who have successfully completed the core training modules.

 

Eligibility criteria for admission to the former offender work-readiness training program shall be established by the community based organizations that are operating such programs with the specific inclusion of the following: Participants must be screened for motivation to participate in the program, history of drug and alcohol use/abuse, mental health history, type of offense committed, criminal record, current immediate support  needs (housing, food, clothing, temporary emergency financial assistance, etc.), employment history, educational background, and willingness to change their thinking and behavior.

 

Section-5-3      County Internship Program

 

Upon successful completion of the Employment Readiness Training program, participants shall become eligible for a twelve (12) month Internship Program.  The Internship Program will have the goal of one hundred (100) entry level positions in Cook County government that are identified as vacant in each fiscal year budget.  Participants will be paid the salary consistent with the grade level budgeted for each vacant position as well as all county health benefits.

 

Participants will not be considered for positions where there is a direct relationship between the previous criminal offense and the specific job sought, or if the employment of the participant would involve an unreasonable risk to property or to safety or welfare of specific individuals or the general public.

 

Upon successful completion of the designated internship, participants may then petition the Review Panel for the issuance of a Certificate of Completion. Once issued, participants may then apply for an appropriate full time position that is available with the County and/or participating private sector employers. 

 

ARTICLE VI.  IMPACT OF COUNTY ISSUED CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

 

Section 6-1      This Section shall not affect the right of a person to collaterally attack his conviction or to rely on it in bar of subsequent proceedings for the same offense.

                       

(a)  A Certificate of Completion does not, however, in any way prevent any judicial proceeding, administrative, licensing, or other body, board, or authority from relying upon the conviction specified in the Certificate of Completion as the basis for the exercise of its discretionary power to suspend, revoke, or refuse to issue or refuse to renew any license, permit, or other authority or privilege.

 

(b)  A Certificate of Completion shall not limit or prevent the introduction of evidence of a prior conviction for purposes of impeachment of a witness in a judicial or other proceeding where otherwise authorized by the applicable rules of evidence.

RECONSIDERATION OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ORDINANCE

AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED continued

 

ITEM #1 cont’d

 

(c)  A Certificate of Completion may not in any way prevent any judicial proceeding, administrative, licensing, or other body, board, or authority from considering the conviction specified in the certificate.

 

(d)  A  Certificate of Completion shall not limit or prevent the introduction of evidence of a prior conviction for purposes of impeachment of a witness in a judicial or other proceeding where otherwise authorized by the applicable rules of evidence.

 

(e)  A Certificate of Completion is not to be deemed to be a pardon. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall be deemed to alter or limit or affect the manner of applying for pardons to the Governor, and no certificate issued under this Ordinance shall be deemed or construed to be a Pardon.

 

Section 6-2      Grievance Process

 

It is not the intention of this Ordinance or the actions of the Review Panel or the Board of Cook County Commissioners to replace or substitute any employee grievance process that currently exists in County government.  This Ordinance does not preclude a participant from exercising any due process rights that may be available to them.

 

(a)  If a participant is subject to an adverse action by their employer/supervisor and a grievance procedure exists to address the employee’s issue, the participant must exhaust the process for redress.

 

(b)  This ordinance does not create a separate or alternative grievance process for participants to seek redress from an adverse action taken against them.

 

ARTICLE VII.  REVOCATION OF CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

 

Section 7.1      In revoking a Certificate of Completion, the action of the Cook County Board of Commissioners shall be by majority vote of the members.

 

(a)  Revocation  shall be upon notice to the person,          who shall be accorded an opportunity to contest the grounds of revocation prior to a decision to revoke the Certificate of Completion.

     

(b)  Any such person possessing a Certificate of Completion shall upon receipt of the determination of revocation, surrender the certificate to the Cook County Board of Commissioners or its designee.

 

(c)  A person who knowingly uses or attempts to use a revoked Certificate of Completion in order to obtain or to exercise any right or privilege that they would not be entitled to obtain or to exercise without a valid Certificate of Completion is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.

 

(d)  If the program participant is involuntarily terminated from their employment with Cook County for cause, the Certificate of Completion will automatically be revoked.

 

ARTICLE VIII.  FORMS AND FILING

 

Section 8-1      (a)  All applications, certificates, and orders of revocation necessary for the purposes of this Ordinance shall be upon forms prescribed under an agreement among the Review Panel, the Clerk of the Circuit Court and the Cook County Board of Commissioners or their designees. The forms relating to Certificates of Completion shall be distributed by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

 

(b)  A copy of each Certificate of Completion issued shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.  Documentation reflecting the revocation of a Certificate of Completion shall also be filed with Clerk of the Circuit Court.

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

 

ITEM #2

 

 

JOURNAL

(February 19, 2004)

 

DAVID ORR, Cook County Clerk presented in printed form a record of the Journal of the Proceedings of the meeting held on Thursday, February 19, 2004.

 

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

 

PRESIDENT'S APPOINTMENT

 

ITEM #3

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 14, 2004 from

 

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

 

Pursuant to Chapter 5-175 of the Cook County Ordinances, Section 5-175, I hereby recommend the appointment of Walter K. Knorr to the position of County Comptroller effective May 1, 2004.  Mr. Knorr is replacing John F. Chambers who has resigned effective April 30, 2004.

 

I submit this communication for your approval.

 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS

 

ITEM #4

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 2, 2004 from

 

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

 

The medical staff appointments, medical staff reappointments and medical staff status changes presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

MICHAEL MULLANE, MD - Attending Physician (Affiliate), Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, Currently being paid by Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hematology/Oncology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LEMUEL SHAFFER, MD - Service Physician (Ancillary), Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, will be paid from Account 133, Business Unit #8910503, Grade ZZ, Job Code 1815, Position Identification #0389103, Sequence #833160, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #4 cont’d

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF CRITICAL CARE

 

DENNIS HONG, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment March 29, 2004 through March 28, 2006.

 

AHMED MAHMOUD, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment April 23, 2004 through April 22, 2006.

 

MYRNA ORBANA, MD, Active Category, Reappointment January 20, 2004 through January 19, 2006.

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

RALPH JACKSON, DO, Active Category, Reappointment April 15, 2003 through April 14, 2005.

 

ATHIHALLI NAGARAJ, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment December 1, 2003 through November 30, 2005.

 

DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE

 

CEDRIC COLEMAN, MD, Associate Active Category, Reappointment April March 21, 2004 through March 20, 2006.

 

EDWIN COOK, MD, Consulting Category (Nephrology), Reappointment March April 18, 2004 through April 17, 2006.

 

MYRNA ORBANA, MD, Active Category, Reappointment January 20, 2004 through January 19, 2006.

 

WILLIAM JOHNSON, MD, Associate Active Category, Reappointment March 21, 2004 through March 20, 2006.

 

LINDA MURRAY, MD, Affiliate Category, Reappointment March 23, 2004 through March 22, 2006.

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

WINSTON BURKE, DPM., Consulting Category (Podiatry), Reappointment March 29, 2004 through March 28, 2006.

 

STEVEN CLAR, MD, Affiliate Category, Reappointment April 17, 2003 through April 16, 2005.

 

AHMED MAHMOUD, MD, Ancillary Category, Reappointment April 23, 2004 through April 22, 2006.

 

KHURSHEED MALLICK, MD, Voluntary Category, Reappointment February 15, 2004 through February 14, 2006.

 

PATRICIA VIDAL, MD, Affiliate Category, Reappointment February 15, 2004 through February 14, 2006.

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENT TO BE AMENDED

FROM PROVISIONAL TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

 

STEPHEN CHESTER, DO, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Emergency Medicine.

 

MARY DEMKO, MD, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Family Medicine.

 

DEBBIE DONELSON, MD, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Family Medicine.

 

MICHAEL JUGO, MD, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Emergency Medicine.

 

CAMILLA LARSEN, MD, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Family Medicine.

 

SOPHIE SIMEAKIS, DO, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Emergency Medicine.

 

THOMAS KOMAR, MD, from Provisional to Active Category, Department of Surgery.

 

*  *  *  *  *

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #5

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 24, 2004 from

 

JOHNNY C. BROWN, Chief Operating Officer, Stroger Hospital of Cook County

 

The medical staff appointments, medical staff reappointments and medical staff status changes presented have been professionally reviewed and recommended for the status shown.  The Board of Commissioners will be notified confidentially when there are physicians herein who have any malpractice claims or professional sanctions when such specific cases have not previously been presented to the Board of Commissioners.  Additional information concerning such matters will be available on a confidential basis through the Secretary of the Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS

 

IONUT C. BUGEAG, MD - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Radiology, Division of Breast Imaging, will be paid at Grade K-10, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970218 (25-12), Position Identification #9522653, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LOUIS G. KEITH, MD, PhD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ADVANCE PRACTITIONER NURSES

 

BREEDGE CAFFERTY, CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesiology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

RAQUEL WEST-CRISP, APN – Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LINDA M. FOLLENWEIDER, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

BRENDA J. FREEMAN, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

RACHAEL M. JACKSON, APN - Advance Practitioner Nurse, Department of Pediatrics, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JENNIFER O’TOOLE, CRNA - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Department of Anesthesiology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ADDITIONAL CLINICAL PRIVILEGES

 

EMILY M. GODFREY, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, requesting additional privileges in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SUSAN C. ECHIVERRI, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, requesting additional privileges in the Department of Pathology/Molecular Genetics, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF REAPPOINTMENTS

 

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE

 

KEVIN KERN, MD                                                                                                 Attending Physician

REBECCA BOWER-LEWIS, MD                                                                           Attending Physician

 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #5 cont’d

 

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY PRACTICE

 

MIRIAM K. WHITELEY, MD                                                                                               Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE

 

FRIDA P. ABRAHAIAN, MD                                                                                   Attending Physician

NAZNEEN S. AHMED, MD                                                                                                  Attending Physician

WASAY U. AHMED, MD                                                                                                        Service Physician

ROSALAND CATCHATOURIAN, MD                                                                                Attending Physician

LESLEY A. CHARLES, MD                                                                        Voluntary Attending Physician

SCOTT J. COTLER, MD                                                                            Voluntary Attending Physician

ISABELLA DANEL, MD                                                                           Voluntary Attending Physician

JAMES K. CUNNINGHAM, MD                                                                                         Consultant Physician

MAAN S. EL KHADRA, MD                                                                                                Attending Physician

JERRY FELDMAN, MD                                                                                                        Attending Physician

PATRICIA HERRERA, MD                                                                                                  Attending Physician

LILY P. HUSSEIN, MD                                                                                                         Attending Physician

AHMAD JAJEH, MD MPH,                                                                                     Attending Physician

DONALD M. JENSEN, MD                                                                       Voluntary Attending Physician

RUDOLF K.D. KUMAPLEY, MD                                                                                            Service Physician

SUSAN H. McDUNN, MD.                                                                                                  Consultant Physician

MURUGESAN N. MULLAI, MD                                                                                          Attending Physician

ADEL M. NADA, MD                                                                                                          Consultant Physician

FRANK N. PARKER, MD                                                                          Voluntary Attending Physician

BRENDAN M. REILLY, MD                                                Attending Physician/ Department Chairman

FRANKLIN B. SAKSENA, MD                                                                                            Attending Physician

JOYCE SAMUEL, MD                                                                                                          Attending Physician

PAYMAN SATTAR, MD                                                                                                      Attending Physician

DAVID N. SCHWARTZ, MD                                                                                                Attending Physician

JOHN SEGRETI, MD                                                                                 Voluntary Attending Physician

BABS H. WALDMAN, MD                                                                        Voluntary Attending Physician

SCOTT L. ZAHNER, MD                                                                            Associate Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY

 

MAUREEN RUDER, MD.                                                                                                      Attending Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY

 

KHAJA BASHEERUDDIN, Psychiatrist                                                                                 Scientific Officer

BOURKE L. FIRFER, MD                                                                                                      Attending Physician

OSVALDO L. RUBINSTEIN, MD                                                                                             Service Physician

 

DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS

 

RA-ID M. AL-ABDULLA, MD                                                                    Voluntary Attending Physician

GHASSAN ASWAD, MD                                                                                           Attending Physician

MARGO A. BELL, MD                                                                                                Attending Physician

BRIAN EDELSTEIN, MD                                                                                           Attending Physician

MEDHA V. KAMAT, MD                                                                                           Attending Physician

JACQUELINE MARSHALL, MD                                                                                    Service Physician

LILLY MATHEW, MD                                                                                                Attending Physician

ZAHRA J. NAHEED, MD                                                                                           Attending Physician

CHRISTY G. REINHARD, MD                                                                                  Attending Physician

DAVID RICHARD, MD                                                                                              Attending Physician

DEMETRA SOTER, MD                                                                           Voluntary Attending Physician

MYRTIS SULLIVAN, MD                                                                        Voluntary Attending Physician

MARY C. TOBIN, MD                                                                              Voluntary Attending Physician

 

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #5 cont’d

 

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY

 

COURTNEY HOLLOWELL, MD                                                               Voluntary Attending Physician

KAMANA E. MBEKEANI, MD                                                                                 Attending Physician

KELVIN A. VON ROENN, MD                                                                   Voluntary Attending Physician

 

MEDICAL STAFF APPOINTMENTS TO BE AMENDED FROM PROVISIONAL

TO FULL STATUS WITH NO FISCAL IMPLICATIONS

 

ALBERTO J. ALVILES, MD - Service Physician, Department of Trauma, Division of Trauma Burns, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN M. BAILTIZ, MD - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ANTOANETA J. BALABANOVA, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

BRENNA BORN, MD - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

RAMON M. CASTILLO, MD - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

TODD B. CLARK, MD - Service Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective April 20; 2004, subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

EDMUNDO P. CORTEZ, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Critical Care, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MICHAEL J. DAVIDOVICH, MD - Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

CLAUDIA M. DAVIS-FEGAN, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine/Ambulatory and Community Health Network of Cook County, Department of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

FENDOR J. GLOSS, DO - Associate Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

NABIL Y. GUIRGUIS, MD - Service Physician, Department of Psychiatry, Division of Ambulatory Adult Psychiatry, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JINI HAEL-JIN HAN, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ANNISA L. JAMIL, MD - Service Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SULEKHA P. KUMAR, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Cardiology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN E. LEWIS, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Emergency Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

AUGUSTINE M. MANADAN, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

CHARLES OJIELO, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS continued

 

ITEM #5 cont’d

 

SUSAN M. PALAC, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Neurology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

DEAN K. PARK, MD - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOHN P. QUINN, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SUSAN ROGERS, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MARYAM SANATI, MD - Voluntary Associate Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

DONTHAMSETTI SESHAGIRIRAO, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Radiology, Division of Radiation Oncology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

THOMAS D. STAMOS, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JOANNE P. STARR, MD - Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

KARAMA K. THIAB, MD - Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

TIN T. THOMAS, MD - Service Physician, Department of Medicine/Core Center, Division of Infectious Disease, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

LISA S. THOMPSON, MD - Service Physician, Department of Surgery, Division of Ophthalmology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

AIMAN TULAIMAT, MD - Attending Physician Senior, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

SHREEVALA UTHAVASENAN, MD - Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

JANE VERNIK, MD - Service Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MARIANO G. YOGORE III, MD - Attending Physician, Department of Pathology, Division of Blood Bank, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

MEDICAL STAFF STATUS CHANGES

 

BENJAMIN MBA, MD - From Voluntary Attending Physician, Department of Medicine, Division of General Medicine, to Attending Physician, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-4, Step 5, from Account 110, 8970162 (23-04), Position Identification #9521905, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

AHMAD TAHERI, MD – From Attending Physician, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

ROXANNE R. ROBERTS, MD - From Attending Physician, Department of Trauma, to Attending Physician/Department Chairman, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-12, from Account 110, 8970294 (35-01), Position Identification #9523454, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

 

GENNADIY VORONOV, MD - From Associate Attending Physician, Department of Anesthesiology, to Attending Physician 11, with no change in privileges, will be paid at Grade K-11, Step 5, 8970272 (30-05), Position Identification #9523135, effective April 20, 2004; subject to approval by the Cook County Board.

GRANT APPLICATIONS

 

ITEM #6

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from

 

Kevin Givens, Acting Director, Department of Environmental Control

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $49,625.00 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO).

 

The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to increase total waste recyclable diversion from the waste stream from the current 25% to a minimum of 33% in the established recycling programs in fifteen (15) of the Cook County owned facilities by supplying additional equipment, promotional material, educational literature and training.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $49,625.00.  Funding period:  March 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #7

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant award in the amount of $203,412.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), for the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force program.  This grant will provide funding to fully equip and train Cook County ICAC Task Force partner agencies in an effort to aggressively identify, investigate and prosecute persons who use the Internet to sexually exploit children as well as to launch an Internet safety outreach and education campaign targeting young computer users, parents and educators.  The Cook County ICAC Task Force partners include representatives of the State’s Attorney’s Office, the Chicago Police Department and law enforcement agencies from each of the five (5) suburban Municipal Districts.  Task Force partners from local law enforcement agencies will concentrate their investigative efforts in the City of Chicago and the entire outlying suburban Cook County area.

 

This grant does not require a match contribution.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $203,412.00.  Funding period:  October 1, 2004 through March 31, 2006.

 

GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

 

ITEM #8

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from

 

Kevin Givens, Acting Director, Department of Environmental Control

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in the amount of $300,280.00 from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA).

GRANT RENEWAL APPLICATIONS continued

 

ITEM #8 cont’d

 

The purpose of this grant is to provide supplemental funding for the continued operation and maintenance of specialized air pollution monitoring in Cook County sites pursuant to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Air Monitoring Plan for 2004 - 2005.  These sites measure the 2.5 micron-sized particles suspended in the air as part of a new requirement from the USEPA and are part of a special research project to determine the quantity and composition of these very small particles in the urban air.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $300,280.00.  Funding period:  March 1, 2004 through February 28, 2005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #9

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to apply for a grant renewal in the amount of $25,774.00 from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.  This grant will provide continued partial funding for one (1) full-time victim specialist assigned to the State’s Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program.  Among the duties of the victim specialist are providing direct support and criminal justice information to victims, providing information on victim rights and legal remedies and providing information and referrals for community-based services and support.

 

The estimated fiscal impact is the remaining salary and fringe benefits of the victim specialist that would not be covered by the anticipated grant award from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $21,269.00.  Grant Award:  $25,774.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (250-818 Account).

 

GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

 

ITEM #10

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 15, 2004 from

 

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

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $113,692.00 from the Illinois Department of Public Aid (IDPA), Division of Child Support Enforcement.  This grant, made available through the IDPA’s Access and Visitation Program, is administered by the Office of the Chief Judge to facilitate access to and visitation of children by their noncustodial parents.  The funds are also used to provide mediation and conciliation services and parenting education to noncustodial parents who were never married to the custodial parents.  The programs supported by this grant funding enhance existing services provided by the court’s Office of Marriage and Family Counseling Services.

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant renewal was given on July 1, 2003 in the amount of $116,843.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

This grant does not require an application process and is automatically renewed by the grantor.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $113,692.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.

GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

 

ITEM #11

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award amendment in the amount of $5,200.00 from the Illinois Department of Human Services for the Family Planning Services grant.

 

The authorization to accept this grant was given on September 4, 2003 in the amount of $1,616,300.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

The Family Planning Services grant affords women the opportunity to voluntarily choose a method of birth control.

 

This grant award amendment increases the total grant award from $1,616,300.00 to $1,621,500.00 and the Family Planning Services grant from $601,700.00 to $606,900.00.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Supplemental grant award:  $5,200.00.

 

COOK COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY

 

ITEM #12

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 2, 2004 from

 

PATRICK T. DRISCOLL, JR., Chief, Civil Actions Bureau

 

respectfully request permission to discuss the following cases with the Board or the appropriate committee thereof:

 

1.      Floyd Mason v. Provident Hospital, Case No. 03-L-2832

 

 

2.      Mickkifatima Muhammed v. Sheriff, Case No. 02-C-2776

 

 

3.      Mary Lesnik v. Cook County Hospital, Case No. 02-C-3404

 

 

4.             Sharma v. Cook County d/b/a Oak Forest Hospital, Case No. 01-C-0432

 

 

AGREEMENT

 

ITEM #13

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2004 from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization to enter into an agreement with AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP, Wilmington, Delaware, for the purpose of having the Bureau of Health Services, its hospitals and clinics participate in their Caring Partners program.

AGREEMENT continued

 

ITEM #13 cont’d

 

Under the agreement, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP will replace on a monthly basis, those AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP medications which were dispensed to qualified patients whose income is at or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines, and who otherwise lack public or private insurance coverage.  The replacement medications will be shipped directly to the hospitals and placed into their operating inventories.

 

The Bureau of Health Services estimates that participation in the Caring Partners program will result in an annual cost savings of $500,000.00 for all of the Bureau facilities.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract period:  March 23, 2004 through March 22, 2005.

 

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE

 

ITEM #14

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DAN PARMER, D.V.M., Administrator, Department of Animal Control

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of a van with emergency disaster conversion installed.

 

One time purchase.  (717/510-549 Account).  Requisition No. 45100007.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #15

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the maintenance and upgrade of seventeen (17) centrifugal and absorption chillers for the outlying facilities.

 

Contract period:  August 10, 2004 through August 9, 2007.  (200-450 Account).  Requisition No. 42000142.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #16

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for testing and maintenance of fire pumps.

 

Contract period:  August 10, 2004 through August 9, 2007.  (200-450 Account).  Requisition No. 42000143.

 

*  *  *  *  *

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #17

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

JOHN T. JOINER, Director, Department of Facilities Management

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for a maintenance contract for the C-Cure Access Control and Visiplex software security system for the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center.  These items can be bid through various vendors.

 

Contract period:  June 19, 2004 through June 18, 2007.  (200-450 Account).  Requisition No. 42000140.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #18

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of printed record storage cartons.

 

One time purchase.  (335-240 Account).  Requisition No. 43350071.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #19

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

MARJORIE H. O'DEA, Chief of Police, Sheriff’s Police Department

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the lease of seven (7) FLHP1-POL Harley Davidson motorcycles.  This item can be bid through various vendors.

 

Contract period: December 1, 2004 through November 30, 2007.  (231-634 Account).  Requisition No. 42310026.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #20

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for maintenance and repair of radiographic equipment for Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County and Provident Hospital of Cook County.

 

Contract period:  July 9, 2004 through July 8, 2006.  (891-442 and 898-442 Accounts).  Requisition Nos.  48910356 and 48980359.

 

*  *  *  *  *

PERMISSION TO ADVERTISE continued

 

ITEM #21

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DANIEL R. MARTIN, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for pharmacy staffing services.

 

Contract period:  July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005.  (898-275 Account).  Requisition No.  48980242.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #22

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of disposable sequential compression sleeves compatible with Kendall manufactured controllers.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2006.  (891-360 Account).  Requisition No. 48910459.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #23

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to advertise for bids for the purchase of x-ray film, file folders and jackets.

 

Contract period:  September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005.  (891-367 Account).  Requisition No. 48910454.

 

CONTRACTS

 

ITEM #24

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MARY JO HORACE, Director, Department of Office Technology

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), Chicago, Illinois, to acquire DB2 UDB Enterprise Server software, spatial extender processor licenses, software subscription and technical support.  The database software will be used on the County wide Geographical Information Server (GIS) to store land based data files from the County agencies.

 

Reason:

The manufacturer of the software, IBM, is the only firm which can provide the software subscription services which will allow the County the needed software updates and program fixes.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $304,085.60.  Contract period:  May 1, 2004 through April 30, 2005.  (545-579 Account).  Requisition No. 45450005.

 

*  *  *  *  *

CONTRACTS continued

 

ITEM #25

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Hunt Media Group, Chicago, Illinois, for the continuation of the Department of Public Health’s marketing, advertising and public relations campaign to educate the public on the dangers of second hand smoke.

 

Reason:

The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is required by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) tobacco grant to implement a public awareness campaign around the health effects of second hand smoke, targeting the African-American population in the south suburbs.  CCDPH solicited 11 companies through a Request for Proposal (RFP).  Four (4) companies responded.  The IDPH requires measurement outcomes to determine the effectiveness of media campaigns.  The Hunt Media Group was the only vendor with has the media measurement tools for evaluating the effectiveness of the media campaign, has worked extensively with communities of color and has worked with many government agencies in African-American media campaigns.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant funded amount:  $100,000.00.  Contract period:  March 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.  (935-289 Account).  Requisition No. 49354105.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #26

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

MICHAEL F. SHEAHAN, Sheriff of Cook County

by

WILLIAM WALLACE, Executive Director, Department of Community Supervision and Intervention

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago, Illinois, for transit cards for the Day Reporting Center participants.

 

Reason:

The Chicago Transit Authority is the only known vendor of the transit cards.  CTA is the only vendor that has supplied the Day Reporting Center with tokens then transit cards for years.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $344,998.50.  One time purchase.  (236-217 Account).  Requisition No. 42360012.

 

Purchasing Agent concurs.

 

CONTRACT ADDENDA

 

ITEM #27

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CATHERINE MARAS O’LEARY, Chief Information Officer,

                                                      Bureau of Information Technology & Automation

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend from May 6, 2004 through September 5, 2005 2004, Contract No. 03-84-445 with System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois, for computer hardware and software.

CONTRACT ADDENDA contiued

 

ITEM #27 cont’d

 

Reason:

This contract extension will allow County agencies and departments to continue to purchase computer equipment while technical specifications and needs are developed for the 2004 contract.  The expiration date of this contract is May 5, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  May 6, 2004  through September 5, 2005 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #28

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

CLARA BOLDEN COLLINS, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to extend for six (6) months, Contract No. 02-54-1046 with Professional Dynamic Network, Inc., Olympia Fields, Illinois, for temporary support staff services.

 

Reason:

This extension will allow the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center to use the remaining funds allocated to this contract.  The expiration date of the current contract was March 30, 2004.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Contract extension:  March 31, 2004 through September 30, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #29

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

RUTH M. ROTHSTEIN, Chief, Bureau of Health Services

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to increase by $26,400.00 and extend for three (3) months, Contract No. 03-45-592 with Linda Strickland, Flossmoor, Illinois, to develop and implement a work plan for recruitment, hiring and retention of nursing staff.

 

Board approved amount 03-06-03:	$  50,000.00
Previous increase approved 09-16-03:	49,600.00
This increase requested:	26,400.00
Adjusted amount:	$ 126,000.00

 

Reason:

Ms. Strickland formerly worked for the Bureau of Health Services for over thirty years and has extensive knowledge of the recruitment and the Cook County hiring process.  Ms. Strickland has over the past year developed and implemented many successful strategies for recruitment and retention for the Bureau of Health Services.  In extending this contract it will provide an opportunity for Ms. Strickland to continue to assist the Bureau of Health Services in these important initiatives.

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $26,400.00.  Contract extension:  April 1, 2004 through June 30, 2004.  (890-260 Account).

 

TERMINATION OF CONTRACT

 

ITEM #30

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 7, 2004 from

 

JOHN L. HIBBETT, Director, Department of Risk Management

 

requesting to terminate the contract between the County of Cook and Near North Insurance Brokerage Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois which was Board approved on August 9, 2001, Contract No. 02-43-394, as consultants for the development of the Bureau of Health Risk Management program, effective immediately.

 

COUNTY PURCHASING AGENT

 

ITEM #31

 

 

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

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS

NOTICE OF 501 ACCOUNT

 

ITEM #32

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2004 from

 

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

 

Re:       Notice of 501 Account Fiscal Year 2004

 

Presented for your information is a list of projects funded from the 501 Illinois First Account that are now assigned individual section numbers, as required by the Illinois Department of Transportation, to track Motor Fuel Tax expenditures.  The Board of Commissioners, as part of Cook County’s annual budget, approved the Department of Highway’s 501 Account, a Motor Fuel Tax funded account.  Individual appropriations, such as Appropriating or Maintenance Resolutions are not required for these items by the Illinois Department of Transportation because this account is part of the County's annual budget.  The Board will be supplied with continued notification of the advancement of the projects through established procedures, i.e., permission to advertise, award, approval and payment processing as appropriate.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

NOTICE OF 501 ACCOUNT continued

 

ITEM #32 cont’d

 

PROJECT TITLE	DESCRIPTION	SECTION NO.	APPROPRIATION
Curb lane cleaning services - 2004	Street sweeping of outside lane of County highways throughout Cook County by contract	04-IFCLS-05-GM	$550,000.00
Professional and managerial services - 2004	Miscellaneous consultant engineering services by contract	04-IFPMS-05-ES	$120,000.00
Climatological forecasting services - 2004	Annual access fee at six (6) locations including equipment through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFCFS-05-GM	$9,000.00
Institutional supplies and materials - 2004	Purchase of drafting equipment, survey and laboratory supplies, field testing equipment and tools through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFISM-05-GM	$5,000.00
Salt additives - 2004	Purchase of solid and liquid calcium chloride by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFSAM-05-GM	$13,000.00
Road repair materials - 2004	Purchase of ready-mix, crack filler and sealant, SS-1 emulsion, form lumber replacement mailboxes, equipment rental, etc. by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFRRM-05-GM	$76,000.00
Roadside vegetative management materials - 2004	Purchase of herbicide, sod, debris bags, topsoil, etc. by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFRVM-05-GM	$26,000.00
Drainage materials - 2004	Purchase of storm sewer, flared end sections, frames and lids, culvert pipe, etc. by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFDRM-07-GM	$30,000.00
Computer operations supplies	Purchase of computer applications for highway related use by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFCOS-03-GM	$5,000.00

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

NOTICE OF 501 ACCOUNT continued

 

ITEM #32 cont’d

 

Miscellaneous supplies and materials	Purchase of miscellaneous roadway supplies and materials by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFMSM-03-GM	$5,000.00
Computer application maintenance services - 2004	Annual support fees for GEOPAK and Microstation software by contract	04-IFCAS-05-GM	$67,000.00
Guardrail and fence materials - 2004	Purchase of fence and guardrail by contract	04-IFGFM-08-GM	$100,000.00
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance services - 2004	Annual maintenance contract at Highway Department garage facilities through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFHVS-10-GM	$115,000.00
Door maintenance services - 2004	Annual maintenance contract at Highway Department garage facilities through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFDRS-10-GM	$35,000.00
Miscellaneous equipment rental	Rental of specialized equipment for roadway purposes by requisition through the County Purchasing Agent	04-IFMER-03-GM	$5,000.00
Northeast Illinois Planning Commission	Annual membership contribution - 2004	04-IFNIP-05-TD	$140,000.00
Soil conservation district	Annual assessment – 2004	04-IFSCD-03-TD	$20,000.00

 

 

AGREEMENT/RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #33

 

 

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

 

1.

Illinois Commerce Commission Stipulated Agreement #1090 between the County of Cook and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Company Install new constant warning time circuitry, etc. Wolf Road at Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad in the Village of Western Springs County Section:  W2224 Fiscal Impact:  None

 

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

AGREEMENT ADDENDUM

 

ITEM #34

 

 

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

 

Letter of Supplemental Agreement between the County of Cook and

Consoer, Townsend, Envirodyne Engineers, Inc.

Additional construction engineering and inspection services

in the City of Chicago at various locations

Section:  01-8DECC-02-ES

Fiscal Impact: not to exceed $82,994.89

from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

Board approved amount 04-17-01:	$600,000.00
Increase requested:	82,994.89
Adjusted amount:	$682,994.89

 

Previously, your Honorable Body approved an agreement on April 17, 2001 with the aforesaid consultant in the amount of $600,000.00 as part of the City of Chicago improvements at various locations (Section:  01-8DECC-02-ES).  This supplement is for additional engineering services required to augment existing County forces, and is in the amount of $82,994.89.

 

CONTRACT

 

ITEM #35

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

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

 

requesting authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Xerox Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, to purchase a high capacity, wide format 721P print system.

 

Reason:

This device is the only machine capable of meeting the high volume production needs with the compatibility of the existing scanning system.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $57,441.43.  One time purchase.  (717/500-521 Account).  Requisition No. 45003304.

 

Sufficient funds have been appropriated to cover this request.

 

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

 

LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION

 

ITEM #36

 

 

Submitting for your approval ONE (1) LAND ACQUISITION RESOLUTION:

 

1.	Land Acquisition Resolution Edens Expressway West Frontage Road, Central Avenue to Park Drive extended near Skokie Road in the Villages of Glencoe, Northbrook and Northfield Section:  03-26344-06-FP Fiscal Impact:  $232,500.00 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)

 

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT MATTERS continued

CONTRACTS AND BONDS

 

ITEM #37

 

 

Submitting Contracts and Bonds properly executed by the Contractors.

 

 

CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK

 

ITEM #38

 

 

Submitting one (1) change in plans and extra work:

 

1.	Section:  94-B6219-04-FP.  179th Street, Southwest Highway to 108th Avenue in the Village of Northbrook Orland Park, unincorporated Cook County and the Forest Preserve District.  Adjustment of quantities and new items.  $250,199.20 (Deduction).

 

 

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING

 

ITEM #39

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 25, 2004

 

DR. FRANCIS S. MUTHU, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

 

requesting authorization to accept a grant award in the amount of $270,726.00 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO), Federal Workforce Investment Act 5% Statewide Administration funds.  These funds are being made available to assist Local Workforce Investment Boards (LWIBs) with staff and other operating costs.

 

The authorization to apply for this grant was given on July 1, 2003 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

There are no matching funds required for this grant.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant Award:  $270,276.00 $270,726.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #40

 

 

Transmitting a Communication from

 

DR. FRANCIS S. MUTHU, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

 

requesting authorization to renew a grant in the amount of $1,020,926.00 from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO), Federal Workforce Investment Act Title I-S funds.  The purpose of the funds is to provide employment and training services to workers dislocated as a result of company closings or layoffs.

 

Additionally, requesting authorization to subcontract a portion of the funds totaling $867,787.00 to the agencies listed below.  All agencies listed have previously been approved by the board to provide employment and training services to Dislocated Workers.

PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF EMPLOYMENT TRAINING continued

 

ITEM #40 cont’d

 

Community & Economic Development Association..................................................................... $30,000.00

The Commission on Economic Opportunity.................................................................................. 41,250.00

Employment & Employer Services, Inc...................................................................................... 581,882.00

Medical Academy of Business Technology.................................................................................. 10,000.00

Operation Able, Inc.................................................................................................................... 97,655.00

Prairie State College................................................................................................................... 55,000.00

South Suburban College.............................................................................................................. 27,000.00

Individual Training Accounts ...................................................................................................... 25,000.00

 

The authorization to accept the previous grant was given on October 17, 2002 in the amount of $1,587,600.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Partial Grant Award:  $867,787.00 $1,020,926.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2003 through June 30, 2004.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #41

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 9, 2004 from

 

DR. FRANCIS S. MUTHU, Director, President’s Office of Employment Training

 

requesting authorization to subcontract additional Program Year 2002 Title 1-S funds to the agency listed below, previously awarded Title I-S funds by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.  The purpose of these funds is to provide carry-over participants additional employment and training services to workers dislocated as a result of a company closing or layoffs.

 

Employment & Employer Services, Inc.................................................................................... $225,000.00

 

The authorization to subcontract these funds was given on October 17, 2002 in the amount of $890,000.00 by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

 

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

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  None.  Grant award addendum:  $225,000.00.  Funding period:  July 1, 2002 through June 30, 2004.

 

OAK FOREST HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

ITEM #42

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 15, 2004 from

 

DANIEL R. MARTIN, Acting Chief Operating Officer, Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County

 

Submitting herewith the Oak Forest Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting of September 11, 2003.

PROVIDENT HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY

JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

 

ITEM #43

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 30, 2004 from

 

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

 

Submitting herewith the Provident Hospital of Cook County Joint Conference Committee minutes for the meeting held on February 11, 2004.

 

RESOLUTIONS

 

ITEM #44

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution 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, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

Recognizing National County Government Week, April 18-24, 2004

 

WHEREAS, April 18 through April 24 is National County Government Week; and

 

WHEREAS, the theme for this year is “transportation,” with the slogan “Counties Move America's People and Products,” to highlight the importance counties play in America’s economy; and

 

WHEREAS, county governments continue to be the nation's health care safety net, providing essential health services to the poor and indigent; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County Government officials are firmly committed to improving the myriad communities in which our diverse population lives, works and raises families; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County Government is leading the fight to address our citizens' public safety concerns; to end violence, reduce crime and to implement innovative programs and policies in pursuit of solutions to help our nation's troubled youth; and

 

WHEREAS, across the nation, county governments are taking full advantage of modern technology to improve the lives of all citizens and to streamline the manner in which data is disseminated.  An excellent example is the County's constantly-updated WEB site, which provides a wealth of useful information about the structure of Cook County Government and the services provided; and

 

WHEREAS, transportation systems are the cogs of America’s economic engine; they move the people and goods that literally make the economic and civic health of our communities possible; and

 

WHEREAS, many Cook County agencies collaborate on transportation issues, from the Planning Department, which helps fund infrastructure improvements in needy communities to improve transportation, to County sheriffs who patrol Cook County roads.  However, the bulk of the effort to strengthen and maintain Cook County Government's transportation infrastructure is shouldered by the Cook County Highway Department; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners adopted a plan to build the county’s first highway system at its third formal meeting in 1831.  In 1840, County Government spent a total of $99.00 on road construction, but with the region’s rapidly growing importance as a transportation hub, the County’s efforts to expand its network of roads and bridges grew exponentially; and

 

WHEREAS, while most of these roads today are under the jurisdiction of other units of government, Cook County continues to maintain a network of roads which spans 576 miles through Chicago and the suburbs; over the past five years, Cook County has overseen the expenditure of hundreds of millions of dollars of road improvement projects throughout the region, including bridges and overpasses that represent critical transit points for people and products in the region; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #44 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, America's counties are proud to be among those providing proof that local solutions can be applied throughout America to solve many of the nation's most challenging needs; and

 

WHEREAS, community leaders, county leaders and all citizens should take steps to recognize all that is good within Cook County, and to praise those programs and individuals who have made progress and innovation available to all within the community.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than five million residents of Cook County, does hereby designate April 18-24, 2004, to be "National County Government Week" in all of Cook County, in recognition of the contributions made and the leadership offered by the counties of our nation.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #45

 

 

Submitting a Proposed Resolution 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, BOBBIE L. STEELE and LARRY SUFFREDIN, County Commissioners

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, on April 30, 2004, John F. Chambers, will retire from public service after thirty-six years; and

 

WHEREAS, John began his career in public service in 1968 with the Chicago Park District; and

 

WHEREAS, John began his County service in 1972 as a junior accountant in the Comptroller’s office, serving in various financial positions until rising to the post of Comptroller in 1990; and

 

WHEREAS, anyone who has ever witnessed him compute complex computations in his head, without the aid of a calculator, cannot help but to acknowledge his undeniable gift for mathematics; and

 

WHEREAS, even with his gift for math and ability to balance accounts with just a pencil and paper, he realizes the value of technology and the ability to increase productivity without an increase in personnel; and

 

WHEREAS, John’s dedication to public service has extended beyond his role as Comptroller into the areas of deferred compensation and pension fund management; and

 

WHEREAS, John served as the chairman of the County’s Deferred Compensation Program, valued at $560 million; and

 

WHEREAS, John also served as the President of the Cook County Employee Pension and Annuity Board from 1998 to 2004, where he successfully oversaw a portfolio valued at approximately $6 billion; and

 

WHEREAS, John’s institutional knowledge, conservative approach to accounting and ability to remain focused on the “bottom line” have played a large part in attaining the high bond ratings that Cook County Government has enjoyed during his years as Comptroller; and

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #45 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, in an age when “creative accounting” has gotten totally out of hand, producing scandal after scandal and destroying supposedly-strong companies, Mr. Chambers’ bottom line approach has helped the County’s Department of Finance to effectively plan ahead, knowing that  its current fiscal status is sound, as opposed to distorted; and 

 

WHEREAS, when asked about the nature of his job, Chambers responded “If you do the job right, no one will know you,” hinting that fiscal stability doesn’t draw headlines, gross mismanagement and scandal do; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Chambers can take pride in the fact that the County’s real estate tax levy has remained constant in recent years despite increased costs and a host of new capital projects such as the new Cook County Hospital; and

 

WHEREAS, Mr. Chambers also is involved in a wide assortment of cultural and civic activities including the Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club and the St. Benedict High School Board.  He also is the former President of the 47th Ward Regular Democratic Organization; and

 

WHEREAS, John Chambers is a consummate professional whose myriad contributions to Cook County Government will be sorely missed.

 

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that I, John H. Stroger, Jr., along with all the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of all citizens of Cook County, does hereby congratulate and thank John F. Chambers for his many years of exemplary service and sends “best wishes” for good health and happiness as he enters a new chapter of his life; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to John F. Chambers in recognition of the countless contributions he has made to Cook County Government.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #46

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2004 from

 

MARK KILGALLON, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

 

Transmitting herewith is a proposed Resolution for your consideration and approval.  The purpose of this Resolution is:  Appropriation adjustments to Accounts 490-814 and 499-814, to establish prevailing wage rates for positions specified in the Resolution.

 

Estimated Fiscal Impact:  $6,062.00.

 

RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County on February 24, 2004 adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill for the Fiscal Year 2004; and

 

            WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 490-814 and 499-814, for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate and Public Safety Funds.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #46 cont’d

 

                                                                           Hourly                                     Effective

Job Code                    Job Classification                   Wage Rate                                Date

 

ACCOUNT 490-814

 

         1411                    Elevator Inspector                       $37.25                                      01-01-04

 

ACCOUNT 499-814

 

         1413                    Elevator Mechanic                      $37.25                                      01-01-04

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that $3,031.00 from Account 490-814 and $3,031.00 from Account 499-814, be provided for these employees.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #47

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated March 24, 2004 from

 

GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development

 

Re:       Frain Industries, Inc.

            Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the company’s application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.

 

Frain Industries, Inc. requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance.  This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County within the 90 day period from purchase of the property.

 

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Franklin Park, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Frain Industries, Inc. and the Resolution from Franklin Park, for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9229-77 West Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 12-27-302-005-0000, 12-27-302-007-0000, 12-27-302-008-0000, 12-27-302-013-0000, 12-27-302-14-0000 and 12-27-302-015-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for 16 months at the time of application, and that special circumstances are present.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9229-77 West Grand Avenue, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a

certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.

 

*  *  *  *  *

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #48

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2004 from

 

GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development

 

Re:       Modern Representatives Inc., Graphite Division

            Resolution Approving Class 6b Special Exception to Abandonment

 

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the company’s application for Class 6b property tax incentive for your consideration.

 

Modern Representatives Inc., Graphite Division requests approval of the special exception to the 24 month abandonment rule under the Class 6b Ordinance.  This Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County within the ninety (90) day period from purchase of the property.

 

Submitting the company application for Class 6b, the Resolution of the Village of Schaumburg, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Modern Representatives, Inc., Graphite Division and the Resolution from the Village of Schaumburg for an abandoned industrial facility located at 709 Estes Avenue, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Number 07-33-201-078-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for sixteen (16) months at the time of application and that special circumstances are present.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 6b abatement incentive to the company for an abandoned industrial facility located at 709 Estes Avenue, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, under the provision for abandonment of less than 24 months; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

ITEM #49

 

 

Transmitting a Communication, dated April 1, 2004 from

 

GWENDOLYN D. CLEMONS, Director, Department of Planning and Development

 

Re:       MZG Associates, LLC

Resolution Approving Class 8 Special Exception to Abandonment

RESOLUTIONS continued

 

ITEM #49 cont’d

 

respectfully submitting this Resolution regarding the company’s application for Class 8 property tax incentive for your consideration.

 

MZG Associates, LLC requests approval of the special exception to the 24 months abandonment rule under the Class 8 Ordinance.  The Resolution is required so that the company can complete its application to the Assessor of Cook County.

 

Submitting the MZG Associates, LLC application for Class 8, the Resolution of the Village of Riverdale, and a Department of Planning and Development staff report for your information.

 

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 which provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and

 

WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from MZG Associates, LLC, and the Resolution from Village of Riverdale, for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1000 West 142nd Street, Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois, Property Index Numbers 29-05-204-007-0000; 29-05-204-008-0000 and 29-05-105-003-0000; and

 

WHEREAS, Class 8 requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the industrial facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase; and

 

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has determined that the building was abandoned for ten (10) months at the time of purchase, and that special circumstances are present.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, State of Illinois, that the President and Board of Commissioners indicate their approval for the filing of an application for a Cook County Real Estate Classification 8 abatement incentive to MZG Associates, LLC for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1000 West 142nd Street, Riverdale, Cook County, Illinois, and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.

 

CONSENT CALENDAR

 

ITEM #50

 

 

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 4 Consent Calendar items for April 20, 2004.

 

CC ITEM #1

 

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

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #50 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #1 cont’d

 

RESOLUTION

 

Honoring All Saints Lutheran Church’s 25th Anniversary

 

WHEREAS, All Saints Lutheran Church of Palatine celebrated its 25th anniversary on April 1, 2004; and

 

WHEREAS, All Saints Lutheran Church takes great pride in its’ anniversary of becoming a chartered congregation of the Lutheran Church in America; and

 

WHEREAS, since its charter the church has made tremendous contributions to the community contributing to both the spiritual growth of its members and the social needs of the community; and

 

WHEREAS, All Saints Lutheran Church and its’ congregation have provided financial support as well as many volunteer hours in various charitable endeavors such as feeding the hungry, clothing the poor, sheltering the homeless and protecting the oppressed; and

 

WHEREAS, All Saints Lutheran Church has shown its generosity to the community by providing meeting space for youth organizations, community groups and provides worship space for a small group of immigrants; and

 

WHEREAS, All Saints Lutheran Church has been a leader in providing help and comfort to the homeless as one of the founders of the Public Action to Deliver Shelter network and Spring of Life Habitat for Humanity Partnership; and

 

WHEREAS, All Saints Lutheran Church has served its’ congregation and the people of the Palatine community with dedication, compassion, integrity and distinction.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize and congratulate All Saints Lutheran Church of Palatine on its’ 25th Anniversary; and

 

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to All Saints Lutheran Church in honor of their outstanding contributions and service to the  community.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

CC ITEM #2

 

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 Bernard J. Minton from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard J. Minton was the beloved husband of Dorothy Minton; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard J. Minton was the loving father of Michael Minton, Marsha Ulbrich, Margie Byron, Monica Leone and Mary (Tim) Marwitz; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard J. Minton was the cherished grandfather of Melanie (Jason) Jafnoch, Michael (Kami), Morgan and Annie Minton, Lisa (Terry) Duprez, Rick (Sheila) and Jeff Ulbrich, Michelle (Eric) Hugg and Dan (Stacey) Byron, whom Bernie and Dorothy raised, Rosemary Leone, Megan, Matt and Melissa Marwitz; and

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #50 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #2 cont’d

 

WHEREAS, Bernard J. Minton was the great-grandfather of Mackenzie and Christopher Duprez, Leah Ulbrich, Roger, Rachel and Robert Hugg and brother of Ralph (Ginger) Minton; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard J. Minton was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mabel Minton, and by his siblings, the Rev. Robert Minton, Virgilene Baecher, David Minton and Mary Smith; and

 

WHEREAS, Bernard J. Minton answered the call of his country during World War II, whereby he defended the cause of freedom in the United States Navy; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Bernard J. Minton was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his 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 Bernard J. Minton, 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 Bernard J. Minton, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

CC ITEM #3

 

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 James M. Rochford from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, James M. Rochford was the loving husband of Lois (nee Fallon) Rochford; and

 

WHEREAS, James M. Rochford was the dear father of Joan (Thomas) Donnelly, Elizabeth (Michael) Rochford Striedl and the late Jeanne; and

 

WHEREAS, James M. Rochford was the beloved grandfather of James Rochford Donnelly, Elizabeth Rochford Donnelly, Fallon Striedl and Mary Striedl; and

 

WHEREAS, James M. Rochford was the brother of Mary Catherine (Otto) Schmidt, Margaret (the late Peter) Lee and the late Eleanor (the late Fred) Duckhorn and Richard (the late Agnes); and

 

WHEREAS, James M. Rochford served the citizens of Chicago as their Superintendent of Police, whereby he upheld his oath to serve and protect with consummate professionalism and unmatched bravery; and

 

WHEREAS, James M. Rochford answered the call of his country in World War II, whereby he defended the cause of freedom on Okinawa; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that James M. Rochford was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; now therefore

CONSENT CALENDAR continued

 

ITEM #50 cont’d

 

CC ITEM #3 cont’d

 

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 James M. Rochford, 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 James M. Rochford, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

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 William L. Rowder from our midst; and

 

WHEREAS, William L. Rowder was the beloved husband of Jodi (nee Laurino) Rowder; and

 

WHEREAS, William L. Rowder was the loving father of Lauren (David) Topazian, Lisa (Ross) Weisman, Jessica (David) Caligiuri and William R. Rowder; and

 

WHEREAS, William L. Rowder was the cherished grandfather of Reed and Alexandra Weisman; and

 

WHEREAS, William L. Rowder was the devoted son of John and Therese Rowder; and

 

WHEREAS, William L. Rowder was the fond brother of John (Barbara) and Alan (Michael) Rowder; and

 

WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that William L. Rowder was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his 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 William L. Rowder, 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 William L. Rowder, that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

 

ITEM #51

 

 

Finance Real Estate Subcommittee................................................................. Meeting of April 14, 2004

 

 

Business and Economic Development............................................................. Meeting of April 14, 2004

 

 

Construction.................................................................................................. Meeting of April 14, 2004

 

 

Construction.................................................................................................. Meeting of April 20, 2004

 

 

Finance......................................................................................................... Meeting of April 20, 2004

 

 

Zoning and Building....................................................................................... Meeting of April 20, 2004

 

 

Roads and Bridges........................................................................................ Meeting of April 20, 2004

 

 

*  *  *  *  *

 

The next regularly scheduled meeting is presently set for Tuesday, May 4, 2004.